A Sister's Promise [Kindle Edition]

Karen Lenfestey (Author)

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Product Description

Kate Hopper can list a million reasons why she doesn’t have kids. No, more like reasons why she shouldn’t have kids: genetics, a dysfunctional family, and ultimately, the fear that she wasn’t cut out to be June Cleaver or Carol Brady or Claire Huxtable. TV moms always made it look so easy, but Kate knows better.

When Kate’s little sister, Joely, refuses a medical treatment because it will leave her infertile, Kate is willing to say anything to save her sister’s life—even promising to have a baby. Kate decides to keep her rash words a secret from her husband until she can figure out whether she really wants to be a mother. Especially since they agreed their marriage would remain childless.

A sister’s promise and a wife’s promise: Kate must break one. Should she risk everything she has for the unknown?

About the Author

Karen Lenfestey, a Midwest Writer's Fellowship winner, studied communication at Purdue University and received her counseling degree from Indiana University. Check out her semi-humorous "Thoughts on Motherhood" blog and webpage at: karensnovels.weebly.com

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 553 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004C44P38
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,149 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #1 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Siblings
  • #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Advice & How-to > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > Siblings
  • #8 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Drama > United States

More About the Author

Karen Lenfestey, a Midwest Writer's Fellowship winner, sold over 20,000 copies of her first novel, "A Sister's Promise." She studied communication at Purdue University and counseling at Indiana University. Karen loves to hear from readers on her Facebook page or at her website. Vote for the character you'd like to see in the next book and read the semi-humorous "Thoughts on Motherhood" blog at http://karensnovels.weebly.com

For readers who love "A Sister's Promise", be sure to read "What Happiness Looks Like".

Customer Reviews

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars loved the characters, December 22, 2010

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Judith Post - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Sister's Promise (Kindle Edition)

The books I love have characters that hook me and a voice that strikes a chord with me. Kate and Joely felt real the minute I met them. They didn't always do the expected and had flaws that endeared them to me. Kate's husband struggled with Kate's promise as much as she did, usually supportive, but not always, and I liked that. That's what good marriages are about. The sisters were so close, yet so different, that they mimicked real families. The characters alone would have kept me turning this book's pages, but I like Karen Lenfestey's writing voice too. All in all, A Sister's Promise was a great combination--likeable characters and an interesting plot, along with strong writing. That's all I ask for in a book.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Relevant Book for Women of Today, December 14, 2010

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Rebecca Shoshensky - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Sister's Promise (Kindle Edition)

As a full time mother who recently gave up a 14 year career to stay home with my baby, this book really spoke to me! I rarely have time to read an internet post let alone read an entire novel; yet, I could not put this book down. I pulled my first non-baby related all-nighter just to finish it! The characters in this story expertly drew me in to topics I myself struggled with as many women today do. The story speaks to you no matter where you stand on career, motherhood, family, and friendship. The characters are very believable and relatable. This is an excellent read and very relevant to today's woman. If you enjoy Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, or Sinead Moriarty, you will love this book!

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing story, great characters, January 11, 2011

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Tanya Isch Caylor - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Sister's Promise (Kindle Edition)

A unique premise, with universal issues. Kate, Joely and Mitch are engaging, believable characters caught up in a predicament that guarantees someone will get hurt. Yet it's also a tender love story. Lots to think about here.