Welcome to Brian’s Book Blog’s Weekly Showcase of New and Notable Audiobooks for August 25th!
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The Trigger Man by Aiden Bailey
Narrated by Jonathan Beville
The Trigger Man #1
Podium Audio
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
He’s a good guy who kills bad guys for a living.
CIA operative Mark Pierce is a trained killer with a strict moral code—he only targets those who truly deserve to die. So he has no qualms about taking out Victor Vautrin, an international arms dealer supplying fanatical terrorists in West Africa who may soon trigger a brutal civil war.
But when he is tasked with other objectives—rescue kidnapped tourists and recover eleven million dollars of stolen CIA money—it quickly becomes clear to Pierce that someone doesn’t want him to succeed in his primary mission.
Pierce makes a decision. If the game is rigged, he won’t play by the rules. He goes rogue, crossing the hellish Sahara in relentless pursuit of his target, Vautrin.
He comes face to face with a terrifying conspiracy—not to stop the war, but to start it. Powerful players are behind this chilling plan which will cost thousands of lives. And now, only Pierce can stop them.
Unless they kill him first.
The Trigger Man is the first book in the stunning Trigger Man action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Jason Kasper, Mark Greaney, and Vince Flynn.
Heroic Measures by Joel Shulkin MD
Narrated by Joel Shulkin
Death Benefits #1
Zero Dark Publications
Review Coming Soon!
The medical examiner’s job is to speak for the dead and protect the living.
But what happens when the dead speak for themselves?
Stephen Englehart, an Armed Forces medical examiner, dedicates his life to bringing peace to the families of fallen soldiers. Tagged as one of the best, he’s able to spot forensic clues others miss. But when the body of a US Marine, supposedly burned beyond recognition, shows up with hardly a scratch, even Stephen is stumped. Were the bodies switched? Then, in the middle of the autopsy, the impossible happens.
The soldier wakes up.
Something incredible and dangerous is happening to the military’s elite, and Stephen may be the only one who can figure it out. And when Stephen’s sister, a Green Beret, goes missing, the entire military machine seems designed to stop him from finding her. To find the truth and save his sister, one man must stand against an army. Can he be the hero he never thought he could?
Human Hunger: A Paul Ondragon Mystery by Anette Strohmeyer
Narrated by Neil Hellegers
Ondragon #1
Podium Audio
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
Check out my reviews of other titles narrated by Neil Hellegers
A psychiatric patient finds himself caught in a sinister game of cat and mouse with one of the legendary beasts of Native American folklore.
Within the serene wilderness of Minnesota is Dr. Jonathan Arthur’s renowned clinic, promising solace for those tormented by their deepest, darkest fears. But when corporate consultant Paul Ondragon arrives seeking relief from his extraordinary phobia, his tranquility is quickly shattered.
Because a series of grisly murders is sending shockwaves through the community, each victim mutilated in a manner both brutal and inexplicable. Is the culprit truly a rogue bear, as authorities insist, or does something far more malevolent lurk in the shadows? As he delves into the crimes, Ondragon will unearth a chilling truth beyond comprehension: an ancient evil lurks in the forest’s depths, hungry for more than just flesh.
Brace yourself for a pulse-pounding journey into the unknown, where the line between reality and nightmare—and predator and prey—blurs with each passing moment.
The Tomboy and the Captain by Ginger Scott
Narrated by Samantha Summers, Devon Ryder
The Final Score #1
Podium Audio
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It was supposed to be my year, but then he made a bet that I couldn’t refuse…
As a star senior on the Tiff U volleyball team, it’s been my goal to come back strong after an injury that nearly took me out of the game. I’m Laney freaking Price, and I’m taking my shot to make it on the new pro women’s team, despite the lack of support from my father.
The problem? Cutter McCreary. He is the captain of the Tiff U hockey team, an all-around loveable guy, and a total player. Did I mention a complete thorn in my side since freshman year? Yeah… that guy. His charms don’t tempt me.
Until a mix-up with our housing situation forces us into a bit of a predicament. We were both promised a room. The same room.
His proposal? A bet. We split the room in half—for now. Whoever falls in love with the other first has to move out. The winner gets to stay. When strategic glances turn into late-night talks, and fake kisses start to feel real, I’m finding myself without a game plan. And winning suddenly doesn’t feel like the only thing that matters.
Playbook by Rebecca Jenshak
Narrated by Jacob Morgan, Juno Cooper
The Holland Brothers #2
Self Published
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak comes a standalone fake dating sports romance. This steamy, grumpy / sunshine football romance delivers a swoony and emotional happily ever after.
Brogan Six’s fan mail has been filling my mailbox for weeks. With every lipstick covered letter I receive, my irritation with him grows. And let’s not talk about the time I accidentally opened one of the packages to find someone had sent him their panties. Gross. When I come face-to-face with my new nemesis, I expect to give him a piece of my mind and we’ll go our separate ways. Me to an empty mailbox and him to sift through his panty collection. That is not what happens.
I don’t know if it was the booze, his clever wit, or if I was tricked (I’m sure I was tricked), but now I’m fake dating the Mavericks’ hot new rookie. And I might just be the next woman to lose her panties to Brogan Six. Playbook is a standalone fake dating, grumpy/sunshine sports romance with banter, found family, spice, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Are You My Halley Hart? by Claire McCauley
Narrated by Kelly Burke, Thomas Nelstrop
W. F. Howes Ltd
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
When American tourist Halley Hart accidentally drenches shy academic Henry Inglis in an Oxford coffee shop, it’s like he was struck by lightning. But after a series of chance encounters — and a fleeting kiss — Halley disappears in a taxi — forgetting to leave Henry her mobile number.
Although they spent just one day together, Henry can’t get this stunning PhD student out of his mind. He knows he has to find her again — but all he has to go on is her name, and the pair of sunglasses she dropped.
There’s only one thing for it. Henry must email every Halley Hart in the world until he finds his Halley.
They say you see Halley’s comet just once in your lifetime. Can lightning strike twice for Henry . . . ?
Out There by Iris Eliot
Narrated by Tessa Stavers
Tantor Audio
Review Coming Soon!
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At this moment, Catherine Des Lauriers wants only two things in life: to forget all about the cheating ex she left behind in Paris, and for Maple Springs Country Music Fest to end while she’s still somewhat sane.
When an attractive stranger waltzes into her grandfather’s pottery shop, Catherine can’t stop herself from unloading her profound contempt for the festival frenzy and in particular for Jesse Morgan, the main attraction of the event. Much to her dismay, Catherine is gob smacked to discover that the stranger is none other than the boot-scooting singer herself.
Jesse Morgan has everything a woman could wish for: an accomplished career, people who love her, and a life full of fun. Too bad the only thing she wants is an irritable, distrustful French woman who seems convinced Jesse is shallow with no morals at all.
Can the two find true love in the Colorado wilderness? And even if they do—how can they possibly build a relationship that will last?
An Echo in Time by Boo Walker
Narrated by Tim Campbell, Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
Brilliance Audio
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
A woman delves into a centuries-old murder to find the truth behind her self-destructive behavior in a powerful novel about love, loss, and healing by the bestselling author of An Unfinished Story and The Stars Don’t Lie.
Unable to catch a break in life or love as she approaches thirty, Charli Thurman sees red lights at every crossroads. And given the Thurman family’s tumultuous history, she knows things will only get worse, unless she can break the cycle and figure out where—and when—it all went wrong.
Charli is skeptical when her best friend introduces her to a “soul reader” who specializes in generational trauma. But during family constellation therapy with the guru, Charli experiences an inexplicable memory of terrible violence. Whatever happened in the past, it created an imbalance that’s still in the Thurman blood.
When Charli’s research leads her to Winchester, England, she meets a charming pub owner named Noah, whose own family history is similarly twisted. As the mystery deepens around a damaged inheritance and a tragic death, Charli is resolved to find the truth—and create the fresh start she has been hoping for her whole life.
Romancing on Jeju by Hyun-Joo Park, Paige Morris – translator
Narrated by Greta Jung
Brilliance Audio
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This atmospheric novel about friendship and self-discovery from Korean author Hyun-Joo Park buzzes with romance, mystery, and just a hint of danger.
Romi is an illustrator and hopeless romantic. When she can’t stop obsessing over a brief encounter with a handsome stranger, there’s just one thing to do: hop on a plane and find him.
But Romi’s not leaving without her two best friends. Hadam, a budding filmmaker, suggests the trip in the first place. Facing her fear of failure, she envisions Romi’s search for love as the perfect subject for her first documentary. And Chakyung, marketing pro, sees a chance to build a new ad campaign for her cosmetics client—plus get some quality “me time” to figure out why she’s secretly so unhappy.
The journey from Seoul to Jeju Island goes off without a hitch. The emerald waterfalls and sandy beaches are a balm to the trio’s souls. But then misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and a mysterious stalker stir up trouble in paradise. Will a conspiracy to nab a legendary queen bee keep these friends from discovering real love—and purpose?
Shadow Operative by Sam Cogley
Narrated by Adam James Conner
Adam Knight Thrillers #1
Podium Audio
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
In a world where shadows govern, one man stands at the edge of truth and treachery.
In the shadowy world of espionage, the U.S. government has a secret weapon: Penumbra Division, a covert bureau where the line between right and wrong blurs in the name of national security. At the forefront is Adam Knight, its most skilled contractor.
After returning from a mission with a bullet in his leg, the question looms: Can he still be the fixer the government so desperately needs?
When a renowned genetic scientist is killed during a vacation in Greece, Knight is called up to pursue the murderer, who himself was thought dead two years earlier. Knight’s pursuit of truth across the globe turns perilous, facing ruthless forces determined to bury their secrets. Among them, a deadly assassin, fixated on stopping him at all costs.
The investigation turns into a race against time as Knight uncovers a clandestine weapons program that threatens global security and could shift the balance of power into dangerous hands.
If the high-octane narratives of Tom Clancy, Lee Child, Robert Ludlum, Vince Flynn, and Ian Fleming keep you listening late into the night, then prepare to be engrossed by the world of Adam Knight.
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