Rebuilding Home: Family Drama, Midlife Women's Fiction

When Ethan’s life is upended, his primary focus is to protect his three teenagers from the sting of divorce. Raised in a nurturing environment, he is determined to provide the same for his kids. Fortunately, he’s not alone—his sisters and best friend are by his side, offering unwavering support.

Juggling the roles of devoted father, business owner, and now landlord, Ethan inherits more than just property from his Aunt Celia; he inherits a chance to craft a new beginning. But when a devastating fire threatens to undo all his efforts, Ethan confronts the possibility that the hardest challenges come from within.

Betrayal and loss test him, but a camping trip with his sons sounds like the perfect escape from endless hours of work and worry. Yet the questions remain: What does Ethan need to rebuild his life? Can the bonds of old friendships and the love of family teach him to trust again?

Kimberly Diede invites us back to the complex world of this modern family as they face the relatable trials of midlife in Rebuilding Home. Follow Ethan as he navigates life’s unexpected turns, learns the power of resilience, and rediscovers the foundations of home and happiness.

If you enjoy books by Fiona Baker, Hope Halloway, or Rebecca Regnier then give yourself the gift of this series.

The Gift of Whispering Pines Series

Escape to Whispering Pines with this unforgettable family. They’ll come together to learn how to heal and thrive, despite the inevitable wounds that life delivers. Join siblings Renee, Jess, Ethan, and Val as they struggle to make the most of the legacy entrusted to them. Each chapter is a testament to love, resilience, and new beginnings. If you enjoy a family saga filled with unanticipated twists, second chances, and the many gifts life offers, you’ll delight in your visit to Whispering Pines!

Whispering Pines (Book 1)

Tangled Beginnings (Book 2)

Rebuilding Home (Book 3)

Capturing Wishes (Book 4)

Choosing Again (Book 5)

Celia’s Gifts (Book 6)

Celia’s Legacy (Book 7)

Related Series by Kimberly Diede:

The Kaleidoscope Girls Series

When five young girls connect at summer camp over butterflies, drama, and a simple craft project, they're destined to become forever friends, dubbing themselves The Kaleidoscope Girls.

Decades later, they'll discover their wings together as they navigate life's difficult transformations, and find comfort in knowing their journeys are richer and better with friends.

Better with Friends (Book 1)

Sunshine and Friends (Book 2)

Five Golden Friends (Book 3)

Gift of Friends (Book 4)

Life with Friends (Book 5)