Zach MacKenzie, a recovering alcoholic just out of prison for vehicular manslaughter, is determined, with the help of God, to remain sober and not break his parole. The last thing he wants is to be locked up again. The last thing he needs is to fall in love with his neighbor. But kind-hearted Lea Webster is being stalked by her ex- husband, so how can Zach not protect her? Lea Webster lost her baby and the ability to have any more when her alcoholic husband pushed her down a flight of stairs. Thatʼs when she lost her faith. Now her dream is to adopt a child, so thereʼs no future with an ex-con. Still, sheʼs drawn to Zach as she marvels at the peace he derives from his prayers. From him she learns to pray again. Finding beer cans in his trash planted there by Leaʼs ex, Zach struggles with temptation and through prayer chooses sobriety. But when her ex becomes violent, Zach has to break parole. Knowing heʼll be sent back to prison, he risks everything to save Lea. I loved this book. Mignerey gives a clear picture of alcoholism in portraying the difference between an alcoholic who admits his addiction and commits to sobriety and one who does not. And underlying the entire story is the power of prayer.
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