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A sinister illusionist wants Alice... and he won't take no for an answer. As eager as Alice was to start her new job, she got far more than she bargained for when entering employment at Strande Estate. Inexplicable noises. Haunting legends. A sexy-as-they-come amateur magician. And an enticingly wicked ghost. Alice didn't believe in anything paranormal when she arrived, but each day that passes leaves her questioning things she never thought she would like whether or not her gorgeous boss was as magically gifted in the bedroom as he was at illusions. But deep within the walls of the Strande manor, a malevolent spirit has taken a keen interest in the new caretaker. Thrilled to have a new plaything at his disposal, he has devilish games planned for the unsuspecting Alice. Will she make it out of the Strande Estate alive? Or be lured into the seductive darkness? Audiobook Narration by Matthew Thomasin. Written by Kathryn Ann Kingsley. "House of Ghosts" Music by Andy Slatter Music
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Cora Glass’ humdrum existence as a bank teller flips upside down when a long-abandoned circus mysteriously returns to life. But the entry fee to this big-top show is far more than Cora bargained for. As Harrow Faire shines a spotlight on Cora, she discovers there are far more secrets in that three-ring nightmare than she could possibly imagine. Trapped in the world of the fiendish and alluring man known as the Puppeteer, Cora finds herself caught in a war between him and the reclusive Mr. Harrow. Both parties will stop at nothing - even murder - to get what they want.
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Great story and performance
- By Surelda Heard on 09-29-21
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Heart of Dracula
- Immortal Soul, Book 1
- By: Kathryn Ann Kingsley
- Narrated by: Joel Froomkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Maxine Parker’s life is an agonizingly solitary one, and not by choice. life. Her empathic ability renders it impossible for her to touch a living soul without killing them. But she cannot kill what is already dead. Thrust into the middle of a war between the Vampire King and three stalwart hunters, she finds herself drawn to Dracula’s alluring seduction. Giving in to her attraction to him would mark the end of her life. Will that be the sacrifice required to save the people of Boston from the plague of death closing in on them?
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enjoyable but.
- By Mike on 07-17-22
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Stalked by the Kraken
- A Monster Romance
- By: Lillian Lark
- Narrated by: Nadia Day
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Especially a matchmaker who works at the kind of paranormal bathhouse that would have grandmothers clutching their pearls. A worse look is a matchmaker experiencing a crisis of confidence. I am that matchmaker.
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This book is so good I'm angry about it
- By Alex Fisher on 05-25-22
By: Lillian Lark
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City of Gods and Monsters
- House of Devils, Book 1
- By: Kayla Edwards
- Narrated by: Wen Ross, Zura Johnson
- Length: 25 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Loren Calla has only ever been ordinary. As a human struggling to survive in a city that caters to the needs of vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures, she always assumed her life would remain simple, predictable, and as safe as her world would allow. Until she barely escapes abduction at the hands of Darkslayers—supernatural bounty hunters that possess the Sight, a magical tracking ability that allows them to see a person's aura—and one of her friends is taken in her place. The abductors are demanding a ransom: Loren's life in exchange for her friend's safe return.
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Excellent book and narration!
- By Audra on 11-16-24
By: Kayla Edwards
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Hollow Heathens: Book of Blackwell
- Tales of Weeping, Hollow 1
- By: Nicole Fiorina
- Narrated by: Lilly Drake, Vincent Skye, Zara Eden
- Length: 18 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Fallon who was taken far away from home shortly after she was born. A home that held more than strange traditions and bizarre superstitions. Twenty-four years later, she returned to Weeping Hollow, a town she'd only heard about in stories during restless nights under a marble moon, to take care of her last living relative.
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Beautiful Performance!
- By Ashley on 11-09-22
By: Nicole Fiorina
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The Stars Are Dying
- Nytefall, Book 1
- By: Chloe C. Peñaranda
- Narrated by: Corvin King, Jacci Prior
- Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark. But even winning the Libertatum will not keep Astraea safe from vampires.
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Great narrators and Beautiful Characters
- By Bre on 01-01-25
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The Contortionist
- Harrow Faire, Book 1
- By: Kathryn Ann Kingsley
- Narrated by: Hollie Jackson
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Cora Glass’ humdrum existence as a bank teller flips upside down when a long-abandoned circus mysteriously returns to life. But the entry fee to this big-top show is far more than Cora bargained for. As Harrow Faire shines a spotlight on Cora, she discovers there are far more secrets in that three-ring nightmare than she could possibly imagine. Trapped in the world of the fiendish and alluring man known as the Puppeteer, Cora finds herself caught in a war between him and the reclusive Mr. Harrow. Both parties will stop at nothing - even murder - to get what they want.
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Great story and performance
- By Surelda Heard on 09-29-21
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Heart of Dracula
- Immortal Soul, Book 1
- By: Kathryn Ann Kingsley
- Narrated by: Joel Froomkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Maxine Parker’s life is an agonizingly solitary one, and not by choice. life. Her empathic ability renders it impossible for her to touch a living soul without killing them. But she cannot kill what is already dead. Thrust into the middle of a war between the Vampire King and three stalwart hunters, she finds herself drawn to Dracula’s alluring seduction. Giving in to her attraction to him would mark the end of her life. Will that be the sacrifice required to save the people of Boston from the plague of death closing in on them?
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enjoyable but.
- By Mike on 07-17-22
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Stalked by the Kraken
- A Monster Romance
- By: Lillian Lark
- Narrated by: Nadia Day
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Especially a matchmaker who works at the kind of paranormal bathhouse that would have grandmothers clutching their pearls. A worse look is a matchmaker experiencing a crisis of confidence. I am that matchmaker.
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This book is so good I'm angry about it
- By Alex Fisher on 05-25-22
By: Lillian Lark
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City of Gods and Monsters
- House of Devils, Book 1
- By: Kayla Edwards
- Narrated by: Wen Ross, Zura Johnson
- Length: 25 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Loren Calla has only ever been ordinary. As a human struggling to survive in a city that caters to the needs of vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures, she always assumed her life would remain simple, predictable, and as safe as her world would allow. Until she barely escapes abduction at the hands of Darkslayers—supernatural bounty hunters that possess the Sight, a magical tracking ability that allows them to see a person's aura—and one of her friends is taken in her place. The abductors are demanding a ransom: Loren's life in exchange for her friend's safe return.
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Excellent book and narration!
- By Audra on 11-16-24
By: Kayla Edwards
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Hollow Heathens: Book of Blackwell
- Tales of Weeping, Hollow 1
- By: Nicole Fiorina
- Narrated by: Lilly Drake, Vincent Skye, Zara Eden
- Length: 18 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Fallon who was taken far away from home shortly after she was born. A home that held more than strange traditions and bizarre superstitions. Twenty-four years later, she returned to Weeping Hollow, a town she'd only heard about in stories during restless nights under a marble moon, to take care of her last living relative.
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Beautiful Performance!
- By Ashley on 11-09-22
By: Nicole Fiorina
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The Stars Are Dying
- Nytefall, Book 1
- By: Chloe C. Peñaranda
- Narrated by: Corvin King, Jacci Prior
- Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark. But even winning the Libertatum will not keep Astraea safe from vampires.
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Great narrators and Beautiful Characters
- By Bre on 01-01-25
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- Cassie
- 07-10-24
YES!
This is one of my fave Kathryn Ann Kingsley books and I’m so excited that it’s finally in the audiobook format!
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- Su Hendrickson
- 09-11-24
Sent shivers down my spine
I really loved this story and downloaded the second book before I was even finished with the first.
It was hard to hear the word ‘calliope’ pronounced that way, but I was having such a good time and the narrator’s timbre was so lovely, I got over it lol
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