Gone with a Handsomer Man Audiobook, by Michael Lee West Play Audiobook Sample

Gone with a Handsomer Man Audiobook

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Read By: Marguerite Gavin Publisher: Tantor Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781452672076

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

50

Longest Chapter Length:

21:08 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

04:54 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

12:03 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

Take one out-of-work pastry chef...

Teeny Templeton believes that her life is finally on track. She's getting married, she's baking her own wedding cake, and she's leaving her troubled past behind. And then? She finds her fiancé playing naked badminton with a couple of gorgeous, skanky chicks.

Add a whole lot of trouble...

Needless to say, the wedding is off. Adding insult to injury, her fiancé slaps a restraining order on her. When he's found dead a few days later, all fingers point to Teeny.

And stir like crazy!

Her only hope is through an old boyfriend-turned-lawyer, the guy who broke her heart a decade ago. But dredging up the past brings more than skeletons out of the closet, and Teeny doesn't know who she can trust. With evidence mounting and the heat turning up, Teeny must also figure out where to live, how to support herself, how to clear her name, and how to protect her heart.

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"This is one of those times you can judge a book by its cover. If you like the cover (and I do - it fits the book) you'll like this book. It's breezy, funny and makes great use of its southern locale. It starts with an over the top scene but throughout, the heroine acknowledges how crazy and artificial it seemed. Loved Red Butler too."

— Lyra (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • West's diverting debut plays nice variations on several mystery subgenres---Southern, romantic, screwball, culinary. . . . Readers will look forward to more helpings of Teeny Templeton.

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Gone with a Handsomer Man is fun, funny, and fabulous!”

    — Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series
  • “Gone with a Handsomer Man is a delicious debut to this new series.”

    — Lee Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Girls
  • “West’s diverting debut plays nice variations on several mystery subgenres—southern, romantic, screwball, culinary…Readers will look forward to more helpings of Teeny Templeton.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “A fun-filled romp, chock full of southern charm and memorable characters. Marguerite Gavin plays it to the hilt and delivers each character’s Southern accent perfectly…This is a hoot of an audio feast, not to be missed.”

    — AudioFile
  • “West’s lighthearted, entertaining novel has all the flair of a screwball comedy.”

    — Booklist

Gone with a Handsomer Man Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.7037037037037 out of 53.7037037037037 out of 53.7037037037037 out of 53.7037037037037 out of 53.7037037037037 out of 5 (3.70)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was an easy read. Didn't turn out how I expected it to, but really liked it. I guess I only gave it three stars because I felt she dragged things out that didn't need to be and then rushed through the ending. I don't think I could have hung on much longer though, so I guess it is a good thing she ended abruptly :) "

    — Melissa, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I like my female wannabe-sleuths intelligent and wisecracking, not aimless and deer-caught-in-the-headlights slow. "

    — Valerie, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book for a cold, dreary day. "

    — Sally, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Silly......recipe's cracked me up. Story slow at times, I figured out the mystery killer way before the author revealed. Good read for the times when you don't know what you want to read. "

    — Stacie, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book. It was funny and I am newly into mysteries. I also loved that it takes place in Charleston and mentions a lot of local places -- right down to the Harris Teeter on East Bay Street. "

    — Jennifer, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute & fluffy chic lit. Not my normal genre, but the stereotypical southern characters made me laugh. (Definitely some racy little love scenes.) "

    — Catherine, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a delightfully funny story with some romance, mystery and thriller thrown in. Easily a good summer read. Just watch out for some of the do not use recipes inside! LOL "

    — Marie, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the perfect summer read...it was a good mix of humor (Teeny comes home from a canceled cooking class to find her fiance playing naked games in the backyard) but also a mystery (when someone turns up murdered and Teeny is the primary suspect. "

    — Tricia, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A cozy, but a fascinating one. "

    — Rosemary, 9/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I did not see that particular ending coming! I love it when I'm totally surprised about whodunit. Lots of that quirky Southern humor that I love. "

    — Suzanne, 9/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Just what I was looking for--light humor, a "mystery" to solve, and a batch of silly Southerners! A lot like Mary Kay Andrews' work--enjoyable and a good read! "

    — Heather, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I can only assume there is a sequel in the works. Right? "

    — Lizz, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was such a good book!!! Very reminiscent of Mary Kay Andrews. I look forward to reading the next one! "

    — Beth, 5/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was great fun. A bit heavy on the peaches and cream, but otherwise a tasty southern morsel. Well done. "

    — Yeva, 4/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Engaging story, good dose of humor and some very interesting characters. I like southern writers and Michael Lee West has great voice and sense of place in her writing. "

    — Chris, 3/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun little mystery by one of my new favorite authors. "

    — Laura, 2/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " want to read the sequel... "

    — Sarah, 1/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lots of fun good read. "

    — Janet, 1/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I just couldn't put this down. It was just funny and I can't wait to see what kind of trouble she will get in next. "

    — Phyllis, 11/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I got a few chapters into this book and had to stop reading because of inappropriate language. I was also reading it for a Book Club and didn't think it would be a great book to discuss. "

    — Karilee, 5/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " well written. really enjoyed. lots of twists and turns. "

    — Ellen, 9/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3 1/2 stars. Cute, but oh so predictable. "

    — Danielle, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book was a surprise! I didn't know what to expect but I couldn't put it down. "

    — Kit, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a fun beach read- mystery, comedy, and romance all rolled into one. I couldn't put it down! I didn't love the ending- it has an unexpected twist, but it looks like the set up for a sequel, which I will definitely read. "

    — Walker, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I feel in love with Michael Lee West when I read Crazy Ladies years ago. I'm so excited she's out with a new book, and better yet, a Southern Fiction Foodie book! "

    — Laura, 4/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " What a silly book. And a stupid ending. I mean, a really, really stupid ending. I must find some good literature. These popular books and best sellers are killing me. "

    — Robin, 4/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Silly......recipe's cracked me up. Story slow at times, I figured out the mystery killer way before the author revealed. Good read for the times when you don't know what you want to read. "

    — Stacie, 4/6/2011

About the Authors

Michael Lee West is the author of Mad Girls in Love, Crazy Ladies, American Pie, She Flew the Coop, and Consuming Passions. She lives with her husband on a rural farm in Tennessee with three bratty Yorkshire terriers, a Chinese Crested, assorted donkeys, chickens, sheep, and African Pygmy goats. Her faithful dog Zap (above) was the inspiration for a character in the novel.

Michael Lee West is the author of six novels, including Crazy Ladies, Mad Girls in Love, American Pie, and She Flew the Coop, as well as a food memoir Consuming Passions. She lives with her husband on a farm in Lebanon, Tennessee, with three bratty Yorkshire terriers, a Chinese crested, assorted donkeys, chickens, sheep, and African Pygmy goats. Her faithful dog Zap was the inspiration of a character in Mermaids in the Basement.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”