A Heart Like Home by Christine Nolfi

 

When Nova Doubeck is asked to foster two children, she can’t say no. With her own childhood wounds healed by adoptive parents, Nova understands the rewards of a caring guardian―even an impermanent one. But nine-year-old Henry and his seven-year-old sister, Bella, are more than Nova bargained for.

Combative Henry is at risk of becoming like his abusive father, Egan Croy. Timid Bella, clutching a tin box of treasures, cowers at the slightest noise. Yet Nova gradually earns their trust and affection as they bring unexpected love and joy to her guarded life. Now she can’t help but wonder: How will she stop her heart from breaking when the time comes to say goodbye?

As Egan aggressively battles to regain control over the children, Nova’s protective instincts prove just as fierce. In fighting to save Henry and Bella, she’ll unlock the secrets hidden in their past―and learn more about herself and the true meaning of family than anyone imagined.

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A Heart Like Home: A Novel: Nolfi, Christine: 9781662514074: Amazon.com: Books

Christine Nolfi is the award-winning and bestselling author of sixteen novels, including her 2024 release A Heart Like Home.

Other works include A Brighter Flame, selected as a She Reads best book club pick; The Passing Storm, cited by Publishers Weekly as “Tautly plotted, expertly characterized, and genuinely riveting” and gold medal winner in general fiction, International Book Awards; The Road She Left Behind, a top book club pick by Working Mother and Parade magazines; and the award-winning Sweet Lake Series: Sweet Lake, The Comfort of Secrets, and The Season of Silver Linings.

Earlier works include Second Chance Grill, highly recommended by The Midwest Book Review and Treasure Me, recognized by the Next Generation Indie Awards and Put Your Heart in a Book Awards. The Tree of Everlasting Knowledge was cited by The Midwest Book Review as “Poignant and powerful, as much a saga of learning to survive, heal, and forgive as it is a chilling crime story, unforgettable to the very end.”

A native of Ohio, Christine now resides in South Carolina with her husband. Visit Christine Nolfi at the website of the same name. 

My Thoughts...                                                                                                                                                  Nolfi writes good fiction, but this is her best book to date it was one I could not put down. Family at its best. Emotional and one that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Thanks, Suzy, for sharing it with me. Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required, and all views expressed are our own.