Homesong

By Misha Crews

★★★★★ "Amazing I loved it from the very beginning A fantastic book."

In a small town, everyone knows everything about everybody. Or do they?

For twenty years, Kate Doyle has been haunted by the night when she was forced to flee from her tiny Virginia hometown and abandon her childhood sweetheart, Reed Fitzgerald. So when Kate, now in her mid-30s, escapes her unhappy life in Washington, DC and takes a much-needed vacation, the last thing she expects is to be reunited with Reed. There, under the warm clear Caribbean sun, amid ancient churches and pink flamingos, Kate and Reed seek to revive the love that they thought was gone forever.

But will small-town secrets ruin their last chance for happiness? Woven into the modern tale of Kate and Reed are the tales of those who came before them. Their mothers: teenagers in the chaotic 1960s, best friends who are in love with the same man, although only one of them knows it. Reed's grandmother: already a bitter old woman by the 1930s, she would do anything to carry on the family name...and would drive away anyone who came between her and her grandson. And even the founder of the town: in 1865, what guilty secret drove one man to bring his two daughters across the ocean from Ireland and settle in the dark Virginia hills?

At its heart, Homesong is the story of a small town: its lies and truths, its beginnings and endings. It's about proud secrets, unrestrained joy, and the old adage that you may leave your home, but it never leaves you.

Updated in 2024 to be a closed-door romance with PG language. (R-rated paperbacks available from the author.)

★★★★★ A remarkable first novel. Head and shoulders above the usual fare... absolutely fascinating.
★★★★★ OMG THIS BOOK IS AWESOME An awe-inspiring tale Undoubtably a contemporary romance... but sooo much more.
★★★★★ Homesong is one of those books you don't won't to end.
★★★★★ Wonderful book Engrossing.
★★★★★ I was kept in suspense all through the story until the end. This is an author who loves to tell a story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0985716738
• ISBN13: 9780985716738
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Cwc Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

It touches the heart of every romantic

I received Homesong as a Christmas gift from my niece with the promise that "it is really good, you've gotta read it." She was right. I couldn't put it down, but at the same time not wanting to read so fast that it ended. The story of love lost and then found again touches the heart of every romantic and a bit of mystery placed just right keeps the reader riveted to the pages. All the characters are realistic and interesting. I am very impressed that this is Misha's first novel. She is a gifted writer and I wish Misha continued success with her future novels. Misha Crews has been added to my list of favorite authors. Gail Kobialka

Homesong

Wonderful first novel. I was very impressed with Ms. Crew's talent for holding my interest and really entertaining me. Look forward to her next book(s). Thanks Misha.

Delicious descriptions!

Misha Crews has written such a wonderful first novel that I can't wait for the next one. Her adept ability to write an engrossing and interesting story pulls you forward so you can't wait to continue. Her descriptions of the things and experiences of life are what set her apart from other writers. You find yourself comparing your own life and the times those things happened to you with how she has written it. I stopped for a moment here and there throughout the story, re-experiencing my own sense-experience of various sounds and sensations that she had just described so beautifully. This story worked in every way. I highly recommend it.

"Homesong" It doesn't get any better than this!

I loved this book! I have and will continue to recommend this book to everyone. It's a romantic blend with a secret mystery. Ms. Crews has that unique ability to create characters the reader will love and hate. Once you pick it up to read, allow yourself plenty of time, because you simply won't put it down! The bad side of this is: Ms. Crews can not write fast enough to satisfy this reader's thirst. Hurry up with the next one, I can't wait. Phyllis Crizer

A romantic story with real depth.

A very romantic story of young love interrupted. In many ways it reminds me of your classic love stories of Japanese mangna and anime, except of course that it has nothing to do with that at all! But those romantic elements are all there. You know where this is going, but how it gets there is all magic. What's very interesting about this is that it's not just the story of the main characters, but of generations of their families and how they intertwine. Such depth is usually lacking in American romantic stories. But anyone familiar with Japanese mangna or anime knows what I'm talking about. HOMESONG is the best American representation of this that I've seen. And as usual with these types of stories, the end is also the beginning. The crafting of this beginning/ending is something that you will definitely remember, and in itself is worth buying the book. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a real, romantic story.