Three Nights With Her Husband

by Katherine Grant

On this road trip, one bed is never enough…

For Double and Mary Shayler, a road trip to London should be the perfect holiday away from Northfield Hall. Married for 25 years, they are on their way to visit their son and get some much-needed quality time.

The only trouble is that Mary is mad at Double. Still. And as much as he tries to apologize, he only seems to make things worse instead of better.

As they get farther and farther away from the comfort of their home, Mary and Double have to face the fears swirling behind their every do they still love each other enough to stay together?

Enjoy this one-hour read from award-winning author Katherine Grant!

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2023

About the author

Katherine Grant writes Regency Romance novels for the modern reader. Her writing has been recognized by Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Romance Slam Jam Emma Awards, and Shelf Unbound Indie Book Awards. If you love ballgowns, secret kisses, and social commentary, a book hangover is coming your way.

Katherine also hosts the weekly Historical Romance Sampler podcast! Find out more at www.katherinegrantromance.com

Reviews

[Smut Report]

Heat Factor: After a few interruptions, there’s some hanky panky.

Character Chemistry: They love each other, but do they still make each other happy?

Plot: Double and Mary are on a road trip, and being away from “normal life” forces them to confront what’s going on in their marriage.

Overall: This is a short and sweet snack that is perhaps more realistic than swoonworthy.

Here we have a historical marriage in trouble road trip, which combines two of the best tropes into one big ball of great, so I obviously had to read it.

Read our full review at The Smut Report

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We disclose this in accordance with 16 CFR §255.

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[PlotTrysts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a lot of historical romance, and one of the things largely missing from the genre is mature couples and characters. Sure, that maiden aunt/chaperon might get her secondary romance, but as a focus couple? We're usually looking at a FMC in her 30s and a MMC in his 40s at the oldest. Three Nights with Her Husband features a mature couple who have been married for decades and raised several children. Unfortunately, Double, the MMC, is feeling the call of the open road now that he doesn't have a goal to focus on, and Mary, the FMC, knows it. They need therapy: couples and individual, but in the 1800s they are out of luck. So, they have to work through things themselves while they're also in charge of delivering some valuable cargo for their employers. I liked this one for taking on a longterm relationship and characters who really knew each other! I also commend Grant both for letting them be sexual beings and for not solving their relationship issues through rediscovering sex.

This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novella.

[Marion Löw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected and touching

I really enjoyed this Northfield Hall short novella. It’s not the typical newly in love, happily ever after love story but the story about a couple which has been married for 25 years, with all ups and downs they had to face together. The children are all grown up and left home but one.
The storyline is touching and realistic. I am sure it is quite comprehensible for a great number of readers.

When Double and Mary embark on holidays to visit their son in London, the tension between them escalates. Mary has repressed and pent up her feelings for so long that she explodes and Douglas, who likes to be carefree and never submits to negative feelings, feels rejected by her and thinks about leaving...

If you like different love stories with very likable characters, steamy passion and a heartwarming happily ever after, you will enjoy this book.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Gloria Pastorino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet novella!!! (But steamy too). I really loved how the author depicted two older characters who are having a midlife crisis. Their children are leaving the nest and they must rebuilt a relationship that revolved around their big family, a family that very soon will be reduced to only the two of them. I really related to them on a personal level and I found their relationship quite touching and beautiful. These novellas linked to the Northfield Hall saga are really small masterpieces and Grant is an astounding writer with a delicate touch.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Chantelle J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A personal pick about an older type of love story it was just such a wonderfully unexpected book. Such a testimony to the power of love with is truly an extraordinary kind of magic in this world. Well as Iam in my thirties I don't take the commitment of someone's love for granted. Ive always loved the aspect of being a one soul at a time person & this read has a whimsical aspect of love I haven't read in honestly a very long time. Recommend its a very though provoking read. Take care fellow readers.

[Aud · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Three Nights with Her Husband" (A Northfield Hall Novella) By Katherine Grant
An Easy Read
A lot is packed into this short story. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Double & Mary on their adventure to deliver their precious cargo to London. This was indeed a fun and easy read. Happy Reading ! !
Note: This review expresses my honest opinion.
I received an ARC of this story from the author via Bookfunnel.

[Pat Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Long Time Marriage Has Growing Pains

I recommend this novella to people who like to read about different people than just those of the ton. Katherine Grant has encapsulated in this short story the long lasting commitment two ordinary people have in a long-term marriage. Their children have left home and left parents with an empty nest. Both people are trying to adjust to a different rhythm in life and it is not easy.
I gave this novella 5 stars.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in the Northfield Hall Novellas, Double and Mary Shayler who have been married 25 years story. The Short story is well written and held my interest. These two will have their ups and downs, hurt feelings and learning how to move forward after their children have left home, which I am sure a lot of us had to do after our own children went their own ways. The story is well worth reading.

[Glenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Double and Mary are going through a rough patch in their relationship, not uncommon in most marriages. But what should have been a pleasant trip away is proving to be uncomfortable for both of them. Read how they persevere and find out if the trip ends better than it starts😀. I enjoyed this short story. I received a complimentary copy of this book and chose to write a review.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet mature story about a married couple in their later years on a journey to deliver linen and to see their son. On their journey they face their worries and fears for the future, only to reconcile and rejoice in their love and togetherness

[Trina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really only 3 ½ stars. Quick read to fill in a bit of time as such, it lacked much description and world building. It did have character development and being an older reader and ‘empty nester’ I could relate to some of their concerns. Not a book I would bother reading again.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's unusual to find a romance story about an older, married couple, and this one did not disappoint. The marital dynamics are true to life, but the romance and love between the two characters was palpable and enjoyable. Highly worth a read!

[Brenda Geddes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

The spat that almost broke their marriage but three nights together was the opportunity to have the underlying problem surface and clear the air. Short, steamy and tender novella.

I received an ARC of this book and leaving my review voluntarily.