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32 Candles

A Novel

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32 Candles

By: Ernessa T. Carter
Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
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32 Candles is the slightly twisted, utterly romantic, and deftly wry story of Davie Jones, who, if she doesn’t stand in her own way, just might get the man of her dreams.

Davie—an ugly duckling growing up in small-town Mississippi—is positive her life couldn’t be any worse. She has the meanest mother in the South, possibly the world, and on top of that, she’s pretty sure she’s ugly. Just when she’s resigned herself to her fate, she sees a movie that will change her life—Sixteen Candles. But in her case, life doesn’t imitate art. Tormented endlessly in school with the nickname "Monkey Night," and hopelessly in unrequited love with a handsome football player, James Farrell, Davie finds that it is bittersweet to dream of Molly Ringwald endings. When a cruel school prank goes too far, Davie leaves the life she knows and reinvents herself in the glittery world of Hollywood—as a beautiful and successful lounge singer in a swanky nightclub.

Davie is finally a million miles from where she started—until she bumps into her former obsession, James Farrell. To Davie’s astonishment, James doesn’t recognize her, and she can’t bring herself to end the fantasy. She lets him fall as deeply in love with her as she once was with him. But is life ever that simple? Just as they’re about to ride off into the sunset, the past comes back with a vengeance, threatening to crush Davie’s dreams—and break her heart again.

With wholly original characters and a cinematic storyline, 32 Candles introduces Ernessa T. Carter, a new voice in fiction with smarts, attitude, and sassiness to spare.

©2010 Ernessa T. Carter (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers
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I just cried at the end

wish it didn't have to end. I related to the character for so many reason mostly best her heart... this audible felt so good all the way to the end...

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Captivaing, Mesmerising, &Thoroughly Entertaining!

I love this story from the very beginning until the end. It is superbly written, and the characters were completely developed. I was completely interwoven into every experience, every stage, and even the unexpected twists. I did not want it to end! I look forward to the next story from thisamazing author. It is unbelievable that this is her first book. Enjoy !!!

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Very Nice Surprise

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

I accidentally purchased this book while trying to search for another. It just sat in my queue until the other day..Then I just pressed play.This story kept me interested. It was a little unbelievable at times, but I liked that because it allowed me to imagine what I would do in the situations Davie was putting herself in. I was upset when this book was over..and that leads me to my only con with the story..The ending felt rushed..I wanted just a little more there.All in All I definitely recommend this book!

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A pleasant surprise!

I loved this story and the narrator was perfect! I was pulling for Davi the whole time. That little girl swinging that towel and singing was so vivid in my mind! Awesome job!

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Great Listen

Couldnt wait to listen to it while I was at work. It hold my attention and the story line was great... Great book!

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Very entertaining story and the narr was on point

Simply one of the best stories I have heard in a very long time kept me entertained from beginning to end and the narrator brought the character of Davie to life in a miraculous way.

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Worth the credit!!

I so loved this story. I don't know what took me so long to listen to it.

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Slow to start but great read!

The beginning was slow and the building of plot took a while but it was worth it. Great read!

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I loved it!!!

I found pieces of myself in Monkey Black. Her spirit is indomitable. Bravo. More please sequel?

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Great Book!

I really enjoyed this book! Great narration; I couldn't put it down until I was finished & still wanted to hear more.

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