Husband Material (Original) (Original)
Emily Belden
(Author)
Description
By turns heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny. --Kristin Rockaway, author of How To Hack a Heartbreak "Sensitive, thoughtful, and touching." --Library Journal A young widow must face the grief she's always set aside when an unexpected delivery throws her life into disarray Twenty-nine-year-old Charlotte Rosen has a secret: she's a widow. Ever since the fateful day that leveled her world, Charlotte has worked hard to move forward. Great job at a hot social media analytics company? Check. Roommate with no knowledge of her past? Check. Adorable dog? Check. All the while, she's faithfully data-crunched her way through life, calculating the probability of risk--so she can avoid it. Yet Charlotte's algorithms could never have predicted that her late husband's ashes would land squarely on her doorstep five years later. Stunned but determined, Charlotte sets out to find meaning in this sudden twist of fate, even if that includes facing her perfectly coiffed, and perfectly difficult, ex-mother-in-law--and her husband's best friend, who seems to become a fixture at her side whether she likes it or not. But when her quest reveals a shocking secret, Charlotte is forced to answer questions she never knew to ask and to consider the possibility of forgiveness. And when a chance at a new life arises, she'll have to decide once and for all whether to follow the numbers or trust her heart.
Product Details
Price
$15.99
Publisher
Harlequin Sales Corp
Publish Date
December 30, 2019
Pages
304
Dimensions
5.3 X 8.0 X 0.7 inches | 0.5 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781525805981
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About the Author
Emily Belden is a journalist, social media marketer, and storyteller. She is the author of the novels Hot Mess and Husband Material, and of Eightysixed: A Memoir about Unforgettable Men, Mistakes, and Meals. She lives in Chicago.
Reviews
"In this touching, witty, and timely book, Emily Belden deftly explores the complexities of human relationships in our increasingly tech-obsessed world. By turns heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny, Husband Material beautifully demonstrates that you can't reduce love to a bunch of 1s and 0s."
--Kristin Rockaway, author of How To Hack a Heartbreak "Sensitive, thoughtful, and touching." --Library Journal "Witty, full of heart...will appeal to fans of Sophie Kinsella." --Booklist "Charming." --Publishers Weekly Praise for Emily Belden's Hot Mess "A fun romp through the world of food, love, and luxury." --PopSugar, The Best New Books You Should Read This Spring "[F]ull of fire and fury.... Belden's excellent tell-it-like-it-is read is perfect for foodies and entrepreneurs alike." --Library Journal (starred review) "Combining the wit and insight of Stephanie Danler's Sweetbitter with the drama of Jessica Tom's Food Whore, Belden's first novel is a glimpse into the fast-paced fine-dining industry... . Full of heart, heat, and passion, this restaurant rom-com in novel form is an exhilarating debut." --Booklist "[A]n engrossing, slow-burn read that yields a very satisfying emotional payoff... . Rich with perfect details, balanced between the various different relationships and presented in a well-crafted narrative, this novel is meant to be savored."
--RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) "Emily Belden serves the decadence and drama a la mode in Hot Mess. The full-bodied novel takes the resilient Allie Simon on a journey of sex, love, secrets, and the high-end culinary world. You'll savor every word of this provocative story." --Abby Stern, author of According to a Source
--Kristin Rockaway, author of How To Hack a Heartbreak "Sensitive, thoughtful, and touching." --Library Journal "Witty, full of heart...will appeal to fans of Sophie Kinsella." --Booklist "Charming." --Publishers Weekly Praise for Emily Belden's Hot Mess "A fun romp through the world of food, love, and luxury." --PopSugar, The Best New Books You Should Read This Spring "[F]ull of fire and fury.... Belden's excellent tell-it-like-it-is read is perfect for foodies and entrepreneurs alike." --Library Journal (starred review) "Combining the wit and insight of Stephanie Danler's Sweetbitter with the drama of Jessica Tom's Food Whore, Belden's first novel is a glimpse into the fast-paced fine-dining industry... . Full of heart, heat, and passion, this restaurant rom-com in novel form is an exhilarating debut." --Booklist "[A]n engrossing, slow-burn read that yields a very satisfying emotional payoff... . Rich with perfect details, balanced between the various different relationships and presented in a well-crafted narrative, this novel is meant to be savored."
--RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) "Emily Belden serves the decadence and drama a la mode in Hot Mess. The full-bodied novel takes the resilient Allie Simon on a journey of sex, love, secrets, and the high-end culinary world. You'll savor every word of this provocative story." --Abby Stern, author of According to a Source
