The Sister Effect, Susan Mallery
The Sister Effect, Susan Mallery
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The Sister Effect

Author: Susan Mallery

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Unabridged: 11 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/07/2023


Synopsis

,"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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About Susan Mallery

Author Susan Mallery is a New York Times best-selling author, and has written more than 80 Harlequin and Silhouette romance books, and a number of full-length romance novels. Unbelievably, she began writing in this genre after taking a class offered st a local community center entitled, "How to Write a Romance Novel". It seems almost too simplistic to believe. She now has more than 25 million books sold worldwide. She is known for creating characters who are as familiar as the people next door. They are usually involved in emotional, funny situations that the reader can easily identify with in their own lives.

Susan Mallery grew up in southern California, and admits to moving so many times that her friends used a pencil so her address could be easily changed. She is very much interested in animals and their well-being, so she incorporates various pets in her stories. Mallery's books have been translated into 28 languages. She lives in Washington state with her husband, two cats, and a small poodle who, as she describes it, "has delusions of grandeur".

An interesting side Story is that her friend, author Debbie Macomber gave her a bottle of champagne to open when she had her first New York Times #1 selling novel. In August 2015, she finally made the #1 list with her novel, Thrill Me, which debuted at the #1 spot. Mallery opened the champagne the night she found out the news, and raised a toast to Debbie and to her great readers who helped her reach that goal.

Susan Mallery always promises another year of happy books, and wishes her fans happy reading!


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonetta on June 05, 2023

the setup… Finley McGowan is a subcontractor who specializes in flipping houses and is guardian to her eight-year old niece Aubrey. They live with her mother Molly because three years ago her sister Sloane was the cause of her financial ruin and turned her daughter over to Finley, establishing her as......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on April 04, 2023

The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery is a women’s fiction title that does have a bit of romance but a whole lot more of family relationships, healing and forgiveness. The tough topics of alcoholism, infidelity and abandonment are at the forefront of the story. Finley McGowan has done her best to clean......more

Goodreads review by Judy on February 22, 2023

It's always fun to get lost in one of Susan Mallery's books. The Sister Effect has some romance, but it is also about family and addiction. Finley and Sloane are sisters. Finley is raising her niece and wants to make sure Aubrey always feels loved and wanted. She is angry with her sister Sloane, who......more

Goodreads review by Roberta (Always Behind) on May 16, 2023

Although this book addresses a lot of serious issues, I felt too many details were repeated and not necessary to move the plot along.......more

Goodreads review by Sherri on February 28, 2023

Susan Mallery’s latest book “The Sister Effect is my book #8 by her. I’m definitely in the minority with this one with my 3 star rating. To me, it dragged on and on and I had a hard time connecting with ANY of the characters. It’s about 2 sisters, one struggles with addiction and the other sister ta......more