The Husband Hour, Jamie Brenner
The Husband Hour, Jamie Brenner
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The Husband Hour

Author: Jamie Brenner

Narrator: Christie Moreau

Unabridged: 10 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/24/2018

Categories: Fiction, Women, Family Life


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 to talk about her husband.

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.

About Jamie Brenner

Jamie Brenner is the bestselling author of seven novels including The Forever Summer and Blush. She spends her winters writing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and her summers visiting the beach towns that inspire her books.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsea on April 19, 2018

What an emotional ride! This was a complex tale of the various stages of love and heartache, the secrets families keep, and a messy beginning at forgiveness and redemption. There is so much to love about this story, and I felt the author did a fine job at portraying some really tough themes in a res......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on April 21, 2018

4 authentic stars to The Husband Hour! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Having enjoyed Jamie Brenner’s novel, the Wedding Sisters, I was eager to read her newest, The Husband Hour. At first glance, I wasn’t sure how relatable this novel would be after reading the synopsis that describes the main characters as a power co......more

Goodreads review by Theresa on January 01, 2018

This is a wonderfully written novel about a young widow. Lauren fell in love with Rory in high school. Despite time apart because of college and because Rory made it to the NHL, his death after enlisting in Afghanistan caused Lauren to essentially forget about her own goals and dreams and hide out i......more

Goodreads review by Zoe on April 24, 2018

Absorbing, poignant, and incredibly moving! The Husband Hour is a beautifully written story that delves into the complexities and dynamics of relationships between partners, siblings, and the nuclear family as a whole and reminds us that there’s no perfection in humanity, we are all wonderfully flawe......more

Goodreads review by Sherri on June 16, 2018

I really enjoyed this book. A true love story. A lot of research went into this book and it truly was a captivating story!!......more


Quotes

Named one of 31 of the "Best New Books You Should Read This Spring" by Popsugar
One of Book Bub's Great Vacation Reads

One of Southern Living's "Best Beach Reads Perfect for Summer Vacation"
One of Coastal Living's "Best Books of Summer 2018"

"A touching story about love, grief, and healing...a testament to the strength of a woman's heart."—Bustle

"A story of young love, passion, grief and healing, The Husband Hour is a perfect addition to your bookshelf or beach bag."—The Sacramento Bee

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

"A satisfying journey to all the familiar places-beautiful young widow, romantic betrayal, supportive girl network-that leaves you happy-sad to see it end."—Family Circle

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

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

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

"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 ofArmy Wives: The Unwritten Code ofMilitary 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 SlightlySouth of Simple and The Secret to Southern Charm