Audiobooks narrated by Colleen Prendergast

Annie Howarth is living a restless life in a restless town. It's 1984 and for a mining community in South Yorkshire, the strikes mean tensions are running high. Then a murdered girl is found on the moors and the anxiety levels are pushed to a dangerous breaking point. Married to the Chief of Police, Annie should feel safe - William can be secretive, though surely whatever he's hiding is for her own good. But Annie is keeping her own secrets. Ten years ago the man she loved was ripped from her life in a scandal that still haunts the both of them, and now his return will put her family, her marriage, even her life, at risk. An atmospheric and suspenseful novel you'll find impossible to put down, from the talented Richard & Judy bestseller.

Louise Douglas (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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Witness: A Gripping Gangland Thriller Set on the Streets of Manchester

Dark and gritty, Witness is a heart-pounding thriller set in Manchester by bestselling author Mandasue Heller. Holly Evans and her over-protective mother, Josie, are living a hand-to-mouth existence, moving constantly from one squalid dump to the next. When they move into an illegally sub-let council flat in Manchester, Holly feels settled for the first time in her life – even if she is forbidden to go out, or even open the front door to callers when her mum’s at work. What exactly are they hiding from? Then Holly has a falling out with her best friend, and suddenly finds herself becoming increasingly isolated and alone in the world. But she is about to make a new friend in Suzie – the glamorous woman who lives directly across the road, who Holly witnesses being beaten up by her violent boyfriend. When it happens a second time it’s Holly who Suzie turns to for help, and a bond is quickly formed between the pair. But whoever Holly and Josie have been running from is about to find them, and nothing will ever be the same again . . . You can only run for so long, and some will kill for your silence . . .

Mandasue Heller (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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Wickham Hall

Bestseller Wickham Hall was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. Holly Swift has just landed the job of her dreams: events co-ordinator at Wickham Hall, the beautiful manor home that sits proudly at the heart of the village where she grew up. Not only does she get to organise for a living and work in stunning surroundings, but it will also put a bit of distance between Holly and her problems at home. As Holly falls in love with the busy world of Wickham Hall - from family weddings to summer festivals, firework displays and Christmas grottos - she also finds a place in her heart for her friendly (if unusual) colleagues. But life isn't as easily organised as an event at Wickham Hall (and even those have their complications...). Can Holly learn to let go and live in the moment? After all, that's when the magic happens... A charming and romantic story certain to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy Bramley: 'Engaging characters, a stately home and a sweeping romance. This is delightful!' Katie Fforde 'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy' Miranda Dickinson

Cathy Bramley (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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White Wedding

From the Sunday Times bestselling author It's the day they've always dreamed about. But will it turn out to be a nightmare? Bel is in the midst of planning her perfect wedding when disaster strikes and everything she thought she knew is turned on its head. Can she hold it all together and, with the help of her friends, and a mysterious man she meets unexpectedly, turn disaster into triumph? Bel's friend, ice-cream parlour owner Violet, is engaged to Glyn, who is besotted by her although Violet fell out of love with him long ago. But however trapped she feels in the relationship, she can't quite say the words, 'I don't want to marry you anymore.' Then, just when she's about to give up and resign herself to married life, she finds love in the most surprising of places. Will duty rule her heart or will she allow herself to be swept off her feet? Max was planning a quick registry office do with her fiancé Stuart until she sees a TV programme about traveller brides and becomes determined to have the most extravagantly glitzy wedding ever. But in all the excitement has she lost sight of what's really important? Does she want the wedding more than she wants the groom? And as all three friends find the dress of their dreams at the White Wedding bridal shop, its owner, the lovely Freya, guarantees that her gowns will bring them happiness - though maybe not quite in the way they expected …

Milly Johnson (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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White Lies and Wishes

Random House presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of White Lies and Wishes by Cathy Bramley, read by Colleen Prendergast. What happens when what you wish for is only half the story...? Flirtatious, straight-talking Jo Gold says she's got no time for love; she's determined to save her family's failing footwear business. New mother Sarah Hudson has cut short her maternity leave to return to work. She says she'll do whatever it takes to make partner at the accountancy firm. Bored, over-eating housewife Carrie Radley says she just wants to shift the pounds - she'd love to finally wear a bikini in public. The unlikely trio meet by chance one winter's day, and in a moment of 'Carpe Diem' madness, embark on a mission to make their wishes come true by September. Easy. At least it would be, if they hadn't been just the teensiest bit stingy with the truth... With hidden issues, hidden talents, and hidden demons to overcome, new friends Jo, Carrie and Sarah must admit to what they really, really want, if they are ever to get their happy endings. A feel-good romantic comedy that's guaranteed to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. Your favourite authors have loved reading bestselling Cathy Bramley: 'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 'Engaging characters and a sweeping romance. This is delightful!' Katie Fforde 'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy' Miranda Dickinson 'The perfect romantic tale, to warm your heart and make you smile.' Ali McNamara

Cathy Bramley (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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What Just Happened?!: Dispatches from Turbulent Times

In What Just Happened?! The creator cuts her direction through the hellscape of post-mandate legislative issues, where the bedlam won't ever stop. Climb on board as we remember each helpful snapshot of sorcery, from David Cameron to Theresa May to Boris Johnson. Wonder about the sights, from Trumpian WTF-ery to big name twattery. What's more, overwhelm at the cast of characters: Hollywood sex guilty parties, libertarians, donning legends (and antagonists), devious dukes, media nobles, celebrities, unscripted television beasts, extremely rich people, cops, different sovereigns and princesses, underhanded counsels, altruists, fauxlanthropists, TV culinary specialists, and (normally) Gwyneth Paltrow. It's the full state meal of insane - and you're generally unconditionally welcomed. Drawn from her astoundingly amusing Gatekeeper sections, What Just Happened?! is a welcome impact of humor and mental soundness in this present reality where reality has become more peculiar than fiction.

Marina Hide (Author), Colleen Prendergast, Marina Hide (Narrator)

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What His Wife Knew: The unputdownable and thrilling revenge mystery

Brought to you by Penguin. Sorry. Beth Lomas thought she knew her late husband. But this one small word, written on the back of a discarded envelope and left on their kitchen table convinces the police that Oscar took his own life. As the police announce they are not seeking anyone else in connection with Oscar's death, Beth is convinced that there is more to the story. As she sets out to discover what really happened, Beth uncovers shocking truths about the man she thought she knew better than anyone. In their small town it seems like every stone she turns hides an ugly secret and it's not long before her own dark past begins to rise to the surface. What His Wife Knew is an enthralling, page-turning mystery concerned with what it means to love, and the importance of female friendship in the face of the darkest situations life can throw at us. PRAISE FOR JO JAKEMAN: 'A totally engaging, brilliantly characterised read that had me hanging on every twist and turn. An absolute 5* cracker of a book' Gytha Lodge 'You'll be gripped!' HEAT 'A twisty tale of gaslighting, revenge, and redemption that will be a hit with everyone who relishes an abuser getting his comeuppance' Booklist 'Reads like a darker Big Little Lies with all the female rage of Sharp Objects' bustle.com 'I raced through this dark, tightly-plotted and satisfying thriller. Loved it!' Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice © Jo Jakeman 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Jo Jakeman (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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Wartime Friends

Wartime Friends is a tale of unbreakable bonds in times of strife, by bestselling author Margaret Dickinson. As the storm clouds of war gather over Britain, two brave, young women will discover the value of true friendship as they deal with troubles of their own while the lives of those they love are put at risk. It is 1940’s coastal Lincolnshire and Carolyn Holmes is keen to do what she can for the war effort. Raised on the family farm, she battles with her mother, Lilian, to further her education although nothing is too good for her brother, Tom. Phyllis Carter, a bitter widow from the Great War, lives close by with her son, Peter, who works on the farm. When Peter decides to volunteer, a distraught Phyllis blames Carolyn who leaves to join the ATS where she meets Beryl Morley who will become a lifelong friend. Carolyn and Beryl are posted to Beaumanor Hall in Leicestershire as ‘listeners’, the most difficult of signals intelligence gathering. As the war unfolds and their work becomes even more vital, Carolyn and Beryl’s friendship deepens and in the dangerous times that follow, they support each other through some of the darkest days they will ever know.

Margaret Dickinson (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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Under Your Skin

Gaby Mortimer is the woman who has it all. But everything changes when she finds a body near her home. She's shaken and haunted by the image of the lifeless young woman, and frightened that the killer, still at large, could strike again. Before long, the police have a lead. The evidence points to a very clear suspect, one Gaby never saw coming. Full of brilliant twists and turns, Under Your Skin is a dark and suspenseful psychological thriller that will make you second guess everything. Because you can never be too sure about anything, especially when it comes to murder.

Sabine Durrant (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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Under a Siena Sun

Lucy needed a change of scene. She didn't expect the change of a lifetime. Doctors Without Borders has been Lucy Young's life for the past four years. After an emergency extraction from a conflict zone, she's making a change from saving lives under gunfire to practising medicine in safe, serene Siena. Now treating obscenely wealthy patients at a private clinic, she's never felt less comfortable. She's used to helping those in dire need - not those in need of a nip and tuck. Her turmoil grows when she encounters injured tennis star David Lorenzo, whose potent smiles make Lucy forget her aversion to the rich. She's soon falling for the sportsman but feels like she's losing herself in this world of excess. All she's ever wanted was to help the underprivileged and be a positive change in the world, so can her future lie in Siena at the clinic - with David? This sunny romance is the perfect escape for fans of Lucy Coleman, Lori Nelson Spielman, and Rosanna Ley. Praise for T.A. Williams 'The characters in the story really make it exceptional ... Natalie is a brilliant protagonist ... and I absolutely adored her journey to self-discovery to find her new identity.' BooksandBookends 'Wow! This is contemporary romance at its best! The writing is exquisite. ... And the plot is brilliantly clever, captivating, and delightful with a little bit of drama, love, loss, and of course romance.' WhatsBetterThanBooks 'The characters are all brilliantly written, the storyline flows extremely well throughout, and I loved every bit of it.' Fiona Wilson (#10 Goodreads reviewer UK) 'T. A. Williams has that gorgeous way of writing a feel good story...he's absolutely backed up that men can write chick-lit.' Reviewed The Book (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer) - T.A. Williams lives in Devon with his Italian wife. He was born in England of a Scottish mother and Welsh father. After a degree in modern languages at Nottingham University, he lived and worked in Switzerland, France and Italy, before returning to the UK. He's taught Arab princes, Brazilian beauty queens and Italian billionaires. He speaks several languages and has travelled extensively. He has eaten snake, still-alive fish, and alligator. A Spanish dog, a Russian bug and a Korean parasite have done their best to eat him in return. His hobby is long-distance cycling, but his passion is writing.

T.A. Williams (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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Together, Again: tears, laughter, joy and hope from the much-loved Sunday Times bestselling author

Together again after years apart, can they find a new beginning? The brilliant novel full of laughter, love, tears and hope from the Sunday Times bestselling author Milly Johnson. 'This masterpiece honestly describes the strength and acceptance required to be a family. 5 STARS' Adele Parks, Book of the Month, Platinum magazine 'Emotional, empowering and heart-wrenching - sisterhood at its finest' CATHY BRAMLEY Sisters Jolene, Marsha and Annis have convened at their beautiful family home, Fox House, following the death of their mother, the tricky Eleanor Vamplew. Born seven years apart, the women are more strangers than sisters. Jolene, the eldest, is a successful romantic novelist who writes about beautiful relationships even though her own marriage to the handsome and charming Warren is complicated. Marsha, the neglected middle child, has put all of her energy into her work, hoping money will plug the gap in her life left by the man who broke her young heart. Annis is the renegade, who left home aged sixteen and never returned, not even for the death of their beloved father Julian. Until now. So when the sisters discover that their mother has left everything to Annis in her will, it undermines everything they thought they knew. Can saying their final goodbyes to Eleanor bring them together again? Together, Again is the story of truths uncovered and lies exposed, of secrets told - and kept. It is a novel about sister helping sister to heal from childhood scars and finding in each other support, forgiveness, courage and love. Your favourite authors love Milly Johnson: 'Reading a Milly Johnson book is like spending time with a best friend - you always end up feeling better about the world. Written with genuine warmth and heart, they're an absolute treat' Lucy Diamond 'Milly Johnson always delivers an absolutely cracking read' Katie Fforde 'One of those novels that draws you in to its world and makes you wish you could be friends with Shay. A tantalising juicy tale full of twists and turns that kept me gripped. Warm, funny and moving. One to curl up with and devour' Ruth Jones on The Woman in the Middle 'The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS' Debbie Johnson 'Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath' Jane Fallon

Milly Johnson (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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Tick Tock

'Fans of Martina Cole will love this' Katerina Diamond A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt. TICK... In the city of Stoke, a teenage girl is murdered in the middle of the day, her lifeless body abandoned in a field behind her school. TOCK... Two days later, a young mother is abducted. She's discovered strangled and dumped in a local park. TIME'S UP... DS Grace Allendale and her team are brought in to investigate, but with a bold killer, no leads and nothing to connect the victims, the case seems hopeless. It's only when a third woman is targeted that a sinister pattern emerges. A dangerous mind is behind these attacks, and Grace realises that the clock is ticking... Can they catch the killer before another young woman dies? The number one bestselling author returns with a breath-taking police procedural thriller series that will have you on the edge of your seat. Praise for TICK TOCK: 'I love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKIN, author of Inspector Rebus Series 'Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTT, author of The Shape of Lies 'A gritty, authentic, fast-paced read that you won't want to put down.' Caroline Mitchell, author of The Secret Child 'I was drawn right in! This book is so tense, so chilling, it's an edge of your seat thriller!' Reader review 'Tick Tock is a masterpiece of writing... I genuinely couldn't put the book down' Reader review 'It's a spell-binding, unsettling novel that grips you immediately' Book Reviews 'Absolutely loved this thriller! Excellent character development, exciting dialogue and fascinating plot. What more can you ask for?' Reader review 'Tick Tock, isn't just a good read - it's outstanding!' Stoke Sentinel 'This is easily becoming one of my favorite series' Reader review 'A fantastic and gripping crime thriller. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat' Dark Raven Reviews

Mel Sherratt (Author), Colleen Prendergast (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Colleen Prendergast