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Sisters
When Ellie Grenfell’s fiancé, Deputy Sheriff Jack Mallory, is wounded in the line of duty, she does what she’s done her entire life—she sends for her older sister!
Widowed Verity Varner returns to Smoke River, Oregon, to help Ellie and serve as her chaperone until the wedding takes place. But shortly after Verity’s arrival, she realizes Jack’s wound has become infected, and he loses part of his arm.
Over the months of Jack’s recuperation and learning how to cope with his disability, Ellie reveals her selfishness and disinterest in Jack’s daily struggle. Verity understands the obstacles Jack faces, offering sympathy and encouragement—and she also understands something Ellie is not the person Verity thought she was.
All her life, Verity has been a surrogate mother to Ellie, putting her sister’s needs before her own. But, now, the unthinkable has happened—Verity and Jack have fallen in love, even as his wedding to Ellie draws ever closer. How can Verity choose between her love for Jack and her loyalty to Ellie? Will she risk her chance for true love to preserve the bond between SISTERS?
Widowed Verity Varner returns to Smoke River, Oregon, to help Ellie and serve as her chaperone until the wedding takes place. But shortly after Verity’s arrival, she realizes Jack’s wound has become infected, and he loses part of his arm.
Over the months of Jack’s recuperation and learning how to cope with his disability, Ellie reveals her selfishness and disinterest in Jack’s daily struggle. Verity understands the obstacles Jack faces, offering sympathy and encouragement—and she also understands something Ellie is not the person Verity thought she was.
All her life, Verity has been a surrogate mother to Ellie, putting her sister’s needs before her own. But, now, the unthinkable has happened—Verity and Jack have fallen in love, even as his wedding to Ellie draws ever closer. How can Verity choose between her love for Jack and her loyalty to Ellie? Will she risk her chance for true love to preserve the bond between SISTERS?
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Published October 15, 2020
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About the author
Lynna Banning
77 books83 followersI was born in Oregon and raised in northern California. While growing up I listened to my grandparents' and my mother's stories about life on the ranch they owned in Douglas County, some miles east of Roseburg.
Later (after I retired from work as a professional editor for an aerospace firm) I began writing fiction based on these stories... my first book was "Western Rose," which is based on the unusual courtship of my grandparents.
A medieval studies major in college, I have also written two medieval novels, one about a Crusader knight and a girl raised in a harem (!) who end up at the court of Eleanor of Aquitaine when she was Queen of England. The second novel is about a Templar knight who falls in love with a young woman troubadour... but of course because of his vows of chastity, he cannot marry.
I hope you will enjoy my books; I always like hearing from readers, so feel free to email me (carolynw@cruzio.com) and also see my website - http://www.lynnabanning.com.
Later (after I retired from work as a professional editor for an aerospace firm) I began writing fiction based on these stories... my first book was "Western Rose," which is based on the unusual courtship of my grandparents.
A medieval studies major in college, I have also written two medieval novels, one about a Crusader knight and a girl raised in a harem (!) who end up at the court of Eleanor of Aquitaine when she was Queen of England. The second novel is about a Templar knight who falls in love with a young woman troubadour... but of course because of his vows of chastity, he cannot marry.
I hope you will enjoy my books; I always like hearing from readers, so feel free to email me (carolynw@cruzio.com) and also see my website - http://www.lynnabanning.com.
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October 16, 2020
This book was a surprise for me! With an “oh, I think you’ll really enjoy this story” encouragement echoing through my head, I picked it up intending to just read the first several pages to see if it would in fact capture my attention. Two hours later I was a quarter of the way through the story and didn’t want to put it down!
The dynamics among the two sisters and Jack were so well fleshed out I was sucked into everyone’s point of view - and let me tell you, switching between the extremes sometimes was shockingly harsh - not in the way it was written, but literally feeling the emotions and struggles and attitudes of everyone was pulling me every-which-way and around again. That part of the story-telling was right on target!
I warmed up quickly to Verity and enjoyed the strength she found within herself. I could understand some of the choices she made, even though being on the outside I wished for different decisions. I loved the way she stepped up to the plate and refused to let Jack fade away. I also empathized with her struggle on dealing with Ellie. Now that girl - she was a handful and then some! You wanted to shake her as much as you wanted to just throw up your hands and walk away. But then Ellie could turn around and have a moment where you thought just maybe she might...and then you’re just left bereft and wondering what happened. I loved the way Jack battled his way through to finding himself again and watching how the two sisters nurtured that discovery in their own ways. His determination, honor, and respect shown through his actions and words.
I greatly enjoyed my time in Smoke River and discovering the town and its people, and watching Jake and Verity find their way to each other. If you’re looking for an engrossing story filled with some family drama, all sorts of feels, and triumphant moments with just a dash of heart-pattering steam, you found a book to try. Maybe you’ll be surprised, too.
The dynamics among the two sisters and Jack were so well fleshed out I was sucked into everyone’s point of view - and let me tell you, switching between the extremes sometimes was shockingly harsh - not in the way it was written, but literally feeling the emotions and struggles and attitudes of everyone was pulling me every-which-way and around again. That part of the story-telling was right on target!
I warmed up quickly to Verity and enjoyed the strength she found within herself. I could understand some of the choices she made, even though being on the outside I wished for different decisions. I loved the way she stepped up to the plate and refused to let Jack fade away. I also empathized with her struggle on dealing with Ellie. Now that girl - she was a handful and then some! You wanted to shake her as much as you wanted to just throw up your hands and walk away. But then Ellie could turn around and have a moment where you thought just maybe she might...and then you’re just left bereft and wondering what happened. I loved the way Jack battled his way through to finding himself again and watching how the two sisters nurtured that discovery in their own ways. His determination, honor, and respect shown through his actions and words.
I greatly enjoyed my time in Smoke River and discovering the town and its people, and watching Jake and Verity find their way to each other. If you’re looking for an engrossing story filled with some family drama, all sorts of feels, and triumphant moments with just a dash of heart-pattering steam, you found a book to try. Maybe you’ll be surprised, too.
December 16, 2021
Sisters really surprised me! I enjoyed this western historical romance featuring school teacher Ellie, war widow Verity and injured Deputy Sheriff Jack. Its not every day that one falls in love with their would be brother / sister in law. I had a difficult time putting this books down. Sisters was one of the better books that I read this year.
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