The Husband Hour - Hardcover

Brenner, Jamie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316394904 ISBN 13: 9780316394901

Publisher: Little, Brown US, 2018

Synopsis

When a young widow's reclusive life in a charming beach town is interrupted by a surprise visitor, she is forced to reckon with dark secrets about her family, her late husband, and the past she tried to leave behind.

Lauren Adelman and her high school sweetheart, Rory Kincaid, are a golden couple. They marry just out of college as Rory, a star hockey player, earns a spot in the NHL. Their future could not look brighter when Rory shocks everyone-Lauren most of all-by enlisting in the U.S. Army. When Rory dies in combat, Lauren is left devastated, alone, and under unbearable public scrutiny.

Seeking peace and solitude, Lauren retreats to her family's old beach house on the Jersey Shore. But this summer she's forced to share the house with her overbearing mother and competitive sister. Worse, a stranger making a documentary about Rory tracks her down and persuades her to give him just an hour of her time.

One hour with filmmaker Matt Brio turns into a summer of revelations, surprises, and upheaval. As the days grow shorter and her grief changes shape, Lauren begins to understand the past-and to welcome the future.

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Review

"The Husband Hour is a testament to strong women everywhere whose strength is often born out of sorrow and struggle. A must-read for book clubs."--Tanya Biank, author of Army Wives: The Unwritten Code of Military Marriage

"A tale of the complexities of sisterhood, love, and the secrets we keep-even from ourselves-The Husband Hour will grab you from the first sentence and hold you until the last. I absolutely could not put it down."--Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of Slightly South of Simple and The Secret to Southern Charm

"The Husband Hour is the first must-read of the summer!"--Fiona Davis, author of The Address and The Dollhouse

"Delving into complex issues of family, love and grief, this novel is ideal for those who believe our flaws are as significant as our strengths. A captivating read!"--Karma Brown, bestselling author of In this Moment

"A beautiful story of grief, healing, the power of forgiveness, and the enduring love of family."--Amy Poeppel, author of Small Admissions

Praise for The Forever Summer
"A captivating tale of family secrets and strong women." --- People Magazine "Soap-opera twists and turns are tempered with the believable goodness of the characters, the messiness of their journeys, and just a hint of unpredictability as events unfold....Engaging and not too fluffy, an excellent choice for summer vacation reading." --- Kirkus Review "Tuck this soap opera into your beach bag....A light take on life's big questions." --- Good Housekeeping "Just when Marin's engagement and career start unraveling, an at-home genetic test confuses things even more-and clues her in to a family she never knew she had." --- Cosmopolitan

"An irresistible must-read about dealing with our pasts, gaining strength from our struggles, and what it really takes to move on."--Popsugar

"Let the beach-reading recommendations commence. This month, we might have an early winner in The Husband Hour."--Entertainment Weekly

"your official first beach read of the season."--Hello Giggles

"a read perfect for sunny weather."--ABC News

Book Description

When a young widow's reclusive life in a charming beach town is interrupted by a surprise visitor, she is forced to reckon with dark secrets about her family, her late husband, and the past she tried to leave behind.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown US
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0316394904
• ISBN 13: 9780316394901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368