
What Four: Family Fruitcake Frenzy
Val Fremden Midlife Mysteries, Book 4
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Margaret Lashley
About this listen
Most Definitely Contains Nuts.
All Val Fremden wanted was a quiet holiday away from her oddball family. But that just ain’t gonna happen.
When Val and her boyfriend arrive at her mother’s “country estate” in Hicksville, Florida, the annual family fruitcake competition is well underway. And there’s more than a few fruits and nuts in the running.
But the biggest contest is between Val and her mom. As their battle of wills heats up, unexpected ingredients get thrown into both women’s batter. It may be time to call the law—or at least a referee.
Who will come out on top? Who will get their just desserts? And will Val’s half-baked family turn out to be too much for Tom to handle, or will he rise to the occasion?
Going home for the holidays is a mixed bag for many. What Four celebrates the universal love-hate relationships we all have with our relatives. Even at the best of times, our families leave us teetering on the edge of pride and embarrassment. This double-edged sword cuts clean to the bone, exposing how far we’ve come—and how far we have yet to go—on our struggles to be our authentic selves.
If you like deeply flawed characters and laugh-out-loud situations, you’ll love What Four. It’s book four in Lashley’s hilarious, irreverent Val Fremden Midlife Mystery series.
©2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Zazzy Ideas, Inc. (P)2022 Margaret LashleyListeners also enjoyed...
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- OSHCats
- 06-09-24
Laugh Out Loud
Great writer and fun story. Just an enjoyable reality check within the story. Recommend this listen.
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- Michele
- 11-10-23
Just fun!
Listened on a solo drive. Entertaining and fun. There are so many interesting characters that you find someone you know in each of them. Great listen.
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- Username
- 06-08-22
laugh out loud funny
love this series. If you need some fun and you will be laughing all through this book. the narrator is so awesome..can't wait til the next in series released.
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- Caroline
- 11-06-22
Fun Read
Very entertaining. I really enjoy this series! Can't wait to read the next one.
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-29-24
Always a great read
If you haven’t already read Ms Lashley’s books then you haven’t had a great laugh in a while.
All of her books take place in Florida. You can learn a lot about Florida’s history and get to know different towns.
This book will take you from St Petersburg, Florida to the north Florida woods to visit her family and take time to enter the Fruit Cake contest. A family tradition.
You will also learn more about her boyfriend and how he wants to make a commitment to her.
I do suggest that you read the books in order for a better understanding of the story line.
Do yourself a favor and read her books so you don’t loose your mind during this election cycle.
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- Lee
- 01-16-23
I am enjoying this series.
This series is lighthearted and funny. I am enjoying it, especially since I live in Florida. I like the contrast between the normal and crazy with the characters. The author did a great job creating an unbelievable but possible environment with a well done performance. I love that all the books are on audible now.
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- tina bierhal
- 05-11-24
love the characters & how real they are
best funny spin on real life I have read/listened to. moeal of story don't take life too seriously
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- Gloria L. Jaramillo
- 07-12-22
Love this series
Love this book series. I cannot wait until the rest of this book series is on Audible.
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- Karenqoe
- 12-27-23
Too Predictable
I found this to be a bit stupid rather than funny. Too many dumb southerners. I don’t think I’ll read anymore as I can easily figure out what’s going to happen
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- Pam
- 01-12-23
fun stories, awkward narration
like this storyline but the accents are bizarre. I lived in FL for a while and never heard any accents like these, very much a distraction from the storyline. Admittedly I never met anyone from the Greenville area, but I surely never met anyone with these accents. I will try five oh and decide whether I'm committing further
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