Journey Back Home
About the Book Journey Back Home
Book: Journey Back Home
Author: Cheri Swalwell
Genre: Christian Romance
As you know, life isn’t always as it seems.
Ten years, four children, two full-time careers, insane schedules—this is not what Jace and Simone signed up for. When the couple married a decade ago, they shared a passion for serving youth together. They believed their deep love for God and shared interests were all they needed to keep their marriage strong.
With Jace busy as a youth minister on the weekends, and Simone taking care of their four children, as well as her second-grade classroom, they barely find time to connect with each other. Travel up close and personal into the home of a youth pastor and his family as they deal with issues far-to-common in this fast-paced society.
Tragedy strikes…an investigation begins…and it seems as though life will never return to the “happily-ever-after” of their dreams.
When their world is turned upside down, the question becomes…will God give the family strength to journey back home?
If you like wholesome fiction with a faith-filled message, buckle in to read Journey Back Home, Book 2 of The Redemption of Green Pines series today.
Click here to get your copy!
My Thoughts on Journey Back Home
In Journey Back Home we get to follow a youth pastor and his family as they live their life. That includes when tragedy hits. The married couple, both work, and they have four children to love and raise up while also balancing their jobs and lives. It can be hard to make time for each other when your lives are this busy.
This is the second book in a series, but I did not read the first book first. Yes, I know, I broke my own rule. Anyway. Even though I started with this book I did not feel like I missed out on a lot of the story. Book one follows Holly and Mitch. I feel like this whole series is going to be stand-alone novels though they do have characters that combine them all.
I really enjoyed this book. It read really well and I could imagine having friends in this situation. It’s definitely an author I can get into. Her style of writing made me feel like I was in the story and had to keep going to find out what was going to be happening next.
You can be sure I will be following this series and reading all of the books within it. I may also need to read everything by this author as I really enjoy her style.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of Journey Back Home
More from Cheri
Journey Back Home was the first novel I ever wrote. The way God downloaded it into my heart was by sharing Simone’s side of the story first. Her journey is shared in the book through a series of diary entries. So I basically wrote the middle of the book first, then the ending, and then went back and wrote the beginning. It was definitely God who tied it all together so nicely.
When I finished writing Journey Back Home, it sat in my computer folders for six years. During that time God took fiction away from me and gave me the platform of nonfiction. Two years ago, He lovingly gave me fiction back and I pulled it out, dusted it off, and started getting it ready to publish.
However, I realized it wasn’t a standalone book anymore. It was a community, a tight-knit group of people who had much more they wanted to share with readers. And I knew I needed to start with Holly’s story. Adventure’s Invitation, Book 1 of The Redemption of Green Pines, tells Holly’s background which is an integral part of Journey Back Home.
I hope you fall in love with Jace, Simone, their four children, and of course Holly as much as I have. If so, get ready because there are many more people to grow to love in all six books of The Redemption of Green Pines series.
Blog Stops for Journey Back Home
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 21
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 22
Artistic Nobody, January 23 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Sara Jane Jacobs, January 24
Batya’s Bits , January 24
Inklings and notions, January 25
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, January 26
deb’s Book Review, January 27
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 28
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, January 28
Texas Book-aholic, January 29
Rebecca Tews, January 30
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 31
Holly Jo Morris, January 31
Locks, Hooks and Books, February 1
For Him and My Family, February 2
Pause for Tales, February 3
Giveaway for Journey Back Home
To celebrate her tour, Cheri is giving away the grand prize of a $15 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10626/journey-back-home-celebration-tour-giveaway
megan allen
I am very excited to dive into this one! Happy release Cheri!
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Rita Wray
Sounds like a good read.
Erin S.
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Caryl Kane
Wonderful review, Erin! Sounds like a must read. Thank you for hosting.
Erin S.
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Marisela Zuniga
This sounds great
Erin S.
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Emma
This sounds really good. I know firsthand how hard a tragedy can be on a familly.
Erin S.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Cheri Swalwell
I’m so glad you enjoyed this story. Adventure’s Invitation helps you get to know Holly and the reasons why she did what she did in Journey Back Home, but Book 3, Trail to Forgiveness, picks up a few hours after Journey Back Home ends. You won’t want to miss what happens next!
Thank you for such a beautiful review.
Erin S.
Definitely going to be reading the next book now!
M. Liz Boyle
I find Swalwell’s characters to be very inspiring!
Erin S.
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megan allen
This looks so good!! Already added to my tbr!
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Bea LaRocca
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this book, it sounds like a wonderful read
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!