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Cover Reveal for Sweet on You

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I’m so excited to reveal the cover of my final Bradford Sisters novel!

Britt Bradford, the youngest Bradford daughter, is Sweet on You’s heroine.  Britt’s very good friend, Zander Ford, is the novel’s hero.  Those of you who’ve read my Porter family series may remember that I’ve written one other friends-fall-in-love romance.  In A Love Like Ours, Lyndie James is reunited with her childhood best friend, Jake Porter.  In that case, however, Lyndie and Jake hadn’t seen each other for twenty years.

In Britt and Zander’s case, the two have been close friends as adults for a long, long time.  Let me tell you, that dynamic was new and different for me!  I loved writing this novel but I also found it to be a creative challenge.  Britt and Zander are extremely close.  They have a fantastic friendship.  They like and respect each other tremendously.

What’s challenging about that, you ask?  Well, the bread and butter of the romance novel is conflict.  Without romantic conflict — reasons why the couple can’t fall in love — you’d have a five page long story.  So I had to dig down to discover Britt and Zander’s internal conflicts, their flaws, and their fears.  It turned out that Zander had plenty of reasons not to confess his love to the spunky brunette chocolatier.  And Britt had plenty of reasons not to allow herself to fall in love with the brilliant, intense man with the ocean blue eyes.

I’ve completed revisions on Sweet on You and, at this point, will only read the book two more times in manuscript form to conduct edits!

Here’s a peek at Sweet on You’s back cover blurb:

Britt Bradford and Zander Ford have been the best of friends since they met thirteen years ago. Unbeknown to Britt, Zander has been in love with her for just as long.

Independent and adventurous Britt channels her talent into creating chocolates at her hometown shop. Zander is a bestselling author who’s spent the past 18 months traveling the world. He’s achieved a great deal but still lacks the only thing that ever truly mattered to him–Britt’s heart.

When Zander’s uncle dies of mysterious causes, he returns to Merryweather, Washington, to investigate, and Britt is immediately there to help. Although this throws them into close proximity, both understand that an attempt at romance could jeopardize their once-in-a-lifetime friendship. But while Britt is determined to resist any change in their relationship, Zander finds it increasingly difficult to keep his feelings hidden.

As they work together to uncover his uncle’s tangled past, will the truth of what lies between them also, finally, come to light?

Here’s Sweet on You’s cover!

Many thanks to Jennifer Parker, cover designer.  I’m very grateful to her and the rest of the team at Bethany House for their excellent work.  I’m a fan of Britt’s pose, the pale pink shade of her dress, her bouquet, and the stunning Pacific Northwest backdrop.

Sweet on You is slated to release on April 30th, but it’s already available for pre-order at a few online retailers!

Amazon | Barnes&Noble | ChristianBook

Please let me know what you think of Sweet on You’s cover! I’m looking forward to reading your feedback.

Congratulations to Cassandra Darensbourg, winner of the below giveaway.  Thanks to everyone who entered!

 

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Author at Bethany House
Becky makes her home in Dallas, Texas with her husband and three children. She absolutely loves writing funny, heartwarming, and inspirational contemporary Christian romance.
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  3. It’s beautiful! Pink happens to be my favorite color and I love the mountains in the background.
    I’ve been looking forward to their story unfolding.

  4. I love all of your covers, and this one doesn’t disappoint! Britt’s eye reach out and grab you as if to say, “come read my story.” I am looking forward to doing just that! 🙂

    • ‘Britt’s eye reach out and grab you as if to say, “come read my story.”’ Yes! You’ve hit on one of the aspects of Sweet on You’s cover that I find the most compelling — the fact that she’s gazing straight out from the photo. I think that gives this image extra punch.

  6. I love this cover! I love all the covers of this series and all the stories! Beautiful girl, beautiful dress and background! I have read the others and can’t wait to read this one in April!!

  7. The cover is beautiful, just like the others! It looks like she’s wearing a bridesmaid dress, so is it safe to assume Nora or Willow’s wedding is in the book too? 🧐

  9. The balance between strong –mountains in the background–and delicate–pink dress–is attractive. Contrast color with bouquet is a nice touch too. Looking forward to the read. Blessings.

  13. I absolutely love the cover! Such a stunning backdrop and the flowers in her braid and bouquet are beautiful!Could I borrow Britt’s dress? 🙂

  14. Gorgeous cover! Love the colors and the background, beautiful girl and flowers.

    Can’t wait for the opportunity to read this book!

  15. Oh my goodness!Congrats Becky, the cover is stunning!!!! 😊Definitely need to add this to my collection of Bradford Sisters novels!
    It’s going to look so good on my bookshelf next to “True to You”, & “Falling for You.”

    • Emilee, I’m looking forward to seeing all three books side by side! Eventually, Because of You (my novella in The Christmas Heirloom collection) will have its own Bradford-Sisters-Esque cover, too. Then I’ll have FIVE pretty covers all in the same style to admire!

  16. Oooo the cover is beautiful! I love this series and can’t wait to read Britt’s story!

  17. That cover makes me smile! Definitely evokes a feeling of young love and joy. Why is April so far away? I wanna read it NOW !

  18. The soft colors and background, her sweet smile draw you in. Relationships can be so hard to traverse; can’t wait to read more about theirs.

  19. This cover really does tie in nicely with the rest of the series! While I am incredibly anxious to read this book, I’m not sure I’m ready to leave the Bradford sisters behind when it’s done! Is there where I beg shamelessly for glimpses of them in the future? novellas, side characters in new books, etc?

    • LOL! It’s always a little bittersweet to read the final book in a series, isn’t it? I feel it, too! It’s bittersweet to complete the final book in a series. Satisfying! Because the Lord enabled me to complete my vision. But a little sad, too, when the time comes to say goodbye.

      • I have one sister reading True to You (she told me she didn’t text yesterday because she was reading so I’ll take that – we normally text each day…) and am delivering another copy to the other sister this weekend. And then I’m taking a copy to a friend next Tuesday when I meet up with her for dinner… At least I am able to visit the sisters through updates from them! (this is where I pretend I don’t listen to Jora regularly on audible LOL)

  20. I love the dresses in this series. Britt’s pink one is a winner! And the scenery! Ahhh – so beautiful. And “Christy Award Winning Author” – still yay!! I love it!

  21. I think it is a beautiful cover!I love the color palette used in the picture. And that gorgeous backdrop!

  23. The cover is perfect! Everything about it…the model, the dress, the scenery…is lovely!!!

  25. The cover is gorgeous!!! And that looks like a bridesmaid dress and bouquet! Which I’m hoping means a certain sister’s wedding is in the pages!!! I just can’t wait! The colors on this cover are so romantic! Love!

    • Yes! You’ll experience a certain sister’s wedding within Sweet on You’s pages. Ah, weddings. I couldn’t resist adding one to this story.

  29. Love the cover! Can’t wait to read this book!! I may have to read the other Bradford Sisters books again to get ready! I’m such a big fan of your writing. Keep up the great work!

  33. Wow, that’s impressively close to what I pictured for Britt’s face–that never happens! Even has her spunk! It’s gorgeous, just like the other two covers.

  34. So a beautiful cover! This whole series has had beautiful covers. Can’t wait to read this one.

  38. I got chills while reading the blog! Looking forward to this and many more from you! The cover is stunning. The backdrop reminds me of what you describe in your books! One of these days I would love to travel to these places you have so beautifully described in your books! Thank you for writing for His Glory! Blessings. Wendy

  40. SWOON! The cover is gorgeous!! I can’t wait to read this beauty! I love the soft colors with the water and the mountains. Great job, designers!!

  41. It’s stunning, Becky! I love how well these covers match, but also that each has a distinct personality all their own. One that matches the sister’s well.

    Well done to BH, and Jennifer! Cannot wait for May, and to read this beauty.

    • Thanks for stopping by, Rissi! You’ve mentioned one of the things I think the art department has done beautifully. They’ve carefully considered the information I provided not just on each sister’s appearance, but on each sister’s personality, and relationship. They’ve really tried to capture both the tangibles and the intangibles in each book’s cover.

  42. Weird I know….but her hair is the first thing I noticed. Those Bradford sisters are blessed with great manes 🙂

  43. This cover is absolutely stunning, Becky! So very pretty! Thank you for the chance to win this, but mostly, thank you for your wonderful stories!

  44. I love the pink too as well as the background! Beautiful cover!My daughter is doing some modeling and I told her about the photo shoot you posted for Falling for You. I’ll have to show her this one as well.

  45. Beautiful cover! I have loved this whole series including the novellas. Just finished the Christmas Heirloom collection of novellas, loved it! Thank you for the chance to win. I am so looking forward to Britt’s story.

  46. Oh, that’s a gorgeous cover! And the story sounds delicious, too! I’m looking forward to reading it. 🙂

  47. I like the cover. The model looks wholesome, sweet, and happy. The dress is beautiful and modest. The background is beautiful, but not overpowering.

  48. Love, love, love this cover! I adore Falling for You’s cover, but this one gives it a run for the money. The stonework adds just the perfect touch with the mountains and the beautiful girl. The colors are great, too. Your cover designers are the best! I’m excited to read it!

  51. After reading Because of You, I am even more anxious to read this new one! The cover is gorgeous! 🙂

  56. It’s beautiful! I’ve been looking forward to this book for a long time already…ever since reading the last one! Can’t wait.

  57. I love the cover! All of the covers are lovely and the books are so good. I’m looking forward to Sweet on You. Thanks for the giveaway.

  58. Another beautiful cover, Becky! And another gorgeous dress – those girls really have good taste! I love how her personality comes though in the cover, just from getting to know her from the other books, it seems spot on. Time to pre-order now…

  59. Really? We have to wait until the end of April for its release? That will make the winter seem uber-long. I do love the cover. The colours work so well together.

  61. I love this new cover and can’t wait to read Britt’s story! This series, along with the covers, have been a favorite!

  62. I absolutely love the cover! It really goes well with the others. This series has been so much fun to read, and I can’t wait to read this when it comes out in the Spring!

  63. Oh my goodness!! I ADORE the cover!!
    The model is beautiful, her hair is gorgeous and her dress is stunning!!
    I love how the mountains, trees and lakes complement her dress!!
    This cover goes really well with the others, and I can’t wait to buy it and add it with the other books on my shelf 🙂
    (sorry for using so many exclamation points but that’s how much I love it!!)

  66. A cover with water always gets my attention!!And who doesn’t love a beautiful girl in a long gown!!perfect choice! Would love to win..thanks for the chance!!

  67. I love the cover, it is just perfection! I can’t wait to read this new book! I am a visual person and the cover of the book is usually what draws me to choose a book!

  74. I LOVE THE NEW COVER! So Pretty! I have enjoyed your first two books and NEED to read the next ones! I’d love to win! I know that’s sort of pushy, but I REALLY DO LOVE YOUR BOOKS!

  83. Love the cover Becky can’t wait to read sounds like an amazing read Love the Pink Dress!

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