The Long Way Back to You

By Heidi McCahan

Book Overview

Where broken hearts come to heal.

"Why are you here, Emma?"

"Because my mom hasn't paid her property taxes, so I want to make that right. And because I want closure."

"Closure so you can move on and marry Nathan?"

"He's my fianc . He's what I want."

"If you say so."

Sometimes the life you're meant to live is the one you left behind.

Emma Carlisle built the perfect life in Boston-successful career, surgeon fianc , everything mapped out. But when unpaid property taxes force her back to Redemption, Alaska, she has one goal: sell the family house, settle the debt, and escape before the past can destroy her again.

She didn't count on Luke McGuire.

Luke never stopped loving the woman who vanished without explanation fifteen years ago. Now he's desperately fighting to save his family's failing resort while watching Emma prepare to disappear again. The stakes couldn't be higher-his family's legacy hangs in the balance, and losing Emma a second time will destroy him.

But Redemption holds devastating secrets about Emma's criminal father and the family shame that drove her away. When shocking revelations about her past surface and her perfect Boston life begins to crumble, Emma faces an impossible choice: return to the safe life that's slowly killing her spirit, or risk everything for the messy truth of where her heart belongs.

With Luke's unwavering love and her own buried dreams calling her home, Emma must decide if she has the courage to embrace the life she was always meant to live.

A story about second chances, buried secrets, and the courage to come home.

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Perfect for readers who love:

- Second-chance romance

- Small-town Alaska settings

- Family secrets and hidden pasts

- Strong heroines choosing authenticity over security

- Emotional stories about finding where you belong

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1966463219
• ISBN13: 9781966463214
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Heartwarming Reunion Story

Luke McGuire. That’s all I need to say about why I liked this book. He’s a swoon-worthy hero. Emma Carlisle is a former Redemption resident who broke Luke’s heart when she left years ago. When she returns, circumstances bring them together again, and it isn’t long until sparks fly. Luke is a solid guy, loyal, and willing to put past hurts aside to help someone out. He cares about his family and about Emma. Emma has worked hard to overcome her past but lost herself along the way. One of the best parts of the story is her rediscovery of what matters most. I liked these characters and wanted them not only to reunite but to win. Even though the characters have a past, the romance is a slow-burn. Both are trying not to rekindle old feelings, but of course they don’t do a good job of it. The story is also about family. Doing things to help keep family dreams alive and also about family healing where fractures have occurred. The scene with Emma and her father is very touching. This story has everything a person who loves romance would want on the pages. The characters are likeable and believable. I’m becoming a solid fan of McCahan’s writing and look forward to reading her next Redemption, Alaska story.