UPDATED 11-30-18!!
READER REQUEST: MARITAL STRIFE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE!! One of my favorite heartbreak-y subjects that I LOVE to read and cry over (and fume over). And now, due to popular demand, we’re going to make a dedicated list. We had a few “mini lists” going, but this is our MEGA list!!!
Alyssa: Hi Maryse! Could you still make the marital strife list? Iβve been craving this kind of books! Thank you
Amy:Β I think a marital strife list is brilliant!Β
Nay: Ooooh, marital strife! One of my favorites!! I was just looking over the Spiral of Bliss series yesterday!
Kandace:Β Oh my favorite book is Arouse by Nina Lane! Her Spiral of Bliss series is amazing.Maryse: OMG YES!! I read that one a few years ago and was hooked and so stressed out for them. LOVED!! Here’s my review of book #1.
P.S. Another one of my favorites is “Every Wrong Reason” by Rachel Higginson. It made me UGLY CRY!!! HARD. Here’s my review.
Cheryl:Β Iβve read Every Wrong Reason. Itβs a well-written, βreal-feelβ look at a broken marriage and decision to divorce. Angsty, sad, although maybe not as angsty as After I Do. Still I really liked it.
Anyone have a favorite?
The Road Back to UsΒ by K. Webster <— Oh!! I want to read this one badly, and Jessica recommends it too!
Jessica:Β The Road Back to UsΒ by K Webster is amazing. … A couple on the verge of divorce get stuck in a snowstorm together and have to survive!
So good.
Dane’s StormΒ by Mia Sheridan <— Another divorced couple stuck in a catastrophe together and yet another one HIGH on my TBR list!
Arsen. A broken love storyΒ by Mia Asher <—Β Rebecca has some of our more “uncomfortable-yet-unputtdownable” favorites (but DEFINITELY marital strife!)
Rebecca: Does it make it ok if the wife has the affair? Eeeeek, not really, but I loved the following three controversial stories that were written so well, you could understand it:
- Slip of the TongueΒ by Jessica Hawkins.
- Arsen. A broken love storyΒ by Mia Asher.
- 53 Letters For My LoverΒ by Leylah Attar.
Maryse: If it’s causing strife, it’s meant for this list!!Β I’m adding them! And P.S. I read and reviewed ALL of them!!! LOL!Β Book Review β Slip of the Tongue, andΒ Book Review β ArsenΒ andΒ Book Review β 53 Letters For My Lover
Tracie: Did anyone rec Slip of the Tongue? Major strife and drama. Love that one!
The Unwanted WifeΒ and A Husband’s RegretΒ by Natasha Anders <— Tessa recommends these!
Tessa: Both hurt my heart so much.
Amy:Β I really, really liked that one! My heart just hurt for her, and I wanted to be mad at Sandro but he won me over. I actually read the previous version (different cover) where the blurb was a little more vague so I went into it pretty blindβ¦which made it that much more fun angst wise.Β
Rachelle: The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders for sure!!!
Tessa:Β A Husbandβs Regret. So many feels! It literally broke my heart more than once. Itβd be heartbreak, then repair, then sad, then repair, then devastating, then resignation, thenβ¦ AGH Itβs by the same author as An Unwanted Wife, and itβs part two of the series, though the two books have nothing to do with one another. It was just pure emotional roller-coaster. *sighs*
Tracee: The Unwanted wife by Natasha Anders but the next book in the series, A Husbandβs Regret comes a close 2nd.
Georgina Kincaid seriesΒ by Richelle Mead <—Β Monique highly recommends it!
Monique: I am reading Richelle Meadβs Georgina Kincaid series. It fits your theme, but is also paranormal.
Maryse:Β YES!! Thank you! I need to read this series but I read that there was an absolutely devastating scene in the middle of the series. I don’t know WHAT the scene entails, but my friend was FURIOUS!!! Tee hee!!
Monique:Β I agree! It hurt my heart. I have 2 books left to read. I keep hoping for a happy ending! Awesome series!
Monique:Β I finished the series. I highly recommend it!!!
From the Ground UpΒ byΒ Jennifer Van Wyk <— Another Jessica recommendation!
Jessica:Β Ohhh! And From The Ground Up by Jennifer Van Wyk is also amazing. …An amazing book about a married couple that lost their spark and go away to try to get it back. Plus itβs older characters. Totally amazing!
After I Do: A NovelΒ by Taylor Jenkins Reid <— OMG YES!!!!!!! Chris suggested this one and HOLY MOLY how could I have NOT added this right to the very top. LOL!! This is one of my all time favorite books ever. In fact, here’s my review.
Chris:Β After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Tore my heart out. So good!
Cheryl: After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Just remembering the line, βIβve met someoneβ guts me every time!
Melanie:Β Finally reading After I Do. Not even at 25% and Iβm crying… How can books be horrible and so beautiful at the same time? Iβm a sucker for tearjerkers. Thanks to everyone for all of the recommendations!!
Renee:Β I love love love TJRβs books. She could write a sneeze and make me cry. I bawled through After I Do also!
Tasha:Β I saw After I Do mentioned up there and it made me think to mention What Alice ForgotΒ by Liane Moriarty. If you loved After I Do you will love WAF! I still think of this book all the time, itβs one of my top faves for sure!
What Alice ForgotΒ by Liane Moriarty <— YES!!! Another awesome read that I read and loved and is PERFECT for this list!!! In fact, here’s my review! π
Amy: How can I sum up the end of What Alice Forgotβ¦
Whiplash.I feel like my head is spinning. Maybe the wine isnβt helping.
Yep, wine was a bad idea with how this book finished up. I just went through a whirlwind of emotions in the last few chapters, from giddy to anxious to βWHAT?!?β to glorious relief.
Claudia:Β This author is so good, I just finished reading βWhat Alice Forgotβ, amazing!
Strong Silent Type (Rough Riders)Β byΒ Lorelei James <—Β Natasha suggested this one!!
Strong Silent Type by Lorelei James. Itβs a quickie read, but itβs great. Theyβve been married for 10 years, each otherβs firsts, but communication is not his strong suit, so theyβve grown apart.
Until he realizes heβll lose her if he doesnβt change his ways. So he asks for one weekend to prove to her heβs all in.
Moments in TimeΒ by Mariah Stewart <— Doretta’s recommendation
Doretta: Moments in Time by Mariah Stewart (1995). Older but good.
The Games DuetΒ byΒ C.D. Reiss <— THIS ONE came up as a reader questionΒ (when Taneesha was looking for it) and fits this list PERFECTLY!
Cheryl:Β The Marriage Games and Separation Games were one of my fav January reads. Angsty, crazy, steamy read. …loved them. It kept me on edge wondering how this would end. Dominant H and ? submissive h.
Karen: Love when a couple has to fight for their marriage book! My favorite marriage in trouble book is Marriage Games by CD Reiss. It is so good and it is awesome in audio!
Escapades (Trident Ink Book 1)Β by Lily Atlas
Diann: Love this idea! Definitely need to include Escapades, by Lily Atlas, Iβm still not over it. Grab your tissue box, you will need it!
Wrecking BallΒ by B.N. Toler
Megan: Wrecking Ball by BN Toler is one of my favorites.
Cicely:Β Wrecking Ball by B.N Toler is a good one too!!! Made me cry bucketsΒ
Just The Way You AreΒ by Barbara Freethy
Chante’: Just the Way You Are by Barbara Freethy is a oldie but a major goodie. I fell in love with all of the characters.
Neighborly: A NovelΒ by Ellie Monago <— ALL SORTS OF MARTIAL strife in this one!!! Oh my my my… π I was furious for quite a while… (here’s my review).
Maryse:Β Our main character is already over-taxed emotionally (secretly stressed the heck out!!!), raising a new baby, drowning in debt, with a happy-go-lucky husband that seems purelyβ¦ oblivious. He doesnβt understand her. He doesnβt even reallyΒ knowΒ her. And they just moved into the “perfect” neighborhood. A little too… perfect. And stuff. π
Ashley recommends these:
Written in the Scars by Adriana Locke is really good.
Jenn:Β I just finished Written In the Scarsβ by Adrian Locke-Beautifully written story and I was sucked in from the beginning-absolutely loved it!!!
- Bad Husband by Shey Stahl.
Fiona:Β Have just read one of the recommendations Bad Husband by Shey Stahl & its totally from the mans perspective; very funny & their kids especially the youngest one when he ran over the neighbours cat! Have not read many books purely from the manβs perspective but this is so good, funny, sad, a mixture of emotions; defo recommend it!!
Take Me Back by Meghan March.
Cheryl:Β Just finished Take Me Back. I went in knowing both the H and h had βsecretsβ but it also had some twists and suspense. Enjoyed it.
- Arrest (A Disarm Novel Book 7)Β by June Gray <— Wilette suggests this one!!
Danette has a MASSIVE list for us. π YAY US!!
For some strange and unexplainable reason, marital strife is my jam. Some of my favs you havenβt listed yet:
- The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue: A NovelΒ by Barbara O’Neal
Frayed SilkΒ by Ella Fields
R: I second Frayed Silk! …Β Itβs not TJRβs writing style, but it has the same feel her books haveβthe way your stomach rises in your throat and just sits there. Ugh the angst. Itβs awesome. I loved Frayed Silk but ended up giving it 4 stars. There were a few parts that I just had to βgoβ with, but that wasnβt hard to do because the angst was fantastic.
- Locked InΒ by Anna Chastain
- Goalie (Texas Mutiny Book 3)Β by M.E. Carter
- Starting from Scratch
A Life made of LavaΒ by Lisa Del
- Fisher’s LightΒ by Tara Sivec
Amy: Finished Fisherβs Light and loved it! Like, REALLY loved it. I had a few minor annoyances but those were more because of personal reading taste sort of things. Other than that it was heartbreakingly wonderful. Did I mention that I loved it? π
MichelleS: lordy lordyβ¦. this stuff is so intense and full of emotion. I am going to choke on the lump that is stuck in my throat. Such an easy book to read. No wasted words. Just pure emotion. βCongratulations. You did it. You made me hate you.β I hate him right now tooβ¦.. okay, back to the storyβ¦
Lynn: I loved Fisherβs Light by Tara Sivec! It is a very emotional read.
- Ryker (Steele Brothers #1)Β by Cheryl Douglas
- Silver Lining (Silver Cove Book 1)Β by Jill Sanders
- The Divorce (The Relationship Quo Series Book 1)Β by Nicole Strycharz
- Man of My DreamsΒ by Faith Andrews
Kiss an AngelΒ by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Carla: Maryse, I just read a book that is totally unrequited and I love it! I had to tell you! I never heard about this one before, probably because itβs from 1996.
Anyway, this is about a convenience marriage, but with time she falls in love with him, even though he treats her like shit. God! Heβs such a jerk, actually he can be even cruel sometimesβ¦ but I love it! Oh of course, Iβm talking about Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Have you read it?
bev: Kiss an Angel is very very good. Have re-read it a few times. Great setting, grumpy hero, and humor. …Daisy and Alex are forced to wed by her father. Both, but especially Alex, are upset by this. Oh, and Alex is working for a circus and Daisy must go with him. She writes great rom com that still has a lot of emotion.
Leilani:Β Kiss An Angel. The copy I have and find myself going back to re-read has torn and yellow pages. And I canβt seem to make myself purchase an e-reader copy because it just wouldnβt be the same as holding the actual book.
Lily of the SpringsΒ by Carole Bellacera
Amy: Lily of the Springs is SO freaking great, Bev! Five stars for me. Whatβs funny is that normally I would be furious at a storyline like that if it was set in modern-day times and would probably DNF it, but because of it being in the 1950β²s when women were so limited in options and restricted by what was expected of them, I was able to fall in love with the story.
Even though she faces all kinds of frustration and heartache because of her husband (it was literally a shot gun wedding complete with the town sheriff, LOL!), she never comes across as whiny. More like long-suffering. And the endingβ¦BAM! So satisfying. *props chin in hand and sighs* I loved it.
Paula:Β The first line had me hooked β βI knew my marriage was in trouble the night my husband brought home a streetwalker to teach me how to satisfy himβ β I am really enjoying it and would recommend it. …loved it.
Michelle: I loved Lily of the Springs and I think I said before that reading a book set in that period was refreshing.
Feral Sins (The Phoenix Pack Series Book 1)Β by Suzanne Wright
Anne: Oh my β just finished Feral Sins and the lead male character β Trey β is completely swoon worthy! Fantastic read β lots of humour, great plot line and a lusty dose of hot romance. Who could ask for more. Drop everything and read this now β you wonβt be sorry!!
Lori: Trey Coleman from Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright. He was huge A-hole at first, loved him by midway through.
Amy:Β you have to read Suzanne Wrights βFeral Sinsβ It is the wittiest sexy book i have read in a long time. If you havenβt read it, get on it..it is gripping from the first page!
- Gravity: A NovelΒ byΒ by L.D. Cedergreen
- A Cry For HopeΒ by Beth Rinyu
- MistakesΒ by Amanda Wilhelm
My Biggest MistakeΒ by Leddy Harper
Amy: My Biggest Mistake. It was really good and pretty heavy emotionally in the first 40% or so. Itβs in her POV, and I couldnβt help but feel for Donnie (the hubby) and her as well. He (understandably) puts up a fight, and she has to deal with the consequences of what she did.One of my only complaints is the time span of the bookβ¦the entire thing takes place in a period of a couple of weeks, and things happened way too fast for that sort of situation.
Also, the crying. Oh lawd the crying. All the time. She cried. She cried again. She cried some more. Then HE cried. And then, you guessed itβ¦sheβs STILL effing crying. Save the tears in a book for when they will have the most impact.
BUT, the tummy-twisting, heart-aching drama with some angst thrown in made up for it, and it was a great emotional ride!Β
- Line of ScrimmageΒ by Marie Force
Penny: I love Marie Force she writes really well, my fave of all time was Line of Scrimmage… For me nothing has touched Line of Scrimmage, i donβt know if it is because it was the first book of hers I read or the fact the the H is a big bad NFL player but it was a not able to put down book for me.
Trisha: I agree with Penny, I loved Line of Scrimmage.
- 400 First Kisses, 325 First Fights,Β 218 First HugsΒ by E.L. Todd
Never Over YouΒ by Ryleigh Andrews
Seriously, I could go on and on.
Maryse: Oh Danette!! You have thrilled me and I will add EACH AND EVERY ONE!!! If you come up with more, add them to the list.Β
Danette: You asked.
- Wrecking Ball by B. N. Toler for sure!
- Be My BabyΒ by Andrea Smith
- Obligation: Obligation (Underground Kings Series Book 2)Β by Aurora Rose Reynolds
- BeyondΒ by Chantal Fernando
- Bereft (Seven Year itch Book 2)Β (any of the Seven Year Itch books actually) byΒ Jennifer Foor
- The Darkest Hour (KGI series Book 1)Β by Maya Banks
Jen: Maryse- Have you read the KGI series by Maya Banks? It centers around the six Kelly Brothers. All have a military background and now run an elite ops βfamily businessβ. The Kelly men are ALPHA males with a capital A! Maya has written the first 3 (The Darkest Hour, No Place to Run, and Hidden Away).
- Moral InfidelityΒ by Rebecca Warner
Embrace,Β Entice (Embrace Book 2),Β Emblaze (Embrace Book 3)Β by Jessica Shirvington
Kendra: I LOVE the Embrace series by Jessica Shirvington! Itβs a YA read but angst and action a plenty with very powerful feelings. One of my favs. I cried for over half the last book (Endless) and canβt wait for the next one to come out! Gotta read this series people!!!!!
Theresa: I enjoyed this entire paranormal series….fun, exciting, and enthralling!
SparrowΒ by L.J. Shen
Maryse: YES!!! OF COURSE SPARROW!!!!!!! In fact, here’s my review!D.G. Maryse β¦Sparrow was one of my five stars!!! I just LOVED it! It got the emotions going!!!Carla:Β I just read Sparrow by L.J. Shen and believe me, you are going to love this book!Β It turned out to be so much more than I had expected. The heroine is the best thing about this book. She has a backbone and gives as good as she gets. And the hero is that jerk that you are going to hate to love.Β And there is no insta love here, there connection formed over time. it was the perfect mix.;)
- The Woman He Married (A Magic City Duo Book 1)Β by Julie N. Ford
- Pieces of UsΒ by Pamela Ann
- Dry as RainΒ by Gina Holmes
Like Broken ChinaΒ by J.D. Thompson
- What Price ParadiseΒ by Katherine Allred
- The Ground Rules (Book 1) (The Rule Breakers Series)Β by Roya Carmen
Maryse: YES!!! Another one that I know and love (here’s my book review) and should have thought of for this list!! Thank you Danette! π
Heather:Β my ultimate favorite martial strife book was The Rule Breakers trilogy by Roya Carmen. OMG so so so good 5+++ stars!
Amy: The Ground Rulesβ¦damn that 5-star book that STILL stirs up the worst emotions in me every time I think about it and even at the most random times, like when Iβm driving on the freeway. Then road rage kicks in and lord help the poor souls in my lane. π
JulieO: I truly loved the Ground Rules series and especially the ending. I thought it was perfect.
Leslie M: You know what gave me MAJOR angst and tons of feels? The Ground Rules. I loved that series. Itβs not for everyone, but since you mentioned Drive, the h is in love with two men in this one too. …Julie o, The Ground Rules series was unputdownable for me. One of those where I was kicking myself for waiting so long to read it.
Angie: My favorite marriage is in trouble book is The Ground Rules by Roya Carmen, or really any of the books in this trilogy (The Rule Breakers). There is so much angst! I found myself not knowing who I wanted Mirella to end up with, her husband or the guy she was having an affair with. I highly recommend this series if you have not read it.
- ‘Til Death – Part 1Β by Bella Jewel
- Back in the Soldier’s Arms (Heroes Come Home)Β by Soraya Lane
As it SeemsΒ by Jayne Conway
Amy:Β WHOAβ¦As It Seems sounds right up my book alley. Hmmmm, I might just have to guinea-pig it.Β
Anne:Β Just finished Retrieval and freakinβ loved it!!! I canβt wait for the next one. I read it in one sitting. 5 stars for sure.Kim:Β Retrieval completed snapped me out of my book funk. So well written and very unique. Iβve enjoyed several books this year but this is the 1st legitimate, didnβt have to think about the rating, 5 star read.D.G.: I have to agree with the majority on here Aly Martinez duet is a 5 star read for me! I LOVED it! There was some very emotional parts with eyes watering and stomach dropping but she brought it full circle. Even went on to read her Retrieval duet tooβ¦loved it as well!
- You, Me and Other PeopleΒ by Fionnuala Kearney
- True (The Story of Us Book 1),Β Forever True (The Story of Us)Β byΒ Gwendolyn Grace
Grayson’s VowΒ by Mia Sheridan
Jaime: I devoured Graysonβs Vow in one sitting last night. I was so tired but could not put it down! Now Iβm sad because I read it too fast and I want more! It had just the right amount of humor, angst, romance, and drama. I loved Grayson but I loved Kira just as much. definitely a must read!Anne: Finished Graysonβs Vow and loved it!! Highly recommend it!Jean:Β Finished Graysonβs Vow yesterday too and loved it! Miaβs books are an automatic 1-click for me!
- Reason to BelieveΒ by Kathleen Eagle
Author Anonymous (now titledΒ Lost in the Affair)Β by E.K. Blair
Maryse: AND ANOTHER YESSSSS!!! But of course, this one put me through the ringer. Oooooof!!! I had no clue the title changed, but no matter what, if you’re into exhausting drama and bad decisions and repercussions. This one! Here’s my review.
Kooloo: OH BOY I just fished Author Anonymous by EK Blair. This is one of those Love to hate it β Hate to love it types for me for sure!!! Also, the hype around it being a βtrue storyβ was unnecessary me thinks. Do NOT want to give anything away as the book should be read going in blind (deaf and dumb for some partβ¦.. kidding!) π In the end, the character that felt most real to me was the best friend and so it is to Brooke and the superb writing of Blair that I give it 4 stars.
Amy:Β Author Anonymous was soβ¦soβ¦*OOMPH!!*
Leslie M:Β I loved Author Anonymousβ¦well, I loved that it was un-putdownable for me. However, LOTS of people hated it.
Melinda:Β Β I too loved Author Anonymous. Really well written great story. Hated the characters.
- From This Day Forward (Wedding Belles) & Forsaking All OthersΒ by Shannon Myers
- Rainfall
- 72 HoursΒ by Bella Jewel
- The Torn Up Marriage by Caroline Roberts
- The Sweet Spot
- Leaving Haven: A NovelΒ by Kathleen McCleary
- Lady Gallant (Ladies)Β by Suzanne Robinson
- The Sidelined Wife (More Than a Wife Series Book 1)Β by Jennifer Peel
UnderestimatedΒ by Jettie Woodruff
Linda: Read all three in series. Outstanding story!!!
Kelly P: I have just finished the Underestimated Series and OMG my emotions where all over I loved all the twist and turnsEla:Β OMG I forgot Underestimated by Jettie Woodruff!!!!!!! Total cheaters!!!!!!
renee:Β Drew from Underestimated is my hate/love heroβ¦
Between Me and You: A NovelΒ by Allison Winn Scotch
Cheryl:Β Β I mostly loved it and it had the βfeelsβ I love. It made my tummy hurt from the beginning- wondering how it would end and for all the miscommunications and bad timing that the MCβs experienced.Β Β I mostly loved it and it had the βfeelsβ I love.
It made my tummy hurt from the beginning- wondering how it would end and for all the miscommunications and bad timing that the MCβs experienced. It did get a little redundant with the MCβs gripes/issues and it was somewhat confusing because the chapters were not in chronological order. (I had more parts highlighted and notes than I generally do trying to keep everything straight).
It is in dual pov, but I didnβt think it took away from the angst level. FYI it does have cheating.
- Christopher and Jaime (Pianos and Promises Book 1)Β by Jennifer Peel
- The Fourth Child (Family Matters, Book 3)Β by C. J. Carmichael
The Husband’s SecretΒ by Liane Moriarty
Maryse: Another perfect recommendation!!!!! Quite the reveals too. Multiple POVβs but they were SO warranted, since they all culminate into the WHOLE story once the end is revealedβ¦ even the strangers.Β Here’s my 5-star review.Jean: Just finished The Husbandβs secret and loved it.Andee:Β My friends have raved about this book.
- Unwrapping a MarriageΒ by Reana Malori & Michel Prince
Tiny Threads (Snapdragon Book 1)Β by Jami Denise
- Falling For My HusbandΒ by Pamela Ann
Jennifer:Β Falling for My Husband has characters from the Torn and Chasing series!!!! They are all awesome books!
- Heartstrings (Cedar Island Tales Book 2)Β by Kate Vale
- Homesteads
- Code Triage (Mercy Hospital Book 3)Β by Candace Calvert
- A Corner of Her Heart (Begin Again Series Book 1)Β by Claire Yezbak Fadden
- Promises to Keep: A NovelΒ by Jane Green
- For NickΒ by Taylor Dean
- The Affair (The Anetakis Tycoons)Β by Maya Banks
- A Little Bit of Crazy: Little Bits #1Β &Β A Little Bit of Us: Little Bits #2
- Hope StreetΒ by Judith Arnold
Whatever It TakesΒ by L. Maretta
Becca: My favorite book has to be Whatever It Takes by L. Marietta. Such heartbreak and hope. I love and hate Gavinβ¦especially for how he made us see how desperately sorry he was. Amazing.Victoria: I think βWhatever it Takesβ by L. Marietta was one of my most satisfying books on marital problems. Gavin sure did work for it! π
On Grace: A NovelΒ by Susie Orman Schnall
- WindsweptΒ by Sabrina Jeffries
- Jessie Belle (The Women of Merryton Book 1)Β by Jennifer Peel
- The Outlaw of Cedar Ridge (The Men of Fir Mountain, Book 1) (The Men of Fir Mountain Series)Β by Lori Connelly
- To HonorΒ by D. F. Krieger
- Devotion (The Hunted Series Book 4)Β by Ivy Smoak
- The Unraveling of UsΒ by M.L. Gardner
- A Price Worth Paying (Lean On Me Book 5)Β by Kathryn Shay
- A Family AffairΒ by Fern Michaels
- The Long Way Home (The One Series Book 1)Β &Β There’s No Place Like Home (The One Series Book 3)Β by Jasinda Wilder
Ditch FlowersΒ by Amanda Linsmeier
- Out with the Old, In with the NewΒ by Nancy Robards Thompson
- Monday Morning Blues: A Story of Love Gone WrongΒ by Ernestine Rose
- Love in a Small Town (Pine Harbour Book 1)Β by Zoe York
- The Way We Were (The Ludzecky Sisters Book 4)Β by Kathryn Shay
- Shattered VowsΒ by Linda LaRoque
- The Girl in Seat 24BΒ by Jennifer Peel
- Three Loving WordsΒ by DC Renee
Manduh:Β …it still has all of that back and forth, angst-y arguing with emotional highs and lows that I seem to gravitate towards. Their tension just pops off the page and I couldnβt put it down.
8 Weeks (Time for Love Book 1)Β by Bethany Lopez
Danette: Told you this was my jam. π
Fiona:Β Danette you rock with your list; you go girl!
Carolin: I second Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas, really loved it when it first came out and reread it several times.
Jane:Β The Highwayman (Victorian Rebels Book 1) by Kerrigan Byrne. Itβs got it all. Itβs HR, long lost love. Found love, but doesnβt know it. Dorian is a scoundrel, Farah Leigh is kryptonite. I love the writing. I love the Audible narrator. LOVE it.
Karen: I havenβt read many but my favourites are All Your Perfects: A NovelΒ by Colleen Hoover and Heartbreak WarfareΒ by Kate Stewart and Heather M. Orgeron.
Heather:Β Heartbreak Warfare by Heather Orgeron was a recent 5 star read for me, it was really good!
Jaime: All Your Perfects is an incredible book! Colleen Hoover killed it with this book.
Jenn: Heartbreak WarfareΒ I agree amazing. Itβs been over a week for me since I finished and still thinking about them. I think they just maybe in my heart forever!
Ashley:Β I read Heartbreak Warfare this weekend and it was beyond amazing! I still canβt get it out of my head. So so so so good!
Kryproff: my recent fave would have to beΒ Confess (Sin City Salvation Book 1) by A Zavarelli itβs on KU I donβt want to say much to ruin the surprise twist!!
Terri:Β Jordan MarieβsΒ Loving Nicole: Savage Brothers MC.
Deborah: Lovely. Gone with the Wind. How did Rhett not strangle Scarlet? Strong, willful, and beautiful. First romance book i read, when I was ten!
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I canβt believe you havenβt read the Georgina Kincaid series!! You would love it.
The Scars Between Us by Adriana Locke is really good.
Bad Husband by Shey Stahl.
Take Me Back by Meghan March.
After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Tore my heart out. So good!
Moments in Time by Mariah Stewart (1995)
Older but good.
Did anyone rec Slip of the Tongue? Major strife and drama. Love that one!
One of my favorites….the audible version made it so much better with the narration by Andi Arndt
I know it Carol. Especially since I LOVE that author. My friend Jackie wanted to throttle a certain character in that one. π
OMG Chris!!!! YES!!! How could I possibly forget that one??!! GASP!!!
My FAVORITE.
Thank you for reminding me. π
Excellent recommendations. I just added ’em all. Keep them coming. π This is going to be one of my favorite lists.
I love this list!! After I Do is just wahhhhhhhhhh!!!
For some strange and unexplainable reason, marital strife is my jam. Some of my favs you haven’t listed yet:
The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue
Frayed Silk
Locked In
Goalie
Starting from Scratch
A Life Made of Lava
Fisher’s Light
Ryker by Cheryl Douglas
Silver Lining
The Divorce by Nicole Strycharz
Man of My Dreams
Kiss an Angel by SEP
Lily of the Springs
Feral Sins
Gravity by L. D. Evergreen
A Cry for Hope
Mistakes by Amanda Wilhelm
My Biggest Mistake
Line of Scrimmage
400 First Kisses, 325 First Fights, 218 First Hugs
Never Over You
Seriously, I could go on and on.
Oh Danette!! You have thrilled me and I will add EACH AND EVERY ONE!!!
If you come up with more, add them to the list. π
I second Frayed Silk!
Wrecking Ball by BN Toler is one of my favorites.
Just the Way You Are by Barbara Freethy is a oldie but a major goodie. I fell in love with all of the characters.
Love this idea! Definitely need to include Escapades, by Lily Atlas, I’m still not over it. Grab your tissue box, you will need it! I found it here, http://www.lilyatlas.com.
You asked.
Wrecking Ball by B. N. Toler for sure!
Be My Baby
Obligation
Beyond by Chantal Fernando
Bereft ( any of the Seven Year Itch books actually)
The Darkest Hour
Moral Infidelity
Entice, Embrace, Enflame
Sparrow
The Woman He Married
Pieces of Us
Dry As Rain
Like Broken China
What Price Paradise
The Ground Rules
Til Death
Back in Soldiers Arms
As it Seems
Retrieval, Transfer
You, Me and Other People
True (The Story of Us), Forever True
Grayson’s Bow
Reason to Believe
Author Anonymous
From This Day Forward, Forsaking All Others
Rainfall
Seventy-two Hours
The Torn Up Marriage
The Sweet Spot
Leaving Haven
Lady Gallant
The Sidelined Wife
Underestimated
Between Me and You
Christopher and Jaime
The Fourth Child
The Husband’s Secret
Unwrapping a Marriage
Tiny Threads
Falling for My Husband
Heartstrings by Kate Vale
Homesteads
Code Triage
A Corner of Her Heart
Promises to Keep
For Nick
The Affair
A Little Bit of Crazy, A Little Bit of Is
Hope Street
Whatever It Takes
On Grace
Windswept
Jessie Belle
The Outlaw of Cedar Ridge
To Honor
Devotion
The Unraveling of Us
A Price Worth Paying
Family Affair
The Long Way Home, There’s No Place Like Home
Ditch Flowers
Out With the Old, In With the New
Monday Morning Blues
Love In a Small Town
The Way We Were by Kathryn Shay
Shattered Vows
The Girl in 24B
Three Loving Words
8 Weeks
Told you this was my jam. π
Have just read one of the recommendations Bad Husband by Shey Stahl & its totally from the mans perspective; very funny & their kids especially the youngest one when he ran over the neighbours cat! Have not read many books purely from the man’s perspective but this is so good, funny, sad, a mixture of emotions; defo recommend it!!
Danette you rock with your list; you go girl!
Yes to Fisherβs Light by Tara Sivic!!! I loved that one!
I just added them ALL Danette!!!! π
This is awesome.
This trope is like catnip to me! Going through the list. Of course Nina Lane’s Spiral of Bliss is a favorite. Who can forget the hunky Professor Dean and Liv.
I also love Frayed Silk.
I think “Whatever it Takes” by L. Marietta was one of my most satisfying books on marital problems. Gavin sure did work for it! π
How have I not seen this? One of my fave tropes and I missed it! I’ll be adding all of these to my tbr. I’ll check my marriage shelf on GR to see if I have any to add.
And, Maryse, I second the Georgina Kinkaid recommendation. It’s a fabulous series! π
hey i am looking for a book where both husband and wife are lawyers but only husband is practicing now, they used to work in the same law firm where they fell in love and got married and have three kids but wife is fed up that husband is ignoring him and ask him for a divorce.Husband also has some doubts that their third son is not his because he got a vasectomy.if any one knows the name of this book please let me know
Hey Jenny!
I just posted your reader question here:
https://www.maryse.net/reader-questions/reader-question-the-book-about-the-couple-that-used-to-work-in-the-same-law-firm-where-they-fell-in-love-and-got-married.html
Keep an eye on it and let us know if you see the right guess. π
Heartbreak Warfare!!!! Insanely good. One of the best books Iβve read in years.
I was trying to find the book where this woman gets married to this rich man loses her virginity to him on their wedding night then she wakes up and overheard him talking in the phone how the whole thing was a game to him.she ends up getting pregnant from the one night and they have a son and years later she wants a divorce after being seperated all those years but he refuses. He moves into her little cottage with her despite her not wanting him there! Thatβs all the details I can remember! Please help me with the title!!
Hi Brittany!
I just posted your reader question. π Keep an eye on it and let me know if you see the right guess.
https://www.maryse.net/reader-questions/reader-question-the-book-where-she-loses-her-virginity-to-him-on-her-wedding-night-overhears-him-talking-on-the-phone.html
*safe hug*
Hopefully someone will know it! Thank you for posting!!β€οΈ
Oh man I saw Just the Way You Are by Barbara Freethy in the list. Do not waste your time! I was crying tears of frustration by the 50% mark. Trust me, youβll want to skip this one. The synopsis is deceivingly interesting, but execution wiseβ¦ dreadful!