Let It Be Me by Becky Wade

Let It Be Me is an exceptional contemporary romance with great characters and an engaging plot.

Book Blurb

Having graduated college at 18, Sebastian Grant has continued to leverage his intelligence and determination to become a pediatric heart surgeon. The more accolades he receives, the more he’s driven to pursue. Then he meets high school math teacher Leah Montgomery, and his fast-spinning world comes to a sudden stop.

Solving advanced math equations by the age of five, Leah has always wanted to pursue a PhD in mathematics. She willingly put that dream on hold to raise her brother. Now that he is of age, she’s set on avoiding any obstacles to her goal–including romance.

When Leah receives surprising news in the process of taking a test for tracking her ancestry, she asks Sebastian to help her comb through aged hospital records to learn more. Soon his presence isn’t so easily ignored. But when Sebastian learns his best friend also has feelings for Leah, he begins to question his resolve to win her. Attaining their deepest desires may require more sacrifices than they ever imagined.

My Thoughts

I haven’t read every Becky Wade book, but every book of hers I have read, I’ve enjoyed immensely. Let It Be Me was no exception. The characters are raw. Not in a could’ve-been-more-fleshed-out kind of way but rather in a so-well-written-they’re-almost-real kind of way. And they truly felt real.

Sebastian is so much more than your typical brooding hero. He feels deeply but also fears deeply, and his fears are so real, I found myself relating to him more and more. Leah isn’t your average beauty but not your typical intellectual either. She’s anxious and driven and straightforward. When these two characters come together on the page, it’s magic. Not just because of their chemistry or their banter but the way they draw each other out and highlight each other’s best qualities.

And Wade has an amazing ability to cut right to the heart of a character, including their spiritual lives. I loved how she explored our identity in Christ and our ability to trust and depend on Him.

There’s so much more I want to say about this book, about the subplots and the supporting characters, but I’m still in a bit of awe. All I can think to say is…WOW. So I think I’ll just leave it there.

(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)

Further Information

To order your own copy of Let It Be Me, click the book cover above or visit your favorite retailer. If you haven’t read the first novel in the series, Stay with Me, check out my review. And don’t forget to read the prequel novella Take a Chance on Me. As of writing this, it’s free on Kindle.

For more Becky Wade, check out her website and subscribe to her newsletter. You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.

And if you’re interested in more of her books, check out my review for Sweet on You.