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ID: 387038

Title: Return of King Lillian

Author: Suzie Plakson

Narrator: Suzie Plakson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11:56:38

Language: English

Release date: 07-09-19

Publisher: Pilmsthistle & Co.

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

2019 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner

2019 Readers' Favorite Award Winner

2019 Independent Author Book of the Year Award Winner

'A whimsical and philosophical fairy tale for the modern age.'

When Lillian, the one-and-only heir to the throne, is cast out of her kingdom by malevolent forces, she accidentally wanders into the Forest of Forgetfullness, where she is rescued by wolves and raised by an eccentric old wise woman. When Lillian comes of age, she is called by Destiny to return home. The trouble is, when she steps out of the Forest, she has no memory of who she is or from whence she hails. Undaunted, the spirited, self-reliant young woman sets off into the unknown, determined to rediscover her long lost self and to reclaim her stolen birthright. Most of the tale is told by Lillian herself as she chronicles her extraordinary adventures.

This offbeat debut novel, written and narrated by multi-media artist Suzie Plakson, is an allegorical saga full of comedy, calamity, and a host of colorful characters. Reviewers have compared it to such classics as THE ALCHEMIST, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, STARDUST, and THE WIZARD OF OZ.

'With THE RETURN OF KING LILLIAN, Suzie Plakson has done the impossible, telling a tale that at once seems both like a timeless classic and something modern, fresh and entirely new. And her audiobook performance is a joy. Suzie casts you under her spell as she inhabits the character of Lillian, as well as every other magical creature and person Lillian encounters along her journey. Impeccably produced!'

- David Briggs, sound editor, TALES OF THE CITY, DIVORCE

'To say that KING LILLIAN thoroughly enchanted me and left me spellbound would be the understatement of the century. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and KING LILLIAN is my favorite of all. Suzie Plakson's voice is velvet mixed with grit mixed with enchantment. It takes you into another realm - into the mystic.'

- Kelly Sullivan Walden, author, IT'S ALL IN YOUR DREAMS

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ID: 367209

Title: Stars of Alabama: A Novel by Sean of the South

Author: Sean Dietrich

Narrator: Sean Dietrich

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:18:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-09-19

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General

Summary:

In this heartfelt tale about enduring hope amid the suffering of the Great Depression, Sean Dietrich—also known as Sean of the South—weaves together a tale featuring a cast of characters ranging from a child preacher, a teenage healer, and two migrant workers who give everything they have for their chosen family.

When fifteen-year-old Marigold becomes pregnant during the Great Depression, she is rejected by her family and forced to fend for herself. She is arrested while trying to steal food and loses her baby in the forest, turning her whole world upside down. She’s even more distraught upon discovering she has an inexplicable power to heal, making her a sought-after local legend.

Meanwhile, middle-aged migrant workers Vern and Paul discover a violet-eyed baby abandoned in the woods and take it upon themselves to care for her. The men continue their search for work and soon pair up with a poverty-stricken widow, plus her two children, and the misfit family begins taking care of each other.

As survival brings this chosen family together, a young boy finds himself without a friend to his name as the dust storms rage across Kansas. Fourteen-year-old Coot, a child preacher, is on the run from his abusive tent-revival pastor father with thousands of stolen dollars—and the only thing he’s sure of is that Mobile, Alabama, is his destination.

In a sweeping saga with a looming second world war, these stories intertwine in surprising ways, reminding us that when the dust clears, we can still see the stars.

- Stand-alone Southern historical fiction set during the Great Depression

- Book length: approximately 98,000 words

- Includes an audio sample of Sean Dietrich’s novel The Incredible Winston Browne

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ID: 368803

Title: Enlightenment of Bees

Author: Rachel Linden

Narrator: Madison Lawrence

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9:13:18

Language: English

Release date: 07-09-19

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary, Coming of Age, Clean & Wholesome

Summary:

In a romantic adventure that travels the globe, The Enlightenment of Bees beautifully explores what it means to find the sweet spot in life where our greatest passions meet the world’s greatest need.

Sometimes a shattered heart leads to an amazing journey. 

At twenty-six, apprentice baker Mia West has her entire life planned out: a Craftsman cottage in Seattle, a job baking at The Butter Emporium, and her first love—her boyfriend, Ethan—by her side. But when Ethan declares he “needs some space,” Mia’s carefully planned future crumbles. 

Adrift and unsure where her future leads now, Mia joins her vivacious housemate Rosie on a humanitarian trip around the world funded by a reclusive billionaire. Along with a famous grunge rock star, a Rwandan immigrant, and an unsettlingly attractive Hawaiian urban farmer named Kai, Mia and Rosie embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

From the slums of Mumbai to a Hungarian border camp during the refugee crisis, Mia’s heart is challenged and changed in astonishing ways—ways she never could have imagined if she hadn’t opened herself up to the opportunity. As she grapples with how to make a difference in a complicated world, Mia’s journey through self-discovery leaves her with the choice between the past she left behind and a new budding dream in her heart.

 “I combed through the pages with delight. This book is going to cause a real buzz.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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ID: 402930

Title: Wrong Side of the Storm

Author: Bryna Butler

Narrator: Michael Mola

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3:02:29

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-19

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Teen, Paranormal, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Where will you be when all hail breaks loose?

When a mysterious, new player wields a deadly storm to force the men in black into lockdown, teens Eric and Bridget are suddenly separated. With Bridget on the inside and Eric on the outside, the two race to beat the clock and open the doors before the suits make the ultimate sacrifice to prevent the base from falling into the wrong hands.

Get ready for a quirky thrill ride full of spunky book blogger rants, sneaky twists, liberally-used nicknames, smoldering smirks from Mothman, and even a hippy vampire. Hold on kiddos, it's Mothman verses the Weather Machine!

The Mothman Mysteries are set in the same universe with the same characters, but the books are standalone mysteries and can be read in any order. Considered a clean teen series, suitable for pre-teens. A humorous young adult paranormal mystery for fans of Doctor Who and The Dresden Files.

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ID: 390294

Title: Awakening of Kundalini

Author: Gopi Krishna

Narrator: William G. Davis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5:19:28

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-19

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation, Naturopathy & New Age

Summary:

According to Gopi Krishna, planted in every human being is a powerful reservoir of life-energy which, when roused to activity, can lead to transcendental states of consciousness, genius, and supernormal psychic abilities, including Revelation. This extraordinary but little-known activity follows the awakening of Kundalini, which he termed the psycho-physiological mechanism responsible for human evolution.

In the human reproductive system, this life-energy or prana is normally expressed in an outward direction for procreation. But when Kundalini becomes active, prana is sent to the brain via the spinal cord.

Gopi Krishna, who wrote from his own direct experience of Illumination or Cosmic Consciousness said that we are presently in the midst of a worldwide, though often misunderstood, process of evolution to a higher state of consciousness. In this book, he describes how Kundalini works and how it can be activated through meditation and by living a regulated life.

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ID: 368202

Title: Midnight on the River Grey: A Regency Mystery

Author: Abigail Wilson

Narrator: Laura Kirman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9:50:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-19

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genres: Historical Romance, Religious & Inspirational, Clean & Wholesome

Summary:

In this Gothic Regency romance Rebecca fears she has developed feelings for the man she swore to see hanged, her brother's murderer.

After her brother’s mysterious death, Rebecca Hunter vows to expose the man she believes responsible: Mr. Lewis Browning—known by the locals as the Midnight Devil and by Rebecca as her new guardian.

Summoned to his reclusive country estate to await her London season, Rebecca plans her own secret investigation among the darkened corridors of the mysterious Greybourne Hall. Yet Lewis Browning is not as she once imagined, and his motivation is horribly unclear. Recurrent nightmares and Rebecca’s restless feelings are further complicated by the shadow of her mother’s prior descent into madness and wondering if she, too, will follow the same heartbreaking path.

Even as midnight rides, strange injuries, and further murders lead back to Mr. Browning, Rebecca can’t ignore the subtle turn of her heart. Has she fallen for the man she swore would pay for her brother’s death? And moreover, can she trust him with her uncertain future? 

Praise for Abigail Wilson:

“In the Shadow of Croft Towers is everything I love in a novel: a classic gothic feel, a regency setting, a mysterious hero . . . and secrets abounding!” —Dawn Crandall, award-winning author of the Everstone Chronicles series

“Shades of Gothic romance in a portrait of Regency England . . . if Jane Austen ever met Jane Eyre, it would be at Croft Towers!” —Kristy Cambron, author of Castle on the Rise, of In the Shadow of Croft Towers

'Blending the unputdownable Regency flair of Georgette Heyer with the intricate plotting of Julie Klassen, Wilson not only places herself competently amidst beloved authors but carves out a unique place of her own.' —Rachel McMillan, author of the Van Buren and DeLuca Mysteries

'Beautifully written, suspenseful, and satisfyingly romantic.' —Jennifer Beckstrand, author of Home on Huckleberry Hill

“Murder is far from no one’s thoughts in this delicious new romantic mystery from Abigail Wilson. With scandal dodging every turn of the page, mystery hiding behind the visage of each character, and a romance brewing with an English rake of the worse—and best—sorts, readers will find nothing lacking! I was entranced, mesmerized, addlepated, and not a little bit bewildered as I wandered the halls of Middlecrest Abbey.” —Jaime Jo Wright, author of the Christy Award–winning novel, The House on Foster Hill

- Full-length Regency romance with a murder mystery (c. 90,000 words)

- Perfect for fans of Sarah Ladd, Deanna Raybourn, Julie Klassen, Tasha Alexander, and Lauren Willig

- Also by Abigail Wilson:

- In the Shadow of Croft Towers

- Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey

- The Vanishing at Loxby Manor (available January 2021)

- Includes discussion questions for book clubs

 

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ID: 364104

Title: Cross My Heart

Author: Robin Lee Hatcher

Narrator: Windy Lanzl

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:55:00

Language: English

Release date: 06-25-19

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Religious & Inspirational, General, Clean & Wholesome

Summary:

Can two broken paths—and broken hearts—lead toward God’s redemption?

When Ashley Showalter and Ben Henning meet on Ashley’s horse rescue farm, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Both were raised by single moms. Both want to help where they see a need. And both work with horses in the Boise valley. Ben needs Ashley’s help and expertise after starting an equine therapy barn on his great-great-grandfather’s farm—and the more time they spend together, both Ashley and Ben have the feeling that there could be something more between them.

They also carry the burden of past experiences that may drive them apart if the truth is ever revealed. Ben is a recovering alcoholic with five years of sobriety behind him, while Ashley’s brother is an opioid addict residing in court-ordered rehab. Holding fast to the belief that addicts can never be cured, Ashley has promised herself she will never walk knowingly into the chaos created by addiction. Ben knows that with God, all things are possible—but will Ashley find it within herself to give love a chance? Or will her brother’s mistakes and the pain of her past jeopardize her future with Ben?

Cross My Heart threads together a contemporary love story with the heartwarming tale of Ben’s great-great-grandfather, Andrew Henning—reminding us that God’s Word is timeless and that His promises are new every morning.

This sweet split-time read is a standalone novel, though it can be read as a part of the Legacy of Faith series. 

Book one: Who I Am with You

Book two: Cross My Heart

Book three (coming in 2020): How Sweet It Is 

Book length: approximately 79,000 words. Includes a reading group guide.  

“Hatcher writes with realism and compassion about how hope and healing can grow from our deepest wounds.” —Beth K. Vogt, Christy Award–winning author 

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ID: 366244

Title: Northern Lights: One Woman, Two Teams, and the Football Field That Changed Their Lives

Author: Cathy Parker

Narrator: Nan Gurley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:12:00

Language: English

Release date: 06-25-19

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biography & Memoir, Sports, Counseling & Inspirational

Summary:

Life is hard in Barrow, Alaska. Football mom Cathy Parker first caught a glimpse of this far-away reality from the comfort of her Jacksonville, Florida, living room while watching a 2006 ESPN report on the Barrow Whalers, a high school football team consisting mostly of Alaskan Inupiat Eskimo natives playing in the most difficult of conditions and trying to overcome the most unlikely of odds. These players—raised in the northernmost town in the United States, where drug abuse is rampant and the high school dropout rate is high—found themselves playing on a gravel field, using flour to draw the lines. And while the community of Barrow felt a strong pride for their boys, many felt football was not worth the investment. That is, until Cathy Parker became involved.

Overcome by a surprising stirring in her soul to reach out and help, Cathy was determined to build a suitable field for the Barrow Whalers. Not fully understanding the many obstacles, both financially and logistically, that would line the path ahead, Cathy charged forward with a determined spirit and a heart for both the football team and the greater community of Barrow. She spearheaded a campaign that raised more than half-a-million dollars through people all around the country rallying around one common goal: changing the lives of young men through football.

This is not just the story of how the Barrow Whalers became the first high school above the Arctic Circle to have a football program. This is the story of how we are sometimes called to the most unlikely of causes and to believe in something a little bit bigger, changing our own lives and the lives of others for the better in the most unexpected of ways.

Follow along on the journey with photos available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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ID: 355666

Title: Not Good Enough Mother

Author: Sharon Lamb

Narrator: Rosemary Benson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8:30:57

Language: English

Release date: 06-25-19

Publisher: Beacon Press

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Science & Technology, Health & Wellness, Psychology, Parenting

Summary:

A psychologist who evaluates the fitness of parents when their children have been removed from their custody finds herself reassessing her own mothering when her son falls victim to the opioid crisis.

Psychologist and expert witness Dr. Sharon Lamb evaluates parents, particularly in high-stakes cases concerning the termination of parental rights. The conclusions she reaches can mean that some children are returned home from foster homes. Others are freed for adoption. Well-trained, Lamb generally can decide what’s in the best interests of the child. But when her son’s struggle with opioid addiction comes to light, she starts to doubt her right to make judgments about other mothers.

As an expert, a professor, and a mother, Lamb gives voice to the near impossible standards demanded by a society prone to blame mothers when anything befalls their children. She describes vividly the plight of individual parents, mothers in particular, struggling with addiction and mental illness and trying to make stable homes for their kids amid the economic and emotional turmoil of their lives—all in the context of the opioid epidemic that has ravaged her home state of Vermont. In her office, during visits with their children, and in the family court, the parents we meet wait anxiously for Lamb’s verdict: Have they turned their lives around under child welfare’s watchful eye? Do they understand their children’s needs? In short, are they good enough? But what is good enough? Lamb turns that question on herself in the midst of her gradual realization of her son’s opioid addiction. Amazed at her own denial, feeling powerless to help him, Lamb confronts the heartache she can bring into the lives of others and her power to tear families apart.

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ID: 370654

Title: Ossuaries

Author: Dionne Brand

Narrator: Dionne Brand

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:35:32

Language: English

Release date: 06-11-19

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry

Summary:

Dionne Brand’s hypnotic, urgent long poem is about the bones of fading cultures and ideas, about the living museums of spectacle where these bones are found. At the centre of Ossuaries is the narrative of Yasmine, a woman living an underground life, fleeing from past actions and regrets, in a perpetual state of movement. She leads a solitary clandestine life, crossing borders actual (Algiers, Cuba, Canada), and timeless. Cold-eyed and cynical, she contemplates the periodic crises of the contemporary world. This is a work of deep engagement, sensuality, and ultimate craft from an essential observer of our time and one of the most accomplished poets writing today.

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