Going Home, At Your Age?: A Better Late Romance (Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances Book 3) by Jacqueline Diamond

Her hidden past is about to explode!

Sara returns to her hometown for Christmas, to face her sisters—and the man she left behind—with a stunning secret. The baby she gave up for adoption years ago is having her own baby, and wants her to be the grandma.

Young, pregnant and feeling abandoned, Sara rebelled against everyone she knew, including the man she secretly loved. Now, about to celebrate her 50th birthday, can she finally claim the family that should have been hers, right old wrongs, and find the home she believed lost forever?

This compulsively readable tale of love and redemption is packed with heartwarming surprises. This is the third book in the Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances series by USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond. Set in a small California town, the Better Late Romance collection is written by a group of established authors who are also friends.

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond writes romantic comedies, medical romances, Regency romances and mysteries—more than 100 titles!

A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie is known for her Safe Harbor Medical romance and mystery series, her Downhome Doctors series, and her Regency romances. Jackie earned a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award.

Her newest exciting venture is the Forgotten Village Magical Mystery series, beginning with A Cat's Garden of Secrets. Other recent works include the Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances series, featuring couples over age 50.

Jackie has been married for more than 40 years and lives in Southern California.

Please visit her Jacqueline Diamond Author page on Facebook. You can learn more about her books and audiobooks at jacquelinediamond dot net, and you can follow Jackie here at Author Central.

Jackie appreciates her readers and hopes you enjoy her books!

Amazon Review

 Sara Matchett is approaching her 50th birthday and thinks it’s time to return home after being away for close to three decades. She realizes that years ago she was a teenage drama queen. When hurt by her best friends and sisters, she lashed out with bridge destroying letters and then ran-away to marry an older man.

Now, with maturity to bolster her confidence, Sara leaves the shelter of Tennessee to return to her Southern California roots and make amends to the people she hurt.

Then there’s Nate. Sara hid her teen pregnancy from everyone, but Nate. For most of the gestation period, Nate was her support and watched her back. When near term, she wished he were the father, which would have been a good thing. Instead, she was drunk in her best friend’s boyfriend’s car. True to his nature, Gavin took advantage of Sara’s inebriated condition and raped her. When Melina was born, Sara gave her up for adoption and left her hometown.

Jacqueline Diamond relates Sara’s story with all the drama of Peyton Place, a 1960 era soap opera. In Going Home, at Your Age? Book 3 of 3: Sisters, Lovers and Second Chances scandalous secrets are exposed—rape, adultery, and the plethora of everyday problems. Diamond introduces many characters from her other two books in the series, but like all three novels, this can be read without necessarily reading the others.

My biggest issue was recalling each character’s relationship with Sara, but Diamond does an excellent job of reminding her readers through descriptive prose. I found it hard to put down Going Home, at Your Age? It’s a worthy investment for any reader who understands the importance of family.

Content Rating 

 Drugs—None 

Language—Clean 

Violence—none. Some verbal confrontations but they’re resolved without violence. 

Adult. No sex. 

Moral. Sharing family secrets can be painful but can also lead to redemption, acceptance and love. 

Attention: There are now virtual voice audiobook editions of the first two books in the series on Amazon. The second two books' virtual voice audio coming soon.

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Windows to the Past: Young Adult Short Stories

Collection of Action & Adventure Short Stories. A Rainy Night in South Florida - The rain pelted Mira with fury as she struggled against the angry wind. It was the worst storm to hit South Florida in several years, but Mira’s thoughts were not on the raging storm. Had it only been six years since that night? That awful sound of screaming tires and the crunch of metal as the car she was riding in slammed into the rear of the tractor-trailer. She was only ten when it happened but could still hear the sound of her screams as her mother’s blood soaked through her white cotton dress. Mira became a ward of the state that fateful night, just another number in the foster care system. The Long Journey Home - Sally sat motionless, staring out the window. Red and gold leaves danced in the wake of the bus as it sped along the highway. A burgundy stocking cap pulled low over her face all but hid her blonde hair. Fall was Sally’s favorite time of year, but today her mind wasn’t on the beauty of the countryside. How could things change so completely in such a short time? A tear spilled over and ran down her cheek. Her thoughts took her back in time to a different bus ride, just six weeks earlier. Bell Mansion Dragon - Kate’s heart beat faster as she approached the house. The old elm tree still stood tall and defiant against the cloudless sky. She had taken refuge there many times underneath the canopy of leaves. Her knees became weak as she saw the figure seated in the shadows beneath the tree. He turned looking deep into her eyes. Something there made her shiver. It seemed he was searching her very soul. What was he thinking? For years she had reminded herself every day of how much she despised John Bly. He was an evil man who seemed to take pleasure in causing others grief. However, what she saw today was a wasted, bitter, individual who could not possibly understand her reason for coming here. Strange Beachcomber - I was about to open my book when a movement in the corner of my eye captured my attention. It was a young girl, perhaps ten or so, she sat cross-legged at the edge of the water. Her long dark hair was pulled back into a ponytail but small wisps fluttered around her face. She seemed very intent on what she held in her hand. A few moments later she reached for her small sand bucket and dropped her item inside. I surmised it must be a shell. Suddenly her face broke into a huge smile and she started running toward an approaching figure. “Grammy, Grammy, look what I found, tell me what this one says.” Family Traditions - The old cabin was still standing. Not much to look at, just a small rectangle about 26’ x 26’. There were two rooms down and another two upstairs. The walls were covered with old newspapers. A little creek ran alongside the cabin and it would get very cold at night. The cracks in the cabin wall let in the cold air so grandmother would paper the walls with newspapers. She was resourceful always finding a way to accomplish what was needed. I think some of that spilled over on me.My brother and I lived here with my grandmother, Abbey. She could be very ‘contrary’ at times, as Aunt Mary put it. Yet she taught us to recognize and enjoy the real treasures of life. I wrapped my scarf tighter around my neck and started back down the road. Leaving made me sad. Soon there would be no signs left of grandmother’s way of life. History of a time my children and grandchildren would never know. Our world is ever changing but family traditions help keep the memories alive.

 

About the author, Rachel Jamerson

I have been writing for twenty-five years. My favorite resource is scripture. A hunger for God’s Word took me to the campus of Precepts International in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There I learned the Inductive Bible Study method, which completely changed the way I view scripture.

I served for five plus years in a local chapter of CONTACT USA. While there I served on the board of directors and as a crisis line specialist. In addition I am certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors in Caring for People God’s Way. I remained an active member until 2005. I am currently retired.

After becoming a Christian, my desire to write and quest for answers were dedicated to understanding God’s message to man. What exactly was He saying and why were there so many different interpretations? As a result, I became an avid student of scripture. My book ‘Spiritual Compass’ contains excerpts from various articles written over the years. It also takes the reader on a simple walk through the Word of God and offers insights derived from the personal journey of others.

I am a widowed grandmother of eight, retired and living in Southwestern Virginia.

Content Rating 

Language; No bad language at all.

Drugs/alcohol; None mentioned that I recall.

Violence; None that I recall.

Christian; There are bible quotes, talk of prayers, and God.

Amazon Review

Windows to the Past: Young Adult Short Stories are dramatic inspirational short stories, filled with great characters, each facing different circumstances. Rachel Jamerson and Jeanette Campbell have woven parts of their personal experiences into these tales dealing with hardship, struggles, and victories all too familiar to the human spirit. Though these stories take place in different eras the state of affairs are relatable and timeless.

Amazon Link  https://books2read.com/u/bQGDqv