Is that a Moose in Your Pocket?: A Novel of Dating, Mating, and Other Animal Instincts

by Kim Green

After being passed over for a promotion, and currently between boyfriends, thirtyish Jen Brenner figures its time for a major life change. So it’s goodbye to San Francisco and her sexy ex-boyfriend—and howdy to roughing it in the wilds of Montana.

As a reporter for Montana’s Meredith Gazette , Jen is suddenly getting cruised by park rangers and interviewing ranchers who think crème brûlée is men’s hair gel. Then she meets a rugged western vision in jeans and snakeskin EPA agent Bruce Mortensen. So what if he has baggage—a manipulative soon-to-be-ex-wife and a jealous ten-year-old daughter? He’s a real man who’s making her feel like a real woman for the first time in her life.

But is it really love or just the hottest sex ever? Jen’s on a mission to find out...especially when her ex comes back into the picture. Now she’s caught between two men who couldn’t be more different. And what happens next will surprise everyone—even her...

Genres: Chick Lit, Romance, Fiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 ⭐️ — Is There a Moose in My Pocket? by Kim Green
This book kind of caught me off guard—I think it low-key put me in a bit of a reading slump at first because it was so different from what I usually read. But once I got into it, I ended up really enjoying it. The characters were quirky, and there was a fun mix of drama, mystery, and real-life messiness. The writing was witty and had a light, humorous tone that kept me entertained.

I thought the main character, Jen Brenner, was interesting and brave in ways she didn’t even realize. Watching her navigate her relationships—with her family, friends, and lovers—added emotional depth to the story. Her dynamics with each of them felt authentic and often hilarious. Overall, it was a solid, cute romance-comedy with surprising layers, and even though it started slow for me, I’m glad I stuck with it.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read, funny.

[Ann Korte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book but dragged on for the last third.

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is so silly, but I ended up really liking it (probably 3.5 stars), despite the many stereotypes about Montana and journalism. I am a journalist from Montana so I worried at first this would drive me crazy. But I was able to suspend belief and just go along with it. And some of the stereotypes she hit perfectly and are totally true. On an impulse Jen Brenner takes a temporary job working at a small town newspaper in Montana where there are tons of single men- most of whom are also her sources on the high-drama story she stumbles into that leads to a bombing of the newsroom and a kidnapping of her new lover's child. Yes, it is as ridiculous as it sounds. But the author is able to create such a fun read and likeable character you can go along with it- even if does seem weird that she sees a man across the room and actually falls in love with him for real in about one week, not just being dramatic in her head. And he of course feels it too, inviting her immediately to dinner with his daughter for their first and only date in their cursed love affair.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

12/29/08
TITLE/AUTHOR: IS THAT A MOOSE IN YOUR POCKET? by Kim Green
RATING: 4/B
GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: Chick lit/2003/334 pgs
SERIES/STAND ALONE: Stand Alone
TIME/PLACE: Early 2000's/California & Montana
CHARACTERS: Jen/journalist
FIRST LINES: It started w/ an email, as things often do these days.
COMMENTS: Witty, author has good sense of humor. Story so-so but fun to read. Jen, is a Jewish young woman brought up in Miami. She and her long-time boyfriend, Damon, are separated. He is engaged to Kristen and Jen is very single. Jen and Damon are now living in San Francisco. Jen is a journalist at a magazine & was hoping for a promotion. When she is passed over she takes leave to work on a small newspaper in Montana and has herself some unexpected adventures, as well as, meeting some men of interest.


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[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't think this book was that great. . . I gave it 2 stars only because I didn't think it was so awful to warrant one of no stars. There were too many characters at times to keep up with and it was somewhat predictable. I probably wouldn't read anything else by this author.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a little biased, since this book is loosely based on my own life, and written by my sister, but I think it's a damn good read. Quick plot: a San Francisco journalist goes to Montana to get away from a relationship-gone-wrong and meets the usual cast of characters.

[Tutu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny...a joy to read!

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, good summer read!

[Jennifer Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stupid title, good story.

[Mel C-V · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another trashy book recommended by Kristin

[Mollee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pretty insepid. This is cleary a work of fiction as I know NO small-town journalists who work like the main character.

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

typical cheesy chicklit, but I had to read it because of the title.

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was great, a wonderful light summer read!

[Christie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book. Read a long time ago.Green can make you laugh with her descriptions. This novel has some graphic sex scenes. I had just been to San Fran when I read this. It was a lot of fun.

[Taryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good quick read, routed for the relationship to work!

[Lauri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books because it is full of goofy fun.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the funniest books...ever!!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story.

[Cami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish I could give 1/2 stars! I'd give this 3.5.