After nearly a decade as a sous-chef in a trendy eatery, and fresh off a divorce from the owner, Jenna Stevens is desperate for a change. So when she spots a for-lease sign in her hometown, she impulsively decides to open her very own cooking store. Her crash course in business is aided by a streetwise store manager and Jenna's adoptive mother. But as soon as she gains a foothold in her new life, in walk her birth parents—aging hippies on a quest to reconnect.
Now Jenna must figure out how to reconcile the free-spirited Serenity and Tom with the parents who raised her and decide whether to open her heart to a man who just might be the best thing to happen to her in years. All without sacrificing her newly found dreams. In the end, Jenna will find that there is no perfect family, only the people we love.…
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"Susan Mallery's latest takes a turn from romance to more women's fiction. While there are romantic elements, Already Home is more of a character study. Jenna is trying to find her way after a marriage gone sour that has left her confidence trampled and her creativity shaky. Opening a business in her home town, she soon has to adjust her definition of family when her birth parents reappear without warning. The threads of family - those we choose and those that choose us - are beautifully woven in this engaging tale."
— karen (4 out of 5 stars)
" For me, foodie elements mitigate the romantic cliche of chick lit. Gobbled this right up, so to speak. "
— E, 2/11/2014" One of the best books I have read in a while. "
— Maureen, 2/7/2014" Kind of predictable, but an easy, clean, fun read. It dealt with many different relationships and I enjoyed the different characters. Nothing really bad to say about this book! "
— Mischa, 2/7/2014" Divorced girl moves back home to open a cooking shop and put her life back together. Just a nice story of starting over. You will like the characters and family in this story. Just a good quick summer read. "
— Danielle, 2/3/2014" I really enjoyed this book, it was very hard to put down. Great characters and a really good storyline. "
— Nancy, 1/18/2014" Listened to as an audio book. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. It was predictable, but I think the characters and story were developed well. "
— Leslie, 1/5/2014" Liked this book. I expected light "chick lit" and was surprised by the books turn. "
— Dianne, 1/2/2014" If you're looking for a sappy book, this is it. Very predictable. Characters are one dimensional. The reader was very irritating trying to change her voice for different characters. It gets a 4.0 on my 10 scale. "
— Louise, 1/1/2014" I enjoyed the book. It's less romance then it is Mothers and Daughters and looking at family in all it's different formats. "
— Nancy, 12/26/2013" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It wasn't a romance which is what I think I liked most. I really like watching Jenna come to terms with her life. "
— Chiara, 12/22/2013" 2.5 stars, I think. I was more interested in Jenna's new business than the birth parent plotline or new love interest thing, both of which seemed to drag until the end, when it was all wrapped up with stunning speed. "
— Kaelie, 12/11/2013" both her mom's made me laugh. "
— Charmaine, 11/22/2013" Great book! Hope this was the first in a series! I want more!! "
— Stephanie, 11/21/2013" Absolutely wonderful! Love this book like I love all of hers! "
— Kelli, 10/9/2013" This is a book better read than listened to on audiobook. "
— Ingrid, 9/22/2013" Somewhat conventional romance that also explores relationships with adoptive and birth parents. Better than average, although a bit emotionally manipulative at the end. "
— Nancy, 11/24/2012" Didn't make it through this one. Was drawn in by the cover and a back cover description involving food and a cooking store element, which turned out to be not as prevalent as I would have liked. This was not the type of novel I was hoping for. "
— Jessica, 11/3/2012" Great book. Kinda starts out a little slow..but then started to really keep my interests. Ddn't want to put it down. "
— Krista, 9/20/2012" Pretty good book and good story line. I felt some of the secondary characters were more interesting and better developed thean the main character but still an enjoyable read. "
— Holly, 1/27/2012" Good easy summer read. Predictable but still fun. "
— Linda, 12/7/2011" Predictable but good. Definitely want to read more of this author. "
— Jill, 9/27/2011" Lovely. This was just a nice, entertaining read. I don't care that it was predictable! "
— Pam, 8/14/2011" Very enjoyable read. Lots of relationship interactions done with feeling and insight. "
— Barbara, 5/14/2011" What a great book. Strong characters, well written story line. Completed the book in one sitting. A great feel good book with wonderful characters. "
— Becky, 5/13/2011" For me, foodie elements mitigate the romantic cliche of chick lit. Gobbled this right up, so to speak. "
— E, 5/8/2011" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It wasn't a romance which is what I think I liked most. I really like watching Jenna come to terms with her life. "
— Chiara, 5/8/2011" It's not often, that I get so involved in a story that I cry - but this one did it for me. There is nothing in life like family and this is exactly what this book is about - family you are born with, family you are adopted by and family you adopt for yourself. "
— Leslie, 4/30/2011" I discovered Susan Mallery earlier this year and have been devouring her books ever since. But this one was really somethings special. Heartfelt and charming, Mallery's sense of place is so strong, you feel like you too are Already Home. This is a must read book. "
— Deborah, 4/23/2011Susan Mallery is a critically acclaimed author of more than one hundred romance and women’s fiction novels, which have made the New York Times bestsellers list and been listed in Booklist’s Top 10 Romances for four consecutive years. Her books have been translated into twenty-eight languages. Because she is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books.
Teri Clark Linden is a professional stage, screen, and voice-over actress with years of industry experience. She received her BA in theater from Chicago’s Roosevelt University and has been seen along side Laverne & Shirley star Cindy Williams in Kong’s Night Out at Meadow Brook Theatre. Appearances in film include Jack Reacher with Tom Cruise, Won’t Back Down with Viola Davis, and Super 8.