Grace’s Circuitous Path to Happiness! 3*****
Grace Campisi, an up and coming partner in a NYC prestigious legal firm, was thrown a curve ball when her younger, nine month, pregnant sister, Perry, showed up, delivered Emily, then proceeded to abandon her baby on her busy, legal shark of a sister. Losing her partnership due to new baby commitments, she quit, picked up and move to Florida near her mother and Aunt Mutt. She legally adopted Emily after setting up her own legal practice in FL specializing in spousal abuse cases, wills, and seniors issues. Her bliss is short lived as Johnny, Emily’s un-named dad, claims her. All ended HEA!
The characters are well written, and the family dynamics between Grace, her mom, Stella, and Perry showed insight into Perry’s flighty, confidence-less personality, but not the underlying cause, apart from parental over indulgence. The novel broaches topics of spousal abuse, several other unhealthy relationships, and the choices/ decisions women make in their life. Great life quotes at the beginning of each chapter, reflecting the chapter’s contents. Quick read with loads of religious overtones and platitudes!