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Samantha and Annie Callahan are successful doubles champions-the toast of the Olympics, Wimbledon and Flushing Meadow. But their winning partnership spirals out of control when Annie's new boyfriend announces their engagement at the Australian Open in Melbourne.He persuades her to ditch Samantha in favour of a singles career, but her game and rankings plummet.Samantha is left floundering. Disillusioned, her only sweet spot is the growing passion between her and Bear, the sisters' coach.Amidst rising anger and betrayal, Samantha changes both their destinies when she does the unthinkable after a devastating Wimbledon loss.The sisters are driven to create new lives by confronting the past and taking control of the present. But can Samantha and Annie both win? 'Courtney hit a couple of lucky shots.' Samantha Callahan (feisty, after losing 6-2 to Courtney Gold) 'You only live once, but you get to serve twice.' Annie Callahan (philosophical wisdom, after her Wimbledon defeat) 'I'm beautiful, famous and gorgeous. Everything both Callahan sisters aspire to be.' Courtney Gold (smug, Minty Mouthwash spokesperson and sometime tennis player) 'No comment. I've coached all three.' Bear Devlin (unruffled uber coach - clarification: Devlin is a super coach, not a bus driver for hire)

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"""From page one there's no looking back. True to form, Darcy delivers the first of many twists...immediately hooking the reader. The Pact explores the beauty of sisterhood, the joys of romance, and the trials and tribulations of finding your place in the world."" -J'Aimee Brooker, reviewer, AusRom Today ""In The Pact, Darcy explores the rollercoaster of life on the doubles tennis circuit and adds the tension of a sibling relationship. Samantha and Annie's fraught journey encompasses love, triumph, defeat, grief and joy; all the feels-alongside liberal servings of humour, snappy dialogue and insight into the human condition. I raced through this engaging read, cheering not only for the sisters to win on court, but also for them to find peace and happiness in life. Lisa Darcy at her best."" -Andrea Barton, author of The Godfather of Dance ""Drama, action, love, lust, twists and turns; it's all here. You certainly won't be disappointed reading The Pact."" -Jodi Gibson, author of Reinventing Emily Brown, The Five-Year Planand The Memories We Hide ""The pro-tennis circuit is used by Darcy to explore the complex lives of sisters and doubles partners, Samantha and Annie Callahan as they struggle with their careers and romantic relationships in the hot-house world of elite sport. I was fully engaged by their attempts and frequent failures to understand each other, which ultimately provide opportunities for growth and acceptance. An exciting, pacey read with great characters, plot and dialogue. Highly recommended."" -Diane Clarke, author of The Photograph ""Sprightly...well crafted and lively...containing sharp insights..."" -Sydney Morning Herald"

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I am passionate about writing fiction, typically stories centred around women navigating friendships, careers, romance, and ultimately triumphing over adversity.With several previously published novels with Allen & Unwin, Australia, my seventh novel, Lily's Little Flower Shop was published by Bloodhound Books UK in 2021, followed by My Big Greek Holiday and Should You Keep A Secret? in 2022.I am also a creative writing teacher, present workshops, facilitate writing retreats, and have been on panels at many writers' festivals in Australia and internationally.

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