Dirty Blonde, Lisa Scottoline
Dirty Blonde, Lisa Scottoline
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Dirty Blonde

Author: Lisa Scottoline

Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat

Unabridged: 10 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 03/28/2006


Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline delivers a riveting page-turner about sex and murder, which starts in the elite chambers of a sexy female judge and ends on the cold, gritty streets of Philadelphia.Cate Fante is strong and smart, but when she gets appointed a federal judge, even she wonders if she can do the job justice. She's in her thirties, and she feels like she's joining the world's most exclusive retirement village. But Cate keeps her doubts a secret. And, as it happens, much else. For she leads a dark, double life that she hides from everyone.Then a high-profile case in her courtroom explodes into a shocking murder-suicide, and it blasts her cover wide open. Overnight, her new career hangs in tatters. But Cate's troubles are only beginning. An enemy no one anticipated sends her running for her life -- embarking on a journey that begins in the mystery of her own childhood. She'll have to fight her way back to the truth, or die trying.Dirty Blonde is Lisa Scottoline's most suspenseful and gripping thriller to date. Mixing poignancy with her trademark wit and wonderfully compelling characters, it questions whether law and justice are always the same thing.

About Lisa Scottoline

Lisa Scottoline is a #1 bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty-two novels. She also co-authors a bestselling non-fiction humor series with her daughter, Francesca Serritella. There are more than thirty million copies of Lisa's books in print in more than thirty-five countries. She lives in Pennsylvania with an array of disobedient but adorable pets.

About Barbara Rosenblat

Barbara Rosenblat is a multi-award-winning voice actor for audiobooks. On Broadway, she created the role of 'Mrs. Medlock' in 'The Secret Garden'.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Stacey on 2009-05-30 16:28:38

Another great read from Scottoline. Her characters are so realistic.

Goodreads review by Baba on March 09, 2023

Very nicely put together tale about a top female judge's no longer secret sex life becoming intertwined with the high profile TV rights case she was working on. I can see why Scottoline is a best selling writer, easy read, fast flowing and so accessible. 6 out of 12, Three Star read. 2010 read......more

Goodreads review by Jane on January 21, 2008

I have read and enjoyed many of Lisa's books but this one was disappointing. The main character was very self destructive and disrespectful of her position as a judge. As the book progressed Cate's behavior was explained by her painful past but it did not really connect well to the basic story line.......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on April 12, 2011

This for me was more a 2.5. I devoured it, the plot galloped along at a cracking pace, but afterwards I had some questions. The judge was single, so she picked up strange men in bars for quickie sex. That just shows she wasn't into commitment, it doesn't show she was no good as a judge. I wondered h......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on February 25, 2024

I’m not a legal thriller gal so the only reason this was read was because it was our book club pick lol I didn’t like Cate at all or any character. The ending was not to my satisfaction, but it was entertaining enough to get through.......more

Goodreads review by Michael on October 21, 2009

Cate Fante’s career is on the rise. As Dirty Blonde opens, Cate has just been appointed a federal judge. She has a great career, the great house, all the trappings of success. But Cate also has a little secret—she likes to stop in seedy bars, pick up random men and find the nearest hotel for a littl......more