The Part-Time Wife

By Maureen Child

At some point during the time Luke Talbot arrived late at the high-society soiree, then hurried her home for safeguarding, Abby realized her husband truly was living a double life. His secrets, however necessary, tore at her insecurities. How could she have married this man, slept in his arms, given him her heart...never knowing who he truly was? His lies left her no choice. She filed for divorce. And discovered that Luke wasn't about to let her go without a fight.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373767552
• ISBN13: 9780373767557
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Harlequin Desire
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Great Story

Abby Tablot learned her husband Luke is lying to her when she called his hotel room where he claimed to be staying there for business and learns he's never been there. Angry and hurt to find out that he's lying to her Abby files for divorce. What Abby doesn't know is Luke is a spy. Because he's a spy Luke can't tell her the truth but he doesn't want to lose his wife. At the same time Abby's life is in danger and Luke's determinded to protect her. This was a great story. Abby and Luke were both very likable and you could feel their love for each other and I enjoy every thing from beginning to the end. This defiently a book I'll re-read a hundred times.

Whimsical, punchy and even sassy romance

Abby Talbot thinks that her husband has lied to her and may be having an affair. She files for divorce. Luke Talbot has sworn and oath to protect his country and to not reveal certain items --- the entire nature of career as a spy. This conflicts with his desire to protect his wife. When someone tries to kill Abby, this conflict reaches its peak. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The suspense element was a real addition to my reading pleasure and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing how these characters were going to work themselves out of the mess they created! In contrast to her novel Nevermore, a paranormal romance, The Part-TIme Wife has a more whimsical, punchy and even sassy writing style. It is rare to discover a writer with so much versatility in their tone.

Great series

I loved this series and couldn't wait for each new book. This was a great ending to this series--throughout the series, references were made to this couple so you wanted to know more about their story.