Darien Gee has 6 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators. The most-rated is Friendship Bread.
The Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society
Summary
At Madeline's Tea Salon, the cozy hub of the Avalon community, local residents scrapbook their memories and make new ones. But across town, other Avalonians are struggling to free themselves of the past: Isabel Kidd is fixing up her ramshackle house while sorting through the complications of her late husband's affair. Ava Catalina is mourning the love of her life and helping her young son grow up without his father. Local plumber Yvonne Tate is smart, beautiful, and new to Avalon, but finds that despite a decade of living life on her own terms, the past has a way of catching up - no matter where she goes. And Frances Latham, mother to a boisterous brood of boys, eagerly anticipates the arrival of a little girl from China - unprepared for the emotional roller coaster of foreign adoption. Enter Bettie Shelton, the irascible founder of the Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society. Under Bettie's guidance, even the most reluctant of Avalon's residents come to terms with their past and make bold decisions about their future. But when the group receives unexpected news about their steadfast leader, they must pull together to create something truly memorable. By turns humorous, wise, and deeply moving, The Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society is a luminous reminder that the things we hold most dear will last a lifetime.
©2013 Gee and Company, LLC (P)2013 Tantor
An Avalon Christmas
Summary
The holidays have arrived in Avalon, Illinois and everyone is filled with festive cheer. Well, maybe not everyone. The husbands of Avalon have started a Bah Humbug Club. A neighborhood cookie exchange wreaks havoc on Erin Meeks' carefully planned life. Melvin O'Malley's daughter has abandoned him for the holidays in a senior facility, and shop owner Margot West is intent on creating the best holiday shopping experience for her customers when a stranger threatens to ruin it. But a few surprises await them as well - an anonymous donor is giving away free turkeys at the Pick and Save, and there's an air of mystery surrounding a generous raffle prize for the upcoming Christmas Bazaar. And when it looks like Santa might be a no show, someone unexpected steps into his boots. Celebrate the season with 12 heartwarming stories of hope and cheer that continue the spirit of Gee's first two novels, Friendship Bread and The Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society. Includes recipes.
©2013 Gee & Co., LLC (P)2013 Gee & Co., LLC
An Avalon Valentine
Summary
In Avalon, Illinois, Valentine's Day is less than a month away but for five women, will it be a day of loneliness or love? Jilted at the altar, Lucia Blake now spends her days making chocolate in an effort to keep some sweetness in her life while hoping for a chance at her own happily ever after. Former professional cellist Hannah Wang is uncertain about her future with boyfriend Jamie Linde when her ex-husband re-appears in her life, intent on winning her back. Tea salon manager Connie Colls is planning a Valentine's Day surprise for her busy veterinarian boyfriend in the hopes of spicing things up, but she's unprepared for who shows up. For young Gracie Evarts, first love comes in the form of know-it-all Finn O'Neill, whose big idea for a kissing booth might succeed, but only with Gracie's help. Goldie and Edward Love have agreed to a 50th anniversary celebration, but when their daughter uses one of Goldie's old journals as inspiration for the party, Goldie knows it's time to confess a long-held secret. A delightful and satisfying story for fans of Darien Gee, An Avalon Valentine is funny and full of heart, shedding light on what it means to love and to be loved.
©2017 Gee & Company, LLC (P)2017 Gee & Company, LLC
Pele in Therapy
Summary
Meet Pele, Hawaiian goddess of the volcanoes. Meet Katherine O'Dell, recently and reluctantly divorced, stranded on the island of Hawai‘i after her husband has left her. A trained therapist, Katherine has no choice but to hang her shingle in the hopes of making ends meet. What follows is an unlikely encounter, one that can transform Katherine for life or threaten to consume what little she has left. Pele in Therapy is a short story that carries on Hawai‘i's long tradition of storytelling and myth making. Written with both humor and an eye for detail, best-selling author Darien Gee has created a modern view of the goddess and her impact on those lucky enough to call Hawai‘i home. Includes a conversation with the author, discussion questions, and a special excerpt from Sweet Life, written by Mia King.
©2014, 2011 Gee & Company LLC (P)2014 Gee & Company LLC
Writing the Hawaii Memoir: Advice and Exercises to Help You Tell Your Story
Summary
"Your life is so interesting - you should write a book!" Sound familiar? If you're thinking of writing your memoir or family history but don't know where to start, Writing the Hawaii Memoir is here to help. In it you'll learn how to: Brainstorm different themes and ideas Build a "bento box" and explore other ways to organize your memoir Overcome writer's block and other challenges Deal with issues of libel, "talking stink", and copyright infringement Choose the best way to publish your book Stay encouraged and motivated Darien Gee guides you through the creative writing process to help you craft the very best memoir. Includes 25+ exercises to help you jump-start your writing or strengthen your existing memoir.
©2014 Gee & Company, LLC (P)2015 Gee & Company, LLC
Friendship Bread
Summary
An anonymous gift sends a woman on a journey she never could have anticipated. One afternoon, Julia Evarts and her five-year-old daughter, Gracie, arrive home to find an unexpected gift on the front porch: a homemade loaf of Amish Friendship Bread and a simple note: "I hope you enjoy it." Also included are a bag of starter, instructions on how to make the bread herself, and a request to share it with others. Still reeling from a personal tragedy that left her estranged from the sister who was once her best friend, Julia remains at a loss as to how to move on with her life. She’d just as soon toss the anonymous gift, but to make Gracie happy, she agrees to bake the bread. When Julia meets two newcomers to the small town of Avalon, Illinois, she sparks a connection by offering them her extra bread starter. Widow Madeline Davis is laboring to keep her tea salon afloat while Hannah Wang de Brisay, a famed concert cellist, is at a crossroads, her career and marriage having come to an abrupt end. In the warm kitchen of Madeline’s tea salon, the three women forge a friendship that will change their lives forever. In no time, everyone in Avalon is baking Amish Friendship Bread. But even as the town unites for a benevolent cause and Julia becomes ever closer to her new friends, she realizes the profound necessity of confronting the painful past she shares with her sister. About life and loss, friendship and community, food and family, Friendship Bread tells the uplifting story of what endures when even the unthinkable happens. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2011 Darien Gee (P)2011 Random House Audio