Bordering on the erotic, the love scenes in this book were amazing. I truly believe every woman should find a lover like this in their life - and if they're lucky enough this person will be there forever love.

As fo the rest of the book - predictable, yet endearing to read. Marie's friendship with Nishi is amazing but the rest of Marie is annoying... Her relationship with bully Richard as well as her parents seems unrealistic in this day and age and her naivety drove me up a wall.

Wonderful saga about a cheated on wife, how she gets her revenge, gets her groove back, finds love, (lots of other things but don't want to spoil it), and finds HER happily ever after. Wonderful visuals (wish I could see the paintings descibes in the book) and very romantic/ graphic.


Note to publisher: I think I would have preferred to have it split out in two books due to length.

Will review on book Amazon and Goodreads.

I always enjoy books about woman who realize their value and choose to empower themselves and this didn't disappoint. Marie believed in herself and their story was wonderful to read (and certainly steamy). What I was disappointed by is that he never told her why he left as to what occurred at UVA or shared it with others. The necklace was easy to guess but a good side story as well.

Marie Witherspoon is married to Richard - an overbearing, will-do-anything-for-politics type of husband. Theirs is not a marriage of love but a marriage of power that is only meant to help him in the cut-throat world of Capitol Hill. Marie thinks she's in love with Richard until she finds herself amidst a very public divorce, from a husband that her family continues to support despite the cheating scandal that broke their marriage and Marie's heart into a million pieces.

Marie is ready to move on, and with the help of her fearless friend Nishi, she starts taking art lessons from the sexy Luc Marchand -- a French artist living in the outskirts of Virginia. Marie has led a life of decisions made by others in a world that is only meant for show and not for seeing the truth behind paintings. With Luc by her side, Marie dives into the arms of a love affair more powerful than the politics that surround her.

Told in two parts, Julia Gabriel reaches deep into the raw emotions of Marie and Luc as they navigate their relationship in a society that rejects it. This book inspires a certain kind of realness that only comes with the experience of a true broken heart and the courage to mend it. A coming-of-age story for adults that captures two people in the light and in the dark.

This was riveting, to say the least. Julia Gabriel at her best. If this doesn't make it to your personal Top 10, then perhaps you need to read this book again.

Awful. Couldn't read it. Sorry. I loved the first 50 pages of the book but then it got crazy like a take 50 Shades.

Reading this book was like taking a 3 hour long road trip that passed through all four seasons, plus some storms, beautiful sunny days, and a natural disaster. Overall, I really enjoyed this story and would recommend it to any romance lovers despite my few criticisms.

I think this novel could've easily been split into two books because the first and second parts are that different. The first half takes us through exactly what the summary tells us. We get to follow Marie as she rediscovers her sexuality (and self!) in a fun and exciting rom-com set in the political world. She steps out of her abusive husband's shadow to follow her bliss with the support of her powerful and feisty best friend, and I loved it.

Then came the mid-portion when things got unbelievably dramatic (which I don't mind, bring on the drama and suspense), and finally the second half of the book which I can only describe as comfortably angsty. The angst wasn't so much that I was getting frustrated, but it was certainly more than you'd experience in reality...it almost felt like a fan fiction in the sense that it went on in more detail than it really needed to, but I was grateful for the extension of the story because I had become so invested in the characters and wanted as much from them as possible.

I think this book is so much more than its summary leads you to believe and you'll only have to read it to understand. I could definitely see myself rereading this book, or at least my favorite parts, because sometimes you just need a dramatic and sexy love story that takes you ~through it~.

I really loved The Senator's Wife. The story has so many ups and downs and even though it is lengthy, it just took me a few days to finish.

Marie is married to a Senator who is only interested in her when his election team tells him he needs her to win; otherwise his mistress ranks higher. Marie's friend signs her up for an art class to take her back to an old hobby and the art class leads her to the possibility of finding the real meaning of true love.

A real love saga. The wife of a politician is not for the weak, Marie learned too late that reality. A generous gift has Marie meeting Luc, sexy French artist giving Marie her life back. She gains confidence, love and independence. This saga is told in two parts, originally published as two books Drawing Lessons and Chiaroscuro. The first part is the evolution of Marie, the second is mostly for Luc and then as a couple. It's heartbreaking, powerful and romantic. My copy came from Netgalley, review written voluntarily.

This review is a no-brainer. I loved every second of The Senator’s Wife! It’s filled with romance, humor, and family drama. I couldn’t put it down.

This is the best second chance (or third?) romance I have ever read!

Marie is in the middle of a divorce to her cheating Senator husband. He is openly dating his mistress! A gift of lessons to reconnect Marie with her passion for drawing introduces her to artiste Luc Marchand. From the first moment, both their reactions are impossible to miss. The attraction is mutual and all-consuming. Little did they know then the complications they were about to face.

This romance is like no other. There is passion, sacrifice, and growth of character, of course. The plotline is gripping and you will not be able to put this book down. What really struck me about this book are the characters. They are well-developed and real. Their struggle for their love is one you will not soon forget.

This book blew me away!

I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the publisher for sharing a copy with me.

If you like books about "good girls" who finally break out of their shells and find love, themselves, and a bit of revenge, then THE SENATOR'S WIFE is perfect for you. Some of the characters were a bit too cookie-cutter, but the book was a fun read and perfect for vacation'!