The Seaside Homecoming By Julie Klassen

The Seaside Homecoming

by Julie Klassen

Published by Bethany House

Series: On Devonshire Shores

ISBN: 978-0764241017

I was grateful, once again, that Julie offered to send me her book for review! As a HUGE fan of her stories, I couldn't wait to read it! I'm sad to see the series coming to an end since I've enjoyed each visit to Sidmouth.

Summary:

A surprise homecoming tests the bonds of sisterhood as a hidden past comes to light . . .

Disgraced eldest sister Claire Summers has been living in exile as companion to a stern great-aunt in Scotland. About to lose her place and longing to be reconciled with her estranged family, Claire sees an advertisement from someone looking for a "respectable female partner" in a Sidmouth boarding house. Is it a sign? She answers the ad, hoping she has not made another reckless mistake. When she meets the handsome, secretive proprietor, she wonders what he's hiding and if he's any more trustworthy than the nobleman who betrayed her years ago. Claire is drawn to him even though she fears he will reject her when he discovers her genteel façade hides a less-than-respectable past.

Meanwhile, the Summers family learns their great-aunt has died and Claire has disappeared without a word. The sisters rally together to find their lost sibling, but will their unexpected reunion heal old wounds and rekindle their bonds . . . or deepen the divide?

Return to the captivating Devonshire coast as the Summers sisters navigate romance, second chances, and the enduring strength of sisterhood in the face of adversity.

My Review:

I absolutely LOVED The Seaside Homecoming! 100% did NOT want it to end.

We finally have the chance to meet Claire, the estranged sister/daughter of the Summers family. We also get a taste of crabby old Great Aunt Mercer. Having stayed as her companion for a couple of years, it was understandable that once Great Aunt Mercer passed, Claire would want to be near her family again.

I think I felt as tenuous as Claire did being back by her sisters and mother. I loved how the sisters were so loving to her, while her mother tried to hold on to the promise she made her husband before he passed. Just a stark reminder of the times.

It was fun getting to know Armaan in this story! I hadn't expected he'd get a bigger role, but was thrilled he did. I loved how the author wove his part in with Mr. Hammond's. It was so well done. It filled my heart to overflowing. Speaking of which, I enjoyed the mystery Mr. Hammond brought with him to Sidmouth! I also appreciated the slow burn that came along with him meeting Claire.

Of course, it was delightful to be back with the secondary characters at Sea View. I feel like the story wouldn't have been complete without them. And who can forget the wise and wonderful Mrs. Denby?

I appreciated the great reminder that no one is too far from God's mercy and grace. That we have all sinned and have a need for a Savior. There's also reconciliation and forgiveness shown through the characters of the story!

This is a series not to be missed! I'm eagerly waiting next December when we'll get Sarah's story! I've been waiting for it since book one. I would highly recommend reading the books in order so everything makes sense.

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