He wants closure from a past friendship that ended in betrayal and she comes back into town to temporarily take care of her niece. A second chance romance with lots of cute moments but also the banter between them is hilarious. They try really hard to hate each other but end up falling in love.

Man, I 100% forget how much I adore Christian romantic suspense until I read a new one. This beautiful story from Becky Wade (a new author for me) has it all...mystery, intrigue, depth, raw emotion, slow burn, and the sweetest pining. I smiled and nearly cried (a huge deal for me) and couldn't get enough. I was constantly reaching for my headphones (since I was listening to the audiobook) and couldn't wait to find out what would happen next! Since this is the third in a series and I absolutely loved it, I definitely plan to go back and read Jeremiah and Jude's stories sometime soon.

Sloane...Man, the trauma this girl went through from such a young and tender age...It was inspiring to see what she came from and then accomplished in spite of that. Sloane is such a girl boss. I loved her gumption, work ethic, and sheer determination. And who doesn't appreciate a girl who emulates Princess Kate?

Max...I always love a bad boy turned good. Max was such a player, but there were clear reasons for that. It was wonderful to see him put that part of his life away and strive to become a man worthy of Sloane. I love that he went to church with her. Sure, it was only to spend time with her at first, but he ended up having a true life-changing experience that made him even more worthy of Sloane. I also really appreciated how sweet Max was to Ivy. ❤️

Things I loved:
❤️Scheming 😂
❤️Multiple POVs
❤️Multiple mysteries
❤️The rats (which I never could have imagined)
❤️Sloane and Ivy's relationship
❤️Ivy in general (so pure and genuine)
❤️Libri
❤️Neat spin on the Golden Rule
❤️Forgiveness
❤️The search for more of Ivy's birth family
❤️Sandwiches and etiquette lessons
❤️The solar eclipse
❤️Reuniting (for multiple characters)
❤️The scene with Sloane and her dad towards the end
❤️Fiona's side story
❤️Great voice acting in the audiobook

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Once, Max Cirillo and Sloane Madison were friends and business partners—until everything crashed and burned. Now, Sloane’s back in Maine, unknowingly moving into Max’s garage apartment. He pulled strings to bring her close, but the past won’t stay buried.

I lived in Maine for (almost) six years, so I couldn’t help but pick up this coastal romance from a well-loved Christian author (my first by her!). I was immediately obsessed with Sloane’s obsession with Kate Middleton (team Will/Kate over here 🙋🏻‍♀️), and at first, I found her love of etiquette charming. But then… it started feeling odd? The self-care aspect quickly turned into strange expectations of others.

And speaking of others—there was the strangest side-story mystery that I still can’t understand the purpose of. Maybe it was meant to add more intrigue, but I was happy just focusing on the adoption mystery for Sloane’s niece. Get rid of the weird family drama and throw in more chemistry-building moments for Max!

I haven’t read a billionaire romance before (and Max was more of a millionaire), but the tone of this book made me wonder if this is what a clean version feels like. Maybe billionaire romances just aren’t my style 😅 It just made me feel… uneasy.

Loved that the narrator actually pronounced Bangor, Maine correctly lol

Thank you @netgalley for the ALC 🥰

Perfect for you if you like:
Etiquette and girly girl FMCs
Coastal small-town settings
Mix of mystery and other characters
Second chance, enemies to lovers

Similar to:
Beachy Keen by Kasey Stockton
The Catch by Amy Lea (open-door)

⛔️closed door romance (kisses only)
⚠️adoption, childhood neglect, cheating, family drama, rats

If you’ve read the first 2 books in the Sons of Scandal series, you know that baby brother Max has had a difficult life. However, this illegitimate son of a big muckety-muck made good with whatever push he got, and turned himself into a wild success story. Unfortunately, he chose to step on the toes of his best friend and business partner, Sloane in the process. Years later, he orchestrates a tête à tête with Sloane and to finally clear the air. It’s at that point that readers really figure out that their story is far from over. The swoony banter, the heartfelt moments, the side stories of Sloane’s niece Ivy and Max’s mom…it’s all absolutely wonderful and makes for an irresistible story! I especially loved the audio, and the narrators were incredibly entertaining. I received an audio ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

I've loved this series and I loved this addition to it. I listened to this in audio form and the narrators did fabulous. There was no pulling me out of the story with their narrarating. I appreciated their inflection and ability to differentiate the different characters consistently. I would listen to these two narrarat again.
For the stroy I'm glad we got a dual pov. I liked getting to see both sides of how the other betrayed the other and fractured the relationship. In the beginning I was definetly seeing Max's side. I could see how her actions would warrent his reaction. As the story progressed I could see how they both made mistakes. I enjoyed the layered and thoughtful characters and plot in this book. This had me intrigued for every single minute. I loved the side quest with the niece. I think she as a person added nicely to the story and her quest helped move the story along very naturally.
I thought each character added to the story though I did not like them as person if I'd knew them in real life. Each person was still written really well and human with our strengths and flaws. There were a lot of parental figure behaving badly while rationalizing away their behavior.
As the story unfolded I saw the themes of the story of grace and forgivness unfold beautifully. I really liked how she showed the contrast of bitterness and not accepting your role in poor decisions in other chracters. Bitterness is a cancer. I appreciated those subtle messages and food for thought. I did like Fiona's character growth. The female main characters ephinay at the end was great.
*Thank you to Netgalley for an arc of the book. All opinons are 100% my own.

I loved this audio book. Both narrators were excellent. The story itself had a lot more going for it than just a enemies to more. Many characters within extended families which all blend together nicely. I enjoy the stories running parallel to the main story. I enjoyed both main characters and there development. I particularly liked the running etiquette theme. It was something different and enjoyable.

I absolutely loved this audiobook and had a hard time pressing pause to live normal life. I had been waiting for Max and Sloane’s story ever since I read Jeremiah and Jude’s stories. The whole 3 book series was so well done, and this one tied up some additional loose ends from some other characters while also give us Max’s turn at love. The epilogue was so fantastic!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

If you've enjoyed Becky Wade's Sons of Scandal series, you are not going to want to miss this entertaining and endearing conclusion.

Max Cirillo longs for closure. His friendship and business partnership with Sloane Madison ended badly, and now he has the chance to come face to face with her again. Not only that, he has the chance to put her at his mercy. He's not going to be too diabolical, of course. Just enough to make sure he has answers.

Sloane believed she was in for a wonderful, golden summer with her teenage niece Ivy. That was before she learns her nemesis Max is the landlord of the apartment they've rented and Ivy declares she wants to find her birth father. Sloane is able to rely on her faith and good etiquette to pull her through and navigate the twisting path of these various relationships.

I have to admit that I am not the biggest fan of either Max or Sloane, but I loved this story. The side characters and plot really bring it to life. I feel compelled to point out that this is the third straight series where Becky Wade tackles the "looking for biological family" trope, but she does each one so well that I don't mind at all. The side plot about the missing tiara seems strangely out of place at first, but was incredibly moving in the end.

My very favorite part of the story was how Sloane purposefully lived out a rephrasing of the Golden Rule: "Give to other people what you need." In each situation, she evaluates what she needs, whether that be attention, respect, care, or so on. She then gives that to the other party. I found this to be an intriguing rephrasing that I've instinctively lived out in many areas of my own life. I want to continue to ponder this and see how it brings light to the words of Jesus.

I listened to the audiobook version of this book and the narrators do a wonderful job bringing the story to life.

I received my copy of the book from the author. All thoughts in this review are my own.

ONCE up on a time Mac and Slone seré best friends and bussiness partners. But four years ago their relationship imploded and Max Kepa their company and Slone started solo again. This summer, Slone is back in Maine to stay with her niece and agrees to help her find her biological father. They are going to stay in Max’s apartment. Can they work together and find the closure from their fight or will they really face their demons, feelings and past mistakes and find their HEA? The audiobook with a Reba Buhr and Ryan Hudson is delightful. Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC copy. This is my honest review.

Thank you, Net Galley, and the publishers of Uneasy Street by Becky Wade for the opportunity to listen to and review this book!
I have never read anything by Becky Wade and was unaware that there was a series. I will definitely be searching for these because I loved it! It is a stand-alone novel for sure! I enjoyed the romance, humor and mystery! The characters were interesting and relatable. I especially enjoyed the faith aspect in the book. Themes of forgiveness, acceptance and self-love are big factors and come thru loud and clear. I loved the male voice! Strong and very self-assured exactly what Max is! Multiple plots develop simultaneously, keeping you eager for more. It had everything thing. Solid 4 stars.

Sloan Madison would do anything for her niece, including spending several months living in her former business partner's garage apartment. Only thing is, she doesn't realize it's her former business partner's apartment she's renting until she's literally face to face with him.

Max Cirillo only wants one thing, for Sloan to own and apologize for how things went south in their friendship and business partnership four years ago. Sloan does not give up Max's requested apology so easily though.

Through countless verbal jousting matches and the running water in the garage apartment held hostage, Sloan and Max do in fact find themselves living on Uneasy Street.

Listen, I think Becky Wade has made a believer of the enemies to lovers trope out of me. Yes, you read that correctly. I, the individual who has loudly proclaimed from the rooftops that friends to lovers is the superior trope, thoroughly enjoyed an enemies to lovers book. My roommate has mentioned several times in the past that one of the great things about enemies to lovers is the banter, and boy howdy did this book have banter in spades. Hilarious banter.

It also had two rats, a missing tiara, and a set of Greek grandparents. You had to be there to get it.

If you're looking for a sweet rom-com with kisses only, plenty of hilarity, and a slight faith element to read this Valentine's Day, Uneasy Street will be the perfect read for you! Also, the audiobook narration and production gets a 10/10 from me!

TW: Neglect, someone is mentioned to have passed due to a drug overdose.
Content: Kisses only, no swearing.

Thank you to Becky and Victory Editing Netgalley Co-Op for providing a copy of the audiobook for my honest review!

I have published my review on Goodreads (link below).
My review will be published to my bookstagram (@thebookwanderings) on Tuesday Feb. 11.

This audio production of Uneasy Street brought the characters to life beautifully. I loved the narrators and could not get enough of the story. Just like the others in this trilogy, this final book is excellently written and very distinctive. I can't wait to see what Becky Wade publishes next!

I enjoyed listening to this book. The story was intriguing. I liked the characters and their crazy families.
There was romance, but also a good dose of mystery as well. It wasn’t as predictable as some stories I’ve read. Kept me wondering right to the end.
I loved that there was both a male and female narrator- it was wonderful to listen to,

As someone who has read the entire Sons of Scandal series, I loved Uneasy Street! Becky Wade delivers another heartfelt romance with a perfect mix of mystery, faith, and deep character growth. The story kept me hooked from start to finish, and the chemistry between the leads was fantastic. This series just keeps getting better!

This contains an audiobook review.

This is the third book in the Sons of Scandal series by Becky Wade. It is a kisses only romance and a standalone story for the most part, but this series does have some ongoing plot thread that start in the first book and finish in this one. For the most enjoyment, read them in order.

Sloane and Max have the best banter! I loved them together. I learned some etiquette lessons from Sloane that I probably will never forget! Max is such a charmer! How could you not love him?

I also enjoyed seeing the brothers and other family members from previous books. Resolutions all around! It was very satisfying. The e-book does contain some information in the acknowledgements section about an item from the book that isn't read in the audio. That is my own pet peeve about audio. I wish it would include all content from print books.

Now for the audio part...
These narrators were PERFECTION! I enjoyed listening to them so much. They really brought the book to life. I don't think I would have had the same love for this book if it weren't for them. The infections given were spot on! This story is told in third person, but there is both a male and female narrator. They read the parts of the book that relate to male and female characters respectively, not just Sloane and Max. It was very well done. All the praise for them!

I was given the opportunity to read and listen to an advanced copy of this book by the author through Netgalley. Many thanks to both. I am happy to leave an honest review.

Five stars!!

A sweet, Christian friends-to-enemies- to- lovers romance!! This was a story of college best friends/business partners Max & Sloane. Sloane experiences a big loss & withdraws from Max & their dreams of starting a business that makes books & reading accessible to all. Their paths cross again years later & things are… different. Max pursues Sloane but she needs time to regain trust in him and in herself.

I really loved this, especially the faith aspect! This was the 3rd in the series & I’m already starting book one after reading this. There were a few side storylines that were so sweet also!

I listened to the audiobook format of the book & both male & female narrators were great and engaging!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book by Becky Wade before its official publication.

Thank you, NetGalley for providing me with this free audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Story: 3.5 stars
One of the narrators: 2 stars.

Sooo, yeah... still liked the story but didn't really like the actor reading Max's part. His voice wasn't terrible or anything but there was something about his tone or cadence or something the sounded repetitive to me. I just found it a little distracting.

This was nice ending to an enjoyable series. I didn't love it as much as Books 1 and 2 but still liked it enough that I will certainly buy the ebook when it's released. It's are already on my "Wishlist".

I initially found it hard to like Max and Sloane, the two main characters, and even after I found out why they were estranged, I still wasn't completely on board with them finding their HEA but eventually started to root for them. Also, although I liked the overall theme of forgiveness and not holding on to grudges, I personally felt ambivalent about some of the side storylines regarding adultery. On the other hand, I loved Ivy and enjoyed revisiting my favorite characters from the first, two books.

No profanity and a little PG kissing.

Becky Wade’s books are always a treat and this last book in her ‘Sons of Scandal’ series is exceptional. A lovely mix of angst and humour with a gentle, but oh so profound, faith thread woven throughout.

While ‘Uneasy Street’ could work well as a standalone, I think reading the books in order will enrich your enjoyment so much more. This crazy, complicated family, the brothers and their personal love stories, all build to this grande finale featuring outcast Max.

Excuse me while I swoon, but Max is so…Max! Infuriating at times, yes, but, oh my, once he makes his mind up about Sloane…well, it’s all toe-curls and smelling salts. But oh what a journey! Wade kept me on tenterhooks right to the end with this unique friends to enemies to wary friends to more trope.

Sloane is such an interesting mix of fiery spunkiness and controlled etiquette expert. Love her profession! The way she leans into the structure in the rules of conduct like they are a security blanket. It’s funny and sad all wrapped up together. And makes a great contrast to Max’s laid back, easy going manner.

And, oh my, the banter between these two! Max knows just how to goad Sloane and no matter how outrageous he was, I couldn’t stop falling for him. I was definitely Team Max from the start, impatiently waiting for Sloane to catch up. So. Much. Fun.

And if all that romantical deliciousness wasn’t enough, the author also gives us two family mysteries to sort out and Max is in the middle of both of them. ‘Uneasy Street’ is the kind of emotionally compelling story you don’t want to come to an end. I could have done with a dozen more epilogues but even then, I’d be left wanting more.

I listened to the audio book and thrilled over the dual narration provided by Reba Buhr and Ryan Hudson. Brilliant performances that captured the essence of these beloved characters making this an emotionally satisfying listening experience. The combination of storytelling and acting talent ensures that ‘Uneasy Street’ will end up on my re-listen play list.

My thanks to the author and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.

This is my second book of Wade’s and I loved it just as much as the first. I really enjoyed the multi POVs. I appreciated the different voices that told the story. Not only did the narrators do a great job of portraying these characters from Wade’s words, but the variety and tone used by Reba Buhr and Ryan Hudson was excellent. I love narrators that have great expression too. These two were very fun!

This book has a favorite trope of mine, enemies to lovers. I loved how the story plays out. Not all the characters found all they needed but there was resolution and peace for many. Ivy was a favorite. She stole the show for me. I liked how the author showed us a normal teen, that is learning through life. I really loved the surprises and twists for Ivy. There is also added an entertaining mystery for missing jewelry and finding birth parents.

Sloane and Max were excellent. Max was pretty arrogant at first, Sloane is stubborn and elegant and her realizations were wonderful. There is a great theme of forgiveness with them and other characters in this story. Max was very funny at times, especially over water.

I need to get caught up on Wade’s books asap!

I received a NetGalley approval for the audio and ebook from the author. All views are my own.

UNEASY STREET is my favorite of the series now, it is SO GOOD Y’ALL! Max and Sloane are a chef's kiss as a couple! Their banter, their history, UPenn, a book app, just ALL THE GOODNESS!

Sloane is spending time watching her younger sister and Max happens to be the landlord of their temporary apartment. He and Sloane haven’t seen each other in several years and its sparks and fire as soon as they do.

Max is the third son from Felix, their infamous famous father, hence the series’ name, and he’s not only the one with the darkest hair, but the darkest past as well.

If you enjoy dual pov, sparks, banter, he falls first, friends to more, and found family you will enjoy this one! Also if you have a young daughter who enjoys reading romance, this is another great series to share with her!

Highly recommend reading both the print and the audiobook- it's a great dual narration!