The Perfect Wife

by AnneMarie Busch

Victoria Wilder was the perfect wife. At least she tried to be. She had enough books and magazines to tell her how to be one, and all that reading had to pay off eventually. She is a devoted mother to her son, Derek and a loving wife to her husband, Philip. Even though her orderly family life was virtually perfect to all who saw her, it was also passionless.

Mark Beck was an ex-navy pilot, and liked to live life on the edge. A man with many women in his life, he moved next door to Victoria’s family. He is instantly drawn to Victoria, and she to him, and they try to fight the attraction. Eventually, the forbidden passion between them will turn Victoria’s cloistered and controlled world upside down.

454 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2015

Reviews

[Lauren Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written, emotionally rich story. Victoria’s journey pulled at my heartstrings. I admired how Anne Marie Busch captured the quiet ache of living a life that looks perfect on the outside but feels empty within. Loved every page.

[Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What impressed me most was how real the characters felt. Victoria especially was layered and complex. I appreciated that this wasn’t just a steamy romance but also a thoughtful exploration of marriage, identity, and sacrifice.

[Hally Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this book hit me harder than I expected. It’s not just about the affair; it’s about a woman waking up to her own needs and desires. Heartbreaking and empowering at the same time. Well worth the read.