The Wife Maker
by Karey White
The Husband Maker series, Book 3
Available February 2015
169 pages
About the Book
Charlotte has spent years as the husband maker, sending every guy she
dates off to enjoy marital bliss with the next girl he dates. But things
have now changed, and she's determined to use her husband-maker
abilities one last time--on herself. And she finally knows exactly who
she wants.
Angus has loved Charlotte since they were teenagers, but he's tired of
waiting for her to realize how good they could be. She's broken his
heart one too many times, and it's time to move on with his life. Maybe a
position halfway across the country will be just what he needs to get
over her. But when Charlotte won't let him go without a fight, Angus has
to decide if he's willing to let her in again or if she's too late.
My Thoughts
When I first heard the premise for The Husband Maker series, I knew this could be a huge hit. After reading all three books, I can say with certainty that I was right!
The Wife Maker is the third installment in this unique series. (The books definitely need to be read in order!) After getting to know Charlotte in the first two books and being heartbroken (twice!), I came into this book needing (!!!) Charlotte to get her happy ending. I knew based on the title that surely it would happen, but Karey White doesn't just give it to us. No, Charlotte (and the readers) certainly had to work for it.
Based on where the previous two books took us, I wasn't sure that there would be sufficient tension to really warrant a third installment. Let me assure you, I was wrong on that note. The Wife Maker was equal parts drama and romance, and I was anxious to see exactly how everything would end.
I've been thoroughly impressed with this entire series, and The Wife Maker is the perfect conclusion. I can't wait to see what Karey White has up her sleeve next! [5 stars]
The Wife Maker is the third installment in this unique series. (The books definitely need to be read in order!) After getting to know Charlotte in the first two books and being heartbroken (twice!), I came into this book needing (!!!) Charlotte to get her happy ending. I knew based on the title that surely it would happen, but Karey White doesn't just give it to us. No, Charlotte (and the readers) certainly had to work for it.
Based on where the previous two books took us, I wasn't sure that there would be sufficient tension to really warrant a third installment. Let me assure you, I was wrong on that note. The Wife Maker was equal parts drama and romance, and I was anxious to see exactly how everything would end.
I've been thoroughly impressed with this entire series, and The Wife Maker is the perfect conclusion. I can't wait to see what Karey White has up her sleeve next! [5 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my fair and honest review.
About the Author
Karey White grew up in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Missouri. She attended
Ricks College and Brigham Young University. Her first novel, Gifted, was
a Whitney Award Finalist.
She loves to travel, read, bake treats, and spend time with family and
friends. She and her husband are the parents of four great children. She
teaches summer creative writing courses to young people and is
currently working on her next book.
Karey White Online
Sneak Peek
We walked in silence to the elevator. I took a deep breath and let it out slowly. “Only eight days until you leave.” I kept my eyes anchored on the changing numbers above the door, pretending I didn’t know he was leaving sooner than he’d told me.
“Actually, I’m leaving Monday.”
“You are?”
“I had to pay rent for the whole month of August, so I decided I might as well go a little earlier and get settled in before I get so busy.”
“Oh. That makes sense.”
The elevator doors opened and a man with a bundle of perfectly behaved balloons stepped off.
“You haven’t forgotten dinner, I hope.” I pushed the button for the lobby.
“Charlotte, I just—”
“No, Angus.” I hoped my voice didn’t sound as desperate as I felt. “Please don’t say you can’t.” He didn’t say anything. “Please.”
Angus sighed and shoved his hands in his pockets. “Tomorrow night?”
My heart broke a little at his response. He didn’t sound happy at all. He sounded like someone ready to plow through an unpleasant task to get it over with. My pride wanted to tell him to forget the whole thing, but I didn’t. How could I change his mind if I didn’t see him?
“Tomorrow’s great,” I said with enough enthusiasm for both of us.
“Luigi’s?”
“No way. Neither of us need therapy.” That was a lie. “Let’s go somewhere different. Since you’re leaving, let me surprise you. It’ll be fun.”
“I’ll drive. I don’t feel like contorting myself into your car.” Angus smiled. It was so lovely, I felt a clutch in my stomach.
We stepped out into the angled, evening sunshine and hesitated on the sidewalk. “Where’s your car?” Angus asked.
“It’s over there.”
“Do you want me to walk you?”
“That’s okay, it’s still light.” As soon as the words were out of my mouth, I wanted to take them back. I needed to take advantage of every minute I had with him.
“All right. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“See you.”
Angus didn’t move when I started walking away. I crossed the road and found my car in the visitor parking lot. I glanced back to see which way Angus had gone, but he was still standing there watching me. It wasn’t until I waved that he turned and walked away.
“Actually, I’m leaving Monday.”
“You are?”
“I had to pay rent for the whole month of August, so I decided I might as well go a little earlier and get settled in before I get so busy.”
“Oh. That makes sense.”
The elevator doors opened and a man with a bundle of perfectly behaved balloons stepped off.
“You haven’t forgotten dinner, I hope.” I pushed the button for the lobby.
“Charlotte, I just—”
“No, Angus.” I hoped my voice didn’t sound as desperate as I felt. “Please don’t say you can’t.” He didn’t say anything. “Please.”
Angus sighed and shoved his hands in his pockets. “Tomorrow night?”
My heart broke a little at his response. He didn’t sound happy at all. He sounded like someone ready to plow through an unpleasant task to get it over with. My pride wanted to tell him to forget the whole thing, but I didn’t. How could I change his mind if I didn’t see him?
“Tomorrow’s great,” I said with enough enthusiasm for both of us.
“Luigi’s?”
“No way. Neither of us need therapy.” That was a lie. “Let’s go somewhere different. Since you’re leaving, let me surprise you. It’ll be fun.”
“I’ll drive. I don’t feel like contorting myself into your car.” Angus smiled. It was so lovely, I felt a clutch in my stomach.
We stepped out into the angled, evening sunshine and hesitated on the sidewalk. “Where’s your car?” Angus asked.
“It’s over there.”
“Do you want me to walk you?”
“That’s okay, it’s still light.” As soon as the words were out of my mouth, I wanted to take them back. I needed to take advantage of every minute I had with him.
“All right. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“See you.”
Angus didn’t move when I started walking away. I crossed the road and found my car in the visitor parking lot. I glanced back to see which way Angus had gone, but he was still standing there watching me. It wasn’t until I waved that he turned and walked away.
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