The Devil in the Junior League

By: Linda Francis Lee

Narrated by: Jenna Lamia

Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

The Junior League of Willow Creek, Texas, is très exclusive. Undesirables need not apply. Fredericka Mercedes Hildebrand Ware (Frede to her friends) is a member beyond reproach...until her life begins to unravel. When her husband betrays her, steals her money, and runs off to places unknown, it's something Frede would prefer to keep under wraps. The last thing she needs is to become fodder for the JLWC gossip mill. And to make matters worse, there's only one person in town who stands a chance at helping her get revenge - Howard Grout, a tasteless, gold-chain-wearing lawyer who has bought his way into Frede's tony neighborhood. But there's a price: She has to get his tacky, four-inch-stiletto-and-pink-spandex-wearing wife, Nikki, into the Junior League.

The crème de la crème of Southern royalty should sit up and take notice, and hang on tight for this irresistible tale of getting in and getting even.

©2006 Linda Francis Lee (P)2006 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Fluffy story but HILARIOUS writing!

This is your typical fluffy chick lit book, but my expectations were blown by how funny the writing is! I literally laughed out loud throughout the entire story. The narrator nails the Southern accent and the author's tongue in cheek humor perfectly. Overall it was a totally enjoyable listen.

JLWC APPROVED

I absolutely loved this story. The narrator did a wonderful job. Strong, sassy, and southern!

Humor delivered by the Junior League!

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! Sooooo entertaining - it made me laugh out loud!! After living in Dallas for 3 years and I’ve been in the Junior League for 12 years in a few different cities….I have certainly seen my share of drama - especially in the Dallas league with the snobbiness there, I mean “high class”. I needed some comedy and this delivered. Thank you!!

FUN!

Despite the inability to NOT hate the main character, I couldn't help but cheer her on. The book is downright funny and entertaining. Jenna Lamia does her usual fantastic reading performance.

As a Texas woman though, I have to say there is no way in the world this author has ever even visited our state, let alone spent any amount of time here. The way Texas women (and even the men) were depicted was entirely asinine, but I have to admit that it added a great deal of entertainment to the book.

cheeky bit of southern chick lit

sometimes you want to listen to a book that is not too deep, but fun and well written. this is the author for that, and i preferred this book to her debutante book.

Can’t get though it

The narrators southern high pitches voice is just too much! Wish o would have traded it in.

Fun Read

I downloaded this book from the half price sale not sure if I would like it but decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did. This piece of non fiction is a delightful read as the protagonist, Frede Ware turns from snob to sort of snob. An upstanding member of Willow Creek, near-president of the Junior League, practically untouchable Frede watches her perfect unravel before her eyes. Not believing that the "Fabulous Frede Ware" could have such things happen to her, she begins to touch the "NC" (no class) side of life and in doing so, experiences personal growth. But don't let that story line scare you. Linda Francis Lee writes this light hearted comedy in such an engaging way that you can't help but smile all the way through. I was disappointed that the book was over and immediately went back to Audible to see if she had anything else I could download. Jenna Lamia is an excellent narrator and does the southern bell accent perfectly, getting just the right tone of someone with money and someone without it. I fell in love with the book almost instantly. I highly recommend the book.

Fun read, wonderful narrator

This is a great vacation read, but it has more depth and better writing than most beach reads. It's witty and entertaining. The narrator takes you to Texas and truly brings life to the characters. I'm curious to explore other books by the author.

Such a fun story!

I prefer to listen to an easy to follow story sometimes in my hectic life. The narrator did an excellent job playing the parts of the characters with such enthusiasm. I wasn't bored once and enjoyed the simple and fun story of a scorned woman getting revenge! If this is your style of entertainment, then this is the book for you!

Cute book!

Very southern voices!! Loved it!!! Jenna Lamia is a favorite of mine!