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The Sister Effect

A Novel

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1 of 1 copy available
,"Mallery beautifully illustrates the power of female friendship and the importance of reaching for one's dreams."—Publishers Weekly
Beloved bestselling author Susan Mallery brings readers an emotional, witty, and heartfelt story that explores the nuances of a broken family's complex emotions as they strive to become whole in this uplifting story of human frailty and resilience.

Finley McGowan is determined that the niece she's raising will always feel loved and wanted. Unlike how she felt after her mom left to pursue a dream of stardom, and when the grandfather who was left to raise them abandoned her and her sister, Sloane, when they needed him most. Finley reacted to her chaotic childhood by walking the straight and narrow—nose down, work hard, follow the rules.
Sloane went the other way.
Now Sloane is back, as beautiful and as damaged as ever...and she wants a relationship with her daughter. She says she's changed, but Finley's heart has been burned once too often for her to trust easily. But is her reluctance to forgive really about Sloane or worry over losing what she loves the most? With the help of a man who knows all too well how messy families can be, Finley will learn there's joy in surrendering and peace in letting go.
Don't miss #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's latest masterpiece, For the Love of Summer, a captivating story that weaves together the complexities of family, friendship, and unexpected bonds.

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  • The Summer Book Club
  • The Sister Effect
  • The Boardwalk Bookshop
  • The Summer Getaway

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        Starred review from March 17, 2023

        Finley McGowen has learned to guard her heart after so many people she loved stomped on it. Her mother, Molly, was never around when she was growing up; her grandfather Lester walked away when she needed him most; her sister Sloane was addicted to alcohol and ruined Finley's life financially. The only bright star is Finley's niece Audrey. Finley loves being her guardian. Meanwhile, Jericho Ford has troubles of his own. His wife Lauren (now his ex) and his brother Gil had an affair and are getting married. They want Jericho to be best man and to plan the bachelor party. To make matters worse, Jericho's mother is pressuring him to forgive the couple and give them his blessing. Jericho and Finley strike up a friendship at work that allows each to vent and escape from the drama that plagues them. But when feelings start to grow, Finley pushes Jericho away to protect her heart. Everything comes to a head when Sloane disappears. As Finley and Jericho search for her, they grow closer and fall in love, realizing that forgiveness will start the healing process even if it leaves one vulnerable. VERDICT Mallery (The Boardwalk Bookshop) knows that happy endings never disappoint. Contemporary fiction and romance readers will love the drama of Jericho's and Finley's lives.--Jane Blue

        Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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