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A Cedar Cove Christmas
- Cedar Cove Series
- By: Debbie Macomber
- Narrated by: Sandra Burr
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 397
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 319
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 323
Mother-to-be Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, searching for her baby's father. David Rhodes had said he'd be in town. But he isn't. Which leaves Mary Jo stranded, pregnant and alone. And there's no room at the local inn....
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5 out of 5 stars
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loved this book
- By Heather on 12-09-08
- A Cedar Cove Christmas
- Cedar Cove Series
- By: Debbie Macomber
- Narrated by: Sandra Burr
Storyline
Reviewed: 12-25-24
Simply exceptional storytelling, the best in Charactery, community, true reflection of the season, love, grace, and goodness!
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The Book of Lost Names
- By: Kristin Harmel
- Narrated by: Madeleine Maby
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,727
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,983
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,958
Lina Meisel, a retired librarian in Florida, is reading the newspaper one morning when she freezes. Her eyes lock on a photograph of a book she hasn’t seen in 65 years - a book she recognizes as The Book of Lost Names. The accompanying article discusses the looting of libraries by the Nazis across Europe during World War II - an experience Lina remembers well - and the search to reunite people with the texts stolen from them so long ago. The book in the photograph is one of the most fascinating cases.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Another whiney female "heroine"
- By Patricia on 08-15-20
- The Book of Lost Names
- By: Kristin Harmel
- Narrated by: Madeleine Maby
Courage to Stand Against Wrong
Reviewed: 11-23-24
We’re often overlooked when others sees us weak.
It takes strength, courage and determination to see right from wrong and willingly take a stand against evil-with her own life at risk with the Nazi’s trying to exterminate her people, this young lady puts her talents at work to help fight for what is right, learning a way to hide the true identity of Polish Jews in plain sight from the Germans so set on destroying not just any family but those of Jewish decent.
Courage, strength, determination, and like-minded people who knows that to do nothing when wrong is being done to hurt innocent people is just the same thing as supporting oppression by simply looking the other way.
This young lady works with the Resistance team helping hundreds of children get to safety during this ugly war- and despite the danger to self and various challenges two people manages to find love.
Book is well written - a real page turner; the storyline holds true to very similar historical events.
I’ll also say the chosen narrator of the audible version did an outstanding job keeping the listener engaged.
I was kept glued to the edge of my seat hoping she didn’t get caught, I felt anxious when her father was captured by the Germans, and rejoiced when the children escaped to safety; sadden to learn her mother died after being betrayed by the egotistical childhood friend- and elated at the end when the two lost lovers were finally reunited after decades apart.
Through it all- we MUST never forget the wrong done to millions of people around the world. Let’s stand against evil everyday for everyone - not just a specific class or race or religion.
Hate what is evil- love what is good and right for all.
Thank you for this book - let’s never forget!
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The Night She Disappeared
- A Novel
- By: Lisa Jewell
- Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,268
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12,942
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,883
On a beautiful summer night in a charming English suburb, a young woman and her boyfriend disappear after partying at the massive country estate of a new college friend. One year later, a writer moves into a cottage on the edge of the woods that border the same estate. Known locally as the Dark Place, the dense forest is the writer’s favorite place for long walks and it’s on one such walk that she stumbles upon a mysterious note that simply reads, “DIG HERE.”
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5 out of 5 stars
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Oh my… gave me chills
- By Kelly on 09-10-21
- The Night She Disappeared
- A Novel
- By: Lisa Jewell
- Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt
Intrigue
Reviewed: 08-18-24
Outstanding storyline that kept reader guessing at every turn of the page.
I like how write seamlessly wove between time periods to full reveal at the end how who the culprit was.
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Wife
- Betrothed, Book 1
- By: Penelope Sky
- Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo, Lia Langola
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 398
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 350
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 348
I was 21 when the gypsy read my future: As punishment for your crimes, you will only love one woman...but she'll never love you back. I didn't believe a word of it. Until I met Sofia Romano almost 10 years later. I fell hard for this woman. Would die for this woman. But she left me. Now, years have passed, and Sofia needs a husband. Her father is gone, and her mother is trying to marry her off to a man that can protect their family, protect their company. Now, it's my chance to have the only woman I've ever loved...and I'll make sure she feels the same way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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DELIVER ME FROM THIS FEMALE NARRATION
- By Ya Book Girl on 11-06-19
- Wife
- Betrothed, Book 1
- By: Penelope Sky
- Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo, Lia Langola
Intense
Reviewed: 06-05-23
Intense storyline with predictable plots but very accurate in that line of work. Only wish the author didn’t feel the need to be so brash and harsh with the sex language. The criminal element was enough.
Reader not so interesting. Made it difficult to continue listening.
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Comfort & Joy
- A Fable
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Sandra Burr
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,409
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,215
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,204
Joy Candellaro once loved Christmas more than any other time of the year. Now, as the holiday approaches, she is at a crossroads in her life; recently divorced and alone, she can’t summon the old enthusiasm for celebrating. So without telling anyone, she buys a ticket and boards a plane bound for the beautiful Pacific Northwest. When an unexpected detour takes her deep into the woods of the Olympic rainforest, Joy makes a bold decision to leave her ordinary life behind - to just walk away - and thus begins an adventure unlike any she could have imagined.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed and Bla
- By Tina Bolling on 12-26-20
- Comfort & Joy
- A Fable
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Sandra Burr
Faith and Clear Heart
Reviewed: 05-29-23
Outstanding story of strength, trust, faith and power of love and forgiveness. Well put together storyline.
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We Were the Lucky Ones
- By: Georgia Hunter
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati, Robert Fass
- Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,353
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,124
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,073
The New York Times best-seller with more than one million copies sold worldwide. Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive - and to reunite - We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Love it but...
- By Roz on 07-19-17
- We Were the Lucky Ones
- By: Georgia Hunter
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati, Robert Fass
Remarkable
Reviewed: 05-01-23
Outstanding story of life and survival. Extremely glad to learn of your family’s survival against such atrocities.
Very detail - readers, this is a must read/listen.
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Wonderland Creek
- By: Lynn Austin
- Narrated by: Kate Forbes
- Length: 15 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,375
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,258
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,253
Six-time Christy Award winner Lynn Austin has won a loyal following for her inspiring historical fiction. In Wonderland Creek, young Chicago-area librarian Alice Grace Ripley is left heartbroken when her fiancé breaks up with her just as the Great Depression forces her out of a job. To escape the local gossip, Alice volunteers to deliver donated books to a library in rural Kentucky. There she discovers that God still has a plan for her after all.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Depression Era Kentucky as a Librarian
- By Sara on 06-26-14
- Wonderland Creek
- By: Lynn Austin
- Narrated by: Kate Forbes
Very Good
Reviewed: 03-18-23
Exceptional storyline- string depiction. The author paints a very vivid picture of Kentucky’s countryside and hidden treasures amongst their people which helps takes you right there in the midst.
A good clean book -the love of books and a library-
Well done Ms Austin!!
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A Breath of Jasmine
- The Merriams, Book 6
- By: Ava Miles
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 51
Quinn recognized Francesca Maroun as his soulmate the moment he met her in grad school. Of course he did. The Merriams always recognize their soulmates instantly. It just never occurred to him that world events could drive them apart so they wouldn't end up together. Knowing there was no one else for him, Quinn devoted himself to the family business instead. Since he’s taken the reins of the troubled company, he doesn't have the time to dwell on Francesca - much.
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4 out of 5 stars
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the story
- By Amazon Customer on 07-30-24
- A Breath of Jasmine
- The Merriams, Book 6
- By: Ava Miles
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Another Good Read
Reviewed: 11-27-21
Long time narrator of Ms Ava Miles books, Em Eldridge was truly missed on this book.
I’ll admit that it was somewhat difficult to fully enjoy and follow along this audio version as I’ve gotten used to the characters under voice of Em Eldridge.
I hope she’s available to return and once again be your narrator.
That aside- this is another outstanding work by Ava Miles where she continues to captivate her audience.
this book brings the Merriam family full circle allowing her characters to remain true even as they face difficult circumstances.
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Love Among Lavender
- The Merriams, Book 2
- By: Ava Miles
- Narrated by: Em Eldridge
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 115
Beau Masters wants to be a bad boy. All his life, he’s been careful to be the good guy country singer, the boy-next-door, who opens doors for ladies, and says “aw, shucks, ma’am.” But a decades-old secret blows the hinges off the door to his life. Everything he thought he knew has scattered to the wind, leaving him questioning who he really is. So when Caitlyn Merriam asks him to be the celebrity spokesperson for the new perfume she’s creating in far-off Provence, he swaps out his white cowboy hat for a black one, and packs his bags to get away from the past.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved this!
- By MS Mimi on 06-26-23
- Love Among Lavender
- The Merriams, Book 2
- By: Ava Miles
- Narrated by: Em Eldridge
Predictable
Reviewed: 09-18-21
Storyline although good all your endings are becoming too predictable. Too bad you often times go into all the intimate details of all your characters. Seems like you run out of details to put into your writings when you go off on this erotic tangents. You take away from the greatness of your book.
Again - all your endings of your series have become so predictable that I no longer bother.
Sorry. For you’re an outstanding author.
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Secrets in the Sand
- By: Carolyn Brown
- Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 247
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 227
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 223
Time doesn't always heal wounds, and no one knows that better than Angel Conrad. When she left her hometown in Oklahoma, she never expected to see it again. There was nothing there for her anymore: The love of her life had left her for someone else - not to mention the baby she'd been keeping a secret. Now she's headed back to Oklahoma to prove that she deserves to be the last one laughing.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Weak character in Clancey,
- By Amanda N. on 08-17-22
- Secrets in the Sand
- By: Carolyn Brown
- Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood
Too Predictable
Reviewed: 08-30-21
Story started out strong but as it moved along seem too simple and predictable.
Read many of your books and really expected better.
I’ll keep exploring
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