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The 1st Wife (The Chapman Files) Kindle Edition

by Tara Taylor Quinn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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Jane's rule about marriage: if at first you don't succeed, don't try again

A bigamist ex-husband, an anonymous stalker, a murder inquiry. Magazine editor Jane Hamilton is not having a good month. But with the support of her best friend, Brad Manchester, she's coping—until they become lovers and Brad complicates things even more by proposing marriage.

Brad understands Jane's fears, but he's ready for a wife and family, ready to move forward. Especially when he finds out she's pregnant with his child.
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  6. Publication date
    September 1, 2010
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A USA Today bestselling author of 100 novels in twenty languages, Tara Taylor Quinn has sold more than seven million copies. Known for her intense emotional fiction, Ms. Quinn's novels have received critical acclaim in the UK and most recently from Harvard. She is the recipient of the Reader's Choice Award, and has appeared often on local and national TV, including CBS Sunday Morning.For TTQ offers, news, and contests, visit http://www.tarataylorquinn.com!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003ZK5M5A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Superromance; Original edition (September 1, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1942 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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The author of more than 100 original novels, in twenty languages, Tara Taylor Quinn is a USA Today bestseller with over seven million copies sold. She is known for delivering intense, emotional fiction. Tara has appeared on national and local TV across the country, including CBS Sunday Morning. Tara is a supporter of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. To keep in touch, and have chances for free reads and other goodies, join her mailing list here: https://madmimi.com/signups/176297/join

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Gay
5.0 out of 5 stars but keep reading and they only get better! The fourth one is outstanding
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2014
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This first book in a series of four was a little slow compared to the next three, but keep reading and they only get better! The fourth one is outstanding!
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Dee'
4.0 out of 5 stars This one was just as good as the third one
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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I read these books out of order, but each one stands alone very well. This one was just as good as the third one, which is the one I read first. The character of the psychologist is engaging because she is just another "regular" person.
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Justletmeread
3.0 out of 5 stars Typical Harliquin
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2012
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This is a pretty typical Harliquin Novel. However, Tara Taylor Quinn, did make it interesting enough for me to look forward to reading the other 3 books in the series. She does a decent job of tying two voices into one story, and unlike far too many other Harliquin authors, doesn't feel the need to waste text fillng it full of 3-5 pages of "love making" whenever she needs filler to try and sell the story or make it longer. With that said, the book goes into the manipulative side of domestic violence that keeps many victims confused, dening their situation and second guessing themselves throughout relationships. For a Harliquin it's a 4-5 star, but competeing against a world of authors I would have to say its a 3 star, but worth the read all the same if you have ever been with a person and left wondering "What just happened there?"
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Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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excellent
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Bobbi
4.0 out of 5 stars The First Wife
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2011
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I picked up on of this author's books during a shopping trip. It sounded interesting so I purchased it. It intrigued me to the point that I wanted to continue the series. I enjoyed all 4 of this authors stories with many of the same characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent psychological thriller
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2010
In Chandler, Ohio, the police arrest two time bigamist James Todd for murdering his second wife Lee Ann Todd. His third wife Marla Anderson is paying for his defense. The Ford County prosecutor Sheila Grant asks a local clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Chapman to interview the first wife Jane Hamilton.

Jane has come a long way since her accident-prone marriage to James. She runs the Twenty-Something magazine that targets strong women. However, Jane is taken aback when asked to testify at her former husband's murder trial as she has no idea what she can bring to the proceedings.

Her best friend attorney Brad Manchester and Kelly get Jane to open her eyes to the truth that her ex spouse was abusive towards her; an adversarial relationship; of which she did comprehend back then as such, but suppressed. Looking back, Jane begins to believe James could turn to murder if his desires are thwarted.

This is an excellent psychological thriller with a romantic subplot between Brad and Jane supporting the prime story line of whether James was abusive to his first wife. Character driven, readers will appreciate this powerful tale as Jane realizes her activities at the magazine and as a volunteer since the divorce are motivated by her relationship with James. This is fabulous contemporary thriller.

Harriet Klausner
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brendap98
4.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015
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good book. I like this author. i don't get the chance to read any more but when i did i would read this authors books
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mom2three
2.0 out of 5 stars Could be better
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2011
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I was actually pretty disappointed in this book. I actually found myself advancing through pages. There is no romance at all between Jane and Brad. Even during the one time they are together that results in Jane's pregnancy. Best friends all the way, although after their "incident", they can barely talk to each other. It bothered me that Brad was actually dating another woman and considering going to bed with her until almost the end of the book!! In the last few pages they finally admit they love each other, but I almost feel like they are just stuck together. It would have been nice to maybe have an epilogue, just to get a little more info on their life together. I wish I could get my money back on this one.
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Linda Steeves
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2014
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The rest of the series had more meat in the stories
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