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Husband By Request

256 pages

A tender, second-chance romance about fighting for love and connection after surviving the hardest battle of one's life.

What it feels like

This steady, emotionally charged romance immerses the reader in the delicate process of rebuilding a fractured marriage. The narrative carries an earnest and hopeful tone, focusing deeply on the emotional aftermath of a severe illness and the alienation it can cause between partners. Rather than a whirlwind courtship, the story offers an intimate look at a couple navigating a one-month trial to reclaim their lost intimacy. The prose is accessible and direct, keeping the focus squarely on the characters' internal vulnerabilities and their shared history. It is a perfect read for those who appreciate second-chance love stories where the ultimate triumph is not just surviving a life-or-death crisis, but finding the courage to heal a relationship.

Mood
  • tender
  • emotionally charged
  • intimate
Tone
  • earnest
  • hopeful
  • romantic
  • determined
Pace
steady
Themes
second chances · healing from illness · marital reconciliation · overcoming alienation
The writing
Accessible and emotionally direct, focusing on the internal feelings and interpersonal dynamics of a fractured marriage.
The arc
Moves from the lingering shadows of past trauma and alienation toward a hopeful, hard-won romantic reconciliation.
Who it's for
Readers who love second-chance romances centered on married couples fighting to reclaim their bond after a major life crisis.
Content notes
  • illness
  • marital separation
  • alienation

About the book

A year ago, Dominique had been facing the hardest battle of her life- it had been a question of life or death. Everything had suffered but most of all her marriage. Now, after a year away, she's fit, healthy and happy again but the fight isn't over yet She's determined to win back the handsome Greek husband she loves.

Andreas knows how brave his beautiful, innocent wife has been, so he agrees to her request: to live as man and wife for one whole month....

Description from Open Library.

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