The Other Sister

Sister #1

by Leanne Davis

General Travis Bains has two daughters, one who is good, and one who is bad. Everyone knows Lindsey is the good one, and Jessie is the bad one.Jessie Bains is the other sister, the bad sister, which she has proven more often than not, until the day she gets kidnapped and brutally raped. Will Hendricks, one of her father's soldiers, rescues her and brings her home, but fears she may be nearly destroyed by what is done to her. The most important thing, however, is that no one can know, per the general's orders.Jessie's life was always far from normal as the daughter of one of the most revered generals in the world. No one sees what the general does to Jessie, except Will. When Will discovers the danger Jessie is living in at her father's hand, he once again rescues her. Will has survived the horrors of war, but is now engaged in a battle that has become far more personal and far more deadly. Will alone realizes what the general has done and will do to destroy his "other" daughter.

Genres: Romance, Dark, Military Fiction, Abuse, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Fiction

302 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2013

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Many of these locations become the settings for my books.
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My Books:
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Rydell River Ranch Series
The Sister Series
The Zenith Series
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Diversions
At the Next Table

Reviews

[Mei · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very good book that made me think. About what? About the depth of hate people can reach.

I was astonished by how a teenager girl was treated! And by her father notheless!!! He pimped her, for God’s sake to old perverts for favours!!!! How sick is that???!!! I almost throw up when I read of what was done to her!!!

I was asking myself how is it possible for such sickness to exist! Why God didn’t strike him dead?! Why was he still breathing the same air I did??!!!

I could understand perfectly why Jessie was behaving like she did. Why she was cutting herself. Why she was a wreck.

And I loved so much more Will for noticing and understanding what was happening; and for selflessly helping her!

It is so difficult to review this book without giving a ton of spoilers, but let me say that it is a strong book, even if it is not overly explicit in giving all the details of her torments. But, by not giving them it is much more effective because it is left to your imagination and, as we well know, the imagination is a powerful tool!

So you should read it and think while reading about all the wrongs that go on in our world… For the sake of power and greed…
And, also, about the power of will: Jessie's in helping herself and healing; Will's in wanting to help, first selflesly, later in love born slowly but powerfully for all the right reasons!

Great job, Ms. Davis! Brava!!!

[Fabi NEEDS Email Notifications · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the Audible narrated version of this book. I got to over 95% of it. Why didn't I finish? Well...it was working on a five star rating from me all the way through about 80% of the story. But then, one of the MCs did something that made no sense to me at all. I'm sorry to say that the story quickly went downhill for me from that point on.

It may not be fair to rate a book 3 stars based on the last 20% of the story. But, ultimately, the rating reflects the reader's feelings at the end of the book.

I've never read anything like this before. It's dark. Not graphic, but dark anyways. It's hard to even call it a romance, yet it is, eventually. For the first 40% of the book I didn't like a single character. Not a one! But the story is addictive. The secrets revealed slowly for the very broken heroine. It feels funny to even call her a heroine. The male MC is definitely a hero though. No doubt about that. I desperately wish it hadn't tanked for me towards the very end. But it did.

I'm not sure I'm making a lot of sense in this review. Basically, this is a dark(ish), thriller(ish) story of a very bad man and a lost young woman. An unwilling hero comes into her life. He can't turn away. She has no else to rely on. Together, they'll give you lots of feels.

[Jenna · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was disturbing, unrealistic to much of every character being a total psycho. Will in the beginning is like a robot you just rescued a woman from a terrible situation and you're not even impressed. And Jessie you have been raped for days by different man and only days after that you behaving like a whore. I don't know but logic would say that after being raped you can't stand to be close to a man or being touched by one would be a major problem. And a dad watching a sex video from your own daughter? This book was to much I couldn't finish it.

[❤️Melanie G.📖💛 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a total surprise, this book. I picked it up on Amazon as a free book and not sure what to expect from the reviews. However this book really surprised me. It was beautifully written. The story line is well laid out and put together nicely.
Jessie is a character that you watch grow and transform. Will is the quite strong type that forces and holds Jessie together. Their story is painful, transforming and surprising. This book is a love story worth reading.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 I FELT EVERY EMOTION STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book is gripping, raw, emotional and powerful.
It is intense, dramatic and heartbreaking.
It is so well written, and flows so perfectly, that I was absorbed into the story from the very first page.
I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN

Jessie is so broken. The atrocities done to her in her short life are beyond reprehensible. She has endured far more than anyone should ever have to endure in a lifetime. She thinks she is unlovable, bad and repulsive but she's strong and smart and surviving, barely.
(All of the horrible and evil things done to Jessie in the book are alluded to or talked about. They are not written in detail, which I was extremely grateful for!)

Will is exactly what Jessie needs - strong, confident, upstanding, honorable, brave, and selfless. Though he initially wishes he never had the displeasure of entering her life he slowly starts noticing what everyone else is so oblivious to. He understands her and her situation and begins to help her.

I really loved how Will and Jessie didn't have "insta-love" for each other. I enjoyed seeing the buildup of their feelings for each other.

This is a very emotional read. My heart seriously ached for Jessie! It was gut-wrenching at times to continue and I had bouts throughout of ugly crying. But that's also the sign of a good book; a book written so well that you feel for the characters.

Review notes:
•I suggest reading this book after a nice lighthearted book or romantic comedy. And plan on reading another romantic comedy afterwards.

•I did not want to put spoilers in my review but if you have any questions about triggers or something you don't want to read about please ask and I will let you know.

[Connie♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

It was very realistic and heartbreaking.

I love Jessie. She has been through a lot in her life thanks to her "honorable" father, but still has remained strong, although her decisions haven’t always been the best, she has been able to move forward. Also the issue of self-harm is something with which I identify.

I don’t like Will. It was too cold, almost as if he had no feelings. Even at the end I didn’t have clear if his feelings for Jessie were shame or love.

[Lady E · Rating 4 out of 5]

A GR bud of mine recommended this to me as I had been having a really BAD run of books that just didn't do it for me. This is my first book by this author but certainly not the last. Its not an easy or fun read, but I can say I did enjoy the story.

[Belen (f.k.a. La Mala ✌) · Rating 2 out of 5]

EDIT: enero, 2015

Retomado y terminado: 2.5

Hay libros peores. La parte final no fue mala. Me terminó por convencer la pareja.

Igual, sigo sosteniendo lo dicho en la primera reseña ;

reseña original: 2014 (?)

Leí este libro hace bastante y no volví a pensar en la desagradable historia hasta que retomé la serie hace unos meses (y la última entrega hace unos días).

Tenía potencial para ser un romance, al menos, original. Si siguen el género New Adult, sabrán que las tendencias a acatar son las de siempre: las minas son todas malas putas y envidiosas, los hombres son todos mujeriegos/machistas/tontos, todos tienen un pasado trágico y los únicos que merecen amor son quienes se abstienen y esperan al verdadero amor/o se arrepienten del pasado (sea trágico o no). Y lo que atrapa the "The Other Sister" es que los roles están cambiados (en un principio) porque la gran protagonista es una esque-Linsday Lohan/Paris Hilton/y todas las "famosas" envueltas en un solo personaje, esta hija de millonarios y de familia de soldados que lleva una vida "promiscua" y "vergonzosa" (esto según las palabras de los demás personajes), y no deja de "querer llamar la atención constantemente".

Hubiera sido maravilloso; genial, a pesar del trasfondo militar (odio los contextos de milicos, y sobre todo las boludeces de patriotismo y guerra que suelen tener los yanquis). Al menos hubiese sido pasable, más que la mayoría de los demás "newadultes" de no ser por la manera en que constantemente humillaban y denigraban a la Lindsay Lohan en cuestión. ¡Hasta el propio muchachito no paraba de hacer énfasis en lo "asquerosa" que era! Hablaban de ella como si no fuera un ser humano, la tiraban de acá para allá como si fuese un animal-no, peor de que si se tratase de un animal, porque seguro hasta al perro más enfermo o moribundo le hubiesen tenido más respeto. Por favor, ¡Es un ser humano!! (Adentro de la ficción, claro, :P) Entiendo que todos los personajes son unos soldados "castos y estrictos" y toda la bola, y el honor, y la seriedad, y toda la cucharazca que se crean que son, pero , en serio: Como mínimo un permítanle un poco de dignidad! Señora autora, a usted le digo (ja).

Lamentablemente, esta es una de esas novelas en donde la "activa vida sexual" de su protagonista es una "consencuencia" de su pasado trágico. De ese estilo en donde se cree que una mujer no pueda ser "una atorranta" a menos que tenga una "razón" (me zarpo con las comillas, pero es para usar palabras comunes del vocabulario misógino), como si no pudiese disfrutar de su sexualidad simplemente siguiendo sus necesidades íntimas, sino pura y exclusivamente porque tiene un trauma que la obliga a tener sexo. Como si no fuera natural que las mujeres quieran cog***, o sea, tiene que existir algo triste y anormal en sus vidas que las lleve vivir esa vida de "pecado" ( WHAT???) Es una creencia (?) muy común pero, en la vida real, sabemos que las mujeres ... no se horroricen... tienen sexo!!! porque quieren!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOO!! EL mundo se va acabar! Dónde quedaron los valores???

*respiro y aliso mi alborotado plumaje* (pero sin adoptar aires virginales , como diría Rhett Butler).

La protagonista sólo alcanza un determinado nivel de humanidad (en los ojos de la autora, obviamente, pues es quien decide el punto de vista) cuando deja de tener relaciones, tomar, drogarse, o lo que fuere. Y entiendo que la "excusa" que da a su comportamiento "fatal" es esa vida de mierda con su padre y etc etc etc , todas las desgracias que vivió, pero , incluso teniendo en cuenta eso ... durante más del 80% de la novela se la trata como un cacho de carne podrida, ¡hasta desde su propio punto de vista!. Lamentable. El lenguaje utilizado cuando se la menciona (sea a través de descripciones o diálogos de otros personajes) está específicamente intencionado a que nosotros, los lectores, sintamos asco.

EN fin, no pensaba hacer nunca esta reseña pero, como dije antes, leí los libros que le siguen y son , sorprendentemente, MUY buenos. Aparentemente la autora recibió buenas indicaciones.

Este, sin embargo, es una decpeción.

[Jena · Rating 2 out of 5]

There’s no way this is a romance novel, where is the chemistry????

This is a decent story but a horrible romance novel.

At 50%, the H is still not attracted to the h. He only feels pity and disgust for the poor tortured h who acts slutty due to her years of abuse. And she is like a poor puppy seeking his affection…🙄 And then out of the blue, at 54%, he says he’s fallen in love with the h and I laughed. This book is just ridiculous. Don’t you have to be attracted to fall in love?



DNF



Spoilers



Not safe
She sleeps around, even after meeting the H. It doesn’t feel offensive, since he feels zero attraction to h, the book doesn’t feel like you’re reading a romance novel.

Her sis was in love with the H but no double dipping.
She’s raped.
She’s preg by another.
Her dad pimped her out since she’s 16.
She’s a cutter and basically acts like a slutty 16 yr old. Immature, dumb and annoying.

[Flan · Rating 4 out of 5]

***Trigger Warning: Self-harm, domestic abuse, sexual assault.***



This was pretty dark.
I'm not sure how to word my review for this. But I was glued to my phone screen. This is one of the many kindle freebies I downloaded and I was surprised by how much I liked it.

Somehow I feel bad for saying that. This book was tragic for 90% of its entirety. So much happened to one character. I'm kind of relieved the author chose to write it in a third person narrative so I could keep a sense of detachment from the pain of the main character. I was also grateful for the alternative POVs from Jessie and Will that let readers see both perspectives.

The author wrote the characters so well. I am so pleased with this freebie. Yes, there were typos, some sentence structure errors and admittedly the ending felt rushed and incomplete but it was a good read.

I appreciated the bildungsroman-like structure of the novel. I like character development and here, the development, particularly the healing aspect of the character was very clear.

Overall, pleasantly surprised. I'm sure I'll pick up other books by this author in the future.

edit: I think this book is better as a standalone. I've read the synopses for the other books in the series and I honestly can't say I want to read them. Jesse and Will's novella however, is on my tbr seeing as I read this story which centres on their relationship.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words cannot describe all the emotions I went through reading this book. It’s very rare for a book to bring me to tears but the story of Jessie Bains is so heartbreaking and shocking in the atrocities that were done to her. She was violated in almost every way imaginable.

I think you get what the books about from the books description and telling more than that would spoil the experience of reading this gut-wrenching emotional rollercoaster. But this book isn’t typical as far as a romance books go. This book is about a 20 year old who has had to suffer more than most do their whole lives. All that pain has turned her into a broken person that abuses her body in so many ways to deal.

The author takes us on the journey of the healing of Jessie but not before taking us with her to her rock bottom which was an extremely hard scene to get through but yet written so realistically.

There is an unconventional love story during the course of this book that takes place over years. I totally respect how the author didn’t make it a quick romance. After what Jessie had been through there is no way that would have been conceivable or even believable.

Its always a pleasant surprise when I come across a book like this, one that touches you so deeply your left thinking about even afterwards.

[Dusti Hanrahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

5+ stars!

I was so surprised by how much I loved this book.
It is hard to tell about the storyline wo giving it away but it is so amazing and emotional I will be hungover for days.
This is a different kind of dark...Jessie, daughter of a very prominent military general, is kidnapped to Mexico and brutally beaten and raped. Will, a special ops soldier is sent to rescue her...... It is not a book about being kidnapped, it is about the aftermath (and so much that leads up to it) It is dark in a different way...it is brutality, depression, betrayal, manipulation, and self destruction....as well as healing and love and trust and 2nd chances.
There are so many painful secrets and the worst kind of betrayal. I found myself fist bumping the air one second, screaming in frustration another and then crying from heartache.
Will saves Jessie in more ways than one...Jessie is so very broken and fighting everyone along the way. Her journey...their journey....is so gut wrenching my heart and soul feel as if it has been incinerated.
I am so happy I took a chance on this book and I will definitely continue on in this series.

[Kathleen Crowell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Glad it was a freebie. Honestly, the things that happened to Jessie were so atrocious I don't really buy a recovery and HEA happening. The sinister nature of the story and overwhelming sadness was kind of a turn off and Will was like a robot most times. Was excited by the premise but it fell short for me, unfortunately.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not expecting such a gut wrenching experience. I love a book that pulls you in, makes you laugh, makes you cry, that makes you want to murder someone evil.... not much laughter but well worth reading.

The h is very damaged and the H is well ...he is a hero ... he is wonderful... and you will want them to find their HEA .... you won't be disappointed.

[Stefany Alvarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

¿Que puedo decir? este libro me ha dejado tan exhausta que no se ni por donde empezar. Primera vez que leo un libro, taaaan real. Desde el primer minuto se ha instalado un nudo tan grande en mi garganta, porque la verdad es tan crudo, tan real y tan triste, que lo sientes totalmente. Es un libro como nunca antes he leído, que ha sacado los monstruos tan reales, que te hacen querer dejar de leer, porque es tan intenso. Primera vez que se muestra el sufrimiento de la forma que lo hace. Y una dinámica entre los personajes, tan poco romántica que es tan real. Porque no hay momento para el romance, y si lo hubiese habido mientras Jessie pasaba por todo aquello hubiese sido soberanamente estúpido.

El nivel de autodestrucción de Jessie es tan real, que aunque las personas a su alrededor la odien y sientan que es un asco de persona, no puedes mas que sentir pena por todo lo malo que le ha pasado, es tan profundo, y esta tan rota, que no veía la manera de que ella pudiese superar esto. Es una persona tan luchadora, que detrás de todos sus grandes defectos lo único que ha necesitado en su vida es amor.

Will, es un hombre totalmente real, es duro, no sabe de la vida mas allá de ser militar, y eso esta bien, porque lo ha sido toda su vida, ¿como alguien que no conoce nada mas poder salir de eso tan fácilmente? quiere mantenerse alejado de Jessie, pero él la ve, como, realmente la ve. Entonces es tan inteligente para poder descubrir poco a poco todo por su cuenta, y aunque se niegue, ayuda a Jessie como nadie nunca lo ha hecho. Me encantó totalmente el hecho de que ni una sola vez sucumbió a hacer nada con Jessie, porque la verdad hubiese estado fuera de lugar.
Ademas de eso, fue tan hombre, y tan real como para aceptar que el amor no siempre lo cura ni lo puede todo. Y es la verdad, sobre todo en este caso. Es lo suficiente sensato como para aceptar el hecho de que debe dejar a Jessie para que ella reciba la ayuda que él no puede darle.

No me gustó un poco el final. Porque me pareció tan apresurado, desde el encarcelamiento del General, hasta la vuelta de Will, pero lo entiendo un poco. Cuando ya todo marcha bien, no hay nada más que contar.

Una de las mejores historias que he leído la verdad, los horrores que vivió Jessie, todo lo que pasó. Su recuperación lenta, todo tan real, se ha quedado grabado en mi.

[Nikki M (Hot books and Sassy girls) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Other Sister (Sister Series, #1)
By Leanne Davis
Meet Jessie the girl that is acting out and everyone just sees her as the bad sister. Deep down there are reasons she is acting out. Meet her father the honorable General Bains, but is he honorable? Meet Will Hendricks the Soldier that sees it all, the soldier that is not scared to stand up against what he believes is wrong. Meet the Soldier who finally sees Jessie for what she is and how he is going to help her.
This book was superb and the story had lots of turns and twists. It is not your average love story where boy sees girl, wants her, or where girls sees boy and sparks ignite. This is two people who don’t really like one another until they get to know one another. I liked this take as the characters grow and you understood why Jessie was like she was the more the truth comes out.
Please be warned this story touches on subject matter of rape, abuse and self harm. This story is a full book and there is no cliff hanger. However there are other stories in the series.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. -Friedrich Nietzsche-


I Can't write a review as it would be full of spoilers. The quote above is a good example of how some parts of the book can be described.

At first there was light
Then came the dark
The two fought for domination

Dark was tamed
And became an asset of light
The second side of the coin

It touched me that how cruel we as in the human race can be and that denial doesn't protect you from all evil. That what you show the world they will perceive to be who you really are as it is harder to not judge a book by its cover.

[Cyndi Marie ☆★Audiobook Addict★☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

🎧 Audio Review 🎧

This is a new to me author and the series was recommended by a friend who knew I was looking for something different. And this was different from my normal book for sure! I really enjoyed this book even though I expected it to be a little more suspenseful after the first couple chapters. I listened straight through because it was a SLOW BURN and I had to see what happened! The characters were realistic, he was a fixer and a good guy which I love and she was damaged. They were perfect but they didn't always know it. I loved all the things going on and that it takes place over a couple of years! I can't wait to move on to the next book in the series!

The narration was great!!!!

[Tracy T. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow this book was a real struggle to get through. I was so glad when it ended...... Sigh.....

The story line and plot was good, but seriously the constant inner thoughts was way to much and annoying, UGH So much filler nonsense and drawn out, Kind of ruined it for me,

I know I am in the minority here and sorry for that, but really!

I can't even consider listening to the second book, Sorry.

As for the narration, that was the pretty much the best part of the book. I am a huge Brittany Pressley fan so there is that.

[Sue Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

the other sister by Leanne Davis.
General Travis Bains has two daughters, one who is good, and one who is bad. Everyone knows Lindsey is the good one, and Jessie is the bad one. Jessie Bains is the other sister, the bad sister, which she has proven more often than not, until the day she gets kidnapped and brutally raped. Will Hendricks, one of her father's soldiers, rescues her and brings her home, but fears she may be nearly destroyed by what is done to her. The most important thing, however, is that no one can know, per the general's orders.
this was a very good read. I liked the story and the characters. I liked Jessie and will and Lindsay. but not the general. I thought he was Evil for what he did. 4*

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story line. This story is about a military General that took out his wives infidelity on their child. The path to the HEA has many twists and turns butmakes the story so good.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

¿Qué puedo decir este libro? Después de que lo terminé estaba exhausta físicamente por llorar tanto y también emocionalmente, por que.. oh por Dios, este libro es desgarrador, es doloroso pero nos enseña la crudeza que hay en la vida. Y nos enseña que los monstruos no solo existen en los cuentos.

A los ojos del coronel Travis Bains, Jessie Bains es la otra hija, la hija mala, la que siempre decepciona a papá, nada comparado con su hija, la perfecta, la santurrona, la niña de los ojos de su padre. Hasta que un día, Jessie es secuestrada y brutalmente violada.

Will Hendricks es llamado a la misión de rescatar a Jessie. Pero, Jessie esta mas muerta que viva. Cuando la salva por primera vez, la salva de manos desconocidas y enemigas pero nunca pensó que también tendría que salvarla de las que se suponían serían manos amorosas..

Este libro nos cuenta la vida de Jessie, ella no es perfecta, ella nunca lo ha intentado, solo vive la vida tal y como quiere, o solo la vive para intentar sobrevivir. Cuando Will entra en su vida, una pequeña luz de esperanza esta allí, pero tan lejana..

El libro fue algo.. desgarrador, leer todo por lo que Jessie paso, mi pobre Jessie..



Hubo muchas cosas que ella hizo mal, que siguió haciendo mal, y aunque me chocaron demasiado, comprendí que era su forma de poner una barrera ante todos, de sobrevivir.. ay mi Jessie.

Pero Will estuvo ahí, aunque no quería poner en peligro su corazón ante aquella chica. Will fue.. algo más, ese chico fue mucho, mucho, mucho, aunque a veces me molesto lo cerrado que era, oh Dios, lo entendí, lo entendí, y lo amo muucho, fue un personaje maravilloso, llenos de paciencia, calma y bondad.



Amé como termino el libro, aunque el final se apuro un poco y me choco un poquito, pero no importa, moriré feliz con ese final, fue realmente precioso..



No le dí sus 5/5, porque realmente me choco ese final tan apurado, pero me encanto. Así que sería un 4.5/5. Realmente amé el libro, me llego y rompió mi corazón para que después Will los pegará cachito a cachito.. oh mi chico.

[Melissa Torres · Rating 4 out of 5]

***This review has spoilers***
I have a lot of thoughts about this book. Mostly I loved it. The first half was fantastic. I was completely captivated by the crazy, the pain, the hate, the denial. It was very believable and realistic.

But then the whole scene where Lindsay finally understood what was happening came across forced and inauthentic. She went from hating Jessie to believing her in 5 min. That transition could have been much smoother.

I understand the purpose behind the 2 years later thing but after everything Jessie had been through she was uncomfortable because of her weight? It would have been more believable had she felt overweight not being used to being a normal and healthy weight because of her recovery. But to be so awkward with Will because she thought she was fat felt so ridiculous it totally ruined their reunion for me.

And after 2 years of barely any contact Will comes to see her and immediately makes sexual advances to her? That made no sense. I imagined that playing out so differently. Telling her he wanted to show her what it felt like to be with someone who cared about her, to feel passion and pleasure and not hate and fear. To tell her he still didn't want to have sex with her, that he wanted to make love to her. Something like that to show how different their relationship was from everything that happened to her.

I get why he had to leave and why she started dating Noah and I was happy with her facing her father and how all that went down. But then it bypassed how she handled reliving everything through the media and without Will.

I liked how Will rescued himself because of her but I didn't like how he just showed up like nothing happened. Enough time had passed he should have called her or wrote her so she knew he was alive. They could have still had the same "fight" and resolution without him just showing up like that.

Overall I really enjoyed the characters and the story and it was very well written. Besides my few gripes it was well worth the time spent reading this book and I would absolutely recommend it.

[Felicia Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! Talk about a whirlwind of emotions. There were so many twists and turns to manuver through. I'll admit, I almost stopped reading this book b/c at times it felt like it was taking too long, to get to a point. But I must say, once the point is made, the book really takes off. Jessie is labeled as the "bad" sister. But what no one seems to want to realize is why she is labeled as such. And by all means, no fault of her own. Jessie is kidnapped and being held in Mexico. What was suppose to be a "scared straight" operation turns out to be the complete opposite. While being held captive for 3 days, she is raped repeatedly for up to 8 hours at a time. In comes her savior, Col Will Hendricks, sent by her father, "The General". At first I thought he was a complete jacka$$. To him, rescuing Jessie was just a mission, a job. He wanted NOTHING to do with her as a person/human being, due to her reputation. Until he finally puts the pieces together of why Jessie is who she is and "who" is the cause of this, Will steps in and give her the help she's so desperately in need of. No one has ever cared about her or what happens to her. But due to her dependency on Will, he has to take drastic measures to get her back on track. Two years later and Jessie is a completely different person. Stronger, more confident, emotionally healed and at peace. I've left out some majore pieces on purposes because I really would recommend everyone to go out and read this book.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very interesting story. I couldn't put it down. It's about General Travis Bains, who has two daughters. One, the blond, blue eyed,is perfect. Everything a father could want. She, Lindsey is even following in her father's footsteps by being in the military. Then there is Jessie, who is dark haired, brown eyed heavy busted. Totally opposite of Lindsey who can do no wrong in her fathers eyes. The General can't stand Jessie whom he is physically abusive to because she can't do anything right.
The book starts with a heroic rescue in Mexico of Jessie Bains by Will Hendricks. She'd been kidnapped and her father sends for Will to ask him to volunteer to retrieve his bad daughter from a (supposedly) drug cartel who wants to discredit the General politically. On a map he shows Will exactly where they have his daughter hidden. Hmmmm!
Having lived through her fathers abuse for as long as he did, She's a bit of an emotional basket case, who Will seems to feel responsible for. He needs to save her from her self destructiveness.

Okay that's all I'm telling. I recommend this book to adults. I loved Will right from the start. I came to love all of the characters except for the General. I could find no redeeming qualities in his character. Hope you get this book and enjoy it as much as I did.Good HEA!

[Leylan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Other Sister is a story that encompasses many issues: rape, loss, family, the military and love. It was not what I was expecting but I loved reading it nonetheless. It's a really touchy subject to write about but I think the author did a good job. The emotions on the characters feel real and raw. The romance story also sounds plausible. Overall, it opens your eyes to the pain of an individual and the coping mechanisms involved. I hope many people read it and give it a chance like I did.

[layan ليان]

DNF at 80%.

“She looked lovely, breathtakingly so, almost virginal when she was standing at the altar.”

VIRGINAL?? I screamed.

No no, I actually DIED.

This girl was raped, dehumanized, and he stood there and watched… yet somehow, his contribution is to wax poetic like he’s judging a Miss Universe pageant???????
What an absolute stain of a man, omg.

(Okay, this is book 4 on my readathon. I wasted my time.)

[Kim Brewing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, when I started this I really didn't expect too much from it....was I ever surprised. I loved this book. Jessie was so broken it was unbelievable that no one noticed, but wait, someone did notice...Will did. What an amazing journey. To watch Jessie grow and heal was so uplifting. Great read!

[Vani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ni siquiera me había llamado la atención al principio... y Dios, que equivocada que estaba.
¡El libro es increíble! Me lo comí en muy pocas horas y me encantó.
Will es increíble. Me encantó que siempre estuviera para ella :3
Le daría las 5 estrellas, pero el final fue muy apresurado.

[Emmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

**2.5**

RTC...I'm falling so far behind.