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Part-Time Husband
When settling down feels like an adventure.
Roni, unconventional and fiercely independent, knows two things:
She doesn't want a man's balls on her couch.
Owning a house sucks.
Quinn, an easy-going perpetual bachelor, knows one thing:
He's hungry.
Shenanigans abound in a small town as Roni and Quinn
trade life skills and share meals. When their friendship becomes
more it leaves them wondering:
Can they barter a Happily Ever After?
Roni, unconventional and fiercely independent, knows two things:
She doesn't want a man's balls on her couch.
Owning a house sucks.
Quinn, an easy-going perpetual bachelor, knows one thing:
He's hungry.
Shenanigans abound in a small town as Roni and Quinn
trade life skills and share meals. When their friendship becomes
more it leaves them wondering:
Can they barter a Happily Ever After?
- GenresRomance
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2025
21 people are currently reading
47 people want to read
About the author
Lovey LaRue
2 books5 followersLovey LaRue writes stories where men don’t need to change and women don’t have to. She creates characters who live life authentically and find love through little moments. At home, she has a couple of teenagers and a husband who’ve made peace with living alongside her imaginary friends. Between family life and pets–a Siamese cat named Ginger and a Basset Hound mix named Rocko–she hasn’t had a minute alone in twenty years. When she’s not slowly losing her sanity, she’s probably hiking or building book nooks.
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May 8, 2025
Such a cute read! I loved Roni and Quinn so much!! Warm fuzzy and a little swoony with the perfect amount of spice.
June 11, 2025
The Part Time Husband by Lovey Larue 🤟
Rating: 4.5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lovey is an Indie Author that I found on TikTok. She posted that her book involved consent and boundaries plus more - I immediately added it to my TBR.
Roni is Neurospicy but doesn’t know it. She loves her tea, is a book editor, true to herself - well except for when it comes to Ginger 😂 She’s funny, light hearted, and not afraid to ask for what she wants. A woman after my own heart.
Quinn is the person we all deserve to have love us and love them. What a dream boat of a man. He reminds me of my husband and maybe that’s why I loved it so much. It was refreshing to have a loyal man who just accepted where she was.
They communicated! Do you ever look at a couple and go “ew love gross”. Totally them. They’re so smitten and sweet on each other. I loved how unique it was that they didn’t want to get married, have kids or even live together. They were close, shared beds once in awhile but then they still got to keep their own space and identity.
That ending 😭 It was perfect and I loved that we got an epilogue where they grew old together.
To sum it up: super sweet, low angst, dreamy, loyal, honest and unique love story. Thank you!
Rating: 4.5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lovey is an Indie Author that I found on TikTok. She posted that her book involved consent and boundaries plus more - I immediately added it to my TBR.
Roni is Neurospicy but doesn’t know it. She loves her tea, is a book editor, true to herself - well except for when it comes to Ginger 😂 She’s funny, light hearted, and not afraid to ask for what she wants. A woman after my own heart.
Quinn is the person we all deserve to have love us and love them. What a dream boat of a man. He reminds me of my husband and maybe that’s why I loved it so much. It was refreshing to have a loyal man who just accepted where she was.
They communicated! Do you ever look at a couple and go “ew love gross”. Totally them. They’re so smitten and sweet on each other. I loved how unique it was that they didn’t want to get married, have kids or even live together. They were close, shared beds once in awhile but then they still got to keep their own space and identity.
That ending 😭 It was perfect and I loved that we got an epilogue where they grew old together.
To sum it up: super sweet, low angst, dreamy, loyal, honest and unique love story. Thank you!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2025
It started with an ad for a part-time husband, but what you gave us was a story about loving without expectations and being loved unconditionally.
You gave us Roni: bold, self-aware, and delightfully unconventional. She doesn’t want marriage, children, or even to share a home. And that, in itself, felt revolutionary. Because even if she doesn’t conform to the norm, she still craves connection, safety, and to be understood.
Author, you didn’t ask her to soften or compromise. You let her be loved as she is. Roni wasn’t asked to change who she was, not her preferences, not her boundaries, not her truth.
And you gave us Quinn, tender, attentive, steady. A partner who really listens, respects her boundaries, and holds space for her fears. He meets Roni exactly where she is, and still shows up with softness, devotion, and delight. He knows Roni doesn’t need to be rescued or fixed, she needs to be respected.
Sometimes love doesn’t come crashing in. Sometimes it walks through the door, asks what’s for dinner, and stays.
Where neurodivergence isn’t something to overcome, it’s something to honor. Where love doesn’t mean changing who you are, it means being loved because of who you are.
You reminded us that love doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s to feel like home.
You gave us Roni: bold, self-aware, and delightfully unconventional. She doesn’t want marriage, children, or even to share a home. And that, in itself, felt revolutionary. Because even if she doesn’t conform to the norm, she still craves connection, safety, and to be understood.
Author, you didn’t ask her to soften or compromise. You let her be loved as she is. Roni wasn’t asked to change who she was, not her preferences, not her boundaries, not her truth.
And you gave us Quinn, tender, attentive, steady. A partner who really listens, respects her boundaries, and holds space for her fears. He meets Roni exactly where she is, and still shows up with softness, devotion, and delight. He knows Roni doesn’t need to be rescued or fixed, she needs to be respected.
Sometimes love doesn’t come crashing in. Sometimes it walks through the door, asks what’s for dinner, and stays.
Where neurodivergence isn’t something to overcome, it’s something to honor. Where love doesn’t mean changing who you are, it means being loved because of who you are.
You reminded us that love doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s to feel like home.
August 17, 2025
Changed my life. I couldn't understand how someone like me with so much childhood trauma could be loved or learn to love. I needed to understand healthy love to let it in. When I started your book, I was so depressed and my childhood trauma was making me so sick.
I couldn't stop reading it and cried 2 times just feeling like I was finally getting the answers I was looking for. Love is complex and confusing and it hurts like hell for someone in so much pain, but seeing how Roni grew and accepted her boundaries was incredible. Plus seeing how Quinn responded to her without anger and with curiosity opened my eyes. The journey changed my whole perspective on my life and my approach to love.
Also this book is so funny too! I truly laughed and enjoyed my way through. The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars was because I felt the amount of swearing in playful areas was distracting and diminished the serious areas of the book that the swearing felt real and serious. However this didn't diminished the overall story for me and definitely didn't hinder me from falling in love with these characters and their worlds.
I couldn't stop reading it and cried 2 times just feeling like I was finally getting the answers I was looking for. Love is complex and confusing and it hurts like hell for someone in so much pain, but seeing how Roni grew and accepted her boundaries was incredible. Plus seeing how Quinn responded to her without anger and with curiosity opened my eyes. The journey changed my whole perspective on my life and my approach to love.
Also this book is so funny too! I truly laughed and enjoyed my way through. The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars was because I felt the amount of swearing in playful areas was distracting and diminished the serious areas of the book that the swearing felt real and serious. However this didn't diminished the overall story for me and definitely didn't hinder me from falling in love with these characters and their worlds.
March 24, 2025
Adorably Beautiful Love
I absolutely adored Part-Time Husband! Lovey LaRue's writing is pure magic, weaving a heartwarming tale that captivated me from start to finish.
The characters are beautifully crafted, relatable, and authentic. The romance is sweet, tender, and utterly swoon-worthy! I loved all the Shenanigans in a small town and Roni and Quinn are my new favs of the year! They're just Adorable.
LaRue tackles real-life issues with sensitivity, humor, and grace, creating a narrative that's both uplifting and realistic.
Overall, Part-Time Husband is a delightful, feel-good read that will capture your heart. If you're looking for a story about the power of love, family, and personal growth, this is the perfect book for you.. Definitely Your Next 5⭐ Read..
I absolutely adored Part-Time Husband! Lovey LaRue's writing is pure magic, weaving a heartwarming tale that captivated me from start to finish.
The characters are beautifully crafted, relatable, and authentic. The romance is sweet, tender, and utterly swoon-worthy! I loved all the Shenanigans in a small town and Roni and Quinn are my new favs of the year! They're just Adorable.
LaRue tackles real-life issues with sensitivity, humor, and grace, creating a narrative that's both uplifting and realistic.
Overall, Part-Time Husband is a delightful, feel-good read that will capture your heart. If you're looking for a story about the power of love, family, and personal growth, this is the perfect book for you.. Definitely Your Next 5⭐ Read..
March 24, 2025
Oh so squishy in the best way
I absolutely loved this book. The characters are so complex, but in a way that makes you love them. Quinn is just the best guy, and the way he is with Roni is incredible. Val is another amazing character, and their friendship with Roni (and later Quinn) is friendship goals. They are so funny. Lovey LaRue did an awesome job with this book. If you love romance with heart squeezy feels, plenty of spice, and hilarious antics (bathtub seals had me cracking up), this is definitely a book for you.
I absolutely loved this book. The characters are so complex, but in a way that makes you love them. Quinn is just the best guy, and the way he is with Roni is incredible. Val is another amazing character, and their friendship with Roni (and later Quinn) is friendship goals. They are so funny. Lovey LaRue did an awesome job with this book. If you love romance with heart squeezy feels, plenty of spice, and hilarious antics (bathtub seals had me cracking up), this is definitely a book for you.
April 18, 2025
Received as an ARC, and honestly the first time I started reading, I almost didn’t finish. The FMC was a bit too chaotic for my personal taste. After giving it another go, I regret not finishing it the first go around. The banter, the character development, the imagery, all top tier. This book had me giggling as I read through Quinn and Roni’s story and my heart is all warm and fuzzy.
May 7, 2025
Loved this book until about 70% in when a third act choice was not my favorite and I thought kind of dumb ( so I guess realistic, but thats not why I’m here). The book really seemed to lose steam for me personally here, but the first half was excellent and there is a HEA, so rounding up to 4.
September 4, 2025
If you love contemporary romance, definitely give "Part-Time Husband" by Lovey LaRae a chance. It's well-written, and the story is fabulous. It's a fast-paced read, witty and funny, and I had a hard time putting it down. My favorite part was waiting to see if she figured out his middle name!
April 5, 2025
Such a cute read! So squishy in all the right ways. Definitely related to Roni, heavily. I love their dynamic and I hope to find someone like Quinn to love me like that!
July 9, 2025
I fell in love with Quinn and Roni right at chapter 1. This book was the perfect cozy romantic comedy and I loved every second!
July 21, 2025
Easy reading of a great romance! if you don't see yourself in it, you're wrong!! characters are great. I laughed and cried while reading.
August 16, 2025
What a lovely book this was. It was a nice plate cleanse after some heavy dark smut books.
September 25, 2025
DNF @ 161 pages / 46%
August 21, 2025
This is a perfect cozy romantic comedy for when you just want to spend time with an adorable couple. Spiciness is 4/5. Cute banter is 5/5.
Veronica, 39 years old, never wants to get married because she can’t share her home with anyone else. Quinn, 43 years old, never wants to get married because his first marriage went very badly.
Quinn is kind of a regular southern white man who owns a construction company. Veronica checks a few demographic boxes that I want note because I like to see characters that reflect the real world. Veronica is a white woman, 5’10”, curvy, bisexual, has a nonbinary best friend (who is very relevant to the story) and has undiagnosed anxiety, AdHd and autism (per the author’s note).
After finally settling down in her hometown in southern Alabama, Veronica wishes she had a man around to do platonic “husband” activities like fix things around the house. She meets Quinn through a mutual friend and offers platonic “wife” activities like cleaning and home cooking if he moves into the in-law house on her property.
I know this sounds like a set up about reinforcing gender rolls. However, I would say the message is about dismantling gender rolls. Veronica and Quinn think marriage must be one particular way. Eventually they learn that a relationship can look any way they want.
I hope it’s not a spoiler to say that they Veronica and Quinn never get married and never have kids. The book is about how they find their perfect match in each other, which does not mean compromising their main values.
Veronica, 39 years old, never wants to get married because she can’t share her home with anyone else. Quinn, 43 years old, never wants to get married because his first marriage went very badly.
Quinn is kind of a regular southern white man who owns a construction company. Veronica checks a few demographic boxes that I want note because I like to see characters that reflect the real world. Veronica is a white woman, 5’10”, curvy, bisexual, has a nonbinary best friend (who is very relevant to the story) and has undiagnosed anxiety, AdHd and autism (per the author’s note).
After finally settling down in her hometown in southern Alabama, Veronica wishes she had a man around to do platonic “husband” activities like fix things around the house. She meets Quinn through a mutual friend and offers platonic “wife” activities like cleaning and home cooking if he moves into the in-law house on her property.
I know this sounds like a set up about reinforcing gender rolls. However, I would say the message is about dismantling gender rolls. Veronica and Quinn think marriage must be one particular way. Eventually they learn that a relationship can look any way they want.
I hope it’s not a spoiler to say that they Veronica and Quinn never get married and never have kids. The book is about how they find their perfect match in each other, which does not mean compromising their main values.
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