SOMEBODY'S HOME by Kaira Rouda

 

A quiet neighborhood. A lovely home. A promising new beginning. In a heartbeat everything can change in this propulsive novel of suspense by USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda.

Julie Jones has left her suffocating marriage. With her teenage daughter, Jess, she’s starting over. Their new house in Oceanside is the first step toward a new life. Even if it does come with the unexpected. The previous owners, a pastor and his wife, have left something—or rather someone—behind…

Tom Dean has a bitter hatred for the father who considers him a lost cause, and for the woman who’s moved into their family’s house. The only home he’s ever known. He’s never going to leave. She thinks he’ll be gone in three days, but Tom has the perfect plan.

For a newly single mother and her daughter, a fresh start is the beginning of a nightmare. Before the weekend is over, somebody is going to get exactly what they deserve.

MY THOUGHTS

This is my second book by this author. This one starts out with a pull you right in beginning and does just that. Though I am still wondering what happened to the person in the vehicle who rushed in to save the day. Could it have been the pastor's wife? I do believe it was...

This book is told from different POVs. Julie, Jess, Roger, Sandi, and Tom. Julie is married to Roger and they have a daughter, Jess. Julie left Roger and bought Sandi and Doug's house. Tom is Sandi and Doug's son. Actually Sandi's stepson but she loves him as if he was hers. 

This story is very complex but easy to follow. There is a whole lot going on. A group of teens who are busted for a beer drinking game that slams Jews and makes it look like they are Neo-Nazis. A stupid game that they should never have even known about. Should have got into too much trouble for. For playing and for drinking. Though teens are going to party so that part maybe was not the worse part. The Nazi game was horrid though. Then we have a husband who is arrested for being involved in a possible prostitution ring. Also a young man who is plotting something very sinister and horrible. Friends will turn their backs on each other. Parents are not there when they should be for their child. A priest who does bad things and thinks it's ok. Let's just sweep it under the rug and move on. A whole lot going one. But each person tells their story and why they do the things they do. Why they did the things they did. 

There is a lot going on. A lot of hurt. Hatred. Selfishness. Narcissistic people. Rich who think they can get away with anything. Mothers who will do anything to protect their children. Parents who are not always listening. This book takes a turn for the worse and you will have to buckle in and hold on tight. The feelings are very raw. The anger. The hurt. The horror. 

This book gave me a lot of feelings. A lot of tears for some of the characters. A lot of anger for some. Some I really didn't like and may have grown a tad fond of in the end. Sometimes it takes a drastic turn of events for a person to realize what they have. What they don't want to lose. But is it too late? Will things work out? 

Thank you #NetGalley, #KairaRouda, #Thoma&Mercer for this ARC. This is my own true feelings about this book.

4/5 stars and I do recommend it. Be warned there is a lot going on. But it's so good.