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Two Sisters
'I was hooked... a powerful and compelling story from start to finish.' Anna Smith
They tried to forget their past. Now it’s the only thing that can save them.
Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they’ve ever known. But as adults, their lives have taken different paths. Orla’s got the big house in Glasgow, the supportive husband and teenage daughter, Molly Rose, while Sinead’s struggle with drugs and alcohol has taken her to some very dark places.
But all of that changes when Sinead receives a call from the woman who gave them up at birth. Their mother, Janey, is back in their lives. But she’s far from what they expected and when the siblings discover their mum is the head of a dangerous gangland firm, their lives are turned upside down.
In a firm like Janey’s, you have to watch your back. And when someone from her past targets her new found family, Sinead, Orla and Molly Rose find themselves pawns in a dangerous game, against someone who will stop at nothing to take his revenge on Janey. But when Molly Rose is kidnapped, it’s time for the sisters to show this family will do anything to protect one of their own.
A hard-hitting, action-packed Scottish gangland thriller that fans of Jacqui Rose, Kimberley Chambers and Mandasue Heller won’t be able to put down.
Praise for Two Sisters:
'Gritty, clever and brilliantly satisfying.' Rachel Lynch
‘The best book I’ve read in months. Amazing story from the very beginning.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Wow!...This one’s a roller coaster ride through scary worlds, with an unexpected conclusion. Highly recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘A dynamic read, full of twists and edge-of-your-seat chapters. An ending you won't see coming!... Big five stars from me.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘I loved everything about this story; will send chills through your body…Absolutely fabulous.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘What a superb read this turned out to be. Exciting and fresh, I enjoyed this book from the get-go. Brilliant characters and a twist I didn't see coming at all.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Moves along at a fast pace… very believable and there are plenty of interesting, strong female characters…If you like gangster books, this is one for you.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘The author has the ability to pull you in, hold you and deliver an ending that gives you a big OMG moment… Highly recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Wow. This writing is amazing. I finished this in one evening. Couldn’t put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
They tried to forget their past. Now it’s the only thing that can save them.
Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they’ve ever known. But as adults, their lives have taken different paths. Orla’s got the big house in Glasgow, the supportive husband and teenage daughter, Molly Rose, while Sinead’s struggle with drugs and alcohol has taken her to some very dark places.
But all of that changes when Sinead receives a call from the woman who gave them up at birth. Their mother, Janey, is back in their lives. But she’s far from what they expected and when the siblings discover their mum is the head of a dangerous gangland firm, their lives are turned upside down.
In a firm like Janey’s, you have to watch your back. And when someone from her past targets her new found family, Sinead, Orla and Molly Rose find themselves pawns in a dangerous game, against someone who will stop at nothing to take his revenge on Janey. But when Molly Rose is kidnapped, it’s time for the sisters to show this family will do anything to protect one of their own.
A hard-hitting, action-packed Scottish gangland thriller that fans of Jacqui Rose, Kimberley Chambers and Mandasue Heller won’t be able to put down.
Praise for Two Sisters:
'Gritty, clever and brilliantly satisfying.' Rachel Lynch
‘The best book I’ve read in months. Amazing story from the very beginning.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Wow!...This one’s a roller coaster ride through scary worlds, with an unexpected conclusion. Highly recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘A dynamic read, full of twists and edge-of-your-seat chapters. An ending you won't see coming!... Big five stars from me.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘I loved everything about this story; will send chills through your body…Absolutely fabulous.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘What a superb read this turned out to be. Exciting and fresh, I enjoyed this book from the get-go. Brilliant characters and a twist I didn't see coming at all.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Moves along at a fast pace… very believable and there are plenty of interesting, strong female characters…If you like gangster books, this is one for you.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘The author has the ability to pull you in, hold you and deliver an ending that gives you a big OMG moment… Highly recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Wow. This writing is amazing. I finished this in one evening. Couldn’t put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2024
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March 9, 2024
Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This my first time reading this author and needless to say I was blow away by this story. This book had me engagement straight from the first page and I finished it very quickly. The story moves along at a good pace, exposing secrets of the characters bit by bit. I really loved the characters and seeing them develop and change over the course of the story. There is plenty of inner conflict between a cast of very different characters and the beginning solidifies Orla's motives and immediately lets the reader know how much she cares about her daughter. This is an excellent stand alone but I would love to read other stories from Alex Kane. This is visceral, twisty and packs a punch and I did not see the ending coming, which is something I like to see in books I read. I am itching to read more books like these. Definitely a five star read.
This my first time reading this author and needless to say I was blow away by this story. This book had me engagement straight from the first page and I finished it very quickly. The story moves along at a good pace, exposing secrets of the characters bit by bit. I really loved the characters and seeing them develop and change over the course of the story. There is plenty of inner conflict between a cast of very different characters and the beginning solidifies Orla's motives and immediately lets the reader know how much she cares about her daughter. This is an excellent stand alone but I would love to read other stories from Alex Kane. This is visceral, twisty and packs a punch and I did not see the ending coming, which is something I like to see in books I read. I am itching to read more books like these. Definitely a five star read.
March 8, 2024
Publication Date - 21st March 2024
They tried to forget their past. Now it’s the only thing that can save them.
Thanks Netgalley, Alex Kane.
Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they’ve ever known. But as adults, their lives have taken different paths. Orla’s got the big house in Glasgow, the supportive husband and teenage daughter, Molly Rose, while Sinead’s struggle with drugs and alcohol has taken her to some very dark places.
But all of that changes when Sinead receives a call from the woman who gave them up at birth. Their mother, Janey, is back in their lives. But she’s far from what they expected and when the siblings discover their mum is the head of a dangerous gangland firm, their lives are turned upside down.
I didn’t realise that this book, was a follow up to Janey. I clicked once I started it. You could read as a stand-alone but I would recommend reading Janey first.
I’m a huge fan of Alex Kane and yet again, absolutely brilliant !! I never tire of her books.
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They tried to forget their past. Now it’s the only thing that can save them.
Thanks Netgalley, Alex Kane.
Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they’ve ever known. But as adults, their lives have taken different paths. Orla’s got the big house in Glasgow, the supportive husband and teenage daughter, Molly Rose, while Sinead’s struggle with drugs and alcohol has taken her to some very dark places.
But all of that changes when Sinead receives a call from the woman who gave them up at birth. Their mother, Janey, is back in their lives. But she’s far from what they expected and when the siblings discover their mum is the head of a dangerous gangland firm, their lives are turned upside down.
I didn’t realise that this book, was a follow up to Janey. I clicked once I started it. You could read as a stand-alone but I would recommend reading Janey first.
I’m a huge fan of Alex Kane and yet again, absolutely brilliant !! I never tire of her books.
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February 12, 2024
This is the second Scottish gangland thriller in this series, following on from Janey. I definitely think you should read the first book to appreciate the ongoing story.
A figure from Janey’s past has come back for revenge and is bringing her family into it which is a seriously bad move…
We now have Janey’s daughters and grand daughter bought into the mix and all are good quality female protagonists.
I found Janey a great main character in the first book and again the female roles of Orla, Sinead, and Millie-Rose in this book were first class.
The ending sets up for a third book in the Hallahan Family series.
Alex Kane is a great author, gritty gangland books set in a Scottish background with great stories and depth.
A figure from Janey’s past has come back for revenge and is bringing her family into it which is a seriously bad move…
We now have Janey’s daughters and grand daughter bought into the mix and all are good quality female protagonists.
I found Janey a great main character in the first book and again the female roles of Orla, Sinead, and Millie-Rose in this book were first class.
The ending sets up for a third book in the Hallahan Family series.
Alex Kane is a great author, gritty gangland books set in a Scottish background with great stories and depth.
January 24, 2024
In this the follow up to Janey we find out more about her early life and the secrets she's buried for so long.I really like the main character she's strong and determined yet somewhere in there is a soft side that she doesn't let many see.The new addition to the series Molly Rose is a somebody who has potential to be a fascinating character as the series continues.The author has the ability to pull you in hold you and deliver an ending that gives you a big OMG moment leaving you wanting the next book in the series now rather than later.I can't wait .
Highly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Canelo publishers for the ARC.
Highly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and Canelo publishers for the ARC.
January 19, 2024
I Love this authors books and so very much enjoyed this book make sure you have read Janey before this as a follow on. Janey Hellahan gave up her twin daughters Orla and Sinead not a day goes buy she not think about them its there birthday and Janey phones Orla but the call not go well. Orla has it all a loving husband a daughter and a successful business. Sinead has nothing what she has feeds her habit. Orla and her daughter Molly Rose have a falling out and she does not come home wont say anymore but it is an amazing and emotional read someone will do anything to get what they want
February 18, 2024
I read this as a standalone and it's not the kind of book I usually go for. I'm not into the whole gangland London type vibes but I was surprised to say, I really enjoyed this. I loved the song female characters and how well brought to life they were. There were some amazing twists and the whole book, the plot was constantly moving forward and I just couldn't put it down. I'll definitely be checking out the 1st book now
April 18, 2024
Two Sisters:A dark, addictive and twisty thriller by Alex Kane ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have enjoyed this book so much & I won't ruin it for anyone but yet again Alex Kane wrote a twisted & thrilling book.if you have read her other books then you'll definitely know what I'm talking about how she winds the storylines & you still get a shock when something happens. Alex Kane is one of my favourite author's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have enjoyed this book so much & I won't ruin it for anyone but yet again Alex Kane wrote a twisted & thrilling book.if you have read her other books then you'll definitely know what I'm talking about how she winds the storylines & you still get a shock when something happens. Alex Kane is one of my favourite author's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
February 8, 2024
Didn’t know there was an earlier book, but it didn’t matter, this one stands well by itself. Very strong female characters drive the story as separated twin sisters get back in their birth mother’s life as a result of outside forces seeking revenge for perceived harmful acts. Kidnappings, murders, rape, trafficking, drug abuse are part of the story, but appropriately used.
February 9, 2024
I used to be a big fan of this genre (Martina Cole et al) but haven't read one for years.
Enjoyed this even more than I thought I would.
Maybe because it is set outside of London or because it is an organised crime setting but mixed with a decent murder thriller that I thought it was a step above.
Good, strong characters and a well paced plot.
Great holiday reading.
Enjoyed this even more than I thought I would.
Maybe because it is set outside of London or because it is an organised crime setting but mixed with a decent murder thriller that I thought it was a step above.
Good, strong characters and a well paced plot.
Great holiday reading.
June 24, 2024
Mystery thriller. The plot line was great. I finished it fast. The plot line was great, as I really could not put this book down, a little slow at first, but soon picked up pace. Sinead and Orla both were intriguing characters, with completely opposite lives. Suspense builds up gradually. Twisted lies with some action. A nice pastime thriller. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.
January 17, 2024
Wow a great follow up book and the ending was a shocker I didn’t expect that at all, I really hope there is a follow up as it was the best book I’ve read in months, amazing story from the very beginning
March 20, 2024
When the family is threatened and then the daughter is kidnapped, these sisters will find their mother's blood runs true in their veins and someone will pay. A fast read that did not have any slow chapters.
April 3, 2024
Wow
Absolutely loved his book. Drug dealing,prostitution it's got I all. Unknown to Janey have thrown her granddaughter Molly Rose to the wolves can't wait for the next book on the series
Absolutely loved his book. Drug dealing,prostitution it's got I all. Unknown to Janey have thrown her granddaughter Molly Rose to the wolves can't wait for the next book on the series
May 22, 2024
Fantastic
Read this book in one sitting could not put it down. Great characters, great storyline, and what an ending, never saw that twist coming. Hope there is going to be a follow up
Read this book in one sitting could not put it down. Great characters, great storyline, and what an ending, never saw that twist coming. Hope there is going to be a follow up
July 28, 2024
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book but boy did it surprise me.
Fabulous gangland book that will mess with your mind. It gripped my right at the start and held onto me until the very end.
Addictive action right the way through excellent writing and story. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Fabulous gangland book that will mess with your mind. It gripped my right at the start and held onto me until the very end.
Addictive action right the way through excellent writing and story. Thoroughly enjoyable.
September 24, 2024
Two Sisters
Bought this book on the twisty thriller and gangland crime.
It started off well but didn’t find it interesting enough to carry on, tried to skim but even that was boring so I just gave up.
Bought this book on the twisty thriller and gangland crime.
It started off well but didn’t find it interesting enough to carry on, tried to skim but even that was boring so I just gave up.
April 3, 2024
A hard hitting action packed gangland thriller. I love the storyline it keeps you on the edge of your chair and the characters are deadly!
April 14, 2024
Brilliant
I literally couldn't put this book down. So so good. Hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I have. I'm looking forward to the next one.
I literally couldn't put this book down. So so good. Hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I have. I'm looking forward to the next one.
April 16, 2024
Brilliant
I love Janet there needs to be more,Molly rose is definitely her grans granddaughter very good read gripping story from beginning to end
I love Janet there needs to be more,Molly rose is definitely her grans granddaughter very good read gripping story from beginning to end
May 24, 2024
Absolutely loved this book
July 16, 2024
thrilling
Gripping reading could not put it down but is that the end of the story???surely not the end must be more
Gripping reading could not put it down but is that the end of the story???surely not the end must be more
July 22, 2024
Fabulous book I loved every bit of it and have decided to read all books from the first one..a great gangland writer 🥰
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