Relative Sins

by Cynthia Victor

Once upon a time, shy and insecure Kailey Davids had been easy prey for the manipulating, social-climbing Cameron Hawkes. But when Cameron's true colors were finally revealed, Kailey fled their unbearably destructive marriage, only to die—so the world thought—along with her infant daughter in the fiery car crash engineered by her husband.

Now, a lifetime away from this evil and tragic event, Kailey Davids and Susannah Holland—mother and daughter—are leading separate lives, continents apart. Neither is aware the other is alive. Neither is aware of the forces of fate that will hurtle them together and reunite them with Cameron. And neither is aware they are giving him the change to destroy them both—again....

Sweeping from New York to California to Rome and Southeast Asia, this gripping novel of betrayal, passion, and the bonds of love, is fiction at its most irresistible.

Genres: Fiction, Romance

464 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would rate this book at 3 1/2 stars, but Goodreads in their wisdom doesn't provide for 1/2 stars. I thought the authors writing style was pretty good...she held my interest and didn't overload me with so many clichés and obnoxious over-explanations of things as so many authors do these days. I enjoyed the story line, the twists and turns. The one thing I found bothersome though was how the author would all of a sudden make a left turn in the story line & I'd say....hey...wait a minute. It took me a while to grasp that. Overall, a book I'm glad I read.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. A saga with an ending that felt rushed.

[Cathy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads. I was held by this story. I wanted to know how on earth everyone would get back together. But how Cameron went was so easy compared to how complicated the rest of the story went. Why did Susannah get so upset when Kailey told her the truth? The turn-around by her at the very end didn't quite seem to fit. It was like the ending had to be written quickly, to get it over with. I did enjoy the characters, the storyline, the events and all. I would read another one by this author!

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not great literature by any means, but entertaining if you can overlook the mediocre writing and absurd plot twists. It's the ideal book for a beach read or if you're sick in bed - a book that will entertain you but won't challenge you to think too much.

[Horsefeathersranch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in 04..but I don't remember, and I am enjoying it very much!

Thanx Jo, it is one you gave me!

[Jackie Simons]

Read 11/95