I have read all of Mandasue Heller’s previous novels and enjoy her writing style so I was pleased to receive an early copy of this latest one.

The characters were well-portrayed especially the protagonist and it was a real page-turner. The plot definitely reinforced the saying that if something feels too good to be true it usually is. I read the book in two sittings; I couldn’t put it down as I wanted to know what happened next. The ending was very satisfactory.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyed it, a cracking read.

Mandasue Heller writes crime fiction based in Manchester. She was born in Warrington, Cheshire, and has had many different jobs throughout her life-so she has a wide variety of experiences to call upon for her writing.

Cheryl had lived on a grim council estate, in the Manchester region, for ten years. Her ex Chris had been cheating on her, and it'd come to light he'd taken out loans in her name and landed her in debt.

This is the first Mandasue Heller book I have read. I've read quite a few of Martina Cole's novels years ago, and really liked them: Mandasue Heller seems to be like a Northern version of Martina, so I looked forward to a good read. Chapter one was a great start; easy, quick reading. The book was a mix of romance, and gritty crime. It has a steady start, and builds to a great story.

A very good read; it surprised me. I was expecting great things, then wasn't sure at first if it would excel- but it's a cracking read.

Very enjoyable, with plenty of action to keep you glued to the pages. I will certainly read more by this author.

I absolutely loved The Family by Mandasue and boy what a family to get mixed up in!!, I don’t think cheryl believed the carnage she was about to be involved with and how her life would unravelled in such a catastrophic way!
I have read all of Mandasue Hellers novels and this one did not disappoint, every single book she has wrote has been amazing, I absolutely recommend The Family.

The book was about a kind hearted girl called Cheryl
And she met a guy called Dale
When she met him she was all alone with the violent men who was there for her ex boyfriend
It was a different kind of book because it was a really thought one out
I had an ARC

Top rate as usual from this author.
Cheryl is having problems her ex has took out loans all in her name and some from not so reputable sources. Dale sweeps in as her knight in shining armour and fixes it all. She finds herself involved with him and it’s going very fast. His parents love her and want them married asap when she discovers she’s pregnant but she begins to see things that don’t add up. Where will it all end and what will become of her unborn child.
Great read and as usual a great insight into the going’s on we tend not to see.

The queen of Manchester crime is back, I love all this authors work.
The Family is one of the most fascinating reads on my list so far.
Cheryl Taylor lives on the Langley estate Manchester, after finishing her shift at the Bluebell Cafe in the market hall in the Arndale centre, she pops in to her neighbour old Bob Baker with a few left over butties that will only be binned, she looked after him more than his selfish daughter did. Old Edna's house has been sold after her death and Bob said been a lot of racket going on, the workmen are getting it into shape for the new owners Cheryl finds out its Sonia and Alfie Moran and they plan on renting it out. Her mate Anna Johnson clasps eyes on the son Dale Moran he is hot, and soon enough their friendship is over as Cheryl is gobsmacked when he asks her out.
Little does she know what she is letting herself in for been involved with this family and everything happens so quick for her.
This book gave me the creeps as I was reading and what this family is capable of to get what they want. It's grips you into the story and is one hell of a story you wont be able to put down.
You find a dream handsome boyfriend, his family's a nightmare, this mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!!

we have been waiting patiently for a new book from this author and it's amazing a very addictive read. Cheryl gets buy in life she has a job running a cafe no boyfriend as he got her in debt then left. she has a friendship with her elderly Neighbour Bob and makes sure he is ok. on the estate there a derelict house and someone has bought it when her and her friend look out the window, they see a man who they both think nice looking his name is Dale and he asks Cheryl out she is smitten with him then she meets his family very good read lies deceit and greed a very addictive read.

As always, the author delivers another winner,this would be more a domestic rather than gangland thriller for me with some upsetting parts and unsavoury characters.
The storyline was a strong one, and even though I did guess where it was all leading to, it never deflected from my enjoyment.
Another hit from Mandasue Heller .
Recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Orion Publishing group for the ARC.

Mandasue Heller is back and it was with excitement started to read ‘The Family’ as have never read anything but a top read from this author ( and have read every book spanning many years, Mandasue’s books helped me through some very trying medical times )

I wasn’t disappointed

As always the characters are so real that the story feels like you are a part of it right from the first page

We meet Cheryl, lovable, kind and naïve who falls head over heels with the son of the man who has bought the house opposite, Dale, he seems too good to be true and as the story hots up we find out why

Cheryl ( and we the readers ) is suddenly immersed into a family and a world from her worst nightmare’s where unimaginable things are occurring….her fight to survive begins

A fast moving family/gang family story with everything to make this a 5 star plus read, my only disappointment being when I got to the end page and it finished

Sterling stuff from one of my favourite ever authors

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Wow another brilliant book by this author so many twists and turns. It’s so good I am going to have to get it on audible when it is available

This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn't actually guess any of the twists that happened.in this.. what an amazing author she is

Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level, amazing from the first page, loved the storyline and the ending, amazing AAA