The Family Way

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Reviewer: Emily

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Michelle Levigne spins a tale of a young married couple facing the future apart if they can't find a way to put faith back into their marriage.

Lisa Montgomery is elated when she realizes she is pregnant, wanting to share her joy she waits until her husband Todd gets home from his business trip to allow him to witness the official declaration and celebrate. The last thing she expects is for him to suggest the baby is someone else's. Hurt and feeling betrayed Lisa is fed up by her husband’s behavior and begins seeing the similarities between him and his overbearing father who has been relentless on treating her with disdain since the day she married.

Todd, oblivious in acknowledging he has been out of line, instead pushing the blame back on Lisa, is stunned when his marriage begins to fall apart. With Todd’s father constantly in the background adding more fuel to the fire, Todd feels he is forced to make a choice between father and wife. Turning to the church that Lisa and Todd both belong, they seek guidance.

The Family Way is an inspirational tale of a marriage in trouble with both sides so hurt and angry they can’t see what is right in front of them. Michelle Levigne writes a realistic look at the difficulties young couples face when there is lack of communication. Engaging story that pulls at your heart strings, a beautiful story to put your feet up and read.

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Reviewer: Brenda Talley

5 Hearts

Another visit to Tabor Heights, Ohio and I am thrilled! Reading a new installment from her is like returning home for an extended visit. This book was an emotionally charged look at the fragile marriage of Lisa Montgomery, her husband Todd, and her father-in-law Arthur. Arthur was a pillar of the community and the church. He had his hands into everything – whether others wanted him involved or not. He was a big problem in his son, Todd’s, marriage. He had never liked Lisa and constantly put her down. Unfortunately his son, unlike his four sisters, felt his father could do no wrong. He believed that his father had his best interests at heart. If he told Todd something, Todd believed him.

Todd traveled frequently with his job. That left Lisa home alone. His father continually checked on her – obviously intimidating her. He loved to share his beliefs about his daughter-in-law with his son. That meant Todd returned home without ever having contacted her on his entire trip. He had more excuses not to call her than was believable. His justifications were almost comedic. Lisa and Todd had to face their future either with or without the couple-hood their marriage had created.

After their marriage seemingly fell apart, the supporting family members and church family proved their love for the couple. This, of course, didn’t include Arthur. He didn’t think Lisa should be tolerated except to deliver his grandson. These people were created by Levigne’s hand and, along with the town we’ve come to love, made the storyline the success it was.

Levigne has proven time and again that she knows how to captivate her audience. Her characters are strong, yet vulnerable. They are totally believable. The plot is strong and well developed. The more I read of her work, the more I love her. She has become a must-read for me. Anything with her name on it promises to be a strong, captivating her audience.

I highly recommend you read this book. It’s a great book, part of her series, but this one could be read as a stand-alone. Grab the book quickly. You will not be sorry.