Connie Shabshab has narrated 22 audiobooks on Listento.it by 16 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 40 ratings. The most-rated is The Hypnobirthing Book.
The Hypnobirthing Book
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Childbirth can be an empowering and positive experience that you treasure for the rest of your life. KG Hypnobirthing teaches simple and gentle techniques that have a profound effect on you and on your baby.KG Hypnobirthing can reduce the need for pain relief and shorten labor, and you are more likely to experience a natural, calm, comfortable birth. It actively involves the father or partner; you will both learn skills to instill confidence about the birth and your role as parents. The Hypnobirthing Book and audio relaxations are a complete antenatal preparation which guides you to achieve the birth you want -- for you and for your baby.
©2012, 2014 Katharine Graves (P)2017 Katharine Graves
My Possessive Bodyguard
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“You want to keep kissing me?” “All the time...” Nathan Hayes is tough, and he takes his assignments seriously. When he’s assigned to guard his boss’ daughter, there’s nothing more he wants than to do his job. Day after day, he watches her. Little by little, he discovers that she’s unlike any other he’s ever met. While nursing her heart from a recent heartbreak, Hannah Collins believes relationships aren’t meant for her and vowed to never get involved with a man again. However, their lives suddenly turned on its head when a tragedy forces them on a road trip, and as the odds stack up against Hannah, she has no choice but to ride through the series of events that end up breaking her heart once again. While on the run, Hannah is determined to fight the growing attraction she feels for her bodyguard. Nathan goes all out to keep her safe, even letting his guard down. But he can’t seem to deny the effect she has on his troubled soul. And she can’t seem to keep the distance between them, when her life is constantly at risk. But just how long is Hannah able to ignore the attractive man who is willing to risk it all - even his heart - to keep her safe? Forbidden kisses. Gunfights. Family drama. Secret lovers. My Possessive Bodyguard is a roller-coaster ride you surely don’t want to miss. Buy the audiobook now.
©2019 Typewriter Pub (P)2020 Jamilexis Gallardo
Becoming Elisabeth Elliot
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Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a violent Amazonian tribe savagely speared her husband, Jim, and his four colleagues. Incredibly, prayerfully, Elisabeth took her toddler daughter, snakebite kit, Bible, and journal...and lived in the jungle with the stone-age people who killed her husband. Compelled by her friendship and forgiveness, many came to faith in Jesus. This courageous, no-nonsense Christian went on to write dozens of books, host a long-running radio show, and speak at conferences all over the world. She was a pillar of coherent, committed faith; a beloved and sometimes controversial icon. In this authorized biography, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot, best-selling author Ellen Vaughn uses Elisabeth’s private, unpublished journals, and candid interviews with her family and friends, to paint the adventures and misadventures God used to shape one of the most influential women in modern church history. It’s the story of a hilarious, sensual, brilliant, witty, self-deprecating, sensitive, radical, and surprisingly relatable person utterly submitted to doing God’s will, no matter how high the cost. For Elisabeth, the central question was not, “How does this make me feel?” but, simply, “Is this true?” If so, then the next question was, “What do I need to do about it to obey God?” “My life is on Thy Altar, Lord - for Thee to consume. Set the fire, Father! Bind me with cords of love to the Altar. Hold me there. Let me remember the Cross.” (Elisabeth Elliot, age 21)
©2020 Ellen Vaughn (P)2020 B&H Publishing
The Match
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Having worked for Southern Service Paws for a few years now, I like to think I’m prepared for just about any client meeting under the sun. I am dead wrong. The day I meet with single dad Jacob Broaden about potentially matching his daughter with one of our service dogs, I learn a few valuable lessons. Always set my alarm clock. Single dads are way hotter than I previously thought. It is possible to go from fantasizing about kissing someone to wishing they would be run over by a truck in a matter of two minutes. Unfortunately, I don’t hold that opinion of him for very long. Not when he shows me a different side of himself - one that’s sweet as maple syrup and hot as apple pie fresh out of the oven. Too bad this guy is so far out of my league that I shouldn’t even be allowed to enter the game. Jake doesn’t seem to get that memo, though. And after a few days of working closely with him and his daughter, he starts looking at me with fire in his eyes, making me dream of something I probably shouldn’t.... A family. The Match is a feel-good romantic comedy! Perfect for listeners who enjoy a sizzling romance without explicit content.
©2020 Sarah Adams (P)2020 Sarah Adams
Secrets of Bennett Hall
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Darkness once twisted Adelaide Dinsmore’s mind, but she thought she had grown out of that. Her job as a teacher in Hedlund proved that - until she discovers one of her students dead and the town turns against her. As her mind starts to crumble, she is offered a new job, this time as a governess for Gentleman Bennett’s granddaughter back east. Bennett Hall is a sprawling manor of winding tunnels and manicured lawns, and the fence is really just for show. The little girl, Theodora, is a delight, albeit quiet, and the Bennetts are kind enough, especially the dashing young Joseph. So what if one of the servants sends chills down her spine every time he looks at her? Surely that, and the noises in the night, are figments of her imagination. She won’t allow the past in Hedlund to tarnish her future at Bennett Hall. Then, Theodora begins to speak of a villain who haunts secret passages in the manor, and Adelaide stumbles upon a sealed off wing where ghosts whisper from the shadows. Twisted inventions fill the basement and the villagers are wary of the Bennett family. The longer she stays at Bennett Hall, the less likely her chance for escape, but she cannot leave Theodora or Joseph. The darkness in her mind might be the only thing to save them.
©2018, 2020 Jordan Elizabeth Hallak (P)2020 Jordan Elizabeth Hallak
The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club
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From the author of Sweet Hollow Women comes a novel for fans of Liane Moriarty and Megan Abbott about the secrets that hide in the shadows of even the most ordinary-seeming lives. 2013. Idyllic Port Elspeth, Connecticut, is rocked by tragedy. Shortly after their high school graduation, Evangeline Maddingly, daughter of one of the town's wealthiest old-money families, and Oliver Prescott, son of one of the town's wealthiest new-money families, are found dead in an isolated cabin in the woods, outside of town. The circumstances surrounding their untimely deaths are murky at best, thanks, in large part, to a sweeping effort from those in power to shut down any negative publicity that could harm the reputation of the pristine, ocean-side community. Five years later... A small group of strangers gathers to create jewelry for one of Port Elspeth's many fundraisers. Before long, friendships are forming, and old secrets are being revealed. Along with discovering how to make a perfect pair of chandelier earrings or cabochon necklace, these unlikely sleuths find themselves at the heart of solving the murders that took place half a decade earlier.
©2018 Holly Tierney-Bedord (P)2019 Holly Tierney-Bedord
A Promise Forged
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Kat transformed in front of him. Her chin came up, her fingers stopped twitching with the fabric of her gown, and a real sparkle bubbled in her eyes. It was like watching Snow White come to life when the prince kissed her. A heartwarming WWII historical from award-winning author Cara Putman: Kat Miller has dreamed of playing baseball her entire life. When she earns a spot on a team in the All-American Girls Professional Softball League, she finds that things aren’t as glamorous as she imagined. She struggles with long road trips, grueling practices, and older teammates who are jealous of her success. And to top it all off, an irritating reporter is constantly getting under Kat’s skin. Events in Jack Raymond’s career have left him cynical and distanced from God. He never wanted to write at a small paper, and he certainly didn’t want to be assigned to something as inconsequential as a women’s softball team. Then Kat walks into his life. The fiery, young softball player somehow climbs the walls around his heart and makes him want to hope again. When lies fly and the league appears to fail, will Kat and Jack’s new love survive?
©2017 Cara Putman (P)2019 Cara Putman
Who Wants to Date a Billionaire?
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Two people with hidden agendas. One fake marriage. Zero time left and everything to lose. Emily Stewart is a daring business owner in New York. Keeping up with appearances has hit her finances hard, and a promising phone call turns into a troubling dilemma. If she has any hope of saving her match-making business, she needs to find a husband. Enter billionaire David Marks, an architect with a problem of his own. He lied to his family and now needs to find “the one” before grandmother Marks’ big party. Emily knows an opportunity when she sees one and offers a deal to solve their problems. But when the line between reality and make-believe starts to blur, Emily has to find out just how far she’s willing to go to reach her goal. And David will have to make a choice that could lose him everything. The Devil Wears Prada meets Hitch in this light, romantic comedy. No sex, swearing, or violence and with a HEA ending. No animals are harmed in this book.
©2019 Laura Burton (P)2019 Laura Burton
A Promise Kept
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A heartwarming World War II historical story from award-winning author Cara Putman. Softness removed the lines around her eyes. “I love you, Art Wilson.” Before he could respond, she stood on tiptoe and stole the rest of his breath with a kiss. He deepened the kiss, and thoughts of abandoning the walk played in his mind. Can new love endure heartbreak? Josie Wilson’s newlywed life is perfect - until her hopes and dreams are shattered by a miscarriage. She’s not sure her wounded heart will ever heal. Then Art asks her to open their home to a distant cousin who’s been evacuated from England. Will the child open her heart? Or will she remain closed off to the prospect of future pain? Art Wilson adores his bride, but he never anticipated how challenging marriage could be. When grief over the baby they’ve lost forms a chasm between him and his new wife, he wonders if he has made a horrible mistake. Why can’t Josie support him and understand his long hours are necessary as the industry is reeling in the early days of World War II? Will the ravages of war and personal grief tear Josie and Art apart, or will they keep the promises made to each other on their wedding day?
©2009 Cara C. Putman (P)2019 Cara C. Putman
Case of the Shepherd's Pie
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Finnegan Temperance McLeary-May, dog walker extraordinaire, has had an eventful time in Manhattan since she first moved to New York City. Her unique profession and quirky, bubbly personality endear her to everyone who meets her. Finnegan and her personal NYPD detective and wife Jane adjust to the realities of adjusting their lives to accommodate the two daughters they have adopted. One teen, Bri, and one tween, Luce. After Brianne's graduation, Finnegan finds herself embroiled in a case involving the underworld of crime and drugs in New York City when she goes to rescue a dog in an abandoned part of a building. Jane learns, as she is racing against the clock to save her trouble magnet wife again, that Luce is more like Finnegan than they thought...when she goes missing, as well. The clock is ticking as their family collectively holds their breath.
©2019 Erik Schubach (P)2021 Erik Schubach
A Marriage Well Done
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In the marriage game, when is it time to throw in the towel? Margot Simpson was raised to believe that you don’t run for cover the moment it rains. You don’t slide divorce papers across the kitchen island, especially when you have a teenage son. You roll up your sleeves, toss your hair in a bun, and dance in the downpour. When Margot abandoned her singing career on Broadway to follow the man of her dreams to Burlington, Vermont, she never looked back. She embraced her new role as a wife, mother, and homemaker with an artist’s passion. For years, her husband was a dedicated partner and father, but his political aspirations are getting in the way of his family’s happiness. With his eyes focused on a Senate seat, he’s forgotten the people that matter most. Lucky for him, the words “give up” aren’t in Margot’s vocabulary. She's convinced that if she loves her husband hard enough, he’ll awaken from the daydream he’s trapped in. But as Margot does everything she can to be the perfect wife, she realizes it's her own awakening - and even sanity - that are at stake. A Marriage Well Done, the prequel to The Red Mountain Chronicles, is a quirky, off-the-wall tale of one woman’s dysfunction while carrying out an unorthodox plan to get her husband back.
©2019 Boo Walker (P)2019 Boo Walker
Surviving the Swamp
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Skin of Your Teeth Survival is a reality show made famous for pairing part-time survivalists with a real-life survival situation. Led by world-famous prepper and survivalist Wolf Henderson, season 10 promises to be different. This time, none of the contestants are survivalists - they’ve all been picked to fail. But when an EMP hits, the cast scatters, and Wolf is left to guide a group of misfits in a suddenly dark and dangerous world. Wolf knows this group will be some of the first casualties if he doesn't help, so he offers them safety at his island bug-out location and takes off with his ragtag team to move through the wild and unpredictable swampland of Florida. The loner of the group Regan only joined the reality show to escape her past life. She knows she can’t survive on her own, but connecting with others has never been her strong point. She believes she has a better shot in one of the major cities on the coast than in the swamp, so she joins the team with every intent of striking out on her own once the opportunity arises. But with the world around them growing more dangerous every day, she has to figure out whether she’s better off with the group or alone in the post-EMP world. And whether Regan or Wolf realize it, the dangerous journey through swampland will soon become a literal fight for survival once they reach the chaos of "civilized" South Florida. Warning: This novel contains scenes with violence and referenced sexual content.
©2019 Relay Publishing (P)2020 Relay Publishing
A Promise Born: A WWII Homefront Romance
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“Do not decide what I can handle. All I want is honesty. If you’re going to steal a kiss, you’d better explain why I’m not good enough.” Tears pricked her eyes, and she batted against them. “I deserve that”. A heartwarming WWII historical from award-winning author Cara Putman: In the midst of World War II, when the Navy WAVES give Evelyn Happ the chance to get out of Washington, DC, and contribute to the war effort, she can’t leave fast enough. The fact that she can use her college degree to contribute to the war effort makes the assignment even better. She arrives in Dayton, Ohio, to learn the engineers and military professionals don’t take her seriously at all. Why is it so hard to believe that she’s more than a pretty face? Mark Miller believes the WAVES are an unneeded distraction - the top secret project he’s assigned to is critical to the war and he and his team must focus on cracking the enigma code. Nothing they try works until a beautiful ensign offers solutions that help the engineers succeed in their mission. He’s not sure what to think about her, but has to admit that she’s brilliant enough to see the problem from a fresh perspective. He’s never met anyone like her and wants to know more. When the actions of a spy put both Mark and Evelyn under suspicion, their loyalties to the country and each other are tested. Will their blossoming relationship survive, or be another casualty of war? Other books in this series: Canteen Dreams Sandhill Dreams Captive Dreams A Promise Forged A Promise Kept
©2017 Cara C Putman (P)2019 Cara Putman
Surviving the Refuge
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They thought their journey would be over when they reached the island refuge, but life isn’t as simple as what they’d hoped. At first glance, Wolf’s home is a prepper’s dream, but there’s a whole new learning curve that comes with living on the island. Regan is frustrated to learn that Wolf’s 12-year-old daughter outmaneuvers her constantly, and more seriously than that, Regan begins to feel like every move she makes is the wrong one - all except with Wolf, that is. Even as the group begins to acclimate to the island, Wolf has to stay strong for his team and his daughter. Making it “home” wasn’t the relief he thought it would be. Instead, he finds a whole new range of skills he has to teach the group, and it all has to happen in the face of failing equipment and a quickly approaching storm season. Everywhere he turns, he finds something else going unexpectedly wrong. Struggling to keep up with the demands of life on an island and as part of a group, Regan finds herself in a rapidly disintegrating situation that causes her to question everything: Her survival skills, the integrity of the group, and even the promise of safety they’ve worked so hard to secure. It’s enough to have her considering striking out on her own - even if it means threatening the safety of the team. But when the true threat is revealed, it will burn down everything the team knows - the good and the bad. This novel contains violence.
©2019 Relay Publishing (P)2020 Relay Publishing
Billionaires in New York Boxed Set
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Who Wants to Love a Billionaire? It’s insta-love for billionaire Harry and seamstress Julie. But when mysterious threats begin to surface, it soon becomes clear that someone will do whatever it takes to break them apart. A modern-day fairy-tale romance with mystery, suspense, and heart-pounding action. Who Wants to Kiss a Billionaire? Billionaire Edward has 10 days to find a woman to fall in love with him, sealed with a kiss. Only problem: She can’t know he’s rich. A light romantic comedy with a dash of suspense and mystery. Who Wants to Date a Billionaire? Billionaire David needs to find a wife ASAP. Matchmaker Emily is on the lookout for a husband. A fake marriage begins, but as lies begin to unravel a whole host of mishaps and chaos ensues. A fun and exciting romantic comedy with a surprising ending. The Billionaires in New York series is a complete collection and will provide many hours of escapism, romance, laugh-out-loud moments, and happy endings. Guaranteed. It’s the perfect binge-listen when life is getting you down. Scroll up and one click now to start listening.
©2020 Laura Burton (P)2020 Laura Burton
Magnolia Storms
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Winner of the Grace Award Maggie Marovich couldn’t save her father or her home from Hurricane Katrina, but she’s dedicated her life to meteorology so she can warn others when the monster storms approach. Except...she works three hours inland and rarely risks returning to her childhood hometown of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Both her single-parent sister and the ship pilot Maggie once loved refused to leave the coast, despite Maggie’s requests. Now, a hurricane’s headed toward Mississippi, and Maggie’s sister is seriously injured, leaving Maggie little choice but to head south - into the storm. The water and tides flow through Josh Bergeron’s veins, and he can’t imagine giving up piloting - even for the love of his life, the infuriating Magnolia Marovich. He tried to move on without her, marrying and having a child. But after his wife abandons him and his little boy, his career choice is threatened by the weight of his parental responsibilities. Moving next door to Maggie’s sister and sharing their childcare seems like the perfect setup. Until Maggie blows back into town. Being forced to lean on Josh for help washes up the wreckage in Maggie’s faith. Where was God during the destruction of Katrina? Why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? Between the hurricane looming in the Gulf and another gale raging in her heart, can Maggie overcome her past and find the trust to truly live?
©2017 Janet W. Ferguson (P)2020 Janet W. Ferguson
Who Wants to Kiss a Billionaire?
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He's got 10 days to get a woman to fall in love with him. Sealed with a kiss. Only one problem: He's not allowed to tell her he's rich. Edward Marks is a billionaire with a big heart and an even bigger ego. And when his best friend Sam suggests he could never get a woman to love him without flashing the cash, he takes on a challenge. Get a woman to fall in love with him in 10 days. She can't know he's a billionaire. It was just supposed to be a challenge. But when he meets Catherine Fisher - a beautiful opera singer in New York - he thinks he's won the jackpot. Problem is, Catherine does not appreciate his cheesy chat-up lines and cocky nature. Before long, he's smitten, and suddenly, more than a wager is at stake as he tries everything to get Catherine to realize he's the man of her dreams. A clean, undercover billionaire romance set in New York. This is the second book in Billionaires in New York series. It can be listened to as a stand-alone but to get the most enjoyment from the series, start with Who Wants to Love a Billionaire?.
©2020 Laura Burton (P)2020 Laura Burton
Who Wants to Love a Billionaire?
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Julie does not love being the center of attention. She makes dresses for those who do. But when Emily, her matchmaking friend begs for a favor, Julie can't say no. It was supposed to be just one date. She never expected to kiss the guy. Then fall head over heels for him. When threats start rolling in it becomes clear, Someone will do whatever it takes to break them apart. Now she’s in too deep and walking away isn’t an option. But with the paparazzi and drama involved, Julie can not help but wonder, Who wants to love a Billionaire? Hollywood producer Harry Jackson is not an alpha male. He’s goofy, sensitive, and will move mountains to make everyone happy. In fact, he requires a whole team of people to keep him from being robbed blind. Sometimes he even needs saving from his love of bad puns. But when an enemy threatens to jeopardize his chance at love, it’s time to step up and fight. He’s terrified. But the thought of losing Julie scares him more.
©2019 Laura Burton (P)2019 Laura Burton
Star Rising: A Coastal Hearts Novel
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Star Youngblood has always been a fighter - a necessity after her mother married a monster of a man. Now, she’s finally on the path to the stable life she’s always wanted. Her employer, Priscilla Kelly, is a sweet woman ravaged by rheumatoid arthritis, and Star will do anything to help her. Even if that means going toe to toe with Mrs. Kelly’s neglectful son. After being betrayed on the mission field and devastated by the tragic death of his father, Paul Kelly gave up on God. He lives life on his own terms, biding his time as a corporate pilot until he can save enough money to begin his own flight school closer to home. His mother is all he has left, and he wants to be near her. He just didn’t expect her health to decline so quickly. When he discovers his mother has taken in a stray - a woman he’s not at all sure can be trusted - his protective instincts kick into high gear. Paul’s handled a lot of turbulence, but he’s never gone up against a force like Star. As Paul and Star strive to protect his mother in their own ways, they soon find their own hearts are at the greatest risk.
©2020 Janet W. Ferguson (P)2020 Janet W. Ferguson
Mary & Bright
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Mary Rutherford dreads Christmas time. Having grown up in one of the most influential families in town, her Christmas holidays are spent attending her father’s company Christmas party and silently blending into the background. This year, however, her parents insist she plan the party, and with little help from her mother, Mary reaches out to an old friend for help: Brighten Smith. Brighten Smith recently moved back to his hometown to escape California and the disappointment of a failed relationship. Helping his grandmother at her local bakery provides him the opportunity to catch up with old acquaintances and friends. When he finds Mary Rutherford needs a caterer for her family’s grand Christmas party, he volunteers for the job, though he has zero experience. As he learns more about Mary, he finds he wants to do more than cater her party; he wants to give her the best Christmas ever. Can he and Mary pull off a successful Christmas partnership? And can Brighten give Mary an unforgettable Christmas?
©2020 Katharine E. Hamilton (P)2020 Katharine E. Hamilton