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Coming Home for Fall
I didn’t realize empty nesting would feel so… empty.
66-year-old Callie Ward sits alone in her big Victorian house. With her children grown and her husband often away, it's become empty and quiet. So when her local charity asks if she can sponsor a young mother in need, she quickly agrees.
Soon the house is alive again with laughter and baby giggles. But just as Callie grows close to Sasha and baby Dot, her youngest daughter Mallory shows up unannounced—jobless, heartbroken, and convinced the new houseguest is hiding something.
Sasha pushes back by asking questions that could expose a secret Callie and her husband have been hiding for twenty years..
Now, with the whole family coming home for Thanksgiving, one wrong conversation could unravel everything.
This is Book 4 of 6 in the Ferndale Secrets series. A warm and hopeful story of second chances and the complicated ties that hold families together.
66-year-old Callie Ward sits alone in her big Victorian house. With her children grown and her husband often away, it's become empty and quiet. So when her local charity asks if she can sponsor a young mother in need, she quickly agrees.
Soon the house is alive again with laughter and baby giggles. But just as Callie grows close to Sasha and baby Dot, her youngest daughter Mallory shows up unannounced—jobless, heartbroken, and convinced the new houseguest is hiding something.
Sasha pushes back by asking questions that could expose a secret Callie and her husband have been hiding for twenty years..
Now, with the whole family coming home for Thanksgiving, one wrong conversation could unravel everything.
This is Book 4 of 6 in the Ferndale Secrets series. A warm and hopeful story of second chances and the complicated ties that hold families together.
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Published October 14, 2025
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October 13, 2025
Just Who... or What... Is Sasha Sommers?
If you like a budding romance and a slow burning mystery, then this book is for you.
It’s a few days before Thanksgiving and the adult children are all gathering at their childhood home with their parents, Callie and David. The grandchildren are ready for fun. But there’s a guest in the picture, a live-in guest supposedly named Sasha Sommers.
Just who is this Sasha Sommers and what does she know that she’s keeping mum? Better yet, why is she living there? Is she really a charity case or taking advantage of the situation? And just what do Callie and David know, her so-called sponsors?
Are there skeletons in the closet that mom and dad don’t want anyone to know? Just why does Sasha have them wrapped around her little finger? It’s putting it mildly to say the adult children, home for the holiday, are more than a little suspicious… things just aren’t adding up.
Mallory, unmarried and jobless, arrives home before her siblings. Catching her mother in a lie about Sasha has her curiosity on fire. Why would Callie lie about Sasha? Why is Sasha so quiet about her past?
Enter James, a computer guru and someone who went to high school with Mallory. But like Mallory, he was a loner. Years later they meet again, and these two ‘loners’ find they have more in common than meets the eye. The MIT graduate knows his computers… While his and Mallory’s relationship grows, will he be able to help unlock a few of her family secrets?
At the end of this part of the series, Mallory’s brother makes an important discovery. It seems Sasha’s not who they’ve been led to believe. The mystery keeps growing and the search is on. Just what does Sasha know, and will secrets be unlocked that should remain buried?
We learn a lot but more secrets are yet to come, and as Luke 8:17 says: For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. (NIV).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you like a budding romance and a slow burning mystery, then this book is for you.
It’s a few days before Thanksgiving and the adult children are all gathering at their childhood home with their parents, Callie and David. The grandchildren are ready for fun. But there’s a guest in the picture, a live-in guest supposedly named Sasha Sommers.
Just who is this Sasha Sommers and what does she know that she’s keeping mum? Better yet, why is she living there? Is she really a charity case or taking advantage of the situation? And just what do Callie and David know, her so-called sponsors?
Are there skeletons in the closet that mom and dad don’t want anyone to know? Just why does Sasha have them wrapped around her little finger? It’s putting it mildly to say the adult children, home for the holiday, are more than a little suspicious… things just aren’t adding up.
Mallory, unmarried and jobless, arrives home before her siblings. Catching her mother in a lie about Sasha has her curiosity on fire. Why would Callie lie about Sasha? Why is Sasha so quiet about her past?
Enter James, a computer guru and someone who went to high school with Mallory. But like Mallory, he was a loner. Years later they meet again, and these two ‘loners’ find they have more in common than meets the eye. The MIT graduate knows his computers… While his and Mallory’s relationship grows, will he be able to help unlock a few of her family secrets?
At the end of this part of the series, Mallory’s brother makes an important discovery. It seems Sasha’s not who they’ve been led to believe. The mystery keeps growing and the search is on. Just what does Sasha know, and will secrets be unlocked that should remain buried?
We learn a lot but more secrets are yet to come, and as Luke 8:17 says: For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. (NIV).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 15, 2025
I didn’t realize empty nesting would feel so… empty.
66-year-old Callie Ward sits alone in her big Victorian house. Not long ago, she could hardly hear herself think. Now, with her children grown and husband often away, the chaos is gone—and the quiet feels too big for one person.
So when her local charity asks if she can sponsor a young mother in need, she quickly agrees.
Soon, the house is alive again with laughter and baby giggles. But just as Callie grows close to Sasha and baby Dot, her youngest daughter, Mallory, shows up unannounced: jobless, heartbroken, and convinced the new houseguest is hiding something.
Sasha pushes back by asking questions that could expose a secret Callie and her husband have been hiding for twenty years...
Now, with the whole family coming home for Thanksgiving, one wrong conversation could unravel everything.
This contemporary, second-chance, clean and wholesome, later-in-life women's fiction Christian inspirational small-town romance is page-turning, with exceptional world-building in Ferndale, and characters who are resilient, heartbroken, lonely, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with coming home for Fall, Thanksgiving family drama/chaos, heartfelt emotions/emotional depth that will leave readers needing Kleenex/Puffs, love and loss, heartwarming and hopeful story of second chances and the complicated ties that hold families together, one conversation could unravel everything with Ferndale secrets, empty nesting, intrigue, suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats with twists/turns, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with coming home for fall and a second chance romance that is sure to transport readers into a world of love/loss, intrigue, second chances, hope, friendships, and more that is mysterious, inspirational, and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
66-year-old Callie Ward sits alone in her big Victorian house. Not long ago, she could hardly hear herself think. Now, with her children grown and husband often away, the chaos is gone—and the quiet feels too big for one person.
So when her local charity asks if she can sponsor a young mother in need, she quickly agrees.
Soon, the house is alive again with laughter and baby giggles. But just as Callie grows close to Sasha and baby Dot, her youngest daughter, Mallory, shows up unannounced: jobless, heartbroken, and convinced the new houseguest is hiding something.
Sasha pushes back by asking questions that could expose a secret Callie and her husband have been hiding for twenty years...
Now, with the whole family coming home for Thanksgiving, one wrong conversation could unravel everything.
This contemporary, second-chance, clean and wholesome, later-in-life women's fiction Christian inspirational small-town romance is page-turning, with exceptional world-building in Ferndale, and characters who are resilient, heartbroken, lonely, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with coming home for Fall, Thanksgiving family drama/chaos, heartfelt emotions/emotional depth that will leave readers needing Kleenex/Puffs, love and loss, heartwarming and hopeful story of second chances and the complicated ties that hold families together, one conversation could unravel everything with Ferndale secrets, empty nesting, intrigue, suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats with twists/turns, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with coming home for fall and a second chance romance that is sure to transport readers into a world of love/loss, intrigue, second chances, hope, friendships, and more that is mysterious, inspirational, and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 7, 2025
Callie and David's children and grandchildren arrive the week of Thanksgiving. Things are a little rowdy around the house and the siblings are doing some searching into Sasha's background when she is caught sneaking into Callie and David's bedroom and going through boxes. Although Callie covered up for her when Mallory made a comment about picking up some soap for Sasha's bathroom, that Callie said she was low on. Mallory went into town to the coffee shop and ran into James, the guy she went to high school with and worked on her dad's computer when she had spilled coffee in it. They end up spending the day together and go to the pub for beers and burgers. Mallory is really falling for this guy, and he for her. Later on David is dropped off after being out because he had too much to drink, and outside he had told Mallory that he was coming from work. Mallory knew right away that was a lie because of the way he was dressed. The siblings were discussing it when Sasha said that maybe he was on a date, which made them all even more determined to search Sasha. A friend of Taylor, had got back to him about searching on Sasha and told him that there was no one registered in the shelters with her name, so this meant that she had been lying to them all. I can't wait for the next book to see what happens next!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 14, 2025
Who is Sasha & where did she come from?? Why is everything being so secretive? Why did she really come to live with David & Callie? Is Dot David’s baby? Everyone is home for Thanksgiving & they are all curious about what is going on? What is Sasha hiding & what is David & Callie hiding? There is too much being kept secret. Is Sasha taking advantage of them or is she really in need? She claims she doesn’t remember the name of the shelter she was staying in. That’s real suspicious. What is it that David wants to tell the children that Callie isn’t ready to share with them yet? What are they hiding. It sounds like they are separating. Why are there so many secrets? Why was Sasha in David & Callie’s bedroom going throw their papers & boxes she had under the bed? Why did Callie not want the family to know? The children know something is going on, but no,one wants to share about anything. So they are doing their own investigation. I think the computer nerd, who went to school with Mallory is helping them! Have they found out anything? Sasha avoids any questions about her past.She tries to give them the less amount of information that she can. I think they are beginning to find some answers.Let’s hope they get it before it is too late. Will what they find out destroy the whole family? It’s getting interesting now!!
I received a free ARC copy of this book from Booksprout & I’m give my honest review of this book without and help from any.
I received a free ARC copy of this book from Booksprout & I’m give my honest review of this book without and help from any.
October 14, 2025
After Callie finds Sasha in the master bedroom going through papers and things that Callie had boxed and stored under her bed she lies to Mallory about why Sasha was in her bedroom. This causes Mallory to be even more suspicious of Sasha than she already was and even a little suspicious of her Mom as she appears to be telling lies to cover for Sasha. Mallory and her sister Ariel and brother Taylor begin really having questions about the situation since they can’t get answers from their parents or from Sasha that make any sense. And then Sasha starts implying that their parents are hiding things. Strange things seem to be going on in this household and they are getting stranger everyday.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 30, 2025
OK, so now all the family is starting to arrive home and be there for the Christmas Holidays. Mallory still is playing the detective because she does not believe what Sasha is telling everyone. In the meantime the family is growing closer and closer to Sasha and her baby and getting closer to Mallory and her "Friend".
Since Mallory has been gone so long everyone feels close but has to relearn about Mallory and what she really wants in life. Sasha is working part time at the book store so that gives Mallory time to follow up on leads.
Again, Sage leaves us with a great hanging story that shows we really need to get to the bottom of book 5 and 6 quickly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Since Mallory has been gone so long everyone feels close but has to relearn about Mallory and what she really wants in life. Sasha is working part time at the book store so that gives Mallory time to follow up on leads.
Again, Sage leaves us with a great hanging story that shows we really need to get to the bottom of book 5 and 6 quickly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 14, 2025
Now this book has got me asking a lot more questions, especially what is going on with Callie and David and the very mysterious Sasha. Mallory and her siblings are all in trying to figure out what everyone is hiding, and it appears to be something very big, but the more questions they ask of everyone the more that they retreat and clam up. Mallory appears to be reconnecting with James, from high school, so hopefully something good might come out of all this deception with her parents and Sasha. Looking forward to the next instalment.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
October 9, 2025
Coming Home for Fall book 4 in the Ferndale Secrets series is continuing with the mystery of who Sasha is and how does she fit into the dynamics of the household. David and Callie have secrets that could tear the family apart or make the family stronger. Their children are determined to find out the answer to who Sasha is and shy is she living in the house with David and Callie.
I cannot wait for the next book to come out. Sage Parker is one amazing author – the mystery is so well hidden.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I cannot wait for the next book to come out. Sage Parker is one amazing author – the mystery is so well hidden.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 12, 2025
Just as things seem to coming together for Callie and David, not so much. What truth does David want Callie to share with their children? I like learning more about their adult children emphasis on adult. What is going on with Mallory? She is going on 40 not 21; why is her life so unsettled? Will Ariel’s husband ever show up? Taylor and his wife have some devastating personal news. What is the truth about Sasha?? The next book can’t get out fast enough! Answers, I want ANSWERS! ANSWERS! ANSWERS!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 12, 2025
“Coming Home for Fall” by Sage Parker
-Family, secrets, and suspense fill the pages of this heartfelt continuation of the Ferndale Secrets series. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Callie and David’s grown children return home, uncovering lies and mysteries surrounding the elusive Sasha. Romance sparks between Mallory and James, offering warmth amid the tension and doubt.
A slow-burn, emotionally rich story that leaves the reader desperate to uncover Sasha’s truth and the family’s hidden past.
-Family, secrets, and suspense fill the pages of this heartfelt continuation of the Ferndale Secrets series. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Callie and David’s grown children return home, uncovering lies and mysteries surrounding the elusive Sasha. Romance sparks between Mallory and James, offering warmth amid the tension and doubt.
A slow-burn, emotionally rich story that leaves the reader desperate to uncover Sasha’s truth and the family’s hidden past.
October 15, 2025
The minute I finished this book, I looked up like there was a hidden camera around me. That's how intense the journey to the end was.
Sage Parker delivers part 4 of the Ferndale Secrets series with more revelations, family appearances, and a touch of romance. I felt like we were getting more answers while also finding more things to question in this one.
I can't wait for the next part. I'm ready to know what Sasha was up to. Also, I need Mallory's love life to bloom.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sage Parker delivers part 4 of the Ferndale Secrets series with more revelations, family appearances, and a touch of romance. I felt like we were getting more answers while also finding more things to question in this one.
I can't wait for the next part. I'm ready to know what Sasha was up to. Also, I need Mallory's love life to bloom.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 9, 2025
I am at a loss for words with this story. It is so compelling and has me thinking all kinds of scenario. Callie and David need to confess and tell their grown kids what is going on before they find out on their own. The mystery of who Sasha really is has me also going, hmm. I love the connection between James and Mallory and I would love for them to be a couple. I don't know where Sage Parker is going with this story, but I can not wait to find out. So well written!!.
October 12, 2025
Things get even stranger when Hunter and Ariel come home. Mallory walks home with James and sees her dad get out of a car. When she asks where he was, he appears to lie. When the kids are discussing this, Sasha throws out that maybe he was on a date. Hunter learns that none of the shelters in the area had a Sasha staying there. What is going on? I received an advanced reader copy of this book from Booksprout and this is my honest review.
October 13, 2025
We know Mallory and Taylor are suspicious of Sasha.
Now Mallory catches David in a lie about his whereabouts.
Sasha overhears Mallory and David and after David leaves the room, suggests that he was "On a Date, and that her parents have an OPEN-MARRIAGE.
Mallory reports all to Taylor, Ariel and Erika and they have joined the investigation into what's going on.
Get me to book #5 quick.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Now Mallory catches David in a lie about his whereabouts.
Sasha overhears Mallory and David and after David leaves the room, suggests that he was "On a Date, and that her parents have an OPEN-MARRIAGE.
Mallory reports all to Taylor, Ariel and Erika and they have joined the investigation into what's going on.
Get me to book #5 quick.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 14, 2025
This book is getting more and more exciting. I can not wait to find out what Sasha, Callie and David are all hiding. It was nice to see Mallory finally find a nice guy to hang out with. It was good to see the siblings finally coming together and trying to solve the mystery that is Sasha. I highly recommend this book to all women's fiction readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 15, 2025
This is book #4 in the Ferndale Secrets series by Sage Parker.
Wow! Then drama ratchets up in this book. All 3 kids are home. Ariel is accepting of Sasha but Taylor agrees with Mallory about something being off. It was nice to see a nicer side of Mallory when she was with James. The information that Taylor discovered at the end was quite a surprise. Can’t wait for the next book to see what happens with their plan.
Wow! Then drama ratchets up in this book. All 3 kids are home. Ariel is accepting of Sasha but Taylor agrees with Mallory about something being off. It was nice to see a nicer side of Mallory when she was with James. The information that Taylor discovered at the end was quite a surprise. Can’t wait for the next book to see what happens with their plan.
October 18, 2025
The pot Pickens in the story as Secrets could be revealed and can cause some unexpected feelings for the family. Like the characters and the premise of the story. Empty nesting can be challenging for some people in their suddenly alone and helping someone that needs help could fill the void or could open up things that should stay hidden. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 24, 2025
Coming Home For Fall, Book 4, finds Callie and David's family arriving for the Thanksgiving. Callie discovers Sasha investigating their private papers. Mallory, Ariel, and Taylor are leary about Sasha and develop a plan to uncover more information about her. Mallory and James are spending time together and we learn more about him. The book ends in a cliffhanger.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 8, 2025
Sasha Sommers doesn't exist at a shelter in the state
so is she using another name for safety reasons, or is she trying to scam someone?
Why does David have a different story for everyone?
Why is Sasha so suspicious when she's the one with a mysterious background?
intrigue and drama?
but why?
lookjng forward to finding out what's the story behind the story.
so is she using another name for safety reasons, or is she trying to scam someone?
Why does David have a different story for everyone?
Why is Sasha so suspicious when she's the one with a mysterious background?
intrigue and drama?
but why?
lookjng forward to finding out what's the story behind the story.
October 9, 2025
Family secrets....
I love this book and series. It's clear that there are hidden family secrets that Callie and David have never shared with their adult children. As suspicion starts to grow, tension is building and trust is starting to wane. I can't wait for the secrets to be revealed.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team. I am voluntarily writing this review.
I love this book and series. It's clear that there are hidden family secrets that Callie and David have never shared with their adult children. As suspicion starts to grow, tension is building and trust is starting to wane. I can't wait for the secrets to be revealed.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team. I am voluntarily writing this review.
October 11, 2025
Must be read in order.
All of the kids have arrived and things are becoming suspicious around the house.
Sasha was caught but doing what
Dad's finding it harder to keep the story straight
The kids are in agreement.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
All of the kids have arrived and things are becoming suspicious around the house.
Sasha was caught but doing what
Dad's finding it harder to keep the story straight
The kids are in agreement.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 28, 2025
I do enjoy this series,is such a good reading.very engaging and entertaining.
Families are always complicated,not for the same reason. I guess everyone could related to some of the situation.
Can’t wait to see how the secrets come to light.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Families are always complicated,not for the same reason. I guess everyone could related to some of the situation.
Can’t wait to see how the secrets come to light.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 11, 2025
Every one seems to have a secret in this story. David & Callie are hiding something but won’t say what though David it seems is ready to tell. Sasha can’t remember the name of the shelter she was supposedly staying at and no one can seem to find any record or her or Dot. Mallory and her sibling are determined to get to the bottom of what the actual hell is going on and well I wanna know too!
October 11, 2025
Callie found Sasha in her bedroom looking thru her personal things. She than ran away. Why is Callie covering for her? Mallory thinks something is up but her mother isn't coming clean. Is Sasha hiding something or what is going on? I received a free book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 13, 2025
When Mallory siblings make home for Thanksgiving they get together to figure out who is Sash. Sash try turning things around to their parents keeping secrets that could be going on. What will they find?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 15, 2025
I enjoy reading Sage Parker books! They are always well written, entertaining and heartfelt! This series is full of family, secrets and suspense with amazing characters. A great book to curl up with on a rainy fall afternoon and just enjoy a great story.
October 16, 2025
More questions than answers keep popping up. Where does Sasha fit in the scenario? Mallory reconnected with James a loner like her in high school. As they find common ground can he help her? Next please! Received a free copy.
October 16, 2025
This is a very good series!
I loved this book and will be happy when the last two arrive! Can't wait to find out what the secret is about! Do they really have a open marriage or perhaps he's got a boyfriend?
I loved this book and will be happy when the last two arrive! Can't wait to find out what the secret is about! Do they really have a open marriage or perhaps he's got a boyfriend?
October 21, 2025
Callie and David's children are coming home for Thanksgiving. There is a lot of chaos and noise. The kids want to look into Sasha. There is something that is not right. There are many things that are suspect.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 28, 2025
A Very Good Book 📖
The characters continue to be charming. There is alot of good family values. The small town closeness is so refreshing. The love of family is warm and sweet. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish.
The characters continue to be charming. There is alot of good family values. The small town closeness is so refreshing. The love of family is warm and sweet. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish.
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