Reading a Debbie Macomber book is like taking a journey. The stories move at a pace that life would; not fast and furious. She does such a great job of taking you on this journey with the characters. In Any Dream Will Do, Shay is a young woman who tried to pull herself out of a bad situation and move on but the love of family causes her to end up in jail. After getting out of jail, she gets on a bus and heads to Seattle. The bus drops her off near a church. With not much money and no idea where she should go and what she should do, she goes into the church to get out of the cold. Drew is the pastor of the church. He has been going through the motions of life raising his two children after the death of his wife a couple of years ago. He is questioning his purpose when he meets Shay. This meeting changes both of their lives.

Drew takes Shay "to a mission center that helps people get back on their feet. You are taken on the journey of Shay gaining self confidence and Drew starting to live his life again. It's not love at first site, but a slow awareness of each other. When Shay graduates from the program, Drew and his children are there to help celebrate. A true friendship develops among all of them. When Shay's past comes back to haunt her, not only once, but three times, Drew and Shay's relationship is tested. These trials not only put test their relationship, but Drew's position as pastor of the church.

Macomber's books always seem to be about the person next door and so realistic about life and this book doesn't disappoint.

This book reminded me of all the reasons that I look forward to Debbie Macomber novels. The friendships formed during the course of the book were wonderful and the romance was sweet and charming.

This author has always been good at making unlikely love matches work and this book is no exception. I really liked the characters here, both the main characters and the supporting cast. Shay had quite a history and from the beginning, she touched my heart and I wanted to see here settle down and succeed. Drew was lovable right away and the descriptions of his children made me feel like they were family.

I like books where there is a point to the love story and the characters have to work to overcome obstacles and that's what happens here. The hurdles they face are things that any one of us could be up against and that makes the book more authentic. Regular people with pasts and current concerns make Debbie's romances close to the heart. This was a heartstring-tugging book.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Beautifully written. What I liked most about this book was how different the background of the two main characters was. They came from different walks of life and yet that didn't prevent a connection. Too often I find that romance stories are often about the same status and I found this refreshing. There is a great lesson in this book about overcoming your past and creating your own future separate from the environment in which you were raised. It's great to read about two people who find each other in a manner in which they help each other grow. Very well written. Five Stars!

Wow, this was a great book! It was hard to put down. It is different than other books by this author. This one is a bit more dark or depressing. Shay has made some poor choices in her life. This story is how she changed her life around, how she learned to cope and take responsibility. It's also about judging others (when we do not have that right). It's also about expectations, how different people make different choices and it's about redemption. Changing what you can, and doing the your best to be the best person you can be.

In typical Macomber style, you get a good read from this story but I found I wasn't as in love with this book as others I've read. Having gotten use to flying through her novels without loosing much interest, I was a tad bit disappointed. I liked the relationship development between Drew, Shay, and the children however but it seemed to lack in someway I can't quite pinpoint. Overall it was a nice story but not anything I'd recommend when suggesting a Macomber novel.

Absolutely beautiful and moving. A story of second chances and new beginnings. Told in Debbie's well known style that pulls at your heartstrings and makes you feel personally connect to each character. I loved it!

Debbie Macomber knocks another one out of the ballpark! I absolutely loved this one. By the end of the book I felt like I was seeing the story in real time and that I personally knew all the characters.

Thanks NetGalley for an ARC!

I really enjoyed this story, but.....

It took me a little bit to get into it and then of course I didn't want to put it down or end.

I felt a few parts where thrown in but not fully developed.

This is the story of Shay, a good hearted woman who for the right reasons does the wrong thing and has the deal with the consequences of it.
This is the story of Drew, who is drowning in sadness.

Can you ever go wrong with a Debbie Macomber book? I think not.
Any Dream Will Do is about siblings, Shay & Caden, who lost their mom early in life and were left with their abusive father. After their father passes away they are left on their own and start making poor choices. After hooking up with a gang member and being treated the same as when her father was alive Shay gets away from the gang and tried to get her life back together. However, Caden is continuing to make poor choices and wants his sister to bail him out.

This is just the beginning of the story. The characters are well thought out and the story line is great with a romance of course. You can always count on Debbie Macomber to give us a good old fashion love story.

This dysfunctional family will worm your way into your heart. Once again, Debbie Macomber has scored a major league hit.

Shay is a woman who has had nothing but bad luck. She helps out her baby brother and it ends up with her spending 3 years in jail and ruining her future. When she is released from jail she is dropped off in front of a church. She is scared, broke and has no place to go. She decides to go into the church to get warm. Pastor Drew is in a bad place too. His wife died 3 years ago and he is still struggling. He recognizes someone else in pain and tries to help Shay. He manages to get Shay into the Hope Program, a program designed to help people get a fresh start.

This is a story about relationships fresh starts, heart break and joy. I liked the characters in the book. This is a great summer read. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Shay has made some poor life decisions, and wound up serving a 3 year prison sentence for one of them. Jaded and angry, she meets Drew when she is released, and he helps her get into a transition program which changes both of their lives. Another uplifting read from Debbie Macomber.

Any Dream Will Do is not your typical Debbie Macomber story. This book was darker than most of Ms. Macomber books though the main idea was one of redemption. Forgiveness and trust were very important as well as not judging others. The main character Shay Benson tries to help her brother but he does not uphold his end of the deal and she has to suffer the consequences. Consequences that take away 3 years of her freedom and possibly her future. This will be another hit for Debbie Macomber. (ARC)

A heartwarming read.

Shay's had a rough life, but after a disastrous error of judgement she is now on the slow path to recovery - not physical, but emotional. She's learning to trust, building friendships, and trying to reenter society. It's not easy, especially with her history.

A widower with two children, Drew has been struggling for a while, illustrating the old problem of who pastors the pastor.

Both are vulnerable, both have a tentative hope that maybe there's more to life than they have, and both may lose if they can't reach past the barriers of fear and miscommunication. Through it all, Shay's generous spirit shines through, and brings renewed life those around her as she uses her experiences to reach out to others, finding those she can help with the little she has.

Any Dream Will Do
Debbie Macomber
Available: August 8, 2017
Thank you to NetGalley.com for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
The family is away for the next 9 days so I had the opportunity to sit down with Debbie Macomber’s latest at about 7:30 this moring and whipped through it. Like her other books, its filled with a positive message involving God, trusting in yourself and opening your heart to others. 100% believe able? No but isn’t getting lost in a beautiful story why we read in the first place?
What I loved: Sarah is such an adorable character – she’s bossy, stubborn, and is strong her beliefs and ideals. I wish I had that sort of confidence when I was 8 years old. She’s the kind of character I would love to see featured in her own book in about 20 years because I think she will grow up to run the world.
What I didn’t love: I would have loved to learn more about Shay’s rehabilitation program and the growth she received from it instead of fast forwarding to her life 1 year later. As the story reads she’s just too good to be true and I would have liked to see her struggles while she was working out her personal demons.
What I learned: A little charity can increase your life ten-fold.
Overall Grade: B

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I have been a Debbie Macomber fan for at least 12 years. I love her story telling- you can easily get lost in her characters. They are family members, friends or live on your street. This book is no different. I didn't know a "Shay" but I did know a "Drew". Shay's mother died and then their father. They left Shay and her younger brother Caden alone. Shay had fallen in with a bad boyfriend ~a real bad guy. He had introduced Caden to the drug world. Drew on the other hand was a man of God. He was a widower with two young children and the pastor of a rather conservative church. Yes, they meet, yes they fall in love but you will need to read the book for the rest of the story. As is Ms. Macombers' style there isn't a lot of foul language and sex scenes. It's just a good book that doesn't need to rely on "fluff". I would definitely recommend this book to family and friends. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

An uplifting story about love, loyalty, hope and redemption with more depth than the Ms Macomber usually has in her books. Don't know if this will be a series, but can see the potential there.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Debbie Macomber provides feel good stories,but this one stretches it a bit. Ithas the trademark Macomber ending. I read it in one afternoon.

This was a great story about starting over and second chances. I thought it was beautifully written and I enjoyed it.

I received an ARC copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review. I love Debbie Macomber's books and this book was one of her best. It is the story of Shay and Drew. Shay gets into some trouble with the law and spends some time in prison. When she gets out, she ends up in a church because she has no where to go. She meets Drew, who is the pastor of the church. The relationship between them, the obstacles they overcome and the love that they share is all part of this wonderful story. I highly recommend this book!