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Mary Campisi

The story before the story... What happened before A Family Affair began? Bestselling author Mary Campisi answers this question in her new Park Bench series. These short stories make the perfect park-bench read and are named after her signature park-bench covers.

Book One: A Family Affair Shorts: Destiny. A chance meeting between Charles Blacksworth and Miriam Desantro in a grocery store becomes the key to the Truth in Lies series.

Book Two: A Family Affair Shorts: Regret. Harry Blacksworth is filled with angst and guilt after sleeping with his brother's wife. This affair fractures Charles and Gloria's relationship.

Book Three: A Family Affair Shorts: Love. Charles's suffers confusion and indecision as he breaks off his relationship with Miriam. The birth of Lily brings hope and unconditional love.

Book Four: A Family Affair Shorts: Heartbreak. When Gloria discovers her husband is having an affair, she vows revenge and grows bitter that life has not turned out as she's planned. 

Book Five: A Family Affair Shorts: Peace. On the last day of Charles Blacksworth's life, he promises Miriam that next month they'll talk about the future. Nate admits his unwanted attraction to the woman in Lily's photo albums--Charles's daughter, Christine.

Don Warrick

Mary Campisi Books, LLC

Park Bench

A Family Affair Shorts Boxed Set: Park Bench series Books 1-5

What happened before A Family Affair began? Bestselling author, Mary Campisi, answers this question in her new Park Bench series. These short stories make the perfect park-bench read, and are named after her signature park bench covers.

Book One is aptly titled, A Family Affair: Destiny. Such a powerful word with so many meanings. Readers have long pondered the first meeting between Charles Blacksworth and Miriam Desantro, a meeting that would change the course of their lives and everyone associated with them. It was such a simple exchange in the grocery store, but what happened next, and the conversations that ensued? You won’t want to miss them!

Note: For those who haven't read A Family Affair, Book One in the Truth in Lies series, this series will serve as an introduction to it. If you’re familiar with A Family Affair, you won’t want to miss these in-depth stories as they delve into the lives of the characters readers love to love – and even a few they love to hate. Be sure to catch this compelling collection!

Park Bench series:

Book One: A Family Affair Shorts: Destiny

Book Two: A Family Affair Shorts: Regret

Book Three: A Family Affair Shorts: Love

Book Four: A Family Affair Shorts: Heartbreak

Book Five: A Family Affair Shorts: Peace

A Family Affair Shorts: Destiny

The story before the story…

What happened before A Family Affair began? Bestselling author Mary Campisi answers this question in her new Park Bench series. These short stories make the perfect park-bench read (listen), and are named after her signature park bench covers.

In A Family Affair Shorts: Regret, Book Two, Harry Blacksworth commits an unthinkable betrayal against his brother when he has an affair with his sister-in-law, Gloria. Readers have often wondered about the events that led up to the betrayal and the aftermath that culminated in a pregnancy and a child who could belong to either brother. 

Note: These stories are intended for those who’ve read A Family Affair, Book One in the Truth in Lies series, and provide an in-depth look into the lives of the characters readers love to love—even a few they love to hate. Don’t miss these compelling collections!

Park Bench series:

Book One: A Family Affair Shorts: Destiny

Book Two: A Family Affair Shorts: Regret

Book Three: A Family Affair Shorts: Love

Book Four: A Family Affair Shorts: Heartbreak

Book Five: A Family Affair Shorts: Peace

A Family Affair Shorts: Regret

The story before the story…

What happened before A Family Affair began? Bestselling author Mary Campisi answers this question in her new Park Bench series. These short stories make the perfect park-bench read, and are named after her signature park bench covers.

In A Family Affair Shorts: Love, Book Three, Charles is determined to let duty prevail over desire and breaks off his relationship with Miriam. But he soon realizes his real life is with Miriam, even if it is only four days a month. When he confesses this truth, she shares a truth of her own; she’s pregnant. Together, they will form a new family, one that while not conforming to society’s standards, is nonetheless filled with love and commitment.

Note: These stories are intended for those who’ve read A Family Affair, Book One in the Truth in Lies series, and provide an in-depth look into the lives of the characters readers love to love—even a few they love to hate. Don’t miss these compelling collections!

Park Bench series:

Book One: A Family Affair Shorts: Destiny

Book Two: A Family Affair Shorts: Regret

Book Three: A Family Affair Shorts: Love

Book Four: A Family Affair Shorts: Heartbreak

Book Five: A Family Affair Shorts: Peace

A Family Affair Shorts: Love

The story before the story…

What happened before A Family Affair began? Bestselling author Mary Campisi answers this question in her new Park Bench series. These short stories make the perfect park-bench read, and are named after her signature park bench covers.

In A Family Affair Shorts: Heartbreak, Book Four, Gloria finally decides to confront her suspicions that Charles has been having an affair and hires a private investigator. It is one thing to suspect, but what she discovers is so much more than a simple affair. And for those who remember Gloria’s ability to exact revenge, you won’t want to miss this!

Note: These stories are intended for those who’ve read A Family Affair, Book One in the Truth in Lies series, and provide an in-depth look into the lives of the characters readers love to love—even a few they love to hate. Don’t miss these compelling collections!

Park Bench series:

Book One: A Family Affair Shorts: Destiny

Book Two: A Family Affair Shorts: Regret

Book Three: A Family Affair Shorts: Love

Book Four: A Family Affair Shorts: Heartbreak

Book Five: A Family Affair Shorts: Peace

A Family Affair Shorts: Heartbreak

The story before the story…

What happened before A Family Affair began? Bestselling author Mary Campisi answers this question in her new Park Bench series. These short stories make the perfect park-bench read, and are named after her signature park bench covers.

In A Family Affair Shorts: Peace, Book Five, Charles visits Miriam and Lily, as he’s done for the past several years. Their time is ordinary and enjoyable, and passes too quickly. There’s already talk about the next visit and Lily’s fourteenth birthday in a few months. Such grand plans and dreams that will die on the icy road with Charles and create what can only be called fate as his two families converge… And that’s where A Family Affair begins!

Charles has written six letters that will reveal the choice he’s made in order to live a more authentic life. However, he dies before he can distribute the letters, and it will take years before they are discovered!

Note: These stories are intended for those who’ve read A Family Affair, Book One in the Truth in Lies series, and provide an in-depth look into the lives of the characters readers love to love—even a few they love to hate. Don’t miss these compelling collections!

Park Bench series:

Book One: A Family Affair Shorts: Destiny

Book Two: A Family Affair Shorts: Regret

Book Three: A Family Affair Shorts: Love

Book Four: A Family Affair Shorts: Heartbreak

Book Five: A Family Affair Shorts: Peace

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