Reviewer: Robyn Roberts
Title: The Comforts of Home - 3rd of the Harmony novels
Author: Jodi Thomas
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN-13: 978-0-425-24448-7
Release Date: November 2011
Genre/Sub-genre: Women’s (Small-town) Fiction
Year/Setting: 2010, Harmony TX
Overall Rating: 4.5
Sexual Content Rating: Subtle
Language (Profanity/Slang) Content Rating: None
Violent Content Rating: Minimal
Jodi's Website/Blog: www.jodithomas.com
In Harmony, Texas, people seem to be struggling with themselves. And, it might take a while to see, but everyone is interconnected—and longing to make connections. Reagan Truman found her family in Harmony, but now that her uncle seems to be at death’s door, she is worried about being alone again. Her best friend beyond her uncle is Noah, and he’s lost and out of touch with his life and hers.
Then there is Tyler Wright, who is the funeral director. He is searching for a way to make his friend Kate more than a friend—but he doesn’t know how to do that. She’s self-sufficient and doesn’t really need him. She’s a bird in flight and he’s a turkey, grounded.
Ronelle Logan works at the post office. She is afraid of people and interacting with them. Her mother is evil incarnate and seems to make putting down Ronelle her full-time job. When Ronelle meets an angry and lonely man—she finds someone like her. And as they get to know each other, there is now the possibility for more for Ronelle.
When a storm threatens town and people are scared, they have to decide what they want and what they will fight for. They must figure out to make the connections they so desperately want, they will have to risk having their hearts broken forever.
I really enjoyed this book but struggle to put it into words for you. It took me a bit to get really going on this book because each chapter is from a different character’s perspective. In the beginning, I didn’t make the connection so jumping from head to head was confusing. Once I got the pattern, it made sense and no longer bothered me at all. We meet all the people above and a few more. They are wonderful folks who remind me of my own friends and myself. I believe everyone is looking for someone to share with—sometimes a spouse, sometimes a best friend, sometimes a person who you can lean on and feel secure in their presence. Each person in Harmony seems to be searching for that connection. We see their struggles, their successes, the ups and downs of their friendships and relationships…and hopefully, we can learn something for ourselves.
This is a poignant story in many ways and a heart-warming read. I encourage you to take a chance on Harmony—hopefully you will come away a better person for stopping in.
Robyn
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