The Family Journal

by Carolyn Brown

Join the millions who have fallen in love with New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown in her landmark hundredth novel.

At the end of her rope, single mom Lily Anderson is determined to move her rebellious children in the right direction. That means taking away their cell phones, tablets, and computers—at least temporarily—and moving to the house where Lily grew up in the rural town of Comfort, Texas. But Lily has a bigger challenge than two sulking kids.

The house comes with Mack Cooper, high school teacher and handsome longtime renter. The arrangement: just housemates. But Mack’s devoted attention to the kids starts to warm Lily’s resistant heart. Then Lily finds an old leather-bound book in which five generations of her female ancestors shared their struggles and dreams. To Lily, it’s a bracing reminder about the importance of family…and love.

Now it’s time for Lily to add an adventurous new chapter to the cherished family journal—by embracing a fresh start and taking a chance on a man who could make her house a home.

• ISBN10: 1542015375
• ISBN13: 9781542015370
• Publish Date: 12 November 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Montlake Romance
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 298
• Language: English

Reviews

[Pigpen.Reads]

I have received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

The Family Journal is a women's fiction book. While it is not western romance that I have grown accustomed to with Carolyn Brown, it was an amazing read!

The story follows Lily, a divorced mother of 2. When she realizes her children are out of control, she takes matters into her own hands. Without much help or support from her ex husband, she moves them back to her small hometown.

While there is a romance, the story is not centered on it. It is centered on a mother doing her best for her children. This was a very refreshing read!