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    Faking It
    Faking It
    Faking It
    Audiobook11 hours

    Faking It

    Written by Jennifer Crusie

    Narrated by Aasne Vigesaa

    4/5

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    About this audiobook

    Publishers Weekly (starred review) raves "Crusie charms with her brisk, edgy style.…"

    Kirkus (starred review) of Crusie's latest, New York Times bestsellingFast Women states "Move over, Susan Isaacs. Crusie is just as smart and sassy about the things a woman has to do to make love work, and a lot funnier to boot."

    Reformed art forger Tilda Goodnight reluctantly joins forces with semi-reformed con man Davy Dempsey to steal a dubious painting and several million embezzled dollars from a lethal widow named Clea who has targeted a mild-mannered art collector as her next dearly departed. Complications include her sister, the female impersonator; his best friend, the reformed cat burglar; a recidivist embezzler named Rabbit; a hit man, some lousy sex, and a juke box. Trouble ensues.…

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateMay 16, 2017
    ISBN9781543611366
    Faking It
    Author

    Jennifer Crusie

    Jennifer Crusie was researching her dissertation on the differences in the way men and women tell stories when she got sidetracked into writing romance novels. Her first book was published in 1993 (which pretty much finished off any hope of her getting that PhD) and her twenty-second book, Maybe This Time, came out in August of 2010, all of which she considers a minor miracle, especially since she is also a New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author and a two-time Rita award winner.

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    • 4/5
      This is a companion book to Welcome to Temptation, which I’d never read, so I read both books one after the other. Faking It is Davy’s story (brother to Sophie) from the first novel. While the plot may be as perfectly told and wild, it didn’t quite match my love of the first book, although it came close. One of the best things about Crusie’s books, are her wonderfully off the wall characters and there is a wealth of them here, even down to Steve, the dog. Yes, everyone here is deceitful in their way, but worth loving for the hysterical ending where everyone seems to have a thing for hiding out in the closet. A cute, fun story. I’m glad to have spent time with this.
    • 3/5
      I liked Welcome to Temptation better as a romance. As a whole, I like Fake it better. The story was nuts, it made me laugh quite a few times. I really think that Gwen and Ford need their own book. Gwen is my new hero. I actually didnt "get" Tilda as a character, or Davey for that matter. The whole art trauma didnt touch me the same way Sophie's problems did. The book was a much stronger Comedy and even Mystery than it was a romance. I did like the whole lousy sex thing. It's nice to see that addressed in a romance. A nice touch of reality.
    • 5/5
      I just love her books! I wish other authors had that kind of humor!
    • 5/5
      Loved it! So creative, made me smile and chuckle. Will look for more by this author
    • 3/5
      One of my favorite Crusies, mostly due to its caper-style plot.
    • 1/5
      I absolutely hate the way this audiobook is read, I tried and tried listening to it but it kills me.
      The story seems interesting but every chance of getting engaged in it is destroyed by this appalling reading style.

      I also really disliked the way the book is written, especially the dialogue, with those "says X" then "says Y" annoying repetitive references.


    • 5/5
      Author’s characters are all great- complicated and funny. As are the plots- I am working my way through all her books and loving it!
    • 4/5
      Enjoyed this fun and light read. Someone didn’t do their homework though. Celeste Holm was not in The Philadelphia Story. The actress referred to was actually Ruth Hussey.
    • 3/5
      A romance between an art forger and a con man. This is the first romance novel I've read, and I can't say I'll make a habit of dipping into this genre, but I did enjoy it.
    • 5/5
      Oh, how I love a Jennifer Crusie book! So do my friends, as evidenced by the books disappearances from my bookshelves. Once again I've resorted to getting a book on audio so I'll have it available when I want a fun and interesting read.The Goodnight family has a long and interesting involvement with art, and Tilda is the latest gifted one, and her family is just as convoluted. Resorting to burglary is a first, but she runs into a con artist who sometimes consults for the FBI who is resorting to burglary for personal reasons. And so the fun begins! I'll leave the plot clues to the publisher's blurb and skip the spoilers, but this is a great stress reducing read!Aasne Vigesaa is really great for this narration with her ability to portray the characters and situations.
    • 4/5
      This was a light read (I read it in a day) but I enjoyed how each character was faking something. Witty.
    • 4/5
      It was nice to catch up with the Dempseys again. Fine listening material.
    • 4/5
      Been so long since I read this one, surprised with how rough around the edges Davy Dempsey is. Pure Crusie magic with the managing tropes and expectations, and a better mystery than WELCOME TO TEMPTATION.
    • 3/5
      I liked Welcome to Temptation better as a romance. As a whole, I like Fake it better. The story was nuts, it made me laugh quite a few times. I really think that Gwen and Ford need their own book. Gwen is my new hero. I actually didnt "get" Tilda as a character, or Davey for that matter. The whole art trauma didn't touch me the same way Sophie's problems did. The book was a much stronger Comedy and even Mystery than it was a romance. I did like the whole lousy sex thing. It's nice to see that addressed in a romance. A nice touch of reality.
    • 4/5
      If there’s one thing that Crusie is good at, it’s writing a fun story. From the moment Tilda and Davy bump into each other in Clea’s closet to the final page, there’s ne’er a dull moment in the lives of the Goodnights and Dempseys.It’s hard to imagine a dull moment in their lives even without that bump in the night. Everyone in this book is a character with a capital “C”. It could have been overkill, but I think Crusie gives them enough “real” characteristics to balance out the wacky. You want to root for them, even for the unconventional hit man.The search for the Scarlett paintings gives a bit of meat to the romance, and I enjoyed it. For the most part, I really like what Crusie does. It’s a little like if Carl Hiaasen wrote romance books.
    • 5/5
      Artistic talent, con men, forgeries (centuries of them) and a few million dollars gone astray - and a bit of romance at the heart of it all. A wacky cast of characters, a far-fetched plot, snappy dialogue and quick pacing make this a fantastic curl-up on the couch and enjoy the afternoon kind of read.
    • 4/5
      I jumped right in and enjoyed every minute of this book. Funny, fun characters, great dialogue, and some crime and mystery thrown in. I will be looking for more by Julie Crusie.
    • 1/5
      Sorry, I just didn't really like this one. I usually love Crusie but this one wasn't for me.
    • 3/5
      A romance between an art forger and a con man. This is the first romance novel I've read, and I can't say I'll make a habit of dipping into this genre, but I did enjoy it.
    • 5/5
      Art, crime and comedy? odd mix, but it works. Mainly because no one else can pull these weirdos off like Crusie can. Also on a seperate note, I like the hardcover blurbs of Crusie's books so much better. the paperback covers made me put the books back so many times because I figured I wouldn't enjoy them. Silly, silly covers.
    • 3/5
      At first it was a bit slow, and too many characters, with too many different names and under plots. But it grew on me. The main girl character reminds me of me, glasses, geeky, but adventorous. Really quirky chracters; her family and the art gallery, and who everyone was. 3/25/03
    • 4/5
      This was my first JC book and I was hooked. Still, it's my favorite JC. A charming little story that makes you believe in love and good people.
    • 5/5
      My first Jennifer Crusie but not my last. This was a really fun, light, little read.
    • 5/5
      Faking it is another great light romantic comedy by Jennifer Crusie. I loved the characters, and the dialogue was witty and sparkling. The book reminded me of screwball comedy movies. Her characters are believable and fun. Great book and I would suggest buying it because you will want to re-read this book again and again.
    • 4/5
      Very very funny. I laughed out loud several times.
    • 4/5
      Another good one. Everybody in the interesting cast of characters (my favorite is Nadine, Tilda's teenage niece) is playing a part or wearing a mask. Also enjoyed Tilda's knowledge of art and art forgery and Davy's con games. Surprisingly little sex.
    • 5/5
      This is my 8th? 10th? reread of this book. It's a beloved favorite. Set against the backdrop of a failing art gallery, a sexy conman meets a fraudulent artist and hi-jinx ensue. It's funny, sexy, and you just want to visit this world and stay in it forever. I always like Jennifer Crusie, but this is a particular favorite.
    • 4/5
      many years ago when Tilda was much younger she painted some pictures in the style of the daughter of a famous artist and those pictures were sold by her father. When one of the last ones is sold by mistake she feels that she has to go hunting for it. WHen she's looking for it Davy Dempsey finds her and helps her, but what are his motives. Will he still respect her when he finds out that she's a world class forger?A fun light romp.
    • 5/5
      Even better than Fast Women! I'm now a Crusie addict, and in love with Davy Dempsey to boot. This one's fun, sexy, and funny as hell.
    • 5/5
      Art, crime and comedy? odd mix, but it works. Mainly because no one else can pull these weirdos off like Crusie can. Also on a seperate note, I like the hardcover blurbs of Crusie's books so much better. the paperback covers made me put the books back so many times because I figured I wouldn't enjoy them. Silly, silly covers.