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Finding Refuge
Sometimes love finds you when you least expect it.
Travis Holt's life is steadily pulling him under, and he's fighting it. He's running his family's construction company, trying to save his addict brother from self-destruction, and dealing with the constant reminder of his personal failures, including the one that shattered his family. When a woman with a mythical name and a soul-warming smile suddenly brightens his world, his need for her wars with his fear of adding her to the list of loved ones he's hurt.
Andromeda Miller has escaped Phoenix and come to Utah to sort out the mess her life has become. She needs a new new home, new job, new friends. When she meets a good man whose touch she craves, she fights the desire to include him in the new life she's creating. His personal demons hit too close to home and may doom her to the same kind of consuming pain that destroyed her father.
Will these two damaged souls find refuge, or be swept away by their heartaches?
Finding Refuge is approx. 60,000 words.
Travis Holt's life is steadily pulling him under, and he's fighting it. He's running his family's construction company, trying to save his addict brother from self-destruction, and dealing with the constant reminder of his personal failures, including the one that shattered his family. When a woman with a mythical name and a soul-warming smile suddenly brightens his world, his need for her wars with his fear of adding her to the list of loved ones he's hurt.
Andromeda Miller has escaped Phoenix and come to Utah to sort out the mess her life has become. She needs a new new home, new job, new friends. When she meets a good man whose touch she craves, she fights the desire to include him in the new life she's creating. His personal demons hit too close to home and may doom her to the same kind of consuming pain that destroyed her father.
Will these two damaged souls find refuge, or be swept away by their heartaches?
Finding Refuge is approx. 60,000 words.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2012
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November 9, 2012Free in amazon ;-)
July 31, 2012
I love losing myself in mindless chick-lit, but every once in a while, I need something with substance. Something real. Lucy's books, both Mending Fences, and this new story fit the bill very nicely.
The two leads both dealt with addiction within their families, and even though the situations are different, Andri knows exactly how to help Travis see how to help himself before he loses his grip completely. Nothing is pain-free for either of them, but reading about how they overcome adversities together is what makes this book both real - and joyful.
I tore through it in one sitting, which isn't unusual for me, but in this case, it was necessary. I even shed a few tears.
I identified personally with the issues in Mending Fences, but while I had no experience with the trials in Finding Refuge, I still felt as though I could bond with the main characters.
I found myself thinking about how nice it would be to hear more from Rachel and/or Ian, and what a great treat it was to see that a story about Rachel is in the works! I can't wait to read it.
I'm almost sorry I read this so quickly - it just means I'll have to wait longer to hear more from Lucy Francis. Thank you Lucy, for gifting me this book - but I would have purchased it in any case. Well worth reading - I urge anyone who wants to read something heart-wrenching and just plain real to give both of Ms. Francis' books a go.
The two leads both dealt with addiction within their families, and even though the situations are different, Andri knows exactly how to help Travis see how to help himself before he loses his grip completely. Nothing is pain-free for either of them, but reading about how they overcome adversities together is what makes this book both real - and joyful.
I tore through it in one sitting, which isn't unusual for me, but in this case, it was necessary. I even shed a few tears.
I identified personally with the issues in Mending Fences, but while I had no experience with the trials in Finding Refuge, I still felt as though I could bond with the main characters.
I found myself thinking about how nice it would be to hear more from Rachel and/or Ian, and what a great treat it was to see that a story about Rachel is in the works! I can't wait to read it.
I'm almost sorry I read this so quickly - it just means I'll have to wait longer to hear more from Lucy Francis. Thank you Lucy, for gifting me this book - but I would have purchased it in any case. Well worth reading - I urge anyone who wants to read something heart-wrenching and just plain real to give both of Ms. Francis' books a go.
June 27, 2012
Travis Holt carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, and his world is more than Atlas can carry. Andri Miller moves to Utah to escape a hectic world of a failed engagement and a strained relationship with her mother. The two meet through a mutual friend, and sparks fly. But is the fragile yet beautiful relationship they've built enough to survive the aftermath when Travis' world comes tumbling down?
I really loved this book. Finding Refuge is a touching love story, featuring characters with depth and meat, and lots of conflict. It's a quick summer read that you won't be able to put down!
I really loved this book. Finding Refuge is a touching love story, featuring characters with depth and meat, and lots of conflict. It's a quick summer read that you won't be able to put down!
November 9, 2012
I loved this book. Both of the main characters had flaws - but they were real. You were drawn into the story and the fact that their path to happiness wasn't perfect was very well written. I loved the progression through the story, even the rough parts that drove our characters apart. My only wish was that we saw a bit more of the soul searching that Travis did, but I appreciated how she showed how they both worked through their issues and came out healthier on the other side. I look forward to reading Rachel's story!!
January 7, 2016
It was alright. I think I liked it slightly better than Mending Fences but I still had a hard time getting invested in the story.
Both characters, Travis Holt and Andromeda (Andri) have their own issues that they must overcome. While they were real and somewhat likable people, I never truly felt connected to them which in turn makes it difficult to really enjoy the book. Still I think maybe this author has potential and may check out future books from her.
Both characters, Travis Holt and Andromeda (Andri) have their own issues that they must overcome. While they were real and somewhat likable people, I never truly felt connected to them which in turn makes it difficult to really enjoy the book. Still I think maybe this author has potential and may check out future books from her.
June 23, 2012
Any book that makes me sincerely laugh out loud while reading is a good book. Well written and developed characters. I loved that we caught a glimpse of Mending Fences in Finding Refuge. I will read more books by Lucy.
July 2, 2012
A sweet, somewhat sad story with a hopeful ending. I think a lot of people do what Travis does and it was nice that he was able to move on from the bad place he was in emotionally. I found Andri to be a little less developed as a character, but she did avoid being a healing angel stereotype too.
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March 5, 2013
Pretty good story & characters.
January 8, 2015
Finding Refuge is a light read with a predictable storyline. It is an enjoyable book for the beach or a cozy weekend at home.
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