The People Next Door

by Bettye Griffin

Book Overview

A witty and insightful page-turner in which acclaimed author Bettye Griffin captures the highs and lows of home and family. Lisa and Darrell Canfield have finally started building their dream house.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739451316
• ISBN13: 9780739451311
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kensington Corporation
• Length: 293 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Read

This was a great book. Interesting storyline and plot and I think Ms. Griffin did a great job with the storyline and the characters. This isn't a book full of drama so if you are looking for tons of crazy family issues and drama, this is the wrong book and you will be disappointed. If you are interested in a good read about a family dealing with a crazy and probably not so unique situation, than this is the book for you.

Enjoyed this book

This was a book that kept me reading. I didn't think it was slow at the beginning as some reviewer had said. Interesting circumstances in this book. I do feel she left the door opened for sequel. I'd recommend this book, I'm in a bookclub and will suggest the other members read it.

Loved It!!!!

I really enjoyed reading The People Next Door. I couldn't put the book down. I was so into the book that I finished it in one day. Bettye Griffin, you did a wonderful job.

Living Next Door to Your Ex...

Lisa and Darrell Canfield are in search of the perfect spot to build their dreamhouse. They each have a daughter near the same age from their first marriages and a set of adorable twins. In addition, Darrell's mom is moving with them, thus, the large house they have planned will be perfect. Just as they give up on finding the ideal location, they discover a spot near friends and begin building. All is well in their lives as they look forward to their new home. Across town, Brad Bentacourt is a bit sick of his wife's freeloading family. He wants to convince his wife, a stay-at-home mother, that they should move closer into town--and away from her family. When an opportunity presents itself and a recently built house is available for a quick sale, he jumps at the opportunity. Though he has to convince her at first, once they see the house, she loves it and they soon make the purchase. Unbeknownst to them, they have purchased the house next door to the Canfields. To add even more drama, Lisa is Brad's ex-wife. Yep, you read correctly. Brad and his new wife have moved next door to his previous wife. Want more drama? Well, the new wife isn't happy about the idea of her step-daughter being so close to Brad and does her best to hide it from him. The previous wife loves her current husband, but feels that what Brad has, should've been hers. Can someone say D-R-A-M-A? Author Bettye Griffin melds an unbelievable scenario full of nosey neighbors trying to out-do each other, arguments between the new wife and the old, lessons on unruly children, and situations revolving around social status. She also touches on some major issues dealing with blended families. Through the crazy incidents, the author's wit, and the various characters with all their flaws and misgivings, THE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR is an enjoyable read. It showcases lessons on familial love, dealing with others, and learning from the lessons of the past. Reviewed by Tee C. Royal of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers