All My Belongings

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RUCHTI, CYNTHIA

ALL MY BELONGINGS

Jayne Dennagee has spent her life running from the doctor death legacy of her father. His Kervorkian-copycat methods of euthanasia ruined her childhood, covering it in shame. She won't let him steal her future, too. After changing her name to Becka, she assumes a new life and new job caring for the ailing mother of a handsome young businessman, Isaac Hughes. Becka struggles to sort out her feelings for her new boss just as her patient passes away under unusual circumstances. Suddenly, her past catches up with her and the unnerving details of her heritage make Becka look like a murder suspect. Worse, all sense of home and all hope for love vanish.

My Review:

published in 2014

Well, this cinches it: I haven't met a Cynthia Ruchti book I haven't loved -- and I still have a lot of catching up to do! This one came to me courtesy of Audible Plus and I was beyond thrilled to discover the familiar voice of Bernadette Dunne as narrator so this definitely makes my top ten audible list!

An incredibly stirring story where faith plays an integral part of it all. Love the way the author shines light into the dark corners of Becka's complicated life. She's been broken by her neglectful upbringing but is hoping to put the past behind her by creating a fresh start for herself...new name and all. Only lies, no matter how well intentioned, are never easy to live with. 

I don't want to give too much of the plot away by saying much more other than that the twists and turns punctuated by beacons of grace make for a compulsive read. And I love Isaac -- his unwavering faith which doesn't mean he gets everything perfect all the time, but it does mean he turns to God when he doesn't. So much depth to explore -- in his relationship with his mother, the friendships cultivated in his men's group and, of course (!) his attraction to Becka. 

And then there's the unexpected mystery! Eeeeep!!!! And that isn't the only unexpected plot point to challenge this heroine and her hero! I was spellbound to the very last word!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of All My Belongings, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 29 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck