EliseStark26
They say home is where the heart is. But what happens when the heart is pulled in too many directions?
Frank Adler thought he had finally figured out life-just him and Mary, his brilliant, fiercely independent niece, navigating the world together in their quiet corner of Florida. But when a well-intentioned suggestion lands Mary at a local riding club, everything begins to change.
There, Mary finds not just horses and new friends-but Felicity Gallagher, the warm and grounded club owner who sees both Mary and Frank with startling clarity. As Mary begins to open up to new experiences, so does Frank-especially to the idea of a life beyond survival.
But their fragile happiness is shattered when Evelyn, Mary's controlling grandmother, suddenly returns and threatens to take custody. As legal battles rage and emotions run high, Frank must confront his deepest fears: losing Mary, losing hope, and losing the family he's fought so hard to keep.
From birthday parties and quiet breakfasts to courtrooms and late-night breakdowns, All the Ways Home is a story about found family, second chances, and the unshakable bond between a man and the child he'd do anything to protect.