Thanks to netgalley and publisher for this arc. The first book of series was heavy this not so much which I liked. We were introduced to Jude in his brothers book and we get a fake dating but can't date because we're working a case together story. Jude spouting poetry out of nowhere SWOON adored Jude in last half of book when he finally wasn't being his annoying rule following self. This was far too slow burn for me though and so much faith and family hogging up too much time and book space.

Opposites attract when buttoned-up FBI agent Jude Camden meets live-in-the-moment perfume artist Gemma Clare. As they undertake an undercover operation to save her family's ancient perfume secrets and put the villain in jail, Jude has to do the one thing he has never done before...let a woman get truly close to him. Throw in a mystery about her great grandmother's secret WW2 past, and you've got the makings of a great book!

This fake-dating romance pulled me in from the beginning, and I didn't put it down until I finished it. I'm already looking forward to Max's story in book three!

This was so cute and fun! Rocky Road is the second book in Becky Wade’s Sons of Scandal series. I was super excited to read this one and it did not disappoint! The cover is also really cute!
Jude and Gemma were just the sweetest couple together! They really balanced each other out. Jude was a straight laced kind of person who valued perfection. However Gemma managed to shake up his life in a way that he never expected. Gemma was trying to protect her family and do good. But getting to know Jude was a fun addition to her plans.
Gemma was a breath of fresh air, I loved her from the beginning. She was so fun and I like how she balanced Jude. Gemma was quirky but she was kind. I also adored her relationship with her family, they were so sweet together. Gemma had to learn to let Jude in and be vulnerable with him.
Jude was also so fun. He was such a grumpy person but he genuinely cared for his family and those he brought into his circle. Jude was weary of others but Gemma had a way of breaking down his walls and making him want to be better.
I really enjoyed the banter and chemistry between Jdue and Gemma. There were times when I wanted to laugh after reading about their interaction. The storyline was interesting and I was drawn into the story. I wanted to see how Jude and Gemma were going to make their fake relationship work for the operation. I liked seeing Jeremiah again and seeing hints of the next book.
I would totally recommend Rocky Road! I adored the characters and the story. There was the perfect hint of mystery and romance which was of course missed with the perfect amount of faith and family. This book is a must read and I cannot wait to read the last book. Rocky Road is a clean Christian contemporary romance.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Wow this was an awesome read. The characters are witty and believable, you want to laugh with them and cry with them, and the thrown in suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat.

An FBI agent and the perfumer who helps his undercover operation are tangled in mixed feelings and doing what is right. Toss in some interesting family dynamics and you have a well written and well rounded storyline.

Definitely a five star rating in my opinion. I can’t wait to read more of this author.

I always enjoy reading books by Becky Wade. She is good at balancing sweet romances with interesting storylines. This particular book, "Rocky Road", is all about a young lady named Gemma who runs a perfume store. Perfumes are the family business, and their secrets are closely guarded. Unexpectedly, she's approached by FBI agent Jude, who needs her help to take down her cousin, Cedric, who is an up-and-coming criminal. When Gemma agrees, she's thrown into a fake dating scheme which quickly begins to blur the lines between acting and real feelings.

I always enjoy the fake dating trope, and this book was no different. I also enjoyed the side story, with Gemma attempting to discover the secrets in her Grandmother's past. However, the chemistry between Gemma and Jude was lacking in my opinion, and it was hard to believe that the two of them would be drawn to each other. Otherwise, this was an enjoyable book! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Becky Wade did not disappoint with her second book in the "Sons of Scandal" series. Like the first book, "Memory Lane", it took me a few chapters to really get into the story. However, once I did, I couldn't put it down. In fact, I ended up reading it until after midnight last night.

This was a great mixture of a sweet romance, two mysteries, family relationships, and faith without preachiness. There was also plenty of sarcastic dialogue and an adorable dog named Mabel, Characters from the first book were also included in this story which was very satisfying.

I'm looking forward to reading Book 3 about Max.

No profanity or sex. Passionate kissing.

Gemma Clare’s world is turned upside down when she is asked by the FBI to cooperate in an operation with the goal of catching her unscrupulous cousin in one of his shady, illegal business deals. The catch? Gemma has to enter into a fake relationship with gorgeous undercover agent Jude Camden. What could possibly go wrong? With her trademark humor and wit, author Becky Wade has delivered another winner in this second installment of the Sons of Scandal series. Prepare to be entertained!

Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced reader copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Becky Wade for an eARC of Rocky Road, book two in the sons of scandal series, which releases on February 14th.

This book is a part of the sons of scandal series however you do not need to read Memory Lane before to understand the plot, characters or setting.

FBI agent Jude Camden is required to go undercover and pose as Gemma Clare’s boyfriend to extract information from one of her relatives. As a stickler for the rules, he knows that he should not fall for Gemma or have any contact with her that is not a part of the case. However, Gemma might be the one for whom he breaks a rule for the first time.

Rocky Road had me on the edge of my seat, smiling and almost crying at how sweet the relationship between Jude and Gemma. If you have a sweet tooth, this book is definitely for you. I would like a Jude Camden delivered to my door please.

This book is marketed as Christian however it does not dictate the plot. Religion helps shape the characters but does not overload the book and as someone who is not religious, it did not affect my reading of the book.

Ahh, this book! I loved it from the very first page. Becky Wade hooked me right in, with the conversational and witty tone. I really loved Gemma, the FMC. She is so quirky, but relatable and honest at the same time. I found myself wanting to be brighter and more care-free because of Gemma. The romance is utter perfection in this book. Jude was an easy character to like from the beginning, and I loved watching him melt away his icy exterior as the book went on. The internal dialogue he had with himself with wonderful to witness. I also loved how Becky was able to seamlessly weave two storylines into the story and have them come together beautifully. There is a little bit of everything in this book!

This was my first read from this author and the second book to this series and I enjoyed it! I wish I had read the first book, especially when a character came in that I had no idea about but that’s okay. Fake dating trope, can never go wrong with that. The banter and tension had me, I had a fun time reading this, though it took me a bit to get past the beginning cause it felt rushed but other than that I loved it! I definitely could see a person that loves investigations enjoying this romance.

This is the second book in Becky Wade’s new series, Sons of Scandal. I highly recommend you read Memory Lane before this one, since the two books share a lot of important characters. Once again, I had a very hard time putting this book down.

We’ve got the fake dating trope, forbidden love trope, opposites attract trope, and you can hunt for more. I liked the side plot about Gemma’s great-grandmother and the mysteries surrounding her love story. The interactions between Jude and Gemma are hilarious at time, and made me pull out my tissues other times.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own. #RockyRoad #NetGalley

This book was amazing! I absolutely loved the romance. I prefer reading clean romance books and I was very happy to find this one. This book had a really plot and the banter was amazing. I also really loved the characters and the love they had for each other.

Thank you netGalley! My honest review is that I thought this book was a cute romance but was not for me. I just did not connect with the characters that much. I think it will be a good book for people who relate to the characters profession (undercover detective). Overall, the writing style was well written.

This book was fun. I loved reading about the FBI stuff, the whole investigation, and Gracie’s love story line was so sweet. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy all of the more spiritual/religious undertones. I don’t feel like that mattered to the story and felt like something the author just threw in to prove their own religiousness? Idk, just personal preference. I wasn’t expecting to read about it and wasn’t into it. Overall, it was a fun story.

I read Rocky Roadcin less than 24 hours. I loved the story line. Jude & Gemma are absolutely precious!
One thing I loved qlwaa that Becky Wade didn't waste time at thr beginning of the story. She jumped right in and got the plot moving.
There is suspense & romance, along with a small family secret! It keeps you turning page after page.
I look forward to reading the conclusion!!

I absolutely love Becky Wades books. So I’m beyond excited for this one. It features one of my favorite dating troupes posing as a fake boyfriend which of course we know where it leads and it never disappointing….so look forward to sharing a full review and thoughts soon! It involves an FBI agent and a perfumer so it should not be disappointing. Beyond thankfuk the opportunity.