The Road Home

Langley Park #1

by Krista Sandor

You can outrun a lot of things. The truth isn't one of them. 

Jenna Lewis has spent the last fourteen years running from her past, pretending she wasn't the forgotten little girl nobody wanted. One call is all it takes to shatter her fragile façade and force her to return home to Langley Park.

Buried secrets and whispers of lost love turn her life upside down when she encounters her teenage crush. While neither wants to admit their connection is lightning-hot, the intensity of their attraction is too strong to deny.

But danger lurks in the darkness. 

Unsettling events begin to occur, threatening not only Jenna's second chance at love but her very life.

Will she survive what lies ahead?

Can her heart navigate the road home?

The Road Home is a sexy standalone romance in the Langley Park Series.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Suspense, Second Chance Romance, Second Chance, Romantic Suspense

292 pages, ebook

First published July 17, 2017

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Krista Sandor writes steamy contemporary romance with toe-curlingly hot heroes and heroines you'll want as your best friends.

Reviews

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Blurb:
You can outrun a lot of things.
The truth isn't one of them.

Jenna Lewis is a liar. A fake. A fraud.

She’s spent the last fourteen years running from her past, pretending she wasn’t the forgotten little girl nobody wanted.

One call is all it takes to shatter her fragile façade and force her to return home to Langley Park.

Buried secrets and whispers of lost love turn her life upside down when she encounters her teenage crush. While neither wants to admit their connection is lightning-hot, the intensity of their attraction is too strong to deny.

But danger lurks in the darkness.

Unsettling events begin to occur, threatening not only Jenna’s second chance at love but her very life.

Will she survive what lies ahead?

Can her heart navigate the road home?

[S.M. West · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fell in love with not only the characters -- Ben, the single day, had me SWOONING -- but also Langley Park. Krista Sandor creates a world with memorable characters, a heartwarming and at times, heartbreaking story with sprinkles of mystery and suspense that keeps you guessing. I was sad to leave Langley Park and can't wait for the Sound of Home!

[Nerdy girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was so brilliant, breathtaking and astonishing.
It was filled with sweet moments and suspense. I was so into it and was always wondering what's gonna happen next. There were some unpredictable events which had me gasping.

Loved not only just Ben and Jenna but the whole of Langley park. The moment I met Sam and Zoe I knew I'll love them. AND kate. And Kathy. And Neil. Even the bicycle shop owner Ted😂😂. It was that typical sweet small town.

He pondered her words. “I think I need to put a ‘Keep Out’ sign on the door. We do keep getting interrupted.”

Jenna returns to Langley park because of a phone call. She meets Ben, her childhood crush.


Ben is an architect and Kate's dad. Kate is his whole life's purpose. UNTIL Jenna😝.
They both had their own past baggages, which neither of them has dealt with. With each other they start healing and seeing happiness.

Kate and Ben asked in unison, “Will you marry us?” Jenna sank to her knees, unable to hold back her tears. “Nothing in the world would make me happier.” Kate took the plastic ring and slid it onto her finger. “This wasn’t how I saw my proposal going,” Ben said

But everything is not all right as there is someone out there who is after Jenna.

I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review

[Cranky - The Book Curmudgeon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Cranky Stars


Quote:
"Holding on is believing that there's a past, letting go is knowing that there's a future."

How do you heal from your past when you refuse to acknowledge it? Jenna Jo has never planted roots and never planned to. She loves her job implementing reading systems into schools. Teaching children is her life and she is happy with the way things are until her past finds her.


Ben's past has left him a shell of his former self. He has his work and his daughter, the latter being his sole purpose. He refuses to make connections with anyone until an angel from his past brings him back to life. Can Ben and Jenna overcome their past to start their future?


While I loved this story and wish I could have connected with the characters more. It felt as if one character, in particular, was over developed, almost seeming as if they had a double personality. Other than that I did love the story and recommend this book.

[Sharon Mariampillai · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute read. I thought that this story was sweet. I love second chance story and this is a great one. I thought the characters were great, but I wish that I could connect with them more. It would have made them more enjoyable. However, I thought the romance was sweet. I thought that their chemistry was great. The ending was great. I can’t wait to see what happens in this series. Overall, a great read.

[A.BookNerd.Bookseller&Bibliophile.Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great story of second chances and self worth!!!

The Road Home is just that: the story of our heroine, Jenna, and the road she travels to find her true “home”. After childhood that left her broken to an adult who never believed she was worthy of happiness or love.

Enter Ben, our hero, and also Jenna’s childhood crush. Ben is closed off as well, past tragedy has made him distant to everyone but his daughter.

As I always enjoy finding new authors to me, Ms. Sandor has been added to my new list of authors to read. After the little teaser at the end of TRH, I’m diving into a The Sound of Home.

Reviewed by: Dana D.

[Britney Chavez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where do I begin with this book!!!
It was such a great story that hooked me right away. With all the stuff Jenna went through in her past with her unloving mother and nasty boyfriend, she tried her hardest to not let love in her life besides her job teaching kids. But a run in with a crush she hasn’t seen since her sophomore year of high school, who she thought didn’t even remember her, changes her way of life and thinking.
With a little drama thrown in to give it a little spice, this love story is one of the greats!

[Big Joe Rossi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is 3.5 stars closer to 4.

Jenna returns to Langely Park after a call about her mother. A woman she hasn't seen since she was 18, or even talked to for that matter. There she runs into Ben, and I ain't sure if it was a teen romance or a more teen crush, but his sister has rented the apartment about his garage to her. They both hide baggage but as they spend time together, around his young daughter, Kate, they slowly become attracted to each other again.

The characters in this book are all well-developed, written.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great start to the series & I know it's only going to get better. I'm hooked already!
Ben & Jenna briefly knew each other in high school but always treasured there moment together. When there paths cross again there fate keeps pushing them together but both have to over come there past for a future together.

[Spunky N Sassy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spunky N Sassy Rating: 4.0

~~~~~~~~~~Lindsey's ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~

This book was heartbreaking and beautiful. I definitely want to read the rest of the books in this series. I really hope there is a next one.

[Clarissa Saxenhammer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had actually already written a review for this book, but accidentally deleted it later – whoops. The upside to this is that I’ve since gained some distance to the experience that is this book, and can now express my feelings about it in a much more neutral and ordered manner, so hurray…

(Beware of spoilers)

I can kinda understand why the overall rating for this book is so high. If you enjoy unambiguous characters, a straightforward plot, and an emotional, though pretty cheesy romance, then this book is just for you – go give it a try, you might really enjoy it, I don't judge.

If you dislike predictability, unbelievable characterizations and some pretty wacky introductions – one GROWN UP LADY introduces herself with “i LiKe HuGs, GiBe Me OnE!” (I paraphrased it a little…), weird or non-existent dialogue (a lot of communication is done by just “sharing knowing looks”, whatever that means), and just the general premise of “If you want to get over your traumatic childhood, just dive headfirst into marriage with the kid that you went to class with for a couple of weeks like two decades ago, who is also dealing with some ultimately unresolved trauma, no way that could go wrong”, than don’t. Just don’t.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy and enjoyable read. I thought the character development was great. You do start to care about them and what happens to them. The points of conflict in the story wrapped up a little too quickly at the end. I am open to reading more of the books in this series.

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

book 1. The Road Home
book 2. The Sound of Home
book 3. The Beginning of Home
book 4. The Measure of Home
I am kind of writing a lump review, 'cause i was so super lucky to find this author and be gifted this books for an honest review, right off i am amazed by the book covers. u can read them on KU. I love how u r hopping around instagram and u find new authors ... so many great folks out there. hello!! love that. each book is a standalone, but i enjoyed reading them all together. Love this Langley Park series. Now to know Beth's most faves .. I enjoy The Measure of Home, The Road Home, The Sound of Home and finally The Beginning of Home. Now please don't get me wrong, i enjoyed them all but we are all human picking faves is easy and just how our mind works, right?? i mean parents do it all the time, u know u do ... i know my parents have their faves. it is just human nature. what i enjoy about Krista Sandor ...her writing abilities, there are bits of a mysterious nature, humor, lust, love, romance ... it is a real smorgasbord of goodness ... i really enjoyed the chance to totally let go and immerse myself in her writing. thankfully i could do that with these 4 amazing reads ...not like some who have had to wait to read more from Krista ... who likes waiting?? certainly not me. if you enjoy a bit of the details u will love reading them all but as u know they are standalones. enjoy!

[Chris Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!! This is a fan-blooming-tasting book. It’s definitely worth 5+ stars. The book is about Jenna and Ben. Jenna has a tortured past where she was neglected, abused and moved around a great deal. She’s been running from her past for many years. Jenna now works as a specialist reading teacher and moves from town to town every two years. Ben and his daughter have suffered through tragedy. Ben’s wife killed herself by carbon monoxide poisoning and had Kate in the car with her. Ben was able to save Kate but not his wife. Jenna and Ben meet in Langley Park a small town where Jenna briefly knew Ben as a teenager. She has a fond memory of him and the town. Jenna’s mother emerges from the past and she tries to help her mother recover from a possible suicide attempt. The author addresses the issues of abuse, neglect and suicide with understanding, compassion and authority. The story is well written, the story line makes sense and the characters are terrific. Even the evil characters are terrifically evil. The book is intense with an underlying level of danger with an apparent stalker troubling Jenna. Will Jenna and Ben overcome their issues to find a happy ever after together. Do yourself a favour and read this amazing book, I’m positive you’ll love it just as much as I do.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great story of second chances and self worth!!!

The Road Home is just that: the story of our heroine, Jenna, and the road she travels to find her true “home”. After childhood that left her broken to an adult who never believed she was worthy of happiness or love.

Enter Ben, our hero, and also Jenna’s childhood crush. Ben is closed off as well, past tragedy has made him distant to everyone but his daughter.

As I always enjoy finding new authors to me, Ms. Sandor has been added to my new list of authors to read. After the little teaser at the end of TRH, I’m diving into a The Sound of Home.

[Rogetwhi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one but there was too many things that weren’t explained more fully for me to give this one 5 stars. Like at the beginning, it’s hinted that she’s a cutter. Talks about her digging her nails in her thighs and scars there and there’s a flashback with her a manicure scissors but that’s the only time it’s mentioned. Plus the fact, she doesn’t kiss Nick and only has sex with him from behind. Again, this isn’t mentioned again. Then later when nick shows up, a look is all it takes for them to be over? Plus the epilogue is pretty much a lead in to another book. That’s not an epilogue to me.

I may continue this series at a later time.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book started kinda slow for me and felt dragged on in spots. Jenna is struggling with her past and when it comes time to face it she starts having flashbacks. Ben has his own past issues he's not over. These two are hot messes of emotions they dont understand. It takes a while for them to find there grounding and understanding of whats going on with them. When Jenna's mother turns out to be a lying wench it breaks Jenna and she runs thankfully Ben is ready to help fix her. These two do get there happy.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running away can work but you cannot run for the truth. She is guilty of this and now she needs to go home. She hope it will be a quick stop but it is not going to happen. She bumps into an ex and things may become more complicated. What will happen? Can she really go back to her other life? See what will happen

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 AMAZING STARS!!!!

OH my Jenna and Ben. This story has so many feels in it. I felt so real and the love just poured throughout the story. Jenna has to come back to her hometown and now deal with her past. Her past may also be her future. As Jenna finds herself she finds something so much more. She finds love, a love that allows her to be herself and finally feel whole again.

Ben and Jenna have this chemistry that is off the charts and you just feel like you are part of the story as you read it. I can't wait for more in this series!!!

You can see more of my review on A Day With Ethel

https://youtu.be/2Tlk9qPKu50

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the first page I was quickly drawn into Jenna's story, her loneliness and emotional pain just broke my heart. I found myself rooting for her and Ben and their second chance at love and a happy life together. Almost a character itself, Langley Park is absolutely enchanting, I just love the detailed description of the idyllic town, from the Botanic Gardens, traditional architecture and more importantly, close knit families and friends. The tension with the suspense plot slowly simmered while Jenna and Ben's relationship and steamy encounters kept me turning the pages. Highly recommend!

[Natalie Rhodes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! This is a new author for me and once I starting reading I couldn’t put this book down! I loved reading about the characters in the town and how they all were apart of the book. Finding out the backstory and who they are today was great as well! This story was an emotional ride and I enjoyed reading every word of it ❤️ Thanks to the author for writing this book and I look forward to reading the remainder of the series 😘

[Brenda Moser · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written book with an entertaining story line. The author brings strong characters in Jenna and Ben , gives them a hot chemistry and weaves an emotional story dealing with some deep issues. The story moves quickly and smoothly and I enjoyed reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

This is the 1st book I’ve read written by Krista Sandor; she has done a great job at writing a good book. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. A story of a long lost love that you thought was in the past never to be again. Jenna fell in love with Ben when she was 15 years old and Ben never forgot her either. A widower with a six-year-old daughter, Kate,, has been a shell of a man for the past three years since his wife committed suicide and Jenna is bringing him back to life. Best line in the book? “You’re everything I wanted and never thought I could have.“ What a profound loving proclamation every woman wants to hear. When Ben and Jenna listen to their hearts things start to go their way. Neither one of them expected to love like this. I love that it started when they were teenagers and never faded away. Jenna helps Ben heal the wounds from his wife’s death and Ben helps Jenna let go of her past and look towards the future. Awesome.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Krista Sandor's Raiders will quickly become fans of her Langley Road Home Series. If you're a fan of suspenseful interconnections between delightful characters who are overcoming obstacles, you'll be a fan of the series. Be sure to follow her on her Facebook page. She's an author that you'll want to follow if you haven't already. She often participate in Facebook parties and posts generously spoiling her readers. If you don't already know Krista she's one that you want to check out. She is excited to receive feedback from readers and appreciates their opinions.The book from her Road Home Series is free today February 16th at the time of this posting through a link on her Facebook page. I'd recommend this book two others who might like a little real life drama in their reading.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good romance read. The characters are good and likable. The story is a fun, easy, full of emotions read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book pulls you in and makes you feel. It is well written, interesting, smooth, and kept my interest through the whole book. The storyline and characters are engaging. I recommend this to all. I received it from booksprout and voluntarily left my review.

[Marilyn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful story that pulls you into it and makes you feel good. The town and the people make you feel as if you know them.

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[Catherine Nowak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!! It is one you just don't want to put down.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful, steamy romance! Loved the twist and turns of this story! Lots of suspense and surprises!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.