Natalia’s review of MacNamara’s Woman (Family Secrets #2)by Lisa Gardner (writing as Alicia Scott)
Another awesome read by Lisa Gardner. I just realized that the books in this series are actually reprints of books Lisa wrote in the early 90s under a pen name. Now that I know this, it explains a lot of my curiosity at the lack of modern technology. Regardless of when the book was written, my enjoyment of it is in no way diminished.
Lisa Gardner has always had the talent of writing some seriously messed up and complex characters that enthrall you from beginning to end. This story is about the second McNamara Sibling CJ. A former Marine, He now runs a Bar in Arizona, races cars, and is enjoying his quiet life. CJ has one weakness. He loves Saving Damsels in distress. .
Tamara Allistair is the perfect damsel in distress. Having lost her entire family in a horrifying car accident 10 years ago, she has returned to Arizona to confront her pasts and find out the truth.
This book was different from what I am used to by this author. Rather than mostly suspense with a hint of romance, we get mostly romance with a hint of suspense. From the beginning, the main characters know most of the puzzle, and just need a few pieces to put it together. This made the plot mostly predictable. It did surprise me at times and that was unexpected.
I enjoyed the Chemistry between Tamara and CJ. I can’t say I loved it as much as that of Maggi and Cain of the first book, but it was obvious to me that CJ and Tamara needed each other. They balanced each other out well.
I am super excited to read the next book in this series. It is about the last sibling, Brandon. I can’t wait to hear his story, and to finally find out the last remaining secrets in this series. I am sad that I have to wait all the way until December to see what will happen next!
Grade: 4 out of 5
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This book is available from Signet: Reissue Edition. You can purchase it here or here in e-format. This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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