this book was so good and i could not put down. i was laughing and it made me feel good. the cover is so pretty and goes with the story

Sara masterfully crafts a narrative that captivates the reader from the very first page. Beverly, is a force to be reckoned with—a hardworking and determined woman who fearlessly takes on the challenges life throws her way.

Set against the backdrop of a political campaign, Beverly navigates the complexities of both her personal and professional life with unwavering determination. As a single mother raising two children, she embodies the essence of resilience, balancing the demands of parenthood with her aspirations for a better future and INDEPENDENCE.

What sets this book apart is its portrayal of a strong, independent woman who refuses to be confined by societal norms. Through Beverly's journey, the author sheds light on the struggles faced by women in positions of power, highlighting the importance of standing up for oneself and advocating for gender equality.

The character development in this novel is exceptional, with Beverly's growth and evolution serving as a testament to the power of perseverance. Readers will find themselves rooting for her every step of the way, cheering on her victories and empathizing with her setbacks.

Moreover, the book's exploration of themes such as feminism, leadership, and social justice adds depth and substance to the storyline, making it not only an engaging read but also a thought-provoking one.

Overall, "Beverly's Resolve" is a fantastic book that celebrates the strength and resilience of women. It is a compelling narrative that inspires and empowers, leaving a lasting impact on its readers. Whether you're a fan of political dramas or simply enjoy stories of triumph over adversity, this book is a must-read.

I was thrilled with a chance to read “Behind Every Good Man,” because I love Sara Goodman Confino’s work. She is a master is creating lovable, intriguing main characters as often weaves in slices of history into her stories.

Here, Beverly refuses to stand by her man when she discovers Larry, her jerk of a husband, is cheating on her. Seeking to find a way to support herself and her two kids while getting back at Larry. Though we’re in the early sixties where few women work outside the home, Beverly finds herself as campaign manager for Michael Landau, who is running against Larry’s boss, the incumbent Senator.

Like many of the author’s characters, Beverly is determined heroine with a lot of heart as well as humor. I also appreciated the setting in the male-dominated area of D.C. politics. I loved the cameos from characters from Confino’s earlier works. I highly recommend this novel to Confino fans as well as readers looking for a plucky heroine who can laugh at herself but not take no for an answer.

Five stars for this empowering read. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a chance to enjoy this book.

Okay, just like every Sara Goodman Confino book, 3% in and I was hooked. The opening scene of our heroine Beverly, the perfect mother and wife, making breakfast was relatable. Moms do it all.

Beverly finds her husband cheating and throws him out. In 1962 this was a huge deal. Bev’s mom also leaves her husband (a politician) and moves in to help Bev with the children because, again, moms do it all. Beverly begins working for the campaign running against her soon-to-be ex-husband’s campaign and makes changes to their strategy. She also appeals to women and brings out thousands of women to campaign events because moms do it all.

There is some romantic interest in the candidate for whom she works, but it took a back seat to Bev’s story of finding her independence and girl power.

And, with every Sara book, the end left me in crying, happy tears.

Did I squeal at cameos from other Sara characters? Yes. Did I sequel at all the MoCo references? Also yes.

This was my favorite read so far this year, especially with a heated Senate race here in MD. 🦀

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an eARC of this book.

Sara Goodman Confino has been a name I have been hearing often lately (looking at you, Pelo Book Club!) but until this book had not read any of her work. When I got my hands on a copy of Behind Every Good Man I knew it was time to put every other book down and simply binge. And man, was it worth it.

After catching her husband with his secretary, Beverly is looking for revenge.. and a paycheck. She signs up to help Michael Landau’s senatorial campaign. Beverly comes from a political background (of men, of course) and uses her knowledge and wit to lead Michael’s campaign in a new direction - one that works to include those who are not powerful white men.

This book also had these short little popcorn chapters - love! It made the book so easily consumable. The dialogue was fast-paced, witty, and enjoyable. The characters were well-developed and interesting. The female leads grit shone through the pages, and it was a joy watching her determination knock down every obstacle (looking at you, Larry) in her way.

This book is filled with female empowerment, politics, and a hint of romance. I truly loved every thing about this book with no negatives.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

This is the third book that I have read by Sara Goodman Confino and each book keeps getting better and better.

Beverly is a young, married, mother who finds her husband in a compromising position and then takes it upon herself to change her life. She is determined to make a life for herself outside of who she became in her marriage and uses her knowledge from growing up with a father in politics to do so. This book has a strong female main character in the 60s when it was so much harder for women to do anything on their own without a man. Confino's main characters are all strong women but I think Beverly will be my favorite (besides Aunt Ada- IYKYK) because she did what she had to do to make sure she could support herself and her children without a man helping her.

I had the amazing opportunity to read an ARC of this book through NetGalley, which was fantastic, because I loved Confino’s other books. This book did not disappoint, and had me from the first chapter Confino is gifted at drawing you in and making her characters relatable, and the humor that shines through often has me laughing out loud, but on top of it, this book has strong empowering women, who make a difference at a time when that was not an easy task for a woman. Highly recommended this book.

Sara Goodman Confine with her latest novel, Behind Every Good Man, doesn't disappoint.. What a fun read!! Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Beverly is a wife and a stay at home mom in the 1960's who bends over backwards to do it all for her family. One day she goes into her husband, Larry's, office to find him committing adultery with his young secretary. Rather than crumble, she decides to take matters into her own hands and work to get revenge by taking a position of campaign manager for Michael Landau who's opponent in the upcoming election is Larry's boss.

The story unfolds and becomes so much more than just an angry wife seeking revenge on her loser husband. Bev is such a strong, and determined women who doesn't let any obstacle stand in her way. I was rooting for her throughout the entire story and enjoyed watching her character evolve into even more of a badass.

This is such a feel good book with a great bunch of characters. The author does an incredible job developing all of the characters throughout the entirety of the story. I loved them all (except Larry of course) and loved how the women characters were the main focus.

Book releases in August 2024, so make sure you get your hands on a copy!!

This was okay but you knew how this was going to end. I did really like that Beverly was so strong and stood up for herself and in the 1960s that was not happening so much. Larry was a jerk and I wanted him to just go away. I would have liked to see some interaction between the candidates but understand that might have been hard.

I have read Sara's previous three books and have loved them all. This one is definitely a favorite of mine for 2024. The characters and storyline are unique and this is not a book I found to be predictable. The way Sara writes makes me feel like I am in the story and watching the plot play out in real time, right in front of me. I feel like I know the characters personally. I found myself unable to put this book down and I read it in one setting because I just had to see how things turned out for Beverly. I have no reservations in giving this book five stars.

Sara Goodman Confino had done it again. A powerful women’s fiction read that puts us back to the 1960s. It blends family, politics, friendship, and romance all in one. I also enjoyed it for the strong representation of Jewish characters.

The main character, Beverly Diamond, life is turned upside down, when her husband is caught cheating on her with his secretary. This is the event that pushes her to make changes in her life.

The story takes place in 1960s Maryland suburb of Washington DC. The story moves between her struggling and overcoming obstacles in her life, marriage, parenting and being a daughter. She rises above the expectations of women at the time and doesn’t give up even when it is challenging.

I loved how the women in the book took center stage and the men’s stories where the backdrop. I highly recommend reading this book and you will feel empowered too.

As a self -proclaimed Sara Goodman Confino fan, I went into this book with high hopes. I can accurately say that it did not disappoint! Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!! Set in the 1960’s where women were to take care of their men, be seen and not heard, and just keep the peace, I loved how Beverly Diamond broke the barriers and set her own way while going through a difficult time!

Ok, that’s it! Sara Goodman Confino is officially my newest auto-read author. I will read anything she puts out there. (Sadly, since her new book, Behind Every Good Man doesn’t come out until August 6th, that might be awhile.) Lucky for me, there are still two of her backlist books I haven’t read yet, so I have those to look forward to! If you haven’t read her last book, Don’t Forget to Write, what are you waiting for? I recommend it to everyone!

I absolutely loved this hilarious and heartwarming story of a wronged wife who goes toe to toe with her cheating husband at the polls.

Sadly, I tore through it in two days; I couldn't put it down. I kept thinking, one more chapter. Just one more chapter. And now it’s finished and I’m sad not to get to spend any more time with the characters I grew to care deeply about.

This fast-paced and witty book has everything. There’s a strong female protagonist, a romance, and even a cameo from Marilyn from Don’t Forget to Write.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough!

Thank you to @NetGalley and @LakeUnionPublishing for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Just like with all of her other books, this is a fantastic book by Sara Goodman Confino. From the minute that I started it, I could not wait to get back to it every day to see what would happen next. Many laugh out loud moments made the book utterly enjoyable. I can't wait for other people to read it.

A fun novel about a spunky, smart woman whose life is changed when she catches her husband cheating. Perfect beach read.

Sara Goodman Confino is quickly becoming my new favorite author!! This is the fourth book I have read of hers and it was OUTSTANDING! I absolutely loved Bev, Michael, Nancy, Mildred, there were so many great characters in this book, I could go on and on! The fact that Bev bounced back from such a traumatic experience with Larry and came back even stronger, she was an inspiration! In taking charge of her own life and making the best of a crappy situation, Bev showed us (especially female readers) that you can do so much, even things that might be outside of the norm. In an era when women were expected to sit at home, tend to the children and the house, have meals at the ready when your husband comes home, and just look pretty - it was refreshing to see someone who pushed back. I really enjoyed the glimpse into the world of politics in 1962 and loved the view into the world of women and minorities during that time frame. Overall, Sara does such an amazing job building characters and relationships and giving you insight into their lives. I have yet to be disappointed by her books and this one lived up to the hype and then some. I cannot wait to recommend it to others and will anxiously be awaiting to add her newest title to my TBR list!

Thank you to NetGalley for sharing this ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advanced copy of this book and was excited to read it after recently finishing and enjoying "Don't Forget to Write" by the same author. While I had high hopes for a similar reading experience, I didn't enjoy this one as much. I personally didn't love the heavy focus on politics and the whole plot felt unrealistic to me so I didn't find myself as invested in the story. I did enjoy the inclusion of several characters from "Don't Forget to Write" (it's not necessary to have read it, but fun if you have!) and the similar messages of female empowerment. It's definitely not a bad book, but someone who likes politics more than I do may enjoy it more. 3/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for sharing an advanced copy to read and review. The publishing date is August 6, 2024.

Sara Goodman Confino knocked it out of the park once again with her latest novel, due out in August. Definitely add this to your To Be Read list!

The story centers around Beverly, who catches her husband in the act with his secretary early on. Bev has to figure out how to move forward after her awful discovery—and she decides to get involved with a politics campaign for an up and coming candidate, who just so happens to be running against her cheating husband’s boss.

The 1960s setting made this book extra interesting for me, and I loved the trailblazing attitude Bev took toward engaging women in their campaign strategy. I also learned something—I didn’t realize the legal voting age was 21 back then!

I found myself literally laughing out loud at various times throughout this story. The writing is witty and the characters are colorful. I also loved the nod to some of the characters from Confino’s last book, “Don’t Forget to Write.”

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you NetGalley & Lake Union for access to the ARC! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, great light read and the story was fun and refreshing. Beverly is a strong woman who doesn’t back down and is far ahead of her time. I especially enjoyed how the beloved characters from past books by the author made appearances and became part of the story. Sarah Goodman Confino is a talented author and I look forward to more to come from her.

This was my first time reading this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Such a great read and very empowering to women. Great storyline, character development, and all around entertaining! Looking forward to reading more books by this fantastic author.
Thank you to NetGalley, publishers, and author for this ARC.