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Audiobooks Narrated by Nancy Peterson
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"Carrie gets the shock of her life when the matchmaker she's to interview turns out to be her long-lost husband.
Journalist Carrie Fields is sent to a small village in Ireland to cover its annual matchmaking festival. It turns out the town’s elusive matchmaker is the man she married years ago in Boston in a youthful indiscretion that was both foolish and illegal. Initially, she ignores any of his attempts to ‘catch up.’ But feelings she had thought were long dead soon resurface.
Mick Foley gets the surprise of his life when the woman who helped him stay in the US shows up on his doorstep. His one bitter regret in life is letting her go. He realizes he still loves her; however, he’s convinced he’s not husband material. But some of the villagers soon take matters into their own hands, giving each one a shove in the right direction. It turns out Mick isn’t the only matchmaker in town."
"Two broken hearts and one dilapidated property that might just bring them together.
Nothing is going right for Caroline Egan. Her partner has left her, and she’s lost her job. The only thing that remains is a piece of property three thousand miles away. Her plan is to sell the place and use the money to move on with her life. But the house needs some work, and she ends up staying in Ireland much longer than she anticipated. Soon, she’s torn between the plans she has for her life and her growing attraction for both the property and the carpenter fixing it up.
Patrick Kelly is all too familiar with loss. A widowed dad, he’s trying to raise his young daughters as best as he can. When he lands work at a nearby cottage, he’s grateful until he discovers who the new owner is. But as time goes on, Patrick begins to wonder if Caroline holds the key to him moving on with his life.
Neither can deny their attraction for one another. Both are cautious. There’s an ocean between them, as well as hearts that have been broken in the past. Can they overcome insurmountable odds for a chance at happiness?"
"It's a marriage of convenience for three months. But will it turn into something more?
Rachel Parker is a problem solver for Bixby International. There is no problem that is too big or too small that she can’t solve. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to tackle the problems in her own personal life. Or lack of one. But when a unique problem lands on her desk, she quickly comes up with a solution that will make everyone happy. Or so she thinks.
Thomas Yates, the 12th Earl of Glenbourne, needs a wife in less than a week. If he isn’t married by his next birthday, he will lose the trust fund that runs his massive estate in Ireland. As a last resort, he hires an international problem solver. But when Rachel puts her own name forward, he can’t help but wonder what her agenda is. But it’s her conditions that have him rolling his eyes.
It’s only when she arrives in Ireland that Rachel turns the Earl’s life upside down. She starts solving problems he didn’t even know he had. The biggest problem is they’re starting to fall for one another. But it’s a business arrangement, and she’s going home in three months.
Different backgrounds. Different personalities. Different ideas about how things should be done. Opposites attract, but can they find common ground?"
"Have you ever wanted to press the escape button on your life?
Ruth Davenport writes about romance and happily ever after. But not from experience. After a heartbreaking rejection, she decides a change of scenery is needed. On a whim, she thinks Ireland is the place to go to write her next book. But when she arrives, everything that can go wrong does. In the middle of the night, she lands on the doorstep of an Irish pub in the middle of nowhere that belongs to an enigmatic Irishman.
Sean Hughes needs a woman under his roof like he needs a hole in the head. His policy is to steer clear of all women in general. Besides, he's too busy running a pub and getting his dream business off the ground. He has no time to help pretty tourists. But he needs some quick cash, and she needs accommodation.
A deal is struck that suits them both. As they spend more time together, they begin to see each other in a different light. Can they overcome their fears and take a chance on happiness?"
"This capstone work of bestselling spiritual writer Lucinda M. Vardey reveals itself as an unforgettable field guide to the wisdom of the wild, and our place in its superabundance.
Nature invites all to receive the grand inheritance of the great outdoors, yet modern life estranges us from many of its greatest gifts: sanctuary, superabundance, peace, and belonging. It’s time to end our exile from true flourishing, and take our place in the wisdom of the wild.
Modern mystic and pilgrimage guide Lucinda M. Vardey calls what we hunger for the Green Soul—the active participation of one’s being with the larger, living being of all creation. The greening of the soul promises:
- the joys of enchantment
- purpose and participation in the world’s deepest aliveness
- authentic embodiment
- and a collective consciousness upon which the healing of our world depends.
Lucinda’s field notes emerge from her own environment: a 500-year-old farmhouse in an ancient valley in Tuscany, neighboring fields of wildflowers, a mountain stream, and an ancient stone barn now dedicated as a chapel for climate care. Saint Francis of Assisi once walked in this very place, calling the earth Mother and praising all its creation.
But you don’t have to live on sacred lands to experience the full gifts of the Green Soul. Drawing upon ecological research, awe-evoking narratives of sacred encounter in nature, and spiritual teachers of the ages, Lucinda reveals the modern problem of our exile from spiritual belonging with the earth, as well as a field map for renewing this sacred contact.
Consider this your invitation to walk among the wildflowers, rewilding your spirituality and renewing your life.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook."
"What If You Saw Your Hobbies as a Form of Worship?
Maybe you're an athlete or collector, a chef or film critic, a painter or video gamer. Your hobbies aren't arbitrary passions. The same God who formed your muscles and nervous system also formed the specific ways you love to play. He understands the delight you feel in your garden or your excitement as you open up a new board game. And he calls it good.
We often view play as a distraction from life's serious responsibilities, but in Created to Play, Brianna Lambert reveals the ways God blesses your hobbies and uses them to form and pull you into worship. Lambert explores ten different titles you may inhabit in your play: Beholder, Curator, Maker, Herald, Restorer, Connecter, Nourisher, Mover, Caretaker, and Historian.
This book helps you view your hobbies as opportunities not just for individual expression but also for communal enjoyment. With winsome practicality and theological reflection, Lambert draws you to glory in the God who loves and teaches you through play."
"An intimate and human portrait of Perpetua, a third-century woman author who was idealized as a Christian martyr
On March 7, 203, in the monumental amphitheater at Carthage, Vibia Perpetua was one of five Christians who met their deaths after refusing to venerate the Roman emperor Septimius Severus and his son. Perpetua stood out from the other four, and in fact from all the other martyrs of her era and before: she was an aristocratic married woman with an infant son, and she is the first female prose author whose work survives.
Offering a probing new translation of Perpetua's extraordinary prison diary and situating the life behind that diary within the turbulent late Roman Empire, Sarah Ruden tells the story of Perpetua's remarkable feat of self‑invention as a martyr. As she builds on Perpetua's own words and integrates them into their religious and historical contexts, Ruden shines a light on Perpetua's disarming candidness, her brashness, and her naïvété. In contrast to traditional portrayals of the saint as a brave but submissive young woman, Ruden's narrative reveals a complex individual who flaunts a vivid public persona as a martyr while at the same time navigating the emotions of a mother, daughter, sister, and friend approaching death."
"Most days in Jesus' life were ordinary. Most of ours are too. And that's exactly where the power of Ordinary Time lies. It reminds us that normal is necessary, and routines are for things that matter―things worth repeating.
Ordinary Time by Amy Peeler invites Christians to see the beauty and significance in the longest, yet often overlooked, season of the church year. Far from being mundane, this season is a vital time for spiritual growth and maturity―a time when the routine helps sustain and nurture faith. This time in the church calendar isn't just a placeholder―it's a vibrant and essential season in its own right.
Amy Peeler skillfully explores the history and deeper meaning of what the church has historically called Ordinary Time, unpacking how this season fosters both personal and communal transformation. With pastoral wisdom and scholarly insight, this short but profound volume enriches understanding of the church calendar and inspires listeners to engage deeply with their faith.
Whether you've long walked in the rhythms of the church year or are just beginning to explore them, Ordinary Time will open your heart to the quiet, steady growth God invites us into every day."
"A wonderful resource to guide admirers of the humblest of saints what it means to live out the Christian life with a Franciscan accent.
In a little town in Italy, nearly 800 years ago, Francis of Assisi renounced everything he owned to follow Christ with passionate and single-minded abandon. Even today, centuries later, this simple saint draws people around the world to his story of living in humility, love, and joy.
Here in Following Francis, Susan Pitchford tells her own story of the Franciscan life, as a member of the Third Order, founded by Francis himself so that people from all walks of life can follow the saint's ideal, without leaving their homes or occupations. Pitchford learned that the Franciscan tradition isn't the exclusive possession of monks cloistered in a monastery, but a spiritual path for ordinary people living in the twenty-first century."
"Sadie Sabatini thinks of herself as a modern-day Robin Hood who uses her gift as a skilled con artist to help those who have nowhere else to turn. Leading this life is rewarding, but the number of enemies are piling up. Sadie decides to lay low and start over with a new (and legitimate business) in the small town of Wilson, Texas, situated on a small peninsula in beautiful Lake Amore.
Trouble is never far behind though and her past catches up to her in a big way when a friend of a former mark threatens blackmail for his silence. When he turns up dead and Sadie is the prime suspect, she realizes this time she must protect herself. Her skills prove helpful as she digs deeper into the web of revenge, blackmail, and secrets to discover she’s not the only one with a past to hide.
As the threats mount, Sadie knows she's closing in on the truth. She now worries that the few new friends she's made in town are in danger because of her. With time running out, can she protect those around her and find the real killer before this new chapter in her life is conned out of a happy ending?"
"Searching for a story to adapt for film, an aspiring screenwriter becomes captivated by a bestselling classic novel—and the mysterious disappearance of the woman who wrote it.
1940
Via Belle’s sweet romance novels made readers believe in happily ever after, but her own life was far more complicated. While her first husband was alive, her creativity thrived in a beautiful stone estate overlooking a pristine lake and moonflower garden. After his tragic death and a whirlwind second marriage shrouded in secrets, Via vanished from public life, leaving behind a shadow of scandal . . . and her final story.
2006
Screenwriter Harper Rayne is desperate for a breakthrough—if only she can find the right story to tell. When she begins researching her late mother’s favorite novelist, she never expects the project to become personal. Drawn to the quaint Pennsylvania town where both her mother and Via once lived, Harper discovers more than just a mystery to solve—she finds echoes of her own longing for love, healing, and home.
As long-buried secrets come to light, Harper must decide whether to protect the past or rewrite this particular ending.
Described as a “powerhouse in dual-timeline Christian fiction” (Library Journal), Melanie Dobson delivers another rich, atmospheric novel about the legacy of sacrificial love and the redemptive power of truth.
- Standalone dual-timeline historical mystery filled with drama, faith, and intrigue
- Clean, suspenseful historical fiction, perfect for fans of Susan Meissner, Lisa Wingate, and Patti Callahan Henry
- Includes discussion questions for book groups"
"Unlock the wonders of space with a fresh and exciting perspective.
Erika Hamden, a renowned astrophysicist and educator, brings her passion for space to life in this engaging book. With years of experience studying the cosmos, Hamden specializes in making complex topics fun and easy to understand. Her expertise shines through as she leads listeners on an exploration of the strangest and most awe-inspiring phenomena in space. Whether you're fascinated by the biggest black holes, curious about the history of NASA, or simply want to explore the strange and magnificent things we've found in outer space, this book is for you. No prior knowledge required—just a desire to understand more about the cosmos and its connection to life here on Earth.
See how space exploration shapes our everyday world. Space isn't just an abstract concept—it plays a crucial role in shaping the technology we use every day. From NASA's breakthroughs to innovations inspired by our exploration of the cosmos, Hamden shows how space discoveries influence our world. You'll also gain insight into the process behind these findings, from the questions scientists ask to the groundbreaking answers they uncover. By the end of the book, you'll understand not just what we know about the universe, but how we've come to know it."
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