Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in. Her writing career is in freefall and her love life is . . . complicated. So when her real dad—a man she has barely seen since he ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago—suddenly appears on her doorstep, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the family you thought you could never forgive might have something to teach about love, and what it actually means to be family.

I thought this was a wonderful book that really engaged me in all the characters' stories right from the start. From Lila's relationships with her father and stepfather, to the end of her relationship with her ex-husband and then seeking out potential future romance, to her kids and their relationships with their grandfathers - it was terrific. It felt very real and it was hard to see the story end.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy. All opionions are my own.

I enjoyed the well-developed characters and the flawed lives in this contemporary family drama. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an e-ARC of We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes.
I was excited to receive a copy of this book as I love all things by Jojo Moyes. This book won't be at the top of my favorites, but it was a solid read. Poignant and sweet, this story reminds the reader that we can't put life in a box. Sometimes the unexpected is what makes our life complete.

Warm, sharp, and beautifully chaotic, this novel is a funny and moving portrait of a woman trying to keep it all together while everything—career, family, relationships- is quietly (and sometimes loudly) falling apart.

Lila Kennedy is a protagonist you root for from page one: flawed, funny, fiercely loving, and just barely holding on. Between a crumbling house, teenage daughters with minds of their own, a surprise live-in stepfather, and a love life tangled in uncertainty, Lila’s world feels both hilariously dysfunctional and deeply real. And just when she thinks she can’t take another surprise, her estranged, larger-than-life father shows up after 35 years with Hollywood stories and unexpected wisdom.

What follows is a tender, at times laugh-out-loud journey through forgiveness, rediscovery, and the messy, imperfect beauty of family-both the one you were born into and the one you make. The writing sparkles with wit, but it’s the emotional resonance that hits hardest, reminding us that sometimes healing doesn’t come in grand gestures, but in the quiet act of showing up.

This book is for anyone who’s ever felt like their life is a bit of a beautiful disaster—and who’s still hoping to find grace in the middle of it. A heartfelt, honest gem.

"WE ALL LIVE HERE" IS A TRIUMPH! JoJo Moyes masterfully weaves together seemingly disparate lives into a profoundly moving tapestry. Her characters are so real, so flawed and relatable, you feel every joy and heartbreak alongside them. The unexpected connections that bloom are heartwarming and thought-provoking. Moyes' writing is sharp, witty, and deeply empathetic. This isn't just a book; it's an experience that stays with you long after the final page. Prepare to laugh, cry, and ultimately feel a renewed sense of hope in humanity. A MUST-READ!

Love jojo moyes writing. She is great at character development and sucking you into the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and recommend to others.

Oh, Jojo Moyes, thank you for this lovely treat of a book! I laughed, I cried, and I groaned in frustration with these characters. They were stunningly well-developed, even the "side" characters like Eleanor and the book agent.

I wouldn't say this is overly plot-driven, so if that's your jam then maybe this isn't the best fit for you. However, if you like family drama and characterization, this book will definitely scratch the itch.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this tile. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Jojo Moyes does an excellent job at writing heartfelt and feel-good books (at least the other book I read by her was the same).
This book delves into family dynamics and generational trauma. I had a great time reading this, and loved the extra POVs from Celie and Francine.
If you're in need of a heart warming story about forgiveness, love, and personal growth, this is the book for you!

Jojo Moyes ALWAYS delivers a fantastic book! Loved, loved. loved this one! A sweet and wonderful story of families with wonderful characters!

It was cute and I loved the look into a more British life. I didn’t love how they threw in that one of the characters children wanted to be referred to as a boy and then they brushed it off and referred to the character as she/her the whole book. That felt unnecessary and transphobic. I hated the ex husband. I don’t like how she just forgave her biological dad and never talked about how he abandoned her and her mom. But I loved Bill, Jensen and the daughters.
I’m glad she bailed on the book deal

The mismatched characters create a family you want to belong too. The perfect book to grab a cup of tea and curl up with.

Jojo Moyes has a remarkable gift of bringing real, nuanced characters to live in a way that makes them linger in my mind for months/years after. I just love her storytelling a character development. We All Live Here exceeded all of my expectations! This is a beautiful, touching story focused on the complexities around what makes a family. It is comfy and delightful, while still dealing with very real grief and disappointment. I adored this story and will recommend it to many!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.

I'm struggling on how to rate this one. For the first half of the book, I felt bored, like the book was just spinning its wheels. It had an almost 7 hour read time. The second half of the book was a lot better with an especially well-written ending. I just wish it had been more tightly written in the first half. The plot is about a 40-something woman whose marriage just ended and mother recently died, and she is left caring for her two daughters and her stepfather. When her biological father enters the picture, there is chaos.

The story starts after Lila's husband has left her and her mother has died suddenly. She has to take care of her two kids, an older house as well as her step-father. There are some funny moments and some questionable ones. It was an ok read.

Thank you MetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review ARC.

I love her writing style. It is easy to read and such a page turner. But I had a bit of difficulty relating to the characters. The story reminded me of Modern family but little bit more realistic?

Overall it was a fun read.

I loved this book so much. Jojo Moyes always creates characters that are likeable and believable. Lila's problems were real and her struggle to keep it all together pulled at my heartstrings - family drama is so real! I hope to see more great books from Jojo in the future!

JoJo Moyes knows how to set a scene and develop characters and in this book, she does it again. Lila's life is seemingly falling apart - divorced, single mom, writers block and death of her mother, not to mention her ex has moved on with another mom from their kid's school. It is hard. But navigating these challenges with the help of her stepfather, her (always absent) father and a landscape gardener may make life a little bit lighter and hopeful. This book is full of emotion, charm and really likable characters. A winning combination!

This is only my second JoJo Moyes novel, but I'm definitely hooked, and will be diving deep into her backlist now. What stands out for me with this book is the characters - they are real, relatable, and you become so deeply invested in them and their stories. The complicated, messy dynamics of this decidedly nontraditional family are the backbone of the plot, and although the way Lila's love story ends was pretty predictable, it plays out nicely. The book did feel like it got a little bogged down in the middle, but picked right back up again in the final third. If you like character-driven novels with authentic characters, this is for you!

The set-up for this one was emotionally TOUGH: Lila writes a well-received book on longevity in marriage - and then her husband leaves her for (and moves in with) a younger mom from their kids’ school, who Lila now has to see at school pickup every day. Add to that the untimely death of her beloved mother, her grieving step-dad moving in to “help,” mean school moms, writer’s block, two daughters struggling to adapt, a beloved dog who’s hated by the neighbors, and a large home that is falling apart, and Lila’s life feels like a disaster. THEN - her estranged father shows up on her doorstep. How much more can she handle? How about a quiet landscaper who invades her one remaining refuge of quiet with his plans to renovate her back garden? The hits just keep coming.

We All Live Here is another Jojo Moyes gem of mid-life self-discovery. At times sad, sweet, bonkers, stressful, hopeful, it is ultimately a love letter to redefining “family” in the midst of unexpected life events..

Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin, Viking, and Jojo Moyes for the digital ARC of We All Live Here.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me the chance to read an early digital copy of We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. I have been a fan of Moyes since before my pre-bookstagram days, when I first read Me Before You. Ever since then, I have devoured all of Moyes books, and I have yet to find one that I haven't loved. We All Live Here is no exception. Moyes has a way of ripping your heart out and putting it back together, and she weaves together a complicated story with ease. She never lets me down!