The author note at the end explains where she came up with the inspiration for the mystery thread, but for me some of the details were still stretched the realm of plausibility- at least for me- yet, the human nature parts of criminal elements were spot-on. Things do pick up in the last few chapters, though, with a few intense, 'hold your breath' moments. That's a lot going on in one book, and it kept the pacing from ever picking up steam- causing the mystery to unfold at a snail's pace. There is a side romance, and a thread involving Luke's troubled teenage sister who is out sowing some wild oats. But, Luke and Finely must rethink their presumptions about what plans God may have for them, while they work through the mystery of the birthday treasure. Luke is out on parole, but still riddled with guilt, while Finley lost her fiance, and believes she is destined to be single for life. The story involves two people who have both lived through gut wrenching tragedy, and still carry the pain and scars with them. This is my first novel by Becky Wade, and I really liked it. When Luke arrives, announcing his intentions help Finley with her treasure hunt, she accepts his help, working hard to ignore her attraction to him, as well the idea that the birthday hunt might be dangerous. His dying words to Luke were to help his daughter, Finley, with her annual birthday treasure hunt, alluding to the possibility that this time the hunt could put Finley at risk.įinley works at a non-profit dog rescue and is a devout Christian. Just before his release from prison, Luke’s friend, and fellow inmate, died of a heart attack. Turn to Me by Becky Wade is a 2022 Bethany House Publication. He'll do his best to shield Finley from unseen threats, but who's going to shield him from losing his heart? 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.Īs 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. Spunky and idealistic, Finley Sutherland is the owner of an animal rescue center and a defender of lost causes.
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. 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. Guilt has defined Luke Dempsey's life, but it was self-destructiveness that landed him in prison. His promise will cost him far more than he imagined.
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