Genre Fiction
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A Family Affair: A Novel
Life's biggest dilemmas can provide its sweetest rewards
Anna McNichol knows how to take charge. Raised by a single mother, she's worked to ensure her three children have every advantage she didn't. And while her marriage has its problems, she values commitment and believes in "till death do us part." Now an empty nester, she's at the peak of her career and ready to seize the opportunity to focus on her future.
But life can change in an instant, and when her husband dies suddenly, Anna's carefully constructed world falls apart. The mysterious young woman at the memorial service confirms her husband had been keeping secrets, and Anna is determined to get to the truth.
For once, she doesn't have the answers. Her kids are struggling with their grief, her mother's health is in decline and Anna needs closure. Faced with one challenge after another, she finds support from an unexpected source. And as she puts her life back together, Anna realizes the McNichols may not be perfect but they'll always be family, and family is forever.
Anna McNichol knows how to take charge. Raised by a single mother, she's worked to ensure her three children have every advantage she didn't. And while her marriage has its problems, she values commitment and believes in "till death do us part." Now an empty nester, she's at the peak of her career and ready to seize the opportunity to focus on her future.
But life can change in an instant, and when her husband dies suddenly, Anna's carefully constructed world falls apart. The mysterious young woman at the memorial service confirms her husband had been keeping secrets, and Anna is determined to get to the truth.
For once, she doesn't have the answers. Her kids are struggling with their grief, her mother's health is in decline and Anna needs closure. Faced with one challenge after another, she finds support from an unexpected source. And as she puts her life back together, Anna realizes the McNichols may not be perfect but they'll always be family, and family is forever.
Editorial Reviews
"A strong, uplifting tale that will lure both women's fiction and romance fans."-Library Journal, starred review, on The View from Alameda Island
"A blissful beach read." --Kirkus Reviews on The Summer That Made Us
"An entertaining read for those who relish contemporary family sagas with strong female characters." -Library Journal on The Life She Wants
"A satisfying reinvention story that handles painful issues with a light and uplifting touch." -Kirkus Reviews on The Life She Wants
"This novel of sisters and secrets...will please fans of Carr's Virgin River series. Themes of responsibility, forgiveness, and the agony and ecstasy of female relatives will appeal to readers of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs." -Booklist on The Summer That Made Us
"A blissful beach read." --Kirkus Reviews on The Summer That Made Us
"An entertaining read for those who relish contemporary family sagas with strong female characters." -Library Journal on The Life She Wants
"A satisfying reinvention story that handles painful issues with a light and uplifting touch." -Kirkus Reviews on The Life She Wants
"This novel of sisters and secrets...will please fans of Carr's Virgin River series. Themes of responsibility, forgiveness, and the agony and ecstasy of female relatives will appeal to readers of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs." -Booklist on The Summer That Made Us
Readers Top Reviews
S.AbreauloriCindy
What an amazing story I just read here! This is the best story I've read so far this year! I didn't want to put this one down! 5 family stars for this one! Anna has just lost her husband Chad, though she's finding out more about him after his death than she could ever imagine. He held lots of secrets that seem to be unfolding now, and it seems like she keeps getting hit from every corner. They didn't have the best marriage, had been in couples therapy, but it seemed he was never happy. Now with him gone, will she ever find out the truth about why he was so unhappy? Anna and her three children, Mike, Jessie and Bess each experience his loss differently, each has their own struggles to come to terms with. Add in Anna's mother, who is dealing with dementia, will this family ever truly be a family again? This review probably doesn't do this book justice, I instantly loved it from the beginning to the end!
Glenetta TurnerS.
I enjoyed the book.and the way each character grew and filled their role in the family. Loss of one opened the door for each family member to gain insight into themselves.
Proud GranmaGlene
The story starts easily and keeps a constant flow. The family dynamics are pretty usual, but it keeps the story line very interesting.
Meridith SundayPr
Riveting story of family, the good, the bad, the ugly and how as a unit, they figure it out, find some truths, forgive and make a future!
Kindle Meridith
This book was one of the best I have read this year. Family stories are the best lots action. Anna’s stroke for instants I had one a short time ago and everything was so real to me. Love that the family got everything figured out and got their lives together after the Fathers death. Love Robyn Carr’s stories and have read all of them!
