The Happy Family Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jackie Kabler (Author), Helen Keeley (Narrator), One More Chapter (Publisher)

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The brand-new thriller from the best-selling author!

My family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart?

A mother who disappeared....
When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth’s life since hasn’t always been easy, but now she’s settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home.

An unexpected visitor....
Then one day there’s a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in.

A life that comes crashing down....
At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth’s friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth’s newfound happiness. But who? And how far will they go?

Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell

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10 hours and 25 minutes
Author

Jackie Kabler
Narrator

Helen Keeley
Audible release date

June 4, 2021
Language

English
Publisher

One More Chapter
ASIN

B092JMZZ5Z
Version

Unabridged
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Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length	10 hours and 25 minutes
Author	Jackie Kabler
Narrator	Helen Keeley
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	June 04, 2021
Publisher	One More Chapter
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B092JMZZ5Z
Best Sellers Rank	#112,876 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #390 in Domestic Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals) #1,563 in Domestic Thrillers (Books) #2,310 in Psychological Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)

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Offbeatgem

I enjoyed reading this

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 21, 2022

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Of course I had it figured out long before the ending. Beth’s life went to hell in a hand basket and it was hard to believe she couldn’t connect the dots on the timing. But it was very well done and I couldn’t stop reading.

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Eddie's mom

Amazing Tale

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 29, 2022

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It was an exciting ride and I must admit I guessed the ending. It was bit far fetched in some places but the suspense was palpable too. If you are looking for a good yarn, I think you will like this one.

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Joan H

A Decent Read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 20, 2022

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To sum it up, this was an interesting read. While it’s marketed as psychological fiction, it wasn’t your typical nail-biting, page-turning story, but a slow burn.

Single mother Beth lives a good life. She’s the practice manager for a surgery (medical) clinic, has two children, and lives in a nice home. She has friends—even though they are older than her. Life is not without problems. Beth’s elderly father lives in a Senior care facility after having suffered a stroke, and her mother left when Beth was only ten years old.

The story opens as the date of her mother’s sixtieth birthday approaches. Beth was bitter over the abandonment but has often thought of the woman who gave birth to her and wonders if she’s still alive. When a woman shows up on Beth’s doorstep claiming to be her mother, she readily accepts this person into her life.

That’s when things begin happening—Beth misplaces things, she’s convinced a man is watching her, and Beth’s friendships begin to fall apart. Things go from bad to worse. What’s more, Beth has a secret from her past she’s kept from everyone, and she’s terrified it could cost her everything, including her children and her job.

It didn’t take me long to figure out who was responsible for all the strange events. That part was obvious. I had a problem with Beth being portrayed as such a weak-willed person. Why was she so blind to the obvious?

There was a secondary “surprise” reveal near the end, but I figured that out as well. Still, this book intrigued me enough to continue reading it. Although it wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read (far from it), I liked it.

If you’re looking for fast-paced psychological fiction, this isn’t for you. But if you enjoy slow-burners that delve a bit into the psychological aspects of love, life, and loss, it’s a decent book.

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Karen

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 28, 2022

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This was one of those books that was hard to put down. Jackie Kabler did a great job of keeping you engaged with the story.

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Kblaha

Well written but predictable

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 21, 2022

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Even I figured out the end right at the beginning (the only reason I gave 3 stars instead of 4), I still very much enjoyed the story. The writer did a good job telling it..just wish it hadn't been so easy to figure out. Maybe I have just read so many books!

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Carolyn

Great read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 31, 2021

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It started out slow but when I got into it I could not put it down. Had 20 pages left and couldn’t hold my eyes open so I had to wait a day for the end was well worth it. I will read another. Of her books. I only hope they are as great.

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DianeD

Enjoyed this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 18, 2021

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I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book! I read the first few pages and thought it was not going to be my cup of tea. Next thing you know, I am not wanting to put it down.

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Sharon K. Woolsey

Great story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 14, 2021

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After starting this story I was not sure I would finish. I couldn't put it down. A Mother leaves her marital home and is Suddenly her "Mother seen again, leaving a daughter missing how er Mom. Suddenly her " Mom" and is accepted. Excellent end to this story.

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Sarah H.

An enthralling page turner.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 28, 2022

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Beth is a single mother who works as a manager in a doctors surgery. She is on good terms with her ex and her life in general is going well. She has a some good friends in the form of neighbours and colleagues at work. The only thing missing from her life is her mother who walked out on her when she was a child. She is also hiding a secret from her past which has weighed heavily on her mind over the years.

When Beth’s mother unexpectedly turns up in her life, everything starts to go wrong threatening to ruin her life. I have to admit that I spotted the twists very early on in the story. Not sure if it’s because I read lots of books in this genre or it was my gut instinct that kept me on the right track but either way I was correct in my thinking. This didn’t spoil my enjoyment of this book though. I could appreciate all the red herrings and the build up of suspense and tension. What Beth was going through still affected me and I was desperate for the truth to be uncovered.

The Happy Family is very much a story of secrets and lies and how they can control us. Whilst I may have guessed the twists, this still made for an enthralling page turner of a read that I raced through. This is my first novel by the author and as she writes in one of my favourite genres, I look forward to reading more by her.

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JeanP

Enjoyable but frustrating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 25, 2021

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Enjoyable enough read though frustrating, it didn’t take long for me to want to give Beth a good shake to wake her up. She took everything this stranger, supposed “mother”, said at face value. If she had spoken to her neighbours and asked why they had said what they were alleged to have, the scales would have fallen from her eyes sooner - but then the book would be considerably shorter. I am sure most readers will have sussed the true identities long before the end.

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thereasa fleming

Worth the read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 13, 2021

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I really enjoyed this book was hooked from start to finish .
Beth a mum if two lives a busy life as a practice manager at a doctor's surgery whilst also looking after her dad who is in a care home after suffering a stroke .Her life is chaotic but good until one day a stranger turns up on her doorstep claiming to be her mum .Beth believes her due to the tattoo but very soon Beth's life is turned upside down and things start going horribly wrong .
Definitely worth a read I enjoyed it .

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Kindle Customer

Such a predictable storyline

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 4, 2021

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I usually read a book in few days but I had no interest in this one so took a lot longer. The plot became apparent as soon as you started reading . It was obvious who the mum was going to be . These sort of books all tend to follow the same track ....imposter comes into their lives wrecks it and then it's sorted out and they all live happily ever after.

15 people found this helpful

Amazon Customer

Not sure

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 23, 2021

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Having read all the previous novels by the author, and really enjoyed them, I don’t feel I like this book. I know it was a psychological thriller but it seems very slow paced and I am struggling to finish. I’m hoping it will improve and will give a further review but having read over half the book it’s not looking good.

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