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Assassin’s Apprentice by Scott Baron
Narrated by Eric Bryan Moore
The Book of Bawb #2
Self Published
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Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Bawb knew he would face the latter far more often than the former. But this was his life now. His destiny.
Surviving his indoctrination into the elite order of assassins had been a challenge unlike any he had ever faced in his young life. It had been brutal, violent, and painful, but he’d made it past those initial hurdles. If he wanted to excel, however, to reach his true potential, he would need something more—a competitive edge of some sort.
Training under the watchful eye of one of the greatest assassins in the galaxy could well be just what he needed.
The pressure would be immense—far more than he’d experienced before—and with every increasingly difficult task Bawb faced now came a greater likelihood of serious injury or even death. That was the trade-off. He was no longer a Null, the lowest of the low, and was climbing the ranks with such speed and skill that he even dared dream of one day becoming one of the Five, the secretive leaders of their deadly order. And with his new mentor’s guidance, he could very well reach his lofty goal.
If he managed to survive.
Prepper: Book 5 by Tom Abrahams
Narrated by Kevin Pierce
Prepper #5
Piton Press LLC
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The end brings a new beginning.
The fifth and final chapter of the PREPPER series brings all storylines to a dramatic conclusion. The quest for power and the fight for survival collide as a new civilization emerges from the wreckage of the old one.
PREPPER is the newest apocalyptic adventure series from Tom Abrahams, author of The Traveler series. It’s perfect for fans of Franklin Horton, Kyla Stone, and Ryan Schow.
NeuroNet by Kristi Casey
Narrated by Kristi Casey
Self Published
Why would someone given the gift of eternal life throw it away?
Uncover the thrilling world of NeuroNet, a riveting novel that explores the mysteries of eternal life and the bonds that tie us to those we love.
Dr. Teagan McKenna’s groundbreaking technology promises a poignant solution to the inevitability of death-an opportunity to transition the consciousness of dying loved ones into ageless, AI-powered android shells. However, the benefits of eternal companionship darken when a NeuroNet android seemingly chooses to commit suicide.
Searching for answers, Dr. McKenna grapples with an agonizing decision. Should she risk everything she and her friends have meticulously built or shroud themselves in the comfort of the status quo?
NeuroNet isn’t just a science fiction thriller; it’s a heartfelt exploration of love, loyalty, grief, and what makes us human. Embark on this journey with Dr. Teagan McKenna, and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about life, love, and the nature of humanity.
The X-Files: Perihelion by Claudia Gray
Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
Audible Studios
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The Truth Is Out There…But So Are Lies.
#1 New York Times best-selling author Claudia Gray extends the story of The X-Files beyond its eleventh season in this thrilling–and romantic–original novel.
Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are still reeling from the death of their son William, but cautiously joyous about Scully’s unexpected pregnancy. Determined to raise this child together, Mulder and Scully struggle to find meaning away from the X-Files as they navigate the uncertain waters of their relationship. Then the FBI asks for their help tracking down two mysterious serial killers: one who seems to be able to control electricity, and another who disappears from the scene of the crime in what witnesses describe as a puff of smoke. It’s enough for the Bureau to re-open the X-Files—if Mulder and Scully are willing.
They reluctantly agree, cautious about what it might mean for them and their unborn child but determined to find justice for the killers’ victims. But their return to the X-Files sparks the interest of a shadowy cabal, the heirs to the now-dead Syndicate, and Mulder and Scully soon discover that their investigation is connected to a worldwide threat on an unprecedented scale . . . one with their own future at its heart.
No Shelter but the Stars by Virginia Black
Narrated by Trei Taylor
Tantor Audio
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Virginia Black’s No Shelter But the Stars is the space opera you’ve been waiting for—packed with warring worlds, romantic adventure, and larger-than-life characters.
Kyran Loyal is the last heir to the lost throne of a forgotten planet, the figurehead of a nomadic people fleeing the galactic tyranny of a brutal regime. Davia Sifane is the unrecognized daughter of an imperial despot. When happenstance pits them against each other in battle, neither expects the outcome: they are the only two people to survive. Marooned on a barren moon, their only hope of survival is to rely on each other, but what they learn will either kill them or change the galaxy forever.
The Senator’s Widow by Aoibh Wood
Narrated by Abby Craden
Self Published
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Unravel the threads of clandestine love and political intrigue in this captivating tale, where entangled hearts and hidden agendas collide, weaving a thrilling dance of romance and deception in the shadowy corridors of power.
In this tantalizing lesbian romantic thriller, Sarah Lou Rogers, a disgraced former Secret Service Agent, has sworn off love, finding refuge in fleeting, no-strings-attached encounters after a perilous affair left her life in shambles.
Miranda, known as the ‘Web Spinner of Washington, D.C.,’ is the unseen hand guiding her husband, ultra-conservative Senator Mitchell Reichert, to the threshold of the White House. Despite her sham marriage and a life filled with superficial pleasures, she can’t shake off the memory of one passionate afternoon with Sarah, an encounter she desperately tries to convince herself was just a fling. However, the tables turn when Mitchell is assassinated, and Miranda is named the prime suspect.
Now, on the run, she and Sarah find shelter in the serene and rugged beauty of Sarah’s childhood home, set deep in the mountains of Appalachian Kentucky. As they hide away in the serene landscapes, the echoes of their complicated pasts resurface, and the embers of their tryst catch flame.
In this tranquil mountain town, long-buried secrets are unearthed, and smoldering desires are ignited. As the shadows of their pasts intertwine, will Sarah and Miranda be able to explore their budding romance, or will the looming threats snuff out the sparks of their newfound connection and even their lives?
A Wish upon a Star by Jeannie Levig
Narrated by Paige McKinney
Bold Strokes Books Inc
Leslie Raymond spent the past two years wishing her life had taken a different turn. It’s time for a fresh start, a move across the country, and a new set of rules to help heal her heart—no straight women, no women with kids, and no commitment. But when she meets her new neighbors, the beautiful Erica and her special needs daughter, Siena, she struggles against the pull she immediately experiences.
Erica Cooper has learned to rely only on herself. She knows most people don’t stick around when the going gets tough. And when caring for a child with autism, the going can get tough fast. She is content with the quiet and emotionally safe life she’s constructed, but when they are befriended by their kind, playful, and—damn it—really hot new neighbor, the walls protecting her heart threaten to crumble.
So much for good intentions and firm resolutions—neither stand a chance when the stars align for love.
Snowed in with Summer by Tiana Warner
Narrated by Mooreghan Martin
Tantor Audio
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Take one ex-girlfriend, a wilderness adventure, and only one cabin. What could possibly go wrong in this fun second chance lesbian romance?
Avery is finally going on the winter excursion to the Yukon she’s been planning all year. Dog sledding, ice fishing, the Northern Lights . . . It’s going to be amazing! Then her boyfriend dumps her the night before the trip. Worse, she gets paired up with the only other solo traveler in the group: Summer, her ex-girlfriend from high school.
Unlike Avery, who has a plan for everything, Summer lives a nomadic life-free, spontaneous, with no time for relationships. There would be no point in rekindling what they had—not when the last time ended so badly.
Stuck in a tiny yurt together and forced to partner up for activities, Avery and Summer must find a way to get along. But what if, amidst all that ice and snow, they also discover a flame that was never extinguished?
Contains mature themes.
We Were on a Break by Jo Lovett
Narrated by Laura Kirman, Angus Yellowlees
Boldwood Books
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A summer to remember…
A love to last a lifetime…
Stranded in Rome, with all planes grounded due to volcanic ash, Callum gratefully accepts a lift back to London with a friend-of-a-friend who’s on her way home after a European road trip in a campervan.
But when he meets her, his heart plummets – she’s Emma, his ex, The ex, and he can’t be stuck in a van with her.
When Emma sees Callum again, she’s horrified. It’s taken so many years to heal her heart – she really doesn’t want to spend the next few days in close quarters with him.
As they embark on the drive of a lifetime, it begins to feel as though fate might have had a hand in reuniting them. But understanding what happened in the past and coming to terms with the present isn’t easy. Can the gift of time – and forced proximity – bring them back together again?
A gorgeous romantic comedy set against the beautiful sights of Italy and France, perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary and Mhairi McFarlane
‘Clever and funny with a sparkling and heartfelt love story, Jo proves once again why she’s the queen of page-turning, feel-good romance’ Catherine Walsh
‘…pacy and funny and romantic… Every single character leapt off the page, and it sparkled with wit and warmth. A triumph of a rom com.’ Clare Swatman
‘Such a warm, witty book … The love story was gorgeous – such brilliant energy and chemistry’ Kristen Bailey
Eden Quest by David Wood
Narrated by James Conlan
Dane Maddock Adventures #14
Gryphonwood Press
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USA Today bestselling author David Wood continues his wildly popular archaeological adventure series featuring former Navy SEAL turned treasure hunter Dane Maddock!
There is a world beyond the one we know. And we are not welcome.
Finding the burial site of Hawaii’s greatest king is only the beginning for former Navy SEALs turned treasure hunters, Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake. When a pagan cult sets its eyes on the legendary Treasure of Eden, it’s up to Maddock and Bones to get there first. But to reach the fabled land, they must first solve one of history’s most confounding riddles—the fate of the lost tomb of Alexander the Great!
Wood expertly blends history, myth, and legend in this action-packed adventure!
Classic adventure for the modern listener! Fans of Indiana Jones, Dirk Pitt, and Doc Savage will love the Dane Maddock Adventures!
Drop Dead by Lily Chu
Narrated by Phillipa Soo, John Cho
Audible Originals
One mysterious mansion. Two rival journalists. Three weeks to uncover the story—and love—of a lifetime. Don’t miss this unforgettable romantic comedy performed by Phillipa Soo and John Cho!
Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death.” It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary … only to discover that Dot is very much alive.
Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal. Intrigued, Wes goes to the source to learn more—only to discover Nadine had the exact same idea … and the infuriating woman isn’t willing to respect dibs. Typical.
At first, Dot refuses to speak to either of the squabbling pair, but then they receive an unusual request—work together, and Dot will share everything. The offer seems too good to be true … and of course, it is: in a bitter twist of irony, Dot dies for real before she can finish recounting her story. Not all is lost, however. The estate’s executor allows Wes and Nadine access to Dot’s sprawling wonderland of a mansion for three weeks to find their answer. That’s three weeks of working together … three weeks of endless sweltering in tight spaces … three weeks of learning there could be something more between them than a desire to win at any cost.
And maybe, just maybe, under the rubble of all those could-have-beens they’ll uncover more than the secret of Dot Voline’s long-ago scandal—and Lady Death will finally embrace what she’s wanted from life all along.
The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington
Narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Simon & Schuster Audio
A group of friends fight to choose their own fates in this trope-savvy, self-referential young adult thriller from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games, about a demonic force that acts according to horror movie rules in the spirit of the Scream movies.
Devon is always being left behind by her genius twin sister, Drew. At this point, it’s a fact of life. But Devon has one last plan before Drew leaves for college a whole year early—The Best Summer Ever. After committing to the bit a little too much, the twins and their chaotic circle of friends learn why you don’t ever mess with a Ouija board if you want to actually survive the Best Summer Ever, and soon find themselves being hunted down by…a demon?
But while there’s no mistaking the creeping, venomous figure is not from around here, their method doesn’t feel very demonic at all. In fact, it’s downright human—going after them in typical slasher movie kill order. And that means Devon, the blonde, is up first and her decade-long crush, Yaya, is the Final Girl who must kill or be killed to end the cycle.
Devon has never liked playing by anyone else’s rules though, not even a demon’s, and the longer this goes on, the more she feels Drew and Yaya slipping away from her even as she tries to help them all survive. Can they use their horror movie knowledge to flip the script and become the hunters instead of the hunted? Or will their best summer ever be their last?
Getting Shipped! Box Set: Books 1-3 by Savannah Scott
Narrated by Amy McFadden, Will Damron
Getting Shipped #1-3
Dreamscape Media
A three-book collection of small-town closed-door romcoms with heart, laugh-out-loud moments, and happily ever afters.
These stories are the first three in a seven-book series of closed-door romcoms set in the fictional town of Bordeaux, Ohio. If you love found family, small-town shenanigans, crazy goats, kisses that bring all the chemistry, and happily-ever-afters that make you swoon, you’ll love the Getting Shipped! Series.
This collection includes:
Book 1, Friendshipped:
A friends-to-lovers rom-com with crazy blind dates! Welcome to Bordeaux (pronounced Bored-Ox), you’ll want to move to this small town after laughing and swooning your way through this first stand-alone novel in the series.
Book 2, Battleshipped:
A second-chance romcom with an enemies-to-lovers flavor. Rob left Laura on the worst day of her life. She has forgiven him, but can she risk giving him her heart again?
Book 3, Townshipped:
A bride-on-the-run, amnesia, forced-proximity romcom. Aiden’s friends always told him it wasn’t as if a woman was simply going to drop on his doorstep and fall in love with him. Never say never.
Space Hunter War: The Complete Series by Rick Partlow, Pacey Holden
Narrated by Ryan Kennard Burke
Space Hunter #1-6
Aethon Audio
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Get the Space Hunter War Complete Series Box Set, featuring all six books in the series. Explosive military sci fi action from a pair of bestsellers.
Jack Bennet returns from the war to find the life he left behind has moved on without him. The only option he has to make ends meet lies in a military surplus junkyard starship. What’s a former Combat Search and Rescue soldier to do?
Fix up the ship, hire the cheapest pilot—a notorious drunk—and take the first contract that comes up: collect a bounty on one of the most ruthless killers in the Pirate Worlds, a place crawling with thieves, cutthroats and con artists whose primary language is violence. Jack must abandon his nice guy persona, or exploit it, if he is to survive.
What could possibly go wrong?
Experience this special edition omnibus of an explosive Military Sci-Fi Series from bestseller Rick Partlow, author of Drop Trooper, and debut author Pacey Holden.
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