ABOUT THE BOOKWith Papa dead and Mama in assisted living, Mona Lisa Buttaro plans to sell Booty’s, the family restaurant, as well as the family home, but her quirky brother, Joey, is a roadblock. Mona Lisa persuades him to work at the restaurant, but his phobias about germs dominate his thoughts. Yet, if she sells the place, where else could Joey work?
Mona Lisa hires former classmate Cliff McFarlane to do repairs on the family home. Newly sober and single, Cliff was in the popular crowd that excluded her in the past, but she is still attracted to him—not that she’d let him know. Mona Lisa wonders if she should give up all men—unless she can find one like Papa, her idol.
Then she uncovers an outrageous while alive, Papa made monthly payments to a half-sister Mona Lisa never knew existed.
Mona Lisa realizes her father was a liar—not unlike herself. She harbors her own shameful secret.
MY THOUGHTS.....
Kate Lloyd is a well-known author of Amish fiction, but she also excels in writing women's contemporary fiction. This book is the perfect example of the latter. Lloyd possesses a unique ability to fully engage readers and she does it by projecting real emotions! I alternated between frustration and compassion; I smiled, laughed, and I was even moved to tears. Most of all, I cheered for these people, and I longed for a happy ending!
There is romance in Mona Lisa Smiles but the main focus is on family and friends. It features the point of view of three very realistic characters who are fallible but likable, weak while strong, and all are dealing with issues common to many of us. If you're looking for a book that will keep you turning the pages, grab a copy of Mona Lisa Smiles.
I received a copy of this book from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
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There is romance in Mona Lisa Smiles but the main focus is on family and friends. It features the point of view of three very realistic characters who are fallible but likable, weak while strong, and all are dealing with issues common to many of us. If you're looking for a book that will keep you turning the pages, grab a copy of Mona Lisa Smiles.
I received a copy of this book from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
Bestselling author Kate Lloyd is a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, Kate and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, the location of her novel, Reinventing Ruthie. A Lancaster Family Secret, follows but is not a sequel to A Lancaster Family Christmas. (Both are stand-alones.) Another captivating book is Stage Fright, a delightful story with twists and turns as a woman ventures through England with her church choir. From Rome with Love is an intriguing Christmas book that will keep you guessing.
Kate loves spending time with family and friends in Lancaster County, PA, the inspiration for her novels Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, and Forever Amish, the third book in the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy, and also A Letter from Lancaster County and Starting from Scratch.
Kate studied art, art history, and Italian in college. She has worked a variety of jobs, including restaurateur and car salesman. Kate enjoys travel and walking with her cairn terrier, Piper, who plays an important role in her last two novels.
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