I loved this book! I listened to it on audiotape and it was just great! The story was riveting and the characters were realistic. Side note: Do not listen to it at work without headphones in. ( )

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Sometimes you just have get away. Pack some things, get in your car, and drive. That's exactly what Hannah Keesling does when she finds herself contemplating whether to walk away from her marriage to her husband Michael. She's trapped in what she considers a passionless marriage with someone who doesn't understand her. Her getaway is supposed to give her a chance to really think about what she wants, not just with her marriage, but also with her life, with solitude. However, a carsick dog puts her squarely in the path of veterinarian Ben Cooper in a small town in Oregon - just a pit stop on her path. For her dog's benefit, she's forced to spend her down time in the coastal town and has an unlikely opportunity to get closer to the doctor.

This isn't a clean, safe romance. It's incredibly messy, drama-filled, and downright embarrassing at rights. It's wrought with conflict and confusion between Hannah, her love interests, and their families. Hannah is conflicted when considering her marriage and the passion she finds with Ben. As luck would have it, Michael is pretty bent on maintaining his marriage, so he certainly doesn't make it easier for her. I actually found this aspect of the story refreshing. The conflict is nuanced and authentic; the characters' reactions are what I would expect in the real world.

To some degree, the story is frustrating. Hannah's actions come across as poorly thought out at best and completely selfish at worst. She often fails to see the big picture and how her actions drag so many others into her drama. It becomes difficult to see her spiral in some ways, but then defiantly try to maintain control over such a complicated situation.

With "The Good Enough Husband," Fox has presented a solid book. She tells a realistic situation in a way that allows you to get into the heads of most characters. Their interactions are believable and interesting. More than that, she keeps a good pace throughout the book, such that you're still wondering what the outcome will be until the very last minute. This will not disappoint. ( )

Enjoyed this book. Did find that Hannah acted selfishly, but could relate to her and why she was feeling that way. Wanted Michael to find his true love. Was really pleased with Ben's final decision. He really grew a lot during the story's development. The backdrop of why and how he had been hurt or betrayed put things in perspective for you to really understand him. The one thing I long for is the rest of the story. The ending was too abrupt for me, so I am hoping for another book. ( )

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

I found the storyline flawless, atleast until the end. The ending was definitely lacking and what was there was very hurried. The characters were developed, but my disdain for Hannah seemed to limit my view of the book. For me it wasn't so much the cheating as it was her selfish actions. Overall book was good - but I would like a sequel :) ( )

I enjoyed reading The Good Enough Husband. I felt for Hannah and all involved. It was a scenario that many people find themselves in. Hannah is a woman who realizes that her life is not what she wants or needs it to be. She leaves to clear her head only to make her life more complicated. I love how the author was able to write a realistic story. It could have been something that happened to a friend, it was so realistic. I wish the story had gone on longer. I would love to know how the whole situation ended and if Hannah and Ben get their happy ever after. Hoping the author writes a sequel. Would definitely read it! I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance or maybe even a self realization type story. ( )