Any Dream Will Do
A Novel
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4.4 • 480 Ratings
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Publisher Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Debbie Macomber returns with a powerful standalone novel about a woman forced to start her life anew, embarking on the most courageous journey of all—to a place where she learns what love and trust really mean.
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.
Praise for Any Dream Will Do
“Emotional, romantic and inspirational, the latest novel from romance maven Macomber is a must read! . . . Shay’s journey is one of courage, and there’s something in her story for every reader.”—RT Book Reviews
“Any Dream Will Do is . . . so realistic, it’s hard to believe it’s fiction through the end. Even then, it’s hard to say goodbye to these characters. This standalone novel will make you hope it becomes a Hallmark movie, or gets a sequel. It’s an inspiring, hard-to-put-down tale. . . . You need to read it.”—The Free-Lance Star
“Any Dream Will Do by Debbie Macomber is a study in human tolerance and friendship. Macomber masterfully shows how all people have value.”—Fresh Fiction
“Macomber never disappoints. The message is uplifting and inspirational. Fans of Christian fiction or crossover works with a positive message will enjoy this book.”—Library Journal
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Debbie Macomber weaves an inspirational tale of forgiveness and second chances. Shay Benson tried to protect her brother from loan sharks and wound up doing a prison stint for embezzlement as a result. Released and ready to start fresh, she finds a friend—and maybe more—in widower Pastor Drew Douglas. We loved how much time Macomber devoted to discussing Shay and Drew's past traumas rather than having love magically cure all. Sweet and full of heart, Any Dream Will Do is the ideal book for romance fans looking for a more tender read.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Venerable romance author Macomber's latest inspirational novel suffers from uninspired, generic plotting. The paint-by-numbers narrative, set in Seattle, is divided between Shay Benson, whose embezzlement on her brother's behalf sent her to prison for three years, and pastor Drew Douglas, a widowed father of two. Shay's struggle to start afresh is the perfect counterpoint for the minister's crisis of faith. They become friends and a romantic connection blossoms, but some in the church have questions about her trustworthiness and, by extension, his judgment. Bad actors begin reappearing in Shay's life, perfectly timed to threaten her acceptance and exaggerated by a promise she is determined to keep. Macomber's heavy hand in this area turns her steadfast young heroine into a victim, which only adds to the plot's hackneyed qualities.
Customer Reviews
Any Dream Will Do
A good life lesson read!
One of Debbie Macomber’s best
I’ve read a large number of Ms. Macomber’s books, but this is my favorite by far. There are a lot of Christian lessons & reminders between the covers of this book. Yet, there’s nothing “preachy” at all about it. It has a good solid plot & great characters & absolutely NO sex scenes to make me skip pages. I’d love to find more books that I could rate this highly. Now, I think it’s time to do some praying before I go to sleep.
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