The Poison Within (An Order Universe Short Story)
Inspector Skaer, Book 1
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Michael Fox
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Kasia Bacon
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Black clouds of xenophobia gather over Radvadur, the western province of the Empire.
The political climate is strained and fragile. A surge of Nymph refugees has stirred widespread hostility towards non-humans. When the investigation of a gruesome triple murder linked to the refugee camp ensues, it takes Inspector Käyru Skaer and his lover, Count Ellydhar Finn-Jánn, along an unusual path, at the end of which a precious gift awaits.
Käyru and Elly are worlds apart in social standing, but they have found common ground in the bedroom - up against the wall and the stable doors, too. The arrangement between them ought to have been temporary and of no consequence. As their circumstances change, will they find the courage to risk their hearts?
Warning: Contains mentions of off-page sexual assault
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My father called them messengers. He once told me they walked among us and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs. Well, I’ve spent my whole life investigating the inexplicable and all I've found are the unsettling vestiges of iniquity—the evidence of another world shrouded by the obscure. Purgatory to some, where depravity hides in shadows, and girls like me are little more than delicious bites of temptation. Others call it Nightshade.
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Oh. My. Goodness!
- By 561jack on 09-06-23
By: Keri Lake
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Three Deadly Trials
- Battle for the Dark King, Book 1
- By: V. S. Winters
- Narrated by: Hollie Whitmore, Robert Kelly
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Fae exist only in children’s stories, or so I thought. That was before a nightmarish creature of the Fae Realm dropped into my life. He claimed a seven-pointed mark on my skin signified my magical lineage, the bit of DNA my mother passed down. Days after I arrive in the Fae Realm, I’m thrown into a series of trials titled ‘The Devotion’. I must compete with demons, vampires, elves and more who want to claim their place at the future King’s side. I have no interest in this guy, but it doesn’t help that the King-to-be is a gorgeous, brooding fae.
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Much potential in the storyline, falls flat and leaves you unsatisfied
- By tammie on 08-04-20
By: V. S. Winters
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The Tethered Mage
- Swords and Fire, Book 1
- By: Melissa Caruso
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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In the Raverran Empire, magic is scarce and those born with power are strictly controlled - taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon Army. Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage-mark and thieving to survive. But hers is a rare and dangerous magic, one that threatens the entire empire. Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she was born into a treacherous world of political machinations. But fate has bound the heir and the mage. War looms on the horizon....
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A hollow, but enjoyable read
- By Maia Czwornog on 09-15-20
By: Melissa Caruso
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Curse of Shadows and Thorns
- The Broken Kingdoms, Book 1
- By: LJ Andrews
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
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As niece of the king, Elise Lysander cares about two things: sneaking into gambling dens, and avoiding an advantageous marriage at all costs. When her uncle holds the life of her deathly ill father over her head, reluctantly, Elise puts her fate into the hands of Legion Grey, the handsome and mysterious dowry negotiator. He may be arrogant and infuriating, but soon Legion incites a blistering, forbidden passion she can’t ignore.
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Great concept, poor execution on the writing side
- By Kel on 11-24-22
By: LJ Andrews
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Mine Till Midnight
- By: Lisa Kleypas
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
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Miss Amelia Hathaway, a beautiful and strong-willed spinster, has looked after her unruly younger siblings ever since the death of her parents. Romance is the last thing on her mind. But when reckless brother inherits a title, the Hathaways are flung into the unfamiliar world of the English peerage. And Amelia, who’s always refused to lean on anyone’s shoulder, finds herself turning to a sexy, dark-haired stranger for help.
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It’s a No for me.
- By Kathleen H. on 06-25-20
By: Lisa Kleypas
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The Baine Chronicles Series, Books 1-3
- Burned by Magic, Bound by Magic, Hunted by Magic
- By: Jasmine Walt
- Narrated by: Laurel Schroeder
- Length: 20 hrs and 23 mins
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The first three books in this action-packed, wildly original fantasy series by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Walt. This kick-ass urban fantasy series has been compared to books by Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Karen Marie Moning, and more. You're sure to enjoy it if you like spunky heroines, kick-ass fight scenes, wild new worlds, and sizzling, slow-building romance.
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Decent YA light read, but no Patricia Briggs
- By Life's A Beach on 12-25-16
By: Jasmine Walt
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West End Earl
- By: Bethany Bennett
- Narrated by: Harriet Fraser
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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While most young ladies attend balls and hunt for husbands, Ophelia Hardwick has spent the last 10 years masquerading as a man. As the land steward for the Earl of Carlyle, she’s found safety from the uncle determined to kill her and freedoms a lady could only dream of. Ophelia’s situation would be perfect - if only she wasn’t hopelessly attracted to her employer.
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Wow!
- By 🌿🌸Susynne🌸🌿 on 04-27-23
By: Bethany Bennett
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From Blood and Ash (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)
- Blood and Ash, Book 1
- By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Narrated by: Full Cast, Khaya Fraites, Matthew Bassett, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.
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Great
- By 📚Erin 📚 on 07-30-24
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The Broken Ones
- By: Danielle L. Jensen
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer, Erin Moon
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
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Below Forsaken Mountain, a plot is being hatched to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus, and Marc is the right-hand man of its leader. His involvement is information more than one troll would kill to possess, which is why he must keep it a secret from everyone, even the girl he loves. After accidentally ruining her sister's chance to become queen, Pénélope is given one last opportunity by her father, the Duke d'Angoulême, to make herself useful: she must find proof that the boy she's in love with is conspiring against the crown.
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A-MAZE-ING!!!!!!!
- By L. DelPrete on 06-30-17
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Heart of Stone
- The Negotiator Trilogy, Book 1
- By: C. E. Murphy
- Narrated by: Eve Bianco
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Okay, so jogging through Central Park after midnight wasn't a bright idea. But Margrit Knight never thought she'd encounter a dark new world filled with magical beings, not to mention a dying woman and a mysterious stranger with blood on his hands. Her logical, lawyer instincts told her it couldn't all be real, but she could hardly deny what she'd seen...and touched.
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Her best by far
- By Amazon Customer on 11-08-07
By: C. E. Murphy
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Phoenix Unbound
- The Fallen Empire Series, Book 1
- By: Grace Draven
- Narrated by: Katharine Lee McEwan
- Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins
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Every year, each village is required to send a young woman to the Empire's capital - her fate to be burned alive for the entertainment of the masses. For the last five years, one small village's tithe has been the same woman. Gilene's sacrifice protects all the other young women of her village, and her secret to staying alive lies with the magic only she possesses. But this year is different. Azarion, the Empire's most famous gladiator, has somehow seen through her illusion - and is set on blackmailing Gilene into using her abilities to help him escape his life of slavery.
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Nothing special. Highly predictable
- By J. C. Schmidt on 10-10-18
By: Grace Draven
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That Scandalous Evening
- The Governess Brides, Book 1
- By: Christina Dodd
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
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New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd spins the captivating tale of a nobleman whose path crosses again with the one woman he absolutely cannot resist....
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Heroine's a pathetic doormat
- By karen on 03-26-21
By: Christina Dodd
What listeners say about The Poison Within (An Order Universe Short Story)
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-20-20
pretty good little read
the narrator did a great job at narrating this little book. My only real complaint is that since it's so short putting the glossary at the end makes the unfamiliar terms harder to understand the story. You can definitely muttle through, but you miss the finer points about the creatures and the land.
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- B.McGrath
- 03-26-20
entertaining
A short story filled with emotions and heart that captivating me completely. The love between the inspector and the elitist was a sweet heart tugger that pulled me on and kept me there . The tease at the end sounds intriguing. The narrator did a great job. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this story and am giving an honest.
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- MeloBrown
- 03-19-20
Amazing Story
Michael Fox is a wonderful narrator.
I was blown away by this story. There was so much world building. I didn’t feel like the story was rushed, considering it’s length.
I WANT MORE!!!
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- Bookoutbelow
- 03-20-20
A great short!
Kasia Bacon has a true talent of writing such a great story in such few pages. I was immediately engaged in the world and the romance. Mostly the romance, because that’s where my interests lie, but the world was still fascinating. I really hope we get to see more in this world because I definitely didn’t get enough! I had the joy of listening to this on audio, and Michael Fox is absolutely brilliant. His voice is magical and I could listen to it all day.
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- Syren
- 03-24-20
Liked the narrative
I liked the narrative. I admit that I got a bit lost sometimes, but that was 'cause I wasn't used to the fantasy setting yet. I also have to confess that I paid more attention to the drama between the main characters than the crime and mystery solving.
I liked the pairing, I liked the feelings expressed and I wonder is one day the truth of how the lord came to overcome his illness will be discovered.
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- s.Shimkus
- 03-19-20
great voice but story
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Micheal Fox, is someone I will be watching out for in future.
The plot on other hand was not what I expected. There was some unexpected actions, in the story that I will not saying but least just, it was non-consensual actions of one of MC to the other MC. I do not accept that happening in stories that i listen to or read. So I stopped there.
there was a great mystery to the plot until this happened in story.
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- nolmstym
- 03-22-20
Great quick listen
This is a short story. I actually really enjoyed it. It was different then I thought it would be. I really liked both MCs and would love to know more about them. I'm not sure if they continue in other books, but I will be looking to see if there is more to them. I would definitely recommend.
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- Wonderland
- 03-20-20
Was over way too soon! I want more
I want more! I was completely engrossed in the story and time flew. I knew it was a quick listen but I want more. I loved the dynamics between the characters. I want to know what's next for each of the couple's cause I know this isn't the end or at least I hope not. Michael Fix did a wonderful job narrating.
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- Clau
- 03-25-20
An amazing story
Oh, this is an enticing bit of story that left me wanting for more. It's really hard to say something without spoiling the whole thing, but I can say this: I'm utterly besotted with this Universe and I want more :P
Michael Fox is excellent narrating the story :)
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- Alex
- 03-21-20
Wonderful fantasy world building
I am impressed with the world Kasia Bacon created with a shorter story. Tight narrative and characters it was easy to care about. Great story, will be looking out for more in this world.
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