Listen free for 30 days
The Single Undead Moms Club
People who bought this also bought...
-
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
- Half-Moon Hollow, Book 1
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 422
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 314
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 314
Maybe it was the Shenanigans gift certificate that put her over the edge. When children's librarian and self-professed nice girl Jane Jameson is fired by her beastly boss and handed $25 in potato skins instead of a severance check, she goes on a bender that's sure to become Half Moon Hollow legend. On her way home, she's mistaken for a deer, shot, and left for dead.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very enjoyable, light, humorous, vamp romance
- By Niall on 11-10-12
-
How to Date Your Dragon
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi, Jonathan Davis
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 375
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 344
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 343
Concerned that technology is about to chase mythological creatures out into the open (how long can Sasquatch stay hidden from Google maps?), the League for Interspecies Cooperation is sending Jillian to Louisiana on a fact-finding mission. While the League hopes to hold on to secrecy for a little bit longer, they're preparing for the worst in terms of human reactions. They need a plan, so they look to Mystic Bayou, a tiny town hidden in the swamp where humans and supernatural residents have been living in harmony for generations.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
New series has potential, but annoying audio
- By jules on 31-01-18
-
Better Homes and Hauntings
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 164
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 147
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 148
When Nina Linden is hired to landscape a private island off the New England coast, she sees it as her chance to rebuild her failing business after being cheated by her unscrupulous ex. She never expects that her new client, software mogul Deacon Whitney, would see more in her than just a talented gardener. Deacon has paid top dollar to the crews he’s hired to renovate the desolate Whitney estate - he had to, because the bumps, thumps, and unexplained sightings of ghostly figures in 19th-century dress are driving workers away faster than he can say “Boo.”
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Lots of fun
- By Hazel on 08-10-14
-
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 397
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 313
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 312
Northern Exposure. Even in Grundy, Alaska, it’s unusual to find a naked guy with a bear trap clamped to his ankle on your porch. But when said guy turns into a wolf, recent southern transplant Mo Wenstein has no difficulty identifying the problem. Her surly neighbour Cooper Graham who has been openly critical of Mo's ability to adapt to life in Alaska has trouble of his own. Werewolf trouble. For Cooper, an Alpha in self-imposed exile from his dysfunctional pack, its love at first sniff when it comes to Mo.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Just a romance story really
- By Farnham_red on 29-06-17
-
Changeling
- A Novel of Sorcery and Society
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 74
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 74
If 14-year-old Cassandra Reed makes it through her first day at Miss Castwell’s Institute for the Magical Instruction of Young Ladies without anyone discovering her secret, maybe, just maybe, she’ll let herself believe that she really does belong at Miss Castwell’s. Except Cassandra Reed’s real name is Sarah Smith and up until now, she lived her whole life in the Warren, serving a magical family, the Winters, as all non-magical “Snipes” are bound by magical Guardian law to do. That is, until one day, Sarah accidentally levitates Mrs. Winter’s favorite vase in the parlor....
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Terrible British accents!
- By Kasarin on 27-08-18
-
Sweet Tea and Sympathy
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 90
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 87
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 88
Margot Cary has spent her life immersed in everything Lake Sackett is not. As an elite event planner, Margot's rubbed elbows with the cream of Chicago society and made elegance and glamour her business. She's riding high until one event goes tragically, spectacularly wrong. Now she's blackballed by the gala set and in dire need of a fresh start - and apparently the McCreadys are in need of an event planner with a tarnished reputation.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
No idea what happened
- By Eva on 03-04-18
-
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
- Half-Moon Hollow, Book 1
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 422
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 314
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 314
Maybe it was the Shenanigans gift certificate that put her over the edge. When children's librarian and self-professed nice girl Jane Jameson is fired by her beastly boss and handed $25 in potato skins instead of a severance check, she goes on a bender that's sure to become Half Moon Hollow legend. On her way home, she's mistaken for a deer, shot, and left for dead.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very enjoyable, light, humorous, vamp romance
- By Niall on 11-10-12
-
How to Date Your Dragon
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi, Jonathan Davis
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 375
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 344
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 343
Concerned that technology is about to chase mythological creatures out into the open (how long can Sasquatch stay hidden from Google maps?), the League for Interspecies Cooperation is sending Jillian to Louisiana on a fact-finding mission. While the League hopes to hold on to secrecy for a little bit longer, they're preparing for the worst in terms of human reactions. They need a plan, so they look to Mystic Bayou, a tiny town hidden in the swamp where humans and supernatural residents have been living in harmony for generations.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
New series has potential, but annoying audio
- By jules on 31-01-18
-
Better Homes and Hauntings
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 164
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 147
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 148
When Nina Linden is hired to landscape a private island off the New England coast, she sees it as her chance to rebuild her failing business after being cheated by her unscrupulous ex. She never expects that her new client, software mogul Deacon Whitney, would see more in her than just a talented gardener. Deacon has paid top dollar to the crews he’s hired to renovate the desolate Whitney estate - he had to, because the bumps, thumps, and unexplained sightings of ghostly figures in 19th-century dress are driving workers away faster than he can say “Boo.”
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Lots of fun
- By Hazel on 08-10-14
-
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 397
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 313
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 312
Northern Exposure. Even in Grundy, Alaska, it’s unusual to find a naked guy with a bear trap clamped to his ankle on your porch. But when said guy turns into a wolf, recent southern transplant Mo Wenstein has no difficulty identifying the problem. Her surly neighbour Cooper Graham who has been openly critical of Mo's ability to adapt to life in Alaska has trouble of his own. Werewolf trouble. For Cooper, an Alpha in self-imposed exile from his dysfunctional pack, its love at first sniff when it comes to Mo.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Just a romance story really
- By Farnham_red on 29-06-17
-
Changeling
- A Novel of Sorcery and Society
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 74
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 74
If 14-year-old Cassandra Reed makes it through her first day at Miss Castwell’s Institute for the Magical Instruction of Young Ladies without anyone discovering her secret, maybe, just maybe, she’ll let herself believe that she really does belong at Miss Castwell’s. Except Cassandra Reed’s real name is Sarah Smith and up until now, she lived her whole life in the Warren, serving a magical family, the Winters, as all non-magical “Snipes” are bound by magical Guardian law to do. That is, until one day, Sarah accidentally levitates Mrs. Winter’s favorite vase in the parlor....
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Terrible British accents!
- By Kasarin on 27-08-18
-
Sweet Tea and Sympathy
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 90
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 87
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 88
Margot Cary has spent her life immersed in everything Lake Sackett is not. As an elite event planner, Margot's rubbed elbows with the cream of Chicago society and made elegance and glamour her business. She's riding high until one event goes tragically, spectacularly wrong. Now she's blackballed by the gala set and in dire need of a fresh start - and apparently the McCreadys are in need of an event planner with a tarnished reputation.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
No idea what happened
- By Eva on 03-04-18
-
Sucks to Be Me
- First Fangs Club
- By: Kristen Painter
- Narrated by: B.J. Harrison
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 41
When 49-year-old Belladonna Barrone’s mobbed-up husband does her the favor of dying in a car accident, she thinks she’s finally free of the crime family she unwittingly married into. Then the boss tells her that she has to complete her husband’s last job before that freedom is truly hers. No big deal, she figures. Until things go south in ways she never imagined. Suddenly she’s thrust into a whole new world that makes the mob look like kindergarten. Vampires and werewolves are real? How is that freaking possible?
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
A Wonderful New Series I can Sink My Teeth Into.
- By *Flora* on 12-05-20
-
Magical Midlife Madness
- Leveling Up
- By: K.F. Breene
- Narrated by: Nicole Poole
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 124
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 111
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 111
"Happily Ever After" wasn't supposed to come with a do-over option. But when my husband of 20 years packs up and heads for greener pastures, and my son heads away to college, that's exactly what my midlife becomes. A do-over. This time, though, I plan to do things differently. Age is just a number, after all, and at 40 I'm ready to carve my own path. Eager for a fresh start, I make a somewhat unorthodox decision and move to a tiny town in the Sierra foothills.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
I Loved This Story - It Ticked Every Box!
- By *Flora* on 21-03-20
-
Keystone
- Crossbreed Series, Book 1
- By: Dannika Dark
- Narrated by: Nicole Poole
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 191
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 173
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 173
When the road forks, how do you know which path is the right one? Raven Black hunts evildoers for fun, but her vigilante justice isn't the only reason she's hiding from the law. Half vampire, half mage, she's spent years living as a rogue to stay alive. When a Russian shifter offers her a job in his covert organization hunting outlaws, dignity and a respectable career are finally within her grasp.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
strong start
- By I OFarrell on 11-02-17
-
Wrong Side of Forty
- Marina at Midlife, Book 1
- By: Jana DeLeon
- Narrated by: Hollis McCarthy
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
It was a day like any other day for Marina Trahan...until she caught her husband in bed with another woman. Before that eye-opening wake-up call, Marina would have described her life as average or uneventful, maybe even boring. But now, chaos and confusion reign supreme. She’d expected to slide through midlife with her unwanted extra pounds, chin hair, and hot flashes and move somewhat gracefully into elastic-waist pants and having no verbal filter.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Wrong side of forty
- By Cryptic Fairy on 18-05-20
-
Louisiana Longshot
- A Miss Fortune Mystery, Book 1
- By: Jana DeLeon
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 147
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 125
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 122
It was a hell of a long shot.... CIA assassin Fortune Redding is about to undertake her most difficult mission ever - in Sinful, Louisiana. With a leak at the CIA and a price placed on her head by one of the world's largest arms dealers, Fortune has to go off-grid, but she never expected to be this far out of her element.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
don't mess with the wrinklies they're certainly not old in the head
- By Fleetwoodboy on 12-05-16
-
The Vampire Knitting Club
- Vampire Knitting Club Series, Book 1
- By: Nancy Warren
- Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 82
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 77
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 77
At a crossroads between a cringe-worthy past (Todd the Toad) and an uncertain future (she's not exactly homeless, but it's close), Lucy Swift travels to Oxford to visit her grandmother. With Gran's undying love to count on and Cardinal Woolsey's, Gran's knitting shop, to keep her busy, Lucy can catch her breath and figure out what she's going to do.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Vampires witches and knitting
- By kezs on 30-10-19
Summary
In the next book in Molly Harper's Half Moon Hollow paranormal romance series, Libby (a widow turned vampire) struggles with her transition and finds out it sucks to be the only vampire member of the PTA....
Widow Libby Stratton arranged to be turned into a vampire after she was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. It wasn't the best idea she'd ever had, but she was desperate - she's not about to leave her seven-year-old son to be raised by her rigid, overbearing in-laws. On top of post-turning transition issues, like being ignored at PTA meetings and other mothers rejecting her son's invitations for sleepovers, Libby must deal with her father-in-law's attempts to declare her an unfit mother, her growing feelings for Wade - a tattooed redneck single dad she met while hiding in a closet at Back to School Night - and the return of her sire, who hasn't stopped thinking about brave, snarky Libby since he turned her. With the help of her new vampire circle, Libby negotiates this unfamiliar quagmire of legal troubles, parental duties, relationships, and, as always in Harper's distinct, comedic novels, "characters you can't help but fall in love with" (RT Book Reviews).
What listeners say about The Single Undead Moms Club
Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Beccy
- 06-12-15
Still funny even if a slightly 'loose' story.
If you could sum up The Single Undead Moms Club in three words, what would they be?
Funny, esay listening!
What did you like best about this story?
It's a new and diffrent character. I like the fact that Lacey hasn't been referred to before, we don't have any pre-concived ideas as to who and what she is like. There are a few twists and a whole new idea explored about someone being 'changed'.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The big foot party. I can just imagine two little boys getting a glimpse of this mythical creature and being both awed and terrified.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
It's a small and fairly irrelevant scene but when no one shows up to the party, i was so sad for both mum and son and hoped someone would help, and in true half moon hollow style - they do!
Any additional comments?
Like i said it is an easy book to listen to, it's not the most gripping of all the stories by Molly Harper write well and Amanda Ronconi narration brings it to life. Not disappointed.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 03-12-15
Molly Harper's books are always so quirky and fun
What made the experience of listening to The Single Undead Moms Club the most enjoyable?
The narrator of the book and Molly Harper's ability to always make me laugh out loud
What does Amanda Ronconi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Makes its fun book to listen to
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- AJD
- 01-12-15
Like a series of short stories
Would you try another book written by Molly Harper or narrated by Amanda Ronconi?
Yes. I have listened to most of her books. Amanda Ronconi is excellent as the narrator. This feature of an audiobook cannot be underestimated.
Would you be willing to try another book from Molly Harper? Why or why not?
Yes - particularly anything related to Half Moon Hollow. Her sense of humour and twisted look at modern day life is enjoyable.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The scene shopping for school supplies was memorable. The favourite has to be the bigfoot scene.
Was The Single Undead Moms Club worth the listening time?
Yes, but only because I'm already interested in the world that has been created and can be sustained on appearances from Jane Jameson and friends. If I didn't have that to keep me listening, I might have found this book a little less riveting than others.
Any additional comments?
I generally like the Molly Harper Half Moon Hollow books. The series of 4 novels about Jane Jameson are worth a listen. The concept is creative and well thought through. This book was no exception - the main character's rationale for becoming a vampire is believable and the interactions with Jane Jameson and crew are always a joy - really, you read it for Jane's appearances. However, the episodes of this book read like a series of short stories about the main character patched together. Some of the plot elements felt like they could have benefited from longer development - like the sire tension and the death threats. While they were all quite good, I didn't have the same commitment to the main character.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 01-12-15
Another great read (listen)!
Where does The Single Undead Moms Club rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I love Molly Harper's Half Moon Hollow series and this is another great instalment. We get to meet some new characters as well as catching up with old friends. These books are a great blend of humour, romance and the supernatural and well worth reading/listening.
Have you listened to any of Amanda Ronconi’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I love all of Amanda Ronconi's performances and characterisations. She is one of a relatively small number of narrators who seem to get things right every time. I love the fact that her voices are so consistent and that you can recognise characters, who you may not have heard speak for a couple of books, instantly when they reappear.
Any additional comments?
I would recommend this series to anyone who likes light-hearted and humorous romance tales with a sprinkling of supernatural magic. It's best to start with the Jane Jameson series and then move on to the Half Moon Hollow continuation. Molly Harper's separate (but linked) werewolf series is also a must have. I am just starting on the Bluegrass series too :)
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- I OFarrell
- 04-11-15
Funny, sexy
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
The whole series is brilliant, especially worth listening to on audiobook.
What does Amanda Ronconi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Fabulous voice, great with humour
Any additional comments?
Finally, I got to read the latest instalment of the series HalfMoon Hollow, or should I say listen to. I waited the extra time for the audio book and I was not disappointed. It was a blend of the usual sweet, romantic, sad, funny and sexy that I’m becoming very used to with Molly Harper, but it still managed to bring something new to the series. Wade’s character was particularly attractive, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book/audio.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Meera
- 10-02-18
Funny and entertaining
What did you like most about The Single Undead Moms Club?
You are going to get yourself turned into a vampire in order to be able to look after your son as you have a terminal illness. Well that is what Libby wanted to do and succeeded including getting into trouble with the council the moment she arises, whoops.
This book is unique from the beginning you are introduced the authors quirky sense of humour and it stays throughout. From Dick Chaney being one of the vampires on the council to the blood lust training with a cat spray technique. Even as the love interests come into play you are left trying not to smirk or laugh too loud at the antics that she gets up to.
Libby grows in your heart as her fight and will to keep going to protect her son no matter what lets her character grow. The only downside is there is a lot to Jane's back story that is hinted at throughout but hard to understand if you haven't read the previous books. Not necessary I might add but probably helpful.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Stephanie Paul
- 14-07-17
Just so easy
I totally love these books. They are witty and Amanda ronconi is amazing. However having listened to all the others multiple times I have noticed a lot of repetition of parses and scenes, so I am taking a star off for that. All round fun. Plus love the British accent!!!
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story1 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 29-01-17
Not as good as the rest.
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
I couldn't relate or like the main character. I didn't even finish the book.
Has The Single Undead Moms Club put you off other books in this genre?
No, I loved the rest of the series which is why I tried and tried to finish the book but I gave up in the end.
What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?
I love Amanda ronconi. I have most of the books that she narrated. She does the voices of the individual characters so well that you know who's talking before she tells you.
You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?
I love that Jane and dick were still able to make me chuckle.
Any additional comments?
I really don't know if I'm going to buy the next in the series but I loved the rest.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- S. Lacey
- 17-04-16
Excellent
Any additional comments?
Loved this! It was so funny and I love the Hollows brand new vampire! I can't wait for more in this series!
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- L
- 21-01-16
Dull
This book is really dull. Libby is an irritating character that just annoyed me from the start. All she does is whine. She's also a bit of a tart. I listen for 6 hours hoping the story would go somewhere but to be honest this was like reading the diary of any single mother. Dull and tedious. The narrator was okay.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jessica
- 28-10-15
Loved!!!
Love Half-Moon Hallow! If you are looking for a laugh out loud book then this is the series for you but start back with the Jane Jameson books!
10 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Troublemer(tammy hovey)
- 26-08-16
Vampire mom
Would you listen to The Single Undead Moms Club again? Why?
Yes i would listen again and again. This book as all other Molly Harper's books really keep me entertained.
What other book might you compare The Single Undead Moms Club to and why?
The Lady is a Vamp by Lyndsey Sands. This is a story about a parent who would do what is needed to help their child. This book was about a father who wanted to save his dying child and chose kidnap a vampire to have her changed to save her.
Which scene was your favorite?
when Libby first awoke as a vampire and met Jane and Dick. Jane begins to get on to her for advertising for someone to change her into a vampire.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
My mom is a vampire
Any additional comments?
As always, Molly Harper did not disappoint. Each time i read one of these stories i know i am going to get my laugh of the day. Poor Libby she has to face all types of problems after her change. Her in laws trying to take her son, someone trying to kill her, meeting her sire(who she is supposed to stay away from), meeting Wade( a single father), dealing with the school,PTA and finally meeting her father whom she has never known. Amanda Ronconi brings the characters to life. She does a great job in her narration.
8 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- D. Hurford
- 03-11-15
Undead Mom is Unexpected Delight
Would you listen to The Single Undead Moms Club again? Why?
This will be a frequent re-listen. I love how the author addresses the problems of being a vampire mom and how the relationships (romantic and friendships) develop between the characters.
Which scene was your favorite?
When Libby is in the school parking lot and finds a motorcycle parked close to her minivan and the motorcycle driver comes out and they have a little tiff. He blames his bad parking on her distracting "I like Big Books" bumper sticker.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Harley runs up to Libby and hugs her. He has no fear that this is a vampire who could kill her. Libby has won him over so completely that he is oblivious of the danger. Or, it could just be that he's six.
Any additional comments?
After Rebound Vampire I had serious doubts about this book. I started having objections as to the sense of a mother turning into a vampire. Then Jane voiced my objections! Then Libby had all the same doubts I did! Thank you Molly Harper for addressing the obvious problems.
After the "romance" between the characters of Rebound, I was so thrilled to see the developing relationship between the characters in this book that it makes sense why they fall for each other and it makes Undead Mom's Club an unexpected delight.
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- RabidReads
- 01-11-15
Bigfoot likes Tim Hortons coffee
THE SINGLE UNDEAD MOMS CLUB was one of the more distinct installments of this series due to the heroine having to go through the usual I’m-now-a-vampire adjustment routine while also keeping one foot in the human world for her son’s sake. The role of mentor looked good on Jane Jameson, Mr Dick finally got some respect, and Bigfoot was spotted in the parking lot at Tim Hortons because really, where else can you get a decent cup of coffee in Canada!?
The story was kooky, but completely relatable as well; Libby is a single parent dying of cancer who resorts to going on Craigslist to look for a vampire sire in order to not orphan her child. Desperate times call for desperate measures! However, the outrageousness that happens after her initial transformation was all Molly Harper’s doing. The Strattons have got to be the worst in-laws EVAH, and root canals have got nothing on HALF MOON HOLLOW PTA meetings.
The romantic plot was a bit of a disappointment what with it turning into an impromptu love triangle, and the obvious candidate didn’t receive nearly enough page time IMO. Libby and Finn’s connection was rocky at best, and I just didn’t get the reason for their burning attraction other than the blood link. Wade upped the sex appeal of dad’s everywhere with his tattoos, redneck take on parenting, and playful approach to dating.
No narrator does silly quite like Amanda Ronconi with her limitless energy, knack for having her smile come through in her voice, and ability to control her delivery until the punch line. She nailed the nutty interactions between the grown-ups and kids, and she slipped back into old characters as though she’d recorded their tales yesterday. There were some minor issues with a few of the transitions, but otherwise Ronconi does it again!
THE SINGLE UNDEAD MOMS CLUB was an enjoyable staycation.
14 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- kathy Robinson
- 28-10-15
I absolutely love the series
I love Molly Harper her books are really good and I love half-moon hollow series I love how she combines other people from other books so that just carries on and they're very interesting and my family is from Kentucky and everyplace she mentions in this book I've been because my families from around there and these people sound exactly like the people there and that's what I love so much about her books
10 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jody
- 29-10-15
Another Fun Story
Molly Harper does not disappoint with this latest addition to her vampire books. This was another easy listen with a newly turned mother, vindictive in-laws, Jane Jameson, Dick Cheney, PTA moms, and other assorted characters. I have to confess, I listened in one long day. It was funny, it was sad, it was well worth the credit. Now, how long until we get another book from Molly Harper?
6 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- cchamp
- 18-04-16
I love your sassy mouth!
Would you consider the audio edition of The Single Undead Moms Club to be better than the print version?
I didn't read the book, only listened to the audio version
Who was your favorite character and why?
Wade, I just loved that he was just himself. He was a man ALL man.
Which character – as performed by Amanda Ronconi – was your favorite?
I always love Dick Cheney. I've loved his character from the very beginning.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The reason she decided to get turned.
Any additional comments?
Full of humor and a great cast of characters, this is my favorite of this series.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- bookwmn
- 13-12-15
Not Harper's Best
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
I always look forward to one of Harper's release dates so I can listen to the new story immediately. However this one book, while entertaining, was not her usual quality, in my opinion. It just didn't have the fun and energy of the other books.
Have you listened to any of Amanda Ronconi’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I always enjoy Ronconi's narrations. I have listened to all of Harper's books and Ronconi's narrations is one of the reasons.
Any additional comments?
Just waiting for the next Molly Harper to come out...We all have an off day (or publication!).
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Annie The Audible Addict!!!
- 04-11-15
MOLLY AND AMANDA DO IT AGAIN!!!
What made the experience of listening to The Single Undead Moms Club the most enjoyable?
It was hilarious!!! I loved it...I did not want to put it down!!!
What did you like best about this story?
ALL OF IT!!! I love Half Moon Hollow!!! I love the crew...and it is always a pleasure to have more of them...and I love Libby as a new edition!!!!
What does Amanda Ronconi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She is Fantastic!!!! I could not imagine a Molly Harper book without her!!!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I really appreciated how Libby made the decision to become a vampire..I think it was very selfless....I hated how people said she was selfish...how can anyone say what they would do in her position?
Any additional comments?
I was thrilled to get this book, and could not put it down! I love the Molly/Amanda combo and did not expect anything less than perfection...and guess what? THIS WAS GOLDEN!!
Libby is very Ill...she has cancer, and is a widow...she has a little boy and does not want her in laws raising him...so she makes the decision to become a vampire by placing an online ad...HOW COULD THIS NOT BE FUNNY??? Loved the appearance of the Half Moon Hollow crew and loved everything about this laugh out loud awesome listen!!!!
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Terri
- 03-11-15
Always love Amanda Ranconi
I have read all of Molly Harper's books. This one didn't seem to be as well thought out as her usual work. Looking forward to the next book!!
2 people found this helpful