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Audiobooks Narrated by Esther Wane
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"Has a restaurant critic's scathing review led to his murder?
Local sleuth, Tanya Bowe, attends the long-awaited opening of the Surfusion restaurant. The unexpected arrival of a famous food critic raises the stakes for the owners and increases the buzz of excitement. The evening takes a dark turn when he collapses into his coffee not long after a scathing review goes live on his blog. Surfusion's owners are prime suspects for his murder, but Tanya is convinced of their innocence and vows to clear their names.
As Tanya digs deeper, what at first seems like an open-and-shut case becomes increasingly complex. Is the famous critic even the intended victim of the crime? Tanya Bowe has her work cut out as hidden motives lead to simmering tensions among her friends.
With time running out and Surfusion's future on the line, can Tanya unmask the culprit before it's too late?
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, this gripping tale of deception, friendship, and culinary intrigue will keep you guessing until the very end.
Listen now and solve the mystery for yourself!"
"Her marriage was arranged. Her death might be too.
Whisked off to Yorkshire in an arranged marriage, Lady Madelyn strives to make her dreams of love come true. She soon learns her husband, the Lord of Montrose, scarred during his stint in the King's service, suffers even deeper wounds from the suicide of his first wife a decade ago. Isolated in an ancient manor, Madelyn discovers a curse that has hovered over the house for centuries; a curse that threatens all brides who dare to love a Lord of Montrose.
Julian, Lord of Montrose, is a man as impregnable as the walls of his ancient manor. A stoic warrior whose goal is to secure an heir for his beloved estate, he vigilantly guards his heart. But the lure of his new wife is impossible to resist. Despite his efforts, their partnership evolves into a searing passion neither can withstand.
Just as Madelyn sees her dreams becoming reality, she falls victim to a series of accidents. All around her are characters who would benefit from her demise, in a house plagued with secrets from the past. She wants the future.
Can Madelyn break the bloody curse before it claims her as its next victim? Will true love conquer all?"
"Does an ancient coven hold the key to solving a murder?
Few tears are shed when the unpopular manager of the annual Seacastle Vintage Fair meets a sinister end. But local sleuth Tanya Bowe is thrust into the heart of the investigation when her friend, Grace Wong, finds herself under scrutiny for the murder.
When Tanya's investigation uncovers a suspicious death in the same family, all bets are off. She navigates dark undercurrents of greed and betrayal as she uncovers a labyrinth of potential suspects associated with an ancient coven. Nothing is as it seems, and every clue adds extra complications. To solve the case, Tanya must answer one main question.
Did someone hate the victim enough to kill her, or was greed the stronger motive?
In this captivating British small town cozy mystery, a maze of potential suspects, each with their own motives and secrets, will keep you guessing until the very end.
If you relish seaside settings, intricate mysteries, and a touch of wit, listen now and join Tanya on her quest to unravel the truth."
"She wants a business partner. He wants forever.
When Victorian shipping tycoon Jem Brigg is killed in a robbery, his family and the business world are shocked to discover the actual owner of the company is a woman, and a young one at that. Eleanora Pembroke's first action as owner is to hire the handsome and capable Eliot Sparks as the face of the company.
Her status as the premier heiress of London, motivates a host of suitors interested only in her shipping company. But Eleanora has already had her heart broken once by a sweet-talking fortune hunter.
To end the constant barrage of suitors, Eleanora proposes a fake engagement with her debonair new manager, Eliot Sparks. But Eliot has other ideas. Eleanora is the woman of his dreams, and he won't be giving her up easily.
When the two of them uncover embezzlement and murder in the company, they work together to find the culprit. Their investigation takes them through danger and detection—but not all their discoveries have to do with murder—some of them reveal the mysteries of the heart."
"The perfect spy needs the perfect cover story. Love wasn't part of the plan.
Lady Alexis knows only the pampered life of a debutant. That soon changes when she is forced to run away. Accidentally boarding the wrong ship, she is stranded in the French smuggling port of Gravelines. She naively stows away in the wagons of a merchant bound for Paris. But England is at war with France, Napoleon rages on the continent, and Alexis finds herself facing even deadlier peril.
Aran Forsythe is an English spy, playing the decadent rake in Paris. When he finds Alexis in his cargo, he reluctantly becomes her protector. But the notorious spymaster Joseph Fouche has him under surveillance, and his pretense in Paris has begun to crumble.
To avoid Fouche's clutches, Alexis must play the part of Aran's mistress. The lines between reality and the role of lovers begin to blur, and their passion ignites. When the maniacal General de Sole decides he must have Alexis, and nothing, even murder, will stand in his way, the game becomes doubly dangerous.
Alexis's coming of age is a journey that takes her from innocent girl to heroic woman, in a battle to save herself and the man she loves . . . The Spy."
"A shotgun marriage leads to deadly celebrations in this gripping English seaside cozy mystery
When his bride is discovered lifeless mere hours after their wedding vows, D. I. George Carter's wedding takes a sinister turn. Reluctant guest, Tanya Bowe, an investigative journalist turned local sleuth, who also happens to be George's ex-wife, finds herself at the center of a murder investigation.
The atmosphere is less than convivial as underlying tensions bubble to the surface. Suspicion falls squarely on George, and a rival detective is determined to pin the crime on him. Tanya delves into a world of hidden vendettas and deceit. The bride had enemies, but the hotel is also a den of blackmail and fraud.
Did the killer target the bride, or has an elaborate plan gone badly wrong?
In this enthralling English, small town, cozy mystery, Tanya must rescue her ex-husband from murder charges, if she is to finally escape the past. If you crave seaside settings, intricate plots, and a dash of humor, listen now and join Tanya on a journey to uncover the truth.
Can you solve the mystery before Tanya does?"
"Manchester, 1936
Fascism looms in Europe, and Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts are on the rise. Meanwhile, aspiring artist Rose is drawn to an unlikely stranger, unaware her future is about to be caught up in the growing storm.
Facing straitened circumstances, following the death of their clergyman father, two very different sisters move from Manchester’s leafy suburbs to the deprivation of Ancoats and its vibrant ‘Little Italy’: creative misfit, Rose and her much older sister, Ivy. Conservative in nature and fearful of Rose’s impulsiveness, Ivy seeks to control her, forcing her to postpone her place at the Manchester School of Art and to take a tedious office job.
Frustrated by this new life and desperate to pursue her passion, Rose encounters Renzo, a painter just arrived from Europe. Their instant connection and love of art leads to a swiftly deepening attraction. Yet as their feelings develop, Renzo’s past life in Mussolini’s Italy remains a mystery. As Blackshirts and anti-fascists clash across the city, freedom-loving Rose is drawn into the fight against fascism, even as she begins to wonder at Renzo’s secrecy. Ultimately, she’s compelled to face the devastating question: which side is he on?"
"She married for duty. She smuggles for freedom.
Lady Arabella has a secret. Posing as Captain Ara—a fearless smuggling captain, running contraband along the wild Yorkshire coast, her heroic exploits at sea have earned her the respect of her crew and other captains alike. But when she accepts an arranged marriage to a wealthy Earl to save her beleaguered estate, Arabella must balance her smuggling persona with her role of demure young bride.
Theo, Earl of Pembroke, believes he has found an ideal wife in beautiful and gentile Lady Arabella. He soon realizes he got more than he bargained for in this marriage. As his passion for the ferociously independent Arabella grows, so does his suspicion all is not as it seems with his new bride.
As Arabella struggles to relinquish her powerful life on the sea for her new role as Countess of Pembroke, a dangerous threat to the smuggling community arises. Her loyalties are divided. Theo and Arabella are forced to battle both a renegade revenue Captain with his conspirators, and the secrets and ambitions driving a wedge between them.
Together they face a deadly storm of danger and intrigue in search of a safe harbor where their love can flourish."
"What if proving a friend's husband innocent of murder, implicates her instead?
Tanya Bowe, an ex-investigative journalist, and divorcee, runs a vintage shop in the coastal town of Seacastle. When her old friend, Lexi Burlington-Smythe borrows the office above the shop as a base for the campaign to create a kelp sanctuary off the coast, Tanya is thrilled with the chance to get involved and make some extra money.
Tanya soon gets drawn into the high-stake arguments surrounding the campaign, as tempers are frayed, and her friends, Roz and Ghita favor opposing camps. When a celebrity eco warrior is murdered, the evidence implicates Roz's husband Ed, and Tanya finds her loyalties stretched to breaking point as she struggles to discover the true identity of the murderer.
Will she discover the truth before one of her friends is convicted of murder?
In this enthralling British, small town, cozy mystery, Tanya finds herself torn between a search for the truth and loyalty to her friends. If you love a cozy whodunnit set at the seaside, with a cast of recurring characters, this is the series for you.
Listen now and solve the mystery for yourself!"
"How do you find the murderer, when every act is convincing?
Tanya Bowe, an ex-investigative journalist, agrees to interview the contestants of the National Talent Competition for the local newspaper, but finds herself up to her neck in secrets, sabotage, and simmering resentment. The tensions increase when her condescending sister comes to stay next door for the duration of the contest. Several rising stars on the circuit hope to win the competition, but old stager, Lance Emerald, is not going down without a fight. When Lance is found dead in his dressing room, Tanya is determined to find the murderer but complex dynamics between the contestants and fraught family relationships make the mystery harder to solve.
Can Tanya uncover the truth before another murder takes center stage?
In this enthralling British, small town, cozy mystery, Book 3 of the Seacastle Mysteries, Tanya finds herself out of her depth in the cut-throat world of Talent competitions. If you love a cozy whodunnit set at the seaside, with a cast of recurring characters, this is the series for you.
Listen now and solve the mystery for yourself!"
"Hanna knows all about hard work. For years she’s labored to complete her apprenticeship and become a pastry chef. Driven from her home once before, she’s willing to endure whatever it takes to keep her position in the palace kitchens of Northhelm.
But when she finally has a chance for all her dreams to come true, everything goes wrong. In danger of losing both her future as a pastry chef, and the man she’s loved for years, Hanna will have to decide if she’s ready to fight for herself, as well as for Stefan.
The Coronation Ball is a novelette of approximately 15,000 words that follows Hans’s sister after she flees Rangmere to build a life in Northhelm.
If you enjoy clean romance, adventure and intrigue, then try the books in The Four Kingdoms series now! Each book can be read as a standalone story, however, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.
The Four Kingdoms Listening Order:
- The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea (Book One)
- The Princess Fugitive: A Reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood (Book Two)
- The Coronation Ball: A Four Kingdoms Cinderella Novelette
- Happily Ever Afters: A Reimagining of Snow White and Rose Red (Novella)
- The Princess Pact: A Twist on Rumpelstiltskin (Book Three)
- A Midwinter's Wedding: A Retelling of The Frog Prince (Novella)
- The Princess Game: A Reimagining of Sleeping Beauty (Book Four)
- The Princess Search: A Retelling of The Ugly Duckling (Book Five)"
"The kingdom of Sovar’s Legacy demands balls and glass slippers, and the royal family are happy to oblige. They’ve been finding ways to contain and control the Legacy’s force for generations. Until it comes time for Crown Prince Julius to choose a bride.
Olivia traveled to the capital to work in her aunt and uncle’s business, not to clean their house. But she isn’t going to miss Sovar’s famed annual ball. Anyone is allowed to attend as long as they meet a single condition—they must dance in a pair of the glass slippers that have made Sovar famous. Thankfully Olivia’s only friend is willing to lend her a pair, and the prince even chooses her for a dance. It would be a dream come true if he weren’t so irritating.
Julius is willing to go along with his parent’s choice of bride because he knows his duty to his kingdom. But instead he ends up ensnared by the Legacy along with Olivia. They should be working together to escape, but Olivia is the most infuriating young woman he’s ever met. She’s uninterested in protocol or listening to Julius, and instead of escaping the Legacy, she’s obsessed with saving her friend. Thank goodness duty requires him to cut her out of his life.
But as they’re forced to spend more time together, Julius starts to wonder if Olivia might be seeing something he missed. If so, his duty to his kingdom matters more than ever. But what if his heart is becoming more interested in the infuriating girl at his side than in duty? What if the Legacy’s trap is exactly where he wants to be?
Enter a world where tales of the past shape the enchanted landscape—where glass can bend like a slipper and picking a rose courts danger. A world where the inhabitants must overcome the fabled Legacies as they find romance, adventure, and friendship.
Note, this series is comprised of interconnected stand-alones. However, for greatest enjoyment, it is recommended to read them in order."
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