I’m thrilled to have friend, and fellow writer here today, Jacquie Biggar, to share her latest release, Letting Go The Defiant Sisters Book 1!
Letting Go
Jacquie Biggar
(The Defiant Sisters, #1)
Publication date: October 21st 2022
Genres: Coming of Age, Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
A coming-of-age novel about the pain of misconceptions and learning from them.
When life gives you lemons…
Izzy
Mom is barely in the grave and the prodigal child is here to pick the bones clean.
I don’t want her here. My sister’s defection is a wound that won’t heal, and her return simply rubs at the scabs covering my heart.
I’ve managed just fine without her. She can go back to her fancy college and forget about us- that’s what she does best anyway.
If only I didn’t need her help. Or miss her so much.
Renee
The day my dad committed suicide I ran. I’ve been running ever since.
Going home is supposed to be the answer. Instead, it makes me question every thoughtless decision I’ve made.
My sister hates me. My little brother barely knows me. And Simon… is engaged.
None of it matters- or so I tell myself. I’m here to make amends and face a past haunted by regret.
As long as I can convince myself to stay.
Letting Go is a young adult romance dealing with tragedy, restitution, and love in all its aspects. The story relates to sensitive topics that may be triggering for some readers.
SNEAK PEEK:
Izzy
The shock of finding Renée on the doorstep is fading, taken over by the sheer hypocrisy of her arrival. Why now? It’s a little late if she wants to make amends. Not a word for two stinking years and she shows up thinking I’m going to be grateful she’s here?
Not in this lifetime.
The warm sincerity of her embrace, though… it tries to weaken the resentment I’ve fostered since she walked out on her family, leaving me to pick up the pieces.
“I don’t want you here,” I snarl, unable to hide my bitterness. I’d rather act as though I don’t care.
Renée eyes me warily, rubbing a reddened palm. I feel a childish delight to have caused her even a minuscule amount of the pain she’s caused me.
“I’m aware,” she says calmly, bending to pick up a bulging overnight bag. “But I’m here now, so let’s make the best of it—for Mom.”
Red hot rage rises from the pit of my stomach to spit and steam from my ears. “Do. Not. Use Mom against me. You lost that right a long time ago.”
Months of caregiving flicker behind my eyes. My father’s suicide did something to Mom. She shouldered the blame and wore it like a hairshirt, ripping the blinders away from their relationship to show the fractures in the foundation. She shut down. Stopped eating, washing, and caring. It was left to me to get Benjamin off to school, clothes washed, and a semblance of normalcy when everything was insane.
“You should have called.” Renée’s empathetic gaze gets on my last nerve.
I whirl away before I plant my fist in her face. “Your room is the way you left it. You can stay the weekend, then I want you to leave. Ben doesn’t need to get his hopes up.” And neither do I.
Jacquie Biggar is a USA Today bestselling author of romance who loves to write about tough, alpha males and strong, contemporary women willing to show their men that true power comes from love. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and loves to hear from readers all over the world!
“My name is Jacquie Biggar. When I’m not acting like a total klutz, I am a wife, mother of one, grandmother, and a butler to my calico cat.
My guilty pleasures are reality tv shows like Amazing Race and The Voice. Every Monday night, I can be in my armchair plastered to the television laughing at Blake’s shenanigans.
I love to hang out at the beach with DH (darling hubby) taking pictures or reading romance novels (what else?).
I have a slight Tim Hortons obsession, enjoy gardening, everything pink, and talking to my friends.”
She has been blessed with a long, happy marriage and enjoys writing romance novels that end with happily-ever-afters.
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This extract was captivating.
I am halfway through, Jude, and it’s a great read so far!
😃👌🏾
Thank you! These two love each other so much- they just need to set aside their misunderstandings long enough to remember.
Alas, the family dynamic.
Wonderful to see Jacquie here today. Lots of tension in that scene.
Yes, a lot, Craig. Readi g it right now and its a good one.
Thank you, Craig. This was a lovely surprise!
Huge congratulations to Jacquie on her new release. I have this on my TBR (we won’t mention how long that list is!) Wishing Jacquie all the best. Thanks for sharing, Denise. Hugs 💕🙂
Happy to share, Harmony! I am going to have to live to a very old age to finish my TBR list…lol. I started this on vacation and am loving it!
Appreciate your interest, Harmony, thank you!
I ordered this one the second I heard about it. I can’t wait to read it. Best wishes to Jacquie. Denise, thanks for hosting.
Happy to host, Staci. I am half way through and can’t wait to get back to it tonight. Such a goid story!
Woohoo, thank you Staci!
I can’t wait to start this book! It’s sitting on my TBR list, taunting…
It’s a good one, Jacqui. I am half way through it and can’t wait to finish it!
I love when a book teases you that way 🙂
Man, that is a great excerpt. I am definitely interested.
I am reading it now and can say it is agood read, Pete!
Thank you, Pete. There are always two sides to a story- these girls need to listen to each other if they want to heal.
Congratulations to Jacquie on her release. Thanks for hosting, Denise.
I am always happy to host and share in the thrill of new releases.
😊
Thank you, John. I’m glad I stopped by Twitter and found Denise’s post!
Yes indeed.
Its on my Kindle. Will be reading it soon.
I’m reading it right now, Darlene, it’s a good one 🙂
Yay! Can’t wait to hear what you think 🙂
Congrats on the new release, Jacquie. I’m off to check it out. Sounds like a great read. Thanks for hosting, Denise.
I’m always happy to host, Joan 🙂 I’m enjoying this one a lot and hope to finish it tonight!
Thanks for stopping by to check it out, Joan. I hope you give it a try.
Bought my copy and can’t wait to dig in!
Awesome, thank you!
All the best to Jacquie for her new release! Sharing to help spread the word.
Thank you, Liz! Always appreciated 🙂
Thank you, Liz- appreciated!
You’re welcome, Jacquie!
Denise, thanks for taking time from your fun vacation to share my new release- I’m so grateful!
Fun to come back to, Jacquie. Finished it last night, loved it. Hugs!
A huge congratulations to Jacquie! I just finished reading this one and highly recommend it. Jacquie has a unique way of getting into the hearts and heads of her characters. Thank you for sharing, Denise!
I agree, Jan. Jacquie does have a way with cspruring our hearts in her characters. Happy to share the great release news.
Thanks for your wonderful review, Jan!
Excellent share, Denise. I think you’ll enjoy this book when you get a chance. Congrats, Jacquie, on a wonderful tour stop. 🙂
Thank you, Diana 🙂 I just finished it last night and of course, loved it.
Oh good. I’m not surprised that you enjoyed it. 🙂
Yay! Thank you, Denise. I worried it was too dark, so it’s a relief to read your positive thoughts on the story {{hugs}}
Thanks for the awesome recommendation, Diana!
She’ll love it. 🙂
Sounds soooo good, and a great cover too!
It was a good read, Pamela 🙂 Yes, isn’t that a great cover?
Thank you! Teagan Geneviene created this amazing cover which suits the story perfectly.
Jacquie’s done it again, hasn’t she?
Get some rest.
Hugs
She sure has done it again, Sandra 🙂 almost all rested up in time for vacation round two…lol. xo
Thank you, Sandra, your comment made my day! Don’t fall asleep on the back of that Harley, Denise 🙂
Did I ever tell you my hubby named our cat Harley because he never wanted one? He has a sad sense of humor, lol
That’s funny, Jacquie 🙂 A sense of humor I can understand.
Jacquie’s done it again, hasn’t she?
Get some rest.
Hugs
Family trouble as it’s best!;-) Thanks for sharing also the news on Jacquie’s new book, Denise! Best wishes, Michael
Family trouble does make for a compelling read, Michael 🙂 This was a great example of it. I’m always happy to share good news
Thank you, Michael. I’m the oldest in my family, with a brother two years younger, and another twelve years my junior. Roger, my middle brother, and I fought like cats and dogs for most of our childhood. I’m not sure why, but it was his fault, lol
I used these dynamics to build the Thomas siblings with their rebellious attitudes.
Hi Denise, it is great to see Jacquie here with this new book. I am very keen to read this one, I like the topic very much.
Huge congrats to Jacquie. Thanks for hosting her, Denise.
I’ve been on a book shopping spree and picked up this one, as well as your “This Second Chance”. I’m looking forward to a lot of great reading. Hugs to you both!
Great to see Jacquie and her book featured here. I have my copy and look forward to reading. <3
I think you will really enjoy it Debby! Xo
No doubts 🙂 xx
I love the way the excerpt reads! Congratulations, Jacquie on your newest release! Thank you for spreading the word, Denise. 🙂