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The Way Back Home by Carmen Jenner
5.0
4.5 stars
The Way Back Home is Carmen Jenner's latest standalone release. It doesn't connect with characters from any of her previous books. I have to mention that as an Aussie author, Carmen captured southern charm really well here! Our Alabama characters were well written and easy to love.
We're met with Olivia who is moving to a new town to expand her dog shelter. She trains dogs as service animals for PTSD veterans. She loves her job and is determined to make a difference in her new town and to the loves of the vets there. She's got trouble everywhere she turns as the women of Magnolia Springs don't like the new girl and refuse to help when needed.
August is back in Magnolia Springs caring for his little sister after the sudden death of his parents. He's still recovering from his last tour of duty that led him to losing his leg and suffering from PTSD. He's bitter and hurt and has no idea Olivia has come to live at his family's B&B until she's knocking on his doorstep.
The Way Back Home is so much more than a romance novel. It hits on notes of depression, abuse, suicide, and PTSD with class and heart. It's a slow burn with a lot of angst but the story is just so good. From Olivia and August's tumultuous and inevitable relationship, to August's sweet little sister Bettina, and all the animals, every character plays an integral roll in this sweet and heartfelt story.
The Way Back Home is Carmen Jenner's latest standalone release. It doesn't connect with characters from any of her previous books. I have to mention that as an Aussie author, Carmen captured southern charm really well here! Our Alabama characters were well written and easy to love.
We're met with Olivia who is moving to a new town to expand her dog shelter. She trains dogs as service animals for PTSD veterans. She loves her job and is determined to make a difference in her new town and to the loves of the vets there. She's got trouble everywhere she turns as the women of Magnolia Springs don't like the new girl and refuse to help when needed.
August is back in Magnolia Springs caring for his little sister after the sudden death of his parents. He's still recovering from his last tour of duty that led him to losing his leg and suffering from PTSD. He's bitter and hurt and has no idea Olivia has come to live at his family's B&B until she's knocking on his doorstep.
The Way Back Home is so much more than a romance novel. It hits on notes of depression, abuse, suicide, and PTSD with class and heart. It's a slow burn with a lot of angst but the story is just so good. From Olivia and August's tumultuous and inevitable relationship, to August's sweet little sister Bettina, and all the animals, every character plays an integral roll in this sweet and heartfelt story.