The Devil in the Junior League

By: Linda Francis Lee

Narrated by: Jenna Lamia

Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

The Junior League of Willow Creek, Texas, is très exclusive. Undesirables need not apply. Fredericka Mercedes Hildebrand Ware (Frede to her friends) is a member beyond reproach...until her life begins to unravel. When her husband betrays her, steals her money, and runs off to places unknown, it's something Frede would prefer to keep under wraps. The last thing she needs is to become fodder for the JLWC gossip mill. And to make matters worse, there's only one person in town who stands a chance at helping her get revenge - Howard Grout, a tasteless, gold-chain-wearing lawyer who has bought his way into Frede's tony neighborhood. But there's a price: She has to get his tacky, four-inch-stiletto-and-pink-spandex-wearing wife, Nikki, into the Junior League.

The crème de la crème of Southern royalty should sit up and take notice, and hang on tight for this irresistible tale of getting in and getting even.

©2006 Linda Francis Lee (P)2006 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Light, Fun Chick-Fiction

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes. I was looking for something brainless and light. And this book fits the bill.

Would you be willing to try another book from Linda Francis Lee? Why or why not?

Probably not... because I really hated the ending of this particular book.

What about Jenna Lamia’s performance did you like?

I chose this book because of Jenna Lamia. I like her voice and her acting.

Do you think The Devil in the Junior League needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

It could definitely use a follow-up to explain away the ridiculous ending.

overall a quick, fun, and easy listen

I really enjoyed this book. The listener is quickly drawn in to the socialites story, and she's a quirky, fun character. The last few chapters were not as smooth as all the others, but overall I liked the storyline and the narrator did a great job portraying the main character. It was a quick, easy to follow listen and helped to quickly pass the time on a long road trip.

Laugh out loud fun with fantastic voice actor

The narrator is great at conveying the humor and sarcasm of this colorful character. Best book I’ve listened to in a long time.

Fun chick lit

I added this to my "to read" list when this first came out and I saw what a fit the Junior Leagues of American were throwing about its contents. Never having been in a Junior League in Texas but with friends that were, I was curious. This was fun, easy, "escape" reading. I actually started it twice because when I first began, it just seemed too lightweight for me to care. The obviously not-from-Texas accent was initially very distracting for me since I am a Texan and NO ONE native to this state speaks this way. The narrator has a consistent southern accent and does a wonderful job with the different voices and once I got past her lack of a Texas accent, I enjoyed her reading. No one choosing this is expecting deep, meaningful literature, but for those looking for a light, distracting summer read, this fits the bill.

Fabulous Fun

A great listen. The book is an engaging story -- with a heroine you love to hate a little at the beginning, but grow to love whole-heartedly by the end. The narrator really brought the story to life, and did an amazing set of accents. I also felt like I got an anthropological look at a whole different culture I wish I could go and visit.

I laughed and laughed

Light hearted and funny. This is a parody of certain women we all love to hate. If you want something easy to listen to and even easier to laugh to, this is for you. Wish we had more of the hilarious books by Linda Francis Lee on Audible.

Fun read

This book was light fluff and I loved it! Pure entertainment. The reader was excellent; she made the book come alive. If you want an easy read for pure enjoyment, this is the book for you.

Delightfully witty

The narrator makes this book, although the writing is so witty I purchased it in print as well. Everything is over the top in this book, which is what the narrator has achieved so well. Even her men are well done as the male stereotypes they're supposed to be.
It's light, almost trite, but hysterically delightful. I highly recommend it for a fun read. For me, it made a ten hour drive to and from Atlanta a breeze.

Suprisingly Good!

I really enjoyed this book! I didn't think I would like a book about snooty, rich women, but I did. Frede was a great character, and a decent person inside. I know most people are multi-faceted, and it was a relief to see Frede become more real. It was nice to see her awaken from her society stupor and come to life. This is a great author. I will be reading all of her books. It was also a pleasure to hear Jenna Lamia again. I love listening to her!

FUN!

If you are looking for a diversion... here's a good, fun escape! The narration is superb... though as a Texan, I would probably identiy the accent as more Southern belle than Texan but perfect for this story!