Like Home

by Jen Atkinson

Can secrets ruin a friendship? Natalie is about to find out. Less

Natalie Noel lives in the same Wyoming town where she grew up, but she isn’t home. Natalie’s content to stay in her hole of self-pity until Marcela Brookes moves to town. The pretty newcomer offers Natalie something she hasn’t had in a long time—friendship. Marcela should be easy for Natalie to ignore, except she’d make the perfect match for Natalie’s single, younger brother.
Natalie’s friendship with the newcomer, Marcela, has her stepping into an unheard of role for herself— match-maker. This isn’t just about her brother though that has her stepping far out of her comfort zone. All the unwanted attention she’s getting from a certain fireman may push her over the edge.
Natalie’s new friend has her willing to open up her heart to love again, but Marcela isn’t being completely honest. When she falls for Natalie’s brother, her secrets begin to unravel. Natalie’s new confidant has lied to her and those lies could come back to hurt them all. Can Natalie ever trust her friend—or her heart again?

236 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2015

Reviews

[Maryposa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun read! This book is as sweet as it is thrilling. I truly fell in love with the characters. The author has a gift for making her characters feel as though you have known them all your life. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good romance.

[Emily Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book! The chapters switch between Marcela's point of view and Natalie's. So at the end of every POV I didn't want it to end...but then I'm hooked on the next one! I'd recommend to anyone!

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down! A beautiful story of hope, love, and forgiveness, my heart rejoiced in the beautiful simplicity of a sweet love story. I was laughing, I was crying, and I was downright nervous when the gun was pulled. As gripping as it is romantic, you will fall in love with the characters as they learn to fall in love again, too. This book is a restorer of hope; it's like home.

[Camille · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a gripping book! I enjoyed the style of writing, I kept reading to find out the mystery and I enjoyed the characters and character development. However, having said that, I have to admit that there were several grammatical errors which distracted from my enjoyment of reading the novel. If not for that, I would give it a 5 for sure.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put the book down! Such a good read and so easy to fall in love with Marcela, Natalie, Nick, Kyle, and Jason. And of course despise Zane! I'm sad I read it so fast! Such a good story of love, forgiveness, and hope!

[K. Stone · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet, easy read so long as you're willing to overlook the typos. A great all-in-one-sitting kind of novel.

[Sherrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love this book. It made me want to keep turning the page to see what the secrets were.
I want a Nick. I want a Kyle. All in one person!

I’m totally Team Nick!

It made me cry because I related to Natalie. Marcy went through some horrible things and had to run away from it all and hide her secret from her best friend and love interest.
Natalie carries the weight of guilt!

Jason is super adorable and loves his mama so much!

I’d love to see a movie!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great book! My favorite part has to be the deep friendships. I mean, I looooove the romance and swoony parts, (so much!!) but there's something about having that one friend that you know you can count on for anything. The characters make this book a 10 for me.

[Rene' Riddle · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4.5 stars* This book had a special simplicity to it. It was sweet and humble, and not trying super hard to be something it wasn't, which was refreshing. I really enjoyed it ❤

[Ashley Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book a lot. It's always fun to read a book that takes place in Wyoming. Growing up and living in Wyoming there really is no place on earth like it. Honestly my only complaint was that the plot was predictable. I've always been partial to Hallmark movies and if you enjoy them you will enjoy this book as well.

[Denice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jen Atkinson is my new favorite author! You will love Like Home. A beautiful story of loss, secrets and new love. I love the characters in this book and missed being in their world when I finished the book. Recommend this one to everyone.