Audiobooks narrated by Jennifer Woodward

It's the winter solstice in a Philadelphia that has been eroded by extreme weather, economic collapse, and disease-carrying mosquitoes. The Saturnalia carnival is about to begin - an evening on which nearly everyone, rich or poor, forgets their troubles for a moment. Nina hasn't attended Saturnalia in three years, since she walked away from the elite Saturn Club. But when she gets a chance call from Max, her last remaining friend from the Club, Nina will put on a dress of blackest black and attend the wild solstice masquerade, the biggest party of the year, on a mysterious errand she can't turn down. Before the night is over, she will become the custodian of a horrifying secret - and the target of a mysterious hunter. Nina is forced to confront her past so she can finally take charge of her own, and perhaps everyone else's, future.

Stephanie Feldman (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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After That Night

The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! Will Trent and Sara Linton are back! Don’t miss the electrifying thriller featuring GBI investigator Will Trent and medical examiner Sara Linton from the international No.1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter. Watch Will Trent on Disney+! After that night, nothing was ever the same again … Fifteen years ago, Sara Linton's life changed forever when a celebratory night out ended in a violent attack that tore her world apart. Since then, Sara has remade her life. A successful doctor, engaged to a man she loves, she has finally managed to leave the past behind her. Until one evening, on call in the ER, everything changes. Sara battles to save a broken young woman who's been brutally attacked. But as the investigation progresses, led by GBI Special Agent Will Trent, it becomes clear that Dani Cooper's assault is uncannily linked to Sara's. And it seems the past isn't going to stay buried forever … Love crime? Love Slaughter. After That Night was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 26/6/22

Karin Slaughter (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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Earthopolis: A Biography of Our Urban Planet

This is a biography of Earthopolis, the only Urban Planet we know of. It is a history of how cities gave humans immense power over Earth, for good and for ill. Carl Nightingale takes readers on a sweeping six-continent, six-millennium tour of the world’s cities, culminating in the last 250 years, when we vastly accelerated our planetary realms of action, habitat, and impact, courting dangerous new consequences and opening prospects for new hope. In Earthopolis we peek into our cities’ homes, neighborhoods, streets, shops, eating houses, squares, marketplaces, religious sites, schools, universities, offices, monuments, docklands, and airports to discover connections between small spaces and the largest things we have built. The book exposes the Urban Planet’s deep inequalities of power, wealth, access to knowledge, class, race, gender, sexuality, religion, and nation. It asks us to draw on the most just and democratic moments of Earthopolis’s past to rescue its future.

Carl H. Nightingale (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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Eco-Types: Five Ways of Caring about the Environment

This audiobook narrated by Jennifer Woodward explains why acknowledging diverse eco-social relationships can help us overcome the political polarization that undermines our ability to protect the environment When we picture the ideal environmentalist, we likely have in mind someone who dedicates herself to reducing her own environmental footprint through individual choices about consumption—driving a fuel-efficient car, for example, or eating less meat, or refusing plastic straws. This is a benchmark that many aspire to—and many others reject. In Eco-Types, Emily Huddart Kennedy shows that there is more than one way to care about the environment, outlining a spectrum of eco-social relationships that range from engagement to indifference. Drawing on three years of interviews and research, Kennedy describes five archetypal relationships with the environment: the Eco-Engaged, often politically liberal, who have an acute level of concern about the environment, a moral commitment to protect it, and the conviction that an individual can make a difference; the Self-Effacing, who share the Eco-Engaged’s concerns but not the belief in their own efficacy; the Optimists, often politically conservative, who are confident in their relationship with the environment, doubt the severity of environmental problems, and resent insinuations that they don’t care; the Fatalists, who are pessimistic about environmental decline and feel little responsibility to adopt environment-friendly habits; and the Indifferent, who have no affinity for any part of the environmental movement. Kennedy argues that when liberals feel they have a moral monopoly on environmental issues, polarization results. If we are serious about protecting the planet, we must acknowledge that we don’t all need to care about the environment in the same way.

Emily Huddart Kennedy (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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The Cranberry Inn

An unputdownable, feel-good Christmas romance about fresh starts, the importance of family and learning how to follow your heart. Perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Rachel Hanna and Carolyn Brown. As twinkling lights go up and snowflakes begin to fall, Laurel Hanover and her eight-year-old son are going home to the Cranberry Inn in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Laurel can't wait to leave New York behind to help her father run the family business, and make snow angels with her son, even if it's just for Christmas. But when she walks through the door, she's shocked to find the inn in disrepair, and a letter saying her father will be gone until Christmas Eve... No one in town knows where Laurel's father is, and she doesn't know whether to be worried or angry - but she won't let the inn go under, and nothing will get in the way of the perfect Christmas for her son. Seeing the worn-out wooden bannisters, bare of festive lights, she immediately recruits her childhood friend, brooding local carpenter Joel Hutcherson. They might disagree on whether any walls actually need to come down, but each rip in the carpet makes Laurel more concerned for her father, and Joel is a welcome distraction. And when he admits that Laurel was his first crush, she realises she's falling for him. But then Laurel uncovers a card with beautiful, ornate writing amongst her father's things and learns the real reason he disappeared. And it changes everything. Worse still, she thinks Joel knew the truth all along. Laurel thought this was going to be the perfect Christmas - that maybe she had found her happy. But now there's nothing to stop her from running back to New York the moment the baubles come down... is there? What readers are saying about The Cranberry Inn: 'Had me hooked from the start... a delightful feel-good holiday story... Enjoy this book curled up with a hot cup of cocoa, you won't want to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book had all the feels... I absolutely loved this, an absorbing page-turner that will keep you hooked until the ending. Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Such a sweet holiday read!... It was a delight to visit The Cranberry Inn and fall in love with them as they fell in love with each other. Perfect for Hallmark holiday movie lovers.' Bookworm Down Under 'As soon as I started to read this heart-warming tale I was quickly immersed... everything I want in a holiday book. It's romantic, festive, and heart-warming in all the best ways... a slow-burn romance... delightful.' The Bashful Bookworm 'A wonderful novel... memorable, heart-warming, enjoyable and thought-provoking novel... I enjoyed the heck outta this story!' Rubie Reads, 5 stars 'A wonderful, magical Christmas book. Reminds me of holiday movies... Warms my heart.' Avid Reader, 5 stars 'From the very first page I knew I was in for a treat... A page-turner... An absolute delight... A seasonal love story with a little twist of mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The Cranberry Inn is a heartwarming story of second chances, set in a lovely inn at Christmastime... I loved the small town charm and the wonderful characters, bringing a cozy feel to this lovely book. 'A lovely holiday romance... emotional... charming... will appeal to readers of contemporary romance, second-chance romance, and small-town romance.' One More Book The Author's previous series has sold over 15,000 copies - Barbara Josselsohn is an award-winning journalist and novelist. Her novels center around second chances, family relationships and, of course, romance. She is the author of the Lake Summers series set in the fictional town of Lake Summers, nestled in the Adirondacks Mountains, which includes the books The Lilac House and The Bluebell Girls. She lives just north of New York City.

Barbara Josselsohn (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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Long Walk Home

Lola recognized him straight away. After ten long years of telling herself that maybe she hadn't really loved him-there he was. And straight away she knew she wanted him still. Lola Alvarez loves working in the restaurant of Blue Hills, her family's winery, looking out over vine-covered slopes down to the crystal-blue waters of the lake. But she is also determined to make her own mark on the business-to show her older sister Carmen that she's not the same flighty teen she used to be. Her plan to build gorgeous vacation cabins in the mountain meadow above the winery will be the perfect addition to Blue Hills, even if she has to go behind Carmen's back to make her dream a reality. When Carmen sees how popular they are she'll have to come round-right? But then Gus Weaver comes back to town. Gus was her first love, the bad boy she used to climb out of windows to see. But he'd broken her heart when he left town suddenly, without so much as a goodbye. After that, she'd never seen him again. Until now. As fate intervenes and they're forced to work together on Lola's project, sparks start to fly between them once again. But he's led her astray before. Can Lola keep her mind on what she truly wants, when her heart-and the way it beats faster every time she looks into Gus's blue eyes-is telling her something very different? An utterly romantic feel-good read about being true to yourself and becoming the person you were always meant to be, Long Walk Home will make you laugh, make you cry and show you that true love always finds a way. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Mary Ellen Taylor. Readers love Ellyn Oaksmith: 'I just couldn't resist... A beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored... Filled with moments to make you laugh out loud... a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun... I absolutely recommend this book. It is so highly deserving of five stars.' Little Miss BookLover 87 'I adored it... Made my eyes well up and my heart melt... A wonderful story... Sit back and enjoy this fabulous book. You will not regret it, believe me.' B for Bookreview 'Sizzle and conflict... make it a perfect summer vacation must-read. For the great tension, interesting character dynamics, and the feel-good ending, this book gets a well-deserved five stars.' Fiction Flock 'Rich in friendship, family, and especially love. Add the many LOL moments... and you get a truly superb feel-good love story. Delightful characters, beautiful settings, wine, wine, wine, and a HEA. What more could you ask for?' The Eclectic Review USA Today bestselling author - Ellyn Oaksmith is the USA Today and Kindle bestselling author of the Blue Hills Series, featuring the Alvarez family. After graduating from Smith College and attaining her MFA from The American Film Institute, Ellyn began her writing career as an award-winning screenwriter in Hollywood. Her books explore the same themes as her screenplays: grit, humor, family and love. Ellyn lives on one of Seattle's many hills with her husband and spends as much time as possible on the water as part of a competitive rowing team.

Ellyn Oaksmith (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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The Gable House

Two old rivals. One dream job. And a summer they'll never forget. Freya Johanssen needs a fresh start. A recently heartbroken and newly-qualified veterinarian, she will take any job that gets her away from Seattle-for now. Her plan is to spend two years in the small town of Whisper Falls, and then head back to the city and civilisation. And then Trent Crossley shows up, and her carefully laid plans are blown to pieces. He's the last person she expected-or wanted-ever to see again. This is the guy who thinks he's God's gift to women; who breezed through vet school without studying and who betrayed her in a way she'll never forgive. She thinks he's an arrogant party boy; he thinks she's an uptight perfectionist. Now he's in her clinic, and the fluttering in her stomach must mean she's still mad at him. It seems they have both been hired for the same job-and now neither is backing down. But as Freya works to outdo Trent at every turn, she starts to see a different side to the man she thought she knew. Falling in love was never part of her plan. And if she wants the new beginning she's worked so hard for, can she afford to give away her heart? A totally unputdownable feel-good read about finding yourself, and love, in the most unexpected places. Fans of Virgin River, Debbie Macomber, Jill Shalvis and Carolyn Brown will love The Gable House. Readers can't get enough of Ellyn Oaksmith: 'Kept me hooked from start to end, I read it in one sitting... heart-warming.' Bookworm 86, 5 stars 'I found myself staying up through the night swooning and sniffling in this heart-wrenchingly amazing romance... I was hooked from the very first page.' Nurse Bookie, 5 stars 'I adored it... Some funny little things that made me smirk and some sad ones that broke my heart AND a scene that made my eyes well up and my heart melt. Great ingredients mixed into a wonderful story.' B for Bookreview, 5 stars. USA Today bestselling author - Ellyn Oaksmith is the USA Today and Kindle bestselling author of the Blue Hills Series, featuring the Alvarez family. After graduating from Smith College and attaining her MFA from The American Film Institute, Ellyn began her writing career as an award-winning screenwriter in Hollywood. Her books explore the same themes as her screenplays: grit, humor, family and love. Ellyn lives on one of Seattle's many hills with her husband and spends as much time as possible on the water as part of a competitive rowing team.

Ellyn Oaksmith (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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Acceptance

Even Rox's ability to heal has limits. Halo's efforts to save evolved ones is under threat by a new organization that isn't interested in operating from the shadows. AmLife is a biotech company leading research on genetic manipulation. They announced they're five years away from uncovering the genetic markers that activate evolved abilities, and their lead scientist, Dr Clifford Tusk, knows just the EO to help advance their efforts. Rox turns to Katherine for help, but she has her own crisis: Meita is missing. Rox joins the search for Meita just as Sam returns and AmLife shows up at Halo's doorstep. Rox realizes the only way to save all EOs is to go public, but once her secret is out, there's no turning back. © 2021 by Natasha Oliver. Published in paper format in Singapore by Marshall Cavendish International Asia, recorded by Storyside 2022.

Natasha Oliver (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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Sweet Pea Summer

'Tugged on my heartstrings... I loved every minute I spent reading this adorable story... my heart was aching... Such a sweet heart-warming story' Audio Killed the Bookmark Can you ever really forget your first love? It's been eight long years since May Anderson's high school sweetheart Tom Riley drove down Main Street in his truck, leaving Hillsboro-and May-in his rearview mirror. Now he's back and, try as they might, the pair can't avoid each other. As Hillsboro prepares to host the prestigious North West Food and Wine Festival, Tom and May are reluctantly called in to plan the big event. Tom needs May's help to repair his bad-boy reputation and, with the whole town counting on them, May and Tom need to learn to trust each other again. May is determined to protect her heart, but a lot has changed since high school. She can't help but notice how the skinny boy she used to know is now a man who perfectly fills out his button-down, and Tom can't seem to tear his gaze away from May's sweet smile. It's clear old feelings are surfacing again, but there is a secret keeping them apart and, until they find the courage to face it, their second chance summer will be only that... A heartwarming story about first love, family and the importance of second chances. Fans of Jenny Hale, Debbie Macomber and Robyn Carr will adore Sweet Pea Summer. Readers love Sweet Pea Summer: 'I binge-read this book... Very charming setting in a charming town. Highly recommend this great summer read!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Read as fast as I could. It's a heartwarming read perfect for escaping from these bleak times and I thoroughly enjoyed it.' Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars 'Right away, I knew I was going to love Sweet Pea Summer... It set a standard of charm, romance, and lovability that will be incredibly difficult for other summer reads to outdo.' Tamsterdam Reads, 5 stars 'I loved this book. Great storyline, characters, humor, romance and emotions. Everything I look for in a great book. This is one book you need to read and enjoy.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars The first book featuring the Anderson family, The Magnolia Sisters, reached #40 in the US top 100. Alys' previous title, The Christmas Company, was turned into a Hallmark movie. - Alys Murray writes novels for the romantic in all of us. Born and raised in New Orleans, she received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and her Master's in Film Studies from King's College London. Though she's moved away from home, she'll always be a Southern girl at heart.

Alys Murray (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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The Perfect Hideaway

Annie Martin is thrilled to have moved from the hectic buzz of L.A. to the small town of Hillsboro, Northern California, where the most happening bar only plays honky-tonk and nowhere does a good matcha latte. But the best thing about Hillsboro? The Anderson sisters. At their noisy family dinners, Annie can almost forget the mistakes she made back in the city, trying to fit in. Annie has repaid the sisters' friendship with some obvious-but-effective matchmaking and now there's only one Anderson still looking for love. But Rose is surprisingly prickly about an enforced happy-ever-after, and when a meticulously planned meet-cute ends drenched in the town fountain, Annie realizes this project calls for someone with a deeper knowledge of the Hillsboro bachelors. Local reporter and all-around grouch George Barnett has been a thorn in Annie's side since she came to town. He knows all too well that everyone has secrets and he thinks the story of why social media darling Annie Martin swapped stilettos for sneakers might be the scoop that makes his career. Annie is sure her skeletons are under triple lock and key, so she offers him an exclusive, if he'll help her find a match for Rose. But the more George and Annie try to control the love lives around them, the less they're able to sway their own hearts. As Annie's infectious laugh begins to bring down George's barrier of surliness, can he open his heart and let her in for real? And can Annie be brave enough to trust the man who could be her future, with the secrets of her past? A heart-warming story of friendship and finding love in the most unlikely of places, fans of Robyn Carr, Debbie Macomber and Carolyn Brown will adore The Perfect Hideaway. Readers love The Perfect Hideaway: 'I love this series... heartwarming and uplifting, it made me laugh and root for the characters but it also moved me to tears because it's the story of two hurt and lonely people who meet and change their life.' Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars 'A wonderfully heartfelt and charming novel. If you enjoy the lovey, butterflies in your stomach and heart melting moments Hallmark movies deliver, then you're going to absolutely love this... wonderful romance novel that shouldn't be missed.' Tamsterdam Reads, 5 stars 'Feel-good romance that genuinely had me laughing out loud!... The perfect book to read whilst you're chilling with your feet up and a glass of wine/cup of tea!' Curled Up With a Good Book, 5 stars The first book featuring the Anderson family, The Magnolia Sisters reached #40 in the US top 100. Alys' previous title, The Christmas Company, was turned into a Hallmark movie - Alys Murray writes novels for the romantic in all of us. Born and raised in New Orleans, she received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and her Master's in Film Studies from King's College London. Though she's moved away from home, she'll always be a Southern girl at heart.

Alys Murray (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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Home at Summer's End

Rose Anderson is done with being known as 'the nice one' in the small town where she lives. She's done with playing third, fifth, or seventh wheel at loud gatherings on her family's flower farm. And most of all, she is done with the pitying looks she gets about her single status from the way-too-interested townsfolk. Busy with her flower-arranging business, Rose has no time for a man, thank you very much. And it has nothing to do with the scars she still nurses from her last breakup. So when she meets Cole McKittrick, Rose gets an idea. But first, she needs to get beneath his aloof exterior and convince him to agree... Cole McKittrick is trying to keep calm. So what if he quit a steady job for a shot at his dream, was dumped and his move to Yokel County, California is bringing back childhood memories he'd rather forget? It's all about perspective. He doesn't want to get any more involved in this town than he has to be, so his first instinct is to push Rose Anderson and her intriguing idea away. But the woman won't get gone, and then she makes him an offer he can't refuse. The two are soon neck deep in deception, playing up a starry-eyed romance in public while they clash wits and wills in private. But Cole has been hiding a big secret from Rose about his past. And when Rose finds out could it spell the end for their picture-perfect romance, or will she realize that he has taken over not just her home, but also her heart...? A fun, charming romance about family and finding the one, perfect for fans of Robyn Carr, Debbie Macomber and Carolyn Brown. What readers are saying about Alys Murray: 'Wow... Loved it, loved it, loved it! The romance, humour, memorable-after-memorable scene... make this book a must-have addition for any shelf.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'All I can say about this book is that it is brilliant, addicting, memorable... The best book I have read all year... I'm giving it five stars, I wish I could give it more.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This is a fabulous read, beautifully written. It's the kind of book that will remain with you long after you've reached the last page. I'm absolutely not going to give anything away, only to say HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.' Brook Cottage Books Blog, 5 stars 'I could not have been happier. This book has everything you could ever want (and more)... the warmth of the story enveloped my soul... an exceptionally fun and sweet story.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars. The first book featuring the Anderson family, The Magnolia Sisters, reached #40 in the US top 100. Alys' previous title, The Christmas Company, was turned into a Hallmark movie - Alys Murray writes novels for the romantic in all of us. Born and raised in New Orleans, she received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and her Master's in Film Studies from King's College London. Though she's moved away from home, she'll always be a Southern girl at heart.

Alys Murray (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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Awakening

In a world where humans are evolving, people are more curious than afraid. They look for answers from a handful of scientists who try to uncover why some develop abilities yet the vast majority to do. For most humans, it's an exciting time, but for EOs — the evolved ones — it's a game of hide and seek that ends with far too many of their kind disappearing, permanently. Rox awoke four years ago without a single memory and the involuntary ability to heal. Speech and most of her higher level cognitive functions were working, but everything about herself felt unfamiliar. Plagued by insecurity and confusion, she leaves the only home she can remember in search of her true identity. © 2019 by Natasha Oliver. Published in paper format in Singapore by Marshall Cavendish International Asia, recorded by Storyside 2022.

Natasha Oliver (Author), Jennifer Woodward (Narrator)

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