Roxys marriage is shattered when she comes home to find her husband in bed with their neighbour. She is also coming to terms with the loss of her father. While her father was ill Roxy took care of Managing the chauffeuring business her father owned. Roxy decides to move her and her children in with her mother and to carry on running her fathers business . Chauffeuring her fathers client about gives her thinking time as what to do with her marriage and to focus on her .
Will she go back to Dave ?
You’ll have to read the book.

If you have read this author before, this follows the usual vein. Roxy has been betrayed by her husband, it gets her more independent and earning her own money and we see the journey of her character. Sheila writes such likeable characters who you genuinely root for, an enjoyable book thank you

Another wonderful book by Sheila O’Flananghan, had me hooked from the first page. Strong female characters, difficult decisions to make, would recommend

This book sucked me in right from the very first page. I was hooked. It is beautifully written with fabulous characters that make the book. I found that the characters grow throughout the book.
Thank you to both NetGalley and Headline for giving me the opportunity to read this fab book in exchange for my honest unbiased review

This is an absolute corker of a novel! From the very first page it hooks you in by getting straight to the point and the engrossing narrative just flows gently from there.

The main protagonist, Roxy, is left devastated and reeling after finding her husband in bed with a neighbour shortly after the death of her father. Grieving for her father and her marriage, Roxy sets out on a journey of self discovery and is left with difficult decisions to make about her and the children’s futures.

The character of Roxy has been written with a great deal of passion and insight. Ms O’Flanagan takes the reader on a parallel journey allowing time for evaluation and self reflections with issues and events that may mirror their own lives. For me personally, this is a novel about the strength inside us all that is often hidden and unnoticed until something happens in our loves that makes it reveal itself. In the beginning of the novel Roxy is shaken and unassured but as time passes and experiences present themselves, she begins to realise that there is so much more out there and inside herself too.

Although heartbreaking at times, this journey of discovery alongside Roxy is beautifully written and well worth taking and will delight any reader who chooses to join in alongside her.

This is a great addition to anybody’s TBR pile who loves family saga stories or novels about women coming out of heartbreak stronger. Highly recommended.

Very relatable book. Roxy is a woman trying to find the right balance in her life work/family /marriage made more difficult by her husband Dave (who I really thought needed a kick up the arse!!) struggling with a difficult family time and grief so when Roxy tries to put herself first it doesn’t go down as well as she thinks. Lovely touch putting in the bit about the crochet octopussies for the premature babies and also her mum is a great character makes a change having an older woman taking care of herself. Great read

Roxy has such a dilemma. Her perfect husband and perfect father to her children makes one mistake. However, this isn’t forgetting to put the bins out or to pick up the dry cleaning. No, this is one mahoosive, jaw-droppingly stupid mistake which could wreck the whole family.

On top of that, Roxy’s father recently passed away and she is trying to continue her dad’s chauffering business. Her mother and children need Roxy to be strong but she has no idea what to do after her husband’s infidelity turned their lives upside down.

I really liked Roxy and loved how the author incorporated the lives of her high flying clients into the plot giving a different aspect to the storyline. I couldn’t take to Dave, Roxy’s husband, and was frustrated that she showed such undeserved loyalty towards him.

The story is so relatable. There must be hundreds of Roxy’s out there, stumbling through a dense fog, not knowing if she is heading in the right direction, just hoping that one-day things will become clear. She finds comfort in her mother’s company, her children, her dad’s car and her childhood home, all of which help her heal. A different Roxy emerges, but what choices will she make?

The writing is completely seamless and totally enjoyable. If you want a relaxed, family-focused book with real people facing real problems, this is the one for you.

Sheila O’Flanagan’s, Her Husband’s Mistake, has one of the most eye-catching opening paragraphs I’ve seen for a while. It very cleverly drew me right into the story from the start.

This book was a look at what can happen and the choices that need to be made when your husband commits an act of infidelity that you are unfortunate enough to witness first-hand, purely by chance.

It was written in the first person and the reader was given a fascinating insight into what was going on in the mind of the protagonist, throughout the story.

I loved the character of Roxy and to my mind, she was thoughtful, caring and very astute.

Sheila O’Flanagan’s writing style helped to make this novel a joy to read and I liked how she managed to make the relatively mundane minutiae of life sound interesting. The pacing of the story was absolutely perfect and although there were no huge surprises, I wasn’t expecting any with this type of novel.

I thought I had read some of this author’s work before but none of her previous titles sounded familiar to me, so I will definitely be reading some of them in the future.

All in all, this was a beautifully told story that I highly recommend.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel, at my own request, from Headline via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

This book grabbed me from page one and did not let go! It had such important themes and was written in such a beautiful manner I had a hard time putting it down. I think the characters were well developed and very realistic in what they were going through. A must read for those who love women’s fiction.
Will be using in a challenge and recommending to the members of Chapter Chatter Pub!

“The morning after my father’s funeral, I came home and found my husband in bed with the next-door neighbor.”

This was the first sentence in this book and it sure caught my attention and started my inner dialogue. I have a strong opinion on infidelity, like I think if a person cheats you should leave and never look back! Now I do realize this is not everyone’s choice and I’ve had friends choose to stay and I’ve had to respect their choice, but I will never truly understand it. This book gave a real and raw look at Roxy and her choices in the aftermath of her husband‘s infidelity. Things aren’t always black-and-white and this book made me see the gray in this situation a little clearerer.

This is my first book by Sheila O’Flanagan, but it most certainly will not be my last. Her writing style was so engaging and readable, I was completely invested in the story and these characters. The story was told with so much heart and humor. Roxy was such a genuine character, a character I truly cared about by the end of this book. The chauffeur business was interesting and I really liked how she really took charge. My favorite part of the book however was the bond between mother and daughter, I loved how there for one another these ladies were. Each of them was grieving their own loss and it just really brought home how important family is in our lives.

This just was a well told engrossing story that made me think, laugh, and even shed a tear. A perfect summer read for those who love some substance with their fluff!

Many thanks to Headline and Sheila O Flanagan for the opportunity to read and review this book. Her Husbands Mistake was poignant, relatable and totally addictive. I loved the main character Roxsy who had so much vitality it was jumping off the pages. A woman scorned she sets about reinventing her life. No longer just a wife and mother she is determined to turn the death of her cherished father into a positive and decides to alter her path. The book inspired me and I think it will plenty others. Another hit for O Flanagan.

Another great book from the talented Sheila O'Flanagan . Characters are so well described that it feels like you actually know them. A lovely story. Highly recommended

Roxy has recently lost her father and has been spending more time at her mother's house. The day after the funeral she comes home to surprise her husband, however what she sees when she walks in to their bedroom is going to change their lives. Roxy immediately moves out with the children and stays with her mother to work out what to do next. She has started to run her father's chauffer business when he was taken ill, and now she feels it is only right to continue it, especially as he left her his Mercedes to do with it what she wants. She starts to feel confident again, loves meeting the clients and enjoys the driving, but also she needs to decide what to do with her marriage - forgive and forget? Come back to Dave? Trust him again?

Now, Roxy. Yes, there were moments that I felt desperate with her, or more likely I felt desperate with her husband, because I really rooted for her and kept everything crossed for her. I think the author has so brilliantly captured her indecisions, uncertainty, being torn between the feeling that she has to stay loyal and putting all others before herself - this is the way we work, we dream of things but we still don't find the courage to reach for them, and in my opinion Sheila O'Flanagan has done a great job with picturing Roxy like this, making her a living and breathing character. I might have not always agreed with her decisions but I respected them because it's so easy to say something but much more difficult to do it when you're not sure what's good - and Roxy felt so true that all she did or didn't do simply felt realistic, and her problems and struggles will for sure resonate with many women.
Dave is another story. I wanted to bang his head on the wall every time he tried to get his own way and carry on making Roxy feel as though she's the one in the wrong, as though everything was her fault, and as he was doing it instantly, this wall would get a nice hollow in it really quickly. It's one thing when married people are not always able to settle their differences but Dave took it to another level and I hated how he made Roxy feel.

I had a feeling that the pace is rather on the slow side, and I could have lived without some of the passages, and I've missed some more action but altogether I enjoyed this novel and I find that it was incredibly easy to read - you know this kind of books when you start to read, five minutes later look at the clock and see that actually it is more than few hours but you simply didn't notice it, so engrossed you are in the story. "Her Husband's Mistake" was such a book, I really liked the writing style, it was so natural and easy to follow.

Altogether, it was a down - to - earth, realistic novel about family relationships and dynamics, about second chances and taking things in your hands. I really liked seeing the main character growing in confidence, becoming self - confident, knowing her value and strength. Story that is relatable on many levels, that I really enjoyed and highly recommend.

Living and then married to her school sweetheart, Roxy's adult life has always been a partnership, she thought their marriage was strong, their family, all they both wanted. When her father became terminally ill, she expected, and received her husband Dave's support, until she didn't.

Arriving home unexpectedly after the funeral, she finds her loving husband committing the ultimate betrayal, with their attractive next-door-neighbour, and just like that everything changes for Roxy and her young children.

Even though this a soul-destroying discovery, it is written with self-deprecating humour, Roxy is restrained, her reactions even surprise herself, but she is a reflective thinker and doesn't make life-changing decisions on impulse. She walks away to the safety of her childhood home, kids in tow, to decide on the future for all of them.

Grief for her father and her marriage rule her emotions, but she has responsibilities and moves forward, even though she wants to hide in a dark room and lick her wounds, like an injured animal. This story charts her journey of self-realisation, as she discovers new challenges and possibilities suddenly visible now she is released from the safety bubble of her marriage.

Dave wants his easy life back, even though he is the one who jeopardised it, It's hard to feel any empathy for such a self-absorbed creature. Roxy is strong, giving and dependable, she is easy to empathise, many mothers will recognise something of themselves in her behaviour and personality traits, regardless of their circumstances.

Easy to read, with contemporary issues and believable, complex characters, this story of empowerment and family life is relatable, and that is why it's so engaging to read.

I received a copy of this book from Headline via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

An engaging and very satisfying read - one for every woman to relish and enjoy!

Roxy is married to Dave, the love of her life and the only man she's been with. Looking after her husband and their two children fills her days, but when her father is terminally ill, she offers her mother all the support she can. Popping home unexpectedly she is shocked and stunned to find Dave in bed with their buxom neighbour and her life stops. Suddenly, Roxy has to consider her own feelings ahead of everyone else's and that comes as a real eye-opener to her husband.

I've been a fan of Sheila O'Flanagan's writing for a long time, and have probably devoured every book she has produced. As with all other Irish writers, there's something special about her novels, and Her Husband's Mistake is no exception. A wonderful read, totally absorbing and completely rewarding. It's not easy to imagine being in Roxy's position but the skilled writing draws the reader into the story, and before long I was completely involved. I have sighed, tutted, smiled, laughed, almost cried and cheered all the way through! A very touching and honest novel about a woman - wife and mother - struggling to find her place in the modern world and a very observant and page turning read. A powerful, ponderous read which I've loved everything about so definitely a full five stars for this one!

My thanks to publisher Headline for my copy via NetGalley. As always, this is my honest, original and unbiased review.

“The morning after my father’s funeral, I came home and found my husband in bed with the next door neighbour….”

This was the first line of this book, and to be honest I didn’t need to read any further to know I was going to really enjoy it. I have to shamefully admit though that I have never read a book by this author before, despite knowing her name so well from when I’ve been browsing bookshelves! After reading this book, I know I will definitely be reading more. I guiltily chuckled my way through the first chapter, feeling terrible for Roxy who walked in on her husband and the next door neighbour Julie Halpin, but loving Roxy’s reaction to Julie’s ‘ample arse and bouncy blond curls’!

I really felt for Roxy’s character. As if things weren’t bad enough for her anyway, to find her husband – the one person she should be able to rely on – banging the neighbour the morning after her dad’s funeral was obviously one step too far. I personally would have ripped his bits off and shoved them up his nose, but fair play to her for maintaining her dignity, taking her children and moving back in with her bereaved mother. Whilst she decides what to do with her broken marriage, Roxy continues running her father’s chauffeuring business. Deliberating over the business just as much as her marriage, Roxy isn’t sure whether to continue driving as a chauffeur or run along home and play the forgiving wife, just as her husband, Dave wants her to.

All the characters were really likeable and fitted into the storyline perfectly. I didn’t like Dave though….at all! Obviously the one big reason was him and the neighbour, but when he says the only reason he sleeps with the neighbour is because Roxy wasn’t at home (as she was staying with her bereaved mother) I was apoplectic with rage! Assuring Roxy that his little mistake was a one-off, it just felt like you couldn’t believe anything he said and I spent the rest of the book disliking his character more and more and waiting for him to be caught again!

I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. It was a book full of betrayal, mistrust, grief and secrets. It wasn’t all doom and gloom though as there was plenty of love, friendship and humour. I loved how the author could turn a bad situation into something more light-hearted with just a few well-chosen words at exactly the right moment. Whilst it was a perfect all-rounder of a book, there was a powerful message of empowerment to women, which described Roxy’s situation to a tee! Girl power Roxy, girl power!!

I’m a huge fan of this author so I was hugely excited to be invited onto the blog tour for her latest book, Her Husband’s Mistake. The thing I always love about Sheila’s books is how absorbing they are but also how easy to read. For this reason they are normally my go to holiday read as they are perfect for relaxing with.

I liked the main character Roxy, although it did initially take me a while to warm to her. She seemed a very realistic character and I liked the way her indecision was described in the book and how the reader had access to all her reasoning about what she should do. She’s was definitely a fighter and didn’t immediate go running back to her husband which showed a strength that I thought very admirable. I enjoyed watching her develop throughout the book and come into her own. Her husband on the other hand had me seething regularly. He was an arrogant, sexist pig that I wished I could go into the book and give him a piece of my mind. The way he acts, despite being plainly in the wrong, made my blood boil and I hated how he twisted everything and tried to make Sheila doubt herself. He made me keep reading as I wanted to see what would happen in the end and hopefully see him get his just deserts!

As with most of Sheila’s books there is a serious theme running through the story and this time it is about the changing roles and attitudes towards women. This is starkly shown through the opportunity Roxy has to find out who she can be outside the family and her husband’s, mistaken belief that she should do what he says. I found it very interesting to watch the story play out because of this and found myself very grateful that such attitudes are slowly changing.

This was an absorbing read that I found I could sink into at the end of a long day. There was plenty of stuff happening to keep my interest and I enjoyed watching everything unfold. The author manages to fit in some fantastic descriptions of Dublin which has always been one of my favourite cities. It has definitely made me more determined to visit again.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Headline for my copy of this book.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC, which I have enjoyed reading.
Sheila Flanagan is one of those authors whose books never disappoint and are always immensely entertaining and enjoyable. Her Husband’s mistake is extremely clever and is one of her family stories.
Highly recommended.

I loved this book so much.

I really enjoyed the main story line, but also the back story of Roxy becoming a stronger and successful business woman, as well as a mum, and showing the women can have a job as well as a family.

It was really nice to follow Roxy on her journey from the shock of finding her husband in bed with another woman, and turning around her life and building up a successful business. just for herself.

Should we feel guilty for wanting to do things for ourselves? For Roxy, that question is taking a very long time to be answered. If she didn't have her cheating husband, Dave, breathing down her neck, I can guarantee that the answer would be no, we shouldn't feel guilty. We are only human after all, we are bound to feel some sort of guilt because, heaven forbid, we chose to do something that didn't involve doing a weekly shop, washing our partners small, and being waitresses to our children.

However, we knew what we were signing up for, right? I have never been married and currently, I don't intend on that ever being in my future so I am probably the wrong person to be commenting on domestic bliss. BUT, surely being in a marriage means supporting one another through good times and bad, supporting them with any decisions they make, not making the other one feel bad for choosing to do something which makes them happy....yada. Am I wrong by thinking that?

I will hold my hands up and say that I wasn't sold on 'Her Husband's Mistake' to begin with. I mean, who would want to read about a marriage going tits up? The thing is, I WANTED TO! I couldn't see the appeal to the storyline, however I became incredibly invested in the emotion behind Roxy's decisions, I refused to put the book down and ended up feeling a bit like a curtain twitcher whilst reading the rest of the book. Dave decided to get his end away with the next door neighbour not long after Roxy had buried her father - bit of a cactus, wouldn't you agree?

The way that Dave treated Roxy throughout the book had me reeling with anger. How dare he twist the situation! How dare he act like the victim even though HE was the one who broke the trust in their marriage to begin with? How dare he go behind Roxy's back and make decisions that affect them all, all because he doesn't like her doing a job that she enjoys? Why is it okay for him to carry on living the life of Riley, yet as soon as Roxy chooses to do a job and gain some independence outside of the family, he sees red and DEMANDS? No. No. NO! I was absolutely livid. I didn't quite realise how fuming I was until I stood up and my legs decided to channel their inner Shakin' Stevens. I really wasn't expecting to become so emotionally involved with the characters, but I just couldn't help it.

Okay, at first, the storyline is a bit of a tame Eastenders, however once the storyline gets going, the characters bring the story into a whole new league of its own. The thing I loved most about 'Her Husband's Mistake' was the relatable and raw elements. Sheila O'Flanagan has tapped into family dramatics and written a story which showed the issues that families may be up against, in a way that readers may be able to take on board for their own lives. The poignancy behind each of the characters personalities really hit home and I felt that the authors signature style was put in the spotlight brilliantly.

'Her Husband's Mistake' is a thought-provoking, emotive read which certainly made me think about what I want out of life, and that I deserved to be happy. Roxy deserved to be happy. She deserved to be treated like Roxy, not just Roxy the wife, or Roxy the mum. She is a person in her own right and deserves to be respected for that just as much as the next person. I really enjoyed this book in the end, and it is definitely a story which has made my cogs work a lot harder than others!