Her ex’s mysterious death …is now theirs to solve.

When Brenda Devers sees her estranged—and recently deceased—husband, Scott, at the airport, she reels in shock. She’d buried him three weeks ago—hadn’t she?

Only now his business troubles have thrust Brenda and her young daughter into sudden do-or-die jeopardy.

Luckily, the single mom’s new neighbor, Ben Clark, is smart, attractive, and seemingly trustworthy, whereas the police and the FBI are not. A top Colby private investigator, Ben’s been hired to protect Brenda.

But as he helps her uncover the truth about Scott, the danger factor amps up—and her worst nightmare might be coming true.

Titles in the Colby Agency: The Next Generation series include: A Colby Christmas Rescue ~ Alibi for Murder ~ Memory of Murder ~ Witness to Murder ~ The Husband’s Secret ~ The Bride’s Betrayal ~ The Missing Couple ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

Title:  The Husband’s Secret
Series:  Colby Agency: Next Generation #5
Author:  Debra Webb
Published:  May 26, 2026
Publisher:  Harlequin Intrigue
My Rating:  4.5 stars

The Husband’s Secret is the fifth title in the Colby Agency: The Next Generation series, and brings us an intriguing mystery to solve, as well as a delightful romance for Brenda and Ben.  Frankly, if I saw my estranged husband walking around an airport… mere weeks after I’d just buried him, I’d freak out.  Thankfully, Brenda’s next-door neighbor, Ben, is a private investigator and is on the case to figure out just what in the world is going on!  And there are twists and turns galore before we finally get an answer to this puzzle.

For this one, everything you’d want to know about the set-up of The Husband’s Secret can be found in the Cover Blurb.  What you won’t find there is the building danger to Brenda, her daughter, and yes, even Ben as they work their way through a maze of lies to uncover the truth.  Their story is well-written, emotional, full of danger and secrets, which kept me on edge throughout their budding romance.  We run into some familiar faces as well.  I need to catch up on this series; I have two books I’ve purchased on my TBR that I need to get to soon, before The Bride’s Betrayal releases. Having admitted that I need to get caught up, I wasn’t the least bit lost, so while I can’t say this one would totally stand on its own, well, I completely enjoyed it just as it is, so you could jump in here and then go back for the other earlier releases, in my opinion.

If you love a really good romantic suspense that will keep you putting puzzle pieces together, perhaps a bit on edge while watching a couple face dangers while falling in love, then you’d enjoy this one.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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