Audiobooks narrated by Courtney Patterson

"In 1955, following the devastation of the Korean War, Bertha and Harry Holt made headlines for adopting eight Korean children. Driven by evangelical convictions and emboldened by a special act of Congress, the couple founded the Holt Adoption Program, which would facilitate the migration of tens of thousands of Korean children to the United States over the following decades. The Sueppels were among the families profoundly shaped by the legacy of the Holt Adoption Program. To their suburban Iowa City community, Steven and Sheryl Sueppel were kind and charitable, humble yet magnetic—seemingly ideal candidates to adopt. But in 2008, when Steven found himself facing federal embezzlement and money laundering charges, he murdered Sheryl and their adopted children before ending his own life. Paige Towers traces the interwoven histories of the Holts and the Sueppels, exploring the deeper, often hidden complexities of intercountry adoption: the ethical gray zones, the influences of religion and race, and the global inequalities that made such large-scale child migration possible. Meticulously researched and sensitive with its storytelling, What They Stole examines how good intentions can coexist with systemic harm—and how the consequences of systems like the Holts' can reverberate across generations."

Paige Towers (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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One Last Shot at Christmas

"When old loves face off, A holiday wish will break the ice. When Jenna Sharpe unexpectedly finds herself the guardian of her five-year-old nephew, her plan is to pack his things, return to Tulsa for her long-awaited promotion and leave Opportunity, Alaska, for good. Her plan is certainly not to get involved with former professional hockey player Wyatt Morgan-the man whose heart she broke. But when the town-and little Henry-pressure Jenna to take over the traditional Christmas lights festival, Wyatt jumps in to help. With feelings reigniting and her job on the line, Jenna will be forced to ask herself where her home-and her heart-really belong. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Opportunity, Alaska Book 1: Her Alaskan Family Book 2: Lost Alaskan Memories Book 3: One Last Shot at Christmas"

Heidi McCahan (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Money in the Mountains: The Cultural Trauma of Appalachia

"The United States is in a state of decline—a reality decades in the making. At the thin end of the wedge sits Appalachia, one of the nation's most deprived regions, mythologized by outsiders and misunderstood the world over. Embedded as a therapist within this community, Rayelle Davis frames the addiction, suicide, and 'diseases of despair' that plague the region as a consequence of cultural trauma, exploitation, and systemic neglect. Her work is a searing exploration of generational adversity and a powerful indictment of the psychological abuse of the American Dream. Davis reveals a profound truth: Appalachian trauma is colonial trauma. As in exploited nations abroad, everything of value—from wealth and health to life itself—is extracted by a distant elite. This courageous book exposes the predatory systems of power and challenges everything we think we know about identity, sovereignty, and the actual cost of inequality in America. In a time of extreme political polarization, Money in the Mountains is not a requiem for Appalachia, but a manifesto for collective healing."

Rayelle Davis (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Colton's Inferno

"Who wanted her dead? And could one man keep her safe? Aiden Colton's instantly captivated by resourceful rancher Lucy Harris, who will do just about anything to keep the home she loves. But when Aiden stumbles on Lucy left for dead in a structure set aflame, the firefighter's personal attraction becomes a quest for justice-and truth. Is someone so intent on claiming the Harris family's homestead that they'll stop at nothing, even murder? Aiden might be the only thing standing between Lucy and ruin…but the flames burning between them are hotter than any fire they're facing. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of North Dakota series: Book 1: Colton's Deadly Evidence by Beth Cornelison Book 2: Guarding Colton's Witness by Sandra Owens Book 3: Colton's Inferno by Jennifer D. Bokal Book 4: Colton's Secret Identity by Geri Krotow Book 5: Colton in the Crossfire by Veronica Forand Book 6: Colton's Covert Challenge by Tara Taylor Quinn"

Jennifer D. Bokal (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Fbi: Strange Crimes Unit Books 1-3: Her Darkest Secret (FBI: Strange Crimes Unit) / A Cry in the Dark (FBI: Strange Crimes Unit) / The Garden Girls (FBI: Strange Crimes Unit)

"Three heart-pounding mysteries where passion and peril intertwine, and no one is safe from the truth…or love. Her Darkest Secret When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he’s always wanted—her. The sight of a goose feather at a murder scene modeled after a children’s poem is enough to make FBI special agent Fiona Kelly's blood turn to ice. Almost two decades ago, a feather was left with her sister's body—and with every subsequent victim of the Nursery Rhyme Killer. Now he's back. Only this time, his latest gruesome murder is a message to the only one who ever got away: Fiona. Finding “Rhyme” is an obsession that's fueled Fiona's career—and destroyed her marriage to fellow FBI agent Asa Kodiak. Now Fiona and Asa have to put their past tensions aside and work together one last time. But Rhyme is watching, and catching this killer may force Fiona to reveal her biggest, darkest secret…the one only he knows. A Cry in the Dark Deep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered. But the folks in Night Holler have their own ways and their own laws. And they’re not talking… Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder. As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she’s worked the cold case of her mother’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she’ll never have peace. Because she’s terrified she might be exactly like him. In this chilling novel, when the present collides with Violet’s mysterious past and John’s tragic loss, they must unravel the warped, sinuous connections before the killer strikes again. But solving the case might not be nearly as terrifying as the possibility that Violet’s finally found her roots… The Garden Girls On a remote Outer Banks island, a serial killer collects his prized specimens. And to stop him, an FBI agent must confront his own twisted past. FBI agent Tiberius Granger has seen his share of darkness. But a new case sets him on edge. It’s not just the macabre way both victims—found posed in front of lighthouses—are tattooed with flowers that match their names. There’s also the unsettling connection to the woman Ty once loved and to the shadowy cult they both risked everything to escape. Bexley Hemmingway’s sister has gone missing, and she’ll do anything to find her—including teaming up with Ty. That may prove a mistake, and not just because Ty doesn’t know he’s the father of her teenaged son. It seems the killer is taunting Ty, drawing everyone close to him into deeper danger. As the slashing winds and rain of a deadly hurricane approach the coast of North Carolina, the search leads Ty and Bex to an island that hides a grisly secret. But in his quest for the truth, Ty has ignored the fact that this time, he’s not just the hunter. Every move has been orchestrated by a killer into a perfect storm of terror, and they will need all their skills to survive… Includes 3 titles! Perfect for fans of: ???? Romance in uniform ???? Small-town romance ????️ Murder mystery"

Jessica R. Patch (Author), Courtney Patterson, Lisa Flanagan, Teri Schnaubelt (Narrator)

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Greyhound (Unabridged)

"In 2006, in the wake of several miscarriages, Joanna Pocock travelled by Greyhound bus across the US from Detroit to Los Angeles. Seventeen years later, now in her 50s, she undertakes the same journey, revisiting the same cities, edgelands, highways and motels in the footsteps of the few women writers - Simone de Beauvoir, Ethel Mannin and Irma Kurtz - who chronicled their own road trips across the US. In Greyhound, Pocock explores the overlap of place and memory, the individual with the communal, and the privatization of public space as she navigates two very different landscapes - an earlier, less atomized America, and a current one mired in inequality, as it teeters on the brink of environmental catastrophe. Her focus is on the built-upon environment: the rivers of tarmac, the illuminated gas stations, the sprawling suburbs and the sites of extraction created specifically to fuel contemporary life. Combining memoir, reportage, environmental writing and literary criticism, Greyhound is a moving and immersive book that captures an America in the throes of late capitalism with all its beauty, horror and complexity."

Joanna Pocock (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Killer Moms: True Stories

"A mother is supposed to be loving, protective, caring, and kind. She's supposed to nurture and guide her children from infancy into childhood and adolescence. The very thought of murdering a child—much less their own child—is not only bizarre but perhaps the most disturbing thought a parent could have! Exploring the ultimate betrayal of a mother's duty, Killer Moms: True Stories recounts thirty-one harrowing tales of motherhood gone wrong, including . . . ● Rachel David, who believed she was married to God ● Andrea Yates, who systematically executed each of her five children by drowning them ● Magda Goebbels, one of the most powerful women in Nazi Germany, the propaganda minister's wife and a Hitler favorite ● The ambiguous Casey Anthony case, whose acquittal shocked the public ● Melissa Drexler, aka 'The Prom Mom,' who hid her pregnancy from everyone An unflinching look into humanity's dark side, Killer Moms is an unnerving listen that delves into the twisted paths, the chilling motives, and the devastating consequences of maternal malice!"

Amanda R. Woomer (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Off Izaak Walton Road: The Grace That Comes Through Loss

"Loss and sorrow can overwhelm even the strongest person, forcing them to reckon with their emotions whether they want to or not. In this extraordinary debut, Laura Julier recounts her reckoning, which took place in an old cabin tucked away on a hidden and forgotten gravel road along the Iowa River. In company with silence and snow, with eagles, owls, and a host of other birds, Julier finds solace and begins to emerge from the dark corners of grief. Over time, she comes to understand she cannot bury grief or turn aside from loss but must walk in its presence, awake and humble, until, at last, she finds her own wholeness within it."

Laura Julier (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Invasive Species

""Dark and delectable. I gobbled this book up and enjoyed every last bite." -Kirsten Miller, author of The Change and The Women of Wild Hill The women in Cold Harbor all have something to prove, and they'll have to do it in a world full of monsters. Something's not right in Cold Harbor-more so than usual. While this sleepy small town has seen its fair share of monsters in cheating husbands and leering bosses, none are as hungry as Mrs. Smith. The mysterious resident has finally emerged from her crumbling mansion on the hill, mesmerizing the townspeople with her beauty. Her secret? Nine human sacrifices to feed her immortality. Natalie Scott is more worried about Mrs. Smith blocking her first real estate sale-the one that will take her from stay-at-home mom to working woman extraordinaire. She's eager to prove herself in a world where the social mores of 1980s suburbia reign, where she's expected to keep a magazine-perfect home and raise beautiful children, all while sticking to her husband's budget. Natalie's two best friends are facing their own demons, and Mrs. Smith and her deep, dark woods are an easy scapegoat for everyone's problems. But Natalie's twelve-year-old daughter, Jill, and her Icelandic housekeeper, Una, can sense something deeper at play. Armed with library books and a whole lot of grit, Jill and Una team up to save the town once and for all. But as the rest of Cold Harbor sinks into anger, fear, and jealousy, they'll have to confront the question: What does it really mean to be a monster?"

Ellery Adams (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Trouble's Turn to Lose: A Carolina Tale

"Private Investigator Hadley Cooper has a knack for finding trouble—and this time, it’s wearing pearls. Life on Sullivan’s Island is about as close to bliss as it gets—bike rides at sunrise, cases that don’t make headlines, and a romance with SLED agent Cash Reynolds that’s finally on solid ground. They have one ironclad rule: never work the same case. When a wealthy Charleston socialite turns up dead, Cash charges her housekeeper, Bridget Donovan, with murder. But the young single mother has a formidable ally in Carolyn Talbot, a local matriarch who implores Hadley to help. Hadley’s heart overrides her head, and her agreement with Cash is gone like confetti in a hurricane. Soon she’s wading through a tangle of suspects—blue bloods with deadly secrets, her client’s scheming ex-monster-in-law, and the greatest unknown country singer in Nashville. But Hadley’s also grappling with a mystery closer to home—one that will shake everything she thought she knew about her family. To find justice for Bridget, Hadley will have to risk her heart, her life—and maybe her grip on reality."

Susan M. Boyer (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress

"The first major biography of Jeannette Rankin, a groundbreaking suffragist, activist, and the first American woman to hold federal office. “Few members of Congress have ever stood more alone while being true to a higher honor and loyalty.” ―President John F. Kennedy on Jeannette Rankin Born on a Montana ranch in 1880, Jeannette Rankin knew how to ride a horse, make a fire, and read the sky for weather. But most of all, she knew how to talk to people, how to convince them of her vision for America. It was this rare skill that led her, in 1916, to become the first woman ever elected to the House of Representatives. As her first act, Rankin introduced the legislation that would become the 19th Amendment. Throughout her two terms in 1916 and 1940, she continued to introduce and pass legislation benefiting unions, protecting workers, and increasing aid for children in poverty. In 1941, she stood tall as the sole anti-war voice in Congress during WWII, advocating for pacifism in the face of tragedy and stating that you can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake. A suffragist, feminist, peace activist, workers' rights advocate, progressive, and Republican, Rankin remained ever true to her beliefs―no matter the price she had to pay personally. Yet, despite the momentous steps she made for women in politics, overcoming the boys club of capitalists and career politicians who never wanted to see a woman in Congress, Jeannette Rankin’s story has been largely forgotten. In Winning the Earthquake, Lorissa Rinehart deftly uncovers the compelling history behind this singular American hero, bringing her story back to life."

Lorissa Rinehart (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Hot For Preacher

"He's the one man she can't tune out When country singer Dixie Pearl’s van breaks down in the middle of nowhere, Tennessee, it feels like rock bottom. Dixie prides herself on her independence, but after a string of health struggles, her Nashville dreams have never felt more out of reach. Enter Jack Carter, the rugged, charming local who pulls her out of the ditch. Dixie’s used to the grit of dive bars and the chaos of life on the road – not someone as steady and grounded as Jack. Jack’s life is anything but simple, but firecracker Dixie throws him completely off balance in the best way. As sparks fly, Dixie faces a tough decision: keep chasing her dream or take a chance on a life – and a love – she never expected. A love that strums the heartstrings – Perfect for fans of: Grumpy/sunshine Forbidden love Workplace romance – Wondering what to read next? Pick up another spicy small town romance from Afterglow! Stuck in the Country with You by Zuri Day (Your one-night rebound should never be your younger brother’s rival!) The Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey Kennedy (When she makes a deal with a cocky cowboy, this dive bar owner gets more than she bargained for…) Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin To Talk About by Isabelle Popp (She's a little edgy. He's a lot of sunshine. Could a pumpkin competition prove there's definitely something growing between them?)"

Anne Marsh (Author), Courtney Patterson, Todd McLaren (Narrator)

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