Becoming the Talbot Sisters, Rachel Linden
Becoming the Talbot Sisters, Rachel Linden
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Becoming the Talbot Sisters
A Novel of Two Sisters and the Courage that Unites Them

Author: Rachel Linden

Narrator: Madison Lawrence

Unabridged: 10 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 05/01/2018

Synopsis

Twin sisters Waverly and Charlie Talbot have drifted far apart as they pursue opposite dreams of stardom and service to the poor. Now they must come together to face their fears, find their courage, and fight for what they love.Celebrity chef Waverly Talbot has built a successful career with her home-entertaining show Simply Perfect. Yet she and her husband, Andrew, have never been able to realize the true desire of Waverly’s heart: to become a mother. Meanwhile Waverly’s twin sister, Charlie, buries her bitter disappointment and shattered idealism beneath a life spent serving others as an international aid worker in Budapest, Hungary. When the beloved aunt who raised them passes away, Waverly and Charlie come together in their grief after living years on separate continents. Struck by a fierce desire to bridge the distance between them, Charlie offers Waverly and her husband the selfless gift of surrogacy.But soon the sisters find they are each in danger of losing their jobs, seemingly putting their dreams on hold once again. When Waverly shows up unannounced in Budapest with a plan to rescue Simply Perfect, the sisters embark on an adventure across central Europe that could save them both from occupational hazards. Though the twins haven’t had to rely on each other since childhood, a dramatic turn in their journey forces them to stand together to save their careers, the baby, and each other.

About Rachel Linden

Rachel Linden is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures in over fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her writing. She is the author of Ascension of Larks, Becoming the Talbot Sisters, and The Enlightenment of Bees. Currently Rachel lives with her family in Seattle, Washington, where she enjoys creating stories about hope, courage, and connection with a hint of romance and a touch of whimsy. Visit her online at rachellinden.com; Instagram: rachellinden_writer; Facebook: authorRachellinden.    

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fiction on May 14, 2018

This ended up being a different read than I thought it would be—but not necessarily in a bad way. Given the surrogacy storyline and the unforeseen danger mentioned in the description, I expected a more emotional and suspenseful read, but it didn’t turn out that way. The story makes a leisurely, albe......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on June 07, 2018

This book really surprised me. I was expecting a book about two sisters who forge a relationship when one is unable to have a much-wanted baby and the other offers to be a surrogate. Their travels across Europe, especially to areas that are not often written about, provided more depth and interest.......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on March 12, 2018

An irresistible setting and the bond between sisters are at the forefront of the sophomore novel by this exciting voice in women's fiction. The accessible writing prose with an almost journalistic integrity in its evocation of time and place was a welcomed intelligent slant. Anyone who has ever felt......more

Goodreads review by Sue on May 07, 2018

I love books about sisters and families and this fit that criteria but was so much more. Not only is it about twin sisters who took totally different paths in life but it is also about surrogacy and sex trafficking and the effect of the media on every day lives. This is a book that you don't want to......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on May 13, 2018

Becoming the Talbot Sisters is a sweet read that will leave you craving more. I just loved the Talbot sisters, Waverly and Charlie. Waverly and Charlie could not be more different but when it comes to family; a sister's bond is the strongest. I know that I would do anything and be there for my sister......more

Quotes

'Linden is a gifted author and international aid worker whose travels around the world provide detailed settings for the unique locations in her novels.' CBA Market

'Linden tackles the issue of sex trafficking deftly and with sensitivity. Provocative prose and a twisty plot will engage readers. Devotees of Elin Hilderbrand and Catherine West will appreciate this one.' Library Journal

'This is more than a fluff 'sister chick' story. There is a depth to the story as each sister faces fears and digs deep to uncover the courage needed to find their path in life. There are numerous heartwarming scenes which demonstrate the bravery and selflessness that Waverley and Charlie exhibit along the way. Unexpected twists and a surprising mystery angle add to the enjoyment.' RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

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