How I Download Get Your Full Audiobook in Fiction, Contemporary - Fast, Easy and Legally

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.

Title: The Maid's Secret

Author: Jane Whitney-Clark

Narrator: Eliza Huberth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-17

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Twelve years ago, Jameson Parish spent a summer at her best friend Dancie Duvall's estate of Blue Chimneys. At first, it was all Jameson hoped for, including a passionate romance with Callen Marsh, the local bachelor that every woman seemed to have in her sights.

When Dancie died in a suspicious fall off a footbridge, Callen was suddenly nowhere to be found, and Jameson left for college amid rumors linking her to Dancie's death. Now she returns to Blue Chimneys, hoping to clear her name and put her lingering feelings for Callen to rest.

Callen, handsomer, wealthier, and more seductive than ever, falls in love with Jameson all over again. But, hungry to rekindle what they once had, he hides one devastating truth. Soon, sparks fly between them, igniting old passions and lighting the fuse that will send long-buried secrets and lies raining down like fireworks on them all.

Members Reviews:

Strong mystery - good page-turner

I read this through with very few breaks, mostly those of a personal kind that don't need an explanation. The author's deft plotting and accomplished writing kept me turning pages. I read quite a few mysteries and loved the twist at the end of this one - didn't really see it coming.

Good read

Enjoyed characters and location descriptions. Ohio has colorful town names, so Kissing Hollow and Dare Island fit the story well

I like any book...

...you could read start to finish in one sitting. But what's really well written, is one you can put down, be intrigued enough to want to read more, and feel like you never left when you did. Good work!

Good Read

A well-written mystery with a twist. The characters were different, and even if you suspected who the murderer was, the story still kept you engaged until the end.

Great book

I so enjoyed this book. I never seen the end conning. I would recommend this book to everyone who loves a good mystery. I will be reading more of her books.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.

Title: A Pale View of the Hills

Author: Kazuo Ishiguro

Narrator: Roe Kendall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-28-17

Publisher: Vintage Canada

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Remains of the Day, here is the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. In a novel where past and present confuse, she relives scenes of Japan's devastation in the wake of World War II.

Members Reviews:

More than meets the eye

Kazuo Ishiguro is a literary master; there's no doubt about that. A Pale View of Hills is somewhat slow moving, but there's more than meets the eye. Lovers of literary analysis and interpretation will love all of Ishiguro's writing, including this novel. Hidden meaning is everywhere.

A Pale View of Hills is about a Japanese woman, Etsuko, now living in England dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. As she recounts her life, a reader may note striking parallels with her memories and her present suffering; is it possible reality and imagination have faded? An interesting aspect of the novel is its theme of intergenerational conflict. Set partly in post-WW2 Japan, conflict develops between the old generation, whose regressive ideals are now socially unacceptable, and the new generation, who look toward a future of Americanization.

(For all you English buffs out there, Ishiguro is not a bad choice for a research paper, provided you have access to critical analysis. My local library was able to get books on Ishiguro's writing--which are rare--from university libraries in the state. The internet was also useful.)

For the casual reader, while A Pale View isn't a bad book by any means (it is very readable), perhaps Remains of the Day would be more engaging.

Beautifully Written Book

The clear and precise way the book flows, leads the reader on a wonderful journey through the mind of a denying mother. We travel through a world of past and present while the narrator hides the truth about of past life behind her clever story.

Good

I enjoyed this book. It is deep and thought provoking but not something for a light hearted afternoon of reading.

Simple and involved narration

Simple and involved narration. Liked the flow and pace. The questions than the answers makes it more genuine. Truly Lyrical.

Very interesting book

We read this for our book club and it provoked a good discussion. We had different opinions as to what really happened.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.

Title: Ketchup on Everything

Author: Nathan Robinson

Narrator: Dennis Adkinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-17

Publisher: Nathan Robinson

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

For the past twenty years, Elliott Tather has been living a life of mourning that almost destroyed him. After losing everything he held dear and bound by a consuming sorrow, Tather travels the country attempting to fix a wrong that haunts his every waking and dreaming moment. But one evening after pulling into a roadside diner to settle down with a simple cup of coffee, the door opens and everything changes. The nothing he had, and the regret that filled it will never be the same again. Whatever you do, make sure you order Ketchup on Everything. From the author of Starers, Midway and the short story collection Devil Let Me Go comes a troubling, heart wrenching tale of despair, loss and what might come afterwards.

Members Reviews:

okay

I thought the story was sort of slow but I did enjoy it. The ending I like best. Worth reading again.

awesome read, couldn't put it down

Nathan continues to flourish and grow in this next instalment of unimaginable horror and love. I can't wait for the next thrilling instalment to keep me awake at night.

Not Your Typical Horror Novella

Okay, first things first. This is not a horror novel, at least it doesn't appear to be in the traditional sense. The only real horror comes toward the end of the novella, and that's where you have the obligatory: "Well, I didn't see that coming!" It's a huge moment, but up until that point, the only horror is the loss Elliot and his wife feel when their son disappears out of thin air. If anything, this is a sad, depressing book that you simply can't stop reading. How does a kid just vanish? Will they ever find him? If you're overly sensitive to missing kids, or know one who has recently gone missing, well, you should stop reading right away. Seriously, just don't even attempt reading this novella. Put it down and pick up something else.

Ketchup is going to disappoint horror fans, but if you're a fan of well written books, this is a must read. Robinson taps into real grief so you know exactly how Elliot and his wife feel. They each go through their own coping mechanisms which makes you feel even closer to them. If you're a parent you can't help but wonder what you would do in a situation like this. It's the connection to the characters that really pull you in. They act as any parent would, and as depressing, and slow as the story moves, it's still well written. Just when you think you have it all figured out, Nathan throws a curve ball and shatters everything. As slow, and depressing as it is, it's got one hell of a reason to keep reading, and Ketchup On Everything is a must read novel.

Mixed Emotions

2.5 stars

Hmmm... This book has left me feeling oddly conflicted. I liked the idea of this book. The blurb is oddly cryptic and I went in without the slightest inkling to what this was about - just like how I like it! I hate when the blurb spoils the story *cough* Hunting Lila *cough* - but that is an entirely different rant that I am not going to go into. I'll just say that not knowing what was going to happen next was the best part of this. The suspense was practically palpable in the beginning and ending of the book. The middle? Well, that is where I had most of my problems.

While Ketchup on Everything had its moments, most of it was awfully dull. The middle sections, the flashbacks, were uneventful and boring. They dragged on and on and took over most of the book.

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://hotaudiobook.com

Titolo: Storie del bosco antico

Autore: Mauro Corona

Narratore: Mauro Corona

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 1 hr and 12 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 10-25-17

Editore: Mondadori Libri S.p.A.

Valutazioni: 2 su 5 su 1 voti

Categoria: Fiction, Contemporary

Riepilogo Editore:

Storie che raccontano di quando il mondo era giovane, la puzzola era vanitosa, lo scricciolo era una briciola, il riccio era timido e liscio, il ghiro era insonne. Quarantaquattro favole contemporanee per capire meglio noi stessi attraverso la saggia lente della natura, le più belle che Corona ha "sentito" durante le sue lunghe camminate nel silenzio delle valli e delle cime innevate.

©2010 Mondadori (P)2017 Mondadori

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.

Title: The First Cut

Author: Peter Sykes

Narrator: Karl R. Hart

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-11-17

Publisher: New Publications

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Paul Lambert, a quiet introspective young man, is thrown, bewildered and unprepared, into the daunting world of a busy surgical unit. Through his eyes, numerous "patient episodes" are described - many amusing, some serious, others poignant, but all very "human". After early misadventures, both surgical and romantic, he gains confidence and experience and becomes a key member of the team. Had James Herriot been a young surgeon, not a vet, these are the tales he might have told.

Members Reviews:

THE FIRST CUT

THIS WAS A VERY TOUCHING BOOK. SAD IN SOME PARTS. ISN'T THAT HOW MEDICINE IS. THE SAD PARTS WERE HARD FOR ME. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERYBODY.

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://hotaudiobook.com

Titel: Wie man 1000000 Leute und sich selbst anlügt: Roman

Autor:: Tadeus Stadelmann

Erzähler: Tadeus Stadelmann

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 1 hr and 7 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-21-17

Herausgeber: Ryan Vincent Lozon

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Tyler sitzt im Auto... und wartet auf die GEISELÜBERGABE....

Er ist die Geisel.

Wie hatte das alles nur angefangen? Er war doch nur ein ganz normaler YouTuber. Jemand, der es mochte, Videos zu machen. Er hatte nur ein paar dumme Entscheidungen getroffen und schon versinkt sein ganzes Leben im Chaos. Schon ist sein ganzes Leben eine einzige riesige LÜGE.

Eine Lüge, die 1000000 Menschen glauben....

Please note: This audiobook is in German.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.

Title: The Image of You

Author: Adele Parks

Narrator: Lucy Paterson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-21-17

Publisher: Review

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The Image of You is the utterly gripping new novel from Adele Parks, author of the number one best-selling ebook The Stranger in My Home.

This compelling audiobook of families, love, deception and secrets is perfect for fans of TV's Doctor Foster, The Replacement, Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies and Lisa Jewell.

When all you can see is what they want you to see...can you ever trust someone you meet online?

Anna and Zoe are twins. Identical in appearance, utterly different in personality, they share a bond so close that nothing - or no one - can rip them apart. Until Anna meets charismatic Nick. Anna is trusting, romantic and hopeful; she thinks Nick is perfect. Zoe is daring, dangerous and extreme; she thinks Nick is a liar. Zoe has seen Anna betrayed by men before. She'll stop at nothing to discover if Nick is as good as he seems. The problem is, lies may hurt. But honesty can kill.

Members Reviews:

Un-turnoff-able

Brilliant book, twists and turns in all the right places. Couldn't wait to hear what happened next.

you just will not see it coming

loved this book, the narration was superb and I was gripped by the story. It flowed at a good pace to secure engagement. an all round well written book matched with a great narrator.

Predictable and awful narration

I did not enjoy this story and Im normally not fussy at all will listen to anything.

The narrators voice was annoying and I dont know if that made the story worse it whether the story made the narration worse.

It's a grower!

I wasn't sure at the beginning if this was going to be a bit too typical chick lit for me (too much romance not enough substance). IT WAS NOT!

Gripped me pretty quickly and I've just spent the last 3 hours doing nothing listening to it because I needed to know the end. I never do that!

Disappointing

I've read/listened to a few Adele Parks novels and usually enjoy the story and characters. The Stranger Within was great... The Image of You was totally drivel; ridiculous, unoriginal plot with unrealistic central characters whose 'motivations' were akin to something you'd find on a terrible American soap opera... Don't buy it! I'm requesting a refund.

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.

Title: 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl

Author: Mona Awad

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-13-17

Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada

Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Winner of the Amazon.ca First Novel Award

Short-listed for the Scotiabank Giller Prize

Longlisted for the 2017 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour

Growing up in the suburban hell of Misery Saga (aka Mississauga), Lizzie has never liked the way she looks - even though her best friend, Mel, says she's the pretty one. She starts dating guys online, but she's afraid to send pictures, even when her skinny friend China does her makeup: She knows no one would want her if they could really see her. So she starts to lose. With punishing drive, she counts almonds consumed, miles logged, pounds dropped. She fights her way into coveted dresses. She grows up and gets thin, navigating double-edged validation from her mother, her friends, her husband, her reflection in the mirror. But no matter how much she loses, will she ever see herself as anything other than a fat girl?

In her brilliant, hilarious, and at times shocking debut, Mona Awad simultaneously skewers the body image-obsessed culture that tells women they have no value outside their physical appearance and delivers a tender and moving depiction of a lovably difficult young woman whose life is hijacked by her struggle to conform. As caustically funny as it is heartbreaking, 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl introduces a vital new voice in fiction.

Critic Reviews:

"Beautifully told, with a profoundly sensitive understanding of the subject matter, it's clear that all of the anticipation for this particular fiction debut was entirely warranted." (The Globe and Mail)

"A brilliant and disturbing first novel." (Literary Review of Canada)

"Once in a while an elusive moment occurs when an author boldly states the exact thought that has often gone through our own minds." (Blair Mlotek, The National Post)

Members Reviews:

Terrible

I kept listening and hoping for better. There was no character development or even hope for a better life! I really thought all the sadness would lead to some sort of realization but it just ended leaving an unhappy person only older but definitely not wiser

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://hotaudiobook.com

Titre: Tout un été sans Facebook

Auteur: Romain Puértolas

Narrateur: Laurence Porteil

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 09-11-17

Éditeur: Audible Studios

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Mutée disciplinairement à New York, Colorado, un petit village raciste du fin fond de l'Amérique, sans couverture mobile et où il ne se passe jamais rien, la lieutenant de police de couleur noire, à forte corpulence, Agatha Crispies a trouvé un échappatoire à son désœuvrement dans l'animation d'un club de lecture au sein du commissariat. Mais alors qu'elle désespérait de pouvoir un jour enquêter à nouveau sur un meurtre autre que celui d'un écureuil, une série d'effroyables assassinats et disparitions viennent (enfin) troubler la tranquillité des lieux, mettant à l'épreuve ses connaissances littéraires.

Puértolas signe un drôle de thriller loufoque, un poilar !

>> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement.

©2017 Le Dilettante (P)2017 Audible Studios

Please open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.

Title: The Running War

Author: E. L. Carter

Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-17

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

There is no place on this round planet where I can run that will be any farther than the next place - any place will eventually spin on its axis until it reaches the point of departure.

War can live deep inside a family long after the combat has come and gone. With a poet's voice, E. L. Carter evokes that generational echo in the story of one grieving young woman who is trying to find her birthright.

Maddy has been running. She has run from her home, her family, and her lovers. Then her brother's suicide after being injured in the Iraq War, leaving her a mysterious note about a gift. With the help of an old family friend, she begins to explore her brother's story and her family history. As she works to uncover what her brother has left her, she finds herself in the middle of a parallel mystery: the legacy of her grandmother, a Gypsy holocaust survivor who has been ostracized by the family. In order to accept her brother's gift, Maddy eventually discovers that she must stop, listen, and face generations of women's war trauma that bridge Europe, the US, and the Middle East.

Part mystery, part meditation, The Running War weaves together narratives into a whole that asks as many questions as it answers. What does an enemy mean? How do we survive suffering? What is the women's legacy of war that embeds itself in generation after generation? Lyrical and haunting, The Running War is ultimately a call toward healing intergenerational trauma, no matter the source.

Members Reviews:

A lyrical novel that reads like a gift.

If you try to help a butterfly escape its cocoon, youâll probably kill it. But watching the frail creature batter its wings requires a certain patience and hope for the future. In E. L. Carterâs The Running War, protagonist Maddy batters herself with running. She wants to find out how her brother died. She wants to know why her grandmother disappeared. She wants answers, but only the exercise of running will give her the strength to hear them.

Lyrically written, with unobtrusive symbolism and hauntingly evocative details, the Running War takes readers to the scary streets of Iraq, where patience is surely needed. It clashes contrasting cultures, and remembers with haunting clarity earlier wars and earlier wounds. Times and places, while the novels runs forward and sideways, are made clear in chapter headings, as wings batter past to future to despair to hope.

A musician with her hands drawn to the strings, her heart to her dead brother, and her mind to the holes in family, Maddy will learn of gifts beyond giving and see âWhen someone has a giftâ it means they are giving. Your gift is what you give.â

The Running War reads like a giftâwords to savor like music, mysteries worth solving, hopes worth redeeming, and a dark cocoon hiding beauty thatâs waiting to fly.

Disclosure: I was given a preview edition by the publisher and I offer my honest review.

A very enjoyable reading expereience

The Running War by E.L. Carter is a beautifully written novel following the journey of a young woman running from past and present painful family trauma. Faced with the awful shock and grief from her brotherâs suicide, Maddy embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of a message he left for her, and in doing so unveils a hidden chapter in her familyâs history .