Homing Instinct: Lost and Found Family, #0

By Janet Koops

When Darcy's new life in Montreal starts to feel like home, a single call threatens to unravel her newfound sense of belonging—will she flee or fight for her place in the world?

 

Darcy has always longed for a place to call home, but her nomadic life taught her to keep her guard up and her suitcase packed. When she moves back to her hometown of Montreal, she hopes to finally put down roots. But after a year, Darcy feels no more at home in Montreal than anywhere else in the world.

Then she gets a new roommate, and much to Darcy's surprise, Francois breaks through the walls she's built after years of having to move and start over. Finally able to open her heart, Darcy finds a supportive circle of friends and begins to feel part of the community. She believes that maybe this is the home she's been looking for.

 

But just when everything seems perfect, one phone call has her questioning her heart and her future. Panicking, Darcy does what she does best—she packs up and leaves. Can Darcy overcome her fears and insecurities and fight for what she wants? Or will she let go of the one person who can make her feel at home?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Janet Koops
• Release date: Mar 28, 2024
• ISBN: 9798986552125

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