Along the Road by Pat Wahler will keep you laughing as optimistic singer Kat Becker takes on the pessimistic doctor Dan McDonald. New to Nashville to follow her dreams, Kat's first day finds her at Vanderbilt's ER after a minor accident. Her grumpy doctor reluctantly takes her to retrieve her car after being towed. Little did Dan know his one suggestion on an apartment to rent placed Kat on a path that would continually lead back to him. Kat sees Dan as a challenge and attempts to tear down his walls. The lie that binds them quickly unravels when his secrets surface. Kat wonders if Dan's negative outlook on music artists will diminish her dreams or reveal the fact that she can't make it in Music City.

I loved how Pat Wahler captures the magic of Nashville in her novel, Along the Road. This story blends the importance of one of the best medical centers in the country with the enchantment of becoming a singer. Kat and Dan's conflict centers on following their dreams and accepting others that have different dreams. I found this book charming. Not only was Kat's positive attitude contagious, but Dan's fight to free himself of a previous toxic relationship is refreshing as he realizes his help only makes it worse. This novel features many hang-ups relationships face and it is inspiring to see how the characters work out their differences. This is the second novel in Pat Wahler's Becker family romance and I look forward to the next one. Readers who enjoy wholesome romances with a splash of drama will love this novel.

Along the Road by Pat Wahler is an engaging contemporary romance that is well-plotted and features interesting characters. Kat Becker's dream of a music career actually starts when renowned icon Trevor T. Ray takes a video clip of her singing at a local venue and puts it on his Facebook page, saying she is a cool new talent. This propels her to pursue a career in music in Nashville. Then Dan McDonald comes into her life, an ER doctor with other dreams he has left behind. The attraction between patient and doctor is strong but they face challenges including differences in personality. While Kat is unsure about the future, Dan hopes they can still make it work. Is their love stronger than their personal differences and wrong choices?

Along the Road is the second book in the Becker Family Novels. The writing is great and Pat Wahler exhibits a unique gift for dialogue and character. The descriptions are clear and there are very interesting scenes. From the moment I read the scene describing the encounter between Kat and Dan at the hospital, I knew I wanted to know more about them. There are so many surprises in the novel, like the fake relationship and many others. The character arc is impeccable and I enjoyed how the deeper layers in character unfold with the progression of the narrative. Along the Road is a beautifully crafted story with characters and scenes that will speak strongly to readers. It is told in a confident and consistent voice.