Police detective Dana Preston has a dream to help troubled youth who have lost a parent to violence. While recovering from a major work-related injury, she starts looking for a way to make it come true. Her hunt takes her to Arizona, where she has found a property that she thinks would be a suitable location.

But is Dana able to overcome the resistance of the landowner and the town Zoning Commission? Can she gain the support of the town residents?

Author Allie Pleiter does a beautiful job of introducing us to Dana and the citizens of North Springs. At center stage are Dana, Mason (the landowner), and his son Charlie. As a reader, I became caught up in the wave of emotions as Mason struggles to come to the decision to help Dana move forward with her plans. His efforts force him to come out and rejoin the real world instead of hiding behind his hurt. Charlie is also fighting his own demons as he tries to adjust to the loss of his mother.

Could there be a romance blossoming as Dana and Mason work together? Will their efforts pay off so that they can move forward with Dana’s dream? You will simply have to get your own copy of this inspirational story to find out.

Thank you to Allie Pleiter for sending me this book won in a group giveaway. I was not asked to leave a review, but I wanted to share my thoughts about this wonderful story. ( )

Allie Pleiter takes readers to a new setting in A Place to Heal, her new release from Love Inspired. Readers will meet the residents of North Springs, Arizona and want to visit again.

Dana has a heart for kids who have seen some of the worst life has to offer. Her one desire is to provide them a place of retreat and healing. A place where they can escape the trauma and enjoy some peace and family. Her one obstacle to overcoming that is Mason Avery—a man who has secluded himself on his family land after the death of his life.

There were so many things I enjoyed about this book. Dana’s heart to help and her determination to act, Mason’s son’s connection with Dana, the townspeople (the Buskateers are a great addition to the book, and something every town needs), the setting, and the premise. There’s also a good amount of romance in there, too.

A Place to Heal is a read worth adding to your summer tbr.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive or negative review. All opinions are my own. ( )