
Misfortune Cookies
When the Fat Ladies Sing, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Caroline Miller
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By:
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Linda Kozar
Best friends Sue Jan and Lovita run a beauty shop/boutique in the little West Texas town of Wachita. They share a passion of food and fun. But one day, over lunch in a Chinese restaurant, Lovita opens a fortune cookie with a sinister message: "Your father was murdered..." - a clue that leads them to God, an international spy ring and several devastatingly handsome strangers. A most unlikely pair of detectives, these girlfriends "Comb" the countryside with style, sarcasm, and lots of Szechwan.
This tale is like good take-out food - definitely worth bringing home.
©2008, 2012 Linda P. Kozar (P)2015 Linda KozarListeners also enjoyed...




















Who was your favorite character and why?
I liked Lovita. She is someone who is down to earth and has a good head on her shoulders. She is a good balance to the vivaciousness that is Sue Jan.What does Caroline Miller bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Ms. Miller has found her niche in the genre of the "Cozy Mystery". Ms. Miller's pacing, emotions and ability to give each character their own voice makes for a pleasant story. Her narration kept me coming back for more!Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Lovita's worry and concern when Sue Jan went missing. Just before that scene the ladies had had words and you could tell that even tho they were fighting, Lovita and Sue Jan would always be the best of friends.Any additional comments?
Misfortune Cookies is the first in the "When the Fat Ladies Sing" cozy mystery series. Here we meet Lovita and Sue Jan who not only share a house but work together too. Their love of food is also great. They live in a small town in Texas and we see the Southern Charm in them both. While I wouldn't classify this book as a Christian mystery, church is a big part of Lovita's life.I would recommend this book to all of my friends who enjoy a cozy mystery. Ages 15+
A cozy southern mystery ...
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I get someone redeeming themselves, but Sue Jan was horrible, and people just let her. How in the world does the author expect us to believe Monroe is in love with her when he is such a giving and kind person. I just don’t buy him following for a shrew. This part of the book really took the book down a notch for me. I also never really felt like Lovita and Sue Jan were partners in solving the crime. It was more of Lovita and Monroe. I also didn’t really buy the insta-love with Lovita and Hudson. We didn’t even get to know his character.
All of this may have been less obvious if the mystery had been remotely engaging. I just didn’t really care and thought the link to Lovita’s father was too little too late. I just found this whole book exasperating and very hard to finish. Now I’m leery to listen to book two.
Glad I didn't start with this one
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One thing puzzles me, why isn't this book categorised as Christian? I mean, it is dedicated to Jesus, that should have been a hint right? Audible puts it in the Modern Detective genre, while Amazon Books choose Culinary Cozy, and Kindle chooses both the Mystery and Young Adult genres. A bit of a mystery in itself.
Narrator
Narrated by Caroline Miller who captures the characters perfectly, especially the somewhat excitable Sue Jan! Oh, and I loved the "Jesus" ladies they were spot on. Pacing, timing and the vitality that Caroline brings to the story make it a really enjoyable listening experience.
This audiobook was provided by the narrator at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com.
Fat but Feisty
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
It's a cute, quick listen. The narrator is good and does southern accents well. Sue Jan is a bit irritating but like most bff's, she grows on you as she grows as a person.What was one of the most memorable moments of Misfortune Cookies?
The Chinese fortune cookie escapades cracked me up.What about Caroline Miller’s performance did you like?
Her accents are great.Any additional comments?
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com.Cute Southern Mystery with Romance Sprinkled In
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Any additional comments?
I've decided that 'Cozy Mysteries ' may not be for me.I found this book full of stereotyped characters,not so funny incidents that others must have thought were funny and not much of a story.I found Caroline Millers narrations rather annoying."I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast or MalarHouse dot com"Misfortune Cookies
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This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com."
Southern Ladies Run Amok
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This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Perhaps someone 80 years old?What do you think your next listen will be?
Nothing in this seriesWhat didn’t you like about Caroline Miller’s performance?
Flat and choppyWhat character would you cut from Misfortune Cookies?
The two sisters were very unconvincing and too "simple".Boring and Unimaginable
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Ok but not great
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Would you consider the audio edition of Misfortune Cookies to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the print version, but the audio edition is for sure very very good!Who was your favorite character and why?
Lovita of course, she is hilarious, smart and unbelievable! I liked Monroe too, and his persistence to get Sujanne (even though she plays hard to get).Have you listened to any of Caroline Miller’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, this was a first and I really liked her voice and performance very much. I love everything Texan and I'm waiting for the next one.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Mysterious, Hilarious and Exciting!Any additional comments?
I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts opinions and ratings are my own. I was under no obligation to post a review or give positive feedback.I hope this review was useful to you and helped your decision to read or not read this book.
Thank you very much Linda Kozar and Caroline Miller for this book (and the recipes in the end)
Funny and Cozy
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What did you like best about Misfortune Cookies? What did you like least?
This is a fun audio book to listen to. It has a quite similar to a Janet Evanovich. I have listened to the other books in this series .Book 1
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