When We Found Home

By Susan Mallery

Susan is already a worldwide success in mass-market and trade paperback formats, and her third hardcover following DAUGHTERS OF THE BRIDE and SECRETS OF THE TULIP SISTERS is an emotional, humorous and heartfelt story that takes a deep look at a modern family—blended by surprise, not by choice—and how those complicated relationships can bring unexpected richness to life.

Life is meant to be savoured, but that's not easy with no family, limited prospects and a past you'd rather not talk about.

Callie Smith doesn't know how to feel when she discovers she has a brother and a sister – Malcolm, who grew up with affection, wealth and privilege, and Keira, a streetwise twelve–year–old. Callie doesn't love being alone, but at least it's safe. Despite her trepidation, she moves into the grand family home with her siblings and grandfather on the shores of Lake Washington, hoping just maybe this will be the start of a whole new life.

But starting over can be messy. Callie and Keira fit in with each other, but not with their posh new lifestyle, leaving Malcolm feeling like the odd man out in his own home. He was clever enough to turn a sleepy Seattle mail–order food catalogue into an online gourmet powerhouse, yet he can't figure out how to help his new sisters feel secure. Becoming a family will take patience, humour, a little bit of wine and a whole lot of love. But love isn't Malcolm's strong suit…until a beautiful barista teaches him that an open heart, like the family table, can always make room for more.

In this emotional, funny and heartfelt story, Susan Mallery masterfully explores the definition of a modern family – blended by surprise, not by choice – and how those complicated relationships can add unexpected richness to life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
• Release date: Jul 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781489259097

Susan Mallery

Autrice californiana di oltre cinquanta romanzi, trae ispirazione dalla sua vita quotidiana. "Ho davvero sposato l'uomo che ho sempre sognato" confessa.

Reviews for When We Found Home

[grgenius_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I totally and absolutely without a doubt got lost in this book...in the BEST way possible! All the characters, all the stories, all the feels...I couldn't separate one out without touching another and couldn't be any more happy about having such a conundrum in the first place. This is a story best told by looking at the characters because it is each of them that move things along, change the paths previously set, and otherwise open both our eyes and theirs to the endless possibilities in life.

All the characters brought something memorable to the table (check my site for the review with more on each) and I found myself hanging on to every word, every sentence, every feeling, so much so that it actually slowed my reading time down, but there was no way I was going to miss a second! If I had to choose a favorite...I couldn't, not really anyway. As you can see, they all had positive points and left a grand impression...though if pressed for the "steamiest guy" of the bunch, I'm going with Malcolm... *swoon*. *ahem* Anywho...

All in all, another FABULOUS work by this talented writer and one fans won't soon forget! Not a fan at the moment? What rock have you been under? Just kidding...but seriously, if you love Contemporary Romance or Women's Fiction, this baby combines the two most eloquently, so give it a go!


**copy received for review

[beckymmoe_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Such a sweet and heartwarming story!When We Found Home interweaves so many stories--there's half-siblings Malcom, Callie, and Keira, who have to learn how to be a family after years of not knowing they were; Delaney, who survived heartbreaking losses and may have taken her life down the wrong path who befriends Keira and might want something more with Malcom; and Santiago, Malcom's best friend and coworker who loves his family but also finds himself falling for Callie. Watching the siblings forge a relationship is possibly the best part of the book--seeing Malcom's name in Keira's phone go from "a**hole brother" to "jerky brother" to "SAB" (slightly annoying brother--she's twelve) made me laugh as many times as it made me sigh. The POVs in the story were Delaney's, Callie's, Malcom's, and Santiago's, and it was a good blend of the four of them. Overall I felt that Callie and Malcom were the most consistently sympathetic characters--both relationship black moments were essentially caused by Delaney('s fear) and Santiago('s choosing his family over Callie), which was a bit annoying at the time, but they did make up for it in the end, and even if their resolutions did happen a bit quickly, they were still satisfying.Rating: 3 1/2 stars / C+I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[silversreviews · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Finding out you have two other siblings and have a wealthy grandfather definitely was overwhelming news for Callie and had been very overwhelming for Keira two months ago. Their step brother, Malcolm, had been with his grandfather since he was twelve and was used to the lifestyle and family.Malcolm was already working in the family business and didn’t want to be bothered with a twelve-year-old and now he had another sister. At least this sister wasn’t a child. The siblings were all children conceived when their father had affairs while on business trips.Wealthy businessman Alberto Carlesso found out about his grandchildren after his son passed away in papers his son had kept hidden and was determined to find his newest granddaughters. WHEN WE FOUND HOME was an enjoyable read for me. The characters were believable and most were lovable even though the wonderful situation seemed a little hard to believe. The characters were what carried the story line, kept my interest, and had me wanting to be friends with the characters and the entire family. Keira was twelve, sweet, loveable, and a bit on the outspoken side. Callie was twenty-six, struggling financially and emotionally, and hiding a secret about her life. Keira was my favorite because she just KNEW the right things to say and do even though she had her own issues to deal with.The book had heartwarming as well as funny moments.Women’s fiction fans and Susan Mallery fans will not be disappointed in WHEN WE FOUND HOME. This book has something for everyone...family, food, secrets, surprises, and love.ENJOY if you read it. 5/5This book was given to me as an advanced reader copy by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

[brokenteepee · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book opens with a young woman named Delaney (which oddly is the same first name of the character in one of my most recent books. Is Delaney the new Mary?) flirting with a customer in the coffee shop where she works. For the life of me I couldn’t figure out what was going on as nowhere in the synopsis does that name appear. And it is odd as she is a very major character in the story. It’s almost as if her tale was shoehorned into the story of Malcolm and his two newly found sisters.Malcolm is living with his grandfather as his father was a real, let’s just call him a pig since this is a family review and I can’t type what I want to. He really liked women but he didn’t care for the results of his relationships, IE his children. But Grandfather Alberto wants everyone to be together. Malcolm isn’t so sure about these two new younger sisters but the girls are very happy to have found each other.The three of them – Malcolm, Keira and Callie have to learn to live together and then to become family. They might have the same father but they were brought up in very different ways and each in their own way is slow to trust.This is a mash up of family drama and romance as Delaney – remember her – finds love with Malcolm and Callie also finds a relationship. Keira is child so her love is a little black ball of fur. I’m all for kittens so I liked that aspect. The storylines weave in and out of the girls adjusting to their new, posh life. Malcolm adjusting to sisters, Gradfather Alberto enjoying having his family together and two new loves burgeoning. Things go up, things come down. Nothing overly new or revelatory but a delightful summer read.

[lisa2013_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I particularly liked the 4 young characters – one young teen and three adults in their twenties and thirties, and I also really liked the grandfather, and the housekeeper, and wish there was even more on the pages about those two. I really identified in various ways with Keira, Callie, and Delaney. Virtually all of the characters are very relatable and understandable, and there is a lot to like about them. They are complex and realistic and I enjoyed hearing their internal process. I felt as though I knew exactly what was going on with Keira even though the reader doesn’t directly get her point of view.This is not my typical book: it’s definitely chick lit, summer reading, but also includes some deep issues and wish fulfillment not at all unconscious re finding family and instantly becoming wealthy, and being orphaned or quasi-orphaned. A lot of depth is packed into the story/stories.And wow, I also don’t typically read books like this (chick lit romancne) and most books I read don’t happen to contain detailed sex scenes. Here there are a very few sweet but very graphic sex scenes. Because of the sweetness, “making love” vs. “graphic sex” feels like a better description of them. This is definitely not like my usual genres (which are just about all but romance, horror, and religion – I’m sure there are a few more, but I do have eclectic tastes!) but I kind of liked it. It was a good book for me right now, though without the orphans angle I don’t think it would have held my interest. That so many characters were orphans certainly made the story seem familiar and I particularly loved those parts.The endings of the few stories wrapped up way too fast and a bit too neatly, though I did appreciate what the characters needed to go through to get there.The menu & recipes at the end seemed 100% superfluous and not needed and didn’t relate to the story, and should have been left out, in my opinion. Why they were included perplexes me.I was disappointed that the scene on the cover never materializes. I was waiting for it and it could have made a great part of the story.The discussion questions at the end indicated that this author writes a lot about finding family and if true I will look into reading more of her books; I loved that aspect of this story, but given that I don’t usually go for romance books I’m not sure which, if any, to pick up next. I’m open to suggestions.P.S. There is a lovely cat character too.

[cathygeha · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

When We Found Home by Susan Mallery The siblings starring in this story don’t know one another or even know of one another until their father dies and a few years later their grandfather, Alberto Carlesso, goes through his son’s belongings to find out that he has other grandchildren. Instead of just the one grandson Malcolm, that joined his grandfather when he was 12, Alberto finds he also has two granddaughters. Callie is in her twenties and has no family and she has a past she wants to put behind her. Keira is a preteen coming out of the foster system and filled with fears. When they all come together under the same roof the only thing they seem to have in common is their grandfather…oh…and their rather useless philandering father…and perhaps a similar smile that graces all of their faces. At first things are rocky but as time passes the guards come down, communication occurs, grandfatherly love is abundant, a kitten is adopted, love interests emerge, problems at work are uncovered then resolved and a whole lot more happens. This is a story of finding out who one truly is and what is most important in life. It is about family and friends and trust and caring and sharing and expectations (personal and external) and well…just a great book that was difficult to put down. I have to be honest that the first four chapters felt a wee bit slow but once past those I flew through the pages. I felt and cared and wished and hoped right along with each of them. There was one question I had and that was why Jeremy, the three half siblings father, was as worthless sounding as he was. Jeremy had a privileged life with what sounded to be perfect parents so…how did he turn up as he did? Other than that one quibble…I loved this story. Thank you to Net Galley and HQN for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4.5 Stars

[jilleey_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have been a huge Susan Mallery fan for a long time, but this is the first time I've read one of her non-traditional romance novels. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't wait to see how the lives of Malcolm, Delaney, Callie, Keira and Santiago unfolded. I wanted to find out so badly that I finished this book in one day, it was that enchanting. Emotional, funny, honest and still had that quintessential Mallery character connections that keep bringing me back for more. I can't recommend this story enough.

[cherylk_44 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Fans of this author's is in for a great treat. When We Found Home is a pure delightful read! This book is filled with many engaging characters: Malcolm, Callie, Keira, Delaney, Alberto, and Santiago. All of these characters interacted well with each other. There are a few relationships that blossomed as well between Malcolm and Delaney as well as Callie and Santiago. Both relationships I was a fan of. At the end of the book are some discussion questions. I chose the following question to answer:With which character did you relate to most strongly? Why?I related to all of them. I will tell you why. Where Malcolm is concerned; he may have come from money but when it came to sisters, he struggled to connect. Well only in the beginning. I too find it hard at times to connect with people until I really get to know them. Callie kept a protective barrier around her that Santiago had to break through in order to win Callie's heart. Again, I too have a protective barrier around me and can find it easy to hide behind when confronted at times. In Keira; I can be light hearted and find joy in my friends and family. Delaney is more soft spoken as am I. Alberto is the powerful figure that brought everyone together but also likes to be behind the scenes. Same with me. I have many ideas for fun parties and such but I like to let others take charge of executing the plan. Finally, there is Santiago. He is charming, shows patience, and family is important to him. These are all qualities and values that I showcase and hold as well.

[bookscookslooks · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book opens with a young woman named Delaney (which oddly is the same first name of the character in one of my most recent books. Is Delaney the new Mary?) flirting with a customer in the coffee shop where she works. For the life of me I couldn’t figure out what was going on as nowhere in the synopsis does that name appear. And it is odd as she is a very major character in the story. It’s almost as if her tale was shoehorned into the story of Malcolm and his two newly found sisters.Malcolm is living with his grandfather as his father was a real, let’s just call him a pig since this is a family review and I can’t type what I want to. He really liked women but he didn’t care for the results of his relationships, IE his children. But Grandfather Alberto wants everyone to be together. Malcolm isn’t so sure about these two new younger sisters but the girls are very happy to have found each other.The three of them – Malcolm, Keira and Callie have to learn to live together and then to become family. They might have the same father but they were brought up in very different ways and each in their own way is slow to trust.This is a mash up of family drama and romance as Delaney – remember her – finds love with Malcolm and Callie also finds a relationship. Keira is child so her love is a little black ball of fur. I’m all for kittens so I liked that aspect. The storylines weave in and out of the girls adjusting to their new, posh life. Malcolm adjusting to sisters, Gradfather Alberto enjoying having his family together and two new loves burgeoning. Things go up, things come down. Nothing overly new or revelatory but a delightful summer read.

[marciablnc · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I have not read many books by this author but will read more. Her writing is interesting to me.