Blog Tour: True to You by Becky Wade

Author: Becky Wade

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Date of publication: May 2017

It’s the exciting start of a brand-new series by a contemporary romance fan favorite!

After a devastating heartbreak three years ago, genealogist and historical village owner Nora Bradford has decided that burying her nose in her work and her books is far safer than romance in the here and now.

Unlike Nora, former Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient John Lawson is a modern-day man, usually 100 percent focused on the present. But when he’s diagnosed with an inherited condition, he’s forced to dig into the secrets of his past and his adoption as an infant, enlisting Nora to help him uncover the identity of his birth mother.

The more time they spend together, the more this pair of opposites suspects they just might be a perfect match. However, John’s already dating someone and Nora’s not sure she’s ready to trade her crushes on fictional heroes for the risks of a real relationship. Finding the answers they’re seeking will test the limits of their identity, their faith, and their devotion to one another.

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True to You is the first in a new series featuring the Bradford sisters.  This is Nora's story.  Out of her three sisters, she is the "smart" one.  She has resigned herself to a single life buried in book romances.  Until she meets John.  He's a war hero, former Navy SEAL and all around nice guy.  The only problem is he has a girlfriend.

It thought this was a sweet romance. I loved watching Nora and John fall for each other. I will admit that I read this late into the night.  I was really drawn to this couple and their story. I felt like their struggle with things in their life was real.  I also appreciated that they were shown as struggling with their faith and how to let it help them. I was also eager to find out if John found his birth mother or not.

It did bother me a bit that John had a girlfriend when he met Nora.  As his feelings for her seemed to grow, he did do the right thing by distancing himself from Nora before anything inappropriate happened. So, that made me feel a bit better about the situation.  

I do recommend book.  I ended up really enjoying it.  I can't wait to read Willow and Britt's stories. Britt really needs to wake up and see what it standing right next to her!

About the author:

Becky Wade is a native of California who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and moved to Dallas. She published historical romances for the general market, took time off to raise her children, then felt God nudging her to pursue contemporary Christian fiction. Becky is the Carol Award-, INSPY Award-, and International Reader’s Choice Award-winning author of the Porter Family Novels.

Find out more about Becky at http://beckywade.com.

Blog Tour: Her One and Only by Becky Wade

Author: Becky Wade

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Date of publication: May 2016

Gray Fowler, star NFL tight end, is being pursued by a stalker, so his team hires a protection agency to keep Gray under the watch of a bodyguard at all times. When Gray meets Dru Porter, an agent assigned to him, he’s indignant. How can an attractive young female half his size possibly protect him?

But Dru’s a former Marine, an expert markswoman, and a black belt. She’s also ferociously determined to uncover the identity of Gray’s stalker. And she’s just as determined to avoid any kind of romantic attachment between herself and the rugged football player with the mysterious past. But the closer they get to finding the stalker, the closer they grow to each other. As the danger rises, can Dru and Gray entrust their hearts–and their lives–to one another?

Her One and Only is the fourth book in the Porter Family series.  I have only read the second book, but this one did well as a stand alone.  There were references to things that happened to Dru previous to this book, but it ended up being explained so I didn't really feel like I missed anything.  Dru is the youngest of the siblings.  She is a former marine and is now a bodyguard assigned to protect Gray, a NFL football player.

I thought this was a cute love story between the two.  I liked the banter between Dru and Gray and they had great chemistry.  Gray comes from a troubled background and has made himself into a success story in the NFL.  It was really fun to watch these two fall for each other.  I also thought there was a good solid mystery in the story, so that made it more enjoyable to read.

The whole family take a prominent role in this book.  This one takes place years after the events in the second book.  It was nice to catch up with everyone.  I enjoyed Meg and Bo's pregnancy story almost as much as the main story.  Their scene in the end with the babies made me tear up.

I definitely recommend this series.  I liked Ms. Wade's writing style and look forward to reading more from her in the future!

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About Becky Wade

Becky Wade is a native of California who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and moved to Dallas. She published historical romances for the general market, took time off to raise her children, then felt God nudging her to pursue contemporary Christian fiction. Becky is a Carol Award winner and a finalist for both a RITA and an INSPY Award.

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Becky Wade’s TLC Book Tours TOUR STOPS:

Friday, April 29th: Reading is my Superpower

Monday, May 2nd: Romancing the Book

Tuesday, May 3rd: Romantic Reads and Such

Thursday, May 5th: Books a la Mode – author guest post

Friday, May 6th: Luxury Reading

Monday, May 9th: Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Tuesday, May 10th: Write Read Life

Thursday, May 12th: From the TBR Pile

Monday, May 16th: Mom in Love with Fiction

Tuesday, May 17th: Just Commonly

Wednesday, May 18th: Book by Book

Friday, May 20th: Reviews from the Heart

Blog Tour: Meant to Be Mine by Beck Wade

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Author: Becky Wade
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Date of publication: May 2014

Ty Porter has always been irresistible to Celia Park. All through high school---irresistible. When their paths cross again after college---still irresistible. This time, though, Ty seems to feel exactly the same way about Celia. Their whirlwind romance deposits them at a street-corner Las Vegas wedding chapel.

The next morning they wake to a marriage certificate and a dose of cold reality. Celia's ready to be Ty's wife, but Ty's not ready to be her husband. He's a professional bull rider, he lives on the road, and he's long planned to settle down with the hometown girl he's known since childhood.

Five and a half years pass. Celia's buried her dreams so that she can afford to raise her daughter. Ty's achieved all of his goals. Or thought he had, until he looks again into the eyes of the woman he couldn't forget and into the face of the child he never knew he had.

How much will Ty sacrifice to win back Celia's trust and prove to her that their spontaneous marriage can still become the love of a lifetime?

Meant to Be Mine is the second in the Porter family series.  I didn't realize it was part of a series, but to be honest, I didn't feel like I had to read the first book to know what was going on. I enjoyed Ty and Celia's story.  They got married on a whim in Las Vegas and after their one night together, Ty breaks Celia's heart.  5 years later, he finds out she had a child that he never knew about.   I enjoyed watching these two fall in love with each other. 

I loved Ty.  His career has ended and now he is at loose ends.  He is stumbling and trying to figure out what is next and how his daughter and "wife" fit into that next step.  His family and his faith play a big role in helping him find his way.  For the most part, I liked Celia. She is independent and a good mother.  However, I thought that her true forgiveness for Ty came after too much time.  I felt like what she did in keeping Addie from Ty was just as bad as what he did to her 5 years before.  Yet, it took her so long to forgive and trust him.  That got on my nerves after a while.  But, I was rooting for them to finally admit they were so right for each other.

If you are looking for a sweet clean romance, this book is for you.  I loved Bo and Meg and want to go back and read their story in Undeniably Yours.  I hope Jake's story is next!  I look forward to reading it!

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About the author:

Becky makes her home in Dallas, Texas with her husband, three children, and one adoring (and adored) My Stubborn Heart, was a finalist in both the RITA and INSPY awards. Undeniably Yours kicked off her Texas-set Porter Family series. Her newest contemporary romance, Meant to Be Mine, has just hit shelves!

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Becky can be found at: website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest

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