Meena left her home in Houston several years ago and has made a name for herself since as a lawyer and potential politician in Washington DC. Everything seems to be all uphill for her now, except for the minor detail of needing a divorce from the husband she left behind in Houston. When she returns to get her divorce, a hurricane traps Meena and Nikhil in the house together…where everything finally comes out. Will she choose the future she built for herself in DC or the one she always had waiting for her in Texas? 

Thanks for the ARC Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine! 

I loved this book. What a wonderful retelling of Sweet Home Alabama! The characters are so genuine and their conflicts felt really meaningful. I loved the setting, and the periphery characters. Returning Home as the vehicle for the discovery of the main character’s true nature and desires really resonates with me. I love when the resolution of a romantic relationship requires the resolution of other relationships in their lives, too. 

The only things I missed were actually getting to see & meet Ritu. It was disappointing to only be told about this amazing relationship Meena has with her niece. And there wasn’t a lot of levity; I could’ve used more humor. The stuff with Alan was gold!

If you love Rom Coms, definitely check this one out!