I requested the opportunity to read and review this book because I had become familiar with the author, Becky Wade, through her Pinterest challenges with author Katie Ganshert. Based on the title I had expected a sweet romance, which it was, but I was very pleased to discover that it was also based around a mystery. I truly enjoyed Sweet on You and its theme of giving up self-reliance for reliance on God. Our culture esteems those who display self-reliance, but in actuality it is stepping out in faith to rely on God that matters most. This story is only made more endearing by the fact that the female main character is a master chocolatier and the male an up and coming author. A winning combination indeed!

I am grateful to have received a copy of Sweet on You from Bethany House via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to write a positive review and received no monetary compensation.

Sweet on You is book three in the Bradford Sisters Romance series, and was written by Becky Wade.
Summary: Britt Bradford loves creating intricately flavored chocolates for her own little shop. What she doesn’t know, is that her best friend of thirteen years-loves her.
Zander Ford is back in town after eighteen months of traveling the world, and those long months haven’t changed his feelings one bit.
Unfortunately, a tragedy is what draws him back. Can he maintain his friendship with Britt without letting on his true feelings? And what about the mysterious details surrounding the death of his uncle? Is there more there than meets the eye?
My Thoughts: Becky Wade is a fantastic author, and I have been anxiously awaiting the next book in this series. It doesn’t disappoint. There is romance, action and adventure, and mystery. This is one of my favorite reads this year.
It is well-written, the characters are interesting, and there are plenty of twists and turns throughout the book. I loved it.
I don’t think you would need to read the previous books to enjoy this one, but I highly recommend reading them because they contain a lot of backstory, and are wonderful books as well.
This is a definite buy in my book-so go pick it up!
I would like to thank Bethany House for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review. Thank you!

This book is my favorite to date by Becky Wade!
Best friends falling in love, what could make for a better story? Zander and Britt have been best friends for such a long time....the only problem is that he's loved her for just as long...and she's had no idea.
Now, however, things are about to change. Why does Britt feel like she's starting to crush on Zander? And what is this going to do to their friendship?
I love seeing their relationship...how they work through their difficulties...how they grow...and how they both can finally admit to their real feelings for each other.

I also love, loved the suspense that is a part of this story! Completely unexpected, and such great twists and turns! I had no idea what was coming, or how it would all play out. I think Ms. Wade should seriously consider writing only romantic suspense in the future!!

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I LOVED this book. It was wonderful to read Britt's story. Zander is a unique hero. The guy next door, who is wounded, but rises above again and again. The heroine is slow to acknowledge the love she has for him is more than friendship. Such a sweet story and truly perfection. I loved it!

Zander Ford has loved Britt Bradford since ninth grade. Thirteen years later they are still best friends, but Zander has never told Britt how he feels because it's clear that she doesn't feel the same. When the success of his first novel allows Zander the chance to travel, he takes off a world tour hoping it will help him get Britt out of the prominent place she's held in his heart.

Master chocolatier Britt runs her own chocolate shop, dates as many men who are interested, and enjoys mountain biking and kayaking. She loves her independence. She misses Zander and doesn't quite understand his sudden need to trot the globe, but she's happy for him. As dismayed as she is when his trip is cut short by his uncle's death, she's very glad to see him again.

Though it looks like Zander's uncle Frank died of a heart attack, the autopsy reveals that Frank Pierce was not the man everyone thought he was. Confused and determined to uncover the real identity of the man who took him in when he needed him most, Zander sets off on a quest to backtrack his uncle's life. Of course Britt is by his side every step of the way, and though his time away was almost entirely for the purpose of distancing himself from her, he's found it just makes it harder for him to keep his feelings hidden.

A strong element of suspense comes into play when it looks like Frank's past may have involved one of the most famous unsolved crimes in Washington State's history. Zander is driven to know the truth, while trying to protect Britt and his family from any former criminal cohorts who may also be closing in. Meanwhile Britt is beginning to look at Zander a little differently. He's always been one of the most special people in her life, and she's starting to realize how rare that is. She doesn't want to risk their longstanding friendship by doing anything stupid like falling in love with him, but with the way things have suddenly grown a bit awkward it may be too late to salvage what they once shared so effortlessly.

I quite enjoyed this book. I will say that at some points Britt makes some really stubborn decisions which I did not like, but thankfully they did not harm her too much. The thing that really made the book soar was the spiritual journeys of each of the characters. Zander feels like his unanswered prayers and constantly disappointed hopes where Britt is concerned have made him lose sight of God's vast and personal care of him. For Britt's part, she has tried so hard for so long to establish her self-reliance and not have to depend on anyone, not even God. Maybe not even when He's the only one who can help her. Independence can lead to its own form of slavery when it involves not letting anyone close. The walls and the distance in their hearts must be overcome before anything more could truly develop in their relationship.

The Bradford Sisters Romance series comes to an exciting conclusion that no Becky Wade fans will want to miss.

I received my copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

Phenomenal! I'd rate this book 10 stars if I could. The relationship between Xander and Britt was so fun. A friends-to-something-more trope can be tricky to pull off, and Becky Wade handled it with her trademark wit, humor, unique setting and swoon-worthy romantic scenes. I enjoyed the art heist subplot, regular appearances by familiar characters from previous books in this series, and most importantly, the incredible character journey of both Britt and Xander. Their spiritual struggles felt very applicable to real life. Wade plumbed the depths of their internal conflict to create an amazing experience for readers. I laughed and cried and felt incredibly emotional over the resolution of a series about fictional characters. To me, that's the mark of great writing, when I finish the last page with a satisfied sigh and a twinge of bittersweet regret that it's over. Well done, Becky Wade!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the sneak peek via an ARC. All opinions stated here are my own.

Britt is the youngest of the Bradford sister’s. She is strong and very independent, not wanting to rely on others. Some may even call her a little to independent.
Zander is a smart and lovable man. Always caring for and helping others, especially is best friend Britt.
I absolutely Loved Britt and Zander’s story. Watching and waiting to see if they could transition from best friends to more.
I love that element of suspense that was woven into this story. Always kept me coming back and wanting to find out what happens. There was many sweet, loving and touching moments also. Moments that had me laughing and smiling like crazy and even heart melting moments that had me swooning.
There were a couple of parts that touched me personally and reminded me of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness. I Love how Becky Wade is able to wrap so much into her stories, to make you feel some many different emotions, yet still include life lessons or reminders along the way. This was a wonderful book, that I greatly loved. I have enjoyed this series along the way and will miss them all. I definitely plan on revisiting them and Merryweather!!

My Review:

Genre: Romance, Christian fiction, suspense.

My Rating: 5 stars.

My Recommendation: 16 up for romance.

My Favorite Character/s: Zander! He's a writer, (that's kind of a duh moment for me... :D). And Britt! She makes chocolate, what better pair then a writer and a chocolateier? It's the kind of a match made in chocolatey stories. I'm writing really stupid descriptions, aren't I? Yeah, yeah, yeah, back to Zander, he's a great guy; his care and love for Britt is soooooooooooooooo sweet! I do wish I had the ability to write as much as he does though. He's the perfect fictional writer from a hard start in life.

My Verse for Zander is 1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (King James Version.)

Britt, the wounded and independent Britt, I'm not sure where to start with her. She's sweet in her own way (aka sharing chocolate,) and her fighting spirit was fierce!

My Verse for Britt is Luke 6:31
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. (King James Version.)

My Thoughts: The cover is so pretty, if a bit sappy for my tastes but look at the beautiful colors and that dress so pretty! And the pages hidden under that cover are even better, I love the opening scene and I loved the whole book up until the last word, always . . . I love this book so much and I badly want to get my hands on a paperback, which is not something I want to do often for a romance because though I love a good romance I couldn't care less if it's Kindle or paperback unless I love the book! And I do soooooooooooooooooooooooo much, this book is soooooooooooooo good and I'm sure you're done with me saying soooooooooo soooooooooo much so I'm done with my review.

Sweet on You is the third book in the Bradford Sister series. I have been wanting to read Brit's story since the first book. Each of the sisters have different talents. Brit's talent is candy making. Brit's best childhood friend is Zander. Zander has been in love with Brit since they were young teens. Everyone knows Zander is crazy in love with her even though he has not admitted it. Everyone sees it except Brit. I loved Zander from the get go. He was so protective of her. He's been gone for a few months promoting his book overseas but really he just wanted to get away from the pain of seeing the girl he loved date other people. He only returns to the states because of the death of his uncle. I loved this stories of best friends falling in love and this one fits the bill. Another reason I liked this story was the mystery surrounding his uncle. His uncle has a hidden past that even his wife was not aware of. I loved the conclusion of this story and the series. It was also good to catch up on the other sisters and their significant others. Sweet on You is due to be released on April 30, 2019. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to Bethany House for the free review copy. All opinions are my own.

I am sad that this is the last Bradford sister romance. I have immensely enjoyed reading Nora, Willow, and now Britt's story. I love the relationship between these sisters, and how they truly love each other. 

Britt's story made me want all the sweets. She makes chocolate for a living, yum! I also liked how this book decided to tackle the challenge of long-term friends becoming more than friends. I think that Wade did a great job of showing how the friendship emotions could get in the way of romantic feelings because of the desire to not lose this great relationship. 

This story is also heavy on the mystery. I did enjoy this aspect, but I did feel like the ending detracted a bit from the overall love story because there was such a focus on the mystery that I felt the love getting a bit lost. However, I still really enjoyed both aspects of this book.

I knew going into this one that I was going to love it. I'd loved Nora and John's story (True To You), I'd loved Willow and Corbin's story (Falling For You), I'd adored the two novellas, and I loved all the glimpses we were given of both Britt and Zander in the previous books. I couldn't wait to dive into this one, and it ended up being everything I was hoping for and more.

Britt and Zander's story is a little different from the previous books in the series in that it's a best friends romance. Britt and Zander have been best friends since high school, only Zander has been carrying a torch for Britt the entire time. Britt's friends have long insisted that Zander has feelings for her, but she always shoots them down, as she doesn't want to end up losing one of the most important people in her life. At the start of Sweet on You, Zander's returning from his globe trotting journey after the life altering news that his uncle Frank who basically raised him has suddenly passed away. Zander's intense feelings for Britt were one of the main reasons he left in the first place, and they haven't changed in the time he's been away. Returning home to help his aunt means seeing Britt again, and he's quickly realizing that being around her as a friend gets harder and harder each time. When the investigation into his uncle's death brings unknown parts of his life to light, Zander and Britt set out to reveal the story once and for all. Along the way they'll have to confront the feelings that have been long building between the two of them, and keep themselves out of the dangerous can of worms they may have just opened about Frank's life before he met and married his wife.

I know to expect great things when I pick up a Becky Wade book, and Sweet on You is another reminder as to why she's one of my favorite authors. The romance is swoon worthy, the lead characters are both realistic and quirky, the writing is beautiful and addictive, the mystery keeps you on the edge of your seat, and there is just enough bits of comedic relief thrown in to keep the story completely entertaining. I love Christian romances to begin with, and this is one of the very best by one of the very best. It's stinking adorable from start to finish, and a perfect wrap up to the Bradford Sisters. If you're a fan of romance, romantic suspense, or swoon worthy book boyfriends, then definitely give this one a go.

I love the authentic way that the faith element is always written into Becky Wade's novels, and Britt and Zander learning to let go, and let God was one of the most heartwarming parts of the story.

I'm happy to say that Sweet on You was one of my most anticipated releases for this year, and it lived up to every single one of my expectations. It gets a perfect five star rating from me, and I would re-read it in a heartbeat!

Thanks to Bethany House and NetGalley for the chance to advance read this!

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher (Bethany House) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not required to give a positive review.

As a fan of Becky Wade’s writing, I can only say she has once again written a story with wonderful characters that I yearn to meet and a story line that entertains and surprises.
This third book of the Bradford sisters finally discloses the inner thoughts and longings of Zander. And he is not to be missed! And we get to see Britt who is prides herself in being highly independent and self-controlled find her true strength through weakness.
The lesson I will remember from this book is from Britt, “I’m grateful. The God I’ve come to lean on understands me better than I understand myself.”
Things you will miss if you don’t read this book:
• Hilarious conversations involving grandmother and Vilentina “their conversations reminded him of a trip through a circus funhouse”
• An incredible desire to make or eat chocolate
• A heart stopping moment solving the mystery
• A highly principled tattooed man made of hope and love
• Toe tingling kisses
• Texts, high school notes, journal entries and letters
• The wonderful conclusion to the Bradford sisters’ series
This book is a wonderful mix of romance, humor and a well woven mystery. I recommend it highly.
I received a complimentary copy to read by NetGalley and Bethany House (thank you) but the opinions are entirely my own.

SWEET ON YOU by BECKY WADE is the third novel in the Bradford Sisters trilogy, but it can be read as a stand alone. I am glad, however, that I have read the books in sequence, and I recommend that you do the same.
There is a lovely cameraderie between the Bradford sisters who have grown up in a loving family, although their history is not without great sadness. Britt is the youngest and the only one whose birth mother is still alive, which makes her feel unwarranted guilt. This, combined with the Irish blood she inherited from Kathleen, leads to her having a fiercely independant spirit and the feeling that she she must be the strong one in every situation.
Zander, on the other hand, had a most unhappy childhood until he was taken in by his Uncle Frank and Aunt Carolyn. He loves them and is deeply grateful to them for treating him and his brother as the sons they never had. He and Britt have been best friends since school, and he has been secretly in love with her since then. He is dependable to a fault, hardworking and brilliantly clever.
The story starts with him coming home from overseas for his Uncle Frank's funeral. As he and Britt work together to find out the unusual circumstances surrounding his uncle's death, their relationship begins to change. I particularly love the way that they each find out that the Lord is always with them and grow closer to Him as they try to make some sense about what they are going through.
It is a delightful read in which the author really makes us get to know the characters, warts and all! The dialogue is great and I particularly like the text messages, journal entries and school notes that are dotted between the chapters.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Britt Bradford. Adventurous, genius, creative, fun, brave, persistent Britt.
Zander Ford. Wry, witty, brooding, smart, steadfast, loyal Zander.

They are known as inseparable. And they have a history places they've visited together, a food playlist of what they've cooked together, memories of all the times they've been there for each other, to call out when necessary and to cheer for. What they are not used to is to tension around them that goes deeper than disagreement, but regrets and things unsaid.

Zander hoped that his grand tour would help him forget his romantic notions of Britt.
Britt hoped his grand tour would be everything he ever dreamed of, though it hurt in the core of her being to not have him in her daily life. But she won't complain, won't be a whiner. Her independence is the center of who she is, it's her proudest gift. And it has almost cost her too much. Nevertheless, Britt doesn't deal well with fragility, that's why she's decided to move on and let go, to be who she's always known herself to be.

In a race to uncover all the layers of Zander's uncle's secret and all the threat they can mean to his family, Zander will once again be confronted with his biggest threat: Britt's presence. And Britt will find herself ready to collapse into one of the most stable arms in her life in a way she has never before, which scares to pieces. Through it, though, Britt might just find out that a broken heart is beautiful because it allows love to overflow in and out.

Oh, Britt.. oh, Zander...
Your story has been looooooooong coming! And I completely loved it <3

Five hundred and eleven days have passed since the last time Zander Ford had seen his best friend Britt. She knows him best, all his dreams and quirks, including his tendency to close every door he sees open. What she doesn't know is that for as long as they've known each other and his biggest reason to go on his grand tour was to shut the door that bothers him most but he can't close it: the door to his heart that seems to have welcomed her in more ways than "just friends".However, a family tragedy calls him home too soon, and as soon as he sees Britt, he knows he hasn't achieved the sense of closure he longs for because it's impossible for her to love him back as he loves her.

What makes you take a second turn to look at the person you’ve known your entire life only to realize you might not have known them at all? Britt sees Zander struggling with this question as they uncover layer after layer that point to the uncle who gave him a sense of family not being who he's told them he was. Just as disconcerting? The second looks she's been giving her best friend, Zander. The person who knows her best has flourished without her. Or was it always there and she's only now starting to grasp?

Britt Bradford is known to run on endorphins, from mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and from boyfriend to boyfriend. She loves the thrill. She's independent and determined not to be a yolk to anyone. And she loves wholeheartedly. What she hasn't been enjoying? Feeling defenseless. Feeling recently that she needs to put twice the effort to be self-sufficient. Feeling like she'll crumble one day in front of Zander.

Wade completely wrote true to what the characters were feeling. Once again, she has captivated me with her humor and thoughtfulness, bringing us face-to-face with the characters own fears and struggles that many times reflect our own.

Their journey isn't a quick insight into who they've been so far and the only person they want to be when taking the next step - powerless, broken, dependent, anchored in love. Their journey is like a powerful thunder that shakes the earth and scares you but also brings brilliant light that allows you to see. It's like sweetest rain that falls washing away everything that shouldn't be only to leave the firmest foundation.

I've read the ending again and again and again. I'm so sorry to see this series finish.
But I'm happy I can go back to it anytime I want. Always.
I'm happy to have grown with the characters, to learn to let go, and to feel closer to the One who always has my back. Always.

Oh my goodness! This book was absolutely wonderful! Where do I even begin?

I've watched Zander's intense devotion to best friend Britt and her complete ignorance of his love for her since the very first book. I've been rooting for them, wanting to shake Britt and force her to see the wonderful man standing right in front of her. I've been so anxious for this book, y'all. I expected it to be great, but it far exceeded my already high expectations. It was everything I was hoping for and so much more.

There were some twists and turns that I was not expecting which I totally loved. The mystery element was superb and definitely kept me on my toes. And I was so happy that Grandma was back, just as feisty and opinionated as ever.

Sweet on You is one of the best contemporary romances I've read and my favorite “friends to lovers” one, for sure. I'd highly recommend this book to everyone. It's awesome! It can totally standalone, but I'd still recommend starting with the first one. This whole series has been excellent. And what a conclusion!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

Britt Bradford and Zander Ford have been the best of friends since they met thirteen years ago. Unbeknown to Britt, Zander has been in love with her for just as long.

Independent and adventurous Britt channels her talent into creating chocolates at her hometown shop. Zander is a bestselling author who's spent the past 18 months traveling the world. He's achieved a great deal but still lacks the only thing that ever truly mattered to him--Britt's heart.

When Zander's uncle dies of mysterious causes, he returns to Merryweather, Washington, to investigate, and Britt is immediately there to help. Although this throws them into close proximity, both understand that an attempt at romance could jeopardize their once-in-a-lifetime friendship. But while Britt is determined to resist any change in their relationship, Zander finds it increasingly difficult to keep his feelings hidden.

As they work together to uncover his uncle's tangled past, will the truth of what lies between them also, finally, come to light?

I have been looking forward to this book and it did not disappoint.
Britt and Zander are characters I loved in Mrs. Wade's other books and I was so happy to see she was coming out with a book about them specifically.
Character development in this series is fantastic, this book is like an emotional roller coaster ride and you will not regret reading it!

Sweet on You is the third book in Becky Wade's Bradford Sisters series. This is the story of Britt and Zander and I have been looking forward to their story since we met them in the first book of the series (True to You). Britt and Zander are best friends and everyone can see they are meant to be together except Britt. Zander moves away for over a year and only returns because of mysterious circumstances surrounding his uncle's death. This story really shows us Britt and Zander's friendship and I think it comes off as very realistic and believable. I really enjoyed reading about their changing relationship and both main characters' reactions to it. Friends to lovers stories are always at the top of my list and this one did not disappoint. It was a very sweet, believable story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sweet on You was a fantastic conclusion to this series. I got to read it right on the heels of finishing Falling for You, so the scene where Zander announced his departure for a World Tour of sorts was fresh in my memory. I loved the way their friendship and the tension of Zander trying to keep his feelings to himself for the sake of their friendship worked out through the novel. His character reminded me a bit of Joanne Bischof's MC in the Lady and the Lionheart - It's not very often you run into a CF character with sleeves, but the story of his tattoos adds this fascinating depth to how I picture him as a world-traveling author writing suspense.

Similar to the previous installments in the series, Sweet on You features a crime mystery that the characters are out to solve. While maintaining that "Contemporary Christian Romance" feel that we all know and love, each of these books have thrown in a little "something extra" to keep it interesting with this subplot. In the case of Sweet on You, it's the question of, "What on earth did Zander's Uncle do before he married Zander's aunt?" And the answer might be a little less than straightforward, pitching Zander and Britt into interesting circumstances that put Britt exactly where she hopes never to return (fearing for her life) and cause them question whether there might be more for them than friendship in their future.

Filled with great romantic tension, heart-racing mystery and action, and relatable life lessons about trusting God and leaning on others, I think you'll enjoy Becky Wade's newest release about friends-to-more.

I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own