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Brenda Novak
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She returned to prove her father's innocence, but there's no telling what she'll find…
It's been fifteen years since Lucy Sinclair saw her father. Fifteen long years since she sat in a courtroom and watched him sentenced to life in prison. He murdered three victims—all people she knew—which ruined her life at just seventeen. But now she’s back in Virginia to talk to him, wondering if there’s more to the story of what happened that fateful night.
An old flame, Ford Wagner, makes his own return to North Hampton Beach, fleeing a marriage that seems destined for divorce. He’s wary of Lucy and her digging into the past, but the more time they spend together, the closer they get and the more he finds himself reconsidering the truth behind the death of their mutual friend that summer. Problem is, there are plenty of those in this small coastal town who would prefer things stay quiet…
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Rayna Dumont came to Amsterdam for a fresh start. She’s never been the type for a one-night stand, but this move is all about adventure, and Xander is handsome and successful and more than willing to go along for the ride. Until the morning after, when Rayna finds him dead, millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds missing from his safe.
By: Kimberly Belle
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Battle of the Bookstores
- By: Ali Brady
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, Brandon Francis
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Despite managing bookstores on the same Boston street, Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson have never interacted much—Josie’s store focuses on serious literature, and Ryan’s sells romance only. But when the new owner of both stores decides to combine them, the two are thrust into direct competition. Only one manager will be left standing, decided by who turns the most profit over the summer.
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Amazing!
- By Natalie T. on 07-09-25
By: Ali Brady
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The Bookstore on the Beach
- By: Brenda Novak
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Eighteen months ago, Autumn Divac's husband went missing. Her desperate search has yielded no answers—she still has no idea where he went or why. After being happily married for twenty years, she can't imagine moving forward without him, but for the sake of their two teenage children, she has to try. Autumn takes her kids home for the summer to the charming beachside town where she was raised. She seeks comfort by working alongside her mother and aunt at their bookshop, only to learn that her daughter is facing a life change and her mother has been hiding a terrible secret.
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How to win good review check list
- By cynthia on 04-18-21
By: Brenda Novak
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It’s Always the Husband
- By: C.L. Taylor
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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When newly divorced Jude arrives in the small town of Lowbridge, she is soon drawn to widower Will, the father of her young daughter's best friend. But Will's past is shrouded in tragedy, with questions that no one knows the answer to – and after two tragedies tore his life apart in just a few short years, gossip and rumours abound about what really happened to the women he loved. As whispers of murder surround Will, Jude becomes determined to uncover the truth – and with her own father's tragic fate haunting her, she refuses to let another innocent man suffer.
By: C.L. Taylor
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The Other Side of Now
- A Novel
- By: Paige Harbison
- Narrated by: Paige Harbison
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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With a leading role on a hit TV show and a relationship with Hollywood’s latest heartthrob, Meg Bryan appears to have everything she ever wanted. But underneath, her happiness is as fake as her stage name, Lana Lord. Following a tiny nervous breakdown at her thirtieth birthday party, she books an impromptu trip to Ireland. Specifically, to the village where she and her best friend Aimee always dreamt of moving. When Meg arrives, the people in town don’t just recognize her, they seem to know her. She quickly—reluctantly—realizes she has somehow slipped into an alternate reality.
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Sooooo good!!!!
- By Jacqueleena on 07-01-25
By: Paige Harbison
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What We Hide
- A Tupelo Grove Novel, Book 1
- By: Colleen Coble, Rick Acker
- Narrated by: Karen Peakes
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Savannah Webster is trying to find her way forward. She and her husband, Hez, have been separated since tragedy tore them apart and he began numbing his grief and guilt with alcohol. She returned to Tupelo Grove University, which her family helped found over a century ago, to teach history. When Hez turns up in her classroom asking for a second chance, she rejects the idea immediately. But twenty-four hours later she’s under suspicion for murder, and since Hez is the best attorney she knows, she reluctantly asks him for help.
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Clean writing .
- By Amazon Customer on 07-27-24
By: Colleen Coble, and others
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Just Beachy
- By: Wendy Wax
- Narrated by: Amy Rubinate
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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After losing her long-time acting gig on the hit show Murder 101, Sydney Ryan decides she needs a break from Hollywood politics. She heads to Treasure Island, Florida where her grandmother has been visiting and now refuses to leave. Sydney’s plan to lie low for a bit quickly goes awry though, as she is swept up in her grandmother’s now flourishing social life—Grand not only bought a new house in Casas de Flores, she’s also helping her neighbor Myra open a bookstore in Pass-a-Grille.
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Not a fan
- By Tammy Fischer on 06-29-25
By: Wendy Wax
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The Guest Cottage
- Firefly Summer, Book 1
- By: Lori Foster
- Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Marlow Heddings is starting over. She’s carried the outrage of her husband Dylan’s affair with a younger woman—and the expectations of his family’s powerful Chicago holdings company—long enough. Now, after another devastating twist of fate, she’s unapologetically moving on. Arriving in tiny Bramble, Kentucky, Marlow revels in her freedom, swapping her executive suits for sundresses … and scouting places to open her dream boutique.
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Excellent storyline
- By diane G. on 06-18-25
By: Lori Foster
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Tell Me Something Good
- A Novel
- By: Court Stevens
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Charlie Thurston, Annalee Scott
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a story of the rich and the very poor. This is a story of an illegal auction with dire consequences. This is a story of murders past and present. This is a story of intertwined relationships and the silent ripples they leave behind, where love becomes a guiding force, revealing the lengths one will go to protect those they cherish.
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- By BethAnn Lesher on 06-22-25
By: Court Stevens
oh that final twist at the end was awesome!
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The characters are richly developed, each carrying their own emotional baggage and hopes, making their growth throughout the summer feel authentic and inspiring. Novak masterfully weaves a narrative that explores themes of family, forgiveness, and second chances, all set against the idyllic backdrop of summer tranquility.
What makes this book stand out is Novak's impeccable ability to evoke vivid scenery and deep emotional resonance, making readers feel as if they’re right there with the characters. The pages are infused with raw honesty and hope, making it impossible to put down. It’s the kind of novel that leaves a lasting impression, reminding us that sometimes, the summer really can change everything.
Highly recommend for anyone seeking a beautifully written story that will touch your heart and renew your faith in the transformative power of love and redemption.
Enchanting and emotionally compelling!
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Wonderful story of righting wrongd
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Happy Ending!
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It took some getting used to the narrator but I already eyeball read this book before listening so it wasn’t too hard to follow the story.
An engaging story!
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Wonderful from START to FINISH
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Storyline
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