The Stepsisters: A Novel

by Susan Mallery

Overview

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery pens a love story of a different sort…a heartfelt tale of friendship between two women who used to be sisters.

Once upon a time, when her dad married Sage’s mom, Daisy was thrilled to get a bright and shiny new sister. But Sage was beautiful and popular, everything Daisy was not, and she made sure Daisy knew it.

Sage didn’t have Daisy’s smarts—she had to go back a grade to enroll in the fancy rich-kid school. So she used her popularity as a weapon, putting Daisy down to elevate herself. After the divorce, the stepsisters’ rivalry continued until the final, improbable straw: Daisy married Sage’s first love, and Sage fled California.

Eighteen years, two kids and one troubled marriage later, Daisy never expects—or wants—to see Sage again. But when the little sister they have in common needs them both, they put aside their differences to care for Cassidy. As long-buried truths are revealed, no one is more surprised than they when friendship blossoms.

Their fragile truce is threatened by one careless act that could have devastating consequences. They could turn their backs on each other again…or they could learn to forgive once and for all and finally become true sisters of the heart.

Don't miss The Happiness Plan, a new novel coming from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery where three women experience hope, heartache, and the power of friendship as they search for true happiness!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778311874
Publisher:	MIRA Books
Publication date:	04/26/2022
Edition description:	First Time Paperback
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	543,490
Product dimensions:	4.70(w) x 7.00(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

#1 NYT bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define our lives—family, friendship, romance. She's known for putting nuanced characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter. Beloved by millions, her books have been translated into 28 languages. Susan lives in Washington with her husband, two cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.

Editorial Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE STEPSISTERS

"This engaging character study by Mallery is sure to please her many fans as well as readers of similar authors such as Nancy Thayer and Debbie Macomber."—Library Journal

PRAISE FOR SUSAN MALLERY

"Susan Mallery never disappoints."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Mallery beautifully illustrates the power of female friendship and the importance of reaching for one's dreams."—Publishers Weekly

"Mallery is one of a kind."—RT Book Reviews

“Mallery is an expert at writing about strong women, their friendships, and their romances.” —Booklist

“Fans of ReaAnne Thayne and Robyn Carr will enjoy how prolific women's fiction master Mallery orchestrates community connections, friendships, and fulfilling romances.”—Booklist

From the Publisher

04/16/2021

Daisy, Sage, and Cassidy grew up together as part of a blended family. Daisy's widowed father married Sage's mother, and together they had Cassidy—then divorced when Cassidy was young. Now after decades of not communicating, the siblings reluctantly become part of one another's lives again when Cassidy is injured in a freak accident. At the insistence of their father, Daisy lets Cassidy recuperate in her home. Since Sage and Cassidy were always the closest of the three, Sage ends up spending a lot of time at Daisy's home as well. Even though Daisy's home is huge, the three spend more time close together than they would have expected. The proximity unearths past hurts, but they end up supporting each other through Daisy's separation from her husband (who is also Sage's childhood sweetheart); Sage's desire to reinvent herself after her third divorce; and Cassidy's reluctance to marry the amazing man who loves her. Their newfound bond is challenged, however, when Sage falls back on some bad behavior that leaves the three questioning whether they have really grown enough to maintain their sisterly bond. VERDICT This engaging character study by Mallery (The Vineyard at Painted Moon) is sure to please her many fans as well as readers of similar authors such as Nancy Thayer and Debbie Macomber.—Karen Core, Detroit P.L.

Library Journal