Secrets of a Shoe Addict: A Novel Audiobook, by Beth Harbison Play Audiobook Sample

Secrets of a Shoe Addict: A Novel Audiobook

Secrets of a Shoe Addict: A Novel Audiobook, by Beth Harbison Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Orlagh Cassidy Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Shoe Addicts Anonymous Series Release Date: June 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427204240

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

26

Longest Chapter Length:

32:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07:31 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

19:54 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

16

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Publisher Description

Loreen Murphy hadn't meant to hire a male prostitute in Las Vegas. It was all just a big, stupid, expensive misunderstanding. Abbey Walsh never intended anyone to find out about the fact that she's being blackmailed. As a minister's wife, her sordid past was supposed to be a secret. Tiffany Vanderslice Dreyer never dreamed that she'd find herself up to her eyeballs in credit card debt from one mad moment of a shopping spree. She's an upstanding wife and mother with the perfect marriage…right? Secrets of a Shoe Addict is the story of three women who bond together when they find themselves in more than one kind of trouble. It's the story of how sometimes, you hide a secret side that can get you in--and out--of dire straits. It's about romance, friendship, kids, revenge, affairs, and most of all a love of all the well-heeled things in life.

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"Hilarious! Fast paced and fun! It is about a group of Moms who go to Vegas for their school's band tournament and get into financial trouble. They use some unorthadox method to earn money all the while working on their relationships with the men in their lives. I highly recommend it! :)"

— Ramona (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “This tale of four housewives who run up unexpected debt and become phone-sex operators to pay it off is a perfect fit for audio. Orlagh Cassidy milks the comedy to the hilt… [Her] timing and delivery are perfect, making this audio even more fun than the print version.

    — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
  • Kick off your Keds (unless you're driving) and meet a motley group of D.C. women who bond over designer shoes. It's chick lit with heart and sole.

    — People Magazine on Shoe Addicts Anonymous
  • I was hooked from the first page and read it in one sitting--I couldn't put it down...Shoe Addicts Anonymous was a pleasure from start to finish.

    — Marian Keyes, bestselling author of Anybody Out There? on Shoe Addicts Anonymous

Awards

  • Winner of Publishers Weekly Listen Up Awards: Best in Category, 2008

Secrets of a Shoe Addict Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.19512195121951 out of 53.19512195121951 out of 53.19512195121951 out of 53.19512195121951 out of 53.19512195121951 out of 5 (3.20)
5 Stars: 8
4 Stars: 8
3 Stars: 11
2 Stars: 12
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 (2.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 0
Story: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 (2.00)
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4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 1
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Definitely not as good as the first book. I am a little disappointed as the story was just not very indepth. I felt the characters had a good profile but the story was just too superficial for me. I kept waiting to be pulled deeper in but I just wasn't. A fun read for the beach when there isn't much else to do. "

    — Rachel, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book! It was a first of Beth Harbison for me. I knew right away she would be an author to watch for and is one of my favorites! Reading this book made me want to read all her others. This book had me laughing out loud!! Defiantly a must read. "

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

    " Hilarious chick lit at its best! "

    — Erin, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An absolutely cute and funny story. "

    — Terrie, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Okay, I didn't like the first book...so I'm not sure why I read the second one. Maybe because I thought I would enjoy the sequel more? So it's just my luck that this book is not a true sequel...only one of the characters from the previous book is in this one. If I could give this book 1/2 a star, I would - biggest reason being that the characters were not memorable and I hardly remember what the plot was! "

    — Lisa, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Once more, I loved the story. I enjoyed the characters and their lives. Fluff or not, it is a good thing to enjoy a book! "

    — Pat, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The first book in the series was cute, this one was kind of trashy in my opinion. Don't think I would recommend this one. "

    — Becca, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Humorous story but I wasn't very invested in the characters. "

    — Elizabeth, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Got this a an advance copy. I have been reading it on my lunch breaks. It's a very typical, light, funny, chick lit read. Not awful, but not groundbreaking literature either. I'd recommend it if you enjoyed any of the shopaholic series or any of the Giffin books. "

    — Lauren, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this books plot and how a silly evening/bad situation brings several women together. They really address some serious woman issues in the book while all together gathering independence and self worth. "

    — Lauren, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Light and fluffy and totally not believeable but entertaining nevertheless. "

    — Kari, 10/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " quick read chick lit. fun story. "

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

    " The book was pretty good. Unfortunately it had a slow start. It's one of those books you'll be happy you stuck with but it will take you a while to get into. I would give it 3 stars. "

    — Miraque, 9/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The editing could have been a little better in catching some slip ups, but overall this book was okay. I often found myself wishing that some of the characters (mainly the actual families) were a little more developed. It fell a little short from what I was expecting. "

    — Jennifer, 7/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Story Rating: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    — Heather O'Carroll, 7/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really didn't care for this book. It was predictable fluff. "

    — Kathy, 5/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this was a cute book, easy read, maybe a bit too wordy but it reads quick anyway. "

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

    " It took a few chapters to realize how the first book and this one are related... but once I figured it out I really liked it. "

    — Rachel, 5/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " zero stars if possible. I could not bring myself to get past chapter 3... so very bad. "

    — Stef, 1/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So far, this book is HILARIOUS!!!! "

    — Monica, 1/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was obviously an easy read. In fact, it was a little too easy and a little too silly. If the writing was a bit more sophisticated, then the story would have been more fun to read, and not quite so ridiculous. "

    — Catherine, 8/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A quick, easy fun summer read that had me LMAO through almost the whole book!! "

    — Debbie, 7/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Comprar los zapatos antes que el vestido??.... JaJa conozco esa historia .... me declaro una "Shoe addict" "

    — Lizeth, 3/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Medium. Really a 2.5. This is a sequel to Shoe Addicts Anonymous and I liked the other much better! It is a cheesy little chick- lit. A quick and easy read... Literature fluff! "

    — Amy, 2/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I absolutely lOOOOVe how beth harbison writes. This chick lit will take you over until it is finished. The characters jump off the page and make you route for a happy ending! "

    — Rachel, 2/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not exactly what I thought it was going to be...that being said, it was entertaining but I wouldn't read it again. "

    — Julie, 1/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 3 middle age women get in financial trouble on a school band competition in Vegas that they are chaperoning. They come up with a hilarious way to solve their problem and become close friends in the process. Great beach book. I read it in one day, "

    — Debbie, 12/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as her first book and a nice light read. "

    — Jeannie, 7/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun easy read. No thinking involved. "

    — Tanya, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " great book to listen to in the car! "

    — Lee, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was fun, and a lot more touching than the first. "

    — February, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Parts were funny, but the title is compeltely deceiving. I'm still not sure why a book about housewives-turned-phone-sex-operators is titled "Secrets of a Shoe Addict". Definitely not my favourite read. "

    — Shop, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book had me cracking up during many parts. Ok, so it's not a classic in the Gone With the Wind sense, but it was a funny, fast and a fun read! "

    — Nancy, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It was a very easy read an highly entertaining. "

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

    " This book was very funny in the beginning, but towards the end it was just terrible. "

    — Jessica, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was an easy, light-hearted read. I only gave it 3 start because I found it quite predictable and extremely unrealistic. I probably wouldn't recommend it but I did enjoy reading it, for the most part. "

    — Becca, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Shoe Addicts Anonymous is so much better. "

    — Allison, 2/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought this would be a light read, something entertaining about designer shoe addiction. Instead it is about phone sex (ok, on a very g-rated level, but still, not what I was expecting). "

    — Kristi, 1/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Medium. Really a 2.5. This is a sequel to Shoe Addicts Anonymous and I liked the other much better! It is a cheesy little chick- lit. A quick and easy read... Literature fluff! "

    — Amy, 12/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it, loved it, loved it! This was a funny look at 3 womens' lives and how they dealt with one crazy night! For a great, non-commital read, go for this one. Shoes an added bonus. :-) "

    — Renae, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This wasn't all what I thought it was going to be. It was really good though! It was an easy read and the characters were interesting. "

    — Christine, 11/2/2010

About Beth Harbison

Beth Harbison is the New York Times bestselling author of When in Doubt, Add Butter; Always Something There To Remind Me; Thin, Rich, Pretty; Hope In A Jar; Secrets of a Shoe Addict; and Shoe Addicts Anonymous. She grew up in Potomac, Maryland, outside Washington, DC, and now shares her time between that suburb, New York City, and a quiet home on the eastern shore.

About Orlagh Cassidy

Orlagh Cassidy, an American actress of stage, television, and film, is an audiobook narrator who has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, as well as many AudioFile Earphones Awards. She is a graduate of SUNY at Purchase and a recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation Scholarship. She has been seen on and off Broadway and in films, including Definitely Maybe and Calling It Quits. Her television credits include roles in Law & Order and Sex and the City and as Doris Wolfe on Guiding Light.