Audiobooks by Melissa Lenhardt

"The road to happiness is full of surprises The last place Darcy Evans wanted to find herself was on a road trip with her estranged mother, Marja. She’s busy launching her business, organising – but having second thoughts about – her wedding, and now dealing with a declaration of love from her best friend Chloe. She doesn’t have the patience to play happy families with a mother who cut contact and doesn’t seem interested in explaining herself? Marja had a very good reason for not telling Darcy why she left. She was keeping her safe. Now it is time to make amends. But when Marja’s past catches up with her, both women find themselves on the run. Their only protection comes from FBI agent Elena Gonzalez, a woman with whom Marja shares a complicated past. Now Marja and Darcy must decide what they will risk for their lives, and possibly even for love…"

Melissa Lenhardt (Author), Courtney Patterson, Natalie Duke (Narrator)

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Heresy

"'An all-out women-driven, queer, transgender, multiracial takeover of the Old West . . . and that's exactly what Melissa Lenhardt delivers in her unapologetically badass western, Heresy.' - New York Times 'Lenhardt has created a bold new story where women have taken their rightful place in the narrative of the Outlaw Western genre; where wit, wisdom and wiles could mean the difference between life and death, and where the fellowship of women bested every challenge.' -- Kathleen Kent Margaret Parker and Hattie LaCour never intended to turn outlaw. After being run off their ranch by a greedy cattleman, their family is left destitute. As women alone they have few choices: marriage, lying on their backs for money, or holding a gun. For Margaret and Hattie the choice is simple. With their small makeshift family, the gang pulls off a series of heists across the West. Though the newspapers refuse to give the female gang credit, their exploits don't go unnoticed. Pinkertons are on their trail, a rival male gang is determined to destroy them, and secrets among the group threaten to tear them apart. Now, Margaret and Hattie must find a way to protect their family, finish one last job, and avoid the hangman's noose. 'Readers who relish an unusual narrative structure will enjoy this unique take on the traditional western.' -- Booklist"

Melissa Lenhardt (Author), Bailey Carr, Barrie Kreinik, Ella Turenne, Imani Jade Powers, James Fouhey, Natalie Naudus, Nikki Massoud (Narrator)

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The Fisher King: A Jack McBride Mystery

"When the dust settles in this Texas town, who will be left standing? It's been six weeks since Jack McBride's life went to hell: the resolution of his first case as chief sparked a county-wide drug war, his brother Eddie rode into town with a pocket full of cocaine and trouble on his mind, his estranged wife returned from her one-year sabbatical determined to win him back, and Ellie Martin ended their brief affair. To the Stillwater natives, the increase in local crime can be traced directly back to the day outsider McBride took the job, and they're gunning to get rid of him. One particular group is led by Joe Doyle, a successful local businessman who's running for city council against Ellie and her plan to revitalize downtown. Now Jack has discovered proof Doyle is the biggest crime lord in the county, and, with murders piling up and the drug war intensifying, Jack suspects the crimes aren't business but personal—and he's the target. The bitter election and Jack's investigation spark old rivalries and new jealousies, making Ellie and those who love Stillwater most wonder if it's even worth saving."

Melissa Lenhardt (Author), P.J. Ochlan (Narrator)

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The Secret Of You And Me

"'An emotional landslide of a novel that kept me gripped from first page to last.' Clare Lydon, best-selling author of Before You Say I Do ’A compelling story of second chances and being true to yourself.’ —Harper Bliss, bestselling author of Seasons of Love You always come back to your first love… Nora hasn’t looked back. Not since she left home, and her broken heart, far behind her. But now tragedy calls her back, where she must finally come face to face with ex-boyfriend Charlie, and best friend Sophie. Only now will she be able to confront her past—and reconcile her future. Sophie seems to have everything. Married to Charlie, with a wonderful daughter and a successful career. Yet underneath that perfection lies an explosive secret. A secret that ripped through their town and destroyed her friendship with Nora. So when Sophie finds out that Nora has returned, she hopes Nora’s stay is short. The life she has built depends on it. But first love doesn’t fade easily. Memories come to light, passion ignites and old feelings resurface. As the forces that once tore them apart begin to re-emerge, both Nora and Sophie must accept that true love is something worth fighting for. Readers love The Secret of You and Me ‘A beautifully and sensitively written love story’ ‘This story hit chords with me and I thank Melissa for that. Coming out as a teenager, being forced out or coming out as an adult – as Nora said, everyone has a different story but we aren't alone. I think that is such an important message…. [I] urge you to pick this book up and devour it like I did.’ ‘I love how flawed and relatable all of the characters are, Melissa Lenhardt has written a beautiful LGBT story which I enjoyed immensely’ ‘A sweet story, full of emotions. I loved the characters, rooted for them, and the plot kept me hooked. I strongly recommend it.’ ‘I have to admit that this was not the usual love story scenario that I read, but it had me enthralled to the very end… I hope that this book hits across the generations, making them think just that little bit more. I certainly will be telling people to read it, and many are in book groups of some kind.’"

Melissa Lenhardt (Author), Courtney Patterson, Natalie Duke (Narrator)

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Badlands

"Outlander meets post-Civil War unrest in the conclusion to Melissa Lenhardt's fast-paced historical series. 'A fast-paced page-turner, kill or be killed historical romance with bandits, Pinkerton agents, bounty hunters, mystery and more. Melissa Lenhardt writes with passion and does not hold anything back. Her research on the historical facts and people she portrays enhances the plot without overwhelming.' -- RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars, Top Pick!) on Blood Oath Laura's worst fears have been realized: Kindle has been taken into custody and she is once again on the run. The noose awaits her in New York, but Laura is realizing that there are some things worse than death. Finally running out of places to hide, it may be time for Dr. Catherine Bennett to face her past. 'Packs a big punch with grit and raw passion. There is mystery, murder, Indians, bounty hunters and intrigue. The women are brave, intelligent and don't take crap from anyone. Lenhardt is a talented, creative writer; she has a grand slam out of the park with Sawbones.' -- RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) 4.5 stars 'Raw, gritty and sometimes graphic, Melissa Lenhardt has crafted a page-turner. In Sawbones, the women are smart, brave and at times 'incorrigible.' The plot twists, unique characters and intriguing story of passion and betrayal make this a book well worth discovering.' -- Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of A Light in the Wilderness 'Absolutely loved it! I couldn't tear myself away from Sawbones. An epic story of love and courage that sweeps from east to west, Sawbones will rip right through you.' -- Marci Jefferson, author of Girl on the Golden Coin 'You will fall in love with Catherine, as I did, as she struggles to assert herself in a violent and treacherous world, fighting not only prejudice but evil.' -- Sandra Dallas, New York Times bestselling author 'Sawbones is a thoroughly original, smart and satisfying hybrid, perhaps a new subgenre: the feminist Western.' -- Lone Star Literary Life Laura Elliston novelsSawbonesBlood Oath Badlands"

Melissa Lenhardt (Author), Suehyla El-Attar (Narrator)

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Blood Oath

"'Kill or be killed historical romance with bandits, Pinkerton agents, bounty hunters, mystery and more. Melissa Lenhardt writes with passion and does not hold anything back.' -RT Book Reviews Laura Elliston and William Kindle are on the run-from the Army and from every miscreant in the West eager to claim the $500 bounty for Laura's capture as their own. But the danger isn't just from those pursuing them. Laura and Kindle each have demons of their own and a past that won't stay dead. Exhausted, scared, scarred, and surrounded by enemies, neither realizes the greatest danger is yet to come. Blood Oath is the second novel in a gripping historical fiction series. 'Packs a big punch with grit and raw passion. There is mystery, murder, Indians, bounty hunters and intrigue. The women are brave, intelligent and don't take crap from anyone. Lenhardt is a talented, creative writer; she has a grand slam out of the park with Sawbones.' -- RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) 4.5 stars 'Raw, gritty and sometimes graphic, Melissa Lenhardt has crafted a page-turner. In Sawbones, the women are smart, brave and at times 'incorrigible.' The plot twists, unique characters and intriguing story of passion and betrayal make this a book well worth discovering.' -- Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of A Light in the Wilderness 'Absolutely loved it! I couldn't tear myself away from Sawbones. An epic story of love and courage that sweeps from east to west, Sawbones will rip right through you.' -- Marci Jefferson, author of Girl on the Golden Coin 'You will fall in love with Catherine, as I did, as she struggles to assert herself in a violent and treacherous world, fighting not only prejudice but evil.' -- Sandra Dallas, New York Times bestselling author 'Sawbones is a thoroughly original, smart and satisfying hybrid, perhaps a new subgenre: the feminist Western.' -- Lone Star Literary Life"

Melissa Lenhardt (Author), Suehyla El-Attar (Narrator)

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Sawbones

"Wrongfully accused of murder, Dr. Catherine Bennett is destined to hang. . . unless she can disappear. With the untamed territory of Colorado as her most likely refuge, she packs her physician's kit and heads West. But even with a new life and name, a female doctor with a bounty on her head can hide for only so long. Sawbones is the first novel in a gripping historical fiction series. 'Packs a big punch with grit and raw passion. . ..A GRAND SLAM OUT OF THE PARK.' -RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) 4.5 stars 'Thoroughly original, smart and satisfying. . .perhaps a new subgenre: THE FEMINIST WESTERN.' -Lone Star Literary Life 'DAMN BRILLIANT and I absolutely loved it!' -Bibliosanctum (4.5 stars) 'I COULDN'T TEAR MYSELF AWAY. . . An epic story of love and courage that sweeps from east to west, Sawbones will rip right through you.' -Marci Jefferson 'A PAGE-TURNER' -Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times bestselling author 'YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE with Catherine.' -Sandra Dallas, New York Times bestselling author"

Melissa Lenhardt (Author), Suehyla El-Attar (Narrator)

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