Audible Picks April 2, 2025

Audible Picks April 2, 2025

The Blade of Safavid book cover
Genre: Literary Fiction

The Blade of Safavid

By Kent Merrell, narrated by Alan Turton
Tags: Literary Fiction

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'The Blade of Safavid' is a gripping historical adventure. Ruthless rivals hunt the greatest pirate treasure ever seized—gold, gems, the legendary Blade of Safavid, and a lost Mughal princess. Follow the fall of empires, the rise of ambition and trust. Kent Merrell masterfully blends fact and fiction, sending listeners on an unforgettable journey.

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Genre: Romantic Suspense

Lipstick

By Michael Burns, narrated by Virtual Voice
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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When famous Hollywood actress Laurie Blane meets Australian bad-boy billionaire Russ Kelly, the sparks start to fly and never stop flying. Lipstick is a hot, super-sizzling love story with twists and turns you won’t see coming.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Unraveled (The Henry Brothers Book 1)

By Amy Knupp, narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Kelsey Navarro-Foster
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Nothing unravels a marriage of convenience faster than doing something stupid…like falling in love. Best friends Holden and Chloe are about to find that out in a big, messy way in this first-in-series small-town romance.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

Powered by the Pivot: Secrets Revealed in My Journey Manifesting Peace, Love, and Gratitude

By Cheri Warcholak Lohrey, narrated by Cheri Warcholak Lohrey
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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'Powered by the Pivot' is Cheri Lohrey's raw, riveting, and heartfelt account of love, family, crushing challenges, and unbreakable courage. In it, she takes you on a heartbreaking ride from college student to hospital patient to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. She lightens the heavy moments with her humor and gratitude for her many blessings.

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Genre: Science Fiction

We Survivors: A Story from After the End

By L.J. Thomas, narrated by Darby Kennerly
Tags: Science Fiction

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After disease and nuclear warfare decimate the world population,17-year-old Nadia is sure she's the last person left on Earth. Then, she hears a voice on her radio, and everything changes. But as she and her new companions unravel the mysteries surrounding their survival, they soon realize it was no accident and that they could be in grave danger…

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Genre: Science Fiction

Moral Code

By Lois Melbourne and Ross Melbourne, narrated by Veronica Pace
Tags: Science Fiction

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Dr. Keira Stetson is revolutionizing ethical AI... Trapped in a quake with children, she's rescued by billionaire Roy Brandt’s nanites. Intrigued yet wary, she merges their companies to embed her Moral OS in his SmartDust. But as others seek to weaponize the tech, Keira and her AI must fight to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

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Genre: Fantasy

Whisper (The Entian Curse Book 1)

By Kay Ross, narrated by Chris Yeschenko
Tags: Fantasy

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Whisper is a curse, a living entity formed by forbidden magic. Hunted by its creators, it possesses people at all ranks of the royal citadel only to be caught in a conspiracy threatening the entire nation. Worse, all who have befriended Whisper are labeled "Cursed" and marked for death. And in this dangerous game of power, someone will have to die.

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Genre: Mystery

The Last Murder at the End of the World

By Stuart Turton, narrated by James Cameron Stewart
Tags: Mystery

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Solve the murder to save what's left of the world. Outside the island, there is nothing: the world was destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. One hundred and twenty-two villagers and three scientists, living in peaceful harmony.

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Genre: Mystery

Badlands (Nora Kelly Book 5)

By Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, narrated by Cynthia Farrell
Tags: Mystery

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In the New Mexico badlands, the skeleton of a woman is found—and the case is assigned to FBI Agent Corrie Swanson. The victim walked into the desert, shedding clothes as she went, and then died in agony of heatstroke and thirst. Two rare artifacts are found clutched in her bony hands—lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco people to summon the gods.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Girl Who Lived (The Girl Who Lived Book 1)

By Christopher Greyson, narrated by Amy McFadden
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Ten years ago, four people were brutally murdered - one girl lived. No one believes her story. The police think she's crazy. Her therapist thinks she's suicidal. Everyone else thinks she's a dangerous drunk. They're all right - but did she see the killer?

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Love, Mom

By Iliana Xander, narrated by Kira Fixx, Laura Horowitz, Walker Williams, Melissa Redmond, Petrea Burchard and, Travis Horner
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Mackenzie Casper is a brilliant student. But she is best known for her mother, a best-selling author whose dark, twisted thrillers have a dedicated worldwide fanbase. When her mother dies in an accident, fans across the world are left grieving, and the investigators are asking: Was that really an accident?

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Genre: True Crime
Tags: True Crime

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For thirty years, John Bishop was a pastor. Along the way, he learned that everyone does stupid things. We lie to our families. We lie to ourselves. We take long lunch breaks and sneak cigarettes when we said we’d quit. Sometimes, we take a sabbatical from our nice, comfortable life as a pastor and start running drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel, then get caught and spend five years in federal prison.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

The Dark King (Deviant Kings Book 1)

By Gina L. Maxwell, narrated by Aiden Snow and Avery Reid
Tags: Steamy Romance

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For Bryn Meara, a free trip to the exclusive and ultra-luxe Nightfall hotel and casino in Vegas should’ve been the perfect way to escape the debris of her crumbling career. But waking up from a martini-and-lust-fueled night to find herself married to Caiden Verran, the reclusive billionaire who owns the hotel and most of the city, isn’t the jackpot one would think.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

The Perfect Fit

By Sadie Kincaid, narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Aaron Shedlock, Grayson Owens and, Bryant Walker
Tags: Steamy Romance

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One wannabe writer from Brooklyn. Three insanely hot billionaires. One very indecent proposal. West Archer, Ezekiel Cavanagh, and Xander King. AKA The Unholy Trinity. Ruthless. Ambitious. Intimidating.

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Genre: Romantic Suspense

The Accidental Marriage

By Nadia Lee, narrated by Ryan West and Emma Wilder
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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Having been kidnapped by his mother at age ten and left to die in a fire, billionaire lawyer Ares Huxley trusts no one. But he needs a wife to get a critical promotion at his law firm and wakes up the morning after a friend’s bachelor party to find that he’s somehow married to an eccentric blonde he doesn’t even remember meeting!

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Genre: Paranormal Romance

The Night Prince (The Wolf King Book 2)

By Lauren Palphreyman, narrated by Zara Hampton-Brown and Shane East
Tags: Paranormal Romance

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Aurora may have survived the Wolf King. But his bite marks her skin, and in accordance with Wolf Law, that makes her his property. Now, he wants her back. To beat him and take his throne, Aurora and Callum must form a dangerous alliance with one of the most feared Wolves in the Kingdom, Blake. He is their enemy, but he has entangled his life with Aurora’s...

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Genre: Clean Romance

Stay with Me (Misty River Romance Book 1)

By Becky Wade, narrated by Amy Rubinate, Christopher Gebauer and, Kevin R. Free
Tags: Clean Romance

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A mysterious letter alluding to a secret in her parents' past brings Genevieve Woodward back to her Blue Ridge Mountains hometown, but she's also in need of a break from a high-profile career that has left her dangerously burned out and concealing a powerful secret of her own.

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Genre: Historical Romance

All My Secrets

By Lynn Austin, narrated by Sarah Zimmerman
Tags: Historical Romance

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New York, 1898. The only thing more shocking than Arthur Stanhope III’s unexpected death is the revelation that his will bestows his company—and most of the vast fortune that goes with it—to the nearest male heir, leaving his mother, wife, and daughter nearly impoverished.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

No Ordinary Love

By Myah Ariel, narrated by Yinka Ladeinde
Tags: Literary Fiction

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Ella Simone’s popstar life is what dreams are made of. Her eight-year marriage to renowned music producer, Elliot Majors, has helped garner the hits, awards, and adoring fans to prove it. But when Ella tires of Elliot's many infidelities, she decides to fight for her independence despite the ironclad prenup that threatens her career.

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Genre: Fantasy

Star Power (Ellis McFadden Mysteries Book 2)

By Kristen Painter, narrated by Robyn Painter
Tags: Fantasy

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Step into the enigmatic world of the Athos—a vessel that blends the luxury of a cruise ship, the intrigue of a scientific research station, and the might of a military starship. Here, amidst the stars, you'll find Ellis McFadden, the ship’s head librarian, embarking on adventures she never anticipated this late in her career.

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Genre: Fantasy

The Last Dangerous Visions (The Dangerous Visions Series Book 1)

By Harlan Ellison, narrated by P. J. Ochlan and More
Tags: Fantasy

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In 1973, celebrated writer and editor Harlan Ellison announced the third and final volume of his unprecedented anthology series, which began with Dangerous Visions and continued with Again, Dangerous Visions. But for reasons undisclosed, The Last Dangerous Visions was never completed.

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Genre: Self Help & How-To

The Power of Self-Discipline (Live a Disciplined Life Book 3)

By Peter Hollins, narrated by Russel Newton
Tags: Self Help & How-To

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What you receive in life is dictated by your self-discipline. The more you have, the more you get. Will you settle for less than you desire? How to make willpower automatic, second nature, and habitual.

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Genre: Business

Project Management Mastery

By Jack Hayden, narrated by KC Wayman
Tags: Business

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Introducing Project Management Mastery—the ultimate guide to mastering project planning and scope management. This comprehensive book is perfect for project managers, team leaders, and anyone responsible for managing projects of any size, complexity, or industry.

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Genre: Finance

How to Adult: Personal Finance for the Real World

By Jake Cousineau, narrated by Jake Cousineau
Tags: Finance

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An essential resource for a high school graduate, college student, or any other young adult who needs to prepare for the financial realities of adulthood. Drawing on years of teaching personal finance in the high school classroom, as well as valuable life experience as a young professional, Cousineau introduces topics ranging from compound interest and mutual funds to Roth IRAs and deductions.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

American Drug Addict

By Brett Douglas, narrated by Ryan Turner
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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My name is Brett. I'm a college-educated man who was once a husband of 26 years with two children, three businesses, and a large home with an actual white picket fence. I'm also a drug addict. And I have a tale to tell.