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"A Composite Novel: One Town. One Contest. One Winner. Thirteen Ways to Come Undone In Liberty, Illinois - a small coal-mining town fallen on hard times - one obsession swallows everyday life: the Queen of Hearts contest. Built around a weekly drawing, the game can be over in a moment - or stretch on for months, sometimes even a full year. As the jackpot climbs past one million dollars, residents invest more than money. They invest hope, pride, desperation, and the belief that one turn of luck could finally mean relief. Liberty is the kind of place where everyone knows your history - or thinks they do. The longer the jackpot grows, the more the contest turns into a pressure cooker. Friendships strain. Families fracture. Old grudges sharpen. What starts as entertainment becomes leverage, and the town's unspoken rules show themselves - who gets protected, who gets blamed, who gets believed, and what people will risk when 'almost' starts to feel personal. Through an ensemble cast of neighbors, couples, rivals, and outsiders, Queen of Hearts follows the ripple effects of a single, all-consuming dream: money gained not through merit, but luck. It can buy a fresh start - or expose what people were willing to trade for it. Told through thirteen interconnected stories in two parts - The Reckoning and The Aftermath - Laurie Lisa's latest novel traces what happens before the win, and what lingers after. Known for real-life narrative, compelling dialogue, and richly observed rural Midwest worlds, Lisa delivers literary fiction with momentum: a town on edge, a weekly ritual, and a jackpot that turns hope into pressure."

Laurie Lisa (Author), Jeanine Kane (Narrator)

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Hollister McClane: A Lighthearted Picaresque Mixing Crime and Good Old-fashioned Southern Charm

"Laurie Lisa's latest audiobook is now available! Hollister McClane, is a captivating, fun, and lighthearted picaresque mixing crime fiction with a bit of good old-fashioned Southern charm. Hollister’s wild adventures will keep you turning pages non-stop! A small-town Southern Missouri beauty (if she does say so herself), Hollister has an uncanny knack for accidentally robbing banks, convenience stores, and possibly even a drug cartel. Toss in a couple of grand theft autos—purely by accident, of course—but she wouldn’t hurt a fly. Not even when Ruger falls into her lap. Savvy, self-taught, and eternally optimistic, Hollister hitchhikes, runs, and drives her way across America’s heartland, stumbling into one misadventure after another. After unintentionally robbing her first bank dressed as Uncle Sam, she decides life on the run must be fate. And lucky for her, she’s a genius at disguises (if she does say so herself). Hollister always tries to put her ill-gotten gains to good use, but somehow, the money never seems to stick. Meanwhile, a few complications keep popping up: the law, the lovers, the three not-quite-ex-husbands, the babies, and, of course, world-weary Mama. And when she finally does use that gun—well, let’s just say it’s pointed a little too close to home. BOOK REVIEWS 5* 'A fun romp! . . . With so many who-done-it books out there and trashy romance and sci-fi, it is refreshing to just sit down and read a fun tale of a sweet young girl making her way thru the good ‘ol U.S. of A. Hollister has a great spirit and solid Southern values, and best of all, she loves her mama!' 5* 'Entertaining, Enthralling, and Brilliantly Written: A MUST READ OF 2021! . . . This was a truly engaging read. Author Laurie Lisa hits it out of the park once more.'"

Laurie Lisa (Author), Jeanine Kane (Narrator)

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The Light Tower: A dramatic page-turning mystery about a daughter's search for the truth behind her mother's suicide and her own traumatic birth: two events that happen simultaneously

"In this dramatic mystery, a daughter returns to Chicago to find the truth about a mother she never knew--and her tragic death. Will her journey bring answers or more questions? Thirty years ago in Chicago, a troubled, full-term pregnant woman escapes from the maternity ward of a hospital and climbs to the top of a 100-foot light tower in an abandoned railway yard. Melody Arnold is convinced that her baby is dead, and neither reassurances from her doctor nor the fact that she is a nurse can convince her otherwise. She jumps. Melody doesn’t survive, but miraculously, when the paramedics arrive, a tiny foot protrudes from the woman’s stomach, twitching. Now, Kat Flowers is living in Arizona and celebrating her thirtieth birthday. Stuck in a rut of dead-end jobs and a failed relationship, she receives a cryptic birthday card from a father she ran away from fourteen years ago. Desperate for answers, Kat takes a journey back to Illinois—to see a family she left behind and find the truth about a mother she never knew. Kat shares the journey with the charismatic Zen, who has his own reasons for returning home. There, Kat tries to solve the complicated mystery of her mother’s identity . . . and then understand why she made that tragic leap. A compelling novel about a mother’s dark secrets, The Light Tower explores the lasting connection between a mother and her daughter, even when they never knew each other. This story about one family’s hidden past is a riveting must-read for your book club. You can read more about Laurie and join her Reader List at her website www.LaureLisa.com."

Laurie Lisa (Author), Jeanine Kane (Narrator)

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Across the Street: A gripping novel about the limits of love between twin sisters, and the family conflicts that result when one agrees to be a surrogate for the other. An emotional roller coaster!!

"Will the love between twin sisters survive? In an epic novel about the bond between twins, family relationships are complicated by anger, resentment, hidden secrets, and impossible choices. Alex Carissa is thrilled when her identical twin sister, Sam, and her husband move into the neighborhood. For Sam, years of infertility, followed by an unthinkable tragedy, have left her despairing of ever having a child. Money is tight, and IVF is expensive. Sam’s only hope may be to ask her sister to be a surrogate. Alex will do anything for Sam, but when the sisters embark upon an unorthodox route to surrogacy, jealousy, guilt, and legal complications soon follow. As the limits of sisterly devotion are tested, the family’s hidden wounds and secret addictions come to light, shaking the foundation of their marriages and their lives. An emotional story of a woman’s struggle with infertility and a riveting book about the complexities of family, Across the Street makes an excellent selection for book clubs. Reviews: 'Loved all the characters and just couldn't put it down. This is a book that you should read. It was very long but at the end, you just wish it was even longer.' 'My 2020 #2 top read; incredible writing & story! I absolutely loved this book. Days after I've had time to organize my thoughts, and all I can do is gush over Laurie Lisa's...Across the Street' 'The layers. Layers & layers - characters that are so well-crafted, they are real...I couldn't put the darn thing down!' 'I loved this author after reading her novel 'The Wine Club' and was thrilled to be asked to read and review this, her newest offering... As I got more and more into the story I was looking for every opportunity to pick it up and find out what happened next.'"

Laurie Lisa (Author), Jeanine Kane (Narrator)

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The Wine Club: A suspenseful tale of suburban crime: two wives in a rough patch break bad with a trendy wine club con, and as the money flows, the stakes climb.

"Get hooked with The Wine Club. Most people can’t tell a good wine from a bottle of Two-Buck Chuck. At least that’s what Reggie and Audrey decide one night while celebrating their daughters’ election to the elite Mohave High Pom Squad. But cheerleading in Scottsdale is expensive, and both women are strapped for cash and going through a rough patch. Reggie’s husband announced he’s gay and wants a separation. Audrey’s husband is entering rehab. What if they could earn money by selling cheap wine in fancy bottles? How hard could it be? As they perfect their high-stakes con, they enlist the help of Cynthia, an ex-Mrs. Arizona with her own problems. When the money flows, their greed and mistrust grow…as does the realization that they are now a team of real-life female criminals. The Wine Club is a witty, wicked tale of suburban crime. With its dark humor, creative satire, a twisted plot, and female criminals who 'break bad,' this suspenseful novel is filled with surprising twists and turns, and one you won't put down. Read about Laurie at LaurieLisa.com. Amazon reviews: 'Stellar Read...One of the top five I have read this year...Meticulously crafted...A masterpiece of feminine literature.' KA '...spellbinding and filled to the brim with unexpected turns.' BY 'Don't miss this darkly funny thriller...I devoured The Wine Club in just a few days, anxious to find out how far Reggie, Audrey, and Cynthia would go to save themselves and their children from financial ruin.' AZ 'An entertaining example of women's Literature...a story of many layers. It is brilliant.' J 'Brilliant! This book is phenomenal!...a fast-paced read and one that is difficult to put down.' CM 'A masterfully crafted story...If you liked Gone Girl or Girl on a Train, you will enjoy reading this!' RD"

Laurie Lisa (Author), Jeanine Kane (Narrator)

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The Borning Room

"Mothers give birth in the borning room. The dying take their departure there. Outside the Lott family's Ohio farmhouse, the Civil War rages, slavery falls, and the world marvels at the wonder of electricity. Inside, within the walls of the borning room, Georgina Lott will experience her life's greatest turnings. Across the years, she discovers womanhood and first love, experiences the mourning that comes with loss, and, as did her mother and grandmother, at last takes her place in the room as another precious life is about to begin."

Paul Fleischman (Author), Jeanine Kane (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jeanine Kane

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