Love and the Dream Come True is the third and final State of Grace book. It was a surprising read since I really didn't like the male lead when I started this book. He annoyed me with his actions in the previous book(s) and I didn't have high expectations for enjoying this one...BUT, I ended up loving it. His character went through such a wonderful transformation and I loved how forgiveness played such a powerful role in this story.

The romance was cute. I thought it was sweet that he was her childhood crush and that she followed his music career. It did get a little steamy at times, but nothing too much for me.

All in all, I really enjoyed this book. It was easy to read and a book that I kept wanting to get back to reading.

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The State of Grace series is truly a 5-star series, and the conclusion was everything I knew it would be and so much more. I don't know how Gray does it, but every time I read one of her books, it's like myriad fiction fingers are reaching into my soul, squeezing tight.

Her characters are authentic, their stories gripping. From book one, page one, to book three's end, I have been engaged, entertained, enthralled and invested in the personal lives of fictional characters! It's like they're real people, somehow friends of mine, and I'm getting a privileged glimpse of their struggles in a way that's absolutely captivating and yet challenging on a personal level. I don't know if/when I've ever been that vulnerable.

I feel like I say this every time I read a Gray book, but I don't mind repeating myself: We need more stories like these in Christian Fiction. Once you've read it, I hope you'll know exactly what I mean by that because it's absolutely impossible to put into words.

Tammy Gray’s Love and the Dream Come True finally gives us Cameron’s story and it is a gem. I have read and enjoyed every book in this series, but at times wasn’t a fan of Cameron’s. This book definitely changed my mind. I loved the way Gray took two hurting souls (Lexie and Cameron) and brought them together for healing and ultimately love. I read chapter 16 more than once and was close to tears every time. Gray has a gift for writing characters who are less than perfect, often downtrodden by their flaws, but with the grace and help of the One who made them, come to redemption and healing.

Gray’s books are always a favorite and I highly recommend this conclusion to the State of Grace Series. I think this book could be read as a stand-alone but would be best enjoyed in conjunction with the first two books, read in order.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. I was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.

This was just okay read for me. Just a 3 stars. Thanks to netgally for tha chance to read this book.

Due to a personal difference in beliefs I will not be finishing or reviewing this book outside of Netgalley.

Love and the Dream Come True by Tammy L. Gray is the third book closing an amazing series. I’ve loved all the previous books in this series and I found this book to be the perfect end. Cameron finally gets his story! I loved the heroine in this book. Her past brings up so many emotions and difficulties. I highly recommend this entire series. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I love that we get Cameron's story with this one! After reading the other books in the series (which I highly recommend to fully appreciate this one!). it was nice to see where life takes him. I also loved the themes and life lessons. This one is so, so good!

I’ve read this entire series, so what fun to see familiar characters and to learn their story. Before this, these two had been on the outskirts of the previous novels. It was satisfying to see them take center stage in first person. One of the themes is what to do after the dream comes true. Where to next? Especially if it wasn’t as fulfilling as one would like.

I loved that Lexie has had a crush on Cameron for-ev-er. This was a fun aspect as they reunited. Lexie’s daughter is such a great “cast member” in the novel.

This heroine is wordy! She rambles, and I admit I skipped her pages at times. We’ve all known people like that, though, haven’t we? If only we could skip ahead in those conversations. Heh.

There were some poignant lines, like: “What is it about coming gome that makes all the masks disappear?” (location 362 in the ARC)

As a musician and songwriter, I enjoyed the music aspect of this story.

The hero’s anxiety manifests itself in a tough challenge. This may be relatable for some readers.

Overall, an enjoyable read.

What a beautiful and heart-tugging ending to the State of Grace Series! It totally melted my heart!
I have to say, I was awaiting for Cameron Lee’s own story since the first book, and even more after the second book! Even if this book can be read as a standalone, I definitely recommend to read the series in order because you get to know the characters -especially Cameron in this case- so much better from the start. And Cameron -Oh Cameron!- has a complicated story that leads to this moment in which he feels a complete failure, professionally, emotionally and spiritually.
You can say he has an existential life crisis, where he doesn’t know how to navigate the next steps in his life. Without his muse for music, he’s at a crossroads, and his manager no longer wants his creative songs but for him to do other’s people covers which doesn’t inspire him nor motivate him at all. He returns to his sister’s wedding, a bit afraid to face his past and see the love of his life who turned him down for his best friends. He never expects to run into his sister’s best friend Lexie who has turned into a beautiful, hard-working, optimistic woman, who may hold the key to turning his life upside down in a good way.
Single Mom Lexie Walters has had her own setbacks, but she has learned to thrive through them. She has finally associated with her cousin Mason to remodel a house and needs to focus on this if they want to get it soon enough in the market. Lexie has had a long-time crush on Cameron and never expects to reconnect with him after so many years at her best friend’s wedding. Her heart in turmoil, she’s also at odds with her teenage daughter who seems to be hiding something from her. Can she help Cameron heal and turn his life to God once again, and can she reach out to her daughter when she needs her most?
I was totally engaged in this story! Lexie and Cameron totally had me rooting for them and their plights -the good and the hard ones- felt so close as if they were mine. My heart ached for Cameron’s need of grace and redemption, and my heart ached as well for Lexie’s struggle to be a good mom and provide for her daughter. The character growth in this story is amazing. I loved how relatable the characters felt. I related to Cameron and his anxiety, as well as Lexie’s need to prove herself a good mom to her daughter. Lexie was my favorite character, her kind heart, her fierce protectiveness, her endless optimism and charm, she was a beacon of light to others. Cameron needed that light as he felt he was in the shadows, his life lacking purpose and true sense. Cameron’s story of redemption was beautiful and touching. And the way God used Lexie to bring light into his life was humbling. I don’t want to spoil this story. I just want to say that it touched my heart in so many ways, and that it impacted me as well. The need to trust God when the future is uncertain. And especially, when life turns out different from what we expected or dreamed about. Maybe Cameron had a dream, but what turns out in the end is so much better -albeit different or imperfect- than the future he could have ever imagined. And that is because God knows best. And he’s the Only One who can bring good and healing through hardship and failure. This is definitely a story I recommend. But please, give yourself the chance, and read the whole series from the start. It’s such a wonderful and inspirational series. It will touch your heart!
I received a complimentary copy from the Publisher via NetGalley but wasn’t required to post a positive review. This is my honest and unbiased opinion.

Musician Cameron is in a slump. He has lost his motivation to compose new music and his label assigns him to create a 10-song album to fulfill a contract. He's given a couple months to choose the songs from a supplied list as his name sells, even if he is off-track. He returns to his hometown for his sister's wedding and chooses to stay there for his break.
Lexie, a long-time acquaintance of Cameron, has had a crush on him for forever. She, though is raising her 13 year old niece and has her hands full. Her niece, Morgan, is at an age where she wants to know her birth mother and that causes strife for Lexie and Morgan.

This book was a 3.75 for me. I’m giving this book a 3.75 for Tammy’s amazing writing. This isn’t a bad book by any means, I just wasn’t invested in these characters or their story. I wasn’t a fan of Cameron in book one, so I didn’t care to read about him and his life in this book, and that is why my enjoyment for this book was more of a 2 star. Also, Lexie was very obsessive over Cameron while also being immature and irresponsible as a mother, and I didn’t connect with her character or story either. The reason for a 3.75 star (rounded to a 4 star on Goodreads) is for this series which I absolutely loved and for the writing. I love Tammy L. Gray’s work and how she can tell a beautiful story.

I'm so sad to see this story end!!!! I've loved getting to know the characters that all started at this church together. Tammy knows how to write a compelling yet funny story that hits you in the heart, all while adding swoon worthy Christian romance! 10/10!!!

Cameron Lee isn’t living the music star dream. Sure, he has two albums and an award-winning single, but now he’s contractually obliged to provide the label with a third album, but he’s lost his desire to write or even sing. First, he has to go home and attend his baby sister’s wedding … and hopefully not face up to the mistakes of his past.

Lexie Walters is the twenty-nine-year-old guardian/mother to Morgan, who is thirteen-going-on-forty. Despite being orphaned and having to drop out of college to raise her niece before the age of twenty, Lexi is the eternal optimist who doesn’t let things list clocks and lists get int he way of enjoying life. (To be honest, that annoyed me at first but she did grow on me). She’s an interior designer who has just bought a house with her contractor cousin that they plan to renovate and flip. And she’s had a crush on her best friend’s older brother since she was thirteen.

He’s a singer … Cameron Lee. So yes, we know where this story is going. I will say I found the beginning a little confusing because it took me a few pages to work out that Cameron was the hero, not the heroine.

It also took me a couple of chapters to realise the book is written in first person from both points of view—Cameron’s and Lexie’s—so it was important for me to read the chapter titles so I knew which character I was reading. Yes, I usually ignore chapter titles (because I find too many give spoilers).

The story picked up in pace and interest once Cameron and Lexie meet at the wedding.
They then discover Cameron is staying in town, renting a house two doors down from the house Lexie is renovating. That gives lots of opportunities to bring the two together and allow their relationship to develop.

It’s obvious from early on that Lexie has a strong Christian faith. Cameron is a believer, but has struggling with faith for several years, since he left home to chase his music dream. His journey back to faith isn’t explicit, but it’s also obvious that it’s tied up with his journey back to music, and that is clearly shown. So while the novel isn’t all rah-rah-Jesus, it is definitely a Christian story … but one that a non Christian might also be interested in reading.

Love and the Dream Come True is the third book in Tammy L Gray’s State of Grace series, following Love and a Little White Lie and Love and the Silver Lining. I’ve read the whole series but have to admit that I can’t remember anything about the previous books except that I really enjoyed them (which is why I requested a review copy of this one).

However, I never felt as though I’d missed anything in not remembering. To me, that’s the market of a well-written novel, when I don’t feel like I’m missing anything from not having read (or remembered) the earlier books in the series. I have since re-read my reviews and can now remember how much I did enjoy the stories. What is most interesting is how much time has passed in novel-world since the first story was released—five or six years. I’m glad I didn’t have to wait that long.

Recommended for contemporary romance fans, especially those who enjoy rock star romance or similar.

Thanks to Bethany House and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

I felt that this was a wonderful romance. I loved how Lexie and Cameron work as a couple even though it takes a bit for them to figure it out. I enjoyed learning how they each worked through their problems. I like reading books where a single mother can find happiness. I received a copy of this book from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

Oh my goodness, for anyone who loves a good romance, Love and the Dream Come True is a must-read. In preparation for reading this book, I read the first two in the series. While this third offering will make complete sense without checking out the first two, I’d recommend doing so. Just because they’re great stories. And who doesn’t enjoy the inside scoop on a romantic hero?

And to be absolutely clear, Cameron Lee is a wonderful hero. A tortured musician, unable to play, desperate to move on from the unrequited love of his best friend. Enter Lexi, a woman who has adored Cam since she was a teenager. But now, she’s a single mom with an adopted daughter, bills to pay and a house to renovate. An attraction forms almost the minute the two old friends run into each other at a Cam’s sister’s wedding. But Cam know’s he’s leaving and Lexi has other things on her mind.

Love and the Dream Come True is a beautiful and engaging story. I really enjoyed the tome of this book. Lighthearted when need be but then weighty when the plot allowed. The banter between Cameron and Lexi’s teenage daughter, is particularly entertaining. You feel the attraction to soul level, and that requires extremely skilled writing. The moments where Cameron explored his missing faith were beautifully done too.

As I said at the start, if you enjoy contemporary Christian romance, this is a win.

This is the third book in the State of Grace trilogy. While I did not read the first two books, I think this final book is able to be understood on its own.
First, I must commend the author for writing a story with such vivid language. The author provides lively descriptions and details throughout the book. Furthermore, the characters are not by any means flat. They each demonstrate progress and development through difficult situations. The story shines a light on several relationships where restoration, forgiveness, and healing are experienced. Overall, however, this book was difficult for me to finish. Most of the characters were quite immature, and it was impossible to like them. The protagonists, Lexie and Cameron, as well as their friends, seem tortured by events of the past, yet their reactions seemed unbelievable and overexaggerated to me.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

Super cute and beautiful story of redemption and accepting forgiveness. I loved the way Tammy finished out her series by bringing it full circle. The writing was excellent and the characters were so easy to identify with throughout the story. The love found was hard fought for and won and I loved how it wasn’t only between a couple but also between families. Tammy didn’t steer away from the hard truths but let us join her characters in their journey to being the best that God had for them. Definitely one you don’t want to miss reading and one I know you’ll want to add to your shelves to reread.

I received this temporary complimentary ebook from Tammy via NetGalley. I am not required by anyone to write a positive review but I am pleased to do so. I will receive no fiscal compensation for this review and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.

Boy, did this mother and daughter resemble me and my daughter. In all its glory and not so glorious.

Gray has given Cameron the happy ever after of this reader’s dreams. Once, the frustrating and somewhat self-centered almost-hero of the first two books in the series has become the redeemed and deserving hero of book three. The author managed to endear me to a character whom I liked but found equally frustrating. Cameron’s turn-around was a welcome character transition, as well as beautifully and authentically written. The romance was quite sweet and there were elements from previous books that rounded out the series nicely. Well done.

This book was one I didn't know how to feel about going into it. There was a lot of baggage that Cameron was bringing into the story, but I cared about him from the previous books, and I was looking forward to him finally getting his own happily ever after. The moment I first read about Lexie I loved her. She was such a great character that was easy to relate to and was perfect for Cameron. I loved seeing their story play out. All the challenges they had to work through showed just how admirable these characters were. I truly loved how they fought both of their pasts to come together into who they truly are and want to be.

I really liked that this book jumped ahead a few years from the last few books, it worked so well to really make me feel the pain Cameron has gone through in that time. It was necessary for the story to develop the way it did. It also gave us some new insight into what has been going on in the lives of the other characters. It was great.

I don't think I can truly put into words how deeply this book made me feel. It was very emotional for me. The author had a way of writing that made me feel so connected to the characters. The story came alive to me and I couldn't help but feel everything the characters did.

The book was beautiful, in my opinion. One of the best I have read this year. I didn't want it to end. I enjoyed the other 2 in the series, but they were nothing compared to this one. While this one could technically be read as a standalone, I don't recommend doing that. I would read at least the second book first because it allows you to see Cameron's character and story develop. I have a stronger appreciation of everything he goes through because of it.

For the sake of not wanting to spoil it, I'm going to stop talking about this book because it is one I think everyone will experience differently. Some people might not connect on a deeper level to it, maybe they will only see the lighthearted side, or maybe they will experience the emotional connection I did, but that is for each person to find out on their own. However, I do think everyone who reads it will feel the emotion the author put into the story. This one, along with the other books in the series feel personal, like we are getting a glimpse into the life of someone very much like us, who experiences similar things we have all gone through. The pages are full of universal truth, things almost everyone has experienced at some point in their life, and it is told in real, raw way. While at the same time, the story never gets too heavy, there is almost a lightheartedness to it that is comforting.

I truly cannot thank the author enough for sharing such an amazing book. The romance was cute and sweet, but it wasn't the whole story. There was a struggle with faith that I wish there might have been just a smidge more of, I feel like that was a bigger part to the story that we didn't quite get to see. It was definitely there, it was just a little light.


I received an ARC of this book for free, and I voluntarily left this honest review.

Such a beautiful story!!

I have thoroughly enjoyed this entire series, but this one might be my favorite. I'm actually a little sad it is ending because I've grown to love these characters and the emotions they put me through. Each of the characters dug into my heart and I rooted for them to find their happy. I especially loved Cameron. What a gem. And cheeky teen, Morgan, added so much to the story. (I want to visit her treehouse!)

Thank you NetGally for my complimentary ecopy.