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mtzbookworm64's review against another edition
5.0
Great story of human failings, love, forgiveness and life.
lynette_kristeg's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
tamm's review against another edition
5.0
Girl thought she was an only child... Dad disappears monthly for fourteen years for down time and she never thought anything of it until tragedy strikes and there's a reading of his will. She heads to a small town to confront a woman and turns out, her dad had another family.
I loved the twists and turns in this story. Disliked her stodgy mother. Loved the son of her dad's mistress and loved, loved, loved the half sister that kept her coming back to that little town.
I loved the twists and turns in this story. Disliked her stodgy mother. Loved the son of her dad's mistress and loved, loved, loved the half sister that kept her coming back to that little town.
jenlynnhill's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book because the characters were interesting, if not a little predictable. I did find the flow a little slow at some parts and then too fast in others.
judithdcollins's review
5.0
I was delighted when I found this author--this was my first book by Mary Campisi (A Family Affair- Truth in Lies Series #1), and could not put it down. It captured me from the front cover, the first page--throughout and did not want it to end. I fell in love with the characters, her writing style, and totally my style of book- was blown away! (Love discovering authors which I have not read previously). This book also includes an excerpt from Pulling Home (that Second Chance Series), which I look forward to reading, as well.
I was so excited to learn there will be a series and have already purchased the e-book - A Family Affair Spring (Truth in Lies #2) –have already read the first few chapters and cannot wait to get back to it this evening!
Not sure where to start –Loved the set up – how Christine (city gal) searches for answers to the mystery surrounding her father’s death. How and why her dad could have led two lives and the feeling she never knew her father, or in fact her mother at all? (Do not want to give away the story-so many secrets).
I loved the town of Magdalena and the “other family”. You will hate Christine’s Mother (Gloria) and will laugh out loud at Uncle Harry (what a playboy)—sounds like we will get more from this character in the next book (there are so many witty phases about what the characters are thinking and do no say aloud – especially Harry). I could just picture him in the kitchen with his thoughts about the housekeeper Greta.
This is a book you will want to reread again and again. I fell in love with the entire Desantro family and Christine was amazing. Makes you wish Charles was still alive and it was all mistake – how he would love to look down and see his girls together. Makes you want to be Miriam’s best friend.
I liked the way Mary turns it around so you really sympathize for the other family. Mary definitely has a talent of drawing in the reader and keeping them there. I so agree with a number of the other reviewers – this is a story of deception and innocence (truth and lies) and makes you feel connected at all times to each of the characters. I have been involved in the triangle at one time, so this book definitely helps those readers relate to duty and honor versus true love --the hold, and the emotions of all players involved.
These characters are real and feel as though they are jumping off the page – makes me want to escape to a log cabin alone, in the mountains, overlook a stream and sit by the fire or in a rocking chair on the front porch to read this series!! Definitely a 5 star!
I have marked all Mary’s books “to read” and so look forward to following this author --Trust me, if you want a good read with a cast of loveable characters – this series is for you! (Chick Lit, Romance, Mystery, Family, Love, Betrayal, and Forgiveness).
I was so excited to learn there will be a series and have already purchased the e-book - A Family Affair Spring (Truth in Lies #2) –have already read the first few chapters and cannot wait to get back to it this evening!
Not sure where to start –Loved the set up – how Christine (city gal) searches for answers to the mystery surrounding her father’s death. How and why her dad could have led two lives and the feeling she never knew her father, or in fact her mother at all? (Do not want to give away the story-so many secrets).
I loved the town of Magdalena and the “other family”. You will hate Christine’s Mother (Gloria) and will laugh out loud at Uncle Harry (what a playboy)—sounds like we will get more from this character in the next book (there are so many witty phases about what the characters are thinking and do no say aloud – especially Harry). I could just picture him in the kitchen with his thoughts about the housekeeper Greta.
This is a book you will want to reread again and again. I fell in love with the entire Desantro family and Christine was amazing. Makes you wish Charles was still alive and it was all mistake – how he would love to look down and see his girls together. Makes you want to be Miriam’s best friend.
I liked the way Mary turns it around so you really sympathize for the other family. Mary definitely has a talent of drawing in the reader and keeping them there. I so agree with a number of the other reviewers – this is a story of deception and innocence (truth and lies) and makes you feel connected at all times to each of the characters. I have been involved in the triangle at one time, so this book definitely helps those readers relate to duty and honor versus true love --the hold, and the emotions of all players involved.
These characters are real and feel as though they are jumping off the page – makes me want to escape to a log cabin alone, in the mountains, overlook a stream and sit by the fire or in a rocking chair on the front porch to read this series!! Definitely a 5 star!
I have marked all Mary’s books “to read” and so look forward to following this author --Trust me, if you want a good read with a cast of loveable characters – this series is for you! (Chick Lit, Romance, Mystery, Family, Love, Betrayal, and Forgiveness).
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
I am really enjoying this delightful and witty series! I finished Book 1 and immediately purchased Book 2 and look forward to Book 3 (Family Affair: Summer) coming in 2014 and Book 4 thereafter.
You will fall I in love with all the characters, which are so realistic in this charming small New York (Magdalena) town and parts in Chicago. Harry is my favorite character and Mary does a fantastic job of humorous one liners throughout the book which keep you laughing!
This book continues with the characters from book one: Christine/Nate/Miriam/Lilly Desantro family, and centers on Harry/Gretta’s new relationship (Mr. Playboy), more from the bitchy Gloria and the addition of funny character Pop Angelo “Pop” Benito, the Godfather of Magdalena.
I am excited I found this author, as really like her writing style and will certainly be reading more of her other books and series, and of course the continuation of the Truth in Lies Series. A novel of betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption (some we love and some we despise).. I highly recommend!
You will fall I in love with all the characters, which are so realistic in this charming small New York (Magdalena) town and parts in Chicago. Harry is my favorite character and Mary does a fantastic job of humorous one liners throughout the book which keep you laughing!
This book continues with the characters from book one: Christine/Nate/Miriam/Lilly Desantro family, and centers on Harry/Gretta’s new relationship (Mr. Playboy), more from the bitchy Gloria and the addition of funny character Pop Angelo “Pop” Benito, the Godfather of Magdalena.
I am excited I found this author, as really like her writing style and will certainly be reading more of her other books and series, and of course the continuation of the Truth in Lies Series. A novel of betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption (some we love and some we despise).. I highly recommend!
norwayellesea's review
3.0
As a free download, this was a good read. After I'd finished reading, I found out that this is the first book in a series. I'm looking forward to picking up the different threads of the story later this year, in book 2. I think that the author did a really good job portraying Lily's character sensitively. I'd like to add that the book does have mild sexual references...leaving more to the readers imagination than anything! As to the profanity?....can't say I read any language that offended me. Definitely no "F" words. Overall a great start to a new family series.
caveatlectors's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely read. It brought all sorts of emotions from characters as well as acceptance. I loved the way the relationships built and other faltered. I am excited to read what comes next!