Sam Sinclair has a secret. A secret dark enough to bring Zoe Stein to her knees.A secret that’s kept him from being more than just her friend. But not all secrets stay buried, especially in the town of Langley Park. Zoe is done.Done with Sam.Done waiting for him to realize she’s in love with him.Done wondering why he’s kept her at arm’s length. Done remembering the two steamy nights they shared … remembering the two steamy nights they shared years ago.
Until…
Zoe gets the chance to right a wrong from her past, and Sam is the only one who can help her uncover the truth. Their passion reignites, but is their love enough to overcome the secrets that could tear them apart?
The Story of Home is a sexy standalone romance in the Langley Park Series.
more
This is one truly emotional romance.
This story will show you what love is. Zoe has been in love with her older brother, Ben’s, best friend Sam since she was a young girl and he carried her home after she fell from a tree. To be honest, she had already had a crush on him before that but the caring way he had towards her is what made her crush evolve into love. But Sam is older than Zoe and even though he cares for her too, he won’t act on his feelings because of his friendship with Ben. But life has plans for Zoe and Sam… some good, some will just about break them but plans none the less.
This book is the fifth one in the Langley Park Series but it very easily reads as a standalone that will make you laugh out loud at Zoe’s vocabulary and cry along with her and her friends and family. It will also make you fall in love with them too.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There are never enough words when reading this author on a way to sum up how much i love it! 5 stars is not enough and to end the series with such a bang is absolutely phenomenal! I love Langley Park and its residents so much and Sam and Zoe’s story just finished it off so beautifully! They are strong and their love is stronger! There is an element of suspense and this one is even more action packed then the other stories in the series.
This is a series I will be going back to over and over again.
I know I have said this after every book in this series but I’m going to say it again, I did not think it could get any better than the last but the author has absolutely out did herself again. We get young love, heartbreak, a brief recap of the other characters stories, angst, etc. This book follows Zoe and Sam how they started out, how they fell apart, and how they try to come back together. It had parts were I was laughing so hard I snorted then it had parts my heart aches and tears came. Let’s not forget the suspense and mystery, it’s the best one I’ve read yet. I’m sad this series is over but I’m so glad and happy with the way it concluded. It was beautifully written and perfectly executed. Sam has replaced Nick as my favorite which for me is a big deal but once you read this you will never question why because Sam has a heart of gold and a love that burns so bright for Zoe. By far the best conclusion to any series I have read.
A truly enjoyable story that spans several years as our hero and heroine overcome immense odds to find their HEA.
I loved both main characters, the feisty Zoe and the hardworking, honest Sam. When forces push them apart after a teenage fling, I was on pins and needles for the rest of the book, wondering how they would find a way to be together once and for all.
And when they did–while posing as a couple at a new agey couples retreat–that was only the beginning of how bright their future burned.
A wonderful love story about second chances, courage, and risking it all for the one thing that matters.
It’s been a while since I have read a story where I experienced so many emotions in one book. Krista is one of those rare authors, she really knows how to keep you engrossed in the storyline and have suspense that it isn’t “JUST” another romance book.
We started out with some back story and I loved how is was short enough that I hated Sam….I mean I HATED Sam. I had to message Krista to let her know I was mad with what he did. Sam has watched all of his friends fall in love with amazing woman, yet the one woman he wants, wants nothing more than friendship with him. Zoe is determined to find out the truth after getting canned from her old job. She is also determined to let Sam go once and for all. Especially since she has loved Sam since she was little. Sam is unwilling to let Zoe go by herself on this mission and goes with her. Can Sam convince Zoe to keep him in her life? Will Zoe be able to handle the truth bomb Sam is getting ready to drop on her? Will Zoe be able to uncover the truth before more people are hurt?
I love how Krista writes a strong woman and let me tell you Zoe is one bad bitch. Gabe wasn’t written as a pansy either which I thoroughly appreciated. Funny that a snake had to bite his ass to make him realize certain things. BEST SCENE EVER!!!
I had to re-watch Star Wars after Ben and Jenna’s book. I listened to mix songs after reading Gabe and Michael’s book. I enjoyed watching the planes land at my local airport that much more after Nick and Lindsay’s book. I gained maybe 5 lbs from all the strudels I wanted to try after reading Monica and Gabe’s book. Even before I was done with Sam and Zoe’s book, I got distracted with my 5th grade love for Boys II Men songs.
To be honest, there were so many scenes and favorite parts in this book. That I tried really hard not to message Krista on every single funny thing. If you want to read a book about second chances, where men dance around naked, people singing acapella Boys II Men while naked, a see through “rolling pin”, girl power Charlie’s Angels and some bat shit crazy people. Then this is YOUR BOOK!
The writing will draw you in after only a few pages and have you finishing the book in one sitting.
There is the perfect amount of angst and romance to keep you hooked. I loved how their relationship unfolded so we could see these amazing characters grow in ways you never expected.
I would suggest picking up a copy asap, you will not be disappointed.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story was an amazing second chance romance.
This book had lots of mystery and suspense as well as some heartbreaking moments.
There were also a few hilarious moments that had me laughing at the crazy situations the characters found themselves in.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’m not even sure where to begin with my review. First of all, this book was amazing! This is the first book I’ve read from this author, therefore the only book of the series I’ve read. I didn’t realize that it was book 5, the final book of the series until I got to the end. I got a copy through Hidden Gems to read for review, and I don’t know if it even told me that this was part of a series . So being as I had never read anything in the series before, I was surprisingly not lost. The end felt definitely like the end of a series though, and started losing me a little bit with details of I assume books 1 through 4. But it wrapped up in such a beautiful way, kind of like a TV series finale, when everything wraps up happy and perfect and exactly what you wanted. There’s basically three parts to this book, before, during, and after. The during and after kind of blend together, but there’s just so much to the story. It took a while for some important details to unfold, but unlike other books where you just want to get on with it, there were so many other side stories going on that you didn’t get antsy waiting for the reveal. You feel pretty mcuh ever emotion while reading, sometimes at the same time. There’s humor, sadness, regret; there are clutch your pearl moments, and several gasps in shock. Its friends to lovers and second chances. It’s half a lifetime all in one book. I hope my review is doing this book justice without giving anything away. It definitely makes me want to go back and read books 1 through 4, but just know if you stumbled across this one, you really don’t need to have read the first four, but I have a feeling it would make the ending all the more sweeter if you did.
This is my favorite story of the series, mostly because Zoe is awesome. She had her heart ripped out by Sam as a teenager after spending a few days with him planning on much more. Sam has some big secrets and a lot of guilt that he refuses to share with anyone–including his family. This makes him keep Zoe at arms’ length. So much of this story is so sad. Girls are being abused. Zoe and Sam are both heartbroken. I love when she tells him she has reached her limits–Zoe is just awesome, even in her hurt. Now I too am sad because the series has ended.
I saw the 1st book “The Road Home” through my robin reads app but wasn’t sure I liked it enough to buy it so I borrowed it through my Libby app. Couldn’t put it down! So then I got the 2nd book and enjoyed it just as much, and then and there went back to Amazon and bought all 5 books because I couldn’t wait to read about the rest of the characters I had met in the 1st and 2nd books and to meet new ones. She did not disappoint! I enjoyed every one of them; now I’m bummed because she doesn’t have another for me to read next, lol
This is book 5 and the final book of the series!!! I def cried this sam and Zoe’s story!! Sam and zoe grew up together but circumstances change but a tragedy brings her back home and her and Sam have a mission for a report she’s working on. Will Sam let Zoe in his heart?
This is the 5th book I’ve read written Krista Sandor; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
Who doesn’t want to be like Zoe? She’s a champion of the people, especially young women and girls. She’s well adored by her family and she has some of the best colorful language I’ve ever read. She puts her life and love on hold to help women that are falling through the cracks. She and Sam had a very fast love affair and her parted. Sam’s story was just as heartbreaking, but his was more so. I loved that Zoe used her love and persuasion to try get through to Sam.
Monica and Gabe;s story has lots of twists and turns.
It also has many emotions.
I enjoyed this book very much.
Suspenseful, action-packed, heartbreaking, romantic and sweet at the end
Super excellent conclusion to the series. I cried, I laughed, I was heartbroken but the end just made my heart swell with all the love, with all the emotions others shared with Zoe and Sam. In my opinion author did a spectacular job building story around universal fact that we never ever should allow ourselves to decide for others what their feelings are or to think that by not communicating openly we are trying to protect people we love or deeply care about. Keeping secrets from others can really affect our life and all the interactions we have with our surroundings. It will bring down even the strongest personality especially the one with a heart made of gold.
The story is emotional, it has it’s hot steamy moments, characters are awesome, I’d like to have such people around me and not only the main protagonists but whole pack. What gave the plot another interesting layer was all the mystery and suspense which was fantastically connected with romantic side of the story line. All the twists and turns in the plot made me sit on my toes and made the story flow effortlessly.
I simply loved it and would gladly read more about the couples from Langley Park. I didn’t read all of them yet only the previous part. While curiosity in me would like to know all about other couples it didn’t affect the great reading experience and great time I spent reading this or previous part.
I have no idea where to start with this review because I am kicking myself in the pants for not reading this series sooner. I mean I still have to read the first four books but this book was effing amazing and I mean PHENOMENAL to read. This is a story about second chance love and finding your true self in the worst of times.
Sam and Zoe have always known each other because Sam is Zoe’s brothers best friend. So he has been around for a long time and Zoe has had a crush on him ever since she can remember. They grow up and they both have feelings for one another and one day explore those feelings only to have Zoe wake up alone with no sign of Sam and not hearing from him for a long time.
When the two of them see each other again the chemistry is even stronger but Zoe is not going to get hurt so she stays away as long as she can. Then she decides she will give Sam one last chance and if he blows it then their done for good. But Sam is determined to prove himself and uncover the secrets he’s been keeping in order to keep Zoe this time.
The Langley Park series is now complete! I was excited to get into this book because the last four books have skirted around the relationship between Zoe and Sam and now it was time for answers. I didn’t know if I was ready.
Boy, was I ready!
This book was Everything that I needed it to be. It is such a beautiful story that pulls together these two people that I have loved since Jenna came to Langley Park in book one. They were literally the first people from Langley Park that we meet.
Zoe is a hilariously fierce, independent woman! I laughed so hard at all her creative name calling throughout the entire series but especially in The Story of Home. Sam who she refers to as a “Ginger Giant” is strongly protective of everyone he cares about and Zoe is at the top of that list.
The ending is Really Beautiful I love how she brought them all together in the end for this special Finale.
**ARC REVIEW**
I’ve been anticipating Zoe’s story since Book 1!!
You finally understand where the dynamic of Sam and Zoe comes from. After going through years with the Langley family you get to know the real Zoe.
Zoe is working her dream job as a journalist for an up and coming media company in Washington D.C. She finds herself at a crossroads with a story that will hit headlines and jump start her career.
Sam, after experiencing a traumatic situation in his personal life has decided to stop traveling and come back home and start his life all over again.
Zoe finds herself back home after a family emergency. She needs to face her family and her true love Sam. Their circumstances ended abruptly and with hurt and anger. Zoe never understood what fully happened. Why Sam broke her heart with no explanations at all.
This last book is full of Suspense, Romance and True Friendship at its best!
It’s a series that shouldn’t end and hopefully will have a come back later on….
Zoe is a reporter in Washington DC who runs a story on abuse and neglect at a girls’ detention center. When her source recants and is discredited, she is fired. The same day, a tragedy sends her home to Langley Park to help her family. When she learns of similar allegations at the nearby facility owned by the same company, she takes the opportunity to make up for the past and save the girls.
I liked that there was so much more to this book than the main romance (which seems to have played a secondary role in my reading experience). Zoe is smart and fearless, and the support her friends show is amazing. The romance part was sweet – Sam is carrying a lot of guilt and feels like he doesn’t deserve to be loved and be happy, but Zoe is able to break through that and help him heal. One thing that bugged me, though – they are in a smallish town. How is it that literally no one knew what happened to Kara?
This was a really good read. It’s a standalone in a series, and while the others are not necessary to enjoy this one, it’s nice to “catch up” with past characters.
Krista Sandor keeps blowing me away with this series! The Story Of Home is yet another epic addition in a series that continues to get better and better with each new book. Bursting with romance that makes your heart race in a way only true soul deep kind of love can make it, the warmth of a close knit group of friends and family and the kind of mystery and suspense that has your heart pounding and keeps you on edge woven through out Zoe and Sam’s story.
These two are the ultimate when it comes to second chance romance. A beautiful love interrupted by heartbreak, misunderstandings and secrets but one that is so strong it has never died exists between Zoe and Sam. When life pushes them back together as Zoe is investigating a story that could save the lives of young girls that spark between them flares back to life even brighter than before.
Both genuinely incredible characters with hearts that are unbelievably huge I found myself rapidly hooked to every bit of their story.