Contemporary Romance Book Review: Stay With Me
About the Book
Title:
Stay
with Me
Series: A Misty River Romance #1
Author: Becky Wade
Genre: Christian
Contemporary Romance
Editions: Hardcover,
Paperback & ebook, 368 Pages
Publisher: Bethany
House Publishers
Release Date: May
5th 2020
Click here to purchase a copy of this novel for yourself.
Book Description
"Loving
her is a risk he can’t afford . . . and can’t resist.
When acclaimed Bible study
author Genevieve Woodward receives an anonymous letter referencing her parents’
past, she returns to her hometown in the Blue Ridge mountains to chase down her
family’s secret. However, it’s Genevieve’s own secret that catches up to her
when Sam Turner, owner of an historic farm, uncovers the source of shame she’s
worked so hard to hide.
Sam has embraced his
sorrow, his isolation, and his identity as an outsider. He’s spent years
carving out both career success and peace of mind. The last thing he wants is
to rent the cottage on his property to a woman whose struggles stir his worst
failure back to life. Yet, can he bear to turn her away right when she needs
him most?"
My Review
Stay With Me, by Becky Wade, the first book in A
Misty River Romance series, is an emotionally-stirring novel rich with
relevancy and meaning. Even while incorporating difficult themes like
addiction, guilt, and pride, Ms. Wade succeeds in crafting a thoroughly
compelling story that is redemptive, uplifting, and memorable. With characters
that are truly authentic and captivating, this book is a genuine pleasure to
read and to savor. Elements of sweet romance, a small town setting, and even a
bit of mystery further enrich this novel and ensure that it entertains and
satisfies from the first page to the last.
With
thoughtfulness and undeniable skill, Ms. Wade has written a novel that is
deeply moving and remarkably charming. As the characters endeavor to heal from
choices that are heavy with shame and remorse, they find support in each other
as their wounded hearts begin to mend through the power of vulnerability,
honesty, forgiveness, and trust. Hope is renewed as grace is given the
opportunity to flourish, and faith is nurtured by the gifts of mercy and
compassion.
Stay With Me is a terrific novel that effectively
engages the reader's senses, emotions, and imagination. With a compelling plot,
endearing characters, and thought-provoking themes, this well-written book is a
must-read. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
*I was given a
copy of this book by the publisher through Prism Book Tours. A review was not
required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are
entirely my own.
About the Author: Becky Wade
Becky Wade is the 2018
Christy Award Book of the Year winner for True to You. She 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,
then put her career on hold for several years to care for her children. When
God called her back to writing, Becky knew He meant for her to turn her attention
to Christian fiction. Her humorous, heart-pounding contemporary romance novels
have won three Christy Awards, the Carol Award, the INSPY Award, and the
Inspirational Reader's Choice Award for Romance. Becky lives in Dallas, Texas
with her husband and three children.
TOUR GIVEAWAY
One winner will receive:
- A $100 gift card
- A paperback copy
of Stay with Me
- A hand-knit scarf
- A pair of earrings
- A package of
“Georgia Blues” coffee
- A package of apple
oatmeal muffin mix
Click here to enter the TOUR GIVEAWAY.
Click here to find Prism Book Tour's schedule for Stay With Me.
Other Books in the Series
Title: Take
a Chance on Me
Series: A Misty River Romance #0.5
Author: Becky Wade
Genre:
Christian Contemporary Romance
Editions: Novella ebook or paperback, 97 Pages
Release Date:
February 25, 2020
Book Description
"When baker Penelope
Quinn steps in to help her brother’s family through a medical crisis, she’s
forced into close proximity with charming Air Force fighter pilot Eli Price.
Penelope has one iron-clad
dating rule—she does not date airmen. Months ago, she relaxed her rule with Eli
and immediately lived to regret it. After a long deployment, he’s now back in
Misty River and, to her dismay, she finds him just as tempting as always.
Eli’s spent months thinking
about funny, feisty, creative Penelope. He once leveraged his focus and drive
to become a pilot, his childhood dream. Now he's set on leveraging that same
focus and drive in order to convince Penelope to give him one more chance.
This romantic prequel
novella introduces readers to the quaint mountain town of Misty River and a
brand-new series from Christy-winning author Becky Wade!"
Click here to read my review of Take a Chance on Me.
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