Finding Home

by Amy Hopkins

After a devastating divorce, Hannah Smith sets out on a road trip from Tacoma, Washington, planning a short visit to her parents in California before returning to the life she knows. But when an unexpected accident leaves her stranded in the picturesque town of Goldenville, everything changes. What was meant to be a quick stop for recovery becomes a turning point in a life she’s only just beginning to realize is possible.

In Goldenville, the beautiful meandering river isn’t the only thing that feels like a fresh start. Amid the warmth of the town's tight-knit community, Hannah is offered a temporary job running the local soda fountain—a quirky, beloved spot where everyone seems to have a story, and where Hannah begins to feel like she belongs for the first time in a long while.

As she awaits the settlement that will get her back on the road, the whispers of her accident follow her, leaving her with a nagging suspicion that it may not have been an accident at all. But with new friendships forming, a sense of purpose growing, and a newfound love for the rhythm of life near the water, Hannah starts to wonder if perhaps her real journey has only just begun.

Finding Home is a heartfelt novel about rediscovery, community, and the quiet power of making peace with the unexpected.

245 pages, Paperback

Published August 28, 2025

About the author

Amy Hopkins lives in Australia with her husband, two kids, one dog and four chickens. She’s most often seen (or, more to the point, not seen) hiding in the hammock on her back deck, listening to the local wildlife as she reads a very large book.

Her heroes are Lessa of Benden Weyr, Lady Kettricken and Elspeth of Obernewton.