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Ballantine Books (2017), Edition: Reprint, 400 pages
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"Shay Benson adored her younger brother, Caden, and that got her into trouble. When he owed money, Shay realized she would do anything to help him avoid the men who were threatening him, and she crossed lines she never should have crossed. Now, determined to start fresh, she finds herself in search of a place to stay and wanders into a church to escape from the cold. Pastor Drew Douglas adored his wife. But when he lost her, it was all he could do to focus on his two beautiful kids, and his flock came in a distant third. Now, as he too is thinking about a fresh start, he walks through his sanctuary and finds Shay sitting in a pew. The pair strike up a friendship--Drew helps Shay get back on her feet, and she reignites his sense of purpose--that, over time, turns into something deeper, something soulful, spiritual, and possibly romantic. Even Drew's two children are taken with this woman who has brought light back into their lives. Perhaps most important, Shay learns to trust again as she, in turn, proves herself trustworthy to her adopted community. But Caden's return to town and a disastrous secret threaten to undo the life Shay has tried so hard to rebuild. It will take the utmost courage and faith if she and Drew hope to find healing and open their hearts to a brighter future"--… (more)
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LibraryThing member Kris_Anderson
Any Dream Will Do is the latest novel by Debbie Macomber. Shay Benson is trying to turn her life around. She is clean (no drugs), working as a teller at a local bank, and taking accounting classes. Then Caden, her brother (and only family), shows up needing help. Caden states he needs $5,000 right
Any Dream Will Do is nicely written, has a good steady pace, and is set Seattle, Washington (I have always wanted to go there). This book is different from Debbie Macomber’s other novels. She always writes clean, wholesome books, but Any Dream Will Do has a Christian theme. The values of faith, trust, hope, second chances, redemption and love are prevalent throughout the story. Shay is given a second chance, but no one ever said it would be easy (life is full of struggles/obstacles to happiness). Life is fraught with hills and valleys (shadow and light). We get to see Shay and Drew go through good times and bad. I am rating Any Dream Will Do 4 out of 5 stars. The romance takes a backseat in this novel. It places out softly and slowly which I liked. Any Dream Will Do is an uplifting and inspiring novel. The story touches on the plight of the homeless, how people struggle with addiction, and dealing with prejudice (assuming that Shay is bad because she was in prison). Any Dream Will Do does have the expected ending, but it is touching. Any Dream Will Do is a good novel to enjoy on a Saturday afternoon while lying about in a hammock with a cool drink nearby.
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away or he will be killed. Promises to get the money back to her within days if she will obtain it from the bank (not through legal means). Caden gets the money and disappears. Shay is sentenced to three years. Three years later, a bus drops Shay off in front of Seattle Calvary. She walks inside and feels a sense of peace. Pastor Drew Douglas has been having a crisis of faith since the loss of his wife three years prior. It has been a struggle managing his children and his flock. Drew is in the church when he hears a noise and encounters Shay Benson. Shay needs assistance (a new start, a place to live), and Drew takes her to Hope Center. Drew keeps track of Shay’s progress in the year long program and they develop a friendship. As time passes, Shay gets to know Drew’s children, finds a job, a place to live, and a church family. Life is good for Shay and romance is blossoming, but then her past comes back to haunt her. Shay’s dreams for her future are threatened. Shay will need to stay strong and hold onto her faith to get through this trial. Will Shay and Drew get their happily ever after? Any Dream Will Do is nicely written, has a good steady pace, and is set Seattle, Washington (I have always wanted to go there). This book is different from Debbie Macomber’s other novels. She always writes clean, wholesome books, but Any Dream Will Do has a Christian theme. The values of faith, trust, hope, second chances, redemption and love are prevalent throughout the story. Shay is given a second chance, but no one ever said it would be easy (life is full of struggles/obstacles to happiness). Life is fraught with hills and valleys (shadow and light). We get to see Shay and Drew go through good times and bad. I am rating Any Dream Will Do 4 out of 5 stars. The romance takes a backseat in this novel. It places out softly and slowly which I liked. Any Dream Will Do is an uplifting and inspiring novel. The story touches on the plight of the homeless, how people struggle with addiction, and dealing with prejudice (assuming that Shay is bad because she was in prison). Any Dream Will Do does have the expected ending, but it is touching. Any Dream Will Do is a good novel to enjoy on a Saturday afternoon while lying about in a hammock with a cool drink nearby.
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LibraryThing member Pam50627
Where will God lead you? In the latest stand alone from Debbie Macomber, Shay Benson finds herself in a mess. To help her beloved younger brother, she ended up embezzling money from the bank she was worked no at. Caden disappeared with the money & let Shay be sentenced to prison. After serving
Drew Douglas was failing. He was a pastor, a father of two children & a widow. His young wife died quickly after her diagnosis & Drew was questioning his faith. Both children were struggling in different ways. Then one day, an unexpected light came into his life. He met Shay & was able to help her. A friendship developed over time. Could it develop into something more? When her past comes rushing towards her again, will her newfound friends stick by her?
Ms. Macomber writes the most tender but emotionally heart wrenching stories. They draw you in from the beginning & get your feelings involved. I cried for all Shay could have been, was proud of what she accomplished, laughed at an innocent child's interpretation & sharing of personal topics & fell in love with two homeless men that gave everything they had for a friend. This story has hope, faith & love written into every word. Every book is an emotional journey. At the end, I'm always emotionally exhausted but have learned something new about me & about life. This book is another example of why Ms. Macomber is the #1 author that I always pre-order or one click on new releases.
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three years, she is released bitter & upset that her future is lost. With no place to go, she rode the bus for several hours. When she got off, she looked up & realized it had left her off in front off a church. Pastor Drew Douglas approached her & found out about her situation. He helped out at an organization called Hope Center that assisted people in turning their lives around & managed to get her foot in the door. Drew Douglas was failing. He was a pastor, a father of two children & a widow. His young wife died quickly after her diagnosis & Drew was questioning his faith. Both children were struggling in different ways. Then one day, an unexpected light came into his life. He met Shay & was able to help her. A friendship developed over time. Could it develop into something more? When her past comes rushing towards her again, will her newfound friends stick by her?
Ms. Macomber writes the most tender but emotionally heart wrenching stories. They draw you in from the beginning & get your feelings involved. I cried for all Shay could have been, was proud of what she accomplished, laughed at an innocent child's interpretation & sharing of personal topics & fell in love with two homeless men that gave everything they had for a friend. This story has hope, faith & love written into every word. Every book is an emotional journey. At the end, I'm always emotionally exhausted but have learned something new about me & about life. This book is another example of why Ms. Macomber is the #1 author that I always pre-order or one click on new releases.
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LibraryThing member alekee
From the first to the last page this story became a compelling page-turner, and I could just see it unfold like a TV movie, and it sure would make a great one.
Shay Benson has not had an easy life, and early on took responsibility for her brother, and in the end it costs her dearly to the point she
Fate or not, I believe God had a hand in bringing her just where she needed to be on that December day, and just where Pastor Drew needed her to be. Yes, he needed her as much as she needed him, and in turn they are the saving of each other, and the beginning of new lives.
This story has it all, so much love and compassion for fellow man, no matter their station in life. Shay ends up worming her way into the hearts of Drew’s children, and of course Drew, but will the parish ever accept him having a relationship with a convicted felon?
There are life lessons here for everyone, from a little child to an elderly person, from the rich to people living on the street, and you see God working with all of them. A book you don’t want to miss!
I received this book through Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group, and was not required to give a positive review.
Shay Benson has not had an easy life, and early on took responsibility for her brother, and in the end it costs her dearly to the point she
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ends up in jail.Fate or not, I believe God had a hand in bringing her just where she needed to be on that December day, and just where Pastor Drew needed her to be. Yes, he needed her as much as she needed him, and in turn they are the saving of each other, and the beginning of new lives.
This story has it all, so much love and compassion for fellow man, no matter their station in life. Shay ends up worming her way into the hearts of Drew’s children, and of course Drew, but will the parish ever accept him having a relationship with a convicted felon?
There are life lessons here for everyone, from a little child to an elderly person, from the rich to people living on the street, and you see God working with all of them. A book you don’t want to miss!
I received this book through Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member ethel55
Heroine Shay definitely takes good advantage of the second chances offered to her in the story, I did find it took a while to get into the story--Macomber quickly glides thru Shay's prison time (served all three years of her embezzlement charge) to her release. The chapters alternate between Shay
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LibraryThing member susan0316
Debbie Macomber never fails to provide her readers with a wonderful well told story. Even though she seems to be moving away from her total romance genre, her move to women's fiction has continued to provide fantastic books to her readers.
Shay had grown up with an abusive father and after her
This is an engrossing book about family and forgiveness and dreams coming true.
Thanks to the author for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
Shay had grown up with an abusive father and after her
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mother died she tried to help raise her brother. When Shay finally gets a good job as a bank teller, her brother convinces her to embezzle some money to help him out for a few days and then lets her take the fall for him and she spends several years in jail for her crime. When she gets out of prison, she has no one to meet her and no where to go. She takes the bus into Seattle and goes into a church to keep warm. There she meets the pastor, Drew, who is struggling with his faith after the death of his wife two years earlier. Drew helps Shay get into a program and they become friends....but can their radically different paths allow them to become more than friends?This is an engrossing book about family and forgiveness and dreams coming true.
Thanks to the author for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
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LibraryThing member B.J.O.
5 "Faith, Love & 2nd Chances" Stars for the story and narration!
I've been meaning to try a book for Debbie Macomber for some time now. The blurb for Any Dream Will Do finally made me to give Ms. Macomber a try, and boy did I pick a great first book to sample Ms. Macomber's works! I absolutely loved
Shay Benson feels guilty for introducing her younger brother, Caden, to Shooter, her outlaw ex-boyfriend. So when Caden comes to Shay begging for money, claiming that he is dead if he doesn't produce it, Shay does the unthinkable and agrees to steal from her workplace (a bank) with the understanding that Caden will get her the money back in time to replace it before its noticed. Of course, Shay knew this scheme was a long-shot, but she agrees to help her brother anyway because she feels responsible and loves him. Therefore its no surprise when she's arrested and convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to a number of years in jail.
Of course Caden promptly disappears and never even contacts Shay during her years in jail. A few years later when she completes her sentence and is released, she's completely alone and doesn't have anyone to turn to. Fortunately for Shay, however, she has the good fortune of stumbling into a church and meeting Pastor Drew Douglas.
Pastor Drew Douglas has had his fair share of misfortune, including the death of his wife and the mother of his kids. Its been several years since her death, but he hasn't been able to recover from the crippling depression. His mental state has even started to affect his congregation which is now in financial trouble.
But that fortuitous day when Shay meets Pastor Drew by chance ushers in a sequence of events, which sets both of their lives on a course of healing and renewal, not to mention an opportunity for experiencing love again. It all commences when Pastor Drew recognizes Shay's need and offers to take her to a rehabilitation center. Shay's accepted into the one-year program and Pastor Drew is reunited with an old friend (the man who runs the rehabilitation center) who also recognizes the need in him and who helps him restart his life through friendships and an exercise in a basketball league. As you can imagine, over that year Pastor Drew's and Shay's paths continue to cross such that once she finally graduates from the program their friendship has grown to such an extent that Pastor Drew introduces her to his children and tries to get additional help from her from the church.
However, not everyone is as forgiving as Pastor Drew, and soon it becomes clear that following his heart and continuing his friendship with Shay may just cost him his position as the pastor of his congregation. With such devastating potential consequences, will true love reign supreme in the end?
Mark Deakins and Laurel Rankin alternate narrating the chapters in Any Dream Will Do based on the point of view being shared. Mr. Deakins narrates the chapters from Pastor Drew's perspective and Ms. Rankin the ones from Shay's perspective. This style works well for this book as it provides a natural division and symmetry between the point of view being shared.
Both Mr. Deakins and Ms. Rankin have natural pleasing voices which made listening to their rendition a pleasure. Additionally, their character differentiation was spot-on, making it easy to know which character was speaking without having to rely on dialogue tags. I also thought that each narrator did a fantastic job with infusing their delivery with the situation specific emotion--a narrator trait that is essential for such an emotional and inspirational story such as this.
If you're looking for a feel-good love story that inspires you to believe in the power of faith, friendships, and love then look no further. Any Dream Will Do is definitely the book you've been looking for. Moreover, for those audiobook lovers like me, the great narration by Mark Deakins and Laurel Rankin make this a title best enjoyed in audio format.
Source: Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
I've been meaning to try a book for Debbie Macomber for some time now. The blurb for Any Dream Will Do finally made me to give Ms. Macomber a try, and boy did I pick a great first book to sample Ms. Macomber's works! I absolutely loved
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the faith and hope-filled message in this story that provides inspiration that even those who have had the hardest luck and lived in dire straights are worthy of second chances and finding their HEA to boot! Moreover, the splendid narration by narrating duo Mark Deakins and Laurel Rankin make this a great choice for your next audiobook credit!Shay Benson feels guilty for introducing her younger brother, Caden, to Shooter, her outlaw ex-boyfriend. So when Caden comes to Shay begging for money, claiming that he is dead if he doesn't produce it, Shay does the unthinkable and agrees to steal from her workplace (a bank) with the understanding that Caden will get her the money back in time to replace it before its noticed. Of course, Shay knew this scheme was a long-shot, but she agrees to help her brother anyway because she feels responsible and loves him. Therefore its no surprise when she's arrested and convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to a number of years in jail.
Of course Caden promptly disappears and never even contacts Shay during her years in jail. A few years later when she completes her sentence and is released, she's completely alone and doesn't have anyone to turn to. Fortunately for Shay, however, she has the good fortune of stumbling into a church and meeting Pastor Drew Douglas.
Pastor Drew Douglas has had his fair share of misfortune, including the death of his wife and the mother of his kids. Its been several years since her death, but he hasn't been able to recover from the crippling depression. His mental state has even started to affect his congregation which is now in financial trouble.
But that fortuitous day when Shay meets Pastor Drew by chance ushers in a sequence of events, which sets both of their lives on a course of healing and renewal, not to mention an opportunity for experiencing love again. It all commences when Pastor Drew recognizes Shay's need and offers to take her to a rehabilitation center. Shay's accepted into the one-year program and Pastor Drew is reunited with an old friend (the man who runs the rehabilitation center) who also recognizes the need in him and who helps him restart his life through friendships and an exercise in a basketball league. As you can imagine, over that year Pastor Drew's and Shay's paths continue to cross such that once she finally graduates from the program their friendship has grown to such an extent that Pastor Drew introduces her to his children and tries to get additional help from her from the church.
However, not everyone is as forgiving as Pastor Drew, and soon it becomes clear that following his heart and continuing his friendship with Shay may just cost him his position as the pastor of his congregation. With such devastating potential consequences, will true love reign supreme in the end?
Mark Deakins and Laurel Rankin alternate narrating the chapters in Any Dream Will Do based on the point of view being shared. Mr. Deakins narrates the chapters from Pastor Drew's perspective and Ms. Rankin the ones from Shay's perspective. This style works well for this book as it provides a natural division and symmetry between the point of view being shared.
Both Mr. Deakins and Ms. Rankin have natural pleasing voices which made listening to their rendition a pleasure. Additionally, their character differentiation was spot-on, making it easy to know which character was speaking without having to rely on dialogue tags. I also thought that each narrator did a fantastic job with infusing their delivery with the situation specific emotion--a narrator trait that is essential for such an emotional and inspirational story such as this.
If you're looking for a feel-good love story that inspires you to believe in the power of faith, friendships, and love then look no further. Any Dream Will Do is definitely the book you've been looking for. Moreover, for those audiobook lovers like me, the great narration by Mark Deakins and Laurel Rankin make this a title best enjoyed in audio format.
Source: Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member arlenadean
Title: Any Dream Will Do
Author: Debbie Macomber
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Any Dream Will Do" by Debbie Macomber
My Thoughts.....
Who would have thought that Shay Benson and Drew Douglas who were complete opposites would one day come together and actually
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House - Ballantine for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Author: Debbie Macomber
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Any Dream Will Do" by Debbie Macomber
My Thoughts.....
Who would have thought that Shay Benson and Drew Douglas who were complete opposites would one day come together and actually
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fall in love? We find that Shay has just been released from prison and finds herself showing up at Drew's church where we find that he is a widower, pastor and also a single father of two who was frowning in sadness. Now why was that? This author does well in giving the readers a real intriguing emotional story of just how life can change and present its form in so many different ways as it was for Shay. One could see why Shay may have had a chip on her shoulder as her life hadn't been easy for her at all especially with her father and brother. It was sad to see how she had been too trusting with her brother that she seemed to not being able to tell him NO. Will Shay learn from this bad experience she had gone through? Well, the story is quite deep and you will just have to pick this well written story that this author presents to her readers to see how things will change for Shay as she seems to have been given a second chance and finally have found someone who truly loves her. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House - Ballantine for the opportunity to read and review this book.
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LibraryThing member SABC
Shay has a hard time saying NO, especially her own brother, who she eventually went to prison for. However, Shay is given a second chance after her prison release. Will she take it...…..
LibraryThing member Carlathelibrarian
Debbie Macomber has done it again. This book is exactly what I needed to read right now. It has everything. There is betrayal, anger, forgiveness, family loss, unsuspecting emotions, friendship, loyalty, respect, acceptance, love, unsuspecting emotions, and second chances. There is also a Christian
Shay Benson was a character that grew in leaps and bounds in this book. She went from a bitter, angry, knocked down woman to someone who believed in herself and her talents, thanks to the Hope Centre where she received counselling and education. The Douglas family is getting by, four years after the loss of their wife and mother Katie. Pastor Drew is a clergyman who's faith is shaky and Shay was just what he needed. His character also changed dramatically over the course of this book. He was always a wonderful father, but he grew as a loving human being who was able to become a better Pastor and father. The narration was done in alternating chapters with Shay and Drew which gave different perspectives to some of the same scenarios. The book flowed smoothly and came to a wonderful conclusion. Several bumps along the way, added to the buildup of the story. Yes, this is a feel good book, but it is a story that is believable. That is exactly what I want when I pick up a book by Debbie Macomber. If you are looking for a book to make you feel good, go through a range of emotions and root for the characters, then pick this one up. You will not be disappointed.
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theme running throughout the story that is necessary to the storyline.Shay Benson was a character that grew in leaps and bounds in this book. She went from a bitter, angry, knocked down woman to someone who believed in herself and her talents, thanks to the Hope Centre where she received counselling and education. The Douglas family is getting by, four years after the loss of their wife and mother Katie. Pastor Drew is a clergyman who's faith is shaky and Shay was just what he needed. His character also changed dramatically over the course of this book. He was always a wonderful father, but he grew as a loving human being who was able to become a better Pastor and father. The narration was done in alternating chapters with Shay and Drew which gave different perspectives to some of the same scenarios. The book flowed smoothly and came to a wonderful conclusion. Several bumps along the way, added to the buildup of the story. Yes, this is a feel good book, but it is a story that is believable. That is exactly what I want when I pick up a book by Debbie Macomber. If you are looking for a book to make you feel good, go through a range of emotions and root for the characters, then pick this one up. You will not be disappointed.
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LibraryThing member sandra.pinkerton83
great story of redemption that goes deeper than the superficial feel good story. many additional and unexpected twists.
LibraryThing member LoriKBoyd
Debbie Macomber writes a beautiful story touching on second chances, finding faith, discovering love and, keeping ones word. A very different story about an ex-con and Pastor. It's a love story that will grow on you.
Thank you to Net Galley for the ebook in return for an honest review.
Thank you to Net Galley for the ebook in return for an honest review.
LibraryThing member kbranfield
4.5 stars.
Any Dream Will Do by Debbie Macomber is an uplifting novel of redemption, second chances and love. This substantive story also includes an element of faith that is not just spiritual since a major part of the storyline centers around the belief that people can and will prevail as they
Drew Douglas is the pastor of a Seattle Church but after the death of his beloved wife Katie three years earlier, he is still struggling with lingering grief and a loss of faith. His surprise meeting with Shay Benson changes his life, but initially, not in a romantic sense. In helping her, he finds his way back to the friends and mentors he gradually allowed to slip out of his life after Katie's death. As he becomes more engaged in life, Drew finally recognizes that he is battling more than just grief and a crisis of faith. Once he begins to emerge from the darkness that has shrouded him, Drew finds a renewed purpose and joy in his ministry. He occasionally sees Shay during this year of recovery and once both of their lives are back on track, the two form a surprising friendship that gradually deepens into love.
A dysfunctional and abusive childhood set Shay on a self-destructive path at a young age. Her poor choices also affected her brother Caden after she introduces him to her drug dealing and addicted boyfriend. On the brink of leaving er past behind, Shay's loyalty to Caden and her guilt over involving him in her ill-fated choices results in a terrible decision that culminates with severe consequences for her. Three years later, Shay is once again presented with an opportunity to make a better life for herself, but can she bring herself to believe she is worthy of this second chance?
The friendship between Shay and Drew is quite sweet but there are quite a few obstacles they both must overcome before exploring the unexpected romance that springs up between them. Shay is constantly striving to quiet the little voice in her head that tries to convince her she does not deserve a better life.She is incredibly kindhearted and never hesitates to welcome those less fortunate into her life and her heart. While she is at first skeptical of letting God into her life, a newfound faith finally becomes an integral part of Shay's life.
Drew is initially somewhat hesitant to bring Shay into both his and his children's lives but he cannot deny he is drawn to her. Several people in his congregation question his judgment and he draws upon Scripture to gently, yet pointedly, make his case for welcoming her into their fold. A few issues crop up along the way that seem to indicate he might have made a precipitous decision to trust Shay but Drew's faith in her does not waver. However, when a situation spirals out of control, will Drew be forced to decide between his church and Shay?
Any Dream Will Do is a truly inspiring novel that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to turn their life around. The romance between Shay and Drew is quite touching, but their relationship is secondary to the growth of the characters. &Shay's journey is compelling and her emotions, regrets and doubts are realistically depicted. Drew's struggle to regain his lost faith and overcome the loss of his wife are portrayed with stark honesty. The storyline also touches on social problems such as homelessness and addiction in a forthright and sensitive manner. This newest release by Debbie Macomber is a captivating story of hope, love and faith that will linger in readers' hearts and minds long after the last page is turned.
Any Dream Will Do by Debbie Macomber is an uplifting novel of redemption, second chances and love. This substantive story also includes an element of faith that is not just spiritual since a major part of the storyline centers around the belief that people can and will prevail as they
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attempt to turn their lives around after making disastrous life choices.Drew Douglas is the pastor of a Seattle Church but after the death of his beloved wife Katie three years earlier, he is still struggling with lingering grief and a loss of faith. His surprise meeting with Shay Benson changes his life, but initially, not in a romantic sense. In helping her, he finds his way back to the friends and mentors he gradually allowed to slip out of his life after Katie's death. As he becomes more engaged in life, Drew finally recognizes that he is battling more than just grief and a crisis of faith. Once he begins to emerge from the darkness that has shrouded him, Drew finds a renewed purpose and joy in his ministry. He occasionally sees Shay during this year of recovery and once both of their lives are back on track, the two form a surprising friendship that gradually deepens into love.
A dysfunctional and abusive childhood set Shay on a self-destructive path at a young age. Her poor choices also affected her brother Caden after she introduces him to her drug dealing and addicted boyfriend. On the brink of leaving er past behind, Shay's loyalty to Caden and her guilt over involving him in her ill-fated choices results in a terrible decision that culminates with severe consequences for her. Three years later, Shay is once again presented with an opportunity to make a better life for herself, but can she bring herself to believe she is worthy of this second chance?
The friendship between Shay and Drew is quite sweet but there are quite a few obstacles they both must overcome before exploring the unexpected romance that springs up between them. Shay is constantly striving to quiet the little voice in her head that tries to convince her she does not deserve a better life.She is incredibly kindhearted and never hesitates to welcome those less fortunate into her life and her heart. While she is at first skeptical of letting God into her life, a newfound faith finally becomes an integral part of Shay's life.
Drew is initially somewhat hesitant to bring Shay into both his and his children's lives but he cannot deny he is drawn to her. Several people in his congregation question his judgment and he draws upon Scripture to gently, yet pointedly, make his case for welcoming her into their fold. A few issues crop up along the way that seem to indicate he might have made a precipitous decision to trust Shay but Drew's faith in her does not waver. However, when a situation spirals out of control, will Drew be forced to decide between his church and Shay?
Any Dream Will Do is a truly inspiring novel that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to turn their life around. The romance between Shay and Drew is quite touching, but their relationship is secondary to the growth of the characters. &Shay's journey is compelling and her emotions, regrets and doubts are realistically depicted. Drew's struggle to regain his lost faith and overcome the loss of his wife are portrayed with stark honesty. The storyline also touches on social problems such as homelessness and addiction in a forthright and sensitive manner. This newest release by Debbie Macomber is a captivating story of hope, love and faith that will linger in readers' hearts and minds long after the last page is turned.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2017
Physical description
6.9 inches
ISBN
0399181210 / 9780399181214