{"product_id":"already-home-9780778329510","title":"Already Home","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlready Home by Susan Mallery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e#1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Susan Mallery has captivated millions of readers with her heartwarming stories of the ties that bind. Now she introduces Jenna Stevens, who's about to discover that sometimes the only way to move forward is to go back home again....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter nearly a decade as a sous chef in a trendy eatery, Jenna is desperate for a change. She's supported her ex-husband's dreams for so long that she can't even remember her own. Until she sees a for-lease sign near her parents' home and envisions her very own cooking store.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer crash course in business is aided by a street-wise store manager and Jenna's adoptive mother. But just as she's gaining a foothold in her new life, in walk her birth parents--aging hippies on a quest to reconnect with their firstborn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Jenna must figure out how to reconcile the free-spirited Serenity and Tom with her traditional parents, deal with her feelings for a new love interest and decide what to do about her ex's latest outrageous request. In the end, Jenna will find that there is no perfect family, only the people we love....\u003cn\u003eAbout This Contemporary Romance Novel\n\nThis paperback edition from Mira Books delivers Susan Mallery's signature blend of emotional depth and humor. The story explores themes of family dynamics, entrepreneurship, and starting over after divorce. Jenna's journey from sous chef to small business owner resonates with readers seeking stories about women reinventing themselves.\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For Readers Who Love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nFans of contemporary women's fiction will appreciate the multi-layered family relationships, including adoption themes and blended family dynamics. The cooking store setting adds charm to this feel-good novel about finding yourself while navigating complicated family ties and unexpected romance.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't miss\u003cem\u003e The Happiness Plan\u003c\/em\u003e, a new novel coming from #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Susan Mallery where three women experience hope, heartache, and the power of friendship as they search for true happiness!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan Mallery is the New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance and women's fiction novels with heart and humor. Her funny and sexy family stories have been named to Booklist's Top 10 Romance Novels lists of 2007, 2008, and 2009. Mallery's gift for writing humor and tenderness make all her books true gems. -Romantic Times Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling. -Booklist\u003c\/n\u003e","brand":"Mira Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680741069074,"sku":"9780778329510","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4c4d99d1-c46d-482c-aaf3-4c39eb6ebb71.jpg?v=1734924666","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/already-home-9780778329510","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}