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    Sisters Like Us

    Written by Susan Mallery

    Narrated by Tanya Eby

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    About this audiobook

    Two sisters who couldn’t be more different if they tried…

    Harper put being a wife and mother above thoughts of a career, and has watched her sister become a celebrated scientist from the sidelines. But when her life is turned upside down by divorce, can she learn to put herself first?

    Stacey is left reeling by her unexpected pregnancy. More at home with neurological diseases than nappies, she can’t help feeling she lacks her sister’s maternal genes. What if she just doesn’t have what it takes to be a mother?

    Separately they may be a mess, but Harper and Stacey are about to discover that, together, they can face anything.

    Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Melissa Hill, and Trisha Ashley, Sisters Like Us is a story of laughter, tears, and the unbreakable bond between sisters.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
    Release dateFeb 22, 2018
    ISBN9780263935837
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    Sisters Like Us
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    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.

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    • 3/5
      Not the most eventful of plots yet even without a lot going on, there was a certain page-turning quality to it if you’re in the mood for some simple, low-key melodrama. There were times where I felt like Harper, her mother Bunny, and even occasionally teenager Becca, seemed like they were from another era, the way they thought and behaved, it felt like it may have been more how someone their age might have been in say, the seventies or eighties, in certain moments there was just something kind of throwback about them, though to be fair, that’s true of some people in life, too, where it just feels like they would have been more suited to a different time. Most of the characters were fairly aggravating, for instance, Bunny’s a toxic presence in most of her scenes, Harper is a hall of fame pushover, and Lucas as “perfect” as he is kind of nauseated me with always knowing what’s best for everyone, but it’s a weirdly entertaining sort of aggravating, I didn’t particularly like any of them yet they had me annoyed enough not to be bored, if that makes sense?Aside from the dogs, the most compelling moments in the book belonged to Stacey, there was something refreshing in how her pregnancy was depicted, that it wasn’t all sunshine and roses like you’re “supposed” to feel, she experiences fears and anxieties more often than joy, and she has to figure out that there isn’t just one right way (her sister’s way) to be maternal. I’m all for any story that might help someone feel better about feeling “different.”
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars.

      Sisters Like Us by Susan Mallery is a winsome story about three generations of women and their sometimes complicated relationships. This  fourth installment in the Mischief Bay series easily stands on its own, but I highly recommend the previous books as well.

      Forty-two year old Harper Szymanski is a divorced mom who loves her sixteen year old daughter Becca but works long hours trying to keep her virtual assistant business going.  She is a people pleaser who lets people walk all over her since she has a difficult time standing up for herself.  Her relationship with her mother Bunny is a bit of a mess since Bunny is firmly stuck in the '50s where a man is always right and a woman should always put her husband and family's needs before her own.

      Harper's younger sister, forty year old Stacey Bloom, is a super smart and socially awkward scientist who works on the cutting edge of MS research. She and her husband Kit are about to become first time parents and Stacey is greatly concerned over her lack of maternal instincts. She is also worried about Bunny's reaction to their nontraditional plan for Kit to become a stay at home dad while she continues  working. But what troubles Stacey the most are her fears about what effect a baby will have on her and Kit's relationship.

      Becca is a typical teen who is insecure, somewhat self-absorbed and struggling with the loss of one of her closest friend's after she moves out of state. She is also quite unhappy with the situation with her father who makes promises to her that he never keeps. He has virtually disappeared from her life which leaves her feeling unloved. Just when Becca reaches her lowest point, she meets Kit's nephew, Ashton, and their friendship becomes a highlight in her life.

      One of Harper's favorite clients, Lucas Wheeler, is a fifty year old cop whose dating life is an endless array of short term relationships with vapid young women in their early twenties. He is a frequent visitor in their home whose friendship she greatly treasures. Lucas is surprisingly attentive to Becca and he becomes a father figure of sorts after he spend a lot of time with her helping her get her driver's license.  Lucas and Harper unexpectedly fall into a relationship but since she is so different from the women he typically dates, will there be a shelf-life to their fling?

      Sisters Like Us is an emotionally compelling novel that is poignant yet humorous. The chapters alternate between Harper, Stacey and Becca's points of view as each of them attempt to overcome their personal issues. Harper and Stacey are both struggling with Bunny's negative influence in their lives as she continues to make them both feel inadequate. Becca matures with guidance and advice from Lucas and a surprise romance of her own. Lucas and Harper's transition from friends to lovers is understated and their interactions are laugh out loud funny and quite moving. Old and new fans of  Susan Mallery are going to love this newest addition to the enchanting Mischief Bay series.
    • 4/5
      Sisters Like UsBySusan Mallory What it's all about...This was a fun book about two sisters and their families. Harper is sort of a domestic goddess. She makes everything from scratch and is fighting to maintain her business in order to support herself and her daughter. Stacy is a scientist. She is pregnant but doesn’t feel very maternal. This worries her. Why I wanted to read it...Both sisters have issues. Harper...a recent divorce. Stacy...motherhood issues. They also have to deal with their own mother...Bunny. Bunny is a force of her own. What made me truly enjoy this book...I loved the story. It was fun. When the Dobermans entered the picture the story was even more fun! Why you should read it, too...Readers who love an interesting yet slightly dysfunctional book will enjoy this one. I received an advance reader’s copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley and Amazon. It was my choice to read it and review it.
    • 5/5
      Wow, I thought I had been to Mischief Bay before. Turns out, not only had I not been there, this is also my first book by Susan Mallery. I know, what rock have I been under? Hey, I had heard of her. Ha!!I have SO enjoyed my time in Mischief Bay. The characters really grew on me, and quickly. And, this is book number 4!! Their major problems might have been cheesy and corny, but I forgot mine while reading the book.I am, however, sad that it's over. But I take comfort, now, knowing there are 3 more already that were previous to this one. So, yes I loved this book and would definitely recommend it. I received an ARC from the author via her "Review Crew" in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Thank you, I totally enjoyed my time in Mischief Bay!!!
    • 5/5
      Wonderful, wonderful! I can't wait until the next addition ot this series.
    • 3/5
      It bit to warm up to this story and sisters, Harper and Stacy. Which, to be honest, I didn't really fully embrace them. However, if had to pick one that I liked better it would be Harper. This is because it seemed that he was more focused within the story then Stacy. Speaking of Stacy, The romance between she and Lucas was playful. In the beginning, there was more of a friendship status going on than a romantic one. When it came to Stacy, she felt more real. In the way that she was feeling towards her pregnancy and how she reacted to other things. The two sisters did balance each other out. This book may be the fourth one in this series but it can be read as a stand alone novel. While, this was not a favorite of mine, I did enjoy the prior novel and hope that the next one for me hits me in all the right spots. Still I found this book to be a nice read.
    • 5/5
      If you like contemporary romance that has a good dose of real life, this book is for you. Sisters Harper and Stacey are quite different, but both their storylines ring pretty true. Their mother Bunny is a handful. Being in her late 50; she almost seems to young to subscribe to the man is always right adage, but that is how she raised her girls. Harper took that Susie Homemaker lifestyle to heart, and now divorced, is trying to make ends meets as a Virtual Assistant for people and businesses. It seems to be a jack of all trades/work from home job, but she still has time to spend with her teenage daughter Becca. Not that Becca wants to spend time with her.I truly enjoyed the return of Lucas, a cop from an earlier Mischief Bay story. Stacey took after their grandfather and is a scientist worthy of a role on Big Bang. Her pregnancy seems to be upending her life, even if she doesn't know it. Her husband Kit is a perfect complement to their family, as is his nephew Ashton. Mallery lets us share these lives and the result is a well written, strong story. These Mischief Bay books keep getting better and better.
    • 5/5
      Lindas Book Obsession Review of “Sisters Like Us” by Susan MalleryMy Review of “Sister’s Like Us” by Susan Mallery MIRA BOOKS, January, 2018Kudos to Susan Mallery, Author of “Sisters Like Us” for such an entertaining, heartwarming, and enjoyable family story. The Genres for this story are Fiction and Women’s Fiction. The story takes place in Mischief Bay, a small beach-town community in California. The author describes her colorful cast of characters as complex, complicated, dysfunctional and in most cases, likeable people that we can relate to. I appreciate that Susan Mallery writes about WOMEN, mothers, daughters, grandmothers, friends and their relationships. I also like that the author describes the old fashioned traditional role of women in society, and the modern women that choose to have a professional life and other women that have and want it all. This is SISTERHOOD at its best, with all positive and negative things that life throws their way. How could anyone not love a book that includes pets? There are pets, and they have an important part in this story as well. The author weaves her tale around two sisters that are so different in many ways, and love and support one another. Harper is a divorced hardworking woman, trying to make ends meet for her and her teenage daughter Becca. Harper is extremely creative in so many ways and her business involves a lot of time and creativity. She is a virtual assistant. On the other hand, Stacey, is a brilliant scientist, has a successful career, and a loving husband. Stacey is also forty, and pregnant. Stacey’s wonderful husband Kit is willing to be a stay at home dad. Their quirky mom, Bunny comes from more of a traditional generation, where it is the woman’s responsibility to take care of the husband, children and the house. She takes this quite to heart, and often there are some witty confrontations with her two daughters. This book is part of “The Mischief Bay” series and can be read as a stand- alone. I really look forward to reading the next novel in the series. I highly recommend this captivating and endearing story to readers that enjoy Women’s Fiction. I received an Advanced Reading Copy for my honest review.