Reluctantly Home: sometimes going home reveals a new perspective

Reluctantly Home by Imogen Clark is a story of dealing with the past in order to face the future. Pip Appleby seemingly had it all. It all ends when a tragic accident occurs and she is haunted by the accident. She retreats to her family’s farm and struggles to find her path again. When she discovers the diary of actress Evelyn Mountcastle in a box of old books, Pip is pulled into Evelyn’s words. As she reads, she discovers parallels between her life and Evelyn’s and she becomes intrigued by Evelyn and tries to discover more information about her. When their paths cross in real life, they begin to reveal secrets that they have been hiding about their respective stories. As they reveal their secrets, can they discover a way to forgive themselves for the past and find a possible future? 

Reluctantly Home is my second book by Imogen Clark and I expected an emotional book and it delivered. Considering the question of how does one move forward from a tragedy? How does one move on from your role in an accident? Pip struggles with these questions. While her head is telling her she is not at fault, her heart struggles accepting that truth. She is also dealing with the dual identities she has created for herself and how she can feel whole again. The story is a slow build as Pip drags her feet about her future. When she reaches out to Evelyn, she finds a perspective she hadn’t seen before or maybe didn’t want to see. I enjoyed Pip’s growth as she realized who she truly is and who she wants to be in the future. I recommend Reluctantly Home. 

Reluctantly Home is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook.