Audiobooks narrated by Anna Acton

Finding Love at the Christmas Market Audiobook

"Brought to you by Penguin. Cosy up with the new Christmas book from best-selling author Jo Thomas Residential-home caterer Connie has had one online-dating disaster too many. Hurt in the past and with her son to consider, now she's feeling hesitant. Then one of Connie's residents sets her up on a date at a beautiful German Christmas market - with the promise she'll take a mini-bus full of pensioners with her... Amongst the twinkling lights and smell of warm gingerbread in the old market square, Connie heads off on her date with a check-list of potential partner must-haves. Baker Henrich ticks all the boxes, but when Connie meets Henrich's rival William, she starts to wonder if ticking boxes is the answer. Will Connie's wish for love this Christmas come true, and if so - with who? Praise for Jo Thomas: 'Magically romantic...best read in front of a crackling log fire' Milly Johnson 'The characters went straight to my heart' Katie Fforde 'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson 'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond © Jo Thomas 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Celebrations at the Chateau: Relax and unwind with the perfect holiday romance

"So good I could almost taste it. Magnifique!' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True North Cosy up with this heart-warming, romantic story from Jo Thomas about turning your dreams into a reality. - - - - - When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they excitedly make plans over delicious crepes and local cider in the town nearby. But they soon discover the chateau needs major work, a huge tax bill is due . . . and there's a sitting tenant to whom they owe a monthly allowance. Unable to sell but strapped for cash, Fliss determines to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B. But, why is Jacques, the local mayor, so hostile? How did Fliss's grandfather come to own the place anyway? And will Jacques and Fliss be able to put their differences aside to save the chateau? Inspired by Escape to the Chateau, this cosy and uplifting novel to curl up with, from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and Finding Love at the Christmas Market. Readers are falling in love with Celebrations at the Chateau: ***** A wonderful hug of a book. Feel-good fiction at its very best! ***** A perfect book to curl up with and forget the world. ***** A romantic and magical read . . . I couldn't put it down"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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I’m Ready for Big School

"Brought to you by Ladybird. Ladybird presents a collection of fun original audio stories written to inspire young children who are just starting Big School! The stories in this collection include My Teacher is an Alien, World Book Day, The Secret Door, The Escapades of the Escaping Hamster and Sick Bay. This edition is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect travel companion for little listeners everywhere. Aimed at children aged 4+, this is perfect for for family listening and learning and development for young minds. Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, Ladybird Stories for Car Journeys and the Ladybird Audio Adventures (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Ladybird (Author), Anna Acton, Maya Saroya (Narrator)

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Keeping a Christmas Promise

"Brought to you by Penguin. One Icelandic holiday. One snowstorm. The adventure of a lifetime. Freya has one wish this Christmas... to visit Iceland and track down the illusive Northern Lights in memory of her beloved friend. Nothing - not even a snowstorm - is going to stop her. But when an avalanche leaves her stranded in a remote village with no way to contact the outside world, handsome and enigmatic Petur comes to her rescue, giving her a place to stay in his farmhouse. In this harsh yet beautiful landscape, Petur and his community must come together in order to survive. Stepping up to help Petur with the Christmas celebrations, chef Freya is determined to make this most of her time here, cooking delicious fresh food and delivering it to the friendly locals. But as her feelings for Petur and love for the village begin to grow, she is about to discover that the greatest adventures are the ones you don't expect... © Jo Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Countdown to Christmas

"Brought to you by Penguin. Chloe can't wait for Christmas . . . to be over! Her son Ruben is staying with his dad this year and Chloe is planning to ignore the holidays all together. Her only nod to the season is the advent calendar Ruben left her, to help count down the days till he's home again. But then an heir hunter gets in touch, telling her there's a plot of land in Canada she may be entitled to. Surely, it's a scam. Or could it be just the escape she needs right now? They're offering to pay for her flights . . . and Ruben's latest note in the advent calendar tells her to 'say yes!' Suddenly, Chloe's new countdown to Christmas involves a log cabin in the middle of a snowy forest, a community that's worried for its future, a gruff lumberjack who gives her butterflies and a lot of pancakes with maple syrup . . . This Christmas is full of surprises! 'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness' Veronica Henry ©2023 Jo Thomas (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Still Me: Discover the love story that captured 21 million hearts

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Still Me by Jojo Moyes, read by Anna Acton. The third Lou Clark novel by Jojo Moyes, following the Number One international bestsellers Me Before You and After You Lou Clark knows too many things . . . She knows how many miles lie between her new home in New York and her new boyfriend Sam in London. She knows her employer is a good man and she knows his wife is keeping a secret from him. What Lou doesn't know is she's about to meet someone who's going to turn her whole life upside down. Because Josh will remind her so much of a man she used to know that it'll hurt. Lou won't know what to do next, but she knows that whatever she chooses is going to change everything."

Jojo Moyes (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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After You

"***THE SEQUEL TO THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING BOOK ME BEFORE YOU - THE FILM ADAPTATION WILL BE RELEASED JUNE 3RD*** Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of After You by the Jojo Moyes, the stunning sequel to the worldwide phenomenon Me Before You. Read by Anna Acton. Lou Clark has lots of questions. Like how it is she's ended up working in an airport bar, spending every shift watching other people jet off to new places. Or why the flat she's owned for a year still doesn't feel like home. Whether her close-knit family can forgive her for what she did eighteen months ago. And will she ever get over the love of her life. What Lou does know for certain is that something has to change. Then, one night, it does. But does the stranger on her doorstep hold the answers Lou is searching for - or just more questions? Close the door and life continues: simple, ordered, safe. Open it and she risks everything. But Lou once made a promise to live. And if she's going to keep it, she has to invite them in . . . Praise for The One Plus One 'Moyes does a majestic job of conjuring a cast of characters who are charismatic, credible and utterly compelling' Independent on Sunday 'Jojo Moyes's poignantly romantic tales have readers streaming their way through boxes of Kleenex' Sunday Express 'Moyes is the queen of the classy weepy and this won't disappoint. A masterclass in story-telling that fans of Me Before You will adore' Elle 'Raw, funny, real and sad, this is storytelling at its best' Marie Claire 'Another beautifully written love story I relished' Daily Mail 'I want you to read this book, indeed to read all of Jojo Moyes' books, because they tell truths about modern life. If you're a sentient, empathic, living, breathing human I would urge you to give it a go' The World Book Night book club 'It's a book to both giggle and weep over' Metro 'Quirky and memorable' Red 'Another sure-fire hit... A beautifully written modern love story from Britain's best contemporary female author' Sun on Sunday, Fabulous Magazine 'Compulsive reading' Woman & Home 'A love story, a road trip and family drama all rolled into one brilliant page turner. Jojo Moyes has triumphed again' Hello! 'Grab a box of tissues - this packs an emotional punch' New! 'Peopled with wonderful characters, this is a feel-good book by a lovely writer' Choice Magazine 'A tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required' Stylist"

Jojo Moyes (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Escape to the French Farmhouse

"Brought to you by Penguin. Can she find her recipe for happiness? Del and her husband Ollie moved to a beautiful village in Provence for a fresh start after years of infertility struggles. But six weeks after they arrive, they’re packing the removal van once more. As Del watches the van leave for England, she suddenly realises exactly what will make her happier…a new life in France – without Ollie. Now alone, all Del has is a crumbling farmhouse, a mortgage to pay and a few lavender plants. What on earth is she going to do? Discovering an old recipe book at the market run by the rather attractive Fabian, Del starts to bake. But can her new-found passion really help her let go of the past and lead to true happiness? A heart-warming tale about reclaiming your life, set amongst the lavender fields of Provence. Perfect escapism from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and The Honey Farm on the Hill. 'Hopeful and lovely, sunny and smashing – I loved this gorgeous book' Milly Johnson 'A delicious summer read' Heidi Swain 'A warm story of friendship and community. A joy and a true escape' Phillipa Ashley ©Jo Thomas 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Make or Break

"'Smart, witty and bursting with joie de vivre' WENDY HOLDEN Romantic comedy with a twist in its tail, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Mhairi McFarlane. Jess, a 29-year-old Londoner with a Kate Beckett fringe and a tendency for dramatics, gets taken on a surprise trip by her long-term boyfriend, Pete, to attend her best friend's last-minute wedding in South Africa. Jess imagines sun, sand, wine and safaris. And returning to London with an ethically mined diamond on her left hand... But this holiday isn't set to be quite the fairy tale Jess has planned... Suddenly she finds her world tilting on its axis, and things are only set to get worse when Jess returns home… When the truth comes out, will it be... Make or Break? Catherine Bennetto is back with her trademark wit and an equally hilarious cast of characters who will have you rooting for them from the first page. 'If you like laugh-out-loud dialogue, brilliant characters and plenty of plot twists, this is for you' heat 5 star review 'Warm and witty' My Weekly 'You will laugh and cry with every high and low. WE LOVED IT!' Take a Break 'Eloquent and heartfelt - seamlessly ensuring that the laughter and the lump-in-the-throat moments follow hot on each other's heels - another sure-fire hit' PENNY PARKES 'Warm and witty, heart-breaking and heart-warming, an emotional roller coaster of a read' ANNA BELL, author of It Started with a Tweet 'Another awesome read by Catherine. Couldn't put the book down - Literally!! - read entirely on one rainy Sunday afternoon' Lucy 'Bennetto made me laugh out loud with her debut and has done it again with this one. It is witty, quick, pacey and full of the sharp-tongued humour that runs through all of her writing. Fantastic!' Dawn 'This is a perfect book to cheer you up on a dark day, filled with light wit. It's very topical, with gentle mockery of things like clean-living trends, the genial chaos of family life and relationships in general…' Alexandra Clare 'What a page turner! Loved it! Got myself lost in the magic of Capetown, the author really captures the essence of the place, along with some funny, lovable characters!' Rachel *~* Praise for How Not to Fall in Love, Actually *~* 'A phenomenal cast of characters and some real laugh out loud moments. Brilliant!' Heidi Swain 'This superb debut is a romcom at its very best and the perfect book to chase away the winter blues. I haven't fallen so in love with a bunch of characters in a long while. Loved it' Sun 'A charming, feel-good gem of a debut novel that's guaranteed to leave you smiling… An honest narrative and a fresh voice to tell it… a great way to spend a lazy afternoon' CultureFly 'More bubbly than a big glass of champers and just as fun. How Not To Fall In Love, Actually is bright, breezy, and the perfect way to beat back the winter blues' Georgia Clark, author of The Regulars "

Catherine Bennetto (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Retreat to the Spanish Sun

"Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good new story... Eliza has a full house! When her three children grew up and moved out, she downsized to a smaller property... but now they're all back. Every room in the house is taken and Eliza finds herself sharing her bed with her eldest daughter and her daughter's pug. Combined with the online course she's trying to finish, plus her job to fit in, there just isn't the peace and quiet that Eliza needs. So when an ad pops up on her laptop saying 'house-sitters wanted', Eliza can't resist the chance to escape. She ends up moving to a rural finca in southern Spain, looking after the owner's Iberico pigs, learning about secret gastronomic societies... and finding a new zest for life and love along the way. Praise for Jo Thomas: 'Rich, warm and sunny. A story that stays with you long after the last page is turned' Milly Johnson 'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond 'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson © Jo Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Miss You

"Get to know Tess and Gus in Kate Eberlen's first novel, Miss You. Tess and Gus are meant to be. They just haven't met properly yet. And perhaps they never will . . . Today is the first day of the rest of your life is the motto on a plate in the kitchen at home, and Tess can't get it out of her head, even though she's in Florence for a final, idyllic holiday before university. Her life is about to change forever - but not in the way she expects. Gus and his parents are also on holiday in Florence. Their lives have already changed suddenly and dramatically. Gus tries to be a dutiful son, but longs to escape and discover what sort of person he is going to be. For one day, the paths of an eighteen-year-old girl and boy criss-cross before they each return to England. Over the course of the next sixteen years, life and love will offer them very different challenges. Separated by distance and fate, there's no way the two of them are ever going to meet each other properly . . . or is there?"

Kate Eberlen (Author), Anna Acton, Finlay Robertson (Narrator)

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The Reason

"How much is the smile from the person you love worth to you? Brooke's life has derailed. Her social life and career have evaporated, her daughter is desperately unhappy and being bullied at school, and, for a 43-year-old, she probably spends way too many weekends at her parent's. But the reason for all this is no mystery. A year and a half ago, Brooke's husband died. But Brooke does have one secret. Her husband's death, the worst thing that has ever happened to her, has made her unbelievably rich. Despite her despair, Brooke suddenly realises she has the power to make her daughter's life, and the world a little brighter. "

Catherine Bennetto (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Anna Acton