Behind Every Good Man: A Novel

A wronged wife goes toe to toe with her cheating husband at the polls in this hilarious and heart-lifting novel by the bestselling author of Don't Forget to Write.

It's a doozy of a bad day for Beverly Diamond when she catches her husband, Larry, in a compromising position with his secretary. What's a DC suburban wife to do with a soon-to-be ex, two young kids, and no degree or financial support in 1962? Beat the louse at his own game, that's what.

Larry runs the Maryland senatorial campaign for the incumbent candidate projected to win against his younger underdog opponent, Michael Landau. But Beverly has the pluck, political savvy, and sheer drive to push Landau's campaign in a successful new direction, even if he already has a campaign manager who is less than pleased she has inserted herself into the race.

Now it's rival against rival. She and Michael do make a great team...maybe in more ways than one. But with the election heating up, she needs to focus on one thing at a time. If Bev can convince Michael to go modern, pay attention to women's issues, and learn how to dress himself properly, maybe she can show Larry exactly how much he has underestimated her their entire marriage--and make her own dreams come true in the process.

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349 pages

Average rating: 7.66

38 RATINGS

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Scarlet ST
Apr 01, 2025
10/10 stars
Chicklit has never been my usual go-to, but sometimes you need a little diversion—and wow, did Behind Every Good Man deliver. Set in the 1960s, this story follows Beverly Diamond, a housewife who stumbles upon her husband’s office "antics" and decides to turn the tables on him. What could’ve been just another historical fiction read turned into something far more complex, blending family drama, political intrigue, and a lot of self-discovery. The empowerment vibes here are strong—Beverly isn’t the typical housewife you’d expect from this era. The political drama reminded me a little bit of James Carville and Mary Matalin. If you’re into historical fiction with a dash of chick lit, or if you just want a good, entertaining read, this is your book.
SharonLooksAtBooks
Oct 24, 2024
10/10 stars
What I liked: 1960s historical fiction focusing on the power of women voters, when a scorned homemaker becomes a campaign manager as revenge to her philandering husband. Great characters, humor, romance, and Jewish representation. What I disliked: Highly disappointed that the Clark County Library District has no books by this author in neither their physical nor e-book collections.
Larry Burns
Sep 23, 2024
7/10 stars
A historical look back.

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