HOME AGAIN (ENDLESS LOVE)
By Kathleen Shoop
1969-- Set on the shores of the Albemarle Sound, April Harrington has fond memories of summers at her family home, Bliss. After her fairytale wedding disintegrates, it becomes her refuge—the one place where she can attempt to pull the unraveling threads of her life back together. Unbeknownst to April, the stately house has been neglected in recent years. The once-sturdy roof is leaking in a few dozen places, and the wharf is rotting. Nothing is the same as she remembers. Nothing except for Hale, a Viet Nam pilot who is haunted by a dreadful secret, and who is also her brother’s best friend, a brother killed in the conflict that is tearing the country apart. In Hale’s presence, April finds familiarity and solace. They share grief for a lost loved one, and from the comfort of Hale’s arms, passion blooms. Yet, April’s future is unresolved. Her wealthy, arrogant almost-bridegroom wants her back and the ghosts of Viet Nam are whispering to Hale. Can they find new love in an old treasured home, the kind of affection and trust that lasts forever?
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***MY HONEST REVIEW OF HOME AGAIN***
April Harrington thought she knew what she wanted, that is,
until she sees a picture of her fiancé with another woman. She leaves him
standing at the alter and flees straight to her family homestead to heal and
regroup. Upon arrival, she walks to the dock and accidentally falls into the
bay, but gets saved by Hale Abercrombie. Hale and April’s brother were best
friends growing up, with April always tagging along.
April is devastated to find the homestead all but falling
down from neglect. Hale offers to help her with repairs. While working on the
house, April and Hale grow closer. Will they be able to heal each other, and
begin a future together?
I like the strength that April shows. Even though she was
always surrounded by wealth and prestige, she could also fit the tomboy
description. I think she and Hale were perfect together. I only wish that the
author had brought more of April, her brother Andrew, and Hale’s growing up
time into the story.
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**The above opinions are 100%
my own, whether I purchased the book or it was given to me to review.
If you would like to read my review on The Last Letter, another of Kathleen Shoop's books, go HERE.
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About the Author
A Language Arts Coach with a Ph.D. in Reading Education, Kathleen lives in Oakmont, Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. Kathleen has also written Love and Other Subjects, award winning After the Fog and her debut novel, The Last Letter, garnered multiple awards in 2011. The author's stories have also appeared in several of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
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