As summer begins to wind down, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the journeys we’ve taken—not just the vacations and road trips, but the unexpected paths life places before us. Some roads are carefully planned. Others appear only after heartbreak, loss, or difficult choices.

That idea inspired The Long Road Home.

Although many readers know me through the Sydney Jones Series or the Family Legacy Series, The Long Road Home holds a special place in my heart because it explores a different kind of suspense—one built around love, family, hidden secrets, and the search for truth.

Set among the beauty of Charleston, South Carolina, the elegance of Southwood in England, the tropical charm of Antigua, and the coastal serenity of Seagrove, Florida, this story takes readers on an emotional journey where every destination reveals another piece of a decades-old mystery.

At its heart, The Long Road Home asks an important question:

Can we ever truly escape the past, or must we finally confront it to find peace?

The characters discover that the answers they’re searching for aren’t always where they expect to find them. Family secrets, unexpected danger, and the possibility of new love intertwine as they uncover truths that have remained buried for years.

One of the greatest joys of writing this novel was creating characters who feel real—people whose strengths and weaknesses shape every decision they make. I hope readers find themselves cheering for them, worrying about them, and celebrating their victories along the way.

Whether you’re already familiar with my books or discovering my writing for the first time, The Long Road Home offers an unforgettable blend of romantic mystery, emotional storytelling, and page-turning suspense. Click the link below to enjoy reading or listening to The Long Road Home.

As an author, I enjoy writing stories that transport readers to beautiful places while reminding us that the greatest adventures are often the ones that transform us from within.

Thank you for allowing me to share these journeys with you. Your encouragement, reviews, and messages continue to inspire every story I write—including Book Three of the Family Legacy Series, now well underway.

Until next month…

Happy Reading, Carolyn Bowen