Return to Love

It’s 1959—a time of discover, dreams, and a first love that can change everything.

After two long years away, sixteen-year-old Joanie Caldwell is finally coming home. But the life she left behind hasn’t stood still, and neither have the people she once knew.

With her best friend Kate by her side, Joanie tries to find her place in a world filled with school rivalries, bullies, family troubles, and a local gang leader who brings more danger than either girl bargained for. Growing up, Joanie discovers, is a lot harder than she imagined.

Then there’s Eric, her brother’s friend—the boy who suddenly doesn’t seem like just a boy anymore. As Joanie’s feelings deepen, she wonders if he could ever see her as more than his friend’s little sister.

Set against the nostalgic backdrop of 1959 America, Return to Love is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about friendship, courage, family, and the unforgettable thrill of falling in love for the very first time.

Because sometimes coming home means discovering where your heart has belonged all along.