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Unthinkable Sins 2: The Family
UNTHINKABLE SINS 2: The Family Lies. Adultery. Betrayal. Murder. Hattie Durham committed some Unthinkable Sins in her lifetime, but now she’s gone, leaving her three sons and their wives behind to deal with the fallout. THE SONS… Junior – wants to escape his past as he learns the truth about how his mother died. But will his need for revenge and his own past sins come between him and the family he loves? Carl – has been carrying a terrible secret alone all these years and can’t bear the weight anymore. Can he keep it together with his family’s help or will the burden break him? Jerome – is blessed with everything a man could want – influence, power and a destiny to fulfill. But when life deals him an unexpected blow, will the family have his back or will they fall apart around him? …AND THEIR WIVES Donetta – finds her self-confidence growing along with her doubts about her husband’s fidelity. Are their marriage vows enough to keep her in the family now that she has what it takes to make it on her own? Trudy – senses the strain on the family in the wake of her mother-in-law’s death. Will she able to help keep the ones she loves from self-destructing or is her own life in danger? Susan – managed to escape an uncertain past, leaving behind a few bodies in her wake. Will her dreams of love and success finally come true or ultimately be overshadowed by Hattie Durham’s death? Find out now in UNTHINKABLE SINS 2: The Family
179 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2016
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Tiffani Quarles-Sanders
6 books52 followersA native of Montgomery, Alabama, Tiffani Quarles-Sanders is an author and the owner of Hollow Bridge Publishing. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Alabama State University. Tiffani retired from the Montgomery Board of Education with over 25 years of teaching experience.
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July 1, 2017
The story fizzled for me. Susan should have gotten her comeuppance but that didn't happen. Everyone is blaming the matriarch of the family for the issues they're having now. We can't judge people without reviewing our own demons. Second book not as good as the first.
June 7, 2016
4.5 stars
March 23, 2017
4.5
I thought this was a good conclusion to the series. This family definitely had it's share of secrets. Storyline revealed interesting facts about the characters & their attempts to keep their secrets hidden & their marriages intact. Good read
I thought this was a good conclusion to the series. This family definitely had it's share of secrets. Storyline revealed interesting facts about the characters & their attempts to keep their secrets hidden & their marriages intact. Good read
January 3, 2022
Nice wrap-up
Susan did not suffer at all in my opinion. She has committed murder- twice, wrecked havoc on a lot of lives and still came out on top- high profile career and loving family. This ending for this character does not sit well with me! Sleeping with her oldest enemy's son would have been a deliciously cold piece is revenge Elizabeth earned from Susan and I hate she had a last minute change of heart. I'm glad Craig got himself together and the Durham brothers were able to successfully work past the ghosts of the past to become better men for the future.
The loss of stars was for the grammatical errors, inconsistent plot line with some characters and the consistent misuse of "Jerome" when the author meant "Junior".
Susan did not suffer at all in my opinion. She has committed murder- twice, wrecked havoc on a lot of lives and still came out on top- high profile career and loving family. This ending for this character does not sit well with me! Sleeping with her oldest enemy's son would have been a deliciously cold piece is revenge Elizabeth earned from Susan and I hate she had a last minute change of heart. I'm glad Craig got himself together and the Durham brothers were able to successfully work past the ghosts of the past to become better men for the future.
The loss of stars was for the grammatical errors, inconsistent plot line with some characters and the consistent misuse of "Jerome" when the author meant "Junior".
February 21, 2017
After reading Book 1, I was disappointed. No one seemed to pay for their crimes. There were DEAD people! Everything wrapped up really neatly at the end as well. With all the "sins," it just seemed that there would be less harmony at the end.
I was hoping the 2nd book would delve more deeply into the characters introduced in the 1st book. I think I would have preferred that each of the books to be a little longer to flesh-out people and story lines a bit more.
Still, as a book club pick, the combined books give quite a few topics for discussion.
I was hoping the 2nd book would delve more deeply into the characters introduced in the 1st book. I think I would have preferred that each of the books to be a little longer to flesh-out people and story lines a bit more.
Still, as a book club pick, the combined books give quite a few topics for discussion.
December 27, 2022
The Sins of The Family
This book is the second book in a series of books describing the trials and tribulations of the Durham family. The family matriarch, Hattie was the main character in the first book and she committed a number of unseemly and sinful things. She supposedly shoved a potential lover off a tower to his death, killed her husband, committed adultery with another man (Raymond Peace) and had a son from that act (Jerome). She also tried to poison the man's wife to get her out of the way. However, his wife was pregnant and instead of the wife dying, the unborn baby died. Therefore Hattie brought a multitude of sins down on her family.
In this book Jerome is running for mayor and doing quite well. All of a sudden, Jerome becomes debilitatingly ill and has to withdraw from the race. His wife nearly gets involved with an adulterous affair because Jerome can't take care of his marital duties. Jerome's wife, Susan decides to run for mayor after Jerome decided to step down. She was able to overcome a potential blackmail attempt and separation from Jerome and at the end of the book, she appears in good shape to possibly be elected mayor.
I enjoyed both books and I recommend that you read them together.
WLM of SC
This book is the second book in a series of books describing the trials and tribulations of the Durham family. The family matriarch, Hattie was the main character in the first book and she committed a number of unseemly and sinful things. She supposedly shoved a potential lover off a tower to his death, killed her husband, committed adultery with another man (Raymond Peace) and had a son from that act (Jerome). She also tried to poison the man's wife to get her out of the way. However, his wife was pregnant and instead of the wife dying, the unborn baby died. Therefore Hattie brought a multitude of sins down on her family.
In this book Jerome is running for mayor and doing quite well. All of a sudden, Jerome becomes debilitatingly ill and has to withdraw from the race. His wife nearly gets involved with an adulterous affair because Jerome can't take care of his marital duties. Jerome's wife, Susan decides to run for mayor after Jerome decided to step down. She was able to overcome a potential blackmail attempt and separation from Jerome and at the end of the book, she appears in good shape to possibly be elected mayor.
I enjoyed both books and I recommend that you read them together.
WLM of SC
February 2, 2023
Of Course I Loved It
Yes, oh yes I loved this book, and mainly because I wanted to see what was going on with this family after the first book… I am upset that there was a mix up with Jerome and Junior’s name on one page, and when Junior and Susan was talking there was a mix up with the author saying “he” speaking of Susan and “she” speaking of Junior… But nevertheless, I got to see what would be of this family… There are a lot of secrets they hold from each other, but I guess as they get old (like Hattie) things will finally come out… 😵💫🤐😬🫣
Yes, oh yes I loved this book, and mainly because I wanted to see what was going on with this family after the first book… I am upset that there was a mix up with Jerome and Junior’s name on one page, and when Junior and Susan was talking there was a mix up with the author saying “he” speaking of Susan and “she” speaking of Junior… But nevertheless, I got to see what would be of this family… There are a lot of secrets they hold from each other, but I guess as they get old (like Hattie) things will finally come out… 😵💫🤐😬🫣
August 13, 2017
Crazy!!
This book was crazy as hell! I mean who writes a book condoning the murder of ones mother? Even in the craziest of times I can't imagine three siblings and their spouses all knowing a sister in law killed their mother just to keep her secret that she killed someone else. Everybody is just like, ok she killed her, let's keep living??!! I wish I never read this craziness!
This book was crazy as hell! I mean who writes a book condoning the murder of ones mother? Even in the craziest of times I can't imagine three siblings and their spouses all knowing a sister in law killed their mother just to keep her secret that she killed someone else. Everybody is just like, ok she killed her, let's keep living??!! I wish I never read this craziness!
October 18, 2023
Unthinkable Sins 2: The Family
I really enjoyed reading book 2 which continued with MaDear's family story. It was a page-turner seeking to unfold all the hidden secrets that caused division and finally brought them back together because, in the end, God will be the judge, and forgiveness of sin is Jesus' gift to everyone if they repent and ask for His forgiveness. Very well-written stories books 1&2.
I really enjoyed reading book 2 which continued with MaDear's family story. It was a page-turner seeking to unfold all the hidden secrets that caused division and finally brought them back together because, in the end, God will be the judge, and forgiveness of sin is Jesus' gift to everyone if they repent and ask for His forgiveness. Very well-written stories books 1&2.
December 2, 2018
Secrets and lies -- but no depth of character nor complex emotional examinations of how these people came to be who they are or how they reconcile ethical, legal or moral decisions. Everything seemed to move along at a surface level. Books could have used sharper editing as there were a number of mistakes spotted and transitions made in the storyline were someimts abrupt and out of place.
January 5, 2019
Good Read!
Some truths came to light and others are still hidden. Susan was over the top. She was so selfish in this book. I think she needs to learn a life lesson on the next book if it is one. All she thought about was herself. The Durham's are proving they can weather the storm.
Some truths came to light and others are still hidden. Susan was over the top. She was so selfish in this book. I think she needs to learn a life lesson on the next book if it is one. All she thought about was herself. The Durham's are proving they can weather the storm.
February 18, 2017
Page-Turner!!!!
This story continues where the first book ends and the drama continues! A good read for a lazy Saturday afternoon or entertaining when you have a daily commute. Wasn't able to put it down until the end!
This story continues where the first book ends and the drama continues! A good read for a lazy Saturday afternoon or entertaining when you have a daily commute. Wasn't able to put it down until the end!
July 9, 2017
Wonderful read
This book has so much love and family support. Even though I it would end in an different way. This book is very well written; which I love. I wish Miss Hattie could have lived at least to tell her own stories!
This book has so much love and family support. Even though I it would end in an different way. This book is very well written; which I love. I wish Miss Hattie could have lived at least to tell her own stories!
March 3, 2019
I enjoyed reading Unthinkable Sins 2: The Family. It reveals the horrible sins of Hattie Durham. After her death things began to mysteriously unfold and her son's are struggling to deal with their mother's past/secrets. They will discover things that will change the family forever.
October 3, 2019
FAMILY THAT'S ALL WE REALLY HAVE
On this journey called life, we have many twists and turns. As we walk through the way we handle situations carve out personalty. Decisions and reactions.LIFE.
On this journey called life, we have many twists and turns. As we walk through the way we handle situations carve out personalty. Decisions and reactions.LIFE.
May 9, 2021
Great ending!
Each of the secrets, lies, and deception exposed in book 1 came full circle to be resolved in book 2. Ms. Quarles-Sanders does a fantastic job spinning the tale of a family coming to grips with the sins of their past and working through those sins. Great job!
Each of the secrets, lies, and deception exposed in book 1 came full circle to be resolved in book 2. Ms. Quarles-Sanders does a fantastic job spinning the tale of a family coming to grips with the sins of their past and working through those sins. Great job!
June 8, 2022
Amazing
I truly loved reading this book. We never know what struggles the older generation went through to give us what we have now. This book depicts things our own families have kept hidden.
I truly loved reading this book. We never know what struggles the older generation went through to give us what we have now. This book depicts things our own families have kept hidden.
November 27, 2022
The Truth Will Come in the End
I didn't like how Hattie Durham came up because of her darker skin . The choices she made when a man paid her attention. The power Susan held throughout this book. But in the end the truth did come out and life went on.
I didn't like how Hattie Durham came up because of her darker skin . The choices she made when a man paid her attention. The power Susan held throughout this book. But in the end the truth did come out and life went on.
February 6, 2023
Open ends
I wanted to enjoy this book more..but I just couldn't. There were too many open ended questions. What happened between Chancelly's Sister and Her son? What else was going on with Susan? The book felt like a huge build up to Empty.
I wanted to enjoy this book more..but I just couldn't. There were too many open ended questions. What happened between Chancelly's Sister and Her son? What else was going on with Susan? The book felt like a huge build up to Empty.
July 22, 2023
Moving
This book is Life-changing. It covers everything. The lessons in this book can help people to have hope where there was none. It can also possibly prevent some mistakes. Some scenes were very aggressive to say the least, so hold on.
This book is Life-changing. It covers everything. The lessons in this book can help people to have hope where there was none. It can also possibly prevent some mistakes. Some scenes were very aggressive to say the least, so hold on.
February 6, 2017
Short and sweet! Didn't like Susan not even a little bit...that biatch...Jerome shoulda leave her insecure ass but all in all, twas a great read!
February 18, 2017
Sins
Family, you never know what's going on inside any Family are how much love, forgiveness, and sacrifice it takes to hold a strong family together.
Family, you never know what's going on inside any Family are how much love, forgiveness, and sacrifice it takes to hold a strong family together.
May 24, 2017
Rushed
The author did a good job depicting the characters however the last ten pages were unjustly rushed to quickly wrap up such a suspenseful story line.
The author did a good job depicting the characters however the last ten pages were unjustly rushed to quickly wrap up such a suspenseful story line.
May 24, 2017
Not your typical ending
The story has some twists you would expect but also some which you don't. Interesting characters as well. The storyline keeps you wanting to read more.
The story has some twists you would expect but also some which you don't. Interesting characters as well. The storyline keeps you wanting to read more.
April 2, 2018
Closure
The author did a great job giving readers the closure needed from book 1. No stone was left unturned. Both books 1 and 2 were great short reads.
The author did a great job giving readers the closure needed from book 1. No stone was left unturned. Both books 1 and 2 were great short reads.
October 8, 2018
Not what I thought
This book started out interesting but once the matriarch died the storyline died with her. Boring until the end. Disappointing
This book started out interesting but once the matriarch died the storyline died with her. Boring until the end. Disappointing
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June 25, 2019WOW
It never got boring. It put your mindset in every line of the story where you could just imagine being your story.
It never got boring. It put your mindset in every line of the story where you could just imagine being your story.
May 12, 2020
Enjoyable
An interesting follow up to part one. I liked how the family pulled together but felt the lead got away y with the unthinkable
An interesting follow up to part one. I liked how the family pulled together but felt the lead got away y with the unthinkable
July 29, 2020
Awesome story!
Remarkable story. I loved everything about this book. I especially loved the ending. I'm going to look for more books by this outstanding author.
Remarkable story. I loved everything about this book. I especially loved the ending. I'm going to look for more books by this outstanding author.
January 25, 2021
the ending was horrible more like child's fairytale. unrealistic...
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