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?
My Thoughts:
In Sweet on You, Becky Wade delivers a beautifully written friends-to-lovers novel filled with a unique mystery, laugh-out-loud humor, stirring character development, and sizzling romance!
The
friends-to-lovers trope worked especially well in Sweet
on You because Britt is
such a well-developed character. Her personality is complex as are
her reasons for avoiding romance with Zander. Beyond fear of ruining
their friendship, much of Britt's reluctance to be more than friends
derives from her life experiences and personality. She undergoes a
character transformation as the novel progresses, but especially near
the end of the book. It is only through these changes that the she
finds faith to trust God and open her heart more fully to Zander.
Sweet on You
caught my attention at the beginning and I read it in two nights. In
some ways, it felt like an ode to chocolate and love. However, not
everything was light and sweet. Embedded in the plot and character
development are themes about trusting God, God's faithfulness, and
letting go of one's pride and abilities. The novel also addresses the
short-term and long-term effects of trauma. I loved the combination
of sweet romance with deeper themes and issues.
Lastly,
Sweet on You is the
third and final novel in Becky Wade's Bradford Sisters Romance
series. I enjoyed reading Britt's love story and the follow-up
glimpses into Nora and Willow's lives. Though Sweet
On You by Becky Wade
could be read as a stand-alone, I recommend reading the series in
order. They're all good and Falling For You is
my personal favorite of the three.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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