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Her Second Husband

By: Jane E. James
Narrated by: Claire Rushbrook
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Summary

This title contains mature themes, strong language, and sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.

Your husband’s dead. He’s never coming back. So why is he on a dating site asking you to go out with him?

Then

Linda has it all: a gorgeous home, a devoted husband, two loving daughters. But she throws it all away to chase an impossible dream.

Now

Linda is alone and penniless, living in a shabby rented flat. With nothing to lose, she signs up to a dating app for the over 50s. But the one man who responds to her profile, a man calling himself Tony Fortin, is not who he says he is.

Linda recognises him immediately. He’s Marcus, her second husband.

But that’s impossible. Marcus died eight months ago. He drowned off the coast of Corfu.

As Linda digs deeper, she discovers that the man she married second time around had been keeping secrets from her. Very dark secrets.

Now the one person who can help her is the person who has every reason not to get involved.

Her first husband.

©2023 Jane E. James (P)2024 Audible Ltd.

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Went on a bit too long

Overall an okay listen, some unnecessary repetitive narrative and the storyline seemed to drag on a bit. A few twists and turns here and there but not enough to hold my breath. I’d liked to have seen the main character a bit more savvy rather than flaky. However I think it ended well!

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1st half of book, believable

too many unlikely twists made it not believable, keep it simple, lots of whys are left

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Not sure who the victim is in this story...

A story about a woman who has been ostracised from her family for divorcing her husband, and even when she is unexpectedly widowed from her new husband she is still alone apart from her best friend (also unlikeable) Gail. When her dead husband starts appearing to contact her on dating sites, Linda becomes afraid for her safety, has he returned to confront their unfinished business?

Although the story is full of unlikeable characters, my main criticism is that the story was too long. The first 20 chapters and the last 20 chapters would have made this a much more enjoyable listen. That said I liked the originality of the story, and the unlikeable characters gave it an edgy feel, as at times I found myself muttering at how self centered the characters were but I couldn't make myself stop listening, kudos to the author for that interesting feeling.

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was gripping when I got into it

liked the ending and although I struggled at first yo get into it I was soon hucked only took me a few days to complete it definitely worth a listen really enjoyed it

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Liked it....I think

Being a big reader and audible....I really liked this but I don't know I got also annoyed. Some good twists...excellent and that was all good but I can't put my finger on this. I don't think for the most part I liked the main character. Without giving anything away....I just couldn't empathise with her or celebrate her?
BUT it was still a good read and not one that I would have left unfinished at all.

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Better than the reviews

When I read the reviews I wasn’t sure I’d like it but thought I’d give it a go anyway and I actually really liked it. I’m not sure what the reviews were on about. Some say it’s too far fetched. Well isn’t it supposed to be unrealistic it’s a fiction book. Either way I think it’s worth a go especially as it’s free

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Easy listening

I thought it was different and very easy to listen to if a little far fetched

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Way to long and unbelievable

Far too long with the most ridiculous twists and turns that made it simply unbelievable. Saving grace was the performance, without that I would’ve abandoned it half way!

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It’s OK.

Switched off during some of it but not bad for a book included in the membership.

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The plot!

Love love not expected the ending to be so intertwined! Definitely recommend!! A must listen! Enjoyed very much

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