Drop Dead Beautiful (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook, by Jackie Collins Play Audiobook Sample

Drop Dead Beautiful (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

Drop Dead Beautiful (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook, by Jackie Collins Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Jackie Collins, Scott Sowers, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Jonathan Davis Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Lucky Santangelo Series Release Date: June 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427200501

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

67

Longest Chapter Length:

06:54 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:18 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:33 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

36

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Publisher Description

The bestselling author of Lovers & Players returns with Drop Dead Beautiful her 25th fabulous novel and her most beloved character, Lucky Santangelo. Get ready for the scandalously scintillating read only Jackie Collins can deliver! Like mother, like daughter. No truer words for Lucky Santangelo's sixteen-year-old Max, who goes looking for trouble when she hooks up with some guy she met on the Internet. Soon the beautiful, willful Max finds herself in deeper waters than she can imagine as she becomes a pawn in a greater scheme that leads back to Lucky and Billy Melina, the studly movie-star boyfriend of Lucky's best friend, superstar Venus. If Max's troubles weren't enough, Lucky has her multi-billion-dollar Las Vegas hotel complex to contend with . . . along with Anthony Bonar, the illegitimate grandson of her one-time Godfather and lethal enemy, Enzio Bonnati. So begins a non-stop thrill ride as Lucky builds her dream resort-and gambles with all she holds dear. Max, too, is following her dreams, and as her high-flying triumphs prove, she's more than just a little Lucky.

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"Pretty predictable for a Jackie Collins. She is so into sex and cheating men. Wow. Very good story line. I like all the subplots. The line about her daughter Max being kidnapped by an internet predator was totally unbelievable. I did like the entire story about the opening of her new hotel in Vegas and the plot by the Bonnati family to bring it down. Some of the lines where pretty um...forced and just didn't work for me."

— Virginia (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Collins is back with another sexy page-turner.

    — The New York Post on Lovers & Players
  • A decadent concoction sure to appeal…a fast-lane take on the lives of the rich and fabulous.

    — Kirkus Reviews on Lovers & Players
  • Vintage Collins here: Sex, love, betrayal and deception. Her fans will certainly enjoy.

    — Booklist on Lovers & Players
  • Jackie at her very best. The plot has more twists and turns than Sunset Boulevard and is faster than a Ferrari on a Los Angeles freeway.

    — Company magazine (UK) on Lovers & Players
  • A smorgasbord of love, sex, power and money.

    — Elle magazine on Lovers & Players

Drop Dead Beautiful Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 5 (3.86)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " On audio. Jackie Collins, what can I say? Nice entertaining listen. Her characters are awesome and everyone gets what they deserve in the end. The recording did bother me at first because the narrator was a very deep-voiced man, which I thought was a little incongruous, but after a while it didn't bother me. None of the characters bear any resemblance to people I actually know. "

    — Melissa, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Kind of far-fetched but fun to read none the less "

    — Laurenloft, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Currently rereading it as I mooched it from someone cuz I forgot that I read it. So good that I'm flying through it again though. It's weird how different some of these characters are in the next book featuring them. "

    — missemmamm, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The book is a witty exciting hot and steamy entertaining book it is a must read to women everywhere I found myself laughing hysterically though out the book. "

    — Tina, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I wanted to keep reading to see what happened. In the beginning few pages it was hard, because the author was introducing so many new characters. But she did an excellent job distinguishing them so you could remember who was who. Great book!! "

    — Stephanie, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely loved this book, can't wait to read the previous ones!! "

    — Priscilla, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A typical formaic JC book, great beach read, a meaty chick lit novel! "

    — Joolz, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you enjoy the raunchy read, this is for you, very entertaining and I loved every minute! "

    — Lynn, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Typical Jackie nothing new. Read it when you're being totally lazy. "

    — Charlotte, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love her and love her books! "

    — Saundra, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Thoroughly enjoyed the read. Although a stand alone novel, I wish I'd read this one before reading Goddess of Vengeance. "

    — Ellen, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Oy.......trashy, chic lit, not very good, but I bought it since the book was on the $5 table at B&N "

    — Beth, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My first read by this author. Have picked up first in series to read. "

    — Meaghan, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book is awful. Their is entirely too many characters shoved into one book. Total letdown! "

    — Stephanie, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Definitely, one of her better works! 10 of 10 stars! "

    — Tim, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is classic Jackie Collins...a guilty pleasure! It's filled with beautiful people, weirdos, crazies, snobs, you name it. A fun read! "

    — Cindy, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the second Jackie Collins book I've read. Once again, I'm impressed with her ability to weave together so many different characters and stories. Such a fun read! She is my go-to author when none of my other library holds have come in yet! "

    — Jessica, 12/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it. Typical Lucky book. Read in a day. "

    — Denice, 11/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a really good book, but Collins always has sooo many characters in her books. The good thing is she always keeps the reader up to date on who's who so you don't get too confused. I just wished her books were so long. "

    — Kellee, 11/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The last one in Lucky's story, as of now. Loved it. "

    — Siobhan, 6/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book in the Santangelo series. I love this family! "

    — Tracy, 6/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great trashy book. Just like all of the other Jackie Collins books. Fast read. "

    — Amy, 3/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love story line. Just wish ending was longer. "

    — Starlita, 2/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book of Jackie Collins. Again she has an array of characters and she intertwines all of them throughout the book. The ending does not disappoint! "

    — Stephanie, 12/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good! There were so many main characters; it took a while to remember each person's story. "

    — Jade, 12/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another good read with tons of characters that are all their own. "

    — Leslie, 11/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I made it to page 3 and realized that I wouldn't like the book but gave it a shot. I then made it to page 27 and gave up. This book was very slow and had alot of nonsense in it. "

    — Christy, 10/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent read, really enjoyed the whole series, love this author! :-) "

    — Cheikh, 8/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " very good read! have to go on the search for other jackie collins reads and the rest of this series! "

    — Molly, 7/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Classic Collins ... I love the way she's grown Lucky (one of her main characters in many books) into a sophisticated and classy woman. "

    — Sandy, 7/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book was so amazing, i read it in two day because i couldn't put it down "

    — Alfreda, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book....... Best lucky santangelo series! "

    — Caz, 11/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " There were a LOT of characters to keep track of in this book! Hard to get in to at first, but the end wrapped up nicely. "

    — Lindsay, 11/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely loved this book, can't wait to read the previous ones!! "

    — Priscilla, 8/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book in the Lucky Santanglo series, could not put this book down, definately a page turner. A typical Collins novel, Sex intrigue and attempt murder. Another Collins book, that has to become a movie. Loved it! "

    — Caroline, 7/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think I have read all of jackie's books can't put them down once you start "

    — Dolly, 5/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a fast-paced entertaining read;a guilty pleasure : ) "

    — Stasha, 4/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " a bit too vulgar for me. "

    — Sheree, 3/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I wanted to keep reading to see what happened. In the beginning few pages it was hard, because the author was introducing so many new characters. But she did an excellent job distinguishing them so you could remember who was who. Great book!! "

    — Stephanie, 3/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's fun, but I just couldn't get through it. "

    — Alexandra, 3/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love story line. Just wish ending was longer. "

    — Starlita, 2/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow... sexy or what? I read this book the first day I got it and I really was hooked to it. This is a must read!!! Would not recommend this to small children if I was you. "

    — Meggy, 2/6/2010

About Jackie Collins

Jackie Collins (1937–2015) was the author of more than twenty-five New York Times bestsellers. More than 500 million copies of her books have sold in more than forty countries. From Hollywood Wives to Lady Boss, from Chances to Poor Little Bitch Girl, Jackie Collins has chronicled the lives of the rich and famous with “devastating accuracy” (Los Angeles Times).

About the Narrators

Scott Sowers is an actor and audiobook narrator. AudioFile magazine named him the 2008 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense. He is the winner of seven Earphones Awards.

Danny Mastrogiorgio has worked extensively as a television and voice actor. He is best known as the voice of Toni Cipriani in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. He has also appeared in television shows such as The Sopranos, Law & Order, and The Last Don.

Sydney Tamiia Poitier, a television and film actress, studied acting at the Tisch School of Arts in New York City. Her acting credits include Quentin Tarantino’s Deathproof, as well as the television shows Knight Rider and Private Practice

Jonathan Davis has been inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. A three-time recipient and fourteen-time nominee of the Audie Award, he has earned accolades for his narration from the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the American Library Association, Booklist, the Audio Publishers Association, AudioFile magazine, and USA Today. He has narrated a variety of bestsellers and award-winners for top publishing houses. He also narrated over forty titles of the Star Wars franchise for Lucasfilm Ltd./PRH Audio, including several iconic movie tie-ins, has participated with Star Wars Celebration, and has built a significant fan base. His work as a narrator includes films and programming for National Geographic Television, NOVA, PBS, VH1, and Francis Ford Coppola. He grew up in Puerto Rico and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew.