With her second novel, Phillips has confirmed her talent for story-telling around the lives of real, everyday people. There are no designer products, exotic locations or glamourous jobs used to adorn this tale, instead, The Family Trap entertains through its skillful, perceptive account of the relationship issues faced by Stella Hill and those who love her. Since pregnancy and child-birth are not topics I'd usually choose to read about, I initially wondered how much I'd enjoy this plot. But, to the writer's credit, I barely noticed these elements and instead was drawn in by the family dynamics and emotional hurdles. And I loved the characters in the old people's home: how refreshing to find this age group portrayed with warmth and enthusiasm in a contemporary romance. You certainly don't have to have read [b:Can't Live Without|15712538|Can't Live Without|Joanne Phillips|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1340101630s/15712538.jpg|19638221] to enjoy this sequel, but if you enjoyed CLW, on no account should you miss this. ( )

Free on Kindle. I read it but it isn't very good.