I got this book for free, probably, on my kindle, so I can't complain too much. I've been reading, bit by bit, Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. That book is rather heavy and intense along with being very long. So I stop now and then and read something else much lighter. That's how I came to read Coulson's Wife. However, the writing in Coulson's Wife was so surfacey that I began to think it must be a young adult selection. I cannot believe it was written by TWO women.This book started off describing the appalling attitude that the protagonist's father and fiance had toward her and women in general. I found this description a bit over the top. It lacked any subtlety. It just did not resonate with me somehow. Then this cruelty was somewhat abruptly dropped. I found much of the story very predictable. The letters at the end were tedious and boring.There is not a whole lot I can say about this book except that I found it lacked depth and seemed like a naive first try. The beginning of the Coulson Empire, 1918: Mary Ellen’s father didn’t trade her for a house–exactly. Marrying the wealthy and handsome Randall Coulson is not something Mary Ellen wants to do, but being the obedient daughter she agrees to the marriage. Randall Coulson wants Mary Ellen for one reason–to give him sons. He has no desire to form a bond of love or friendship with his young bride. His own heart is already taken. A bittersweet story of love, lies and family secrets, taking place during a turbulent period of American history, when the perception of women and their role in society changed in one woman’s lifetime.
What do You think about Coulson's Wife (2013)?
Decent enough story, but easy to solve relationship mysteries. Made for a good lazy afternoon read.
—DrAmani
Excellent story.So very different than most love/romance novels I have read lately.Very good read.
—vovhoangkimvov
Enjoyed. Looking to reading the rest of the Coulson saga.
—casey
This was a quick romance read. I enjoyed it.
—Jp101
