Book Review - Sisters by Choice Susan Mallery @SusanMallery @HarlequinBooks @HQNBooks #BookReview #BookBlogger #contemporary
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Reading a Susan Mallery book after so long was like coming home to a warm hug. The story was about three women closer than most friends, sisters bound by their hearts.
Sophie lost her factory in fire, so she moved home to Blackberry Island to be with her family Kristine, who was a stay at home mom but had her own dreams which were yet unfulfilled. Heather wanted to break free but her mum had an emotional hook into her.
Being down with fever, I needed a book which would distract me from my aches and pains. And this book was perfect for me. It was absolute fun to read about the three women and the nitty-gritty parts of their life. I loved being the voyeur peeping into their lives. It certainly was more interesting than mine on a good day.
Susan Mallery has written a tale enveloped in warmth and love. I could feel the love between some of the characters, there was a genuine bonhomie between them. The women were varied in their nature, but kind at hearts. I loved the different characteristics inbibed into them. They were colorful, clear-headed, independent, wanting to be independent, and one was a downright parasite. Emotions ran through them at the various circumstances.
Overall, the book made me happy and kept me engrossed through my entire afternoon.
I received a free ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, and this is my journey into its pages, straight from the heart!! STRICTLY HONEST AND UNBIASED.
All my reviews can be read here
Cousins by chance, sisters by choice…
After her cat toy empire goes up in flames, Sophie Lane returns to Blackberry Island, determined to rebuild. Until small-town life reveals a big problem: she can’t grow unless she learns to let go. If Sophie relaxes her grip even a little, she might lose everything. Or she might finally be free to reach for the happiness and love that have eluded her for so long.
Kristine has become defined by her relationship to others. She’s a wife, a mom. As much as she adores her husband and sons, she wants something for herself—a sweet little bakery just off the waterfront. She knew changing the rules wouldn’t be easy, but she never imagined she might have to choose between her marriage and her dreams.
Like the mainland on the horizon, Heather’s goals seem beyond her grasp. Every time she manages to save for college, her mother has another crisis. Can she break free, or will she be trapped in this tiny life forever?
Publication Date: February 2020
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This sounds interesting 😊
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Yay – I’m glad you liked it too, Heather’s mom was a piece of work!
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I swear!! At 38 she refused to get off her arse… What a sloth… She’s worse than me
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Great review, Shalini! I hope you’re feeling better now.
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Down with high fever now, can’t read hoping to get into some audiobook
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Just rest. Watch some movies, don’t stress yourself. Take care! xx
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Sounds like a wonderful story and the fact that you enjoyed it while sick speaks volumes for how good it is. It has to be a special book to take you away from all that ❤️
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My head was already hurting so I wanted something light to cheer me up. This fit right into my needs
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Hope you feel better soon, this sounds like just the tonic! x
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It really was… The fever is at the peak now, I don’t know what to read..
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Wonderful review Shalini. I just received the audiobook of this one so am so excited to read/listen to this one. I am sorry you are under the weather. You have a had a rough winter this year. Take care of yourself.
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I’ve never read one of her books but your review makes me want to very badly. I’ll go see what I can find. Great stuff Shalini!
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This one was sweet. I have read many of her books but long ago. She used to be my go to author for light read
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Great review, sounds like a very therapeutic book as you’ve been down.
Hope you’re feeling better!! ❤
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In bed with fever listening to books
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Take care, Shalini, hope you feel better soon. Its nice that this book made you happy when you are having a fever.
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Thank you Sheela still in bed with fever full on
Thalle veli!! My attempt at Tamil
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Hope you are ok now and thala vali has gone. Much love, Sheela
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That went but some kind of lung infection has set in. So bed rest
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Hope you are taking antibiotics for the infection. If its only a cold or flu, there is nothing like a good pepper rasam with pappad. I wish you recover soon. This germ has been keeping you down for too long.
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Antibiotics since 3 days. And only rasam and rice. That’s the only soothing thing I can eat
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Sounds like a very persistent infection. Wish I could help… cheer up , and send the germ packing.
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Fingers crossed. Worried about Amma too ❤️ how are you and kids? Is there any other way I can be in touch with you? You have such a soothing vibe about you. Please I am not stalking you. I rarely ask anyone
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My email is on my blog Shalini. Is that ok? Don’t worry…you’ll be up and going soon.
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This book sounds like a diverting read whether sick or not! I hope you feel better soon.
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I hope I get better soon… Fingers crossed. I liked this book, it was a fun read
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I learned a new word: bonhomie. Thanks, Shalini. I love your reviews!! 🥰
One of the women was a parasite?! 😂
I just discovered Susan Mallery. LOVED her book!! Excellent review. 👏🏽👏🏽
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My vocabulary is erratic… 😂 😂 😂 I never know which words just plop in
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I hope you love her books. I enjoy Susan Mallery when I want a lighter read
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I did love the first one I’ve read.
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