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Review: Trusting the Single Dad

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It is always such a joy to complete an author's backlist just in time for their latest release!

With Trusting the Single Dad by Meghann Whistler releasing on July 28, 2026, it's the perfect book for anyone participating in a certain summer camp reading challenge 😁 Now that I've read all of her books, it is so neat to see cameos from other characters and really feel immersed in the world of Cape Cod.

Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

Making amends could give him a future he never dreamed of.

Former bad boy Devin Spencer never thought his past would follow him back to Cape Cod—but neither did Cassie Reed. Tasked with reopening her family’s beloved summer camp, Cassie is determined to keep her distance from the man. But Devin’s dedication to giving his young daughter a stable life starts to break down her walls. As they grow closer, drawn together by their children and an undeniable connection, Cassie’s heartbreaking secret and Devin’s troubled history threaten to keep them apart. Can they find the courage to face the past and create the family they’ve both been searching for?

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Book Thoughts

What's even better than summer camp? Getting to read about lives changed by Christ in such a setting. At its heart, this is a book about broken trust and how to come back from that. It's not easy when others let you down by acting foolishly and recklessly, leaving that as their last impression on you. For foster mom, Cassie Reed, it's a lot to take in after discovering that she will be working closely with Devin Spencer, the single dad with a terrible reputation from past mistakes. Though things appear insurmountable at first, I love that Meghann Whistler shows us how with God's help, it is possible to change and become new creations in Him.

In a way, relaunching a summer camp reflects exactly what Cassie and Devin’s relationship transforms into. By clearing out the debris and rebuilding several foundational pieces, they reflect how God is not finished with us yet. This is a book that demonstrates the power of forgiveness and grace, calling us to place all of our trust in God, who does not let us down. If you enjoy reading about individuals with complex backgrounds who are not afraid to surrender their fears, addictions, and desires to the Lord and who need to rely on His strength to make it through each day, Trusting the Single Dad is a story filled with hope and encouragement that things don't have to remain as they are.

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📖
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍

Book Quotes

But she’d been wrong. People did change. God worked miracles in everyday lives. And some men chose to take accountability for their mistakes and put in the work to make sure they never made those same mistakes again while others simply…walked away. A verse she loved, a verse she often relied on, sprang to mind: My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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