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mischievous_monkey's review against another edition
4.0
This audiobook was a heart-rending and realistic portrayal of a difficult situation expertly narrated by Anastasia Watley.
tricia_r's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lenirlcosta's review against another edition
4.0
Great book!
In the beginning I had a little bit of a hard time with the switching POVs and the incredibly large cast of characters but after a while I got used to it and truly enjoyed the read.
The characters were so well constructed and their conflicts and stories handled with such grace and delicacy! Beautifully done.
I do wish we could’ve seen a bit more of Terry and Jan as a couple. But all in all, this was a darling read.
In the beginning I had a little bit of a hard time with the switching POVs and the incredibly large cast of characters but after a while I got used to it and truly enjoyed the read.
The characters were so well constructed and their conflicts and stories handled with such grace and delicacy! Beautifully done.
I do wish we could’ve seen a bit more of Terry and Jan as a couple. But all in all, this was a darling read.
squish73's review against another edition
4.0
This book hit home for me on a couple of different levels. First it takes place where I live, so it is always interesting to read about places you’ve been. The second is that last year my wife was diagnosed with MS. Though not as advanced as in the case of the character Rob, I could relate to being in the caregiver role. What I loved so much about this book is the way that the characters were written. You couldn’t help but like them, and with a love triangle, liking all three characters made me feel conflict within myself because I didn’t want to see any of the characters get hurt. This is a great read and something different from so many other books that I’ve read.
netgyrl's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars - great narration - interesting and original story - likable characters
I was interested in what was going on the whole way. It's very slow burn as you can imagine, reading the blurb. I really felt for the characters being in an impossible situation. The story resolved in the only way it could which was bittersweet with a silver lining and a HEA for the ladies involved.
I was interested in what was going on the whole way. It's very slow burn as you can imagine, reading the blurb. I really felt for the characters being in an impossible situation. The story resolved in the only way it could which was bittersweet with a silver lining and a HEA for the ladies involved.
shippychaos's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really enjoy this author’s emotive writing. The beginning was a little slow to nab my interest, but by 40% into the audiobook, I was invested and didn’t want it to end.
One thing I appreciated was the level of communication between the MCs—not too much processing to feel unnatural, but miscommunications were not overused as a tool to drive the MCs apart.
Watley is a solid narrator with a very pleasant tone, but sometimes I struggled here to differentiate the characters by their voices.
One thing I appreciated was the level of communication between the MCs—not too much processing to feel unnatural, but miscommunications were not overused as a tool to drive the MCs apart.
Watley is a solid narrator with a very pleasant tone, but sometimes I struggled here to differentiate the characters by their voices.
elvang's review
4.0
I have been meaning to read something by Lois Cloarec Hart and was glad I started with Coming Home. The author admits in the Acknowledgements that she wrote the book while her late husband was in the last stages of his battle with MS. Her eventual wife-to-be was the editor assigned to work with her on Coming Home.
Knowing this elevates the book from just another romance where a straight woman falls in love with a lesbian and toaster ovens are awarded to a touching story of a faithful wife and friend who will not abandon her first love even when faced with a new love she cannot ignore. The attraction Jan and Terry feel for one another is undeniable. How they and their friends and family handle this difficult situation leaves the reader as frustrated as the main players. Ironically, after waiting patiently for the MC's to finally get together, I found the ending to be rushed and a bit of a let down.
There were some odd POV changes at the end of some chapters and the story does have a dated feel but overall a pretty good read.
3.5 stars
Knowing this elevates the book from just another romance where a straight woman falls in love with a lesbian and toaster ovens are awarded to a touching story of a faithful wife and friend who will not abandon her first love even when faced with a new love she cannot ignore. The attraction Jan and Terry feel for one another is undeniable. How they and their friends and family handle this difficult situation leaves the reader as frustrated as the main players. Ironically, after waiting patiently for the MC's to finally get together, I found the ending to be rushed and a bit of a let down.
There were some odd POV changes at the end of some chapters and the story does have a dated feel but overall a pretty good read.
3.5 stars
queerwword's review
5.0
Extremely slow but with very mature themes but wondefully written and realy enjoyable listen go read/listen I won't regret it.
lezreviewbooks's review
5.0
This is book one of the ‘Calgary Chronicles’ by this author, a very emotional and atypical lesbian age gap romance that starts as a friendship triangle. I found the premise intriguing so I’ve decided to listen to the audiobook and I’m so happy I did.
Terry is a young postal worker who accidentally meets Rob, a charismatic ex-pilot who suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), and his wife Jan. As Terry draws the couple into her circle of family and friends, the bond between the women grows stronger and it will test to the limit their loyalty to Rob and to each other.
‘Coming Home’ is a poignant rollercoaster of a story about friendship, loyalty, and love. It’s not easy to write a love triangle in a romance book and pull it off but Ms. Hart does just so. All the characters are very relatable and likable and the friendship chemistry is as important as the lovers’. Ms. Hart says that she wrote this novel while her late husband was battling against MS and she met her wife-to-be while editing it.
This story is extremely slow-burn in both the building of the friendship and the bond between the main characters. The main premise of the book announces heartbreak from the start. There’s no way to avoid angst and suffering but it’s such a compelling story that it’s very much worth it. I have to admit that angsty books aren’t my cup of tea but this one was done with tact and sensitivity so I really enjoyed it.
Anastasia Watley is the audiobook narrator whose only performances in lesfic to date are this novel along with “The X Ingredient” by Roslyn Sinclair. Someone has to do something to change this as Ms. Watley is a superb narrator. She’s got a repertoire of varied voices, including realistic male ones and her overall performance brings a rich layer to the storytelling. I really enjoyed this audiobook and highly recommend it to fans of lesbian romance. 5 stars.
Available with a Scribd subscription. Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
See all my reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.com
Terry is a young postal worker who accidentally meets Rob, a charismatic ex-pilot who suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), and his wife Jan. As Terry draws the couple into her circle of family and friends, the bond between the women grows stronger and it will test to the limit their loyalty to Rob and to each other.
‘Coming Home’ is a poignant rollercoaster of a story about friendship, loyalty, and love. It’s not easy to write a love triangle in a romance book and pull it off but Ms. Hart does just so. All the characters are very relatable and likable and the friendship chemistry is as important as the lovers’. Ms. Hart says that she wrote this novel while her late husband was battling against MS and she met her wife-to-be while editing it.
This story is extremely slow-burn in both the building of the friendship and the bond between the main characters. The main premise of the book announces heartbreak from the start. There’s no way to avoid angst and suffering but it’s such a compelling story that it’s very much worth it. I have to admit that angsty books aren’t my cup of tea but this one was done with tact and sensitivity so I really enjoyed it.
Anastasia Watley is the audiobook narrator whose only performances in lesfic to date are this novel along with “The X Ingredient” by Roslyn Sinclair. Someone has to do something to change this as Ms. Watley is a superb narrator. She’s got a repertoire of varied voices, including realistic male ones and her overall performance brings a rich layer to the storytelling. I really enjoyed this audiobook and highly recommend it to fans of lesbian romance. 5 stars.
Available with a Scribd subscription. Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
See all my reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.com
corrie's review
5.0
I shouldn't have, but I did. I started this 10-hour audiobook right on the heels of my previous 11-hour one and all because I couldn't part with the sultry voice of narrator Anastasia Watley. So my Watley weekend got extended into a Watley Monday as well and now I have a serious book hangover.
Lois Cloerec Hart's Coming Home was a wonderful slow-burn book full of heart. If you read the blurb you know this love-triangle is impossible from the start. Terry loves Jan and Jan loves her back, but she is not free to give her love because she is married to Rob and she loves him too. Hart handles this dilemma with grace and integrity. Readers who balk at infidelity do not need to worry.
We get a rich story with a big cast of wonderful characters who all play a very important role. Sometimes I wished our gals had a bit more screen time together instead of being in a crowd, but the author made it so damn interesting I forgave her ;-) The quality of writing is fantastic.
Sadly, Ms. Watley didn't have to pull out her sex voice this time (sob) but she shines so brightly. Her narration is flawless and her honey voice just pulls you in. Sultry. Sensual. Sophisticated it says on her website and ain't that the truth! I hope AW considers doing more lesfic, otherwise I have to resort to troll through her straight erotica and romance titles and I rather not.
Available on Scribd.
f/f
Themes: Calgary, Canada, new friends. former flyboy, MS, devoted to the care of her husband, the player falls in love for the first time, impossible love, roommates, family, 'doing the laundry'.
4.5 stars
Lois Cloerec Hart's Coming Home was a wonderful slow-burn book full of heart. If you read the blurb you know this love-triangle is impossible from the start. Terry loves Jan and Jan loves her back, but she is not free to give her love because she is married to Rob and she loves him too. Hart handles this dilemma with grace and integrity. Readers who balk at infidelity do not need to worry.
We get a rich story with a big cast of wonderful characters who all play a very important role. Sometimes I wished our gals had a bit more screen time together instead of being in a crowd, but the author made it so damn interesting I forgave her ;-) The quality of writing is fantastic.
Sadly, Ms. Watley didn't have to pull out her sex voice this time (sob) but she shines so brightly. Her narration is flawless and her honey voice just pulls you in. Sultry. Sensual. Sophisticated it says on her website and ain't that the truth! I hope AW considers doing more lesfic, otherwise I have to resort to troll through her straight erotica and romance titles and I rather not.
Available on Scribd.
f/f
Themes: Calgary, Canada, new friends. former flyboy, MS, devoted to the care of her husband, the player falls in love for the first time, impossible love, roommates, family, 'doing the laundry'.
4.5 stars