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The Lie in Our Marriage
- By: Anna-Lou Weatherley
- Narrated by: James Lailey
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,987
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,904
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,903
On a warm spring evening, guests gather in a perfectly manicured garden to celebrate Maggie and Len’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Maggie leans against the apple tree, watching her fun-loving husband and darling children as her heart swells with pride. As the joyful party atmosphere disappears into the night, close by, the lifeless body of a young woman is pulled from a river. Slipping upstairs to find the special gift for her adoring husband, Maggie stumbles across something else hidden amongst the dusty boxes of family keepsakes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great twist!
- By Pinkgirl on 11-18-23
- The Lie in Our Marriage
- By: Anna-Lou Weatherley
- Narrated by: James Lailey
I ♥️ed this one!
Reviewed: 01-07-25
This was my first book by this author but it won’t be my last! I listened to the audiobook nonstop—in one day!
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Shadow Falls
- Detective Madison Harper, Book 1
- By: Wendy Dranfield
- Narrated by: Gigi Burgdorf
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 327
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 297
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 296
When Detective Madison Harper arrives at a remote summer camp in Shadow Falls, Northern California, her heart breaks for Jenny, the sweet little girl last seen splashing in the lake with her friends before she vanished. Peering into the silent cabins filled with rows of neatly made beds, Madison knows this idyllic place is hiding a terrible secret.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Language is an issue
- By GMA7 on 01-26-21
- Shadow Falls
- Detective Madison Harper, Book 1
- By: Wendy Dranfield
- Narrated by: Gigi Burgdorf
Loved this!
Reviewed: 09-06-23
This was my first in this series. I have already downloaded the next book! Why do I have to have 15 words???
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We Knew All Along
- By: Mina Hardy
- Narrated by: Zura Johnson
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 19
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 19
Blame the booze, her shaky marriage, her troubled son, or a thousand other things, but Jewelann Jordan has one thing on her mind when she attends her class reunion: making sure her old crush Christian Campbell sees exactly what he lost all those years ago. A late night, a hotel room, a rekindled flame that burns even hotter than it did back then—what could go wrong? Everything. The night with Christian isn't the first secret Jewelann has kept from her husband Ken, so one more shouldn't be much harder—except that Christian shows up without warning.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Listen
- By Carol on 12-04-24
- We Knew All Along
- By: Mina Hardy
- Narrated by: Zura Johnson
I lost count of the twists!
Reviewed: 07-20-23
Wow! I love a good mystery with twists I never saw coming! AAA+++! Why do I have to use 15 words???
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Never Lie
- By: Freida McFadden
- Narrated by: Leslie Howard
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,292
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,508
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,507
Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate… with no chance of escape until the blizzard comes to an end. In search of a book to keep her entertained until the snow abates, Tricia happens upon a secret room. One that contains audio transcripts from every single patient Dr. Hale has ever interviewed.
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1 out of 5 stars
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NOT A FAN AT ALL
- By Admirer of great books; critic of bad books. on 11-15-22
- Never Lie
- By: Freida McFadden
- Narrated by: Leslie Howard
Oh the delicious twists!
Reviewed: 01-15-23
Wow! I thought I had it figured out, but I was wrong on three counts!
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Still Standing
- By: Natalie Queiroz
- Narrated by: Kat Rose-Martin
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 339
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 312
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Story5 out of 5 stars 310
Natalie Queiroz was eight months pregnant when she was stabbed by her partner in the most vicious attack imaginable. In the space of nine minutes, and in broad daylight, Natalie was stabbed 24 times with a carving knife. She suffered horrific wounds to her lungs, liver, stomach and uterus, whilst the knife missed her baby by a margin of two millimetres, before the arteries in her wrists were methodically severed by the attacker she finally realised was her partner. After heroic intervention by passers-by and police, the attack was brought to an end, but her ordeal was not over.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Horrific but confusing
- By Char on 05-16-22
- Still Standing
- By: Natalie Queiroz
- Narrated by: Kat Rose-Martin
Astonishing! Powerful!
Reviewed: 08-18-22
I initially got this audio because it was offered free. I listened to it straight through without turning it off except to answer a single phone call from my husband. I was amazed at the author and main character’s courage and strength! It’s definitely a just read if you like true stories about strong, powerful women who face adversity with courage and determination!
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Triggered
- How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us
- By: Donald Trump Jr.
- Narrated by: James Edward Thomas, Donald Trump Jr.
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,937
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,387
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,370
Trump, Jr. writes about the importance of fighting back and standing up for what you believe in. From his childhood summers in Communist Czechoslovakia that began his political thought process, to working on construction sites with his father, to the major achievements of President Trump's administration, Donald Trump, Jr., spares no details and delivers a book that focuses on success and perseverance, and proves offense is the best defense.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Mediocre
- By Joel dredla on 11-09-19
- Triggered
- How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us
- By: Donald Trump Jr.
- Narrated by: James Edward Thomas, Donald Trump Jr.
Informative and funny!
Reviewed: 11-22-19
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! I appreciate the glimpse into the author’s life, growing up as the son of DJT. I also enjoyed learning about the path the the White House for the Trumps. I loved hearing the contrast of what the mainstream media reported and what really happened.
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Walk to Beautiful
- The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way
- By: Jimmy Wayne, Ken Abraham - contributor
- Narrated by: Gabe Wicks
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 716
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 650
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Story5 out of 5 stars 653
That’s the real life story of country music star Jimmy Wayne. It’s a miracle that Jimmy survived being hungry and homeless, bouncing in and out of the foster care system, and sleeping in the streets. But he didn’t just overcome great adversity in his life; he now uses his country music platform to help children everywhere, especially teenagers in foster care who are about to age out of the system. Walk to Beautiful is the powerfully emotive account of Jimmy’s horrendous childhood and the love shown him by Russell and Bea Costner, the elderly couple who gave him a stable home and provided the chance to complete his education. Jimmy says of Bea, “She changed every cell in my body.”
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5 out of 5 stars
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Herein are we all...
- By PLCC on 11-22-16
- Walk to Beautiful
- The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way
- By: Jimmy Wayne, Ken Abraham - contributor
- Narrated by: Gabe Wicks
This is a MUST READ!
Reviewed: 09-27-15
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I have already posted recommendations on Goodreads, Amazon, and sent out several emails & texts to friends, telling them this is a "HAVE TO READ"!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Walk to Beautiful?
It would be hard to choose just one and I wouldn't want to give away the story. I think throughout the story, I was constantly touched by this young man's honesty and willingness to work hard, even when those around him showed him no examples of either character trait! He tells his story without laying blame or being negative. He tells the story, but the reader is uplifted by his diligence and faith, in even the most difficult circumstances.
Which character – as performed by Gabe Wicks – was your favorite?
I'm not sure this applies since this is a biography so the story is about one character, Jimmy Wayne.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Again, I don't want to give anything away, but then ending is literally beautiful.
Any additional comments?
I LOVE to read. In recent years, my reading has been via audio books and I consume--actually devour--an average of a book a day sometimes! I know a book has really touched my heart when it ends and I feel like I have lost friends. That is doubly tragic when the "friends" are fictional characters. This morning's ending was different, a touching, true story of a young man who grew up with a life eerily similar to my hubby, Gary, the Alabama Turtle Farmer! The book, A Walk to Beautiful by Jimmy Wayne, by Ken Abraham. Throughout the story, I was constantly reminded how a positive attitude, honesty of character, and a willingness to work hard can serve even those in the most extreme circumstances. I can't imagine how someone could read this story and not be touched on many levels. The hand of God was most certainly on this young man as he overcame a life most of us can't imagine. As an adult, his passion is to raise awareness for the plight of children who need foster care, adoptive homes, and especially, that every state will raise the age of foster children in state care to 21. This gives a young person time to pursue higher education, become established in the work force, or just mature a little more before facing the adult world. I recommend books often and my tastes are varied--from numerous audios of The Bible and Christian fiction to Stephen King and Dean Koontz. I don't say this lightly, Everyone should read this book! I can count on one hand the books I read or listen to more than once, other than The Bible. This will be on the "read again" list! On Goodreads.com, it is going on my "Highly Recommended by The Turtle Lady" shelf! The Alabama Turtle Farmer (my hubby) is about to start the printed version and I'm having a very hard time not sharing the story with him! If you enjoy reading, get the book! If you don't know how to read, get the audio...or learn to read so you can read this book!
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Before He Finds Her
- By: Michael Kardos
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,416
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,934
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,931
Everyone in the quiet Jersey Shore town of Silver Bay knows the story: on a Sunday evening in September 1991, Ramsey Miller threw a blowout block party, then murdered his beautiful wife and three-year-old daughter. But everyone is wrong. The daughter got away. Now she is nearly eighteen and tired of living in secrecy. Under the name Melanie Denison, she has spent the last fifteen years in small-town West Virginia as part of the Witness Protection Program. She has never been allowed to travel, go to a school dance, or even have internet at home. Precautions must be taken at every turn, because Ramsey Miller was never caught and might still be looking for his daughter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Riveting Mystery Glues-2-U for Hours
- By W Perry Hall on 02-09-15
- Before He Finds Her
- By: Michael Kardos
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
COULD NOT STOP LISTENING!
Reviewed: 08-27-15
Where does Before He Finds Her rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was definitely a quick listen because I couldn't put it down!
What did you like best about this story?
I like to be surprised. I don't like to anticipate the ending. I like to have my reading (or listening) propelled by the need to know what happened and what will happen next!
Have you listened to any of Julia Whelan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I don't think so.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Yes, but answering would be a spoiler.
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Maude
- By: Donna Mabry
- Narrated by: Shana Gagnon
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,873
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,670
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,666
In 1906 I was barely over 14 years old, and it was my wedding day. My older sister, Helen, came to my room, took me by the hand, and sat me down on the bed. She said, "You've always been a good girl, Maude, and done what I told you. Now you're going to be a married woman, and he will be the head of the house. When you go home tonight after your party, no matter what he wants to do to you, you have to let him do it. Do you understand?"
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narration made listening almost unbearable
- By Sandra on 01-07-16
- Maude
- By: Donna Mabry
- Narrated by: Shana Gagnon
Wonderful!!! What a touching story!
Reviewed: 07-01-15
This is a moving story! I could not put it down! So many aspects of the story we're interesting--the story of a single life, the touches of history, the Christian element--so moving!
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Finders Keepers
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28,727
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 26,080
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26,016
A masterful, intensely suspenseful novel about a reader whose obsession with a reclusive writer goes far too far - a book about the power of storytelling, starring the same trio of unlikely and winning heroes King introduced in Mr. Mercedes. "Wake up, genius." So begins King's instantly riveting story about a vengeful reader. The genius is John Rothstein, an iconic author who created a famous character, Jimmy Gold, but who hasn't published a book for decades.
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5 out of 5 stars
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King is Masterful
- By David Shear on 06-03-15
- Finders Keepers
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Will Patton
Great side story to Mr. Mercedes!
Reviewed: 06-04-15
I loved this one!!! Please tell me there will be another one about these characters!!!
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