When Libby Moran's husband died unexpectedly in an auto accident, she discovered he had spent all their savings and cashed in his life insurance to cover bad investments in the stock market. After losing her home, she and her two children had to move in with her mother. Now, three years later, these arrangements are not a good situation, and Libby is just going through the motions day-to-day. She receives an unexpected letter from her Aunt Jean, her mother's sister, inviting her to come live with her and help with her goat farm in Atwater, Texas. Uncharacteristic for Libby, she accepts the offer and makes the move. The first person she meets upon arriving in Atwater is Sunshine. Sunshine tells Libby she can help her find her lost husband. Libby is very skeptical.

Life is working out a lot better on the goat farm than Libby expected. For the first time in a very long time, she is actually happy. The kids are doing well in school and she is learning a lot about life, as well as other things, from Jean. But when her mother pays them a surprise visit, she overhears a conversation that makes her question the tension between Jean and Libby's mom. Then Libby finds a picture in an old abandon house that brings up further questions. Just when Libby feels she has been rescued, her world may be again falling apart. And will Sunshine really be able to help her contact her husband?

THE LOST HUSBAND is an endearing story about overcoming jealousy and bitterness. It gives us some great perspectives on lessons in life, if we just stop to listen. Katherine Center's characters are charming and unforgettable. The storyline moves seamlessly, keeping the reader engaged with the characters and the issues they are facing. Ms. Center touches on the problem of bullying in schools and gives some great parenting advice. She explores putting our sorrows behind us and pressing on, includes a little humor and a little romance to add some spice. THE LOST HUSBAND is a delightful, heartwarming read, and I highly recommend it.