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Review: Someone to Trust - Laurel Ridge #1

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This is such a sweet story that starts off with quite the embarrassing encounter. From there, it can only go up, right? That's the case with Megan in Someone to Trust by Lesa Henderson, the first in the Laurel Ridge series depicting a small town that acts as a refuge for visitors.

Book Synopsis

Megan McCormick doesn't leave Atlanta looking for love. Far from it. She runs to the mountain town of Laurel Crest to flee from her past and a broken heart. When she's knocked over by Lee Grainger, handsome veterinarian and lover of small-town living, Megan's life takes an unexpected turn.

Tired of fast-paced city life, Lee is considering a permanent move to the mountains. His run-in with Megan has him believing he's in Laurel Crest for more than a partnership in an animal hospital.

After a case of mistaken identity is cleared up, Megan and Lee strike up a friendship. Lee is everything Megan ever wanted—smart, loyal and dedicated to his faith. But Megan has experienced deep betrayal twice, and she's reluctant to give romance another try.

Can Megan come to terms with the secret that haunts her, get past her distrust of men, and accept the love Lee offers or will her heart be broken again?

Source: Amazon

Book Thoughts

Megan and Lee's story was so touching and a powerful reminder of how God's love pursues us in the midst of our fears and shame. I loved that this story addressed how family brokenness could be healed and overcome by God as the ultimate restorer. Taking this trip to Laurel Ridge, I enjoyed getting to meet the people in town and seeing them come together to bless Megan as a newcomer. Lee was such a gentleman in how he conducted himself, making this budding romance even more tender.

I found it refreshing to see Megan mature as she dealt with her past hurts and to see Lee come alongside her. The messages of forgiveness and waiting on God's timing were well-conveyed by the author, making readers invested in this spiritual journey. If you're looking for a book where the characters grow in their faith and learn what it means to surrender to God, Someone to Trust shows us that we can always trust in God and in His ways.

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📱
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍
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  1. Lesa HendersonAugust 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks so much for taking your time to read and review Someone to Trust and for the glowing review. Blessings.

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    1. Christian ShelvesAugust 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM

      You're welcome! Thank you for letting me know about your series 😊

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