Although I did not enjoy this book I HIGHLY recommend the audiobook. Not only is the narrator fantastic but he genuinely keeps the story pushing when there is no way I would’ve continued reading otherwise. The narrators greatest strength was that he was able to make every POV shine. I also thoroughly enjoyed the voice that he made for the women. It wasn’t cringe and high pitched like most male narrators make for women. All in all I really enjoyed him and will seek out his other works.



I think I am done reading Robbi Renee. Her use of certain words like “kitty” and “yoni” make me physically cringe. She also writes characters that are largely insufferable.

Definitely didn't disappoint! Not quite the angle I would have expected, but a good balance of romance and spice. Such an endearing story.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for the ARC!
This story was both devastatingly beautiful and heartwarming. Emotions were definitely flowing on this one. I laughed, I cried, and I'm pretty sure cried some more. As the reader, we got to witness Dr. Dresden Xavier’s journey of experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime love not once, but twice! And as a hopeless romantic this totally completely captivated me.

Robbi Renee, you’ve totally outdone yourself. I absolutely adore how you create smart, mature characters who know how to communicate. And your ability to write such compelling male characters? Absolutely unmatched. I love it! I enjoyed this book and I recommend you read it! <3

This was a wonderful addition to Somebody's Wife, Somebody's Forever book family. The story was wonderfully written love story of Harper and Dresden. Robbi Renee fans will be extremely happy with this story. As an audiobook fan I think that the use of only one male voice for all of the characters may not have been the best choice in terms of narration. I would have preferred the two person narration that was used in Somebody's Wife.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -ARC READ

I absolutely loved this book.

Harper and Dre both pulled at my heartstrings with their story.

Harper is dealing with so much on her plate. Being a caregiver is hard but being a caregiver to your ex husband while also parenting your teenage/adult sons while working full time is something else. Harper just wanted someone to see her and she got that with Dr. Xavier.


Dresden still reeling from the loss of his wife has made a bold move moving back to his hometown Monroe to be closer to family and friends. What he didn't know what a new love was waiting for him that neither would expect. One that would help usher in healing.

One thing I'm happy about was the realistic scenarios in book. Everything wasn't perfect but everything was the way it should be .

Robbi did an another wonderful job 😍 I thought I was in love with Somebody’s wife but now Somebody’s Husband has my heart. The chemistry between Dresden and Harper had me biting my nails from the beginning of the book to the end . I couldn’t get enough of them .

WOW...what an amazing book. To have loved the one and lose your love of your life to an illness and becoming a single parent, is defiantly a different pathway as a man. Dr. Xavier was accomplish and successful but a little lost in life without his late wife. Dr. Harper Kingsley mother of two and an ex husband with a terminal disease, holding on to a promise to take care of a friend and was very worn down in her life. Both working through though family dynamics and working through lost and finding eachother during the process. It was a beautiful and realistic story, no fluff, had it dramatics, but still show the positive of a working family and finding love again.

Excellent romance!
I truly dove right into this book and was absolutely entranced by Robbi Renee's writing. I am absolutely kicking myself for waiting so long to read her books.
This touches all tropes of romance that I adore. I especially loved the open door steam in this book.

I was NOT ready! At the beginning of this
book.. was asking myself if i could finish this one?
Cancer is a tough subject for me to read. I lost someonevery close to me to this ugly disease. But, I decided to just dig in. And l'm so happy that I did. I was hooked. This book is so relatable and raw and honest. And 1 loved it. It was heartbreaking but heartwarming. This book...this book literally explores love, lost, grief, and the courage to love again. Yes, I was rooting for Dre and Harp.. definitely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read!



Thank you robbireneewrites and netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to listen to this amazing audiobook! The narration 10,10,10's across the board!

I rated this 2.75 stars. Normally I enjoy Robbi Renee's stories. I truly enjoyed Somebody's Wife and was looking forward to this one. However, the storyline fell flat to me.

The story did a satisfactory job in tackling grief and loss in a touching, relatable way, and I felt as if I was mourning with the characters. The emphasis on family was done very well to me, and the realistic situations the characters were put it made it feel relatable as well.

The storyline itself lacked a few things for me. For one, the build up of romance lacked...romance. It was very clear Dresden and Harper felt physical attraction for one another, and because of their similar losses with their past partners could relate to one another on that level, but there was nothing else in my opinion that their relationship was founded and built upon. I think it was miscategorized as a romance novel, and could very much stand as a contemporary fiction novel with romantic elements.

Some of the children came off quite bratty and entitled, however I understand it was because of how they were mourning the loss of their loved ones.

Regarding the audiobook itself, I was underwhelmed and confused at times. The story was in third person and we spent time in multiple characters' heads but there was one narrator the whole time, and sometimes in the same chapter or even paragraph you would jump between different points of views and it made it difficult for me to keep up.

Overall, I appreciated how this story handled grief and loss, but wanted just a little more.

Thank you for an audioARC from NetGalley and Recorded Books in exchange for my honest review!

This book was so beautiful love after losing a significant other. I enjoyed the pacing of this story, the way that we were able to grow with these characters from past to present it was a beautiful thing. This book had me in tears, and I loved every minute of it. Thank youFor the advance of the audiobook. The narrator had a voice that you could just listen to and believe every word he said I would’ve loved duo POV, but this was a must read. Hands-down five stars would recommend this book to everyone that I know this is a must read.

I LOVED this! The narrator, Dylan Ford, did a wonderful job of bringing the story to life. This book had me crying. This is a beautiful love story that shows the complexity of love after loss. I felt that Robbi handled grief with such grace and realness. I laughed and cried....and LOVED every minute of it. I will be buying a physical copy of the book to annotate. The FMC resonated with me in a way no other characters have.

Robbi Renee’s Somebody’s Husband is a poignant and emotionally charged exploration of grief, love, and healing. From the very first page, Robbi captivated me with a heartfelt narrative that didn’t shy away from the raw and complicated emotions surrounding loss.

I love her attention to detail. She takes her time to paint vivid scenes and develop layered characters, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the journey.

What sets Somebody’s Husband apart is its mature handling of grief. Rather than rushing through the pain, Robbi pays attention to it and addresses it in several different ways.

This novel isn’t just about sorrow; it’s about growth. Robbi expertly balances love with hope, reminding readers that healing is possible even when the path is unclear.

If you’re a fan or not, Somebody’s Husband is a must-read. It’s a beautifully crafted novel that leaves a lasting impression long after the final page.

I really enjoyed this audiobook!

This was my first Robbi Renee’s book and I’m already looking forward to my next read of hers.

I appreciated how she developed her characters and the depth of this story. The more mature relationship, the respect of the characters for one another and yet, the playful way they handled situations made me smile.

I was afraid that it may have been a heavier story with their respective partner’s illness but it was beautifully written. The way they each handled their own children was also done in a touching and delicate manner.

The intimate scenes were also written cleverly and tastefully.

Thank you NetGalley and RBmedia, Recorded Books

Ms Robbi Renee did it again.and we are back at Monroe University. This book was delicately written and express different styles of grief. I loved how both Dresden and Harper were patient with each other. This was a grown and sexy love story about people in their forties and I was here for it!! I’m hoping we can get a part two because honestly I want more of them!!!

This story deeply explores love, loss, and second chances with two mature protagonists. Dr. Dresden Xavier, a widower and father of twins, and Harper Kingsley, a professor caring for her ex-husband who has cancer, come together through a groundbreaking medical trial. Their shared experiences evolve into a tender connection filled with vulnerability and healing. The pacing slowed a little in the middle but then I was hit with an emotional moment in the story. Another mature heartfelt moment happened around Dresden’s 45th birthday. His actions felt the maturity and depth of their connection.
If you love Black romance and second-chance love, you should read this heartfelt story.

I do want to make a note of the audio narration. It was not my favorite. With some narrators, you can feel the emotion and feelings as they are narrating but I did not get this from this narrator. This really should have been a dual narration. I also had the ebook so I was able to read along and listen.

This book pulled at my heart strings. Dresden a now widowed, eligible bachelor who catches the attention of everyone when he enters a room. Returning to his small hometown for a fresh new start with his daughters he is introduced to a women who has initiated that spark deep on the inside that he lost. This story dives into relationships dealing with, marriages and divorce, parental and young adult children, professional and friendships and loss. With one common connection bringing Harper and Dr Dresden together to face all of this.

I struggled to get through this and contemplated sending it to the dnf file a few times. The story was long and drawn out. It could have easily been shortened. Took me a while to even figure out what was going on or who was who.

The narration didn't help. This was done by a single narrator but could have greatly benefited from duel narrators. Dylan Ford's monotone performance made the story boring. There was no emotion, especially during the few intimate scenes. Speaking of which, the romance doesn't begin to happen until around 65% in. Majority of the book is spent reflecting on Harper's failed marriage and her caring for her dying ex-husband and Dresden morning his deceased wife.

While I appreciate the importance of the author tackling the subjects of grief, loss, and caring for a dying family member, these topics were the main focus of the story and the romance was more of an afterthought and felt rushed. If this were categorized as women's fiction that would make sense. But given this is a romance I expected that to be the focus and the heavy topics being dealt with as Dresden and Harper navigate their relationship.

Unfortunately, the story and narration did not meet my expectations.

I received an audioARC from NetGalley and Recorded Books in exchange for an honest review.

This book really showcased navigating grief and finding a new love at the same time. Both the fmc and mmc experience a loss but they both turn to each other cause of how they both relate. I gave this book 3 stars because to me it was tip toeing on trauma bonding just a little bit. Overall a good read. I didn’t care for the narrator for this book too much, to me he didn’t showcase the characters feelings well.

This book was so heartfelt & beautiful! Dr. Dresden Xavier is still grieving his wifes passing a couple years ago but decides to move back home to Monroe for a new job opportunity for a medical case study. Here he comes across his medical team which also includes the beautiful Harper Kingsley who’s a Professor at the university & is also dealing with an ailing family members sickness. Carrying all the weight of it all, these two are growing closer as their clinic research increases & form a bond & more. This book was beautifully written to see two different characters that dealt with similarities but also had different journeys. The author definitely has you rooting for them both to get a second chance at love & so much more. I honestly enjoyed this book & had the audio version which did not disappoint. This is the second book I’ve read from this author & this one by far was my favorite. Grateful for this complimentary copy for an honest review.