The Secret Husband

In “The Secret Husband,” Karen O’Connell, a dedicated small-town lawyer, has always believed that her clients often find themselves in scandalous and troublesome situations because of love. But when she receives an unexpected call from her ex-husband, Jack Curtis, whom she’s kept a secret from her family, her world is turned upside down. Jack is in jail, charged with murder, and he claims to be innocent.

Initially, Karen is hesitant to get involved, especially with the man she divorced years ago and who openly despises her. However, she knows there must be more to the story than meets the eye. Reluctantly, she agrees to take on his case and begins to dig deeper into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder.

As Karen delves into the past, she uncovers shocking secrets that not only shed light on the crime but also reveal the hidden truths behind their turbulent and hasty marriage. She finds herself caught in a web of deceit, and her heart and her mind are at odds.

As the evidence mounts, Karen must confront her own feelings for Jack, reconciling her past love for him with the pain and betrayal that drove them apart. But the more she learns, the more she realizes that her ex-husband is keeping more secrets than she ever could have imagined.

As Karen races against time to uncover the truth, she is forced to confront her own past and face the reality of her feelings for Jack. With her career, reputation, and even her life on the line, Karen must make tough choices and navigate a dangerous web of lies and deceit. Will she be able to prove Jack’s innocence and unravel the tangled threads of their shared history, or will the truth destroy them both?

In this riveting tale of romantic suspense from a USA Today bestselling author, Karen O’Connell must navigate the complexities of love, trust, and betrayal as she fights to uncover the truth and protect the man who was once her secret husband.