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Because of the Rain
- By: Deborah Raney
- Narrated by: Julie Lancelot
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
Anna Marquette has everything to live for. Her daughters are in college and, with the support of Paul, her loving husband, she is pursuing her dream of a career in counseling. Then one night, while on a trip to Orlando, the unimaginable happens. She takes a shortcut to an evening out with Paul and is brutally assaulted. When Anna suspects the attack has left her pregnant, her faith is put to the test. As Anna and her family confront the heart-wrenching decisions that lie ahead, Anna gradually comes to realize that God has a plan for her and that she must trust Him.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Cotton candy
- By Lyn Odom on 07-23-18
- Because of the Rain
- By: Deborah Raney
- Narrated by: Julie Lancelot
Excellent book
Reviewed: 10-20-21
I so enjoyed this book! As a Christian with strong anti-abortion views, I tried to picture myself in a similar situation, especially since I am also named Anna. I could not have had an abortion, like Anna in the book, but might have lost many of my friends and even some relatives over that decision. I like to think my husband would have stayed by my side but, since I am now 75 years old and a widow, I'll never know. My child-bearing years are long ago and times were different back then.
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Sticky Sweet
- Samantha Sweet Mysteries, Book 12
- By: Connie Shelton
- Narrated by: Andrea Bates
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
It's a freezing January day when Samantha Sweet finds herself facing the unpleasant task of going back to her old job of breaking into houses. Meanwhile, a customer who's just a little bit too nice seems to be worming her way into Jen's confidence. Sheriff Beau, on the other hand, is dealing with a car-crash-turned-murder, and somehow it all seems to tie together in a great big sticky situation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect, As Usual!
- By Lewisa on 10-29-19
- Sticky Sweet
- Samantha Sweet Mysteries, Book 12
- By: Connie Shelton
- Narrated by: Andrea Bates
Perfect, As Usual!
Reviewed: 10-29-19
I love this entire series and the performances of Andrea Bates. I love the characters and the situations written by Connie Shelton. Each book could stand on its own but I recommend reading or listening to the books in the order in which they were written.
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Bathed in Prayer
- Father Tim's Prayers, Sermons, and Reflections from the Mitford Series
- By: Jan Karon
- Narrated by: John McDonough, Jan Karon
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 180
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 153
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Story5 out of 5 stars 151
Over the course of 14 novels, millions have fallen in love with the faith, encouragement, and wisdom that are at the very heart of Jan Karon's Mitford series. Now, for the first time, listeners will have the chance to walk with Father Tim through a collection of prayers, sermons, and inspirational passages that incorporates material from each of the novels. In addition, fans will get to hear directly from author Jan Karon, in a brand-new essay about her own personal journey in faith and the ways that the Mitford novels have impacted her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just in time
- By roberta on 11-05-18
- Bathed in Prayer
- Father Tim's Prayers, Sermons, and Reflections from the Mitford Series
- By: Jan Karon
- Narrated by: John McDonough, Jan Karon
Another Wonderful Jan Karon Mitford Book!
Reviewed: 08-27-19
I love this book, as I’ve loved every book in the Mitford series. Because of my slightly impaired eyesight, I switched to audiobooks before A New Song (and purchased the earlier books in audio form), and I try to listen to all the books every year. This book does a good job of pulling together the entire series. Thank you, Jan Karon, for helping to bring me closer to God the Father and his son, Jesus Christ. I recite Fr. Tim’s Prayer often and have “turned my entire life over to Him.”
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The Secret to Hummingbird Cake
- By: Celeste Fletcher McHale
- Narrated by: Nan Kelley
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 731
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 668
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 662
In the South, you always say “yes, ma’am” and “no, ma’am.” You know everybody’s business. Football is a lifestyle, not a pastime. Food — especially dessert — is almost a religious experience. And you protect your friends as fiercely as you protect your family — even if the threat is something you cannot see.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not What I Expected
- By Butlermm7 on 08-31-20
- The Secret to Hummingbird Cake
- By: Celeste Fletcher McHale
- Narrated by: Nan Kelley
An Excellent Book
Reviewed: 02-20-18
This is one of the best books I’ve “read” this year! I enjoyed learning about the lives of the three best friends and how they faced their various life problems. I highly recommend this book!
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Pawleys Island
- A Lowcountry Tale
- By: Dorothea Benton Frank
- Narrated by: Dorothea Benton Frank
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 252
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 216
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 220
Rebecca has been catapulted from her home, her marriage, and her children. She has escaped to Pawleys Island to hide herself from herself. But after Miss Olivia pries Rebecca's secrets from her, Huey and especially Abigail are challenged to reenter life outside the dream state their idyllic geography evokes. They will see that Rebecca has her day in court, but they never expect to provoke a national forum for discussion.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Flawed book, weak narration
- By Deborah on 08-17-09
- Pawleys Island
- A Lowcountry Tale
- By: Dorothea Benton Frank
- Narrated by: Dorothea Benton Frank
Excellent Story from My Own Neighborhood
Reviewed: 06-29-17
I bought this audiobook primarily because it was set in Pawley's Island, SC, near my hometown of Myrtle Beach. I came to love the story and characters. I cheered their successes and cried with them during their hard times. I recommend this book to anyone who loves stories set in the South and anyone who had seen or "experienced" the Gray Man or Alice Flagg (count me among the latter).
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Murder, She Wrote: The Maine Mutiny
- By: Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain
- Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 685
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 608
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 607
Jessica Fletcher finds herself in an incredibly compromising situation, awakening on a lobster boat adrift in Cabot Cove to discover she's not alone: there's a dead body aboard. Jessica soon finds herself in a swirling investigation that involves the sleepy town of Cabot Cove and its lobstermen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Be Entertained and Learn Lobstering
- By Adam on 04-20-13
- Murder, She Wrote: The Maine Mutiny
- By: Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain
- Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow
Another Excellent Murder, She Wrote Audiobook
Reviewed: 04-09-12
Would you listen to Murder, She Wrote: The Maine Mutiny again? Why?
I will certainly listen to this book again. I believe I own all of the Murder, She Wrote audiobooks and I enjoy listening to them every few months. The TV show was my favorite all the years it was on and I was thrilled to find out someone (Donald Bain) was writing books with that theme. Cynthia Darlow mimics Angela Lansbury's voice perfectly.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Starting the story with a cliffhanger, with Jessica in danger, was an excellent plot ploy. The story never lagged.
Which character – as performed by Cynthia Darlow – was your favorite?
Of course, Jessica was my favorite character. But Doc Hazlett and the sheriff are always entertaining.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I would have enjoyed listening to the book in one sitting but, since I listen mostly when in my car, that wasn't possible. I did also listen while on my morning walks.
Any additional comments?
I am hoping that all the Murder, She Wrote books will come out on audiobooks. With my busy schedule, audiobooks allow me to
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Love in a Nutshell
- By: Janet Evanovich, Dorien Kelly
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,096
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 966
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Story4 out of 5 stars 962
Kate Appleton needs a job. Her husband has left her, she's been fired from her position as a magazine editor, and the only place she wants to go is to her parents' summer house, The Nutshell, in Keene's Harbor, Michigan. Kate's plan is to turn The Nutshell into a Bed and Breakfast. Problem is, she needs cash, and the only job she can land is less than savory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Like an Ice Cream Sundae
- By Martha on 03-11-13
- Love in a Nutshell
- By: Janet Evanovich, Dorien Kelly
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
A hit for Janet Evanovich and Dorien Kelly!
Reviewed: 03-12-12
What made the experience of listening to Love in a Nutshell the most enjoyable?
It is a cute story, easy to follow and understand. The characters are well-defined and loveable.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Love in a Nutshell?
There were several memorable moments but one that stands out is when our Kate gets trapped in a beer hops tank while trying to clean it.
Which scene was your favorite?
One favorite was the fund-raiser when Kate gets roped into a karaoke contest that has Matt as a judge. But there were many
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A comedic romance set in scenic Michigan lake country.
Any additional comments?
I'm a long-time Janet Evanovich fan and own every one of her books. And Lorelei King always does an excellent job as reader for Janet's books. They couldn't be done any better!
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Aunt Dimity’s Death
- By: Nancy Atherton
- Narrated by: Christina Moore
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 44
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Story4 out of 5 stars 46
Popular mystery writer Nancy Atherton is praised for her heartwarming mysteries and the loveable characters who inhabit them. In Aunt Dimity’s Death, Atherton deftly weaves a cozy, modern story with endearing snapshots of a time long past.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An excellent story
- By Lewisa on 01-09-12
- Aunt Dimity’s Death
- By: Nancy Atherton
- Narrated by: Christina Moore
An excellent story
Reviewed: 01-09-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this audiobook to anyone who enjoys a story with a slight mystery.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
This was a sweet story with interesting plot twists but it was not an
What does Christina Moore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She did a fine job of bringing the characters to life.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
If I had had the time to listen to the book in one sitting, I would have done that.
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