Coming of Winter (The Jeremy Winter Thrillers Book 1)

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Coming of Winter (The Jeremy Winter Thrillers Book 1)

by Tom Threadgill, narrated by Austin Walp

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Catherine Mae Blackston is missing—and she’s not the first. FBI agent Jeremy Winter uncovers a string of disappearances in state parks. Racing against time and a dark figure from his past, he must track the unlikeliest suspect before more bodies surface—and before his own secrets destroy him.

Winter Wonders & Christmas Chronicles❄️🎄

Winter Wonders & Christmas Chronicles❄️🎄

Winter Wonders & Christmas Chronicles❄️🎄

Heartwarming Christmas stories and frosty winter tales to enjoy this season. ❤️🎄

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Genre: Mystery

The Christmas Killer (DI James Walker Series Book 1)

By Alex Pine, narrated by Neet Mohan
Tags: Mystery

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DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey. But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he soon realizes it is no gift. Inside is a gruesome surprise, and a promise – twelve days, twelve murders. Not long after, the first body is found, half frozen in the snow.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Snowblind

By Christopher Golden, narrated by Peter Berkrot
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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A devastating blizzard once swallowed the people of Coventry whole. Twelve years later, another storm is coming—and the dead won’t stay silent. As children vanish and ghosts resurface, a town haunted by loss must face the truth buried beneath the snow before history repeats itself.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Coming of Winter (The Jeremy Winter Thrillers Book 1)

By Tom Threadgill, narrated by Austin Walp
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Catherine Mae Blackston is missing—and she’s not the first. FBI agent Jeremy Winter uncovers a string of disappearances in state parks. Racing against time and a dark figure from his past, he must track the unlikeliest suspect before more bodies surface—and before his own secrets destroy him.

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Genre: True Crime

The Devil at His Elbow

By Valerie Bauerlein, narrated by Valerie Bauerlein and Maggi-Meg Reed
Tags: True Crime

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This gripping true-crime account unravels the violent downfall of Alex Murdaugh—once a powerful South Carolina lawyer whose influence stretched for miles. As the façade cracks after the murders of his wife and son, decades of buried secrets surface. A deeply reported, riveting look into power, corruption, and a legacy destroyed.

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Genre: Romantic Suspense

A Very Merry Mafia Christmas (Abbs Valley Book 5)

By Ames Mills, narrated by Ada Sinclair, Patrick Zeller and More
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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In Abbs Valley, Alessa rules the Italian Mafia alongside her husbands—but Christmas brings a surprise even for her. Meanwhile, Evie and her family savor married life, with her guys planning a gift that will mean everything. A steamy, festive mafia romance for mature listeners.

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Genre: Historical Romance

The Second Mrs. Astor

By Shana Abe, narrated by Lauren Ezzo
Tags: Historical Romance

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At just 17, Madeleine Talmage Force captures the heart of John Jacob "Jack" Astor, defying scandal and a 29-year age gap. From a blissful Egyptian honeymoon to the fateful Titanic voyage, their love is tested by tragedy. This sweeping historical romance sparkles with passion, courage, and the magic of new beginnings.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

Christmas Days: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days

By Jeanette Winterson, narrated by Jeanette Winterson and Imogen Church
Tags: Literary Fiction

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Jeanette Winterson weaves 12 whimsical Christmas tales plus a personal holiday story, blending magic, humor, and wonder. From talking tinsel babies to flying dogs, haunted houses to disappearing trains, these imaginative stories capture the spirit of the season—perfect for cozy fireside listening or holiday travel.

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Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Fantasy

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Frosted gingerbread houses and holiday cheer turn urgent when two elves arrive with a mission from Santa: find the ancient grimoire that holds the magic of Christmas. Without it, the holiday—and Santa himself—are in danger. Can Winterspell uncover the secrets and save Christmas in time?

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Genre: Fantasy

The Divine and the Cursed (Fae of Alastríona Book 1)

By J.E. Reed, narrated by Laura Horowitz
Tags: Fantasy

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Stolen from her family and sold into slavery, 18-year-old Arianna must survive a decade-long war while disguised as a half-breed Fae. At the mercy of the ruthless General Rion—The Demon—she faces a deadly choice: escape or let a forbidden bond take root. Love and survival collide in this gripping fantasy series.

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Genre: Science Fiction

Elder Race

By Adrian Tchaikovsky, narrated by John Lee
Tags: Science Fiction

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On a distant planet, junior anthropologist Lynesse—Fourth Daughter of the queen—must help her people face a terrifying foe. To survive, she must invoke a pact with the mysterious Elder Nyr, whose forbidden knowledge blurs science and magic. Adventure, danger, and secrets collide in this thrilling sci-fantasy tale.

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Genre: Science Fiction

The Wild Robot Protects (Wild Robot Book 3)

By Peter Brown, narrated by Kathleen McInerney
Tags: Science Fiction

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Roz the Wild Robot faces a new challenge when toxic waters threaten her island and its animal inhabitants. Braving the ocean and frigid northern seas, she encounters wondrous creatures and perilous landscapes. Can Roz save her island—and everything she loves—before it’s too late?

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Genre: Young Adult

Love in Winter Wonderland

By Abiola Bello, narrated by Ben Bailey Smith and Nneka Okoye
Tags: Young Adult

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In this heartwarming YA Christmas romance, Ariel lands a job at Wonderland, a Black-owned bookshop, just as Trey fights to save it from a gentrifier. As they race against the holiday deadline, their rivalry turns to love in a charming, festive story of friendship, dreams, and the magic of the season.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

Fast into the Night

By Debbie Clarke Moderow, narrated by Emily Durante
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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At 47, Debbie Moderow faced the Iditarod with her team of spirited huskies. After a heartbreaking setback, she reconnects with her dogs and battles injuries, blizzards, and treacherous terrain on her journey to Nome. Fast into the Night is a gripping tale of endurance, trust, and the bond between musher and team.

The Golden Arrow

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Golden Arrow

by Randy B. Batten, narrated by Mike Cotton

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Chief Heretchaa eyed his quarry down the length of his arrow shaft, its golden tip ablaze in the midday sun. A solitary bead of sweat worked its way down his forehead, but he ignored it, the success of this undertaking his only concern. The Dakota summer skies were clear and blue; this arrow would announce that a storm was a coming…

Audible Picks December 17, 2025

Audible Picks December 17, 2025

Audible Picks December 17, 2025

🌨️ Let the frost guide you to tales you won’t forget.

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Genre: Mystery

Murder at Maisie's (Silver Pines Mysteries Book 1)

By Lyla Blue, narrated by Eleanor Caudill and Sebastian York
Tags: Mystery

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Clare Garner’s back in Silver Pines—armed with a hammer, a latte, and two exes who’ve suddenly reappeared. But when a body crashes the reunion, small-town gossip hits full steam. Cozy chaos, slow burn sparks, and a mystery brewed just right—Murder at Maisie’s is perfectly, delightfully cozy.

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Genre: Mystery

What Darkness Does (Coroner's Daughter Mysteries Book 5)

By Jennifer Graeser Dornbush, narrated by Sophie Amoss
Tags: Mystery

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When a young mother’s body is found in a Michigan lake, coroner Dr. Emily Hartford races to uncover the truth—and find the victim’s missing baby. As she teams up with her long-lost boyfriend, now a haunted ex-FBI agent, they must confront dark secrets and a ruthless killer in this gripping mystery.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Ten Billion Dollar Game

By Charles Glenn, narrated by John Bomhoff
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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This year's best sports thriller is seasoned with humor. The novel predicted the sports gambling scandal and the Super Bowl halftime dust-up. Each chapter builds suspense as the race to the Tundra Bowl is manipulated. International power struggles fight for their share of the Ten Billion Dollar Game.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Golden Arrow

By Randy B. Batten, narrated by Mike Cotton
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Chief Heretchaa eyed his quarry down the length of his arrow shaft, its golden tip ablaze in the midday sun. A solitary bead of sweat worked its way down his forehead, but he ignored it, the success of this undertaking his only concern. The Dakota summer skies were clear and blue; this arrow would announce that a storm was a coming…

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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A terrible accident could send an innocent man to prison. Returning home from Chicago, lawyer Maggie Gallagher vows to protect her family. But when her childhood friend Troy is accused of murdering a coach, she must defend him. Evidence points to Troy, secrets surface, and if Maggie fails, the real killer may strike again.

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Fruitcake

By Leah Orr, narrated by Annalee Scott and Danny Montooth
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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A twisty, unputdownable, Christmas murder mystery thriller with Desperate Housewives vibes. The Fruitcake - A deadly twist on a popular Christmas tradition. Four friends, one fruitcake, and a ritzy town full of secrets . . . What could go wrong?

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Genre: True Crime

The Hunt (True Crime Series)

By Ryan Green, narrated by Steve White
Tags: True Crime

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In the 1970s, a local baker harbored a dark secret that plunged Anchorage into a state of terror. Robert Hansen transformed the pristine Alaskan wilderness into his personal hunting ground.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

King of Wrath (Kings of Sin Book 1)

By Ana Huang, narrated by Jacob Morgan & Emily Woo Zeller
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Dante Russo never planned to marry—until blackmail forces him into an arranged engagement with Vivian Lau, the daughter of his enemy. Cold, ruthless, and powerful, Dante expects control. What he doesn’t expect is desire, obsession, or falling for the one woman he shouldn’t want—but can’t let go of.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Soul of a Witch (Souls Trilogy Book 3)

By Harley LaRoux, narrated by Gregory Salinas & Desireé Ketchum
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Everly, a witch long controlled by others, discovers a house of magic and an ancient, powerful demon who awakens her hidden desires. Callum, a two-thousand-year-old warrior, will protect her—and claim her body and soul. As lust and love ignite, the fate of Earth, Heaven, and Hell hangs in the balance.

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Genre: Steamy Romance

Rhythm's Blues

By Kimberly Brown, narrated by Charlie L. Wood
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Rhythm Baker thought she’d left Raheem—and his ego—behind, but a chance encounter with music producer Channing Watson ignites a fiery attraction she can’t resist. One night turns into an irresistible connection, but with her ex as Channing’s client, desire and danger collide. Can Rhythm follow her heart without risking it all?

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Genre: Romantic Suspense

Crocodile Tears (Dark Water Book 1)

By Xanthe Walter, narrated by Matt Addis
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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The world is broken. So are they. London, 2095. Top homicide detective Josiah Raine hasn't touched another man since his husband's murder seven years ago. Notorious bad boy Alex Lytton hasn't known peace since destroying his life to become Britain's most hated man. When Josiah arrests Alex for murder, the last thing he expects is to fall in love…

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Genre: Romantic Suspense
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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Roses. Notes. A stalker who knows exactly where she is vulnerable. Arden's a survivor; trust is not her language. Gideon Blackwell never asks for it; he just shows up, solid and patient. A modern gothic slow burn where danger tightens its grip and trust becomes the rarest risk.

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Genre: Paranormal Romance

Rejected (Shadow Beast Shifters Book 1)

By Jaymin Eve, narrated by Michelle Sparks and Noel Harrison
Tags: Paranormal Romance

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When I can't take pack life any longer, I run. But Torin, the leader’s son, drags me back before my first shift... a shift that will reveal my true mate. And no one ever rejects their true mate, right? If you like sexy, dark paranormal romances, with humor, steam, action, a tough heroine, and an antihero, this is for you.

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Genre: Clean Romance

Mad About Yule (Love in Sunshine Series)

By Genny Carrick, narrated by Ellen Quay and Ryan Lee Dunlap
Tags: Clean Romance

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When I asked for volunteers to help with our small town Christmas festival, I should have been more specific. The arrogant blast from my past who barges in like he’s taking over the project isn’t who I had in mind. But this year, we might build some Christmas magic of our own.

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Genre: Historical Romance

The Merry Lives of Spinsters (Spinster Chronicles Book 1)

By Rebecca Connolly, narrated by Jessica Elisa Boyd
Tags: Historical Romance

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Georgiana Allen, proud spinster and writer for the Spinster Chronicles, has accepted her lot in life—until Captain Anthony Sterling arrives to break up her circle. Clever, witty, and utterly beguiling, Georgie turns Tony’s mission upside down. Now, love, laughter, and hope bloom where she least expected.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

Thrumming Heart (Heart Book 1)

By Paolo Debernardi, narrated by Christopher Pizzey
Tags: Literary Fiction

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Thrumming Heart is a collection of English short stories with different genres: fantasy, sci-fi, detective, paranormal narrated by Christopher Pizzey, who is doing a brilliant performance. Thrumming Heart was number 1 on Amazon in 2022 and it received a bronze medal in the Global Book Awards in 2022.

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Genre: Literary Fiction

Lourin: Heart of the Lioness

By Dennie Johnson, narrated by Tyla Shandro
Tags: Literary Fiction

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A powerful and inspirational story of how one woman had her true love ripped from her life, her daughters kidnapped and her world turned upside down. In a time when women were looked down on as being weak, Lourin unleashed the warrior within. She defeated beasts, demons, soldiers, and warlords, overcoming all atrocities to save her daughters' lives

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Genre: Fantasy

March of the Meek (Searching for the Eminent Book 1)

By Marvin North, narrated by Scott Fleming
Tags: Fantasy

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How do you plan to stop the apocalypse? When the hero of Last Thesi disappeared, the world fell into chaos. Outside its walls, life was slowly but surely fading from this world, from man to beast and bug. Buy book one of the Eminent trilogy and begin your epic journey through the apocalypse today!

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Genre: Fantasy

Branwen: The Branwen Saga

By R. L. Snyder, narrated by Jessica Harris
Tags: Fantasy

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Branwen is a retelling of the story The Sword in the Stone, narrated by a young girl who witnessed it all. Orphaned as a child, Branwen is raised in a forest believed to be haunted by the wood's mysterious guardian. It is there that she will meet a magician of legend, a boy destined to become a king, and a knight she learns to love.

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Genre: Fantasy

Quicksilver (The Fae & Alchemy Series Book 1)

By Callie Hart, narrated by Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini
Tags: Fantasy

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In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn't much a girl wouldn't do for a glass of water. Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember.

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Genre: Fantasy

The Ever King (The Ever Seas Book 1)

By LJ Andrews, narrated by Lucy Rivers and Will Thorne
Tags: Fantasy

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Erik, scarred king of the Ever Kingdom, seeks vengeance against his father’s killer. When his enemy’s daughter breaks the chains on his realm, she becomes his pawn…until she steals his heart. Pirates, sirens, fae, and Vikings collide in a dark, passionate fantasy romance where love and revenge entwine.

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Genre: Science Fiction

The Joshua Abomination

By Mark Akst, narrated by Brian Pederson
Tags: Science Fiction

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A charismatic Israeli prime minister hides a dark secret: he controls a killer robot army poised for global domination. As destruction spreads, a jazz musician descended from Temple priests wields a mystical silver trumpet capable of summoning God Himself—humanity’s last hope against annihilation.

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Genre: Science Fiction

They Will Be Coming for Us (The Jovian Universe Book 1)

By Kim Catanzarite, narrated by Traci Odom
Tags: Science Fiction

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Book 1 in the Jovian Universe pentalogy is "captivating sci-fi" says BlueInk Review (Starred Review). A young woman falls for the perfect man only to discover his family hides an alien secret that could change humanity forever.

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Genre: Self Help & How-To

Never Enough (Learn How to Bloom Series)

By Deb Lang Psy.D., narrated by Deb Lang Psy.D.
Tags: Self Help & How-To

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You deserve to be you—even if others disagree. Do you dream of feeling confident in your own skin? Of no longer worrying about what people think of you and whether they will approve? Instead, can your day turn on a dime with a look or a comment? Do you feel like what you do is never enough—that you’re never enough?

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Genre: Business

Choose Your Enemies Wisely

By Patrick Bet-David and Greg Dinkin, narrated by Patrick Bet-David
Tags: Business

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What’s the difference between your competitor and your enemy? You know who your competitors are. You keep tabs on them regularly and can list them calmly, along with their strengths and weaknesses. But your enemies are a whole other matter. They’re the haters and the doubters who said you’d never make it, the ones who stomped on your dreams. When you think about your enemies, you get emotional.

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Genre: Finance

You Are a Badass at Making Money (You Are a Badass Book 2)

By Jen Sincero, narrated by Jen Sincero
Tags: Finance

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en Sincero shows you how to remove obstacles and unlock your earning potential. With practical tools, humor, and mindset strategies, You Are a Badass at Making Money helps you overcome fears, transform your relationship with money, and create the financial life you’ve dreamed of.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

Ninety-Day Wonder

By Stephen Davenport, narrated by Stephen Davenport
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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Mostly hilarious, sometimes serious, even scary, as when he almost caused a collision at sea, NINETY-DAY WONDER is the account of a totally unqualified reserve naval officer's seagoing experience after having received only 90 days of training, all of which were on dry land.

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Genre: Biography & Memoir

Nobody's Girl

By Virginia Roberts Giuffre, narrated by Thérèse Plummer and Gabra Zackman
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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The late Virginia Roberts Giuffre tells her full, unflinching story—surviving abuse, escaping Epstein and Maxwell, and fighting for justice. Nobody’s Girl is a powerful memoir of courage, resilience, and advocacy, preserving her voice and legacy as a young woman who confronted extraordinary adversity and shone light on unimaginable wrongdoing.

The Fruitcake

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Fruitcake

by Leah Orr, narrated by Annalee Scott and Danny Montooth

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A twisty, unputdownable, Christmas murder mystery thriller with Desperate Housewives vibes. The Fruitcake - A deadly twist on a popular Christmas tradition. Four friends, one fruitcake, and a ritzy town full of secrets . . . What could go wrong?

The Midwest Lawyer (Maggie Gallagher Legal Thriller Series Book 1)

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Midwest Lawyer (Maggie Gallagher Legal Thriller Series Book 1)

by Peter Kirkland, narrated by Carrie Coello

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A terrible accident could send an innocent man to prison. Returning home from Chicago, lawyer Maggie Gallagher vows to protect her family. But when her childhood friend Troy is accused of murdering a coach, she must defend him. Evidence points to Troy, secrets surface, and if Maggie fails, the real killer may strike again.

The Golden Arrow

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

The Golden Arrow

by Randy B. Batten, narrated by Mike Cotton

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Chief Heretchaa eyed his quarry down the length of his arrow shaft, its golden tip ablaze in the midday sun. A solitary bead of sweat worked its way down his forehead, but he ignored it, the success of this undertaking his only concern. The Dakota summer skies were clear and blue; this arrow would announce that a storm was a coming…

Ten Billion Dollar Game

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Ten Billion Dollar Game

by Charles Glenn, narrated by John Bomhoff

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This year's best sports thriller is seasoned with humor. The novel predicted the sports gambling scandal and the Super Bowl halftime dust-up. Each chapter builds suspense as the race to the Tundra Bowl is manipulated. International power struggles fight for their share of the Ten Billion Dollar Game.

Blackout Trail (Book 1)

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Blackout Trail (Blackout Trail Book 1)

by Linda Naughton, narrated by Elena Anderson

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When an electromagnetic pulse brings down the power grid, Dr. Anna Hastings must learn what it means to be a doctor in a world deprived of technology. She teams up with a father and his young daughter on a perilous journey home. It is a post-apocalyptic disaster thriller about survival, found family, and how far we'll go for our loved ones.

Knight on Time

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Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Knight on Time

by Randy B. Batten, narrated by Benjamin Powell

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Sir Donnavinne had lived through some of the most brutal battles of the Second Crusade, but none of that prepared him for the strange place he now found himself. Nothing appeared as it should in this world since his chance encounter with the powerful, ancient, and imprisoned being in the hidden cavern. Case in point: the roaring metal stallion...