Sucking in San Francisco

Lily Goodwill's Story, Volume 1

De: Jessica McBrayer

Narrado por: Valerie Gilbert

Working at a Suicide Prevention Center in San Francisco, Lily Goodwill thinks she's heard it all - then she gets a call from a man about to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge. Something about the caller, maybe his yummy British accent or Lily's ability to understand his crushing ennui, makes her break all the rules and rush to meet him. After all, she is a vampire and if she can't talk him down she can glamour him. But things don't go according to plan.

Her caller glows with blue fire and turns out to be a vampire-hating Djinn. Suddenly, for the first time in centuries he's found something intriguing. Is Lily really a vampire with a conscience and an obsessive-compulsive disorder, involving Handi-wipes and Lysol, or is she just another bloodsucker?

Add in another vampire, with a history of female lovers stretching over three centuries, who swears he's reformed and declares his undying love for Lily. Stir in a mean pair of witches and a vicious warlock, who are staking vampires around the city and you have a recipe for riotous adventure of supernatural proportions.

Lily Goodwill is a quick thinking, smart-talking vampire who's still figuring out how she feels about dining al fresco in the City by the Bay.

©2012 Jessica McBrayer (P)2013 Jessica McBrayer

I WANT MORE!!!!!

I can not wait for audible to produce her other 4 titles!!! REALLY enjoyed this...if you love Molly Harper and Maryjanice Davidson, this is for you!! Hurry audible, PLEASE!

Valley girl narrator

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The story is entertaining, but the narrator is like fingernails on a chalkboard...the cadence is very hard to listen to.

What didn’t you like about Valerie Gilbert’s performance?

Nothing

unique

I found this book entertaining, it's focused on Lily's life, she is a vampire who also works on a suicide hotline prevention. the storyline is quite entertaining is filled with action romance and suspense. I wish a few of the decisions have been made earlier in the book then we would have gotten further. I I listened to this book on audible and the narrator did a great job however there was this weird background noise that sounded almost like a tea kettle bubbling. it ended up being quite distracting.

Good story bad recording.

Story is cute. Reader does this whisper thing which makes it hard to hear sometimes. You can tell it’s a low quality recording. But the book is good.

Story was ok but the narrator ruined it

The story was ok but the narrator ruined it. It was way over done with breathy whispering voice when it wasn’t needed. On a positive note I listen to audio books to go to sleep and it usually takes about an hour. This narrator put me to sleep in about 3 minutes of listening.

Good, worth the credit

it kept me interested, but I don't think I will listen to it again. the narrator paused dramatically a little too often.

Can I get a second helping?

What did you love best about Sucking in San Francisco?

I loved all of the main characters. I loved the vivid descriptions of the beauty of San Francisco. I loved the story line. It wasn't just "Oh Lily can't decide which man she wants." It was an adventure all around!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Helena, because she is amazing.

Which character – as performed by Valerie Gilbert – was your favorite?

Meredith.

very enjoyable.

very fun listening. I couldn't put it down. I loved the Gin and Bast. I thought Lily was entertaining and strong. I connected with her.
the narration was great. I loved the accents. over all every enjoyable, I can't wait to listen to more.

Great Book!

Easy read, very funny would recommend
to anyone who likes to laugh.
great book....love.

A Frustrating Listen

I was looking forward to a funny ' listen' but in this case, the person reading the book ruined it for me. At times I felt like she droned on to the extent that she put me to sleep. Literally. At other times, the character voices sounded similar so I wasn't sure which one was speaking. All of that made it really hard to get into the book and if anything made the book seem to go on and on forever. I think I have been spoiled by listening to readers like Barbara Rosenbalt who make all of their books lively.