Laura Parente
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So This Is War
- By: Meghan Quinn
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Teddy Hamilton, J.F. Harding, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
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Did I think I was going to fall for my coach's daughter? The answer would be no. I'm still unclear on how I got into this predicament in the first place. A year ago, I was a man with one thought on his mind, the redhead I met at a hotel bar. Twelve months later, I found her. Unfortunately for me, she not only happens to be my very off-limits coach's daughter, but also . . . my new assistant and roommate.
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Narration Ruined
- By Amazon Customer on 06-25-24
annoying
Reviewed: 11-08-24
I hate Emma Wild's voice. I never can understand how everyone says she is good! Most annoying! The men's performance were great. Story line could have been done in 1/2 the time, and the subjugation of Wiley drove me insane!
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The Last Party
- By: A. R. Torre
- Narrated by: Amy Bentley, Will Damron, Neil Hellegers, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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Perla Wultz lives with her husband, Grant, and their precious daughter, Sophie, in a gated Pasadena community. Affluent, sociable, and accomplished, Perla plays the part of loving wife and mother to perfection. It seems an ideal life, if not for a decades-old crime that has become Perla’s dark and consuming secret obsession. Twenty-three years ago, Leewood Folcrum confessed to murdering two young girls during a birthday party. Though he’s been condemned to a life sentence, his crime is not forgotten.
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Not the authors best
- By Anonymous User on 09-24-24
- The Last Party
- By: A. R. Torre
- Narrated by: Amy Bentley, Will Damron, Neil Hellegers, Ellen Quay
Nail biting Angst!
Reviewed: 08-23-24
Awesome thriller. Kept me on edge until the last words! A.R. Torre, loved this one, characters and all!! Performances were perfect!
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The Briar Club
- A Novel
- By: Kate Quinn
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins
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Washington, DC, 1950. Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, a down-at-the-heels all-female boardinghouse in the heart of the nation’s capital where secrets hide behind white picket fences. But when the lovely, mysterious widow Grace March moves into the attic room, she draws her oddball collection of neighbors into unlikely friendship. Grace’s weekly attic-room dinner parties and window-brewed sun tea become a healing balm on all their lives, but she hides a terrible secret of her own.
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Best writing and narrator!!
- By KareBear on 08-07-24
- The Briar Club
- A Novel
- By: Kate Quinn
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
loved!
Reviewed: 07-26-24
Saskia did a wonderful job bringing all of the characters to life! A wonderful listen and, of course, Kate, this was a true reminder of our history , loved the time period, and the story so very enjoyable!
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The Stand-In
- A Single in Seattle Novel
- By: Kristen Proby
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Robert Hatchet
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
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London Ambrose is a spoiled billionaire’s daughter. And now she’s the new co-owner of the Seattle football team, but that doesn’t mean that she knows diddly squat about football. There’s nothing I hate more than having someone micromanaging me, shadowing my every move, and giving me their two cents on every little thing, as I coach my defensive line. I don’t care about new team jerseys and branding or answering her million and one questions about how I do my job. But I can’t help but come to her defense when an old flame shows up and starts harassing her. I’m a Montgomery.
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It will remind you why you fell for this family to begin with
- By Elizabeth A. on 06-17-24
- The Stand-In
- A Single in Seattle Novel
- By: Kristen Proby
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Robert Hatchet
Sweet
Reviewed: 11-25-23
Very nice listen! The performers were wonderful and the story was a sweet love story with consistent characters and just enough bliss!
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The Stand-In
- Single in Seattle, Book 5
- By: Kristen Proby
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Robert Hatchet
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
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London Ambrose is a spoiled billionaire’s daughter. And now she’s the new co-owner of the Seattle football team, but that doesn’t mean that she knows diddly squat about football. There’s nothing I hate more than having someone micromanaging me, shadowing my every move, and giving me their two cents on every little thing, as I coach my defensive line. I don’t care about new team jerseys and branding or answering her million and one questions about how I do my job. But I can’t help but come to her defense when an old flame shows up and starts harassing her.
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It will remind you why you fell for this family to begin with
- By Elizabeth A. on 06-17-24
- The Stand-In
- Single in Seattle, Book 5
- By: Kristen Proby
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Robert Hatchet
Sweet
Reviewed: 11-25-23
Very nice listen! The performers were wonderful and the story was a sweet love story with consistent characters and just enough bliss!
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Duke of Manhattan
- By: Louise Bay
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Shane East
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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I was born into British aristocracy, but I've made my fortune in Manhattan. New York is now my kingdom. Back in Britain, my family is fighting over who's the next Duke of Fairfax. The rules say it's me - if I'm married. It's not a trade-off worth making. I could never limit myself to just one woman. Or so I thought until my world is turned upside down. Now, the only way I can save the empire I built is to inherit the title I've never wanted - so I need a wife. To take my mind off business I need a night that's all pleasure.
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LOVED LOVED LOVED
- By Ya Book Girl on 06-24-17
- Duke of Manhattan
- By: Louise Bay
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Shane East
Sweet and hot
Reviewed: 11-21-23
Loved that the characters were endearing, smart and the story line was enjoyable and consistent! Lots of hotness too!
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My Name Is Barbra
- By: Barbra Streisand
- Narrated by: Barbra Streisand
- Length: 48 hrs and 7 mins
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Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in the history of popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career.
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BARBRA IS LIKE BUTTAH!
- By JoeGato57 on 11-08-23
- My Name Is Barbra
- By: Barbra Streisand
- Narrated by: Barbra Streisand
Memories❤️
Reviewed: 11-18-23
I loved spending my week with you Barbra! I grew up with you and I have all of your music! I absolutely loved that you narrated your own story and the down to earth way you shared your life with me! I loved the way you portrayed your story spanning over 50 years through your music, films, relationships, and important events! You are truly a remarkable person! Thanks for the memories!
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The Negotiator
- By: Avery Flynn
- Narrated by: Stephanie Rose
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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Workaholic billionaire Sawyer Carlyle may have joked he needed a buffer from their marriage-obsessed mom, but he didn't need a waiting room filled with candidates to further distract him. (Thanks, bro.) But when a sexy job applicant shoos his mom and the socialite in tow out of his office, Sawyer sees the genius of the plan. And the woman. In fact, Miss Clover Lee might just get the fastest promotion in history, from buffer to fake fiancé....
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THE PERFECT BLEND OF FUN, STEAM, STORY AND ROMANCE
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 08-21-17
- The Negotiator
- By: Avery Flynn
- Narrated by: Stephanie Rose
Good!
Reviewed: 11-04-23
I loved the snarky attitude of Clover!\The book was fun. Stephanie Rose Duda good job, but duel narration would have made the story a 5!
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
- A Novel
- By: Shelby Van Pelt
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Michael Urie
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
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After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.
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Hidden gem, incredible narration!
- By Christine T on 05-17-22
- Remarkably Bright Creatures
- A Novel
- By: Shelby Van Pelt
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Michael Urie
True story telling!
Reviewed: 10-29-23
Loved everything about this book! Performances by Marin and Michael were wonderful!! I loved the characters, and how Shelby tied the most unique elements together to create such a beautiful story!
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Too Far
- Blacklist, Book 2
- By: Sylvia Day
- Narrated by: Simon Mattacks, Caitlin Kelly, Dahlia Salem, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
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Lily Black was presumed dead for years. Now she’s returned to the unquestioning arms of her loving husband, Kane. Where she’s been is a mystery, but the deadly danger she’s brought with her is manifest to all. Aliyah, Kane’s mother, has worked hard to position herself in power. No one escapes her bitter ambition, not her children and certainly not a woman who may not be who she claims.
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Amazing
- By Amazon Customer on 10-26-23
- Too Far
- Blacklist, Book 2
- By: Sylvia Day
- Narrated by: Simon Mattacks, Caitlin Kelly, Dahlia Salem, Soneela Nankani, Fajer Al-Kaisi
Weird
Reviewed: 10-28-23
Too close was strange by far! The unusual approach and build up was very vague for sure! Too Far was better, but still closed solely with the authors input! Sylvia has a special gift for creating wonderful character, and I thought she did a good job here too, but lacked in using them to story build a stronger story and climax.
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