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Wife for Hire

By: Janet Evanovich
Narrated by: C. J. Critt
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Hank Mallone knows he's in trouble when Maggie Toone agrees to pretend to be his wife in order to improve his rogue's reputation. Will his harebrained scheme to get a bank loan for his business backfire once Maggie arrives in his small Vermont town and lets the gossips take a look?

Maggie never expected her employer to be drop-dead handsome, but she's too intrigued by his offer to say no...and too eager to escape a life that made her feel trapped. The deal is strictly business, both agree, until Hank turns out to be every fantasy she ever had.

©1990, 2007 Evanovich, Inc (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers
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Hank Malone, small-town-Vermont "bad boy," hires New Jersey would-be author Maggie Toone to pretend to be his wife to improve his image so that he can get a business bank loan for his apple orchard. Of course, the inevitable happens, and Hank and Maggie fall in love. C.J. Critt plunges into the frothy romance with gusto, keeping the tempo fast and the interplay between the main characters sexy, rapid-fire, and funny. A plus is Critt's portrayal of a feisty, gun-toting housekeeper, who keeps the action on its toes. Fans of Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series should not expect a mystery here. But for light listening pleasure, this fits the bill.

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Great Listen! Fast Pace

What did you love best about Wife for Hire?

Really enjoyed the characters personality. All were perfect!

Have you listened to any of C. J. Critt’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Haven't but excellent job C.J.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would if I had time, the pace is perfect.

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Loved it!

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Another hit by the duo team of Janet and CJ Critt

If you could sum up Wife for Hire in three words, what would they be?

Makes you Laugh.

What did you like best about this story?

The humor and the plot are what I liked best about this story. This book helped me to forget about my to do list and my problems.

What does C. J. Critt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I love C.J.'s narration style. She has great tone, inflection and humor. she brings life to many stories.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

When I read Janet's Stephanie Plum series I became a fan of her work as well as Cj's narration. CJ really brings books to life. She and Janet have wonderful gifts. I will always be a fan of their work.

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Enjoyable old fashioned love story

Would you consider the audio edition of Wife for Hire to be better than the print version?

don't know?

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wife for Hire?

The first dinner when everyone showed up inc. old girlfriends and her family too!

Which character – as performed by C. J. Critt – was your favorite?

Don't remember her name now but she sounded like Grandma Mazzer I believe.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

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I was not real crazy about the happily ever after ending but I know it was coming from the beginning. It was very old fashioned man and women love story!
I did not get /understand what the character did after the book was finished and sold yet sat in her room till he came proposing! Yuk for that part of the story - there it let me down.

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Absolutely the funniest book!!

oh my this book is great. I've listened to it about 6 times and I laugh just as hard as the first time. Beautiful story of falling in love with a crazy New Jersey girl and a orchard farmer. 10 stars!!!

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So-So

The narrator was hard to listen to. The story line was okay but not exciting. If you want a bit of fluff with not much thought to be given to a story line, this will serve that purpose. Again, the narrator was the biggest obstacle. I was glad when I finished this one.

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Evanovich Does It Again!

Janet Evanovich does it again...she gives us another fantastic book that makes you laugh and makes you not want to put the audiobook on pause even for a minute. I love Janet Evanovich and she always exceeds my expectations on how entertaining her writing is. This book is one that will help you forget about the crazines going on in your own life and enjoy the story as it travels through a fantastic journey...I can't wait for her next book!

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come get your laugh!

Another funny Evanovich. She never fails to get me to laugh out loud. This is not her best but who cares because she still doesnt let you down. She lightens my heart and I can give no higher praise. I'm a fan, and you will be too!

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Entertaining, slow moving

The story was fun but the voice was too old for a 27 year old.

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Cute & Simple

This was a cute, but predictable story with quirky personalities similar to most of her other characters. My favorite part was the location, since I'm from that area too. I agree that some voices are easier to listen to than others and I'm glad this was a short book, exactly for that reason.

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Corny but cute

This is a short little piece of fluff but it's cute.

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