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The Long Way Home: A Contemporary Christian Romance Novel Kindle Edition

by Staci Stallings (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Sent from Chicago to the Kansas Flint Hills on family business, Jaxton Anderson finds himself in conflict with Ami Martin from their very first meeting. Yet he cannot stop thinking about the stubborn young woman and her struggle to keep her own family farm by turning it into a bed and breakfast. Each time he tries to draw closer to her, he makes the situation worse until a series of crises throws Jaxton and Ami together in unexpected ways.

THE LONG WAY HOME is an adventure of love and reconciliation. Touching on themes of faith, family, and fortunes, it asks the characters and the reader "Who are you, and where do you want to be when you're eighty?"

"Staci Stallings writes from a deep knowledge and love of the Flint Hills, and with a compassionate understanding of everyday people caught up in family and life struggles. Her characters and their story will reside in your heart long after you have finished the last chapter of THE LONG WAY HOME."

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'Stallings' The Long Way Home stirs the emotions from the very beginning." -- Stewart's Review, June 1, 2001

Once I start reading, I am reluctant to put the book down. -- Dana Kleman

Staci Stallings is a super author for the 21st century." -- Marla Gales

"Her characters are so real and easy to connect with." -- Renee Leochner:

Staci's books are captivating! She grabs your attention with the first paragraph and does not let it go until the last sentence is read." -- Dana Kleman

Staci Stallings is a super author for the 21st century. -- Maria Gates

No doubt this book will quickly find itself in the annals of bestseller. " -- G. Maloy

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"The Long Way Home" is an adventure of love and reconciliation, and each of its central characters; Ami, Jaxton, and Jaxtons grandfather, must make difficult decisions in order to realize his or her dreams. There are episodes of hilarity, of danger, of conflict and crisis and, finally, moments of hope.

Staci Stallings writes from a deep knowledge and love of the Flint Hills, and with a compassionate understanding of everyday people caught up in larger-than-life struggles. Her characters, and their story, will reside in your heart long after you have finished the last chapter of "The Long Way Home".

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Too many times we look at someone and put them into a box because of the six sentences we know about them. We don't take the time (or make the time) to really get to know them-to get under the exterior and find out what they're really feeling and why. I think part of that is related to the whole "busy" thing. We are too busy to sit down and play cards or fish or paint, but it's in those times-the quantity times during which we can really get to know someone. That, I think, should always be the foundation of real love. Knowing a person all the way down to their souls. That, to me, is why the modern message of casual is so destructive because in accepting casual relationships, we miss out on the deep, meaningful ones that we want so badly.

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Staci learned a solid appreciation for the gift of a good education. Graduating Valedictorian from her senior class, she learned that although success is worth striving for, it ultimately means nothing if you are alone when you get there. She attended Texas Tech University where she worked on The University Daily as the campus activities reporter. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Journalism along with minors in Secretarial Business and Education. After graduation and newlywed, Staci went to work at Alamo Catholic High School in Amarillo, Texas, where she taught English, literature, journalism, and typing. She filled her few free moments serving as advisor not only for the newspaper and the yearbook but also for the Student Council. She also served as publications director, counselor, and English Department Chairperson during her tenure there. Then came another turning point in Staci's life-the arrival of her first child.

Staci traded in Shakespeare and Dickens for Winnie the Pooh and Dr. Seuss. As a stay-at-home mom of first one then two daughters, Staci's path led her back to one of her first loves-writing. She began one book and then another and another until just five short years later she has finished nine and is now on the cusp of seeing the first one in actual print. And now with dreams coming true all around her, Staci invites you to share in her journey with The Long Way Home. (From her Bio at StaciStallings.com)

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OYQZYMK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Spirit Light Publishing (October 27, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3072 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages

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- #1,644 in Christian Westerns (Books)
- #1,676 in Western & Frontier Christian Romance

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USA Today Best Selling Author, Staci Stallings is a stay-at-home mom with a husband, three kids and a writing addiction on the side. She has numerous titles for readers to choose from. Not content to stay in one genre and write it to death, Staci’s stories run the gamut from young adult to adult, from motivational and inspirational to full-out Christian and back again. Every title is a new adventure! That’s what keeps Staci writing and you reading. So, sit back, grab your Kindle & something to drink, and settle in for some of the BEST stories in all of Christian Romance...

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MrsFarm

Heart Changes Inspire HOPE!

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017

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I thoroughly enjoyed the theme of this book (once you pass judgement on grammar errors and the over & incorrect use of tarn....oddly only in a few chapters). The characters are well developed and the principles and life lessons are some that we all need to remember and implement. I thought it was just going to be a mindless romance read, but I got that plus the reminder of those life lessons. We all know a Jaxton and his family; sometimes they stare at us in the mirror, but hearts can change and it inspires hope in me. Clean reading; good theme; well worth your time.

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C. Keefer

A Beautiful, Heart-warming, Character-driven, Sweetly romantic, Engrossing tale with Wonderful Life Lessons

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017

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I always enjoy Staci Stallings' writing and appreciate her themes and clean romance with just the right amount of heat between hero & heroine. The Long Way has plenty of charming characters such as the grandfather and his long-time cronies and townsfolk friends. I'm always a sucker for older people who have simmered into wise, fun, self-deprecating, fearless role models.
Overall, I want to give The Long Way Home 5 glowing stars but some typos and some writing style that was most likely due to Ms Stallings working on this early in her career held me back. Here is a well-earned 4.75 stars.
Little glitches notwithstanding, this is a beautiful, heartfelt, character-driven, engrossing tale with some wonderful life lessons peppered throughout.

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Kathy B

Standalone Christian book with a strong message of how you should treat people you love

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020

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Jaxton Anderson’s grandfather, in Kansas, had a heart attack earlier so Jaxton’s dad is sending
him to find out what is in his grandfather’s will. Why does he have to leave his busy Chicago accountant job when his own mother will not go see her father? Being in the family business, Jaxton always does what his father tells him. Arriving in a red sports car, shiny shoes, and a huge arrogant attitude, he butts heads with Ami Martin when lost and needing directions. Jaxton’s grandfather, Mr. S, is like her family so, she will not allow this city boy to walk all over him! When Jaxton puts Ami’s life in danger and causes her physical pain, his eyes start to open about his own selfishness.
Ami’s grandfather left her his farmhouse which she is attempting to turn into a bed and breakfast before September 1. That is her deadline, or her father will sell the farm. Trying to apologize for driving by Ami in a hailstorm, Jaxton attempts to help her fix up her farm. He cannot stop thinking about how stubborn Ami is and, whenever he draws closer to her, somehow the situation is made worse. This throws them together in unexpected ways! Both suffer from parents wanting nothing to do with them lives but are fortunate enough to have or had grandfathers that did take an interest in them. God has a plan for these two with a good message you can take from this book.
This is a great story of people having family and life struggles but still able to love and forgive. Money does not buy you happiness. I liked how it touched on faith and family. What I did not like was it seemed somewhat drawn out, but I also had to reread sentences due to typos. That is why I gave it only 4 stars but a good inspirational story.

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Melissa McMinemon

A journey I'm glad I took

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2016

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Something drew me to this book, I know now that it was for the journey. In the beginning I knew how it would end, but the journey through the months was quite surprising. I found myself laughing and crying right along with the characters. And I learned just as many lessons from the dear grandfather as they did. This book touched my heart in a way that is indescribable, it was exactly the lessons I needed to learn, the words I needed to hear, at just the right time in my life. God has a way, he gave Staci Stallings the incredible talent to write exactly what I needed. Thank you Ms. Stallings. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a wonderfully written, touching and warm book to cuddle up with and enjoy looking into your own world as you look into theirs .

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Glenda Parker

Heart Warming!

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016

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I enjoyed this book very much and I'm sure you will too. This book is well written, heartwarming, and faith filled. The character, although flawed are people you will fall in love with.
Jaxton Anderson is sent to his grandfather's farm to get his estate in order. His grandfather had a heart attack just a few months earlier and his family want to make sure they get all they can. Jaxton, a city boy didn't want to come to the rural area but didn't have any choice. An accountant in his fathers business, he must do as he is told. He didn't even know the old man. Lost out in the middle of nowhere, he pulls into and old farm and meets the beautiful Ami Martin. Ami points him to the farm next door. Jaxton thought she was beautiful but very unfriendly and rude.
Ami Martin is trying to prepare her farmhouse for a bed and breakfast. She is not impressed with the citified grandson of her grandfather's best friend. Ami had been left the farm house by her beloved grandfather who shared her vision but her father is trying to take it a way from her. If she doesn't get the place fixed up and ten reservations by September 1 her father will sell the place. She didn't have time for this spoiled accountant. The next day Ami must go to the town for supplies but she hasn't been able to fix the pickup so she rides her bike. On her way home a storm breaks out and a little red sports car runs her off the road. He didn't even stop; even when the hail started. Jax told his grandfather later that he had passed someone on the road and they went back to find Ami hurt and laying under a tree.
Jax tries to apologize and ends up helping her get her place fixed up. These two are both suffering from parents that have nothing to do with them or their lives. Both are blessed with loving grandfathers even though one has gone home. God has a plan for these two and it's far greater than they had ever dreamed of. God has a plan for you too. Trust Him with all your heart and lean not into your own understanding. You will be surprised at what He has planned for your life.

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Grammar and spelling mistakes annoying.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2017

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Challenging thoughts but sometimes labours the points. Grammar and spelling mistakes annoying.

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