Audible Picks January 15, 2025

Audible Picks January 15, 2025

Thief in the Castle (Stars and Bones Book 1) book cover
Genre: Fantasy

Thief in the Castle (Stars and Bones Book 1)

By Beatrice B. Morgan, narrated by Renae Gigon
Tags: Fantasy

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Juniper is caught stealing the king's crown, and rather than execution, she enters the deadliest con of her life: posing as the crown prince's lover. Forced into a magical contract that transfers injury from him to her, Juniper must discover who wants the prince dead before it kills her.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

Breaking Midnight

By Lynn Walker, narrated by Linda Jones and Gary Tiedemann
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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John Walker was a Miami undercover narcotics agent in the '70s. Ten years later, he was in prison for smuggling 12,000 pounds of marijuana. Once paroled, he began smuggling again—this time Colombian cocaine. And this time, he put everything on the line: his freedom, his family and, ultimately, his life. A gritty, true story of a good cop going bad.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

No One Will Save Us

By Julie L. Brown, narrated by A'rese Emokpae
Tags: Literary Fiction

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No One Will Save Us reimagines the Atlantic Slave Trade and what would have happened if Africans had fought back. A West African all-woman army vows to find missing villagers, no matter where they are. Compelling, well-written, and with unforgettable characters, this is a novel that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

Unraveling Wrongful Conviction and Miscarriage of Justice: True Story Transforming Despair to Hope book cover
Genre: Thriller & Suspense
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Unraveling Wrongful Conviction and Miscarriage of Justice exposes the flaws and biases in the legal system through real cases of wrongful convictions. Matthew Harrison unravels dangerous myths about evidence and justice. Whether you read the book or listen to the fantastic audio narration by Lou Del Bianco, this book or audio is a must for true crime fans and justice advocates.

Tales of Witches and Wyverns (Tales of Afallon Isle Book 1) book cover
Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Fantasy

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Ever wonder if a faerie or witch could be your neighbor? 🧚🏻 Meet Enid Davies - not your ordinary teen! She's more of a cursed witch's daughter and far from the hero type. But when her BFF Dylan is kidnapped by the evil Queen Malagant, things get really crazy, really fast! 😱👑 Enid is plunged into a dangerous quest in the mystical world of Afallon.

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Genre: Fantasy

The LeNoir Legacy (The LeNoir Legacy Book 1)

By Cristen Jennette, narrated by Robert Cagle
Tags: Fantasy

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"What the dragons give, regardless of intent, is never useless, Rosealyn, simply misunderstood." Princess Rosealyn LeNoir has spent her life training to become the next monarch while fearing the inheritance of her family's Gift. When meddlesome dragons return, Rosealyn must work with Charles, her secretive bodyguard, and fight for her people.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

The Wedding Winger (The Wilcox Wombats Book 2)

By Delancey Stewart, narrated by Alex Kydd and Stella Bloom
Tags: Steamy Romance

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A full-length standalone hockey romantic comedy featuring a second-chance romance, where the mathlete gets the jock, he falls first, and she's a single mom!

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Genre: Science Fiction

Traitor

By Drew Avera, narrated by Steve Barnes
Tags: Science Fiction

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They’re on the run for their lives. Traitor is the story of a family on the run after the father is accused of treason. Will they escape into the safety of space, or succumb to the force of the Consulate Navy? Action, adventure, and intrigue await in this space opera novel from the author of The Dead Planet Series.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Repressed Echoes (The Sendaxa Chronicles Book 1)

By Rebecca Hefner, narrated by Ri Paige and Curtis Michael Holland
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Dr. Danica Lawson wakes up with an injury to her side in a dystopian world. Moreover, the sexy man who claims to be her husband says she's the one responsible for the destruction! A steamy duet-narrated dystopian romance.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Perfect Spy (An Untapped Source Book 1)

By Amy Martinsen, narrated by Amy Martinsen
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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She’s lost everything including her confidence. Can a CIA officer fearing failure protect the country when a deadly sleeper agent goes active? If you like undeniable chemistry, page-turning tension, and Christian values in action, then you’ll love The Perfect Spy.

The Hangman (Barrett Johnson Espionage Thrillers Book 1) book cover
Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Hangman (Barrett Johnson Espionage Thrillers Book 1)

By Max Sinclair, narrated by John Andrews
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Wall Street greed meets global terror in this pulse-pounding thriller. After a brutal murder, Liam Maverick becomes Sam Saxon, a ghost-funding terror. SEC detective Barrett Johnson and CIA analyst Jennifer Rawlins race to stop him before 9/11 strikes. Revenge, betrayal, and justice collide.

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Genre: Science Fiction

Pride of Ashna (Foundra Book 2)

By Emmanuel M Arriaga, narrated by Terra Balthrop
Tags: Science Fiction

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In the Outer Rim, Serah'Elax vows revenge on pirates who killed her family. Trained by the Ashna Maidens, she becomes a deadly force. Meanwhile, the Founder’s Elites clash with pirates in Alliance space. United they must stop an extradimensional foe from the Rift War that threatens the entire Twin Galaxies. Will they have the cunning to succeed?

Interference book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

Interference

By L.A. Witt, narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Pro hockey star Anthony Austin just wants to help keep a man and his service dog off the street. He has no idea Wyatt is about to upend his world—and his attempts at reconciling with his boyfriend. 25% of royalties benefit organizations helping disabled and homeless veterans.

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Genre: Fantasy

The Grand Game (The Grand Game Book 1)

By Tom Elliot, narrated by Andrew Tell
Tags: Fantasy

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The Grand Game is primarily a solo progression adult fantasy, but also has a strong cast of characters, detailed worldbuilding, and more than a few twists in the tale that will keep you guessing :). It follows the adventures of Michael, an assassin/rogue/psi caster with a 'wolven' heritage and is told from the first person perspective.

She's Meant to Lead (She's Meant to Be Series Book 1) book cover
Genre: Business

She's Meant to Lead (She's Meant to Be Series Book 1)

By Kyrabe Stories and Kyndall Bennett, narrated by Sasha Monegro
Tags: Business

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Master the skills, strategies, and mindset to lead with confidence and clarity—no matter your role. She’s Meant to Lead helps you uncover the leadership style that suits you best!

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Genre: Mystery

Bitter Brew

By Kelsey Grammer and Laura J. Bailey, narrated by Kelsey Grammer
Tags: Mystery

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Actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his roles in the TV sitcoms Cheers and Frasier, delivers Bitter Brew, a compelling mystery featuring Detective Bill Walsh, an upstate cop in the quiet, rural town of Beatriceville, 200 miles north of New York City, who suspects foul play in the death of millionaire city transplant Jonathan Kimball, even though the evidence points to suicide, not murder.

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Genre: Mystery

Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge

By Kelley Armstrong and More, narrated by Full Cast
Tags: Mystery

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It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story. The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on!

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Genre: True Crime

The King of Sting: The Amazing True Story of a Modern American Outlaw

By Craig Glazer and Sal Manna, narrated by Robin Bloodworth
Tags: True Crime

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Craig Glazer was an ordinary college student when he planned and successfully executed his first fake sting to get back at some drug dealers who had robbed him. The rush he got from the experience led him and a crew of 11 accomplices to mastermind a two-year, 33-sting spree that stretched coast to coast, posing as everything from local police to IRS agents and hotel managers.

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Genre: Romantic Suspense

A Beautiful End (The Broken Bow Book 1)

By Ashley A. Quinn, narrated by Jenn Lee
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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Will a threat to London’s life lead her to love? London Scott’s routine gets a jolt when her niece discovers a woman’s body while out hiking with her boyfriend. It’s just her luck that it’s Sebastian Archer who investigates the murder. Having known the man since childhood, she’s always been the annoying tagalong.

Amethysts & Alchemy book cover
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Amethysts & Alchemy

By Rachel Rener, narrated by Lia Langola
Tags: Paranormal Romance

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I eat rocks to harness the magic inside them. Hiding my abilities beneath a white lab coat, I work as a small-town pharmacist with my pig, Topie. But when my arch nemesis drags me to an ancient copper mine in China to unearth a brand-new mineral, my entire life is turned upside down... As it turns out, I'm not the only one keeping secrets.

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Genre: Clean Romance

Once More with Feeling

By Ceridwen Dovey, narrated by Jason Chong
Tags: Clean Romance

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Arthur MacDonald, 85, is having an end-of-life crisis. His beloved, dying wife of over 60 years no longer knows who he is. His older brother still has all his hair and a wife almost half his age. The man his middle-aged daughter is dating has a ponytail.

Storm Clouds Rolling In (The Bregdan Chronicles Book 1) book cover
Genre: Historical Romance

Storm Clouds Rolling In (The Bregdan Chronicles Book 1)

By Ginny Dye, narrated by Christine Cunningham Smith
Tags: Historical Romance

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Storm Clouds Rolling In is the very first book in the ongoing Bregdan Chronicles historical novel series. It's readers like you who have turned it into a worldwide best-seller. Thank you! Carrie Cromwell comes of age as the dark clouds of the Civil War swallow the country.

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Genre: Self Help & How-To

How to Write a Novel

By Joanna Penn, narrated by Joanna Penn
Tags: Self Help & How-To

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Writing a novel will change your life. It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold your book in your hand and say, “I made this”, something will shift. The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life.

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Genre: Finance

How to Win at Travel

By Brian Kelly, narrated by Brian Kelly
Tags: Finance

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In How to Win at Travel, Brian Kelly shares his greatest tips and strategies to experience the world in ways you never thought possible. This compre­hensive guide is a road map with all of the knowledge and tools you need to become an expert traveler.