A Family Affair

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Summary: Vintage Marcus Major
Review: A Family Affair was a great book. I loved the characters and the issues they dealt with. Marcus is a great stroyteller that really knows how to pull you into the story, so much so that you don't want to and can't put the book down! This is definitely a must-read! Props to you on a great book!

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Summary: Major Talent
Review: Ever since I came across Major's work through the "Discover Great Writers" program at that other book outlet I have been a huge fan. Mixing equal parts humor, drama, and grown folks'... Major spins tales that grip the reader, hold them in a death clutch, and will not release until the last page. A Family Affair, Major's newest release, follows this same well established pattern. I burned through the pages, gave up some much needed sleep in a rush to reach resolution. The best novels have a "what if" premise that explodes in ways the reader never envisioned. For A Family Affair the premise is what if the family patriarch, after close to forty years of married bliss developed that past mid-life crisis that has been well chronicled. The ride to find the answer will shock and absorb you in Major's skilled hands. The book is worth the price alone just based off the barbershop scene where the wife eavesdrops on a naughty phone conversation. Read the book and you'll see what I mean. Marcus Major is a great talent, one that definitely deserves a host of accolades.

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Summary: Great Read!
Review: Family Affair takes you back to the Moore family who are introduced in Major's debut, Good Peoples. The family learns that Mr. Moore has been stepping out on his wife and it's threatening the family bond. The Moore's are also trying to deal with their 17 year old niece who seems to be headed for trouble until Marissa, (Myles wife) intervenes. Amir and Kenya are still happily married and raising their 7 year old twin daughters.
This book was a great read, however it was too short. I can't wait to read more of Major's work.

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Summary: A Family Affair
Review: Having been a fan of Marcus Major's work since reading Amir and Kenya from the anthology Got To Be Real through A Man Most Worthy, I was not disappointed with A Family Affair. The novel was well written and I read it in one sitting. It was refreshing to see the importance of family, love and commitment through its characters and their respective strengths and flaws. Marcus did a wonderful job displaying the family bond between Peggy Moore and her niece, Jasmine. I found it also interesting that he focused on the friendship between Amir (Myles's brother) and Carlos (Myles's best friend) when it came to marriage and commitment. They both had much in common than either realized besides the fact that their respective spouses, Kenya and Jackie, work together. The dual lovemaking scenes was beautifully written yet hilarious. The addition of Jasmine to the Moore family and her love interest, Darius, was innocent yet sweet. Perhaps there is a sequel in the makings for these two young lovebirds? Only Marcus knows for sure.

I enjoyed the appearances of Ibn, Mike and Stacy from 4 Guys and Trouble (my personal favorite). It was nice to get an update on some of those characters. The only minor exception I had with A Family Affair was that both Ibn and Stacy seemed out of character in this book to me. There were several scenes I found myself scratching my head and asking, "Was that really Ibn?" Also, I didn't realize who Stacy was until Chapter 17.

I'm glad we also had an update on Myles and Marisa from Good Peoples. It was encouraging to see they're happily married and prosperous. If you enjoyed Good Peoples, but haven't read A Family Affair yet, then I won't spoil the ending for you. You certainly won't be disappointed.

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Summary: A Family Affair
Review: Having been a fan of Marcus Major's work since reading Amir and Kenya from the anthology Got To Be Real through A Man Most Worthy, I was not disappointed with A Family Affair. The novel was well written and I read it in one sitting. It was refreshing to see the importance of family, love and commitment through its characters and their respective strengths and flaws. Marcus did a wonderful job displaying the family bond between Peggy Moore and her niece, Jasmine. I found it also interesting that he focused on the friendship between Amir (Myles's brother) and Carlos (Myles's best friend) when it came to marriage and commitment. They both had much in common than either realized besides the fact that their respective spouses, Kenya and Jackie, work together. The dual lovemaking scenes was beautifully written yet hilarious. The addition of Jasmine to the Moore family and her love interest, Darius, was innocent yet sweet. Perhaps there is a sequel in the makings for these two young lovebirds? Only Marcus knows for sure.

I enjoyed the appearances of Ibn, Mike and Stacy from 4 Guys and Trouble (my personal favorite). It was nice to get an update on some of those characters. The only minor exception I had with A Family Affair was that both Ibn and Stacy seemed out of character in this book to me. There were several scenes I found myself scratching my head and asking, "Was that really Ibn?" Also, I didn't realize who Stacy was until Chapter 17.

I'm glad we also had an update on Myles and Marisa from Good Peoples. It was encouraging to see they're happily married and prosperous. If you enjoyed Good Peoples, but haven't read A Family Affair yet, then I won't spoil the ending for you. You certainly won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Pleased once again
Review: I have been following Marcus Major since his first short story that was published in "Got to Be Real". Once again I have to say that I am pleased with his story telling abilities. Reading this book was like talking to an old friend telling stories about his families trials, tribulations, but the unity and love that keeps them together.

I would recommend this book to anyone, and I already have!

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Summary: Another Major Winner
Review: I have read all of Marcus Major's novels, including his novella in Got To Be Real. It is so much fun for the constant reader to come across characters from other stories - it's almost like you're part of the "club." Cameo appearances by Ibn, Mike and Stacy from Four Guys and Trouble made an already engrossing story even more fun to read. I recommend anything by Marcus Major - he's a great story teller and will have you riveted from beginning to... well, here's hoping this isn't the end to the tales of the Moore family!

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Summary: The Wait Is Over The Moore Family Has Retured!
Review: I have to say that I am a little biased when it comes to Marcus Major books because I have loved them all since "Good Peoples"; and have felt his writings are above most if not all of his contemporaries in his genre. ... Major has always shown readers strong three dimensional characters which draws you into his story and humanize the characters more than most contemporaries in his field. His latest novel continues his strengths with superb dialog and thinking ..... . Major has always had an ability to write from a female perspective without sounding disrespectful, which is uncanny and unlike no other authors in his field. In addition, fans and those who have read his previous works will be pleased to see that majority of the characters in "A family Affair" were in his other books, giving the reader updates and laughter showing how some have changed and how some have stayed their crazy self (Ibn in particular lmao). In the end "A family Affair" is a very good novel for those who have enjoyed Marcus Major books in the past or for those who have yet to have read his writings. I have and would recommended this and other books he has written. and I hope everyone who have read or will read his books enjoy them as much as I have. (P.S Please keep writing more stories or updates on the Moore family in your upcoming works :O)

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Summary: Great sequel
Review: I reread Good peoples so that I could remember the characters. It is a hit! I thought this book was funny and well written. Each character was well rounded and the story line dealt with real life issues. I did expect Ms. Peg and Mr. Lenny to get work out their differences but in the end lying and cheating cannot win on trust.

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Summary: Great sequel
Review: I reread Good peoples so that I could remember the characters. It is a hit! I thought this book was funny and well written. Each character was well rounded and the story line dealt with real life issues. I did expect Ms. Peg and Mr. Lenny to get work out their differences but in the end lying and cheating cannot win on trust.