Somewhere Between Here and Home

<p>The plan was simple: load up the minivan leave Baltimore behind and reach Grandma's house in Ferndale California in time for Thanksgiving. But somewhere between the early starts roadside snacks hotel pools unexpected detours and one very determined dog named Cooper the Dorman family finds themselves on a journey far more meaningful than a holiday visit.</p><p>Over the course of a four-day road trip; and the unexpected weeks that follow; the Dormans rediscover what it means to laugh together grieve together and build something new when everything feels uncertain. Along winding highways and quiet town streets they navigate childhood milestones teenage doubts and grown-up choices that echo far beyond the dinner table.</p><p>Set against the backdrop of redwoods rainstorms and warm kitchen light this heartwarming novel is a celebration of ordinary days that become extraordinary simply by being shared. It's about showing up staying put and choosing to call a place home; not because everything's perfect but because you've found each other there.</p>