Once a Wife - Patricia Keelyn

Once a Wife

By Patricia Keelyn

  • Release Date: 2016-06-03
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 758 Ratings)

Description

At seventeen, Sarah Colby had been scared and desperate

Her marriage to Reece Colby was faltering. They were nearly destitute and their infant son, Drew, needed on-going medical care they couldn’t afford. Sarah felt her world crumpling around her. Then her mother-in-law, Elizabeth, offered Sarah a solution. Elizabeth would make certain Drew got the medical attention he needed if Sarah would walk away from her husband and son.  Believing she had no other option, Sarah accepted Elizabeth’s offer—though leaving them was the hardest thing she’d ever done.

Now, twelve years later, Sarah's still questions that decision. So when she learns that Drew's in trouble, she knows it's time to break her agreement with Elizabeth. Drew needs the mother he’s never known and Sarah needs to help her son. But how can she face Reece after deserting him? And what will happen when he finds out about Lyssa, the daughter he doesn't know he has?

Reviews

  • Wrong decision, right reasons

    4
    By Reader Aloha
    A second chance love story that’s a long time coming. Sarah left her husband, Reece, and sick infant son thinking she was giving them a chance at a better life, which they received. Twelve years later, she comes back because her son, Drew, needs her. The ensuing reveal makes for a very good second chance love story when we throw in the lies, betrayal and guilt, oh and the previously unknown daughter that’s heaped on top of everything. I liked how Ms Keelyn realistically portrayed the anger Reece felt. And how Sarah didn’t feel like she had any other choice at 18 years old, with wealthy in-laws pulling the strings. I also liked how Sarah and Reece were slowly allowed to grow and come back to each other, based on the underlying love that was still beneath everything else they were feeling. The children were well-written, and nearly stole the show. I also loved Sarah’s grandmother. I received a complimentary copy of this book from eBook Discovery. This is my freely given, honest review.
  • Once a wife

    5
    By MLM-5
    A wonderful, romantic story. The characters had great chemistry. It kept me reading all day and all evening to get to the happy ending!
  • Once a Wife

    5
    By sbsbrinson
    Very good book with interesting characters. I really enjoyed reading it and recommend it.
  • Once a wife

    4
    By Clean romancer
    Good getting family back together story.
  • Not good

    1
    By J3nnbunny
    This book is so predictably boring and the story has been told 1000 times before. There is nothing original about the characters or the plot. I tried to understand why she wanted to create so much unnecessary drama and tension but I can't wrap my head around it. Just terrible and typical.
  • Story about love and redemption

    5
    By Agkds
    Really enjoyed the story.
  • Once a Wife

    5
    By PJSPhotogirl
    I love this book. It has heart! Sweet, romantic & the theme to story is heart rendering. Loved the characters.
  • Once a wife

    1
    By NolaWin65
    I didn't like this book. She felt leaving was the best thing but she left pregnant. Her grandmother helped her so why didn't she think the grandmother wouldn't help with the 1st? When she left she didn't know what she would face with baby #2 but she wanted to keep it. Then when the ex finds out about the daughter, she stands there while he tells the daughter he wants her to come and live with him and can see the mom for holidays and summer. She was willing to give up another child without a fight??? I didn't like the main characters at all!
  • Loved it❤️

    5
    By Michelle Hari
    Great story.
  • Quite boring

    2
    By Unicorns and colors
    The story had little suspense to it, and the characters weren't well developed. I didn't feel like I could relate to any of them. They all seemed to have no emotion, and their personal thoughts were either not revealed or terribly written. The one cool thing was it was placed in Wyoming! Represent!!! The only issue was that most that was about wyoming was inaccurate or stereotypical. The story had an ok build up, but it was predictable, and the resolution was dragged out a little too much. I wouldn't recommend for others. I was able to reach the end, but it was pretty boring.

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