Drop Dead Gorgeous

By: Linda Howard

Narrated by: Joyce Bean

Length: 9 hrs

Publisher's summary

Blair Mallory, last seen in To Die For, has already survived one murder attempt. Now, while planning her wedding and dealing with holiday-season madness, Blair once again dodges a bullet. Or, more precisely, a Buick. And, though the driver's identity remains a mystery, his or her murderous intentions are all too clear.

Or are they? After all, Blair's homicidal ex-husband and his partner-in-crime/wife are safely behind bars. And even Wyatt Bloodsworth, Blair's police detective groom-to-be, isn't inclined to believe she's being targeted again. All of which makes Blair wonder if her close call was simply a mishap.

But the wondering stops when she narrowly cheats death again in another seemingly innocent accident. Two strikes is all it takes to convince Blair that she's back in someone's crosshairs. And the only thing more frightening is that Wyatt still doubts her. That means this time no one will be watching Blair's back when she sets out to get the drop on her would-be killer - before whoever it is finally drops her.

©2006 Linda Howard (P)2006 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Simply the BEST!!

I have loved Linda Howard’s books since I first read her in 80’s, and she has only gotten better with time. I wish the part one book of this story was available in Audible as well.

Good to revisit

From when it first came out til now it's always good to visit. Blair and her family are always number one on the list.

More of a character study

This Book 2 is more of a character study of Blair from the first book, To Die For. A better narrator, without the over the top one before.

Nuttiest heroine.

Would you listen to Drop Dead Gorgeous again? Why?

I had read the book and it was even better with Ms Bean narrating. This is a comedy, light mystery and love story rolled into one. Written in first person so it is nutty Blair's convoluted mind telling the story.

What did you like best about this story?

Blair 's outlook on men and women's relationships. The hero is smitten and hangs onto his woman on this crazy ride.

What about Joyce Bean’s performance did you like?

She is the perfect voice for crazy Blair.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed non stop thru out the book.

Any additional comments?

Linda Howard has not written another first person book other than this two book series.. Wish there was a way to resurrect this heroine for another a amusing jaunt into her view of the world.

Oh Blair, You Crack ME Up!

Would you listen to Drop Dead Gorgeous again? Why?

Yes! And I have listened to it several timeseach time was better than the last.

What did you like best about this story?

I just really love the banter with Blair and her man. She's so sassy and it makes Wyatt CRAZY CRAZY in love!

What about Joyce Bean’s performance did you like?

Not a huge fan of Joyce Bean, I thought she sounded too old but I guess after my umpteenth listen I just got used to it. The story out weighs the narration.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No crying in this book. Laughter, oh yeah. This book had me in the first five minuted doubled over. It was a whole fight about Blair being BLAIR BLOODSWORTH.

Any additional comments?

This was a great follow up book from the first, 'TO DIE FOR'.

it has everything.

it was funny in places, suspenseful in others. I read it twice and would read it again.

Loved it so much

I'm convinced I probably have a favorite type of romance now. Southern flare and humor. This of course doesn't add the must haves. Alpha hero, secondary characters that just fit perfectly. A storyline that keeps me engaged. Yep this series is a definite top favorite.
The narrator did a fantastic job.

Entertaining

This is a very entertaining book. I've listened to it several times and enjoyed it every time. You need to read or listen to "To Die For" first because it's a continuous story.

Lively, colorful, female personality

Would you listen to Drop Dead Gorgeous again? Why?

Perhaps, not again but gratified the first time. Enjoyed the spirited lead female character, I commend her high maintenance clever communication techniques.

What did you like best about this story?

The humor.

Which character – as performed by Joyce Bean – was your favorite?

Blair

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Not movie material

Any additional comments?

Noticed some thumbs down for this book, but I thought it fun as it reminded me of real high maintenance women.

Funny, entertaining, unique. a must read!

Funny, entertaining, unique. a must
read! the narrator is great, does all the voices (though imagined Wyatt's voice as deeper, I thought Joyce did a very good job, even with his voice). Wish Linda Howard would write a lot more books!!!