Synopses & Reviews
From the
New York Times bestselling author of such beloved novels as
Jemima J,
The Beach House, and
Another Piece of My Heart comes an enthralling and emotional story about how much we really understand the temptations that can threaten even the most idyllic of relationships….
Gabby and Elliott have been happily married for eighteen years. They have two teenaged daughters. They have built a life together. Forty-three year old Gabby is the last person to have an affair. She cant relate to the way her friends desperately try to cling to the beauty and allure of their younger years…And yet she too knows her youth is quickly slipping away. She could never imagine how good it would feel to have a handsome younger man show interest in her—until the night it happens. Matt makes Gabby feel sparkling, fascinating, alive—something she hasn't felt in years. What begins as a long-distance friendship soon develops into an emotional affair as Gabby discovers her limits and boundaries are not where she expects them to be. Intoxicated, she has no choice but to step ever deeper into the allure of attraction and attention, never foreseeing the life-changing consequences that lie ahead. If she makes one wrong move she could lose everything—and find out what really matters most.
A heartfelt and complex story, Tempting Fate will have readers gripped until they reach the very last page and have them thinking about the characters long after they put the book down.
Review
Praise for
Tempting Fate:
"The author, one of the first ladies of chick lit, once again exemplifies the best qualities of the genre...her compelling tale reflects an understanding of contemporary women that's acute and compassionate, served up with style." —People
"Complex and funny family drama" —US Weekly
"You'll have trouble putting it down." —Detroit Free Press
“Green is one of the great entertainers in popular fiction, with 14 previous novels that large numbers of readers have taken to heart. Her work is what might be described as smart escapism, stories that deal with issues we all can relate to, but that serve up ideas in the context of wonderful stories that keep us turning pages. More often than not we see the world through the eyes of a charming, striving woman.” —Connecticut Post
Praise for Family Pictures:
“Family Pictures left me feeling envious of the friends to whom I recommended the book, because they had the prospect of an engrossing story to gobble up in the near future. Green's novels consistently deliver believable, accessible, heartfelt, often heartwarming stories about real people, problems, and feelings.” —Redbook
"Will linger with you after you close the book." —People
"A riveting story about two women who are strangers until a shocking secret brings them together." —SheKnows.com
"Explores complex family dynamics with warmth. An inverted fairytale in which happily-ever-after occurs without the prince." —Kirkus Reviews
"This gripping story is ultimately one of redemption. Greens many fans wont be disappointed, and this would be an excellent choice for readers who enjoy the fiction of Jennifer Weiner or Marian Keyes.” —Library Journal
“An absorbing read with a gratifying conclusions.” —Booklist
“The women she writes about are believable and likable characters, but their lives are also complicated and rooted in realities that keep them grounded.” —Baltimore Sun "Bestselling author Greens compelling novel will shock and surprise readers with a startling revelation as surely as it will tug on their heartstrings. Once again she displays her gift for creating characters readers will care about.” —RT Book Reviews, “Top Pick”
Review
“Author Green skillfully narrates with distinct voices for each character. Her thoughtful application of emphasis adds a great deal.” - Library Journal
Review
Praise for Tempting Fate:"A Scarlet Letter for the twenty-first century." -Kirkus Reviews"Captivating" -Booklist"Green once more proves her skill at exploring the complexities of the human heart. This is a sure bet for her fans and new readers who enjoy well-written womens fiction." -Library Journal, starred review"Green skillfully depicts a woman trapped between contentment and temptation, crafting an insightful look into married life and middle age." -Publishers Weekly"If youre in the mood for a juicy, heartbreaking page-turner, you should definitely give it a try." -OKMagazine.com"Likely to stir debate and lively book club discussions." -Danbury News Times"Her compelling tale reflects an understanding of contemporary women thats acute and compassionate, served up with style." -People magazine
Synopsis
In Tempting Fate by Jane Green, Gabby and Elliott have been happily married for eighteen years. They have two teenaged daughters; they have built a life together. So why does forty-three-year-old Gabby feel like she has only three more minutes left of youth? Why do her friends so desperately try to hang on to their attractiveness? And why does she ever even look at the handsome guy—ten years younger—at the other end of the bar one night? Gabby is the last person to have an affair—a physical one, at least. But Matt makes her feel sparkling, fascinating—something she hasn't felt in years. Surely there's no harm in continuing a long-distance friendship? Surely there's no harm in an emotional affair? As Gabby steps ever deeper into the allure of attraction and attention things turn perilous. If she makes one wrong move she could lose everything--and find out what really matters most.
Synopsis
What is a womans greatest temptation? How far will she go to find fulfillment—and how much is she willing to lose? This is an unforgettable, enthralling novel about the risks and rewards of "having it all" from beloved New York Times bestselling author Jane Green.Gabby and Elliott have been happily married for eighteen years. They have two daughters. They have a beautiful, loving home. Forty-three-year-old Gabby is the last person to have an affair. She cant relate to the way her friends desperately try to cling to the beauty and allure of their younger years. And yet she too knows her youth is quickly slipping away. She could never imagine how good it would feel to have a handsome younger man show interest in her…until the night it happens. Matt makes Gabby feel sparkling, fascinating,
alive—something she hasnt felt in years. What begins as a long-distance friendship soon develops into an emotional affair. Intoxicated, she has no choice but to step ever deeper into the allure of attraction and attention, never foreseeing the life-changing consequences that lie ahead. If she makes one wrong move, she could lose everything—and find out what really matters most.
About the Author
Jane Green is the bestselling author of Another Piece of My Heart and Family Pictures—also available from St. Martins Paperbacks—as well as fourteen other novels that deal with real women, real life, and everything in between. She contributes to various publications, both online and in print, including the Huffington Post, the Sunday Times, and assorted anthologies. Passionate about both food and the home, she spends most weekends cooking up a storm in her home in Westport, Connecticut, where she lives by the beach with her husband and their many children. Visit her at www.JaneGreen.com or at www.facebook.com/authorjanegreen.