Letting Go… The Defiant Sisters Duet- Book1 #Family Life Fiction @JacqBiggar

A coming-of-age novel about the pain of misconceptions and learning from them.

When life gives you lemons…


Izzy

Mom is barely in the grave and the prodigal child is here to pick the bones clean.

I don’t want her here. My sister’s defection is a wound that won’t heal, and her return simply rubs at the scabs covering my heart.

I’ve managed just fine without her. She can go back to her fancy college and forget about us- that’s what she does best anyway.

If only I didn’t need her help. Or miss her so much.

Renee

The day my dad committed suicide I ran. I’ve been running ever since.

Going home is supposed to be the answer. Instead, it makes me question every thoughtless decision I’ve made.

My sister hates me. My little brother barely knows me. And Simon… is engaged.

None of it matters- or so I tell myself. I’m here to make amends and face a past haunted by regret.

As long as I can convince myself to stay.

Letting Go is a young adult romance dealing with tragedy, restitution, and love in all its aspects. The story relates to sensitive topics that may be triggering for some readers.

Jacquie Biggar

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!

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“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.

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Our Review

As a sister myself, I wondered which character would get my sympathy. It was really interesting to see both sides of the story and know what either sister was thinking and feeling. I can think of times in my relationship when this would have been so helpful and enlightening.

I couldn’t put this book down. The fast-paced tension had me breathless as the wonderfully complex characters worked together to create one of the best emotionally charged and magical stories I have ever read!


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  1. Kymber Hawke Avatar

    I love this well-deserved review! Jacquie has quickly become one of my favorite authors!

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  2. Gwen M. Plano Avatar

    I thoroughly enjoyed Letting Go. The sister dynamics drew me in and held me to the very end. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Jaye and Anita. Congratulations, Jacquie, for another great review. ❤️

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Sisters everywhere will relate to that story…

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  3. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

    Great review, Jaye and Anita. I was also gripped by this story. I liked that there wasn’t a “bad” character, just real people making mistakes, dealing with hurts, and doing the best they could to figure it all out. It made the story so relatable. Huge congrats to Jacquie on the marvelous review. <3

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      It is brilliantly and accurately written, the family dynamics were spot on…

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

        I thought so too. :-)

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  4. Jacquie Biggar Avatar

    I’m so happy these characters resonated with you! It’s easy to look at things from your own perspective, and harder to see past the pain and misconceptions to the truth. These two still have a way to go, but I have faith they’ll find their way.
    Thanks for making this story mean something- you have no idea how much I needed to see this {{hugs}}

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Being a sister can be a lot of fun, but when it isn’t, it really isn’t… I learned a lot from Izzy…

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      1. Jacquie Biggar Avatar

        I have brothers and we butted heads more times than I could count as kids, lol

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        1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

          I think I would have loved a brother…

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          1. Jacquie Biggar Avatar

            One is two years younger and the other twelve. Most of the arguments between me and the middle son were my fault, if I’m honest. I was the typical bossy older sibling :)

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  5. Teri Polen Avatar

    A wonderful review – congrats to Jacquie!

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    1. Jacquie Biggar Avatar

      I’m humbled. Thank you, Teri!

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  6. Mae Clair Avatar

    A wonderful review for an engaging book. I really enjoyed this story, too!

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
    2. Jacquie Biggar Avatar

      Thank you, Mae. It was a departure for me but I’m glad I took it on.

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  7. Jan Sikes Avatar

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book, Jaye. I, too loved the story and am anxiously awaiting the sequel! Congrats to Jacquie!

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Looking forward to the sequel, Jan. soon I hope?

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      1. Jacquie Biggar Avatar

        Hopefully, by mid-summer. I’ve had a patch of writer’s block but your amazing review is making the dusty clogs turn, lol

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    2. Jacquie Biggar Avatar

      Yay! I’m glad the interest is there :)

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  8. Darlene Avatar

    I loved this story too.

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    1. Jacquie Biggar Avatar

      Thank you, Darlene, appreciated!

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