Audiobooks narrated by Susie Riddell

"A captivating volume of over forty short stories full of love, hope, and fear, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay. Barbara Erskine is a born storyteller. The tales in 'Encounters' illustrate her extraordinary talent for capturing the spirit of a place and drawing us into the hearts and minds of her characters. Some are humorous, some thrilling, while others are unashamedly sentimental. Old-fashioned love stories such as 'A Face in the Crowd' follow ingenious ghost stories, and in 'A Step Out of Time' the past and present come together, drawing back the curtain that separates us from our ancestors. No one who has enjoyed Barbara Erskine’s best-selling novels – Lady of Hay, Kingdom of Shadows, Child of the Phoenix and Midnight is a Lonely Place – will be able to resist this gripping collection. Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine: ‘Atmospheric’ ‘Enthralling’ ‘Spellbinding’ ‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre’ ‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction’ ‘I loved every minute’ ‘An exceptional writer of great books’ ‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more’ ‘A joy to read’ ‘Captivating and engrossing’"

Barbara Erskine (Author), Susie Riddell, Tom Alexander (Narrator)

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The Shock of the Light

"'A powerful story, beautifully told' ML STEDMAN 'Truly compelling' WILLIAM BOYD 'Exquisitely written and deeply human' CHRIS CLEAVE 'Far-reaching, but also intimate and intensely personal' FLORENCE KNAPP 'It was an honour to narrate this brilliant book, and the first time I've ever had to leave the booth to have a cry mid-session' SUSIE RIDDELL, actor A dazzling literary achievement that brings to life the shattering emotional impact of World War Two on ordinary people Cambridge, 1942 Twins Tessa and Theo had always shared everything – until the summer Tessa spent studying in France. She hasn’t been the same since. But before Theo can find out why, he is recruited by the RAF and disappears into the skies. Determined to carve her own path, Tessa joins the clandestine Special Operations Executive, slipping into the shadows of occupied France. It will be dangerous work, but France is the home of her greatest love – and her darkest secret. Tessa has many reasons for wanting to return. Two years later, only one of them comes home. A dazzling literary achievement that brings to life the shattering emotional impact of World War Two on ordinary people, THE SHOCK OF THE LIGHT is as exhilarating as it is heartbreaking. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- 'This novel floored me. It is a rare thing and close to perfect… I urge you to pick up this book and read it!' ELIZABETH MACNEAL 'An astonishing page-turner that left me breathless… An essential addition to the wartime literature canon' HOLLY DAWSON 'A beautiful, clever debut, heart-wrenching and totally immersive… the very best example of historical fiction' CESCA MAJOR 'Spine-chilling and beautifully rendered… drew me in from the start' GEORGIA HUNTER"

Lori Inglis Hall (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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The Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes: The Mother Goose Collection (Nursery Rhymes, Mother Goose, Bedtime Stories, Children's Classics)

"Mother Goose has been charming readers for centuries, and this Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes features many beloved poems as well as some new favorites. Sit with little Miss Muffet on her tuffet, climb the hill with Jack and Jill, and baa with the black sheep in this timeless classic. This beautiful collection brings all of your favorite nursey rhymes to life for story time. A treasury of nostalgic tales from Mother Goose, this collection will encourage even the youngest of readers to laugh and giggle as you read aloud some fun and sometimes silly rhymes. The Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes: - Is a great family read aloud or bedtime fairy tale - Makes a wonderful gift for new parents, baby showers, or holiday gift giving such as Christmas Rediscover old favorites such as: - Tweedle-dum and Tweddle-Dee - Humpty Dumpty - The Man in the Moon - The Cat and the Fiddle - The Old Woman Under a Hill - Hickory, Dickory, Dock - Mary Had a Little Lamb Strengthen your bond with your child and build a lifelong love of reading as children recognize sounds, syllables, and rhythms in this classic collection."

Thomas Nelson (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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Camera Shy

"Heartbroken after her almost-engagement was called off, Jess goes on a mini-break to Paris and meets a hot French stranger called Gabriel. As sparks fly, Jess, fearing she was dumped because she was boring, vows to be more spontaneous, and she and Gabriel have mind-blowing sex. With his troubled past and soulful eyes, Jess quickly realises there's more to Gabriel than a great shag and, when he whisks her away to his fixer-upper chateau in the country, Jess thinks she might be falling for him. But is this what she wants? She was all for taking risks, but risking her heart so soon was not in the cards, especially when Gabriel's troubled past arrives in the present. Can they both heal their emotional wounds and let love back into their lives before it's too late?"

Julia Boggio (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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Exposure

"Six months into a trial separation, photographers Stella Knight and her estranged husband, Connor, rendezvous at the world's largest photography convention in Las Vegas. At first it looks like reconciliation is on the cards, but then Stella is offered the opportunity of a lifetime by Connor's greatest rival. If she says yes, it could wreck her marriage, but if she says no, she'll regret it for the rest of her life. Torn between her ambition and her heart, Stella faces an impossible choice."

Julia Boggio (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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Chasing the Light

"On the outside, Francesca March is a confident woman and an entrepreneur, but on the inside, she's a quivering mess with a painful secret. When she runs into ex-boyfriend Krish Kapadia, old feelings bubble to the surface, but her instincts tell her to push him away again. He's still sexy. He still has a bad habit of rescuing her. But she's still broken. Plus he's got a nice new girlfriend who could easily win a beauty contest. His life is working out just how he's always wanted. But when Krish finally discovers her secret, will that change his plans? Or will he stay the course with the life he always thought he wanted? And even if he did choose her, would Francesca let him?"

Julia Boggio (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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Shooters

"Stella Price thought she had her life all planned out, until it exploded in front of her. Desperate for a fresh start, she picks up her old camera and dives into the challenging world of wedding photography. But with fierce competition and a fast-approaching deadline, Stella is in danger of failing yet again. That is, until she meets renowned wedding photographer Connor Knight. He's talented, arrogant, and undeniably attractive, but Stella can't stand him. However, when Connor becomes her mentor, she's forced to confront her preconceived opinions and work alongside him. As they clash and push each other's buttons, a passionate spark ignites between them. But with Connor's cynical views on love and Stella's past mistakes, can they find a way to make it work? Or will their explosive chemistry fizzle out before they can capture their own happily ever after?"

Julia Boggio (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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The Serial Killer’s Sister

"She thought she’d left her past behind. She was wrong… Despite a childhood in the care system, Anna Price has beaten the odds and built for herself the perfect life, complete with beautiful seaside home, devoted husband and a job she loves. Then a policeman appears at Anna’s door: her estranged brother Henry is a wanted serial killer, and the police need Anna’s help to catch him before he strikes again. When an envelope turns up on her doorstep, Anna suddenly finds herself caught in a sick game. One that she remembers all too well from childhood – one that, this time, she must win at all costs… Readers are obsessing over The Serial Killer’s Sister! ‘Loved every second of this. Finished it in 36 hours. And the twist…Didn’t see that coming!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An excellent read with a fantastic jaw-dropping ending.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved every bit of this book. I thought I knew exactly what was going on but oh how wrong I was…The story right until the very end is full of surprises.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Alice Hunter is the queen of thrillers!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The twist at the end is so clever that I was left thinking about it for days after.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twists, turns, revenge, evil, family...so freaking good!!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW. This was such a page-turner, and I truly didn't expect that ending.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this book in just one sitting. This is an unputdownable, addictive and gripping read. Hunter has pulled me in and kept me captive until the very last page.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A true masterpiece, that ending just keeps on giving, with twist upon twist.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW WOW WOW. I could've read it in one sitting, but I had to restrain myself!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Alice Hunter (Author), Christopher Bonwell, Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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Snowy Nights at the Lonely Hearts Hotel

"Snowy rooftops, mulled wine, and a hot single dad. Not the Christmas Saffy wished for... but maybe the one she needs? Twenty-nine year old Saffron Baxter knew her holiday plans didn’t stand a chance the moment her sister called to say she was stuck abroad with no hope of being home before Christmas. Saffy would just have to abandon thoughts of wild festive parties in the city and head down to remote Cornwall. Because every year her sister hosts a huge Christmas meal for all the single parents in her village. And Saffy knows it’d break her heart to let them down. Arriving as snow starts to fall over the thatched cottages of the little harbour town of Port Breok, she meets Logan – the tall, fair-haired, blue-eyed, devoted single dad who lives next door, with his adorable daughter Chloe. At first she thinks he might help her make Christmas Day extra-memorable, but he just seems convinced she’ll never manage – that she’s just a party girl who doesn’t care about Christmas, or anyone’s feelings. Maybe he’s right. After all – she doesn’t want to settle down, she’s only there for a few days... But she’s still determined to do her sister proud with gorgeous decorations, the most beautiful real tree – complete with extra twinkly lights, and delicious mince pies. To make it a Christmas everyone will remember, especially little Chloe. Even if, when the mistletoe comes down, she knows she’ll probably never see Logan again... The perfect festive romance novel, ideal for fans of Nora Roberts, Jenny Hale and Debbie Macomber. Readers love Snowy Nights at the Lonely Hearts Hotel: ‘Oh my, what a fabulous romantic and festive read!...There really is so much to love about this story... a truly fabulous feel good read that will definitely have you feeling all loved up and romantic by the end. The perfect festive read.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘A pure pleasure to devour this book, I just didn't want it to end, I was enjoying it so much... A wonderful Christmas book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars ‘The perfect heartwarming and feel good Christmas novel. I loved everything: the plot, the description of Cornwall, the characters. It's a page turner I couldn't put down. Highly recommended!’ Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars ‘A beautifully festive and heartwarming story. Absolutely fantastic! Will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.’ The Cosiest Corner, 5 stars - Karen King was born in Birmingham and has always enjoyed reading and writing. A multi-published author of children’s books and romantic fiction, her rom-com The Cornish Hotel by the Sea became an international Amazon bestseller. She is delighted to now be part of the Bookouture team. She now lives in Spain and intends to spend her time writing romances while her husband, Dave, grows vegetables and tends to the zillions of fruit trees on their land – when she isn’t sunbathing or swimming in the pool, that is."

Karen King (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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The Party House

"'A real page-turner' - Ian Rankin The Party House by Lin Anderson is a deeply atmospheric psychological thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware. Devastated by a recent pandemic brought in by outsiders, the villagers of Blackrig in the Scottish Highlands are outraged when they find that the nearby estate plans to reopen its luxury 'party house' to tourists. As animosity sparks in the community, a group of locals take action. By the end of the night, the house hot tub has been smashed to pieces and, in the ensuing chaos, the body of a young woman is found in the foundations. Seventeen-year-old Ailsa Cummings went missing five years ago, never to be seen again. Until now. The excavation of Ailsa's remains reignites old suspicions towards the men of this small community, including Greg, the estate's gamekeeper. He is loath to discuss old wounds, but Greg's new lover, Joanne, is frightened by his reaction to the missing girl's discovery. Joanne begins to doubt how well she knows this new man in her life. Then again, he's not the only one with secrets in their volatile relationship . . . 'Lin's first standalone sees her expertly mix psychological thrills with a perplexing mystery simmering in a small community. It has all the ingredients of a hit to stand alongside her Rhona MacLeod series' - Douglas Skelton, author of The Blood is Still"

Lin Anderson (Author), Greg Miller Burns, Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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The Getaway

"One private island. Seven guests. One killer… The perfect holiday. The perfect murder. The perfect beach read. Get away from your problems. Multimillionaire Robert Rathwell and his entourage arrive at their private Greek island. White sand, turquoise water, the perfect place to relax. But this is no ordinary family, and this holiday will be their last. Get away from your life. The next morning, a scream shatters their peaceful world. Someone has been murdered, his body arranged to make it look like suicide. Everyone has a motive and, under the burning sun, secrets quickly simmer to the surface. Get away with murder. Soon the guests see a darker, more violent side to paradise. Because the Rathwells don’t just own the island; they own the people on it. And they can do whatever they like – maybe even commit murder…"

Ross Armstrong (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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Matchmaking at Port Willow

"Beatrice Halliday has turned her life around since arriving in in the Scottish Highlands six months ago. Not only has she found love with her boyfriend Atholl Fergusson, but she is now successfully running The Princess and the Pea Inn, and welcoming visitors from all over the world to the beautiful village of Port Willow. Life seems perfect – until a surprise discovery threatens to derail the happiness, she has worked so hard for. In an attempt to distract herself, she takes over the role of cupid and tries her hand at matchmaking. A heart-warming romance, full of love and friendship. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Carole Matthews and Holly Martin, this is the second book in the Port Willow Bay series. - Kiley Dunbar is a writer of romantic fiction and teaches creative writing and English literature at a university in the North of England. She’s a proud member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and a graduate of their New Writers’ Scheme. She met her very own leading man, working as a Shakespeare tour guide in Stratford-Upon-Avon – much like her heroine in One Summer’s Night. They got engaged four days after they met, telling you that one, she’s not exactly risk-averse and two, she’s a true romantic. She loves writing light-hearted romantic books with dreamy locations, female friendships, the occasional literary reference and love stories with Christmassy sparkle or summer sunshine, and always, a Happy Ever After."

Kiley Dunbar (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Susie Riddell

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