• Just an Ordinary Family

  • By: Fiona Lowe
  • Narrated by: Rebecca Macauley
  • Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,000 ratings)

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Just an Ordinary Family

By: Fiona Lowe
Narrated by: Rebecca Macauley
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Publisher's summary

Every family has its secrets....

Alice Hunter is smarting from the raw deal life has thrown her way: suddenly single, jobless and forced to move home to her parents' tiny seaside town. And now she faces an uncomfortable truth. She wants her twin sister Libby's enviable life.

Libby's closest friend Jess Dekic has been around the Hunter family for so long she might as well be blood. She's always considered herself a sister closer to Libby than Alice ever could be.

Libby Hunter has all of life's boxes ticked: prominent small-town doctor, gorgeous husband and two young daughters. But when she is betrayed by those she loves most, it reveals how tenuous her world is.

For Karen Hunter, her children are a double-edged sword of pain and pride. She's always tried to guide her girls through life's pitfalls, but how do you protect your children when they're adults?

As the family implodes, the fallout for these four women will be inescapable.

Best-selling Australian author Fiona Lowe wields a deft hand, creating utterly addictive storytelling that will have you questioning your own perceptions of what family is.

©2020 Fiona Lowe (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing

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The absolute best!

I have not read a book this good in such a long time. I cant explain how good it is! The characters were just amazing, the story was fabulous, and I am constantly thinking about what they are doing now. I need a follow up!

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17 Hours Flew By!

This story is really well written. The characters and their feelings and reactions are realistic and lovingly portrayed. I LOVE learning about Australian culture, and the accents made listening a joy!

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love of friendship and family

love of family friendship and the special bond then both have together om life thru whatever happens

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Wonderful!!!

The best book I have read by far this year. All of the characters were well flushed out and interesting. This is a book. I never wanted to end. Looking forward to reading more of this author.

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Great story

I really enjoyed what can happen with friends family & relationships. Don't tell your friend about what goes on in your marriage bed & with your husband. Very good book to listen to.

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Loved it!!

Great book, drew me right in and kept me interested. Didn’t want it to end.

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Wishing it wasn’t over

I absolutely loved this story - devoured it actually and now, I find myself wishing it wasn’t over. There was so much real love, heartache, and genuine life in this story; I cannot recommend it enough!

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Amazing Story that Gets it Right!

So fulfilling. This book has meat and potatoes to offer on the emotional plain. Well-done!

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Fiona Lowe and Rebecca Macaulay are a Audiobook Book Lovers Paradise!

This is my third book by Fiona Lowe and I’m not sure that I can pick a favorite between this and Just an ordinary family. I’m looking forward to beginning my fourth book right now.

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This was a wonderful story of family

This book was well done. Alice was delightful. Loved all the relationships and characters. One thing negative is the narrator’s volume when speaking in a man’s voice as it was just above a whisper and hard to hear at times

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