Felon Next Door

Jace Calloway thought his future ended the day he went to prison.After serving ten years, he's built a quiet life repairing houses, keeping to himself, and trying not to expect too much from the world. A steady job, a loyal dog, and a small house on a quiet street are enough.Then Owen Mercer moves in across the yard.Friendly, patient, and impossible to ignore, Owen has a habit of seeing the best in people—even when they can't see it themselves. As friendship turns into something deeper, Jace finds himself facing the one thing more terrifying than his past:The possibility of happiness.But old wounds don't disappear overnight. When a man from Jace's prison years unexpectedly reappears, long-buried memories and unanswered questions threaten the future he's finally beginning to believe in.Heartfelt, emotional, and filled with unforgettable characters, Home to Stay is a story about redemption, healing, found family, and discovering that love doesn't require perfection—only courage.Sometimes the hardest journey isn't leaving the past behind.It's learning you're worthy of what's waiting ahead.