Book Review – The Sister Pact: Home Is Where the Heart Is by Jacquie Biggar
My Book Review – The Sister Pact: Home Is Where the Heart Is by Jacquie Biggar
My Review
The Sister Pact is a story about two sisters, Holly Tremaine and Susan, the twin brothers Steven and Levi. Holly was away from home for eight years to pursue her dream and became a violinist in New York. Her Lyme disease drove her home before Christmas holiday. Holly and her sister had grown apart for many unspoken issues. Holly was jealous of her sister marrying Steven who was once her boyfriend, and that her sister now had a husband with successful business as a Family Law Accredited Mediator, and their two lovely children. Whereas Susan was jealous of Holly being able to make her dream come true while she became a housewife and a mother but was short of pursuing her dream as a dancer with her own studio.
Steven invited his twin brother Levi to come from Vancouver to spend the holiday and get reacquainted with Holly. Holly had a one-night relationship with Levi when she was drunk after her sister’s wedding. Upon Holly’s arriving home, she was at odd with the tension between her and Susan. She also didn’t expect to see Levi coming to the family dinner. At the dinner table, the familiar scene of the parents arguing repeated.
After a hiking trip on the hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Holly and Levi found themselves in each other’s arms and secretly yearned for more. By talking to her father, Holly found out he and her mother were seeking separation. To her surprise, Susan left Steven and came to the parents’ house with her two children. She broke the news of seeing Steven with a woman.
Holly and Susan tried to talk to their parents to bring them back together. At the same time, Levi tried to talk to Susan while Holly tried to talk to Steven to fix their marriage.
In The Sister Pact: Home is Where the Heart Is, Jacquie Biggar skillfully packed the story with family conflicts, jealousy, and unresolved anger. She also painted a beautiful picture of caring, love, and forgiveness, home is always a home where we belong. Highly recommended.
About the Author
Jacquie Biggar is a USA Today bestselling author of romance who loves to write about tough, alpha males and strong, contemporary women willing to show their men that true power comes from love. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and loves to hear from readers all over the world!
In her own words: “My name is Jacquie Biggar. When I’m not acting like a total klutz, I am a wife, mother of one, grandmother, and a butler to my calico cat. My guilty pleasure is reality tv shows like Amazing Race and The Voice. I can be found every Monday night in my armchair plastered to the television laughing at Blake and Adam’s shenanigans. I love to hang at the beach with DH (darling hubby) taking pictures or reading romance novels (what else?). I have a slight Tim Hortons obsession, enjoy gardening, everything pink and talking to my friends.”
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Another great review for another author I’m familiar with. Thanks for sharing Jacquie’s book with us, Miriam. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Keven for stopping by. I appreciate your comment. 🙂
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A wonderful review of Jacquie’s book, Miriam. Lots of intrigue in this one.
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Yes, Robbie, it had enough conflicts and tension that kept me reading.
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Congratulations to Jacquie on the excellent review!
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Oh, Liz, thank you for reading. It was such a touching story!
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You’re welcome, Miriam.
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❤ ❤
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Sounds excellent, Miriam. Susan marrying Holly’s old boyfriend is an interesting twist. I have to imagine that situation would be awkward for any pair of siblings.
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I know, Pete. I’m not sure how to handle that kind of situation, especially Jacquie created the scenario that Holly didn’t get married in eight years and went home to face them. It’s awkward and hurting.
Very good book!
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The heart wants what the heart wants, but Susan should have definitely had that conversation with Holly before betraying her trust that way.
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A fabulous review of Jacquie’s book, Miriam! Thanks for sharing it with us. Congratulations to Jacquie! ❤ xo
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You’re welcome, Vashti! It was a cozy read. Thank you for reading. 💖
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Thanks so much for dropping by, Vashti!
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Awesome review Miriam and the book sounds pretty awesome. 👍👍👍👍👍
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I know, Kamal, thank you! Jacquie writes good books!! 😍😊
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Yes she is awesome Miriam. 😊😊😊😊
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Thank you, Kamal! Twin brothers in love with two sisters, what could go wrong? 🙂
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Yes completely true Jacquie. Nothing. Welcome 😊😊😊😊
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Awesome review, Jacquie!
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I’m thrilled! Thank you, Staci 🙂
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Thank you so much, Staci!
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Loved your review, Miriam. I knew Jacquie would be excited by it.
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A delightful and warm story, Staci. I loved to share the review.
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Book Review – The Sister Pact: Home Is Where the Heart Is by Jacquie Biggar
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Thank you, Cathy!
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Great review, Miriam! This sits patiently on my TRB list. I can see I need to catch up on my Jacquie Biggar reading this summer:)
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Thank you, Denise! Jacquie is happy to know that your have the book on your TBR list. 🙂
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Your new one just downloaded to my KIndle, Denise 🙂 We’re swap-reading, lol
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We are, thanks, Jacquie xo
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I’ll catch up, Denise!
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Hi Miriam and nice to meet you, Jacquie, A great review Miriam. The dynamics of family relationships remind me how despite conflicts and disagreements, family does stick together. As you say well, “home is always a home where we belong.” Congratulations, Jacquie, on this wonderful review.
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Thank you for reading, Erica. I remember saying to my daughter that friends come and go, but family stays with each other (in most cases). We may have it differences but hopefully, eventually, we can see beyond the barriers and accept others besides the mirror image. 😊
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Thank you, Erica. Being separated (in distance) from my family has given me a deeper appreciation for their love and support ❤
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Miriam, I’m so happy you took a chance on one of my stories- and enjoyed it! Thank you!
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I totally enjoyed it. It was a wonderful start to your stories. It was a treat, Jacquie!
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome, Jacquie!
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Reblogged this on Jacquie Biggar-USA Today Best-selling author and commented:
Miriam Hurdle with a lovely review for The Sister Pact. Thank you, Miriam!
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You’re welcome, Jacquie. It warms my heart! 💖
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I’ve been having a rough week, so this really made my day ((hugs))
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Sorry to hear about your rough week. Hope you can get through it. I liked the message in your book. It’s what people need to hear! 😍
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Appreciate that, thank you ❤️
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Your welcome. Take care! 💖
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Terrific review Miriam.. and I will share in one of the cafe updates next week.. x
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Thank you so much, Sally. Good to hear from you. I’ve been busy with the children’s book! ❤
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Great Miriam… I am sure it will be lovely..♥
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Thank you, Sally. My daughter will love it. It’s basically her story. 💖💖
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Fanastic..look forward to showcasing..hugsx
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The illustrator is working hard right now. Thank you, Sally. 💖
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Thank you, Miriam and Sally. What a wonderful surprise!
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Your welcome, Jacquie. Thank you, Sally!
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Congratulations to Jacquie on an awesome review. I read this book and found it thoroughly engaging as well.
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Thank you for your comment, Mae. It’s was such a heartwarming story. I totally enjoyed it!
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I really enjoyed following the sisters’ journey to forgiveness. Thank you, Mae ❤
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