Do you have a favorite among Lauren’s husbands? And is it the same answer if you’re choosing a partner for Lauren as it would be if you were choosing for yourself?
Oh there were so many. To be on equal footing it would be the one who knew the score and been through the same things as Lauren. However, like in real life, there were pros and cons to each guy. Plus as she grew older she changed and her needs changed. Unless she was living with one man - who grew along with her - the men in her life needed to be different also. No - my choice in men and Laurens choice in men would probably differ greatly. No two people are the same - nor are their likes and dislikes.
I didn’t really have a favorite. There were pros and cons to all of them that survived a day. I would choose for Lauren the same way I would choose for myself - that’s the only information I would have to go on.
I wanted things to work out with Carter, since Lauren seemed to be really happy with him and felt sparks. So it was an interesting twist when Carter was not interested in her the second time around and actually thought she was stalking him. And the actual ending of the book was much more realistic, not the fire, but working to make the relationship with Sam last.
It would be Carter. They just seemed to be happy together. I don’t know if it would have lasted but she was definitely disappointed when he went into the attic on his own. The second time he just wasn’t interested in her and it seemed he was gone after a short time. My choice would have been Carter, but reading about him and living with him are different. I’m not sure Lauren’s choices would have been anything like mine choices but it would be fun if I could changes places with her for a short period of time.
Initially I liked Carter because he was the one Lauren liked the most…until she met him later on.
I also liked Felix - he seemed to appreciate her but also not be in her way. Sounds like a good husband!
I think she was best suited to Michael! With Carter, while I felt her disappointment when he went back into the attic, it truly felt that their relationship was more an infatuation on her end. Michael being the first repeat husband felt significant and I think it was impactful that he showed up in their friend group later on, as well. I found myself hoping that Lauren would attempt explaining the situation to Michael with the help of Bohai instead of instantly sending him to the attic.
It’s harder to put myself into the book and decide which husband would be right for me. I suspect I would lean toward a Michael, although the lifestyle that Felix provided was certainly tempting.
I absolutely agree with you about Michael and Carter. However, I would have chosen Carter for myself 
I think Michael and Jason were the best ones. They both seem to genuienly care about her and about their relationship. Like I said, I’m not done with the book yet, so I’m curious to see how this ends!