~Second Edition including a Q&A with the author and a BONUS Chapter~Jenzy: I love my husband, but he doesn’t see me anymore. We were college sweethearts and for seven years I’ve been his wife. Five of those years were bliss; the last two have been a long fall from grace. He’s the love of my life, the sexy and smart man I saw my future with, but now I don’t think he sees it too. I’m tired of … sees it too. I’m tired of not being seen, I’m tired of not being heard, and I’m tired of being in love alone.
I was his optimistic hippie girl that he couldn’t get enough of. Now I’m just his annoyance.
So I told him, I finally found the backbone and this is our story…
Chris: My wife just told me she wants a divorce. What the hell do I say to that? I thought we were fine-, well fine is a bad word, I thought we were okay. Doesn’t matter what I think because she’s moving out and I can’t really let this happen.
Yeah, she annoys me, we’re total opposites, but I knew that when I met her, she hasn’t changed…maybe I have? I was her anchor, her safety, her home. Now I’m that guy that’s wrecked her and there are plenty of men willing to repair the damage I did.
So I have a plan. Find out what happened to change my affection for her within the last two years, and win her back before someone else does, because I still love her, and she still loves me…I guess…
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DNF
I was 47% of the way through and updating it before I want to bed last night and I was like do I even like this book? No I don’t so why am I gonna continue to read it. This was on the same page as Unwanted Wife which I just finished and loved and wanted to read something like it. The characters weren’t my favorite they both were so annoying. I also didn’t like how the husband tried to go about getting her back. Hmm she is divorcing me because I was mean and didn’t pay attention to her. Him continues to be mean to her like what. What is wrong with you sir
Oh…my…gosh!! I just devoured this in one sitting!
Nicole!!! You had my emotions all over the place!
Chris and Jenzy’s love story was so cute, and their marriage struggles were absolutely heartbreaking. I was hooked the second I started the book and couldn’t stop reading until I knew what the fate of their relationship. One minute I was hating Chris and the next I was rooting for him so hard! The character development was *chefs kiss!*
The groveling that Chris had to do was soooo needed (he was such an ass at the beginning) and I LOVED watching it play out.
Also, the brownie scene!!! I was laughing so hard!! Never eat random brownies that are randomly chilling in a kitchen, folks!
If you want a refreshing, butterfly inducing, satisfying end, lots groveling type of book….this one is for you!
Who knew that this romance reader’s first 5 star book of 2020 would be about divorce?
Not me – As someone that went through a fraction of the same issues, I can tell you this book is a road map of when marriages go wrong. Jenzy and Chris are the epitome of opposites in every way and even though that brought them together like a magnet to steel in the beginning, it wasn’t enough
This story is hearts, flowers, heat, rage, mistakes, insecurities, meanness, laughter and tears (from me too) and heartache.
Jenzy is a free spirit, giving, what –you-see-is what-you-get sweetheart. I loved her character and although she’s been hurt, I never felt that she was a doormat however she is far from perfect.
Chris is the quintessential “Leo” – I should know as I lived with one for years – They are irrationally correct in everything (to us – non-Leo’s, they THINK they are, but WE know better) they can be very selfish and condescending and never admit to being wrong oh yeah they HATE losing – but when they LOVE, it is with everything,.
Brilliantly written with terrific supporting characters this book had me guessing to the very end
The first half of this book I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. Even the flashbacks were funny. But as the story progressed to Chris remembering and Jenzy reminding him of incidents, him realizing his actions were a form of abuse, those tears of laughter turned to tears of sorrow. The depth of emotions that flowed from the characters just tore me to shreds. The regret for actions unintended yet done. This isn’t a normal look at something that has unfortunately become so prevalent but it is a view worth reading. The author does interject humor into what can be an ugly situation but she also shows where it can go ugly. She doesn’t ask you at any time during the book to be on either couples sides since both of their faults are highlighted.
I love the flashbacks and how this author brought all of the pieces together. This was my first read by this author. An opportunity I almost missed but am so glad I didn’t. Her style is great especially the way her characters make you want to connect. The story was emotional and most definitely not what I expected which was a fresh reward. Awesome read and I plan to read more of this authors work.