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Sister #2
The Good Sister
Lindsey Bains Johanson has spent her entire life practicing the art of denial. She was always the obedient, perfect daughter of General Travis Bains, until she learned of the atrocities he committed against her own sister. Now, free of her father, she has become the perfect wife. A lifetime of training has enabled her to keep quiet about anything and everything, including the monster her husband becomes behind closed doors.
Circumstances allow her to take an unprecedented vacation, which she uses to visit her sister in Washington State, clear across the country from her home in Arlington, Virginia. Free of her husband’s presence, she starts to step out of the confines he keeps her shackled in. With the help of veterinarian Noah Clark, she learns that she doesn’t have to be so good or obedient. But she also knows that the woman she is becoming is someone her husband will never allow her to be.
When her husband eventually comes for her, she goes home without telling anyone the secret she has kept at the expense of her mind and body. But this time things go too far; and only then does Noah discover what she has hidden for years. But Lindsey knows that nothing will stop her husband from destroying her, no matter how long it takes.
Circumstances allow her to take an unprecedented vacation, which she uses to visit her sister in Washington State, clear across the country from her home in Arlington, Virginia. Free of her husband’s presence, she starts to step out of the confines he keeps her shackled in. With the help of veterinarian Noah Clark, she learns that she doesn’t have to be so good or obedient. But she also knows that the woman she is becoming is someone her husband will never allow her to be.
When her husband eventually comes for her, she goes home without telling anyone the secret she has kept at the expense of her mind and body. But this time things go too far; and only then does Noah discover what she has hidden for years. But Lindsey knows that nothing will stop her husband from destroying her, no matter how long it takes.
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First published January 20, 2014
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With 50 plus, full length books there is a story for everyone!
Cowboy romance? Got it! Small town... yep. Big city rock star? Covered! You like a little suspense? Yep, got a few of those too.
Most of my books are standalone stories in connected series. Whether it's the setting, theme or family connections, my series are often multi-generational and span decades. While each book is a complete story, beloved characters will pop in and out of these sagas. I stick to new adult, contemporary and western romances, with tons of emotion and all the feels tucked into them.
I live in the rainy area of Western Washington, and spend as much time as I can traveling to destinations all across the state, where I do all things outdoors.
Many of these locations become the settings for my books.
I earned my business degree from Western Washington University, and worked for several years in the construction management field before turning to writing full time.
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January 17, 2015There are no negative stars, so I will leave this one unrated. It is another self-published fiasco. If I had read the blurb before I downloaded it, I would have known. Even the blurb is not written with any finesse or expertise; it contains grammatical and punctuation errors. I read 3% of the book and highlighted 13 passages that simply made no sense. The very first sentence of the book: "For most people denial is a word often used to justify a wrongdoing or a series of wrongdoings." Huh? On the next page: "...trying to stifle any further groans of pain inside her mouth, before they withered in her chest." And a few pages later: "The warning was only his natural response to whatever she did to incite it." And how do tables "eloquently fill" a room? Can a moment be "lithe"? They would "someday soon, be the next political hopefuls." "...the sobs suddenly stayed lodged in her throat." How does anything stay suddenly?
In addition to the long, involved, incorrectly-punctuated sentences that conveyed no meaning, the writer also confused the reader by using simple past tense verbs when past-perfect verbs were needed to show the time relationship between two past actions. In other words, this book is a very rough draft - not a completed novel. There might be an actual story in here somewhere, but an author needs to work at telling it so it can be understood and enjoyed.
In addition to the long, involved, incorrectly-punctuated sentences that conveyed no meaning, the writer also confused the reader by using simple past tense verbs when past-perfect verbs were needed to show the time relationship between two past actions. In other words, this book is a very rough draft - not a completed novel. There might be an actual story in here somewhere, but an author needs to work at telling it so it can be understood and enjoyed.
November 16, 2014
This is the second book in Davis' "Sister" series, and tackles the difficult subject of domestic violence. While there is a romantic relationship in the book, I viewed the plot as more about the heroine's journey through a violent situation. Noah, the ostensible hero, is definitely a beta male, which is not a characterization that I find often when reading. The jury is out on how well I respond to this type of character.
I found the story to be engaging, even though the inner musings of the heroine felt repetitive at times. I appreciated the fact that the author discussed domestic violence without trivializing it, or turning the book into a public service announcement. The book is not easy for me to categorize (outside of the general "fiction" grouping) because the obvious themes are so muted (romance, thriller, suspense, mystery, etc.).
If I have a major criticism of the book, it would be that the ending felt a bit rushed (ditto for book #1), but I cannot argue with the results. The editing was a bit rough in spots (fair warning), but I tend to be very forgiving if the story is engaging.
There are characters in this book that were introduced in book #1, but this can be read as a stand alone book, and there is no cliffhanger.
I found the story to be engaging, even though the inner musings of the heroine felt repetitive at times. I appreciated the fact that the author discussed domestic violence without trivializing it, or turning the book into a public service announcement. The book is not easy for me to categorize (outside of the general "fiction" grouping) because the obvious themes are so muted (romance, thriller, suspense, mystery, etc.).
If I have a major criticism of the book, it would be that the ending felt a bit rushed (ditto for book #1), but I cannot argue with the results. The editing was a bit rough in spots (fair warning), but I tend to be very forgiving if the story is engaging.
There are characters in this book that were introduced in book #1, but this can be read as a stand alone book, and there is no cliffhanger.
March 24, 2015
3.5-4 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
To say that Leanne Davis is a great writer is a huge understatement. The amount of pure raw emotion she can evoke with her words and stories is just astounding. I am in awe of her talent. I love reading the words she puts on the pages, because they are more than just words, they are a true story!!!
This story, Lindsey's story, was not as emotional for me as Jessie's was. It was still very real. Seeing domestic violence from the mind of the victim has been very eye opening, to say the least. *I am not now nor have I ever have been a victim of domestic violence.* That being said, and because of that I couldn't fully comprehend why Lindsey stayed and endured through it, but at the same time, seeing it and living it through her eyes, I could. It was a paradox.
"Oh, for God’s sake, Noah, this is everywhere. In every small or large town. You know women being beaten. You talk to them every day. You just don’t know it. Not usually. I just want to help this one woman."
I liked Lindsey for the most part. She definitely grew on me and I was so happy to see her change and become so strong by the end of the book. And Noah was amazing. He was so patient and a truly good man. Exactly what Lindsey needed.
"There was no better man in the entire world than Noah Clark."
My only criticism was that it was a bit too long, a bit too much at times. I realize, with a book like this there is a fine line between getting the reader to truly understand and sympathize with the characters but not overdue it and I felt, at times, some parts could have been shorter and I still would have felt what was intended.
Overall though I look forward to finally reading the next book in the series.
To say that Leanne Davis is a great writer is a huge understatement. The amount of pure raw emotion she can evoke with her words and stories is just astounding. I am in awe of her talent. I love reading the words she puts on the pages, because they are more than just words, they are a true story!!!
This story, Lindsey's story, was not as emotional for me as Jessie's was. It was still very real. Seeing domestic violence from the mind of the victim has been very eye opening, to say the least. *I am not now nor have I ever have been a victim of domestic violence.* That being said, and because of that I couldn't fully comprehend why Lindsey stayed and endured through it, but at the same time, seeing it and living it through her eyes, I could. It was a paradox.
"Oh, for God’s sake, Noah, this is everywhere. In every small or large town. You know women being beaten. You talk to them every day. You just don’t know it. Not usually. I just want to help this one woman."
I liked Lindsey for the most part. She definitely grew on me and I was so happy to see her change and become so strong by the end of the book. And Noah was amazing. He was so patient and a truly good man. Exactly what Lindsey needed.
"There was no better man in the entire world than Noah Clark."
My only criticism was that it was a bit too long, a bit too much at times. I realize, with a book like this there is a fine line between getting the reader to truly understand and sympathize with the characters but not overdue it and I felt, at times, some parts could have been shorter and I still would have felt what was intended.
Overall though I look forward to finally reading the next book in the series.
July 4, 2015
Leanne! You went there, again! I thought I loved Will... I do, but Noah is absolutely wonderful plus love. Is he for real? And THE MAN?! :O You sneaky, clever author, you! Ohmygoodness, this was a great read! It was harsh, and angsty, and real, just like the other two, and you just cooked it up right like pineapple upside cake baked in an iron skillet! WOOT! :D Yes, I cried like an idiot in this one, too, and hated, and was frustrated(mostly for Noah), but knew you would wrap it all up perfectly. Thank you for the awesome read. On to the next one! :)
April 1, 2015
This was a fair portrayal of what one goes thru while experiencing domestic abuse. I was skeptical to read this because I was burned out on depressing sort of reads but this one just worked. there weren't constant pity parts. It was just one woman's journey of finding herself and coming out on top. well executed plot. I really dig this writer's style.
January 21, 2014
As a reader I so look forward to a new release from Leanne Davis. Her books are the most emotional, gut-wrenching tragic stories. You know from the first page you are just going to have to hang on for that emotional ride with the characters as they go through their heartbreak and fight to overcome it right up until the last page.
If you haven’t read the first book in this series I recommend you do before reading this one. Lindsey Bains was the good daughter all her life not knowing the monster she had for a father. She always did what was expected of her so she would never disappoint him like her sister did. In a lot of ways she was very naïve to the atrocities men committed. Even when she found out all the things her father had done to her sister and she denouncing him as her father she still managed to make a colossal mistake with the man she married. She went from one monster to another.
This book shows us an inside view of domestic abuse. Lindsey was in such denial and also suffered from feelings she deserved it from the guilt of what happened to her sister. I love how the writer chooses non-traditional romances in her books. I loved Noah. He was such a different type of hero nowhere near the strong beat on your chest manly alpha’s we typically read. He was a good hearted small country veterinarian that had no idea of the evils that men do to women. He was absolutely the right guy for Lindsey even if he didn’t know how to help her most of the time.
Fans of this series are in for a shock to in this book.. It was great.. Also there was a surprising laugh out loud moment that was most unexpected as humor is not something you typically get from this authors books.
I have read every book this author has released and have loved every one of them. I look forward to reading more from this very talented author.
If you haven’t read the first book in this series I recommend you do before reading this one. Lindsey Bains was the good daughter all her life not knowing the monster she had for a father. She always did what was expected of her so she would never disappoint him like her sister did. In a lot of ways she was very naïve to the atrocities men committed. Even when she found out all the things her father had done to her sister and she denouncing him as her father she still managed to make a colossal mistake with the man she married. She went from one monster to another.
This book shows us an inside view of domestic abuse. Lindsey was in such denial and also suffered from feelings she deserved it from the guilt of what happened to her sister. I love how the writer chooses non-traditional romances in her books. I loved Noah. He was such a different type of hero nowhere near the strong beat on your chest manly alpha’s we typically read. He was a good hearted small country veterinarian that had no idea of the evils that men do to women. He was absolutely the right guy for Lindsey even if he didn’t know how to help her most of the time.
Fans of this series are in for a shock to in this book.. It was great.. Also there was a surprising laugh out loud moment that was most unexpected as humor is not something you typically get from this authors books.
I have read every book this author has released and have loved every one of them. I look forward to reading more from this very talented author.
February 12, 2018
This is a very in depth story about spousal abuse. Lindsey and Elliot do not have a normal and healthy marriage. There is so much that is wrong about it. Lindsey gets away, after a horrible beating, from an unlikely source. Lindsey meets Noah again thru her sister and finds the strength to rebuild her life. This is not for the squeamish. It lays it all out there, and sadly, it is very true.
April 9, 2016
This book wasn't for me
This is a novel about a woman in an abusive marriage. Certainly there are authors who have successfully treated this topic with realism and sensitivity. I think this author fell short.
For one thing, the characterizations are very heavy-handed. Yes, the husband is a sadistic lout, but the reader doesn't need to be reminded over and over how despicable he is. We get it. He is a very bad man. The beautiful wife (his victim) stays with him and hides the abuse for the same reasons countless women in real life do: Fear and lack of confidence and self-esteem. We get that too. But we are reminded of her emotional and physical fragility page after page. And of course then there's the hero; the knight in shining armour who comes to her rescue. He's a good guy. A really good guy. And so handsome. But by this time I just didn't care because the characters never came to life.
Also, there were so many holes that had to be overlooked in the storyline. A lot of things just didn't make sense.
Leanne Davis appears to have an avid fan base. No disrespect intended toward her or her fans. Her style of writing is just not for me.
This is a novel about a woman in an abusive marriage. Certainly there are authors who have successfully treated this topic with realism and sensitivity. I think this author fell short.
For one thing, the characterizations are very heavy-handed. Yes, the husband is a sadistic lout, but the reader doesn't need to be reminded over and over how despicable he is. We get it. He is a very bad man. The beautiful wife (his victim) stays with him and hides the abuse for the same reasons countless women in real life do: Fear and lack of confidence and self-esteem. We get that too. But we are reminded of her emotional and physical fragility page after page. And of course then there's the hero; the knight in shining armour who comes to her rescue. He's a good guy. A really good guy. And so handsome. But by this time I just didn't care because the characters never came to life.
Also, there were so many holes that had to be overlooked in the storyline. A lot of things just didn't make sense.
Leanne Davis appears to have an avid fan base. No disrespect intended toward her or her fans. Her style of writing is just not for me.
May 5, 2014
"Oh, for God’s sake, Noah, this is everywhere. In every small or large town. You know women being beaten. You talk to them every day. You just don’t know it. Not usually. I just want to help this one woman"
This is what I take most from Lindsey' s story.
This is what I take most from Lindsey' s story.
March 3, 2015
sin dudas esta seria es una joya !! la forma en que trata la violencia domestica es sublime . cuantas mujeres pasan por esto y sin tener un noah que las rescate =/ me supero ! nunca crei encontrarme con tan buena historia !
January 22, 2016
Mejor que el anterior, sin duda.
August 19, 2015
3.5 About the Good Sister from the first in the series. It was still a good read, unfortunately not as good as the first.
February 16, 2018
I don't quite know what to say about this book. It was well written. It was about spousal abuse...really bad spousal abuse...NO spousal abuse should ever occur. I cringed a lot reading this. The characters were well thought out and well rounded. There were sex scenes that I didn't feel needed to be there as the woman recovered, but I'm not an expert on how women react after being abused for many years. For me, this was a difficult book to read. But it has made me more aware of the secretiveness that occurs because the women are forced to keep quiet. It made me wonder if I know someone who suffers in silence.
February 14, 2018
Denial,fear and abuse.This is the everyday life for so many women around the world - each and everyday!
This story tells us about Lindsey and her journey, about her sisters past with abuse.
Reading this book makes me think back to a school project I had years ago. Me and my student partner got domestic violence as a subject. We made a video we showed in class. I played the victim. I know it only was pretend, but still, it was painfull trying to "put" my self in that position- to really think about this
This story tells us about Lindsey and her journey, about her sisters past with abuse.
Reading this book makes me think back to a school project I had years ago. Me and my student partner got domestic violence as a subject. We made a video we showed in class. I played the victim. I know it only was pretend, but still, it was painfull trying to "put" my self in that position- to really think about this
February 21, 2018
Good premise, but so very poorly written. Grammatical errors, awkward dialogue, silly descriptions. Honestly, it was painful to read. I got the book free, and thank goodness! I’d have hated to have paid for it. It’s so bad, I’m deleting it off my iPad.
February 14, 2018
Sister Strong
This is one of the best Books I have ever read concerning Domestic Violence, The abuse,Facing self,Escape,finding Self and loving your Self.Eventually Loving and Trust. It was A given to attach 5 🌟 to this well Written Book by Leanne Davis.
There is someone to Help in a Domestic Violence Relationship!
This is one of the best Books I have ever read concerning Domestic Violence, The abuse,Facing self,Escape,finding Self and loving your Self.Eventually Loving and Trust. It was A given to attach 5 🌟 to this well Written Book by Leanne Davis.
There is someone to Help in a Domestic Violence Relationship!
February 13, 2018
Emotional rollercoaster!
I found it hard to put this book down, knowing there surely had to be a breakthrough for Lindsey. Some way she could escape the brutality of her oh-so-important husband. The toll it took on her and the unbelievable power and resolve she summoned to face the monster was impeccable.
I found it hard to put this book down, knowing there surely had to be a breakthrough for Lindsey. Some way she could escape the brutality of her oh-so-important husband. The toll it took on her and the unbelievable power and resolve she summoned to face the monster was impeccable.
October 14, 2014
The Good Sister is by Leanne Davis. It is the second book in the Sisters series. The book is powerful like the first one. Spousal Abuse is the major topic; but second chances and Love are integral to the plot.
Lindsey Johanson is a battered and abused spouse. Like many abused spouses, she tries to explain why he hurt her or in her case, deny he was raping her. That was simply semantics. She decided he was being rough with his sex, not raping her because a husband couldn’t rape his wife. His beatings and rapes were more evident since her Father died in disgrace. Elliott had high political sights and needed the power his father-in-law had. That was the reason he married Lindsey, that and her looks and ability to fit in and to entertain high society well. Of course, Lindsey didn’t know that, she thought it was love and that he was just domineering like her Father. She had definitely learned better in the time she had been married. She tried her best to keep everything perfect and to behave in the perfect manner. Elliott always found a reason to turn on her. When Jessie, her little sister, called wanting her to visit before Jessie’s baby was due, Lindsey could easily see Elliott saying no. However, she caught him in a good mood after a perfect awards dinner they attended. She told him she felt afraid when he was gone on long trips and that Will, her brother-in-law would protect her. She also said she would try to convince Will to officially and publically agree to back Elliott.
Jessie had overcome all her problems and was now happily married to Will and pregnant. She also handled all the animals on her farm as well as worked with Noah Clark, the vet. Unfortunately, now she was being told by her doctor to slow things down or she might end up on bed rest. The thought of bed rest worked, she told Noah she had to stop work for a while. However, she had the idea of having Lindsey talk her place on a temporary basis. Lindsey was able, due to problems at the resort that Elliott was building, to stay for two months. Jessie thought Lindsey needed something to keep her busy instead of just “nursing Jessie”.
So Lindsey went to work for Noah. This was something Elliott would not want her doing; but a little rebellion felt good. However, she had to either call him every hour or take his calls when he called. She couldn’t just call him back when it was convenient. If he got any idea she wasn’t with Jessie all the time, she would have to go home and would pay for it when Elliott got home. It is difficult for Noah as Lindsey wasn’t the best receptionist. She had no confidence in herself and it showed in her work. She began alienating his clients and he had to run interference more than once. Where was the self-confident, independent girl he met when Jessie first came out here? Why did she have to take all those blasted phone calls that interrupted his patients? Can’t Will and Jessie see what Elliott is doing to her?
Lindsey Johanson is a battered and abused spouse. Like many abused spouses, she tries to explain why he hurt her or in her case, deny he was raping her. That was simply semantics. She decided he was being rough with his sex, not raping her because a husband couldn’t rape his wife. His beatings and rapes were more evident since her Father died in disgrace. Elliott had high political sights and needed the power his father-in-law had. That was the reason he married Lindsey, that and her looks and ability to fit in and to entertain high society well. Of course, Lindsey didn’t know that, she thought it was love and that he was just domineering like her Father. She had definitely learned better in the time she had been married. She tried her best to keep everything perfect and to behave in the perfect manner. Elliott always found a reason to turn on her. When Jessie, her little sister, called wanting her to visit before Jessie’s baby was due, Lindsey could easily see Elliott saying no. However, she caught him in a good mood after a perfect awards dinner they attended. She told him she felt afraid when he was gone on long trips and that Will, her brother-in-law would protect her. She also said she would try to convince Will to officially and publically agree to back Elliott.
Jessie had overcome all her problems and was now happily married to Will and pregnant. She also handled all the animals on her farm as well as worked with Noah Clark, the vet. Unfortunately, now she was being told by her doctor to slow things down or she might end up on bed rest. The thought of bed rest worked, she told Noah she had to stop work for a while. However, she had the idea of having Lindsey talk her place on a temporary basis. Lindsey was able, due to problems at the resort that Elliott was building, to stay for two months. Jessie thought Lindsey needed something to keep her busy instead of just “nursing Jessie”.
So Lindsey went to work for Noah. This was something Elliott would not want her doing; but a little rebellion felt good. However, she had to either call him every hour or take his calls when he called. She couldn’t just call him back when it was convenient. If he got any idea she wasn’t with Jessie all the time, she would have to go home and would pay for it when Elliott got home. It is difficult for Noah as Lindsey wasn’t the best receptionist. She had no confidence in herself and it showed in her work. She began alienating his clients and he had to run interference more than once. Where was the self-confident, independent girl he met when Jessie first came out here? Why did she have to take all those blasted phone calls that interrupted his patients? Can’t Will and Jessie see what Elliott is doing to her?
November 20, 2014
Review
This book is a great example of using an old plot and carrying it through all the way until the end. The Good Sister is about domestic abuse and how one woman, Lindsey is able to have the strength to break free of it. It is courageous, heart-breaking, and in definite need of tissues. It mocks every well-done Lifetime Channel movie known for in luring its target audience and giving exactly what they want. It is no wonder The Good Sister got such raving reviews from the audience it intended. Plus, this book is a much better story than The Good Sister currently on the Lifetime Channel; mainly because it does what the reader wants without the unwanted weird plot twist at the end. It did have a surprise or two, but towards complimenting the ending and maintaining the expected outcome.
I ended up giving it four stars rather than five, not because of character development. I just finished reading Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King and the character development rocked. Dolores, while no angel was worth rooting for if for no other reason than killing her no good husband. But it wasn’t just Dolores that was written with the precision, Joe, her husband stunk like a rotten potato and left in the bag that was sure to rot the whole Claiborne family. This is how Delores describes Joe after finding out about an indiscretion of his:
“I never knew about before that day, and all I could see with it was Joe’s long, horsey face, with his lips always cracked and his dentures always kind of yellow and his cheeks always chapped and red high up on the cheekbones.”
In The Good Sister, the plot worked, but I needed more from the protagonist (Lindsey) and her abusive husband, the antagonist, Elliot. First, I would have liked to see more of a transition from Lindsey the docile beaten wife to the Lindsey the warrior out to kick the bad man’s butt. The pacing moved too fast. Second, I would have liked to see Elliot drawn out more, maybe even given a slight sympathetic edge into what made him tick, one that twisted and curled around making you hate him more. Delores’s Joe didn’t start out a terribly bad guy, but he evolved into it leaving a real nasty picture in the reader’s head that made you want him dead, the sooner the better. I would have liked to seen more of that evolution with Elliot, maybe even liking him a little in the beginning. I love feeling torn with a character.
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Overall, I found the book in its entirety to be quite the fast read and would recommend it to a mature female audience.
This book is a great example of using an old plot and carrying it through all the way until the end. The Good Sister is about domestic abuse and how one woman, Lindsey is able to have the strength to break free of it. It is courageous, heart-breaking, and in definite need of tissues. It mocks every well-done Lifetime Channel movie known for in luring its target audience and giving exactly what they want. It is no wonder The Good Sister got such raving reviews from the audience it intended. Plus, this book is a much better story than The Good Sister currently on the Lifetime Channel; mainly because it does what the reader wants without the unwanted weird plot twist at the end. It did have a surprise or two, but towards complimenting the ending and maintaining the expected outcome.
I ended up giving it four stars rather than five, not because of character development. I just finished reading Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King and the character development rocked. Dolores, while no angel was worth rooting for if for no other reason than killing her no good husband. But it wasn’t just Dolores that was written with the precision, Joe, her husband stunk like a rotten potato and left in the bag that was sure to rot the whole Claiborne family. This is how Delores describes Joe after finding out about an indiscretion of his:
“I never knew about before that day, and all I could see with it was Joe’s long, horsey face, with his lips always cracked and his dentures always kind of yellow and his cheeks always chapped and red high up on the cheekbones.”
In The Good Sister, the plot worked, but I needed more from the protagonist (Lindsey) and her abusive husband, the antagonist, Elliot. First, I would have liked to see more of a transition from Lindsey the docile beaten wife to the Lindsey the warrior out to kick the bad man’s butt. The pacing moved too fast. Second, I would have liked to see Elliot drawn out more, maybe even given a slight sympathetic edge into what made him tick, one that twisted and curled around making you hate him more. Delores’s Joe didn’t start out a terribly bad guy, but he evolved into it leaving a real nasty picture in the reader’s head that made you want him dead, the sooner the better. I would have liked to seen more of that evolution with Elliot, maybe even liking him a little in the beginning. I love feeling torn with a character.
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Overall, I found the book in its entirety to be quite the fast read and would recommend it to a mature female audience.
May 19, 2014
While reading this book I kept fuming! I had steam coming out my ears I was soooo furious!!!
I HATE abusers of any kind, but abusers of women and children most of all! Such men are not part of the human race. They’re not animals, because animals don’t abuse their mates. They’re something that doesn’t belong to the leaving beings. They should be exterminated without pity!
So reading how Lindsey was reduces to an animated drone, there only for his abuse and convenience made me really mad!
This is exactly what I wanted to do to Eliott
I loved Lindsey and at the same time hated her. Loved her for her vulnerability and hated her for keeping the abuse secret. She understands what has to be done. She’s ready to help others. But she refuses to apply all these to herself.
But I understand that it is a usual behavior of abused woman. The total helplessness and resignation. Still I hate it…
Noah was fantastic. A little slow in getting that Lindsey is abused, but so fundamentally good! He’s the apotheosis of a good guy! He’s tender and patient. He’s sweet and understanding. He’s passionate. He’s totally lovable!
This is a great book and I’ll be waiting to read the next installment! :D
I HATE abusers of any kind, but abusers of women and children most of all! Such men are not part of the human race. They’re not animals, because animals don’t abuse their mates. They’re something that doesn’t belong to the leaving beings. They should be exterminated without pity!
So reading how Lindsey was reduces to an animated drone, there only for his abuse and convenience made me really mad!
This is exactly what I wanted to do to Eliott
I loved Lindsey and at the same time hated her. Loved her for her vulnerability and hated her for keeping the abuse secret. She understands what has to be done. She’s ready to help others. But she refuses to apply all these to herself.
But I understand that it is a usual behavior of abused woman. The total helplessness and resignation. Still I hate it…
Noah was fantastic. A little slow in getting that Lindsey is abused, but so fundamentally good! He’s the apotheosis of a good guy! He’s tender and patient. He’s sweet and understanding. He’s passionate. He’s totally lovable!
This is a great book and I’ll be waiting to read the next installment! :D
February 11, 2016
You never know what goes on behind closed doors ...
This book is the story of one woman's ordeal with wife battering and the people who really care about her enough to try to help her break the pattern.
The author carefully crafted the development and the background for the main character, Lyndsey Bains Johanson, so that it is understandable to a person looking in WHY battered women STAY with the abuser. They suffer from feelings that it's their fault and they must have done something to deserve the abuse. After isolating the woman from her family and friends, the abuser convinces the woman that there is NOWHERE she can run where he can't find her and there is NO ONE she can turn to for help.
I liked that the author had only 2 graphic scenes where the abuse heaped upon Lyndsey was described, which I considered necessary to understand the heinous nature of the crimes. In the rest of the book, she references various acts perpetrated by her husband, Elliott, without going into detail. There are instances of four letter language, but again, it reflects the way many people talk and is not excessively used.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand more about abused and battered women, especially if you suspect there may be such a woman of your acquaintance.
Read this book -- you'll be glad you did.
This book is the story of one woman's ordeal with wife battering and the people who really care about her enough to try to help her break the pattern.
The author carefully crafted the development and the background for the main character, Lyndsey Bains Johanson, so that it is understandable to a person looking in WHY battered women STAY with the abuser. They suffer from feelings that it's their fault and they must have done something to deserve the abuse. After isolating the woman from her family and friends, the abuser convinces the woman that there is NOWHERE she can run where he can't find her and there is NO ONE she can turn to for help.
I liked that the author had only 2 graphic scenes where the abuse heaped upon Lyndsey was described, which I considered necessary to understand the heinous nature of the crimes. In the rest of the book, she references various acts perpetrated by her husband, Elliott, without going into detail. There are instances of four letter language, but again, it reflects the way many people talk and is not excessively used.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand more about abused and battered women, especially if you suspect there may be such a woman of your acquaintance.
Read this book -- you'll be glad you did.
January 25, 2016
Ok, these books are great. Tragic but amazing at the same time. They are hard to listen to at times because the terrible things that happen to these girls but if you can stick through it you are rewarded with a great story full of twist and turns.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Good Sister?
I don't want to spoil the biggest twist but someone makes a surprise entrance. It changes the book and I am excited to see how it effects the lives of them in the 3rd book.
What about Brittany Pressley’s performance did you like?
She did good. This was a better performance than #1 & #1.5. She did a great job and it wasn't as awkward.
Any additional comments?
This is Lindseys story. All characters from the previous books have an active role in the story. However, we are learning what things are happening to Lindsey. We also learn that these two sisters have been handed a crap hand of cards.
If you are easily offended by domestic violence, rape, cursing, or adult content this isn't your book. If you can look past that and really invest yourself into the story you will be rewarded with a great story.
This book isn't as painful to listen to as the first 2 but it still has some rough patches. Great read overall.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Good Sister?
I don't want to spoil the biggest twist but someone makes a surprise entrance. It changes the book and I am excited to see how it effects the lives of them in the 3rd book.
What about Brittany Pressley’s performance did you like?
She did good. This was a better performance than #1 & #1.5. She did a great job and it wasn't as awkward.
Any additional comments?
This is Lindseys story. All characters from the previous books have an active role in the story. However, we are learning what things are happening to Lindsey. We also learn that these two sisters have been handed a crap hand of cards.
If you are easily offended by domestic violence, rape, cursing, or adult content this isn't your book. If you can look past that and really invest yourself into the story you will be rewarded with a great story.
This book isn't as painful to listen to as the first 2 but it still has some rough patches. Great read overall.
April 11, 2014
Wow, this book was crazy good. I stumbled onto this book I don't even know how, through a random link b/c it was free, so I wasn't really expecting anything, then by the first few chapters I was sucked in and like damn, how did I snag this awesome book for free, what is going on here?
I have been a sucker for women-escaping-domestic-abuse stories ever since I watched Sleeping With the Enemy when I was a teenager. Watching that sense of freedom and rediscovery is so beautiful. And the blurb doesn't make it clear, but there's romance in this book too, and that was super beautiful too, and an important ingredient. It was just a powerful, well written book. Seriously good stuff people. Now I'm going to go back and buy the first one in the series. The author tackles domestic abuse in a very realistic and empathetic way. I feel like many authors want to use this kind of story line as an 'in' to make their story edgy or 'deep' but Davis really tackles it in a very real way, and I really liked that she respected the reality of these kinds of situations and didn't downplay the after effects of abuse and long-term things you have to deal with. Really well done.
I have been a sucker for women-escaping-domestic-abuse stories ever since I watched Sleeping With the Enemy when I was a teenager. Watching that sense of freedom and rediscovery is so beautiful. And the blurb doesn't make it clear, but there's romance in this book too, and that was super beautiful too, and an important ingredient. It was just a powerful, well written book. Seriously good stuff people. Now I'm going to go back and buy the first one in the series. The author tackles domestic abuse in a very realistic and empathetic way. I feel like many authors want to use this kind of story line as an 'in' to make their story edgy or 'deep' but Davis really tackles it in a very real way, and I really liked that she respected the reality of these kinds of situations and didn't downplay the after effects of abuse and long-term things you have to deal with. Really well done.
July 31, 2016
This is a tough book for me to rate and review. Stylistically, it's not that impressive; repetitive, cliche, and a predictable ending. It follows the same formula as The Other Sister.
But I couldn't put it down. I wanted so badly for Lindsey to get out of that relationship. I can't remember ever hating a character as much as I hate Elliot. I almost didn't read the book because the first chapter made me so angry.
I think the author did a pretty good job of capturing how survivors of domestic abuse justify why they stay, and why they finally wee able to leave. She captured the mood swings, self loathing, and self blaming. And she captured the strength and perseverance it takes to whisper, "no more!"
I will say that I personally feel the timeline is a little rushed; less than a year after Lindsey leaves her husband she has moved in with Noah. But hey, every situation is different, right?
I would not recommend reading this if you are sensitive to detailed, believable descriptions of violence against women.
But I couldn't put it down. I wanted so badly for Lindsey to get out of that relationship. I can't remember ever hating a character as much as I hate Elliot. I almost didn't read the book because the first chapter made me so angry.
I think the author did a pretty good job of capturing how survivors of domestic abuse justify why they stay, and why they finally wee able to leave. She captured the mood swings, self loathing, and self blaming. And she captured the strength and perseverance it takes to whisper, "no more!"
I will say that I personally feel the timeline is a little rushed; less than a year after Lindsey leaves her husband she has moved in with Noah. But hey, every situation is different, right?
I would not recommend reading this if you are sensitive to detailed, believable descriptions of violence against women.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 7, 2014
This one haunts me. As does its mate, "The Other Sister". Beginning with the cover, the book builds the picture of how much can be hidden behind the doors, and faces, of families.
Although Lindsey has been supported and built up by her father, sometimes at the expense of her sister, it is only when her own circumstances change that she is able to find the ability to listen to her sister.
This book is a very realistic picture of spousal abuse, as well as the recovery process. Even though it is fiction, I suspect it is based on extensive research, and it might well be useful for people attempting to understand abused spouses (and children). It might also be a useful book for recovering abuse survivors. I do not recommend it to people who are easily disturbed.
Although Lindsey has been supported and built up by her father, sometimes at the expense of her sister, it is only when her own circumstances change that she is able to find the ability to listen to her sister.
This book is a very realistic picture of spousal abuse, as well as the recovery process. Even though it is fiction, I suspect it is based on extensive research, and it might well be useful for people attempting to understand abused spouses (and children). It might also be a useful book for recovering abuse survivors. I do not recommend it to people who are easily disturbed.
October 26, 2019
The thing I love most about Leanne Davis’ storytelling, is her ability to write a stellar romance without the necessity of sex. Her stories are raw and real. They rip you open and leave you bleeding out without so much as a backward glance. She writes about real issues, she writes about pain and heartbreak and healing. But above all, she writes with heart. Her love scenes are added bonuses that leave you breathless and craving more. She doesn’t need them, though, and that’s what makes all the difference. That’s what makes her work rise above the rest.
Onto the arduous tale of sweet Lindsey Bains’ abusive life. We learn, in the beginning, that she desperately craved acceptance and approval from her father, she abused herself. She created a picture perfect, all-American solider for her father without so much as a second glance towards her sister who was being abused. She only became a soldier because it’s what her father wanted. Who knows what she would have become had she been allowed to think for herself! We learned that her mother favored Jessie over Lindsey. That left its mark. Then we learned that she got married to a wife-beater, not purposefully, but still. Yep, Elliott beats Lindsey. In every aspect of Lindsey’s life, she allowed herself to be abused by someone, she was hurt over and over again, sometimes without even realizing it. Our author takes the the time to break it all down for us, another reason to respect Davis even more. She doesn’t write about painful situations or circumstances for the dramatic effect. She writes about these things for the purpose of informing her audience. These types of situations are happening all around us, every single day. Turning a blind eye only gives the abusers more power. So yes, Lindsey is abused by Elliott, but she stays with him. She’s afraid, she’s ashamed, she also feels like she deserves it for her ignorance regarding Jessie’s past. And this is how our story begins.
Lindsey goes to visit a very pregnant Jessie, in Washington, for about a month, and she crosses paths with Noah again. They first met in book one, when Will went MIA on tour and Jessie went back to stay with Lindsey while they waited for news on him. At that time, Noah was dating Jessie, but when he realized how in love she still was with Will, they decided to remain friends. Noah is a veterinarian and runs his own clinic, Jessie works alongside him. When Lindsey shows up to visit Jessie, she begins working at the clinic as well. Noah is smitten. He was the moment he first laid eyes on her, but even more so as he gets to know her and she comes out of her shell. She is safe in Washington, where Elliott can’t beat on her, so she blossoms. She begins to come out of her shell and get comfortable in her own skin again. It’s like magic to witness.
Lindsey is attracted to Noah, but the feelings of love don’t come until later on in our book. She takes her time healing and getting back on her feet while she stays with Gretchen (Will’s first wife) after she leaves Elliott. THERE IS A LOT GOING ON IN THIS NOVEL. A huge bomb is dropped, I won’t say what but holy crap, shit is gonna go down in the next few books, most likely. This series is soooooo phenomenal, guys.
My adoration and devotion to Leanne Davis is intangible, it’s indescribable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Davis is my all-time favorite romance author. What skill. She paints masterpieces with her words. Read this series. Read the River’s End series. Just read SOMETHING that Davis has written and come join her fan club. She’s the best of the best. The real deal.
“I won’t break, you know.” “But I might,” he whispered back as he rested his forehead on hers.
Onto the arduous tale of sweet Lindsey Bains’ abusive life. We learn, in the beginning, that she desperately craved acceptance and approval from her father, she abused herself. She created a picture perfect, all-American solider for her father without so much as a second glance towards her sister who was being abused. She only became a soldier because it’s what her father wanted. Who knows what she would have become had she been allowed to think for herself! We learned that her mother favored Jessie over Lindsey. That left its mark. Then we learned that she got married to a wife-beater, not purposefully, but still. Yep, Elliott beats Lindsey. In every aspect of Lindsey’s life, she allowed herself to be abused by someone, she was hurt over and over again, sometimes without even realizing it. Our author takes the the time to break it all down for us, another reason to respect Davis even more. She doesn’t write about painful situations or circumstances for the dramatic effect. She writes about these things for the purpose of informing her audience. These types of situations are happening all around us, every single day. Turning a blind eye only gives the abusers more power. So yes, Lindsey is abused by Elliott, but she stays with him. She’s afraid, she’s ashamed, she also feels like she deserves it for her ignorance regarding Jessie’s past. And this is how our story begins.
Lindsey goes to visit a very pregnant Jessie, in Washington, for about a month, and she crosses paths with Noah again. They first met in book one, when Will went MIA on tour and Jessie went back to stay with Lindsey while they waited for news on him. At that time, Noah was dating Jessie, but when he realized how in love she still was with Will, they decided to remain friends. Noah is a veterinarian and runs his own clinic, Jessie works alongside him. When Lindsey shows up to visit Jessie, she begins working at the clinic as well. Noah is smitten. He was the moment he first laid eyes on her, but even more so as he gets to know her and she comes out of her shell. She is safe in Washington, where Elliott can’t beat on her, so she blossoms. She begins to come out of her shell and get comfortable in her own skin again. It’s like magic to witness.
Lindsey is attracted to Noah, but the feelings of love don’t come until later on in our book. She takes her time healing and getting back on her feet while she stays with Gretchen (Will’s first wife) after she leaves Elliott. THERE IS A LOT GOING ON IN THIS NOVEL. A huge bomb is dropped, I won’t say what but holy crap, shit is gonna go down in the next few books, most likely. This series is soooooo phenomenal, guys.
My adoration and devotion to Leanne Davis is intangible, it’s indescribable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Davis is my all-time favorite romance author. What skill. She paints masterpieces with her words. Read this series. Read the River’s End series. Just read SOMETHING that Davis has written and come join her fan club. She’s the best of the best. The real deal.
“I won’t break, you know.” “But I might,” he whispered back as he rested his forehead on hers.
December 30, 2018
Lindsay Bains Johanson has been raised to be the perfect daughter and now she is to be the perfect wife for Elliot Johanson. He has political aspirations and wants Lindsay to give up her own life to cater to whatever he needs. Yet at the same time he abuses her and Lindsay knows she needs to escape somehow but knows he will find her no matter where she is.
Jessie Hendricks is Lindsay's younger sister and is pregnant and working for Noah Clarke. When Lindsay comes out to visit her at the end of her pregnancy she begins to work for Noah but he is concerned with the amount of phone calls she receives from Elliot.
Will Lindsay open up to Jessie or Noah about what she is going through before it's too late and Elliot makes her come home?
This was such a great book and so full of emotion. I love that indie writers tackle such difficult subjects and I pray that it gives the strength to some women who may leave their own difficult situations because of it.
I thought Lindsay was such an amazing character as many people know women who have gone through what she was going through. She is a former army personnel and her father was very well known yet she found herself in an abusive relationship that she couldn't see a way out of. It was so heartbreaking as she knew she needed to escape but had no idea how.
My heart did break a little for Jessie not knowing what was happening to Lindsay. I knew Lindsay was worried about how Will would react but I wish she had confided in her sister.
Noah was gracious in letting Lindsay work for Jessie but I could understand how frustrated he was with Lindsay constantly getting phone calls from Elliot and how it looked to his customers. I could tell that Noah could tell something was off but Lindsay never opened up.
I was definitely freaking out when Elliott surprises Lindsay and the aftermath of that and his jealousy. I was shocked at the twist that occurred but happy that Noah was there to help Lindsay out.
I loved watching the gradual change in Lindsay and who she opened up to and how everything progressed in her life. I was crossing my fingers that Noah would stand a chance!!
The end of the book was absolutely amazing and I was so happy with what Lindsay did and then what happened right after!!
Looking forward to more in this series!
Jessie Hendricks is Lindsay's younger sister and is pregnant and working for Noah Clarke. When Lindsay comes out to visit her at the end of her pregnancy she begins to work for Noah but he is concerned with the amount of phone calls she receives from Elliot.
Will Lindsay open up to Jessie or Noah about what she is going through before it's too late and Elliot makes her come home?
This was such a great book and so full of emotion. I love that indie writers tackle such difficult subjects and I pray that it gives the strength to some women who may leave their own difficult situations because of it.
I thought Lindsay was such an amazing character as many people know women who have gone through what she was going through. She is a former army personnel and her father was very well known yet she found herself in an abusive relationship that she couldn't see a way out of. It was so heartbreaking as she knew she needed to escape but had no idea how.
My heart did break a little for Jessie not knowing what was happening to Lindsay. I knew Lindsay was worried about how Will would react but I wish she had confided in her sister.
Noah was gracious in letting Lindsay work for Jessie but I could understand how frustrated he was with Lindsay constantly getting phone calls from Elliot and how it looked to his customers. I could tell that Noah could tell something was off but Lindsay never opened up.
I was definitely freaking out when Elliott surprises Lindsay and the aftermath of that and his jealousy. I was shocked at the twist that occurred but happy that Noah was there to help Lindsay out.
I loved watching the gradual change in Lindsay and who she opened up to and how everything progressed in her life. I was crossing my fingers that Noah would stand a chance!!
The end of the book was absolutely amazing and I was so happy with what Lindsay did and then what happened right after!!
Looking forward to more in this series!
October 11, 2018
I had conflicted feelings about this book. the writing was rather pedestrian but the story lured me in and I couldn't put it down so my highbrow snobbiness lost out to my interest in the topic and it was a good read. Of course there was a lot of predictability in terms of the knight in shining armor and the real one dimrnsional nature of some of the characters. the abusive husband Elliot and his sleazeball assistant Cal was extremely one-dimensional and we didn't get to know what made him the way he was. Which would have been a little more interesting. One of the things I really liked about the book was the way it described coercive control which is a core concept in dealing with domestic abuse. I mean the physical abuse was very heavy-handed and over the top but the coercive control in terms of his wanting to know where she was every minute and eventually isolating her from everyone, taking away her credit cards and her car, it's a classic pattern which runs pretty true... The Mind Games of never knowing what she was doing wrong and always trying to do right as so not to piss him off rain pretty true as well. Lindsey was very fortunate having some people that cared about her and that did not give up on her despite her commitment to her abuser.. also the denial that many people experience in the face of abuse not recognizing the signs and intimidation of the victims..
Her love interest is almost too perfect for words. That was sort of a neat and predictable plot development
... What was interesting was the reappearance of her father. I thought that was handled pretty well that she didn't just forgive him and fall into his arms. Anyway this book kept me wide awake for an entire cross country airplane ride so there is a lot to say for it. Great literature it is not..but its an interesting portrayal of domestic violence and a pretty gripping read even if you kind of know what's going to happen
Her love interest is almost too perfect for words. That was sort of a neat and predictable plot development
... What was interesting was the reappearance of her father. I thought that was handled pretty well that she didn't just forgive him and fall into his arms. Anyway this book kept me wide awake for an entire cross country airplane ride so there is a lot to say for it. Great literature it is not..but its an interesting portrayal of domestic violence and a pretty gripping read even if you kind of know what's going to happen
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2022
This is a story of domestic violence and abuse. It is not for the faint hearted as it is quite graphic. It is also a story of bravey and hope and love. It hooked me in and despite the subject matter I really liked it. Statistics show that domestic violence and abuse are all around us and yet the issue goes unnoticed. The victims are too afraid to speak out and we as a society miss the clues. If you ever suspect this is happening to someone you know then please offer them support to get help in the way that Lindsey did for Tess and Max and Jessie do for Lindesy.
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Lindsey Bains Johanson has spent her entire life practicing the art of denial. She was always the obedient, perfect daughter of General Travis Bains, until she learned of the atrocities he committed against her own sister. Now, free of her father, she has become the perfect wife. A lifetime of training has enabled her to keep quiet about anything and everything, including the monster her husband becomes behind closed doors.
Circumstances allow her to take an unprecedented vacation, which she uses to visit her sister in Washington State, clear across the country from her home in Arlington, Virginia. Free of her husband’s presence, she starts to step out of the confines he keeps her shackled in. With the help of veterinarian Noah Clark, she learns that she doesn’t have to be so good or obedient. But she also knows that the woman she is becoming is someone her husband will never allow her to be.
When her husband eventually comes for her, she goes home without telling anyone the secret she has kept at the expense of her mind and body. But this time things go too far; and only then does Noah discover what she has hidden for years. But Lindsey knows that nothing will stop her husband from destroying her, no matter how long it takes.
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Lindsey Bains Johanson has spent her entire life practicing the art of denial. She was always the obedient, perfect daughter of General Travis Bains, until she learned of the atrocities he committed against her own sister. Now, free of her father, she has become the perfect wife. A lifetime of training has enabled her to keep quiet about anything and everything, including the monster her husband becomes behind closed doors.
Circumstances allow her to take an unprecedented vacation, which she uses to visit her sister in Washington State, clear across the country from her home in Arlington, Virginia. Free of her husband’s presence, she starts to step out of the confines he keeps her shackled in. With the help of veterinarian Noah Clark, she learns that she doesn’t have to be so good or obedient. But she also knows that the woman she is becoming is someone her husband will never allow her to be.
When her husband eventually comes for her, she goes home without telling anyone the secret she has kept at the expense of her mind and body. But this time things go too far; and only then does Noah discover what she has hidden for years. But Lindsey knows that nothing will stop her husband from destroying her, no matter how long it takes.
August 11, 2017
We first meet Lindsay in The Other Sister. She is the good, obedient daughter who is appalled by her sister's behavior. She marries and has the seemingly perfect life.
But, all is not what it seems. She keeps up a good front, but she knows it is only a matter of time before her husband goes too far. She takes an unscheduled vacation to see her sister.
There she meets Noah Clark. He is the local Vet and her sister Jessie's friend. She begins to come out of her shell of the perfect daughter and wife and become her own person. Noah is not the typical alpha male character but he is strong in his own way.
Eventually her husband comes to find her and things come to a head. Can she start over, or will she lead the life she has been programmed to live?
I love this series and look forward to the next one. Leanne's writing is refreshing in that the characters are pretty realistic. They have flaws and don't always handle things the way we want them too. Sometimes things are no all tied up in a pretty bow, just like real life. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it certainly is mine.
But, all is not what it seems. She keeps up a good front, but she knows it is only a matter of time before her husband goes too far. She takes an unscheduled vacation to see her sister.
There she meets Noah Clark. He is the local Vet and her sister Jessie's friend. She begins to come out of her shell of the perfect daughter and wife and become her own person. Noah is not the typical alpha male character but he is strong in his own way.
Eventually her husband comes to find her and things come to a head. Can she start over, or will she lead the life she has been programmed to live?
I love this series and look forward to the next one. Leanne's writing is refreshing in that the characters are pretty realistic. They have flaws and don't always handle things the way we want them too. Sometimes things are no all tied up in a pretty bow, just like real life. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it certainly is mine.
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