Books like Second house from the corner by Sadeqa Johnson
Felicia Lyons, a stay‑at‑home mother to three, finds herself entrenched in the ordinary chaos of play dates, lost pacifiers, and potty training. Though she occasionally dreams of escaping the demands of motherhood, an unexpected phone call pulls her back to her childhood home. There she must confront an ex‑lover and long‑buried family secrets that threaten to unravel the life she has built. Faced with these hidden histories, Felicia fights to preserve her family's unity and home, all while navigating the everyday challenges of caring for her children.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Sadeqa Johnson
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