Chocolate. The word that is most ladies’ favorite word. But chocolate is so generic. there is sweet, creamy milk, chocolate. Bitter, rich dark chocolate. Sometimes to get the richness of dark chocolate, one has to put up with the bitterness. I found Sweet on You by Becky Wade to be like dark chocolate. There was a lot of good, rich, even sweet story inside; however, there was also a bitter taste in parts that I didn’t like so much. First, let’s discuss the bitter parts and then get on to the good part. When I read Christian fiction, I read it assuming that the Christian characters will act like Christians. However, there were several instances where Britt who is supposed to be a Christian, does not act like one. She gets drinks alcohol and even gets drunk, and it is mentioned that she cursed when she cut her finger. But nothing is said about these actions being wrong. It’s just passed over as if there was no problem with her doing these things. This bothered me and made the book have a very bitter taste to me. Now, on to the good richness of the book. The number one item I enjoyed in this book…the chocolate! I had to eat several pieces of chocolate to get through the book because every time Britt makes chocolate I couldn’t continue until I had a piece of chocolate. This was definitely not a problem since I had a bag of Ghirardelli chocolates to consume. Another, more important aspect of the book that made it rich, was the lesson Britt learns about not depending on herself. How it’s okay and necessary to depend on God. It was not given in a preachy way, but in a way that just fit with the whole story. I also enjoyed the sweetness of the story that the romance between Zander and Britt added. The patience that Zander displays towards Britt was amazing. Overall, I enjoyed the book, but there was always that bitter flavor hanging over it, that I could have done without.

I would recommend this to those who love chocolate and contemporary romances if they can overlook the problems that I mentioned before.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my ow

I have been eagerly anticipating the third and final title of The Bradford Sisters Romance trilogy, Sweet on You, detailing the relationship of best friends Britt Bradford and Zander Ford. I was thrilled when I realised that the title was available via NetGalley and the publisher approved my request with a complimentary prerelease copy for preview and honest review. It did not disappoint.

Britt is the youngest of the Bradford sisters, and if you know the background on the family, you can understand that although she's just as pampered as the others, she carries a little bit of unwarranted guilt that leads to ridiculous independence and the need to stand on her own two feet. Zander has been her best friend harbouring a love interest in Brit since high school and she just doesn't see it. As they continue into adulthood, he's had enough and realises that he can't stand the pain of watching her flit in and out of meaningless relationships. Cue the dramatics as they explore whether a real romantic relationship is in their best interest and the suspense as they explore the suddenly exposed knowledge that Zander's recently deceased uncle was concealing many dangerous secrets.

Wade does a remarkable job of balancing the fear and angst of a friendship heading into a romance with the hope that all will flourish. She weaves a perfect blend of drama, romance, and suspense into a well-rounded, easy-to-read novel that tips into delightful with the must-have happily ever after. The whole series, including this title, are engaging and absolutely perfect for lakeside reading this summer!

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This book was such a great way to end a series. I love Zander and Britt and have been rooting for them since the beginning of the series. I can't wait for Becky Wade's next one!

Wow. This book has long been anticipated and it did not disappoint! Wade delves into the hidden grip anxiety holds on a person in the character of Britt. Unequivocal devotion is threaded through Zander and his character is so tightly wound he almost springs off the pages! This book held me captive from beginning to end with its highly charged tension between the two. Britt’s pivotal moment was inspiring and brought tears to my eyes. More than once my breath hitched when reading the mesmerizing prose Wade is so well known for.

Sweet on You is a beautiful story of love and self-discovery. I highly recommend this book but you’ll get a lot more out of it if you read the entire series.

I was provided a review copy through the publisher and Netgalley. No review was required.
No compensation received.

This novel was an exciting read. Can friends be more than friends? Or will they lose everything? What happens when they team up to solve answers to a truth revealed about someone they care about? This book has old friends, mystery, suspense, and a sweet storyline. I enjoyed the craftsmanship of the mystery and the development of the characters, their conflicts, and their relationship. The book is well paced and I found it difficult to put down.

This is the first book I’ve read of Becky Wade’s, and the third installment of the Bradford Sisters Trilogy.
It took me several attempts to get into the storyline, but once I did I quite enjoyed the light read that it was. Britt is a master chocolatier and spends her days creating chocolate masterpieces for her chocolate shop. When Zander Ford best friend and bestselling author, returns home for his uncle’s funeral both Britt and Zander are forced to face the reality of their changing friendship. Questions arise surrounding his uncle’s death and following those questions lead Britt and Zander to uncovering a dangerous secret.
I enjoyed the banter between the two main characters but after a while, Britt’s character frustrated me. She was definitely driven by her fears and refused to share details of her life with Zander that had happened while he had been traveling abroad. Even after family and friends encourage her to come clean, Britt still refuses to do so and at that point I wanted to throw the book down and stop reading. However, there was still the uncle’s secret that I wanted to find out about so this is what kept me going, not so much the romance between Zander and Britt.
For my reading enjoyment, it was the mystery of the uncle’s death that made it worthwhile. Although, when I found out how everything was resolved I wasn’t overly impressed. A key secondary character made the whole thing pull together and could have stopped everything very early on in the novel and I found myself wondering why the author chose to wait until the end for that character to pull the plug and reveal all. I suppose it wouldn’t have been as fun reading if it happened too soon.
Descriptions and dialogue were well done and believable. I was a bit confused as to the relationship between all the characters, but I’m sure if I read the previous two books in the series I wouldn’t have a problem understanding all the connections.
I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Sweet on You by Becky Wade is the third and final book in A Bradford Sisters Romance. Britt Bradford runs a successful chocolate shop, and her best friend, Zander Ford returns to town after being away for several years to bury his uncle. It turns out that Zander's uncle death was not due to natural causes, and Britt and Zander seek to discover the truth and find a double life. Wade succeeds again in creating irresistible chemistry between Britt and Zander as they discover they really are more than friends. She does make a few mistakes in using the 1970 U.S. Census as the 1940 U.S. Census is the most current one available. Her description of microfilm scanner was not correct, but these small errors are only noticeable to a librarian. I eagerly await Wade's next series.

A very good book, engaging and entertaining.
I didn't read the series and I look forward to reading it. This installment was great, a very good ending.
I liked the style of writing, the characters and the plot.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I have been eagerly anticipating the final instalment of the Bradford sisters trilogy and this book does not disappoint. It has it all - snapping chemistry between Britt and Zander, a brisk plot that has lots of action going on, chocolate sprinkled lavishly throughout the story - even some Nikki to lighten up the mood! Ms Wade should be very proud of herself for this - she's managed to make Zander and Britt seem like real friends that I would know. And the description of the panic attack was very accurate (at least to my experiences, it was!)! Bravo!
Fortunately, I've already ordered a copy of this book for my Christian Fiction section of the public library where I work, and it's a good thing too as I've already started recommending it to patrons!
Thank you for a fantastic book, Ms Wade! I look forward to reading more of you in the coming years.

I craved chocolate the whole time I read this book. Not good for my diet! Do books do that to you? You read about something the characters ate and you want some too? In this story, Britt, owns chocolate shop. So there is a lot of chocolate talk.
We have watched Britt and Zander from a distance in the previous two books in the Bradford Sisters series. In this book we get to see deeper into the characters as they both work to uncover the mystery behind Zander's uncle's death
.Zander and Britt struggle with their feelings for each other while piecing together the secrets they are discovering from his uncle's past. Fun to watch the two of them and how they each deal so differently with the attraction between them.
If you are in the market for a great love story with a good suspense element, this is the book for you. I'm a little sad there are no more Bradford sisters, I've come to love this family.
This book could be read as a stand alone, but it is so much better if you read the books in order to get all the dynamics of the three sisters.

Finally...Britt & Zander's story! I love this series by Becky Wade. Previous books tell Nora & Willow's stories including their courtships, and not FINALLY we get to read all about Britt, the youngest sister. This book includes a mild mystery and a bit of action. We learn more about Zander's background and Britt's insecurities. Well worth the wait & definitely a book to read! Loved it!!!

The conclusion to the Bradford Sisters series is one not to be missed. Britt and Zander have been best friends for years but do they secretly love each other? When Zander's uncle dies, Zander rushed back from his world travels to attend the funeral. Things are not what they seem to be when questions come up about Uncle Frank. Lots of mystery for those who enjoy mysteries with a touch of chocolate for candy lovers. Love is also in the air for a satisfying end.

Every spring I look forward to many exciting happenings. I love to see my tulips bloom, warmer weather for walks and the release of a wonderful new Becky Wade book. Though spring is touch and go in Ohio, Becky Wade came through for me again this year with a great new book, Sweet on You. Sweet on You is the third book in her Bradford Sisters Romance series and it is truly awesome! I am still sighing and feel like a better person because I had the opportunity to read it.

Sweet on You is the story of Britt and Zander. Britt Bradford is the youngest Bradford sister who is categorized as a warrior princess and is a Chocolatier. ( though that sounds like an athlete for a college team it actually is someone who makes chocolate) Zander has been her best friend since high school and is the faithful silent type. They have hung out forever, but never dated each other. . Sweet on You is their story.

Sweet on you has mystery, adventure and characters you can cheer for. Becky Wade has woven romance wonderfully into Sweet on You. The characters are interesting and they love God and mature during the story. Becky Wade has a small section at the beginning of every chapter with texts, high school notes, and diary entries that add depth to the story.

And. . I just keep sighing. It is a fabulous book and if you are smart you will go and find a way to read it right now. Do not wait. Life is short.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher, and I was not require to write a review.

I loved this book. From the first mention of him, I have been rooting for Zander. It is so satisfying when something long-awaited finally comes to fruition. Zander has loved Britt for years. Britt is so worried about harming their friendship that she’s not willing to let anything rock that boat. Britt is a chocolatier and the descriptions of the chocolate made me want to find the fanciest chocolate shop around and indulge.
When Zander’s uncle Frank dies, the family finds out stories he told them about his past don’t line up. Zander and Britt decide to figure things out not knowing that those answers could lead them into danger and take what they thought they knew of Frank to the breaking point. It’s a solid mystery with the right amount of tension and urgency and danger. The whole story flows beautifully. It was a pleasure to read.
While I enjoyed the main characters, some of the side characters were a riot. Grandma, Valentina, and Nikki are delightfully quirky and always made me laugh.
While you can read this book as a standalone, it’d be better reading it in order to get the full benefit of the richness of her family relationships. I would highly recommend this book.
Thank you to Bethany House for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I love Becky Wade’s books. She writes such swoony but clean stories. I love the touch of the gospel she adds to her books as well. It’s tasteful. Not over the top. This book follows everything I expected from a Becky Wade book. Love the characters. There’s a little bit of mystery that keeps the story going at a quick pace. I did find the resolution of the mystery a little quick. And I felt like I’ve read a similar storyline recently. Not exactly sure who wrote the other book but I had a dejavu feeling reading the story of Britt and Zander. But you know what? I love Becky Wade’s stories so much I didn’t really care that I had read something similar before. I think a perfect way to describe this book is White Collar meets a Hallmark movie.
I received a digital copy of this book from netgalley. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

I recieved a digital copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was not what I was expecting at all... It seemed a lot more mystery than romance... And so tangled... I wasn't a huge fan of the characters.

I didn't know this was a Christian romance type book - which is fine - but being an atheist it didn't really help me with the characters. However I did like seeing how they interpreted God into their thoughts and how they grew around that faith... It just seemed a little out of place at times.

I probably won't be reading any more Becky Wade simply because the Christian element isn't really for me

Sweet on You is the perfect ending to the series of these three fun, amazing, deep and beautiful sisters. I have enjoyed each book and was thrilled to finally read Britt and Zander's story. They are a perfect match yet they have quite a journey of coming together and realizing their potential together. As always, Becky Wade's writing keeps me turning the pages with complex characters, faith moments to ponder and a story that builds right until the end.

I was thrilled to discover that Becky Wade's third book in her Bradford Sisters Romance series was available to me to read and review this month.  I have enjoyed Ms. Wade's writings, especially this sweet series focused on three rather unique sisters dealing with their own difficulties and heartaches in life.  This book is about the youngest of the Bradford sisters Britt, a headstrong, independent, energetic, and playful woman with a passion for cooking.  I thoroughly enjoyed this character of Ms. Wade's as she allowed her readers the chance to gradually discover Britt and her personality in the first two books focused on her sisters,and  then gathering a full panoramic view of Britt in this third book.  Britt's character really struck me as very real to life, with her struggles to be self-reliant, her desire to always be the strong one, her compassionate love for others, her prideful faults, as well as her passion for chocolate and cooking. I appreciated Britt's bubbly personality, her strengths, and her faults, allowing Britt's character to blend into reality, a clear demonstration of Ms. Wade's talent for creating excellent characters. Honestly, the depth, honesty, and ease of relating to Ms. Wade's characters are what drew me to her writings.  Whenever I have the opportunity to read any of Ms. Wade's writing, I have to force myself to slow down and savor reading it as a special treat--this book did not disappoint!
Zander is Britt's longtime best friend, a quiet man, strong, focused, and intellectual. He has recently gained world-renown success as an author and has traveled around the world. However, Zander's world tour is put to a halt when his uncle, who had raised him dies suddenly and somewhat mysteriously.  Coming back to his hometown of Merryweather, Washington, Zander is determined to discover the true facts behind his uncle's mysterious death and his unexpectedly shady past.  As Zander enlists the help of his best friend Britt in the investigate about his uncle, he realizes that he cannot keep his secret much longer.  He loves Britt and has for many years, leaving him with many fears and some big choices to ponder. Can he remain friends with her without mentioning his feelings? If Zander tells Britt how he really feels about her, will their friendship be ruined, if she doesn't feel the same way? As Zander and Britt investigate Zander's uncle's death, they stumble across some very dangerous situations with some very sketchy people. Britt and Zander end up in the middle of a decades long web of deceit centering on an art masterpiece theft. The plot is thick with suspense, action, emotional stress, and family drama. 
My favorite aspect of this book was the connection to the characters that easily developed after reading the book. I absolutely loved how Britt and Zander's friendship/relationship developed and the difficulties they conquered with each other's support. Britt is not normally the typical main character that I personally relate to. Yet I was struck with how I could relate to Britt and her desire for strength and self-reliance without realizing how she was withdrawing into her own strength and not looking to God for help. I think when she finally broke down and reached the end of her strength, Britt realized her own pride in thinking that she could manage everything and be strong no matter what.  Zander is definitely one of my top favorite characters from a book. His patience, love, quiet strength, considerate care, intelligence, and fierce determination to fight for those he loves gave Zander the top spot in my current ranking of favorite literary characters. ;) 
Overall, this is an excellent book and I would highly recommend it. Enjoy!

“Five hundred and eleven days had passed since he’d seen her last. Five hundred and eleven days that had been hollower and duller and at times brutally lonely for him because Britt Bradford hadn’t been physically present in any of them.”

Opening Lines of Sweet On You by Becky Wade
Last the reader saw Zander, in the Bradford Sisters Romance series by Becky Wade, he is off to explore the world no longer able to cope with being in the same small town with the woman he loves and having to watch her fall in love with others. Britt Bradford is completely oblivious to Zander’s true motive for leaving, and similarly, his feelings for her. Upon the sudden death of Zander’s uncle, and the start of the third and last novel Sweet On You, the two find themselves with a lot of questions about the man they both thought they knew and on the edge of an adventure that keeps the pages turning.

Britt’s chocolate creations, and Becky’s descriptions, are mouth-watering and a lovely metaphor for the unfolding story. Having chocolate near to hand whilst reading this one is highly recommended! The mystery surrounding the life of Zander’s uncle requires Nora’s help to research and it’s wonderful to see the familiar characters from the first two novels back in this one. Swiftly, the mystery takes an artistic turn and I appreciated the added historical complexities as much as their modern-day consequences.

This book is my cup of tea, full of intrigue and romance with a healthy dollop of humour. If you are looking to #WadeIntoAGoodBook, this is one not to be missed! It’s a five out of five on the en-JOY-ment scale!

What a satisfying conclusion to the Bradford Sisters series! Becky Wade's latest contemporary romance novel, Sweet on You, thoroughly captivates her readers with a heartwarming story that demonstrates the power of true love and friendship through faith and determination. Sweet on You can be read as a stand alone novel, but it is so incredibly amazing that readers will also want to read the first two books of the series if they haven't already!

Becky Wade tells the story of middle sister Britt Bradford who is the owner of Sweet Art, a small town chocolate shop. Her best friend Zander, who is now a best selling author, has been in love with her since they were teenagers, but he is afraid of sharing his true feelings. Wade weaves together an intriguing story of romance, humor, and suspense as Britt and Zander work together to uncover the secrets behind his uncle's mysterious death and his past. Their research puts in them in increasing danger, but also a chance at finding love.

What an incredible story from Becky Wade! She is a master at contemporary romance, and readers will fall in love with Sweet on You. Becky Wade is one of my favorite must-read authors, and I have loved every one of her books. Sweet on You is no exception! This will be one of my top reads for 2019.

Zander is not your typical hero. With his pale skin, black hair, and sleeves of tattoos on his arms, he is described as looking similar to one of the handsome vampires from Twilight. His patience and devotion to Britt will have readers everywhere swooning. Britt's independence and confidence is refreshing, along with her realization that she doesn't have to be strong all the time. Readers will also want to binge eat chocolate while reading Sweet on You, so beware! Becky Wade was able to make me laugh out loud and also brought me to tears in this novel, so be ready with a box of tissues!

Trust me...this is one contemporary romance novel that you do not want to miss out on!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House and NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.