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Narrated by:
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Madison Mitts
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Theodore Zephyr
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By:
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Bea Northwick
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Millicent Foxboro is haunted.
Not by ghosts, but by the anguish of her past and the uncertainty of her future. After all, even in the progressive year of 1928, most people would balk at hiring a woman who’d spent two months in a mental ward for traumatic amnesia. So when an uncommon assistantship to a reclusive Professor of mythology falls into her lap with an ungodly salary attached, her desperation for stability overrides her cautious nature.
To Millie’s dismay, the widowed Professor Callum Hughes and his estate, Willowfield, are more than she bargained for. The once magnificent home, known for its sprawling gardens and dazzling parties, is falling to pieces after the death of the professor’s fragile wife. What’s more, the staff has been reduced to the only three people not frightened away by rumors of ghosts, leaving the halls empty and languishing in bitter memories.
The professor himself is a grim, intense man with unclear expectations, unpredictable moods, and hungry eyes that ignite Millie’s own dormant passions. The closer she finds herself drawn to Professor Hughes and his strange world of flowers and folklore, the more the house closes in, threatening to reveal her secrets. But the professor is keeping secrets of his own and the most dangerous of all is hers to discover.
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He’s New York’s most eligible billionaire. And I’ve been hired to find him love. I’ve built a thriving business doing what I love—connecting soulmates. So, when a woman begs me to help her father, I’m on the first flight from London. My track record is flawless. Until I meet Sterling Beaufort. Suave. Charming. Devastatingly handsome. The owner of the world’s most luxurious diamond empire. But behind the silver fox’s billion-dollar smile is a complex man I’m determined to unravel. The harder I push, the fiercer he resists.
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Amazing story
- By Melissa Dore on 04-10-25
By: Elle Nicoll
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Fairydale
- A Dark Gothic Fantasy Romance
- By: Veronica Lancet
- Narrated by: Rylee Kuberra, Christian J. Gilliland
- Length: 31 hrs and 30 mins
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August 1955: When Miss Darcy O’Sullivan, an orphaned English teacher from Boston, receives a letter finding out that her biological father passed away, she is surprised to find herself included in his will. There is only one condition. She must travel to Fairydale to attend his funeral. With the promise of a sizeable inheritance, Darcy decides to journey to the small coastal town that holds the secrets of her birth. But the moment she steps foot into Fairydale, things start to go amiss.
By: Veronica Lancet
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The Poisoner
- The Poisoner Series, Book 1
- By: I.V. Ophelia
- Narrated by: Matt Sykes, Stephanie Willis
- Length: 12 hrs
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The Lost Apothecary meets Gothikana in this Victorian gothic romance of posion, passion, and dark secrets following a botanist who likes to poison unsavory men, but when her next target visits her apothecary, they discover their dark bond runs deeper than they imagined.
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Vesselless
- The Merciless Realms Series, Book 1
- By: Cortney L. Winn
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Cortney L. Winn’s sensational debut Vesselless is an addictive enemies-to-lovers romance following the heir to a fantasy kingdom, and the seductive spirit sent to claim her soul—perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent.
By: Cortney L. Winn
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Ruthless Alpha
- Shadowed Heirs, Book 1
- By: C.J. Primer
- Narrated by: Armand Lane, Jesca Goode
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
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Sloane walked out of my life eight years ago, and in the wake of her departure, people say I turned cold. Callous. Ruthless. But now she's suddenly back, crashing into my life like a hurricane and upending everything I've built since she's been gone. Worst of all, she acts as though things can go back to the way they were before and we can just pick up where we left off. She's wrong. She'll learn soon enough that I'm not the lovesick boy she once left behind, and I'll never forgive her for the way she left.
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Loved it!!!
- By chrissy on 02-23-25
By: C.J. Primer
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White Hot Kiss
- Dark Elements, Book 1
- By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
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Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses. Raised among the Wardens - a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe - Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most.
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Very good story with inconsistant vocals
- By KarenM of My Bookbag on 07-06-16
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I Will Break You
- A Dark Stalker Romance
- By: Gigi Styx
- Narrated by: Theodore Zephyr, Madison Mitts
- Length: 17 hrs and 33 mins
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I see dead people, and not just the men I murdered. I'm in danger of being committed because I can’t tell what’s real from my hallucinations. Everyone thinks I’m crazy when the serial killer I jilted starts haunting my house. He assassinates any man who shows me interest, leaving their body parts under my pillow. During the day, his gaslighting destroys my peace of mind. But at night, he invades my nightmares and makes me crave the depravity.
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wow!!
- By Amanda on 03-26-25
By: Gigi Styx
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A Hunt So Wicked: Cursed Royals
- By: Britt Andrews
- Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux, James Amherst
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The guards arrive at my humble cottage with a ridiculous offer: Come to an exclusive and mysterious isle to compete for the hand of a royal husband. Enjoy a week of glittering balls, dancing, ostentatious wealth…and a royal hunt. All I have to do is to get rejected by a prince, and I’ll be sent home with a pot of money. My father tells me it’s dangerous. He begs me not to go. But I'd do anything for him, I could change our lives with this money.
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A Hunt I didn't expect
- By Erica Elliott on 02-19-25
By: Britt Andrews
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The Night Prince
- The Wolf King, Book 2
- By: Lauren Palphreyman
- Narrated by: Zara Hampton-Brown, Shane East, Sean Masters
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Aurora may have survived the Wolf King. But his bite marks her skin, and in accordance with Wolf Law, that makes her his property. Now, he wants her back. To beat him and take his throne, Aurora and Callum must form a dangerous alliance with one of the most feared Wolves in the Kingdom, Blake. He is their enemy, but he has entangled his life with Aurora’s—meaning she cannot harm him without forfeiting her own life. As she fights to break their connection, she suspects Blake is keeping secrets about a dark power that rises in the north, and the unsettling nature of the bond between them.
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A Cursed Kiss
- Myths of Airren, Book 1
- By: Jenny Hickman
- Narrated by: Zura Johnson, Zachary Johnson
- Length: 14 hrs
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After Keelynn witnesses her sister's murder at the hands of the legendary Gancanagh, an immortal creature who seduces women and kills them with a cursed kiss, she realizes there’s nothing she wouldn't do to get her back. With the help of a vengeful witch, she’s given everything she needs to resurrect the person she loves most. Tadhg, a devilishly handsome half-fae who has no patience for high society—or propriety—would rather spend his time in the company of loose women and dark creatures than help a human kill one of his own. Until Keelynn makes him an offer he can’t refuse.
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MC is SO Annoying & Stupid
- By Gina on 10-03-22
By: Jenny Hickman
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House of the Raven
- The Eldrystone, Book 1
- By: Ingrid Seymour
- Narrated by: Amelia Hugh, John Hartley
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
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Valeria is a dreamer. Rífíor is a damaged male. And, through no fault of her own, she finds herself entangled in the throes of his hunger for retribution. But for him, there will be no distraction, even if she becomes a momentary detour, even if he breaks her heart. What he fails to anticipate is Valeria's fiery spirit and the countless ways she will make him pay for stealing her innocence—not to mention the tempest of strength he'll find impossible to bend to his will.
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Awesome read!
- By Heidi S. on 10-14-24
By: Ingrid Seymour
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Shattered Wolf
- Shadow City: Silver Mate Series, Book 1
- By: Jen L. Grey
- Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
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My grandparents and their entire pack are missing. I'm left with one clue . . . A gorgeous, infuriating traitor who just exposed the supernatural world to humans. There's only one place I can turn for help. My silver wolf pack I ran from to escape my pain. And now, I regret coming back. Because he's here. Killian—the man who revealed our secrets and led to the humans attacking us in the first place. The one who may be my only chance at finding my family. Even worse . . . he's my fated mate.
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Bitter Sweet
- By Brittney Jackson on 06-04-24
By: Jen L. Grey
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Riftborne
- Esprithean Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Parker Lennox, Bree Grenwich
- Narrated by: Adriene Arce
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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Twenty years after a rebellion branded her an outcast, Fia Riftborne navigates a city rife with prejudice so deep, it's often deadly. But she harbors a secret, one that would paint an even larger target on her back. A hidden power within her is growing, threatening to destroy everything she's built for herself.
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Perfection
- By Kristie Taulton on 12-24-24
By: Parker Lennox, and others
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- Amelie
- 04-23-24
Amazing book and delicious performances
This book is a wonderful and dark combination of “Rebecca” and “Jane Eyre” set in the 1920’s. My only disappointment is the ending feeling slightly rushed.
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- Ann chaney
- 11-09-24
let's do the twist
It's a little bit of a slow start. The ending feels rushed. Not too impressed with the male reader. Still a good read/listen.
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- Brandy
- 01-21-25
The Twists and Vibes
This was a satisfying gothic read with great narrators and twists! Stoked that there’s a novella as well for a different POV.
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- Maria R
- 09-03-24
I want more
I loved how this story reflects the time period. I could picture every detail mentioned like I was almost there. I wish I had more! Luckily for me Loved just came out and will head straight there :)
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- BeccaWaye
- 11-29-24
absolutely love this l!!!
love the twists and turns of this book!!! it is amazing and dedefdefinitely worth a read!!
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- Akmom
- 02-20-25
OMG
This book keeps you on your toes the whole way through. I absolutely love it. I can't wait to start the next book in this series.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-08-25
voice actors
The best thing about this listen was the voice actors. They did amazing with the material they had. The plot didn't really do much in my humble opinion. I just listened to finish so I didn't waste my one credit for it. Rather disappointed in this one. I would not waste the credit if you are second guessing this one.
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- Lisa Wagnon
- 04-25-24
dnf
Between the narrator and the story, it just seemed to drag on without direction.
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