Turn to Me

GIVEAWAY

WADE, BECKY

TURN TO ME

His promise will cost him far more than he imagined.

Guilt has defined Luke Dempsey's life, but it was self-destructiveness that landed him in prison. When his friend and fellow inmate lay dying shortly before Luke's release, the older man revealed he left a string of clues for his daughter, Finley, that will lead her to the treasure he's hidden. Worried that she won't be the only one pursuing the treasure, he gains Luke's promise to protect her until the end of her search.

Spunky and idealistic, Finley Sutherland is the owner of an animal rescue centre and a defender of lost causes. She accepts Luke's help on the treasure hunt while secretly planning to help him in return -- by coaxing him to embrace the forgiveness he's long denied himself.

As they draw closer to the final clue, their reasons for resisting each other begin to crumble, and Luke realizes his promise will push him to the limit in more ways than one. He'll do his best to shield Finley from unseen threats, but who's going to shield him from losing his heart?

My Review:

"Your faithlessness doesn't affect God's faithfulness at all." 

So...yeah, think about that for a second. This book is full of simple truths we can all stand to hear on repeat for the rest of our lives. Absolutely love that aspect of Becky Wade's writing. Her characters are perfectly imperfect and there's something honest and raw about being invited into their lives and growing along with them.

Which brings me to Luke. Helllloooo .....brooding bad boy hero who wears his Grump crown proudly. His backstory is heartbreaking and frustrating all at the same time. Yes, he survived something horrific and it's left emotional scars but he is determined to never let them heal! And grrrrouch to anyone who tries to get past that wall around his heart.

Enter Finley. Miss Susie Sunshine, marching to the beat of her own drum with confidence and so much...well, sunshiney goodness that you practically need to wear sunglasses in her presence. She's a survivor of her own heartache, though, and she hasn't emerged completely unscathed, but she's still living and striving and reaching out and doing good. 

And she rescues dogs!!!! I love her just for that alone. When she applies her canine rehabilitation tactics on Luke....bwahahahahaha! Laugh out loud funny! And then there's sweet little Agatha...snort...you have to read the book just for all the Agatha/Luke drama.

There's even a treasure hunt in the middle of this prickly love story. It's why Luke ended up working at Finley's animal rescue. He promised Finley's dying father that he would protect her and he takes that promise very seriously. And it turns out that he should because....danger lurks. Eeeepppp!!! Love the hint of mystery that plays out at the end.

Oh, and did I mention the toe-curling kisses? And the second romance plot that is oh so sweetly satisfying? Turn to Me might just be my favourite Becky Wade book ever, and that's saying something!

I listened to the audible edition narrated by Barbara McCulloh and enjoyed every blessed minute of my listening experience.

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 Turn to Me, 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 June 4 2022. Offer open to International Readers.