No Place Like Home

I enjoyed this holiday book.

When Jonathan Cisco picks up a new, young, girlfriend, whom begins ruling his life (i.e. redecorating his New York apartment, insisting that he put his mother Granny Cisco in a nursing home), the Cisco triplets become enraged. So, the three of them, Sara, Hannah, and Sam, set out to get Granny Cisco out of the nursing home, and bring her back home with them, where they can celebrate a fantastic family Christmas. The triplets then decide to get Granny the help that she needs, which will make her independent again, while at the same time finding love for the triplets, Jonathan, and maybe even Granny Cisco herself, in the most unexpected places.This was a fantastic holiday romance that can be read over and over again. Michaels has created four spunky characters in the triplets and Granny Cisco, who will keep readers dying to read more. Joanathan is a fun character, if not a little selfish, who goes through what many other book characters have overcome, realizing the true meaning of Christmas. While this is a short novel, it is fulfilling. And when you are finished reading, you will be left with a happy, and warm feeling. NOTE: While many holiday romances feature un-holiday-like dialogue, NO PLACE LIKE HOME is just the opposite. It features no sex, bad language, etc., and is a perfect read for all ages. A must have this holiday season.Erika Sorocco

I was so filled with the holiday spirit after reading No Place Like Home. I just had a really good feeling while I was reading it and afterwards, too. The trips are so high spirited and fun. And I just absolutely loved Cisco. She was such a beautiful person and so strong, loving, compassionate and caring. Reminded me of my own fun-loving grandmother many years ago. This was truly a wonderful holiday story. I'm already looking forward to next year's story about this family.

You must take into account that Fern Michaels is not trying to write the great Russian novel here. The objective of this entire genre, is a nice pleasant distraction from the seriousness of real life. (And don't tell me that the men's genre of action adventure has any more literary worth. Both fill a need for escape) Disclaimer upfront, how about a review?If you need a bit of a holiday lift, whether it's the holiday season or not, pick up this little book. This whole tale is about family values, and coming together for each other, no matter what, especially for the holidays. There is a great deal of reminiscing, and a good dose of wrong doing, and forgiveness.Widower, Jonathan Cisco puts his mother Loretta Cisco, into a nursing home due to her failing health. Jonathan had no time to deal with his mother, and was being persuaded to modernize the candy company by his new gold digger girlfriend. Loretta's placement was sudden, and against her will. She is a strong willed woman. She was strong enough to start and run a successful candy company after being widowed in her youth. She was strong enough to take on the lion's share of the child rearing duties of her son's triplets after his wife died. This created a strong bond between the triplets and the grandmother. The triplets were incensed when they found out that their father had tossed their grandmother in a nursing home without so much as a mention to them. The triplets make it their mission to spring her from the nursing home.

War and Peace this is not, but who wants such seriousness in a Christmas book anyway?! Michaels has done an excellent job of developing the characters and making them real. No Place Like Home is one of those kind of books that leaves you feeling better about the world- a real feel good book. Perfect for the holidays or anytime you need a happy ending.