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I knew this would be a great read, I enjoy this author, and she sure didn't disappoint!
This is a psychological thriller at its best, so many twists and turns, so don't get to comfortable.
Sounds like a sweet story doesn't it, sisters that never knew each other, actually twins, all of a sudden find out about each other, yes they are identical.
Pretty soon you will think you know the answers, oh yes, I guessed, and sure thought I was right. In away I was, but what a monkey wrench the author gives us!
So if you enjoy reads with a lot of action, unsolved murders, mental illness, siblings, good friends, and much more, you don't want to miss this one!
This read give right up to the end and including the epilogue!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Love Inspired Trade, and was not required to give a positive review.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin - Romance for an ARC of this book. I listened to the Kindle book and was a little confused at times by all the different characters and found it hard to keep up with who and what. I liked how toward the end the ‘Then’ chapters came together with the numbered chapters, but don’t want to give anything away. I feel like the end left me wondering…. I enjoyed this read and will recommend it in my day-to-day job as a Librarian.

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Talk about a story that will keep you on the very edge of your seat! This story was quite intense! Charlotte grew up in foster care and dreamed of a different kind of life. When her estranged mother dies, she uncovers a shocking secret... she has a twin sister! But when her twin is killed by someone thinking it was Charlotte, she finds herself having to take Acelynn's place to save her own life... but once there, she learns that perhaps her sister's life wasn't as perfect as she had thought--- instead she was thrown into this world of secrets, lies and a serial killer! Yikes! This story was full of so many twists and turns--- many that I didn't see coming at all. Just when I thought that every last secret was out in the open, here comes another one challenging what I thought I knew. While this is a Christian thriller, I would say the Christian messages are more subtle and the tone is definitely darker overall, with mentions of murder, sexual assault, and other evils in the world. As such, it might be a more difficult read for some readers. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, this is certainly one to check out.

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

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Jessica Patch did it again!!! Wow. I enjoyed this book- it really sucks you in and you don’t want to put it down until it’s finished! This author has excellent books and this one definitely is at the top! Highly recommend

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Twisty, full-of-surprises psychological thriller that kept me guessing (and second-guessing) up until the very last page. Patch sure can tell a story!

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This is an outstanding book and one of the very best I have read in a long time! Anyone who enjoys romantic suspense will be thrilled with this book! Charlotte has had a very rough life, after coping with life with her drug-addicted mother. When she learns that she has a twin, Acelynn, who has been adopted, she realizes just what her life could have been like. Acelynn shows up and Charlotte does everything she can to look and be just like her. When one of Charlotte's friends is killed, Charlotte is a witness. In the process of trying to stay alive, Acelynn is shot and killed! Charlotte figures that the best way to survive is to take Acelynn's life and identity to avoid being accused of her sister's death. How Charlotte manages to live in her sister's identity takes her by surprise, since her sister lied about a lot. The ending was satisfying, and I was glad to see that I had guessed right about it!
I very much appreciate the opportunity to read this advanced reader's copy. The opinions expressed are my own.

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I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Charlotte always wanted a better life— get away from her druggie mom, she just never expected to find it through a long-lost twin. When she discovers Acelynn, her identical sister living a wealthy, picture-perfect life, she thinks she’s found her way out. But after a tragic accident forces Charlotte to take Acelynn’s place, she realizes her sister’s world is filled with deadly secrets.

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Another twisty thrill ride from Jessica Patch! This story hit the ground running and never let up! This one is a full-on Psychological thriller, and I would classify it as "Christian-light", but completely clean. There is a subtle faith thread hovering under the surface that comes to light at the end, but by and large, this one has a lighter faith thread than I'm used to with this author. It worked well for the story though. When Charlotte Kane learns she has a twin sister she was separated at birth from, she understandably wants to get to know her twin and seeks her out. When she has an opportunity to step into her sister's life, she learns that not all that glitters is gold. This story has a bit of a time shift as well, as a few chapters (headed simply as "Then") are journal entries from the past. Having both voices in first person threw me a bit at first, but once you are aware that the past are journal entries, it flows easier. While I thought I was smart enough to stay on top of what was happening, and the author kept proving me right in my assumptions, I got thrown for a couple of major curveballs at the end that I did not see coming. And the epilogue at the tail end, threw me even further as I still have questions. All in all, this was a thoroughly enjoyable ride and I can easily recommend this one to fans of suspense and psychological thrillers. Special thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-copy of this book. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

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The Other Sister is a twisting, turning thriller about an evil twin and an almost good twin. The girls didn't grow up together, in fact, the better twin, Charlotte, did not even know she had a twin until her mother died and the evidence was in her personal effects. Charlotte contacts Acelynn, her sister, and they decide to switch places. Charlotte finds herself stuck in her sister's life and realizes that her sister is more than horrible. The rest of the story is how Charlotte survives and ultimately seems to triumph over the evil depredation of her sister's life.

This book is perfect for a weekend read for anyone who likes to read with all of the lights in the house on.

I received a free advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.

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I would say this is my favorite but each of her books are my favorite.

The Other Sister by Jessica Patch

Charlotte Kane grew up with her mother for part of her childhood then went into the foster care system when her mother lost custody due to mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse, self medicating. She never gave up on her dream, desire to have her own family and she accomplished that through her best friends Tillie and Tommy. 
When her former case worker showed up to check in with her, even though she had aged out of the system, she was glad to see her,  it had been awhile.  She told her that her mother had just been found that morning, she had overdosed.  Glenda told her she should go over and pick up a box that her mother had in a closet, she said she would think about it.
Later in the day she went over and retrieved the box. While she was still at her mothers place she started to look through the box and found a letter from a woman thanking her for letting her adopt her baby. " I have a sister."

Thank you, Jessica Patch, for allowing me to be on your launch team. I loved this story.

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If you’re in need of a creepy intense thriller that will have you questioning everything you think you know from the page before, then The Other Sister is the book for you. The twists and turns this story takes will have you eager to keep reading and the plot is one that will stick with you long after you’ve finished reading the book.

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*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*

True to her writing style, Jessica Patch delivers a fast paced, twisted story that is FULL of suspense and keeps you guessing right until the very last page! It is an absolute page turner, and is not one that you’ll have figured out before it’s over!

Many of Jessica Patch’s books have a clear element of faith, and while this one is also marketed as Christian fiction, it reads much more like a mainstream thriller. There is a very faint underlying hint of redemption that could be identified as the faith aspect, but it could easily go unrecognized. The story also goes to darker depths that will likely be off-putting to someone who is expecting a cleaner Christian read. If you aren’t bothered by that, you will enjoy this one because it was an excellent book and very well written!

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Jessica R Patch does it again. Such a great story of trauma, redemption and resilience with so many twists and turns. Just when you think you have the story all figured out you realize you know nothing. The story keeps you guessing and wondering until the last page. Read it you won’t be disappointed!

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Dive into the twisty world of wealth, privilege, and long buried secrets. Gripping novel. So many layers with characters you want to loathe but are so well drawn, you keep turning the pages.
Careful reading in the dead of night!

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“I learned very early in life to never burn a bridge, even if someone else lights the match….”

Very wise advice from the heroine of Jessica R. Patch’s psychological thriller, The Other Sister. I applaud the author on delving into the mind of someone who was in the foster care system and struggles with wounds of abandonment. As an ex-Extended Foster Care social worker, I know there are some youth who carry a heart of bitterness. And foster youth or not, who wouldn’t want a carve out a better life for themselves? But poor Charlotte. Circumstances had her in a real pickle.

I wish there was a little more faith development after Charlotte met Christian. She’s angry at God, which is a real issue and if done right, makes the story stick with me. Not saying that this one won’t. There are a lot of twists and turns in this unpredictable story.

This story will be great for those who love psychological thrillers, mind games, whodunits, serial killers, secrets, drama, women’s fiction, domestic thrillers, dark, twisted, family sagas, chilling beach reads, elements of horror, and maybe even split time novels.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All words are my own.

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Loved reading the riveting and engaging story. When Charlotte finds out she has a twin sister, Acelynn, Charlotte wants to meet her, Acelynn comes to visit, and when Charlotte goes to save her friend, Tommy, Tommy is murdered, Charlotte runs, Acelynn is accidentally killed, Charlotte becomes Acelynn, someone tries to kill Charlotte, and there is a Cupid serial killer on the loose. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read story full of mystery and suspense.

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Oh,my! If you are looking for the ultimate twist and turns in a thrilling mystery than look no further! Jessica Patch is the Queen of the unexpected and throwing you through a loop just when you thought you figured everything out!
This was an edge of your seat mystery with a very soft hint at romance.

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“She’s tried to kill me before.”

“Truth hidden in darkness always comes to light, and secrets with it. Sins always find you out.”

“I’m your other sister.”

Another enjoyable novel by Jessica R. Patch. This one was a psychological thriller that includes faith elements as well. I enjoyed the characters and settings and I thought Jessica created a nice, twisty plot. The twists were well executed and though I had some inklings about one or two things, there was a lot of twists that were hard to predict. I did think there were parts that dragged even though the beginning and the ending was fast paced and excellent.

* I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and Harlequin Love Inspired. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*

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WOW what a fabulous psychological thriller. The author Jessica Patch has really outdone herself. The many twists and turns will keep you guessing. I definitely recommend this book.

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Wow, this was a wild read, one that had me reading longer than I intended. The serpentine prose weaves in and out, making you wonder what's real and what's not. Jessica does a masterful job with character development and she packs a wallop with the secrets spilling out on the page. Plus she does a superb job handling of some pretty heavy topics and scenes with authenticity and taste. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a suspenseful mystery wrapped up with a dose of southern comfort.

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