Book Review: You Can Always Come Home

 


Anywhere can be your home, but not just anyone.

Emerson Calhoun is an invisible wallflower, mostly because she learned it’s safer not to draw attention. With her father’s alcohol-induced anger and violent outbursts, attention is dangerous in her house. The thing is, she’s never been invisible to star baseball player, Noah Boone.

Growing up in the same small town, Noah has admired Emerson from afar since they were little kids. With senior year under way, their two very different worlds collide and their love story blooms. The young couple faces lessons in love and trust as Noah sees through the smile Emerson forces herself to wear. But just as they ready for a happily ever after post-graduation, tragedy strikes.

You Can Always Come Home, is a second chance romance full of heart-racing tension, heartwarming moments of love, and a reconciliation ten years in the making.

This is a complete standalone featuring Emerson and Noah's young love story and their later-in-life reconciliation.

A list of Trigger Warnings is provided inside the book. Most noted are DV/ abuse, attempted SA, death (of parent/ child), suicidal thoughts and struggles with self harm (not depicted but referenced). Please read mindfully. This book is intended for mature audiences.

Top Tropes: small town, worlds collide, quiet wallflower FMC with a dark secret, secret dating, he falls first, protective MC, it's always been you, found family, second chance.




My Review

I have followed Emily's author journey since pretty much the beginning. I have to tell you that she has really shined as an author. Her books may not feature the darker romance or as much spice, but I absolutely LOVE this new direction that she has taken with her books. 


What I LOVE the most about these newest books, are how emotionally invested I become with all of the characters and the stories. It is an instant connection. As soon as I start reading, I can't stop. Emily took me on quite the roller coaster with my heart as I read Emerson and Noah's story. 


Emerson and Noah's story was not a straight path. It was filled with bumps and crossroads, but it was real and it was their story. In the end they did get their HEA. This book is one that will stick with me long after I have finished it. You are not going to want to miss this beautiful, five star, must read!

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