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The Unwanted Wife

Book 1 in the series:Unwanted

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In "The Unwanted Wife" by Natasha Anders, the story revolves around Theresa and Alessandro De Lucci's loveless marriage, where Theresa discovers that she was merely a pawn in a deal between Alessandro and her father. Despite the emotional turmoil and misunderstandings, Alessandro tries to salvage their relationship by groveling and proving his love for Theresa, leading to a journey of self-discovery and redemption for both characters. The writing style effectively portrays the characters' emotions and insecurities, creating a raw and intense storyline that keeps readers engaged until the end.

Characters:

The characters are complex, showcasing a range of emotional struggles, with a focus on growth and redemption.

Writing/Prose:

The author employs a raw and emotional writing style that resonates deeply with readers, featuring realistic dialogue.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative revolves around a forced marriage filled with emotional turmoil and personal discovery, as the characters confront their past mistakes.

Setting:

The setting amplifies the emotional stakes, emphasizing the characters' struggles within their wealthy environment.

Pacing:

The pacing balances emotional depth with plot progression, keeping readers invested despite occasional slowness.
The house was dark and quiet when she got home, with no seething Sandro waiting at the front door this time, just echoing silence as she made her way upstairs and back into the spare bedroom. After a ...

Notes:

The story centers around Theresa, who feels unloved by her husband Sandro, and discovers that their marriage was based on a deal between him and her father.
Theresa's father effectively sold her into marriage, leading to emotional turmoil for her when she learns the truth.
Sandro initially believes Theresa was complicit in the deal and resents her for it, which causes significant strain in their marriage.
The emotional crux of the story revolves around Theresa's desire for a divorce as she feels trapped in a loveless marriage.
The pregnancy revelation becomes a pivotal point for both characters, forcing them to confront their feelings and assumptions about each other.
The book is known for its high emotional stakes, detailed character exploration, and a significant amount of groveling from Sandro after he learns the truth.
The author, Natasha Anders, has been praised for her ability to create relatable characters and for her detailed world-building, though some readers noted issues with editing.
Sandro's emotional journey shifts from resentment to deep regret as he tries to win back Theresa's love, leading to a complex character arc.
The book's themes of love, betrayal, and redemption resonate deeply with readers, often stirring strong emotional responses, including tears.
Critics of the book mention occasional issues with pacing and character development but still highlight its impact and relatability.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include emotional abuse, discussions of miscarriage, and themes of betrayal and manipulation.

Has Romance?

The Unwanted Wife contains significant romantic elements as it discusses the evolution of the couple's relationship from resentment to love.

From The Publisher:

No one had ever looked at her and seen perfection-until now.

Delicate, titian-haired Theresa Noble has met her father's associates in the past, but the gorgeous, Italian-born Sandro De Lucci leaves her speechless. Eighteen months into their marriage, however, Sandro has turned to ice. Desperate to escape a relationship that has proven to be as stubbornly passionate as it is cold and hateful, Theresa summons up the courage to ask for a divorce. But before he'll grant her request, Sandro demands something from Theresa: a son.

The stalemate sickens her. Never mind that Sandro has yet to introduce Theresa to the large family that means so much to him. Or that Theresa overhears her husband on the phone with a mystery woman. Most damning is that Theresa senses, in Sandro's treatment of her, the behind-the-scenes machinations of Jackson Noble, her cruel father. From the depths of her anxiety, Theresa must seek an empowering truth about the husband who calls her, with such cold affection, his cara, his beloved.

Ratings (102)

Incredible (19)
Loved It (39)
Liked It (19)
It Was OK (13)
Did Not Like (11)
Hated It (1)

Reader Stats (174):

Read It (115)
Currently Reading (1)
Want To Read (37)
Did Not Finish (3)
Not Interested (18)

3 comment(s)

Did Not Like
8 months

crybaby heroine, irrational short-tempered hero

 
Loved It
10 months

Lots of angst and when the tables turn it’s great to read

Characters were good.

Storyline was great.

 
It Was OK
1 year

the groveling was not enough - she gave in faaaar to easy for my liking

 
 
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