Family Portrait Novels

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I had originally written Family Portrait as a television series then decided to convert it to a series of novels.

At the heart of it all the series is about family, messed up or otherwise, you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. I hope you’ll give the series a try with a complimentary copy of Changes (Family Portrait Vol. 1) on Amazon, Smashwords, B&N, iBooks, Kobo.

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About the Books

Adriana Banovic’s 15th birthday sucked! She got fired after eight years of playing Shayanne Montgomery on the #1 soap in the country, found out that her family was on the verge of bankruptcy and worst of all, forced to return to Westwood Academy. Her only saving grace was a chance glance at dreamy mystery boy Haze Lyndon. Armed with only his picture and a determination to find him—even if it means turning Los Angeles over on its ass.

In this new adult novel you’ll meet Robin Banovic, Adriana’s father; financially challenged, dealing with the death of a family member and his brother’s disappearance.

You’ll meet Savannah DaCosta aka Savi, mother/manager; Savi enjoys the life her rock star daughter Leighann has provided. When Leighann makes a choice to end her career, Savi sees it as a personal attack.

You’ll meet college boy Haze Lyndon; New to Los Angeles, Haze soon realizes how quickly money changes hands in the City of Angels. Will he return to questionable ways to survive or go back to the safety of his family in Wisconsin?

The Reviews for Changes

This is a read like no other. Welcome to the world of Soap Opera’s both literally and figuratively. – Crystal Martin

I am anticipating what happens next and can’t wait to read the next volume. I recommend this book to others. – Teresa Beasley, A&RBC Reviews

From beginning to end, Changes keeps the reader interested and guess what the characters will do next! – Jovon Tucker, Book2Buzz

Life in the world of The Banovic Siblings by Gillian Felix is one huge, entwined, entangled and totally engrossing tale! Wealthy, beautiful, talented and living lives filled with more chaos and conniving than the best soap operas have to offer, each of the siblings live dual lives, the ones their parents see and the ones that skate the edges of the proverbial cliff. – D. Bylo

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College boy Kevin Banovic’s casual affair with Savi DaCosta suited him perfectly. Things change when he finds out that Savi is his mom’s high school bestie. When Kevin tries to end their affair, Savi blackmails him.

After Kevin rescues Savi’s stepdaughter, L’Wren, from her abusive boyfriend, he can’t stop thinking about her. He must find a way to handle Savi, protect L’Wren, and keep his sanity.

Bad girl Adriana Banovic is pleased with herself for getting her nemesis expelled from Westwood Academy. As feelings between her and her latest victim Haze Lyndon escalate, an unexpected rival discovers her secret and threatens to expose her. With emotions on the line, will her new rival beat her at her own game or end up another casualty of Adriana’s wrath?

Zax Banovic has it all. Tall and handsome, he’s an academic genius, with a killer smile and a heart of gold. When his best friend gets into trouble, he feels responsible and covers for him. But his best friend is not as honorable and has other plans for Zax.

The Banovic Siblings learn that blackmail is a gift that keeps on giving. This is the second book in the Family Portrait novel series.

The Reviews for The Banovic Siblings

Why, oh, why did this book have to end? Seriously, I was reading, reading, reading, and the inevitable “The End” comes. I literally was like “OMG, Gillian, you are torturing me!” 2013 has been jammed to the brim with books for me and I have to say that the Family Portrait series is by far, one of the best series I have ever read in my life! – Jovon Tucker, Book2Buzz

So many questions come out in this volume. The ending leaves you wanting more. We’re far from wrapped up here folks! It’s all just coming to a head and then the dreaded words “The End”. I’m hoping there is more coming in this family saga. – C. Martin.

I’m not one for Soap Opera’s at all, however, this book is more like reality TV celebrity high school edition. I give the series 5 STARS and hope it continues. – Random Musesomy

Author Gillian Felix has created prime time-worthy reading here, so set up your mental wide screen and sit back and take a deep breath, because once you start page one, you will be going at warp speed as these teens navigate the webs they have woven. – D. Bylo

Felix does a fantastic job of keeping readers on their toes. The action and drama flow nonstop from the beginning to end. You won’t want to put this book down once you start. – KEMcCoy

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When L’Wren’s ex-boyfriend Jeff suddenly disappears, she turns to Kevin to help her find him. With one phone call, Kevin makes sure that Jeff stays hidden and that L’Wren’s heart is broken, leaving the door open for Kevin to pursue her. But Kevin is not as free as L’Wren thinks; she is in the dark about his affair with her stepmother, Savi. Savi constantly reminds Kevin of his devious ways and uses their secret to keep him as her toyfriend.

“You don’t deserve to be loved, and you don’t deserve to be happy. You and I are the same … we’re broken inside. Everything we touch, we destroy. We don’t get happily ever after … we don’t get to ride off into the sunset. You know who gets that? L’Wren … she gets it, she gets the guy, and she deserves a decent guy.”- Savi

Kevin desires to be the man that L’Wren deserves, but before he can assume the role of white knight, he brews one last plan to get rid of Savi for good. Will L’Wren, the innocent victim in their twisted game, become a casualty?

Kevin may have sold his body to the devil in stilettos, but he’d be damned if he let her have his heart. Suitable for adults 18+

Reviews for Bastard’s Brew

Thanks to Gillian Felix’ ability to cram a gallon of action into a 4 ounce cup, Bastard’s Brew is a delightful way to escape into someone else’s life and learn to appreciate living a “normal one,” yourself! – Dii Bylo, Tome Tender

What I love most about this book is the bond of the Banovic siblings although what I hate about them individually is how they live their lives and some attitude adjustments. – Faye, Goodreads

This book will keep you hooked on just like the first two did and will keep the questions popping in your head. I guess there will be no end to the spell this book will cast upon its readers. – Namrata Ganti, Goodreads

I love how the story is written. The pace stays active throughout the whole book and has you living inside the pages instantly. – C Martin, Random Musesomy

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In this coming-of-age story, teen singing sensation Leighann DaCosta tries to find out who she is without her music career. A career that has been part of her life since before the age of ten. When Leighann’s estranged father enters her life, she is caught up in a tug-of-war between both parents. Does she trust the man who abandoned her as a baby, or a mother who is losing her mind?

When heartthrob Zax Banovic is assigned to tutor Leighann, he provides her with the perfect escape from the madness in her life. Enter Kristin Newman, Zax’s super-hot, sickeningly perfect, tennis-pro girlfriend, who dampens any chance Leighann has with him.

After the unthinkable happens, Leighann’s world is shattered, causing her to shut everyone out. Unable to cope, Leighann accepts help from her frenemy, but will the help she accept come with a hefty price?

Reviews for Perfect Escape

“I’m not one for Soap Opera’s at all, however, this book is more like reality TV celebrity high school edition. I give the series 5 STARS and hope it continues..”C. Martin

“There is a real plot here that you don’t find in many books” Jenny H

“These siblings are a handful that I feel you either love or hate.” Brandy Dorsch, Romance Bookworm

“Author Gillian Felix has created prime time-worthy reading here, so set up your mental wide screen and sit back and take a deep breath, because once you start page one, you will be going at warp speed as these teens navigate the webs they have woven.”Dii, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

“The Characters are well developed and ride one crazy roller coaster from beginning to end.” Linda Z on Amazon

Who needs enemies when you’ve got family.

The stars are aligned in Adriana’s favor, but secrets have a way of exposing themselves just when everything is perfect. As Adriana and Haze’s relationship heads south, Carys is ready to pounce. Will Adriana’s lies drive the man she loves into the arms of another?

Meanwhile Zax is finally with his dream girl, but why can’t he get his best friend’s girl out of his mind? When she turns to him for advice on how to be a better girlfriend, can he put his selfish desires aside, or will he follow his siblings and take what he wants despite the consequences?

When Kevin’s lifestyle puts innocent L’Wren in danger, his retaliation brings his ruthless uncle back to Los Angeles and into the lives of his family. In Bad Uncle you’ll get to know the man who has the power to change the legacy of the Banovic family forever.

Reviews for Bad Uncle

“I gotta say Gillian Felix is killing me very softly here because books 1-4 were like this great setup for the book boom that is Bad Uncle and no teaser on book 6 is urgh.. Well played Gillian.

****best line thus far Zax telling Adriana that her life is like a soap opera loved it****.” – Amazon Customer

“Throughout the whole series I have felt like Adriana Banovic was a spoiled girl who got her way no matter what she had to do, but since Haze came into her life she has been doing whatever necessary to keep him. And now it seems that she has found just a few friends, no matter how bad of an influence one seems to be. They are all just searching for love and acceptance in their own way I suppose.” – Clarice

“Another amazing continuation of the Family Portrait Series. Lots of drama going on and which is quite a page turner. The book was longer than the previous ones which I loved but I’m saddened by how I quickly devoured this book in one sitting.” – FA

Adriana has a secret that is tearing her family apart… only she doesn’t remember it.

When teen actress Adriana Banovic, wakes up in the hospital with no memory of causing the accident that killed her friend, her family struggle to protect her and keep her secret from the prying eyes of reporters camped outside the hospital.

A cover-up, a murder, and enough drama to keep the Hollywood gossip mill churning for months… it’s just another day with the Banovics!

This book is released as a free read on this website.