Nice Girls Don't Live Forever

Half-Moon Hollow, Book 3

By: Molly Harper

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Nothing sucks the romance out of world travel like a boyfriend who may or may not have broken up with you in a hotel room in Brussels. Jane Jameson's sexy sire Gabriel has always been unpredictable, but the seductive, anonymous notes that await him at each stop of their international vacation, coupled with his evasive behavior over the past few months, finally push Jane onto the next flight home to Half Moon Hollow -- alone, upset, and unsure whether Gabriel just ended their relationship without actually telling her.

Now the children's-librarian-turned-vampire is reviving with plenty of Faux Type O, some TLC from her colorful friends and family, and her plans for a Brave New Jane. Step One: Get her newly renovated occult bookstore off the ground. Step Two: Support her best friend, Zeb, and his werewolf bride as they prepare for the impending birth of their baby...or litter. Step Three: Figure out who's been sending her threatening letters, and how her hostile pen pal is tied to Gabriel. Because for this nice girl, surviving a broken heart is suddenly becoming a matter of life and undeath.

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

Relating to a character takes on a whole new level

I have come to terms with the fact that I am one step away from actually being Jane Jameson. Okay two... I would actually have to be turned into a vampire as well.

Jane graduated in 98 from a Kentucky high school, as did I, and has a snarkiness I can only describe as the result of someone trained on after-school episodes of Animaniacs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and being well-versed in Austen and other classics (right down to the Firth-Ehly version of Pride and Prejudice). She's the oddball of the family because of her quick wit and knowledge of random facts, and to top everything off, I get every single reference she makes right down to the way southern women make punch for showers. The cherry on top of this creepy resemblance is the author went to Western Kentucky University, as did I. (The one step difference mentioned above is she took library studies whereas I took theatre).

That's where the simlarities end, however, as I do not have to put up with the family members Jane does, nor do I have a best guy friend married to a werewolf. Or a vampire boyfriend... let alone being one myself. And, unlike Jane, I have the sometimes brutally honest ability to say what's on my mind, which, if Jane was capable of doing, we would not have this hilarious series.

Jane's inability to communicate properly (as is sometimes the problem with most protagonists) gets her into yet another pickle. Gabriel too, since he refuses to tell her whats going on with this random letters he gets. Quite a lot of non-communication goes on in the book and finally comes flooding out of characters like they were given truth pills before their big exits. Even Jenny gets to reveal her inner turmoil. I believe the Pixar people would call this "monologuing." Yet, in taking this novel lightly as I have from the beginning, it was an enjoyable experience. 5 stars.

Love, Love , Love

I absolutely love these books! I have listened to them several times. The whole series is funny, charming and I can't seam to get enough. Amanda Ronconi does such a great job. She is very easy to listen to and just sucks you into the story and characters. Great series!

Laugh Laugh Laugh

With the first Jane Jameson book, I was hooked. I listen to audiobooks while I drive. While listening to these books, I worry that the people passing me may think I'm crazy because I am alone in the vehicle and laughing out loud. The series is extremely entertaining. Nice Girls Don't Live Forever does not disappoint.

great book

I loved this book it was great way to spend my time the story line and plot was amazing and detailed. also the narrator Amanda Ronconi always does a great job.

(Book 3) Great Adult Vampire Book

What made the experience of listening to Nice Girls Don't Live Forever the most enjoyable?

The adult humor.

What did you like best about this story?

The whole story in book 3 was enjoyable and seemed to flow along nicely.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

She has a wonderful voice!

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

Laugh a lot!

Any additional comments?

This book series is most like the TV show True Blood. Adult sex, violence, and humor. If your not a prude than you can enjoy!

Good, but first two are better

I enjoyed this book, but didn’t find myself laughing out loud as a listened nearly as much as the previous two in the series.

Fun and Funky Vamp Romance

What did you like best about this story?

This is the perfect mix between laugh-out-loud funny and sweet romance. I love Jane. She's snarky and sassy and totally fun! You just can't help but love this book!

Great Story, Great Performer

What made the experience of listening to Nice Girls Don't Live Forever the most enjoyable?

I think it's tragic that Harper remains relatively obscure while the big time authors like Harrison get all the limelight. If you enjoy this book, know that the series continues beyond book 3 but isn't available on audible.

What other book might you compare Nice Girls Don't Live Forever to and why?

Sookie Stackhouse series. Funny with a confident female heroine.

good fun

If you are looking for a light, easy to follow book this might be it. Not my favorite by this author but I did enjoy it.

Laughed and had my attention

Would you listen to Nice Girls Don't Live Forever again? Why?

I probably would not. The only book I've listened to again was The Help.