Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The Replacement Wife



  The Replacement Wife by Eileen Goudge  

  • Paperback: 482 pages
  • Publisher: Open Road E-riginal (March 27, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1453258140
  • ISBN-13: 978-1453258149



Summary

 Camille Hart, one of Manhattan’s most sought-after matchmakers, has survived more than her fair share of hardships. Her mother died when she was a young girl, leaving her and her sister with an absentee father. Now in her forties, she has already survived cancer once, though the battle revealed just how ill-equipped her husband Edward is to be a single parent. So when doctors tell Camille that her cancer is back—and this time it’s terminal—she decides to put her matchmaking expertise to the test for one final job. Seeking stability for her children and happiness for her husband, Camille sets out to find the perfect woman to replace her when she’s gone.

 But what happens when a dying wish becomes a case of “be careful what you wish for”? For Edward and Camille, the stunning conclusion arrives with one last twist of fate that no one saw coming.

 At once deeply felt and witty, The Replacement Wife is an unforgettable story of love and family, and a refreshing look at the unexpected paths that lead us to our own happy endings.

 My Thoughts

  I am always attracted to a book that has a beautiful wedding dress on the cover so this book caught my eye instantly. As soon as I read the description, I knew this book was one for me! It did not disappoint. I found the story to be much different than what I was expecting. It was a pleasant surprise for me.

 There were times while reading this novel that I was highly disappointed in all of the characters involved. Camille is a matchmaker and is good at what she does. When she finds that she has cancer for the second time, she takes it upon herself to set her husband, Edward up with someone who will be there for him and their children when she passes on. Camille pushing a new woman on her husband and family was hard to read even though a part of me understood that she loved her family enough to want them taken care of in her absence. Edward disappointed me at times too. I wanted him to stand up for himself and stop Camille from picking out his next wife.

There are a few suitable women who are introduced in the story, some more likeable than others but each brought a uniqueness to the story. I enjoyed getting into the heads of all of the characters. It is such a different situation to read about. I can say the story really tugged at my heartstrings!

 The story takes an unexpected twist in the end. Even though it is not the ending I imagined, it is a satisfying ending. If you want to know more, you'll have to pick up a copy of the book and read it. This is a book you will want to read without reading any spoilers.

 I look forward to reading more of Eileen Goudge books as I enjoyed this one very much!



 I received a copy of this book from Open Road Media through Netgalley for my honest review

16 comments:

  1. I really enjoyed this book too Beth. I don't think I'm the kind of person who could pick someone out for my hubby. I'm too jealous but I do understand the need to want everything settled and be able to know my family would be ok.

    I thought this book had a lot of good topics for discussion. As for the ending, I didn't really expect it either but it was kind of nice to have an unexpected ending. Too many times a book ends just how you think it will do its a little more predictable. Anyhow, I do want to check out more books by her as I enjoyed her writing style.

    p.s. How are you all doing? I hope ok.

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    1. This book would make a great book club book since there is so much to discuss. I enjoyed the unexpected ending too. I like it when a book surprises me like that!

      I am doing good and we are starting to get accustom to not having cooper. Some days are harder than others though. I know you know how that goes. Thanks for asking! I hope you are enjoying your summer!

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    1. It was nice quick read for the summer. I like that it made me think about things I had never even thought about before!

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  3. I don't think I would be able to pick out another wife for my husband if I knew I was dying. That's not how I want to spend my last days! And a mate needs time to mourn, and to eventually fall in love again if he so chooses. No, not a book I would read.

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    1. I couldn't pick out a wife for my husband either but the book sure was interesting. I agree that it is not the way to spend your last days.

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  4. You've made me really curious about the twist at the end. Glad you really enjoyed it.

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    1. It was an interesting twist. I like that it surprised me with the ending!

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  5. This sounds interesting, it seems like she must be able to be pretty unselfish if she can pick out someone for her husband to be with after her.

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    1. She was pretty unselfish but I still don't know if I could do the same thing. It did make for some interesting reading though!

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  6. I listened to this one and liked it well enough, but it just seemed way too long for me.

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  7. I need to rip through all of my summer review books because I'm dying to find out what happens in the end!!!

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    1. It is a good read Staci! I think you will enjoy it!

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  8. I hope you find a copy and get a chance to read it. It really is a different story!

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  9. The cover of this book calls to me too. I'm glad to see the book lives up to it.

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