Home to You

by Jenn Faulk

Faith Hayes was in love with Sam Huntington. But years passed and life changed, and Sam and Faith, all grown up into the adults that God had ordained that they would become, weren't who they had been. Life, death, loss, and gain became reality for them both, and when they least expected it, they met up again. Is it enough to know Christ and His sovereignty when the perfect life you've imagined for yourself is something that can never be? Is there more to hope and faith, even when you don't have all the answers?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Christian, Contemporary Romance, Christian Romance, Fiction

350 pages, Paperback

First published August 27, 2014

About the author

Jenn Faulk is a native Texan who enjoys reading and writing chick lit. She's a pastor's wife, a stay-at-home mom, and a marathon enthusiast who loves talking about Jesus and what a difference He's made in her life. She has a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and a MA in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

While all of Jenn's books are standalone novels with no cliffhanger endings, incomplete plots, or questions left unanswered, there is a suggested reading order that might be helpful as you get into the books...

Resolutions
Different Stars
Just Breathe
Best Day Ever
Even Still
Ready or Not
A Little Faith
Promises Kept
Beyond the Game
Just Friends
A New Tune
Pure Fiction
Home to You
Something Better
From Here on Out
Anywhere
Happily Ever After
Perfectly Pretend
Take Heart
So Like Us
Christmas Surprises
Tis the Season
The Plan
A Big Summer
Taking Chances
Destination Wedding
Crushed
Run (with L.N. Cronk)
Childish Ways
The New Girl
You and Me, Baby
Obsessed (with L.N. Cronk)
What a Christmas
Romance, Reality, and Blog Writers
Meet in the Middle
The Same Place (with L.N. Cronk)
Always
Lost and Found
Who You Know
The Mrs. Degree
You Again
Taken (with L.N. Cronk)
First Love
All My Days
Picture Perfect
Worth It
Wasted Time
Holiday Town
The One That Got Away
Meant To Be
All I Ever Wanted
Stuck on You
Pieced Together
Where You Are
Close Enough
All I Want for Christmas
Unexpected
Magical
Broken
Extraordinary
Wanted
Mine
More
Becoming Us (with Jaycee Weaver)
Maybe
Unmasked
Lucky
Called
Forever

Reviews

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[Devon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book more than I did…
While I appreciated the author’s down to earth writing style… I just felt awkward as I read different parts of this story. First of all, the age difference…. Just so unrealistic that it would go unnoticed or unspoken for a whole week. Though I can appreciate the moral integrity of the male character in the age situation… even when the story picks back up… it’s like the characters cannot keep their hands off each other. So it was a bit of a double standard in a sense of “wait until we’re married”… but allow things to repeatedly get pretty heavy. Or for the female character to sit on his lap (not married) at a Christian ministry fundraiser. Inappropriate, married or not. I could appreciate the Christian perspective of things, but I felt the author was a little more graphic than needed for a “Christian” book. I dunno… maybe I’m just a prude in my old age (40)… haha.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faith and Sam

I really wish I could give this five stars. I'm almost tempted to give it three. Because of Faith. I'm an Army mom of a combat vet, so about three quarters into the book, she got on my bad side.

I absolutely loved Faith for most of the book! But from the Florida trip on...yeah, not so much. She went from being a Jesus loving, sweet, caring, gentle young woman to a critical, unkind, selfish brat. The fact that Sam wanted to be a godly man and do things right (trying to word this without a spoiler!) irritated her? Really, Miss Perfect Christian? I really did not understand that. She needed to be perfect in everything. Maybe Faith needed to look more to the only true Perfect One...Jesus.

My heart was truly breaking for Sam. Our youngest son served in combat in Afghanistan. Sam bent over backward to be there for her and she walked on him like a rug towards the end of the book. For Faith to treat him as she did, made me not like her too much anymore. She definitely needed a heart check.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book but honestly it was boring at times, so much so that I skimmed through parts - something I rarely do! I love Christian books usually but this one was too much, so unrealistic in my opinion. When the one sister says "what in the hee-haw" I had had enough. I can handle a lot but it was way too overboard and the story moved slower than my kids do when I really want them to hurry. Great story line had it moved quicker, had more realistic plot twists, and more realistic people too. Giving two stars since I technically finished it...

[Jamie Elias · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was ok. I like the author's writing style, though I do think it needs a bit more polishing. I found myself stumbling on awkward sentences a few times.

The story was pretty good, though I thought it was a bit disturbing at times. Disturbing in the same sense as when couples with age differences joke about the older being a cradle-robber, despite them never having dated at inappropriate ages.

[Alysia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although the storyline was pretty cute, there was SO much drama with the 2 main characters, and so much time that went by that it sometimes dragged. It felt too heavy at times for me. Which, I get that life is heavy at times, but it didn't draw me in.

[Jennifer Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Home to You by Jenn Faulk is the story of Faith Hayes and Sam Huntington. Faith has been in love with Sam since she was 6 years old and used to sit next to him in church. Sam is 10 years older than Faith and always saw her as a sweet little girl in church. But after 10 years apart, and on leave from the Marines, Sam sees Faith again and doesn’t recognize the little girl in the young woman. After realizing that Faith is the little girl from church, he cuts off all contact and heads to combat in Afghanistan. Heartbroken, Faith pours herself more into her studies and tries to forget Sam Huntington. The story fast forwards again, 8 years later, Faith is now 24 years old and a midwife at a Houston women’s clinic where another chance meeting puts her face to face with Sam. Sam is a broken man, plagued by nightmares of his time in combat and trying to put the pieces of his life together. Is this the chance for Faith and Sam to finally be together? Can Faith help Sam recover from his emotional battle scars? Is there anything that stands in their way?
Home to You wasn’t the book I thought it was. It started out great with the interactions between Faith and Sam, despite their age differences, had an obvious attraction. Then toward the end, Faith starts acting strange and, to me, out of character. There is one scene in which Sam turns her away from their make out session because he wants to be honorable and wait for marriage. Sounds reasonable for two Christian people, right? Well, Faith starts distancing herself from Sam because he “rejected” her? For a character who has a strong faith in Christ and raised in a Christian home, this behavior seems odd. Then there are two characters, despite being Christian, are openly hostile to Sam because he is former military, “We’re in the job of saving lives, not ending them.” Like seriously!?!?! There are other events that turned me off about the story. Overall, I liked the story. I loved and sympathized with Sam’s character and wanted to see him happy and leading a better life. Faith, I didn’t care so much for. Her drive for perfection and everything according to a timetable seems unrealistic for a woman who chose midwifery as a career. I’m torn if I recommend this book or not. If this seems like you would enjoy this book, check it.

Home to You
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[Wendy Sparkes · Rating 1 out of 5]

A lot of people seem to have liked this book and the Christian messages it gives. For me though, they were lost as the sensuality level in this book was very high and some scenes were too descriptive and/or inappropriate, which I did not appreciate.

I was disappointed to find that Faith's parents knew of a certain situation that happened at the beginning of the book, but chose not to say anything, just monitor. They could have protected Scott and Faith's hearts better if they had said something. Instead, the situation developed and left Scott horrified and Faith unsure.

I was shocked to discover that Faith's sister was actually a Christian. The way she flirted, thought and talked about boys, as well as the way she dressed, made me assume that she had turned her back on the Lord. Apparently she loved Jesus with her whole heart, but I have serious doubts about that considering how she acted.

I ended up skim reading large parts of this, but actually I just wish I had given up on it at the beginning when I first got uneasy.

I did read a sample chapter from a couple of other books in this series, just to see if this style was a one-off. No, it wasn't. So I won't be reading anymore books by this author and definitely do not recommend it.

[Amy Hansen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a dud.

I have found in my experience with Christian romance that I either love them or hate them. This book falls more into the latter category. I thoroughly enjoy Christian literature that is about the message without being too preachy and this is definitely too preachy. There is a message, but it is lacking anything profound and therefore comes across as an afterthought. It was also difficult because Faith is not all that likable and Sam does not seem completely developed. Finally, the writing style was very juvenile and boring. It made it difficult to finish. Overall, there are much better books in this genre.

[Joan Bagley]

Loved this Christian romance and could relate to it so well that I read it in two days. It was hard to put down and I was delighted--a whole book with clean language and no suggestive pages. I could picture the characters and could relate to the 16 year old win Florida who had marriage fantasies over a man 10 years her senior. The 8 years they had no contact had to be confusing and difficult--and it was so good that they were both single when they caught up with each other in Texas. No coincidences in God's plan.

[Robin Franks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

What a great story and an amazing couple. What Faith and Sam have together is awesome. The romance from childhood through to adulthood is very touching. The PTSD that Sam suffers really brings home what our soldiers go through for our country. The spirituality woven through the story is done skillfully and adds a lot to the narrative. I would recommend this story to any reader.

[Katy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Faith always had a crush on Sam. He is 10 years older than she is. When they reconnect on a family vacation when she is 16, Sam doesn't realize her age and panics after pursuing her all week. Then their families intersect again when Faith is 24 and Sam has left the army.

This is a Christian love story. The writing was just okay. Sometimes I found myself re-reading sentences because it was a little clunky. The characters were likeable though the story was picture perfect and predictable.

[Hanna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Overwhelmingly Christian

This is one of those rare books, a "BookBub" offering that as a Jew I cannot read it. By 4% into it, God, Jesus, and church have been mentioned so many times that I have gotten a clear message from the author; Jews and infidels not welcome here. So, Jenn Faulk, goodbye.

[Rachel Abarca-Contreras · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent

I can’t say I loved or even really experienced this story. The story, in and of itself, was of compelling quality. But I felt it was very undeveloped where it could have been very profound. It was also quite Baptist-corny, more like a blog story. It has a beautiful message with little meat to it; so I’d say it was like a long, drawn out fable.

[Tommie Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Home For You

One of the best Christian based books ever! A delicious story from start to finish..... I would rate it more if I could! Awesome read.... awesome author! I seldom ever say much about a story for fear of giving away too much, so I am saying no more, but this is a book you have to read!!

[Abbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was recommended to me by my sister- I can now understand why she enjoyed it so much. I had not read anything by Jenn before but since reading this book I've read several more. If I was pressed to pick my favorite so far, it would be this one.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could’ve been a fun story. Writing needs some fine tuning. Way too much emphasis on the physical. And it was trying to talk purity and chastity at the same time. I felt like a lot of it was just awkward.

[Mary Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faith Hayes was in love with Sam Huntington. But years passed and life changed, and Sam and Faith, all grown up into the adults that God had ordained that they would become, weren't who they had been.

[needra little · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good reading

Enjoyed the story plot and the fact that this was an enjoyable reading book with a clean plot. The characters were interesting and the story line was quick and kept your attention

[Lydia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've awarded 5 stars because Jenn portrayed a real relationship. It had ups and downs, miscommunication, impossible expectations, but more importantly a love based on good character traits not appearance. It was neat to see such a large time span blend well.

[Nina Sonner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Author

Excellent compelling novel which captivates the emotional challenges and fulfillment of many intertwining characters who relie on the strength and understanding of God.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read!

Good, flowing book that was hard to put down. Just downloaded the next one in the series to keep the story line going.

[Betty Briggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such a good read. I highly recommend it to everyone. I didn't want to put it down and that is saying a lot!!!

[Marvy Herrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I belive this book in one word is unexpected. Not the typical love story, but i must say a lovely one and what i like it. If you like a good clean Christian story this book is a wonderful choice. :)

[Olivia Cortis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story I love how the hope of God and faith is mixed into the book a sweet romantic read. I need to read it again it’s that good.

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Home to you

Great story about love and healing how two people that had known each other came to love and marry and to be happy

[Brenda Mcclanahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Christian fiction

Loved it. This is a series where I had to read one after the other. Love these good clean romances.

[Michelle Renninger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book!! It is refreshing to read a book that combines faith with life!

[Cindy Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good Book

I liked this book very much. I haven’t read any books by this author but I would definitely read another one. Held my interest and was very good!

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice story but outcome was a bit predictable.