NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When a woman alone in the world bravely chooses to open her heart, two lost souls have a new chance at belonging, in this intimate novel from Debbie Macomber. A new beginning in charming Oceanside, Washington, is exactly what Hope Godwin needs after the death of her twin brother. There are plenty of distractions, like her cozy cottage with the slightly nosy landlords next door, and a brewing drama among her students at the local high school. Even having settled quickly into the community, Hope still feels something is still missing. That is, until her landlords convince her to volunteer at their animal shelter. There she meets Shadow, a rescue dog that everyone has given up on. But true to her name, Hope believes he’s worth saving. Like Shadow, shelter volunteer Cade Lincoln Jr. is suffering with injuries most can’t see. A wounded ex-marine, Cade identifies with Shadow, assuming they are both beyond help. Hope senses that what they each need is someone to believe in them, and she has a lot of love to give. As she gains Shadow’s trust, Hope notices Cade begins to open up as well. Finding the courage to be vulnerable again, Cade and Hope take steps toward a relationship, and Hope finally begins to feel at peace in her new home. But Hope’s happiness is put to the test when Cade’s past conflicts resurface, and Hope becomes embroiled in the escalating situation at the high school. Love and compassion are supposed to heal all wounds, but are they enough to help Hope and Cade overcome the pain of their past and the obstacles in the way of a better future?

デビー・マコンバーが描くのは、喪失の闇から光を紡ぐ「魂の再生」の物語です。本作の真髄は、名前の通り希望を運ぶヒロインが、孤独な元海兵隊員と一匹の犬に寄り添い、共に傷を癒やす鏡像関係にあります。他者を信じる勇気を取り戻す過程が情緒豊かに綴られ、読者の心に深い慈愛を芽生えさせます。 実写化では風景が物語を彩りますが、活字の魅力は登場人物たちの繊細な心理描写にあります。映像が示す視覚的癒やしと、小説が掘り下げる内省的な克己。両メディアを横断することで、未来を信じる力はより強固になるでしょう。この物語は、あなたの孤独を優しく包み込むはずです。