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The Women
- A Novel
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kristin Hannah
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 47,532
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 45,376
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Story5 out of 5 stars 45,379
Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
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5 out of 5 stars
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WOW. Just Wow
- By Joanne DeVuono on 02-08-24
- The Women
- A Novel
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kristin Hannah
Wow, heart-wrenching remembrance.
Reviewed: 09-30-24
I think this book has changed me. Truly. I'm not really big on history, but, especially in these past 4 years, have seen the need to remember history and know more intimately the sacrifices that have been made to more fully understand where we are today as a country. I feel like I will have a hard time transitioning back to my daily life as my thoughts and heart are still deeply wrapped up in this story.
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Christmas Karol
- By: Faith Moore
- Narrated by: Amanda SanFilippo
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 100
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 93
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 93
Karol Charles does not have time for ghosts. It’s Christmas Eve and she’s at the office. Sure, her kids thought she’d be making cookies with them back at home, but this is important. This is what it means to “have it all.” Then, a familiar cough from the adjacent room jolts her out of her work. It can’t be possible. Marley is dead. She has been for years.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book, brought tears to my eyes
- By Kevin P on 12-18-23
- Christmas Karol
- By: Faith Moore
- Narrated by: Amanda SanFilippo
Outstanding
Reviewed: 07-20-24
The narration was absolutely perfect for this amazing story! It was such a good reminder to appreciate my husband and kid ❤️ Remotivated me to keep the first thing first.
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Unequal Affections
- A Pride and Prejudice Retelling
- By: Lara S. Ormiston, Devleena Gosh PhD - Foreward
- Narrated by: Carmela Corbett
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,650
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,498
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,496
When Elizabeth Bennet first knew Mr. Darcy, she despised him and was sure he felt the same. Angered by his pride and reserve, influenced by the lies of the charming Mr. Wickham, she never troubled herself to believe he was anything other than the worst of men - until, one day, he unexpectedly proposed. Mr. Darcy's passionate avowal of love causes Elizabeth to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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In case you didn't love Darcy enough!
- By CrisRod7 on 04-17-14
- Unequal Affections
- A Pride and Prejudice Retelling
- By: Lara S. Ormiston, Devleena Gosh PhD - Foreward
- Narrated by: Carmela Corbett
narrator was absolutely perfect
Reviewed: 02-18-24
The voices sounded exactly like they do in the pride and prejudice movie with Keira Knightley. It was so refreshing to listen to a romance where there was such respect and maturity between the main characters. I haven't read any other "pride and prejudice retellings" just the original, but I loved all the added conversations and romance in this.
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A Loyal Heart
- An Uncertain Choice Series, Book 4
- By: Jody Hedlund
- Narrated by: Rachael Beresford
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story5 out of 5 stars 56
When Lady Olivia's castle is besieged, she and her sister are taken captive and held for ransom by her father's enemy, Lord Pitt. Loyalty to family means everything to Olivia. She'll save her sister at any cost and do whatever her father asks - even if that means obeying his order to steal a sacred relic from her captor. As Lord Pitt's commander, Sir Aldric is in charge of the beautiful but feisty new prisoner. He has his hands full attempting to keep Lady Olivia out of trouble.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Narrator speaks a bit slowly, great story
- By lori f. on 03-16-25
- A Loyal Heart
- An Uncertain Choice Series, Book 4
- By: Jody Hedlund
- Narrated by: Rachael Beresford
Just listened for the 4th time!!
Reviewed: 11-17-23
Strong female without being overly disrespectful to the male love interest. (Which I appreciate) She has talents but still obviously the men are stronger than her which is realistic which I appreciate as well. The "woman power" theme doesn't go overboard. Fun, sweet, humorous and flirty. One of my favorites! Just listened for the fourth time in the past 2 years!
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A Voice in the Wind
- The Mark of the Lion, Book 1
- By: Francine Rivers
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 21 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,050
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,040
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,058
This heart-stirring tale of a young slave girl, torn between her love for a handsome aristocrat and her faith in God, transcends genres with its awe-inspiring power and emotional intensity.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Christian Fiction That Doesn't Back Down
- By Allicia on 06-05-11
- A Voice in the Wind
- The Mark of the Lion, Book 1
- By: Francine Rivers
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
Best series I've ever read/heard.
Reviewed: 10-17-22
This series is just wow. I have the physical books that I have read multiple times and then bought the audiobooks years ago. I just listened through book one and two again for probably the 10th time. The story was just so good and I've never really cared much about history (even though I know I should more and am caring more as I grow older) So because of this I think every single time I would skim/skip over a lot of the historical stuff in these. It was very hard for me to stick with it and "get to the good part" The first time I read them. IT IS SO WORTH IT!!! This time I listen to every single word. I cry so much every time I listen! But most of all, this book encourages me and challenges me to be a better Christian. I'm so thankful for Francine Rivers and how her books have encouraged me. I feel in this series she does such a beautiful job of exposing the consequences of sin and trusting in God's omnipotence and sovereignty.
I am mostly a sucker for a good clean romance, and most of the time just get annoyed when they want to "shove Jesus down my throat" (coming from a super Jesus loving gal!) But I think the reason it always annoys me is because it's always very fluffy and surface level. But Francine Rivers definitely does not do fluffy and surface level. Blah I could blab on forever. But I just love love LOVE This series.
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A Proper Scoundrel
- By: Esther Hatch
- Narrated by: Noah Wall
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 373
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 335
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 335
As the successful owner of multiple railroad lines, Diana Barton is all too accustomed to fending off suitors seeking to stake their claim on her wealth. In order to keep the wolves at bay, Diana has contrived the perfect plan: appeal to the most notorious rake in London, the Baron Lord Bryant, to ruin her reputation and scare off the worst of the time wasters. The ruse will be no hardship - she’s secretly been fascinated by the man for years.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A True Regency Romance
- By Jenni on 06-22-21
- A Proper Scoundrel
- By: Esther Hatch
- Narrated by: Noah Wall
Best ever!!!
Reviewed: 10-20-21
This is my favorite type of romance: quick witty humor, deep/real personal pasts that almost get in the way but not in an annoying "come ooooon already" sort of way. Also loooove romances (appropriate ones like this one) where it's just the love interest characters stories, I get bored when they develop the side characters too much lol.
This book was absolutely delightful and just perfectly checked all my boxes for what I love in a historical romance!
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Seeking Persephone
- By: Sarah M. Eden
- Narrated by: Aubrey Warner
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 773
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 695
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 697
When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses - and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he's offering Persephone would save her family from ruin. With her characteristic optimism, she travels to the far reaches of Northumberland to wed a greatly feared stranger. Lodged deep in a thick forest infested with wild dogs, the Duke's castle is as cold and forbidding as the Duke himself, a man with terrible scars on his body and his soul.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A wonderful Read!
- By ChamberBook on 04-27-18
- Seeking Persephone
- By: Sarah M. Eden
- Narrated by: Aubrey Warner
Ended too soon! I want more!!! 😍😍😍
Reviewed: 03-30-21
I've been listening to a ton of audio books lately and this one has been my favorite!
I loved the humor of Adam's horrible moods and the exploration of his inner child that peeks through his fierce facade, and Persephone's courage and compassion with him. Basically a Beauty and the Beast story. I wish it had been a 12 hour listen instead of 8 with a few more sweet kisses/moments! Such a sweet story.
Narrator wasn't my all time favorite, but definitely close to the top of the list. She did great. All around great clean entertainment!
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A Texan's Promise
- The Heart of a Hero Series, Book 1
- By: Shelley Gray
- Narrated by: Mia Gaskin
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 870
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 807
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 802
Past promises will be tested as new ones are given.... When Clayton Proffitt, foreman of the Circle Z Ranch in Texas, discovers Vanessa Grant is the victim of her stepfather's advances, Clayton knows he must protect her honor and move her far away from the ranch - and from the man she fears. As they make their way west, an unexpected, deep bond develops between Vanessa and Clayton - far more powerful than a mere friendship or his sense of duty to her.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Wrong book under this title. This is book 3
- By Linny on 05-09-18
- A Texan's Promise
- The Heart of a Hero Series, Book 1
- By: Shelley Gray
- Narrated by: Mia Gaskin
couldn't handle the narrator :(
Reviewed: 03-29-21
I've never returned a book because of a narrator until now. I like the story line, but just could NOT handle the narrator.
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A Bride of Convenience
- The Bride Ships, Book 3
- By: Jody Hedlund
- Narrated by: Esther Wane
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 285
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 269
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Story5 out of 5 stars 270
Unemployed mill worker Zoe Hart jumps at the opportunity to emigrate to British Columbia in 1863 to find a better life and be reunited with her brother, who fled from home after being accused of a crime. Pastor to miners in the mountains, Abe Merivale discovers an abandoned baby during a routine visit to Victoria and joins efforts with Zoe, one of the newly arrived bride-ship women, to care for the infant. While there, he's devastated by the news from his fiancee in England that she's marrying another man.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A bride of convenience
- By Wendi on 01-20-22
- A Bride of Convenience
- The Bride Ships, Book 3
- By: Jody Hedlund
- Narrated by: Esther Wane
loved it!
Reviewed: 03-18-21
So far I have enjoyed all of Hedlund's books, no exceptions with this series. I liked how small parts of the story overlapped a little in each book. Like each book starts before the previous book ends timeline wise.
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The Captured Bride
- Daughters of the Mayflower Series, Book 3
- By: Michelle Griep
- Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 155
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 144
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 145
Mercy Lytton is a lady like none other. Raised amongst the Mohawks, she straddles two cultures, yet each are united in one cause...to defeat the French. Born with a rare gift of unusually keen eyesight, she is chosen as a scout to accompany a team of men on a dangerous mission. Yet it is not her life that is threatened. It is her heart.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Anachronisms Abound
- By JJ on 01-31-20
- The Captured Bride
- Daughters of the Mayflower Series, Book 3
- By: Michelle Griep
- Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
Loved it!!!
Reviewed: 03-11-21
I loved it! I'm not into feminism stuff. I WANT the guy to sweep the girl off her feet! And I want the guy to be strong and handsome! But this had a strong and very capable woman who falls for a man who is humbly as strong and amazing in his own ways. No idea about the historical accuracy of the story (I think I saw other reviews negative about that) but I wouldn't know the difference and don't really care about that. It was a fun exciting "guy gets the girl" (duh..and as it should be haha) with lots of action along the way! Story and narrator were both great!! Also definitely had the God/coming back to God theme weaved in, without being preaching.
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