Mr. Perfect

By: Linda Howard

Narrated by: Laura Hicks

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

What would make the perfect man?

That's the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be tall, dark, and handsome? Caring and warmhearted - or will just muscular do? As their conversation heats up, they concoct a tongue-in-cheek checklist that becomes an overnight sensation, spreading like wildfire at work and sizzling along email lines. But what began as a joke among friends turns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered....

Turning to her neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, for help, Jaine must unmask a killer to save her friends - and herself. Now, knowing whom to trust and whom to love is a matter of survival - as the dream of Mr. Perfect becomes a chilling nightmare.

©2001 Linda Howard (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Sexy fun....A frolicsome mystery...Jaine Bright lives up to her name: she's as bright - and explosive - as a firecracker." ( People)

"There is nothing quite like a sexy and suspenseful story by the amazing Linda Howard! The sparring relationship between Sam and Jaine is a delight. Mr. Perfect is funny, exciting, gripping, and sensuous - in fact it ranks as one of her all-time best!" ( Romantic Times)

An old favourite finally available on Audible

I have been looking for this audiobook for years after getting it from the library long ago. As soon as I saw it in audible's listing, I downloaded it. I noticed right away that it was not the narrator I remember. Researching this, I found that the original narrator that made me love the book so much was Jenna Stern. Laura Hicks is fine. I have no real complaints, but I didn't find her Jaine quite as funny and engaging. I think if I had never heard the original I would have given this narrator a higher rating. There is absolutely nothing wrong with her, I would listen to her narrate any other books, I just preferred Jenna Stern on this one, having had that comparison. But other than that, the book was as good as I remember. The perfect combination of murder mystery, suspense, romance and my favourite part - humour.

Mr Perfect is perfect

I absolutely loved the storyline of this book and the narrator was very easy to understand. It was an amazing pleasure to har the story unfold.

Not for me.

I normally love Linda Howard's work, but this one was a real struggle. I think it was the narration that weighed it down. Did not care for her attempt at distinctive voices which just seemed off and contrived, although I appreciate the effort.

Listened this time

with my hubby and he loved it. This book was one of the first audio books I ever listened to but, get this, it was on cassette tape...Long, long ago....hehe...
I have lost count how many times [with varying time frames between each] I've listened to this book! I have to truly love & I mean adore a book or series to read, reread or listen & re-listen to my books/audio books. This Author is so AWESOME, as is Laura Hicks, the "Professional Reader/Narrator" of this book. I may see if this author & reader have anymore available.

The original reader was so much better!

Years ago I had this on cassette. I wish I could remember that readers name! She was so awesome and caught Jaine’s snarkiness perfectly. This reader was barely passable in comparison. I could not even finish this one.

Great Suspenseful Story

Great suspenseful story that kept me on edge of my seat. Very surprised at who the villain was. Loved the love story also with a lot of humorous situations.

A favorite

My all time favorite comfort read. Love this book and story so much. Linda Howard never fails to provide the best entertainment!

One of her best

Loved the tension caused by the killer but the humor made it one of my favorite books

I have waited so long for the unabridged version.

I love Linda Howard and I have always thought this was one of her best books. I had an abridged copy of the audio but now that this one is out, I'm excited. The main character is so real to me, I know many people just like her. Some others by Linda that I like are Open Season, Now you see her, Cover of Night.

Hooked

If you could sum up Mr. Perfect in three words, what would they be?

Cheeky, sexy, suspense

Who was your favorite character and why?

Female protagonist - Many women can relate to her.

What does Laura Hicks bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Emotional depth

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The climax had me on the edge of my seat.

Any additional comments?

Don't use this recording to fall asleep with. You won't want to turn it off.