Shay has just been
released from prison for embezzling from the bank she worked for. The
victim of an abusive father, a mother who died young, and a
manipulative brother, Shay hasn’t had much of a chance. She pulled
away from a relationship with Shooter, a drug dealer, but when her
brother owed money to Shooter and others, she felt she needed to get
the money for him and took it from the bank.
Feeling that she’s
lost her chance at a good life, Shay is lonely and depressed when she
gets off the bus from prison. It’s freezing and there’s a church
in front of her. She enters to get warm, and it changes her life.
Drew Douglas, pastor
of the church, feels that he is losing his faith after his wife’s
death. He’s praying when Shay walks in. Meeting her, he wants to
help and by helping gives them both a chance at a more fulfilling
life.
This is a Christian
romance. The emotion between Drew and Shay is powerful, but all at
the level of propriety, no bedroom scenes. Shay has a hard time
giving up her defensive attitude to accept help and friendship from
others. I found this the most realistic part of the book.
As usual in a
romance, the course of love doesn’t run smooth. In this case, it’s
due to Shooter and Shay’s brother reappearing in her life, as well
as her prison past coming back to haunt her. I enjoyed the book. Some
of it seemed too good to be true. However, it was an enjoyable, quick
read.
If you like
Christian romance, Debbie Macomber is always a good choice.
I received this book
from Penguin Random House / Ballantine Bantam Dell for this review.
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