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The Way Home
Love lost. Passion rekindled. Danger closing in.
Ame(Lia) Holt Bradley’s world shattered the day she faced the unimaginable. Now, struggling to rebuild her life, she’s back in her small hometown, a place where secrets fester and gossip spreads like wildfire. Amidst the shadows of grief and confusion, she once again collides with Christian Lawson, the former Major League ex who still holds her heart.
Christian has his own demons to face, but when Lia storms back into his life, their undeniable chemistry reignites like a moth to a flame—intense, consuming, and impossible to resist. Yet, as they uncover long-buried truths and confront their past, an even darker threat looms—one that could destroy everything they’re fighting to reclaim.
In this steamy, dual-point-of-view, high-stakes, second-chance romance, love isn’t just a refuge; it’s a battlefield. Lia and Christian must decide if they’ll let past mistakes muddle their future, or risk it all to find their happily ever after.
Perfect for fans of small-town secrets, sizzling chemistry, and a touch of suspense, The Way Home delivers an unforgettable story of love, loss, and redemption. If you’ve ever faced a crossroads in life or wondered how to move on after heartbreak, this story will resonate with you and stay with you long after the final chapter. Pour yourself a glass of wine and prepare to be swept away. You won’t be able to put this book down.
Coming 2025: Volume Two of The Hearts of Holt Saga
Holt’s small-town secrets continue to unravel. The second installment promises even more sizzling romance, dangerous intrigue, and both friends and strangers caught in the crosshairs of Holt’s dark and twisting shadows. The stakes are higher, the passion is fiercer, and the cost of love could be deadly.
Ame(Lia) Holt Bradley’s world shattered the day she faced the unimaginable. Now, struggling to rebuild her life, she’s back in her small hometown, a place where secrets fester and gossip spreads like wildfire. Amidst the shadows of grief and confusion, she once again collides with Christian Lawson, the former Major League ex who still holds her heart.
Christian has his own demons to face, but when Lia storms back into his life, their undeniable chemistry reignites like a moth to a flame—intense, consuming, and impossible to resist. Yet, as they uncover long-buried truths and confront their past, an even darker threat looms—one that could destroy everything they’re fighting to reclaim.
In this steamy, dual-point-of-view, high-stakes, second-chance romance, love isn’t just a refuge; it’s a battlefield. Lia and Christian must decide if they’ll let past mistakes muddle their future, or risk it all to find their happily ever after.
Perfect for fans of small-town secrets, sizzling chemistry, and a touch of suspense, The Way Home delivers an unforgettable story of love, loss, and redemption. If you’ve ever faced a crossroads in life or wondered how to move on after heartbreak, this story will resonate with you and stay with you long after the final chapter. Pour yourself a glass of wine and prepare to be swept away. You won’t be able to put this book down.
Coming 2025: Volume Two of The Hearts of Holt Saga
Holt’s small-town secrets continue to unravel. The second installment promises even more sizzling romance, dangerous intrigue, and both friends and strangers caught in the crosshairs of Holt’s dark and twisting shadows. The stakes are higher, the passion is fiercer, and the cost of love could be deadly.
550 pages, Paperback
Published October 18, 2024
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November 29, 2024
From the first page this book absolutely draws you in. The authenticity to the couples’ fight and eventual breakup leaves a knot in your stomach and immediately connects you to the female main character. When you meet the MMC, just be ready to be obsessed with your fictional boyfriend.
Throughout the book the character development has you feeling like you know this friend group. You can see how the friendships formed, you understand their histories and if you’re from a small town, you’ll recognize the intricate weaving of all kinds of relationships the FMC and MMC have to navigate.
The pacing is perfect, the thriller aspect keeps you hooked without feeling rushed or overly drawn out. The emotional beats hit just right, and the spice is the best kind of SPICY. Some scenes are so out of pocket and I mean that in the best way.
This is the kind of book that needs to be turned into a TV show. I would die to see the casting and to watch the story unfold over several seasons. I cannot recommend this book enough!!
Throughout the book the character development has you feeling like you know this friend group. You can see how the friendships formed, you understand their histories and if you’re from a small town, you’ll recognize the intricate weaving of all kinds of relationships the FMC and MMC have to navigate.
The pacing is perfect, the thriller aspect keeps you hooked without feeling rushed or overly drawn out. The emotional beats hit just right, and the spice is the best kind of SPICY. Some scenes are so out of pocket and I mean that in the best way.
This is the kind of book that needs to be turned into a TV show. I would die to see the casting and to watch the story unfold over several seasons. I cannot recommend this book enough!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 4, 2025
This story had (almost) everything I wanted! Romance, elements of crime and mystery/thriller, an intelligent and successful FMC, a golden retriever pro baseball player MMC, a group of friends that I would want to be in their inner circle…the list goes on! I love that Lia and Christian’s story is of redemption and growth—personally, emotionally, professionally, you name it. They encompass the idea that home doesn’t have to be a place, it can be a person (or two… oh hey Lucy 🤭).
The only critique I have is that I wish was a little more focus on the crime/thriller notion of the book. I was certainly invested in the characters—(and the spice 🌶️, don’t get me wrong) but the crime aspect is what hooked me at the beginning. It sounds like there will be a bit more of this in the coming sequel, so I will definitely be picking up the next one when it’s ready!
The only critique I have is that I wish was a little more focus on the crime/thriller notion of the book. I was certainly invested in the characters—(and the spice 🌶️, don’t get me wrong) but the crime aspect is what hooked me at the beginning. It sounds like there will be a bit more of this in the coming sequel, so I will definitely be picking up the next one when it’s ready!
September 11, 2025
I was so excited to start this book and it did not disappoint!! Drama, suspense, spice, and great character development…it has everything!!
I CANNOT wait for the next one!!
I CANNOT wait for the next one!!
June 25, 2025
I was excited to support a new author, but this book was a struggle for me. The plot had the potential to be amazing, but it really dragged. The suspense aspect felt forced, with the mystery kinda being a side quest that they addressed when the author needed filler. Speaking of filler, I did not need the excessive amounts of parties and date nights and work details that were scattered throughout the story. I felt like I was reading a diary where the main character was like “today I woke up and had my dreamy man make me a gourmet breakfast and then he went to work and I had meetings and we went to the grocery store to buy specific ingredients for gourmet dinner and then we didn’t eat because we were too busy acting like horny rabbits.” 🐇
I also feel like I didn’t get to know the characters until halfway through the book, as details of their backstories were sprinkled in here and there.
Lastly, the whole Lia-Christian-Lucy-Sam relationship was NOT necessary. That’s just me.
Floyd was my favorite character. 🦮
I also feel like I didn’t get to know the characters until halfway through the book, as details of their backstories were sprinkled in here and there.
Lastly, the whole Lia-Christian-Lucy-Sam relationship was NOT necessary. That’s just me.
Floyd was my favorite character. 🦮
June 30, 2025
Allison Kennedy has knocked it out of the park (pun intended) with The Way Home. I was hooked from the first chapter. Her characters are incredibly well written, I truly felt like I was with them in all the drama in their small town. The strength and vulnerability that shined through with each characters story had me staying up all night to read through to the next chapter. **Spoilers ahead**
I absolutely loved the dynamics of Lia/Christian/Lucy/Sam! Nothing makes me happier than when an author pushes boundaries of most peoples expectations of “the norm” & she did amazing at making every interaction realistic & emotional while remaining incredibly sexy 🥵🌶️
I would recommend this book ten fold! & CANNOT WAIT until the second book!!
I absolutely loved the dynamics of Lia/Christian/Lucy/Sam! Nothing makes me happier than when an author pushes boundaries of most peoples expectations of “the norm” & she did amazing at making every interaction realistic & emotional while remaining incredibly sexy 🥵🌶️
I would recommend this book ten fold! & CANNOT WAIT until the second book!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2025
The story started off strong with great characters and diving right into a terrible murder. Then the story seemed to be a bit all over the place bouncing from romance, to murder, and back to romance without putting much emphasis on the murders themselves. Definitely a big focus on the romance of the characters, which is great for a romance book, but slightly lacking for a murder/mystery plot. The ending leaves a good set up for book 2 to dive into the murder aspect of the series and hopefully will give some long awaited answers!
October 7, 2025
This one took me a while. And while I thought it was ok I truly think it could have been about 200 pages shorter. There was a lot of story that I didn’t think was needed. The best part of the book was the last 2 chapters. I will be reading book 2 just so I can get the rest of the story and because I’m invested at this point especially with the way it ended. I am hoping there is more mystery and thrill in the next book.
June 2, 2025
So much happens in this story! Broken hearts, murder, mystery, small town, second chances, assault, love, and pain. And the ending!!! 😱 If you enjoy having your emotions being elated then tossed around and stomped on then this novel may interest you!
couldnt-finish
September 21, 2025I can’t read this book because on my kindle or phone I can’t change the font size at all and it is way to small
September 21, 2025
🌟 3.25
This book was much longer than it needed to be, with a repetitive plot and a suspenseful start that quickly fizzled out. While I enjoyed the romance aspect, the relationship dynamics changed abruptly and didn't fit the story's vibe. The ending left things unresolved for a sequel, but I'm not sure I want to continue. Overall, I was excited for this book, but it just didn't live up to my expectations.
This book was much longer than it needed to be, with a repetitive plot and a suspenseful start that quickly fizzled out. While I enjoyed the romance aspect, the relationship dynamics changed abruptly and didn't fit the story's vibe. The ending left things unresolved for a sequel, but I'm not sure I want to continue. Overall, I was excited for this book, but it just didn't live up to my expectations.
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