Books like Any dream will do by Debbie Macomber
Shay, scarred by an abusive childhood and her father's death, lands a bank job but her brother’s addiction pulls her into danger. When she is jailed for protecting him, she loses her family and her faith. Released, she finds herself drawn to a church where Pastor Andrew Douglas—a respected widower—offers compassion and community. Together they heal old wounds, teaching Shay to trust again and open her heart to a brighter future.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Debbie Macomber
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