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In this sequel to The Unfinished Gift, Shawn Collins has just returned from serving his country fighting the war in Europe. He's not home for long before he is called upon to join a USO tour; they want a war hero on board to encourage people to help the war effort by buying war bonds. While others might jump at the chance to travel around the country with attractive Hollywood starlets, Shawn just wants to stay at home with son Patrick, his aging father, and to grieve the loss of his wife in priv
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The Homecoming is the second book in a duology, but is easily read as a standalone. The author does a good job of sprinkling information into the story from book 1. I related better to Shawn Collins than Katherine Townsend who several times jumps to conclusions that create issues, but I enjoyed the story of watching them figure out what to do with their growing feelings. The relationship between Shawn’s son and his father is sweet after having a difficult beginning in book 1, and it was interest
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Dan Walsh has a nice way of including just the right amount of period details and historical backdrop, which freed me to enjoy the story, the characters, and the writing. This is a heartwarming story but never simplistic or sappy. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Excellent historical details that made me feel as if I were walking with the characters. Very charming story.
Much needed & desired (by me!) Sequel to The Unfinished Gift. I love The UG and was thrilled to learn Walsh had continued the story in The Homecoming. Like the first book, this one did a number on my emotions.. so very moving. But I also love that Walsh allows the reader see the character's struggles with life and with faith. Everything isn't all tidy and wrapped in a bow.. nor is it gloom and doom.. it is very realistic and relatable. I love Sean and Patrick and Katherine and Mrs. Fortini and e
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