relzreviewz.com Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong

Synopsis:~

How far would you go to find the perfect husband? All the way back to the 1950s?

In a world full of happily-ever-after love, Meri Newberg feels like the last young woman on the planet to be single, at least in her Christian friend group. So when she’s handed a strange present at the latest wedding–a 1950s magazine article of “ways to get a husband”–she decides there’s nothing to lose by trying out its advice. After all, she can’t get any more single, can she?

Her brother’s roommate sees the whole thing as a great opportunity. Not to fall in love–Kai Kamaka has no interest in the effort a serious relationship takes. No, this is a career jump start. He talks Meri into letting him film every silly husband-catching attempt for a new online show. If it goes viral, his career as a cameraman will be made.

When Meri Me debuts, it’s an instant hit. People love watching her lasso men on street corners, drop handkerchiefs for unsuspecting potential beaus, and otherwise embarrass herself in pursuit of true love. But the longer this game goes on, the less sure Kai is that he wants Meri to snag anyone but him. The only problem is that he may not be the kind of husband material she’s looking for . . .

Necee’s take:~

“#16. Work as a waitress or nurse. Men love being taken care of.”

When a list from the 50’s and 60’s on how to find a husband sparks Meri to take on her friend Kai’s challenge to find a husband, things quickly get out of control! This is definitely not your average romcom. It is quirky and fun and yet deep and challenging. The spiritual insights from the story really have me thinking on marriage and expectations. I found it enlightning and beautifully written. Kai stole my heart & both characters are relatable in their struggles. Their bestie, Gemma added some fun curveballs to the story that had me laughing out loud.

“She pulls away slightly, and by slightly, I mean her lips are almost brushing mine when she says, “Your plan isn’t working very well.” I hover. “It’s because I’m Hawaiian. In Hawaii, we say ‘Aloha,’ which means both hello and goodbye. Goodbye kisses confuse me.”’

I highly recommend Husband Auditions for those who love spiritual depth to their romcom stories. The lovable characters and unrealistic list really makes for a fun read. I’m hoping for more to the story!

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own and are given honestly.

Angela Ruth Strong sold her first Christian romance novel in 2009 then quit writing romance when her husband left her. Ten years later, God has shown her the true meaning of love, and there’s nothing else she’d rather write about. Her books have since earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times, been optioned for film, won the Cascade Award, and been Amazon best-sellers. She also writes non-fiction for SpiritLed Woman. To help aspiring authors, she started IDAhope Writers where she lives in Idaho, and she teaches as an expert online at WRITE THAT BOOK. Get to know her even better at www.angelaruthstrong.com.