About the Book: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 Thoughts:
Stay with Me stands as a prime example of why Becky
Wade rates as one of my favorite contemporary romance writers. So many elements
worked together to form this beautiful story. It had Pride and Prejudice quotes,
laugh-out-loud humor, emotional drama, family secrets, and an unfolding
romance. The story held my attention as the characters dealt with tough issues
such as prescription drug addiction, trauma, and following God’s leading. To
me, the story didn’t feel dark or heavy, but I recognize that it could be more difficult
for those who know someone struggling with prescription drug addiction or have fought
that battle themselves. Thankfully, there is so much hope and truth in Stay with
Me.
As I reviewed my notes on Stay with Me, I found
seventeen topics or issues that the novel touched on. There are probably some
that I missed. Though the story taps so many issues, it focuses in on only a few
and wraps up beautifully in the end. I recommend Stay with Me to readers
who enjoy contemporary romances with plenty of character development and spiritual
truths.
Stay with Me by Becky Wade debuts as the first full-length
novel in the Misty River Romance series. There is a prequel, Take a Chance
on Me, in which Sam appears as a minor character; however, it is not
necessary to read the prequel.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy
of this ebook by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my
own.
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