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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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- Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux, James Amherst
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
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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 Matchmaker: Sterling's Story
- Beaufort Billionaires, Book 1
- By: Elle Nicoll
- Narrated by: Madison Mitts, Theodore Zephyr
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
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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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Enjoyed
- By Debbie on 05-04-25
By: Elle Nicoll
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Grave Matter
- By: Karina Halle
- Narrated by: Rachel Leblang
- Length: 11 hrs
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Grad Student Sydney Denik is getting a second chance. When a dream opportunity presents itself with a prestigious foundation doing promising Alzheimer's research, Sydney leaves the shambles of her old life to join a dozen other students at an isolated lodge hidden away in a remote, fog-shrouded inlet on Vancouver Island. But the Madrona Foundation harbors more than brilliant minds. Everyone around her is hiding a terrible secret—including the resident psychologist she's falling in love with.
By: Karina Halle
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The Darkling Bride: A Novel
- Gallagher Family Series, Book 1
- By: Laura Andersen
- Narrated by: Sarah-Jane Drummey
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
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The Gallagher family has called Deeprath Castle home for 700 years. Nestled in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland, the estate is now slated to become a public trust, and book lover and scholar Carragh Ryan is hired to take inventory of its historic library. But after meeting Aidan, the current Viscount Gallagher, and his enigmatic family, Carragh knows that her task will be more challenging than she'd thought.
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In Awe
- By Stephanie on 03-29-19
By: Laura Andersen
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Vesselless
- The Merciless Realms Series, Book 1
- By: Cortney L. Winn
- Length: 12 hrs
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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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Reign of Cinders and Glass
- Fated Fairytales, Book 1
- By: Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas
- Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky, Daniel Henning
- Length: 16 hrs and 37 mins
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When my sister Belle goes missing, I venture deep into the cursed woods to find her. Ruthless vampires rule over our kingdom, and I’m terrified she’s been murdered like so many others. As I’m searching, I’m caught by the worst immortal of them all: Prince Cassius, dark Lord of the Bloodvale. I barely escape with my life, and the memory of his cruel beauty haunts me. So does the thought that Belle might be in his castle.
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Male reader, not for me
- By Audible Listener on 05-06-25
By: Linsey Hall, and others
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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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The Hidden
- Shadowed Wings, Book 1
- By: Ivy Asher
- Narrated by: B.N. Love
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
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I am a latent wolf shifter. Or so I thought. Then, life as I knew it changed in a flash - or more accurately, an electrocution. I’ve woken up in a strange place, surrounded by strange people who hate me. They’re in the middle of a war, and I look like I belong on the wrong side of it. If that’s not enough to qualify as a really bad day, I now have wings and a strange animal to figure out because it turns out that there’s not a damn latent thing about me.
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Loved it
- By Kasumatata on 05-29-20
By: Ivy Asher
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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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Blood Lovers
- By: JA Huss
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, CJ Mission, Finn Cassidy
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
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My grandma gave me these words of wisdom just before she died. Then she told me to run. Because if the old witch is dying, then he needs a new one. And that’s me. This is my curse. I am the vampire’s power. I am the vampire’s strength. I am the vampire’s food. And he is very, very hungry.
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🌻I’m struggling with this, Julie!🌻
- By V from Kansas on 03-04-23
By: JA Huss
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The Never List
- By: Jade Presley
- Narrated by: Michelle Price, Jake Bordeaux
- Length: 15 hrs and 58 mins
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Fifty Shades of Grey meets Serpent and the Wings of Night in a why-choose romantasy where one woman's quest to save her sister—and the realm—brings her to not one, but four power-hungry princes of chaos.
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Why choose?
- By mwalk on 05-04-25
By: Jade Presley
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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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- Madison Griner
- 04-22-25
Spooky Yet Sweet...I Promise It Works lol
Bea Northwick gave me a pleasant surprise with this one. The Cruel Dark scratched a very particular itch I didn’t know existed. To work from negatives to positives, the pacing for the first half was a bit slow, but listening to the audiobook rather than physically reading helped me get through. The ending did feel rushed. But the positivies!!! This book had my jaw dropping, had me gasping loud enough to freak out my husband, my heart racing, and my brain WORKING. I did have an inkling about the main plot twist, but I was at a loss until towards the end about the creepy ghosts and backstory about the twist. Though rushed, things were wrapped up nicely by the end. I'll likely read this again in the future!
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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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