A review by roksyreads
I'll Be Home... by Tate James, Heather Long

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Rayne never wanted to return to Northland. Abandoned by the three boys who had helped her survive until they aged out before her, she left the second she could escape and never looked back. Yet when her editor asks her to chase a story about disappearing kids that the authorities are sweeping under the rug, Rayne has no choice but to face the darkest parts of her past. As she hunts for the evidence needed to expose the rot at the heart of the picturesque, Christmassy town, she discovers that there’s more to the story than she ever could have expected—the three boys she once loved have also returned, and they’re doing everything they can to convince her to leave and never look back again. 

Although intense and even difficult to read at times due to challenging themes,* I’ll Be Home… is utterly enthralling from start to finish, with a suspenseful mystery plot and a sizzling second-chance why-choose MFMM romance. Featuring a great central cast of characters in FMC Rayne and MMCs Nick, Frost, and Alfie, the complexity of and chemistry between the characters was especially enjoyable. The spice is ultra hot—if included somewhat haphazardly on a couple of occasions—and the romance between the FMC and her MMCs is as addictive as it is surprisingly sweet. This was my encounter with both Tate James and Heather Long, and I’m looking forward to checking out some of their other works in future. 


 *Please check CWs/TWs in the book. The authors kindly include a note on which chapter to skip for those who may need to, and you can do so without it impacting on the narrative. Always put your comfort and safety first. 
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