A tender and heartwarming novel that explores the trials of losing what matters most—and how there’s always more than we can imagine left to find—from the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away and Things You Save in a FireNow a major motion picture starring Leslie Bibb and Josh Duhamel • “A sweet tale about creating the family you need.”—People Dear Libby, It occurs to me that you … need.”—People
Dear Libby, It occurs to me that you and your two children have been living with your mother for—Dear Lord!—two whole years, and I’m writing to see if you’d like to be rescued.
The letter comes out of the blue, and just in time for Libby Moran, who—after the sudden death of her husband, Danny—went to stay with her hypercritical mother. Now her crazy Aunt Jean has offered Libby an escape: a job and a place to live on her farm in the Texas Hill Country. Before she can talk herself out of it, Libby is packing the minivan, grabbing the kids, and hitting the road.
Life on Aunt Jean’s goat farm is both more wonderful and more mysterious than Libby could have imagined. Beyond the animals and the strenuous work, there is quiet—deep, country quiet. But there is also a shaggy, gruff (though purportedly handsome, under all that hair) farm manager with a tragic home life, a formerly famous feed-store clerk who claims she can contact Danny “on the other side,” and the eccentric aunt Libby never really knew but who turns out to be exactly what she’s been looking for. And despite everything she’s lost, Libby soon realizes how much more she’s found. She hasn’t just traded one kind of crazy for another: She may actually have found the place to bring her little family—and herself—back to life.
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A letter from a long-lost aunt provides widow Libby with the escape from her oppressive mother she and her two young children need.
But, a goat farm?
Something about the houses and fences and buildings in the city must kill off the wind. Because that was the thing I noticed most about being out in the country—the constant sweep of wind against your skin. It rustled tree leaves and clanked windmills. It swept over the long grass. It was a force, something alive, something more than just air.
THE LOST HUSBAND- KATHERINE CENTER
Life on the farm is so far removed from anything Libby knows that it could be a different planet. No internet or television, an eclectic home, and a farmhand who looks like a wookie are just some of the changes that make her second guess her impulsive decision, but Aunt Jean is a calming sea in the storm of her mind and soon she begins to enjoy her time in the country.
Even people who love you will knock the hell out of you sometimes. That’s just life. And the more we practice, the better we get at shaking it off.”
THE LOST HUSBAND- KATHERINE CENTER
As Libby and the children face new challenges, they learn time can bring peace-of-mind and an inner strength none of them expected.
This is a wonderful story of facing life’s challenges head-on, living our best lives, and opening our hearts to possibilities.
Katherine Center is becoming one of my top go-to authors!
Absolutely loved this book. It has the kind of characters that pulled in right from the start and kept me turning the pages. Insightful and believable. You can honestly feel the nuances of every character and for me to say that is really something because I am so very character-focused. A definite 5 star read for me.
What a wonderful story! That’s all I can think of to say-Katherine Center has become one of my favorite authors, but I’m terribly depressed that there are only a few more for me to read! I devoured this gem full of love & family….I had to force myself to slow down and enjoy it longer! I’m not going to rehash the “back cover”, but will say if you’re looking for an enjoyable summer read, this (or anything by Ms Center) is it
Thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The characters, the setting, the plot and the storytelling were all wonderful. So was the narrator for the audio version. I love when a book grabs me at the start, as this one did, and I become so immersed, that I’m sorry to see it end. Sheer pleasure!
This was such a bittersweet story but so good!
I love how Katherine Center pulls out the positive in all her stories and brings the theme of trying your best and not giving up.
Awesome book
If you like books with lots of twists and turns then this is the one. It’s a story of family, family you have and family you find. I enjoyed it and recommend to all.
Really loved the stories and characters. A perfect read to chase away the blahs!
5+ STARS!!
This author is quickly becoming a favorite and The Lost Husband is my first 5+ rating for 2019. I love this author’s writing style, story development, and wit. The story moves quickly and I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough. In turns, it had me sad, indignant, laughing, and then swooning. Not only did it have a sweet and subtle romance, but the friend and family relationships were just as compelling. I recommend this story to those who enjoy witty and poignant women’s fiction with a lovely dose of romance.
What a delightful book. I had read How To Walk Away and really enjoyed it and wanted to read more by this author. This book did not disappoint. Libby, Jean and O’Connor walked right into my heart. Highly recommend.
Well written – historical fiction.
Beautiful.
good book
I was hooked from the very first chapter. Soon finding myself lost in the characters, even those totally awful. A simple story about ordinary people but compelling in even though life throws everyone a curve its the hard times that really make us stronger…and teach us to appreciate the good that surrounds us everyday.
Love this book. No to gushy. I’m not a big fan of romance—The Lost Husband doesn’t overdo the love parts
great story
Very much enjoyed this story and the storyline. Great job.
I enjoyed this book. It was very entertaining and unpredictable. The characters are well developed with a HEA.
I didn’t fully appreciate the romance except as an obvious opportunity; for some reason I wasn’t invested. I DO love a starting over story. I wish it could happen for me. I could milk goats and make cheese…
The book was real to life in it comtents. I wanted to finish the book and glad I did because it was a happy ending.