The Other Woman

By Jane Green

Book Overview

From the New York Times bestselling author of Falling and Sister Stardust comes a novel about marrying your dream man--and his mother.

When Ellie meets Dan, she thinks she's found the perfect man, complete with a loving, close-knit family. Having lost her own mother young, Ellie looks forward to gaining the mother she never had. But first signs of trouble appear when their intimate civil wedding ceremony is transformed into a full-fledged black-tie affair, and Ellie starts to wonder if Dan's boundary-hating mother, Linda, might be a little too involved.

As troubles between them mount, Ellie turns to her friends--glamorous Lisa and wonderful frazzled Trish--to help her recapture the independence she once had, and the man she still loves. But having her own child makes Ellie realize that the unconditional, sometimes overwhelming love of a mother is something that can't--and shouldn't--be ignored...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452287146
• ISBN13: 9780452287143
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A Interesting book

Ellie Black and Dan Cooper are getting married. Ellie believes that by marring Dan she will finally belong to a family. But with that family comes Linda Cooper, a woman Ellie see as someone that Ellie has to compete with. Then a event will happen that will change the whole family, and may end Dan and Ellie's marriage. "The Other Woman" by Jane Green is a great book. Most times, I really don't like books by Ms. Green, but this was great. It show great emotions and wonderfull characterization. It should not be missed.

Never saw the ending coming!

I loved this book! The characters were real and very true to life when it comes to children and in-laws. It is a great read that is a true page turner! It has a surprise twist mid-way through, which I never saw coming. I have a toddler and it really made me stop and think about what could happen...that's all I will say because I do not want to give it away.

Like talking to your best friend!

Whether you're single or married, you can relate to what Ellie Black feels throughout the course of this novel. Ellie Black is a single and successful marketing director for a famous Hotel line. She met Dan Cooper four years ago while she was involved with someone else. Fast forward to the present day, and she knows right away Dan is her one true love. Ellie has never been close to her Dad, her Mom died when she was in grade school. She always dreamed of being a part of a big family so of course she is nervous when she goes to meet Dan's family. Ellie is at first enraptured by the attention of her future mother-in-law Linda. But once Linda starts taking over the planning of their wedding, Ellie begins to wonder. Friends play a big role in Ellie and Dan's life. It's notable to see how their friends change when they are single, as compared to when they are married. Ellie discovers she's pregnant. Linda is elated over the prospect of her first grandchild. Ellie can hardly take the relentless phone calls and the increasing number of unannounced drop-in visits. When Linda buys clothes for the baby, Ellie says wait a moment! Dan refuses to get involved with his wife and mother. Ellie and Dan realize how miserable they have become and separate. Separated, Ellie and Dan come to realize how much they mean to one another. Fortunately, Ellie and Linda come to an understanding in their rocky relationship. A well written, fun, emotion-filled, enjoyable read!

The theme of this book is timeless

This book is a must read for anyone who is getting married or is married. When Ellie falls in love with Dan she is deeply in love with him and thrilled to become a member of his close family. Very quickly she finds the mother-in-law , she thought was perfection, to be a very very overbearing force in their lives. Long before Tom is born Ellie is stressed out by in-law strain. Yes the book is santimonious and preachy, but that is point. Jane Green does a fantastic job of creating a character that it one can relate to and ultimately learn from. I look forward to the next Jane Green book.