Any Dream Will Do

Shay Benson makes poor choices after helping her drug-addicted brother, leading to prison time for embezzlement. Upon release, she finds refuge in a Seattle church where she meets Pastor Drew Douglas, a widowed father of two struggling with grief and maintaining his congregation. The relationship between Shay and Drew develops as they help each other rebuild their lives. Shay works to establish a career in finance and gain stability, while Drew focuses on his ministry and family. Past mistakes and current challenges test both characters as they navigate their growing connection. Their individual journeys of redemption intersect with family obligations, career pressures, and community expectations. The novel explores themes of forgiveness, second chances, and the possibility of transformation through faith and human connection. It presents questions about judgment, trust, and the courage required to move beyond past failures.

Readers found this to be a light, heartwarming romance focused on second chances. Many connected with the main character Shay's journey of rebuilding her life after prison and appreciated the authentic portrayal of her struggles with trust and redemption. Likes: - Strong character development - Realistic depiction of post-prison challenges - Focus on faith without being preachy - Engaging subplots with side characters Dislikes: - Plot considered predictable - Some found the pacing slow in middle sections - Several readers wanted more depth to the romance - Religious elements felt forced to non-Christian readers Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (4,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (850+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.4/5 (200+ ratings) "The characters felt real and flawed" - Goodreads reviewer "Too much religious messaging for my taste" - Amazon reviewer "A sweet story but lacks the emotional punch of her other books" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🌟 Author Debbie Macomber wrote this story after being inspired by prison ministry programs and their impact on inmates' lives 📚 The book tackles themes of redemption and second chances through its protagonist Shay Benson, who served three years in prison for bank fraud 💝 The novel explores the unlikely friendship between an ex-convict and a pastor, challenging readers' preconceptions about both groups 🏆 Debbie Macomber was already a #1 New York Times bestselling author when this book was published in 2017, with more than 200 million copies of her books in print 🎭 The title "Any Dream Will Do" references both the biblical story of Joseph and his dreams, and the character Shay's journey to rebuild her life through new dreams and possibilities