Heading for Home

By Ashante Powell

Sylvia Hathaway moves to a small Southern valley seeking anonymity and a safe haven for her son, Mason, following a devastatingly public divorce in the city. Working as a meticulous record-keeper in the town's basement archives, Sylvia builds a life of sharp corners and ironed pleats, determined to remain invisible. Her carefully constructed fortress is challenged when she clashes with Matt Johnson, the stoic varsity baseball coach who barks at her son on the diamond.

As an unlikely romance flickers between the two guarded souls, they find themselves in the crosshairs of Tiffany Vance, the powerful school board chair, and Matt's vengeful ex-wife. When Sylvia uncovers a corrupt land-grab scheme hidden within the municipal files-one that threatens the very baseball field that has given Mason a sense of belonging-she must decide whether to retreat into her safe, silent vault or step into the unforgiving light to protect her family. The story is an atmospheric exploration of the cost of compliance and the courage it takes to be truly seen.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HM5FT5F3
• ISBN13: 9798199732307
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"