Review: Welcome Home by Melissa Cate

About the Book

Seven years ago, Danielle divorced Joshua without any real explanation.

Since then, she has made strides to move forward and take care of herself in all the ways that matter to her. She's developed a healthy attitude toward food, changed her hair and nickname, earned a master's degree, and began work as a hospice social worker.

Joshua, however, has remained in his role as P.E. teacher at the same school and visits the same businesses he did when they were married, hoping that maybe she'll someday look for him.

They meet again on a blind date and discover that the spark between them is still there. Reconciliation is on both their minds, but first, they need to resolve not only their past, as Danielle shares her reason for leaving, but also their potential future, as Joshua shares that some parts of his life have actually changed.

Can they see beyond the pain of the past and into a new future together?

Review

Out of the recent short stories I have read, Welcome Home felt the most complete. From start to finish, it was clear that the author knew which direction she was going in. Therefore, nothing felt rushed, and I got a pretty good idea of these characters and their future.

Joshua and Danielle divorced seven years ago, and by faith, they enter each other’s lives again. Readers might have to suspend their disbelief a tad in this story; however, the “twist” works well and elevates the story. As for the characters, both are likable and well written. I understood their reactions and motives.

Final Thoughts

Welcome Home is a sweet second-chance story. Don’t let the page count fool you. There is a full, complete story here that will hold your interest.  

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