The Good Wife
Praise for the novels of Jane Porter
The Good Woman
“Porter does an excellent job of capturing the not-always-smooth bond between sisters . . . and the dynamics of guilt, silence, and strength in a large Irish Catholic family . . . It is an honest story of a woman making her first real mistake.”
—Booklist
“Porter writes with honesty, warmth, and compassion about the uncomfortable issues that may arise in one’s life. Anticipate a good series as each sister explores different paths and different outcomes that are challenging and real.”
—Library Journal
“Porter portrays family relationships with insight and fairness. Her characters are compelling individuals who quickly grab your heart. Intense family scenes are balanced with moments of quiet reflection. The interaction between the characters blends high emotion with realistic events and choices that can turn a person’s life upside down. This beautifully written story sends readers on an emotional roller-coaster ride that twists and turns right to the end.”
—RT Book Reviews
She’s Gone Country
“I’ve always been a big fan of Jane Porter’s. She understands the passion of grown-up love and the dark humor of mothering teenagers. What a smart, satisfying novel She’s Gone Country is.”
—Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin River Novels
“A celebration of a woman’s indomitable spirit. Suddenly single, juggling motherhood and a journey home, Shey embodies every woman’s hopes and dreams. Once again, Jane Porter has written her way into this reader’s heart.”
—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author
“Richly rewarding.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Strongly plotted, with a heroine who is vulnerable yet resilient . . . engaging.”
—The Seattle Times
Easy on the Eyes
“An irresistible mix of glamour and genuine heart . . . Easy on the Eyes sparkles!”
—Beth Kendrick, author of The Pre-nup
“A smart, sophisticated, fun read with characters you’ll fall in love with. Another winning novel by Jane Porter.”
—Mia King, national bestselling author of Good Things and Sweet Life
Mrs. Perfect
“With great warmth and wisdom, in Mrs. Perfect Jane Porter creates a richly emotional story about a realistically flawed and wonderfully human hero who only discovers what is important in life when she learns to let go of her quest for perfection.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Porter’s authentic character studies and meditations on what really matters make Mrs. Perfect a perfect summer novel.”
—USA Today
“The witty first-person narration keeps things lively in Porter’s latest. Taylor’s neurotic fussiness provides both vicarious thrills and laughs before Taylor moves on to self-awareness and a new kind of empowerment . . . a feel-good read.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Flirting with Forty
Basis for the Lifetime Original Movie
“A terrific read! A wonderful, life– and love-affirming story for women of all ages.”
—Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author
“Fits the bill as a calorie-free accompaniment for a poolside daiquiri.”
—Publishers Weekly
Odd Mom Out
“Jane Porter must know firsthand how it feels to not fit in. She nails it poignantly and perfectly in Odd Mom Out. This mommy-lit title is far from fluff . . . Sensitive characters and a protagonist who doesn’t cave to the in-crowd gives this novel its heft.”
—USA Today
“[Porter’s] musings on balancing work, life and love ring true.”
—Entertainment Weekly
“The draining pace of Marta’s life comes across convincingly, and Porter’s got a knack for getting into the heads of the preteen set; Eva’s worries are right on the mark. A poignant critique of mommy cliques and the plight of single parents.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Porter, Jane, date.
The good wife / Jane Porter.
pages cm
ISBN 978-0-425-25367-0
1. Married people—Fiction. 2. Adultery—Fiction.
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