When Remy spots a man in the ocean outside her remote island home in Maine, she takes him and helps nurse him back to health. He struggles to remember who he is and where he’s from, which leads to some complications and then unexpected surprises as his identity is at last revealed. I appreciated that his identity was revealed about 25% of the way through the story, giving the reader time to get to know his true name and identity and start to slowly put the pieces together about how he ended up stranded in the ocean with no boat in sight off the coast of Maine.

What starts out as a forced proximity situation with a reclusive artist nursing a mysterious handsome stranger back to health develops into a beautiful relationship between two people who are figuring out how to live again after the challenges they’ve each faced in their lives.

This was a slow burn story with a great romance as well as a great mystery/suspense storyline. Becky Wade is such a master at weaving intrigue and mystery into a compelling story with characters who have simmering tension and chemistry. As the mystery becomes more complex and more tangled, the stakes are escalating and the risks begin to extend beyond what this couple could be willing to give.

This romance unfolded slowly, giving us time to get acquainted with Remy, her delightful lobster woman neighbor Leigh, her washed up mystery man and soon enough his complex family tree. I love getting to know Remy and Jeremiah and I’m eager to read more about Jude in his own story down the road!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Becky Wade for an advanced readers copy of this story, all opinions are my own. There’s a reason I’ve read all of Becky’s books, because she always writes compelling stories and characters that tug on the heartstrings and have me rooting for them from start to finish. The conclusion of this story was a gripping ending that had me on the edge of my seat!

Read this if you love:
💙 forced proximity
💙 forgotten identity
💙 family history
💙 healing after trauma
💙 supportive friends and family

Content: brief and vague description of past sexual assault, learning to trust in romance again, mysterious crime including a death of a spouse, wholesome romance

This book was so good. It hooks you on the first page and doesn't let go. It's well written and full of emotions. Remy and Jeremiah's story has just enough mystery, suspense and romance to keep you turning the pages.
This is a great start to a new series.
I received a complimentary copy from Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I love Becky Wade and cannot wait to read anything she puts out. I found this book to be so different from what she has been publishing lately, but is still a great read. There has been trauma in the past for Remy and she has isolated herself on an island, but I love the way that Jeremiah slowly pulled her out of her shell and how patient he was with her. One of the best male main characters that I have read in a long time. The ending was a surprise that I did not see coming. Once again, a great read!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op for this ARC.

I really enjoyed reading this book and getting to meet Remy and Jeremiah. I want to read more of their future and was happy to see that there will be another book in the series but from Jeremiah's brother, Jude. Just know that there was only kissing in the novel. Please note that there are some trigger warnings;

•Mentions of rape (past)
•Mentions of suicide
•Manslaughter/attempted murder
•Drowning
•Trauma

I have been a fan of Becky Wade's work for a long time and was really excited to read this one. Unfortunately, I went away feeling disappointed.

I'm going to start with what I DID like about the book.

•The banter between the two MCs was pretty funny throughout the book. The male MC especially had a dry/sarcastic sense of humor that I enjoyed.
•The communication between the MCs was done really well. The male MC was open and honest with her from the beginning about his feelings, while also being respectful of her choices. (ETA: except when he breaks in through her window and refuses to leave, knowing that she is scared of men. Like can we not?)
•There were some past traumas that I thought the author handled well.

Okay, on to what I didn't care for.

•The characters were flat and one-dimensional. There were zero emotions for any of the characters. I had no idea what they were feeling until we were told, but then I didn't know why they were feeling that way. We never got deep into their heads and because of that, I was really disconnected from them.
•Some of the wording used was a bit too much and could have been expressed differently and made it more romantic had it been.
•The male MC is perfect. Like literally. He has no flaws. Anything that could be a flaw was something that happened TO him. There were no physical or personality flaws. No sins that he had to overcome. The one mistake he made happened before the book even took place and he knew it was wrong by this point.
•Every time we entered a new scene, we were told everything each character (side characters included) was wearing and also every tiny detail about the room they were in. I wish we could have seen details of their emotions vs what they chose to wear that day.
•Because of the lack of emotions as mentioned previously, the romance seemed all physical with nothing deeper drawing these characters to one another.
•Lastly, and this was probably the biggest disappointment of all, the faith---or lack thereof. While there were mentions of God sprinkled throughout the book, I never could tell if these characters were actually Christian or not. There is one moment with the female MC where there needed to be some kind of repentance, even a brief, "I'm sorry, God" would have sufficed. But there was nothing. We also never really saw whether the male MC was actually a Christian beyond him saying, "I feel God is important to me" while he was still recovering from amnesia. This was extremely disappointing because this author's faith message is usually really strong and solid.

Overall, this book just wasn't for me, and though I have truly enjoyed her previous works, makes me cautious to pick up the next book. 2.5 stars.,

**I received an ARC from NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Memory Lane by Becky Wade is the start of a new series, Sons of Scandal.

Remy Reed has been hiding away on a little island in Maine. Reclusive and hurting, she works on her "art." She glimpses out over the water and sees a man struggling to swim. She rescues him, but he is battered and bruised and doesn't know who he is or how he got in the water.

The story started out great. Loved the banter between the two characters. But about half way through I found the story dragged a bit. Too many characters to keep up with, and a lot of descriptions. There were some past traumas that some readers may find uncomfortable. It has a mystery that kept me reading to the end.

I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

(Rating and review edited the next day. Explanation given after original review before trigger warnings.)

I kept myself from knowing anything about this book other than there was amnesia involved. I love a good amnesia story, and I love a Becky Wade story! Put them together and you have the recipe for a fabulous book.

There is mystery and intrigue and love and conflict all combining to make for a captivating read. I would say that I'm sad that I can't read it again for the first time, but knowing my memory, I'll enjoy it just as much the next time through. I usually listen to books but was impatient and couldn't resist when given a complimentary copy via #Netgalley. I look forward to listening to this one again.

There were a couple of events that may be concerning to some readers. For that reason, I will mention some potential trigger warnings at the end of this review. Proceed only if you want to know the warnings. No spoilers will be mentioned and none of the events take place in the story itself but are mentioned as previously taken place.

Since this is the beginning of a series, we are introduced to a cast of interesting characters outside of our hero and heroine. The description of the island and areas around Maine made me want to take a vacation! I can't wait to visit the area again in subsequent books.


BEGIN EDITED REVIEW EXPLANATION:
I try to review a book shortly after reading it because I have a tendency to forget what I read. That's what I did with this one. After going to bed for the night, I woke up at 3 AM and couldn't shut my brain off. This book was what was stirring in there. Without going into great detail here, but feel free to find me on IG if you want to for more (@whatsberlydoing), I felt I needed to reduce my 5 star rating to 4. Becky Wade is a favorite author, but this story of hers concerned me afterwards. I thought back to events as I read them and I cringed at some of them at the time. Those came back to me in the night. As others have mentioned the illustrated cover does not necessarily match the content of the book, especially if you're familiar with other Wade books. Although the story is compelling and the cover adorable. I saw where Becky Wade explained her choice for changing to an illustration as the cover for this book. After reading it, I feel like she went with marketing over content in a way. Also, in thinking in the night, there was a lot of focus placed on physical relationships rather than deeper connections. This adjustment isn't to say I didn't enjoy the book, I just felt I wasn't as honest or clear the first time around. It is a story with heavier themes than I am used to reading. END OF EXPLANATION



Trigger/content warnings : mentions of previous events including infidelity, rape, suicide and marital relations outside of marriage

This novel was not very enjoyable for me. I liked the premise of two strangers coming together under strenuous circumstances, but it started to take some religious turns that I did not find enjoyable. Additionally, there were many ancillary characters who were not well developed and included only to steer future storylines. Unfortunately, I do not see myself wanting to read the future books in this serious.

This was an interesting book to read. I really enjoy Becky Wade’s books and I was excited to see that she was writing a new series. Memory Lane is the first book in her new series, Sons of Scandal.
The premise of this book was really interesting and I wanted to see what would happen. It took me a little longer to get into the book, but once I really started I was able to get into it. The main characters were engaging and I wanted to read more.
I really felt for Remy as she tried to find her place in the world. She had experienced a horrible thing and she was still learning how to step out in faith. The main guy character was charming and it was fun to learn more about him and see who he was. He had his own issues to deal with and it was exciting to read. (I am not mentioning his name so as not to spoil the fun in finding out in the book).
I was curious to see how the plot would unfold. There were a lot of twists and turns. I love the side characters, they were a lot of fun and I am excited for the next book. I think I know who it is going to be about. Although I wish that there could be more faith involved in this book, I do think that Wade did a good job sprinkling it within.
Memory Lane is a christian contemporary romance with a hint of suspense. *Content warnings may contain spoilers below*





*Content Warnings:
*mentioned past rape
*discussed past suicide
*attempted murder

This was a very sweet story. It shows how memories can. Help make love grow where you need them the most. The storyline and characters werre wonderful. This book was approved by netgalley and the publisher for me to read and review.

OMG, This book was the chef’s kiss. A little different vibe then this authors other books but I absolutely loved it. The characters, I was rooting for their happy ending and the the character development was on point. This story makes you feel good and think at the same time. I give it 5 stars and can’t wait for the next one in the series.

I really enjoyed this sweet and tender story! Although a bit slow at times, the character development was wonderful and well thought out

Remy Reed escaped to Islehaven to lead a peaceful, quiet life away from humanity as much as possible. God has other plans for her. Remy ends up rescuing a handsome stranger from the ocean and is forced to care for him in her small, cozy home while he struggles to heal his body and regain his memory.

The handsome stranger ends up being everything Remy fears - charming, well-off, and well-known. The closer he tries to get, the further she tries to push him away, even while helping him try to solve the mystery of HOW he got into the water in the first place and who put him there.

Memory Lane by Becky Wade was a sweet, fast-paced read full of romance, intrigue, and hilarious dialogue. The banter between Remy and Jeremiah, the two main characters, had me rolling on several occasions. I found myself staying up late in order to find out how long it would take them to get together and who was behind Jeremiah's accident. Their chemistry was seriously sizzling even though there was no spice on the pages.

There were a few issues with the writing, though, that caused me to only give the book 3 stars. Several scenes contained huge chunks of dialogue that told major plot points without the characters interacting. It was awkward and choppy. Also, the actions of the FBI agent were suspect. I don't think he'd be able to do most of what he did or act the way he did during an investigation, even in an unofficial capacity.

Even with these issues, the story was enjoyable and the characters engaging!

Favorite Jeremiah quote: “Tell me how to sweet-talk you into giving me more drugs.”
Favorite Remy quote: “He’s the freshly ground Arabica of men. The twenty-one-year-aged rum of men. He’s quick-witted and humorous and so dazzling to look at I feel like I need to wear sunglasses.”

Wow! My first touch with an author's titles, and I was way surprised of how crescent the narrative went gone. I liked a lot the construction of the romance, and also the suspense mystery that has made a perfect pair to turn the story compelling and full layers. Well done!

I'm not sure what to say about Memory Lane. The premise was interesting, but a bit convoluted. I had a hard time liking the main characters, even though I felt empathy for Remy. I've read other Becky Wade books and enjoyed them, but this one didn't sit right. There was too much dependence on drinking to make the characters feel better or help them deal with life. I had hoped for more of a story with faith and hope. This didn't strike me as a sweet romance, but more of two disagreeable people trying to figure out if they even liked each other.. I did finish the book, but I probably won't read the second one, I received a copy from Netgalley, and this is my personal opinion.

The storyline was unique and had me drawn in right from the start. I truly could not put this book down. From the beginning gave us an idea of the characters and what they were dealing with. - A famous Family, scandal, a mystery, and adding both characters with a complicated past, you have a story that will keep you wanting to read what happens next. Don't let the cute illustrated cover fool you, charming story- fun-banter dialogue, with a good measure of depth- suspense-emotional scenes, and lots of twists and turns. I thought the memory-lost trope was done exceptionally well!

"After surviving a trauma several years back, Remy Reed relocated to a cottage on one of Maine’s most remote islands. She’s arranged her life just the way she wants it, spending her time working on her wood sculptures and soaking in the beauty of nature. It’s quiet and solitary—until the day she spots something bobbing in the ocean."

Becky Wade knows how to write an intriguing story, the pacing felt perfect, and I really enjoy the witty banter laced with humor, the mystery, and the amnesia angle. Highly Recommended it!

Clean Read. lots of kissing, but nothing further.

The theme of the story for me was God's in control, His timing not yours, and He will move you from your comfort zone.

#MemoryLanebyBeckyWade #NetGalley
Thank you, Becky Wade, and NetGalley for the complimentary eARC. All Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

From the cover, I expected a little bit lighter of a story from Memory Lane, but I loved the mystery! The pacing felt perfect. The author definitely knows how to write an intriguing story!

I did guess who the culprit was pretty early on, but that didn't stop me from racing to see if I was right!

Sometimes the characters' speech patterns seemed a little formal, but that could just be my personal taste. The spiritual thread is light. I did appreciate it being there though.

If you want a well-paced contemporary romance, heavy on the mystery, I think you'll love this one!

Content Warning: Casual alcohol use

Trigger Warning: Discussion of rape, suicide

I received a copy from the publisher, but all opinions are my own.

Another great read from Becky Wade.

I loved the main characters and their relationship, and felt it was very realistic as it progressed from “enemies” to “lovers”. Reading about a main character with amnesia was an interesting change, and made the book feel fresh and different. Also loved the mystery that developed, and the side character stories, especially Wendell. Looking forward to following Jude’s story in the next book.

Thank you to the Becky Wade and NetGalley UK for a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

*4.5

I had a great time with this book. Jeremiah’s love for Remy is so good and pure and it warmed my heart. He just always wants the best for her and he believes in her so much. I will say that the random povs from his brother and mom were weird and felt out of place. This book is also a christian romance so God is a factor throughout but if you felt like it you could skip over those brief parts and the story wouldn’t change.

I received an arc through netgalley.

tw: brief description of sa in the past

WOW, JUST WOW.
The first 5 star read of this year goes to Memory Lane by Becky Wade! I can't tell you how much I loved this journey. I assure you that I didn't have high expectations about this one, I had never read a book by this author and I hadn't heard of it but I swear this book surprised me A LOT. I loved it, from start to finish. I loved the narrative, the construction of characters, the spaces, the love and communication ..... in my opinion Becky Wade did an excellent job with this one.

About the story:
I loved Remy, how she grew as a person and how even after everything she went through she managed to accept Jeremiah and love him. I loved Jeremiah even more for being so understanding, respectful and patient with Remy. The relationship of these two >>>>>>>>
I really liked how the author created the characters' relationship, how she made us go through all the stages and how none of them was too fast.
From a shipwrecked person, to amnesia, deaths and suicides, noisy families, the ocean, arts and artists, formula 1 pilots, the elderly, frozen food, among others, ending up in pure love..one of the best enemy to lovers romance!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for giving me an Arc of this AMAZING book, and to Becky Wade <33333