Audiobooks narrated by Natalie Naudus

This Gilded Abyss: Science fiction adventure with sapphic romance from the Sunday Times bestselling

"Death waits beneath the waves as two estranged lovers face their demons... Sergeant Nix Marr left her dark past buried beneath the sea. Then Kessandra, the people's favourite princess (and Nix's much-loathed ex), recruits Nix for a covert mission. Their goal - to investigate a massacre in the under-water city of Fall. Nix tries to refuse, but finds herself boarding a luxurious submersible as Kessandra's bodyguard. After all, Kess always gets what she wants. As they descend to the city, Kessandra reveals the chilling truth. They aren't investigating a massacre, but the trigger that caused it - a sickness that turns victims into mindless killers. And when a royal passenger is murdered, it's clear the infection is on board . . . and no one on the submersible is safe. Trusting Kessandra, despite her lies, will become Nix's only hope. Rebecca Thorne's Can't Spell Treason without Tea was a Sunday Times HB fiction bestseller w/c 06/05/2024"

Rebecca Thorne (Author), Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

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Red City: Dark academia fantasy where two alchemists are separated by a magical gang-war

"Magical mob rivalry, star-crossed ambition and the pursuit of perfection at any cost - set in a glittering, alternate, present-day Los Angeles. Red City is the dark and deadly adult debut from the bestselling author of the iconic Legend series - and perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab. Alchemy is the hidden art of transformation, an exclusive power wielded by crime syndicates who market it to the world's elite in the form of sand - a drug that enhances those who take it into a more perfect version of themselves: more beautiful, more charismatic, simply more. Among the gleaming skyscrapers and rolling foothills of Angel City, alchemy is controlled by two rival syndicates. For years, Grand Central and Lumines have been balanced on a razor's edge between polite negotiation and outright violence. But when two childhood friends step into that delicate equation, the city - and the paths of their lives - will be irrevocably transformed. The daughter of a poor single mother, Sam would do anything to claw her way into the ranks of Grand Central in search of a better life. Plucked away from his family as a boy to become a Lumines apprentice, Ari is one of the syndicates' brightest rising stars. Once, they might have loved each other. But as the two alchemists face off from opposite sides of an ever-escalating conflict, ambition becomes power, loyalty becomes lies, and no transformation may be perfect enough for them both to survive the coming war. Praise for Marie Lu 'Marie Lu always delivers' - Leigh Bardugo, author of Ninth House and Six of Crows 'Marie Lu is magic' - Tahereh Mafi, author of Shatter Me"

Marie Lu (Author), André Santana, Eunice Wong, Natalie Naudus, Sid Sagar (Narrator)

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Weird Tales Magazine No. 371: The Undead Issue

"This issue of Weird Tales presents a batch of entirely new short stories, flash fiction, poems, and an essay dealing with monsters who defy death, including zombies, vampires, mummies, and various and assorted revenants. There are some real heavy hitters here—bestsellers and names listeners might not yet know … but should. And will. Like Weird Tales itself—the magazine that never dies—these monsters are coming for you and they are very, very hungry. “The Eyrie” by Jonathan Maberry “Seeker of the Greater Truth” by Stephen Graham Jones “The Long Straw” by James Roday Rodriguez “138 Melon Seeds” by Geneve Flynn “Appalachian Death Song” by Todd Keisling “He Pulls you Down” by David R. Slayton “Undead and Loving It” by Colin Harvey “They’re Coming” by Chris Ryall “People I Want to Eat” by Greg Cox “All Hail, E’Zunguth Speaks” by Maxwell I. Gold “In Memorium” by Scott Sigler “Order Up” by Keith R. A. DeCandido “The Mummy’s Revenge” by L. Marie Wood “Remembering the Taste of Air” by Linda D. Addison “After Frankenstein” by David Wellington"

Jonathan Maberry (Author), Charles Linshaw, Charlotte Moore-Lambert, Jenn Lee, Joel Froomkin, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Mike Cooper, Natalie Naudus, Ray Porter, Robin Miles, Sam Stark, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Tim Lounibos (Narrator)

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With Stars in Her Eyes: A Novel

"A sapphic bookstore romance about fresh starts and finding that one person who feels like home. 'Snappy, smart, and endlessly swoon-worthy, With Stars In Her Eyes is a front-row ticket to a love story that’s impossible to put down.' - Karelia Stetz-Waters, author of Behind the Scenes '[Narrator Chelsea] Stephens's performance offers contemporary twists and all the joy, steaminess, and trepidation of new love.' —AudioFile on Fly With Me Seconds from a meteoric career launch, cellist Courtney Starling suffers a frightening migraine attack during a key performance. While harmful rumors fly, she escapes to her happy place—her best friend’s Kansas bookshop. Courtney’s working incognito when a scream sends her leaping off a shelving ladder to find the woman who screamed cowering near the register. When Thea Quinn dropped in for a misdelivered package, she did not expect a mortifying encounter with a bearded dragon in front of an inconveniently attractive bookseller. Clutching an upcoming book club flyer and the tattered shreds of her dignity, she heads back to her new piercing job at the tattoo shop next door. She moved to this quirky place for a fresh start. But maybe the meet-disaster was a sign? Maybe Thea needs to branch out beyond her photography hobby and connect with new people…like at a historical romance book club run by a particularly mysterious and sexy bookseller with a pixie cut? Friendly lunches become stolen moments between the bookshelves. Courtney and Thea's old problems feel ages away. But just as their chemistry heats to a combustion point, consequences from Courtney’s past arrive literally on her doorstep at exactly the wrong moment. New revelations and surprising connections take the pair from feeling joyfully lovestruck to confusingly star-crossed. Both women must decide what they’re willing to give up for happily ever after. 'Dreamy, charming, and full of vividly beautiful moments, Andie Burke's latest novel is a triumph. From witty banter to revelations about moving forward after trauma, it's a powerful story about self-love and finding your voice. I'm head-over-heels for With Stars in Her Eyes.” - Susie Dumond, author of Looking for a Sign 'From the moment of their winged-reptile-prompted, innuendo-filled bookshop meet cute (you'll have to read it to find out!), Courtney and Thea's chemistry was off the charts. Andie Burke's With Stars in Her Eyes delivers all the swoony moments together with heartfelt explorations of living with chronic illness, healing after trauma, and pursuing your creative dreams. Andie Burke's books are always special and singularly her own!' - Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Never Been Shipped A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press"

Andie Burke (Author), Andie Burke, Chelsea Stephens, Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

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Come Home to My Heart

"Gorgeous in its sincerity and its precision-in its raw, honest depiction of what it feels like to be a gay teen in a world that says that you don't deserve a home. Gloria Forman and Xia Harper go to the same high school in a small South Carolina town, but they couldn't be more different. While Gloria is part of the popular, Christian crowd, Xia sleeps through class, antagonizes anyone who dares talk to her, and buries herself in books that help her pretend she's somewhere else-anywhere that being lesbian wouldn't be a waking nightmare. When the two form an accidental friendship, they begin noticing each other in ways they promised themselves they'd avoid. After all, Xia's isolation is self-imposed for a reason, and the last thing Gloria needs is more upheaval, especially after her parents kicked her out of the house for being gay. Ever since, she has spent her nights under the stage in the school auditorium and her days terrified of being discovered. Xia just wants to keep her head down until the end of senior year. Gloria just wants to keep her living situation quiet until her parents come around. But as their feelings for each other intensify and the truths they've hidden work their way to the surface, what they truly want will change forever."

Riley Redgate (Author), Gail Shalan, Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

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A Fiery Spirit

"Even after defeating her murderer, Prince Ren, Mingshin has no time to rest. The youngest prince's shocking death leaves the royal family shaken, and Mingshin is determined to get answers. She soon discovers that Wen was killed by a magical olfactory-delivered poison that drove him to suicide. But which dark sorcerer is responsible? The Night Dragon, Ren's shadowy master, has yet to show his face. Mingshin knows it is only a matter of time before he discovers that she carries the immensely powerful Divine Stone. She already used the stone once to change the world's timeline and cannot imagine what will happen if he uses it to gain power. As the Night Dragon closes in, Mingshin must decide whether she trusts her friends enough to share the secrets of the powerful stone she is fated to protect. Will Jieh, who has been raised to loathe the use of magic, continue loving her after he learns she's becoming a mage? Mingshin must find the courage to unveil her true powers to her friends to stop the Night Dragon from destroying this timeline once and for all."

Kate Chenli (Author), Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

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A Legionnaire's Guide to Love and Peace: A Novel

"In this charming fantasy with a swoony friends-to-lovers romance, two soldiers must choose the futures they want in the wake of a last-chance hookup on the night before the world was supposed to end. "Fresh, heartfelt, and effortlessly funny . . . an absolute gem!"-Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide A one night stand before their one last stand. On the eve of the battle that will decide the realm of Telrus's fate, Katrien takes a hard look at her prospects. A mere legionnaire, she and her spear will be at the fore in the morning, facing off against the Demon Lord and his wretched army, and it's all but certain she'll perish in the fight. But if the end of the world is mere hours away, there's no reason not to hook up with her handsome, dedicated battle partner, Emory-despite any antifraternization policies their centurion may have in place. Only the world doesn't end the next day. Instead, an insufferable prince raised in hiding comes out of nowhere with a plucky band of heroes, defeats the Demon Lord, and seals the rift to the hellish plane. The realm is saved. The war is over. And Kat suddenly has a lot more future than she knows what to do with. But while the Demon Lord has been destroyed, peace is still a long march away. When Kat inadvertently catches the eye of the prince, she, Emory, and the rest of their motley unit are pulled to the fore of the formation-and the heart of the danger-as the army embarks on one last campaign. As Kat and Emory work to secure a lasting peace, they'll have to decide what they want their futures to look like-and if there's room for love at the end of the road."

Emily Skrutskie (Author), Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

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Flight of the Fallen

"Hana Lee's gritty, queer Mad Max–inspired fantasy trilogy continues with more high-stakes political intrigue, monsters of all kinds, and a high-speed motorcycle adventure to find a refuge for humanity beyond the wasteland. Jin-Lu should be happy. Princess Yi-Nereen of Kerina Rut and Prince Kadrin of Kerina Sol have reunited after twelve long years, having survived a near-apocalypse. They are safe and in love—thanks to Jin—and they want her to join them for their upcoming nuptials in Kerina Sol. But their happy ending came at the cost of Jin's. Jin lost everything in the fallout of saving the world. Now she's Talentless, scrabbling to eke out a living in the lowest echelons of society. All she wants is to be left alone with her shameful secret, but the storms that sweep the wastes have other plans. When refugees from a fallen city flood into Kerina Sol, the delicate balance between Talented and Talentless shatters. With tensions rising and civil war looming, Yi-Nereen, Kadrin, and Jin must join forces again to save their own people and the refugees. Now their salvation lies beyond the wastes, in the mythical home of the gods: the First City."

Hana Lee (Author), Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

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Celestial Banquet

"Iron Chef meets The Hunger Games in Roselle Lim's dazzling YA fantasy debut, following a young noodle chef who competes in a cutthroat cooking competition for the gods. "Celestial Banquet is a magical and delectable adventure through a culinary landscape rich in East Asian tradition. It is also a very real look at family, home, and how food ties into both, with an empowered and resilient teen girl at the center. Equal parts action-packed and heartfelt, I cannot wait for readers to devour it." -Ayesha Curry, Sweet July Books Once every generation, the Major Gods hold a Celestial Banquet, inviting chefs from all over the Continent to prepare mouthwatering fantastical feasts. The winner is awarded the fabled Peaches of Immortality, along with a lifetime of fame and fortune. The losers perish per the whims of the fickle gods. Hot-headed noodle chef Cai enters the competition with dreams of owning her own restaurant and supporting her impoverished Peninsula town. Along with the drunken Minor God Kama, her childhood crush-turned-friend Bo, and dreamy noble Seon, Cai must now compete against the Continent's finest culinary masters in trials that range from hunting and serving up mystical sea serpents to preparing a magical omurice from the eggs of the legendary Jian bird. Battling impossible odds and inconvenient feelings for both Bo and Seon, Cai is determined to prepare a feast fit for the gods-even if she loses her life. Set in a spectacular world inspired by Chinese and Southeast Asian folklore, Celestial Banquet is an ode to food, home, and family, wrapped in an epic and thrilling adventure."

Roselle Lim (Author), Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

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Sapphic Sparks, Volume 1

"A collection of sixteen unique, spicy stories by and for women who love—and lust after—women. Yarn & Yearning: Two short, neurodivergent girls in a craft store vs. one crucial ball of lesbian-colored yarn in a very high basket. One car running on empty in a snowstorm vs. one distracting audiobook sex scene, and an even more distracting girl in the passenger seat. What could possibly go wrong? Fox Spirit: What if a multi-tailed fox spirit—the East Asian equivalent of a succubus—was sapphic? What if the pleasure shared between women could be a source of magical strength? In this gentle mythological reimagining, a princess runs away with her faithful (and secretly supernatural) bodyguard . . . Mother Superior: There’s a rebellious new nun at the abbey, and she is just begging for punishment. Against all her better judgment, Mother Veronica might have to give it to her . . . …And thirteen more! Written for those listeners who want more of the spicy scenes in their LGBTQIA+ Romance, this collection of erotic shorts portrays a variety of Queer expressions—-femme, butch, lesbian, bisexual, demisexual, polyamorous, neurodivergent—-from earlier adulthood to maturity. It also encompasses a range of tropes and genres: from meet-cutes to yearning friends-to-lovers to established relationships; from realism to fantasy, mythology to historical to sci fi. The common denominator, besides the promise of spice, is a sense of safety: listeners can trust that our characters’ hearts and bodies will be treated with respect and deep admiration."

Mary Helen Gallucci, Natalie Naudus (Author), Mary Helen Gallucci, Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

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Give Me a Shot: A Novel

"Sparks fly between an amateur blacksmith and an outspoken professor with a passion for archery in this heartfelt contemporary romance from the author of Getting His Game Back and Not the Plan. Mo Sarda carefully guards his peaceful life from other people's messy feelings. He co-parents his daughter with no drama, sits quietly at family gatherings, tends to his beloved plants, and volunteers to teach blacksmith skills at the local Folk School. No one seems to get him, except for his family, and that's completely fine with Mo-there's no one else he needs. Then along comes Jessica Anderson and her damn crossbow. After the unexpected death of her sister, Jess has made new roots in Michigan to move forward with her life. Her grief still stings, but she's excited to start her professorship job and continue pursuing her passion for archery. Luckily, her new town has a Folk School with ample practice space. Then Jess has a combative run-in with Mo and all her plans to avoid complicated feelings start to crumble. No one should look that hot banging an anvil. Before long, the two are drawn to work together to save the beloved Folk School from closing its doors. The heat is on them to plan a Renaissance Faire to raise the much-needed funds, but the more worthy pursuit could be the fire growing between them-if only they would be willing to give each other a shot."

Gia De Cadenet (Author), Natalie Naudus, Ryan Lee Dunlap (Narrator)

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Sing the Truth: The Kweli Journal Short Story Collection

"A powerful must-read collection of bold BIPOC voices. All proceeds support The Kweli Journal's mission to nurture emerging writers of color and foster a vibrant literary community. 'It gave me great pleasure to read this beautiful collection of important, diverse, sometimes heartbreaking, and always moving stories; it had the extra benefit of introducing me to several authors whom I'd never read before and whose work I've started to seek out. Highly recommended.' —Nancy Pearl, acclaimed librarian, bestselling author, and literary critic "With this new collection of short stories, we are once again the beneficiaries of brilliant prose that dances off the pages and into our hearts. I'm proud to be in the chorus praising SING THE TRUTH." —Monique Greenwood, co-founder of Go On Girl! Book Club and owner of Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns "As the editor of the groundbreaking journal Kweli, Laura Pegram has introduced us to many of the finest writers of the contemporary literary landscape. In this new, monumental anthology, Pegram has gathered several of these writers, welcoming us to a luminous community in the word." —Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, author of The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois Hailed as "The Paris Review of BIPOC literature," The Kweli Journal has been a launching pad for many of today's most celebrated writers. Kweli—"truth" in Swahili—marks its fifteenth anniversary with this luminous collection edited by founder Laura Pegram. These vivid narratives explore the devastation of leaving home and the struggle to adapt to reimagined lives, lost loves, distant families, and buried pasts, deepening our understanding of the human experience. Featuring works from acclaimed authors Naima Coster, Nicole Dennis-Benn, Daphne Palasi Andreades, Susan Muaddi Darraj, and others, this anthology stands as a testament to voices too often overlooked in contemporary literature. 'The stories in this collection serve as windows into diverse communities while inviting readers of all backgrounds to engage with and appreciate the richness of our cultures.' —Edwidge Danticat, from the foreword of Sing the Truth"

TBD (Author), Almarie Guerra, Angel Pean, Bahni Turpin, Chante McCormick, Charlie Wood, Frankie Corzo, Jennifer Aquino, Karen Chilton, Luzma Ortiz, Natalie Naudus, Neil Shah, Rasha Zamamiri, Shayna Small, Timothy Andrés Pabon (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Natalie Naudus