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.
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Editorial Reviews
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
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"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
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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
If You're Over 30, You Enjoy It. If You're over 40, You Totally Get It
July 8, 2010
By Vicki Hinze
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A single mom deals with all the challenges of being a single mom trying to pay for her son's college. This isn't all that happens to her, she's living a real life, including a fickle betrayal by a former love interest. Single moms and women over 40, struggling to build a worthy life, will see tons of merit in Jill's journey. The good, the not so good, and the totally awful are faced with wry humor and wit. I totally enjoyed this romantic comedy, and when going through those moments, I pick up this book and read the opening line. I smile and nod every time. My favorite part: the skillet. It symbolizes so much that fits our own lives.
47 of 56 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
The intent is humor through someone's dating, job and family frustrations, but it wasn't my kind of humor.
January 20, 2009
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
STORY BRIEF:
The entire story is told in first person from Jill's point of view. It's about her frustrations in her job and searching for a husband. Her son Stephen is a senior in high school. Jill has no money to pay Stephen's college expenses, and she doesn't want to saddle him with student loans. She wants to marry a traveling salesman who will be gone a lot and provide money for college. Jill meets and goes on some first dates which are bad fits. At the same time, one of Stephen's teachers is interested in Jill, but she pushes him away. Jill is divorced, forty and experiencing her first hot flashes.
REVIEWER'S OPINION:
This feels more like chick lit than romance, but there is the looking for and finding of romance. Since my preferred genre is romance, my rating may be a little low for chick lit lovers. Most of the humor is in the mix of strange characters in her life, for example: her boss is frequently drunk and gropes her, her ex-husband has a sex change, and her dad is in jail for an Enron-type crime. Also, her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend steals Jill's favorite skillet, causing much distress for Jill. It is an interesting story with some excellent surprises at the end. But it's the kind of story that I would read only if it makes me laugh, and it didn't. I felt like I was listening to my girlfriend's description of her life. It's not the kind of story to pull me in emotionally. But that's not what it was meant for. It's Jill's point of view, and we see Jill's feelings but no one else's. Humor is in the eye of the beholder, and this one wasn't a fit for me.
The main value to me was seeing how frustrating it can be looking for a husband. Jill meets new men, goes out with them and finds they are not good fits for her. They have their own quirks and problems. The best match for her was someone who was there all along, but she refused to consider him for a couple of reasons. We also see one of Jill's girlfriends with a mooching boyfriend problem.
DATA:
Story length: 371 pages. Swearing language: moderate to strong. Sexual language: none to mild. Number of sex scenes: 1, two pages long. Setting: current day Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright: 2009. Genre: chick lit.
The entire story is told in first person from Jill's point of view. It's about her frustrations in her job and searching for a husband. Her son Stephen is a senior in high school. Jill has no money to pay Stephen's college expenses, and she doesn't want to saddle him with student loans. She wants to marry a traveling salesman who will be gone a lot and provide money for college. Jill meets and goes on some first dates which are bad fits. At the same time, one of Stephen's teachers is interested in Jill, but she pushes him away. Jill is divorced, forty and experiencing her first hot flashes.
REVIEWER'S OPINION:
This feels more like chick lit than romance, but there is the looking for and finding of romance. Since my preferred genre is romance, my rating may be a little low for chick lit lovers. Most of the humor is in the mix of strange characters in her life, for example: her boss is frequently drunk and gropes her, her ex-husband has a sex change, and her dad is in jail for an Enron-type crime. Also, her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend steals Jill's favorite skillet, causing much distress for Jill. It is an interesting story with some excellent surprises at the end. But it's the kind of story that I would read only if it makes me laugh, and it didn't. I felt like I was listening to my girlfriend's description of her life. It's not the kind of story to pull me in emotionally. But that's not what it was meant for. It's Jill's point of view, and we see Jill's feelings but no one else's. Humor is in the eye of the beholder, and this one wasn't a fit for me.
The main value to me was seeing how frustrating it can be looking for a husband. Jill meets new men, goes out with them and finds they are not good fits for her. They have their own quirks and problems. The best match for her was someone who was there all along, but she refused to consider him for a couple of reasons. We also see one of Jill's girlfriends with a mooching boyfriend problem.
DATA:
Story length: 371 pages. Swearing language: moderate to strong. Sexual language: none to mild. Number of sex scenes: 1, two pages long. Setting: current day Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright: 2009. Genre: chick lit.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By EP
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Every woman can relate to Jill Morgan Storm in the book Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael. A working mom. Financial challenges. In search of the perfect man (who'll only be around part of the time!). Throw in a Mr. Wrong who makes her tingle to her toes, and you've got one fun story with a savvy, witty heroine. If you like to chuckle while going on a fun romp with an adventuresome female chef, then this book is for you. Kudos to the author! -E. P.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Loved it right from the get go. Could relate to main character and her friends, family and challenges. Very good.
Published 25 days ago by Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Will Not Come When Looking
This is a must for anyone who's thinking that they've reached the end of their lives. I am 45 and have no family. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mustang Fyant
1.0 out of 5 stars
lukewarm flash
All I remember about this one is that I put it down before reading the first chapter through.
Boring and trite.
Boring and trite.
Published 1 month ago by Picky Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay, but not great
It was rather one dimensional and predictable. Characters not too deep, but kind of a fun little book, so it was okay.
Published 2 months ago by JerriHarb
1.0 out of 5 stars
Painful to read
I was not able to get through the first chapter due to all the misspellings and grammatical errors. I was looking forward to reading this story, but quickly lost my interest.
Published 2 months ago by Juantae Philpot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Witty and fun
Take a break with Kathy Carmichael...and you will want to come back for more. Her heroine Jill will pull you right into the middle of her life as she tries to figure out the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Judy M Winn
4.0 out of 5 stars
good
I enjoyed this book & her whitty humor. A good read :) I love endings like this one. Romantic & funny once she lets her guard down,
Published 2 months ago by Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Just quirky enough so as not to be sappy. A fun romance. I couldn't put it down. Liked that it showed you can start over at any age.
Published 2 months ago by Lori Cormier
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hot Flash
Great fun read for a stormy day. Don't we all sometimes not see what's
in front of us. Good characters and story line.
in front of us. Good characters and story line.
Published 3 months ago by Karen Stitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Great book to curl up with in the easy chair. The surveys keep coming and she gets some good ideas..but they don't help much. I found it hard to put the book down. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carving Lady
More About the Author
Bestselling author Kathy Carmichael resides on the west coast of Florida with her Scottish husband, two not-so-wee sons, two cats and a huge collection of dust bunnies. Kathy writes award-winning romantic comedies and humorous mysteries. Her Texas Legacy Romantic Comedy series is a reader favorite.
Kathy's romantic comedy, Hot Flash, was named by the American Library Association's Booklist magazine as one of the Top 10 Romance Fiction titles for 2009. Kathy loves hearing from readers. Visit her at KathyCarmichael.com
Kathy's romantic comedy, Hot Flash, was named by the American Library Association's Booklist magazine as one of the Top 10 Romance Fiction titles for 2009. Kathy loves hearing from readers. Visit her at KathyCarmichael.com
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