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Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes
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LENGTH8 hrs and 37 mins
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RELEASE DATE08-17-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
**A humorous southern mystery**
For Rose Gardner, working at the DMV on a Friday afternoon is bad even before she sees a vision of herself dead. She's had plenty of visions, usually boring ones like someone's toilet's overflowed, but she's never seen one of herself before. When her overbearing momma winds up murdered on her sofa instead, two things are certain: There isn't enough hydrogen peroxide in the state of Arkansas to get that stain out, and Rose is the prime suspect.
Rose realizes she's wasted 24 years of living and makes a list on the back of a Wal-Mart receipt: 28 things she wants to accomplish before her vision comes true. She's well on her way with the help of her next door neighbor Joe, who has no trouble teaching Rose the rules of drinking, but won't help with number 15 - do more with a man. Joe's new to town, but it doesn't take a vision for Rose to realize he's got plenty secrets of his own.
Somebody thinks Rose has something they want and they'll do anything to get it. Her house is broken into, someone else she knows is murdered, and suddenly, dying a virgin in the Fenton County jail isn't her biggest worry after all.
Winner of The Beacon - 2010 Unpublished Division, Mainstream Category
©2012 Denise Swank (P)2012 Denise Swank DBA Bramagioia Enterprisees
What the Critics Say
"Though much of the book is light-hearted and occasionally outright hilarious, the author sneaks in a few home truths along the way that will hit you where it counts, like how even someone's best intentions can box you in." (Everybody Needs a Little Romance)
"This was one of those books that I kept telling myself one more page, then I need to put it down. Instead I found myself tearing through the book instead, needing to know the outcome." (Just Jump Book Reviews)
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What Members Say
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"Loved the book"
Where does Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?Very high-It's been a long time since I laughed while I was reading something.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes?All of it
Which character – as performed by Frances Fuller – was your favorite?Both
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?Romantic comedy with a paranormal twist
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"So Funny, So Fun"
This was such a fun listen. The characters are well-drawn, and crazy. I loved the book. I hope Ms. Grover Swank will write more in this vein. In looking at her Audible listing, it appears that she's writing mainly young adult books. My fingers are crossed for more like this one.
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"Quite funny at times!"
This is one of those great combinations of runny, suspenseful and romantic. I like all of the characters and much of their interaction. I'm not that crazy about the expressions of dismay at times The heroine says things like "Oh crappy doodles") but otherwise find it enjoyable.
The reader has a great accent for this book but her inflections get old fast. She raises her voice at the end of every sentence. It can get quite annoying, but hot enough so to spoil the book..0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"Pleasantly blown away"
If you could sum up Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes in three words, what would they be?Funny, charming and engaging
What did you like best about this story?The humor and how likable the main character was
Which character – as performed by Frances Fuller – was your favorite?The main character
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?yes
Any additional comments?It took a little bit to adjust to the narrator's heavy southern accent but once I got used to it, I was so drawn into the story I didn't want to stop listening. I don't usually leave comments but I felt this story should be shared since it was so fun to listen to.
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"Exciting list for a young woman"
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?yes, it was intense and every moment leads to the next with some action
What was one of the most memorable moments of Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes?the secret enclosed in the wooden box
Would you be willing to try another one of Frances Fuller’s performances?No
What would have made this romance irresistible?The hard to get game
Any additional comments?Story has a twist at the end, which was unexpected.
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