The Cold Wife
by Ruth Ann Nordin
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Author: Ruth Ann NordinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-02
ISBN: 1432726986
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Book Reviews of The Cold Wife
Book Review: A very entertaining read
Summary: 5 Stars
I was slightly hesitant on beginning this book because I hadn't read many romances, but it was surprisingly entertaining and enjoyable! The premise, that a woman is forced into an arranged marriage after her father goes bankrupt, was immediately engaging and although I found the main character immature and whiny at first, she quickly evolved into a likable and charming woman. The relationship between her and her new husband seemed very genuine and I soon found myself relating to what she was going through.
One of the most interesting parts of the story is that the perspective changes from the wife to the husband and the reader gets to see how each of them interprets and experiences certain events differently. The struggle between the importance of work and providing for your family vs. being there for your significant other was also prominent and something which I'm sure many of us can still understand today. Beyond the romance of this book, there is also a mystery intertwined, which made it even more exciting.
As for some of the 1-star reviews (which I was very surprised to see!), I am not an expert on this time period, so I have no idea if the dialogue and characters were realistic or not. However, if you are not a stickler for historical accuracy, I definitely recommend this book. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the scenes and anxiously turning the pages to find out what would happen next. It's an easy, delightful read.
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