I have enjoyed this series so much, but Long Way Home is my favorite so far. Derek & Jo have such great chemistry. I loved their chance meeting and Jo’s serendipitous connection to the group. Being in the know as the reader was such a great element and when Jo and Derek met at Sunday dinner, I felt all the things. Their backgrounds with their parents, I feel helped grow their connection so much. Derek’s character development in handling his father and forgiving both his parents was a great arc. I’m so glad Jo’s dad came around in the end too and was open to repairing their relationship.

Another element I loved in this one was neither Jo or Derek really wanted kids and they (so far) have stuck with that. I think it was so refreshing to see the epilogue not be about them having kids and normalizing couples making that decision for themselves. Overall I loved this book and I can’t wait for Katie and Dallas’s story!!

Thank you Melissa for the ARC!!