Famously beautiful model Willow Bradford is taking a temporary break from her hectic schedule to work as the innkeeper at her family's small-town bed-and-breakfast. She was enjoying the peace of her hometown, Merryweather, Washington, right up until she came face-to-face with Corbin Stewart, the man she loves to hate. A thoughtful rule-follower by nature, Willow threw caution to the wind four years ago when she entrusted her heart to Corbin--and suffered the consequences when it all fell apart.

Former NFL quarterback Corbin is forceful, charming, and accustomed to getting what he wants . . . except where Willow Bradford is concerned. Unable to forget her, he's never stopped regretting what happened between them. When their paths unexpectedly cross again, he's determined to make her give him a second chance.

When a decades-old missing persons case finds Corbin and Willow working together, they're forced to confront their past and who they've become--and whether they can risk falling for one another all over again.

This shows the consequences of following the flesh rather than what God has ordained.  Willow has never been able to forgive herself so therefore she has never been able to forgive Corbin.  This is their struggle to receive forgiveness from each other and from God.  

This was an ok book.  It was not a book that kept in on the edge of the seat.  I'll admit that is more to my taste in books.  

I was given this book by the publisher for an honest review.  I was not compensated in anyway.

“Just because God started you on one path didn’t mean He intended to keep you on that path all your life.”
                                                                                    -thoughts from Willow Bradford


Once again we come back to visit the Bradford sisters, all currently living in the state of Washington. This second book in the series centers on Willow, the oldest of the three young women, who generally lives a jet setting life as a world class model.  Home for a much needed break, Willow encounters Corbin Stewart, a handsome former quarterback and a bitter reminder of relationships gone wrong. Is the small town of Shore Pine big enough to hold these two people who go out of their way to avoid each other until they can’t?

A watchful Willow and a decisive Corbin team up with his young cousin, Charlotte, to solve a family mystery. As the two are forced to spend time with each other and Charlotte, they remember the good things about each other, relive the painful ones, and discover new things along the way. As with many relationships, reconciliations can be both sweet and painful. 

The novel explores the complexities of reconciliations and relationships, as well as the difficulties encountered when embracing new paths in life. Family, romance, and a dark secret make this story very engaging. The characters are like old friends at this point and I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with Willow’s sisters, Britt and Nora, as well as meeting the new characters Corbin’s story introduces. 

Terrific book! Another great read for people that enjoy contemporary romance, family drama, mystery, and faith inspired fiction. One more book left in the series!  Counting down! 

This copy was received from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. The above thoughts and opinions are wholly my own.

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5/5

While I vowed to pace myself and savor each chapter of this latest release in the Bradford Sisters series, the promise was quickly broken and I devoured the whole book in a weekend. It's a fantastic novel. I cried at the end, which is not often the case when I read Becky Wade's work. The message of hope and redemption was so moving, not only through Willow and Corbin, but also through the secondary characters like Joe. I've been a Believer for a long time, and still I need the reminders of the Truth emphasized in this novel. I laughed far more than I cried, by the way, because the dialogue and interaction between Willow and Corbin was so enjoyable to read. They are two fictional characters that will stay with me for a long time. Well done!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of Falling for You. The opinions shared here are my own.

I enjoyed Willow and Corbin together, whether they were getting along or not. I found myself laughing at how much she disliked him, and wondering what really had happened between the two of them years ago. I enjoyed them working together, whether Willow liked it or not, in order to help Charlotte. I liked that consequences to their actions were shown, and seeing them work through these issues and the forgiveness that came as they were working through this.
 
This was a great story of redemption with a sweet romance and also a little bit of a mystery to be solved also. While this series could be read as a stand alone book, I would recommend reading the series in order. I look forward to Brit’s story next!

(I received a complimentary eARC of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. 
Opinions expressed in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)

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I'm totally bereft. Heartbroken. I cried buckets in the bathroom so the hubs wouldn't see me. Why? Because the ending was so sad? Nooo... because the story had to end at all! I absolutely loved the characters in this book and I was not ready to leave them just yet! Not to mention that I was left in an emotional tizzy at the conclusion!

To be quite honest, I wasn't sure if I wanted to read this one or not because of the football aspect. I mean I enjoy watching a little football, but reading about it, not so much. So Corbin Stewart is a former NFL quarterback but the book is not filled with a lot of football jargon. Full of wit, charm, and hunkiness, Corbin is determined to win Willow Bradford's heart again whatever it takes. But Willow is equally determined that it just isn't going to happen! I loved their playful (and ofttimes serious) banter and each gives as good as they get. Corbin is just the man she loves to hate. Will making him pay for his past mistakes cause Willow's heart to be broken once again? 

Far from being just a delicious, romantic toe-curler (which it is), the story includes a stalker and a decades old missing persons case. A wonderful novel of forgiveness, suspense, and second chances, Falling for You will go down as one of my favorite books of 2018!

I received a copy of this novel from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review.

3.5 stars. Good story. I feel like this struggled with its identity. Was it going to be a romance or a mystery? I feel like the romance was the stronger of the two parts, but neither was all it could have been for my preferences. The story did a good job of acknowledging the weirdness of a model and a football player trying to solve a 40 year old missing person's case, which I appreciated because it felt like an odd set up to me all the way through the story. Nice themes of forgiveness and second chances, but the faith pieces didn't click for me like some other Christian fiction I have read lately. I did not read the first book before this one, but I don't feel like there were any gaps in the story because of that. I liked this enough that I would consider reading the first one.

I have been chewing on this review for over a week now and still am not sure how to go about doing the book justice. The struggles that Willow and Corbin have are incredibly plausible. Falling for You is full of deep hurt, passion, real life struggle with temptation, sin, forgiveness, and love. I enjoyed the insight into Willow’s personality as the oldest sibling. The relationship between the three sisters is extremely lifelike. At times open and honest, others not so much but through it all they can depend on one another to be there.

Corbin’s new faith in Christ, trying to understand the tenets of it and live by them, strikes a chord of familiarity within me. It is not easy in the beginning when you to come to faith as an adult. Change in attitude takes time. Learning to rely on the Holy Spirit to teach can be challenging but the rewards are great, which Corbin will sort of discover. I wish he had more page time but it is about the Bradford sisters, after all.

Searching for the missing aunt was truly one of the most enjoyable parts of the story for me! My first love is mystery/suspense and Wade wrote these elements superbly.

Fans of contemporary romance will enjoy this second full length book in The Bradford Sisters series. I was provided a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. A review was not required. No compensation has been received.

Becky Wade makes it so easy to love her characters and to want them to get their HEA. This is a great addition to the Bradford Sisters series. They are out in force and play a key roles in this installment. They are a wonderful support to Willow. Equal parts romance and mystery, Becky does a fabulous job of interweaving them together. You get just as caught up in solving young Charlotte's case as you do in Corbin and Willow's relationship. Both are complicated and just unpredictable enough to keep you interested. Corbin is a good hero. Willow is a good heroine. They have a complicated past that isn't glossed over. Rather, they deal with it slowly and believably. There is a spiritual element but it's not particularly preachy or religious. A superb treatment of overcoming past sins, accepting divine forgiveness, and enjoying a fresh beginning.

Becky Wade continues to  astound me with her writing talent. I have always been a fan of her family based romance novels, and look forward in anticipation to each release. Falling for You is right up there with Undeniably Yours as one of my favorites.

Ms. Wade stepped out in faith when she started her Bradford Sisters Series adding suspense to her already artistically crafted romance. The suspense is more of a mystery. It reminded me of Agatha Christie, nothing dark, just enough mystery to keep you guessing.

Charlotte, Corbin's niece who asks for help in solving the mystery is sassy, and snarky. She's also somewhat of a matchmaker, and adds a ton of fun to the cast of characters. 

We are reunited with family members from book one, True To You, as well as some crazy fans, which keeps the book lively and very entertaining.

My Bottom Line:

Ms. Wade has created her own niche` in romantic suspense, and I am a huge fan! Even with the romance and mystery thread, the faith thread is not missing. It is woven beautifully and gives hope and encouragement to the reader. Ms. Wade's mysterious thread is so good I wasn't exactly sure until later on which romance I was reading about, and I loved that!
Highly recommended!

this novel was amazing! it took a bit to get a full recap of what happened with characters in the previous novel (this is a series) but once i finally started remembering what happened i sailed through. the characters in this novel are pretty intriguing, they for sure keep  your attention throughout the novel.

This is a book that I could just fall into, and feel a part of the world and story and characters. I love the author's subtle writing style that drew me in and allowed me to connect with Willow and Corbin without overwhelming me with description or repetition. Willow and Corbin both have big walls up that are slowly eroded when they are compelled to spend time together, helping Corbin's niece Charlotte solve a decades-old missing person mystery. Investigating the case, step by step, brought a steady pace to the book as Corbin also struggles with the inevitable death of his sick father and Willow deals with unwanted attention from fans and her own waning interest in modeling. There is a perfect balance between all the plot threads and the redevelopment of Willow and Corbin's friendship and romance. They share fun banter, even (especially) when they are at odds, their chemistry is crackling with passion, and their relationship develops greater depth as Corbin is determined to show Willow how devoted he is to her. Willow's sisters play an important role in her life and help her as she helps them. We even see a couple chapters from Britt's perspective as a lead-in to the next book, which I can't wait for! I love the spiritual themes that are woven in seamlessly of forgiveness and the importance of turning all our worries over to God and allowing him to guide our lives. Even though this is the second book in the series it can definitely be read as a standalone. Highly recommend! 

(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions expressed in this review are my own)

Falling for You (2018) by Becky Wade is the second book in the Bradford Sisters Romance series. This book is set to release on May 1, 2018 through Bethany House Publishers. It will come in all forms including eBook, and is 368 pages in length. With a full-time job, a very busy six-year old, and being in the process of moving into a new house, this book took me three days to read. I received a review copy of this novel in eBook form from Bethany House via NetGalley. In no way has this influenced my opinion of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. I give this book 5+++ STARS. Falling for You is a Contemporary Christian Romance.

The reader first meets Willow in True To You, book 1 of the Bradford Sisters Romance series. There is a party scene in True To You where Willow and Corbin see each other for the first time since their breakup four years prior. Clearly, the breakup did not go well because the tension between Willow and Corbin at this party is palpable. I can remember thinking, “How is Mrs. Wade going to pull off a love story between these two characters when their mutual dislike is so apparent?” The answer to my question is simple. The author will force them into a situation where they have to solve a missing persons cold case. BRILLIANT!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery aspect to this novel. For me, having Willow and Corbin work together to solve a cold case made for a more rich reading experience. I loved how they were forced to interact with one another, and I love how they naturally fell back into friendship and love.

Willow is my favorite character in Falling for You. She is lovely, and so perfectly crafted. I found myself really being able to relate to her. One thing Willow struggles with is the notion that as the eldest sibling she must always be the perfect, infallible example of a strong Christian woman. Mistakes are not an option and rules must always be followed to a T. No human on earth, except for Jesus, can be perfect and infallible. It’s just not possible. But, when this expectation is thrust upon you from birth, you tend to internalize this idea of perfection and a voice in your head screams at you daily that if you make a mistake you are the lowest form of human and you have just let down your parents, teachers, friends, neighbors, community, the President of every nation, and God. It’s a tough thing being the first born in a family. There are just so many expectations placed on us. I easily relate to Willow when she discusses being the oldest sister, being the role model, looking perfect for everyone so no one is disappointed. I also relate to Willow’s desire to want to hide things about herself from those she loves. I often want to hide the mistakes I make because the idea of disappointing my mom, my brothers, my husband, my daughter, my friends, or God still kills my soul to this day. The struggle is real for us first-born kiddos!!! LOL!

Another aspect that I LOVED about this book is its fantastic message on forgiveness. The notion of forgiveness — especially self-forgiveness — is very difficult for Willow (and for me). Logically, forgiveness makes sense, but emotionally it tends to be a rather foreign concept. In Sunday school and church, the idea of forgiveness is easy. But in real life, when the heart hurts, it’s really hard to overcome those hurt feelings and the insecurities caused by those hurt feelings in order to forgive. For true healing to occur though it is paramount that we get to that place where we can forgive on the emotional/heart level. Otherwise, the bad feelings never go away. The only way I have ever been able to conquer the hurt and forgive properly — whether it’s forgiving someone else or myself — is by going to God first. God gives us the power to forgive for real!

There are like 700 more amazing things to discuss about this story. But, I don’t want to ruin a second for any future readers. Suffice it to say, I absolutely adored Falling for You, and I am SO sad my time with this book is over. This is a story that will stick with me for a long while. If you are looking for a wonderfully written, highly engaging, and fast-paced story than I highly recommend Falling for You. Run to your nearest bookstore on May 1 and pick up a copy of this stellar novel. You won’t want to miss this one.

Story Line: 4 Stars
Depth: 4 Stars
Faith: 5 Stars
Love Story: 4 Stars
Overall: 4 Stars



In this second book of the Bradford Sisters Trilogy, we get a solid look into oldest daughter Willow's life. A famous and successful model, she is currently taking a little time off from her busy career to run her family's B&B in her hometown of Merryweather, Washington. For Willow, it feels good to help out the family and take a step back from her hectic life. But she never expected her old flame Corbin Stewart to be back in town as well, much less for them to be thrown together in solving a missing persons case that went cold many years ago. As Corbin and Willow work together, they must confront the mistakes they made four years ago and learn the true meaning of forgiveness and redemption. 

As usual, author Becky Wade writes an incredible story, drawing the reader in right from the very beginning and keeping us interested with every page! Her characters are well developed and realistic but lovable, her mystery storyline is well developed and paced, and one of these two chicks' favorite things - the romance! - sizzles with chemistry! But the faith aspect is where this story really shines. Author Becky drives home the importance of purity, she explains the gospel beautifully and brings about much redemption in several characters' lives, including some incredible forgiveness. 

We cannot wait for the final book in this trilogy to conclude youngest sister Britt's story. Thank you to Becky Wade for giving us a good, solid read!

Becky Wade’s latest, Falling For You, perfectly fits that bill. This novel builds on her list of strong family based novels, but with the fun of a world-class model and an injured professional football quarterback. I could relate to Willow so much! The oldest daughter who has (almost) always been perfect, and can’t confront or forget or forgive the time she wasn’t. And that has become an insurmountable mountain separating her from Corbin. Then a young girl asks for her help untangling a decades old mystery, and Willow’s walls begin to crumble. As they do, she has to wrestle with who she is and who she wants to be. Toe-curling romance wrapped inside a novel that is so much more!

There is just so much to enjoy with this multifaceted story. Exciting characters, that seem so real, I felt like I was part of their family, a mystery to solve, and even some crazy fans that will have you turning on the outside lights and checking your doors to make sure they are locked! You won't want to miss this latest story in the Bradford Sister's Romance series!

Willow Bradford is the oldest of three sisters. She does her best to be good and do what is expected. But when she met Corbin Stewart four years ago, things didn't go according to her neat and tidy plans. Now he's back in her circle of friends, and circumstances have brought them together to solve a missing-persons case. Has there been too much hurt and mistrust for them to trust each other enough to share their hearts again?

With lively characters and a mystery that will keep you on your toes, you won't want to put this engaging story down for a moment! I laughed out loud at several scenes, my heart felt heavy for Joe. There are just so many emotions! I have loved reading this series and I can't wait to read Britt's story!

(I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own.)

Falling for You by Becky Wade is the second book in her “Bradford Sisters Romance” series, following True to You.  Falling for You works just fine as a stand-alone, however if you want some bonus background information on the characters, be aware that the heroine is the sister of the heroine in True to You and the hero is best friends with the hero from Becky Wade’s “Porter Family” series book 4, Her One and Only.

This book picks up following the story of the eldest Bradford sister, Willow.  She had dated Corbin previously and things ended badly, but due to his niece being a fan of Willow, the two of them end up as partners in the solving of a mystery that’s buried by years of family secrets.

I liked this book better than I liked the first one of this series, but it still doesn’t hold a candle (for me anyway) to the “Porter Family” series.  The fact that Willow and Corbin had somewhat of a pre-existing relationship definitely added tension and made things interesting, and I enjoyed watching them grow and reconcile and learn to forgive and compromise.  The mystery aspect of the novel was gripping yet seemed somehow out of place in this book.  I can’t quite put my finger on how; it just seemed a little drastic or dark for what would have otherwise been a sweet romance novel of reconciliation.  I would still recommend this novel and hope this series continues to improve.  You can count on me giving anything by Becky Wade a shot :).

Thank you to Bethany House publishers for providing me with an electronic copy of this book to read and review through Net Galley.  All opinions are my own and were not required to be positive.

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Readers met Willow and (to a briefer extent) Corbin in True to You. We got enough of a taste to know we wanted more of their story, and that wish is granted in Falling for You.
Both successful, Corbin and Willow seem to be a good match. And they were…for a few months. But when things fell apart, so did their amiability. 

Now Corbin’s niece has finagled both of them to help her in solving a family mystery, which means spending time together. As the two do their best to remain aloof from the other while avoiding the past, circumstances bring to the surface the things they liked best about each other while they were together.

A second chance romance with two likable characters—more so as details of their tumultuous past are revealed—Falling for You introduces a new romance with some familiar faces. Wade once again delivers the complications of romance with the nuances of family (how much do you love these sisters?).

How long until we get Britt and Zander’s story cause I want to hang out again!

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I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Becky Wade is now one of my new favorite authors! Falling For You grabbed my attention from the first page and held it until the last. I loved the story line between Corbin and Willow but I was also fascinated with the family mystery, Brett and Zander and even Joe's battle. I couldn't put the book down...until I got to the last chapter. Then I wanted to slow down and savor all that Falling for You had to offer in its last few pages. 5 stars isn't enough for this book. It's a 10 in my book!

Get ready to be captured by a decades-old missing persons case mixed with a sweet, brewing romance in Becky Wade's Falling for You!

Willow Bradford is a model but decided to take a break from her schedule to work as an innkeeper at her family's bed-and-breakfast. While she is working at the B&B, she runs into Corbin Stewart, a former NFL player, who Willow hates because of their past romantic relationship.

Spunky, twelve-year-old Charlotte learns about a decades-old missing persons case and convinces Willow and Corbin to help her solve the case. The mystery element is woven perfectly through the story. As the group works together to try and solve the mystery, Willow and Corbin are forced to confront their past.

Wade wove this story together perfectly with the right balance of romance, tension, and mystery and wrote a book I did not want to put down!

Typically, I don't care for books that are suspenseful with a lot of romance because I want to focus on the mystery. In Falling for You, I LOVED the romantic aspect of this story as much as I did in solving the mystery. Corbin was a character in this book and took Willow by surprise. As their relationship developed, I found myself connecting more and more with them. Wade transported me right into the pages of this book and left me profoundly anticipating whatever she writes next.

Following on from True To You (read my review here), Falling For You picks up the threads of the relationship between Willow and Corbin. Nora and John, the focus of True To You, pop up but aren’t a large part of the story. Corbin’s niece, Charlotte, begs him to allow her to talk to her role model, Willow, about her missing great-aunt. Corbin and Willow are coerced by the wily girl into working with her to solve the mystery and inevitably end up revisiting their own past.

Unlike the first novel, this one keeps a cracking pace! I loved it from page one! Lines like “She hadn’t set foot outside her car, and already, his home was seducing her the way cream seduced cats.” are beautiful and made me smile! It’s full of humour, heart and intrigue. I so enjoyed Willow’s determination and Corbin’s persistence, they are a great duo and the story took several unexpected paths which made it even more delightful! Faith is wrapped in and around each element and the characters reflect back on the journey in informative and inspiring ways such as “She was determined to live her life in sync with God from now on. So if God was ready to do a new thing in her life, then she needed to collect her bravery and embrace change.”

I highly recommend this book, it’s predecessor and am eagerly awaiting book number three! Five out of five for this one!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Baker Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.