Let It Be Me (Misty River Romance, A Book #2)

This is book two in A Misty River Romance series, however each book is a stand alone, you would miss a good book if you skipped book one and some history of the town and sub characters though. I love the writing style of Becky Wade. Her characters are well developed with real life problems. She always has sparks, romance and lots of laughter. I enjoyed reconnecting with the characters of Misty River. We met Sebastian Grant in book one. He has had a different past than most and has really made something of himself. Yet he is willing to risk his heart to Leah. Leah Montgomery is smart, loving and loyal. When her world is rocked is she strong enough to handle the fall out and is she willing to risk her heart. I always look forward to reading books by Becky Wade and can't wait to read more in this series. I was given a copy of this book for my honest opinion.

I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that if you are looking in the book reviews section, it’s because you’ve never read a book written by Becky Wade. She only writes one a year, and I am always anxiously awaiting getting my hands on her next one. Let It Be Me is such an incredibly good and unique book. I mean who writes books about math genius’ and heart surgeons? This book is the second novel in the Misty River Romance Series and I couldn’t get enough! Sebastian is swoon-worthy in so many ways… hello pediatric heart surgeon! I fell in love with his intensity. I could not imagine having all his attention focused on me and not falling into a puddle on the floor. Leah is his perfect match. Not a woman prone to swooning, her primary focus is on raising her younger brother. How can you not admire a woman who puts her hopes and dreams aside for that? Luckily for them both their primary focus was on something other than romance, otherwise who knows how they would have settled. The chemistry that Wade put on the page was breathtaking. The way she described everything made me feel as if I was right there with them and I couldn’t stop reading. I was blessed to read the first book in this series, and totally suggest that you do, because hello… Becky Wade! That being said you can totally read this as a stand alone novel. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Contemporary Romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Let It Be Me by Becky Wade is the second full-length novel in the Misty River Romance series. It follows the story of Sebastian Grant, one of the Miracle Five we met in the first novel, a pediatric cardiac surgeon in search of the woman who stole his heart when she came to his rescue after a car crash. And Leah, a math prodigy, is investigating some surprising results of a recent DNA test. When Sebastian finds Leah, he also discovers she is the woman his best friend has been crushing on for over a year. But when Leah seeks out his assistance to help her discover the truth about her DNA test, will he be able to deny the feelings he has for her? Let It Be Me was a fantastic story. The characters were exquisite--and not just the swoon-worthy hero--all of them. I was completely engaged in Leah’s search for the truth, in Sebastian’s struggle to mend his own heart, in Ben’s unconditional love, and even in Dylan’s teenagerly grunts. These characters and their witty, hilarious, and heartfelt interactions are priceless. They will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Sebastian! What a hero. A pediatric cardiac surgery rockstar. He saves tiny people. He’s a bad boy. He has a big heart. He doesn’t let anyone see it. He is so complicated! And that’s why I loved him. I don’t know how many times he made me throw my head back and laugh, but was also capable of bringing tears to my eyes. As Leah said, he’s a bit of a scoundrel, but that is half of his appeal! I loved, loved, LOVED Leah. So smart. So loyal. So pragmatic and logical. I fell in love with all of her quirks and complete nerdiness. She is a true inspiration in how she sacrificed her own desires for others, how she treated others with love, and how she sought to have a closer relationship with God. Characters like Leah are why I read Christian fiction. Their lives make me think about my own! And I CANNOT close this without saying how much I love Ben’s mother, Cece. I love her spunk and her sparkle, but my, oh, my, the woman lives for the Lord and loves like Him, too. I wish all foster children like Sebastian had someone like her in their lives. Overall, Let It Be Me is a fantastic read and a great second novel in the series. It will be impossible to pick a favorite, I’m afraid! Any fan of contemporary Christian fiction, like Courtney Walsh, would enjoy this book! I was given a copy of this book by the publisher with no expectations of a positive review. All opinions are my own.