The Wilde sisters dove headfirst into this world on fire with life and expectation. With hair black as midnight and eyes blazing blue, they grow into truly irresistible women. But as well as being blessed with beauty and determination, the Wilde sisters are cursed with equal tastes for mischief and bad men. And both of these appetites always lead to trouble. Love either lifts a woman up or drags her down. When a Wilde woman dies, they don’t have to dig a hole.
On Black Friday in Five Points, Tennessee, Pearl Wilde finds her sister, Kat, in the barn wearing both her favorite shoes and her fiancé. As quick to fury as she is to passion, Pearl leaves town immediately. She returns five years later a sophisticated femme fatale, with her claws sharpened like stainless steel and a demeanor so cool that the townspeople can no longer tell if she even has sweat glands. Slowly and deliberately, Pearl begins her revenge on Kat by captivating all the men of Five Points, but all the while never forgetting the one man who had the power to break her heart.
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"Pearl catches her sister Kat wearing her shoes and her fiance, leaves for three years and comes back seeking revenge in the most genteel way. what I liked about this book, besides the incredible writing, was the way small things in the town changed things in really big ways. It was a fun read." — Deb (4 out of 5 stars)
"Pearl catches her sister Kat wearing her shoes and her fiance, leaves for three years and comes back seeking revenge in the most genteel way. what I liked about this book, besides the incredible writing, was the way small things in the town changed things in really big ways. It was a fun read."
" I absolutely loved this book. I actually listened to it rather than reading it. I'm not usually a big fan audiobooks but the reader did an excellent job. The story was intriguing and the characters were hilarious. It made me laugh out loud. "
" One of the worst books I've ever read. Characters were so unbelievable. I should have put it down after a few pages instead of wasting my time finishing it. "
" read first three chapters found it draging didn't finish "
" Loved this book!. Paula Wall has now become one of my favorite authors and I truly hope that there are more books to come. I love the characters and the author's way of writing. This was a book that I just had to keep reading until it was finished and now I'm sad that it's done. "
" I absolutely loved everything about this book. "
" Very entertaining with a nice twist at the end. "
" I read this purely based on its title and my maiden name, but found it to be really enjoyable. "
" OMG hated this book!!!!!! Dumb, stupid, poorly written. It had a good idea: two sisters in a bitter fight, one goes away and comes back rich and vengeful, however...I won't waste any more words reviewing this terrible book. "
" I am enjoying this book. It takes place in the south during the depression. It is filled with great characters and has a fun story line. If you don't mind boot legged whiskey and whore houses, this is a great book! "
" A fun read about being a whore. "
" This is one of the best books I have ever read. Not only was it a journey through the South in the '20s, the book had insights into moonshining, bootlegging, and high-end prostitution. This novel was very well-written and wove a sultry love story between two couples. Worth reading! "
" Delightful! Laugh outloud funny at times. Would make a wonderful film if cast well. The book will make you smile and you will wish it wouldn't end! "
" Prostitution, prohibition and the Depression in the south. All interesting subjects covered in this book plus strong characters you won't forget. A little naughty but a pretty good story. "
" Unexpected find at the library. Was really gripped by the story of this family. "
" Liked it enough to recomen to friends. quick read, but a little slowin some spots. "
" A nice sassy beach read. "
" Phenomenal book! This is one of the BEST books ever. I couldn't put it down and almost cried when it was over. Savor it. Southern, sexy, and sweet as all get out. "
" Different....in content and view of the world. I finished it in two days, so I would call it an easy read for pure entertainment. "
" Southern fiction at it's best. The Wilde sisters are ravishing, wild and passionate. When Pearle returns to town after a 5 year absence to open a whore house the whole town comes alive. This is a smart and very lively read. "
" Though some parts were dry, I really, really liked this book. It made me laugh numerous times, kind of a wicked humor. I will be reading more of Wall's books! "
" I'd give it a 3.5. Good writing. I would read this author again. "
" Very funny. Laughed all the way through this book. "
" I grabbed this book by chance and didn't really expect much from it. Pleasantly surprised that is was a slightly off-kilter look at the Depression era South. All the characters were different and entertaining. It started out as a wide-flung affair that came back together nicely at the end. "
" one of my favorite books! M A G I C A L......and a great journey "
" I preferred The Rock Orchard. But even so, what a fun read. A true storyteller with a gift for turning a phrase. "
" This was a well written book. She has a gift for dialogue between characters. A lot of quick wit and one liners. However, it was really crude. Not a book I would recommend to my friends for fear of offence. "
" LOVE THIS BOOK!! I wanna be Pearl Wilde. The story between the sisters and the people of the town makes you wanna find this towna nd move there. This book was well written and I could defintly appreciate all the relatable quotes. "
" really liked it alot a fun easy read! "
" loved this...total treat to read. "
" Not nearly as impressive as The Rock Orchard. Still fun, but not great. "
" I would give these books for stars if I could keep up with the characters. There are too many but it is hysterical. "
" A good read. Laughed a lot. "
Paula Wall is the author of several books, including one that was a semifinalist for the Thurber Prize. She currently lives outside of Nashville in a converted barn on 150 acres at the foot of the Highland Rim. Her nearest neighbor is one mile down the road, which, frankly, is a little too close for comfort.
Susan Ericksen is an actor and voice-over artist. She has been awarded numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actor and director, she has worked in theaters throughout the country.
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