Review: Romancing the Spouse by Jan Scarbrough from Last Chance Beach: Summer's End

I'm reading the stories in Last Chance Beach: Summer's End, and I'm reviewing them, one story at a time. 

So far, I've reviewed:

Something New by Liz Flaherty

I Do...Again by Nancy Fraser

The Man in Gull Cottage by Caroline Clemmons

That One Summer by Maddie James.

Today, I'm reviewing Romancing the Spouse by Jan Scarbrough.

If you think a romance between a middle-aged married couple isn't exciting, think again. In the expert hands of Jan Scarbrough, Jen and Joe's floundering relationship is honestly presented, but a flicker of hope keeps the readers rooting for Jen.

Jen's relationship and her unhappiness may be one many readers recognize. It's the "Is that all there is?" that many confront after years together. Not exactly unhappiness, but not joy either.

The comfort zone of a long-term relationship can easily become the boredom zone. Jen feels alone. There's something missing from her life, and she doesn't know exactly what that is.

Unlike too many women, she doesn't moan and mope about her unfulfillment. She scours the past for answers and accepts why her HQ, happiness quotient, is what it is. She realizes what she must do if she wants that to change. The big question is, does she want it to change?

In reflecting on how she and her husband felt in the beginning, she realizes she still loves him.

Does he still love her? That's a question that haunts her as she tries to figure out a way to change the status quo.

If you're young, this story will make think twice about what it means to be older and in love—and lust—with your husband.

If you're middle-aged or beyond, this story will make you think of exactly the same thing. Plus, it may inspire you to shake things up if your relationship comfort zone has become more boring than comfortable.

You'll love this story!

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You'll also get to read an excerpt from each story in the boxset.

Takeaway Truth

I'm really enjoying these stories. They're all different, but the two things they have in common are: (1) very good writing (2) the happily ever after we always want.

Try the Last Chance Beach: Summer's End box set. It's only #99cents, and it's a great way to try new authors.