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The Perfect Family
In this compelling contemporary novel, a woman confronts past secrets and present dangers when she travels to Sedona, Arizona, to attend a family reunion.
407 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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August 24, 2020
Jessica Clayton has endured a lonely childhood. Brought up by her embittered, alchohilic father, she's
shunted from one place to another as her father constantly loses horse training jobs. After his death, Jessica goes to college and then finds peace as part owner of a bookstore specializing in rare books and her cozy cottage.
Her life changes when she gets an invitation to a family reunion; a family she had no idea she had.
Secrets and subterfuge abound when she visits the Clement's Arizona ranch and meets her long lost family.
There is instant chemistry between Jessica and her aunt's adopted son, Ross. Jessica's constant suspicion of Ross, even after they made love, got to be quite annoying however.
Ross' inability to form relationships is due to his shattered childhood, and his Indian heritage keeps him from feeling a part of the family. He is the typical brooding, handsome, isolated hero.
Jessica's lack of interest in her inheritance is farfetched, especially at the end of the story.
I enjoyed this book but there were aspects that didn't fall into place for me which is why I gave it three stars.
shunted from one place to another as her father constantly loses horse training jobs. After his death, Jessica goes to college and then finds peace as part owner of a bookstore specializing in rare books and her cozy cottage.
Her life changes when she gets an invitation to a family reunion; a family she had no idea she had.
Secrets and subterfuge abound when she visits the Clement's Arizona ranch and meets her long lost family.
There is instant chemistry between Jessica and her aunt's adopted son, Ross. Jessica's constant suspicion of Ross, even after they made love, got to be quite annoying however.
Ross' inability to form relationships is due to his shattered childhood, and his Indian heritage keeps him from feeling a part of the family. He is the typical brooding, handsome, isolated hero.
Jessica's lack of interest in her inheritance is farfetched, especially at the end of the story.
I enjoyed this book but there were aspects that didn't fall into place for me which is why I gave it three stars.
June 6, 2017
I've never read anything by this author and I really liked this book. Can't wait to read more from this author.
February 23, 2012
Book #12 read in 2009
I bought this book at a library sale just on a whim. I really enjoyed it very much. I liked the characters and the story.
I bought this book at a library sale just on a whim. I really enjoyed it very much. I liked the characters and the story.
January 24, 2018
It was a good book. Never read this author before.
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February 4, 2016very good
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