"[A] delightful cast of well-rounded secondary characters and sprinkled with a dash of romance, the novel shows the power of blazing one's own trail, even against frightening odds. Readers who love strong female leads won't want to miss this one. Highly recommended." -Historical Novels Review, Editors' Choice
"Politics and passion make for a heady combination in Sara Goodman Confino's new rom-com, Behind Every Good Man. Revenge, empowerment, and, of course, romance converge with ease, and readers will cheer for Beverly as she engineers the political campaign of her philandering husband's handsome rival. Run, do not walk, to sip and savor this smart-yet-funny cocktail of a novel, the style of which is rapidly becoming Confino's signature drink." -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire
"Behind Every Good Man is the political rom-com we need! A smart and funny novel that blends female empowerment, humor, motherhood and brilliant political strategizing. Beverly should run political campaigns today! At a time when women were not prominent in politics, Beverly deftly handles a cheating husband, two young children and a fledgling campaign. Propulsive plot and nuanced characters are clearly Confino's trademarks." -Jo Piazza, bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance
"Author Sara Goodman Confino has established herself as a major voice in humorous historical women's fiction. Her work has all the charm of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel-and twice the wit. But with Behind Every Good Man, Confino takes her craft to new heights. Though rife with her signature humor, the novel has a serious undertone that illustrates how few rights women had in the early 1960s. Behind Every Good Man is a rollicking fun political novel that exemplifies the best of the genre. Not to be missed!" -Aimie K. Runyan, bestselling author of The School for German Brides and The Memory of Lavender and Sage
"The votes and been counted and the results are in...when it comes to writing novels with the perfect blend of humor, romance, and strong female characters you root so hard for you get goosebumps, Sara Goodman Confino is the clear winner. Behind Every Good Man, her latest gem, is a lighthearted, feel-good story with a healthy serving of romance and a powerful message of female empowerment. Bev is an irresistible, Midge Maisel-like heroine who perfectly captures the hopeful spirit of America in the early 1960s, when the burgeoning Civil and Women's rights movements began to give a voice to the unheard. Bev's transformation from perfect housewife into deft political strategist, all while balancing motherhood, a collapsing marriage and lots of family drama, is a master class in how to be a strong, confident, loveable, and vulnerably human woman. With a quick wit, a page-turning plot, and broad and likable cast of characters, this is one of those books that you'll read in one sitting and then wish you could pick up and start again immediately. Spend a few delightful hours with Bev, and you'll be sure to never underestimate a woman again." -Samantha Greene Woodruff, bestselling author of The Lobotomist's Wife
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