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The Road That Leads To Home
Sara's life was going along peacefully until she got the early morning phone call that changed everything. Now she finds herself heading back where she began, home. Not only does she have to deal with a difficult older sister and helping to keep the family's inn afloat, Sara has to work alongside her high school sweetheart who still looks as gorgeous as ever and her feelings that she saw all this coming. Her dreams and nightmares seem to come true right before her eyes. It has to all be a coincidence, doesn't it?
114 pages, Paperback
First published July 14, 2008
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About the author
Jaimie Hope
34 books21 followers"I was born November 3, 1976 in New York. Growing up one of my favorite time of the day was story time.
Even at an early age, I became wrapped up in whatever story was being read. At the time, I just wanted to be part of the story.
It wasn't until high school that I decided I wanted to be a writer. This is when my ideas for the Adventures of Baby Jaimie started forming.
I was on the newspaper staff for two years in high school and really enjoyed it. We didn't have assigned stories, but we were able to do investigative reporting if we chose to. I was usually more into the freelance style of writing about whatever happened to be on my mind at the time.
In my senior year, I took a creative writing course where I got to explore the depths of my creativity.
After graduation in 1995, I put writing aside for a while. I went to college and did what most people try to do, "try to find myself". I got my Associates degree in 1999.
In 2002, I moved to Florida. I did quite a lot while I was there. I was an active volunteer in the local historical society. I also did volunteer work at the local library.
During this time, I also sang on a few demos at the local studio, tried my hand at songwriting and ran a book club.
It wasn't until 2005, when I picked up The Adventures of Baby Jaimie and started working in earnest to get it done. I finished the text of my manuscript within a month. I submitted it to a handful of publishers, only to be rejected.
Again, I shelved The Adventures of Baby Jaimie, temporarily, when I moved back to New York in the spring 2006 that I even thought about picking it up again. I had lunch with a friend one day in the summer of 2006 who told me about a friend of hers who was also an author. She put me in contact with him, and he gave me advice on how to go about making my dreams of becoming a published author come true.
In November of 2006, AuthorHouse released The Adventures of Baby Jaimie.
After the release, I got busy trying to promote it, and as they say, life happened. I began to try my hand at writing a novel. This proved to be a slow process as well, but not as slow as my first book.
In July of 2008, PublishAmerica released my first short novel, Who Says You Can't Go Home.
You may be asking yourself what's next. Only time will tell."
-Jaimie Hope (http://www.amazon.com/Jaimie-Hope/e/B...)
Even at an early age, I became wrapped up in whatever story was being read. At the time, I just wanted to be part of the story.
It wasn't until high school that I decided I wanted to be a writer. This is when my ideas for the Adventures of Baby Jaimie started forming.
I was on the newspaper staff for two years in high school and really enjoyed it. We didn't have assigned stories, but we were able to do investigative reporting if we chose to. I was usually more into the freelance style of writing about whatever happened to be on my mind at the time.
In my senior year, I took a creative writing course where I got to explore the depths of my creativity.
After graduation in 1995, I put writing aside for a while. I went to college and did what most people try to do, "try to find myself". I got my Associates degree in 1999.
In 2002, I moved to Florida. I did quite a lot while I was there. I was an active volunteer in the local historical society. I also did volunteer work at the local library.
During this time, I also sang on a few demos at the local studio, tried my hand at songwriting and ran a book club.
It wasn't until 2005, when I picked up The Adventures of Baby Jaimie and started working in earnest to get it done. I finished the text of my manuscript within a month. I submitted it to a handful of publishers, only to be rejected.
Again, I shelved The Adventures of Baby Jaimie, temporarily, when I moved back to New York in the spring 2006 that I even thought about picking it up again. I had lunch with a friend one day in the summer of 2006 who told me about a friend of hers who was also an author. She put me in contact with him, and he gave me advice on how to go about making my dreams of becoming a published author come true.
In November of 2006, AuthorHouse released The Adventures of Baby Jaimie.
After the release, I got busy trying to promote it, and as they say, life happened. I began to try my hand at writing a novel. This proved to be a slow process as well, but not as slow as my first book.
In July of 2008, PublishAmerica released my first short novel, Who Says You Can't Go Home.
You may be asking yourself what's next. Only time will tell."
-Jaimie Hope (http://www.amazon.com/Jaimie-Hope/e/B...)
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March 1, 2013
I loved this story of sisters, family, and love. I finished the book in three hours, once I picked it up I wanted to know what would happen with Sara, her father, and if Becca and Sara could finally get along, as sisters and as friends. The storyline was great, in fact I didn't want it to end ... I wish there was more to it.
December 16, 2025
Thought-Provoking, Epic, and Hauntingly Beautiful
Set in a hopeful future undone by catastrophe, this sci-fi tale explores humanity’s greatest strength and deepest flaw, our relentless pursuit of progress. The fall of a paradise Earth is both tragic and compelling, and the journey of those who dare to return home is filled with emotion, mystery, and wonder. A powerful, reflective story about survival, loss, and the enduring pull of our home planet.
Set in a hopeful future undone by catastrophe, this sci-fi tale explores humanity’s greatest strength and deepest flaw, our relentless pursuit of progress. The fall of a paradise Earth is both tragic and compelling, and the journey of those who dare to return home is filled with emotion, mystery, and wonder. A powerful, reflective story about survival, loss, and the enduring pull of our home planet.
March 2, 2013
This was a very cute and sweet story about love, family, loss and home. I started reading this book and I finished it in only a few hours. It’s the type of story that although a little rushed (a lot happens in only 187 pages) because the story is just so cute you want to know what happens between everyone.
I think what I really liked about this book is, its not totally a romance book… is there romance in it? Yes of course! But this book is about SO much more then that. It is honestly about finding yourself, loving your family, and well… knowing that you can always go home.
Although the ending wasn’t what I was expected… in fact it shocked me completely and made me very mad! I got over it once the story totally finished because I think I understood what the author was trying to get at… so although I was sad and upset and yea a little mad still, it was ok… everything happens for a reason right?
Overall, if you are looking for a quick read this is a pretty good book to pick up, the only problem I had with it is that because it is such a short book, I felt that I was unable to really connect with all or any of the characters because there is just SO much that happens in such a short span of time.
I think what I really liked about this book is, its not totally a romance book… is there romance in it? Yes of course! But this book is about SO much more then that. It is honestly about finding yourself, loving your family, and well… knowing that you can always go home.
Although the ending wasn’t what I was expected… in fact it shocked me completely and made me very mad! I got over it once the story totally finished because I think I understood what the author was trying to get at… so although I was sad and upset and yea a little mad still, it was ok… everything happens for a reason right?
Overall, if you are looking for a quick read this is a pretty good book to pick up, the only problem I had with it is that because it is such a short book, I felt that I was unable to really connect with all or any of the characters because there is just SO much that happens in such a short span of time.
October 12, 2014
WOW!!! On my Nook, it showed it as 72 pages..
A MUST READ!!!!!
Anyone that has a sibling, even more than 1 sibling, you know , yourself, there will always be a sibling rivalry. With Becca and Sara Rhea, they have had that growing up and basically into adulthood.
The Rhea Family owns a Inn that was built by their great grandfather. Their father Robert Rhea has kept it in the family and they all run the Inn in New York. When Becca graduated high school, she decided to stay and help her parents keep the Inn going. Sara on the other hand, went to college, graduated with honors and moved to Florida.
One night/early morning, Sara received a call from her sister Becca, letting her know that their father was in the Hospital. Sara came back home to help her sister with the Inn until their dad was able to come home. Sara and Becca were crushed when they found out their father is very sick. Sara had a dream before she answered the call from her sister Becca about their dad. Did their dad pass away?? Is there a love story mixed in this??
YOU WILL HAVE TO READ IT!!!
I cannot wait to OWN this book and the other books for this series
A MUST READ!!!!!
Anyone that has a sibling, even more than 1 sibling, you know , yourself, there will always be a sibling rivalry. With Becca and Sara Rhea, they have had that growing up and basically into adulthood.
The Rhea Family owns a Inn that was built by their great grandfather. Their father Robert Rhea has kept it in the family and they all run the Inn in New York. When Becca graduated high school, she decided to stay and help her parents keep the Inn going. Sara on the other hand, went to college, graduated with honors and moved to Florida.
One night/early morning, Sara received a call from her sister Becca, letting her know that their father was in the Hospital. Sara came back home to help her sister with the Inn until their dad was able to come home. Sara and Becca were crushed when they found out their father is very sick. Sara had a dream before she answered the call from her sister Becca about their dad. Did their dad pass away?? Is there a love story mixed in this??
YOU WILL HAVE TO READ IT!!!
I cannot wait to OWN this book and the other books for this series
March 6, 2013
When I opened this book I was looking for a description of Sara. Little did I know that the book would take hold and I wouldn't be able to put it down till I finished it. This book touched my heart in ways I could not begin to describe here without breaking down. There were times where I laughed out loud and other times where I had to wait to continue reading because my eyes were blurred with tears. I never expected the ending to be what it was, and wish it was not as it is now. I don't know what or if the author has plans to write a second book after this one but I would hope that she will. To end a book on such a heart felt moment and not know what will come next... I would encourage the author to continue this story. I would also recommend this short story to others.
October 18, 2015
THE ROAD THAT LEADS HOME satisfyingly covers a lot of emotional ground in a compressed series of events at an important juncture for Sara Rhea: her career, love, and a parent’s illness. One of those elements could have easily expanded to a full novel. This makes for a thorough, detailed, and fast-moving opening tour of Sara’s life – her ambitions, problems, and events amid a background of conflicting hopes, fears, and changing plans.
The three characters are consistently believable, each with different views and hopes for the future. The novel draws us in by showing how the gulf between characters is bridged. Sara’s response to a normal series of problems will resonate for readers, making this an enjoyable read overall.
The three characters are consistently believable, each with different views and hopes for the future. The novel draws us in by showing how the gulf between characters is bridged. Sara’s response to a normal series of problems will resonate for readers, making this an enjoyable read overall.
July 13, 2016
This was a heartbreaking story. The ending almost crushed me. Please write more so that my heart is filled again. This is a book that I would reccomend to anyone and everyone to read it is a wonderful read that holds you from the first words.
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