“Consolino’s insightful writing makes this book a must-read for anyone who values novels that explore the intricacies of daily life and the resilience of the human spirit.”
—Carol Thompson, for Readers’ Favorite
About the Author
Warm cups of coffee, good books, and long runs outside. If I had my way, our days would be filled with nothing but joy. But life usually throws us a few things we’re not quite expecting. And then? It’s how we react that makes the difference . . .
About The Marriage Debt
Nika Stewart hit the jackpot when it comes to her second husband. But thanks to impending menopause and her long list of responsibilities, she doesn’t want to have sex with him. When Nika seeks help from a therapist, she discovers that that sex with Ethan (or the lack thereof) might not be the only problem after all.
There's a fine line between reliance and independence, tending and mothering, and love and obligation.
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