As I listened, I felt as though this really could have happened almost anywhere, in any small town (where there’s an IHOP, Lol), when the right combination of troubled personalities come together. Dee, an alcoholic waitress, was easily manipulated by the devious young gay IHOP manager that she became infatuated with, thus was very eager to please him.
She was more than willing to do cover-up favors for Allen related to his ongoing money and love drama problems. It was hard for her to resist his charms AND the liquor he often provided her with as well. Her main goal was to impress him and prove just how devoted she was, hoping she could “win him over” and that he would romantically turn to her. HE was just wanting someone ELSE to do all his dirty work. Well, as we all know, one thing quickly leads to another – and sure enough, this ball gets rolling pretty fast!!
Dee soon becomes his “right hand” woman, cleaning up after the numerous disasters left in his wake, while he recklessly goes on living “da vida loca” with his party friends and new lover (NOT Dee)… and continuing to rob the IHOP till daily to support his lifestyle. The only thing left that stands in his way however, is his clueless long term live-in boyfriend, the owner of the IHOP. According to Allen’s plans, that’s a small problem yet to be remedied which will also open the door to financial gain as well. And who is he gonna get to help him with that? Dee, of course. She firmly believes that lending him a hand to get out of a jam is not something she will ever get in trouble for, since SHE is not actually doing any of these crimes herself. Her blind willingness to help him makes this story even more interesting – reminds me of that phrase “Real Friends Help You Bury The Body”. Or in this case two…
I really really got sucked into this story! I still cant believe how much they (initially) got away with! Sprinkle in some bits of Santeria, AND being stalked by a victims cat out for revenge – who says that truth can’t possibly be stranger than fiction? Omg. Some of the many *awkward nervous situations* described made me chuckle. I WILL listen to this one again. Yep. Loved it!!
I thought this story was very well written. The narration was wonderful as I already knew it would be. Kevin Pierce adds that “Modern Day Dragnet” appeal with his delivery that is SO perfect for this genre. Thank You for taking me on this wild ride at the IHOP! It was great! 🙂
(I was provided this audiobook via publisher/author/narrator at no cost in exchange for an honest review)