Review: Much moe than a simple romance.  I loved this book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 3, 2013
A week ago, when I was making my first visit to Story Cartel I discovered "Stand By Your Man" by Bobby Hutchinson.  I have not read one of her books for years. I used to be an avid reader of simple romances and while my tastes have changed more toward woman's contemporary works through the years, I absolutely loved "Stand By Your Man."This is by no means a simple romance; it has mystery, as well as the depth of contemporary elements that include a dysfunctional family and Maddy the PI, whose secondary job seems to keeping the whole Burtusso family from falling apart or destroying itself. Add to that, hunky Finn Fisher who has his own emotional baggage, plus Zoe, his adorable daughter and the rest of his dysfunctional family; top it all off the undeniable attraction that leads to the steamy sex that he and Maddy share with no promises or commitments and you have a great read.I loved the snappy dialogue, the quirky and sometimes hackneyed little lines, the notes she tacked up everywhere, the farting dog; it was a refreshing, fun filled read with a depth I don't always expect to find in this genre. I have to admit that as I read I smiled often, even giggled out loud.Thumbs up to Hutchinson for a job well done.