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Lina and Phil Hunter have shared a strong bond since they were teenagers and he saved her life, so when Lina's mother cautions her to be on guard against a new love interest she sees in her astrological chart, Lina laughs her off. Her marriage may have been under extra stress lately, dealing with a rebellious teenager, but Lina's never even looked at another man, well besides her daughter's psychiatrist, Dr. Drayton, but that's more in awe. When a betrayal shakes the foundation of her marriage, Lina begins confiding in the child psychiatrist, blurring the lines between whether she or her daughter is the patient. As a mutual attraction grows, Lina begins to question whether the boy she fell in love with twenty-five years earlier still exists. Laura Branchflower is a compelling new voice in contemporary fiction with believable characters dealing with real life struggles. A White Picket Fence is a family drama. Read more
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| Publication date | August 7, 2017 |
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| Print length | 398 pages |
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Completely captivated with this flawed cast of characters
Format: Kindle
4.5 stars. There's a lot going on in this story and as it delves behind the Hunter household, the betrayal that rocks Lina and Phil's marriage is something that affects everyone. The timeline centers right around a rough spot in their life and the aftermath. What we don't see much of is the 25 years before which are assumed to be pretty happy and carefree. I found myself deeply immersed in these characters' lives and completely fascinated by them. Despite Phil's actions, it was always apparent to me that he absolutely loves his wife Lina and always has. They have 3 children - Megan, Katie and Logan. After a lot of thinking about this book and exploring the author's website, I understand these people so much better now. For Phil, he lives a tightly controlled life and he's been Lina's rock ever since she was a teenager. It's bred in him to be a provider and protector. He succeeds in everything - athletics, college, his career, parenting and being a husband. He lives the life that many others envy and has the spoils of labor to prove it. Megan, the oldest, is identical to Phil in so many ways - overachiever, confident, athletic, etc and loves to make Phil proud of her. Logan, the youngest, partially resembles Lina in personality but has many of Phil's attributes, too. However, Logan wants to please both of his parents and strives to meet Phil's expectations. It is Katie who throws a wrench in things. She does not cave to Phil's demands and she does not respond to his method of discipline, withdrawing further from the family. What's difficult about this is that Phil can't get through to her and Katie spirals downwards. Lina is helpless to make things better because she supports Phil, but sees that things are crumbling regardless. This is where the rift begins because Lina's emotional reserves are tied up in Phil and the family as an entire unit whereas Phil can compartmentalize everything. Lina seeks help outside of the household for Katie and in the form of Dr. Nick Drayton. Phil is complex. I realize he's both hypocritical and flawed. He's also an alpha male with controlling tendencies. He has no room for vulnerability and when things get tough, he tightens his control and pushes through. He's an attorney, so he's not afraid of confrontation. Unfortunately not everyone in his family is receptive to this, including Katie. He butts heads with her and even Lina, especially once Dr. Drayton is able to get through to Katie. So while I think Phil's excuse for an escape is flimsy at best with absolutely no grounds for justification whatsoever, I can understand how he reached a breaking point from his perspective and sought comfort from a source that viewed him as a stellar superstar in every way. Family and marriage are complicated. There's a 25 year history here and it's not simply between Lina and Phil. With the kids thrown in the mix, there's a web of inter dynamics that threatened to crumble. Even Lina herself is not looking at Phil like he can solve the problems of the family anymore. Did I hate Phil for what he did? Absolutely. It was pure selfishness with no regard for the consequences. I loved Lina. She is not perfect, but she is real and authentic and I was Team Lina all the way. She may not have reacted the way a lot of other women would, but Lina has this tendency to look away when things get tough. Not because she's not tough, but because there is a former experience that scarred her and Phil was there for her ever since. There's a part of me that really rooted for her to share something more with Dr. Nick Drayton because he was most certainly receptive and open to her company in a flattering and nonjudgmental way. However, Nick would definitely make comments about Lina's relationship with Phil that I found unnerving even if there was some truth rooted in there. Even with everything Phil was doing wrong (which seemed like a lot in this book because of the turbulent time) and his seeming lack of sensitivity, I never doubted their connection. I don't know if he sufficiently proved his renewed sense of commitment and love because Phil is one of those guys that is rather untouched by other people's opinions, but he is also determined and refuses to accept failure. The side characters in this book are interesting, to say the least. I felt they were all very extreme in their opinions. Lina's mother Alice was incredibly aggravating, how she felt that Lina was overreacting and expected her to get over it. Lina's friend Diane was annoying, too, where she thought Phil's lapse in judgment was just a tiny blip on the radar. Adele was the only one who showed the appropriate intensity of emotion to match what Lina was feeling. Even Nick, who tried to remain neutral, had moments where he crossed lines (although I liked Nick overall). Getting to know these others really does highlight more of the life centering around the Hunters, especially contrasting how Lina grew up versus Phil and where Lina and Phil choose to compromise within their own home. So in short, this book consumed me. The author does a fantastic job of highlighting everyone's involvement. I still think about this story for days after finishing, analyzing and rethinking everything. Fortunately after this, there's a sequel that I was happy to dive right into without interruptions.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020 by Michelle
Deeply Captivating and Flawed Characters
Format: Kindle
4.5 STARS “Have you ever considered the possibility that a flawed version of me is better for you than a perfect version of anyone else?” WOW WOW WOW! Loved this book by a completely new-to-me author. I feel a binge read coming on! Stories about married couples are my catnip and I owe a debt of gratitude to Goodreads reader Katie L. for bringing this book to my attention. Phil and Lina have a seemingly perfect marriage. According to Lina's mother, they are actually soulmates, destined to be together forever. Other than the adolescent troubles plaguing one of their daughters, their life seems able to withstand anything. But Lina's growing suspicions about her beloved husband become all too real. Phil, the perfect husband and father, is not so perfect after all. Will his careless actions destroy all of their lives? "You are the only woman I will ever love.” I was simply swept away by this story. This might be one of my favorite books so far this year. I went through many emotions while reading 'A White Picket Fence.' I could not stop thinking about these characters. None of them are perfect and in fact Phil and Lina are both very flawed characters. Phil especially is deeply flawed. While I did not necessarily agree with Lina's decision, the author captivated me and I could understand why Lina chose the path she did. The entire supporting case was flawed and some were not so likeable. Phil angered me many times but at the same time, he fascinated me. “I betrayed you.” He lowered his eyes to their clasped hands, drawing in a deep breath before raising his tear-filled eyes to hers. “And I will regret it every day for the rest of my life. But it doesn’t have to be the end for us.” This book has a depth to the characters and the story line that really captivated me. If you enjoy family dramas and a sexy, angsty romance, then I hope you will give this book a chance. I absolutely adored the story and the Epilogue was everything I hoped for. This was my first book by Laura Branchflower and I am immediately starting 'Swimming Naked", the next book about these characters. I can't get enough! “You broke my heart.” “I know.” He kissed her again. “But I’m going to fix it.”
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2019 by Ellen
Ten Stars for sure!!!
Format: Kindle
OMG this is one of the best books I have read recently. This book had so much heartfelt emotion, angst, love, forgiveness and family. Phil and Lina have been together since they were teenagers, and share a deep psychic connection with each other. Phil is a very successful partner in a law firm and married to Lina with a beautiful home and 3 teenage children. Phil makes the biggest mistake of his life which he will regret. Through this story Lina and Phil go through alot of heartache with each other. I actually cried. But I could not put this book down, I had to find out how it would end. Laura Branchflower really knows how to write. I just recently found this author and now I have read all 3 of her books. She is just awesome.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018 by Ann
Three stars for great writting
Format: Kindle
I could not warm up to the lead female character (Lina) or the husband Phil) in the end. Maybe like how the another reviewer commented, I could not help but impose my views on those of the characters. (1) There was hinting and insinuation that something terrible had happened in Lina's life to justify how needy and completely dependent she was, how she could not do without a romantic connection in her life, (not even for a day). What really annoyed me on this point was that she was allowed to be slightly broken but not fully soiled (I do not want to spoil the plot with details). Maybe to keep the pure angel and damsel in distress picture just this side of relatable or palatable? (2) Lina was too needy and had to have a man around. Personal preference here, I like my heroines with backbones especially when they are mothers. ***SPOILER Lina moves out of her home and husband (that she had an almost psychic connection to) and straight to her daughter's Dr arms and begged not to be physically separated from said doctor. (3) I did not get the sense that the husband (Phil) was remorseful or that he left the other woman because he loved or respected his family or that he even had a conscience about the issue. He left her because she was changing the dynamics of their agreement, she was going to merge his two worlds so he got to the point were he could not eat his cake and keep it too. If he did what he did because of a few months of family turmoil, I finished the book feeling that when the family dog died, he would be in another woman's nickers. (4) The oldest daughter had learnt how to treat her mother the way that her father did. Mom was good enough to cook, clean and be home maker but all important decisions were left to dad and if mom felt wronged she could just just over herself and keep status quo that her and daddy enjoyed. As the oldest child there was no support or even inquiry after mom or her siblings, I never got a sense that she even felt anything but annoyance that her mother was not getting over the infidelity quick enough. To top it off she was not above adding to the drama of her parents separation by further undermining her suffering mother's parenting. Not only do I prefer my females to have a backbone, I also prefer compassion. The writing was solid and I truly enjoyed it. I loved their son, the love story of their younger daughter, Lina's mother and funny sister. I have enjoyed two other books by this author. Her single guy meets single girl (add some past abuse history) books are good but I believe that I will not be reading her books when they involve deeper family issues.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017 by Chirandu
have read so many times!
Format: Kindle
A purchase for my library that I have reread often, and the follow-up as well. Still can bring tears to my eyes. And at times I’m still emotional over somethings. Don’t know why I haven’t ever left a review so I’m long over due. I do want to say A Sense Of Belonging is also a fantastic read as well. Give this one a try
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2026 by Terrie H
Emotional and captivating
Format: Kindle
This is one the few books I have read that I had an emotional reaction to. It was difficult not to feel for Lina at what Phil put her through when he betrayed her. She loved him and had spent most of her life loving him. She could not just stop loving him even though she hated what he did. I was not prepared for what happened with the other woman and I almost cried in the scene where Phil reveals the most painful part and result of his betrayal. Lina went through so much and all because Phil was self centered and self absorbed during a difficult part of the relationship. I wish we could have been in Phil s head at times to better understand his POV. For example, what was Phil thinking the first time he lied to Lina and his thoughts before and during the reveal scene. Also the growth of Lina was an important part of the story and I wanted more of that. I wanted to see her have a successful career. Take vacations on her own, and date other men. I loved the book!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019 by mcw
Emotional!
Format: Kindle
This series is so well written, it makes me want to - alternatively - hug and smack every one of the characters. I love the build up of the story. It’s a hot button topic, for certain. Every time I read this series (I’ve read it a few times), I am left with a bit of anger that certain topics were not addressed. I like stories that are realistic with characters I can identify with. *potential spoilers* A few things really stick with me: 1. There’s a short few apologies for this ‘one mistake’. In my opinion, one mistake = one drunken encounter = one night. Multiple times per week, over four months, is an entire relationship. This is a crucial piece of the story that should have been examined further. 2. For all the talk of Catholicism, there’s no mention of confession, guilt or The Church’s forgiveness. Religion was a key topic throughout but the hypocrisy was ignored. 3. In this contemporary period, we all know STDs are dangerous yet there’s no mention of testing or pressure on the husband to examine how he put his wife at risk. * Condoms - one liner about how condoms reduce his pleasure. In real life, this would be a huge, huge issue and burden to overcome. Leaving this vague explains the pregnancy and supports the drama, but because Lina does not push this issue, it weakens her character. She just accepts it without argument. Despite the things that upset me, I really do love the story. When you want to throw your kindle across the room, you know it’s a keeper. This series would make a great mini series!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020 by agiledgs
Intense, amazing, can’t wait for sequel
Format: Kindle
I found this author after reading A Sense of Belonging (also a 5-star read). This isn’t my usual genre and I find adulterous themes hard to read, but this book was AMAZING. It sucked me in, and I can’t stop thinking about it. I find myself reading certain passages again and again. I could feel EVERYTHING. Now THAT is a dynamite book and author. You might not like the decisions of the characters, but you won’t be able to put it down. There are some great subplots with the family’s children (healing from self-hurt, budding romantic relationships, and strengthening of familial relationships). The hypocrisy of religion was an interesting idea that runs through the book as well. I had questions about the H’s POV, but I hear those will be answered in the sequel. Can’t wait!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018 by kt