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Book Review of A Reliable Wife

A Reliable Wife
A Reliable Wife
Author: Robert Goolrick
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Hardcover
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"A Reliable Wife" is so well crafted, that even though it was very "dark", it wound up being a true pleasure to read. The contrasts of the imagery of the hot, steamy (not at all graphic or explicit) sexual tension set against the cold, sterile, bleak snowy winter, made the mood almost palpable. After the first few chapters, it was SO moody and gloomy that I almost decided not to finish it. I'm so glad I picked it back up. It's an interesting psychological study of sensuality, murder, need, guilt... all wrapped up in a very satisfying ending. I highly recommend it.