THE TURNING POINT 

Francis Ray

St. Martin's Press

APRIL 2001 

ISBN: 0-312-97862-6

 

The moment Lilly Crawford's mother-in-law dies, Lilly knows it's time to leave. After putting up with the mental and physical abuse heaped on her from her husband, Lilly is now free to get on with her life.

Filing for divorce, Lilly packs her suitcase and drives away in her old beat up car. Unfortunately, the car breaks down in Louisiana, leaving Lilly stranded with very little money and in need of a job. She had no idea what she was letting herself in for when she offers to help care for Dr. Adam Wakefield. To her, this job means enough money to save for college, pay for her divorce and get her car fixed.

Adam constantly questions himself as to why he refused to give up the keys to his car. If only he had, he would not be blind and unable to practice medicine. Adam doesn't want anyone helping him but to keep from hurting his mother anymore, he agrees to allow Lilly to stay.

Lilly has her work cut out for her, Adam is not an easy patient and his barking and growling reminds her too much of her husband. But, Lilly also needs the money and once she learns how to handle Adam, they become good friends who depend on each other.

As Lilly and Adam try to repair their fractured lives, the bond between them begins to grow in love for one another. But Lilly must confess her past and return to close out that chapter in her life before she can begin a new one with Adam.

Two wounded souls, each searching for answers, brings readers a thought provoking drama filled with an emotional impact that will bring tears of joy to the heart of those who enjoy inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery and love.

Ms. Ray's talent reaches new heights in THE TURNING POINT. Her knack for blending romance with real-life issues continues in this poignant and tender story. The secondary characters with problems of their own add just the right touch to a book that's sure to become a favorite among her fans. I'm hoping one character will receive his own story and I look forward to more outstanding stories from the pen of this talented storyteller who never fails to deliver wonderful character driven novels full of angst and heartwarming passion.

 

 

Reviewed by Darlene Kendall

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