Sisters By Choice

Written by Susan Mallery

Narrated by Tanya Eby

The unmissable book from the #1 New York Times bestselling author

Over 40 Million copies of her books sold worldwide

You Can’t Choose Your Family…

After her business empire goes up in flames, Sophie Lane returns home to Blackberry Island, determined to rebuild. But until she can learn to let go of the past and embrace change she will never 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 mum, and 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 any money, her mother has another crisis. Can Heather break free, or will she be trapped in this tiny life forever?

Together over one summer these three cousins learn how the bonds of family and friendship can see us through even the most difficult of times.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Release date: Feb 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9780263280944

Susan Mallery

Die SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Susan Mallery unterhält ein Millionenpublikum mit ihren herzerwärmenden Frauenromanen, die in 28 Sprachen übersetzt sind. Sie ist dafür bekannt, dass sie ihre Figuren in emotional herausfordernde, lebensnahe Situationen geraten lässt und ihre Leserinnen und Leser mit überraschenden Wendungen zum Lachen bringt. Mit ihrem Ehemann, zwei Katzen und einem kleinen Pudel lebt sie in Washington.

Reviews for Sisters By Choice

[cherylk_44 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this book. Getting to know Sophie, Kristine, and Heather. Although, I will admit that it felt like this book was more focused on Sophie and Kristine. I did not really feel like I got to really know who Heather was. Her parts were shorter.My favorite person was Kristine. While, what she had to face with her family to pursue her dreams may have been difficult, I am happy that it turned out great in the end for her. I could relate to her the most. All three of these ladies will have you cheering for them. Where Heather was concerned, I felt bad for her. She just wanted to break free and make it on her own. However duty to family was so strong that her voice was quieter. Finally, there was Sophie. I thought she handled the situations she faced very well. She did stay upbeat. Susan Mallery fans will be pleased with this latest book in the Blackberry Island series.

[cathygeha · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sisters by Choice by Susan MalleryBlackberry Island #4Mixed feelings on this book. The writing was excellent and the issues believable but I really had trouble relating to some of the characters and the issues they were facing. I think that it might have been too laden with negative issues that had to be dealt with and provided too little happiness and light to be one of my favorite books by this author. My thoughts: * Amber was awful – she was petty petulant and perfectly horrid in her way of treating everyone and that included her daughter* Sophie was hard to relate to – she was driven, unable to trust, a micromanager and rather immature – wasn’t sure what Dugan saw in her* Kristin had a dream – organized, efficient, great mom and wife but unfulfilled. Pursuing her dream had the potential of derailing all she held dear – was it worth it?* Heather was trapped – her mother the mooch took and took and kept her tied down – would she ever get away?Jaxsen – flawed but Kristine loved him and he loved her – if he could get his head screwed on straight and then communicate with Kristin – well – they might have a future that was better than their previous years together* Dugan – a hunk and a half – really do not see what he saw in Sophie but liked him as a book boyrfriend* Supporting characters were great: Maggie, Eliot, Tina, Bear, the three sons of Christine, Lily & Mrs. Bennett.* I think I was expecting a more upbeat story...and this left me a bit unsettled.Did I enjoy this book? Yes & NoWhy no? It didn’t make me happy...left me feeling unsettled with a HFN feel at the endWould I read more by this author? YesThank you to NetGalley and Harlequin - Mira for the ARC – This is my honest review.4-5 Stars