Monroe University will always have a place in my heart! The way Robbi writes is so engaging and I always find myself struggling to put her books down. This book was an emotional book. It definitely had me in my feelings, but I’m happy I was able to read it!

- The book is a slow burn. Which is totally fine!!!
My issue however is that the tempo changed upon the end of the book. The book lacked displaying the romance on page. We know that the MCs are definitely attracted to each other but it's like by the time it's time for romance, the book ends. The epilogue skips to...
3 years later with a rushed proposal and marriage. I would've really loved to see that play out in more than just one paragraph. The ending seems rushed and fell flat. I would like to see slow burns executed a little better. This is not the first time l've read a slow burn just for the romance portion to be sped up.
- The author does an excellent job of displaying grief, loss and life after loss very well! I mean the execution of that aspect was incredible! I really enjoyed that.

Somebody's Husband by Robbi Renee hit me right in the heart. This book isn’t just about love—it’s about healing, second chances, and finding hope in the most unexpected places.
Dr. Dresden Xavier and Professor Harper Kingsley are both carrying so much pain, yet their connection feels so raw and real. Watching them navigate their emotions, their pasts, and the undeniable pull between them was both heartbreaking and beautiful.
Renee’s writing is so intimate and emotional that I felt every bit of their journey. It’s the kind of story that lingers with you, reminding you that love can still bloom even after loss. If you love deeply emotional, soul-stirring romances, this one is a must-read.

SOMEBODY'S HUSBAND is the third book centered around the characters at Monroe University, an HBCU in Monroe City, Missouri. Here we meet Dr. Dresden Xavier as he and his daughters move back to his hometown after the loss of his wife. He is eager to start is new position heading up a medical research project at Monroe University. Harper Kingsley is a professor at the university who is trying to move on from her failed marriage, yet she is very much an integral part of her ex-husband's life. Both Dresden and Harper are grieving in different ways.

When Harper is select to work with Dresden and his team, she is elated about a new focus to capture her attention. She never expected the very attractive Dresden would capture her attention as well. Theirs was a mutual attraction but Harper's time is devoted to taking care of her ailing ex-husband, Terrance and Dresden is finding it hard to let go of his deceased wife, Nina.

This is a story of love, lost, grief, healing, and second chances. The emotions I felt while reading this! This one was a tearjerker. The writing and plot were very well=written. This was my favorite of Robbi Renee's Monroe University novels. I highly recommend it.

Robbi Renee just does romance so so well! You can't help but to be drawn in with her storytelling and then your attention is held because she develops her characters so beautifully. Another wonderfully written romance by a great author.

The author's writing style is engaging. The personalities of the characters were realistic. There were a few inconsistencies that I hope were cleared up before publication.

I cried! Real tears. Really good read, nice anticipation, gut wrenching. I enjoy all of Robbi Renee books.

A beautifully written story about love after loss, this novel tenderly explores the journey of healing, grief, and finding joy again. It portrays how love and loss can coexist, showing that grief doesn’t mean the end of happiness—it simply reshapes it. With emotional depth and compassionate storytelling, it reminds us that opening our hearts doesn’t mean forgetting—it means allowing love to find us once more. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it!

Slow burn me please!! I’m usually not the slow burn type but this one here I ate it up! Lots of grief in this book but it was done in a way that wasn’t hard to read

I really wanted to love this book, and I was intrigued by the premise, but ultimately I felt like something was missing. The biggest problem for me was the lack of chemistry between the two leads. I just didn't buy their connection. Overall this was okay.

Robbi Renee has a way of breaking you down and building you back up, and Somebody’s Husband is no exception. This book is beautifully written, filled with so much emotion, passion, and heartache that it’s impossible not to feel every moment alongside the characters. And let me tell you it was also hot and sexy in all the right ways! Dr. Dresden Xavier, drowning in grief, throws himself into a medical research project, searching for something…anything to anchor him. Harper Kingsley, a devoted professor and mother, is trying to keep her family from falling apart, all while quietly losing herself. Their paths cross in what should have been a purely professional setting, but the undeniable pull between them turns their partnership into something much deeper, much more intense. Renee does an incredible job balancing raw, gut-wrenching emotions with steamy, passionate moments that make your heart race. The chemistry between Dresden and Harper is electric, and their connection is as beautiful as it is complicated. I found myself completely invested in their journey, feeling every ounce of their longing, grief, and desire. And yes, I cried a little…okay okay, maybe more than a little. While the emotional weight of the story made it heavy at times, it was also deeply moving and unforgettable. Somebody’s Husband is a story about love, loss, and healing in the most unexpected places. If you’re looking for a romance that will break your heart, set it on fire, and then slowly piece it back together, this is the one!

This novel is a deeply moving exploration of grief, healing, and the unexpected ways love can emerge from the most complicated circumstances. The author masterfully weaves together the lives of Dr. Dresden Xavier and Harper Kingsley, two individuals whose personal struggles make them unlikely but compelling partners in both research and emotional discovery.

Thank you to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for allowing me to review an digital ARC of this book. When I tell you I enjoyed this story! I love everything that Robin Renee writes and Somebody's Husband was no exception!

I loved the chemistry of the main characters and also how realistic their love story was. I would 10/10 recommend!

I had high hopes for this book. It was an anticipated read and though it was good, it was much slower than the authors previous works, especially when it came to the climactic moments. It took me much longer than expected to finish it. I would still recommend it to others, but I know this is paced much slower.

3.25⭐️

I struggled to read this book. It took me a LONG time to really get into. I was finding myself wanting the “build up” to be over with and get to the page turning good stuff. But it never really came. I expected more. The 3rd person threw me off most of the time. This was a story about finding love again while grieving loss. There were definitely some sad parts in the book. I enjoyed Somebody’s Wife more but overall an okay story. Dresden x Harper ❤️

Thank you NetGalley & Black Odyssey Media for the eARC.

Happy release day to this gem of a book! Thank you @iamblackodyssey and @netgalley the ARC!

I flew through this one in no time. I could not put it down. Definitely check the trigger warnings as this one handles subjects of spousal death and cancer.

I found the love between Dresden and Harper organic and it blossomed so beautifully. From figuring out how to move forward despite deep grief, caring for an ill ex to blending a family. I can’t stop smiling at this one. I’d highly recommend!

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“Somebody’s Husband” is a profoundly touching story that weaves through the complex interplay of sorrow and joy. It immerses us in the worlds of Dr. Dresden and Dr. Harper, two souls each confronting personal bereavements, yet discovering comfort and unity as they forge a bond. This book is masterfully crafted, reminding us that it is possible for two truths to coexist and that life is a precious journey meant to be embraced.

I LOVED this book. I usually stick to books with characters around my age but I am starting to love reading books where the FMC & MMC are 35+. This book had all the feels, Harper and Dresden relationship was something I would love to read more about. They understood each other, especially when it came to the grief of losing a loved one, especially a partner they thought they would spend the rest of their lives with. I loved how they were both close to their children as well and how that relationship intertwined with their relationship. I feel that everyone who has lost someone whether a partner, friend, or family member but also loves romance will enjoy this book.

I had to sit with this one for a while.. This is such a heartwarming story.. What I am learning about Robbi Renee is she going to write a story that plays on every emotion you have! A beautiful story of love and grief, and a profound story of healing. I know this is fiction but these characters were real and went through real life. Check your triggers before reading but I highly recommend readying this book!
Thank you NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for an Advance Copy

I like how we were fed little nibblets of why we would be rooting for her. I mean dealing with sickness of a loved one, is a hard feat, so the fact that both of them had first hand experience was a nice bonding piece.
I think some of the biggest issues with Somebody's Wife was that we were constantly reminded of that, and in thos one, there were zero references, and it was just very subtle and it was very tastefully done. It's hard when dealing with the memory of someone, because in death some folks are put on a pedestal, even in their illness, and it was very tastefully done to acknowledge that these folks had flaws even though there was that urgency in the way that those flaws get pushed aside because you're dealing either with the illness or the memory. It was really well done.

Content warnings for cancer and death of a spouse.

Thank you to Black Odyssey Media and Netgalley for an e-copy.