He got the second home and the Porsche. She got the kids and a broken heart. Now Jackie, post-divorce and heading toward the big four-oh, is on vacation, staring down her upcoming birthday in sunny Hawaii—-alone. But not for long. She's soon falling for Kai, her gorgeous, much younger surf instructor, and the wild passionate fling they have becomes the biggest surprise of Jackie's life.
Returning home, Jackie has to struggle with single parenthood...and memories of Kai. He hasn't forgotten her either. With her friends disapproving and thousands of miles of ocean--not to mention an age difference--separating them, Jackie starts to wonder what she got herself into. When a choice must be made, can she, will she risk everything for her chance at happiness?
My Review:
Even with adult themes and some profanity, I liked this book! Life after divorce is covered--the first year of a middle-aged woman's new life. There are expected highs and lows, along with a few twists and turns. The writing is smooth, and the story moves along nicely. Jackie, the protagonist, has a few flaws--just enough to gain the reader's sympathies. It's a good chik lit, and I can see why it was chosen to make into a movie.
BTW: The Lifetime movie is on Saturday, December 6th at 9 PM est/8 PM central!
The generous folks at Hachette Book Group are allowing me to host this book giveaway for a collection of four (4) of the author's books! Up for grabs are: The Frog Prince, Odd Mom Out, Mrs. Perfect, and Flirting with Forty. One lucky person will win all four books! If you like chick literature, this is for you.
- Winner is restricted to the US and Canada. No PO Box mailing addresses, please.
- I must have a way of contacting you, so be sure to leave your email address in code in your comment (Please do not ask me to look it up!)
- I'll close the comments at 6 PM EST December 12th and pick the winner. I will contact the winner via email to get their mailing information. The winner will have three days to respond. If I do not hear from her within three days, I will select another winner.
- If you're interested, just say so in a comment with that all-important email address in code.
Example of email in code: you[at]yourmail[dot]com
52 comments:
This looks like a great collection of books, and I'd be happy to win them. You can let me know when I win at ritchie.ruth[at]gmail[dot]com. Thanks! :)
No need to enter me - just stopping by on the tour. I too really enjoyed the book!
Thanks for the chance.
hillscreekquilter (at) yahoo (dot) com
I love Jane Porter's writing! Please count me in, and thanks!
Happy Holidays!
zarache[at]aol[dot]com
I would love to read this!
shelcows AT gmail DOT com
Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!
dapowers[at]hotmail[dot]com
This one looks interesting. I'm curious about it and the giveaway is certainly generous!
je2kids(at)yahoo(dot)com
I blogged it too.
http://2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com/2008/12/giveaways.html
Hi there... Just checking in on the book Tour! Great Job! Great Giveaway. No need to enter me. :) Toni
No need to enter me, just stopping by to say this is a LOVELY post! Thanks! :)
Sounds fun!
altartemis[at]hotmail[dot]com
This sounds like a great book! Please enter me...
joannelong74(at)gmail(dot)com
Great giveaway for a great book! Please enter me :)
desert.rose598 at gmail dot com
I'm looking forward to seeing this tomorrow night, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com
I enjoyed the book as well. In fact, I loved all four.
Nice review!
What a great giveaway with some awesome books. All the books sound wonderful. Please enter me and thanks.
ayancey[at]dishmail[dot]net
I'd love to read more of Jane's books. Count me in too!
magenta2 red [at] gmail [dot] com
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No need to enter me, I just wanted to see your tour. Wonderful! You ROCK hard, girl. :)
An incredible author.
Oops seattlesnoops@aol.com
I love your book give aways. And four in one is awesome! Thanks and *hugs*
shimmywith4(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to win these...thanks for offering them...
nhsarab at yahoo dot com
I would love to win these!! Thanks for the giveaway!
luckistarr4 AT gmail DOT com
I have never read a Jane Porter book, but this sounds like a fun read. Please enter me in the draw.
linda [at] downes [dot] net
Ohh yes, please enter me in the giveaway. I love most all books, and your review of this one..well, I would just love to read it.
cat_white_cloud (at) yahoo (dot) com
Sounds like some fun reads, sign me up please.
theresa N
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
When I saw the movie coming on the Lifetime channel, I hadn't know about the book, yet! I am married to a man that is quite a bit younger than me and I wouldn't have it any other way! Please enter me in your delightful book drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I'd love a chance to win, I can't stand it if I don't have a new book waiting to be read, and this would help take care of that! Thanks for the giveaway! Suzie
OOPS, I forgot to add my email
purrpage3@verizon.net Thanks again!
Hi Sally,
I wasn't going to enter for awhile since I have won several of your giveaways but I read a portion of that book Flirting with Forty in one of the magazines I get (I believe last summer) and it was REALLY good!!! I hate that I missed the movie last night...ARGH! But, after I enter this drawing I won't enter for awhile. I really don't want to seem greedy. Thanks, Darlene
akmunkus (at) cableone (dot) net
I would like to be entered in the drawing. My e-mail address is cagunnells(at)comcast(dot)net Thanx
I've heard a bit about this author and even tho I typically only read Christian books, these books have piqued my interest. Please enter me to win.
Blessings,
Mimi B
mnjesusfreak at gmail dot com
wow this looks like a great collection!! i would love to win these books or even one!! i love how its made itno a movie!
i'd love to win!!
papalum(at)hotmail(dot)com
count me in please
plur268 at yahoo dot com
This is a great giveaway would love to win please enter me!
danmarugg [at] yahoo [dot] ca
This book looks excellent count me in!!
Night61 [at] hotmail [dot] com
WOw...what a package. Sounds great.
I missed the movie this past weekend. Surely they will play it again soon.
Thanks.
Would love to win!
dr_dave7@hotmail.com
Reading your wonderful books is about winning. So I'm in. Thanks
royal1@stny.rr.com
Please enter me in the giveaway. I would love a chance to win and read all her books. =) Thanks.
Carmen T
carmenalexistsang[at]gmail[dot]com
Gonna be a great movie
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
Just found your site and giveaway. I'd love to be entered. Thanks
jessica(at)fan(dot)com
Count me in! :)
I would love to be entered into this giveaway.
sharon54220 at gmail dot com
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totally into chick lit so please enter me in!
njcontests[at]gmail[dot]com
-thanks!
Great giveaway! Thank you for it.
erin.stanford[at]gmail[dot]com
What an incredible offer - I'd love to throw my name in the hat for this set!
dawn[dot]rennert[at]verizon[dot]net
Thanks!
Oh, this sounds great! Thank you for offering this contest and please include me for the draw! Happy holidays everyone:)
oshea(at)shaw(dot).ca
oh, this looks great too!! Please include me in the drawing!!!
This is a terrific idea, a great book for christmas. michelleduteaubradley@hotmail.com
Oooh count me in too!
As of 6 PM 12-12-08, the winner is:
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There will be other giveaways, so if you did not win, don't give up.
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