Coming home by Kennedy Ryan
⭐️Overall rating: 4.5/5
Description
They got everything they wanted...but never had each other.
Touré Wallace and Niomi Spencer were close friends at Finley College, the prestigious HBCU they attended. The attraction that simmered between them every semester was a question they never got to ask or answer before soaring ambitions launched them to opposite corners of the world. Both chased their dreams of grit and glamor as high-profile journalists. They got it all...except a shot at being more than friends.
Years later, Touré is an award-winning investigative journalist and Niomi is America's most popular morning-show host, but they both feel like something’s missing. When their alma mater recruits its most famous alums for an interview during homecoming, every look, every touch is electric. The air hums with what could have been, and they're tempted by what they could have right now, if only for one weekend. Have they traveled the world, chasing something special, when all it took was coming home?
Featuring the musical stylings of Southern University’s marching band, Human Jukebox!
In 'Coming Home,' the themes of ambition and unfulfilled love are masterfully intertwined. As both characters navigate their successful careers in journalism, the story reflects the age-old question of what truly matters in life. Their reunion at the HBCU homecoming stirs nostalgia and unresolved feelings, illustrating how the past shapes present desires. The inclusion of Southern University’s Human Jukebox adds a cultural dimension that enhances the storyline, resonating with readers who appreciate rich narrative backgrounds. For fans of contemporary romance and tales that question the trade-offs between career and personal fulfillment, 'Coming Home' stands out as an exploration of not just love, but of coming to terms with one's choices. Whether you are an aspiring journalist or someone simply yearning to reconnect with lost loves, this novella speaks volumes about the paths we choose and the ones we leave behind. Each moment shared between Touré and Niomi is laden with what-could-have-beens, urging us to contemplate how life’s journey is often about the people we cherish rather than the accolades we attain.
It was such a cute book!