In THE HOMECOMING, the fascinating sequel to ONCE THERE WAS A WAY BACK HOME, Janice and Buck Mason are remarried. But the transformation from a life of poverty to instant wealth isn't what Janice expected. And the old saying that money doesn't buy happiness definitely proves true.
At first, being remarried to Buck Mason after a ten-year estrangement is wonderful. Janice realizes she never stopped loving Buck even though she blamed him for her hard life after Buck chose a pro football career over Janice and their son, Billy. Buck's luxurious home and lifestyle are a dream come true for Billy, but Janice doesn't feel she fits in with Buck's wealthy circle of friends.
After a severe injury, Buck watches from the sidelines as his football team wins the Super Bowl. Instead of being thrilled, he withdraws and blames God for allowing his injury, which kept him from realizing his dream of leading his team in the championship game. As Buck withdraws even more, his tenuous marriage is in danger of collapsing.
Janice wonders what happened to the godly man who won back her heart and taught her to believe in God. Nothing seems to shake Buck from his despair. Is her newfound faith strong enough to weather the circumstances Janice finds herself in? Was it a mistake to remarry Buck and to hope they could ever be a real family?
In THE HOMECOMING, Louise Gouge makes a powerful statement against money buying happiness. It can buy nice things as Janice finds out, but it can't buy a happy home and a secure marriage. Louise Gouge shows us the feelings and emotions of her characters as they struggle to make their marriage work and to find a balance between their newfound faith and the daily struggles of life. Not your standard romance, THE HOMECOMING is the compelling story of faith, love, heartache and restoration.
"February 1998., [price], 186 pages., ISBN #0-89107-982-3."
Vickie McDonoughChristian fiction reviewer for: The Christian Writers' Web Community The Word on Romance Women on Writing Tallahassee Area Church News