A Family Affair

By: Mary Campisi

Narrated by: Talmadge Ragan

Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

A Family Affair is where it all began...Heartache, Betrayal, Forgiveness, Redemption...all wrapped up in the people you will love to love, and those you will love to hate!

When Christine Blacksworth's larger-than-life father is killed on an icy road in Magdalena, New York, a hundred miles from the 'getaway' cabin he visited every month, she discovers a secret that threatens everything she's always held to be true. Her father has another family which includes a mistress and a daughter. Determined to uncover the truth behind her father's secret life, Christine heads to Magdalena, prepared to hate the people who have caused her to question everything she thought she knew about her father. But what she finds is a woman who understands her, a half-sister who cherishes her, and a man who could love her if she'll let him. The longer she's around them, the more she questions which family is the real one…

Truth in Lies Series: Book One: A Family Affair Book Two: A Family Affair: Spring Book Three: A Family Affair: Summer Book Four: A Family Affair: Fall Book Five: A Family Affair: Christmas Book Six: A Family Affair: Winter Book Seven: A Family Affair: The Promise (TBA) Book Eight: A Family Affair: The Secret (TBA)

Attention Book Clubs! There is now a Discussion Guide for A Family Affair. A Great reference for a Book Club discussion! Go to marycampisi.com/family-affair-book-club-discussion-guide/ to get it now.

Also available in audio is A Family Affair: Spring, Book 2 in this series. The saga continues.

©2011 Mary Campisi (P)2014 Mary Campisi

Sweet Adeline

Love the story line ! and how sometimes things aren't what they seem . live's up n down

Real Life Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. This book felt like 'real life,' not a fairytale.

What did you like best about this story?

The feeling that this story really happened.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the 2 families meet.

Loved every moment

This was a great story. A fresh topic told beautifully by Campisi. You can’t help falling in love with this untraditional family. The characters are well developed and relatable. Ragan did a wonderful narration. Her voice floated through the story with skillful emotion well matched for Campisi’s characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to fall in love. A feel good book. I can’t wait to start the next one.

enjoyed the story

the characters in the book were interesting and varied. the story had a happy ending which I loved. and was fast paced.

Excellent story. Excellent narration!

Excellent story! The characters really take take a hold of your heart and make you realize the true meaning of love.

Sorry not my kind of book.

I've heard so much about author Mary Campisi, I wanted to try one of her stories. Sorry, after just two paragraphs I knew this was not a book for me. I gave this three stars, I didn't think it fair to give a lesser count when I am the one that refuses to read the language and sexual content.

Good premise

I got this book on my Kindle, then bought the Whisper-snyc version. I liked the parts I read much more than the parts that I listened to, because the narrator's voices annoyed me.

Scandal in the Family

What made the experience of listening to A Family Affair the most enjoyable?

The narrator was able to personify each person with a vocal range that brought to life the feelings of pain, hurt, sorrow and also the deep seated turmoil evident within the psyche of the main personalities.

What did you like best about this story?

Unconditional love, forgiveness, family interaction and also two sisters who met under difficult circumstances, but learned to love each other and gained acceptance because of their common heritage.

Which scene was your favorite?

Lily's reaction to meeting Christine was so heartwarming, she was so joyous as her longing to meet this sister she loved so much was finally a reality. Her dreams came true. This was my favourite moment.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There was so much heartbreak within this book, my heart was touched. But the melding of the love and joy this second family brought into the lives of the siblings made me smile and shed a few tears at the pathos of it all. It was amazing that Christine could become a part of the other family.

Any additional comments?

The characters were well developed and the story line was uncommon and gave a look into the hearts of people who vacillate and accept less than what they are worth. The author was able to bring some understanding of the why of the situations portrayed. The writing style kept the story interesting, too. To me, it was believable as similar stories have unfolded in real life.

Good Book!

What made the experience of listening to A Family Affair the most enjoyable?

The narrator was easy to listen to and follow.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Christine. I liked the way she tackled her problems head on.

Which scene was your favorite?

All.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both.

Any additional comments?

This was the first Mary Campisi book I have listened to and I will be listening to more of her works. She is a talented writer. You could easily follow her characters through the story. It had some parts that were adult themed. Overall I really enjoyed this book.

A Family Affair

What secrets do we hide from 🦈our selfs? The story was awesome. For how long can the secret be there, before the truth is there for the family to know.