Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss

By: Kyra Davis

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Mystery writer and dabbling recreational sleuth Sophie Katz is head over heels in love - with a three-bedroom Victorian. She's just got to have it, despite a few drawbacks. Her slimy ex is the realtor. The rich, creepy seller wants her to join San Francisco's spirited Specter Society. And her first tour of the house reveals, well, a lifeless body clutching a cameo with a disturbing history of its own.

There's no way Sophie is going to give up the ghost on her dreams of stained glass and original woodwork, though--even when things become officially weird. A Society member is found with a slashed throat, and Sophie's house might as well be yelling, "GET...OUT!" She's hearing footsteps, lights are turning themselves off and her stuff keeps moving inexplicably. To top it off, boyfriend Anatoly thinks it's all in her head.

Sophie is 99 percent sure her problems are caused by someone six feet tall instead of six feet under, but the only way to be sure is to track down the killer - before he pushes her kicking and screaming to the other side.

Solve another case with Sophie.

©2009 Kyra Davis (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

did she always speak in questions

I never noticed with the other stories in this series that the narrator spoke with statements as if they had a question mark at the end of each sentence. But this one, I really noticed it and it drove me crazy. I loved the storyline of this book and the twists. I've been really enjoying this series. The other thing with the narration that I wish was different was that the voices of each character from the first 2 books had changed with this one. I liked the consistency in the first 2. But I am sure that it is hard to keep track of what voice was used for what character, especially with so many characters. I shouldn't complain considering how good she is with different voices I suppose.

good fun!

The story is very good BUT the reader is not; which is why I cannot give this a higher rating. A different narrator could make this fun mystery a five.

Listen to in order!

I was so excited that there was a new book to this series! I needed to know what was next. I love the charactes and the narriator is awesome. Love that it's the same for all her books.

Really fun series!

I am really enjoying this Kyra Davis series and this latest installment was not a let down. The books remind me a lot of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, the way the author mixes in a mystery with the romance. In all these books the mystery has kept me guessing and the characters have kept me laughing....often out loud. Give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

Narrator

Omg! She is awful!! An “uptalker “! So hard to listen to. Cute story as are the other works by Kyra Davis.

Added To My Favorite Author List!

I am almost through with this audio book and I can already say "I love it". Maybe it is because I have heard all of Kyra Davis' books read by Gabra Zackman. I listed to over 4 hours in one night! I can't wait until she comes out with another! Story- Fun. Voices- Life like. Situations- Unexpected. Romance- Believable.
Nothing not to love!!

Little Loathing

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

To the right people I'd recommend this book.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Somewhat conflicted.

What three words best describe Gabra Zackman’s performance?

She did an amazing job. I loved listening to her.

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

No, because I wanted to slap the main char a few times over for being so self absorbed. It frustrated me.

Any additional comments?

I loved the plot line, loved the little side plots too but for me, if I could, I'd bonk the main char over the head just to give her a reality check! The book had me cursing a few times but if that was what the Author was going for, the reader cursing out the main char, then she got me good!

Loved it!

Great book, great series. Can't wait for the next one...there is a next one, right?

Always great!!

Kyra and Gabra together are completely captivating. I have to force myself to put it down.

Didn't want it to end..

Lust, Loathing, and a Little Lip Gloss is another great book in the Sophie Katz series. I loved this one just as much as the others, Sophie is back..stumbling into some sort of mystery that she just must solve and I love the quick wit that makes you laugh out loud while reading. I like that her and Anatoly relationship is progessing nicley with each book. The paranormal side had me wondering how she was going to solve it without believing in ghosts, but knowing Sophie (who is to practal for that) I knew there was a way, I just couldn't see it. And that is what I love about these books..I don't have them figured out within the first few pages and it always provides a laugh. Marcus is one of my favorite characters -I laughed so hard at the restuarant scene and his shoes ;-) I have to agree with another review I read on here, after reading these books I just had to go out to starbucks and try a frappuccino! I can't say I'm a fan of them but I am a fan of Kyra Davis and Sophie Katz.
Gabra Zackman is one of the best narrators I have ever listened to. She does the voices for the characters perfectly.