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Truth in Lies #5
A Family Affair: Christmas
It's time to head back to Magdalena in this holiday novella...
The town is preparing to celebrate the holidays when a snowstorm hits and threatens to ruin the festivities. But that's not the only threat blowing into town...Pop's son is here from California to enjoy Christmas with his father, but when he leaves, he's taking Pop with him...or is he? Will the town give up the Godfather of Magdalena, or will they show Pop's son that when we open our hearts, anything is possible...even second chances?
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, a novella
Book Six: A Family Affair: Winter (TBA)
Book Seven: A Family Affair: The Promise (TBA)
The town is preparing to celebrate the holidays when a snowstorm hits and threatens to ruin the festivities. But that's not the only threat blowing into town...Pop's son is here from California to enjoy Christmas with his father, but when he leaves, he's taking Pop with him...or is he? Will the town give up the Godfather of Magdalena, or will they show Pop's son that when we open our hearts, anything is possible...even second chances?
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, a novella
Book Six: A Family Affair: Winter (TBA)
Book Seven: A Family Affair: The Promise (TBA)
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 18, 2014
286 people are currently reading
338 people want to read
About the author
Mary Campisi
80 books421 followersMary Campisi is the author of over 40 emotion-packed novels that center around hope, redemption, and second chances.
Mary should have known she'd become a writer when at age thirteen she began changing the ending to all the books she read. It took several years and a number of jobs, including registered nurse, receptionist in a swanky hair salon, accounts payable clerk, and practice manager in an OB/GYN office, for her to rediscover writing. Enter a mouse-less computer, a floppy disk, and a dream large enough to fill a zip drive. The rest of the story lives on in every book she writes.
When she's not working on her craft or following the lives of five adult children, Mary's digging in the dirt with her flowers and herbs, cooking, reading, walking her rescue lab, Henry, or, on the perfect day, riding off into the sunset with her very own hero/husband on his Ultra Limited aka Harley.
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Mary should have known she'd become a writer when at age thirteen she began changing the ending to all the books she read. It took several years and a number of jobs, including registered nurse, receptionist in a swanky hair salon, accounts payable clerk, and practice manager in an OB/GYN office, for her to rediscover writing. Enter a mouse-less computer, a floppy disk, and a dream large enough to fill a zip drive. The rest of the story lives on in every book she writes.
When she's not working on her craft or following the lives of five adult children, Mary's digging in the dirt with her flowers and herbs, cooking, reading, walking her rescue lab, Henry, or, on the perfect day, riding off into the sunset with her very own hero/husband on his Ultra Limited aka Harley.
If you would like to be notified when Mary has a new release, please sign up at http://www.marycampisi.com/book/book-...
website: marycampisi.com
e-mail: mary@marycampisi.com
blog: marycampisi.com/blog/
twitter: twitter.com/MaryCampisi
facebook: facebook.com/marycampisibooks
Instagram: instagram.com/marycampisiauthor/
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November 19, 2014
AFA Christmas #5 by Mary Campisi, This Christmas Novella had so much packed in it that you forget is not a full lenght book, OMG i LOVED IT, such a great book, This book is told more from Anthony (pop's son), when he comes back to visit for christmas.
WHAT a visit, WHAT a christmas, you find out so much more about the other characters too, secrets you'd never guess that leave you open mouthed :)
I'm so looking forward to the next book in this series A Family Affair Winter.
Well done Mary Campisi you never disappoint, annother book i couldn't put down
WHAT a visit, WHAT a christmas, you find out so much more about the other characters too, secrets you'd never guess that leave you open mouthed :)
I'm so looking forward to the next book in this series A Family Affair Winter.
Well done Mary Campisi you never disappoint, annother book i couldn't put down
November 18, 2014
Mary Campisi has done it again with this awesome book... Again we are in Magdalena with Christmas coming and a Snow storm that is blowing in.. but an even bigger storm is coming there way Tony Pop's son.. He is spending Christmas with pop.. but boy is he determined to take pop away from his home and his Magdalena family.. Will they allow him to take the Godfather of Magdalena away from them... of course Tony has another surprise waiting for him as we found out at the end of the last book.... and boy oh boy Ramona Casherdon the brusque quiet keep herself to herself has a big secret .. oh wow was I shocked.. but pleasantly shocked... When she confided to Miriam Desantro I had to stop reading and re read what she said... To belive what she said !!! I cried every time Lilly made snow angels and spoke to her daddy.. how can anyone not love Lilly.. Please read Mary's Books especially the Truth and lies series.. you will never go wrong...If you want to know the outcome of this book you will have to read it for yourself... Mary Campisi again YOU ROCK
December 8, 2021
Pop leaving Magdelena!! Who would ever dream of such a thing!! Oh no!! The town would never be the same. Hmmmm, that's what Pop's estranged son has in mind. But will the town folk Pop always stays up for leave his fate to his estranged son. You can bet your last pizelle it ain't gonna happen!! And throw in a little help from mother nature and Pop's dear friend, Harry Blacksworth (who would have ever thunk it...you have to know Harry to know why this sounds so strange (lol)) who hosts the town folk at his newly built mansion, this is one story you don't want to miss.
It's Christmas time in Magdelena and you'll love it! So snuggle in with a good blanket and cup of coffee/tea, and some pizelles if you have any, and journey through Magdelena. There's more heartache, secrets, misunderstandings, more communing with departed, and more second chances.
There's such a sense of belonging, family, and what it all means to come together; and more importantly, you really get a sense of understanding 'second chances,' and how it can impact and change the trajectory of someone's life or so many lives, as is the case in Magdalena.
It's Christmas time in Magdelena and you'll love it! So snuggle in with a good blanket and cup of coffee/tea, and some pizelles if you have any, and journey through Magdelena. There's more heartache, secrets, misunderstandings, more communing with departed, and more second chances.
There's such a sense of belonging, family, and what it all means to come together; and more importantly, you really get a sense of understanding 'second chances,' and how it can impact and change the trajectory of someone's life or so many lives, as is the case in Magdalena.
February 23, 2021
Tony, Lucy, and Ramona... Fresh Beginnings! 3.25***** Spoiler Alert
Lucy, Pop Benito's granddaughter has dropped out of college, and started to live with him in Magdalena, NY, pregnant and unbeknownst to her dad, sweet talking, rich, Tony, and Pop's only son, who has lost his way in life in his pursuit of The greenback. The town folks are there to protect Lucy and Pop's, from Tony forcing them back to CA. The town , including Ramona, once Tony's heart throb, spent Christmas in a blackout, huddled together for warmth, in Harry's mansion, while waiting for power to return. Lily once again shows Tony how lucky he is, and he tries to reconnect with his daughter, dad, and ex-lover. Maybe a HEA!
An okay novella, with the heart strings pulled as Ramona tells Miriam of her domestic abuse and the loss of her fetus. Don't judge people until you walk in their shoes and know their pain. There is hope for second chances and new beginning! A quick read!!
02/21/21- 02/21/21 COVID-19 CAShInPl.
Lucy, Pop Benito's granddaughter has dropped out of college, and started to live with him in Magdalena, NY, pregnant and unbeknownst to her dad, sweet talking, rich, Tony, and Pop's only son, who has lost his way in life in his pursuit of The greenback. The town folks are there to protect Lucy and Pop's, from Tony forcing them back to CA. The town , including Ramona, once Tony's heart throb, spent Christmas in a blackout, huddled together for warmth, in Harry's mansion, while waiting for power to return. Lily once again shows Tony how lucky he is, and he tries to reconnect with his daughter, dad, and ex-lover. Maybe a HEA!
An okay novella, with the heart strings pulled as Ramona tells Miriam of her domestic abuse and the loss of her fetus. Don't judge people until you walk in their shoes and know their pain. There is hope for second chances and new beginning! A quick read!!
02/21/21- 02/21/21 COVID-19 CAShInPl.
February 18, 2019
Enjoyable
Christmas is the tradition of family, love, forgiveness, healing, celebrating, and togetherness. In Magdalena, it is also a chance to bring the town together in the name of friendship and family.
When the electricity in the town goes.out, many challenges arise. But as a community all things, or most, can be overcome.
There truths from the past that are suddenly brought forth. Truths from the present that are suddenly realized and are bringing about change....hopefully. But in every truth and change there is always support from the town and its community members.
More changes abound. Be sure to read "Second Chance: Simple Riches," before " Family Affair: Winter".
Rating: 4.8
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Christmas is the tradition of family, love, forgiveness, healing, celebrating, and togetherness. In Magdalena, it is also a chance to bring the town together in the name of friendship and family.
When the electricity in the town goes.out, many challenges arise. But as a community all things, or most, can be overcome.
There truths from the past that are suddenly brought forth. Truths from the present that are suddenly realized and are bringing about change....hopefully. But in every truth and change there is always support from the town and its community members.
More changes abound. Be sure to read "Second Chance: Simple Riches," before " Family Affair: Winter".
Rating: 4.8
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January 4, 2018
Good read
Quickly figured out who was who since I only have read book 1. Nicely written healing family relationship book and how a towns love helped
Quickly figured out who was who since I only have read book 1. Nicely written healing family relationship book and how a towns love helped
December 16, 2018
Very good series
October 5, 2020
too short
March 14, 2021
This is a cute story! Great and quick read!
July 2, 2021
Kindle malfunction
I bought a 19 book series.. and each time I open one it charges me for a brand new book! 😡. Series is good - but Kindle sucks
I bought a 19 book series.. and each time I open one it charges me for a brand new book! 😡. Series is good - but Kindle sucks
Want to read
August 25, 2023Purchased in epub format from Barnes & Noble for my Nook
December 12, 2025
Cute short story about what “home” is at Christmas!
March 30, 2025
a great story!
I jumped into book 5, but was still able to follow the story line. This is a well put together book with engaging characters and a lot of heart
I jumped into book 5, but was still able to follow the story line. This is a well put together book with engaging characters and a lot of heart
June 2, 2015
Though there was a large section of the book (at the end) promoting other books by the author, I enjoyed the story as it was told. I got to know some of the residents a little better and am now looking forward to exploring a relationship I never would have imagined had taken place, yet hope it can pick up where it left off.
All in all, I continue to enjoy how the residents of Magdalena stand up for their own - watching out for them, speaking up when necessary and remaining quiet at other times to see how things unfold before intervening.
I look forward to the next instalment of the story and hope it won't be too long before it's released.
All in all, I continue to enjoy how the residents of Magdalena stand up for their own - watching out for them, speaking up when necessary and remaining quiet at other times to see how things unfold before intervening.
I look forward to the next instalment of the story and hope it won't be too long before it's released.
December 30, 2014
Constant infusion of previous books
These would be good stories if it weren't for the author's unexplainable need to retell each character's backstory from the previous books...in EVERY subsequent book. We're told the same information over and over. I kept hoping that she'd expand on the new story, but was disappointed. Take all the rehashing out and the story is half the length.
These would be good stories if it weren't for the author's unexplainable need to retell each character's backstory from the previous books...in EVERY subsequent book. We're told the same information over and over. I kept hoping that she'd expand on the new story, but was disappointed. Take all the rehashing out and the story is half the length.
November 19, 2014
Another great read
I loved this trip to Magdalena and catching up with the gang. This book picks up right where book 4 ended, it also explains alot. I can't wait for book 6. If you haven't read the series you need to, if your a fan of romance this is the series for you!
I loved this trip to Magdalena and catching up with the gang. This book picks up right where book 4 ended, it also explains alot. I can't wait for book 6. If you haven't read the series you need to, if your a fan of romance this is the series for you!
May 18, 2015
Wonderful
Couldn't put these down the best reading I have read in a very longtime would recommend these to all my friends
Couldn't put these down the best reading I have read in a very longtime would recommend these to all my friends
February 15, 2015
Another excellent book by Mary...would like to read more about tony and Ramona hopefully they will be in the next book
June 1, 2015
Good ending book
This was the shortest book of the series. But I think it was a good way to end the series. The characters just stay with you from book one to book 6..
This was the shortest book of the series. But I think it was a good way to end the series. The characters just stay with you from book one to book 6..
July 22, 2015
Another easy read!
Enjoy a heart warming story about everyday life in a small town with realistic characters. Learn how they deal with their past and how they change their future.
Enjoy a heart warming story about everyday life in a small town with realistic characters. Learn how they deal with their past and how they change their future.
January 2, 2016
this was a short novella well done. #5
June 28, 2016
Another great story in the Family Affair series. Enjoy this series and on to the next one.
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