Judge's Girls by Sharina Harris - Rajiv's Reviews

Judge’s Girls by Sharina Harris

Release: October 27th, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Kensington Books
Source: Suzy approved Book Tours
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Three very different women. Only one thing in common. But when their family patriarch dies and must share his estate, the truths they discover will test them—and everything they think they know about each other.

Beloved Georgia judge Joseph Donaldson was known for his unshakable fairness, hard-won fortune—and a scandalous second marriage to his much-younger white secretary. Now he’s left a will with a stunning provision. To collect their inheritance, his lawyer daughter Maya, her stepmother Jeanie, and Jeanie’s teen daughter, Ryder, must live together at the family lake house. Maya and Jeanie don’t exactly get along, but they reluctantly agree to try an uneasy peace for as long as it takes . . .

But fragile ex-beauty queen Jeanie doesn’t know who she is beyond being a judge’s wife—and drinking away her insecurities has her in a dangerous downward spiral. While fed up with her mother’s humiliating behavior, Ryder tries to become popular at school in all the wrong ways. And when Maya attempts to help, she puts her successful career and her shaky love life at risk. Now with trouble, they didn’t see coming—and secrets they can no longer hide—these women must somehow find the courage to admit their mistakes, see each other for who they really are—and slowly, perhaps even joyfully, discover everything they could be.

About the Author:

Sharina Harris, who also writes under the name Rina Gray, is the author of women’s fiction and contemporary romances. After earning her degree from Georgia State University, she first pursued a career in digital marketing and public relations before writing. She is a Romance Slam Jam Debut Novelist of the Year nominee, and her romances under the name Rina Gray were named Book Riot Must-Read Romantic Comedies. An active member of RWA, she is also the Director of Communications for the Georgia chapter of Romance Writers of America. When Sharina’s not writing, she can be found with her head stuck in a book, yelling for her favorite NBA teams, and spending time with friends and family. Sharina resides in Atlanta with her husband and son. Visit her at www.SharinaHarris.com.

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Judge’s Girls Review:

“Judge’s Girls” is a beautiful, emotional story that tugs your heartstrings.

The author wrote the characters amazingly. Maya, Ryder, and Jeanie shine in their manner. They are strong yet flawed characters, and personalities make you feel like they are your family members. I loved the story and got closely attached to the characters. At times, I just wanted to shake them all for their immaturity. Maya for how she treats Roland. Ryder for how she gets into trouble with Dani. And Jeanie for being self-absorbed. The author writes about the three generations of women in such a dynamic and distinctive manner.

Maya was my favorite! I could completely relate to her character. I loved how she manages her relationship with Roland, her volatile relationship with Jeanie, and her protection over Ryder. The scenes where she compares her father’s behavior towards her vs. Jeanie is fantastic!

My second favorite is Ryder. It was interesting to see how Ryder acts as the mediator between the two. Moreover, I liked her teen fling with Alston and thought the author wrote the two of them very nicely.

Similarly, in the beginning, I was not too fond of Jeanie and the way she complicated Maya’s relationship with her father. She came across a gold-digger and drunk who only looked out for herself. However, I started to see a new side of her once she gets treatment and befriends Vic.

On a side note, I loved Aunt Clara Bell, and I want the author to write a standalone with just this character. She is sweet, charming, and mysterious and has an exceptional talent that makes her stand out.

Overall, “The Judge’s Girls” is a beautiful contemporary drama that I would recommend if you are in the mood for an emotional read. I thoroughly enjoyed it!