Any Dream Will Do Book Review

I was at the library and looked quickly at the new release section which had this new Debbie Macomber book which didn't look familiar.  I decided to grab Any Dream Will Do: A Novel by Debbie Macomber and make sure that I hadn't read it.  It was in the really new release section so I only had 14 days to read it and return it with a pile of other books that really should have been read first but I went to this one so that I wouldn't have to return it unread.

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.

I was surprised when I was reading this book because it seemed so different then other books by Debbie Macomber.  I thought that the writing was good and the topic was good and soon got to the point that I had trouble putting the book down.  I guess that means that it isn't very different then her other books that I have trouble stopping reading but the subject matter was very serious.  Shay was trying to get back on her feet after serving time in jail for three years.  She luckily wanders into a church where the pastor gets her set up in a wonderful program to help her get back on her feet.  Shay's life and Pastor Drew's life will never be the same.  I loved following the journey with these two characters and seeing all the ups and downs that life handed them.  It was a great book and I know that you will enjoy.  I hope that you enjoy this book as much as I did!!