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 . . .
With droll comic timing, unbeatable chemistry, and a zany but relatable cast of characters, Angela Ruth Strong has created a heartfelt look at the reality of modern Christian dating that readers will both resonate with and fall for.
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Summary
The Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong was a charming read. I am new to Angela’s writing and I am so glad I decided to read The Husband Auditions. Both characters were extremely likable.
Meri is depressed to be the last single woman of her friends. (I can remember that feeling) So it wasn’t too hard to convince her to try the ‘ways to get a husband” from a 1950’s article. Ladies it was hilarious. We have come a long way.
Kai is Meri’s brother’s roommate. He joins Meri in this adventure as a way to create a demo (or dummy as Meri calls it) reel. The author did a fabulous job of revealing Kai’s character little by little throughout the book. You could not help but cheer for him.
Gemma was another one of the roommates and would love to see her and her cop get their own book.
Once again reading the Author’s note in the back, made the book even more special for me. This is an author I will be reading again.
If you enjoy a fun lighthearted read I highly recommend this book. I have already recommended it to several friends.
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review.
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