Read 30 Books - #5 Our Husband

After my very long and slow read of The Lotus Eaters I needed something light, quick and predictable. That's exactly what I found in Stephanie Bond's Our Husband about three women who upon their husband's death discover they were married to the same man. I have to admit, I bought this book because it was $0.99 in the kindle store and even though I knew it wouldn't be a literary masterpiece I still enjoyed reading it. Sometimes I just want to read something funny, romantic, or predictable, and in this case, all three.

The story centers around three women - Beatrix the first wife in her 50s with family wealth, Natalie the second wife and doctor in her mid-30s, and Ruby the barely legal most recent wife and exotic dancer. Upon hearing their husband was in a car accident they rush to his side only to find out there are two other Mrs. in their husband's life. When their husband dies in the hospital it is discovered he was murdered and the wives become the main suspects.

Although the wives are shocked and hurt by their husband's bigamy, angry at each other, facing murder charges and grieving for their loss, they work together to clear their names and uncover more of their husband's lies along the way. I'm sure you can tell where this humorous romantic mystery is going, but if you're looking for a quick easy read you've found it!

Bill Paxton gives this book a thumbs up because he knows how to handle three wives.