NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An inspiring standalone novel about the enduring bond between sisters the power of forgiveness and a second chance at love. Growing up Cassie Carter and her sisters Karen and Nichole were incredibly closeuntil one fateful event drove them apart. After high school Cassie ran away from home to marry the wrong man throwing away a college scholarship and breaking her parents hearts. To make matters worse Cassie had always been their fathers favoritea sentiment that weighed heavily on her sisters and made Cassies actions even harder to bear. Now thirtyone Cassie is back in Washington living in Seattle with her daughter and hoping to leave her past behind. After ending a difficult marriage Cassie is back on her own two feet the pieces of her life slowly but surely coming together. Despite the strides Cassies made she hasnt been able to make peace with her sisters. Karen the oldest is a busy wife and mother balancing her career with raising her two children. And Nichole the youngest is a stayathome mom whose husband indulges her every whim. Then one day Cassie receives a letter from Karen offering what Cassie thinks may be a chance to reconcile. And as Cassie opens herself up to new possibilitiesmaking amends with her sisters finding love once moreshe realizes the power of compassion and the promise of a fresh start. A wonderful novel of perseverance and trust and an exciting journey through lifes challenges and joys Last One Home is Debbie Macomber at the height of her talents. Praise for Last One Home Fans of bestselling author Macomber will not be disappointed by this compelling standalone novel.Library Journal Family forgiveness and second chances are the themes in Macombers latest standalone novel. No one writes better womens contemporary fiction and Last One Home is another wonderful example. Always inspiring and heartwarming this is a read you will cherish.RT Book Reviews Tender real and full of hope.Heroes and Heartbreakers Once again Ms.