This novel is intended for 18+ for mature content. Strippers,porn,
drugs,law enforcement, and of course romance are all included in this package!
Carmen always had a wild streak about her while growing up in this small
town. Everyone use to say her only saving grace in this world was her best
friend Walker who tried to keep the flighty girl grounded. But life was too big
for her to live in this one stop light kind of town; she had dreams and wants
that could take her anywhere but staying there. Anything was better than being
stuck in the perpetuating cycle of being born and dying in this hell hole she
called the reality of a small town girl.
Walker was the only anchor that could hold her home, she lived for that
boy. So how do you explain to someone that staying there would only suffocate
the possibilities of making a better life for oneself? Running away was the
only option, and leaving a piece of her heart with him would keep her strong
out in the real world, at least she hoped it would.
After years of trying to make it on her own, struggling through life and
trying to stay clean, the only reality she sees at surviving now is going back
to the place she tried so hard to break free from. Unsure if her old life is
willing to accept the choices she has made, the lone thought that matters to
her is hoping she still has the only man she has counted on her entire life in
her corner. You can always go home, but will they be willing to take you back?
Who Picked This? book blog was given the ARC of this book by
the author in exchange for an honest review.
Maggie's 4 Star Review
Carmen
was a typical girl stuck in a small town and looking for an escape. She has
dreams of seeing her name in lights, and hitting it big in Hollywood. Only she
didn’t know that by hitting it big in Hollywood, she would also find herself
hitting rock bottom. After some choice decisions, Carmen finds herself calling
the only person who was ever there for her growing up, Walker Mason. The last time
Walker saw Carmen she was hitchhiking along the side of the highway leaving his
life for good. Now after six years, he is brought back together with her.
Carmen
and Walker’s story takes twists and turns in Carmen’s road to finding
happiness. These events ended up sealing the deal for me with this book. I must
say if you are a fan of books that are a little out of the box then this one is
for you!! I loved this book, but I also like books that are raw and full of
real life situations that anyone could find themselves in; books that aren’t
totally all hearts and flowers. I would defiantly recommend this book to anyone
looking for something out of the norm but with some romance along the way.
~Mags
Manda's 4 Star Review
Carmen
and Walkers story is definitely not your typical small town boy meets girl love
story. Carmen is a big fish in a little pond. She is eager to escape small town
life for the lure of the Hollywood lights. Walker is happy in their small town
and wants nothing more than to graduate, become a police officer,and have his
best friend Carmen by his side. Big dreams and small towns don't mix and Carmen
leaves her home and best friend behind to make a name for herself.
I
am a big fan of books that go outside the lines of traditional love stories.
This book takes you on an emotional ride and gives you a glimpse into what
happens when your big dreams don't go as planned. I had a bit of trouble
getting into the story and connecting with the characters in the beginning. As
the story progressed I became more invested in the characters and where their
story was taking them. Running Home is a real, raw and emotional story that
will pull you in and keep you reading. Definitely recommend for anyone looking
for a book that is anything but typical.
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