To Die For

By: Linda Howard

Narrated by: Franette Liebow

Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Blair Mallory lives the good life. She's pretty, confident, and the owner of a thriving upscale fitness center. But in the shadow of success, a troubled member of the club develops a strange fixation on her, imitating her style and dress. Matters take a darker turn when the look-alike is shot dead - and Blair witnesses the horror.

As the media speculate on the tawdry details of the homicide and push Blair into the harsh spotlight, she locks horns with police lieutenant Wyatt Bloodsworth - he wants to lead an investigation without interference, while she is determined to probe the dead woman's life on her own.

But when someone begins to menace Blair with mounting threats, Wyatt takes notice: Was this murder indeed a lethal case of mistaken identity - and was Blair the intended victim?

©2004 Linda Howard (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

I love it!!!

To Die For is a brilliant book with fun and loveable characters. To hear this masterpiece in audio form is a joy to listen to over and over.

Worst fake southern accent!

Linda Howard wrote a great book and I loved it when I read it. It’s a laugh out loud romantic suspense. However, this audio version was like listening to nails on a chalkboard. Seriously, the fake southern accent was the worst I’ve ever heard. I forced myself to finish it because I loved the book. The next book in the series has a different narrator and is much better.

One of my favorite Linda Howard titles

This is one of my all time favorite books. I was so excited to see it in audible form. However, this narration was like nails on a chalk board. Her voice sounded like a high pitched 90 year old southern Belle of years gone by. It was shaky and annoying as all get out.
I still love this book. But, will skip ever listening to it again.

good narrator fits the story

This is a southern character and the voice suits. I thought the story was a hoot. I had passed this book by a couple of times based on the reviews. I listened to the sample and gave it a try. Glad I did.

Working it with attitude!!!

I really, really like this series. (Drop Dead Gorgeous is the second book with these characters). I must since I've read both once and am on my third listen. Blair and cast are the books that I turn to when I want to laugh out loud. Linda Howard writes with such humor and a tongue-in-cheek style that I catch myself grinning and laughing--even though I know what is coming. The main character is a blonde southern belle who was a cheerleader in high school and, as a matter of fact, went to college on a cheerleading scholarship. She now runs a gym and the contrast of blonde bimbo (but only when she is intentionally laying it on) and business woman are tremendously entertaining. She witnesses a murder and is now a target. The police lieutenant is an man who dumped her without notice two years ago and she is going to make him pay. The resulting conversations between Blair and her man, Wyatt are priceless.

I always hate when these to books reach the finish. Are they fluff? Yes! Are they poking a gentle bit of fun at the blonde stereotype? Yes! Are they worth your credits? YES!! I read or listen to escape. These two books are the perfect light entertainment to uplift your spirits and bring some laughter into your life. No, they aren't serious fiction but if I were stranded on an island and could bring a limited number of books--these two would be chosen. Everyone needs to laugh.

Absolutely hilarious

I loved the fact that she was a cheerleader and owned it. Also the connection between her and Bloodsworth is the perfect fit. This book has me laughing like almost the whole time. The narration just felt a little off, like the voice was too old for the characters.

okay

doesn't translate to 2018 very well, but for when it was written notntoo bad, but blair is a little to blond for me. narrator not my favorite either.

Great Story, Poor Narration

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I enjoyed the story. Linda Howard's books are always a pleasure to read. However, the narrator uses a high whiny squeeky voice for Blair- the main character. It really detracts from the overall pleasure of the read. But this just too much.Blair is a constant complainer but the accent is over the top.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters make the book worth reading.

Would you be willing to try another one of Franette Liebow’s performances?

I would choose to avoid a performance by Franette Liebow's unless I really wanted the particular book.

Did To Die For inspire you to do anything?

I read all her books.

Great book!!

However the narrator sounds like she's 80 and having a real hard time with a southern accent. I really enjoy Blair Mallorys story but the narration is ruining it for me. I've read the book several times and it is amazing. The 80 year old pretend southern accent is ruining what I know to be an amazing book.

Franette Liebow does an excellent job !!

What did you love best about To Die For?

This story has humour, well drawn characters, great side bars and can be listened to more than once because you like the character's lives and it is fun to think about how to win some of the battles in a relationship and laugh while you are doing it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Blaire is the best, irritating, high maintenance, southern belle, ex-cheerleader that anyone would wish to meet.

Which character – as performed by Franette Liebow – was your favorite?

Franette was perfectly cast for this book. She has the perfect ladylike, yet baudy interpretation which highlights just how irritating and yet lovable Blaire can be. I think it's a shame that she isn't reading Drop Dead Gorgeous ( I like Joyce but this character is Franette's )

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Nope - I pretty much smiled all the way through.