The Husband Maker
by Karey White
The Husband Maker series, Book 1
Available June 2014
256 pages
About the Book
When Kyle Aldsworth enters the picture and sweeps her off her feet,
Charlotte begins to hope that maybe she’s not destined to be single
forever. A senator’s son with political aspirations of his own, Kyle’s
wealthy, handsome, and in need of a wife. Will Charlotte be disappointed
yet again, or will she finally be able to make a husband for herself?
My Thoughts
I've now read two books by Karey White, and she is one talented author! The idea of reading a story about a woman who is a "husband maker" intrigued me immediately. I had a friend like that in college (where every person they dated married their next boyfriend), so I know the pain that comes from that, the wondering "what's wrong with me". And it's definitely a different story than what you normally read!
And what a great story it was! I felt HORRIBLE for Charlotte from the very beginning. She has amazing family and friends around her who care about her a great deal. But other people are terrible to her, mostly behind her back. It was just so unfair and sad. I could feel her pain.
As the romance in the book picked up, I LOVED Charlotte's relationship with Kyle! There were so many funny things that happened to them. And Kyle was such a great guy!
I don't want to give anything away, but I will say that I'm very glad this is the first book in a series (that needs to be read in order!). I'm looking forward to reading more of Charlotte's story ... and hopefully sooner than later! [4.5 stars]
And what a great story it was! I felt HORRIBLE for Charlotte from the very beginning. She has amazing family and friends around her who care about her a great deal. But other people are terrible to her, mostly behind her back. It was just so unfair and sad. I could feel her pain.
As the romance in the book picked up, I LOVED Charlotte's relationship with Kyle! There were so many funny things that happened to them. And Kyle was such a great guy!
I don't want to give anything away, but I will say that I'm very glad this is the first book in a series (that needs to be read in order!). I'm looking forward to reading more of Charlotte's story ... and hopefully sooner than later! [4.5 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my fair and honest review.
About the Author
Karey White grew up in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Missouri. She
attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. Her first novel,
Gifted, was a Whitney Award Finalist.
She loves to travel, read, bake treats, and spend time with family and friends. She and her husband are the parents of four great children. She teaches summer creative writing courses to young people and is currently working on her next book.
She loves to travel, read, bake treats, and spend time with family and friends. She and her husband are the parents of four great children. She teaches summer creative writing courses to young people and is currently working on her next book.
Karey White Online
Sneak Peek
Mrs. Shelton’s words bounced around in my head. They call her the husband maker.
“That’s quite a frown you’ve got going there.”
“Sorry.”
Angus dipped his head, forcing me to make eye contact with him.
“Don’t be sorry. Just talk to me.”
“Have you heard anyone call me the husband maker?”
Angus leaned back in the booth and shook his head. His dark, worried eyes watched me. “Who told you about that?”
“So you have?” When he didn’t immediately speak, I knew the answer. I sighed and leaned back against my seat as well.
There we sat, both of us slouching against our seats, looking at each other.
“Why didn’t you tell me?” I whispered.
“Now why would I do that? Why would I purposely tell you something that would hurt your feelings?”
I should have appreciated his desire to spare me, but at the moment, I wasn’t sure what to think. “Wouldn’t a real friend be honest with me?”
“I was honest. If you’d ever asked me, I’d have told you. I wouldn’t have lied to you. But I don’t think a real friend would jump at the chance to share something hurtful. Wouldn’t a real friend be protective?”
I shrugged.
“Who told you?”
“No one.”
“Then how—?”
“I overheard Hannah Shelton’s mom in the restroom. She was telling some other woman that everyone calls me the husband maker.”
“Not everyone, Chuck.”
“You know what I mean. And why shouldn’t they? There I was at Harrison’s wedding. I guess I just made him a husband. I guess I made Skyler a husband. And CJ and Jerry and . . . I can keep going if you want me to.” I would have kept going to illustrate my point, but my voice was starting to quiver, and in a minute, I’d only have two options—cry or yell at Angus. As upset as I was that he’d never told me, I knew he didn’t deserve to be yelled at. He was here for therapy, after all.
“Charlotte.”
His voice was full of concern, and he used my given name, so I knew he wasn’t kidding around.
“What?” My voice cracked.
He shook his head. “Don’t worry about what people say. You’ve had bad luck. That’s all. It isn’t your fault.”
The waitress brought out our food. “Can I get you anything else?”
“This is great, thanks.” Angus wasted no time piling food on his plate. “I hope you’re hungry,” he said after she left.
“I can’t believe we’re eating this much food at almost ten.”
“If the food doesn’t take your mind off all this junk, the heartburn will.”
I laughed.
Angus’s voice turned serious again. “If you wish I’d have told you, I’m sorry I didn’t.”
I nodded. I wasn’t sure I wanted the answer, but I had to ask. “Have you ever called me that?”
“Of course not.”
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