Just Between Us

Cathy Kelly's Just Between Us is a richly textured tale of a "perfect" family that begins to slowly reveal itself as one with all the ordinary flaws and foibles that plague most people; it is this probing beneath the surface that yields a peek into the intriguing aspects of each of the primary characters. As the story begins, Rose and Hugh Miller are approaching their fortieth anniversary, and as the celebratory moment nears,... Read Full Review

Upon receiving this book, I recognized about 500 pages and immediately put it off, assuming I had no time to read such a long book. When I finally found the time in my schedule, I was pleasantly surprised. The book was very good and touching, sharing the stories of three Irish women who are facing hidden trials and tribulations for fear of damaging their reputation. When one of them finally makes a stand, the others' lives... Read Full Review

I love this book! All of Cathy Kelly's books give the point of view of a few different people and it keeps you so interested. The main characters this time were that of a well known family in a small town. Rose, the matriarch is just approaching her 40th wedding anniversary and has kept the fact that her husband unfaithful to herself for almost all of the 40 years. Her oldest daughter, Stella, is raising her young daughter... Read Full Review

I haven't even finished the book yet but I'm so engrossed in the stories of these four women! I find it so believable and relatable that these women (3 sisters and mother) all see each other's lives as charmed when in fact they all have their own problems. It takes place in Ireland but could just as easily have taken place in my hometown! These women band together to help each other through divorces, single motherhood, adultery,... Read Full Review

In Kinvarra, Ireland, Rose and Hugh Miller are about to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary. The parents are especially proud of each of their adult daughters who will join them for a gala to mark the event. Stella, a single mom, is a successful lawyer; Tara has done well as a soap opera writer and recently married; her youngest Holly seems happy with an artistic life. Everything seems perfect for the Miller brood... Read Full Review