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Paperback, 368 pages
Published May 5th 2020 by Bethany House Publishers
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Loving her is a risk he can't afford . . . and can't resist.
When acclaimed Bible study author Genevieve Woodward receives an anonymous letter referencing her parents' past, she returns to her hometown in the Blue Ridge Mountains to chase down her family's secret. However, it's Genevieve's own secret that catches up to her when Sam Turner, owner of a historic farm, uncovers the source of shame she's worked so hard to hide.
Sam has embraced his sorrow, his isolation, and his identity as an outsider. He's spent years carving out both career success and peace of mind. The last thing he wants is to rent the cottage on his property to a woman whose struggles stir his worst failure back to life. Yet can he bear to turn her away right when she needs him most?
My Review
4 STARS!!!
Stay with Me is a deeply touching story of addiction and the
hard road to recovery wrapped in God’s sweet mercy, grace, and forgiveness.
Wade does not pull any punches with her latest contemporary, touching on issues
that are often swept under the rug.
Genevieve and Sam are both hiding from the brutal fallout of
opioid addiction but for different reasons. I was rooted to the pages of their
story and could not help but feel the stress and expectations that are present
for many people. Often times, we hide behind a mask of all-is-well when in reality
it is definitely not. Who can we turn to and be vulnerable with, without
feeling as if we will be judged? How quick a medication, or anything we put
before God in our life, can become an idol of addiction.
If you are a fan of Becky Wade books, you will definitely
like this one. She is a master at weaving a story with deep emotion and strong
faith. She makes you cheer for fictional characters as if they’re friends.
I was provided an electronic copy of the book through the
publisher and Netgalley. All opinions
are my own.
Love your perspective, Anne!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I always find it fascinating how we pick up on different things in a story. :-)
DeleteGreat review, Anne! Normally I dislike stories about opioid addictions bc I find them too depressing. But with finesse and courage, Becky Wade took on a subject that could have made for a dark novel and lightened it with humorous quips, intriguing characters, and some yummy vittles, too! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diana! Becky certainly brought it about in a moving yet enjoyable way. And the food...oh yes!!! :-)
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