Finding Naomi

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by Diane Hawley Nagatomo

Publisher
Black Rose Writing
Publication
Nov 14, 2024
Format
EBook
Illustrated
No
Price
$4.99
ISBN
B0DCWWZMKJ
ASIN
B0DCWWZMKJ
Pages
267
Age
Adult 18+
Category
Contemporary WomenLiterary FictionRomance

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Description

“A delightful novel by a skilled storyteller, Japan and the American Midwest blend seamlessly in this fast-paced modern-day fairy tale.” –Karen Hill Anton, author of A Thousand Graces

Stuck in a dead-end bar job in central Tokyo and barely making ends meet, Naomi Kihara's life turns upside down when her American father, whom she hasn't seen since she was a toddler, dies. Having been brought up to believe he abandoned her, it's a shock to learn she is his heir. But there's a catch: Naomi must go live in his hometown for one year. Felix, Nebraska couldn't be any more different from Tokyo, Japan. And besides, not everyone in town is happy the Johnson property now belongs to the Japanese daughter everyone forgot Mike ever had in the first place. But with the help of her new friends and neighbors, Naomi discovers a strength in herself she never knew existed.

Finding Naomi is the tale of one woman's search for family, acceptance, and love.

Awards & Endorsements

Karen Hill Anton, author of A Thousand Graces
"A delightful novel by a skilled storyteller, Japan and the American Midwest blend seamlessly in this fast-paced modern-day fairy tale."
Lena Gibson, award-winning author of The Wish
"Nagatomo once more skillfully weaves an engaging cast into newfound family, friends, and love. With small-town feels, character growth, and a satisfying story, I couldn't put this page-turner down."
Cam Torrens, award-winning author of Stable
"Nagatomo's delightful international romance bridges two cultures, asking the question: if given a chance to remake yourself, does love deserve a second chance too?"
Suzanne Kamata, author of The Baseball Widow
"In Finding Naomi, Nagatomo whisks the reader from the neon-lit alleys of Tokyo to the windswept plains of Nebraska, getting all the details just right."

Author(s)

Diane Hawley Nagatomo

Diane Hawley Nagatomo

Diane Hawley Nagatomo was born in the UK and lived in Nebraska, Spain, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and California before coming to Japan in 1979. She is a semi-retired professor from Ochanomizu University and has written extensively on issues concerning gender, culture, and education. She is also the author of two other novels: The Butterfly Cafe and Finding Naomi. While not teaching or writing, she and her Japanese husband of more than 40 years spend time with their six grandchildren.

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