Odd Mom Out
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4.1 • 82 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Following her highly successful title FLIRTING WITH FORTY, Jane Porter returns with another entertaining tale of a bohemian, single working mother who finds herself at odds with the stay-at-home, alpha moms.
Advertising executive Marta Zinsser is no poster child for her wealthy Seattle suburb-and nothing could please her more. This former New Yorker wears combat boots, not Manolos, and drives a righteous Harley hog instead of a Mercedes SUV. Now she's launching her own agency in this land of the Microsoft elite, even though her ten-year-old daughter wishes she'd put on a sweater set and just be normal.
Can this ex-urbanite remain uniquely herself without alienating the inner circle of smug, cookie-cutter executive wives? And when push comes to shove, can she stop being the proud odd mom out and take a chance at something frighteningly-and tantalizingly-new?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Marta Zinsser has made her nine-year-old daughter Eva, conceived through sperm donation, her whole world. The two move from Manhattan to a wealthy Seattle suburb, where Marta plans to run a successful advertising agency from home and be close to her ailing mother. Soon however, Marta's bohemian ways stick out like a sore thumb among the impeccably groomed housewives of Bellevue. Pressured by a tenderly and believably drawn Eva to be a "real mom," Marta signs up for school chaperoning and committee duties, with near-disastrous results. And when Marta falls for a handsome billionaire, she must decide whether to refocus her lone wolf self-image enough to allow a man to enter the picture. The alpha moms Marta detests are cartoonish, catty villains, and self helpese creeps into the plot gaps. But Marta is an intriguing heroine: she values freedom and toughness, but her jeans and combat boots mask vulnerability, heartbreak and fear of change.
Customer Reviews
Odd Mom Out
I Love Jane Porter’s writings, but did NOT think I’d enjoy this particular novel because I didn’t think I would TELATE to the main character. I read it ANYWAY! OMG, it was SOOO GOOD!!! And, relate, I did!!! Big time!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! Give it a try, even if YOU think it won’t be your ‘thing!’ 🥰🥰🥰
Loved it
I loved if - this is a great "fun" read, characters were fresh & interesting, and I cared what happened to them. I actually bought & already read another Jane Porter book (Mrs. Perfect), loved that too. Try these / Jane Porter If you want a relaxing, light book.