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Culhane Family
Nuts about Love: The Husband List and Love in a Nutshell
One family. A couple of single ladies. And two novels about that crazy little thing called love. . .
Two novels from beloved authors Janet Evanovich and Dorien Kelly, now in one great package
The Husband List
New York City, 1894. Caroline Maxwell wants nothing more than to join her brother, Eddie, and his friend, Jack Culhane, on their adventures. While Jack and Eddie are off seeing the world, building wildly successful careers, Caroline's stuck at home frightening off the men her mother hopes will ask for her hand in marriage. When her mother sets her sights on the questionable Lord Bremerton as a possible suitor, Caroline struggles with her instincts and the true nature of her heart. She longs for adventure, passion, love--and, above all, an unconventional Irish-American bachelor with new money and no title: Jack Culhane. What could possibly go wrong...or oh-so right?
Love in a Nutshell
Kate Appleton needs a job. She's been fired from her position as a magazine editor--and left by her husband. Now, the only thing left for Kate to do is retreat to her parents' summer house, The Nutshell, in Keene's Harbor, Michigan. Kate's plan: to turn The Nutshell into a bed and breakfast...if she can come up with the cash. Enter Matt Culhane, who hatches a plan for Kate to spy on his brewery employees. Someone has been sabotaging his company and, if Kate can find the culprit, Matt will pay her a $20,000 bonus. But Kate despises beer. No one seems to trust her. And she is falling hard for her boss. Can these two smoke out a saboteur, save Kate's family home, and keep a killer from closing in...all while resisting their undeniable attraction to one another?
"Evanovich and Kelly skillfully combine comedy with romance and suspense."--Booklist
Two novels from beloved authors Janet Evanovich and Dorien Kelly, now in one great package
The Husband List
New York City, 1894. Caroline Maxwell wants nothing more than to join her brother, Eddie, and his friend, Jack Culhane, on their adventures. While Jack and Eddie are off seeing the world, building wildly successful careers, Caroline's stuck at home frightening off the men her mother hopes will ask for her hand in marriage. When her mother sets her sights on the questionable Lord Bremerton as a possible suitor, Caroline struggles with her instincts and the true nature of her heart. She longs for adventure, passion, love--and, above all, an unconventional Irish-American bachelor with new money and no title: Jack Culhane. What could possibly go wrong...or oh-so right?
Love in a Nutshell
Kate Appleton needs a job. She's been fired from her position as a magazine editor--and left by her husband. Now, the only thing left for Kate to do is retreat to her parents' summer house, The Nutshell, in Keene's Harbor, Michigan. Kate's plan: to turn The Nutshell into a bed and breakfast...if she can come up with the cash. Enter Matt Culhane, who hatches a plan for Kate to spy on his brewery employees. Someone has been sabotaging his company and, if Kate can find the culprit, Matt will pay her a $20,000 bonus. But Kate despises beer. No one seems to trust her. And she is falling hard for her boss. Can these two smoke out a saboteur, save Kate's family home, and keep a killer from closing in...all while resisting their undeniable attraction to one another?
"Evanovich and Kelly skillfully combine comedy with romance and suspense."--Booklist
- GenresRomance
560 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published November 27, 2018
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About the author
Janet Evanovich
332 books41k followersJanet Evanovich is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series, the Lizzy and Diesel series, twelve romance novels, the Alexandra Barnaby novels and Trouble Maker graphic novel, and How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author, as well as the Fox and O'Hare series with co-author Lee Goldberg.
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January 10, 2019
Both books were great little reads, super easy to get into and great beach reads. But the first being "
historic" was a big surprise after reading the Stephanie Plum series. The authors have a great way of creating sexual tension but then they wrap it up in a nice little bow without any of the good stuff!
historic" was a big surprise after reading the Stephanie Plum series. The authors have a great way of creating sexual tension but then they wrap it up in a nice little bow without any of the good stuff!
December 26, 2023
The Husband List was too slow for me, lots of detail, which I normally enjoy. It dragged a lot, to the point where I just wanted to finish so I could move on to the next part.
Love in a Nutshell was better, quick-paced, not so many details that you drown. Overall a cute easy read.
Love in a Nutshell was better, quick-paced, not so many details that you drown. Overall a cute easy read.
March 20, 2019
Absolutely love her writing such a cute fun read! Always nice to get some giggles out of a book and Janet Evanovich always delivers!!
December 19, 2020
I only read The Husband List. It was amazing to realize how women were not allowed to dress like they wanted or go to college, etc.
July 17, 2021
These were great books!! Two in one is great buy for your money! They are both so different and great love stories.
July 30, 2023
Loved both of these books. Especially The Husband List. Caroline is a woman after my own heart and Jack is every woman's dream.
October 11, 2023
Didn’t like the first story much at all. The second story was cute and flowed much better. Yay for happy endings and cute dogs.
March 31, 2025
A light, enjoyable read - it's nice to get two books in one.
November 24, 2025
cute, fun little romps.
April 5, 2022
Goodness I just loved both of these stories!! The Husband List (book 1) is about Caroline Maxwell and Jack Calhane, it's like a friend to lovers, set in a time where generation wealth & marriage means more then love, Jack is Caroline's brothers long time best friend. The Maxwell parents want Caroline to marry for title/status and money, there is mysterious twist & turns and obstacles for Caroline and Jack and their HEA. Love In A Nutshell (book 2) has Matt Calhane and Kate Appleton their story is set in modern times, Kate moves into her parents cottage after her divorce, Matt gives her job to solve a mystery at his breweries. Both stories are sweet with a touch of mystery and twist & turns. Well worth the read!
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