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Lorelei King
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Number-one best-selling author Janet Evanovich teams up with award-winning author Dorien Kelly to deliver a sparkling novel of romantic suspense, small-town antics, secretive sabotage, and lots and lots of beer.
Kate Appleton needs a job. Her husband has left her, she’s been fired from her position as a magazine editor, and the only place she wants to go is to her parents’ summer house, The Nutshell, in Keene’s Harbor, Michigan. Kate’s plan is to turn The Nutshell into a Bed and Breakfast. Problem is, she needs cash, and the only job she can land is less than savory.
Matt Culhane wants Kate to spy on his brewery employees. Someone has been sabotaging his company, and Kate is just new enough in town that she can insert herself into Culhane’s business and snoop around for him. If Kate finds the culprit, Matt will pay her a $20,000 bonus. Needless to say, Kate is highly motivated. But several problems present themselves. Kate despises beer. No one seems to trust her. And she is falling hard for her boss. Can these two smoke out a saboteur, save Kate’s family home, and keep a killer from closing in… all while resisting their undeniable attraction to one another?
Filled with humor, heart, and loveable characters, Love in a Nutshell is delicious fun.
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- S. Stevens
- 01-17-21
lovely afternoon read
Perfect audio-book for an afternoon with a list of chores to complete. Filled with mystery, love, and humor...
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- Joanna
- 03-04-13
In the mood for a Microbrew and a fun story?
Where does Love in a Nutshell rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Very enjoyable
Who was your favorite character and why?
Matt Culhane
What does Lorelei King bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The author uses wit and sarcasm through her characters, to create an atmosphere of fun, in the midst of stressful situations. Even though there are potentially disastrous events, the characters have a way of keeping the story interesting and fun. there are some unexpected twists and turns as well.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Nothing. I thought the narrator did a good job.
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- Shannon Boysen
- 02-13-25
should have done unabridged
it was so good. I didn't realize I ordered the abridged version and I wish I would have done the unabridged
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- dawn
- 02-08-12
nut worth it
What disappointed you about Love in a Nutshell?
predictable and very short for an audio book
Has Love in a Nutshell turned you off from other books in this genre?
No
What three words best describe Lorelei King’s voice?
OK
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
disappointment
Any additional comments?
Love janet evanovich but this author pairing - no good
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