Audible Picks July 31, 2024

Audible Picks July 31, 2024

Love's Many Guises: A Comedic Dance book cover
Genre: Clean Romance

Love's Many Guises: A Comedic Dance

By Jean Luntz, narrated by Moe Egan
Tags: Clean Romance

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After witnessing his cousin's murder, Peter must adopt a disguise or face a similar fate. Hiding as his friend Brendon's younger sister in Worthing, Peter falls in love with Beth Palfrey. She knows him only as Cynthia, dangling instead after Lord Standsberry -- the man behind the deaths. Will his perfect disguise deny Peter the love of his life?

The San Francisco Connection (The Titoo Family Mystery Series Book 1) book cover
Genre: Mystery

The San Francisco Connection (The Titoo Family Mystery Series Book 1)

By Kelly Allegretti, narrated by Brenna Robinson
Tags: Mystery

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Set in the backdrop of beautiful San Francisco. Kelsey comes home to join his father's new detective agency. Their first case is finding an old family friend. Along the way, they uncover a secret romance and corruption happening in the city. Kelsey worries dangerous people may be after them. All the while time is ticking. Will they find Blake in time?

Wichita U.S. Marshall book cover
Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Wichita U.S. Marshall

By Jedediah Ravine, narrated by Jedediah Ravine
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Compelling storytelling, evocative music, and historical intrigue. Join Jedediah Ravine's journey in 1878 as he leaves the Texas Rangers for love, only to face tragedy. Follow his pursuit of justice through the Old West's trials and legends, with compelling narration and immersive background music. Enjoy this high-quality audiobook.

How I Stole the Princess’s White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Complete Works book cover
Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Fantasy

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What's a white knight to do when his princess is causing utter havoc leading to mass murder? Go to the famous Black Sorcerer of Grimslock for help, apparently. What's a black sorcerer to do when the white knight comes to him for help? Keep him, naturally. Devan does not approve of this payment plan. Tan does.

The Fear of Winter (The Fear Of Series Book 1) book cover
Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Fear of Winter (The Fear Of Series Book 1)

By S. C. Sterling, narrated by Jess Nahikian
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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After Megan Floyd mysteriously disappears from a small Colorado town, her father and two investigators delve into her enigmatic second life. As they uncover the dark secrets surrounding her vanishing, their own lives become entangled in the case. A gripping Missing Persons Thriller for fans of Gillian Flynn and Tana French.

Ursa book cover
Genre: Literary Fiction

Ursa

By J. J. Kennard, narrated by Hayden Palmer
Tags: Literary Fiction

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An elderly and embittered centurion is seeing out his time in the legions. During one of his final punishment missions, he takes mercy on a boy but intends to enslave him. Brought up as a Roman, young Ursa discovers he is trapped between two worlds. His Roman upbringing causes him to seek vengeance for the wrongs done to his adopted father, but his discovery of his heritage means new challenges.

King Liam, First of His Name: A Short Story from the Universe of Accidental Intelligence book cover
Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction

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King Liam. Well, that's what they'll call him when he gets back, that's for sure. He's on his way to the Oort Cloud, and he'll show all them doubter Crowders back on Ceres Station, yes he will! It's just four years there and four years back. Alone. On a single ship. What could go wrong? King Liam is a short story narrated by the author.

Nine Secrets of Resilient Leaders for Coaching Teams: Creative, Collaborative Solutions for Today's Organizational Leaders book cover
Genre: Business
Tags: Business

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The business landscape is evolving at an unprecedented rate, presenting new challenges and uncertainties every day. As a leader, the demands of navigating through challenging times can feel utterly overwhelming. Learn the nine key skills every resilient leader needs to adapt, innovate, and lead their team in twenty-first-century organizations.

Carlotti book cover
Genre: Mystery

Carlotti

By David Dalrymple, narrated by Adam Barr
Tags: Mystery

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John Wick Fans! Nick, the son of Philly's top mob boss, chose to flee his dark legacy. Now a gifted surgeon, he's pulled back when his mother dies in a suspicious crash. Clues in her journal point to a tangled web involving a state senator, a missing singer, and a dead prostitute. Can Nick uncover the truth before it kills him? Please leave a review!

His to Wed (Reluctant Vows Book 1) book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

His to Wed (Reluctant Vows Book 1)

By Sassa Daniels, narrated by Wen Ross and Charlotte Claremont
Tags: Steamy Romance

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When Emilia Conti runs into a handsome guest from her uncle's hotel, the last thing she expects is for him to announce that he's her future husband. As her family comes under attack, Alessandro Volante whisks Emilia off to New York where he insists on marrying her immediately. As danger looms, can Emilia accept her new life as a mafia bride?

Battlefield Earth book cover
Genre: Science Fiction

Battlefield Earth

By L. Ron Hubbard, narrated by Josh Clark and Multi-cast
Tags: Science Fiction

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Love Dune, Enders Game, or Star Wars? You’ll love Battlefield Earth. Humankind faces total extinction in the grip of invincible aliens. In this post-apocalyptic world, rises a courageous young hero. Freedom will require a daring strike on an epic scale. Is it the end of our world or the dawn of a new one? “Masterpiece of popular adventure sci-fi.”—Brandon Sanderson “Brilliant.”—Hugh Howey.

Kingfall (The Kingfall Histories Book 1) book cover
Genre: Fantasy

Kingfall (The Kingfall Histories Book 1)

By David Estes, narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Tags: Fantasy

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Warring kingdoms. Ancient blades. Dragonriders and godlings. A growing evil that threatens to destroy the world. Don’t miss the highly anticipated follow-up series to the number one Amazon best-selling saga, The Fatemarked Epic. Fans of The Stormlight Archives and Legends of the First Empire will fall in love with the world of Kingfall.

Have at It, Sister book cover
Genre: True Crime

Have at It, Sister

By Bill Griffeth, narrated by Ryan Kailbourne and More
Tags: True Crime

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Gloria feared for her life one day back in April 1991 when her abusive husband, Larry, drunk and violent, slapped her, hit her, and began pelting her with glasses. After he tried to drown her in a tub, she got the family shotgun and confronted him in his underwear. “Larry, I’m going to kill you,” she declared. Defense lawyers would later claim he lifted a glass as if to say, “Have at it, sister.”

Kismet book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

Kismet

By Lauren Blakely, narrated by Julia Whelan and Shane East
Tags: Steamy Romance

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My first evening in London feels like kismet when I bump into a charming, book-loving Englishman, and by the end of the night, he’s making me see stars. I’m floating when we make plans to meet again. Then fate decides to pull a fast one on me. Turns out, my smoldering new lover is my red-hot competition, and we’re vying for the same promotion at the elite auction house I crossed an ocean for.

Dirty Sexy Player (Dirty Games Book 1) book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

Dirty Sexy Player (Dirty Games Book 1)

By Laurelin Paige, narrated by Elena Wolfe and Jacob Morgan
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Weston King knows how to play. But wild nights and owning an extensive collection of women's panties don't carry the thrill they once did, so when his business partner, Donovan, suggests an outrageous plan to allow them to take over their competition, Wes takes him up on the offer. The crazy idea? Marry the competitor. Elizabeth Dyson, the bride-to-be in question, is on board with the plan.

No Encore for the Donkey book cover
Genre: Biography & Memoir

No Encore for the Donkey

By Doug Stanhope, narrated by Doug Stanhope
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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Written and performed by Stanhope, his third memoir follows the veteran comedian on a quest to save his marriage, his wife, and eventually his wife’s life. Our hero's journey finds Stanhope cuddling with Johnny Depp in his Los Angeles mansion, receiving some much-needed TLC from Marilyn Manson, and building a new hour of comedy in the rusted-out hellscapes of post-industrial America.

Cloudmoney: Cash, Cards, Crypto, and the War for Our Wallets book cover
Genre: Finance

Cloudmoney: Cash, Cards, Crypto, and the War for Our Wallets

By Brett Scott, narrated by Coleman Pedigo
Tags: Finance

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The reach of Corporations into our lives via cards and apps has never been greater; many of us rarely use cash these days. But what we’re told is a natural and inevitable move is actually the work of powerful interests. And the great battle of our time is the battle for ownership of the digital footprints that make up our lives.