Review of New Release - The Road Home by Carol J. Post

 

She was just one of the guys…everybody’s friend but nobody’s girlfriend.

When his father has a stroke, bad-boy Kyle Worthington drags himself back to Murphy, North Carolina, where his one-time best friend accused him of starting the fire that left her scarred. Though he sees the accusation in everyone’s eyes, he’ll be there for his mother, but he has no intention of visiting his harsh, demanding father…or renewing the relationship he once had with his former best friend .In spite of Kyle’s denials, Samantha Atkinson knows what she saw, and nothing will convince her otherwise.

 As circumstances force them together, they struggle their way back to a tentative friendship. Although Samantha has always been attracted to Kyle, she doesn’t have any delusions. She’s seen the kind of women he dates, and she’s not it. oon, Sam finds what she has wholeheartedly believed cast in doubt, and Kyle has to take a hard look at his priorities. Together, they just might learn that home really is where the heart is—a place of healing, forgiveness, reconciliation…and love.

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MY REVIEW

Kyle Worthington returns home to Murphy after being gone for years. His dad had a stroke and he came to help out his mother. Samantha, a long-time friend who owns her own rafting company, and also takes care of his dad's hardware store, is surprised to see him back. Their friendship is strained due to a barn fire at Samanta's family home.

I loved the story and it had me engaged from the beginning. The main characters were well-fleshed out with many layers and I soon found myself rooting for them. The descriptions of the town and the locals made me feel as though I was there. Some of the characters made me laugh at their witty banter.

The story is fast-paced with a budding romance and a "who done it" that didn't surface until almost the end. The ending wrapped everything up nicely. Highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own and a positive review was not required