Love in a Nutshell

By: Janet Evanovich, Dorien Kelly

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Number one bestselling author Janet Evanovich teams up with award-winning author Dorien Kelly to deliver a sparkling novel of romantic suspense, small-town antics, secretive sabotage, and lots and lots of beer

Kate Appleton needs a job. Her husband has left her, she's been fired from her position as a magazine editor, and the only place she wants to go is to her parents' summer house, The Nutshell, in Keene's Harbor, Michigan. Kate's plan is to turn The Nutshell into a Bed and Breakfast. Problem is, she needs cash, and the only job she can land is less than savory.
Matt Culhane wants Kate to spy on his brewery employees. Someone has been sabotaging his company, and Kate is just new enough in town that she can insert herself into Culhane's business and snoop around for him. If Kate finds the culprit, Matt will pay her a $20,000 bonus. Needless to say, Kate is highly motivated. But several problems present themselves. Kate despises beer. No one seems to trust her. And she is falling hard for her boss.

Can these two smoke out a saboteur, save Kate's family home, and keep a killer from closing in…all while resisting their undeniable attraction to one another? Filled with humor, heart, and loveable characters, Love in a Nutshell is delicious fun.

©2011 The Gus Group, LLC. (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“…as the romance peaks and Matt and Kate share adventures, King hits her stride, ably handling the snappy dialogue between Matt and Kate in a way that distinguishes both characters and is absolutely fun to listen to.” —Publishers Weekly

“Destined to make your next road trip a blast.” —Shoals

not so great

I finished it but my mind often wondered when listening I was glad when I finished and could start something new and more interesting

Another Cute Story

Would you consider the audio edition of Love in a Nutshell to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version but I love Loreili King reading it to me. This is a cute one for in between the numbers. I loved the male character and it was fun that it was based in Michigan. I love the narrator. I hope she never stops reading Janet's books.I do wish the characters would have gone a bit further at the end. Maybe that is the next book.

What other book might you compare Love in a Nutshell to and why?

All of Janet's In Between the numbers books are fun.

What about Lorelei King’s performance did you like?

Love her! I hope she never stops.

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

Yes.

Very enjoyable read

If you could sum up Love in a Nutshell in three words, what would they be?

Humor and love classic Evanovich

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

Listened on a road trip with a girlfriend we laughed out loud making the miles go by faster.

An author who writes like she knows my family.

I am one of the many fans of Janet Evonavich, make that millions of fans. Since the second book of Stefany Plum was published I haven't missed one of her books.

Enchanting and Funny

Would you listen to Love in a Nutshell again? Why?

Yes, it was adorable. The characters were new and fresh. I would like to hear more from them.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Love in a Nutshell?

When Matt gets Stella back for Kate.

What about Lorelei King???s performance did you like?

I like the way she has a distinct voice for each character

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

Both

Liked it

The story line was good. Loved the twists and turns! Ending a bit weak. Could have done a better job of fleshing it out . I

Classic Janet Evonivich

This type of book is a true classic! I loved it! There are only two things this book needed.... 1) Maybe a little more romance scenes, I felt a little bummed that they never really got together. 2) it needed to be longer!!! :) I really do recommend this book to anyone that likes funny cut romance stories without any smut. It was very enjoyable.

Good in a Nutshell

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

I love anything by Janet Evanovich and this is no exception. It is not my favorite work of hers but it is a fun, quick read/listen that doesn't disappoint.

Could be a TV movie

A quaint pleasurable book with a nice story line, light enjoyable read. Reader mispronounced a few words, but in all a good story.

Fun and Cute Audio Chickflick

Would you be willing to try another book from Janet Evanovich and Dorien Kelly ? Why or why not?

The story line is pretty typical, you know from the very beginning how the book is going to end and who is going to fall in love with who, but the road to the end is filled with lots of comedy and some mild suspense. Janet Evanovich makes me laugh! I listen to her while I walk and she makes the time and the miles fly by. Dorien Kelly had very good voice and intention for each character.