Visions of Home

by J.L. Fox

Sydney Delafield's life is perfectly predictable—and she usually prefers it that way. Cursed with visions of the future, she hides from her foresight to keep her world small and her routine safe.

Until she meets Everett.

Drawn together by separate grief but similar loss, Everett breaks Sydney's rinse-and-repeat cycle, inspiring her to step out of her comfort zone. For the first time, she allows herself to dream of a forever—for herself and with him.

But just as she begins to trust where her life is heading, a shocking revelation comes into focus. When her visions clear, the truth threatens to shatter so much of what they've built.

Sydney must be brave enough to take on the challenge of sharing her secret, baring her soul. Will their connection be enough to withstand when the unknown comes to light?

348 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication November 18, 2026

About the author

Lover of emotional stories that take you on a journey. Born and raised in the Southern Adirondacks of NY, I am a certified leaf peeper who goes wild for autumn. Aside from writing, I’m an avid reader, hiker, caffeine addict and amateur millennial who crochets. I will never stop blasting 2000’s alt rock hits and falling in love with imaginary characters.

Reviews

[Kristen Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review: I absolutely loved this incredibly unique "small town" mountain romance. Our FMC, Sydney, is SO relatable, and her vulnerability, particularly with how she struggles to cope with a supernatural ability she cannot control, brings the reader in from the first page, rooting for her all the way through. The way that Sydney and our swoony MMC, Everett, build each other up and help each other grow into their best selves rung so true and authentic - a truly heartwarming slow burn! The cast of side characters only invest the reader even more in this delightful mountain town and the found family that support lifetime resident Sydney and embrace newcomer, Everett in equal measure. Add in a decade old mystery that leaves the reader reeling - what more could one hope for in a novel!! The end sets us up so well for the coming books in the series and I cannot WAIT for what comes next to Lake Colden!

[Erica · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

This book was unique and kept me guessing the entire time. But that ending…. And the epilogue… JL Fox is a debut author and I was able to read this as an ARC for her! Thank you for the opportunity and I can’t wait to read book 2!

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Visions of Home is a beautiful debut of life after loss, navigating grief and what it means to be truly seen and loved, even in the dark spaces.

The cozy small-town vibes and lodge setting had me wanting to run away on my own vacation to the mountains. Our main characters felt real and relatable with their struggles and vulnerabilities and the cast of side characters is equally lovable.

What really added to this story for me were the suspenseful moments, packed with twists and turns that kept me guessing page after page and maybe yelling (lovingly) as the story progressed. I’m so excited to experience more stories in Lake Colden and maybe uncover another mystery or two along the way.

Huge thanks the JL Fox for allowing me the honor of reading this story early and for engaging with my many crash outs in her DMs ✨

[Amanda Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review: This was the cozy, small town story my millennial heart needed! I could easily relate to all the characters but Sydney had my heart from the start. Her ability of foresight had me hooked and needing to know more. Her dream scenes had me questioning and hypothesizing what they could possibly mean. The love story is sweet and a nice slow burn. How can you not love Everett and his handyman skills?! The story is compelling and keeps you wanting more as it twists! I cannot wait to read more of this series and what else the author has to write in the future! Great debut novel!

[Robert Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved how this book comes together in the end. Character development and some of the shocking twists kept me coming back to reading. Great contemporary romance novel filled with lovely characters and moments that really pull at your heartstrings! Can’t wait for the next book in the series!

[Brandi H · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review. I love this story so much! The FMC is very relatable as an anxious millennial, but she has the best support system of friends. The supporting characters are so much fun and have tons of personality. The romance is sweet and you can really feel the connection. There’s several secrets and twists that will keep you guessing. Can’t wait for book 2!

[Sarah · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

ARC Review:
I really loved this story! The character development is so good- I loved all the details and quirks. This book has so much heart and emotion packed into it, I was in tears at the end. I also loved the setting, it was described so well. Definitely looking forward to book 2!

[Amber Crowther · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

I am so pleased to have received an ARC copy of JL Fox’s debut novel, Visions of Home. Sydney and Everett’s road to each other weaves together beautifully. I love the town and all the townsfolk. I can’t wait to see what happens with the next book and all the characters of Lake Colden.

[Lindsey Aylward · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked from the beginning. I love how millennial coded Sydney is! I did not see the twist(s) coming! What a lovely ending, I can’t wait for the next book!