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Narrated by:
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Lilly Drake
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James Joseph
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Corvin King
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Gregory Salinas
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Michael Gallagher
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By:
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Tate James
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Dear Listener,
You want my advice? Never look a gift horse in the mouth. You don’t want to see the rotten teeth.
In this case, the gift is a scholarship to attend the prestigious Neveah University. The rotten teeth? Well, they came in the form of my brand new stepbrother and his little cohort of entitled, arrogant best friends. Four dangerously handsome and stupidly wealthy men who made up their minds about me long before we met. Men who are used to getting everything they want no matter what the price.
I was a big girl, I could ignore them. Then came the secret society hazing. Kidnappings. Crazy parties. Insane stunts. Mindblowing prizes. Even so, I could handle myself… until the secret and stolen moments with men I had no business falling for. It was enough to give a girl a nightmares.
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Welcome to Silver Falls University, where the elite come to thrive. My life as a queen bee was always traced for me. I'm rich, I come from an influential family, and I constructed my personality to become the girl everyone wants to be. I rule Silver Falls University with bright smiles and the pretense of being everyone's friend. But in a place where toxic rich kids love to see others fall, no one is safe.
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Had high expectations but fell short
- By SusanTChraibi on 06-13-25
By: Lola King
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Unhinged
- A Dark Why-Choose Romance (Dance with My Demons, Book 1)
- By: Steph Macca
- Narrated by: Marie Hawkins, Joe Arden, Corvin King, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to the Lilydale Foundation Center... home of second chances. At least, that's what they tell us it is. It's basically a glorified prison and asylum for the deranged with good alibis. When the police pulled me out of my burning home, along with what was left of my Father, I was deemed broken — even if I was the reason the fire started. So, here I am at my new home. They think they can save us with their fancy facility. But what insane person decided it was a good idea to put a bunch of young, unhinged people together?
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this was UNHINGED
- By Raquel Garces on 05-31-25
By: Steph Macca
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I'll Be Home...
- By: Tate James, Heather Long
- Narrated by: Michelle Sparks, Lucas Webley
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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They say you can never go back… ‘Course, I never wanted to return. It took me years to age out. Once I made it, I took off and never turned around. Trust me, there were only three reasons I managed to survive there as long as I did and they abandoned me as soon as they were able. I’d like to say I didn’t blame them, but that would be a lie. I had zero desire to return. Yet here I was, on the road to Northland chasing a story cause my editor told me kids were disappearing… again.
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Title Details Won’t Prepare You
- By Lindsay123 on 01-13-25
By: Tate James, and others
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Filthy Promises
- Akopov Bratva, Book 1
- By: Nicole Fox
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
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Rowan St. Clair is completely and irrevocably in love with her boss, Vincent Akopov. To him, she’s been invisible for years. But that changes in a single moment. An unexpected errand leads Rowan to stumble upon Vincent in an intimate encounter with another woman. Instead of the mortifying embarrassment she expects, she gets a wink that leaves her breathless. And the following day, she’s shocked to receive a promotion she didn’t ask for. “Congratulations, Ms. St. Clair. You’re my new personal assistant.”
By: Nicole Fox
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Stolen Crush
- Lost Daughter of a Serial Killer, Book 1
- By: C.M. Stunich
- Narrated by: Erin Quinn, Grayson Owens
- Length: 19 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Finding out you’re the daughter of a millionaire true crime novelist isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When I was two, I was kidnapped. Kidnapped by a loving family, sure, but still kidnapped. Now, my biological mom wants me to live with her on the opposite side of the country. Her…and my new stepdad and his jerk of a son: Parrish.
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well written but uncomfortable
- By Milliebee on 09-02-22
By: C.M. Stunich
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Mourning Wings
- The Whitmore Legacy Series, Book 1
- By: Nouha Jullienne
- Narrated by: Avery Caris, Valentina Ortiz
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to Latibulum Noctis… At the Whitmore estate, the infamous party is more than just an invitation—it’s a test of fate. The guests gather to play a game of hide and seek, where luck and misfortune intertwine in every shadow. When the clock strikes midnight, the true nature of Latibulum Noctis reveals itself. Consumed with a need for answers, Valeria’s mission is clear: uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her beloved, who vanished many years ago, leaving behind nothing but haunting memories of their past.
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Loved it
- By Amber on 07-04-25
By: Nouha Jullienne
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Nemesis
- Sterling Falls Rogues, Book 1
- By: S. Massery
- Narrated by: Michelle Sparks, Teddy Hamilton, Connor Crais, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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A new darkness is seeping into Sterling Falls, and I’ve drawn its ire. When a masked stranger declares he wants our ruin—mine, my brother’s, the whole town’s—I hope he’s bluffing.
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Why I love Cliffies, I’ll never know. But I love it.
- By J.Sipe on 06-28-25
By: S. Massery
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Deceit
- Gallows Hill, Book 1
- By: Katelyn Taylor
- Narrated by: Amy Hall, Devon Ryder, Edward Black, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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I wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving in Salem. Forced to marry a man I’ve never met, attend a private university I’d never heard of, and the whispers of a rumored secret society filling the halls. This life would be near unbearable with my insufferable fiancé if it wasn’t for his uncle, his best friend, and his enemy. When none of them are willing to let me go, it sends us down a path I’m not sure any of us will survive. The life I was promised is distorted behind smoke and mirrors. The truth cloaked by Deceit.
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full cast in duet is always my weakness
- By Ashley on 03-11-25
By: Katelyn Taylor
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Poison Roses
- Boys of Bellerose, Book 1
- By: Tate James, Jaymin Eve
- Narrated by: Brooke Daniels, Lucas Webley
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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I thought I’d hit rock bottom when I turned 16. The day I broke my first love's heart, ending things before I could ruin his career as a rock star. But damn, was I wrong. Things got progressively worse from that moment on, until now. Eight years later, when I find myself homeless, jobless, covered in blood, and running from a ghost of my past.
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Very engaging, but geographically unsound. . . .
- By Birdfield Cleveland on 12-02-24
By: Tate James, and others
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The Canary Cowards
- By: Jescie Hall
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Lee Daniels, Devin Sanclemente
- Length: 14 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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I don't fall for women. Women fall for me. I'm Lake Decker, best running back in the league. Former. After a debilitating injury forced me to step back from my budding career, the last thing I thought I'd be doing was drooling at the feet of my stale-looking therapist. But her saucy attitude, strict professionalism, and the occasional shiner have my curiosities piqued.
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Obsessed!
- By Rebecca Blount on 06-21-25
By: Jescie Hall
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Audacity
- Seraph
- By: Elodie Hart
- Narrated by: Shane East, Zara Hampton-Brown
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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I've always shot for the moon, but if you'd told me I'd be earning seven figures at twenty-four, I would never have believed you. And if you'd told me that I'd earn every penny of that success by selling my body and my soul, I'd have laughed in your face. Still. Here I am at Seraph, an elite agency that recruits only the most well-educated, accomplished and discreet women. Our area of expertise? "Full service" executive assistants to the most powerful men in the world.
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Intelligent smut!
- By Suburban Dabbler on 05-23-25
By: Elodie Hart
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Brutal Collateral
- An Irish Mafia Enemies to Lovers Arranged Marriage Dark Romance (Quinlan Empire, Book 1)
- By: Deborah Garland
- Narrated by: Lucy Rivers, Joe Arden, Derek Duvall
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Seven years ago, Hadleigh Castille fell into my bed and never left my heart. Then she disappeared and my hunger for vengeance was born. My body wasn’t the same after that night. She left for war, but I lived a daily life of blood and violence for the Irish Mob. Now, I’ve risen to power in my own right, but to keep my crown I must align with the enemy. When he presents his sister to me as a bride, my heart takes a tumble. The woman I knew, the siren I never got over isn’t Hadleigh Castille, Navy Lieutenant. She’s the missing Greek Princess, Ava Zervas.
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Irish Mafia Boss tangles with Pyscho Greek princess
- By Aims31 on 07-04-25
By: Deborah Garland
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Devour the Dark: A Captain Hook, Crocodile, and Wendy Darling Reimagining
- Devourer Series, Book 2
- By: Nikki St. Crowe
- Narrated by: Shane East, Robert Hatchet, Stella Hunter, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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The Crocodile, the Devourer of Men, has devoured something he shouldn’t: a Myth Maker Witch. Now, with the witch’s dark power swirling inside of him, he’s losing control of his monster and quickly making his way through my ship and my crew. It’s only me and Wendy Darling who can pull him back. But even we know time is running out.
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The Twists
- By Mary Gavette on 07-06-25
By: Nikki St. Crowe
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Just Like Heaven
- A Dark Forbidden Romance (The Star-Crossed Series, Book 1)
- By: Trilina Pucci
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Angelina Rocca
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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He’s a criminal—an abomination. We’re wrong in every way. If only I could’ve convinced my heart. His lips whispered promises of all the stars in the sky. I dreamt of a love that would last forever. We were gorgeously young and desperate for one another. But we're star-crossed. Fate had decided our course. Leaving us to cling to each other as we crumbled to ash. His need became possession. My innocence turned jaded. Our families declared war. All that remained was hate. But Calder was raised by wolves. The rules didn’t apply. I was his until he said otherwise—for better or for worse.
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Best Duet Performance of 2025!!!
- By AudiobookSpotlight on 07-07-25
By: Trilina Pucci
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Burn
- BLOOD Brothers, Book 1
- By: Heather Long
- Narrated by: Brooke Daniels, Noel Harrison
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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My name is Grace Degas Black. Years ago, I made a splash during a charity fashion show where an agent discovered me. My work led to the glitzy world of haute couture, perfume ads, and more. I was living my best life, traveling the world, and the only thing that would have made it better was if my twin had come along for the ride. My other half. My best friend. Then one day, she disappeared.
By: Heather Long
Completely Unexpected, and EXCELLENT!
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The ending
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What the Duck Tate
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This is definitely one of her best yet! I love the first book in a Tate series as we get to know the guys and the plot gets set up. I really admire Ashley as a FMC, she’s strong and determined to take zero crap from her new stepbrother and his friends. I enjoyed the set up of a secret journal and Ashley trying to uncover just how sinister the Devil’s Backbone society really is. 🤔🤔 the suspense is a perfect pace as you’re questioning just as much as Ashley is as new dangers pop up. As usual, it’s hard to decide on a favorite Tate MMC but I’m leaning towards Carter. There’s something about him 😅 BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT THAT CLIFFHANGER???? Tate how could you make us wait for the next book like this????
Note: Full cast narration was absolutely phenomenal. All the male narrators knocked the guys out of the park and Lilly Drake was perfection for Ashley’s character
New favorite Tate story
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We’re dropped into a world of elite college kids, creepy secret traditions, and potential mind control (yeah, it gets weird fast). Our FMC Ashley ends up at Nevaeh University after her mom marries rich—and suddenly she’s got a broody stepbrother Nate, plus his drool-worthy friends Royce, Heath, and Carter. Helloooo, trouble 😏
What starts as a typical rich-kid-university drama quickly turns into a thriller when Ashley finds the diary of Abigail, a former society member who—oh yeah—was murdered. Ashley starts digging into the Devil’s Backbone society, and let’s just say… they don’t love being investigated.
While not a full-blown reverse harem (yet?), we’re very much in “why choose?” territory with Carter and Heath vying for Ashley’s attention. And even though I know Tate James can bring the heat, this one was a little light on the spice for me. (Did someone forget to turn the burner on?)
Still, the pacing is fast, the plot is juicy, and that tragic cliffhanger at the end? RUDE. I’m crossing my fingers the next book gives me more answers… and more heat. 🔥
Bring on book two—I’m not done with these twisted secrets yet.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 | 🔥2 spice
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Awesome!!
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Loved it
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Another excellent start to a series by these two!
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Holy hell
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Holy Cliffhanger
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