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Family Affair (1994)

by Debbie Macomber

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Keeping a low profile after a painful divorce, Lacey Lancaster spurns the advances of her handsome neighbor, Jack Walker, in spite of their cats' mutual attraction.
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  BLTSbraille | Nov 1, 2021 |
I picked this short book up at a library booksale. I have read Macomber before. My most-often lodged complaint with her works is how far she lets her characters go in the throes of passion before she reels them in (particularly back when her books were being marketed as "clean romance"). I had hoped that this short book might be different, but to be fair, I did choose it knowing that this was a complaint I had with her stories.

Note: This story appeared in print a while ago then went into out of print status. This book is a republication of that story by what I think is a new publisher.

I can identify somewhat with Lacey, who's a bit gun shy after having her husband cheat on her and divorce her to enter a relationship with his new girl.

Given Lacey's description of how she got the cat, I am somewhat doubtful it is a purebred Abyssinian as she thinks it is. Could be, but most of the time, pet stores seem to have more mixed breeds than purebred AKC types. It's also a little convenient that the litter is only 2 kittens and each of them have a friend or family member that wants one.

I feel sorry for Sarah. It sounds like she loved Mark a lot more than he loved her. It also seems like Mark has figured out how to manipulate her (at least until it all comes tumbling down on him--sadly though, he will probably find another person to take Sarah's place before long.) I'm glad Lacey didn't agree to try to talk to Jack on their behalf. ( )
  JenniferRobb | May 30, 2021 |
Such a cute short story if you are looking for something quick! This is less than 100 pages so it is a really quick read. ( )
  SimplyKelina | Feb 16, 2018 |
This book was okay. It was a quick read that you can get done in a few hours. It doesn't really dip into the characters that much that you get to know them really well. It was more of a fly-by of their lives. ( )
  MHanover10 | Jul 10, 2016 |
A short story on audio – a cute and light romantic comedy about a woman after her divorce—she and her cat move next door to Jack with a Tom cat (named Dog) and issues with his sister. The pair end up with a family. Not a fan of cats; however was entertaining and the narrator did a good job. ( )
  JudithDCollins | Nov 27, 2014 |
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To Denise Weyrick for her love, kindness, dedication to family and friends, and courage.
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"I've got the backbone of a worm" Lacey Lancaster muttered as she let herself into her apartment.
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