This book is part of the Blackberry Summer series. I have really enjoyed this series but this was not my favorite book by her. I just did not like some of the characters in this story and it detracted from the enjoyment of reading the book. I just wanted someone to knock some sense into a few characters. . I love the setting and seeing old characters return and am waiting for the next book by this great author

SISTER'S BY CHOICE by Susan Mallery is another wonderful story by an amazing storyteller! I loved all the characters, but especially Dugen and Bear. I don't understand why anyone would have anything to do with Amber, Heather was amazing. Five 🌟 read for sure!

I have been a fan of Susan Mallery for a long time and usually love everything she writes. I am sorry to say that I didn't like this book at all. I found it depressing to read about such dysfunctional women. It disgusted me that instead of helping Amber by refusing to continue to enable her "helplessness and stealing" the cousins and her daughter all caved into her in the name of family and caring. I could go on and on about all the things that I didn't like but I won't put that much energy into this . What a disappointment. Do yourself a favor and pass this one up

I love Susan Mallery but this time, her characters were just not likable! Sophie was a gigantic pain in the butt and I could NOT stand her! Heather was a doormat. Kristine was the only saving grace but her husband was an idiot. The story was pretty good otherwise.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another wonderful trip to Blackberry Island! I love reading books by Susan Mallery and this series is a delight to read. If you are looking for good characters and relationships you must read these books! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is #4 in the Blackberry Island Series and it was a great read. Even though I hadn't read the others. Sofie Lane had started her Cat Toy Empire in college and was really doing well in L.A. Until one night, it all goes up in flames. She returns to Blackberry, Island to rebuild.
"Lead, follow or get out of the way, she reminded herself. Winners win. I am the champion. It's up to me. I can do this."
For Sofie, she was in total control of her business and it was hard to change. But with her new employees, together they were a great team.
I liked this author and her humor. The characters were great.

Thank you publisher and NetGalley for the eARC

What a fabulous story. A true celebration of following your dreams and of being accepted for who you really are, even when you're quite a jerk.
I loved this quirky book and recognized the characters from my own life. I think you will too.

This is another Susan Mallery hit! The book is #4 in her Blackberry Island series. The characters are realistic: some you love, some you love to hate. The cousins reunite when Sophie relocates her kitty toy business to Blackberry Island. She must learn she can’t be In total control of every aspect of her large business, and must depend on the employees she has hired. If you have not previously read books by Ms Mallery this would be a good one to start with. This book is not to be missed. I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley and Harlequin-Mira. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Sisters by Choice should be on the must read list of every woman who ever faced the choice of marriage and motherhood vs a career. Using cousins as examples, Susan Mallery illustrates choices, societal perceptions, stereotypes, fears, and triumphs. Sophie, the business owner, can’t relinquish control and is afraid to love. Kristine married her high school sweetheart and has three lovely boys, but she has a dream. Amber has used her unexpected teen-aged pregnancy as her perpetual claim to victim hood, blaming her now 20 year old daughter, Heather, for all the things she missed out on. Heather also has a dream. Fans know the author has a superb command of language, creates well–defined characters, plausible dialogue and stories that will hold a reader’s interest and remain in one’s memory long after the last page is read. Read the description, then read the book. You won’t be disappointed. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

Sisters by Choice, Sophie’s ex left her and her mother suddenly died. So she’s afraid to let go and live. She holds on to her business and keeps everything close to her in a grip so tight she doesn’t see she’s killing her self. Amber is a self centered bitch that doesn’t deserve to have Heather as a daughter. Heather will end up just like Amber if she doesn’t run fast and far away. Jaxsen is a prick!! I don’t care how scared a man maybe, he supports his family. That means his wife as well. He doesn’t shut down her hopes and dreams, because he’s to caught up in his own world to take his head out his arse. Overall great book.

Mallery’s fourth installment of the Blackberry Island series. This one focusses on three cousins and their relationships: Sophie, the control freak who moves her successful business back to the island after a fire destroys her Southern California facility; Kristine, married to her high school boyfriend with three lovely boys — but who wants to have a business of her own; and Heather, the 20-year old daughter of a mother who is both perpetual victim and abrasively manipulative.

This is a cozy romance — plenty of attraction but no graphic sex scenes. Instead, plenty of good relationship introspection and discussion, great messages about how to understand what is important in *your* life, and (of course) the happy endings we all crave.