Advance Readers' Comments for SECRETS OF THE TULIP SISTERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beverly U. from Gettysburg, PA

When the secrets were revealed, the book presented how strong family ties and relationships can be. Having such negative experiences with their mother, you wonder how you would be able to grow as a person with such negativity and rejection. SECRETS OF THE TULIP SISTERS were very inspiring for the love they continued to give to family, friends and spouses. They were able to move on after their mother moved on. What an inspiration learned for all of us!

 

Rating: 5

 

Three words to describe the book: relationships, family, secrets

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: The book was very motivating in establishing that family is forever. Mistakes from the past can be forgiven, but be honest and truthful. True love involved sacrifices. It is never too late to say you’re sorry. You can’t always change people and have them love you.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: I already have.

 

Laura C. from New Bern, NC

I absolutely loved the book. I have been a reader of Susan Mallery novels for many years and found myself immersed in the family drama within the first few chapters! 

 

Rating: 5

 

Three words to describe the book: family, friends, secrets

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: This book is about family secrets. This book is about the bond between sisters and friends. This book is about second chances between siblings, friends and lovers.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: I would absolutely recommend this book to a friend. My daughter has already requested to borrow it once I'm through with it.

 

Leslie M. from Charlottesville, VA

I loved it! I read it at the beach in two days.

 

Rating: 5

 

Three words to describe the book: family, sisters, love

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: It’s a good summer read. It has lots of twists and turns in relationships with a good feeling ending.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: Absolutely. I have already posted in my Facebook reading group that they need to read it when it comes out.

 

Helen M. from Tewksbury, MA

I am a Susan Mallery reader. I read this book over a rainy, cold weekend. I loved the book. First, I love that I knew the author. Second, the title made me think of spring on this cold weekend. Third, I loved the cover art. I could tell that big, old house held secrets. The storyline didn't disappoint. It was about family secrets and family quarrels. It had believable characters and snappy dialogue. I got lost in the story and didn't want it to end. I could see pieces of my sister and me in the book. I especially liked the theme of forgiveness.

 

Rating: 5

 

Three words to describe the book: heartbreaking and heartwarming

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: I would tell my friends to read this if they want to read a book that they will love from start to finish. SECRETS OF THE TULIP SISTERS has it all --- unforgettable characters, a believable plot, great dialogue, and a strong message about the power of family, love and forgiveness.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: I have already recommended this book. Also, I have been asked by two people in my book group if they could borrow my copy.

 

Mandy T. from Pullman, WA

I enjoyed SECRETS OF THE TULIP SISTERS as a steamy romance with a fun cast. All of the main characters were well developed, both male and female. I liked that none of them were perfect, which made them feel like old friends. They suffered from insecurity, envy, jumping to conclusions, and all of the other normal human emotions. The way they worked through romantic feelings and family bonds, as well as working through their own insecurities, made for an enjoyable read.

 

Rating: 5

 

Three words to describe the book: steamy, romantic, entertaining

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: Kelly is 29 and still lives with her father, helping him run the family tulip business. When her estranged sister Olivia returns home for the summer, Kelly and Olivia learn how to renew family bonds with each other and their father, and together they deal with their mother’s difficult personality. Add in the romantic interests of the two sisters and their father Jeff, plus Olivia and Kelly overcoming their insecurities, and this was an enjoyable romantic read. The characters are well developed.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: Yes.

 

Dawn B. from Grand Forks, ND

What did you think of SECRETS OF THE TULIP SISTERS?: It’s a must read. You will cheer as each daughter succeeds and they redevelop their relationships as sisters.

 

Rating: 5

 

Three words to describe the book: family situations always

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: Families are not always perfect and when a mother betrays her husband and eventually leaves her family, they must pick up the pieces. As each daughter struggles with the baggage of mom leaving, they triumph in their lives and jobs, but mom comes home and stirs the pot.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: Yes.

 

 

Donna P. from Macomb, MI

I enjoyed it. It’s a quick read.

 

Rating: 4

 

Three words to describe the book: perfect beach read

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: This is a nonviolent, easy and enjoyable book with likable characters. I liked the setting of the tulip growing company too --- that was was a unique touch. Friendship and sisterhood aren't always easy.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: I already have.

 

Annette K. from Auburn, AL

I had never read a book from this author. I think it's good summer read. I enjoyed the story.  

 

Rating: 4

 

Three words to describe the book: secrets, family, romance

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: This is a book about three women and their secrets. They are trying to rebuild relationships and friendships, and keep their family together.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: Yes.

 

Rhonda F. from Tool, TX

To be truthful, this was my first Susan Mallery book so I have lots more good reading to look forward to. I enjoyed everything about this book.

 

Rating: 4

 

Three words to describe the book: family secrets exposed

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: This book is full of drama, love and relationships. It will make you feel many emotions and the cozy small town has plenty of stuff going on to keep you turning the pages to find out what’s going to happen next.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: Yes.

 

Charries S. from Kissimmee, FL

My parents married at a very young age and they both eventually remarried. Overall, my father remarried three times. I have a lot of half siblings that I have had to get to know in the most nontraditional ways. I was able to relate to the relationship between Kelly and Olivia as sisters. Sometimes you are part of a family you don't completely understand or know enough about. I feel this story line really resonated on this with its humor and emotions especially among their parents and their past lovers. It was heartwarming to see how much they discover about themselves as women and most importantly as sisters when they come together as adults back home. I am eager to share this book among the ladies of my own book club. They are my second family of sisters. They are special to me because unlike the family you are born into, I chose them to be a part of my family. I love my half siblings. I also find that as the eldest among them I am still trying to figure them out as I am sure they are also wondering what planet I am from. That is what you call family. You don't have everything but together you have it all.

 

Rating: 4

 

Three words to describe the book: heartwarming, emotional, humorous

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: It is a story about the relationships women have as mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. The story is surrounded by bonds of family friendship, past loves, present loves and future loves. It is basically where the need for friendship takes place among the family you have, the family you do not know, the family you learn to love, the family that helps you grow and ultimately, the family you come to realize needs you as much as you need them.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: Yes.

 

Marci M. from New London, CT

Even though I found some of the dialogue to be a bit stilted, overall, I enjoyed the book very much. The characters were relatable, though not as well developed as they could have been.

 

Rating: 3.5

 

Three words to describe the book: relaxing beach read

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: It’s quintessential "chick lit” --- fun, easy and a happy ending for all.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: I already have.

 

Ann B. from Charlotte, NC

I enjoyed the family relationships, but there was a little too much information about sexual problems.

 

Rating: 3

 

Three words to describe the book: pretty good read

 

How would you describe this book to a friend?: The book has some interesting family and friend relationships. It has a good story, but I could do with a little less in-depth sex. Most good books have some sex, but this was a little much.

 

Would you recommend this book to a friend?: No.