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WINNER! USA Book Awards Chick Lit/Women’s Lit
WINNER! Indie Excellence Award Women’s Fiction
HONORABLE Mention! Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards Mainstream Fiction

Kelly Johnson becomes restless in her thirty-ninth year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her middling middle-American existence and her neighbors’ seemingly perfect lives. Her marriage to a successful attorney has settled into a comfortable routine, and being the mother of two adorable sons has been rewarding. But Kelly’s own passions lie wasted. She eyes with envy the lives of her two best friends, Kathryn and Charlotte, both beautiful, successful businesswomen who seem to have it all. Kelly takes charge of her life, devising a midlife makeover plan.From page one, Kelly’s witty reflections, self-deprecating humor, and clever tactics in executing that plan–she places Post-it notes all over her house and car–will have readers laughing out loud. The next instant, however, they might rant right along with Kelly as her commitment to a sullen, anorexic teenager left on her doorstep tries her patience or as she deflects the boozy advances of a divorced neighbor. Readers will need to keep the tissue box handy, too, as Kelly repairs the damage she inflicted on a high school friend; realizes how deeply her husband, Patrick, understands and loves her; and ultimately grows into a woman empowered by her own blend of home and career.Award-winning Here, Home, Hope will surely appeal to readers of chick lit and other women’s fiction titles who are ready to transition into something new in their own life.

“… told with honest insight and humor, Rouda’s novel is the story of a woman who takes charge of her life while never forgetting the people who helped make that change.” —Booklist

“Inspirational and engaging, Rouda will touch readers who can relate to the frustration of being sidelined on the field of life, never allowed to play … until finally experiencing the joy of full participation.” —ForeWord

“This fiction debut often feels like a how-to book on starting a small business – not surprising as the author is an entrepreneur and real estate expert, who here highlights women’s entrepreneurial spirit.” —Library Journal

“Reading Kaira Rouda is like getting together with one of your best friends – fun, fast, and full of great advice! Here, Home, Hope sparkles with humor and heart.” —Claire Cook, bestselling author of Must Love Dogs and Best Staged Plans

“I loved Kaira Rouda’s book. I love its irony and its courage and humor . . . . It’s the real thing.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, bestselling author of Still Summer and The Deep End of the Ocean

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