In Between Men

by San Culberson

Book Overview

Hope doesn't know what happened. The dream life she worked so hard for - wife, career, friends - suddenly seems like a trap. Only her colleague Anthony understands. Hope finds Anthony sexy, but is sure she can keep their relationship strictly friends - until one night of passion undoes everything. Now she can't resist him. But hope is finding out fast that too much of a good thing is not nearly enough. With her marriage shattered and her life in turmoil,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758215223
• ISBN13: 9780758215222
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book

Oh my this book is definitely a page turner!!!I read the book in 2 days...the story hits home in most marriages!! I actually chose this book for our next bookclub meeting and I am hoping San Culberson is available to join us as we (Sisters at the Roundtable") discuss this steamy and oh so true novel!! ( The book is so good I am reading it again!!)I have ordered "In the Nick of Time" I hope it is as good as the other novel. Keep up the good work San!!!

What Did I Do?

In Between Men is the sophomore novel for San Culberson. After reading this book and her first novel, In The Nick of Time, I have become a fan. Culberson writing style demands that she not be pigeonholed into one genre. In Between Men is a more serious and dramatic story. Hope Williams seems to have it going on. She is married with two children. She has a good job as a loan officer at a bank and a nice home in the suburbs. Sex between she and her husband is great. Hope knows that her husband loves her,even though he can be distant and demanding. With all this going for her, Hope is missing something. Maybe a compliment now and then, a meaningful conversation with the hubby, or feeling like she could make a difference at work could get Hope out of the doldrums. Hope meets Anthony Bolden at a party given by her husband's boss. Anthony immediately picks up on Hope's disenchantment with life and begins to flirt with her. When Hope and Anthony run into each other again, he again picks up on her frustrations and the innocent flirting becomes not so innocent. All the things Hope felt she was lacking at home, Anthony is able to fulfill, so much that Hope throws caution to the wind and begins a relationship with him, the result of which could prove to be devastating. Culberson explores what can happen when couples become complacent in their marriage. Things get stale and if you do not watch out, someone or something can easily enter and unfavorable results can occur. There are some touching moments that happens between Hope and her friends, Hope and her husband and Hope and her family. At times, the story lagged a little, but overall it was a very good read, one I think readers will enjoy. Jeanette APOOO BookClub

If My Man Only Knew

Married mother of three, Hope Williams is at a crossroads in her life. Her husband Ray wants her to leave her job as a bank supervisor to be a stay-at-home wife and mother. Hope, however, has doubts about leaving her job, even though it is unfulfilling. A friend introduces Hope to Anthony and all hell breaks loose. Unlike her husband, Anthony showers Hope with attention, affection and compliments, something Ray has long since stopped doing. After they cross the line between friendship to lovers, Anthony demands more of Hope's time and wants her to leave her family to be with him. Will Hope gain control of her situation before she loses everything she holds dear. IN BETWEEN MEN is an excellent expose of a woman on the brink of losing everything. In Hope, San Culberson has created a character that is reminiscent of the struggles many married women encounter. IN BETWEEN MEN also examines the psychological, emotional and spiritual effects of infidelity has on all parties involved. Although Hope is a likeable character, I found some of her decisions and rationale to be silly, even though I understood the dilemmas she faced. Drama filled and educational, IN BETWEEN MEN is San Culberson's best novel yet. Reviewed by Katrina of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Great Book.....Will Read Others!!!

This is my 1st book that I have read by this author and it will not be my last. This book is well written and anyone who has had to deal with something like this can really relate.

(4.5 stars) How Long Are You Going to Straddle the Fence???

Hope Williams is a married mother of three who works as a supervisor in the bank. Hope's husband Ray works hard. Hope doesn't have to work, she wants to work. If Ray had things his way, Hope would be home. With so much pushing and pulling about the day-to-day things, Hope finally sees that her dream life isn't so fulfilling after all. Just as Hope decides to work on her career, she meets Anthony, a friend of a friend. He pays attention, complements her, makes her smile and in Hope's mind, her life seems different around him. When their close knit friendship crosses the line and he starts demanding her love, Hope now has to choose. Will it be at the cost of her family and the life that she's known? Has Hope allowed life's little frustrations to shatter her world? San Culberson is on the brink of becoming one of my favorite authors! In Between Men is a comprehensive read about a woman in crisis whose life gets checked by reality. Chocked with passion, tears, sex and wisdom, I found myself unable to put the book down. I highly recommend this read and can't wait to see what this author has next. Reviewed by Nardsbaby for Urban Reviews