Audiobooks narrated by Alex Mortensen

"Falling for my best friend's brother was not a part of my plan . . . especially while I was pregnant with someone else's child. In my defense, I got pregnant by a guy who wants absolutely nothing to do with me or the baby. And, just when I thought things couldn't get worse, I find out that my health insurance covers nothing for maternity care. Being in this alone is scary enough, but trying to figure out how I'm going to pay for my medical care? That's a whole new level of terrifying. When Nash Simmons—my best friend's brother, and Aston Archers star hockey player—finds out, he steps in to save me from a financial disaster with an offer I can't possibly refuse. His proposal: I marry him for his insurance and we get it annulled after the baby is born. It seems like the perfect solution, but as our arrangement unfolds and we continue to grow closer, it becomes even harder to ignore the electricity sizzling between us. The lines between real and fake are starting to blur, and I can't help but wonder if there's room for my son and I in his future. Or am I only fooling myself by thinking this could ever be more than what it was supposed to be? Contains mature themes."

Cali Melle (Author), Alex Mortensen, Amelie Griffin (Narrator)

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Whatever Whispers

"On the shadowy campus of Cypress University, where ghosts of long-dead secrets linger, an unlikely romance falls into the lap of Professor Jack Hollis. Quite literally. Quinn Ivor, a brilliant and enigmatic forensic psychology student, is in need of a nanny job. A girl can only survive on instant ramen and expired Red Bull for so long. She's exactly what Jack is looking for now that he's caring for his daughter Sienna full time. As their professional and intellectual bond deepens, so does their attraction, defying the boundaries of propriety. But their burgeoning relationship is haunted by more than just the whispers of their peers. As Quinn and Jack navigate the treacherous waters of academia and their own desires (not to mention Sienna's projectile baby vom), they must also confront the illusory presence that threatens to tear them apart. Will their love survive the dark forces conspiring against them, or will they become yet another chapter in the town's haunted history? Contains mature themes."

Genna Black (Author), Alex Mortensen, Stephanie Rose (Narrator)

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Hollywood High: A Totally Epic, Way Opinionated History of Teen Movies

"From a longtime Vanity Fair writer and editor, a delightfully entertaining, intelligent, and illuminating history and tribute to teen movies—from Rebel Without a Cause to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and on to John Hughes, Mean Girls, The Hunger Games, and more. What influence did Francis Ford Coppola have on George Lucas's American Graffiti? And Lucas on John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood? How does teenage sexuality in Fast Times at Ridgemont High compare to Twilight? Which teen movies pass the Bechdel test? Why is Mean Girls actually the last great teen film of the 20th century? In the same way that Peter Biskind's Easy Riders, Raging Bulls connects the films of the 1970s to the period's cultural upheaval, and David Hadju's Positively 4th Street tells the story of the sixties through the emergence of folk music, Bruce Handy's Hollywood High situates iconic teen movies within their times and reveals the intriguing stories, artists, and passions behind their creation. These films aren't merely beloved stories; they reflect teens' growing economic and cultural influence, societal panics, and shifting perceptions of youth in America. Much more than a nostalgia trip, Hollywood High is a lively, provocative, and affectionate cultural history, spanning nearly one hundred years. Handy, an acclaimed journalist and critic who spent two decades at Vanity Fair, examines the defining films of each generation and builds connections between them. From the Andy Hardy classics (1937–1946) to the iconic Rebel Without a Cause (1955); Beach Party series (1963–1968); American Graffiti (1973); Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); the John Hughes touchstones Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1984–1986); Boyz N the Hood (1991); Mean Girls (2004); the Twilight saga (2008–2012); and The Hunger Games series (2012–2015); this is a captivating deep dive into the world of teen movies that captures their sweeping history and influence. We'll hear from icons James Dean, Annette Funicello, George Lucas, Amy Heckerling, John Hughes, Molly Ringwald, John Singleton, Tina Fey, and Kristen Stewart, and discover why the most timeless teen movies resonate across generations."

Bruce Handy (Author), Alex Mortensen (Narrator)

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The Dawn of Midnight

"In the dead of winter, a young man and woman struggle to understand their relationship in Munich's expatriate community. Both Karl Schwarz, the former American Olympic skier, and Angelique Flaubert, the auburn-haired Belgian beauty, must overcome outside influences that conspire to keep them apart. They are united by proximity as tour guides for a German company traveling in Europe, while they feed their true passion—he as a floundering writer and she as an aspiring painter. When Karl is forced to fly home to Minnesota to attend his favorite uncle's funeral, he sets into motion a cataclysmic sequence of events that compels him to question everything in his life. As Karl leaves Angelique, she returns to Brussels to confront a family that has arranged her marriage to a man she despises. Find out if they both return to Germany to find true love. . ."

Trevor Scott (Author), Alex Mortensen (Narrator)

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All Gowned Up

"Seventeen-year-old Emerald Dixon is the worst seamstress in London. Officially. No matter how hard she tries, she's lacking the skills that she's 'supposed' to have. Sewing? Nope. Needlework? Absolutely not. Instead, her mind keeps drifting off into daydreams—ones filled with fantastical lands and high society balls. And above all, trying to find the father she's never known. But when her skipping stone hits an attractive young earl, the gilded doors to society are suddenly opened to Emerald . . . if she has the courage to enter. The Earl of Townsend, eighteen-year-old Will Granville, knows how it feels to be trapped in your own life. His life is a non-stop reminder that he will never fill his father's shoes—or become the marquess he's expected to become. But by helping Emerald go undercover into society, he has a chance to get to know the curly-haired beauty he can't stop daydreaming about . . . and avoid the growing complications of his own life. Of course, infiltrating the very crème de la crème of London society isn't exactly easy, and Emerald and Will are already in over their heads. Because this glittering, opulent world has more secrets than either of them could ever know."

Jennifer Haymore (Author), Alex Mortensen, Sasha Higgins (Narrator)

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You’re So Basic

"Danny I don't want a new roommate. I especially don't want a new roommate who's loud, mouthy, and so painfully hot I can't keep my eyes off her. Not that I'm interested in Mira Evans. She's made it very clear that she agrees with the ex who famously broke up with me for being 'too basic.' But Mira breaks her ankle a few hours after moving in, and a couple of days later we're stuck in an elevator . . . in the dark. Now, this woman I wanted to avoid knows more about me than some of my best friends. Mira I'm a workaholic who can't work, and staying cooped up inside is driving me crazy. Not to mention my no-good ex-boyfriend took Halloween a little too literally this year and paid a psychic to hex me. I might not believe in magic, but I can't deny I feel like I've been hexed. I have a broken ankle, and I'm falling for my roommate, a man who seems as adventurous as a pumpkin spice latte served up in a hand-knit sweater. But getting stuck in that elevator with Danny proved to me there's much more to him than there appears to be . . . and I'm not the only one who's noticed. Maybe cabin fever has amped up my paranoia, but I get the feeling we're being watched. Contains mature themes."

Angela Casella (Author), Alex Mortensen, Penelope Ann Rose (Narrator)

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Off the Ice

"Elle Van Helsing wants to start her life away from home. Constantly living under the shadow of her brother, she plans to find romance and survive on her own: even if its financially harder than she thought. Getting a job at a dive bar three doors down from her new place is the perfect solution. Well, it was, until the owner has a family emergency and asks his nephew to help out in his absence. The guy she used to have a crush on until he ruined it. Cal Holt might be a legend on the ice, but off it? He's alone and likes to keep it that way. It's easier to protect himself when he's always a jerk, but the one person who gets under his skin is Elle. Torn between wanting to get to know her and pushing her away, he's surprised when he learns she hates him. She looked at him differently the year before, and now that they're stuck managing a bar for a few weeks, tensions rise. Complete opposites in every way, they shift from enemies to friends . . . but Cal refuses to fall in love, and Elle deserves more. For the girl who never felt enough and the guy terrified to feel, fear might ruin their chance at finding love. Contains mature themes."

Jaqueline Snowe (Author), Alex Mortensen, Louise Brenner (Narrator)

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From The Top

"Cami Simpson is the 'it girl'—at least until a string of terrible decisions leads to no boyfriend, no captainship of the dance team, and no fancy apartment. Due to a mold outbreak, she's forced to relocate to a coed dorm as a senior. And to top it off, she finds out she's at risk of not graduating due to an error in her schedule. Frederick Brady the IV would never admit the massive crush he once had on the dance darling. They'd almost had a moment a year ago, but she crushed him, so she's the last person he wants to live next to. But he's on his way out to an internship and almost done with school where he can leave his heartbreak behind. Neither expected to form a friendship or know what to do about their insane chemistry. With late nights, insides jokes, and the rare comfort they find in each other . . . lines blur, and the popular girl gets with the nerdy guy. Freddie's done this before and knows how it ends. His insecurities clash with Cami's need to be picked first, so when Freddie has to choose where to attend his internship, he can either pick the job or the girl. And for the guy who's set on protecting his heart, well, he might break hers in the process. Contains mature themes."

Jaqueline Snowe (Author), Alex Mortensen, Louise Brenner (Narrator)

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Boss’s Secret Baby

"My new boss is my baby's daddy . . . he just doesn't know it yet. But when he sees my son for the first time . . . feels a fatherly connection that he can't describe, he knows something is wrong. Five years ago, Carter and I had one unforgettable night just before he moved away. I tried to find him, but fate had other plans. Now, five years later, he's back in town. And my baby's daddy is my prick of a new boss. The moment his intense soul piercing blue eyes lock on mine, I know I'm in trouble. I have a secret that's four years old. And that secret needs a daddy. Hopefully Carter needs a mama . . . Can our second chance survive a secret this big? Contains mature themes."

Crystal Monroe (Author), Alex Mortensen, Parker Everly (Narrator)

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Take The Lead

"Daniella Laughlin might seem put together but on the inside, she's figuring out who she is without her mom's beauty pageant influence. Constantly being critiqued and set up by her mom, she dreads going home for the holidays. Enter her best friend's older brother, hockey captain Gabriel Van Helsing. Dani and Gabe have been friends for two decades and she's harbored a secret crush on him forever, but never acted on it. Gabe's a player, on and off the ice, and the longest relationship he's had is with his hockey stick. He offers to drive her home for Thanksgiving break and proposes the most bonkers idea—they should fake date until New Year's to get her mom to leave her alone. Gabe might wear the C on the ice, but he's always been passive. But after his latest hookup wouldn't take a hint, he uses Daniella's predicament for the perfect solution: if he was unavailable, people would leave him alone. Things begin easily with their friendship, but with every touch and fake kiss, Daniella can't hide her feelings anymore. And for Gabe, who sets deadlines for every fling he's ever had, he struggles to fight for what he wants. When their timeline is up, Daniella's insecurities clash with Gabe's inability to commit. For two people hesitant to take a chance, they must risk their decades-long friendship for a shot at love. Contains mature themes."

Jaqueline Snowe (Author), Alex Mortensen, Louise Brenner (Narrator)

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The Puck Drop

"Michael Reiner has the new start he's been craving, where no one knows about his past. He can't play hockey anymore, and life without hockey seems daunting. But when he gets the chance to intern under the Central State hockey coach, he couldn't be happier. Until he finds out the mysterious hottie he met at the bar is the coach's daughter. Naomi Fletcher-Simpson has always been the weird twin. She prefers spreadsheets and trivia nights while her popular sister is everyone's favorite. Things have been tense in her family, so when she gets a chance to pair up with the hockey team for a huge stats project, she takes it. She can repair her relationship with her dad and hopefully score her dream internship in the process. Although they're complete opposites, Michael and Naomi slowly form a friendship that makes their chemistry sizzle, and friends with benefits is the only option to deal with their growing attraction. Michael can't afford to lose the internship, and Naomi can't afford to lose her heart. For the guy who's suffered enough loss, and the girl who's always left behind, they can't risk falling in love—not when they both know all things come to an end, right? Contains mature themes."

Jaqueline Snowe (Author), Alex Mortensen, Louise Brenner (Narrator)

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The Captain

"Cord Spellman might be everyone's Prince Charming, but I'm only his fake Cinderella. Since my dad died and my mom bailed, I've been living in a trailer park, barely making ends meet. I can take care of myself, as demonstrated by my acceptances to a handful of elite music graduate programs. So what if funding my success has meant sacrificing my college social life? That's why Cord's offer is perfect. The hot hockey star has playoffs coming up. He doesn't have time for girls, especially his cheating ex who's determined to get back together with him. He needs to focus on his game, so he asks me to divert the attention—as his fake girlfriend. I pretend to be in love with him and get a taste of the party life before graduation. Cord is free to concentrate on hockey. But when the line blurs between what's real and what's fake, can we create our own fairy tale ending?"

Josie Blake (Author), Alex Mortensen, Louise Brenner (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Alex Mortensen