Release Date: 12.28.21
Published by Love Inspired | Harlequin
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
5 Stars!
Searching for Home by Jill Weatherholt feels like a perfect blend of second chances, faith, and the kind of healing that only time—and a bit of mutton busting—can bring. This story pulls readers into the messy, beautiful process of figuring out what it means to truly heal—body, soul, and heart.
Luke Beckett’s return to Whispering Slopes, after an injury that could end his bull riding career, sets the stage for more than just physical recovery. He’s confronted by Meg Brennan, the woman who once held his heart, and her triplet children, who have a whole different kind of matchmaking agenda. There’s a tension between them that’s hard to ignore, but it’s their shared history and the pain they both carry that gives this romance its depth.
The beauty of Searching for Home lies in its quiet exploration of love’s power to heal. The characters are stubborn, full of pride, and burdened by past wounds. But it’s in this tension that the story comes alive. Luke, dealing with his feelings of inadequacy, and Meg, struggling to balance everything while keeping her heart intact, are both in desperate need of the kind of unconditional love that only a family can offer. And while the triplets are doing their best to rope these two together, it’s the deeper themes of faith and forgiveness that tie it all together.
There’s also something incredibly refreshing about the way faith is woven throughout the story. Just like a bull rider must trust his horse, these two characters have to learn to trust in God’s timing, in His plan, and in the love that’s right in front of them.
The setting of Whispering Slopes is a place where family isn’t always blood, and where even the smallest of hearts can have the biggest impact. Searching for Home is a gentle reminder that love is not just about romance but about finding a place where you truly belong—whether it’s in the arms of someone else, in the chaos of a small-town B&B, or in the stillness of one’s own heart.
I received a digital ARC of this book from the author and Book Sirens. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
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