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Lynda Fitzgerald invites fiction readers to step into the life of a young girl and grow as she grows. The author delivers
such compelling dialogue the reader feels the emotion with the same depth and conviction as the characters–, love and
hate, disappointment and elation, it’s all here, in vivid, alluring detail. If Truth Be Told is the perfect modern day mix of
Cinderella and 10 Things I Hate About You.
At the tender and impressionable age of 14, Christie O’Kelly attends her uncle’s wedding and meets the man of her
dreams, Todd. Having endured a life devoid of love, support and kindness with her wicked sisters and uncaring mother,
Christie finds solace and sanctuary in her Uncle Jack’s home. His new wife Carly is everything her own family was not
and so, not surprisingly she spends a great deal of time with them. Trading her teddy bear for the comfort of Todd’s
love, she is devastated when a letter arrives announcing he has married.
When her uncle falls ill, Todd returns home to help care for him, forcing Christie to deal with her anger, frustration
and broken heart face to face. Now divorced and convinced he made the biggest mistake of his life, he tries to win
Christie back, but is met with the stern rebuff of a deeply wounded heart.
What follows is a realistic look beyond the surface fluff, into the very soul of the characters as they must overcome
their own misgivings, find a way to forgive and move forward with their lives. Chock-full of wit, overflowing with
attitude and heart, If Truth Be Told, breathes new life into the coming of age - first love stories that have touched so
many readers over the years. Fitzgerald’s unique style, three dimensional characters and true-to-life scenarios take the
reader on a memorable journey that covers a wide spectrum of emotions–from innocent first love, to jaded heart-break,
to self-discovery and forgiveness and ultimately to accept the shortcomings of others, as well as, yourself.
There are so many unexpected twists throughout this novel that bring the reader deeper into the lives and hearts of the
characters you can’t help but feel each and every ounce of the emotion that obviously flowed so freely from Fitzgerald’s
pen. It’s almost impossible to place a category or label on this story, except to simply say “exceptional!” I recommend
“If Truth Be Told” to anyone that enjoys reading!
Happy Reading! -RJ
3Rs- Real Reader Reviews
such compelling dialogue the reader feels the emotion with the same depth and conviction as the characters–, love and
hate, disappointment and elation, it’s all here, in vivid, alluring detail. If Truth Be Told is the perfect modern day mix of
Cinderella and 10 Things I Hate About You.
At the tender and impressionable age of 14, Christie O’Kelly attends her uncle’s wedding and meets the man of her
dreams, Todd. Having endured a life devoid of love, support and kindness with her wicked sisters and uncaring mother,
Christie finds solace and sanctuary in her Uncle Jack’s home. His new wife Carly is everything her own family was not
and so, not surprisingly she spends a great deal of time with them. Trading her teddy bear for the comfort of Todd’s
love, she is devastated when a letter arrives announcing he has married.
When her uncle falls ill, Todd returns home to help care for him, forcing Christie to deal with her anger, frustration
and broken heart face to face. Now divorced and convinced he made the biggest mistake of his life, he tries to win
Christie back, but is met with the stern rebuff of a deeply wounded heart.
What follows is a realistic look beyond the surface fluff, into the very soul of the characters as they must overcome
their own misgivings, find a way to forgive and move forward with their lives. Chock-full of wit, overflowing with
attitude and heart, If Truth Be Told, breathes new life into the coming of age - first love stories that have touched so
many readers over the years. Fitzgerald’s unique style, three dimensional characters and true-to-life scenarios take the
reader on a memorable journey that covers a wide spectrum of emotions–from innocent first love, to jaded heart-break,
to self-discovery and forgiveness and ultimately to accept the shortcomings of others, as well as, yourself.
There are so many unexpected twists throughout this novel that bring the reader deeper into the lives and hearts of the
characters you can’t help but feel each and every ounce of the emotion that obviously flowed so freely from Fitzgerald’s
pen. It’s almost impossible to place a category or label on this story, except to simply say “exceptional!” I recommend
“If Truth Be Told” to anyone that enjoys reading!
Happy Reading! -RJ
3Rs- Real Reader Reviews
IF TRUTH BE TOLD is a well-penned and thoroughly engrossing tale that will satisfy contemporary romance readers.
The characters are well thought out, the prose flows smooth, the romance is sweet and there is even a bit of intrigue
and mystery tossed in for good measure. Enjoy! --Penny, Love Romances
The characters are well thought out, the prose flows smooth, the romance is sweet and there is even a bit of intrigue
and mystery tossed in for good measure. Enjoy! --Penny, Love Romances
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I LOVED THE BOOK! I laughed, I hurt, there was mystery and I was happy about the ending. Can't wait for your next
adventure. Great job... now we need to get it to Oprah.
Maxine
adventure. Great job... now we need to get it to Oprah.
Maxine
“With a touch of mystery and intriguing characters to spice it up, IF TRUTH BE TOLD is a truly memorable
story about disappointment, misunderstanding, loss and, ultimately, true love.” -- Alice Duncan, Lost Among the
Angels (2006)
story about disappointment, misunderstanding, loss and, ultimately, true love.” -- Alice Duncan, Lost Among the
Angels (2006)
| Reviews for IF TRUTH BE TOLD Five Star Expressions - June 2007 |
"IF TRUTH BE TOLD is an incredibly written fictional story. The author,
Lynda Fitzgerald, incorporates romance, suspense and mystery into an
excellent plot. Because there are no slow moments in the story, I had a hard
time putting it down. Ms. Fitzgerald has a talent for wrapping you up in the
story so that you start to feel like Christie's family and their issues are your
own. Everything that is happening seems so real... If Truth Be Told really
touched my heart. Not having Ms. Fitzgerald's talent for words, I cannot give
this book the kind of review that it best deserves; I can only tell you that you
should not miss out on the chance to read it. This is a great choice for a
women's reader group."
--Paige Lovitt for Reader Views
Lynda Fitzgerald, incorporates romance, suspense and mystery into an
excellent plot. Because there are no slow moments in the story, I had a hard
time putting it down. Ms. Fitzgerald has a talent for wrapping you up in the
story so that you start to feel like Christie's family and their issues are your
own. Everything that is happening seems so real... If Truth Be Told really
touched my heart. Not having Ms. Fitzgerald's talent for words, I cannot give
this book the kind of review that it best deserves; I can only tell you that you
should not miss out on the chance to read it. This is a great choice for a
women's reader group."
--Paige Lovitt for Reader Views
"A fascinating read. I could not put this one down. This story touched me so
deeply, I will be shouting its praises from the rooftops…you are now one of my
favorite authors, Please Keep Up the GREAT work."
--Terry South, Quality Book Reviews
deeply, I will be shouting its praises from the rooftops…you are now one of my
favorite authors, Please Keep Up the GREAT work."
--Terry South, Quality Book Reviews
My father had Parkinson’s disease, so Lynda Fitzgerald’s novel If Truth Be Told moved me deeply. Anyone who has
ever dealt with a friend or family member with a debilitating disorder can most likely identify, as I did, with Lynda’s
finely drawn cast of characters. As Christie O’Kelly and her friends grapple with the challenges of growing up, growing
old, growing bored, growing alive again, they give us hope for our place in the human condition.
In If Truth Be Told, Lynda Fitzgerald has woven a story of charm and despair, a tale of hopelessness and hope indeed, a
novel that walks the delicate tightrope strung between our need to hide from the facts and our need to learn the truth.
--Fran Stewart
Author of the award-winning Yellow as Legal Pads,
one of the Biscuit McKee Mystery Series
ever dealt with a friend or family member with a debilitating disorder can most likely identify, as I did, with Lynda’s
finely drawn cast of characters. As Christie O’Kelly and her friends grapple with the challenges of growing up, growing
old, growing bored, growing alive again, they give us hope for our place in the human condition.
In If Truth Be Told, Lynda Fitzgerald has woven a story of charm and despair, a tale of hopelessness and hope indeed, a
novel that walks the delicate tightrope strung between our need to hide from the facts and our need to learn the truth.
--Fran Stewart
Author of the award-winning Yellow as Legal Pads,
one of the Biscuit McKee Mystery Series
"Christie's coming-of-age is a wonderful, sensitive story to follow, told from her
own point of view, which brings along laughter, sadness, butterflies and
curiosity. I enjoyed reading every single page of this book (IF TRUTH BE
TOLD), and I am more than happy I took a shot at this book from a debut
author whom I’d love to see more work from in the future. If you're a romantic
soul, you should not miss out on this novel!" Eveline, EuroReviews
own point of view, which brings along laughter, sadness, butterflies and
curiosity. I enjoyed reading every single page of this book (IF TRUTH BE
TOLD), and I am more than happy I took a shot at this book from a debut
author whom I’d love to see more work from in the future. If you're a romantic
soul, you should not miss out on this novel!" Eveline, EuroReviews
"IF TRUTH BE TOLD is a complex, compelling tale that spans fourteen years...Family, love, and forgiveness are the
central themes of IF TRUTH BE TOLD, and the author creates interesting, realistic characters. A poignant page-
turner, I highly recommend IF TRUTH BE TOLD." Romance Reviews Today
central themes of IF TRUTH BE TOLD, and the author creates interesting, realistic characters. A poignant page-
turner, I highly recommend IF TRUTH BE TOLD." Romance Reviews Today
Where mystery meets romance, If Truth Be Told is a poignant and thought-provoking story of Christie and her search
for the two things that matter most to her - love and truth. But when the two collide, she has to find her own balance
between them and ultimately decide which matters more.
I truly loved this book! Lynda Fitzgerald writes the character of Christie so well that I could almost believe she really
exists. I cannot recommend this novel highly enough! --Nikki
for the two things that matter most to her - love and truth. But when the two collide, she has to find her own balance
between them and ultimately decide which matters more.
I truly loved this book! Lynda Fitzgerald writes the character of Christie so well that I could almost believe she really
exists. I cannot recommend this novel highly enough! --Nikki
"Bravo, Lynda! Superb Writing!" --Sanchona, A Family of Strangers
