C. De Melo has 12 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 10 narrators. The most-rated is Sabina.
The Duchess de Nuit
Summary
Angelique is forced to wed a monster in exchange for a noble title. The Duke of Annecy is cold and cruelly sadistic, making the young duchess's life a living hell. On a fateful summer night in the lavish palace of Versailles, she meets an exotic courtier whose glittering dark eyes promise more than mere temporary relief from a loveless marriage. Angelique is offered the gift of immortality by the ancient vampire prince, and she accepts it with open arms. From Louis XVI's France and Victoria's England to modern London, The Duchess De Nuit is brimming with lush eroticism, action, and vivid historical details.
©2015 Christine De Melo (P)2020 Christine De Melo
Frozen Princess
Summary
Zoe Adams wakes up in a hospital and is stunned to learn that she has been cryogenically frozen for almost two decades. To her surprise, her husband, Michael, is America's number one hero. Not only did he fund the cure for the deadly Pod Virus, which she had contracted, he also succeeded in saving her life. She is 137-ZOE, the 137th human to survive such a harrowing ordeal. Although this earns her instant celebrity status, something doesn't feel right. People aren't being honest with her - especially her husband. When disturbing things start happening, she turns to her sexy brother-in-law, Lance, for help. Together, they try to discover Michael's dangerous secret.
©2013 C. (Christine) De Melo (P)2019 C. (Christine) De Melo
The Watchers
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Veronica moves from Lisbon to Providence to escape her past and begin a new life as a research assistant at Brown University’s Portuguese Department. When she sees Victor on stage for the first time, his unnatural gaze immediately sparks an intense déjà-vu. Could the spellbinding musician be connected to her strange recurring dream of a past life in Renaissance Europe? As her memories surface, the veil lifts to reveal his true identity and the intimate nature of their bond. Together, they embark on a journey beyond her wildest imagination. Set between present day US and Portugal during the Age of Discoveries, The Watchers is a thrilling tale of love, humanity, and the mysteries of our universe.
©2012 Christine De Melo (P)2021 Christine De Melo
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The Duchess de Nuit: A Tale of Redemption (Part Two) [The Duchess by Night]
Summary
A tale of redemption.... Angelique meets a renowned vampirologist in Budapest who is currently researching the mysterious caves in which Prince Vlad Tepes III had been imprisoned. Despite not having revealed her true nature to the mortal, Damien opposes the friendship. More than that, her lover’s constant criticism is causing a strain on their relationship. A shocking betrayal leads to the discovery of a deadly plot. Angelique is forced to warn her coven and face her sire, Arsham. The arrogant vampire prince confesses dark secrets and bestows precious gifts, prompting her to question her existence. Will she finally embrace her destiny? This book is the stunning sequel to A Tale of Lust & Blood.
©2019 C. (Christine) De Melo (P)2020 C. (Christine) De Melo
Ruthless
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Agata flees from Verona to Venice with nothing but the clothes on her back. Accused of witchcraft, she prefers to risk the unknown than face the terrifying charge. Starving and cold, she wanders the streets in search of honest work, but her efforts are fruitless. She eventually finds temporary respite in the sordid world of prostitution, but the sobering reality of human cruelty destroys her innocence.
Determined to secure her financial and social future, she aids the Veronese warlord Cangrande I della Scala in committing vile acts that will earn her a place in Hell. Although she is handsomely compensated, she wants more - and she'll do whatever it takes to get it.
©2018 Christine De Melo (P)2019 Christine De Melo
Allegra
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16th century Florence, Italy: Allegra Castagno harbors a secret so big that it can ruin her life and her father's reputation. Exceptionally talented, yet banned from the Florentine guilds, she devises a clever ruse in order to secretly ply her beloved craft. In time, the exquisite jewelry designs of "La Castagna" are being praised in noble courts from Venice to Rome.
Resentful of the male-dominated society in which she lives, Allegra rejects all suitors in order to maintain her carefully constructed farce - until an embittered man with a tragic past melts her icy heart. Faced with a serious dilemma, she seeks the help of her scandalous friend, Bianca Cappello, lover of the powerful Francesco de' Medici.
©2017 Christine De Melo (P)2018 Christine De Melo
The Witch of Delft
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Renowned healer Lisbeth Vos concocts a cunning revenge against her childhood friend Hannah Brouwer for a wrong committed decades ago. The audacious scheme requires a marriage between Lisbeth's granddaughter and Hannah's widowed son. Desperate for her grandmother's attention and approval, Mila agrees to wed a man she doesn't know. She begins entertaining doubts when Hannah proves to be a loving mother-in-law instead of the monster her grandmother had described. Mila is thinking and acting independently for the first time, going as far as initiating an illicit affair. Her refusal to commit a heinous act at Lisbeth's insistence results in shocking consequences. With danger looming on the horizon, Mila discovers powers that have lain dormant beneath her grandmother's oppressive shadow. Now, she must learn to use her gift and salvage her only chance at happiness. Holland's Golden Age comes to life in this suspenseful historical novel with a touch of magical realism.
©2020 C. (Christine) De Melo (P)2020 C. (Christine) De Melo
Lilith
Summary
Lily Healer is a reclusive girl with incredible spiritual power. Mass hysteria and terror sweeps through her community in the year 1692 when the village children complain of being tormented by witches. The arrival of Marcus Wiseman, an intimidating Puritan nicknamed the "Hammer" (Malleus Maleficarum), strikes fear into the hearts of many. His mission is to help the reverend find those who have signed the Devil's Book. Lily avoids the fearsome man at all costs...until a strange dream reveals the truth. Her life changes drastically after that fateful night, for she knows that their destinies are intertwined. Together, they must combat the Puritanical tyranny threatening Salem village. This riveting supernatural thriller combines historical facts with romantic suspense and magical realism.
©2018 C. (Christine) De Melo (P)2019 C. (Christine) De Melo
Betrayed
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18th-century England: Devastated by the sudden murder of her parents, Kate Lancaster vows to find the killer with the help of Christopher Bradshaw. Her heart races whenever the handsome nobleman is near, but his overbearing wife is constantly playing the matchmaker with their foppish son. Kate and Christopher try to resist the temptation of their mutual attraction while striving to solve a perplexing mystery: Who wanted the Lancasters dead and, more importantly, why? This historical mystery is laden with romantic tension and will keep listeners guessing until the dramatic end.
©2013 Christine De Melo (P)2021 Christine De Melo
The Anointed
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The Elders say Abigail committed suicide, but Tamar secretly harbors doubt. They were best friends, two high school seniors looking forward to the future.... Now, she's gone. Could Abigail's death be linked to that forbidden book from the Old Days? Why did she have to read that stupid thing, anyway? Haunted by these questions, Tamar eventually learns the shocking truth from an Apostate who passes along the notorious book. Curious, she reads it from cover to cover. Armed with knowledge, she begins thinking independently - a dangerous act according to The Anointed. As suspicion mounts against her, Tamar must do the unthinkable to avoid Abigail's grim fate.
©2015 Christine De Melo (P)2018 Christine De Melo
Forbidden
Summary
The only clue to Nicodemus' past is the ruby crucifix found in his swaddling clothes when he was abandoned at a monastery. The boy grows up to become a fierce Templar who fights for God, but the gruesome carnage of battle weighs heavily upon his conscience. His faith is further tested by Gweneth, the woman who haunts his thoughts and stirs forbidden desires. Set in 12th-century England, Forbidden is a compelling tale of sibling rivalry, greed, deception, and a knight's honor.
©2003 C. (Christine) De Melo (P)2020 C. (Christine) De Melo
Sabina
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Sabina Rossi's forced marriage comes to an abrupt end during the infamous Pazzi Conspiracy. Wealthy beyond her dreams, the young widow is free to pursue her passions - with the utmost discretion, of course. The patriarchal society of Florence is full of secrets, and women who don't follow the rules suffer dire consequences. An unexpected betrayal leaves Sabina facing a potential scandal. Now, she must pick up the pieces of her shattered life and save her reputation. Three generations of Rossi women span the most intriguing period of Medici history in this stunning novel.
©2009 Christine De Melo (P)2018 Christine De Melo