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Welcome to Temptation

By: Jennifer Crusie
Narrated by: Aasne Vigesaa
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Publisher's summary

Sophie Dempsey wants to help her sister film a video and then get out of Temptation, Ohio. Mayor Phin Tucker wants to play pool with the police chief and keep things peaceful. But when Sophie and Phin meet, they both get more than they want. Gossip, blackmail, adultery, murder, vehicular abuse of a corpse, and slightly perverse but excellent sex: all hell breaks loose in Temptation as Sophie and Phin fall deeper and deeper in trouble, and in love.
©2006 Jennifer Crusie (P)2006 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A romantic comedy that adds luster to the genre, this effervescent tale will please readers who can relate to Sophie's undaunted exploration of all her desires." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Funny, sexy, and wise - it's time to welcome Crusie into the pantheon of top-flight romance writers." ( Kirkus Reviews)

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Hollywood, give us screwball comedy's like these.

Love all Jennifer Crusie books. She sets a scene like a screwball comedy of old. Her dialog snaps and keeps the pace moving along nicely. It would be wonderful to see just one of her books on film. In all her books there is always that "one" scene when it come together and friends & enemy alike square off for a side splitting comedy, that it's a delight to read again and again, just to visualize it in your head!

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One of my favorite Cruise books

What made the experience of listening to Welcome to Temptation the most enjoyable?

This is a cute, funny romance novel. If you just need to de-stress from a busy day and wants some laughs all wrapped up in a romance story, this should do the trick.

Any additional comments?

The narration was fine but a little fast. She should slow it down just a bit.

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Temptation is fun

Where does Welcome to Temptation rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Oh, it's about the same as most of the others.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Welcome to Temptation?

I just crack up every time I think of the different paint jobs on the water tower.

Any additional comments?

Welcome To Temptation is one of my favorite Jennifer Crusie books, so when I was between novels and wanted to listen to something fun and easy I picked it up--I have been enjoying listening to the Audible versions of all of her novels.

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Brilliance at its best

Where does Welcome to Temptation rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Number One because there is humour, sex, great storylines going on

What other book might you compare Welcome to Temptation to and why?

Faking It - same author and narrator This one is my Second best book. Lots of humour, sex, drama and brilliant vocalisation.

Have you listened to any of Aasne Vigesaa’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes Aasne Vigesaa's vocalisation of male and female characters, young, old, sophisticated, rough as, is brilliant listening. I enjoy listening to her - could listen to her story telling all day.

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

Laughed a lot, enjoyed it thoroughly.

Any additional comments?

Would highly recommend it if you do not mind sex, humour and a great plot. Highly entertaining book.

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One of my favorite audio books

This is one my favorite audio books. Most romance novels have terrible narration, I find myself picking books as much for the narrator as I do the story or author. The narrator nails this story, gets the edginess and humor of the characters. It's funny and sexy story and the characters are rich and three dimensional. If only most audio books could deliver this kind of storytelling. I have listened to this book more than once and it enjoy it every time
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Cruise does it again

And again and again and again! I couldn't put this DOWN! Loved all aspects of this book, and can't wait to read Davy's book (already have it... just waiting now!). This book was all over the place, but somehow... Cruise can pull it off and make it just glow!

Single mayor, young motherless child, struggling porn producers, murder, nosey small town, and a hoopla of hilarious family.... oh ya, and romance! who knew it was such an awesome combo!

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Loved it! Excellent chick lit!

Really enjoyed this book. It is light and frothy but not an insult to your intelligence. I like Jennifer Crusie's writing and stories. Will definitely listen to more of hers. Also liked the narrator a lot and highly recommend her as well.

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Love Jennifer Cruise

I found Jennifer Cruise while wondering around the book store looking for a new author many many years ago. I found Faking It which comes after this book because I liked the colors of the cover, silly I know but picked up read the back and bought it. It was not in a section i normally perused as I was young and a sci-fi/ fantasy fan, but it immediately caught me up and made me laugh. Then of course I had to read Welcome To Temptation and everything else she wrote, I enjoyed them all. But Welcome To Temptation and it’s companion Faking It have always been a favorite, because I have a sister and we always wanted a brother and the giggles, and they were how I found her. These books are for fun, if you are looking for anything else they may not be for you. Even the sex is fun not gritty and play by play, but rather fun and sexy. The characters are fun and not perfect which I love. I have reread all her books many times usually when I’m super busy and stressed as they give me the comic relief I need to get to the other side. And Jennifer Cruise tells a good story and really that’s the most important part of a book review. I like the audio versions as well, think the narrator did a stand up job, good timing and actually gives characters their own voice instead of everyone sounding the same, and she does good men’s voices not just lowering hers but with inflection so you know it’s a guy. If you want a laugh and a good story give this book a try you won’t be sorry.

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Another great Jennifer Cruise book

What other book might you compare Welcome to Temptation to and why?

I love the characters and witty dialogue in Jennifer Cruise's books. This book keeps you entertained and laughing while also being very sweet. I did like Bet Me better though.

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Classic Crusie

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

I absolutely love Jennifer Crusie books and this is another winner. Funny, romantic and little bit of action and drama make this one a winner.

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