The third and final installment of the Comfort and Joy series, Kimberly Fish’s Home to Comfort is a captivating work of contemporary fiction that seamlessly weaves together elements of humor, mystery, resilience, and empowerment.
At the heart of the story is Gloria Bachman, a retired banker turned chocolatier whose life has been anything but simple. The book opens with Gloria enjoying a vacation at a luxury resort in Cabo, Mexico, with her beau, Mason Lassiter. What was supposed to be a dream trip turns out to be a nightmare of epic proportions. Mason’s ex, Patsy, who was formerly presumed to be dead, has disguised herself as a staff member at the hotel, attempting to steal important financial information from Mason’s laptop. With emotions and tensions already flying high, Gloria pursues Patsy, but ends up being unfairly accused of assaulting a staff member by resort security. Determined to protect Mason, Gloria gathers evidence of Patsy’s scheme, and although she narrowly escapes being caught by the authorities, Gloria and Mason are able to mitigate the disruption that was caused at the resort before heading back to Comfort to resume their lives as newlyweds. As the story continues, we see Gloria reflect on the life she has built in Comfort, a place that represents both possibility and progress. Her journey ends on a hopeful note, with Gloria gaining clarity and confidence in her role within the community and her relationship with Mason.

A heart-warming and emotionally rich story of love, redemption, and second chances, Home to Comfort highlights the messiness of life and the imperfect nature of people in a memorable, engaging way. Author, Kimberly Fish’s writing is sharp and witty, with vivid descriptive imagery that makes you feel as though you are living and breathing each moment with the characters. In addition, Gloria is a remarkable protagonist. The highs and lows she experiences in the book are not sugar coated or glossed over, but written in a way that emphasizes the rewards that come from the unexpected twists and turns along life’s journey. She is proof that life doesn’t end after you turn forty, and that anyone can achieve new dreams, new goals, and find new loves well into their later years. Themes of forgiveness, community, and the complexities of relationships add emotional depth to the story, showing us that although life isn’t ever perfect, there is always a silver lining if you know where to look.

For fans of women’s fiction, contemporary fiction and romance, Home to Comfort shows us that life can be fulfilling at any stage, if you’re willing to step out and give it your all; it’s the perfect book to help you redefine happily ever after.