Book Review: Falling for You (Becky Wade)

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One thing I love about contemporary fiction is that it deals with such real issues. None of this, "Oh dear, I'm a titled aristocrat but I have no patience for the whims of the aristocracy and long for meaningful connection with a man who loves me for my heart not my title." (Although in fairness, Willow is a minor celebrity with a major bank account, which pretty much makes her a modern day aristocrat.) Willow Bradford has the perfect life but secret mistakes from her past haunt her. Abandoned by her mother at a young age, Willow has always set out to deserve love by being a good girl and following the rules. I loved how Wade weaved in Willow's struggles with admitting her need for grace and then accepting it. I don't appreciate preachiness in Christian fiction, but Wade does it so well that I hardly even notice. And her theology is so timely and spot-on that I want to applaud after every paragraph! This book isn't all heavy-hitting though. Wade is also a master at creating likeable, relatable characters, penning some of the best banter in Christian fiction today, and crafting romance that leaves you breathless. I didn't love this book as much as Nora's story in True to You, mostly just because I identified with Nora SO strongly, but it's still going on my keeper shelf, and I'll recommend it to everyone I know! Now to wait another year for Britt's story . . . I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.