Happy Thursday, all! Today I have a review for The Man She Married, the newest heartwarming release from Cathy Lamb and now available via Kensington Books!
My Thoughts:
Cathy Lamb has her own unique style. Her books are heartwarming, quirky, and always have their share of laugh-out-loud moments. I could not wait to read The Man She Married.
Natalie Shelton suffers a brain injury in a terrible car accident, and she is in a coma. Though she cannot talk, she is aware of her surroundings, and suddenly puts it together that her once happy marriage is in jeopardy because her husband has a secret. She can feel it. He must. His behavior is becoming more apparent because he thinks she can’t hear him, and not only that, she can remember bits and pieces from the morning of the accident that cast further doubt in her mind.
Natalie finally wakes up, and she is on a mission to figure out what is going on. Once things start to unravel, or fall into place, depending on how you look at it, there is a turning point for Natalie and Zack because his past can no longer be denied.
Cathy Lamb gets inside Natalie’s head, and the flow of the writing very much authentically follows the scattered, fragmented thoughts on someone with a brain injury.
Natalie is such a likable and endearing character. I was rooting for her to reclaim her memory and figure out what Zack was hiding. She is a true heroine, and her story inspired me, while also bringing along some Cathy Lamb-style witty entertainment and laughter. There were some other quirky, charming friends along for the ride, and here we have another signature Cathy Lamb book!
Thank you to Kensington Books for the complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
In Cathy Lamb’s gripping and thought-provoking novel, a woman whose memory is shattered must piece together her husband’s secrets–and reevaluate her life, love, and relationships . . .
When Natalie Shelton thinks back to how things were before the car accident, she remembers a great marriage. She and her husband, Zack, seem as strong and dependable together as the houses he builds. They live in Portland, Oregon, and Natalie is co-owner of a successful accounting firm. They’re happy, she’s almost sure of it.Yet as Natalie lies trapped in a coma, unable to communicate though aware of everything around her, she realizes that her husband is hiding something. Zack has always been reticent about his past, which she attributed to an unhappy childhood. Now the strange calls he’s receiving, the apologies when he thinks she can’t hear him, and her fragmented memories from the morning of the accident suggest a deeper secret.
When she finally awakens, Natalie is determined to find out the truth. Sorting through clues as her brain heals, she realizes she has a rare opportunity–to reexamine the life she’s made and the man she’s made it with. But as answers come to light, she faces surprising, heartrending decisions, as well as a danger that could upend her world once again, as Zack’s past finally catches up with them . . .
Have you read The Man She Married, or any of Cathy Lamb’s other books? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Wow… This was an awesome review Jennifer. Putting this book on my TBR. Going to amazon now
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Thanks so much, Shalini! I hope you enjoy if you are able to fit it in. ♥️
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It is extremely, extremely expensive on kindle. Have put this in my wishlist. Will get it when I can
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Great review, Jennifer. I added to my tbr list. Happy Thursday.💕📚🌺
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Thank you, Virginia! It was a wonderful read! I hope your Thursday has been wonderful! ♥️ xo
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I could make a huge list of authors I need to read and this seems like one of them. Great review!
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Thanks, Marialyce! Yes, you should try one of her beloved books! She’s such a fun author!
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The only book I’ve read by Cathy Lamb is Henry’s Sisters, and I loved that book. I’ll have to check this one out!
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Yes, definitely try this one or some of her other books, too, Angela. I’ve read a couple, but I’ve not read Henry’s Sisters, which seems to be a universal favorite! ♥️
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I’m familiar with the author but haven’t read any of her books. This sounds really interesting (I like the coma trope). Great review, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Jonetta! She has fun, sweet romances with depth. I could imagine you enjoying them.
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Awesome review Jen! I can’t wait to get to this one!💕☔
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Thanks, Sus! I’m excited for your thoughts on it! Enjoy! ♥️ xo
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Oh, i like this one!
Kinda reminds me of What Alice Forgot (Liane Moriarty). If it’s similar style then i need to get my hands on it 😀
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I still need to read that one! I’ve read some others from Moriarty but not that one. If I’m able to read it soon, I will definitely let you know how it compares. ♥️
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Great review Jennifer. I love Cathy Lamb’s books and have this in my TBR mountain 😎
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Thank you, Sandy! Yay! Another fan of hers! I’ll be watching for your review of this one! ♥️
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Wonderful review Jennifer. I have read mixed reviews on this one, so glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like a must read for me.
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Thank you, Carla! I saw the mixed reviews, too. This is not my favorite from Cathy Lamb, but I still loved it. She’s a charming writer.
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I do not think I have read anything from Cathy Lamb, I will have to look at her books and see which one I want to start with.
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I suspect the husband ran her over! It’s always the husband… *shakes head disapprovingly* 😉 Great review – sounds like an intriguing story!
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Thanks, FF! I know how you feel about those kinds of tropes! 😂 It was a fun story with some emotion, too.
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omg this sounds so good! My TBR list is getting so long reading all of your book reviews. 🙂
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It’s such a terrific read, LP! I’m sorry about the TBR! I need to work on that myself! 😂 ♥️
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Wonderful review! Sounds like a good one!
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Thank you, Darinda! I enjoyed it! 😃
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This one sounds really interesting! Like, how do you make that concept heartwarming? I’m intrigued! Great review!
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Thank you! You know, that’s a great question! I think from start to finish there is a movement towards an uplifting, heartwarming conclusion. I need to think about that as I’m writing!
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Ah, that makes sense! 🙂
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Sounds great Jenni! Terrific review as always. 😘
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Thanks so much, Beth! ♥️
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I haven’t read this author before! 🙂 It sounds like this was a fabulous book though.
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It was a good read, Chrissi! I enjoyed it!
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