Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs

Half-Moon Hollow, Book 1

By: Molly Harper

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Maybe it was the Shenanigans gift certificate that put her over the edge. When children's librarian and self-professed nice girl Jane Jameson is fired by her beastly boss and handed $25 in potato skins instead of a severance check, she goes on a bender that's sure to become Half Moon Hollow legend. On her way home, she's mistaken for a deer, shot, and left for dead. And thanks to the mysterious stranger she met while chugging neon-colored cocktails, she wakes up with a decidedly unladylike thirst for blood.

Jane is now the latest recipient of a gift basket from the Newly Undead Welcoming Committee, and her life-after-lifestyle is taking some getting used to. Her recently deceased favorite aunt is now her ghostly roommate. She has to fake breathing and endure daytime hours to avoid coming out of the coffin to her family. She's forced to forgo her favorite down-home Southern cooking for bags of O negative. Her relationship with her sexy, mercurial vampire sire keeps running hot and cold. And if all that wasn't enough, it looks like someone in Half Moon Hollow is trying to frame her for a series of vampire murders. What's a nice undead girl to do?

Love in vein: bite into more of Jane Jameson's paranormal exploits.

©2009 Molly Harper White (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Hysterical laughs are the hallmark of this enchanting paranormal debut....Harper keeps the quips coming without overdoing the sarcasm, and her take on vampire lore will intrigue and entertain even the most jaded paranormal fan." ( Publishers Weekly)

In love with this book!

I absolutely loved this book!
I read a short story, The Undead in my bed (click to see review), that actually falls much later in the series. It was so good that I decided to start at the beginning, and I am so glad I did!
Molly seems to channel my inner sarcasm into her characters! Jane is hilarious, even when she's not trying to be and I caught myself laughing out loud more than once, causing some strange looks from the people around me.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Loved this book...

Would you consider the audio edition of Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs to be better than the print version?

Yes I would! Amanda Ranconi was excellent as the narrator! After downloading this book I was hooked on the Nice Girl series!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved all of them! But Jane was hysterical!

Which character – as performed by Amanda Ronconi – was your favorite?

I have to say I loved Jane with Amanda narrating!

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

Yes! I could not stop listening.

Any additional comments?

This book started my obsession with Molly Harper and her books. I literally laughed out loud listening to this series.

I absolutely love this series...

Would you listen to Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs again? Why?

yes I would... because it is hilarious!!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs?

Jane's transformation into a vampire and all the chaos that goes with it

Which scene was your favorite?

Too many to count

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

Yes and then some

Any additional comments?

If you like your Paranormal Romances to have a heavy sense of humor and very sarcastic lead characters then Molly Harper's book are definitely for you.

Finally, A Book That Makes Me Laugh Outloud!!!

What did you love best about Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs?

This book made me stop and laugh out loud! Do you know how remarkable that is in this world of ours: a world of non-stop activity, much of it stressful. To be pulled back by a character's honest personality and made to laugh at her comments...such fun! Molly Harper is now one of my top 10 authors. Thank you for making me laugh, Molly.Nice Girls Don't have Fangs portrays a real-life (or seemingly real) perspective on becoming a vampire. The book brings out what it's like to not be able to eat, have super strength, have all your relationships tested, consider a life that lasts for a lot longer than 100 years, and much more. In a way, the book shows us how we need to face our own problems, get a grip, and resolve them. Jane was forced to do just that, and in a very short period of time, and in a very strange way. But she did.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Of course, Jane. She is so flawed. Love that about her. If people love her for her flaws, maybe there's hope for the rest of us. And, it turns out that being totally herself, Jane is hysterically funny. Her honesty makes people deal, and that's refreshing. She can laugh at herself, and at her situation. A lesson I'd love to learn.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

Amanda Roncoi's performance was so good that I looked her up online and read about her life. Her performance almost makes me get every book she's narrated just because she's narrating them. I have to be careful to not do that. Her gritty, sarcastic, no...cynical way of reading really brings out the heart of the characters. Her reading makes the book even funnier. Amanda Ronconi, Davina Porter, Holter Graham, and Luke Daniels are my narrators.

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

Laughed, laughed, laughed. Oh, and I got sentimental, too.

Cute Vamp Story for the Non-Vamp Lover

What did you love best about Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs?

Disclaimer: I am not a fan of vampire novels. Just cannot get into them. But this one was delightful. From the Audible description, the book sounded like a spoof on the vampire genre, and it was, though not in an insulting way. Lighthearted, clever, VERY funny. A cute, quick read with just enough spice to keep it tasty - no pun intended :)

What other book might you compare Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs to and why?

Since I don't read many vampire novels, can't really say. I just know I laughed as much listening to this book as I did listening to Sacre Bleu and Fool by Christopher Moore.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

Ms. Ronconi delivered this tale with just the right amount of spirit and sarcasm. Like the narrator for the Moore books, she nailed the tone and improved the read.

This fits for a quick, fun listen.

Nice girl, librarian Jane is having a drinking pity party over losing her job. When she leaves the bar, her car breaks down and she falls into a ditch. A good ole’ boy drives by and shoots her thinking she is a deer. She is left for dead in the ditch but wakes up in a nice bed. She is surprised to be alive but even more surprised to discover she is now part of the undead!

Jane met a tall dark and handsome man, Gabriel, at the bar. Now he has become her sire and he finds her sense of innocence fascinating. Jane’s fresh new looks are attracting other men and apparently raising some jealousy.

Jane is stumbling through the etiquette of the undead as she has a lot to learn very quickly. She is called in front of the Vampire Council within just a day or two for a murder of a man she fought with. It appears someone is setting her up to take a fall.

Attacks and accusations keep mounting as Jane tries to figure out what is going on. Meanwhile she is dodging her parents so she doesn’t have to disclose her new secret. Jane may not get to enjoy her extended life if she doesn’t find the person giving her trouble. But she may be more unhappy than expected when she finally learns the truth.

The story, told in Jane’s self-deprecating voice, is full of humor and sly fun. Jane is an amusing character and the dialog is full of dry wit. Although there is some romance, it is not openly sexual. Molly Harper has a wonderful ability to share this type of light entertainment in her stories. This was a quick listen with the usual fun Molly Harper snark. I recommend this author and this story to readers who like a fun, light read that will make them laugh.

Audio Notes: Amanda Ronconi does a wonderful job with the narration. You can just envision the eye rolls and hear the snark that fits the main character. The narration added to my enjoyment of a fun story.
My rating 4.25.

nice change for a supernatural book

Would you consider the audio edition of Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs to be better than the print version?

Have not read the hard cover

What other book might you compare Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs to and why?

This type of book with the on goining humor is new for me.

Which scene was your favorite?

When her old boss asks her to come back to work

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

Laugh

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to the rest of the series.

So damn funny

I love this series, made me laugh so many times. The narrator is perfect for this series.

Loved this book!

Amazing fast paced with a bit of everything, romance, mystery, but most of all funny! Amanda Ronconi does an amazing job narrating it! She’s great and her fun fast paced narrations makes it fun and easy to listen to! Bravo!

Surprisingly good

I picked this up in a 2-for-1 sale, and....I was pleasantly surprised. I go through 2-3 books a month, and it's been a while since I've enjoyed a book this much. Despite some glaringly obvious plot holes, and a couple of contrived plot twists, the book was laugh out loud funny. Or at least chuckle-to-yourself-repeatedly funny. Looking forward to the next book.