Two Sisters

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Pub Date Mar 21 2024 | Archive Date Feb 20 2024

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They tried to forget their past. Now it’s the only thing that can save them.

Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they’ve ever known. But as adults, their lives have taken different paths. Orla’s got the big house in Glasgow, the supportive husband and teenage daughter, Molly Rose, while Sinead’s struggle with drugs and alcohol has taken her to some very dark places.

But all of that changes when Sinead receives a call from the woman who gave them up at birth. Their mother, Janey, is back in their lives. But she’s far from what they expected and when the siblings discover their mum is the head of a dangerous gangland firm, their lives are turned upside down.

In a firm like Janey’s, you have to watch your back. And when someone from her past targets her new found family, Sinead, Orla and Molly Rose find themselves pawns in a dangerous game, against someone who will stop at nothing to take his revenge on Janey. But when Molly Rose is kidnapped, it’s time for the sisters to show this family will do anything to protect one of their own.

A hard-hitting, action-packed Scottish gangland thriller that fans of Jacqui Rose, Kimberley Chambers and Mandasue Heller won’t be able to put down.

They tried to forget their past. Now it’s the only thing that can save them.

Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they’ve ever known. But as adults...


Advance Praise

Gritty, clever and brilliantly satisfying.' Rachel Lynch, author of The Rich

Gritty, clever and brilliantly satisfying.' Rachel Lynch, author of The Rich


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Wow. This writing is amazing.
I finished this in one evening.couldnt put it down . I hope to god we get more in the adventures of Janey and family.
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me

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Wow a great follow up book and the ending was a shocker I didn’t expect that at all, I really hope there is a follow up as it was the best book I’ve read in months, amazing story from the very beginning

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Wow! Settling the score has never been so intricately woven among characters! This one’s a roller coaster ride through scary worlds, with an unexpected conclusion. Highly recommend!

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A dynamic read full of twists and edge of your seat chapters. An ending you won't see coming! My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy. Big five stars from me.

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This is the sequel to janey orla and sinead are the twin daughters janey gave up for adoption when they were babies..
Orla has a good life a loving husband and a daughter molly mae and a thriving business and a lovely large home sinead is on the other hand a heroin adict and is living a dangerous life on the streets.molly mae has got involved with a man who is evil and unknown to her a pervert. Janey contacts orla who doesn't want to know her and keeps it secret from sinead then molly mae runs away from home someone from janey past wants revenge orla and sinead need janey to find the anducter.a fast paced thriller full of twists and turns thank you netgallery for allowing me to read the book

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I Love this authors books and so very much enjoyed this book make sure you have read Janey before this as a follow on. Janey Hellahan gave up her twin daughters Orla and Sinead not a day goes buy she not think about them its there birthday and Janey phones Orla but the call not go well. Orla has it all a loving husband a daughter and a successful business. Sinead has nothing what she has feeds her habit. Orla and her daughter Molly Rose have a falling out and she does not come home wont say anymore but it is an amazing and emotional read someone will do anything to get what they want

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Orla, a successful businesswoman, and Sinead, a drug addict, are twins but very different. Their mother Janey gave them up for adoption and has now returned to their lives because someone from her past has kidnapped Molly Rose, Orla's daughter, as a means of blackmailing her and settling scores.
The novel is littered with interesting female characters who bring the novel to life with their differences and misunderstandings. A roller coaster where little by little they find ways to meet and redeem themselves.
Two Sisters is also full of action and suspense with surprising twists and turns and an ending that you don't see coming and that promises a sequel. Definitely recommended for fans of crime thrillers and gangs.

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Really enjoyed reading this book. Set mainly in Glasgow but with some N.Ireland references about a family with criminal connections.

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Well Well Well.... Alex Kane does it again.
What a superb read this turned out to be. Exciting and fresh, I enjoyed this book from the get go. Brilliant characters and a twist I didn't see coming at all. What a gripping read.
Thoroughly enjoyable. I read this in one day, I really couldn't put it down once started. Twins Sinead and Orla live very different lives. They are total opposites. They don't have contact with their birth mother and each have a reason not to want or to want have contact.
This all changes when a family member is found in trouble. the paths of these individuals has no choice but to cross. But will this be a help or a hindrance to the families involved.
I am mindful of saying too much on this story, its one of those you want to say OMG - this happened and this, but don't want to spoil it for the readers.
What I will say is My goodness, I need more and more from this author, I could have read this on and on. It's left with what I can only say it a cliff-hanger and there really has to be a follow on.
Amazing Writing Alex Kane, please don't leave it too long for the next one.

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Just love Alex Kane books they just get better and better each time. I can't wait for the next book hope it's as good as this one .

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Firstly thank you Netgalley for this ARC

Another brilliant book by this author and so many twists and turns

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In this the follow up to Janey we find out more about her early life and the secrets she's buried for so long.I really like the main character she's strong and determined yet somewhere in there is a soft side that she doesn't let many see.The new addition to the series Molly Rose is a somebody who has potential to be a fascinating character as the series continues.The author has the ability to pull you in hold you and deliver an ending that gives you a big OMG moment leaving you wanting the next book in the series now rather than later.I can't wait .
Highly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Hera books for the ARC.

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Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for this eARC.

I really enjoyed Two Sisters. It is a great follow on from the previous book Janey. The authors writing is good and engaging and I was drawn into the story right from the start. Janey is reunited with her daughters in the worst circumstances when her granddaughter goes missing and someone from Janey's past has a score to settle with her. The characters are mostly likeable, there was one I hated with a passion and I couldn't wait for them to be found out. The plot line is good and kept me guessing what would happen next, and the story is fairly fast paced. I really liked getting to know more about Janeys younger years and love how the story moved from past to present times with ease. The last quarter of the book is a very tense and thrilling read with a very unexpected ending that sets up the next book nicely, and I'll definitely want to read it! If you enjoy gangland crime books then this is for you and I'd recommend it.

4 stars

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This is brilliant!!! I didn’t know it was book 2 in a series but it was very easy to catch up with the plot . I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the ending was mind blowing

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I used to be a big fan of this genre (Martina Cole et al) but haven't read one for years.
Enjoyed this even more than I thought I would.
Maybe because it is set outside of London or because it is an organised crime setting but mixed with a decent murder thriller that I thought it was a step above.
Good, strong characters and a well paced plot.
Great holiday reading.

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Having not read the first book 'Janey', I did wonder whether or not I may have missed important back story details but this book is fine to read as a stand alone. The story focuses on twin sisters who are oh so different. Orla and Sinead have led very different lives, Orla extremely successful in a business she has worked hard for and Sinead sadly has led the life as a drug addict. How do two sisters become so different and will they be able to salvage any sort of relationship? They were given up for adoption by their mother Janey when they were very small and no mother does this unless there are extreme circumstances that have led them to leave their own flesh and blood behind, as the book progresses we will learn why this separation occurred. Orla's daughter Molly Rose, features heavily in the book and has a huge falling out with her mother but maybe the outcome and resolution of this will bring more than this mother and daughter back together.

This is a very enjoyable book and I really felt like I really got to know the characters and quickly became wrapped up in their world, a great way to spend an afternoon. Once again another great book by Alex Kane, I have since now purchased 'Janey' as I want to see where this story really began from. Good plot that moves a long at a fast pace and a very satisfying ending. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions are my own.

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Didn’t know there was an earlier book, but it didn’t matter, this one stands well by itself. Very strong female characters drive the story as separated twin sisters get back in their birth mother’s life as a result of outside forces seeking revenge for perceived harmful acts. Kidnappings, murders, rape, trafficking, drug abuse are part of the story, but appropriately used.

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Wow! This is a one sitting roller coaster read! Lots of twists and turns, it kept me guessing! Loved it.

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Loved this book! Continuing with the Janey Hallaghan series, this story concentrates on the twin daughters she had adopted and their unconventional reunion! Can't wait for the next instalment.

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I don’t usually read books in this genre but I did enjoy it. Set in Glasgow it follows the daughters of Janey Halloran , showing how different upbringing impacts their lives. It is a roller coaster ride with a shocking twist at the end.

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A good twisty Glasgow Thriller.
Sinead and Orla had a hard upbringing in Foster care now at thirty eight years old are still taking different paths in life.
I loved everything about this story will send chills through your body, who can you trust if not your twin? Absolutely Fabulous

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I read this as a standalone and it's not the kind of book I usually go for. I'm not into the whole gangland London type vibes but I was surprised to say, I really enjoyed this. I loved the song female characters and how well brought to life they were. There were some amazing twists and the whole book, the plot was constantly moving forward and I just couldn't put it down. I'll definitely be checking out the 1st book now

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I enjoyed this book, it can be read as a stand alone but I would recommend reading "Janey" the first book to feature the Hallahan family. The well written book moves along at a fast pace and is not lacking in action or suspense. The plotting centres around kidnapping, blackmail and abuse but I loved the characterisation, especially young Molly, It is very believable and there are plenty interesting, strong female characters. The Glasgow setting definitely added to the realism! I really loved the ending, leaving me eagerly waiting for a follow up. If you like gangster books, this is one for you. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

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This is the second Scottish gangland thriller in this series, following on from Janey. I definitely think you should read the first book to appreciate the ongoing story.
A figure from Janey’s past has come back for revenge and is bringing her family into it which is a seriously bad move…
We now have Janey’s daughters and grand daughter bought into the mix and all are good quality female protagonists.
I found Janey a great main character in the first book and again the female roles of Orla, Sinead, and Millie-Rose in this book were first class.
The ending sets up for a third book in the Hallahan Family series.
Alex Kane is a great author, gritty gangland books set in a Scottish background with great stories and depth.

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Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. It didn't disappoint! Must read!!

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