Truth in Lies (Campisi)

When Christine Blacksworth's larger-than-life father is killed on an icy road in Magdalena, New York, a hundred miles from the "getaway" cabin he visited every month, she discovers a secret that threatens everything she's always held to be true. Her father has another family that includes a mistress and a daughter. Determined to uncover the truth behind her father's secret life, Christine heads to Magdalena, prepared to hate the people who have caused her to question everything she thought she knew about her father. But what she finds is a woman who understands her, a half-sister who cherishes her, and a man who could love her if she'll let him. The longer she's around them, the more she questions which family is the real one.

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption... It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate.Only one thing is missing from Tess and Daniel "Cash" Casherdon's perfect life-a child. Oh, how they long for one to make their life complete. But what is it people say about being careful what you wish for…? Their wish will come true, but not in the way they think.Daniel Casherdon's past is about to catch up with him. It's bad enough when a woman arrives in Magdalena with a nine-year-old boy she claims is his, but confessing to a terminal illness and asking Tess and Cash to raise the boy when she's gone? Well, that's going to require a big leap of faith that won't be easy or without repercussions. How can anyone refuse a dying mother such a heartbreaking request? Tess is torn between doing right by the child and acknowledging that another woman has given the man she loves something she may never be able to-a child. As the woman pulls Cash closer into her emotional circle, it is Tess who becomes the outsider, and soon she wonders if the woman has secrets she's not telling.More than one resident is suspicious of anyone who drives a wedge between one of Magdalena's favorite couples. The newcomer may look and act like the girl next door, but something isn't right, and Pop Benito is going to gather ammunition and find out what that something is. But he'd better do it fast, before it's too late.And Cash isn't the only one who's gotten a visitor from his past. Pop Benito encounters his nemesis and is forced to face some hard truths about himself and the choices he made years ago. It's going to be one very interesting summer in Magdalena! You're not going to want to miss it!!Truth in Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair CookbookThat Second Chance Series:Book One: Pulling Home (also prequel to A Family Affair: The Promise)Book Two: The Way They Were (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Secret)Book Three: Simple Riches (Also prequel to A Family Affair: Winter)Book Four: Paradise Found (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Wish)Book Five: Not Your Everyday Housewife (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Gift)Book Six: The Butterfly Garden (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Return)BONUS MATERIAL: Included in this e-book is the first two chapters of The Betrayed Trilogy.

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption... It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate.Roman Ventori isn't looking for a wife. He's had one of those and it ended badly. He's come back to Magdalena out of duty, not love for the town that drove him away with rumors and judgments.Angie Sorrento is in Magdalena to do a job, not find a husband. She almost had one of those, until he dumped her three days before the wedding.Roman's father has health problems and his last wish is to see his son settled with a wife, a child, a second chance at a life that doesn't include city life and flashy women. There's only one person in town who can make the impossible happen. Angelo "Pop" Benito, the Godfather of Magdalena, is the wiliest matchmaker in the Catskills and if he sets his mind to it, an old man might see his wish come true.Oh, and remember Gloria Blacksworth's notebook, the one filled with enough destruction to bring down Magdalena? Well, it's causing trouble again, and this time the target is Miriam Desantro… Pop's going to try to intervene, but he might be too late…Truth In Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The WeddingsBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair CookbookIf you love to read about second chances, don't miss:That Second Chance Series:Book One: Pulling Home – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Promise)Book Two: The Way They Were – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Secret)Book Three: Simple Riches – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: Winter)Book Four: Paradise Found – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Wish)Book Five: Not Your Everyday Housewife – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Gift)Book Six: The Butterfly Garden – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Return)BONUS MATERIAL: Included with this e-book is an excerpt from the next book in the Truth in Lies series, A Family Affair: The Wish.

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption.It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate.Eight years ago, tragedy struck the town's perfect couple, Daniel "Cash" Casherdon and Tess Carrick, days before their wedding. That tragedy shredded their dreams of a life together and sent them fleeing Magdalena. Now, destiny has brought them back and the town is determined to see this couple mend their differences.Angelo "Pop" Benito will lead the crusade to march Cash and Tess down the aisle with the help of The Bleeding Hearts Society, a garden group more interested in healing people's hearts than helping a sick basil plant. But they're not the only ones cheering for this couple's second chance.Who would have thought Nate Desantro would be giving advice on relationships, love, and marriage? But when a man finds the right woman, anything is possible. Add a baby to the mix; well, that's pure "hero" material. Christine will offer her share of support and wisdom to Tess and stand up to an old troublemaker in the name of family and friendship.From the fifty-something widow who is afraid to open her heart again to the pregnant friend who believes everyone has a soul mate, to Lily Desantro, the shining light who makes others believe anything is possible, Magdalena's finest will rally to give Tess and Cash that second chance. But all the prayers and contrivances in the world won't help until Tess reveals the secret she's carried for too many years, a secret that could destroy her chance with Cash forever…And if you're wondering about Harry Blacksworth and his brood, you'll glimpse a snippet of what he's up to, but he'll be back in full force in A Family Affair: Fall. Not only that-he's moving to Magdalena with Greta and the kids! Can you imagine Harry maneuvering a lawnmower or carrying out the trash? Oh, but his past is going to catch up with him and then…Sorry…Harry has to wait for A Family Affair: Fall to share his misery and his story.For now, enjoy the journey as you catch up on the lives of the residents of Magdalena. They're waiting for you!Truth In Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: Spring Book Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: ChristmasBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalA Family Affair Boxed Set: Books 1-3Meals From Magdalena: A Family Affair CookbookBonus Material: Also included in this eBook is the first chapter of A Family Affair: Fall, Truth in Lies Series, Book 4.

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption. It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate.Gina Servetti was raised to believe she wasn't enough-not thin enough, not pretty enough, not clever enough. She's more comfortable with a spreadsheet than a conversation and doesn't trust easily, especially where men are concerned, most notably the good-looking, smooth-talking ones like Ben Reed.When city boy Ben Reed arrives in Magdalena, he's not planning a long-term stay in a town filled with too many busybodies and too little excitement. He just needs things to settle down in Philly for a few months before he returns to his old life and his plan to win back his ex-wife. But once he gets to know the people in this town, he starts to care about them: one in particular-Gina Servetti. The longer he's around her, the more he realizes she's so much more than a woman with a scowl and a sharp tongue. She's real and honest, and as afraid of trusting as he is.But can Ben and Gina open up and take a risk for a chance at real love? Well, if the rest of the town has anything to say about it, and they always do, this couple will take the big leap and end with an "I do"!And would the story be complete without checking in on Harry Blacksworth's latest debacle…ahem…adventure? Harry's moved his brood to Magdalena and is taking advice but, thankfully, not fashion lessons from Pop Benito. That spells trouble on so many levels. Oh, but it's going to be interesting…Join me as we peek into the lives of some of our favorites: Pop Benito, Lily, Nate and Christine Desantro, Harry and Greta Blacksworth, Mimi Pendergrass, Bree Kinkaid…and many more.See you in Magdalena! Truth In Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The Promise Book Eight: A Family Affair: The Secret Book Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The WeddingsBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The CabinBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalBook Sixteen: A Family Affair: Bonus ScenesBook Seventeen: A Family Affair: The HomecomingBook Eighteen: A Family Affair: The DecisionMeals From Magdalena: A Family Affair CookbookNEW FEATURE: Magdalena's growing! People are getting married, having babies, and moving back to town, so I've decided to include a list of characters and their backgrounds-some new faces, some from previous books. You'll find Who's Who in A Family Affair: Fall located right after the dedication. Bonus Material: Also included in this eBook is the first chapter of A Family Affair: Christmas, Truth in Lies, Book Five.

They should have been married and working on their "happily ever after" but fate intervened and stole their chance. Can the residents of Magdalena help them get it back and give them a second chance?On the day Michael Androvich stands at the altar before family, friends, and most of the town of Restalline, Pennsylvania, he's prepared to pledge his life, love, and fidelity to the woman who owns his heart. There's only one thing missing--the bride.Elise Pentani loves Michael Androvich truly and completely, but there's a tiny piece of her that believes he'll fall back into his "bad boy" ways. When a threat from his past visits her, Elise lets doubt rule and skips her own wedding.Nursing a broken heart and determined to forget the woman he can't forget, Michael heads to Magdalena, New York to secure a business deal for his family's lumber company. He's not prepared for the endless questions and inquisitive nature of the residents who remind him an awful lot of his hometown.Just when Michael has gotten the town to accept the fact that he's not talking about his past or the reason for his surly disposition, his ex-fiancée shows up with an apology he doesn't want to hear and certainly doesn't want to believe. So much for the town leaving him alone; everybody has an opinion and they're all more than anxious to share it.Truth In Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The Secret Book Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair Cookbook

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption... It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate.Bree Kinkaid is dealing with heartache and betrayal the only way she can-denial. Her friends can't help her, she won't listen to her parents, and she rejects offerings of support and sympathy from the town as she attempts to hold onto that magical life she wanted. But when a stranger shows up at Bree's doorstep with information about her husband, she can't pretend any longer.And in case you were wondering what happened to Gloria Blacksworth's notebook, it's still resting in Nate Desantro's desk drawer…but not for long. Gloria might be dead, but the notebook continues to leak distrust and ill will into the community, and someone's got to stop it! There might only be one person in town equipped for the job-any guesses?We've also got a new man in Magdalena, one badly in need of a second chance…Grant Richot sprinted through life, a boy wonder with talent, intelligence, confidence, and charm. He never doubted the world awaited him, just as he never doubted the right woman would come into his life-but only when he was ready for her. Anyone before that was simply preparation for the one.How wrong he was.Years and a tragedy later, Grant arrives in Maggie Finnegan's hometown of Magdalena, New York-broken, uncertain, and searching for that second chance with the woman he cast aside. But Maggie's no longer naïve and impressionable; she's a confident, competent widow with a child, who has more at risk than another broken heart…Truth In Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The WeddingsBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The CabinBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair CookbookBonus Material: Also included in this eBook are the first two chapters of The Way They Were, prequel to the next book in this series, A Family Affair: The Secret.

Magdalena, New York.Home of memories long buried, steamy nights, and one regrettable summer…Grace Romano had been seventeen, impressionable, innocent to the power of attraction and desire.Max Ruhland taught her about both. He loved Grace and thought they had a future together, until she crushed his heart and told him he wasn't part of her life plan.Twenty-two years later, Grace Romano Clarke is a widow with two children and a pile of broken dreams. When her aunt dies, she must return to Magdalena, the town she'd rather forget, to honor the woman's last wishes: stay in her house for thirty days, and complete a list that, according to her aunt, will reveal a bit about life and maybe reveal something about herself, too. What Grace doesn't know but will find out soon enough is that Max Ruhland must stay in the house with her and help complete the list!Max Ruhland isn't the same lovesick puppy from the wrong side of the tracks who had his heart broken all those years ago. He's a wealthy, successful businessman who owes his good fortune to Grace's aunt, the woman who never gave up on him. Max can have any woman he wants, but he's never forgotten Grace, or how she hurt him. Now he'll have to spend the next thirty days with her-in close quarters-to honor her aunt's last wishes, and he's not looking forward to it.It's going to get very interesting as the town watches and wonders what's going on between those two. Of course, Pop Benito understands exactly what's happening in the house on Bayberry Street, even if Max and Grace don't. He's the one who helped Grace's aunt create the thirty-day list, which he insists will finally get this couple their happily-ever-after!Are you wondering how Pete Finnegan and Elissa Cerdi's Christmas wedding plans are progressing? Well, they aren't progressing. Seems some people in town can't forgive Elissa for partnering with Gloria Blacksworth, and they're determined to shred her reputation. Plus, Elissa is suffering from a case of mistrust every time a woman talks to her fiancé, and that's driving Pete crazy. They better figure things out quick, or Elissa won't be walking down the aisle…See you in Magdalena!BONUS MATERIAL: Included in this e-book is the first chapter of Strangers Like Us, Book 1 in the Reunion Gap series.Truth in Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair Cookbook

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 AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The Secret Book Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair Cookbook

If Ben Reed could have guessed at the event that would hurl him into danger and set off a chain reaction that threatened his marriage, his family, his health, and his future in Magdalena, he would not have said it would occur at home. For a man who'd served his country, chased bad guys, and thrust himself into the middle of danger more often than not, his house was his safe haven, not a battle zone.And maybe that's why Ben never saw the accident coming.As a physical therapist, Gina knows the toll a long rehabilitation can take on a person, and a relationship. Her husband's perpetual moodiness, sullen attitude, and refusal to continue therapy create a battleground that's about to explode. In desperation, Gina turns to the new physical therapist in town who's been dubbed the Angel of Hope and Healing.For a busted-up and beaten-down guy who questions his worth and ability to be what he once was, the beautiful physical therapist is just the balm he needs to assure him he can have anything he wants. By the time Ben realizes the woman's interested in more than his recovery, a scandal erupts that makes Gina believe he's betrayed her.Now, Ben must win back his wife's trust or risk the greatest heartache of all-a life without her. Of course, he's going to need help, and isn't offering guidance and help Magdalena's specialty?P.S. Did you know Harry's going to rescue a dog? Oh, you won't want to miss this one! I like to think of it as The rescued rescues a rescue.Bonus: Included with this e-book is an excerpt from Liars Like Us, Reunion Gap series Book 2.Truth in Lies SeriesBook One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: Spring Book Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: ChristmasBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalA Family Affair Boxed Set: Books 1-3A Family Affair Boxed Set 2: Books 4-6Meals From Magdalena: A Family Affair Cookbook

What's more charming than a Christmas wedding? How about two Christmas weddings? Join us as we head back to Magdalena in this holiday novella and witness two couples head down the road of happily-ever-after. But don't expect that road to be nice and smooth. Is anything worthwhile ever easy?Still, I'm betting on this town to help these couples through the rough patches and a good amount of snow to get to their happily-ever-after.So, are you wondering who these couples might be? There are quite a few possibilities, but I've decided to give you the true gift of a good surprise!Truth in Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair Cookbook

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption... It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate.Bree Kinkaid is finally going to get her happily-ever-after with Adam Brandon (from Paradise Found, That Second Chance series), but it's not going to be quick or easy. You won't want to miss the fireworks as one of Magdalena's favorites meets Mr. West Coast. Should I mention he's handsome, intelligent, wealthy, and an all-around good guy? (Oh, but he has a broken heart...forgot about that.) Guess that makes him a wounded hero in need of a second chance, and we all know Magdalena's just the place for second chances.And I know many of you have no time or patience for the "bad girl" of Magdalena, Natalie Servetti. She's done her share of wrong and worse than wrong, including almost breaking up Nate and Christine Desantro. But those of you who read A Family Affair: The Secret know she's trying to right her past misdeeds, and now she's met a man who might just give her a chance at happily-ever-after. Will her past destroy that chance or will love indeed conquer all?BONUS MATERIAL: Included in this e-book is an excerpt from Not Your Everyday Housewife, That Second Chance series, Book 5. It is also a prequel to A Family Affair: The Gift.Truth In Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The WeddingsBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalA Family Affair Boxed Set: Books 1-3A Family Affair Boxed Set 2: Books 4-6Meals From Magdalena: A Family Affair CookbookIf you love to read about second chances, don't miss:That Second Chance Series:Book One: Pulling Home – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Promise)Book Two: The Way They Were – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Secret)Book Three: Simple Riches – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: Winter)Book Four: Paradise Found – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Wish)Book Five: Not Your Everyday Housewife – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Gift)Book Six: The Butterfly Garden – (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Return)

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption... It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate.He's lost his fortune… She's nursing a broken heart…When fate steps in, will love prevail?Pete Finnegan had it all-money, power, status, a future wife, until he lost it all in one huge financial "gamble." Now he's back in his hometown of Magdalena, trying to figure out what to do with his life. When Nate Desantro offers him a job fixing up a cabin one hundred miles away, he jumps at the opportunity. Peace and solitude in the woods away from busybodies and do-gooders is exactly what he needs to contemplate his future.But Pete doesn't expect to find a beautiful woman staying at the cabin.Elissa Cerdi has escaped to the Blacksworth cabin to heal her broken heart. As Gloria Blacksworth's former caregiver, she's agreed to honor the dead woman's last request by mailing letters to select residents of Magdalena. When Elissa meets Pete, she doesn't know he has ties to Magdalena, and she certainly doesn't know the final letter she plans to mail is about his father.Pete and Elissa are both in need of healing and maybe that's why they agree to shut down the outside world and pretend nothing exists but what's inside the cabin. Could that also be why they're able to open up to one another, talk about disappointments, hurts, betrayals, and hopes?Because it's all pretend?Is that why passion consumes them, burns them with a need they've never felt before?Is it so powerful because it isn't real?Except it is.When Pete uncovers the truth about Elissa's part in Gloria Blacksworth's cruel scheme for vengeance, he feels betrayed and questions everything that happened in the cabin. As weeks pass and the couple forge separate lives, Pete must decide if he can open his heart once again to forgiveness and love.Note: Gloria Blacksworth's letters aren't the only ones floating around Magdalena. When Nate and Christine Desantro visit the cabin, they discover six letters written by Charles Blacksworth that could change lives forever. Now they must decide what to do with them. Stay tuned!Truth in Lies Series:Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair Cookbook