The Prodigal Husband

By: Jacquelin Thomas

Narrated by: Tracey Conyer Lee

Once, Tori and Jake Madison had a loving, satisfying marriage. But Jake's long hours spent on his growing business, and Tori's insecurities and self-doubts, have taken a toll on their relationship. When a tragedy threatens the bonds of their marriage, Jake seeks comfort in the arms of another woman. But his feelings for Tori still burn hotly - and he knows that the only way to reclaim what they have lost is to come home. In spite of Jake's betrayal, Tori cares deeply for her husband. If they are to reconcile, though, changes must be made. Complicating things is Sheila Moore, Jake's sexy, conniving business partner, who lured him into her bed once, and is now determined to hook him for good. But she underestimates the power of a wife in love - one who has no intention of giving up without a fight.

©2021 Jaqulein Thomas (P)2021 Recorded Books

Faith

This story is a powerful example of faith in action. We loved the way the story came together.

WTH

There's no way in hell I would still be with this sorry excuse for a man 😡. He was soooo disrespectful to his wife on so many levels it's ridiculous. Shelia was a nut basket but I blame the husband for that as well. He didn't love his wife, he just love the control, Shelia was his real love and it show smh. I wish the wife had the strength to divorce him and be with a real man Rice, they deserve each other

The plot of the story

This story was absolutely amazing. The plot and message behind this story is incredible. Overall an amazing read.

Annoying!!!

Honestly, this story wore me out!! Jake was a jerk! Tori, dumb as a rock and Sheila is a demon! This entire story took too long to be so annoying!!

This is what’s wrong with the church.

Warning! Spoilers—>The man cheats. Gets caught. His wife leaves with their baby in tow. He goes after her and takes the baby thinking it will force his wife to follow. He gets in a car accident and the baby doesn’t make it. At the hospital he then calls the mistress (who is his business partner) and gets her to sneak him out of the hospital. He cuts off all contact with his wife and family for a year out of “guilt”. Only maintaining contact with the mistress/business partner/ “friend.” But he loves his wife? Sure. LOL.

Comes back without telling anyone and sees someone else interested in his wife and he decides to make his presence known. Expects immediate forgiveness and to go back to the way things were. While STILL allowing the side piece to be out of pocket, boundary-less and disrespectful in public and private. Unwilling to believe anyone he “loves “ when they tell him she can’t be trusted and coming to her defense often.

But his wife just continues to pray and everyone just tells her to forgive him then all is well?!?! He refuses therapy or church guidance but sure he’ll do “anything” to stay married. It took him recognizing that the mistress was trying to trap him with a baby that he realized that everyone he loved was right about the mistress? Cmon son.

Meanwhile his wife had a childhood friend who truly loves, respects and supports her but she ain’t willing to divorce this disrespectful/selfish man she married. The husband and mistress should’ve been together and the wife and friend should’ve been together. They’re just better fits for one another.

The lack of any true accountability for men who violate their vows to God and their spouse in the church is further supported in this book and it’s sad. Women if you truly LOVE GOD and love the life He blessed you with, don’t believe that He called you to be someone’s servant or play thing. You are called to greater and you deserve a man who recognizes and treats you as such.