Audiobooks narrated by Christina Cole

The Stolen Daughter: a jaw-dropping psychological suspense with a twist you'll never forget...

"If you loved The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden and All Her Fault by Andrea Mara, you need to read The Stolen Daughter. A heart-pounding psychological thriller guaranteed to keep you reading all night... Hannah sacrificed everything to start a new life with her baby. So when she’s left grieving her little girl, she’s completely distraught. Until she meets Leo. Leo’s wife has just had a little girl of her own. But the baby isn’t Leo’s. He's never felt so betrayed. Together, Leo and Hannah make a shocking plan – a plan they vow to hide from everyone they love. Because this decision has consequences that can’t be forgiven. And some people will go to desperate lengths to protect the secrets their lives are built on... 'A blood-chilling scenario that set my heart racing . . . Emma Curtis is the queen of the unputdownable thriller' NUALA ELLWOOD 'Will keep you reading long into the night. I absolutely loved it' LESLEY KARA 'Absolutely outstanding' LAUREN NORTH 'Emma Curtis's clever skilful writing keeps the reader racing through the pages' JANE CORRY Previously published as Keep Her Quiet. © Emma Curtis 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Emma Curtis (Author), Christina Cole, Clare Corbett, Tamaryn Payne (Narrator)

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Private Lives: The unputdownable, must-read new novel from the bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Herd

"The addictive and thought-provoking new novel from the author of the Richard & Judy book club pick, THE HERD. In the sleepy seaside sleepy town of Waverly, Rosie and Seb Kent are happily married. Now that Seb has achieved his dream of becoming Headmaster of the local school, their lives couldn't be any better. Then Abi arrives. Abi, a young, single mother, has come to Waverly for a fresh start. She plans to reinvent herself and give her children a new life. Then she sees Seb. As their complicated hidden past threatens to destroy them both, they try their hardest to keep it contained. But in a small town, secrets don’t stay hidden for long and soon, what should be their private business becomes a very public scandal. How far will everyone – them, their families and the whole community – go to protect everything they hold dearest? Praise for Emily Edwards: 'A knock-out twist' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'It is hard to imagine a more timely novel' JODI PICOULT © Emily Edwards 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Emily Edwards (Author), Christina Cole (Narrator)

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Dogs and Monsters: A dark and gripping new short story collection from the bestselling author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

"Brought to you by Penguin. The bestselling author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time weaves ancient fables into fresh, unexpected forms and forges new unforgettable legends. The myth of the Minotaur in his labyrinth is turned into a wrenching parable of maternal love – and of the monstrosities of patriarchy. The lover of a goddess, Tithonus, is gifted eternal life but without eternal youth. Actaeon, changed into a stag after glimpsing the naked Diana and torn to pieces by his hunting dogs, becomes a visceral metaphor about how humans use and misuse animals. From genetic engineering to the eternal complications of family, Haddon showcases how we are subject to the same elemental forces that obsessed the Greeks, as he reimagines stories from Laika the Soviet space dog on her fateful orbit to St Anthony wrestling with loneliness in the desert. 'In sentences as precisely cut as paper sculptures, Mark Haddon fits ancient myth to the cruelties and wonders of the present' Francis Spufford, author of Cahokia Jazz 'A marvel of a collection' Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time ‘A consummate storyteller’ New York Times ©2024 Mark Haddon (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Mark Haddon (Author), Christina Cole, Rachel Bavidge, Robert Bathurst, Steve John Shepherd (Narrator)

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Things Don’t Break On Their Own: ‘A captivating, haunting, and twisty story’ Karin Slaughter

"Brought to you by Penguin. She could be anyone. She could be you. Nobody ever found out what happened to Laika Martenwood, the girl who vanished without a trace on her way to school one morning. But for her sister Willa, life shattered into tiny pieces that day, and she has never been able to put them back together again. Willa sees Laika everywhere: on buses, at parties, in busy streets. It’s been twenty-five years, and the only thing that has kept her going is her belief that her sister is alive, somewhere. But when a dinner party conversation about childhood memories spirals out of control, a shattering revelation from one of the guests forces Willa to rethink everything she thought she knew about her past. And, out of the debris of that explosive evening, the truth of what really happened begins to emerge. Piece by piece. 'This is the one: the next must-read, must-discuss novel' A.J. FINN 'A terrific debut from a promising talent' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'I will be thinking about it for years ... I loved it' GILLIAN McALLISTER ©2024 Sarah Easter Collins (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Sarah Easter Collins (Author), Christina Cole, Emily Lucienne, Nathalie Buscombe (Narrator)

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The Grief House

"Bloomsbury presents The Grief House by Rebecca Thorne, read by Christina Cole. Everyone is lying But the dead know the truth A week-long grief retreat on a beautiful country estate with no phones and no wifi isn’t ex-tarot reader Blue’s usual getaway. But ever since her mother’s death she’s been carrying a secret. Could this finally help her let it go? When she arrives, it’s raining, and there’s something strange about the house. Only a few guests have made it through the weather. As the owners, Molly and Joshua Park, try desperately to cling to normality, the storm worsens until they’re stranded in the house – cut off from the outside world. And after one of the guests disappears in the night, Blue wonders who around her, the Parks and the guests, is telling the truth about why they’re there – and whose grief might be hiding a deeper secret. The floodwater rises. Everyone is keeping secrets – but only one is a killer. Can Blue escape with her life, and her sanity? ————————— 'Guaranteed to chill you to the bone' Rebecca Netley 'Kept me turning pages long into the night' Chris Whitaker 'Chilling, claustrophobic and creepy as hell' Jo Jakeman"

Rebecca Thorne (Author), Christina Cole (Narrator)

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In Search of Amrit Kaur: An Indian Princess in Wartime Paris

"Brought to you by Penguin. A lost princess and a vanished world: a remarkable true story that moves from the Punjab of the Raj to 1930s Paris and the Second World War In a Mumbai museum in 2007, Livia Manera Sambuy encounters a photograph that will change her life forever. The caption claims that the Punjabi princess Amrit Kaur sold her jewels in occupied Paris to save Jewish lives, only to be arrested by the Gestapo and sent to a concentration camp where she died within a year. For Livia, this marks the beginning of a compulsive search for the truth as she delves into the history of the British Raj, the diamonds and sapphires of the twentieth-century aristocracy, and the lives of extraordinary figures: bankers, jewellers, explorers and spies. ‘Remarkable and compelling’ Edmund de Waal ‘Thoroughly engaging’ Kamila Shamsie ‘An ambitious, absorbing work that peels back the layers of its enigmatic subject and digs deeply into the author's own emotional vicissitudes’ Jhumpa Lahiri ‘A tantalizing true story . . . In Search of Amrit Kaur plunges into the glittery world of Indian royalty’ New York Times Book Review © Livia Manera Sambuy 2023 (P) Penguin Audio 2023"

Livia Manera Sambuy (Author), Christina Cole (Narrator)

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The Witch in the Well: A deliciously disturbing Gothic tale of a revenge reaching out across the years

"Brought to you by Penguin. Over a hundred years ago, the citizens of F- did something rather bad. And local school teacher Catherine Evans has made writing the definitive account of what happened when Ilsbeth Clark drowned in the well her life's work. The town's people may not want their past raked up, but Catherine is determined to shine a light upon that shameful event. For Ilsbeth was an innocent, after all. She was shunned and ostracised by rumour-mongers and ill-wishers and someone has to speak up for her. And who better than Catherine, who has herself felt the sting and hurt of such whisperings? But then a childhood friend returns to F -. Elena is a successful author whose book, The Whispers Inside: A Reawakening of the Soul, has earned her a certain celebrity. In search of a new subject, she takes an interest in the story of Ilsbeth Clark and announces her intention to write a book about the long-dead woman, focusing on the natural magic she believes she possessed. And Elena has everything Catherine has not, like a platform and connections and no one seems to care that Elena's book will be pure speculation, tainting Ilsbeth's memory rather than preserving it. Catherine is determined that something must be done and plots to blunt her rival's pen. However she had not allowed for the fact that the past might not be so dead after all - that something is reaching out from the well, disturbing her reality. Before summer's over, one woman will be dead, the other accused of murder . . . but is she really guilty, or are there other forces at work? And who was Ilsbeth Clark, really? An innocent? A witch? Or something else entirely? © Camilla Bruce 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Camilla Bruce (Author), Charlotte Davey, Christina Cole, Emily Barber (Narrator)

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Whatever It Takes

"What if love's not enough? From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both Of You, Whatever It Takes is an emotionally powerful and unputdownable novel… For Londoner Eloise Hamilton, it is a momentous day when she reluctantly agrees to uproot to Dartmouth, leaving behind her perfect world so her husband can return to his. At least her mother-in-law Margaret will welcome her with open arms, and she can rely on best friend Sara to be her lifeline to London. But Eloise is thrust into unexpected turmoil when it's revealed that Margaret is showing signs of dementia and Sara's intense longing for a family threatens to overwhelm her. While she's dreaming up extreme ways to help those she loves, Eloise's world implodes with the strain of being responsible for all around her. When a life-changing secret is revealed, someone is bound to be overlooked. And the damage might be irreparable… What Readers are Saying about Whatever It Takes: 'One of the best books I've read in a long time. So many twists and turns, but filled with so much love' 'Fantastically written and incredibly entertaining to read. There were parts that touched me, and parts that absolutely riled me but this was such a treat' Praise for Adele Parks: ‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes ‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley ‘Chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell ‘Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin ‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings' Louise Candlish ‘Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable’ T.M. Logan ‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising’ Jane Fallon"

Adele Parks (Author), Christina Cole (Narrator)

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The Boyfriend

"From the bestselling author of The Girlfriend, now a number one Amazon Original series. 'A thriller that will have you gripped' - Closer He loves you. He loves you not. Amy is fiercely independent, with a high-powered career, a flat of her own and tight-knit friendships. But as she approaches her thirtieth birthday, she can't help but rue the one thing she doesn't have - a relationship. When Amy comes around following a serious fall, she doesn't remember anything from the last six months. Not even the upcoming skiing holiday at her aunt's luxurious chalet in Val d'Isère with her mum and best friends to celebrate her birthday. And she certainly doesn't remember being swept off her feet by the handsome Dr Jack Stewart . . . Jack is the full package - charming, caring and devoted to Amy. Everyone is smitten with him, but as the week goes on, Amy begins to find Jack's presence chilling. Is her broken mind playing tricks? Or is the perfect boyfriend really too good to be true? For fans of The Chalet and The Hunting Party, The Boyfriend is a twisting anti-love story that will keep you guessing with every page, by Michelle Frances, author of the number one bestselling sensation The Girlfriend. *** PRAISE FOR MICHELLE FRANCES 'I tore through the pages . . . A high-speed chase of a novel' - Louise Candlish 'Michelle Frances manages to bring fresh energy to this age-old theme of family secrets . . . The finale doesn't disappoint' - Daily Mail 'Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust' - Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet"

Michelle Frances (Author), Christina Cole (Narrator)

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Anna

"Brought to you by Penguin. Beaten. Branded. Defiant. Anna is a possession. She is owned by the man named Will, shielded from the world of struggles by his care. He loves her, protects her, and then breaks her. Anna is obedient, dutiful, and compliant. Anna does not know her place in the world. When she falls pregnant, Anna leaves her name behind, and finds the strength to run. But the past - and Will - catch up with her in an idyllic town with a dark secret, and this time, it's not just Anna who is at risk. © 2021 Sammy H.K. Smith (P) Penguin Audio and Rebellion Publishing 2021"

Sammy H.K. Smith (Author), Christina Cole (Narrator)

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Cousin Kate

"Brought to you by Penguin. Kate Malvern never expected to see this kind of splendour again. After her father's death, Kate was left an orphan, striving to make ends meet as a governess until her aunt Minerva rescues her from poverty. Kate hardly knows what to expect at the grand house of Staplewood. Her uncle lives in one wing, while her handsome, moody cousin Torquil occupies another; guests are few and far between, but even family dinners are rigidly formal. And, over it all, Minerva's word is law. But the sudden arrival of cousin Philip throws Minerva's control over the household into doubt, and Kate begins to suspect the shocking reason for Minerva's generosity. She has no-one to confide in but cousin Philip - but for reasons unknown, he seems to have taken an instant dislike to her... Cousin Kate is a rich and classic Georgette Heyer novel, replete with the sparkling humour, memorable characters and intricate plots that have made her the queen of the Regency romance novel. 'Wonderful characters and rapturously romantic' - Katie Fforde © Georgette Heyer 1968 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Georgette Heyer (Author), Christina Cole (Narrator)

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The Innocent Wife: A Richard and Judy Book Club pick

"Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Innocent Wife by Amy Lloyd, read by Christina Cole and Lorelei King. THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER You were obsessed with his case. You fought for his freedom. He was acquitted. You married him. But now you’re wondering if he’s so innocent after all. As recommended by MY FAVOURITE MURDER: 'It is so really ****ing good!' 'This book had me hooked from the first page to the last.’ LISA JEWELL Twenty years ago, Dennis Danson was sentenced to death for a brutal murder in Florida. But there were flaws in the case, questions hanging over the prosecution, suspicions of a miscarriage of justice. Sam, an English schoolteacher, finds herself drawn into an online community obsessed with the case, and with the eighteen-year-old who tearfully protested his innocence. Who was the ‘Short Man’ that police never found? Why did they fixate on Dennis so early? What happened to the missing evidence? Sam writes to Dennis, and Dennis writes back. They become friends. She visits him. They fall in love. They marry. And, at long last, a confession from the real killer seems to prove Dennis’s innocence. He’s acquitted; declared a free man. Sam is overjoyed, but part of her starts to doubt Dennis, and the ways he seems to change once released. She pushes it aside. After all, they’re husband and wife. Till death do them part. Amy's readers are raving about the book they 'just couldn't put down': “I picked up The Innocent Wife this morning on my subway commute to work and couldn't put it down! I read it during my lunch break, commute home, on the stair master… It was just that addicting!” “Absolutely fantastic book… couldn’t put it down” “a superb rendering of sustained storytelling that grips you from the off” “I read the book in two days, couldn't wait to find out what happened next” “Fantastic, gripping, page turning… Drew you in and kept you there until the very end” “A fantastic debut! … It gets you hooked from the very beginning, and yet it's never predictable, you're in for some surprises until the very last page” “The Innocent Wife was gripping. I read with heart racing” “I literally couldn't wait to steal five minutes with it during the day and loved my evenings completely immersed in the tension” “I couldn't put this down… thriller fans, you're in for a treat” “complex and fascinating… very clever and very well executed” “original and utterly compelling … I honestly feel bereft now that I've finished it and can't wait to spend 2018 talking about this fantastic novel”"

Amy Lloyd (Author), Christina Cole, Lorelei King (Narrator)

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