The Baker's Husband
is a mystery/romance. The mystery surrounds Chloe Livingston's
husband, who has been gone for two year, since an accident where his
car was totaled but he wasn't found. The romance involves Mitchell
Terrison, a detective who is in charge of finding Chloe's missing
husband. Although two years is a long time and Chloe finds she is
attracted to Mitchell, her feelings are complicated by her belief in
the sanctity of marriage and the fact that despite numerous problems,
Chloe loved her husband.
The most fascinating part of this book,
is Mitchell's dilemma. He's competing with the man he's trying to
find, who may or may not be dead. I was reminded of Rebecca
by Dame Daphne du Maurier, although in The Baker's
Husband the story is about a potentially dead man rather
than a dead woman.
Another aspect I found interesting in
the book was Chloe's religious beliefs. She's a Christian who prays
often, both in public and in private. I like the way Jeannie Sharpe
handled this aspect of Chloe's personality. Of course Chloe prayed
for miracles, but more often she prayed for strength. And the plot
followed a logical path rather than one altered by divine
intervention.
The book reads quickly and the dialogue
is especially well constructed. This is a good read for anyone who
likes a unique romance.
Steve Lindahl – author of
Motherless Soul, White Horse
Regressions, Hopatcong Vision Quest,
and Under a Warped Cross.
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