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Where the Heart Is
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After the pain of betrayal and divorce—after years spent decorating other people's houses—Shelley Wilde's cherished dream has finally come a home all her own, where she can live happily, secure. . .and alone.
Wild
But Cam Remington has come to shatter her solitude. A traveler who has journeyed to the world's wildest places, a renegade with no roots and no shame, he is everything Shelley has ever feared-and desired-in a man.
Free
An intruder has broken through Shelley's barricades to lure her wounded spirit out of hiding with his electric sensuality. And it will take a traveling man to show her that real love is risk and danger. . .and that home is the haven found in a lover's embrace.
A captivating contemporary love story in Where the Heart Is, bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell revisits and expands upon Traveling Man, one of her most beloved classic novels. It is an unforgettable tale that brims with the passion and magnificent artistry that have become her trademarks.
After the pain of betrayal and divorce—after years spent decorating other people's houses—Shelley Wilde's cherished dream has finally come a home all her own, where she can live happily, secure. . .and alone.
Wild
But Cam Remington has come to shatter her solitude. A traveler who has journeyed to the world's wildest places, a renegade with no roots and no shame, he is everything Shelley has ever feared-and desired-in a man.
Free
An intruder has broken through Shelley's barricades to lure her wounded spirit out of hiding with his electric sensuality. And it will take a traveling man to show her that real love is risk and danger. . .and that home is the haven found in a lover's embrace.
A captivating contemporary love story in Where the Heart Is, bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell revisits and expands upon Traveling Man, one of her most beloved classic novels. It is an unforgettable tale that brims with the passion and magnificent artistry that have become her trademarks.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1985
About the author
Elizabeth Lowell
216 books1,944 followersIndividually and with co-author/husband Evan, Ann Maxwell has written over 60 novels and one work of non-fiction. There are 30 million copies of these books in print, as well as reprints in 30 foreign languages. Her novels range from science fiction to historical fiction, from romance to mystery. After working in contemporary and historical romance, she became an innovator in the genre of romantic suspense.
In 1982, Ann began publishing as Elizabeth Lowell. Under that name she has received numerous professional awards in the romance field, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Romance Writers of America (1994).
Since July of 1992, she has had over 30 novels on the New York Times bestseller list. In 1998 she began writing suspense with a passionate twist, capturing a new audience and generation of readers. Her new romance novel Perfect Touch will be available in July of 2015.
To get a full list of titles as well as read excerpts from her novels, visit www.elizabethlowell.com.
In 1982, Ann began publishing as Elizabeth Lowell. Under that name she has received numerous professional awards in the romance field, including a Lifetime Achievement award from the Romance Writers of America (1994).
Since July of 1992, she has had over 30 novels on the New York Times bestseller list. In 1998 she began writing suspense with a passionate twist, capturing a new audience and generation of readers. Her new romance novel Perfect Touch will be available in July of 2015.
To get a full list of titles as well as read excerpts from her novels, visit www.elizabethlowell.com.
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May 24, 2016
Shelley's a homebody and Cain's a wandering man. The book itself did not improve with age, but the reader did.
October 20, 2019
2.5 stars. Take with a grain of salt all you romance readers, since it is one of my least favorite genres.
I admit to skimming over some of the scenes of sexual tension and consummation. The dialogue in those scenes seems SO cheesy to me & the actual descriptions are the same in every romance novel. I did like the underlying story of the two MCs, but my favorite characters were young Billy, Squeeze- Billy's rosy boa constrictor & Nudge - Shelley's Maine Coon cat.
I admit to skimming over some of the scenes of sexual tension and consummation. The dialogue in those scenes seems SO cheesy to me & the actual descriptions are the same in every romance novel. I did like the underlying story of the two MCs, but my favorite characters were young Billy, Squeeze- Billy's rosy boa constrictor & Nudge - Shelley's Maine Coon cat.
August 20, 2010
My favorite characters were Nudge & Squeeze.
October 14, 2017
I would actually give it 3.5 but that isn't an option because they only do whole numbers. Some of the language in the book I really could have done without. that is why I gave it a lower rating. I wish it would have had more substance to it. The
Back story: her childhood spent in the wild places, her security issues the decorating business should have been played up and dealt with more in the book. Although Lowelll does do a good job of making the childhood and security issues a barrier between her and Cain(I really liked him. One of the reasons I kept reading) but the decorating design business and all that was almost an afterthought and not dealt with much in the novel. I did love the poetic scenes in the book like when Cain is looking out the window of her guest bedroom. I wish she had done more of that. but definately worth the read
Back story: her childhood spent in the wild places, her security issues the decorating business should have been played up and dealt with more in the book. Although Lowelll does do a good job of making the childhood and security issues a barrier between her and Cain(I really liked him. One of the reasons I kept reading) but the decorating design business and all that was almost an afterthought and not dealt with much in the novel. I did love the poetic scenes in the book like when Cain is looking out the window of her guest bedroom. I wish she had done more of that. but definately worth the read
December 19, 2025
A autora deu uma aparada em algumas arestas de suas tramas habituais - menos no apaixonamento instantâneo, que é sempre de se espantar, mas a gente aceita porque é romance, gente, não é vida real. É uma boa versão do cavaleiro da armadura brilhante (só que, no caso, em vez do cavalo temos uma motocicleta, que, aliás, acho imensamente preferível). A "mocinha" é um tanto quanto mais irreal e mais chata, e a resolução tem um certo extremismo (mas nada de absurdo, pois não somente se dá na vida real, como às vezes um chute no traseiro é a única coisa que nos faz seguir em frente), mas histórias românticas têm que terminar uma hora, o casal tem de ser feliz pra sempre etc. e tal, ou o tal chute no traseiro tem que partir de alguém pra pessoa manter sua sanidade.
December 17, 2022
Loved the book as always this lady knows how to write a real steamy romance with some adventure mixed in. Never boring not even one single page so it is interesting from cover to cover. Her characters are always very memorable and her writing style is unique and intelligent. One of my favorites and I would recommend any book with her as the author.
March 6, 2020
Pure romance. Cain and Shelly meet when Shelly is furnishing a house for Cain's ex-sister-in-law. Instant attraction, burning desires, sweet kisses, satisfying sex. You name it, they experienced it. Was a fast read-one you didn't have to really think about.
October 24, 2018
Contemporary Romance by Elizaeth Lowell. Well written.
October 28, 2018
Not one of her best books, but has the beginnings of the author she'd become.
May 14, 2020
Pretty schmaltzy.
December 13, 2021
Reading Where the Heart Is this year was decadently nostalgic. This was actually the first adult romance novel I ever read.
October 9, 2025
Good read. Strong woman and man!
October 29, 2026
Took me a long time to finish due to the length of the book, but it was alright. Couldn't keep my attention for long
August 13, 2009
UGH! I read another by her and loved it so I thought I would try this one. Big mistake! The other one was a suspense type with some romance thrown in. This one was all mush-it had no plot that I could see. To be honest I bailed by page 45, I couldn't take it anymore. Instead of talking about something of substance the characters would go into swimming in the depths of eyes, made the mind leap to thoughts that it hadn't leapt in years, yadda yadda-whatever. I have no idea if this book was actually about something. NO RECOMMENDATION
April 26, 2011
A romance with pets! In this case, Shelley, a "home maker" takes in a boy's snake so his mother won't kill it. In doing so, she starts to open herself up to the boy's uncle Cain as well. Before you know it, they're in love, but she's determined not to give in because he's a "traveling man." A snake, a Main coon cat, and one nephew later, they're practically living together.
October 10, 2012
This is an author that I have read a lot of and have added her books to my 'keeper' book shelf. Most I have read at least twice and some even more than that. Always in depth characters that anyone can identify with on some level.
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June 1, 2010
Don't bother, too much like soft porn and no plot.
July 3, 2011
A beautiful, beautiful love story as only Elizabeth Lowell can tell it.
December 30, 2011
Got it at a book exchange in a Belize hotel.. it was okay.
June 10, 2013
I enjoy all of Lowell's books. There is adventure, mystery, romance and laughter. What is not to like!
January 12, 2015
I liked it
September 13, 2015
Cain is the kind of character that I love to read about!!
December 10, 2016
Previous to Goodreads I kept a book log. I am updating ratings based on my log. My rating system is 1 - 10. I gave this book a 5.0.
October 17, 2014
ok read
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June 24, 2018Safe
After the pain of betrayal and divorce—after years spent decorating other people's houses—Shelley Wilde's cherished dream has finally come true: a home all her own, where she can live happily, secure. . .and alone.
Wild
But Cam Remington has come to shatter her solitude. A traveler who has journeyed to the world's wildest places, a renegade with no roots and no shame, he is everything Shelley has ever feared-and desired-in a man.
Free
An intruder has broken through Shelley's barricades to lure her wounded spirit out of hiding with his electric sensuality. And it will take a traveling man to show her that real love is risk and danger. . .and that home is the haven found in a lover's embrace.
After the pain of betrayal and divorce—after years spent decorating other people's houses—Shelley Wilde's cherished dream has finally come true: a home all her own, where she can live happily, secure. . .and alone.
Wild
But Cam Remington has come to shatter her solitude. A traveler who has journeyed to the world's wildest places, a renegade with no roots and no shame, he is everything Shelley has ever feared-and desired-in a man.
Free
An intruder has broken through Shelley's barricades to lure her wounded spirit out of hiding with his electric sensuality. And it will take a traveling man to show her that real love is risk and danger. . .and that home is the haven found in a lover's embrace.
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