Audible Picks January 1, 2025

Audible Picks January 1, 2025

Salvation on Peril Island book cover
Genre: Science Fiction

Salvation on Peril Island

By Nash Knight, narrated by Benjamin Crow
Tags: Science Fiction

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Getting stranded on a desert island shouldn't be this fun. Visiting your family shouldn't be this stressful. And yet, this is how life is for the sibling twins, Clarence and Clarice, stuck between reality and fantasy, with a veil of mystery and danger pulled taut between them.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

Blood Brothers: A Family Divided

By Ronald Pressley and Nancy Holder, narrated by Virtual Voice
Tags: Literary Fiction

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"The characters have depth, are well-rounded, historical aspects are superb." "The blend of historic events integrated into the plot makes it real. Reads as if it’s all happening right now." The unspeakable tragedy when brother meets brother on a major Civil War battlefield. Can Will atone or assuage his guilt? Will the family ever be restored?

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Genre: Business

Real IMPACT: Daily Inspiration

By Dennis J. Henson, narrated by Tom Gallagher
Tags: Business

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In today's fast-paced world where success stories are often attributed to luck or serendipity, Dennis J. Henson's Real IMPACT emerges as a refreshing narrative that rekindles hope in the power of dedication, continuous improvement, and understanding nature's subtle laws governing our achievements.

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Genre: Science Fiction

Infernal Infinity

By John Paul Warren, narrated by John Marino
Tags: Science Fiction

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Infernal Infinity is a romance time travel tale where a young couple try desperately their path to love in the face of adversity from a brutal governing regime.

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Genre: Mystery

Honor Court (Doctor Rowena Halley Book 5)

By Sid Stark, narrated by Sid Stark
Tags: Mystery

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A college football scandal threatens Russian professor Rowena Halley with termination--of the fatal kind. Can she unravel the mystery in time to save herself and her students? A dark comedy academic mystery from an author with years of experience in the higher ed trenches.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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In Pilgrimage, mid-life struggle meets ancient wisdom on the path. Through three solo walks—England’s Pilgrims’ Way, St Cuthbert’s Way, and the Camino de Santiago—you’ll find honest reflections, practical guidance, and spiritual insight. If you seek renewal, let Pilgrimage guide you toward healing, purpose, and a brighter horizon.

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Genre: True Crime

Enslaved: A Necessary Evil

By Ann Lee, narrated by Kieanya Williams
Tags: True Crime

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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: Fantasy

The Boy with Strange Eyes

By Dr. Thomas Davison, narrated by William Turbett
Tags: Fantasy

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Dr. Davison's award-winning YA Fantasy action-adventure novel The Boy With Strange Eyes was voted by readers as the #1 best read across all genres, winning the Championship for the Kindle Vella Writers Tournament. Kuni is orphaned, sails alone to a mysterious Island, endures relentless bullying, and perseveres, to become a formidable warrior.

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Genre: Mystery

The Cut

By Richard Armitage, narrated by Richard Armitage and Jacob Dudman
Tags: Mystery

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You can’t escape your past. The cut always reopens. In the sleepy village of Barton Mallet, the old ruins of Blackstone Mill watch over the residents as they go about their quiet lives. Ben Knot and his friends are looking forward to a summer of fun and freedom once their last year of school is over.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

We Play Games

By Sarah A. Denzil, narrated by Billie Piper, Dan Stevens, Shane Zaza, Avita Jay, Felicity Duncan, David Holt and, Sarah Whitehouse
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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When the rules turn deadly, winning is everything. The perfect couple. The perfect marriage. The perfect game. Effie and Ben May have everything. Success. Beauty. Glamour. But beneath the charming smiles and expensive clothes, a twisted game is in progress. A game for which only they know the rules.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Worst of You

By Sarah Richards, narrated by Sarah Desjardins
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Brace yourself for the latest gripping thriller from Sarah Richards, the bestselling author behind Audible hits China White and Born Winners. The Worst of You is a twisted tale full of mysteries that only grow more intense with each thrilling reveal, keeping you guessing until the shocking conclusion.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

The Big One (Mister Hotshot Book 2)

By Anne Marsh, narrated by Rose Dioro and Jacob Morgan
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Being a firefighter means I work hard and can go all night. But hey, I've got plenty of fires to put out in my downtime, too. Fortunately, I've got just the tools to do it. Size matters, ladies. I've got a big one...and I would have been happy to show you before a sassy, sexy brunette crash-landed in my life.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Pucked Love (The Pucked Series Book 7)

By Helena Hunting, narrated by Sebastian York and Stella Bloom
Tags: Steamy Romance

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As an NHL player, relationships haven't been my thing. Shrouded in secrecy and speculation, they never last very long. But then that's what happens when you require an NDA before the first date. Until Charlene. She's like a firefly. She's elusive, and if you catch her she'll burn bright, but keeping her trapped dulls her fire and dims her beauty.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Like the Wind (Disaster Love Series Book 1)

By J. Bengtsson, narrated by Callie Dalton and Zachary Webber
Tags: Steamy Romance

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When a letter from his supposedly deceased mother finds its way into his hands, life changes in an instant for international pop star Bodhi Beckett. Reeling from the deception of those closest to him, Bodhi spirals out of control and is sent to a secluded mansion in the coastal mountains of Southern California for some rest and relaxation.

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Genre: Romantic Suspense

Nanny for the Off-limits Billionaire

By Lily Merchant, narrated by Virtual Voice
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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I fled the city and my scandalous past, hoping for a fresh start as a nanny for a billionaire in a small Vermont town. Then I met Ethan. Brooding, gorgeous, and built like no man I’ve ever seen in the city. Our first encounter? Mortifying. He wasn’t checking me out; he was pointing out my skirt was stuck in my butt. Perfect.

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Genre: Paranormal Romance

Corbin (Black Bears of Independence Book 1)

By K R Hall, narrated by Guy Veryzer
Tags: Paranormal Romance

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A clan of black bear shifters has settled into the old ghost town of Independence, CO, and opened the Independence Dude Ranch. Alpha Corbin Hurst has wished for his fated mate since he and his clan began work in Independence three years ago. Long days and longer nights have him dreaming of their future together.

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Genre: Clean Romance

Sounds Like You

By Alyce Adams, narrated by Georgia McCudden and Olivia Mills
Tags: Clean Romance

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Burned out from a string of terrible dates and even worse dating apps, Penny Jane has had enough. Luckily, she’s almost at the end of her software engineering degree and has a brilliant idea – Waves, a dating app focused entirely on audio connections, removing looks from the equation. She’s convinced this is going to be the key to finding an authentic connection.

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Genre: Historical Romance

Noble Satyr (Roxton Foundation Series Book 1)

By Lucinda Brant, narrated by Mary Jane Wells
Tags: Historical Romance

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1740s France and England—the age of hedonism and enlightenment. Antonia must flee the Court of Versailles and the predatory schemes of the Comte de Salvan. She orchestrates an escape with the unwitting assistance of the all-powerful Duke of Roxton, a man she has been warned against as too dangerous for her to know.

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Genre: Fantasy

Something No One Knows

By Joshua Gayou, narrated by Kirby Heyborne, Vikas Adam and Khristine Hvam
Tags: Fantasy

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As a high school sophomore, Aiden Kelly's biggest problems should be his failing grades, his abusive father, being a self-proclaimed loner, or getting pummeled by the football team. Instead, Aiden's number one dilemma is a guy named Tony, a senior who seems to know all sorts of things that should be impossible to know.

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Genre: Self Help & How-To

Quiet Love (& Growing It) (Quiet Living Book 2)

By Matthew Hess, narrated by Myles Catania
Tags: Self Help & How-To

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In a world where love is often seen as a magical, predestined event or a grand gesture, many find themselves facing unrealistic expectations and shallow connections. Hess challenges these notions by introducing the concept of “quiet love”—a simple, observant, and action-based approach to nurturing relationships.

Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can’t Buy book cover
Genre: Finance

Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can’t Buy

By Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, narrated by Jen Smith and Jill Siranni
Tags: Finance

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There’s a lot of noise out there about how to spend (and not spend) your hard-earned money. But what if you made financial decisions based on what you value—instead of what others are telling you to value? This is the empowering approach Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast, want you to take to improve your spending habits.