GIVEAWAY: “The Long Way Home” by Mariah Stewart – US/Canada, Ends 3/9
About the Story
This is another book from Mariah Stewart set in the lovely town of St. Dennis, Maryland. The theme is living through scandal and whether others hold you accountable for the actions of your parent.
Ellie Chapman, the main character, is the daughter of a criminal investment manager who cheated innocent families out of their life savings. Although Ellie had no part in it, she feels that the anger and emotions the victims feel will spill over to her. When Ellie moves to the home she inherited from her late mother, she uses a variation of her name and keeps her identity a secret. Attorney Jesse Enright (one of the main characters in Mariah Stewart’s Hometown Girl) is the only one who knows she didn’t buy the home from the much-loved Lilly Cavanaugh.
Rediscovering Home
St. Dennis isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character in its own right. Quaint Victorian porches, flower-lined streets, and neighbors who rally around one another create a warm sanctuary for Ellie. As she peels back layer after layer of her late mother Lilly’s past, the town she thought she’d outgrown becomes a place of refuge and revelation.
The Man Behind the Hammer
Enter Cameron O’Connor, the ruggedly handsome contractor who’s been quietly maintaining Lilly’s old house. He’s a master craftsman with secrets of his own and a restless loyalty to the Chapman legacy. The sparks that ignite between Ellie and Cameron—whether from hammer on nail or furtive glances—promise sizzling chemistry against a backdrop of whispered confessions and midnight revelations.
Secrets, Scandals, and Second Chances
Mariah Stewart weaves tension and tenderness in equal measure. Every chapter unfurls new clues about Ellie’s mother, from hidden journals tucked behind plaster walls to the shocking truth about Lilly’s final days. As Ellie reclaims her family home, she must also decide whether to reclaim her true identity—and whether the people of St. Dennis will forgive her for sins she didn’t commit.
Meet the Bestselling Author
Mariah Stewart’s twenty-nine novels of contemporary romance and suspense have landed her on the New York Times bestseller list. She lives in southern Chester County, PA, where rolling Amish farms inspire her vivid storytelling. Her signature gift is transporting readers so completely into a scene that you’ll feel the ocean breeze on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and smell fresh-painted shutters on a summer morning.
Why You’ll Want to Read It Now
- A heartfelt exploration of heritage, forgiveness, and the courage to start over
- A swoon-worthy hero whose loyalty runs deeper than St. Dennis creek
- A small-town cast of characters you’ll want to know (and maybe move next door to)
- Stewart’s lush descriptive style that turns every page into a mini-escape
How to Enter & Giveaway Details
One lucky reader will win a copy of The Long Way Home by Mariah Stewart.
- Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada
- Deadline: March 9 at 11:59 PM ET
- Enter using the Rafflecopter form below
May your name be drawn!
