Part-Time Princess

Ladies-in-Waiting, Book 1

By: Pamela DuMond

Narrated by: Lesley Ann Fogle

I waitress at MadDog - a biker bar - to pay my uncle’s rent at assisted living. I work my ass off but when I pour a pitcher of margaritas on a loser harassing my BFF - I’m fired. I scour want-ads until I find one that doesn’t make me want to hurl.

"Personal Assistant Wanted: 20s. Fab people skills. Celebrities don’t intimidate you. If actress - you can never use this on your resume."

Sounds dicey as hell. I apply immediately.

Lady Lizzie Billingsley - who if you get drunk and squint could be my impeccably polished twin - is entering into a marriage of convenience with playboy Prince Cristoph, the heir to the throne of Fredonia.

Lizzie doesn’t really want a PA...she's hiring me to impersonate her, keep Cristoph's wandering eye in check while she clears up a few loose ends. Did I mention the gig pays a fortune and includes a makeover?

What could possibly go wrong?

©2014 Pamela DuMond (P)2014 Pamela DuMond

My Thoughts on Part-Time Princess

This story started off right in the thick of things, but then took us back to fill in the pieces. But once things progressed further, more twists, turns and layers were added.

I really liked Lucy with her down to earth personality. I liked that she had an actual interest in working out. She didn't need to be talked into it like many other female leads who basically need to be pushed or coerced into it. I like that the author made Lucy some one I might like to be friends with.

In all honesty, Nick wasn't as instantly likeable for me. He flirted with Lucy (as Lizzie) and saved plane passengers, and came to the rescue. But he also had moments were his intentions weren't great with regards to Lucy/Lizzie and also had me wondering why he didn't act sooner.

In the end I felt like I enjoyed the book, but wished the ending hadn't felt quite as abrupt. I would have liked more wooing to patch things up. But I hope there will be more to come and I might get to see more interaction with Nick and Lucy as Nick and Lucy with no more Lizzie complications.

The narrator was really good and gave very interesting and distinctive voices to each character.

A rollicking good time!

PART- TIME PRINCESS: LADIES-IN-WAITING BOOK 1 is laugh out loud funny. Full of quirky characters that you will adore, this is a not to miss story.

Lesley Ann Fogel does a fantastic job with the different voices and makes a great story a joyful experience to listen to.

If you're looking to tickle your funny bone, you should definitely give PART - TIME PRINCESS a try!

A realistic twist on a fairy tale!

What made the experience of listening to Part-Time Princess the most enjoyable?

The different voices Lesley performed really brought the characters to life, she did an excellent job with all of the accents!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved Nick, he was so clever and funny...never gave up fighting for the girl he loves.

What about Lesley Ann Fogle’s performance did you like?

It was hard at first to get used to the voice of Lucy, but after you take into account the fact that she's supposed to have a strong accent and slang words, you find yourself embracing her as if she was a close friend.

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

When the dog was being held hostage, I just wanted to get on a plane and go help Lucy! The writing and narration made you feel as though you're truly a part of the story.

Any additional comments?

Once you get started on this story, you're hooked! I found myself listening every chance I could, and just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, the author would throw me for a loop! Great read, and I can't wait for more in this series!

Class and sass equal out to pizzazz!

If you could sum up Part-Time Princess in three words, what would they be?

Laugh out loud.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lucy is an imaginative and fiesty character. She's a scrapper. Not afraid of hard work, but despite her station in life, she never loses her sense of humor. I love this character.

What does Lesley Ann Fogle bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Ms. Foster had me loving the accent. She was a pro at it.

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

What appealed to me about Part time Princess is the nod to the fantasy of the fairytale.

Any additional comments?

Modern meets age old and delivers age old. Easy to love. Hard to forget.

good story

the narrator's voice has a horrible Echo and she does not do the accents good at all very choppy other than that the story is very good