Audible Picks February 26, 2025

Audible Picks February 26, 2025

The Thirteenth Child book cover
Genre: Literary Fiction

The Thirteenth Child

By Mark deMeza, narrated by Maria Cusick
Tags: Literary Fiction

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Finalist in the 2025 CIBA Hemingway Awards for 20th Century War novels! Listen to the gripping WWII novel, based on the author's poignant discovery of the tragedy of his Dutch Jewish ancestors, who fell victim to Nazi persecution in the Netherlands and perished in Auschwitz. Hear the captivating narrative of the Kisch family as their lives become entwined with real historical figures and events.

The Karenina Chronicles book cover
Genre: Fantasy

The Karenina Chronicles

By Deborah J. Lightfoot, narrated by Hannah Eggleton
Tags: Fantasy

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Captive to a grief-fueled wanderlust after the death of her earthly husband, the wysard Karenina escapes into unfamiliar lands, a harsh and distant country where she finds adventure, danger, and rogues — some of the latter worth killing, but at least one worth loving. A standalone book in the Waterspell fantasy series. -- "What a journey!"

Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos: Adventures of a Yorkshire Lass Down Under in the ’60s book cover
Genre: Biography & Memoir
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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The true story, told mostly through letters written home, of a 24-year-old woman who leaves Yorkshire, England in 1960 and travels alone to Australia, having surrendered her passport to the Australian government and becomes a ‘ten-pound Pom’. She has to find work, make friends, and have some adventures along the way as she explores ‘down under’.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

Enslaved: A Necessary Evil

By Ann Lee, narrated by Kieanya Williams
Tags: Literary Fiction

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A haunting tale set against the backdrop of antebellum America—a time when shadows clung to the walls of grand estates, and secrets whispered through the corridors of power. Liza is sold into slavery and becomes the sexual property of John C Calhoun. Fearing exposure, Calhoun committed an unspeakable betrayal, but you cannot wash away the blood.

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Genre: Clean Romance

Carolina Homecoming

By Heather Blanton, narrated by Leonor A. Woodworth
Tags: Clean Romance

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Even in the shadows of the Blue Ridge, war will find them. Widow Ruth Grant seeks refuge in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her grieving mother-in-law, Naomi. But peace is short-lived as old feuds reignite. Wealthy widower Montgomery Boaze vows to protect them, but as land disputes turn violent, Ruth must decide if her heart is ready to love again.

Hear, O Earth! (A Prayer for Earthrise Book 1) book cover
Genre: Science Fiction

Hear, O Earth! (A Prayer for Earthrise Book 1)

By Daniel Arenson, narrated by Jeffrey Kafer
Tags: Science Fiction

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They came from beyond. From beyond the galaxy. From beyond human understanding. They came with one mission. To kill us all. Marco and Addy, veterans of the Alien Wars, are retired. They fought for many years. Now they're raising their children in a peaceful forest. They've earned this peace. But Earth needs them. More than ever...

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Genre: Paranormal Romance

Forbidden Shifters Complete Series

By Selena Scott, narrated by Craig A Hart
Tags: Paranormal Romance

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A fight for love, and a fight for survival! Get lost in a world of shifter passion and desire with this irresistible six-book steamy paranormal romance box set.

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Genre: Science Fiction

Pilgrims

By M. R. Leonard, narrated by Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Gary Furlong and, Annie Ellicott
Tags: Science Fiction

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When aliens land at the Vatican, begin speaking Latin, and reveal themselves to be Catholic, Austin DeSantis is pressed into service as a translator and thrust into the center of humanity's first contact with a cryptic alien race and he must find out the aliens' true intentions before religious turmoil rips the planet apart.

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Genre: Business

Dealing with Narcissists

By Benjamin Bressani, narrated by Kat Deoss
Tags: Business

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Unlock the secrets to reclaiming your peace of mind in "Dealing with Narcissists"! This essential guide offers invaluable insights into the complex world of narcissistic personalities, empowering you to recognize, understand, and effectively manage your interactions with narcissists—whether in your personal life or at work.

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Genre: Mystery

The Hills Be Shaken

By Michael Stewart, narrated by Eric Baker
Tags: Mystery

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A dam collapsed. A town was destroyed. It was not a natural disaster, it was an attack. The FBI needs help, they need an engineer, they need Mose Haley.

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Genre: Fantasy

Bitterwood (Bitterwood Series Book 1)

By James Maxey, narrated by Jake Urry
Tags: Fantasy

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Epic war between dragons and mankind! Dragons rule the world, with humans reduced to serfs, pets, and prey. One man, Bitterwood, strikes at dragons from the shadows, fighting a long, lonely war of resistance. When Bitterwood is blamed for the death of the dragon king's son, the dragons launch a full-scale campaign to rid the world of humans.

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Genre: Fantasy

Grave Secrets (Prophecies of Angels and Demons Book 1)

By Cassandra Aston, narrated by Alexa Borys
Tags: Fantasy

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Fans of Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries will love this fresh take on a demon hunter forced to work alongside angels when angels aren't always the best company. Six years ago, Allie Graves made a deal with angels to save her life. Now her time is up and she'll be forced to answer the question: what would you sacrifice for the truth?

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

A Stand-in for Dying (Brink of Life Trilogy Book 1)

By Rick Moskovitz, narrated by Joe Smith
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Ray Mettler wants to live forever. In a near-future world, a mysterious woman brokers an anonymous pact between two men, Ray and Marcus, for Ray’s mind to inhabit Marcus’s body when he dies. The resulting twists and turns place them both in peril as they get glimpses into each other’s lives and loves. Only one will survive.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

A Touch of Defiance (A Nick Bracco Thriller Book 5)

By Gary Ponzo, narrated by Gary Bennett
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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The head of the Civil Resistance Movement, Leo Frazier, has a hidden agenda that is unknown to his followers. FBI Agent Nick Bracco and his team must track down Frazier and his group of zealots before the MLK Day rally becomes ground zero for a terrorist attack. As usual, Nick turns to his Mafia-connected cousin, Tommy to track down the terrorist.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The War Machine

By Barry Levy, narrated by Barry Levy
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Secrets buried in the Vietnam jungle are re-emerging. “Kick” fought in MACV-SOG’s secret war there and then with the CIA. Now living in Vancouver, Kick has one goal - to expose Canada's covert involvement in Vietnam and honor the 40K Canadians who secretly served there. From the jungles of 'Nam to its explosive climax on the backstreets of Vancouver, he will bring the story to light or die trying.

Saving Christ: Starway Seven book cover
Genre: Historical Romance

Saving Christ: Starway Seven

By Francis T. Perry Williams, narrated by Mari Oyaizu Carson
Tags: Historical Romance

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"Saving Christ" is a love story between Jesus and a modern-day woman who is sent back in time. The story follows the journey of Jennifer Mary Williams, a 30-year-old FBI Agent, who is sent back to Jerusalem during the last seven days of Jesus' life. As she grapples with the moral implications of altering the past her love grows stronger.

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Genre: Mystery

The Fourth Monkey (MK Thrillers Book 1)

By J. D. Barker, narrated by Edoardo Ballerini and Graham Winton
Tags: Mystery

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For over five years, the Four Monkey Killer has terrorized the residents of Chicago. When his body is found, the police quickly realize he is on his way to deliver one final message, one that proves he has taken another victim, who may still be alive. As the lead investigator on the 4MK task force, Detective Sam Porter knows even in death, the killer is far from finished.

Little Vic and the Great Mafia War book cover
Genre: True Crime

Little Vic and the Great Mafia War

By Larry McShane, narrated by Brandon Pollock
Tags: True Crime

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June 20, 1991. A five-man hit team waited in a car outside the Long Island home of Victor Orena, the acting crime boss of the Colombo crime family. Orena recognized the vehicle—and managed to escape with his life. Over the next year, more shots would be fired in what would become the last major mob war in New York's crime-soaked history—and one of the bloodiest.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Serious Trouble (Snow Tip Falls Book 1)

By Alex McAnders, narrated by Zach Hoffman and Ryan Valence
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Imagine having to sleep inches from your crush but not be able to touch him because he’s “straight” and has a girlfriend.

You Could Do Damage book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

You Could Do Damage

By K.C. Mills, narrated by Tyrell Andrews and Lacy Laurel
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Nari Collette finds herself on the brink of homelessness after a crushing betrayal. Desperate for stability, she reluctantly agrees to an unconventional proposal from the attractive and enigmatic Kincaid Akel.

The Roommate Mistake (Copper Valley Pounders Rugby Book 2) book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

The Roommate Mistake (Copper Valley Pounders Rugby Book 2)

By Pippa Grant, narrated by Kit Swann and Connor Crais
Tags: Steamy Romance

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It was supposed to be an easy house- and dog-sitting gig while the owner was gone for a month. But when my sportsing landlord comes home unexpectedly, injured, and in need of a new arrangement, we end up as accidental roommates instead.

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Genre: Romantic Suspense

Ghosts of Halloween

By Layla Fae, narrated by Veronica Fox, Devon Ryder, Ryan Stone and, Oliver Highpoint
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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Harlow can't live with herself after the traumatic events of a fateful Halloween night two years ago. Half-broken then, she's shattered now. The only way forward is to go back to the abandoned house where it all happened and pay the ultimate price for her sins.

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About book cover
Genre: Self Help & How-To
Tags: Self Help & How-To

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If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you.

Antifragile (Incerto Book 3) book cover
Genre: Finance

Antifragile (Incerto Book 3)

By Nassim Nicholas Taleb, narrated by Joe Ochman
Tags: Finance

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the best-selling author of The Black Swan and one of our time's most influential thinkers, has written a book about how some things thrive from disorder.