A big shout out to efriend, fellow blogger, and USA Best Selling author, Jacquie Biggar. I’ve read about a gazillion of Jacquie Biggar’s novels (see my reviews of Maggie’s Revenge and The Sheriff Meets His Match). They’re always quick, fun, and thrilling–though how varies a lot. This one, The Sister Pact: Home is Where the Heart is no exception. There’s a reason why it has 4.8/5 stars on Amazon–it’s excellent. Here’s my review:
If you think your family is a dysfunctional hot mess, Holly’s beats it. She escaped five years ago, finally returned to celebrate the Christmas spirit with her parents and siblings, and within minutes, wishes she hadn’t. Her parents are as vitriolic as ever, her sister is still angry with her, and no one cares that she’s become a successful violinist–something few manage. Sure, there is the issue that her sister’s husband used to be Holly’s boyfriend and lover, and she did sleep with HIS brother on her sister’s wedding night, but why everyone is so angry, Holly just really doesn’t understand.
I know. It does sound complicated, but this is family and Holly is determined to make it work. That’s what holiday’s are about, right? Even though it doesn’t start out well, at the core of it all are two sisters who once loved each other like, well, sisters. All they have to do is find that again.
Sound good? It’s even better than I managed to put into words. If you have a difficult family but love them anyway, this is the book for you.
Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy, the Man vs. Nature saga, and the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, blog webmaster, an Amazon Vine Voice, a columnist for NEA Today, and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. Look for her next prehistoric fiction, Laws of Nature, Fall 2021.
This is a darling novel which shows the power of family love. The sisters, Susan and Holly have an intriguing dynamic. It is also interesting that the girls are having relationship issues as are their parents. This is a novel about caring, healing and warmth. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A good read anytime.
Great review, Jacqui, of The Sister Pact!
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I’m tempted to say too much–loved the book–but I agree with everything you said. A very satisfying novel.
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Sounds like high entertainment, Jacqui! Thanks for the recommendation.
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It’s family drama but not depressing. She walks that line well.
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That she does, Jacqui.😘
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A great review, Jacqui! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations, Jacquie!
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Thanks, Mark. It’s a fun read.
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Love the review, Jacqui. The book sounds like a quick and fun read. One would think you can’t make this stuff up. But, you can. Then again, some of this happens in real life as well. 🙂
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I think a lot of people will identify with this dysfunctional family!
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Sounds like interesting family relationships, normal, and very intriguing. Family!! Congratulations, Jacqui!
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It’s a quick read but deep enough you come away satisfied. I have sister problems and I loved this book.
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Thanks, Jacqui.
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Congratulations, Jacquie! With three sisters, this is a must-read for me. Thank you, Jacqui, for sharing your excellent review. 💗
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I see the synergy, Gwen. You won’t be disappointed!
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I’m jealous, Gwen. All I got was two brothers 🙂
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Thanks for sharing this!
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Thanks for the share, Anita and Jaye!
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More than welcome, Jacquie!
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Jacqui, thank you for the wonderful, heartfelt review- I’m honored ❤
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Heart-felt and true. But, I can’t think of one of your books I didn’t like.
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You’re good for my ego 🙂
Right back at you!
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I’m thrilled, THRILLED with this awesome review of The Sister Pact from @JacquiMurray- thank you so much!
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Can you tell how much I enjoyed your book, Jacquie? What a story!
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Sorry I missed this post yesterday, but now you’ve set my weekend to go on a high note 🙂
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I should have sent you a note, Jacquie. My mistake! I’m so glad you found it. Can you tell people love your book?
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I’m definitely feeling the love ❤
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Terrific review Jacqui and another of Jacquie’s books to put on the list..
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I have read a lot of hers! They always sound so good.
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I’m so thrilled by this! Thank you, Sally 🙂
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A lovely review Jacquie…hugsx
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I really enjoy Jacquie’s books, Jacqui. This one sounds like another I will enjoy.
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It’s her best yet–IMHO. The right balance of character development, action, and good feelings.
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Thank you so much, Jacqui! There’s a saying about family that goes something like you don’t have to like them, but you have to love them. I used that concept for this story.
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Thank you, Robbie. I never had sisters, but always wanted one 🙂
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Family drama? We can always use another teaspoon of that.
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Me, I could use less. Sigh.
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A little tongue in cheek from me. Fortunately, my family is on the boring side.🤣
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I’m the oldest of my siblings (and the bossiest, lol), so I got away with more than I probably should have 🙂
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Great job to both you two sisters! Loved your review Jacqui, and the book sounds great Jacquie!
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It was realistic without being depressing. A nice line to walk.
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Thank you, Jessica!
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Sounds like another great read.
Congrats to Jacquie.
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Like any of us need more books for the TBR pile. This one, though, you’ll be happy you added it.
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Thank you, Sandra- it’s a good day 🙂
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AND what a great cover.
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Who doesn’t love family drama? 🙂
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I’ve been reading a lot of women’s fiction lately and decided to give it a shot 🙂
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If you’ve got the story, might as well go for it! Cheers to you!
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Great review, Jacqui! I also enjoy Jacquie’s Sister Pact!
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Wonderful read! Thanks for weighing in, Miriam.
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Yes, Jacqui. Family is family, no matter what!
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Thank you, Miriam. Appreciate the support!
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You’re most welcomed, Jacquie!
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after reading that description, I find my life quite boring.
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Be thankful for that! I don’t like so much subterfuge.
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Yours and mine, too 🙂
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I really liked this book too, Jacqui. I loved the relationship between the sisters and how they stuck together. A great review. Happy Reading to anyone that picks the book up. 😀
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Thanks, Diana. Jacquie has a wonderful voice in all of her books.
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Thanks for that, Diana ❤
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Great review, Jacqui. I am going to have to move this up on my TBR list:)
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You won’t be sorry, and it’s a fairly quick read.
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Thank you, Denise!
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Oh yes, this is a fabulous book. I admire Jacquie for handling relationships so well.
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It does that. All facets.
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Sometimes, we make our relationships more complicated than they need to be. If only we talked more instead of hoarding hard feelings…
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All people don’t understand the importance of talking!
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This sounds good, Jacqui. Thanks for the review of this book.
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It’s a satisfying read like most of Jacquie’s books (maybe all though I haven’t yet read all of them!)
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Thank you!
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Great review and I will be checking this out, Jacqui. I met Jacquie through my Sunday Stills challenge and have enjoyed many of her books. Several on my TBR.
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She’s an excellent writer about themes that matter to most people.
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Thank you, Terri! And I love your photo prompts 🙂
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Great review. Jacquie’s work never disappoints.
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That is so true. I’ve read a pile of them!
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Thank you, Staci. That means a lot ❤
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Great review, Jacqui! This sounds like a fun read. Thanks for the introduction!
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‘Fun’ if you want to find a family that might be as bad/worse than our own! I love how she develops their relationships. It’s satisfying.
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Thank you, Jill. They have trials and tribulations, but it all works out in the end 🙂
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Just how I like it! 🙂
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A great review, Jacqui! 😀 It’s full of energy and no doubt reflects that within the book! Holly I’m sure will sort the family out so they all become close again!
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No spoilers from me, Annika. But if you read the book, you won’t be disappointed!
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Holly and Susan have some serious misunderstandings to overcome, but #familyfirst 🙂
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Sounds like a good read!! Perfect for someone´s stocking.
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A carefully picked someone! Maybe s/he will take the hint!
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Lol, great idea 🙂
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