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Title: Maria Lucas

Subtitle: A Short Story in the Personages of Pride & Prejudice Collection

Author: Jennifer Becton

Narrator: Anne Day-Jones

Format: Unabridged

Length: 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-07-13

Publisher: Whiteley Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

After a great deal of romantic strife, Maria Lucas finds herself married to Mr. Jonas Card in a desperate attempt to extricate herself and her sister Charlotte from a dire financial situation. Mr. Card, however, truly loves Maria and has vowed to woo her. Alas, she views him only in friendly terms. But when it seems that Mr. Card's feelings have changed, Maria sets out to discover why. And through a series of unexpected events, Mr. Card succeeds in wooing his wife without saying a word.

Maria Lucas is a post script to the novel Charlotte Collins: A Continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. As such, it contains minor spoilers, but it can be listened to as a stand-alone piece.

This is a short story was formerly titled Maria's Romance.

Members Reviews:

âNo sensible man ever engages, unprepared, in a fencing match of words with a woman.â Wilkie Collins, The Woman in White

The book blurb said it was 21 pages, was a post script to Charlotte Collins, although it was said it could be a stand-a-lone. Iâm not sure I agree with that. I suppose without the background this was just a young couple surviving an argument.

âAny woman who is sure of her own wits, is a match, at any time, for a man who is not sure of his own temper.â Wilkie Collins, The Woman in White

This was a window of time that focused on Maria and her husband. I donât believe Iâve read anything quite this quickly before. I hadnât even gotten comfortable when it was over. There was a misunderstanding between the couple and they needed to work it out. I liked the scene, I like the outcome and I like the couple that rose out of the ashes. It was a cute, clean [although steamy], and can be read in less than an hour.

Maria Lucas: A Short Story in the Personages of Pride and Prejudice Collection

Good short, and I mean short, story of how Maria Card realises that she finally loves her husband. Mr. Jonas Card has found that his mother and Mr. Ransom Crumbleigh's estate manager have been cheating the tenants out of their share of the estate's crop gains. Maria finally realized that he sent her London, not because he didn't love her or have a mistress, but because of financial problems. Once she figures this out, she returns to Crumbleigh. Both are totally in love and by selling the house in London, repay the tenants what was owed them. Good heart warming story, but was really too short. I felt the story was getting good and then it was over.

A good short. Waiting for this author's own work....

Austen scarcely mentions Maria Lucas in Pride & Prejudice. She's a foil to her much wiser older sister, Charlotte. Charlotte is a foil to Elizabeth Bennet. Jane Austen's characters were often painted in some detail, with that image deftly sharpened by contrasting them with other characters, sketched more lightly with much less color. Austen's works still seem modern, contrasting sharply with the much longer more florid descriptions and moralizings of fiction of her day. Austen's genius was in her economy, illustrating characters by their words, actions and reactions.

But she leaves many readers wanting to know more about these characters.

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Title: Short Stories by Jack London

Author: Jack London

Narrator: Bart Wolffe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-13

Publisher: Saland Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A collection of four short stories by renowned storyteller Jack London including The Scarlett Plague and An Odyssey of the North.

Members Reviews:

Good story but performance not easy on the ears

If you like outrageous accents and someone who whistles at the end of absolutely every single word Bart Wolffe is your man.

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Title: Charmed: A Sugar Maple Short Story

Subtitle: The Sugar Maple Chronicles #3.5

Author: Barbara Bretton

Narrator: Patricia Fructuoso

Format: Unabridged

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-30-13

Publisher: Barbara Bretton

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Can you keep a secret?

Growing up in Sugar Maple, Vermont, knit shop owner and sorceress-in-training Chloe Hobbs learned to keep a secret before she learned to tie her shoes. When your town is home to werewolves, vampires, trolls, sprites, and everything else the real world is told doesn't exist, you learn quickly how to hide in plain sight.

And now she's keeping the happiest secret of her life: she and 100% human chief of police Luke MacKenzie are going to have a baby.

But when a quiet young knitter at an afternoon workshop blurts out a warning about Chloe's unborn baby girl, Chloe and her magickal friends quickly discover just how hard it is to keep the biggest secret of them all.

Critic Reviews:

"Bretton seamlessly blends a playful world of eccentric and meddling supernatural creatures." (

Publishers Weekly, starred review)

"Bretton spins an imaginative and charming tale." (

Booklist, starred review)

"Bretton has created a paranormal series that is both engaging and timely; for those who like their fantasy with a down-home flair." (

Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

I tried

I really wanted to love this book, but I just couldn't & half way through I gave up. I think this author has loads of potential, but just needs stronger editing.

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Title: Heder [Honors]

Author: Jens Lapidus

Narrator: Jens Lapidus

Format: Unabridged

Length: 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-13

Publisher: Novellix

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Jens Lapidus är advokat och författare, mest känd för sin Stockholm noir-trilogi: Snabba cash, Aldrig fucka upp och Livet deluxe. Novellen Heder terspeglar Lapidus förmga att skildra det svenska brottssamhällets olika sidor. Denna gng kretsar berättelsen kring Adam, som försöker anpassa sig till ett liv utanför fängelsemurarna. "Han satte sig i passagerarsätet. Bilen riste till när den startade. Det var mammas sambo Johns kärra, och det var han som körde. Det var sjukt - han var trettiotta r och hade ingen annan som kunde plocka upp honom utanför anstalten än mammas kille. De första fem minuterna sa de ingenting till varandra."

Det här är en ljudnovell frn Novellix, inläst av författaren själv. Novellix ger ut nyskrivna noveller av svenska författare, skdespelare och musiker. Novellix-novellerna finns i tre format - som tryckt bok, e-bok och ljudbok. Läs mer p novellix.se

Please Note: This audiobook is in Swedish.

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Title: Uncharted

Subtitle: Countermeasure: Bytes of Life, #1

Author: Cecilia Aubrey, Chris Almeida

Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds

Format: Unabridged

Length: 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-24-13

Publisher: Chris Almeida & Cecilia Aubrey

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

The suspense driven Countermeasure Series combines full-length novels and Bytes of Life short stories about sexy, technologically inclined men and women. The series is filled with heart-stopping danger and enough twists and turns to make a hair-raising "roller coaster" seem tame. In the series, Trevor Bauer, a tough as nails NSA geek, and his even more tenacious love interest, Cassandra James, are on a quest for clues in the mysterious disappearance of Trevor's parents. Joined by fate, their search drops them into the mysterious and violent world of data espionage, one that tests their love as they sweep the world with romance, sex, and ingenuity to find answers that will have the power to change their lives forever.

In the short prequel to Countermeasure, love is the utmost cardinal emotion and shines brightly as Conor and Maeve Brennan struggle with a life changing decision. In this glimpse into the hearts of the Brennans, you will see the strength of a love unlike any other--a love that transcends right and wrong. A love that remains unchallenged to this day.

NOTE: Countermeasure: Bytes of Life is a tie-in series to the Countermeasure Series novels. This new series of shorts gives the readers glimpses into the day-to-day life of the Countermeasure characters.

The main novels in the Countermeasure Series are action-packed plot-driven stories, while the short stories in the Bytes of Life Series are character-driven and a way to develop the characters as the main series moves forward. Please be advised that ALL short stories in this series contain EROTIC material. They are NOT recommended for younger audience. Although some of the events that take place in the short stories might be referenced in the novels and vice-versa, the short stories are not compulsory for the understanding of the series. They enhance the experience. The chronological order is as follows:

Members Reviews:

You will want hours: listen to this entire series!

It should come as no surprise to anyone that I truly enjoy the Countermeasure Series, and these short Bytes of Life extras are no exception. Uncharted spends 48 hours in the life of Trevors parents, Conor and Maeve. Written as a prequel to the Countermeasure series, but actually released after both of the full length stories, this Byte holds a special poignancy for those who are familiar with the series and the characters.

While setting the stage for the underlying personal mystery that threads through Trevors life, Tim Gerard Reynolds brings the characters to life with his mellifluous delivery and that special something that provides added emotional impact to the characters voices. With small inflection and tonal changes, beautiful enunciation and that touch of Eire in his voice, this short comes alive, and will bring readers familiar with the series to tears.

This is a lovely addition to the series, as an introduction the sense of characterization and emotional honesty that these authors bring: and wrap it all up neatly in a mystery. What more could you possibly want? A few more hours to listen to the rest of the series, or a weekend off to read the entire thing!

I was provided an audiobook copy from the authors for purpose of honest review for the Heard Word. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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Title: An Officer and a Lady

Subtitle: And Other Stories

Author: Rex Stout

Narrator: Kris Koscheski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-08-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A collection of early stories from the man who created Nero Wolfe

Bill Farden is an experienced burglar. He gains entry to the house without effort, and his ears tell him the inhabitants are asleep. He pockets the silver and moves to the kitchen, to fill his stomach with strawberry shortcake. When the cook tiptoes downstairs, Bill disables her with chloroform. Upstairs, he ties the man of the house to his bedframe. In the next room he finds a little girl, and is touched by her helplessness until she pulls a gun on him. The nine-year-old is Major Wentworth, of the Girls Military Auxiliary, and the revolver is as long as her arm.

In these early stories, a young Rex Stout showed the talent for comic action that would make the Nero Wolfe novels enduring classics. In Stouts world, there is no thug more dangerous than a determined little girl.

Members Reviews:

Pre-Wolfe Stout.

No mysteries here, but several good short stories. More "O'Henry" like rather than the familiar Wolfe tales. Interesting to see the development of what was to come and entertaining in their own right.

Three Stars

An original mind is at work - however most of the short stories are amusing and no more.

It ain't Nero Wolfe

I am a huge Stout fan - have read all N.W books dozens of times, the Tecumseh Fox books several times, The Red Threads with Inspector Cramer, you name it. I finally ended up here, and it's pretty bad. I guess it's time to come to terms with the fact that a stout is dead and I won't be discovering any more of his work.

An Officer and a Lady... indeed!

i have been a Rex Stout fan for years but found my interest waning in Archie Goodwin's sarcasm and Nero Wolfe's pettishness. So i tried 2 different books: Under the Andes which is AWFUL and htis book which was surprisingly DELIGHTFUL! Several short stories, carefully written, with a twist in each one. They have a hint of O. Henry's influence possibly? i would highly recommend it to anyone who likes short stories, surprise endings, or just simple stories of humanity.

Rex Stout

The sexes battle, the mind feuds with emotions it cannot control and crime exhorts and strikes and kills but it does not pay in this collection of sixteen short stories by Rex Stout at the outset of his celebrated career in mystery and suspense.

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Title: The Santa Call

Subtitle: A Christmas Story

Author: J.R. Rain

Narrator: Scot Wilcox

Format: Unabridged

Length: 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-12

Publisher: J.R. Rain LLC

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

The Santa Call - After accidentally forgetting his wife at home during a weekend getaway, ol' St. Nick returns to discover she's left him. At wit's end, Santa turns to a radio talk show for some much needed love advice. But will he win Mrs. Claus back in time to save Christmas?

Also included:

Mad Dog - Mad Dog is a drunk. He was also once the top sports announcer in the country, announcing everything from Cotton Bowls to Super Bowls. Now he's washed up and looking for work. Well, there's a spot for him at ESPN 5, announcing the National Racquetball Championships. But can Mad Dog put his flask aside long enough to resurrect his career? Probably not, but he's sure gonna try....

Behind the Shower Curtain - A bratty sister. A terrified brother. A prank that goes horribly wrong...and, finally, a conversation with God...

Nature's Assassins - What happens when you screw with Mother Nature too long? She sends her assassins, and sometimes they come in the most unlikely shapes and sizes.

Members Reviews:

Garbage

Filthy certainly not Christmas , not even good stories. The language is odjectionable, the plots are bad!

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Title: Romancing the Holiday

Author: HelenKay Dimon, Christi Barth, Jaci Burton

Narrator: Leslie Bellair, Reay Kaplan, Jillian Powers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-03-12

Publisher: Carina Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

We wish you a merry Christmas...and a happily ever after!

A memorable three-night stand gets rekindled in a cabin in West Virginia. An office romance is sparked by an impulsive holiday kiss. And two best friends scout locations for a marriage proposal and discover that they make a perfect match. 'Tis the season for laughter, love, and a lifetime of happiness.

Edited by Angela James, this anthology includes:

Members Reviews:

narrator's are horrible

Overall the stories were good, but all 3 narrations were bad. The first one was so bad I thought I was going to fall asleep while driving. The second was even more monotone and the third made the male character sound like a creepy surfer

Narration stinks

I'm having a hard time getting through the surfer dude and Valley Girl narration of Jaci Burton's great Kent Brothers story. I am disappointed.

3rd Narrator Absolutely Aweful

Please tell us the 3rd narrator (Jillian Powers) was a trial run - please do not use thisValley Girl narration for any future books. The stories were all very good - the other 2 narrators were perfectly acceptable but not exceptional. Will avoid future books narrated by JP.

Loved it!

Love the multiple short stories all together. Some narration better then others. Really loved the Kent brothers trilogy. Can't wait for Jaci Burton's next book.

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Title: The Plattner Story and Others

Author: H. G. Wells

Narrator: Mike Grady

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-08-12

Publisher: Spoken Ink

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

The second Spoken Ink collection of superb short stories by H. G. Wells, who was a master of the form. Humour and wit abound in his writing, as does sharp social observation. Among the 17 stories in this collection, The Plattner Story tells of a chemistry teacher who analyses a most unusual powder one of the boys brings to class, in The Cone a woman married to a bullying industrialist is having an affair with his young friend.

Her jealous husband gives the lover a tour of the steel furnaces he is so proud of. The Sad Story of the Dramatic Critic is in fact fall-off-your chair hilarious, especially as read by Mike Grady, as well-known and cherished as Thora Hird's son-in-law Barry Wilkinson in Last of the Summer Wine. Truly poignant stories of love are The Jilting of Jane and A Slip under the Microscope.

Members Reviews:

Free SF Reader

This collection of stories ends with several mainstream tales, that are really of not much interest, although the last one is ok. If you aren't interested in those you can stop at 'The Purple Pileus'

Those aside, In the Abyss, Pollock and the Porroh Man, The Red Room and the Sea Raiders are all quite good.

As such, the whole thing averages a bit over 3.

Plattner Story : The Plattner Story - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Argonauts and the Air - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : In the Abyss - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Apple - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : Under the Knife - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Sea Raiders - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : Pollock and the Porroh Man - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Red Room - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Cone - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Purple Pileus - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Jilting of Jane - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : In the Modern Vein: An Unsympathetic Love Story - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : A Catastrophe - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Lost Inheritance - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : The Sad Story of a Dramatic Critic - H. G. Wells

Plattner Story : A Slip Under the Microscope - H. G. Wells

Other world reversal.

3 out of 5

Bad landing.

3 out of 5

Swap is not replacement.

3.5 out of 5

Sea devil double dive.

4 out of 5

Forbidden knowledge.

3 out of 5

Operation scare.

3.5 out of 5

Cephalopod people eaters.

4 out of 5

Black magic headcase helplessness.

3.5 out of 5

Fear place.

4 out of 5

Too hot here.

3 out of 5

Magic mushies.

3 out of 5

No good.

2 out of 5

Frivolous pursuits.

2 out of 5

Marriage regret.

2.5 out of 5

Writing gain, not.

3 out of 5

Bad play.

2 out of 5

Exam cheating.

3 out of 5

2.5 out of 5

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Título: Historias de un seductor: Memorias de un gilipollas [Stories of a Seducer: Memoirs of an Asshole]

Autor: Miguel Rojo

Narrador: Juan Manuel Martínez

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 5 hrs and 52 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 11-07-12

Editor: Audiomol

Categorías: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Resumen del editor:

Esta novela es una crónica sentimental. Escrita como si fueran unas memorias, narra con desenfado las relaciones con las mujeres importantes en la vida del protagonista: la madre, las compañeras de juegos infantiles nada inocentes, la oscuridad aprovechable de los cines, la vecina, la amante comunista de finales de los sesenta, la casada infiel, las vírgenes, la mujer, el divorcio.... El autor consigue así una novela divertida e instructiva, actual, donde alternan humor y tragedia, amor y sexo en una espléndida y animada narración.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.