Audiobooks narrated by Nicky Diss

A Lady's Guide to Love and Pirates Audiobook

"The goddaughter of a legendary pirate joins forces with a guarded sea captain to undertake a perilous rescue mission—one that may cost them everything, including their hearts. Jane Austen meets Pirates of the Caribbean. Annabelle Bradford was born on the sea and as an infant, was claimed by pirate captain Reid Courtney as part of the spoils of seizure. Though she lives in London, she spends every summer aboard her godfather’s ship, exploring the ocean and embracing the freedom the horizon offers. But when her godfather is kidnapped by a rival captain who is hunting for lost Spanish treasure, Annabelle must set sail on the most dangerous mission of her life—but first she’ll have to break a pirate out of prison. Captain Hawke has vowed to never return to the cursed Isla de Plata, not even if the lovely but arrogant Lady Bradford practically demands it of him in exchange for his freedom. When she also promises him a ship of his own once Captain Courtney is rescued, Hawke reluctantly agrees to sail with her and her crew. Though Annabelle and Hawke initially clash over who will captain the ship, as they travel through storms and dangers toward the mysterious Devil’s Triangle, the lady’s heart begins to soften toward the charismatic pirate captain. But what if he doesn’t love her back? What if when they are done, he simply sails over the horizon without her? Annabelle knows how to navigate both the ballrooms of London and the waves of the ocean, but finding her way to true love may prove to be the most difficult journey of all."

Jennifer Moore (Author), Nicky Diss, Thomas Judd (Narrator)

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The Duke's Bargain

"Ruined by scandal, Georgiana bargains with a duke to regain her place in Society. But their pretend friendship sparks real love, risking reputations, duty, and unexpected happily-ever-afters. Eight months after a stolen kiss ruined her reputation, Miss Georgiana Wood is a recluse, cast out of Society without any hope of ever finding a suitable match. Longing for redemption, she never expects her salvation to arrive in the form of a handsome, temperamental duke. After a failed bargain left the Duke of Marlow without a promised wife and heir, he must face courtship a final time. He plans to entice his future bride with a priceless family heirloom—one now in the possession of Miss Wood, who agrees to return it if he takes her on three outings in London during the Season to restore her reputation. As the pair navigate Society’s expectations and whispered gossip, Marlow begins to see Georgiana as an ally and a friend. Her wit and courage, grace and allure far exceed that of the eligible ladies he intended to court, and soon, he’d do almost anything to secure her happiness. As Marlow wrestles with duty and desire, Georgiana begins to hope that she could be loved for who she truly is. When hearts are tested, truth and secrets revealed, will love be enough to risk it all?"

Megan Walker (Author), Nicky Diss, Thomas Judd (Narrator)

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Book Boyfriend: The brand new charming and hilarious romcom from bestselling author

"'Book Boyfriend is Lucy Vine at the absolute top of her game' MIKE GAYLE 'A proper love letter to love stories and the people who read them' DAISY BUCHANAN 'From belly laughs to heartfelt emotion, this book is absolute peak romcom' LINDSEY KELK Jemma has lived a thousand lives through books. The only life she isn't living is her own. That is, until the day she finds a note from a stranger in her favourite library book. When she replies, the pair begin a longhand conversation about their love of novels that sees Jemma finally coming out of her shell. Is she ready to fall in love for the first time - with someone she's never met? Clara has always run away from her problems, but this might finally be one she can't escape. Everyone wants to know what happened to Clara in America - but Clara isn't talking. Instead she's focusing all her energy obsessing over a hot new actor, starring in the TV adaptation of her twin Jemma's favourite book. Soon, Clara is reading every interview, trawling his social media, and following him to showbiz parties in the hopes he'll notice she's The One. As the sisters fall hard for two men they've never met, it's time to ask the question: Can either relationship survive the real world?"

Lucy Vine (Author), Jane Collingwood, Joe Eyre, Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death

"Bloomsbury presents V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death by Kathryn Harkup, read by Nicky Diss Fourteen stories. Fourteen more poisons. Just because it's fiction doesn’t mean it's all made-up ... Agatha Christie is renowned for her captivating plots and creative ways of killing off ill-fated victims. And what better way to add intrigue to a story than poison? The surreptitious ways they can be administered and the characteristic symptoms they produce make these killer chemicals the ideal method of murder in a ‘whodunit’. Christie perfected the use of poisons in her plots; her deft and varied use of toxic substances is one of her great strengths as a writer. But how is it that some compounds prove so fatal, and in such tiny amounts? The follow up to Kathryn Harkup's best-selling A is for Arsenic, V is for Venom is a compelling exploration of Christie’s use of poisons and her extensive chemical knowledge. Featuring fourteen more poisons from the works of Agatha Christie, this book investigates the science behind the deadly substances, the history of their use in real-life murder cases, and how feasible was it to obtain, administer and detect these poisons in Christie’s time and today. Combining Christie’s murder mysteries, chemical science and true crime, V is for Venom is a celebration of the use of science by the undisputed Queen of Crime. C 2025 Kathryn Harkup P 2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Kathryn Harkup (Author), Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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One More Yesterday

"A charming, moving and laugh-out-loud story that ‘lives up to the standards of Sophie Kinsella and Carole Matthews’ (Reader review) What if you could relive any day again? Would you remind your husband to take out the bins? Or would you be brave? Going back to a moment that could change everything? ‘A tender and poignant novel…filled with clever twists, humour and heartbreak. A life-affirming, magical read’ HOLLY MILLER Jessica Bay’s life was full – of chaos. As a busy GP, mother to two teenagers, and wife to a man who could recall the last time they had sex (632 days ago) but couldn’t remember to take out the bins, Jessica reached her limit. Tired and frustrated, she escaped the mayhem by relocating her family to a tiny, remote island in the English Channel. Moving away gave Jessica the change of pace she so desperately wished for. But when she discovered a bench that allows her to revisit her past, she remembered why you need to be careful what you wish for. Now, Jessica is faced with a hard decision. Because changing her past and making herself happy for once could destroy everything she holds dear… This hilarious and uplifting book club novel makes you feel like you’re watching a Richard Curtis film. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Amanda Prowse and Jojo Moyes. Previously published as BY THIS TIME TOMORROW ‘Hilarious, heartbreaking and unputdownable’ DEBBIE JOHNSON ‘Warm, funny and hugely relatable’ FIONA GIBSON Readers love One More Yesterday! ‘A wonderful read, full of humour, love and angst’ ‘A great cast of characters who are as likeable as they are funny, a story that has that real feel-good factor’ ‘Full of heart’ ‘Read this book. You too will love it’ ‘An amazing story from the first page until the last’ ‘Engaging, emotional and entertaining’"

Charlotte Butterfield (Author), Drew Dillon, Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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An Ethical Guide To Murder: She can take years off your life. Don't annoy her.

"How to Kill Your Family meets The Husbands in a darkly funny, wickedly original novel about friendship, revenge and the dangers of playing God. Thea has a gift. Or possibly a serious ethical problem. With a single touch, she can see how long someone has left to live – and transfer that time to somebody else. She discovers this when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Panicking, Thea grabs the man responsible. Ruth wakes up. He drops dead. Now Thea has the power of life and death at her fingertips – and she is determined to use it responsibly. Mostly. To keep herself on the straight and narrow, Thea creates an Ethical Guide to Murder: rules for who deserves to lose time, who deserves to gain it and how to make the world a little fairer. But justice is complicated. Revenge is tempting. And absolute power is alarmingly easy to justify. As Thea’s rules begin to unravel, she must decide who she is willing to kill – and whether she can save Ruth before her borrowed time runs out. Murderously funny, sharply observed and unexpectedly moving, An Ethical Guide to Murder asks how far you would go for the person you love – and who gets to decide how much time anyone deserves. ‘A marvellous debut! Jenny Morris has taken the “with great power comes great responsibility” concept and applied it to someone who struggles to be responsible for her own laundry’ Alice Bell ‘As entertaining as it is thought-provoking . . . one of the most interesting characters that I’ve read in a long time’ Kellye Garrett ‘Fresh and fun . . . Combining ethics with a good old revenge story, I raced through this unexpectedly poignant novel’ Sam Holland Revenge is best served pre-ordered. How to Destroy Your Ex, the wickedly funny new novel from Jenny Morris, is available to pre-order now."

Jenny Morris (Author), Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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Glass Coffin

"The tyrannous huntsmen have declared the residents of Nearby Village to be outlaws, since they insist on supporting the magical beings of neighbouring Darkwood. Why won't they accept that magic is an abomination? Far from being abominable, the residents of Darkwood are actually very nice when you get to know them - even Snow the White Knight, who can get a bit tetchy when people remind her she's a princess. In order to stop the huntsmen from wiping out all magical beings, Snow and her friends have to venture into the badlands of Ashtrie, and seek the support of the Glass Witch. But she has plans of her own - and let's just say they're not good ones . . ."

Gabby Hutchinson Crouch (Author), Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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Such Big Teeth

"The Battle of Nearby Village is over, and deep in the Darkwood, Gretel and her friends journey into the hostile mountains of the north, seeking new allies in their fight against the huntsmen. There they find Gilde the Bear Witch, along with a Werewolf named Scarlett and a winged man named Hex. Meanwhile, Hansel and Daisy set off on a dangerous trip of their own to the Citadel, where they end up in the middle of a political battle for the future of the whole country. Can Gretel and her friends persuade Gilde to join forces, or at least stop fighting them at every step? Can Hansel find a way to heal the land's divisions and make the huntsmen change their ways before disaster strikes them all? And how did Trevor the spider get hold of a wig?"

Gabby Hutchinson Crouch (Author), Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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Kerrang! Living Loud: Four Decades on the Frontline of Rock, Metal, Punk, and Alternative Music

"Celebrate 40 years of Kerrang! with this year-by-year review of the greatest artists and moments in metal and alternative music. Kerrang! has an unparalleled reputation as one of the world's best-loved rock-focused publications. It continues to be at the forefront of alternative music, flying the flag for metal, hardcore, punk and beyond, introducing millions to their new favourite bands. Anyone who's anyone in the metal scene has featured Kerrang's hallowed pages and this unique book chronicles these appearances. If it happened in metal, Kerrang! covered it, as confirmed in this year-by-year survey of alternative music. By highlighting the heaviest albums, the most outlandish stars, the rowdiest mosh pits and the most incredible moments in rock history, fans are going to love it. © 2023 Kerrang!; Nick Ruskell © 2023 DK Audio"

Kerrang! (Author), Colin Mace, Dave John, Harriet Carrimichael, Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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I Will Find You - An addictive psychological crime thriller to keep you gripped (Unabridged)

"Three sisters. . . One terrible secretAshleigh: A creative, free spirit and loyal. But Ash is tormented by her demons and a past that refuses to be laid to rest. Jessica: Perfect wife and loving mother. But although Jessica might seem to have it all, she lives a secret life built on lies. Grace: An outsider, always looking in, Grace has never known the love of her sisters and her resentment can make her do bad things. When Ashleigh goes missing, Jessica and Grace do all they can to find their eldest sister. But the longer Ashleigh is missing, the more secrets and lies these women are hiding threaten to tear this family apart. Can they find Ashleigh before it's too late or is it sometimes safer to stay hidden?"

Amanda Ashby, Sally Rigby (Author), Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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Good Taste

"England, 1932, and the country is in the grip of the Great Depression. To lift the spirits of the nation, Stella Douglas is tasked with writing a history of food in England. It's to be quintessentially English and will remind English housewives of the old ways, and English men of the glory of their country. The only problem is –much of English food is really from, well, elsewhere . . . Good taste is in the eye of the beholder... So, Stella sets about unearthing recipes from all corners of the country, in the hope of finding a hidden culinary gem. But what she discovers is rissoles, gravy, stewed prunes and lots of oatcakes. Longing for something more thrilling, she heads off to speak to the nation's housewives. But when her car breaks down and the dashing and charismatic Freddie springs to her rescue, she is led in a very different direction . . . Full of wit and vim, Good Taste is a story of discovery, of English nostalgia, change and challenge, and one woman's desire to make her own way as a modern woman. Praise for Good Taste & Caroline Scott: 'A delicious treat of a book! The book sings with gorgeous period details that take the reader into 1930s England, and stir a sense of nostalgia. Lively, poignant, witty and beautifully written, and all driven by a wonderful character in Stella Douglas, I couldn't stop turning the pages.' Hazel Gaynor 'A fascinating, immersive, and delicious treat of a book' heat (book of the week) 'Evocatively written and laugh-out-loud funny, it's guaranteed to make you smile' Woman's Weekly 'Beautifully written, this sparkling novel is packed with wit and warmth' S Magazine 'Scott has done an amazing job of drawing on real stories to craft a powerful novel' Good Housekeeping '. . . the perfect antidote to these darker days when the news is bleak and the weather bleaker . . . This is a nicely paced yarn shot through with nostalgia but with themes which nevertheless resonate today... A tasty treat' Mirror, The Friday Book Club 'A fun, colourful read . . . laugh-out-loud funny, it's guaranteed to make you smile' Woman & Home 'Wonderful on nostalgia, doing things your own way and maintaining faith. I raced through it' Daily Mail "

Caroline Scott (Author), Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond

"Bloomsbury presents Superspy Science by Kathryn Harkup, read by Nicky Diss. ‘Witty and well researched.’ THE TIMES ‘A scientific dose of reality.’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘A fun and comprehensive exploration.’ LINDA McROBBIE ‘Endlessly fascinating.’ LIBRARY JOURNAL The science behind James Bond’s exploits – armaments, tactics, plots and enemy tech. The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming’s novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world’s favourite secret agent. Science and technology have always been central to the plots that make up the world of Bond, and in Superspy Science Kathryn Harkup explores the full range of 007’s exploits and the arms, technologies, tactics and downfalls of his various foes. From the practicalities of building a volcano-based lair, to whether being covered in gold paint really will kill you, and – if your plan is to take over the world – whether it is better to use bacteria, bombs, or poison – this book has all the answers and more. Could our favourite Bond villains actually achieve world domination? Were the huge variety of weapons and technology in Bond’s arsenal from both the films and books ever actually developed in real life? And would 007 actually escape all those close shaves intact? From the plots to the gadgets to the ludicrous ways that his life is threatened, Superspy Science takes an in-depth look at the scientific world of James Bond. C 2022 Kathryn Harkup P 2022 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Kathryn Harkup (Author), Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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