Jane Porter is one of the few romance writers writing love stories that, among other things, feature Baby Boomers. Her latest book, Flirting with the Beast, features a smart, sexy pair of lovers that are 58 and 61. Be still my beating heart. And check out this cover! The book is one of my favorite reads of 2022. I reached out to Jane and asked if she’d talk to AAR about her work and perspective. She very kindly said yes–here’s our edited conversation.

Dabney: Can you tell me a little about your writing career?

Jane: I’ve had over 75 books published–the biggest chunk with Harlequin Presents where I started my career, with my first sale in 2000.  In 2004 I began writing chick lit/women’s fiction for Grand Central’s new 5 Spot line, and my second title with them, Flirting with Forty, had tremendous success, and was turned into a […]