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Christina Delaine
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Michelle Diener
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Rose McKenzie is adapting to life with the Grih, and now that the threat of war with the Tecran is over, she's hoping to settle into what passes for a normal life far from Earth and everything she knows. When she gets the chance to join an exploration team who are going down to collect information from a planet in Grihan airspace, she jumps at the chance to stretch her legs and breathe some real air.
But unknown to the Grih, someone is already on the planet, and they don't want anyone to know what they're up to. They ambush the exploration team and take them prisoner, but they don't realize they didn't get everyone. They didn't get Rose.
With her lover, Dav, and his spaceship the Barrist lured away by a distress signal, Rose and Sazo, along with a furry friend Rose has made, are the exploration team's only hope at rescue.
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A Perfect Sci Fi / Romance Series You'll Love!
- By bluestatereader on 12-02-16
By: Michelle Diener
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The Lycan Prince's Medic
- Galactic Shifters
- By: Ashley Argent
- Narrated by: Freya Victoria
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
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15-year-old Roxana had already gone through a lot in her life. From her abusive stepfather and neglectful mother to all of her senses becoming hyper-sensitive after her 15th birthday. It's only when a nearby werewolf pack finds her that she discovers what, and who, she is. Now she has to learn about her new role in this expanded world that she barely knew about before. Not to mention a certain Lycan Prince, Liam, who will later show her that her world, and beyond, is so much bigger and dangerous than she previously thought. But not everything will go as smoothly as any of them hope.
By: Ashley Argent
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Kingdom of Erishum Trilogy Boxset: Books 1-3
- By: Gwen DeMarco
- Narrated by: Janine Granda
- Length: 25 hrs and 37 mins
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The Kingdom of Erishum Trilogy Boxset contains all three volumes of the cozy fantasy series — The Mudlark, The Gutter Shrike, and The Dying Wilds — by author Gwen DeMarco. In the Kingdom of Erishum, where ancient walls hold back the deadly Dying Wilds, a mudlark named Nyssa discovers a mysterious object that will change her life—and her kingdom—forever. What begins as a chance for escape from the slums spirals into a web of political intrigue, forcing her to navigate a dangerous world of Enumerii priests and the king's deadly shrikes.
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Loved it
- By julian tarasiuk on 03-22-25
By: Gwen DeMarco
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The Dragon Saga: Books 1-3
- The Priestess and the Dragon, The Sea Stone, The Song of the Wind
- By: Nicolette Andrews
- Narrated by: Dawn Cromwell
- Length: 46 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Suzume’s life is ruined. Exiled to a remote mountain shrine, she’s training to become a priestess. A life of poverty doesn’t suit her, and she dreams of her old life as a princess. When she accidentally awakens the god of the mountain, she discovers new powers and a whole lot of problems.
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Vincent: A Dark Reunion Series Novella
- The Dark Reunion Series
- By: Tish Thomas
- Narrated by: Malik DePasquale, Mikayla Jenkins
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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A collection of gripping prequels unveiling the raw passion, peril, and enigmatic world of vampires, lycans in the Dark Reunion series. These tales set the stage for Danielle and Camden's darkly entwined destinies. Discover the untold tales of their friends, family, and some of their enemies before their paths converged—a tale teetering on the brink of destruction.
By: Tish Thomas
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Eternal Dusk
- Vampire’s Desire Secrets of the Immortal’s Longing (The Eternal Shadows Saga, Book 1)
- By: Alex Alicea
- Narrated by: Jasmine Dyment
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
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In the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, where dreams and nightmares intertwine beneath the relentless California sun, there exists a world hidden from mortal eyes. It's a realm where shadows come alive, where the whispers of centuries past echo through modern streets, and where creatures of myth walk among the unsuspecting masses. This is the domain of the vampires, an ancient society thriving in the very heart of the City of Angels. As twilight descends upon the city, painting the sky in hues of lavender and gold, the nocturnal denizens of Los Angeles begin to stir.
By: Alex Alicea
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Dark Horse
- Class 5 Series, Book 1
- By: Michelle Diener
- Narrated by: Christina Delaine
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
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Rose McKenzie may be far from Earth with no way back, but she's made a powerful ally - a fellow prisoner with whom she's formed a strong bond. Sazo's an artificial intelligence. He's saved her from captivity and torture, but he's also put her in the middle of a conflict, leaving Rose with her loyalties divided. Captain Dav Jallan doesn't know why he and his crew have stumbled across an almost legendary Class 5 battleship, but he's not going to complain. The only problem is, all its crew are dead - all except for one strange, new alien being.
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A Perfect Sci Fi / Romance Series You'll Love!
- By bluestatereader on 12-02-16
By: Michelle Diener
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The Lycan Prince's Medic
- Galactic Shifters
- By: Ashley Argent
- Narrated by: Freya Victoria
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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15-year-old Roxana had already gone through a lot in her life. From her abusive stepfather and neglectful mother to all of her senses becoming hyper-sensitive after her 15th birthday. It's only when a nearby werewolf pack finds her that she discovers what, and who, she is. Now she has to learn about her new role in this expanded world that she barely knew about before. Not to mention a certain Lycan Prince, Liam, who will later show her that her world, and beyond, is so much bigger and dangerous than she previously thought. But not everything will go as smoothly as any of them hope.
By: Ashley Argent
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Kingdom of Erishum Trilogy Boxset: Books 1-3
- By: Gwen DeMarco
- Narrated by: Janine Granda
- Length: 25 hrs and 37 mins
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The Kingdom of Erishum Trilogy Boxset contains all three volumes of the cozy fantasy series — The Mudlark, The Gutter Shrike, and The Dying Wilds — by author Gwen DeMarco. In the Kingdom of Erishum, where ancient walls hold back the deadly Dying Wilds, a mudlark named Nyssa discovers a mysterious object that will change her life—and her kingdom—forever. What begins as a chance for escape from the slums spirals into a web of political intrigue, forcing her to navigate a dangerous world of Enumerii priests and the king's deadly shrikes.
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Loved it
- By julian tarasiuk on 03-22-25
By: Gwen DeMarco
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The Dragon Saga: Books 1-3
- The Priestess and the Dragon, The Sea Stone, The Song of the Wind
- By: Nicolette Andrews
- Narrated by: Dawn Cromwell
- Length: 46 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Suzume’s life is ruined. Exiled to a remote mountain shrine, she’s training to become a priestess. A life of poverty doesn’t suit her, and she dreams of her old life as a princess. When she accidentally awakens the god of the mountain, she discovers new powers and a whole lot of problems.
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Vincent: A Dark Reunion Series Novella
- The Dark Reunion Series
- By: Tish Thomas
- Narrated by: Malik DePasquale, Mikayla Jenkins
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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A collection of gripping prequels unveiling the raw passion, peril, and enigmatic world of vampires, lycans in the Dark Reunion series. These tales set the stage for Danielle and Camden's darkly entwined destinies. Discover the untold tales of their friends, family, and some of their enemies before their paths converged—a tale teetering on the brink of destruction.
By: Tish Thomas
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Eternal Dusk
- Vampire’s Desire Secrets of the Immortal’s Longing (The Eternal Shadows Saga, Book 1)
- By: Alex Alicea
- Narrated by: Jasmine Dyment
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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In the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, where dreams and nightmares intertwine beneath the relentless California sun, there exists a world hidden from mortal eyes. It's a realm where shadows come alive, where the whispers of centuries past echo through modern streets, and where creatures of myth walk among the unsuspecting masses. This is the domain of the vampires, an ancient society thriving in the very heart of the City of Angels. As twilight descends upon the city, painting the sky in hues of lavender and gold, the nocturnal denizens of Los Angeles begin to stir.
By: Alex Alicea
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By Blood, by Salt
- Land of Exile, Book 1
- By: J. L. Odom
- Narrated by: Micah Popp
- Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
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Azetla has served the Maurowan Army for thirteen years. There are seven left to pay. A pariah and a debt soldier, he is a commander with no rank, a soldier without citizenship, and wears a sword that it is unlawful for him to either own or use. He has learned to hold his tongue or risk losing everything. When Azetla’s battalion is sent into the desert to catch a Sahr devil—one of the famously brutal inhabitants of the region—his tenuous position is threatened. He discovers that there is far more to this mission than catching a fiend.
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Intriguing story
- By Tyler Davis on 03-22-25
By: J. L. Odom
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Criminal
- A Sci Fi Alien Romance
- By: Ava Castle
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
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He stole my freedom. I stole his heart. But in this game of power and obsession, only one of us can truly win… Adriana I was just another ghost in the cyber-world, a hacker-for-hire playing a dangerous game. Stealing from Rhydor Valtheris, the most feared crime lord in the galaxy, should have been my biggest payday—until I got caught. Now, I’m shackled on his ship, at his mercy, and he doesn’t plan to let me go. He wants to break me, own me, make me submit. But I’m no man’s plaything. I’ll fight him, resist him, even if every dark promise in his amber eyes makes my body betray...
By: Ava Castle
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Enchanted Kingdom
- The Enchanted Kingdom Series, Book 1
- By: Tricia Wentworth
- Narrated by: Morgan K
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
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Some women in Wylan had dreamt of this day. Some pined and planned for it their entire lives. Chosen for the Assemblages of Consorts, Jorah Demir will have the opportunity to vie for the twin crown princes’ affections. Though no one knows which prince will eventually rule, they are two of the most powerful Enchanted in all the kingdom. Not only is a chance for a crown at stake, but also a small drop of the royal bloodline's magic. Jorah isn’t interested in either. Both princes are Enchanted, the very type of people responsible for her father’s murder.
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Tricia does it again!
- By Jaclyn Nichols on 03-23-25
By: Tricia Wentworth
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Sensation
- Sultry Secrets, Book 1
- By: Bethanie Loren
- Narrated by: Aracelis Gotay
- Length: 59 mins
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I’m in love with my best friend. The problem? She’s only into men and has no idea how I feel. We’ve been side by side since we were five, but I want so much more. Tonight is my chance to show her how it can feel, and I plan to do just that. I think I’m ready for something new. Ready to take a chance to really feel something. I’m ready to go out and have a good time with my best friend. I’m ready to give into the Sensation.
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Sapphic romance
- By Christina on 03-20-25
By: Bethanie Loren
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Doctor Galaxy
- Pax Galactica, Book 1
- By: Jenny Schwartz
- Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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New ER doctor Alexi Sur always intended to join an aid agency. She'd just expected to work among humans. When the Pax Galactica Corps becomes her only option (don't ask—the debts aren't hers, but the family is, much to her regret), Alexi finds herself traveling the galaxy and learning alien physiology and culture, all while becoming a reality TV star. Being pursued by camera drones and starring in her very own Welcome-to-the-Universe documentary was never on Alexi's to-do list.
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Enjoyed this take on Alien Contact
- By Angela on 11-05-23
By: Jenny Schwartz
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Whenever You're Ready
- By: Rachel Runya Katz
- Narrated by: Dawn Rocker
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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Nia and Jade had been inseparable ever since their best friend, Michal, introduced them at her tenth birthday party. But now it's been three years since Michal died of cancer—since the brutal fight Nia and Jade had—and they're barely on speaking terms. Until Nia reads a letter Michal wrote for her twenty-ninth birthday, asking her and Jade to go on the southern Jewish history road trip they'd planned before she died.
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Embers to Flames
- The Fates Entwined, Book 1
- By: Amber Eggert
- Narrated by: Kat Renée
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In a world where Elves reign supreme, humanity teeters on the brink of collapse, ravaged by a sinister drug that sows chaos and despair. Rosanhi, a spirited human girl, is drawn into an ancient prophecy through a fated ceremony, unraveling hidden truths about her lineage and a love foretold by destiny. As she navigates a realm brimming with peril and enchantment, her fiery romance with an enigmatic elf becomes a beacon of hope against an encroaching darkness. Embers to Flames is a tale where not all princesses need a prince, but they sure are nice to have around.
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The most beautiful world building!
- By Kaylaf on 03-18-25
By: Amber Eggert
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At the End There Was You
- A Love Story (Blue Fairytales, Book 1)
- By: Wendy Heiss
- Narrated by: Leanne Woodward
- Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
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The world will end in seven days. Winter is a Priestess, her life is simple and uncomplicated, but shortly takes a turn when she is appointed as an aide for a Mage who intends to stop the God of Death from spreading a plague that would end their world. Both of them begin searching the Urvalis library for answers and find more than they had bargained for.
By: Wendy Heiss
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The Court that Bleeds Gold
- A Dark Fantasy Romance (The Gold Weaver, Book 1)
- By: Zara Storm
- Narrated by: Ash Kingsley
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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I can spin gold, I lie. With my life at stake, I have no other choice. I get one chance to turn my lie into truth, and I'm shocked when I succeed. But now the cruel human king demands I become his wifepassing between his bed and being locked away in a tower, spinning gold until my last breath. My only way out is to summon him. A brutal Fae prince. The deal we strike is sickening, but it's the only way I'll live after I'm caught escaping. My new captor drags me back to his realm.
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Fantastic Twist on a Blended Fairytale
- By Whitney W on 10-15-24
By: Zara Storm
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Fragments of Asgard
- A Faint Touch of Asgard
- By: Deanne Dietz
- Narrated by: Allie Rose
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Conquer what may destroy you, though resilience can only get you so far. After one fateful night, Blake's destiny comes into view, and she finds that her life is not of this realm. Asgard is her true home, and she must stop Ragnarök from coming. Will she be able to conquer the darkness within or will it consume her?
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Captivating!
- By SBDD on 03-17-25
By: Deanne Dietz
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Golden Star
- Star Touched: Fae Bound, Book 1
- By: Michelle Madow
- Narrated by: Patricia Santomasso
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Sapphire Hayes feels trapped. Stuck in her quiet Maine town, bound to a dead-end relationship, and hidden behind the bar at the Maple Pig, where she serves drinks that magically soothe souls—although she doesn’t know why. Then, when her boyfriend proposes under a meteor shower and she says no, he storms off, leaving her stranded in the woods. Angry and lost, Sapphire drinks from a stream to calm her mind. She blacks out—only to wake high in a tree, staring down at a breathtaking man crouched over her lifeless body, with a prowling leopard at his side.
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loved this one
- By James Hodges on 03-26-25
By: Michelle Madow
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Fractured Stars
- By: Lindsay Buroker
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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McCall Richter finds criminals, con men, and deadbeats better than anyone else in the empire. She’s proud of her success and that she owns her own spaceship, especially since she struggles to understand human motivations, can’t tell when people are lying to her, and is horrible at recognizing faces. Being autistic in the empire is frowned upon—and there’s a handy normalization surgery to correct it—but she’s managed to prove her worth and avoid irking the tyrannical regime.
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Great book
- By Becky jacobs on 03-27-25
By: Lindsay Buroker
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- BETH
- 03-20-25
“Living it”
Michelle Diener never fails to entertain! Combined with Christne’s narration, I always feel like I’m living the story!
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- aoa12
- 03-18-25
Excellent Read. A portion is cut off
I loved it a short and sweet adventure with Sazo, Rose and Davh. But a portion of Ch 1 is cut off. I hope they fix it. Otherwise really good read.
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