Sweet Southern Sorrow

Thank you to Maya Jean for an ARC of The Husband Experience. This is my honest review.

Sigh. This book may not be perfect, but it filled my heart with love and happy tears. ❤️

At only 154 pages, it managed to deliver everything I wanted—happiness, joy, a touch of heartbreak, and a strong belief in happy endings. The chemistry between Colby, who lost his husband three years ago, and Eli, a PhD student working as an escort, was electric. Their “husband experience” quickly turned into something much deeper, with feelings growing naturally despite their professional boundaries.

I usually avoid the dead ex trope, but the way Colby's love for Marcus was honored while he fell for Eli was beautiful and respectful. It reminded me of Sleepless in Seattle—finding magic in love again without erasing the past.

This book gave me all the feels and left me with a huge smile. I'm excited to see what comes next in the series!