Trouble in High Heels

Fortune Hunter, Book 1

By: Christina Dodd

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

When Brandi Michaels discovers her fiancé hopping a flight to Vegas to marry his girlfriend, she pawns her engagement ring, buys herself a fabulous outfit, and spends one sultry night in the arms of a gorgeous Italian stranger named Roberto Bartolini. When Brandi becomes the mark for a killer, she has no choice but to turn to Roberto – a man who’s destined to be either her savior or her downfall. But one thing’s for sure: She’s not going down without a fight.

©2009 Leanne Banks (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Good story the narration killed it for me

Who doesn't love a story of love, betrayal and steamy elevator scenes? The narration was so dull. Every male character had a raspy old voice and it was hard to tell them apart. This book takes place in Chicago and NO CHICAGO ACCENTS! The mob characters sound like New Yorkers. If you can get past all that, the story keeps you involved and entertained.

Not the best of Christinia Dodd.

What did you like best about Trouble in High Heels? What did you like least?

What I liked best? Narration

What I liked least? Weak characters

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I don't even remember much about it. I listened to it several weeks ago.

What three words best describe Amanda Ronconi’s performance?

I don't have any problems with the narration only the story.

Was Trouble in High Heels worth the listening time?

No.

Any additional comments?

Christiania Dodd was done some of my favorite books of all time. This is not one of them. I was disappointed.

Ok for the beach...

Apparently I'm not a big fan of Romance books. However the love scenes were very well written. Story line was weak but fun in places.

Just had to finish it

Would you listen to Trouble in High Heels again? Why?

Yes, it was just one of those books that i just enjoyed listening too

What other book might you compare Trouble in High Heels to and why?

I can't, i dont normally read romance novels. I have a hard time finding books that arent just smut books. This was great with that. Because there was actually a story to it, the romance/smut was an undertone. Made it more enjoyable

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

She didnt do very well with the Italian voices but I can imagine that is hard to pull off! She did well with them when more than one Italian was talking too, which would be hard! Her playing Brandi's moms voice was my favorite. Because it really sounded and felt like a mom talking!

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

No, no movement like that. Overall it didnt strike me any which way because it was well balanced out in romance, smut, flirting, sadness, fear, etc. Author did good not playing into one emotion so heavily that it stuck. Which for me I like.

Any additional comments?

I usually practice good restraint with reading books, otherwise I'd never stop reading and stop going out. But this one actually had me going to bed thinking, I get to read more tomorrow! I dont know why this book was like that for me. Normally i hate the girl falls for the rich good looking guy that everyone wants kinda story. But this one, I guess it just balanced out with her. Her being strong female character that everyone wants but hates because she is so pretty. But she owns it. It was much better than I thought it would be to be honest. I will look at this authors other books as well.

Good way to past the time

Nothing outstanding, but it was fun to listen to. Was a bit predictable, but good funny dysfunctional characters.

Great Story - narrator needed help w/hero's accent

I enjoyed the story. The characters were well developed and the story line flowed. I loved the relationships with the relatives and the ending was definitely cute. None of the characters played the idiot or came across as stupid. I had a feeling about what was coming in the story line but it was well done. I didn't feel like I might as well give up because I knew what was going to happen. Truly the only problem I have with the book at all is the accent that the narrator uses for her male heroes in the books. Sadly, she has had this problem with another series. Usually her secondary characters have better fitting voices then the lead male voice. I am usually able to move beyond it enough to enjoy the book but I so would perfer a more masculine voice that fit the character. Please don't get me wrong, I love her voices for her female leads and she is great at the humor part of her roles. (She is great in Nice Girls: Jane Jamison series except for Gabriel's voice. She carries the humor part of the characters and first person narration wonderfully, but Gabriel's accent makes him come across as something less then an alpha type male.) When she has a male voice that doesn't require a foreign accent, she does a great job.

Smart and Funny

enjoyed the books fast pace and humor. Purchased the audiobook and with the narrative performance, really brought out the romatic humor. Reminded me of a Carry Grant movie with sophistication, romance and the humorous dialogue that kept you interested.

Love that Roberto

Would you listen to Trouble in High Heels again? Why?

I loved the book. The story was wonderful and Amanda Ronconi did a great job with the voices especially Roberto. He was so sexy and romantic with a great touch of humor.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Trouble in High Heels?

The elevator drop was such a great moment. You must read to find out.

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

I chose this book book because I like Amanda Ronconi's narrations so much. I listened to another series she narrated and love her work.

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

I did listen to this book in one day. I couldn't put is down.

Slay me an Italian Dragon

Funny, charismatic..aA southern girl with something to prove..or so she thinks, with a brilliant mind becomes attached at the hip with an Italian Count of shady credentials or so it may appear.. A great story

Dracula and the diamond

This was an entertaining book, but for me, Ms. Ronconi's Italian dialect sounded more like Count Dracula than smooth Italian. She narrates the Molly Harper books and reads this with the same ironic inflection. It's good for this character, she's definitely sassy, but any romantic tone is compromised by "sassy meets Dracula" . It's ok, entertaining and light.