Crusie and Mayer reteam (after Don't Look Down
) on this goofball romantic confectionary that mixes together Cranky Agnes, a food writer and caterer, with Shane, a hit man with no last name. The plot is a little short on sense, but it's hard to complain when the duo keeps the ingredients coming at a fast pace. Agnes has staked everything she owns on the big Mafia wedding she's catering, and Shane has been sent to keep an eye on Agnes but winds up in love and in big trouble. Soon the two are involved in a dognapping and snooping in a basement hiding a murdered body and $5 million. Burr does a very good job as the women in the story (besides Agnes, there's also Brenda Fortunato, the widow of a top gangster who is hatching a dastardly plot to steal Agnes's treasured home). Unfortunately, Burr isn't as convincing with the male voices. Still, there's enough romance and comedy here to make it all diverting. Simultaneous release with the St. Martin's hardcover (Reviews, June 4). (Aug.)
Details
Reviewed on: 09/24/2007
Genre: Audio
Analog Audio Cassette - 978-1-4233-3648-8
Compact Disc - 978-1-4233-3650-1
Hardcover - 368 pages - 978-0-312-36304-8
Hardcover - 492 pages - 978-1-60285-081-1
MP3 CD - 978-1-5012-3247-3
MP3 CD - 978-1-4233-3651-8
MP3 CD - 978-1-4233-3652-5
Mass Market Paperbound - 419 pages - 978-0-312-36305-5
Open Ebook - 384 pages - 978-1-4299-1798-8
Paperback - 432 pages - 978-1-250-10035-1
Pre-Recorded Audio Player - 978-1-60640-582-6
