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Flirting with Forty
by
Jane Porter (Goodreads Author)
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 in sunny Hawaii and staring down her upcoming birthday-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 o...more
Paperback, 357 pages
Published
July 13th 2006
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Jane Porter has written an amazing book about a woman caught in the middle of her life, 40, not knowing what direction her life is taking her. Jackie is a mother, ex-wife and alone, until her girlfriend gives her a trip to Hawaii for them to take for her 40th birthday. After her girlfriend has something come up and she can't make it, Jackie is once again alone with her thoughts about what is missing in her life. Not knowing what to do with herself, she finds Kai. He is handsome, tanned, younger,...more
It is Christmas and Jackie is having a rough time. She has been divorced for a year and is struggling to raise her two small children while watching her ex strut around with his new hot girlfriend. As if that wasn't enough, in a few short weeks she will be turning the big 4-0. It's a low point, no question.
Fortunately Jackie has friends that love her. They are all married friends from her pre-divorce days but still, they are supportive. When one of them insists on a girls weekend in Hawaii to c...more
Fortunately Jackie has friends that love her. They are all married friends from her pre-divorce days but still, they are supportive. When one of them insists on a girls weekend in Hawaii to c...more
flirting with forty by jane porter
she's 40 and it's Christmas. So getting the tree up on top of her car, dragging it to the house after dropping it from the roof of the car,
onto her cream color living room carpet and there is sap over everything, rug, clothes, furtniture. she doens't even have a saw to trim the trees
for it to be able to put the tree in the stand. What else can go wrong and why does she have nothing but he got the vacation home, the Porsche and the
20 year old girlfriend.
She goes...more
she's 40 and it's Christmas. So getting the tree up on top of her car, dragging it to the house after dropping it from the roof of the car,
onto her cream color living room carpet and there is sap over everything, rug, clothes, furtniture. she doens't even have a saw to trim the trees
for it to be able to put the tree in the stand. What else can go wrong and why does she have nothing but he got the vacation home, the Porsche and the
20 year old girlfriend.
She goes...more
I honestly don't know what possessed me to pick up Flirting with Forty by Jane Porter the other day. It was on a clearance table when I was shopping for books for my kids, and since I'm pretty much headed in the general direction of 40 myself, I think I saw the title and just grabbed it without so much as a cursory glance at the promotional blurbs. I probably could have spared myself a few hours of sheer, unadulterated torture if I had.
::: The Plot. Such As It Is. :::
Jacqueline (or Jack, or Jack...more
::: The Plot. Such As It Is. :::
Jacqueline (or Jack, or Jack...more
I won a set of Jane Porter books from a fellow book blogger, and was excited to have some lighter fare to offset some of the heavier novels I've read lately. I confess I saw part of the Lifetime movie based in this book which peaked my interest- I figured the mediocre movie had probably cherry-picked the melodramatic bits of the novel leaving the meat behind for readers. Ultimately though, I was disappointed to discover the book was as mediocre as the movie though perhaps for different reasons....more
Flirting with Forty is a book that teaches you to love again. When divorce has torn your life apart and you feel alone, you realize that perhaps, there is still happiness awaiting you. Jackie goes to Hawaii the first holiday her kids are with her ex husband. She meets a surf instructor and hits it off with him. But how do you make a relationship work with an ex husband, 2 kids, and an ocean in between? She has a career to think about too. Once in awhile, you have to take the chance and trust you...more
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I'd give this a 2.5, but I always round up.
Not a bad book. I actually read it as a persona study in handling long-distance relationships in a literary sense. I rather enjoyed the author's writing style. It took a while to get going, but once it did the pace was steady. It is written in first person, and that seemed to amplify what portions were coming from the author's personal experience. Her inner monologues were interesting, and the character growth regarding perceptions and priorities was st...more
Not a bad book. I actually read it as a persona study in handling long-distance relationships in a literary sense. I rather enjoyed the author's writing style. It took a while to get going, but once it did the pace was steady. It is written in first person, and that seemed to amplify what portions were coming from the author's personal experience. Her inner monologues were interesting, and the character growth regarding perceptions and priorities was st...more
This was a very fast/easy book to read. Just what I needed after the last book.
Flirting with Forty is a cute story about Jackie, a 39-going-on-40 year old who is recently divorced with 2 kids under the age of 10. Kind of finding her way in divorceville, dating, and managing her life kind of story.
Unfortunately for me, Jackie was a little too insecure and dwelled way to much on her ex-husband and what use to be "family" even after a year had past. She didn't really have a backbone to her ex-husb...more
Flirting with Forty is a cute story about Jackie, a 39-going-on-40 year old who is recently divorced with 2 kids under the age of 10. Kind of finding her way in divorceville, dating, and managing her life kind of story.
Unfortunately for me, Jackie was a little too insecure and dwelled way to much on her ex-husband and what use to be "family" even after a year had past. She didn't really have a backbone to her ex-husb...more
Jackie is a nearly forty woman, divorced with two kids, trying to re-define her life. When a friend books a trip to Hawaii with her and then backs out on her at the last minute she's on her own in paradise. But not for long. Before you know it she's falling for Kai,her gorgeous, much younger surf instructor. And what starts as just a holiday romance becomes more serious. Suddenly she's balancing being a mother, an ex with attitude and friends who don't approve with an attraction to Kai she can't...more
Mar 03, 2008
Lynda
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People who love women's fiction with depth, people recovering from divorce
This book has so much depth and true female emotion. I had it on my TBR list forever, and I can't believe I waited so long to pick it up. It's being made into a Lifetime TV movie starring Heather Locklear, and I can't wait. I can't wait to hear who they cast for the role of Kai...
For Jacqueline “Jackie” being a single mother is not easy. Her ex-husband, David has a hooked up with a younger woman. Jackie is ready to get away from everything for a little while and that is why she and her friend, Anne have been planning a trip to Hawaii. The day is here when it’s time for Jackie and Anne to head to Hawaii for fun and sun. Anne can’t go but she convinces Jackie to still go without her.
While in Hawaii, Jackie meets Kai, a hot, young surf instructor. Jackie starts spending ti...more
While in Hawaii, Jackie meets Kai, a hot, young surf instructor. Jackie starts spending ti...more
You know, here's a book that was both predictable and surprising. I was looking for a nice romance to escape into between dense non-fiction reads, and I came across this book. The story begins at Christmas time, with our heroine, recently divorced Jackie, and her kids, on a mission to purchase the right Christmas tree, load it onto the roof of her car, make it home safely, and then somehow get it upright into the tree stand. It doesn't seem like a big deal, except that her kids are little (can't...more
This book was interesting for the fact it took place in Seattle and Hawaii (Oahu) and the main character was divorced. I could relate to both places and the person.
Another reason is that she wrote about some of the feelings I've had since my divorce. It let me know I'm not the only one who thinks or hurts. Hey, you get self centered in pity party mood.
Many things in the book I disapproved of though. Her body image problem and fear of growing older is one. She also speaks very badly about marriag...more
Another reason is that she wrote about some of the feelings I've had since my divorce. It let me know I'm not the only one who thinks or hurts. Hey, you get self centered in pity party mood.
Many things in the book I disapproved of though. Her body image problem and fear of growing older is one. She also speaks very badly about marriag...more
Absolutely loved this book! I picked it up on a clearance table ($1.46!) and thought it sounded familiar. I realized I had seen the lifetime movie made from the book with Heather Locklear. I thought why not? I liked the tv movie and at that price I had nothing to lose. Well, I read it in one day. Couldn't put it down. It had so much more than the tv movie. I really liked the honesty about things we face as mothers/wives today. A great story about a woman living with divorce and the challenges du...more
I loved this book. It is a light hearted struggle for a divorced woman facing middle age and trying to find herself. Not only is it funny but there is some romance in there as well.
I loved this book by Porter. I got it as a bonus gift with a FIRST READS giveaway and although I found that book mediocre, this was fabulous. I love Kai, and Jackie is a wonderful heroine. She tries so hard to find herself, to be a good mother and a happy person. Happiness is something that is often forgotten in the rush of life, and this book deals with how hard it is to find and retain happiness, and how it can be found in the most unexpected places.
I loved the book, truly and I loved the endi...more
I loved the book, truly and I loved the endi...more
This book is about a forty year old divorcee's midlife crisis - complete with a trip to Hawaii and 30 year old boyfriend. This book isn't as good as some of Jane Porter's other endeavors and altough I finished the book in a few days, it was kind of an "eehhhh, blah" reaction when I finished. The protaganist's (I just forgot her name - okay wait I just remembered)Jackie's ex-husband was a totally asshole (excuse my French) and I have to say that I would have been on the same side as her friends -...more
Blah blah wine blah bitter bitter blah blah
There is the book. I couldn't relate to this woman at all. Ok, I take that back. I could in the first chapter when they were getting the tree.
Now, I am not divorced, but I do have kids and I am over 40. So, I should have been able to relate. This is a compilation of Sex and the city and How Stella got her Groove back, but not done nearly as well. I wouldn't say it was a waste of my time to read, but that is only because I threw my back out and needed so...more
There is the book. I couldn't relate to this woman at all. Ok, I take that back. I could in the first chapter when they were getting the tree.
Now, I am not divorced, but I do have kids and I am over 40. So, I should have been able to relate. This is a compilation of Sex and the city and How Stella got her Groove back, but not done nearly as well. I wouldn't say it was a waste of my time to read, but that is only because I threw my back out and needed so...more
"I don’t know if it’s life, motherhood, or marriage, but women start giving pieces of themselves up. Little by little, year after year, and then one day, you wake up and you’re not even there anymore. All the things that made you fun and fiery and hopeful . . . are gone."
If you’ve ever had a moment when you felt like that, then Jane Porter’s Flirting With Forty is for you! Jackie Laurens is a divorced mother of two, facing the big 4 - 0. She and a friend plan a trip to Hawaii to celebrate. At th...more
If you’ve ever had a moment when you felt like that, then Jane Porter’s Flirting With Forty is for you! Jackie Laurens is a divorced mother of two, facing the big 4 - 0. She and a friend plan a trip to Hawaii to celebrate. At th...more
Trouble with my computer, so this will be a short review.
Don't miss this story! I received the book free from the author and am SO glad I did. I'm glad I didn't miss out on this wonderful romance/story. The subject of an older woman and a younger man (only 10 years difference) would not have appealed to me so I wouldn't have chosen the book myself. I would have missed out on a terrific book.
I was hard for me to put the book down because I wanted to know what was happening between Jackie and Kai...more
Don't miss this story! I received the book free from the author and am SO glad I did. I'm glad I didn't miss out on this wonderful romance/story. The subject of an older woman and a younger man (only 10 years difference) would not have appealed to me so I wouldn't have chosen the book myself. I would have missed out on a terrific book.
I was hard for me to put the book down because I wanted to know what was happening between Jackie and Kai...more
I really liked this story and maybe because Hawaii is my favorite place in the whole world. Jackie was a very likable character. I really felt for all that she has been through. I thought all her friends really weren't there for her in the her time of need the way I hope my friends are there for me. In the end they all admitted that they were wrong, but I would hope that at least one friend would be on my side for the duration.
Overall great characters, but very normal everyday like characters.
Th...more
Overall great characters, but very normal everyday like characters.
Th...more
Just finished Odd Mom Out and loved it. Enjoyed this too.
I didn't expect to absolutely love this book but I do. I really do. It is about Jackie Laurens and how an expected trip to Hawaii makes her question her happiness and her way of life. It awakens her to what she wants and what her needs are as well as her role as someone who is approaching mid life. I myself am in this predicament and certain questions have arisen and I feel that I'm not alone in asking myself these questions. I so appreciate the stance Porter comes with. You can sense the confus...more
Tags: Jane Porter, Fiction, Romance, Divorce, Single Parent, 40 Years Old, Washington State, Hawaii, Surfing
Let me start by saying wow and OMG! I laughed, I gripped the book hard in frustration, I wanted to slap characters, I nodded my head in understanding. Jane Porter managed to nail the inner workings of women turning 40. I doubt many 20 years olds would understand the humor in this story but it might serve as a good guide for living life in your 20s and 30s to avoid some of the frustrations...more
Let me start by saying wow and OMG! I laughed, I gripped the book hard in frustration, I wanted to slap characters, I nodded my head in understanding. Jane Porter managed to nail the inner workings of women turning 40. I doubt many 20 years olds would understand the humor in this story but it might serve as a good guide for living life in your 20s and 30s to avoid some of the frustrations...more
When I picked up Flirting with Forty by Jane Porter, I laughed a little. I absolutely love that this is a type of book. I hate to admit this, but I am flirting with the big 41 while Jackie, the main character in this novel, is flirting with the big 40.
I enjoyed reading the novel a great deal. It was a light, fun read that made me laugh exactly what I like to call mind candy. The comedy starts with the first scene where Jackie is getting the family Christmas tree and continues throughout. While...more
I enjoyed reading the novel a great deal. It was a light, fun read that made me laugh exactly what I like to call mind candy. The comedy starts with the first scene where Jackie is getting the family Christmas tree and continues throughout. While...more
In a nutshell: I LOVE this book! Jane Porter has written a wonderful book about Jackie, a newly divorced mother of two who is finally becoming an "adult," discovering herself, taking chances and finding love. Written in a wonderfully fresh style by a Seattleite who has obviously visited Hawaii herself - what could be better (I live near Seattle!). There are some wonderful "ah-hah" moments within the book. I am not one to dog-ear a book, but this one has about nine - NINE - because there were com...more
Meh. The ending was a little surprising, even though I should have expected it and would have been rather put out if it hadn't ended the way it did. I think the happy ending made me add a star to the rating here. But I think this is a good example of why the first-person POV doesn't work so well in romances. Too much from one person's perspective (and in this case, waaaaay too much - I ended up skipping big chunks of her repetitive inner dialog) and absolutely nothing from the other person's POV...more
You don’t have to be anywhere near the big 4-0 to enjoy this book. Amazingly the author manages to keep the tone light and entertaining without trivializing the highly emotional issues that come up. On the surface it may look like the story of a woman in a midlife crisis, but if you read it you’ll find that it’s really about self-acceptance and having the courage to resist pressure to conform to societal expectations. Not only is this a highly enjoyable read, but women of various life stages wil...more
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Born in Visalia, California, I'm a small town girl at heart. I love central California's golden foothills, oak trees, and the miles of farmland. In my mind, there's nothing sweeter in the world than the heady fragrance of orange blossoms on a sultry summer night.
As a little girl I spent hours on my bed, staring out the window, dreaming of far off places, fearless knights, and happy-ever-after endi...more
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