Welcome to Temptation

By: Jennifer Crusie

Narrated by: Aasne Vigesaa

Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins

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)

Okay, not great.

Characters a bit old-fashioned and stilted. Took a long time to figure out where the story was going. Pace picked up a couple of times, but didn't follow through. Not my favorite, but I did finish it.

Aasne is the best!!!

I have several audio books and was happy to add my Crusie collection. I just love Aasne! She brought one of my favorite books to life! She dives into the characters and I could listen to her all day. I only wish that she read more.

I love the story as it's one of Jennifer's spicier works. It has great humor, mystery and steamy scenes all wrapped up in a town called Temptation.

Unique story and sensually erotic.

Would you consider the audio edition of Welcome to Temptation to be better than the print version?

Has to be. Didn't read the book.

What did you like best about this story?

Good character development. A gentle love story that develops slowly but with some heat.

What about Aasne Vigesaa’s performance did you like?

Overall just wonderful. The change in the timber of her voice to handle male and female characters. Handles the erotic encounters with warm sensuality.

weak

I did not like it. I did manage to finish it but I had to force myself.

What is this???

I am confused. I mean what did I just listen to? I have attempted to listen to this off and on for quite some time and I cannot bring myself to give self inflicted torture. Nope. I won't do it to me....even if I did pay for it.

I have no idea what the narrator is going on and on about. Her voice, inflection, everything...drives me crazy. Even still the story is so blah that all I remember is that there was a car accident. Say what??? How did I listen for 2 hours and not know any details???? This is my first time listening to both Jennifer Cruise and Aasne Vigesaa and let me say it here and now-I am NOT impressed!

I would not recommend this full price, on a sale, and not even free. Good customers of Audible, take it from me-please do not waste your time.

That is all.

Just wanted it to be over.

What disappointed you about Welcome to Temptation?

Story line was weak. Felt no connection to any of the characters.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Aasne Vigesaa?

No problem with the narrator, it was the story.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

The only redeeming quality was I only paid $6.95.

Any additional comments?

Don"t waste your time>

worse than a high school play

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Nothing could make me enjoy this novel, lest I was 12 years old

Has Welcome to Temptation turned you off from other books in this genre?

yes

How did the narrator detract from the book?

not the narrator, the storyline

Any additional comments?

Don't waste your money or credits

Couldn't listen to the reader

The narration of this book was awful. I couldn't stand to listen to it. I tend to listen to 3 to 4 books a month and have not had this problem but once. As for the book, I like the author so I might buy a paperback.

Listen at half speed

Could not even catch some of the words, the sentences flew by so quickly. Seems like the narrator wanted to get the heck out of Temptation, and fast. It got so ridiculous I returned the book, and I’ll get it on kindle. Are there no producers who listen to the finished product?

Couldn't get past the narrator!

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Can't rate the story I couldn't stand the voice of the narrator. Not trying to be rude just not pleasant.