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  • Guilty Pleasures

  • An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel
  • By: Laurell K. Hamilton
  • Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis
  • Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,413 ratings)

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Guilty Pleasures

By: Laurell K. Hamilton
Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis
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Publisher's summary

Published almost 10 years ago, Guilty Pleasures marked the debut of a writer who was destined to grow from cult favorite to a major best-selling author. Now, for long-time Anita Blake aficionados and newfound fans, Guilty Pleasures makes its debut in downloadable audio.

Listeners will learn how Anita Blake started raising the dead - and killing the undead. And how she met Jean Claude, the master vampire destined to become not only her biggest nemesis but her greatest lover.

Love in vein: listen to more tales of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter.
©2009 Laurell K. Hamilton (P)2009 Penguin

Critic reviews

“Hamilton remains one of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field.” (Number-one New York Times best-selling author Charlaine Harris)

“A sex-positive, kick-ass female protagonist." (Starburst)

“Number one New York Times best seller Hamilton is still thrilling fans...with her amazing multifaceted characters and intricate multilayered world, a mix of erotic romance, crime drama, and paranormal/fantasy fiction. Her descriptive prose is gritty and raw, with a mosaic of humor and horror to tell this complex, well-detailed story. But it’s her enigmatic stable of stars that continues to shine, managing their improbable interpersonal relationship dynamics." (Library Journal)

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A Good Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - I have read almost all of the Anita Blake books, but the1st five are my favorites. listening to the book adds a new dimension to the story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anita Blake - The character is well developed and believable. I find the idea of a tough (small) woman necromancer/vampire hunter an interesting character and the author pulled it off well

What about Kimberly Alexis’s performance did you like?

Yes, I was not sure at first if I would since her voice was not what I invisioned for Anita, Also, I was irritated at first when she sort of whispered when Anita screamed or shouted. Once I got used to it, it was fine and it would be impractical if she really screamed or shouted

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, it is over eight hours and that is too long to listen to the story. It is a good book to read in two or three sittings

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what happens!

thought it was a great book but the ending was bland. I was disappointed. the narration was really good.

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Perfect

Wonderful vampire novel, refreshing and page turning! New and exciting monsters and explanations for them!

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The adventures of hunting vampire with Edward

Love the stories would like you to write more books about times she first met Edward.

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Its the beginning

This is the beginning of a very modern, tough, and slightly female Vampire Hunter. The series has violence and a very dry, sarchastic humor that combine to form a fabulously jaded outlook on life. We follow Anita's character through twisted developments in a first person format that allows us to understand what she fears and values and see how she copes with the stress that has become her life. I love the story and the narrator leands a sense of realism with her voice, inflection, and accents. I recomend this series to every modern tough girl out there.

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3rd time reading this series it's so good

amazing books.
I love the plot and the characters are so deep and realistic. amazing books

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A great beginning

Anita, animator of the dead, ends up helping deal with the current problem, which is with the mater of the city. There are many moments where her strength shine through, and we get to discover more of her power and personality. I enjoyed this book very much.

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a very mind gripping book

a great writer topped off with a great narrator. I give it two thumbs up!

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loved it!

every second was amazing! so interesting and I loved the main character! Anita is so badass!

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love Anita Blake series

I have read the books several times and starting audiobooks but it's puck and choose because some are to high priced.

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