Lyn is the type A sister who runs a successful business, has the adoring husband, beautiful child, and gorgeous home. Most people think she has it all figured out and don't even try asking to help her. Lyn can do it all on her own. Little do most know, she has panic attacks in parking lots where her thoughts seem to take over and she looses control. The question is, how long will she be able to keep this up?
Gemma is the sister who will eventually figure out what she is doing......maybe. Gemma lives a carefree life and enjoys falling in love, although a little too much. Her list of ex-boyfriends is growing and she can't seem to begin adulthood just yet, even though she is in her early thirties. Her sisters are driven crazy by her lack of motivation and carefree spirit, but what they don't know is that she was verbally and physically abused by her deceased fiance. It takes her a long time to come to terms with the abuse and as more life events occur, she finally forgives herself. It isn't until she shuts out the guy who is most likely "the one" that she sees this.
Then we have Cat. Cat's story breaks your heart and I actually had to take a mental break when reading about her. One minute Cat is watching TV with her husband and partner in crime of ten years, and the next minute she is being told he had a one night stand. We later discover this isn't the whole story. Cat's marriage is in shambles and the hope of a baby to make it better is destroyed when she miscarries. She is literally at the lowest point of her life and can't seem to let go of the anger and bitterness.
This book was definitely one I experienced may emotions with. If I wasn't angry with Gemma for not telling her sisters about her abuse, I was crying for Cat going through so much loss, or relating to Lyn with all her crazy Type A glory. It showed just how much your sisters can get you through the tough times and even though you may not be anything alike, it's that balance that bonds you. A definite great read!
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