Her Mother's Shadow

Kiss River, Book 3

By: Diane Chamberlain

Narrated by: Arielle DeLisle

Annie

A loving mother and wife, Annie O'Neill was the heart of the small community of Kiss River. But her generous nature hid a darker side that remained secret for years after her tragic death.

Lacey

When Lacey O'Neill finally learns the shattering truth about the mother she's spent a decade emulating, the foundation of her life begins to crumble. Then her close childhood friend dies, leaving her teenage daughter, Mackenzie, in Lacey's care, and Lacey unwillingly finds herself in the role of mother.

Mackenzie

Uprooted by her mother's death, Mackenzie resents her new home of Kiss River. She wants nothing to do with the father who never knew she existed - and especially not her mother's oldest friend. But the person who could understand her best might be the one she resents most: Lacey.

©2004 Diane Chamberlain (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Complex, credible characterization. . . . Even readers who are not already fans will sympathize with the flawed but caring people [Chamberlain] compassionately evokes." ( Publishers Weekly)

Great trilogy

It definetely met my expectations. Is difficult to find a defining moment because there were many. It was a great story and finally I loved every character.

I also liked very much the narrator.

It's a good read.

I liked how it keeps the story moving without a lot of retelling of the past stories.
It was like watching a really long movie.

Great End to the Trilogy

Diane’s books are all very well written but this series was my favorite by far.

inspiring

This book reminds one to forgive, not forget and how to move on from there. lacey is a very brave young lady but already had to deal with things that most people never go through.

Great end to the trilogy!

Of the three books in this trilogy, this one was definitely the best! I hate that it is over!

Great series

This is the last book in this series. I must say, this book was the best. The characters are well developed. The storyline is easy to follow. This book has a surprise at the end that I was definitely not expecting! I recommend this series, but don’t stop reading until the end. Like I said, this book is the best in the series!

wonderful audio book!

This book was exceptional. The story line, the performance. everything about it kept me listening. it's not often that a story fills your heart with such emotions. Highly recommended.

Best in the trilogy

This was my favorite in the Kiss River Trilogy. You should read the first two before you read this one, else you will know the ending on the other two. I liked the twists in this one and how it really brought together all three books.

Second listening

I enjoyed this series of three so much I hope listened to each twice. For now I will leave Kiss River behind hoping you will extend the series at some point. Thank you for your great work. I have enjoyed many of your stories and will continue to.

Really enjoyable!

I feel like now that I have finished the series, I'm leaving behind people I came to know and like in a place I've always loved -- The Outer Banks.

I am so excited to read other Diane Chamberlain books and can recommend this listen to anyone who loves to learn about how people react to different situations and trials in their life but who ultimately celebrate family in all its forms.

I will miss Arielle Delisle's voice and will look for her narrations again on a book I'm excited to listen to.