Hometown Girl

Written by Courtney Walsh

Narrated by Teri Clark Linden

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Courtney Walsh returns with a hopeful and emotional new book about seizing second chances, finding yourself, and forging your own path.

Beth Whitaker isn’t supposed to be a small-town girl. She’s always dreamed of leaving Willow Grove, Illinois, for the big city, but she feels trapped, struggling to make up for a mistake that’s haunted her for years. Just when Beth is finally ready to break free, her sister impulsively buys a beloved but run-down farm on the outskirts of town, and she begs Beth to help with the restoration. Reluctantly, Beth agrees to help—and puts her own dreams on hold once again.

Drew Barlow hasn’t been back to Fairwind Farm since he was a boy, and he’s spent all these years trying to outrun the pain of a past he thought he buried long ago. When he learns that the owner has passed away, his heart knows it’s finally time to do the right thing. Returning to Willow Grove, Drew revisits the old farm, where he attempts to piece together his memories and the puzzle of the crime he witnessed so long ago.

Both on a journey to find peace, Beth and Drew are surprised when they begin to experience a restoration of their own. But when long-buried secrets break through the soil and the truth unfurls, will it threaten their budding relationship—and the very future of the farm?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Sep 19, 2017
• ISBN: 9781536690309

Courtney Walsh

Courtney Walsh is a novelist, theatre director, and playwright. She writes small town romance and women's fiction while juggling the performing arts studio and youth theatre she owns with her husband. She is the author of thirteen novels. Her debut, A Sweethaven Summer, hit the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists and was a Carol Award finalist. Her novel Just Let Go won the Carol in 2019, and three of her novels have also been Christy-award finalists. A creative at heart, Courtney has also written three craft books and several musicals. She lives in Illinois with her husband and three children. Connect with her online at courtneywalshwrites.com; Instagram: @courtneywalsh; Facebook: @courtneywalshwrites; Twitter: @courtney_walsh

Reviews for Hometown Girl

[Robin Moore · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Nice story! I enjoyed most of this book. I was surprised that a Christian author would write about subjects that are considered inappropriate for unmarried couples.

[Annette Gaitan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book. A lot of valuable nuggets of wisdom throughout.

[Stacey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story, leaves things open for the story to continue.

[Kristen Wiegand · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hometown Girl is a beautifully written story of life and the impact we as individuals and as community groups have on one another. We all have walked different paths, been hurt, embarrassed or even ashamed by events, choices or consequences resulting from our walk. Courtney Walsh looks at and addresses the fallout and recovery associated with said choices.
Home Girl may address many of these concepts and life lessons, but it never feels preachy or telling. You as the reader are always an active participant, fully engaged with the characters. This is the second book I have read by Walsh and am a new forever fan!

[Susan Leipsner · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

The book may be great, but the narrator is terrible! She makes the main character seem petty and unpleasant. The narration of an audible book should be like a secret service agent, you know they are there but you don’t notice their presence. This narrator was more like a prison guard... you know they are there but you can’t stand their presence nor get passed them... you can’t “hear” the characters’ voices if all you can hear is the narrator’s voice!