Calm, cool, and premenopausal, single mom and chef Jill Morgan Storm has set out on a scheme to find and wed a traveling salesman. In return, she hopes for one week of marital bliss, three weeks off while her new husband is out of town, and a nice monthly paycheck. Enter Davin Wesley, the opposite of the type of man Jill is searching for—an elementary school teacher who refuses to skedaddle out like a good little husband. Jill isn't sure if she can keep up the protests because his kiss is pure fire and he won't be discouraged. Suffering from hot flash after hot flash, she's unsure if she can say no as her hormones scream yes.
### From Booklist
*Starred Review* After her husband decided to become a woman, sous-chef Jill found a lover who not only dumped her for a comely young college student but also kept Jill’s perfect, well-seasoned skillet, an important tool of her trade. Her father is in prison. Her mother’s behavior is more than slightly crazy. Jill’s son, Stephen, rarely speaks to her, and when he does, it’s usually in French. The only positive thing about Jill’s life is her faithful group of friends. They decide to help Jill find love—and in the process, a way to finance Stephen’s art school. With Jill, they put together a “Marriage Satisfaction Survey” and send it to couples featured in the newspapers on their 25th and 50th anniversaries, hoping to discover the secret of these long unions. Unfortunately, Jill discovers the one thing they have in common: the husband is never home. The road to true love has many twists and turns, and Jill stumbles across all of them in Carmichael’s delightful romantic comedy. --Shelley Mosley
### Review
"I have never laughed or cried so hard as I have with this truly wonderful book!" —Kathy Boswell, managing editor, *The Best Reviews*
"A pure joy to read . . . a flavor all its own. Reviewer Top Pick!!!" —*Night Owl Romance*
"A very fun read." —Leslie Granier, *Armchair Interviews*
"I highly recommend *Hot Flash *to anyone who loves to read romance. You will not be disappointed." —*Romance Junkies*
"Indeed a major must-buy for this month; don't miss it!" —*Romance Reviews Today*
"Pay attention book and movie fans alike because I would not be surprised to see this on the big screen! A laugh-out-loud treasure of a book for women and mothers of all ages!" —*Coffee Time Romance*
"This story is beyond worthwhile and highly entertaining. Carmichael's writing is easy to lose yourself in." —Romance Readers Connection
"Contemporary romance fans who want plenty of laughs will enjoy the frolics." —*Midwest Book Review*
Description:
Calm, cool, and premenopausal, single mom and chef Jill Morgan Storm has set out on a scheme to find and wed a traveling salesman. In return, she hopes for one week of marital bliss, three weeks off while her new husband is out of town, and a nice monthly paycheck. Enter Davin Wesley, the opposite of the type of man Jill is searching for—an elementary school teacher who refuses to skedaddle out like a good little husband. Jill isn't sure if she can keep up the protests because his kiss is pure fire and he won't be discouraged. Suffering from hot flash after hot flash, she's unsure if she can say no as her hormones scream yes. ### From Booklist *Starred Review* After her husband decided to become a woman, sous-chef Jill found a lover who not only dumped her for a comely young college student but also kept Jill’s perfect, well-seasoned skillet, an important tool of her trade. Her father is in prison. Her mother’s behavior is more than slightly crazy. Jill’s son, Stephen, rarely speaks to her, and when he does, it’s usually in French. The only positive thing about Jill’s life is her faithful group of friends. They decide to help Jill find love—and in the process, a way to finance Stephen’s art school. With Jill, they put together a “Marriage Satisfaction Survey” and send it to couples featured in the newspapers on their 25th and 50th anniversaries, hoping to discover the secret of these long unions. Unfortunately, Jill discovers the one thing they have in common: the husband is never home. The road to true love has many twists and turns, and Jill stumbles across all of them in Carmichael’s delightful romantic comedy. --Shelley Mosley ### Review "I have never laughed or cried so hard as I have with this truly wonderful book!" —Kathy Boswell, managing editor, *The Best Reviews* "A pure joy to read . . . a flavor all its own. Reviewer Top Pick!!!" —*Night Owl Romance* "A very fun read." —Leslie Granier, *Armchair Interviews* "I highly recommend *Hot Flash *to anyone who loves to read romance. You will not be disappointed." —*Romance Junkies* "Indeed a major must-buy for this month; don't miss it!" —*Romance Reviews Today* "Pay attention book and movie fans alike because I would not be surprised to see this on the big screen! A laugh-out-loud treasure of a book for women and mothers of all ages!" —*Coffee Time Romance* "This story is beyond worthwhile and highly entertaining. Carmichael's writing is easy to lose yourself in." —Romance Readers Connection "Contemporary romance fans who want plenty of laughs will enjoy the frolics." —*Midwest Book Review*