Books like An Inconvenient Husband by Karen Van Der Zee
A novel that explores the complexities of a marriage and the difficulties that arise when one partner is expected to be a mind reader. The protagonist, Nicky, has always been able to anticipate her husband's thoughts, leading to a comfortable but ultimately unfulfilling relationship. When she leaves for a job opportunity, Nicky hopes that Blake will show his feelings, but she soon realizes that he is far more reserved and unemotional than she had expected. Four years later, Nicky returns to her home, only to find her husband, Blake, no longer in a state of denial. Their once-thin-circumstances marriage is now complicated by Blake's newfound feelings, leading to a heartwarming and bittersweet resolution.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Karen Van Der Zee
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