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About the Book
Title: Home No Matter Where
Series: A Shell Collector Novel #3
Author: Nancy Naigle
Publisher: WaterBrook Press (Penguin Random House)
Release Date: May 5, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Sweet Romance/Women's Fiction
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
Three generations of women confront their pasts and discover it's never too late for new beginnings in this heartwarming novel of second chances and unconditional love—from the bestselling author of The Shell Collector.
“In Home No Matter Where, we travel to beautiful Whelk’s Island, where a close-knit community puts us right at home. Along the way we meet compelling characters caught in realistic storms and learn faith-filled lessons about weathering them.” —Denise Hunter, bestselling author of More Than Friends
Nina is at her wit’s end with her teenage daughter, Kendra. Still dealing with her own wounds of divorce, Nina hopes a change of scenery will help. She and Kendra head to the serene coastal town of Whelk’s Island to spend a restorative summer with Nina’s mother, Rosemary—bringing three generations under one roof for the first time in years. Amid the island’s charm, old wounds begin to heal, and as new friendships bloom—especially with the steady and enigmatic Fisher—light begins to break through the cracks of Nina’s tightly controlled life.
Kendra’s reckless behavior continues but Fisher’s intervention during a critical moment for Kendra sparks a sense of hope in Nina that she thought was lost. Still, change is never easy.
As the women navigate the tides of forgiveness, growing up, and letting go, healing begins and new love brings surprises. While Whelk’s Island may not hold all the answers, it has a way of reminding people that moving forward doesn’t follow a set path—it requires the bravery to start anew.
My Review
Nancy Naigle has an amazing way of writing stories that feel like a warm hug, and Home No Matter Where is officially my new favorite. This book is a beautiful, down-to-earth reminder of what it really takes to start over when your whole world falls completely apart. The story follows Nina, a mom who is just trying to figure out her next steps and find her footing after going through a really messy, painful divorce.
Having gone through a divorce myself and raising kids as a single mom, I saw so much of my own life and struggles in Nina. Nancy Naigle completely nails the absolute exhaustion and that heavy, isolating loneliness that comes with doing it all on your own. There were so many moments where I found myself nodding along, remembering exactly what that felt like. My heart truly broke for Nina as she tried to navigate her own grief while also trying to guide her teenage daughter, Kendra, through her own teenage rebellion and pain. It is such a scary, overwhelming feeling to realize you have to be the strong anchor for your kids when you feel completely lost and broken yourself.
To catch their breath and escape the stress of their old life, Nina and Kendra pack up their things and head to the charming small town of Whelk's Island for the summer. They move in with Nina’s mom, Rosemary, and honestly, this family dynamic was one of my absolute favorite parts of the entire book. Kendra absolutely adores her grandmother, and Rosemary provides the steady, unconditional love they both need. Seeing these three generations of women living under one roof, learning to communicate again, and slowly healing together was just beautiful to read.
The real game-changer for both Nina and Kendra is a local named Fisher. He doesn't jump into Nina's life as some whirlwind, dramatic romance. Instead, he starts out as a steady, patient friend who gently helps Nina heal in so many different ways. Fisher is exactly the calm presence they both need. He doesn't try to magically fix Nina's life for her or take over. He just stands by her side, reminding her how to breathe again and showing her that she doesn't have to carry all her heavy burdens entirely alone. He even steps in to help Kendra during a really vulnerable, tough moment, which just completely cemented him as a favorite character for me.
This book beautifully shows that "home" isn't just a physical building or a perfect family photo. It’s a feeling of safety, grace, and deep love that you build with the people who stick by you when things get messy. If you have ever felt the loneliness of starting over, or if you just love a hopeful story about tight family ties, forgiveness, and unexpected second chances, this book will absolutely touch your heart. I couldn't put it down!
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About the Author
ECPA and USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle crafts small-town love stories full of heart. She began her contemporary romance series, Adams Grove, while juggling a successful career in finance and life on a seventy-six-acre goat farm. Now happily retired, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, cooking, and the occasional spa day with friends. Several of Nancy’s novels have been adapted to the television screen, airing on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Her novel The Shell Collector was adapted into the first Fox Nation original movie. A native of Virginia Beach, Nancy now calls Franklin, Virginia, home.
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****EXCERPT from Home No Matter Where
Arriving on Whelk’s Island. ****
Finally, the highway signs listed Whelk’s Island among the beach destinations. The road narrowed as they approached the three-mile Wright Memorial Bridge, the only road into Whelk’s Island from the north. The waters of the sound shifted between blue and gray, catching the
sunlight in a dance of fleeting glimmers. The salt air drifted in through her open window, mingling with the faint scent of coconut from the hand lotion Kendra had spilled in the console weeks ago.
Her daughter slouched, earbuds in, eyes fixed on the endless scroll of her phone. Nina’s heart ached, the weight of these past three years pressing hard against her chest. The drawn-out divorce and the loss of Nina’s father had really taken a toll on both of them.
“You okay over there?” Nina asked softly, hoping for something more than a shrug.
Kendra didn’t look up. “Fine.”
That word had become Kendra’s shield. Nina reached over, squeezing her hand. “We’re almost there, sweetheart.”
Whelk’s Island felt like a promise. In Nina’s mind, this bridge was the path passing from one world into another, leaving the chaos behind.
She slowed the car as they crossed onto Whelk’s Island. The narrow road wound past a bait shop with a carved-wood pelican out front, an ice cream stand already gearing up for the summer rush, and expanses of scrubby dunes that felt more foreign than familiar. There was no nostalgia here—just a quiet hope that maybe this place, her mother’s new home, could offer the
fresh start they both so desperately needed.
“Look at that big old oak,” Nina said, nodding toward a gnarled tree with branches stretched wide. “Your grandma was telling me that it’s one of the oldest trees on the island.”
Kendra barely glanced at the tree. “Its branches are all twisted up funny, like a dancer’s arms.” She lifted her own arms, striking a wobbly ballerina pose, tongue stuck out like some kind of wild little creature. “Looks kinda creepy, if you ask me.”
Nina bit back a sigh, searching past the attitude to find the sweet girl she knew was still in there somewhere. She gave her daughter an encouraging grin, holding tight to hope. “Looks like it’s trying to give the whole road a big ol’ hug to me.”
“If you say so,” she mumbled, her voice as flat as a pancake.
But Nina wasn’t ready to give up—not on the mood, not on this trip, not on her daughter.
“I do. And I’m hoping that’s how we’re going to feel this summer. Like we’re right where we’re meant to be.”
Tour Giveaway
(1) grand prize winner will receive a Shell Collector Summer Escape Box which includes a Nancy Naigle book tote bag, a shell set + message, coastal candle, beachy bookmark set, lighthouse charm, signed bookplate and a little surprise swag plus copies of Sand Dollar Cove and Dear Santa!
(3) other winners will each receive a Shell Gift Set of a handprinted shell with a message, beautifully printed message card, small drawstring bag, signed bookplate and a bookmark!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 26, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 2, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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