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Home Again
When Chicago's city life takes its toll on single mom Sarah Davidson, she jumps at the chance to move back home, all the way to the boondocks of Kansas. Little did she know, the local Sheriff, handsome Carl Pierce, was making the same move from Tulsa. A tornado of events conspire against them, tamping the rising fire of passion. Can they beat the odds or will Sarah regret moving home again?
AMAZON READER REVIEW:
Home Again is the endearing, heartwarming rendering of the old adage "you can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl." Telling the tale of a single mom returning to the small town where she grew up and how she navigates single motherhood, unemployment, making new friends, and dating again, this book is both realistic and fun.
AMAZON READER REVIEW:
Home Again is the endearing, heartwarming rendering of the old adage "you can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl." Telling the tale of a single mom returning to the small town where she grew up and how she navigates single motherhood, unemployment, making new friends, and dating again, this book is both realistic and fun.
- GenresContemporary Romance
210 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2012
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About the author
D.B. McNicol
34 books77 followersDonna was destined to be a writer - in the 4th grade she took her toy typewriter and painstakingly typed out the neighborhood news, one copy at a time, and sold it to the neighbors for ten cents. But writing would take a back seat to 30+ years in the IT industry.
A late in life lover of adventure, she learned to ride a motorcycle at age 55, traveled the US solo on her Harley-Davidson at age 58 (42 states and 27k miles), selling her home and everything she owned to become a full-time RVer eventually where she met her current husband. They continued traveling in their 41' fifth wheel trailer (with room for their two motorcycles). In 2012 she decided to give fiction writing a try. Her first book, "Home Again" was a romance, quickly followed by the first two books in her Klondike Mystery series, "Not a Whisper" and "Barely a Spark".
Her latest adventure? Living in Cuenca, Ecuador where she continues her writing.
A late in life lover of adventure, she learned to ride a motorcycle at age 55, traveled the US solo on her Harley-Davidson at age 58 (42 states and 27k miles), selling her home and everything she owned to become a full-time RVer eventually where she met her current husband. They continued traveling in their 41' fifth wheel trailer (with room for their two motorcycles). In 2012 she decided to give fiction writing a try. Her first book, "Home Again" was a romance, quickly followed by the first two books in her Klondike Mystery series, "Not a Whisper" and "Barely a Spark".
Her latest adventure? Living in Cuenca, Ecuador where she continues her writing.
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August 18, 2024
Entertaining relationship listening. ✨🎎✨😃
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account
She returns from Chicago to her home town in Kansas with her son. They make friends and relationships leading to a happy ending😆
I would recommend this stand alone book and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships novels. 2024
This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account
She returns from Chicago to her home town in Kansas with her son. They make friends and relationships leading to a happy ending😆
I would recommend this stand alone book and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships novels. 2024
January 16, 2020
Sounds like Kansas
This book was a pleasure for me to read. I enjoy books that don't have sex scenes and cursing. It's a good clean book with everyday ups and downs. I'm a lifelong Kansan and she seems to know about rural life. The tornado sequence brought back memories from 2001 when a tornado hit the closest town to us. Her description of the aftermath of the storm was a page out of history. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of her work.
This book was a pleasure for me to read. I enjoy books that don't have sex scenes and cursing. It's a good clean book with everyday ups and downs. I'm a lifelong Kansan and she seems to know about rural life. The tornado sequence brought back memories from 2001 when a tornado hit the closest town to us. Her description of the aftermath of the storm was a page out of history. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of her work.
August 21, 2019
A must read romance story. I loved it!
This was a really good book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Great character development with lots of twists and turns along the way. It was hard to put down at times and I'd find myself reading late into the night. Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a really good romance book.
This was a really good book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Great character development with lots of twists and turns along the way. It was hard to put down at times and I'd find myself reading late into the night. Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a really good romance book.
April 5, 2018
Nice little romance
I'm NOT a romance reader, but I've enjoyed several of Donna McNicols' books. Home Again was a nice break from my usual tense thriller reads. Good character development, story flows well enough to keep my interest.
I'm NOT a romance reader, but I've enjoyed several of Donna McNicols' books. Home Again was a nice break from my usual tense thriller reads. Good character development, story flows well enough to keep my interest.
July 29, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this cozy clean romance book! I thought that the story was well written!
I would highly recommend this book! A breath of fresh air!!
I would highly recommend this book! A breath of fresh air!!
May 9, 2015
I wanted to like this book, but unfortunately the plot lacked depth. I found the hero and heroine to be rather silly and their characters were not well fleshed out. Nothing of note happened in the story - unless you count a tornado, which was the most exciting slant in there and even it was taken up with far too much trivia.
The dialogue was weak - a friend calling another "Miss Snotty Pants" is something a ten year old would say - and could have been written by someone from The People's Friend - a UK magazine which only publishes stories with have no animals, no sex of any solid worth and no guts.
The abrupt end to the chapter in Home Again, where something sexy might have taken place - the reader is not privy to that - would have suited PF down to the ground.
The heroine of Home Again was a silly woman who shouldn't have known better than to...well, no spoilers here. Suffice to say that the hero, who did very little policing as far as I could see, could have done better after her ridiculous lapse in judgement.
If this is the author's first book, then there is hope for a better effort next time. We all learn as we go along and most writers bin their first attempts before publishing a book.
The dialogue was weak - a friend calling another "Miss Snotty Pants" is something a ten year old would say - and could have been written by someone from The People's Friend - a UK magazine which only publishes stories with have no animals, no sex of any solid worth and no guts.
The abrupt end to the chapter in Home Again, where something sexy might have taken place - the reader is not privy to that - would have suited PF down to the ground.
The heroine of Home Again was a silly woman who shouldn't have known better than to...well, no spoilers here. Suffice to say that the hero, who did very little policing as far as I could see, could have done better after her ridiculous lapse in judgement.
If this is the author's first book, then there is hope for a better effort next time. We all learn as we go along and most writers bin their first attempts before publishing a book.
January 23, 2013
An Enchanting Romance
Ms. McNicol has portrayed Sarah Davidson as a single mom, tired of living the big city life and returning home with her young son to rural Kansas. In her home area, she not only finds the easier life of country living, but also a new romance and multiple opportunities for herself and her son, Brian.
The writing on this book is excellent. It allows us to live with the characters and live through their problems and joys. It's realistic of life in a rural community, of being a single mother and of finding a new love when least expecting it. This is a book you won't want to put down until you're finished as Sarah moves from one new adventure to another and wins out after more than one disappointment.
Dawn Edwards, The Kindle Book Review
The KBR received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. We are not connected with the author, publisher, or Amazon in any way.
Ms. McNicol has portrayed Sarah Davidson as a single mom, tired of living the big city life and returning home with her young son to rural Kansas. In her home area, she not only finds the easier life of country living, but also a new romance and multiple opportunities for herself and her son, Brian.
The writing on this book is excellent. It allows us to live with the characters and live through their problems and joys. It's realistic of life in a rural community, of being a single mother and of finding a new love when least expecting it. This is a book you won't want to put down until you're finished as Sarah moves from one new adventure to another and wins out after more than one disappointment.
Dawn Edwards, The Kindle Book Review
The KBR received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. We are not connected with the author, publisher, or Amazon in any way.
March 3, 2013
Home Again is the endearing, heartwarming rendering of the old adage "you can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl." Telling the tale of a single mom returning to the small town where she grew up and how she navigates single motherhood, unemployment, making new friends, and dating again, this book is both realistic and fun. The author has done her research to add just enough reality to the storyline to make it plausible, yet left enough to the imagination so that you could see yourself as one of the characters. There is a great mix of action, adventure, romance, suspense, uncertainty and humor in this book which keeps the reader's interest at a high. The romance is dealt with in a very mature and modest manner which makes this book appropriate for younger audiences also. All in all, a very realistic and enjoyable read which I highly recommend!
December 10, 2013
Home Again was a heart warming read about a young single-mother returning to her small home town. She'd left behind life in the busy city.
After a broken marriage and always looking out for herself, Sarah has to learn how to trust again and settle back into the small-town life with her son. Of course, there is the good looking Sherrif, Carl to add to all the excitement.
I enjoyed this story. Donna McNicol paced the story in such a way that I always wanted to know what was next. Occasionally the dialogue was a little stiff or immature for the more mature characters and there is some head hopping (Point of view changes without scene breaks), but other than that the story was a great read.
The last 1/4 of the novel I absolutely could not put down. With a little bit of suspense it had me turning page after page and putting off my house work (lol).
All in all a fun read.
After a broken marriage and always looking out for herself, Sarah has to learn how to trust again and settle back into the small-town life with her son. Of course, there is the good looking Sherrif, Carl to add to all the excitement.
I enjoyed this story. Donna McNicol paced the story in such a way that I always wanted to know what was next. Occasionally the dialogue was a little stiff or immature for the more mature characters and there is some head hopping (Point of view changes without scene breaks), but other than that the story was a great read.
The last 1/4 of the novel I absolutely could not put down. With a little bit of suspense it had me turning page after page and putting off my house work (lol).
All in all a fun read.
August 25, 2014
I would class this as a cozy read. One I would pick up with a glass of wine in the evening; a mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter day; or a bottle of sun tan lotion as I head for the beach. I found the story line pulled me through the book and I hated to put it down. Sarah and her son return to Sarah's hometown in Kansas after she has filed for a divorce. The story is about how they adjust to a move to small town America after living in a large city. I loved this book!
June 14, 2015
Refreshing change.
I got this book awhile ago and had only read a couple chapters. I decided to finally finish it and couldn't put it down. It is what I call a wholesome book. No swearing or x rated scenes. The characters were likeable and the dialogue was natural, easy to follow. I highly recommend it because like the title says it's a refreshing change. I'm looking forward to reading her other books.
I got this book awhile ago and had only read a couple chapters. I decided to finally finish it and couldn't put it down. It is what I call a wholesome book. No swearing or x rated scenes. The characters were likeable and the dialogue was natural, easy to follow. I highly recommend it because like the title says it's a refreshing change. I'm looking forward to reading her other books.
August 15, 2014
It was an ok read. Drug out at times, and towards the end of the book, I was not a fan of the Sarah at all.
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May 10, 2023Sweet and Uplifting
This book was just what I needed. Sweet and uplifting. A mix of romance, small town living, and happily ever after.
This book was just what I needed. Sweet and uplifting. A mix of romance, small town living, and happily ever after.
August 15, 2014
Nice little romance with good characters. Cozy read!
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