Small-town romance meets big mystery and some action in this story about an FBI agent and the woman he must protect. Having a family member with dementia, I understood many of the challenges and experiences dealing with the great-grandmother, who may be a supporting character, but is an important one nonetheless. There are even some WW2 moments. Overall a sweet, clean and fun read. I feel like I would have had a better base understanding for the story if I'd read the first in the series, but it's not a necessity.

We met FBI agent Jude Camden in Memory Lane, the first of the Sons of Scandal series and I was looking forward to his story, i was not disappointed. I am glad that I read Memory Lane first although you can read Rocky Road without having done so. Jude is such a good guy, rule follower, caretaker of others, handsome in a smooth way, and smart. Gemma is a perfumer and has her own business. Bubbly, outgoing, and sassy, she is opposite of Jude in many ways. Juke and Gemma meet to work on an undercover sting to take down her unlawful cousin from France, part of her French family's perfume empire. It is fun to watch Gemma and Jude meet and get to know each other and try to maintain a working relationship. The is a delightfully fun read, a little slow to me in the beginning but the end is sweet with romance, grace, and justice., There is a side story about Gemma's great grandmother, who has dementia and wants to remember her own love story. Gemma, her mother, and grandmother are a lovely, quirky group of ladies who show each other such love and support. Highly recommended romance with a little suspense, intrigue, and faith.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. All thoughts are mine only.

This book was a cozy mystery romance with small town vibes. I enjoyed following Jude's journey as a straight-laced, rule following FBI agent who falls for the sassy, rule breaking Gemma. The side story of Gemma's great-grandmother Gracie who was a code-girl in WWII was very sweet and complimented the main story nicely. The banter between Gemma and Jude as well as the scenes that included Jude's brothers, Jeremiah, Felix and Max were highlights, for sure. Overall I think that if you are a fan of clean and wholesome, christian romance then this book would be a perfect fit.

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Rocky Road, the second book in the Sons of Scandal series, was fun and at times suspenseful. I enjoyed both the characters and the plot of the story; can’t wait to read book three! The author does a good job giving pertinent background information so this can be read as a standalone.

Thank you to Becky Wade and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Rocky Road is Becky's second book in the sons of scandal series. We were very much anticipating Jude's story, but unfortunately we felt it lacked in many areas. The storyline felt a bit rocky and did not flow easily. While we love Becky's books, this one struggled in capturing our attention. We are hopeful for a good conclusion to the series with Max's story!

Rocky Road by Becky Wade is the second of Sons of Scandal romance series. And it has proved to be such a fun story.

Jude Camden is a straight laced undercover FBI agent set on a mission to catch an illusive criminal by posing as Gemma's boyfriend. Gemma Clare at first is resistant to helping the FBI since they put her father in prison. But knowing her cousin was part of the reason, she agrees to cooperate. Then the fireworks begins.

Although it is against FBI regulations, Jude falls hard for the feisty red-headed Gemma. Even though they are so opposite. But their relationship is a slow burn, drawing Gemma in as well.

Becky Wade has such a way of taking you on this journey with humor, insight and a bit of mystery. Her dialogue pulls you into the story, with family interaction, a WWII mystery and faith realization. Although you do not need to read the first book, Memory Lane, it would help introduce you to some of the secondary characters. I did laugh out loud at some of the banter between Jude and Gemma and the ending held me on edge. I definitely loved this story. I look forward to learning about the next family relation in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary advanced e-copy of this book. All views expressed are my honest opinion

Rocky Road by Becky Wade is a witty, suspenseful romance. The characters of Gemma and Jude, polar opposites, sets a delightful plot for the book. Not having read the first book in the Sons of Scandal series, I initially thought that there were too many plot lines in Rocky Road. However, Wade did a fantastic job of including enough information and drawing those plot lines to a satisfactory conclusion.

A copy was provided for my review, but all opinions are my own. Releases Feb. 14th.

A Christian romance…yes, please!

He’s a FBI undercover agent…
She’s a perfumer…

An unlikely match that is brought together by an undercover operation. They must fake date to play the part.

There is A-LOT of things going on in the book with several story lines going on at once. But a clean romance is much appreciated! This one also has a little mystery intertwined.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this as an ARC! Pub date is Valentine’s Day…perfect timing!

Such a fun story! I enjoyed learning more about the perfume industry. The chemistry between Jude and Gemma was so much fun to watch! Gemma was such a great character--I loved her wit and ability to rise above the circumstances with a good sense of humor.

Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

Book 2 in her Son's of Scandal series, Becky Wade delivers another wonderful inspirational love story.

Another gripping story following the FBI. You kind of know where it will end but have no idea how the complicated storyline will unfold. A reminder that God is gracious and loving towards all, even in our brokenness.

This was such a fun rom-com! Though second in the Sons of Scandal, this book can stand on its own. There are some spoiler-y elements if you haven't read Memory Lane, but you don't need to read that story first in order to enjoy this story. This book follows Jude Camden, the younger of the Camden brothers, who has set himself apart from the fame of his family and opted to work for the FBI in order to make a difference. When an undercover operation requires well-pressed put-together Jude to pretend to be dating exuberant sunny Gemma Clare, there's bound to be some hilarity. And of course, the sparks fly as well in spite of their best efforts to not fall for each other in real life. In addition to the romance element, there was also a bit of mystery as Gemma seeks out the answers to some family secrets.

This book had a couple of the best romance tropes - the fake dating trope, of course, and the grumpy/sunshine trope as well. These are 2 of my favorites - the fake dating because it allows for the couple to get to know each other before they fall madly in love, and the grumpy/sunshine because it typically results in hilarious banter, as was the case with this one. I had many laugh-out-loud moments with this book due to the back-and-forth banter of Gemma and Jude as they pushed each other's buttons and Gemma pushed the envelope as far as she possibly could. While I would call this one "faith light" in that God doesn't play a major role in the story, there are definitely faith elements within the book and especially towards the end when Jude has some faith revelations. This one was fraught with character development as both characters were shoved outside of their comfort zones to make the fake dating relationship work and then came to realize how much that was needed. The family dynamics within both of their families was a big driver in the story as well, and I loved that family played a big part in both of their lives. As a plot-driven reader and mystery lover, I also thoroughly enjoyed the background story of Gemma's family's secrets and how that story element played out. All in all, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read and was a great distraction from a hectic week. This is one I'd heartily recommend to fans of contemporary romance, rom-coms or even romantic suspense as there was some mystery and action within the story itself. Special thanks to the author and NetGalley for an advance e-copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

Thank you net gallery for this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

Wish I would have read number one first, Unfortunately this book was VERY slow paced and did not hold my attention. I got to about 25% and had to DNF this book. I believe this author has high potential however this one just was not for me.

Becky Wade is a must read for me no matter what the book is about. I loved everything about this book. I loved the fake dating trope and the mystery woven into the story. All the side characters are charming and made me smile from ear to ear. Becky Wade knows how to write a slow burn romance and I am here for it. Wonderful, wonderful book! Definitely read it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I laughed (that meet-cute!!), I swooned (Jude!!), I cried (Fiona!!)
And I had So.Much.Fun. reading this book! I cannot get enough of heroines who ruffle the hero's feathers. It's SO endearing! (iykyk!) I found myself laughing throughout the story and, honestly, that's one of my favorite parts of reading - when the author makes me laugh. I enjoyed Gracie's love story and was delighted with one detail in particular in her history. I am incredibly invested in Fiona reconciling with her sister and so that storyline continues to touch my heart. The faith elements in this one were spot on and I think will speak to many readers. There is so much to love about this story and I cannot recommend it enough!

Jude is a “By the Book” FBI Agent and Gemma is a perfumer who lives life to the fullest. Can they start a fake relationship and convince everyone that they should be together without getting feelings, in a profession where feelings aren’t allowed?

I started this book on Friday and finished it today. It kept me intrigued from start to finish. I liked the first Sons of Scandal book but I loved this one. I’m patiently waiting for the third one now.

This is my first book by this author but the second book in the series & overall I enjoyed it!

The first meet was super funny & had me cackling. I loved the contrast between the two characters & their personalities. They were so different & yet so perfect for one another.

I will say that the multiple points of view sort of confused me a bit. It felt like there was a lot of different things going on at once & while I did like them, I felt myself wishing there was more of the actual FBI case. The families on both sides were meddling and hilarious and perfect but I did find it hard to keep track of Gemma's family since everyone's name started with a G!

I'm excited to read Max's story next!

Read if you like
- investigations
- family secrets
- closed door romance
- fake dating
- forbidden romance

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

The second in the 'Sons of Scandal' and I have to say that I enjoyed this even more than the first book. Despite it being part of a series, it can be read as a standalone as the characters are linked by familiarial lines but the story itself isn't overlapping. The book is a mystery, romance and a continuing family story.

The book features multiple points of view and a few side quests which keep the story moving along. I especially enjoyed the historical plot (Will keep quiet as I don't want to spoil it). I enjoyed the spunkiness of the main character and the interesting hero.

I receive complimentary books for various sources including, Netgalley, Authors, and other such sources. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received compensation.

First I just want to say thank you to Netgalley and Victory Editing for giving me the chance to read Rocky Road!
This was a cute and suspenseful romance that I really enjoyed reading!

If you like
- investigations
- family secrets
- christian romance
- fake dating
- forbidden romance
- rocky road icecream
then you'll also enjoy reading this book!

Though both Gemma and Jude were two very different people, it was obvious that they were meant for each other. It was also sweet to see the different relationships forming throughout the story.
The one thing I wish was different was that it told us each time whose point of view it was, so I wasn't left guessing. I normally prefer to have the two main characters pov's only, but it was an interesting change.
Rocky Road was overall a good story that made me smile to see Gemma and Jude become closer to each other. Jude went from a closed off perfectionist to a person that was more open, tried to do things differently more often, and most importantly, a person that learned accept his love for Gemma. I loved Gemma's personality and it was very interesting to learn about her perfume business and the way she went about life, as well as see her fall in love with Jude.
I hope to enjoy the final book in the Sons of a Scandal series just as much as I enjoyed this one!

*all thoughts and opinions are happily and honestly my own*

Another delightful rom-com mystery from Becky Wade with all the fun elements of a Hallmark mystery and without any of the cheesiness!

Ever since meeting Jude in Jeremiah’s story, I’ve been eagerly awaiting his happily ever after. When uptight FBI agent Jude meets Gemma, the messy, adventurous perfume creator, sparks fly. But an agent can’t fall in love with his witness—and fake girlfriend—in an active case. Not without risking everything.

If you’re looking for a story with a forbidden love & fake relationship, big families, World War 2 Code Girls, FBI investigations, fascinating perfume details, adorable friend & brother bonds (Jude & Max & Jeremiah), and a heartfelt message dealing with perfectionism, control, and grace, this book is for you!



*Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.