The Half Sister

When life for the entire universe and planet turns on its end and like everyone else you "have nothing to do" while your place of work is closed,  superspeed readers like me can read 250+ pages/hour, so yes, I have read the book … and many more today.

I requested and received a temporary digital Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley, the publisher and the author in exchange for an honest review.  

From the publisher, as I do not repeat the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it as they do it better than I do 😸.

THE TRUTH
Sisters Kate and Lauren meet for Sunday lunch every week without fail, especially after the loss of their father.

THE LIE
But a knock at the door is about to change everything. A young woman by the name of Jess holds a note with the results of a DNA test, claiming to be their half-sister.

THE UNTHINKABLE
As the fallout starts, it's clear that they are all hiding secrets, and perhaps this family isn't as perfect as it appears.

Is there anything more DELIGHTFULLY messy than a family? (I could write for weeks on what happened as a result of my Ancestry DNA test - there was felony child abuse, jail sentences, me being removed at birth by CHildren's Aid just to name a FEW things ...) . Miss Jones writes one heckuva book: amazing characters, expertly crafted plot lines and books that will keep you up late at night trying to finish it as they are too good to put down and try to sleep!)  It is a rollercoaster of a read from page one to end!!

I can see this begin devoured book clubs as we love to talk about families and relationships! (My angel-pass led me to a family of wonderful parents, a few insane siblings and more drama than what passes in a week on "Dynasty" on The CW!)  Have you never read a book by Sandie Jones, well ... it's time you get this song stuck in your head ... 
🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
"Have you met Miss Jones?"
Someone said as we shook hands
She was just Miss Jones to me
And then I said "Miss Jones,
You're a girl who understands,
I'm a man who must be free."
And all at once I lost my breath,
And all at once was scared to death
And all at once, I owned the earth and sky
But now I've met Miss Jones
And we'll keep on meeting till we die
Miss Jones and I
And all at once I lost my breath,
And all at once was scared to death
And all at once I owned the earth and sky
And now I've met Miss Jones
And we'll keep on meeting till we die
Miss Jones and I
Miss Jones and I
Miss Jones and I
🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
... 

As always, I try to find a reason to not rate with stars as I love emojis (outside of their incessant use by "🙏-ed Social Influencer Millennials/#BachelorNation survivors/Tik-Tok and YouTube  Millionaires/etc. " on Instagram and Twitter... Get a real job, people!) so let's give it 🎢🎢🎢🎢🎢

Imagine someone showing up on your door years later claiming to be your child?
Good Lord, it was actually my reality with my ex spouse who slept around & later I did uncover he gave up for adoption several kids plus had three with me.
So, it's reality v fiction once again as we encounter a huge mystery surrounding a young lady named Jess aka Helen Wilmington or was it Helen Oakley. Well whatever her name she's arrived!
Which brings us to the point of no return in which the sisters Kate and Lauren must now indulge in the family's affairs both literally and figuratively to uncover the truth that may be hidden by Rose their own mother.
For the love of God Henry sure did sow his wild oats but perhaps he's not the only one to blame her.
What if there's more to this story? Would it even matter at this point in time? Would anyone be interested to know their true DNA?
Speaking of DNA is it accurate? Could it be altered? 
What if someone sends in the wrong DNA on purpose? Food for thought...
Sandie Jones has me chasing my tail on this one because everything you thought you knew is turned upside down.
Could Jess be connected to someone other than the parents? 
Look, not to reveal too much but perhaps there's more to the sisters past here including a possible adoption and there's even more to the story of their parents.
So hang tight as this one will blow your mind!
That ending, I'm still chatting away about it since last night!!!
Sandie you nailed it!
The Half Sister is a must read for fans everywhere.

I was able to read this book thanks to NetGalley: I have loved each and every book written by Sandie Jones and was beyond thrilled to be able to read this ARC. It was absolutely amazing. One of her best books. The twists did not stop coming end I literally had no clue what was truly going on until the end. It blew me away. I will be recommending this one to all of my family and friends!! Thanks again to NetGalley!

The Half Sister by author Sandie Jones is yer another great psychological thriller by this author! I absolutely love Jones writing and literally all books I’ve read by her. Never disappoints! Highly recommend her novels!
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved "The Other Woman" and "The First Mistake" by Sandie Jones, so I was really excited to see she had this book, "The Half Sister" being published. 

I think what I like most about her writing that sets her apart from other talented suspense writers is how she writes her characters. I have found myself really attached to and caring about characters in each of her books, which, when mixed with the suspense aspect, really makes it hard to put the book down!

I liked Kate and Matt a lot in "The Half Sister" and although her naivete sometimes made me facepalm, I liked Lauren as well. I don't know if we are ever supposed to feel sadness or sympathy for Jess, even at the end, but I can honestly say I didn't because of the way she acted. 

I think Sandie Jones is just beginning a long reign as Queen of Domestic Suspense!

Thank you to NetGalley for a digital ARC and a chance to review "The Half Sister".

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming  Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

This had so many twists and turns that I was not expecting. As soon as I thought I had it figured out, I was completely wrong and it went in another direction. Very well-written and easy to follow.

Another great read by Sandie Jones, she is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors to read. Just when I thought I had solved the mystery in this book, I was proved wrong. I loved seeing the relationship evolve between Kate and Lauren and how just because things look perfect from the outside doesn’t mean they are.

What a fantastic book! I am a huge fan of Sandie Jones; her books are thrilling, unputdownable, character driven stories, with twists and turns aplenty, and The Half Sister was no different. With wonderful characters, believable relationships, and a finale that took me quite a while to figure out, this was yet another Sandie Jones book that I read in one sitting. Can’t wait for the next!

Oo y’all this was a creepy one!! I absolutely loved it and the characters were fantastic. A must read!

Sandie Jones did it again!

The Half Sister is a novel that covers family conflicts, family secrets, and manipulative parents. I received and ARC and from the moment I opened it, I could not put it down. Sandy keeps you riveted from the first page of the novel until the very last line. 

The story is about a family discovering that the father, who passed away, presumably fathered another child -Jess- by another woman. The novel focus on the family struggling to accept or believe that Jess is actually the father's daughter. The new half-sister’s presence causes more of a division between two sisters whose relationship were frayed because they both secretly resented each other. 

It is an amazing book to read. I won't write anymore because I want to avoid spoilers, but you won't regret picking up this book if you are into a good thriller and even if you weren't. I believe that this is Sandie Jones' best work so far. I enjoyed her last two novels and believe that they were good, but this latest one is amazing!  The plot was fabulous, and it really put into perspective the quote "The grass always looks greener on the other side".

Sandie Jones’ books just keeping getting better and better. Her third novel is my favorite so far! This thriller is all about Kate and Lauren and what happens when the half sister they never knew they had walks into their life. Some of the twists I could see coming, and some I couldn’t but it was a definite a page turner from the very beginning. I loved both Kate and Lauren’s stories  and found this to be more realistic than many thrillers these days. Highly recommend!

WOW!! This book was a wild ride! In Sandie Jones fashion, there are so many tricks and weaves in this story! The characters are so developed and I couldn’t make up my mind who was reliable and who was a fraud, if any. The unreliable part was definitely the key to this book! Who was telling the truth? Who was not? What is the motive?

Today alone, I saw multiple ads on social media for Ancestry and 23 and Me kits—and this big brings up a current issue...what if you took a DNA test like this and someone did turn up?!! 

I absolutely loved this book and actually sped through it in 48 hours and stayed up WAY too late finishing it. Couldn’t. Stop. 

Great book Sandie Jones! I’m a fan for life!

Sandie is a great author and really knows how to pull you in and want more. Twists and turns. A definite must read

Wow! I simply could not put this down! It was full of secrets and twists, and kept me guessing right until the very end! Jones was able to build characters that were immediately relatable, which kept reading on as I was invested into the characters on the pages! So well written! Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys the genre! You will not be disappointed.

*I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

That Bitch!! Seriously your gonna say the same when you read this!! I’m throwing all the stars at this one! So many twist and turns and you think it’s going one way and then the next!! The half sister has multiple stories in it, they all combined to one grander story and I was hooked from beginning to end!!

I love Sandie Jones’ writing style so I was excited to read The Half Sister. I wasn’t disappointed! 
This book was a quick and easy read from the very first page. I really like all of the characters. Sometimes I wanted to yell at them for keeping quiet when they should have spoken up.
It was fairly predictable in the end but overall, I really enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it.

The Half Sister
by Sandie Jones
St. Martin's Press
 You Like Them
Minotaur Books
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 16 Jun 2020   |   Archive Date 16 Jun 2020

This is a must read if you like psychological thrillers!  I haven't read Sandi Jones before and It looks like I have some catching up to do.  I will recommend this to our library patrons when we reopen.  I think our book club will enjoy it.  
Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin's press for providing the ARC for my reading purposes.

Wow!  Another great book by Sandie Jones - I’ve read them all!  A little slow in the beginning, but once the book pulls you in, clear your calendar....one thing I really enjoyed about the book (in addition to the twists and turns), was the dialogue between the sisters - so good, and really how 2 sisters would talk!

✨✨💥REVIEW 💥✨✨


I own every single Book by this wonderful author I’m an absolute fan of Sandie J. 

So When I saw that Sandie Jones  was coming out with  another new book  I just couldn’t wait to read it ! 

This story completely  captivated me , i mean I don’t even have one thing to criticize at all !!! 
It has the right amount of mystery and is packed with suspense!

Sandie Jones  writing style is refreshing and so original . This Book is a perfect summer read. 
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Thriller !
Don’t miss this incredible reading experience, you’re in for a real treat❤️ Big thank you to netgalley, Sandie Jones and the wonderful People of MInotaur Books 📚 for this ARC In exchange for a honest and unbiased review ❤️❣️

HOLY COW. This book is WILD from start to finish. 

Things I loved:

• Is Jess a psycho and a liar? When we’re led to believe that she’s on an overnight trip with Matt any sympathy I had for her totally diminished. 

• The POV shifts between Lauren and Kate were so well done - I left each woman’s section feeling something about her sister (be it scorn, anger, envy) and then as soon as the POV flipped, I found my opinion changing. It was super well written and felt very much how life often feels. 

• Simon sucks, but Lauren effectively cheating and rekindling her romance with Justin also sucks. I felt really sad though about finding out the truth surrounding Lauren and Justin’s breakup, so that helped with setting them up for a good ending. 

• Rose - WHERE TO BEGIN! I loved so much about this character’s story. I also thought it was absolutely insane to find out she was the murderer and Harry knew and helped cover it up - how do you stay with a partner after they murder someone?! Insanity. 

This book moves fast and doesn’t let go from the first page. Will definitely be recommending!

First, a giant thank you so much to Minotaur/St. Martin's Press, NetGalley, and Sandie Jones for this ARC! 

Holy Cow! I don't even know where to start with the praise for this book. I knew as soon as I saw that Ms. Jones had a new story coming out that I would be a fan, but this one solidified it! I don't want to give too much away but right out of the gate, I immediately bonded with Kate. As a professional woman who dealt with infertility and IVF myself, her struggles hit home 100%. I wasn't sure how the author was going to tie this in throughout the plot, but it added so much to the story and the relationships within. The best part of books in this genre is that I constantly find myself trying to figure out the ending. There were so many plausible twists in this book that you never really knew what the exact outcome would be.

Basically, if you've read either of Sandie Jones' other books, this one needs to be added to your reading list. It doesn't disappoint!  It will be a great poolside, Summer read! Highly recommend.

I absolutely loved The Other Woman and The First Mistake by Sandie Jones, so when I received an ARC of The Half Sister, thrilled is an understatement.   We first meet Kate, a successful journalist, who is still grieving from the sudden death of her father ten months ago.  Kate has an older sister, Lauren, a married mother of three, but they are not the closest of sisters.  Kate was always the apple of her father's eye, while Lauren was closer with their mother, Rose.  Every Sunday, Kate and Lauren, and their respective families, gather at Rose's home for Sunday lunch.  Despite the palpable tension, Kate and Lauren keep up pretenses for their mother's sake.  But on Sunday, a girl named Jess shows up at the house claiming to be their long lost half sister.  Kate simply refuses to believe it, while Lauren gives the girl a chance to explain herself -- and what starts as a normal Sunday lunch will upend the entire family. 

What I love most about Sandie Jones books it the way she writes her characters.  I felt like I was able to truly connect to them and relate on a personal level.  The Half Sister had the perfect amount of family drama, mystery and suspense.  A great, great read for 2020!

Kate, Lauren and their mother meet for lunch every Sunday-- but it's just not the same without their father, who recently passed away. On this particular Sunday, though, everything changes with the ring of a doorbell. 

There's a woman on the porch who claims to be their father's daughter. Could it be true?

The devastating news causes the girls to rethink everything they knew about their father, cast suspicion on the "picture perfect" life their mother claims and dig into their memories for clues. Along the way, family secrets are revealed and you'll never guess the truth-- you'll just have to read until the very last page!

I love books that send you on a roller coaster and this one doesn’t disappoint. I originally heard of Sandie Jones through a friend, and decided to try out My First Mistake and immediately knew I was a fan of hers.  When I saw that The Half Sister was available to read, I jumped all over it.  Imagine a random woman shows up on your door step looking for her father, who happens to be your father, who just passed away! & she DNA results to prove it! I stayed up last night reading it and could not stop reading it. If you like a good twisty turny book, this one is for you!

📖 The Half Sister - Sandie Jones
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320 pages
 📝How many secrets a family can keep? Do you really know your parents and siblings? When a stranger knocks on the door a family destiny is completely changed. Jess is a 22 years old who is looking for her father. She believes her father is Harry, Rose’s dead husband and Lauren and Kate’s father. Is she right? What really happened in the past? I really liked this book and I recommend it for all domestic thrillers fans.

Wow it’s been awhile since I’ve read a book this captivating!  Excellent family drama that I couldnt put down.  The author makes you literally guess until the last sentence.  Very well done!

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Just read this book and find out why it is so amazing. You will not be getting anything spoiler related out of me, that is for sure. You need to read this book immediately and then tell all of your friends. Read this for book club. Make it into a movie. This book is so damn amazing.  I cant even put it into words. The characters are well written, and I was immersed the whole ride. Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was so, so good! Sandie Jones has yet to disappoint!! I read this in two days and had a hard time putting it down so I could sleep! It had suspense, a little romance, intrigue, twists and turns! I am already salivating for the next title! Thank you, Sandie, for coming through again in a big way! Definitely a favorite author of mine!!

Oh my goodness this book is a must read. From the very beginning The Half Sister catches your attention and doesn’t let go. It all starts with an unexpected visitor at a Sunday family dinner and just takes off from there. You will start to think you have the book figured out and can guess the ending....but let me tell you, you are wrong! Sadie Jones knocked this book out of the park. This has one of the best books I have read in a while.

Loved this book as much as her first two.  Lots of family drama, thought i figured it all out but was wrong. A very quick easy read with some twists at the end.  Thank you Netgalley!

Ohhhhhh my, my, my!  Simply put, Sandie Jones does not disappoint!  The Half Sister is a riveting novel that knocked my socks off!!!  Sandie Jones is such a sure thing for me that I didn’t even read the description before diving in because I know with her books it’s so much better to go in completely blind!  The storyline is well thought out and the perfectly placed twists and turns will leave your jaw hanging open!  I really enjoy when a thriller can stump me and I will admit that I absolutely did not figure anything out until it was revealed—LOVE THAT!  The Half Sister is a 5 star book that comes out just in time to grab for your summer vacation—this will definitely be a book you will not able to put down!

Sandie Jones became one of my top favorite thriller authors after reading The Other Woman. I was so excited to read and review The Half Sister.  The suspense and twists in this story kept me guessing.  Devastating truths and twisted lies. Complicated and beautifully dark. Absolutely loved this book.

Oh wow!! I have no words for this book!! It was unputdownable! Shocking twists! Full of mystery.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book . All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I found Sandie Jones’ first book, The Other Women, while I was shopping in a second hand store. I had never heard of her before but the plot sounded intriguing so I thought it was worth a go. I finished the book in one day and have not stopped recommending it to people since. I grabbed her second book, The First Mistake, on the day it came out and while it didn’t give me all the same feelings that her other book did I still absolutely loved it. So, when I saw her latest release was available to request on Netgalley I didn’t even have to read the synopsis to know I wanted it.


The Half Sister is the type of fast paced, compelling read that I have come to expect from Ms. Jones. The sudden appearance of a woman claiming to be the illegitimate daughter of their recently deceased father is not the only drama that sisters Kate and Lauren have to deal with. They are each dealing with very personal issues in their own families which kept the tension bubbling just beneath the surface throughout the entire book. There was more than one time in the story where I thought I had it figured out then the next chapter had me second guessing myself and began pulling me in a different direction. Sandie Jones keeps the plot twists coming right up until the very end. There was one teeny thing that I wasn’t a huge fan of at the end but I will save my opinion on that for my book club cause there is no way I’m not adding this to the list of suggestions for our next meeting.

After reading the book I spent some time trying to think of another mystery/thriller writer that Sandie Jones’ writing style reminded me of and for the life of me I couldn’t come up with one. The closest I could come would be a mash up of Mary Higgins Clarke and Janet Evanovich. Any fans of either of those authors would do well to read any or all the books in the Sandie Jones catalog. Her writing style and story ideas are a breathe of fresh air.

I was so excited to get this ARC for review and I was not disappointed. Just like her other books I LOVED this and every page I turned only got better. If you love a good psychological thriller you will not be disappointed. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Sandie Jones does it again. Thank you Minotaur Books and Netgally for the copy. 
I ajve read both of Sandie Jones previous books and was a huge fan, but now she is definitely an auto buy author for mr after this one. 
The story starts at a Sunday brunch with a family who's life was turned upside down with a knock at the door. 
I did not see this ending coming and the way the story unfolds I don't think anyone would. 
I would prefer order this now. I promise you won't regret it.

The Half Sister by Sandie Jones


I recently was lucky enough to be one of the first 100 readers to win a digital copy of The Half Sister, before its June 2020 release. And I loved it! I finished it in a day 😍 I am a big fan of Sandie Jones, and have read every book of hers til date, so you can only imagine how thrilled I was when I got my hands on the book. All you thriller fans, June can’t come fast enough for yall!

The basic plot line, without giving too much away, is of Kate and Lauren, two sisters, and their mother Rose. Recently losing their father, it opens the story of how they are  coping as a family, afloat the secrets and issues within their own lies. One Sunday, a knock at the door and in walks Jess, who claims you be their half sister........was their beloved father unfaithful? Was he keeping secrets? Did their mother know? But most importantly, is she their half sister???? 😈 

It’s a fast paced, thriller filled book......another bestseller by Sandie Jones. 

Thank you for the pre-copy! Can’t wait for your next book 📖 

#anovelfetish

I first fell in love with Sandie Jones' writing when I read her book The First Mistake. As soon as I saw her latest book on NetGalley, I was dying to get my hands on it to read! And I have absolutely have not been disappointed. Sandie's writing is easy to read and before I know it, half the day is gone and I'm halfway through the book! The characters are real and relatable where you can definitely see something similar happening in real life (no matter how crazy the twists are sometimes!). My favourite part of the book was the 2nd half where the action really kicks in. I'm someone that always needs to be kept guessing which Sandie succeeds in doing throughout the entire book. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a light thriller with some family drama!

Thank you so much to the publisher, NetGalley and Sandie Jones for an ARC for an honest review.  

Love, love, loved this book.  I’ve read all of Sandie Jones’ books and this one kept me intrigued and the ending was nothing like I thought it was leading up to be.  

Add this one to your TBR list as it’s  a great read and you won’t be able to put this down.

Jones delivered a delicious story full of twists and secrets. Lauren and Kate are sisters with secrets of their own, mourning the recent passing of their father. A surprise awaits them when they discover they have a half sister after Lauren used a DNA site. Jess has her own secrets she keeps,from her newly discovered relatives. The widow, Rose, may have the answers to all of the secrets. It's a riveting read and just when you think the clues add up, there's a new factor.

Wow! Fantastic mystery about two sisters whose lives get turned upside down when a young woman shows up claiming to be the illegitimate daughter of their recently deceased father. When Lauren submits her DNA to a genealogy website she hoped to maybe meet some long lost relatives, certainly not a half sister. As Lauren and Kate try to unravel the lies their parents told, both girls try to figure out the truth so their family can heal. Full of twists and turns until the very last page, this book is absolute must for anyone who loves a great mystery. Highly recommend, would give 10 stars if possible.

I finished The Other Woman by Sandie Jones in less than 24 hours so when I saw she had another book out I instantly requested this book on NetGalley. I finished this one in less than 24 hours too! 

Without giving anything away, Jess shows up on Kate and Lauren’s doorstep claiming she’s their half sister. Lauren is all too willing to accept her new sibling but Kate, is wary. 

Lauren has 3 kids, a struggling relationship with her sister, Kate, and a husband she doesn’t love. She is eager to form a relationship with her long lost sister.

Kate’s a journalist, jealous of her sister Lauren, (3 failed rounds of IVF, so naturally Lauren’s kids are the main reason) but she’s happy with their family dynamic and is unwilling to accept this long lost sister? Is she their mom’s illegitimate child, their dad’s? Or someone else entirely? Kate goes out of her way to discover the truth.

Kate doesn’t know what she’s about to discover will bring up deep dark family secrets that should have remained buried. 

There are so many plot twists in this book, and each chapter leaves such a cliffhanger, it was impossible to put down. 5 stars to The Half Sister.

Ok so this ending though 🤯 I did not see that coming! I thought I had pieced it together but I was not ready!! Kate is desperate to get pregnant and her sister Lauren has three children and a rocky marriage and both of them, and their mother Rose, are still trying to deal with their father/husbands sudden death just months ago. As the story unfold we see the power of facades and how people often see what they want to believe in each other and other people’s lives without seeing what is really there. Part mystery, part family drama and part societal drama this book is not one to miss!

All families have problems but this is the story of how much deeper those problems run we know. Kate is missing her father fiercely and jealous of her sister and her children while she has tried to get pregnant for years. Lauren can tell her family has drifted apart since their father died. Feeling trapped in a relationship that isn’t what it seems and desperate she uploads her dna to maybe reconnect to a long last cousin and instead finds a half sister, Jess. But there’s more to jess than first appears but will they figure out what secrets were long buried in time? I loved this twisty thriller. The characters were realistic and the story compelling. Once I got going I had a hard time putting this one down!

The Half Sister is about a family who's Father/Husband has died recently. A woman shows up claiming she was his daughter and throws a wrench in the whole family dynamic.  Lauren, one of the sisters, did an online genealogy test which is how "Jess" found them.  So, Lauren believes Jess whole-heartedly because she has the facts. Her sister Kate thinks Jess is making it all up and cannot believe that her Father would cheat on her Mom.  More and more things come about to make Kate believe Jess is obsessed with their family and has purposely come around to mess Kate's life up.  There are so many twists, turns and secrets.  This book kept me on the edge of my seat and piqued my interest the entire time.  I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a great mystery and thriller.  This book is definitely a 5/5 for me.

Loved this book. Sandie Jones books are always great. It’s about a girl using DNA to try to find her family and you won’t believe the ending.

Thank you to the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Sandie Jones has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I have enjoyed all of her books and this was no exception. The Half Sister was gripping from the beginning. I thought I had the book figured out only to be surprised. It’s nice to be surprised when so many books are so predictable. I found the characters interesting and well-developed. I wanted to finish the book and at the same time slow down so I could enjoy it longer. That, to me, is the sign of a good book. I highly recommend it and look forward to her next book!

This book kind of hits a bit home for me. Not in the way most would thing. My mom was adopted and a DNA test kit is how we found some of her biological family♡ 

That being said thankfully it wasn't a crazy ride after that.  This book will keep you guessing. Even when you think you know.... you don't. 
I can't wait for another Sandie Jones book! 

Thanks #netgalley!

Aamazing! Sandie Jones always keeps me on the edge of my seat during her domestic thrillers! This one was no exception. I love how connected I felt to the characters and the family. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!

Jess arrives one day wanting to see her father. The trouble is no one knows about her and her father passed away. The family is divided if they believe her or not. As they dig into things, many secrets are uncovered.

I enjoyed this book. I have read Sandie Jones’ books before and love her style of writing. I don’t want to spoil the ending but I did not see it coming!

The author, Sandie Jones, has done it again! I loved her other book, The First Mistake and was so excited to get the opportunity to review this book. I loved it. It kept me guessing, changing allegiances, second guessing my thoughts on who is right and not sure who to believe. It is so great when you connect with the story and the characters.. It’s a story about two sisters, Kate and Lauren, who aren’t as close as they could be and aligned with one parent over the other. Kate identifies with her father and his passing almost a year earlier is still quite raw. Lauren is close with her mother Rose who is also grieving and trying to hold her family together. Kate and her husband Matt are trying to have a baby and have not been successful with her IVF treatments as our story begins. Lauren’s husband Simon is difficult and emotionally abusive and she reflects on her lost love Justin, who she still loves after all this time. Enter Jess, the potential half sister to Kate and Lauren. Is she who she says she is? Lauren believes she is her father Harry’s daughter, but Kate wonders if she isn’t Rose’s daughter. Jess has intertwined herself in their lives and seems to be everywhere they turn. She wants the truth about her birth parents and seems to want to be a sister, if they will accept her. The story has wonderful twists and turns and the characters are flawed in interesting ways.

I love Sandi Jones books, and this was no different! The twists kept coming and kept me on the edge of my seat. From start to finish, it’s a thrill ride. If you love page turners, you will love this, or any book by the author!

I say it every time I read a book from this author, but her books are always so much fun to read. She always has a good plot, that takes you to somewhere you didn't know you were going.
This book follows two sisters, Kate and Lauren, and their mother Rose. One day as their families are sitting down for a meal together there is a knock on the door and their world changes forever.  There is a woman at the door who says her name is Jess, and she is linked to their family through a DNA site, which shows that  she is the biological child of Rose's late husband, Harry. This would then make her the half sister of Kate and Lauren. With all of them believing and feeling something different, this throws the whole family's lives into a tailspin, and it's all they can do to hold on as they all learn things that they never saw coming.
Another great read by this author!

Just when I thought I had this ending figured out, I soon learned I was very wrong!  So much suspense that you simply have to read in one sitting!  I have read all her books, and she never fails to amaze me!!

Honestly, I love a good domestic thriller and this one was no exception! Great characters (even though I didn't even like them much) and a twisty story all the way to the end! Thank you so much for letting me read and can't wait to share with my group!

I have a confession to make. I really did not like The Other Woman, the Reese Witherspoon book club pick by this author. It annoyed me so much that I couldn't finish it. I almost passed this one up but the synopsis sounded really good so I thought why not? World of difference in the two books! Unlike TOW, I actually liked the main characters in this book. The alternating POV between the sisters was a great choice as we watch new sister Jess upend their lives. I've seen the DNA plot device used in other novels with varying success, but it works well here. So while TOW might not have been my personal cup of tea, I'm glad I gave this author another chance. The Half Sister is a timely, suspenseful book that kept me guessing til the end.

Wow. I literally  just finished The Half Sister and thoroughly enjoyed every minute—one of those books that you don’t want to end. However, I loved, loved, LOVED the ending! This is the second book I’ve read by this author and at this point, I would read anything that she writes. This story had so many twists and turns. I thought I figured it out multiple times, and was eagerly surprised at every turn. The characters were so well  developed and relatable- I could feel emotion for every one of them. The plot was interesting and not far-fetched. Looking forward to going back and reading The First Mistake. Read The Half Sister as soon as you can— you will definitely not be disappointed!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a gifted copy of The Half Sister by Sandie Jones.

How well do you know your family?  Kate and Lauren meet every Sunday for lunch at their mom's house. To Kate, Lauren's life looks perfect and to Lauren, Kate's life looks perfect. After losing their father recently they are trying to hold the family together and continue family traditions until the day there is a knock on the door. Jess claims to be looking for their father and she claims to be their half sister. Each sister had a different relationship with their father. One was super close and one struggled with her relationship with him. Will their relationship with each other be able to survive Jess?  Could Jess really be their sister?

The story  is told by both Lauren and Kate.  This is a family full of secrets and complicated relationships. None of the characters were extremely likable individually but together I could not stop reading. I had to know what was going to happen next. There are some great twists, turns, and surprises. 

This is my third book by Sandie Jones and at this point I will read anything she writes. I am looking forward to her next book. 

Mystery & Thrillers
Release Date: June 16, 2020

This story is the most riveting and suspenseful I have ever read!! I have read all of Sandie's book so far and this has the most twists and turns in a book and will keep you on your toes the entire time, who is Jess, is Rose the mom, is Harry the dad, is Lauren the mom, is Kate even a sister, who is Julia ... so many wonderful turns it will make your head spin in a good way! Well done Sandie and keep them coming!!

Thank you to the publishers for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

I LOVED this book! There was a nice foreshadowing, that I won't give away, that lets the reader know that something isn't quite right with one of the main characters. The story line, the characters and the intrigue is there, this book will have you guessing until the end as to what the truth really is. 

Thank you again for letting me read this, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Ten months after her beloved father's death, Kate is steeped in grief and feeling lost waiting for life changing news to come. Sister Lauren is immersed in caring for her three young children and a wrecking-ball of a marriage. Their mother is just trying to hold it all together. This cycle of half-truths and false pretenses threatens to continue until a knock on the door during their weekly family dinner. In walks Jess--an undeniable half-sister who threatens to turn their lives upside down. 

The rest just has to be experienced. The author does an amazing job of letting the reader identify with each character, so that when the truth is revealed you are left shaking. Beautifully constructed story.

Loved this book. Devoured it in 2 days. This is my 1st experience with this author and will not be the last. Written from 2 sisters perspectives in short chapter format (a busy mom's gift!) about the discovery of a half sister and a slew of family secrets that are revealed. A reality check that no one ever truly knows another's authentic life. 

 I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley and the review is mine alone.

I’m a big fan of Sandie Jones. If you haven’t read her other books, The Other Woman and The First Mistake, I highly suggest adding them to your summer thriller list. She writes fantastic domestic suspense, with developed female characters, twists and wit that’s pairs perfectly with a nice glass of wine. ⁣
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Her latest novel, The Half Sister comes out on June 16 and you don’t want to miss it !⁣
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Thank you to Netgalley and Minotaur for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest thoughts. ⁣

This book is addictive! I read it in one sitting and could not put it down. ⁣
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Sisters Kate and Lauren aren’t very close. And after the death of their father, they fall further apart. One day, a girl named Jess shows up at their family home, claiming she’s their father’s daughter. This sets off a whole chain of events that expose family secrets and show you how little you can know someone you love. ⁣
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It’s no secret that I love domestic suspense and this book delivers. I liked the dual POV structure and particularly liked Kate and how her character developed. Jones spends time on her characters, contrasting the lives of the two sisters and developing them, instead of just throwing in twist after twist (though there are plenty of those!). As someone without sisters, I always find these relationships fascinating to read about. ⁣
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I’m a big fan of Sandie Jones’ s writing style and I think she does a great job at slowly teasing out bits of the story, with lots of red herrings along the way, leading to a big reveal at the end. And this book has cemented my decision not to do an online DNA test.
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I recommend this book to readers who enjoy domestic suspense with a focus on family drama. I can’t wait to see what Jones does next!⁣

Another great thriller from Sandie Jones! 

Family secrets with twists along the way made this unputdownable for me. This author is quickly becoming a favorite. A new half sister that appears out of the blue!? What ? 

Well written, fast paced and likeable characters made this a page turner.  Sandie Jones is an author to watch out for and I can't wait to read her next book. 5 stars! Keep them coming Sandie Jones! 

A big thank you to St..Martin's Press and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!

The book starts off slow and I wasn’t sure I was going to love it. There was a lot of background information that seemed extraneous, but it sets up a perfect slow burn. About a third of the way into the book, I realized that I didn’t want to set it down and once the surprises start coming, they don’t stop. I was sure I knew what was happening at least three or four times only to be shocked by the twists. Sandie Jones is a master of her craft.

Wow.

I had a hard time getting into this one. Mainly because I couldn't keep track of which sister was which and which husband was which, along with the name of the mom and all three kids and Jess, on top of it all. But once I finally got that down, I was able to truly enjoy the book.

I honestly didn't see that ending coming and I'm not sure that I necessarily liked it. It couldn't have had a good ending, I guess, but my heart feels for the grandkids, as if these were all real people.

However, don't let my review, thus far, stop you from reading this because it is good. Once I figured out the characters, I finished the book in a day. It has twists and turns, right after one another but they never really feel like too much. It feels oddly like real life and how you never really know those around you, who you would claim to know the best in your life. It's an eye-opener for sure, with fantastic, well rounded characters, set a pace that won't let you put it down!

Sisters Kate and Lauren have been drifting apart for years. Lauren is jealous of Kate’s jetsetting lifestyle, while Kate longs for just one baby, to Lauren’s three.

Kate is still mourning Harry, their father who died less than a year ago, but Lauren’s relationship with him was strained. Thus, when a young woman claiming to be Harry’s third daughter shows up at a family Sunday dinner, their reactions are vastly different. Lauren doesn’t doubt Jess’s claim, while Kate searches for another explanation. At the same time, Lauren’s marriage becomes more problematic, and for the first time, finally pregnant Kate doubts her own husband’s fidelity.

Sandie Jones is one of the best suspense writers publishing today, but THE HALF SISTER was not as mind-blowingly shocking as her previous books. Or maybe I’m getting used to her style. Even if I wasn’t completely blindsided by plot twists, I still couldn’t put the book down and it helped me forget the bleak world we live in for a few hours. I’m grateful for that. #TheHalfSister #NetGalley