{"product_id":"the-long-road-home-a-loblolly-small-town-mystery-9781036733711","title":"The Long Road Home: A Loblolly Small-Town Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small-town mystery where a missing child forces a woman to confront the life she left behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer daughter is gone--and this time, she's not running.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaggie McAllister has spent years building a dazzling life in Paris as an award-nominated screenwriter. Everything is structured, ambitious, and carefully controlled--until a hand injury threatens her career and forces her back to Loblolly, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe tells herself it's temporary. Time to recover, help her mother, and regain her footing. Nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut Loblolly still holds the life she walked away from--especially Asa Griffin, the man who never left.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThen Maggie's estranged husband, Julian, reappears, determined to reclaim his place. What begins as an uneasy reunion turns into a nightmare when he vanishes with their daughter, Poppy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow, with the town rallying around her, Maggie must face the choices she's spent years avoiding--and decide what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause this time, walking away isn't an option.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Long Road Home to Loblolly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is Book 5 in the Loblolly series. Perfect for readers who love Louise Penny and M.C. Beaton, with a missing child, second chances, and small-town secrets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Loblolly series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A gripping tale of intrigue with pulse-racing suspense\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fast-paced story that grabs you and won't let go\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Complex mysteries with rich, well-developed characters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A compelling small-town mystery filled with secrets and surprises\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A perfect blend of suspense, romance, and unforgettable characters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinci Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036733711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.95d","brand":"Veronica Mixon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53240066113717,"sku":"9781036733711","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781036733711.jpg?v=1788975301","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-long-road-home-a-loblolly-small-town-mystery-9781036733711","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}