The Happy Family
A mother who disappeared…
When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice walked out and never came back. Beth’s life since hasn’t always been smooth sailing, but now she is happy and settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home.
An unexpected visitor…
Then one day there’s a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Overjoyed to have the chance to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in.
A life that comes crashing down…
At first, everything seems wonderful. But then Beth’s friends begin to drift away, strange things start to happen at home, and rumours begin to circle about her past. As the mysterious events around Beth become darker and more dangerous, she is forced to question everything. Is somebody in her life trying to destroy her happiness? And how far will they go?
Purchase Links
UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Family-gripping-psychological-bestselling-ebook/dp/B08N47DHNP
US – https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Family-gripping-psychological-bestselling-ebook/dp/B08N47DHNP
My Review
While listed as a thriller, this is more of a family drama with a few twists. I thought it was a very easy read, but moved at a slow pace as you learned a lot about the characters.
Beth has always resented that her Mom walked out of her life when she was young, so when she shows back up in her life, she is so overjoyed that she doesn’t question it.
Then odd things start to happen. Is it a coincidence or is something going on? While I figured out some of what is to come, I enjoyed the unraveling of the story. At times Beth seems a little naive, but as her past is woven into the story, it makes a little more sense how she turned out.
I don’t want to tell too much and spoil the plot, but this is a good, quick summer read. Sit back and enjoy the story as it unfolds. I think fans of CE Rose, Kelly Heard and CL Taylor will like this book.
Author Bio – Jackie Kabler worked as a newspaper reporter and then in television news for twenty years, including nearly a decade on GMTV. She later appeared on BBC and ITV news, presented a property show for Sky, hosted sports shows on Setanta Sports News and worked as a media trainer for the Armed Forces. She is now a presenter on shopping channel QVC. The Happy Family is her sixth book; previous novels include the international bestseller The Perfect Couple. Jackie lives in Gloucestershire with her husband.
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