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Abandoned by his mother when he was young, twenty-two-year-old Rave Wayne knows all about loss. That doesn’t mean he’s used to it. After he’s dumped by the girlfriend he assumed he’d spend his life with, Rave is longing more than ever to connect.

Then, as if by miracle, he receives an invitation from his grandfather, a man he thought was long gone, to come for a visit in rural Tennessee. Loyal, honest, and loving, dear old Tuck is everything Rave could have hoped for. He’s family. Soon, Rave finds himself falling for a down-to-earth local girl, and he thinks his life is finally coming together.

But the past isn’t through with Rave. When his mother returns after many long years, looking to reconcile the terrible mistakes that once defined her, Rave struggles to put together the unsettled pieces of his heart. Will this once-estranged family be able to come together to understand the meaning of unconditional love, the fragile bonds of family, and the healing power of letting go?

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September 12, 2017
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“Engrossing and genuine, Something Like Family pays tribute to the bonds of love we often fray, but always hold dear. The uplifting story of Rave and Tuck will leave an indelible mark on your heart.” —Christine Nolfi, bestselling author of Sweet Lake and The Comfort of Secrets

“Heather Burch takes us on an emotional journey that explores the deep roots of family, honors those who serve their country, and affirms the transformative power of forgiveness. Something Like Family will resonate with you long after the story ends. An outstanding read!” —Patricia Sands, author of the Love in Provence series

“Heather Burch paints the fine details of relationship dynamics with the strokes of a master. In Something Like Family, she tells a poignant tale of love, loss, hope, and redemption that resonates beyond the final page.” —Nancy Robards Thompson, author of An Angel in Provence and What Happens in Paris

“I was drawn into this story from the very first pages. It is a lovely, heartwarming read and I highly recommend it! The story of Vietnam veteran Tuck and his estranged grandson Rave is a poignant, compelling tale of second chances, forgiveness, and the sometimes frayed but indelible bonds of family. All of the characters were authentic and true and I was thinking about them long after I turned the last page.” —Jane Healey, bestselling author of The Saturday Evening Girls Club

From the Author

It all started with a monument. The stone figure is a life-size American soldier watching over the surrounding town. He stands on a tall marble block with the names of soldiers who gave their lives in various American wars listed on the base. We found this monument while visiting North Carolina and Tennessee. A book concept began to form. I started thinking about the men who may have come home. Their sons and daughters. Their grandchildren. And suddenly I had an idea to tell a story about a grandfather searching for his estranged grandson and the inherent emotional journey that might be. And what if this grandfather was a veteran? What if he still held a bi-monthly memorial for the men he served with? The ones who didn't return home.

I wrote this book with a box of tissue on my desk. It is rooted deep in my heart and I can only hope others find it inspiring, uplifting, and a journey they are truly glad they took.

ASIN : B01N9SD05I
Publisher : Lake Union Publishing (September 12, 2017)
Publication date : September 12, 2017
Language : English
File size : 1195 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
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Print length : 318 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #86,985 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,318 in Contemporary Literary Fiction
- #1,321 in Women's Literary Fiction
- #1,372 in Mothers & Children Fiction

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Christine Moore

"Love is always enough. It's the mortar that holds life together."

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017

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I truly loved this book. It is a beautifully written story of love, love of family, past mistakes, forgiveness, and redemption. Rave has had a very hard life. His mom Sharon is a drug addict who just up and leaves him when he is 17. His grandfather Tuck hires a PI to find him and Rave goes to meet Tuck. Tuck served in the Vietnam War and holds a memorial twice a month for his fallen soldiers. Tuck reminds us to always remember our fallen soldiers. Rave starts a new life with Tuck. Both Tuck and Rave learn what family means and how much they mean to one another. I laughed and I cried while I read this book. "Love is always enough. It's the mortar that holds life together." These are my favorite lines from the book and I feel like they sum up the book perfectly. Thank you so very much to Heather Burch, NetGalley, and Lake Union Publishing for an ARC of this book for an honest review.

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teachlz

What Is A Family?

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017

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Last updated on 17 May 2017
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I love the many layers and storytelling of "Something Like Family" by Heather Burch, Lake Union Publishing, 2017. I appreciate that the author deals with relevant issues of Veterans of War and Drug addiction and the effects on family members.
The Genres of this story are Women's Fiction and Fiction.
The story takes place mostly in the present, in a small town where everyone knows you and helps each other out. Neighbors look out for one another.
The characters can be described as complex and complicated. Rave Wayne is a young man who has been abandoned by his drug addicted mother for years, and has no idea if she is alive or dead. Although Rave is bitter and angry he befriends a young woman who is pregnant ,who has a son. Rave helps and comes to love the little boy. Rave and this woman enter into a relationship, until she ends it. Rave again feels abandoned. The author describes dysfunctional families.
At the same time his Grandfather Tuck has been looking to reunite. Rave didn't know that he had a Grandfather that is alive and heads to the small town. Rave is one of my favorite characters. He shows compassion, helpfulness, courage, and growth.
The author writes about abandonment, betrayal, loyalty, memories, forgiveness, courage, love and hope. I appreciate that the author also writes about friends, neighbors, and family. What is a family?
I enjoyed this story and would highly recommend it. There are some Kleenex moments. I received an ARC of this novel for my honest review.
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Jeannie Autry

Love, sacrifice, forgiveness and restoring faith in family

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017

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If you liked One Lavender Ribbon, you'll love Something Like Family. I predict it to be one of the 100 best books for 2017 if not 2018. Before you read any Heather Burch novel, you'll need a survival kit: Kleenex for frequently spilled tears, a drink to keep you hydrated from the loss of fluids and your happy dance CD to celebrate those moments of intense happiness that occur throughout!
I'm at the end and as I sit here, as always, I am profoundly affected by the story and characters. It is beautifully written and the characters very real and like every family, have experienced past mistakes, memories, sacrifices and forgiveness. There is Rave, 22, having been abandoned by his mother Sharon, as a teenager and by the woman and child he has come to love. He has an opportunity to meet his Grandfather Tuck. Tuck and Rave grow in their relationship and learn to help each other. Rave meets Becca and comes to know the meaning of an entire extended family in the town of Barton. He and Tuck, along with the other family members, learn about the meaning of forgiveness, sacrifices and restoring faith and hope in family. There were so many things I will never forget reading: REST, the empty chair and the memorial. I received an advance copy of this book and I am voluntarily writing this review.

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Wisdom for life in a touching story

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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This book drew me in and lifted my heart. Someone's review said it was too much like a Hallmark movie. Maybe some would prefer, like another reviewer said, serial killer, child abuser, profane and violent themes. Not me. There's enough of that on the nightly news and more. This book is about the best in the human spirit. It's about living through hardship and finding what's inside. About flawed families still being a blessing. I did something while reading this book I've never done before. I cleaned my house while simultaneously reading the book. I had to clean but I didn't have to read. While I vacuumed and scrubbed and dusted the book never left my hands. My work was finished before I knew it and I still had about 40% left to read while sipping on a cup of tea, and living in the life of these characters that made me laugh and cry. The wisdom will remain in my mind. It was gold. I highlighted all throughout. I will add these highlights to a file with all my book highlights. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. I'll certainly be reading all of her books now.

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Rev Lo

"Something like family," indeed. True family.

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018

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This story about Rave, who reluctantly goes to his grandfather's home, not knowing anything about him except that this is his mother's father, and who eventually realizes he has found the home that he craved all through his unsettled, always moving, life with his mother. There are tense times and tender times, but Rave is stronger than he ever knew, and his capacity for love is greater than he could have hoped. The characters are fully drawn and interesting as they unfold throughout the novel. An excellent read -- though I did need a tissue now and then, for the tender parts.

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Laurie

"Love is always enough."

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017

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A book with heart, truth and sadness mixed in.
"Love is always enough. It is the mortar that holds life together."
This is a beautiful novel about a family finding each other after 20 years.
They must trust each other again, to love and help one another as they move forward together.
I adored this touching book. * You will need tissues.*

Thank you to Heather Burch and netgalley for allowing me to read and provide and honest review of this wonderful novel. I continue to think about all of these people who made up this book. Hoping for a sequel.

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michelle woodward

Lost its way

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2019

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Overall I enjoyed this book in the first half or so as I thought the writing was good and the story and characters felt real. However it started to drag a little with drawn out chapters and there was a lot of sentimentality and overblown metaphors that were at odds with the earlier parts of the novel.

Little G

Wonderful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2017

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I do not usually give reviews but this time it was a must. Beautifully written and all the way through the book I just kept hoping that things would be good for Rave and Tuck. Each troubled moment made me eager to see if all was Ok. The final letter was overwhelming and made me cry.
Without question I am looking at another of Heather 's books!

elizabeth morris

fantastic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2017

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really enjoyed this wonderful book I have read this author once before but I will be reading all her books now what a warm engrossing book It's a must read

Judy

All about family

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2019

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Really enjoyed this book lovely story about a family with big problems and how it wins in the long run

Great read.

Judy Cornwall

Something Like Family. Something Like Life.

Reviewed in Australia on April 20, 2019

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This is a wonderful story of family and friends learning to trust, understand, forgive and love each other. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good read.

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