Pregnant and alone, Sarah Ladina wants to regain her independence and do what’s best for her soon-to-be-born baby, but buying a run-down Victorian for an inn wasn’t her brightest idea. An inability to cook or fix a leaky faucet will make the job even harder. When a friendly golden retriever, disabled vet, and potential cook show up on the first day, she knows her life is going to get a lot more complicated. When her ex tries to get back into her life and her doctor orders modified bed rest, Sarah wonders if she’ll ever be able to stand on her own.

After returning from duty in the Middle East wounded in both body and spirit, Hunter Evans is in search of employment and a home. Finding a job has been tough and housing doesn’t come cheap in Costanoa, the town that he loves most on the California coast. His prosthetic leg allows him to run, but keeps him from his childhood passion, surfing. With a low-level job and a transient motel for a home, Hunter isn’t sure life is worth living.

But spring is coming in Costanoa and love is in the air. With the help of good friends, Sarah and Hunter may be able to get beyond the painful past and complicated present to find the love and respect they want and deserve.

Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors

Allyson’s Review
Wow, This was a powerful book. I went through a rollercoaster of emotions. California Homecoming was truly a touching, heartwarming book. Hunter was a solider whom lost a leg in the war and had PTSD. My heart went out to him, he was struggling to find his way in society, he didn’t have the best childhood plus had to deal with his mother’s cancer diagnosis. There were numerous times he had suicide thoughts because it was just too much. But he had so much potential, he was kind, caring, giving, protective, strong, determined, loyal and supportive.

Once released from therapy he tried to buy his childhood home but just missed the sale. Sarah had bought it to turn into an inn. The chemistry between the two was powerful from the beginning. Sarah had just broken up with her boyfriend because she accidentally got pregnant. If she didn’t terminate the pregnancy he wanted no part of her or the baby, because it messed up his plans. Sarah was strong, determined, caring, liked being self-efficient and stubborn.

Once Hunter and Sarah met, they both had to make some tough decisions and learn how to heal. This was truly a wonderful book that tugged at your heartstrings. I highly recommend this book. I was given an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review, All thoughts and opinions are my own.