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How to Lose a Guy Before Christmas
- By: A.J. Pine
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Jason Clarke
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,631
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,455
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,454
After a snowstorm grounds her flight, Lucy makes a last-ditch effort to get home for Christmas using a rideshare app. She thinks she’ll be taking a road trip with a stranger...but the guy who shows up is someone she knows all too well. He’s the hookup she ghosted a few months ago, and now she’ll be stuck in a car with him for the most awkward road trip of her life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nearly pitch perfect holiday romcom novella
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 11-17-23
- How to Lose a Guy Before Christmas
- By: A.J. Pine
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Jason Clarke
Laugh out loud quite adorable Christmas themed HEA
Reviewed: 04-27-25
This story is nostalgia at its best. Bringing the best of the holiday spirit, a little ba-humbug, and a very touching love story at the heart of it all. I love the "Silver-Foxes" cast of characters and all the wisdom they bring to the storyline. And the tiger themed honeymoon room is a laugh out loud moment that brings such a vivid image to mind. lol. An absolute Gem of a story that one can listen to again and again whenever they need a little cheer.
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The Lie in Our Marriage
- By: Anna-Lou Weatherley
- Narrated by: James Lailey
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,480
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,386
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,385
On a warm spring evening, guests gather in a perfectly manicured garden to celebrate Maggie and Len’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Maggie leans against the apple tree, watching her fun-loving husband and darling children as her heart swells with pride. As the joyful party atmosphere disappears into the night, close by, the lifeless body of a young woman is pulled from a river. Slipping upstairs to find the special gift for her adoring husband, Maggie stumbles across something else hidden amongst the dusty boxes of family keepsakes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great twist!
- By Pinkgirl on 11-18-23
- The Lie in Our Marriage
- By: Anna-Lou Weatherley
- Narrated by: James Lailey
A reasonable question to be asked what if...
Reviewed: 04-24-25
This was a gobsmack of a book that honestly will have you sympathetic to the perpetrators by the end with the honest question of, "What would you not do to save your family?" "Do you ever really know someone?" And, "Why are the signs always there in hindsight, but go unnoticed when they actually happen?"
Twisty, Realistic, and fast paced this book you won't be able to stop listening till the very end. And even at the end it will leave you pondering, "What would you do if confronted by the same situation?"
You won't be disappointed. The narrator did an excellent job providing the right amount of emotion and cadence to the story.
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For Your Own Good
- By: Samantha Downing
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,265
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,138
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,135
Teddy Crutcher has won Teacher of the Year at the prestigious Belmont Academy, home to the best and brightest. He says his wife couldn’t be more proud - though no one has seen her in a while. Teddy really can’t be bothered with a few mysterious deaths on campus that’re looking more and more like murder or with the student digging a little too deep into Teddy’s personal life. His main focus is pushing these kids to their full academic potential.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good
- By Julia on 07-24-21
- For Your Own Good
- By: Samantha Downing
- Narrated by: David Pittu
A twisty ride all the way till the end
Reviewed: 04-09-25
A deeply unsettling novel about the credence of outward appearances and the backstabbing world of academia. A twisty tale of what started as a prank to embarrass another teacher turns into murder and guilt for some less involved and the 6 degrees of separation we all have to one another. The inner connected storylines are thought provoking and keep you holding tight till the end. It comes full circle at the end and that is where the psychological drama shines. It was like an Outer Limits Storyline that had a defining lesson attached to the story but that lesson will be different to each reader based upon the moral compass in which they live by. Most enjoyable read.
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He Started It
- By: Samantha Downing
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 437
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 385
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 385
Beth, Portia, and Eddie Morgan haven't all been together in years. And for very good reasons - we'll get to those later. But when their wealthy grandfather dies and leaves a cryptic final message in his wake, the siblings and their respective partners must come together for a cross-country road trip to fulfill his final wish and - more importantly - secure their inheritance. But time with your family can be tough. It is for everyone. It's even harder when you're all keeping secrets and trying to forget a memory, a missing person, an act of revenge, the man in the black truck....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Oh. My. God.
- By Kelly M on 07-31-20
- He Started It
- By: Samantha Downing
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Amazing Twisted Family Adventure
Reviewed: 03-28-25
Samantha Downing did an excellent job taking you on the most disfunctional family road trip with a psychopathic, murdering, self delusionary pack of siblings ever. The entire multi-generational family is padded room invested, if only caught. All contained with a believable dynamic and a tedious road trip from hell and back. It was a book I read straight through and I even appreciated the thought provoking end. It will make you look at your siblings in a whole new light. lol
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Not You It's Me
- By: Julie Johnson
- Narrated by: Carly Robins
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,249
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,167
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,163
Gemma Summers is unlucky in love. She's known it since third grade, when her first crush blew a spitball into her hair, and a decade-long string of bad dates, boring sex, and abysmal morning afters has done nothing to improve her prospects. But when a random radio call-in contest lands her courtside tickets to the hottest playoff game of the season, Gemma's luck may finally be on the upswing, even if it doesn't exactly seem like it when the dreaded Jumbotron kiss cam lands on her and her date.
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3 out of 5 stars
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No, it's you.
- By T.Z. on 10-23-15
- Not You It's Me
- By: Julie Johnson
- Narrated by: Carly Robins
A Delightful Audiobook
Reviewed: 10-29-24
Julie Johnson created a delightful book turned audiobook. With enough sass and a affable heroine and a rough hero. The story is light, funny and has enough chemistry to make you lust for more.
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How You Ruined My Life
- By: Jeff Strand
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4 out of 5 stars 40
Rod's life doesn't suck. If you ask him, it's pretty awesome. He may not be popular, but he and his best friends play in a band that has a standing gig. Yeah, it's Monday night and they don't get paid, but they can crank the volume as loud as they want. And Rod's girlfriend is hot, smart, and believes in their band - believes in Rod. Aside from a winning lottery ticket, what more could he ask for? Answer: A different cousin. When Rod's scheming, two-faced cousin Blake moves in for the semester, Rod tries to keep calm. Blake seems to have everyone else fooled....
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Audio version of this book is Fantastic.
- By Jennifer j Keller on 06-01-18
- How You Ruined My Life
- By: Jeff Strand
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden
Surprisingly cute, quick listen.
Reviewed: 10-13-23
How you ruined my life was a cute - quick listen audiobook that was kinda adorable. It is a book that you could listen to while sitting in traffic and it would make you smile at the length the author goes to make this book wholesome, no curse words, high school angst without all the hyperbole. Age appropriate for anyone. And the narrator does an awesome job.
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Order of Scorpions
- By: Ivy Asher
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Maeve York
- Length: 25 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 739
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 695
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 695
Six years ago, I awoke in a cage with no knowledge of who I was or where I’d come from. Six years ago, I was spared the flesh markets and instead thrown in with a group of savages, where I learned it was fight or die. Now, eight Orders of Assassins are converging on the only home I’ve ever known. All in hopes of purchasing new blade slaves for their ranks. I’m for sale, yet all I want is a life far from death and ownership. Then I meet them, the Order of Scorpions. Their allure is a threat to the freedom I crave, but I won’t fall victim to their sting, no matter how tempting it might be.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good story, but major ick *Spoiler review*
- By C Ricketts on 08-19-23
- Order of Scorpions
- By: Ivy Asher
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Maeve York
An Absolute Gem!!
Reviewed: 07-02-23
This is my first Ivy Asher read, and let me say it won't be my last. Excellent storytelling, great world building, in-depth character development and just the right amount of raunchy explicit sex to feed any adult palate. An Absolute Gem of a find. No waiting for part 2... it's ALL here in one volume. I sometimes hate the way publishers and authors stretch at series with worthless dribble but not Ivy Asher. 1 book. 1 excellent story. 1 great author who doesn't string you along. Great writing. Can't wait to devour more from this exceptional author.
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Seaborn
- The Seaborn Cycle, Book 1
- By: Michael Livingston
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 825
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 727
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Story4 out of 5 stars 725
The seven houses of the matriarchal Seaborn have plied the seas of the Fair Isles for centuries, trading among the islands and fending off the attacks by the fearsome Bone Pirate. But suddenly, out of the night sky, a common enemy appears - the Windborn, who come without warning to raid, burn, and kill.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Editor could have done better
- By dog lover in seattle on 08-16-22
- Seaborn
- The Seaborn Cycle, Book 1
- By: Michael Livingston
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
Absolutely Great Storytelling
Reviewed: 05-30-23
Michael Livingston's 1st book in the Seaborn Trilogy has everything a good story has. Adventure, Heroics and Bravery. Well written, great world building and characters you have heart for. It's a twist on perceived divisions where in this world women are the strength in their society, the ones in control. They are sea bearing folk who live and die on the sea. Sarah Evans does an excellent job narrating this story which is a mixture of Sarah J. Maas and Morgan Rice but on the sea. Highly recommend.
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Elite
- The Hunter Series, Book 2
- By: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Amy Landon
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,736
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,404
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,398
Hunting monsters was supposed to be the hard part. When Joy came to Apex City, all she cared about was protecting the Cits from the dangers lurking outside protective barriers. She understood the need for the secrecy surrounding her hunts - no need to cause a panic by announcing just how real of a threat the Othersiders pose. But as she quickly discovered, the conspiracies of the city run much deeper. And a dangerous new covert mission leaves Joy with a target on her back once more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Masterful
- By moseylissa on 10-07-18
- Elite
- The Hunter Series, Book 2
- By: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Amy Landon
A mix between the Hunger Games and Divergent
Reviewed: 05-26-23
This series puts a new spin on a dystopian earth and its struggles with the Fae and Otherworld monsters. Strong world building and a depth to the characters makes it a great listen and enjoyable series. I would highly recommend it if you are a fan of The Hunger Games and/ or Divergent Series.
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The Queen's Secret
- By: Melissa de la Cruz
- Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Will Damron, Hillary Huber, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 129
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Story4 out of 5 stars 115
Lilac's birthright makes her the Queen of Renovia, and a forced marriage made her the Queen of Montrice. But being a ruler does not mean making the rules. For Lilac, taking the throne means giving up the opportunity to be with love of her life, the kingdom's assassin, Caledon Holt. Worse, Cal is forced to leave the castle when a horrific set of magical attacks threatens Lilac's sovereignty. Now Cal and Lilac will have to battle dark forces separately, even though being together is the only thing that's ever saved them.
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3 out of 5 stars
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bored
- By Rebekah on 04-11-21
- The Queen's Secret
- By: Melissa de la Cruz
- Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Will Damron, Hillary Huber, Marc Thompson
Great conclusion
Reviewed: 10-06-22
The ending to the 2 book series of the Queen's Assassin was good. The narrator's do a fantastic job and the storyline did a good job summing up the loose ends. I enjoy Melissa de la Cruz's books for there easy listening, well paced storylines..but it's just that, easy and well paced. It's a two book series that is for YA with a HEA.
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