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From Chandler Baker, the New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network comes The Husbands―a novel that asks: to what lengths will a woman go for a little more help from her husband?Nora Spangler is a successful attorney but when it comes to domestic life, she finds she’s always the one doing more. She packs the lunches, schedules the doctor appointments, knows where the extra paper towel rolls are, and designs and orders the holiday cards. Her husband works hard, too…but why does it seem like she is always working so much harder?The Spanglers go house hunting in Dynasty Ranch, a nice suburban neighborhood where Nora meets a group of high-powered women―a tech CEO, a neurosurgeon, an award-winning therapist, a bestselling author―with enviably supportive husbands. When she agrees to help with a resident’s gruesome wrongful death case, she delves into the lives of the women there. She finds the air is different in Dynasty Ranch. The women aren’t hanging on by a thread.They swear by an unorthodox method of couples’ therapy that has transformed their relationships. Even as she fears digging up the secrets at the heart of her own marriage, Nora is tantalized by the possibility of a life that’s under control. The men seem strange. But maybe they’re just evolved. Soon Nora is relishing that her husband now shoulders half the load at home. But something is deeply wrong in Dynasty Ranch. As the case unravels, Nora uncovers a plot that may explain the secret to having-it-all. One that’s worth killing for. Smart, sharp, and timely, this novel imagines a world where the burden of the “second shift” is equally shared―and what it might take to get there.

The Husbands by Chandler Baker is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of marriage, fidelity, and self-discovery.

At the heart of the story are three couples whose lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. There's Nora and Jack, a seemingly happy couple who are forced to confront the cracks in their relationship when a secret from Jack's past resurfaces. Then there's Lila and Finn, a younger couple struggling to navigate the challenges of a new marriage and the expectations of their families.

As these couples grapple with their own challenges, their lives intersect with that of Julian, a charismatic and mysterious man who seems to have a profound impact on everyone he meets. As their paths intertwine, the characters are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires, and to question the very nature of love and commitment.

Baker's writing is insightful and emotionally resonant, bringing the characters and their struggles vividly to life. She delves into the complexities of human relationships with honesty and compassion, exploring the ways in which we can both hurt and heal one another.

The Husbands is a powerful and moving story about the choices we make, the secrets we keep, and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love. It is a novel that will stay with readers long after they finish the last page.