And One Last Thing...

By: Molly Harper

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

Lacey Terwilliger's shock and humiliation over her husband's philandering prompt her to add some bonus material to Mike's company newsletter: stunning Technicolor descriptions of the special brand of "administrative support" his receptionist gives him. The detailed mass e-mail to Mike's family, friends, and clients blows up in her face, and before one can say "instant urban legend", Lacey has become the pariah of her small Kentucky town, a media punch line, and the defendant in Mike's defamation lawsuit.

Her seemingly perfect life up in flames, Lacey retreats to her family's lakeside cabin, only to encounter an aggravating neighbor named Monroe. A hunky crime novelist with a low tolerance for drama, Monroe is not thrilled about a newly divorced woman moving in next door. But with time, beer, and a screen door to the nose, a cautious friendship develops into something infinitely more satisfying.

Lacey has to make a decision about her long-term living arrangements, though. Should she take a job writing caustic divorce newsletters for paying clients, or move on with her own life, pursuing more literary aspirations? Can she find happiness with a man who tells her what he thinks and not what she wants to hear? And will she ever be able to resist saying one... last... thing?

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

Critic reviews

"Harper brings her trademark humor and biting social comedy to this hilarious tale of heartbreak and romance, a novel that should be on the summer reading list of every woman who has been wronged." ( Booklist)

Great Story!!

Loved this book. It was hilarious. Great characters. Would love to hear more of their story. Sequel please!

Hilarious read!

I loved. this book. Made better by a fantastic narrator! I laughed out loud throughout the book

Thoroughly Entertaining

At times cringe-worthy, laugh out loud funny. Wonderful character development. A sheer delight and thoroughly entertaining!

Young and quirky

I purchased this book because I expected something else. I thought this was going to be a deviously juicy book about betrayal adultly lies and a smidgen of hot sweaty revenge sex. Instead I found myself listening to a grading voice aimlessly drifting from one character inflection to another. Now I'm not saying this wasn't a good book, it just wasn't a good fit for me. Maybe with a different narrator the book my have taken on a new perspective for me. However, with all that said, the book was cute unbelievable borderline juvenile kinda way. I reached a point where I found myself mindlessly listening but not hearing and having to back track. I paid for this book and by God I was going to finish listening to it.

The story within the story was a better story

If you could sum up And One Last Thing... in three words, what would they be?

Light, fun, cute. Also slightly dark. Of course it's dark though. The book is about betrayal. I found myself completely on the side of the heroine. I want her to do things she doesn't end up doing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character. She's well written.

What three words best describe Amanda Ronconi’s performance?

Hmm. Performance wise I'd say Amanda was great and then lost me with her "old man voice" and then her "gay man voice" they were both grating in the nerves. The gay voice even more so. She breaks into this stereotypical fancy-boy accent which doesn't match her voice for the sister. If the two are siblings, why does the brother talk like he's from planet gay?

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

I did not laugh, nor did I cry.

Any additional comments?

I'd say about two thirds through, the main character goes off on her own and the story wanders into strange territory. It goes off track somehow. Comes back just fine.. although I was highly disappointed that the wife did not confront the mistress in the scene where she had a chance. Walking away may be the high road but it makes for a BORING scene. Come on.. give us a tiny bit of drama. Any woman who's been cheated on would probably agree.. you want the fantasy scene where the mistress gets her comeuppance.

Hilarious but sometimes a bit unbelievable

Molly Harper is usually an automatic buy for me eventually. I loved this book, which was sometimes laugh out loud funny but Ms. Ronconi's narration or the story, not sure which drag a bit sometimes. And I found myself saying, no, why would she do that? or "That doesn't make sense." Still I'd recommend it.

HIlarious Poignant Funny and true!

What was one of the most memorable moments of And One Last Thing...?

It's all memorable! From someone who was in a similiar situation....I only wish I had had the wit, wisdom and suport that Lacy had. It's funny becuase it's true.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

Just enough edge to her voice to make her brilliant and enough softness to make the listener think that she has been through this herself.

Awesome Molly Harper (non-paranormal) book!!

This story was a great listen! Typical Molly Harper except there are no supernatural people in this story (I think every other book I've read or listened to by her has had supernaturals in it).

Lacey was married to a man named Mike who basically took her for granted and cheated on her. When she left him with a bang everyone basically made her life hell so she escapes up to her cabin in the woods. While up there she meets Monroe. He's a writer and very surly. They're like oil and water at first but slowly they become friends....and then more than friends. This is all great but Lacey is still sensitive from the issues with her husband and keeps pushing Monroe away.

I really liked Monroe. Of course, the description that he looks like Hugh Jackman didn't hurt at all...Yum!!! He's gruff and grumpy but once he warmed up he was just wonderful and I think he's someone I'd like to know in real life. I think I'll be having some sweet dreams of having a Monroe of my very own. ;)

Lacey has some ups and downs with Monroe and things aren't helped by the fact that her (ex)friends, her soon to be ex-husband and his mistress all seem to be out to make her life harder. Her mother and brother are supportive to a point but sometimes support can be a hindrance in itself. On top of this, she comes to a realization that she needs to grow up some before she can truly move on with her life.

As I said, this is a great book. Molly has such a strong and humorous voice that comes through in her books. I love reading (listening to) her books because even when dealing with stuff like divorce she can still make the story fun to read. As always, Amanda Ronconi did an awesome job on the narration! I'd highly recommend this book. 2 thumbs up! :D

Makes you laugh!

Molly Harper writes some really good stories! Perfect for listening to while you're frantically making Christmas presents. And the narrator, absolutely awesome! She gets it in one!

surprisingly witty and charming

I really enjoyed this book. The storyline was engaging and comical. I highly recommend it!