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The Wife Upstairs
- By: Freida McFadden
- Narrated by: Angie Kane
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,106
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,798
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,797
Victoria Barnett has it all: a great career as a nurse practitioner, a handsome and loving husband, a beautiful home in the suburbs, and a plan to fill it with children. Life is perfect—or so it seems. Then she’s in a terrible accident...and everything falls apart. Now Victoria is unable to walk. She can’t feed or dress herself. She can’t even speak. She is confined to the top floor of her house with 24-hour care.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Frustratingly stupid female characters
- By Suzanne on 06-14-22
- The Wife Upstairs
- By: Freida McFadden
- Narrated by: Angie Kane
Meh, it was predictable
Reviewed: 02-02-25
Predictable and short. Likable characters but overall didn’t wow me. I’d pass if you want any mystery or an unusual plot line, this was too similar to others of this genre.
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The Five Year Lie
- A Domestic Thriller
- By: Sarina Bowen
- Narrated by: Kathleen Early, Gary Tiedemann, Jason Clarke
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,318
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,172
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,172
On an ordinary Monday morning, Ariel Cafferty's phone buzzes with a disturbing text message. Something’s happened. I need to see you. Meet me under the candelabra tree ASAP. The words would be jarring from anyone, but the sender is the only man she ever loved. And it's been several years since she learned he died. Seeing Drew’s name pop up is heart-stopping. Ariel’s gut says it can’t be real. But she goes to the tree anyway. She has to. Nobody shows.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I don’t always leave a review but I LOVED this book!
- By kelly drexler on 06-15-24
- The Five Year Lie
- A Domestic Thriller
- By: Sarina Bowen
- Narrated by: Kathleen Early, Gary Tiedemann, Jason Clarke
The male narrator for Drew almost ruined it
Reviewed: 08-08-24
The story and female narrator were great. The male seemed like he hadn't read the rest of the book and took a sleazy approach to Drew's narration. I almost quit the book a few times because of how overly growly and icky his tone was. It sounded more like the narrative of a predator than a good guy. I feel cheated out of those sections of the book because the narrative was completely lost behind the horrible performance. I'd like to read those sections separately so I can hear Drew's internal dialogue without it being tainted by this narrator's inaccurate and overdramatized version.
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The Marriage
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,854
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,631
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,589
Ten years ago he killed my son. Today I married him. Ten years ago my darling son Jesse was murdered and our perfect family was destroyed. My strong, handsome boy, so full of life, became a memory, a photo I carried with me everywhere. But today I’m finally close to finding happiness again. My ash-blonde hair has been curled into ringlets. Carefully placed white flowers frame my delicate features. The small, drab chapel has been prettied up with white satin, and there are tiny red hearts scattered on the small table where I will soon sign the register with my new husband.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Decent
- By Mark D on 05-22-21
- The Marriage
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
Slow, boring
Reviewed: 04-24-24
I kept waiting for something to happen, then when it did, it wasn’t great. Very disappointing book.
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Cat & Vivian
- A Novella
- By: Amanda Eyre Ward
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, Catherine Taber, Cynthia Darlow, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,947
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,537
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5,538
Vivian, a former reporter and a newlywed, doesn’t know what to do with herself after an incident with her husband forces her to question their partnership and her future. Yearning for the ocean air and a sense of home, she retreats to Tybee Island to clear her head and visit her Nana, a retired PI who now struggles with dementia. The phone rings: Catherine Grant, a housewife living in a private development nearby, woke up to find her husband and their baby girl missing, and she is desperate for help.
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1 out of 5 stars
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dreadful, depressing story
- By Marcia Schoonover on 08-06-22
- Cat & Vivian
- A Novella
- By: Amanda Eyre Ward
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, Catherine Taber, Cynthia Darlow, Matt Boren
Great short story
Reviewed: 02-22-24
I liked the quicker pace of this novella. It was great for being included in my subscription!
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First Lie Wins
- A Novel
- By: Ashley Elston
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25,059
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23,834
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23,834
The identity comes first: Evie Porter. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job. Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job isn't like the others. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What’s The lie?
- By Luke Schafer on 01-13-24
- First Lie Wins
- A Novel
- By: Ashley Elston
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Great storyline, great narration
Reviewed: 02-01-24
Ashley Elston's "First Lie Wins" audiobook is an absolute delight! The captivating narration brings the story to life, seamlessly blending suspense and humor. Elston's storytelling keeps you hooked from start to finish, making it a must-listen for anyone who enjoys a thrilling yet witty narrative.
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The Maid's Diary
- A Novel
- By: Loreth Anne White
- Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,986
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,624
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,614
Kit Darling is a maid with a snooping problem. She’s the “invisible girl,” compelled to poke into her wealthy clients’ closely guarded lives. It’s a harmless hobby until Kit sees something she can’t unsee in the home of her brand-new clients: a secret so dark it could destroy the privileged couple expecting their first child. This makes Kit dangerous to the couple. In turn, it makes the couple—who might kill to keep their secret—dangerous to Kit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dark, powerful, twisty thriller
- By MA Reviewer on 03-04-23
- The Maid's Diary
- A Novel
- By: Loreth Anne White
- Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer
Storyline and narration are top notch
Reviewed: 01-27-24
"Loretta Ann White's 'The Maid's Diary' is a captivating tale that seamlessly weaves together emotion, resilience, and a touch of humor. The characters come to life in a way that makes you root for them, and the storyline keeps you hooked from start to finish. A delightful read that leaves you with a warm and satisfied feeling."
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The Guest List
- A Novel
- By: Lucy Foley
- Narrated by: Jot Davies, Chloe Massey, Olivia Dowd, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29,653
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24,852
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Story4 out of 5 stars 24,782
On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I stand corrected
- By Bitten and Seven Forever on 06-03-20
- The Guest List
- A Novel
- By: Lucy Foley
- Narrated by: Jot Davies, Chloe Massey, Olivia Dowd, Aoife McMahon, Sarah Ovens, Rich Keeble
Worth the read!
Reviewed: 10-21-20
Taking place in the historic, and creepy, setting of the ruins of an Irish island, this book will keep you interested and guessing throughout the story.
I love a book that captures me in the first few pages and keeps me turning until the end! I easily finished this book in three days.
The narrators are amazing, providing a clear delineation of the speakers’ voices. They were perfectly cast.
Highly recommend!
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Where the Crawdads Sing
- By: Delia Owens
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 296,454
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 262,031
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Story5 out of 5 stars 261,119
For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Don't listen to the negative reviews.
- By Kyle on 12-03-19
- Where the Crawdads Sing
- By: Delia Owens
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Painful to listen to
Reviewed: 10-18-20
Brutally slow evolution with so much redundancy in stories. The narrator says the names of the characters who are talking so quietly and / or without enunciation, so I was constantly having to rewind to try to figure out who was saying what. The prose was clunky and not easy to follow, speeding past important details while including every brutal detail of unimportant pieces.
I made it three chapters before giving up the first time, 7 the second (after a friend told me to try again). I just couldn’t give this book one more minute of my time.
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The Secrets She Keeps
- A Novel
- By: Michael Robotham
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,205
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,272
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,189
Agatha is pregnant and works part time stocking shelves at a grocery store in a ritzy London suburb, counting down the days until her baby is due. As the hours of her shifts creep by in increasing discomfort, the one thing she looks forward to at work is catching a glimpse of Meghan, the effortlessly chic customer whose elegant lifestyle dazzles her. Meghan has it all: two perfect children, a handsome husband, a happy marriage, and a stylish group of friends, and she writes perfectly droll confessional posts on her popular parenting blog.
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5 out of 5 stars
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High praise!!
- By Getshotzi on 08-05-17
- The Secrets She Keeps
- A Novel
- By: Michael Robotham
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
Amazing
Reviewed: 11-28-17
Worth every penny and every minute. Highly recommend for those who liked Gone Girl or Girl on the Train.
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The Silent Sister
- By: Diane Chamberlain
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,823
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,344
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,311
In The Silent Sister, Riley MacPherson has spent her entire life believing that her older sister Lisa committed suicide as a teenager. Now, over twenty years later, her father has passed away and she's in New Bern, North Carolina cleaning out his house when she finds evidence to the contrary. Lisa is alive. Alive and living under a new identity. But why exactly was she on the run all those years ago, and what secrets are being kept now?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not My Cup of Tea
- By Taryn on 01-11-15
- The Silent Sister
- By: Diane Chamberlain
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
Beautiful, brilliant novel
Reviewed: 06-26-17
The Silent Sister is my favorite fiction audiobook. It is amazingly written with a tightly woven plot line and told by the PERFECT narrator for the story. I'd give 100 stars if I could.
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