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The Husband
We Share
Review
Book Review by Shannan Harper
Patricia and Lauren Carter share someone in com-
mon. Unbeknownst to them, they both share the same
husband, Xavier, a detective on the Chicago Police for-
ce. Patricia, the first Mrs. Carter met Xavier in college
and married him despite the fact that she was warned
of his playboy ways. Patricia also carries a secret from
her past that indirectly affects their marriage.
Lauren, the second Mrs. Carter, is a successful busi-
ness owner, but has nightmares from a tragic incident
that severely altered the life of a child within her care.
She is also a mentor, but an unfortunate act of violence
threatens everything she holds dear. Xavier has been
able to juggle both wives and lives with his partner,
Jason’s help. Unfortunately, a few unlikely experience
makes everything start to unravel.
Shawn, a young woman who grew up in foster care
along with her best friend Candace, knows both “wi-
ves”. She ends up figuring out Xavier’s deception is and
now has been caught in the middle of destroying one
or both women’s lives. There were multiple surpri-
ses throughout the story and I could barely catch my
breath by the end of the book. That ending was a total
shocker.
This was the author’s debut story, and London St.
Charles did a phenomenal job. Not too many authors
are this amazing with a first book. The characters were
totally relatable, and it was hard for me to put the book
down because she managed to have that classic hook at
the beginning and kept the story on pace.
By the end of the story, what has happened in the
dark will surely come to light. I am expecting the next
amazing read by this new author.
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