Little did I know, God was listening!
A few weeks later, I perched on my chair in the first-timer's orientation at the 2012 ACFW conference in Dallas. Yeah, I chatted with the fabulous Jon and Tom Hopkins (twins!) a bit, oogled Cara Putman's adorable outfit, and then I drifted off to my own thoughts.
How cool would it be if Becky Wade--the Becky Wade--was here? But what are the odds that I would run into her even if she did show up? I mean, there are like 700 people here. Still...
Cara divided us into groups by genre. I kind of wanted to sprint out of the room, but I figured that would be immature, so I gamely headed to the "contemporary romance" section where one person stood.
And that's when I heard it.
My name.
Southern accent.
It was--Becky Wade!! In the flesh!!
What happened next? I hugged her. Practically jumped up and down. Okay, I did jump up and down. I hugged her again. Maybe once more. I'm sure she felt molested. But I was riding high! I couldn't control myself!!
The best part? She was cool! She didn't give me the weird look or the am-I-dealing-with-a-stalker? step backward. We chatted. I gushed. And I said a thank you prayer to God for making one of my dreams come true.
Since we've met, Becky has become a huge influence in my life--she answered God's call to a prayer I hadn't been brave enough to utter. I hope I can be half as generous to others as she's been to me.
Becky's second inspirational romance, Undeniably Yours, released this week. I was blessed to receive an advanced reader copy, and her amazing talent did it again. What a superb book! I hope you buy it and like it as much as I did!
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Undeniably Yours
When Meg Cole’s father dies unexpectedly, she becomes the majority shareholder of his oil company and the single inheritor of his fortune. Though Meg is soft-spoken and tenderhearted -- more interested in art than in oil -- she’s forced to return home to Texas and to Whispering Creek Ranch to take up the reins of her father’s empire.
The last thing she has the patience or the sanity to deal with? Her father’s thoroughbred racehorse farm. She gives its manager, Bo Porter, six months to close the place down.
Bo’s determined to resent the woman who’s decided to rob him of his dream. But instead of anger, Meg evokes within him a profound desire to protect. The more time he spends with her, the more he longs to overcome every obstacle that separates them -- her wealth, his unworthiness, her family’s outrage -- and earn the right to love her.
But just when Meg begins to realize that Bo might be the one thing on the ranch worth keeping, their fragile bond is viciously broken by a force from Meg’s past. Can their love, and their belief that God can work through every circumstance, survive?
Becky Wade delivers another compelling inspirational contemporary romance. She writes such rich, memorable, relatable characters. Meg, the heroine, was sympathetic, funny, and with believable thoughts to contrast her play-by-the rules actions. I could spend a day shopping with Meg, no problem!
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My Favorite Lines (This book is full of them! I have many, many more!)
"She wanted to drop-kick her Cole Oil job..."
"She didn't personally care for the 'I can kill deer!' decorating style..."
(Meg imagining a horse, Silver Leaf, thinking,) "I have benevolence on you, small human."
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About Becky Wade
Undeniably Yours is available for purchase now! Head to Becky Wade's Books for links!
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Have a wonderful weekend!
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My Review--5 Stars!!!
Becky Wade delivers another compelling inspirational contemporary romance. She writes such rich, memorable, relatable characters. Meg, the heroine, was sympathetic, funny, and with believable thoughts to contrast her play-by-the rules actions. I could spend a day shopping with Meg, no problem!
The
hero, Bo, made me swoon multiple times. I love a rugged cowboy with a
protective streak and oozing with integrity. He was fabulous, and he provided
Meg with the calm security her money had never been able to give her.
Meg’s
spiritual journey tugged at my heart. Even strong Christians underestimate
God’s plans for our lives. I really related to the fears, prayers, and
decisions the characters had to make.
Fantastic
book! I hope we’ll be reading future books based on other characters—I would
love to see Jake get his happily-ever-after!
**I
received an advanced reader copy of this book with no obligation to review it.
All opinions are my own.**
"She wanted to drop-kick her Cole Oil job..."
"She didn't personally care for the 'I can kill deer!' decorating style..."
(Meg imagining a horse, Silver Leaf, thinking,) "I have benevolence on you, small human."
Becky's a California native who attended Baylor University, met a Texas boy, and settled in Dallas. She published historical romances for the ABA, then put her career on hold for several years to care for her three children. When God called her back to writing, Becky knew He meant for her to turn her attention to Christian fiction. She loves the kind of books she's writing now! Her CBA debut, My Stubborn Heart, has been named a finalist for Romance Writers of America's RITA Award. Her new contemporary romance, Undeniably Yours, is available now.
Undeniably Yours is available for purchase now! Head to Becky Wade's Books for links!
It's the first Friday of the month, so my latest 2 Minute Resolution Webisode is up on YouTube! Click here for My Hall Closet: 2 Minute Resolution!!
Thank you SO much for stopping by! What author do YOU have a crush on?
Have a wonderful weekend!
