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Her One and Only (Porter Family, #4)

Becky Wade

Start date: August 1, 2016

Finish date: August 31, 2016

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Oct 23, 2015 Rebecca rated it really liked it

There was a lot to like about this book, primarily the beginning, the middle and the end. In fact, you will not just like, but sincerely love, the ending. Carefully and skillfully nestled in between are moments of suspense, uncertainty, intensity, and deep longing; between two individuals who though appearing to be larger than life, are really quite inexperienced when it comes to love.

Dru Porter is determined to draw a wide line in the sand between herself and her famed NFL client. As an executi ...more

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Nov 22, 2015 Toni Shiloh rated it it was amazing

This book is filled with all things AWESOMENESS!!! Seriously, I haven't finished a book in a while (or more like 20 books or so) that left me with that warm glow, cheesy grin, and chattery lips to talk about every favorite scene in this book feeling. And since the book is over 300 pages, that's a lot of talking.

But seriously!! This book reminded me why I will always read a novel by Becky Wade...

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Aug 07, 2016 Catherine Richmond added it

What a fun story! As a writer, I appreciate how well structured Her One and Only is. Dru's need for trust was the right conflict for Gray's reluctance to trust. The prologue kept the suspense high even after the first arrest. The couple's black moment led directly into the Big Black Moment. And you got everyone in the same place at the same time for the grand finale! Impressive!

The other strength of this story is the characters. Instead of a cookie-cutter spunky heroine, Dru not only is a great ...more

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Nov 22, 2015 Becky rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2016, read-in-2017

I like to go into Becky Wade's books blind. I trust that they're going to be good, and I want to discover everything about them for myself, so I largely ignore book descriptions. I began reading Her One and Only knowing it would be about youngest Porter sibling Dru, and she would be a bodyguard. Period. So what I discovered as I read surprised me in a very good way.

Her One and Only is romantic suspense!

It's definitely more "romance" than "suspense," but the suspense is there, and it's done well. I like to go into Becky Wade's books blind. I trust that they're going to be good, and I want to discover everything about them for myself, so I largely ignore book descriptions. I began reading Her One and Only knowing it would be about youngest Porter sibling Dru, and she would be a bodyguard. Period. So what I discovered as I read surprised me in a very good way.

Her One and Only is romantic suspense!

It's definitely more "romance" than "suspense," but the suspense is there, and it's done well. In fact, if Wade wanted to write a romantic suspense series, I wouldn't complain. The suspense surrounds Gray's stalker, and I changed my mind about the stalker's identity about five times ... never arriving on the correct person. (In fact, if I was a betting woman, I would have placed money on the stalker being a certain character—and I would have lost it all.) However, once everything was revealed, it all made sense, which isn't always a given with romantic suspense.

Of course, Her One and Only contains Wade's trademark toe-curling romance, too. I loved watching Dru and Gray fight their attraction and eventually fall for each other. While all the Porter romances have been great, I think Dru & Gray's is second only to Ty & Celia's from Meant to Be Mine—and that's saying something, as Meant to Be Mine is one of my all-time favorite books!

The other thing that I loved about Her One and Only is that it brought closure to Meg & Bo's story from Undeniably Yours, the first Porter novel. While they seemed to get their happily ever after in Undeniably Yours, glimpses we saw of them in the second and third novels showed some struggles. When Meg's story picked up in Her One and Only (which is told from Dru's, Gray's, and Meg's perspectives), I gasped and then cheered. And then I was nervous for Meg through the whole novel, as her happy ending was not a given. (Is this intentionally vague? Yes. You'll understand when you read the book.)

The whole Porter Family series has been wonderful, and Her One and Only was a delight to read. While I'm sorry to see this series end, this was a great way to go out!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. ...more

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Nov 14, 2015 Kirsty Pearce rated it it was amazing

A perfect conclusion to the wonderfully immersive, heart-warming, insanely romantic Porter family saga, Dru's long-awaited story more than lived up to my rather high expectations. Not only is the connection and chemistry between her and Gray deliciously electric, with delightfully witty and on-point banter, but the spiritual lessons are deep and though-provoking as well. Boasting the same beautiful sense of family that was present in the previous three books, though it was also her first foray i ...more

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May 08, 2016 Kame rated it it was amazing

Shelves: series, christian-fiction, 2016-books-read

Dru Porter is the youngest of the Porter siblings, and the only girl. But that did not stop her from continuing the family tradition; she is a Marine and now is home working as a personal protection agent. She plans on redeeming herself to her employer after her last assignment did not go as planned. Her new client; a NFL football tight-end. Of course for the team her brothers love to hate.

Brava Becky Wade for writing a heroine who does not fit into a perfectly wrapped pink box! Dru can not bake ...more

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Mar 16, 2016 Carolyn rated it really liked it

Shelves: christian-contemporary-romance, features-militar

Despite the fact that Becky Wade sits atop my short list of must-read authors, I feared I wouldn't love this book. At the outset, I didn't particularly like either Gray or Dru, who is my diametric opposite in nearly every way. Overconfident, completely non-domestic, and beautiful, there are very few ways for me to relate to this gun-toting, risk-taking vet. I feared I could never buy a woman as a bodyguard for a burly NFL player. And (very minor, but . . .) the cover model doesn't fit my image o ...more

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Jun 08, 2016 Wilani Wahl rated it it was amazing

I loved this book from the very first page. I kept being drawn into the book. I fell in love with the characters who seemed so real. I also loved the mystery that was woven into this book. Absolutely loved the spiritual thread. I will miss these characters and this series as it has come to an end. Every book in this series was awesome. I would recommend reading them in order. but can be read as a stand alone.

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Aug 03, 2016 Caryl rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2016-challenge

I loved Dru and Gray's story! From the beginning I was sucked into the story. It is engaging until the end and beyond. This series will hold a special place in my heart. The theme of letting go resonated soundly within me. I highly recommend this book.

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Mar 10, 2016 Becky of Becky's Bookshelves rated it it was amazing

I loved this book. Dru is the youngest of the Porter siblings and she is pure fun! I was thrilled to read her story. Her story has adventure, love, passion, fun, and heart. The characters have depth and struggle with real issues. It was a joy to read!!
I was given this book for my honest review.

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Jun 13, 2016 Andi Tubbs added it

Shelves: empty-shelf-2016

I have loved every book about the Porter family, and I am sad to see the series come to an end. It took me awhile to connect with Dru but once I did the book was a fast and enjoyable read. I liked that Meg and Bo showed up, they are my absolute favorite Porter couple. There was a lot of suspense and mystery in this book and I really enjoyed it. I'd give it 4.5 stars. ...more

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