Reviewed by Laura Kay
Meg Brennan Roberts is
an oldest child, grew up being responsible for herself and her siblings. Now as
an adult woman she still tries to juggle it all. She runs from her job (as a
successful publicist for a growing winery), to her kids activities, cooking the
meals and cleaning the house along the way. Her husband is consumed with his
own job and not giving Meg much notice lately.
When she takes a work
trip with her ruggedly handsome boss, Chad—Meg’s world is thrown off course
after he confesses his attraction to Meg. At first Meg sticks to her marriage,
but then gives into his inviting arms. Her world becomes a fantasy, but soon
enough reality catches up with Meg and she finds herself having two choose between
the two worlds.
I’ve read a number of
Jane Porter’s contemporary fiction books and always really enjoyed them. I felt
like The Good Woman, was a more intense novel than the other books I’ve read.
It deals with some pretty powerful feelings. I could relate to Meg, as an oldest
child and my sibling relationships and as a wife and mother who juggles it all.
I couldn’t relate to the marriage aspect, but I can appreciate not all
marriages are not the same. I think if Meg had shown hostility towards her
husband, Jack, I could have been a bit more sympathetic to Meg.
With that said, I really
enjoyed The Good Woman. The scenes between Meg and Chad were passionate; the
emotional fallout of her affair was severe. I know my husband and I strongly
believe in the importance of communication for a marriage and after reading The
Good Woman, I felt like it was a great reminder of that.
I highly recommend The
Good Woman! Just an fyi, The Good Woman is part of a trilogy (The Good Daughter
out February 5, 2013). Also on Jane’s website you can read the first three
chapters of The Good Woman!
Jane Porter
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