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Homecoming #3.5
All Roads Lead Home
Put a finger down if…
-You almost got run over by a car the day you find out about your father’s other family.
-You get saved by the most obnoxious boy in town and convince yourself he is now your white knight in shining armor.
Naturally, you think you are in love with him. The only problem? You’re twelve, and he’s twenty, but he’s too kind to tell you otherwise.
-You continue to throw yourself at him until he puts his foot down once you get older.
So you move on with your life, and when your family relocates, you are happy to be gone and not have to be the girl that stalked him anymore.
-Almost a decade later, you cause a riot at a strip club, break his best friend’s nose, and get arrested.
That teenager you once fell in love with is now a man, and as you sit across from him and he interrogates you, you realize he doesn’t remember who you are…
This is a novella that takes place around the same timeline as No Place Like Home. Previous books in the series need to be read prior to this book.
-You almost got run over by a car the day you find out about your father’s other family.
-You get saved by the most obnoxious boy in town and convince yourself he is now your white knight in shining armor.
Naturally, you think you are in love with him. The only problem? You’re twelve, and he’s twenty, but he’s too kind to tell you otherwise.
-You continue to throw yourself at him until he puts his foot down once you get older.
So you move on with your life, and when your family relocates, you are happy to be gone and not have to be the girl that stalked him anymore.
-Almost a decade later, you cause a riot at a strip club, break his best friend’s nose, and get arrested.
That teenager you once fell in love with is now a man, and as you sit across from him and he interrogates you, you realize he doesn’t remember who you are…
This is a novella that takes place around the same timeline as No Place Like Home. Previous books in the series need to be read prior to this book.
136 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2023
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C. Lymari
37 books1,104 followersClaudia lives in the Chicagoland suburbs, and when she's not busy chasing after her adorable little spawn, she's fighting with the characters in her head. After not being able to keep up with them, she decided enough was enough and wrote her first novel.
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March 27, 2023
It had been a little bit since I read this series so it took me a moment to remember who everyone was but I eventually did.
I absolutely love all the characters in this series and have loved all of their stories. I absolutely loved Ori and Clark and loved seeing things progressing between the two of them. I kind of wish we had a little more but reading this totally made me want Prescott’s story even more.
I cannot wait to get more from this series. Another great one.
I absolutely love all the characters in this series and have loved all of their stories. I absolutely loved Ori and Clark and loved seeing things progressing between the two of them. I kind of wish we had a little more but reading this totally made me want Prescott’s story even more.
I cannot wait to get more from this series. Another great one.
March 27, 2023
Yes!!!!! So glad to be back in Sunny Pines! This series always sucks me in! This is an age gap which I love! This short story of Ori and Clark had me snickering several times. Ori cracks me up with the things she gets herself into. And Clark likes to goad her. I love the reappearance of characters from previous books and PRESCOTT!!!!! I can’t wait to read his story! I can tell it’s going to be a good one!
March 26, 2023
The Sunny Pines world is one of my very favorite places to revisit over and over again!
C. Lymari has just given us the next installment in the Homecoming series, and Ori and Clark's story was so much fun to read! I absolutely loved every minute of it!
And, of course, we get more Prescott! (We also get to see the other characters we've read and loved, but if you're like me, Prescott's story is one of my highly anticipated stories that I've been craving!)
If you haven't read this series, I HIGHLY suggest it. Claudia Lymari writes this series so brilliantly.
C. Lymari has just given us the next installment in the Homecoming series, and Ori and Clark's story was so much fun to read! I absolutely loved every minute of it!
And, of course, we get more Prescott! (We also get to see the other characters we've read and loved, but if you're like me, Prescott's story is one of my highly anticipated stories that I've been craving!)
If you haven't read this series, I HIGHLY suggest it. Claudia Lymari writes this series so brilliantly.
January 5, 2024
2.5 stars - it was just okay
December 15, 2025
I was much more inves5ed in a story about cabbie than Clark and it was all a it boring I dont think he had enough presence in the other books for me to care but oriana was a nice touch especially how much she idolises that little boy
April 9, 2023
I absolutely adored Clark and Ori’s story. This series and these characters captured my heart the moment I met them, and I’m not even remotely ready to say goodbye to this world.
All Roads Lead Home was Homecoming world perfection. The sassy woman and the grumpy, super bossy detective were brimming with smoking hot chemistry, and the back and forth between them stoked the fiery passion they shared.
This novella was packed with heat and heart. Ori and Clark had known one another in the past, but back then the age difference between them was far too great for Clark to even contemplate looking twice at Ori. When they are face-to-face again, both well into adulthood, that age gap is no longer between them, so there’s nothing stopping them from grabbing onto the tension between them with everything they have... except that they are both stubborn and excel at pushing one another’s buttons.
The only thing is that I wish it were longer, not because it was lacking but because I wanted more time with these characters. I’m even more excited than I already was about Preston’s book, and if you’ve read the series, then you’ve been as intrigued as I have been since the moment he appeared.
I’m so glad that Lymari decided to give Clark a HEA. All Roads Lead Home is everything you need for a quick few-hour escape. Teeming with impassioned chemistry, a sassy heroine, a protective hero, witty banter, drizzled with feels and steam.
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All Roads Lead Home was Homecoming world perfection. The sassy woman and the grumpy, super bossy detective were brimming with smoking hot chemistry, and the back and forth between them stoked the fiery passion they shared.
This novella was packed with heat and heart. Ori and Clark had known one another in the past, but back then the age difference between them was far too great for Clark to even contemplate looking twice at Ori. When they are face-to-face again, both well into adulthood, that age gap is no longer between them, so there’s nothing stopping them from grabbing onto the tension between them with everything they have... except that they are both stubborn and excel at pushing one another’s buttons.
The only thing is that I wish it were longer, not because it was lacking but because I wanted more time with these characters. I’m even more excited than I already was about Preston’s book, and if you’ve read the series, then you’ve been as intrigued as I have been since the moment he appeared.
I’m so glad that Lymari decided to give Clark a HEA. All Roads Lead Home is everything you need for a quick few-hour escape. Teeming with impassioned chemistry, a sassy heroine, a protective hero, witty banter, drizzled with feels and steam.
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April 3, 2023
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
All Roads Lead Home by C. Lymari is such a cute novella! It's really enjoyable that I kinda wished it's a full length instead. Honestly, it's actually way better than I expected. Both characters are so likeable which made it so much easier for me to fall for the story.
First of all, I'm a huge fan of unrequited love trope. N that's exactly what we got in this story. Oriana having one sided feelings for Clark and him rejecting her due to their age gap. Yeah, that's exactly my cup of tea. When they finally met again years later, their sparks flew.
The best thing about the story is probably the character's chemistry. I just adore their relationship so much. Clark being protective and possessive towards Ori just makes him so much sexier. They are perfect for each other. I felt that their story could be expanded more. I would like to see more of their moments if I'm being honest. But again, beggars can't be choosers.
Overall, All Roads Lead Home is a perfect novella if you're in the mood to read something cute and short. Despite the short story, it still has such engaging storyline and I also enjoyed the writing. On the side note, we also got some RachelPrescott crumbs. Judging by the crumbs, I just know their relationship will be intense! I can't wait for their book to arrive!
All Roads Lead Home by C. Lymari is such a cute novella! It's really enjoyable that I kinda wished it's a full length instead. Honestly, it's actually way better than I expected. Both characters are so likeable which made it so much easier for me to fall for the story.
First of all, I'm a huge fan of unrequited love trope. N that's exactly what we got in this story. Oriana having one sided feelings for Clark and him rejecting her due to their age gap. Yeah, that's exactly my cup of tea. When they finally met again years later, their sparks flew.
The best thing about the story is probably the character's chemistry. I just adore their relationship so much. Clark being protective and possessive towards Ori just makes him so much sexier. They are perfect for each other. I felt that their story could be expanded more. I would like to see more of their moments if I'm being honest. But again, beggars can't be choosers.
Overall, All Roads Lead Home is a perfect novella if you're in the mood to read something cute and short. Despite the short story, it still has such engaging storyline and I also enjoyed the writing. On the side note, we also got some RachelPrescott crumbs. Judging by the crumbs, I just know their relationship will be intense! I can't wait for their book to arrive!
March 30, 2023
This novella was such a delicious little treat, I loved every minute of it!
It's always a delight to be back in the small town of Sunny Pines and the amazing characters that live in it. I can't tell you how much I love this series and when C. Lymari announced this novella I was not so patiently waiting for it lol.
When Ori is back in town in a job assignment she never thought she was going to land in the custody of her childhood crush Clark, but things are not always as plan and when Clark recognises who Ori is, new feelings blossom and a new relationship forms.
This is an age gap, small town romance about second chances, coming home and finding happiness when you less expected.
March 29, 2023
2.5 stars.
This was an okay read. Not really my thing. It started off well...but then I realised the heroine was pretty much a carbon copy of most other heroines in romance books these days so it just ended up being okay. A little too naive, too immature for my liking. Especially considering what she does for her job, and having to be responsible for Lucas. As for the hero, he came across as trying too hard. Calling her 'babe' seemed to come out of nowhere and didn't really make sense. However, it's a novella, so not much character development with either of them so I guess this was to be expected?
Still, I think others who like that kind of hero and heroine would enjoy this book.
This was an okay read. Not really my thing. It started off well...but then I realised the heroine was pretty much a carbon copy of most other heroines in romance books these days so it just ended up being okay. A little too naive, too immature for my liking. Especially considering what she does for her job, and having to be responsible for Lucas. As for the hero, he came across as trying too hard. Calling her 'babe' seemed to come out of nowhere and didn't really make sense. However, it's a novella, so not much character development with either of them so I guess this was to be expected?
Still, I think others who like that kind of hero and heroine would enjoy this book.
March 29, 2023
Coming back to Sunny Pines is always an adventure for me. It's my favourite place to be for wholesome moments and also giggly ones too. This short story was fun, wholesome and I loved the slightly out of the norm family aspect too. Mixed families are super important and I really appreciated the input in this one.
I loved this journey together, a second chance romance if you will. A childhood crush is my favourite because it leaves so much room for growth and character development. I love this universe, and can't wait to continue reading more.
I loved this journey together, a second chance romance if you will. A childhood crush is my favourite because it leaves so much room for growth and character development. I love this universe, and can't wait to continue reading more.
April 9, 2023
sooo~ the novella only has 11 chapters (excluding epilogue), and the pov ratio was 9:2 (heroine:hero) and thus it felt unequally divided. additionally, the heroine's flashback in chapter 9 felt totally redundant because it has been mentioned previously of how the hero had rejected her when she was younger, hence recounting it again in one full chapter is a waste of time and space, no idea why is it required. and because it has been awhile since i read this series, i totally forgot who the characters are >.<
March 30, 2023
need more!
This is such a cute story I really wish that there was more background information! Maybe seeing ori and Clark fall in love rather than skipping over it and getting to the epilogue. I have so many questions about her investigative piece and if they got what they were after?!? I need more about little Lucas did they make him officially there’s? Is Bethany going to be a problem? I could easily wish for another 100 or more pages!!
This is such a cute story I really wish that there was more background information! Maybe seeing ori and Clark fall in love rather than skipping over it and getting to the epilogue. I have so many questions about her investigative piece and if they got what they were after?!? I need more about little Lucas did they make him officially there’s? Is Bethany going to be a problem? I could easily wish for another 100 or more pages!!
August 8, 2023
Loved this book
I absolutely love Clark. He's so adorably annoying to other characters that it would be hard for monome to fall for him.
I loved the growing romance between Clark and ori. It was a proper sweet read.
I've already read prescotts story before reading the whole series. Not I'm going to read his story again.
Reading the whole series from the start has put him in a different light.
I absolutely love Clark. He's so adorably annoying to other characters that it would be hard for monome to fall for him.
I loved the growing romance between Clark and ori. It was a proper sweet read.
I've already read prescotts story before reading the whole series. Not I'm going to read his story again.
Reading the whole series from the start has put him in a different light.
March 30, 2023
I adore this small town series.
This is a quick read, and if you've been reading The Homecoming series, then you definitely want to read this one. And I cannot WAIT for #4 that's teased at the end!!
Oriana and Clark grew up in Sunny Pines together although Clark is several years older. But Oriana has loved him from afar since he saved her when she was a young girl. And then he crushed her heart a few years later when he expressed his disinterest.
Now she is back in Sunny Pines and is reunited with Clark in an awkard situation. These two go back and forth for a while, but eventually Clark wins her over. As he says,
"Yeah...one thing I learned is that sooner or later all the roads lead us back home."
This was a fun addition to this series. Can't wait for the next one!!
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.
This is a quick read, and if you've been reading The Homecoming series, then you definitely want to read this one. And I cannot WAIT for #4 that's teased at the end!!
Oriana and Clark grew up in Sunny Pines together although Clark is several years older. But Oriana has loved him from afar since he saved her when she was a young girl. And then he crushed her heart a few years later when he expressed his disinterest.
Now she is back in Sunny Pines and is reunited with Clark in an awkard situation. These two go back and forth for a while, but eventually Clark wins her over. As he says,
"Yeah...one thing I learned is that sooner or later all the roads lead us back home."
This was a fun addition to this series. Can't wait for the next one!!
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.
March 29, 2023
It's been a hot minute since I've delved into the world of Sunny Pines. Needless to say, I was so happy to read this quick little book.
All Roads Lead Home is the story about Ori and Clark; it was so delicious. The things that Ori can get into were some of the biggest chuckles from me. I loved her. The development of Ori and Clark's relationship over time (childhood crush to adulthood) was refreshing. I am a sucker for Age Gap romances and Claudia has written a good one. The only bummer about it was, I want more!😉
Check out all the books in the Homecoming series!
All Roads Lead Home is the story about Ori and Clark; it was so delicious. The things that Ori can get into were some of the biggest chuckles from me. I loved her. The development of Ori and Clark's relationship over time (childhood crush to adulthood) was refreshing. I am a sucker for Age Gap romances and Claudia has written a good one. The only bummer about it was, I want more!😉
Check out all the books in the Homecoming series!
March 31, 2023
Definitely cute. Just wished I could read more of those past days where Ori was embarrassing herself lol. It must’ve been interesting but overall a satisfying read.
Now curious about Prescott cuz I’m not sure about that guy and Rachel. It says in the first book that he had plenty of affairs whilst married to Rachel and that’s definitely a big gross in for me to root for his HEA. But lezzzsee.
Now curious about Prescott cuz I’m not sure about that guy and Rachel. It says in the first book that he had plenty of affairs whilst married to Rachel and that’s definitely a big gross in for me to root for his HEA. But lezzzsee.
June 16, 2023
I never read novellas because there’s just not enough page time to actually build a good story and this story just fell flat for me :/
The surprise baby trope at the end was stupid lol That man is irredeemable, and Rachel needs a better, healthier relationship. I’m a sucker for the marriage-in-crisis and second chance tropes, but #FreeRachel ‼️
The surprise baby trope at the end was stupid lol That man is irredeemable, and Rachel needs a better, healthier relationship. I’m a sucker for the marriage-in-crisis and second chance tropes, but #FreeRachel ‼️
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April 2, 2023
back to sunny pines we go
If you love this town as much as I do then this is the perfect novella to tie you over while waiting for the final book in the series!
I’m so happy that Clark gets his HeA and that we get to see glimpses of our favorite characters.
If you love this town as much as I do then this is the perfect novella to tie you over while waiting for the final book in the series!
I’m so happy that Clark gets his HeA and that we get to see glimpses of our favorite characters.
April 2, 2023
I loved this book and I couldn't put it down once I started it. The chemistry between Ori and Clark is amazing. This was such a great read and I highly recommend it. This is a standalone but I recommend reading the other books first before reading this one.
July 9, 2023
Clark and Ori's story, I felt, wasn't really needed. I guess it plays a part in leading into Rachel and Prescott's story, but I think the series could have gone without it. It was nice to see the rest of the characters and learn more about Prescott. Luckily it's a short, quick read.
May 15, 2024
Clark finds love
Oriana is an investigative reporter who dreads covering a story in her old home town and after a humiliating incident brings her in Clark's presence, she wants to run. Clark is stunned but feels drawn in and the 'fun' begins.
Cute story!
Oriana is an investigative reporter who dreads covering a story in her old home town and after a humiliating incident brings her in Clark's presence, she wants to run. Clark is stunned but feels drawn in and the 'fun' begins.
Cute story!
February 1, 2025
I love the Carson brothers
I love Clark and I'm happy he got a happy ending. I just wished that his story wasn't a short one. I love how he was the "ugly" brother but there is nothing ugly about any of the Carson boys! :)
I love Clark and I'm happy he got a happy ending. I just wished that his story wasn't a short one. I love how he was the "ugly" brother but there is nothing ugly about any of the Carson boys! :)
June 14, 2023
2.75⭐️
July 20, 2025
2.5⭐️’s
“𝓞𝓷𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓘 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓼𝓸𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓻 𝓸𝓻 𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓻𝓸𝓪𝓭𝓼 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓾𝓼 𝓫𝓪𝓬𝓴 𝓱𝓸𝓶𝓮.”
Tropes:
💜Age Gap
💜Insta-Love
💜Small-town
💜Found Family
September 24, 2025
1.45 Stars. It wasn’t bad per se but it was very short. I actually liked Ori & Clark but they needed their own novel.
April 9, 2023
This was a short, sweet novella that involves Clark and Oriana. It's fun, with a little spice, and so much character development.
I love this series because it's so relatable with its small-town vibes and intertwined characters that make it unputdownable. I loved the banter between Clark and Ori, these two were so much fun to read. Yes, Ori is slightly younger than Clark, and with their past being a little complicated, made their journey that much more special.
So, if you're a fan of this series, you definitely want to read this novella to get ready for the next and last book coming soon. This is a short sweet read but packs a lot of detail in it. There is a small bit of spice, but honestly it didn't even matter to me because these two characters were just fun to read and watch find a HEA finally. Highly recommend this one it's light, fun, and gives you a big smile by the end. I can't wait for the next book now.
I love this series because it's so relatable with its small-town vibes and intertwined characters that make it unputdownable. I loved the banter between Clark and Ori, these two were so much fun to read. Yes, Ori is slightly younger than Clark, and with their past being a little complicated, made their journey that much more special.
So, if you're a fan of this series, you definitely want to read this novella to get ready for the next and last book coming soon. This is a short sweet read but packs a lot of detail in it. There is a small bit of spice, but honestly it didn't even matter to me because these two characters were just fun to read and watch find a HEA finally. Highly recommend this one it's light, fun, and gives you a big smile by the end. I can't wait for the next book now.
April 10, 2023
Beautiful quick novella! I freaking love Clark and Oriana. They are an unexpected love, caught my surprise but not shocking to anyone. The chemistry was felt from the very first kiss. Mean to be when it was last expected. Those impulsive kisses are the freaking best.
Prescott! You know how I feel about you! I made an entire post. I knew from the start you'd be my favorite tragic and emotional man. I know you'll make me laugh, cry, and smile. You're journey has not been an easy one but fuck, I know your happy ending is coming.
Prescott! You know how I feel about you! I made an entire post. I knew from the start you'd be my favorite tragic and emotional man. I know you'll make me laugh, cry, and smile. You're journey has not been an easy one but fuck, I know your happy ending is coming.
April 10, 2023
So excited to be back in sunny pines! If you haven't read this series what are you waiting for? I wish it was a little longer but I am excited for book 4!
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