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Assassins’ Academy by Scott Baron
Narrated by Eric Bryan Moore
The Book of Bawb #1
Self Published
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Even the greatest assassin in the galaxy had to start somewhere.
Life as an orphan was quiet, if not exciting, but that existence was turned upside-down in a life-changing instant. Abruptly snatched up and whisked away light years from home, young Bawb found himself thrust into an entirely new life. One that would see his days filled with brutal training of both mind and body, and where failure could have extreme consequences. It would be a difficult existence of sweat, pain, and struggle, where injury and even death were on the line.
Unbelievable as it seemed, this was his destiny.
Bawb was not just any boy. He was a Wampeh, and among them one of the rarest of his kind, possessing hidden abilities that could lead to his meteoric ascent into the ranks of the Wampeh Ghalian… or could just as easily result in his early demise. The struggle would take years of hard work, but if he overcame all odds and survived the ordeal, he could then count himself among the most elite in the galaxy.
But first there would be training, facing challenges the likes of which his young mind could not yet fathom as he embarked on the long and twisting road leading him to evolve into the great warrior he was destined to be.
Author Note: This series follows the origins and adventures of Bawb, a fan favorite character from the Bad Luck Charlie books (the Dragon Mage series). This series contains no spoilers for the Charlie series. You do not need to have listen to the Charlie books first.
Also related to this series is the Space Assassins series, which takes place directly before these books. The Space Assassins series is closely related and many characters from that series also appear in these books. Note that there are some spoilers if you have not listened to the Space Assassins series first, but none that I feel will ruin that series.
Wings of Redemption by Craig Andrews
Narrated by Shamaan Casey
The Forgotten Fleet #3
My Story Productions
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After discovering the Baranyk’s hidden fleet, Captain Coleman and the Redemption race to warn humanity. The enemy force is larger than anything ever assembled and they’re coming.
Callan Coda O’Neil uncovered the truth about his father’s past, but that’s made him a threat. Stripped of command and grounded from flight, he has his sights on one thing: return to the cockpit and take his place in the escalating war.
Aided by the Redemption’s intelligence, the Sol Fleet prepares for a battle that will decide the fate of humanity. But they’re outnumbered and outgunned. The Fleet’s only hope is a daring plan devised by Captain Coleman and the Forgotten.
Failure will hand the enemy its most devastating weapon. Success means the end of the war.
The Last Ship by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Narrated by Mark Boyett, Khristine Hvam
Galaxy in Flames #2
Audible Studios
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A chilling revelation about a forgotten Earth threatens the entire galaxy….
Held captive by Dark Horse Company, Captain Axel Finn is faced with a mission to humanity’s ancestral home after all contact with the planet is lost. Learning his mother might be hiding there, Axel agrees to help his adversaries, and deploy on Vengeance, the last Steward ship. But his decision might lead to his downfall if the Wrath have already arrived on Earth.
On the treacherous Wooly planet of Dari, bounty hunter Rangnar Soki becomes the prey, finding himself the target in a deadly game of survival. His path to rejoin Axel’s crew hinges on passing a test of Dari’s most revered guardian. Meanwhile, the surviving crew of the Trash Squid faces their own struggles to repair their damaged ship and leave Dari to find Captain Finn.
At the Citadel, Sergeant Jax Brito returns from her harrowing mission on Corinnia after drilling into a construct brimming with alien embryos. This grim discovery sends shockwaves through the CANDF ranks, and reality dawns on them all: The countdown to the Wrath invasion was wrong; it has already started, and no part of the galaxy is safe.
Furious by Jamie Pacton, Rebecca Podos
Narrated by Jen Zhao, Jeremy Carlisle Parker
Listening Library
After years racing go-karts and looking up to her mother, a celebrity Formula 1 racer, Jojo Emerson-Boyd should be starting her own racing career. But when she loses her mom in a tragic crash, Jojo’s future comes to a screeching halt. Now her dad won’t let her get a license, much less race. Instead, she’s stuck working at her grandmother’s mechanic shop in the sleepy small town of Dell’s Hollow.
But Jojo’s heart quickens when Motorcyle Girl Eliana “El” Blum shows up at the shop. El grew up on the motocross circuit sidelines, watching her sister and idol Maxine compete. When El mysteriously loses all contact with Max, she’s determined to find her, with her first clue leading straight to the mechanic shop, and to Jojo.
United by fate, the two quickly bond over Mario Kart showdowns and the Fast & Furious films. As their friendship shifts into something more, they’ll have to confront both their growing romance and the grief woven into their complicated families if they hope to chase down their dreams and make it across the finish line.
Hearts Overboard by Becky Dean
Narrated by Phoebe Strole
Listening Library
Set sail with this banter-filled rivals-to-lovers romance between a STEM-loving girl and a jock guy that will fill you with wanderlust…and have you rooting for love in the great outdoors!
Love is on the horizon…
After a very public breakup during which her ex, Caleb, tells her she is both (a) boring and (b) stuck in her ways, Savannah Moore decides that going with her mom on her company cruise to Alaska presents the perfect opportunity to show people how fun she is.
It won’t be easy, though. Her longtime nemesis, Tanner Woods, is also on the ship. His family and Savannah’s are friends, and Tanner knows her better than she’d like to admit. When he learns of her plan, Tanner wants to help, and he encourages her to try everything: zip-lining and dogsledding, hiking the bear-infested Alaskan wilderness, singing late night karaoke, and taking a polar plunge. That’ll show Caleb just what he’s missing.
Except after spending so much time with Tanner, Savannah’s not sure Caleb is the one she wants anymore…
Chance Encounters by Lise Gold
Narrated by Tessa Stavers
Self Published
Kindle Edition Currently Available with Kindle Unlimited
She boarded with her dreams neatly folded in her carry-on. She landed with her heart in beautiful chaos, forever altered by a chance encounter.
Ally Brenner, a driven project manager from Vancouver, boards a flight to Amsterdam, focused solely on landing a career-changing contract. Little does she know that her carefully planned world is about to be turned upside down by Candice Blackwater, a charismatic and successful investor. Candice, intrigued by Ally’s infectious laughter and beauty, orchestrates a chance encounter that sets in motion a series of events neither of them could have predicted. As Candice’s charm chips away at Ally’s defenses, the two navigate a turbulent journey of desire and self-discovery.
The Love Conspiracy by J.J. Arias
Narrated by Kingsley Rose
Podium Audio
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Could you fall in love with your husband’s mistress?
Forty-year-old Veronica Marin is a force to be reckoned with—a fierce trial lawyer who’s always in control, including in her marriage to Gabe. But when a stranger shows up and exposes Gabe’s infidelity, Veronica’s reality is rocked. Her solution? To track down all of Gabe’s unsuspecting partners before filing for divorce.
Twenty-seven-year-old yoga instructor Ally Franco has it all—a loving family, a thriving career, and a bright future. That is, until Veronica shows up and reveals the shocking truth about her fiancé Gabe.
As they work together to expose his secrets, Veronica and Ally uncover an undeniable attraction to each other. But will they risk everything for love, or stick to their safe, preconceived notions of what their lives should be?
The Love Conspiracy is a steamy, slow-burn, sapphic, age-gap romance you won’t be able to put down. Join Veronica and Ally as they navigate love, betrayal, and self-discovery, and learn that the greatest love stories come from the most unexpected places. While infidelity is a theme in this novel, Gabe is the only cheater here.
Seas and Greetings by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone
Narrated by Joy Nash
Christmas Notch
HarperAudio
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Cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—a steamy Christmas in July rom-com set on a cruise ship where a Twilight inspired musical is being produced…
The Rules:
- No roaming off alone.
- No secrets.
- No bodyguard/client fraternization.
- No olives.
This is Krysta Morton’s last job. She’s done with being a bodyguard and is ready for a real nine to five where work stays at work. But when Addison Hayes’s manager offers Krysta a ridiculous amount of money to keep the high-maintenance singer-turned-influencer safe on a cruise, Krysta can’t make herself say no. Not when the money means that she’ll be able to set her grandma up at the nicest senior living community in town. (It has a brand new pickleball court and a juice bar!)
Addison Hayes is on top of her game. After a long and healthy career as a B-list celebrity, she’s successfully made the transition to lifestyle brands and her dream of expanding her empire into hotels and cruises is within reach. With her first Cruise with Addison about to disembark, she’s in dire need of hired security while she curates the passenger experience and oversees the debut run of The Lion and the Lamb, her first attempt at producing a musical and her ode to all things Twilight.
Not You Again by Ingrid Pierce
Narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster, John William Maddux
Dreamscape Media
Married at First Sight meets The Ex Talk in this heartfelt yet sexy second-chance romance debut in which one couple must decide if they can overcome their past for a chance at happily ever after, perfect for fans of One to Watch.
Wedding gown designer Andie Dresser is hanging on by a thread. Gaining a following on TikTok for her one-of-a-kind fairytale gowns has earned her a spot at Atlanta’s Fashion Week, but the costs to design a full bridal line have stretched her to her limit. When her best friend suggests she sign up for a reality show with a potential $100,000 prize, she realizes the money could allow her to hire some desperately needed help. All she needs to do is marry a stranger—sight unseen—and opt for divorce at the end of filming. No big deal, right?
Architect Kit Watson just returned to Atlanta to help his loving but stubborn mother through a health crisis. However, she’ll only accept his help if he agrees to settle down, insisting he sign up for a matchmaking reality show. Willing to do anything for his mom, he finds himself at the altar—on camera—staring at Andie, the woman he abruptly left without explanation ten years ago.
With producers out to prove they’re the perfect match, Kit and Andie join in on the reality show hijinks, cameras following their every move. Somewhere between zip-lining and ax-throwing therapy sessions, their feelings for each other grow under the spotlight. But with decision day and Fashion Week looming, Andie needs to decide if the manufactured scenarios for TV are enough to choose loving Kit over her dreams of success.
Pity Party by Daisy Buchanan
Narrated by Hannah Van Der Westhuysen
Little, Brown Audio
Katherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best.
Then the worst actually happens and, as she tries to navigate life as a young widow, it turns out she was not prepared at all.
Nothing scares Katherine more than stopping, but everyone insists she needs to take some time for herself. Head to a wellness retreat, they said. Enjoy some me-time, they said…
Except this retreat isn’t the pity party she was hoping for. Instead of massages, she has erotic meditation, and instead of spa treatments she has scream therapy.
Katherine has never lost control in her life. In fact, she’s fairly certain that if she starts screaming she might never stop.
But she’s about to let go, and everyone had better stand back…
Hilarious, heartbreaking and honest, this is a story about learning how to stop playing it safe in a world that feels so dangerous – and showing up to the party, even when it feels impossible.
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