The Frog Prince: A Book Review

August 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The Frog Prince was the first book by Jane Porter. And, in case you haven’t been paying attention, I’m a big fan of hers. Have you ever been dumped by the seemingly perfect guy? Ever gone on a bad date? How about a whole bunch of bad dates? Then you’ll probably relate to this book.

Holly seems to have it all. She’s married to this exotic French man who makes her world sparkle and then he drops the bomb on her: “I’m not in love with you like that.” On their honeymoon no less. Ouch.

So, Holly picks up and starts all over again. She has a job where she wants to get ahead and she has to find her way in the professional world where she has an intimidating boss and a lack of confidence. She has an apartment (which doesn’t compare to her home with her ex-husband) that she pays too much for. And she has a romantic side that maybe, just maybe, her Prince Charming is still out there.

Even though this was Jane’s first book, it is superb. I’m a big fan of “chick lit” and anything that can distract me from the stress of day-to-day life. And this book certainly did the trick. Just like all of her other books.

So, that’s all I have from Jane Porter for now. But why don’t you head over to Jane’s blog and tell her about these posts and tell her how much you love her books. Haven’t read them yet? Buy ‘em, read ‘em, love ‘em. Then tell her (and me) about it!

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Flirting with Forty: A Book Review

August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I know, I know. I promised I would lay off on the Jane Porter book reviews. But I couldn’t help it! After reading Odd Mom Out, Mrs. Perfect and Easy on the Eyes, I HAD to buy Jane’s other two books. I couldn’t help it. So two more posts and then I’m done. I swear. At least until Jane comes out with some new books.

Have you ever been at a crossroads? A moment where you look at your life and think “what next?” or “is this where I really want to be?” That’s the theme of Flirting with Forty. But it’s also more than that. It’s about embracing where you’re at in life and then rebelling against it at the same time. Tough to do, I know. But I also know it’s possible.

Perhaps this book resonated with me because I’ve been recently going through my own moments of “what do I really want to do from here” type of thing. Granted, I’m not forty (I’ll be thirty next year) but I still can identify with the concept.

Here’s the bottom line: Jane knows how to write about women. I get frustrated with books (especially books written by women) who don’t seem to convey the inner struggles we go through on an hourly basis. But Jane has a way of capturing her characters in a manner that allows me to identify with them and then I get inspired based on the good and bad decisions they make from there. I feel more inclined to look for my next adventure rather than waiting for it to find me. Because that’s a common theme that her characters go through.

So just one more (look for my review on The Frog Prince on Monday) and then you’ll just have to wait for another review until Jane publishes her next book.

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Easy on the Eyes: A Book Review

July 30, 2009 By 2 Comments

Ok, last post about Jane Porter… for now. Easy on the Eyes is the latest book by Jane Porter (who clearly is becoming one of my favorite writers).

So, track back to Odd Mom Out. That was where we met Marta. We were also introduced to her two best friends: Shey and Tiana. Tiana is the host of a wildly popular (and Emmy-winning) entertainment / celebrity gossip talk show.

But suddenly (and in a style reminiscent of Mrs. Perfect) Tiana comes to face-to-face with a younger co-host who appears to be eyeing Tiana’s job. After a tough life of losing her family and her husband to tragedies, she prides herself on being able to overcome anything.

But as Tiana continues to fight for her job, she begins to ponder a new question: Does she really want to keep it?

After reading three books now, I have no doubt that Jane Porter truly knows women. And she’s not limited in the types of women she can write about. Jane’s writing style is easy going and resonates with truth and depth. There’s nothing like a book that you stay up late to read and then get up early the next day to tackle another chapter before you head off to work. And that’s exactly what I did with all three of these books.

I promised no more posts… for now. So be prepared for a couple of other reviews coming up. But I wouldn’t be surprised to see a couple more Jane Porter book reviews before too much longer.

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Mrs. Perfect: A Book Review

July 28, 2009 By 1 Comment

So, last time I told you about Odd Mom Out and how much I loved it. You ready for another dose of Jane Porter goodness? Good, because that’s what you are about to get.

Remember the premise of the last book? How Marta never wanted to fit in and there was the “perfect” mom (Taylor Young) who seemed to make Marta feel inferior and infuriated all at the same time? Well they’re both back but this time, Taylor is the focus and Marta is a side-player.

In the book, Mrs. Perfect, Taylor Young looks like she has it all together. And, as far as she knows, she does. Then her husband bursts her bubble with a life-changing secret. Suddenly, Taylor’s life as she knows it comes tumbling down and she finds herself struggling to figure out what to do next.

With the same wit as Odd Mom Out, Jane Porter has crafted another “unputdownable” book. With aching clarity, Jane has woven a tale about redefining yourself once everything you know changes.

This is the perfect follow up to Odd Mom Out. It’s a great, easy read with characters that are easy to identify with on every page. Your girlfriends will love this book as a gift.

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Odd Mom Out: A Book Review

July 15, 2009 By 2 Comments

So first things first. I must apologize for my hiatus as of late. It’s been hectic to say the absolute least! But I’m back. The good news for you? While I’ve been blogging less, I’ve been reading more. Which means tons of reviews are heading your way.

So without further ado, here is the first review. It’s about a book called Odd Mom Out by Jane Porter. I cannot tell you how much I LOVED this book. From the title to the characters to the premise, I identified with this book on so many levels.

Marta is a single by mom (by choice) who loves to ride motorcycles, has sworn off men, has her own business and prefers combat boots to sundresses. She’s my kind of lady. Her daughter Eva desperately wants to become popular and sets out on a mission to make her mom “normal” so that she can fit in better with her classmates in an affluent Seattle-area school.  And that’s just the beginning. Throw in a mystery man who Marta can’t help but be attracted to, a “perfect” mom who appears to be on a mission to make Marta feel inferior and Marta’s mom who suffers from alzheimers and you have a multi-layered “unput-downable” book.

I read through this book so fast I couldn’t believe it was over when I finished. In fact, I loved it so much that I jumped right into the next book that Jane wrote (and you’ll hear about that one soon too). This book is perfect for your girlfriends who like a well-written “chick” book or for yourself on those lazy days where you can dive into a fast read. Highly recommend it!

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