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When We Found Home

(Malcolm, Callie & Keira #1)

Susan Mallery (Goodreads Author)

4.04 · Rating details · 8,022 ratings · 1,041 reviews

Becoming a family will take patience, humor, a little bit of wine and a whole lot of love...

Life is meant to be savored, but that's not easy with no family, limited prospects and a past you'd rather not talk about. Still, Callie Smith doesn't know how to feel when she discovers she has a brother and a sister--Malcolm, who grew up with affection, wealth and privilege, a ...more

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Jul 11, 2018 DJ Sakata rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley, family-drama, adult-contemporary-romance

Favorite Quotes:

He gave her a smile that would have melted a frozen planet.

She agreed with generous —he was that. As for kind, well, he was growing on her. Like the famous Seattle moss, she thought with a smile.

I’d offer to let you borrow one of mine, but you’re what, twenty pounds lighter, two inches shorter and yet you have bigger boobs. Why do I like you?

We’re going to deal with our heartaches the way God intended— with liquor, sugar, a movie and people we love.

You did everything right. And ...more

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Jul 05, 2018 Amy rated it really liked it

Shelves: physical-arcs

I love the idea behind this story, I can’t imagine finding out I had not one, but two half siblings as an adult. How hard would it be to form a familial bond later in life? Difficult I’m quite sure, especially when every one of the siblings comes from a completely different background. Malcolm is the oldest and moved to his grandfathers home as a teenager, Keira was discovered when she was twelve and Callie as a woman in her twenties. Each age would present a new set of challenges and many are e ...more

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Aug 01, 2018 Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Finding out you have two other siblings and have a wealthy grandfather definitely was overwhelming news for Callie and had been very overwhelming for Keira two months ago. Their step brother, Malcolm, had been with his grandfather since he was twelve and was used to the lifestyle and family.

Malcolm was already working in the family business and didn’t want to be bothered with a twelve-year-old and now he had another sister. At least this sister wasn’t a child.

The siblings were all children con ...more

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Jul 21, 2018 Sherri Thacker rated it liked it

This is my 3rd book by Susan Mallery and it’s the third book of hers I’ve given 3 stars. It started really good but then it started to drag about 3/4 in with only 1/4 left. It was good. Not a great book, just good.

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Feb 25, 2019 mindful.librarian ☀️ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-reads

LOVED IT! Say what you will about the genre label "women's fiction", but it's how I instinctively label this one - otherwise, I'd have to say "contemporary sweet/cozy surprisingly complex multi-storyline family fiction with romantic elements". I mean, yes, that second one is more descriptive, but the first one sure is shorter! Some have classified this as romance, and I guess it kind of is?
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Aug 28, 2018 Lisa (not getting friends updates) Vegan rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction, novel, z2018, goodreads-author, 1-also-at-librarything, readbooks-female-author-or-illust, zz-4star, cancer, librarything-author, orphaned-and-quasi-orphaned-kids

I particularly liked the 4 young characters – one young teen and three adults in their twenties and thirties, and I also really liked the grandfather, and the housekeeper, and wish there was even more on the pages about those two. I really identified in various ways with Keira, Callie, and Delaney. Virtually all of the characters are very relatable and understandable, and there is a lot to like about them. They are complex and realistic and I enjoyed hearing their internal process. I felt as tho I particularly liked the 4 young characters – one young teen and three adults in their twenties and thirties, and I also really liked the grandfather, and the housekeeper, and wish there was even more on the pages about those two. I really identified in various ways with Keira, Callie, and Delaney. Virtually all of the characters are very relatable and understandable, and there is a lot to like about them. They are complex and realistic and I enjoyed hearing their internal process. I felt as though I knew exactly what was going on with Keira even though the reader doesn’t directly get her point of view.

This is not my typical book: it’s definitely chick lit, summer reading, but also includes some deep issues and wish fulfillment not at all unconscious re finding family and instantly becoming wealthy, and being orphaned or quasi-orphaned. A lot of depth is packed into the story/stories.

And wow, I also don’t typically read books like this (chick lit romancne) and most books I read don’t happen to contain detailed sex scenes. Here there are a very few sweet but very graphic sex scenes. Because of the sweetness, “making love” vs. “graphic sex” feels like a better description of them. This is definitely not like my usual genres (which are just about all but romance, horror, and religion – I’m sure there are a few more, but I do have eclectic tastes!) but I kind of liked it. It was a good book for me right now, though without the orphans angle I don’t think it would have held my interest. That so many characters were orphans certainly made the story seem familiar and I particularly loved those parts.

The endings of the few stories wrapped up way too fast and a bit too neatly, though I did appreciate what the characters needed to go through to get there.

The menu & recipes at the end seemed 100% superfluous and not needed and didn’t relate to the story, and should have been left out, in my opinion. Why they were included perplexes me.

I was disappointed that the scene on the cover never materializes. I was waiting for it and it could have made a great part of the story.

The discussion questions at the end indicated that this author writes a lot about finding family and if true I will look into reading more of her books; I loved that aspect of this story, but given that I don’t usually go for romance books I’m not sure which, if any, to pick up next. I’m open to suggestions.

P.S. There is a lovely cat character too. ...more

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Jan 04, 2020 Jacob Proffitt rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: steamy, romance, audiobook

I think I may put Susan Mallery in perma-pass status. By which I mean that I just don't even try with her books any more. And this book may become the standard for the justification of doing so.

The thing is, this story was outstanding during much of its progress. I came to love each sibling very much (and Kiera absolutely stole my heart, even though I don't really buy her as a 12 turned-13 year-old) and the romantic partners for the older two were kind of perfect (for them, I mean). Malcolm stru I think I may put Susan Mallery in perma-pass status. By which I mean that I just don't even try with her books any more. And this book may become the standard for the justification of doing so.

The thing is, this story was outstanding during much of its progress. I came to love each sibling very much (and Kiera absolutely stole my heart, even though I don't really buy her as a 12 turned-13 year-old) and the romantic partners for the older two were kind of perfect (for them, I mean). Malcolm struggled so hard to learn relationship skills he had never had modeled and was quick to own fault and reform and do better. I loved how earnest he was and how he continued to improve his relationship with his half-sisters. I was worried that Callie would become tedious with the constant drum-beat of failure and "I'm a convicted felon" mantra. But Mallery managed to imbue her with real heart and I loved how she became a bridge for her siblings to understand each other.

And the love interests were equally dynamic and endearing with their own quirks and character arcs to go through that were as engaging in their own way.

So I didn't mind all the PoV hopping and that this functions as two romances in one because I was more-or-less equally engaged by each and I think Mallery chose her current PoV well (which is a big challenge when telling a story through multiple PoVs).

There are minor issues that had me considering whether this would end up four or five stars. And then Mallery manufactured not one but two dark moments. Which is the problem in her other books recently, I've noticed. It seems that she can't conceive of a romance where one partner doesn't betray the other after they've fallen in love. I kind of hate that trope in romances but it's even worse when if feels like the character takes a giant step backwards to make it happen. Which is totally the case, here.

So I'm giving this three stars for the enjoyment and some deep emotional highlights that really touched me. Those dark moments really killed the ending for me, so I'm hanging onto the good things as tight as I can to console myself that it wasn't all a complete waste of time.

A note about the Audiobook: Tanya Eby has kind of a mechanical cadence that bugged me more the longer I listened. It hits most frequently during character dialogue and detracts most in the most emotionally poignant scenes. Not a good experience, at least for this listener.

A note about Steamy: There are two explicit sex scenes, one for each couple. They're standard romance fare but in such a large story only makes the light end of my steam tolerance. I actually liked what she did with Callie and Santiago and them having to work out their expectations for intimacy, so not gratuitous so much as typical. ...more

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Jul 20, 2018 Asheley rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018-read

4.5/5

When We Found Home by Susan Mallery in a nutshell is the story of three siblings who end up with one another after their much-older grandfather goes to great lengths to bring them together as family. All three have the same father but three different mothers. They all have different backgrounds and come from different parts of the United States. Malcolm is in his thirties, Callie is in her mid-twenties, and young Keira is only twelve.

Callie is the last to arrive at the family home in Seattl 4.5/5

When We Found Home by Susan Mallery in a nutshell is the story of three siblings who end up with one another after their much-older grandfather goes to great lengths to bring them together as family. All three have the same father but three different mothers. They all have different backgrounds and come from different parts of the United States. Malcolm is in his thirties, Callie is in her mid-twenties, and young Keira is only twelve.

Callie is the last to arrive at the family home in Seattle, where she finds that Malcolm has grown up there. He has lived there for many years and had the opportunity to have a great education. He now runs the hugely successful family business. She also finds that Keira is already living in the home, much to the delight of their grandfather, but to the apparent distress of Malcolm, who either doesn’t know what to do with a tween-aged child or doesn’t like her. Callie can’t quite tell how Malcolm feels about his “new” sisters — he’s really tough to read and frankly, he’s a little rude at times. While Keira has an “I’m fine” attitude about everything, Callie can hardly justify all of her new fortune. It’s a little overwhelming.

It turns out that all three are having a little bit of trouble coping with their new family dynamic. They need to adjust. They need to learn how to relate to each other.

Probably my favorite thing about this story is the way that Susan Mallery explores relationships. I mean, she does it so, so well. It seems like nearly every type of relationship is represented in here: siblings, parent-child, romantic relationships, grandparent-grandchild, coworkers, and even the complicated relationships between staff and their bosses. There are also wonderful and complex friendships. I most loved the way Malcolm related to both Keira and Callie. It felt almost tangible to me as I understand difficult relationships with siblings; I can’t even imagine how difficult it can be with the issues that these three have. There is also a special way that Callie and Keira are able to bond over certain aspects of their pasts and new shared experiences, and I related to this as well. These three are patient with each other, even when it is hard, and I can’t even express how much I love that theme in this story.

There are several neat surprises in these pages with regard to the journey these three make. I don’t want to give anything away, but I think that certain details that were thrown in made the story extra-appealing. Heartwarming and emotional, for sure, but also with smiles. Sometimes a young character like Kiera, especially with a tough past, can weigh a book down for me, but thankfully not here. Kiera was a delight, even as she had a hard time adjusting. She was insightful and funny, and I loved her interaction with her cat, Lizzy.

When I first saw the cover for this one, I thought it was about three similarly-aged people that are getting to know one another after meeting for the first time. I didn’t realize that they are of three different ages and stages in life, so I loved going back and glancing at the cover as I read the book. I loved the cover even more as I learned more about where Callie and Kiera came from, and about how great these three are together as they learn to become family. By the end of the book, this cover is perfect and EXACTLY how I picture the siblings.

I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you, Harlequin Books!

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Aug 22, 2018 Rissa rated it really liked it

Its heartwarming and beautiful.
Callie finds out she has alot of family and they want to get to know and its their journey through friendship and relationships and finding their way home. It was adorable.

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Jul 13, 2018 Sara Mcbride rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Why does this book have such a high rating? I am so disappointed that I paid $12 for it. I am not a fan of this authors writing style at all. The story was promising, but really...it sucked. I found zero chemistry between any of the characters. I was okay with the siblings, but the two romances, were boring and what a bland character the grandfather turned out to be.

The romance between Santiago and Callie was just plain stupid. They talked about what a macho, jock, player he was and one look at ...more

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Aug 29, 2018 steph rated it it was ok

Shelves: fiction-family, library-ocpl, fiction-contemporary, books-read-in-2018

I was not feeling this book. I skipped about 50 pages towards the end but ended up finishing it. I just couldn't connect with any of the characters. It was a disappointing Mallery read, that is for sure. ...more

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Jul 06, 2018 Michele rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: women-s-fiction, chick-lit, priority, 0718

See the full review at HarlequinJunkie.com

A lovely work of fiction about the complexity of family relationships, what it takes to make lasting connections, and overcoming past insecurities and issues, When We Found Home was wonderfully touching and absolutely heartwarming.

Susan Mallery’s books are always a joy to read. I love the flow of her writing, the emotions she touches upon, detailing them perfectly, and of course her characters who are flawed and relatable. When We Found Home turned out t ...more

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Jul 26, 2018 Chris Conley rated it it was amazing

Holy cow. Started this yesterday afternoon and finished it at 2:00 a.m. No one does interesting, complicated characters as well as Mallery.

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Sep 25, 2018 Kathryn in FL rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: overcoming-trauma, probably-forget-plot-in-6-mo, chick-lit, best-seller, coming-of-age

Ms. Mallery is a master entertainer, her prose is light hearted but can quickly switch gears to serious, when appropriate. Reading her is like a good desert for the mind. You are devoted to the experience and it is sheer pleasure but once finished the enjoyment is a passing thought.

This book's premise is about as unlikely as they come, three half siblings have little in common except their genetics. Their irresponsible father abandoned them shortly after they were conceived or born with little i Ms. Mallery is a master entertainer, her prose is light hearted but can quickly switch gears to serious, when appropriate. Reading her is like a good desert for the mind. You are devoted to the experience and it is sheer pleasure but once finished the enjoyment is a passing thought.

This book's premise is about as unlikely as they come, three half siblings have little in common except their genetics. Their irresponsible father abandoned them shortly after they were conceived or born with little if any contact after that. Likewise, all their mothers are dead even thought the siblings are quite young 30, 25 (?) and 12 (who turns 13 during the story). Their Grandfather is very exceedingly wealthy from a business, he started years ago. He is lonely in his mansion though he and the housekeeper are more than friends...So he searches for his heirs and they are all invited to live with him and share the wealth. Each is given an allowance and all will have access to their trust funds at age 35. In addition, they will inherit 1/3 of the mansion and the business.

Malcolm the oldest, is not to overly cordial with his sisters Callie the middle child or Keira the youngest. With Callie riding his back, he evolves into a compassionate person that engages his sisters in a brotherly way. Keira has the most trouble adapting to her new life but with Callie's support and guidance she gains the self-confidence she needs to live in a new life that is totally different than her former experience of living in housing provided by social services.

This story also has three love stories that also face many challenges along the way, as well situations where trust becomes an issue. Each struggles with commitment with their love interests for different reasons giving us a view into how their past haunts their actions in the present. Malcolm's love interest struggles with her guilt at not loving her fiance enough, when he died in a shoot-out while on duty as a police officer.

He was a great guy, " Chelsea said, leaning toward her, her brown eyes bright with anger. "He loved you with everything he had, but it wasn't enough. Not for you. And you know what's ironic, because hey, even without going to college, I can still use ironic in a sentence. What's ironic is all the time you were wondering if he was good enough for you, we all knew it was the other way around. You weren't good enough for him."

Of course, each person realizes their foibles, inadequacies and each experiences personal growth in the realm of their personal issue(s) by the time the story closes. There were several graphic sex scenes, which I skipped. I typically avoid books with sex scenes but it seems to be a requirement for chick-lit to be published.

If you are hooked on Ms. Mallery's writing or love a fantastical chick-lit, this is a must read. ...more

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Jul 18, 2018 Sheery rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, fiction, read-in-2018, set-in-seattle

I struggled with the rating I wanted to give this book. In the end I would say I give it 3.5 stars. I did like the book but had a few issues with it. Let me say that I love the premise - which is three people discovering that they are half siblings at different points in their lives. Keira, the 12 year old who was abandoned by her mother and left in foster care, Callie, who is 26 and struggling to find her way in a sometimes unforgiving world after making a mistake and being punished harshly and I struggled with the rating I wanted to give this book. In the end I would say I give it 3.5 stars. I did like the book but had a few issues with it. Let me say that I love the premise - which is three people discovering that they are half siblings at different points in their lives. Keira, the 12 year old who was abandoned by her mother and left in foster care, Callie, who is 26 and struggling to find her way in a sometimes unforgiving world after making a mistake and being punished harshly and Malcolm who is 34 and part owner of Alberto's Alfresco. They share a father who is now dead and has lacked decency and responsibility while alive. The journey the three siblings took to become a family who trust and love one another was my favorite part of the book. They share a grandfather - Alberto - whom I wish had a larger role in the book. I really thought he might have more to do with bringing the three together as a family unit but other than finding the girls (Malcolm already lived with him) he didn't.

There were also two romances in the book and while good - they just weren't my favorite. Delaney and Malcolm started off so funny and charming and with a lot of potential. However, I never felt like I was actually experiencing them fall in love., I liked Delaney at first then she got really whiny and annoying. She definitely had some hardships in her life (like everyone else) but I never did understand why she clung to them for as long as she did. And the resolution of said hardship was rushed. I felt Malcolm had the most growth in the book - along with Keira who came a long way in feeling like she was accepted and finally had a family. In fact, I wishe that some of the story had been told from her POV.

I did like Callie and Santiago's relationship minus the instant love part. That's my own personal thing, though, I believe someone can feel an instant attraction and perhaps a sense of possible connection but I think love takes time, knowledge of the person, shared experiences and trust.

Overall, I like the book and feel fortunate to have been able to read the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Susan Mallery writes with humor and emotion which I appreciate and those qualitites saved this book for me. ...more

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Dec 16, 2018 Alice rated it did not like it · review of another edition

I think this is my first ever 1-star rating? This book was so bland, cheesy, and predictable that it might have been written by a family-drama-romance-generating algorithm. The complete lack of depth and surprise in the plot and characters could have been salvaged if the writing was any good, but it really wasn't, especially when it came to the randomly interspersed sex scenes.

Here are some choice lines to illustrate the intolerable writing style:
1. The world's strangest kiss-as-party metaphor: ...more

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Jul 21, 2018 G. rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Or, more accurately, When I Found Boredom. If you're looking for an entertaining beach read, this is not it. ...more

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Jul 22, 2018 Melissa Borsey rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A wonderfully complex story told with humor and love. Susan Mallery has a wonderful talent of bringing her characters to life. Highly recommend this very touching story.

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Jan 09, 2019 ShoSho rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: elib-audio, contemporary, x-2019

A little anti-climatic at the end but still good. 3.5 stars

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Jul 16, 2018 Mandi Kaye Ottaway rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Dear Ms. Mallery,

A few years back, I discovered your Fool’s Gold series and absolutely devoured it. I read nothing else for weeks! It was pretty glorious, since one of my favorite things an author can do is continue to tell new stories in the same world.

When We Found Home isn’t part of that series, but my head canon is that it’s still the same world – just different characters in a different town. And oh what characters they are!

At first I had a bit of trouble with the frequent narrative changes ...more

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May 21, 2018 Jenea rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

When We Found Home takes us through the emotional story of three siblings. They never know the other existed, but are brought together at the request of their Grandfather.

After the death of Alberto Carlesso’s son he learns that he two other children out there somewhere. Of course Alberto stars searching for them, he first finds Keira, a 12 years old, who hasn’t had the best life. Callie, the other granddaughter Callie hasn’t had it much better. Keira and Callie hit if off right away, but Malcolm ...more

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Jun 23, 2018 Cheryl rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Fans of this author's is in for a great treat. When We Found Home is a pure delightful read! This book is filled with many engaging characters: Malcolm, Callie, Keira, Delaney, Alberto, and Santiago. All of these characters interacted well with each other. There are a few relationships that blossomed as well between Malcolm and Delaney as well as Callie and Santiago. Both relationships I was a fan of.

At the end of the book are some discussion questions. I chose the following question to answer: ...more

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May 15, 2018 Kimmie rated it did not like it

ARC won through goodreads giveaway. I really struggled with finishing this book...for me it was too repetitive, bounced around and skipped through events with no clarification. Thus, I had trouble making a connection with the characters especially the Santiago character.

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Sep 09, 2018 ☆☆Hannah☆☆ rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Normally I like her books but this one not so much. A part of the problem was that it really didn't need to be over 400 pages long. Not too much happens. In the end everyone is happy. Which is why it got 2 stars. ...more

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Mar 16, 2020 Kris - My Novelesque Life rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc-netgalley, fiction, romance, audiobook, america, contemporary, elibrary

RATING: 3.5 STARS
2018; HQN/Harlequin

When Malcolm's estranged father passes, his grandfather discovers that Malcolm has two half sisters. While Malcolm grew up with his grandfather and mother's love, he has not really let his heart open up to new people. Kiera, a wise twelve year old, is found in foster care, after her birth mother leaves her with a friend. That friend has a criminal record so is put into the system where her paternal family finds her. Callie made a dumb mistake and has paid for ...more

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Jul 09, 2018 Sascha rated it liked it · review of another edition

3 1/2 stars.

Lately it seems as though a lot of romance authors are branching out into women’s fiction, which is a good thing. I think. However, for me, a lot of these novels show the growing pains of the writer trying to be true to their roots while forging new ground.

While Susan Mallery’s When We Found Home is extremely well-written, in her usual fashion, and the subject matter of three half-siblings discovering each other is intriguing, the amount of repetition and lack of spark made the nove 3 1/2 stars.

Lately it seems as though a lot of romance authors are branching out into women’s fiction, which is a good thing. I think. However, for me, a lot of these novels show the growing pains of the writer trying to be true to their roots while forging new ground.

While Susan Mallery’s When We Found Home is extremely well-written, in her usual fashion, and the subject matter of three half-siblings discovering each other is intriguing, the amount of repetition and lack of spark made the novel very put-downable for me.

The novel began promising enough with Delaney, a former financial whiz–now barista, crushing on the man in the suit, Malcolm Carlesso—a classic romance novel opening. However, you’ll notice that Delaney is not even given a mention in the blurb, and yet it is as much her novel as it is the Carlesso siblings as Delaney comes to terms with her new direction in life after the loss of her fiance and the paralyzing of her father.

We are then introduced to the Carlesso family and Malcolm’s best friend and now business associate, Santiago. At this point, I felt the novel brought a lot of repetition and yet simultaneously not enough depth to some of the characters and situations, ultimately it felt as if nothing new were offered.

For me, the issue is that When We Found Home reads a lot like a romance novel, and normally the focus would be primarily on one couple with a lot of attention given to that situation. Instead, because When We Found Home is trying to be women’s fiction, the focus is skirting over one couple and moving on to another. Mallery is trying to show family and getting in touch with each other, which is all very admirable, but due to the episodic quality, I didn’t come away feeling particularly involved with any of them.

In fact, this is the second women’s fiction novel in the past few weeks that has left me with the feeling that the author should have focused on fewer characters and delved into “story” more, that perhaps two relationships (not necessarily romantic) should have been eye-balled. This just goes to the adage more is not better.

Regardless, When We Found Home is a safe book. It’s well-written, the story interesting, the characters equally interesting. It’s the kind of book you can read when you don’t want anything too deep. It’s heartwarming.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Jun 10, 2018 Diane Saul rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Alberto Carlesso’s son Jerry wasn’t much of a Father. Malcolm was ignored by his Father and raised by his Grandfather, Alberto, after his Mother’s death. When going thru papers Jerry passed away Alberto finds out there are 2 other children that were abandoned,, a 12 year old girl and an adult woman. Alberto finds them and brings them to the family home. Both girls are having a hard time adjusting to their new life. They haven’t had an easy time and are reluctant to trust.

This is a heartwarming s ...more

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Dec 08, 2019 Bookworman rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: rom-com-heaven, my-favorite-books

Third read: Just keeps getting better and better!

Second read: Yup. This one’s a keeper!

Wow! I really liked this book! Best one yet I’ve read by Susan Mallery. In fact, I loved it so much, I just started reading it again from the beginning!

Very likable characters and a very satisfying HEA! Two graphic sex scenes.

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Jul 13, 2019 Chantel rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019-reads, contemporary, cover-love, library-reads, summer-summer-summer-time

This was my first book I’ve read by Susan Mallery and I thought When We Found Home was a engaging family drama.
I enjoyed the premise of the story, which follows three half-siblings on a journey of discovering their unexpected family ties between them. While learning to trust each other in their newfound relationship and trying to overcome the past hurts their birth father has left behind. I really love seeing the gradual bond that develops between Callie, Malcolm and Kiera! The author dealt with ...more

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Jul 15, 2018 Isha Coleman rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: first-reads, netgalley

When We Found Home by Susan Mallery
Family is something we all take for granted. Their the people that will always be there, no matter what. What happens when family is not an option? When We Found Home is how to create a family out of nothing. Susan Mallery takes us through broken hearts, first meetings and slowly built bonds through the eyes of three strangers. Callie has not had an easy life. No family, limited choices and at times no hope. The irony is her ability to stay on the bright side ...more

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About Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Bel ...more