Jennifer Jill Araya has narrated 104 audiobooks on Listento.it by 70 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.7★ across 436 ratings. The most-rated is HIM.
The Billionaire's Temporary Marriage
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A marriage of convenience...so tempting. Brooke Ponzio can't argue against Cole's flawless logic. The divorce settlement will solve all the money-troubles for Brooke and her unborn child. If only Cole wasn't so mouth-wateringly delicious. Should she risk having her heart broken again? Cole Miller refuses to fall in love. Not ever! That's why he chose Brooke to get him out of his ill-advised contract. All she wants is sole custody of her baby, so when the time comes, she'll give him a stress-free divorce. Sure, they'll have to make the marriage look real to their parents and the rest of the world. And they'll need to forget all about that sizzling kiss they shared. Should be simple. What could possibly go wrong? Soon, their magnetic draw has them both battling to maintain their willpower. But Brooke slowly falls in love with the man who treats her better than any man ever has, while Cole's attraction is purely physical. Or at least that's what he tells himself. How will Brooke handle her sleazy ex-husband when he tries to cash in on her fame? What happens when Cole can't protect Brooke from his crazed fans? Will he admit his feelings before it's too late?
©2019 Tamie Dearen (P)2020 Tantor
The World Asunder
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The war had taken everything from Lina Sucherin - her parents, sisters, a fledgling romance...even her faith in herself and her psychic abilities. All of it ripped away with the fall of the Third Reich and the brutal Soviet sack of Berlin.
Three years later, amid the suspicion, paranoia, and fledgling brutality of communist East Germany, danger threatens the only people Lina cares about, forcing her to overcome her lingering self-doubt. In order to save the only family she has left, she will have to rise above her past and learn to trust an old enemy - and herself - if she is to be successful.
But does she still have enough of her psyche left to do so? Or has the war torn her world too far asunder for it to ever be whole again?
©2019 Kacey Ezell (P)2019 Kacey Ezell
The Ultimate Guide to Eating for Longevitiy
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With modern healthy diets constantly flip-flopping on what foods to eat and focusing on restricting calories, individuals can be left confused, defeated, and unsatisfied. This new book from acclaimed macrobiotic health and nutritional experts Denny and Susan Waxman leaves all negativity behind and brings to light a positive outlook on building one healthy habit at a time. Listeners will find healthy living easier than ever by learning how to apply these principles into a broad range of modern lifestyles and by being able to do so at their own pace. With new recipes from Susan Waxman, this book clears up misinformation about food, which allows you to better understand how to achieve your best physical, spiritual, and mental health. The Ultimate Guide to Eating for Longevity is not a diet fad; it's a nutritional guide based on the world's longest-standing civilizations, civilizations which have changed very little over time and have proven that it’s possible to live a long, healthy life. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 2019 by Dreamscape Media, LLC (P)2019 2019 by Dreamscape Media, LLC
How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls
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Based on the best-selling, timeless classic, How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls is the essential guide for a new generation of teenage girls on their way to becoming empowered, savvy, and self-confident young women. How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls, based on the beloved classic by Dale Carnegie, has become the go-to guidebook for girls during the difficult teenage years. Presented by Donna Dale Carnegie, daughter of the late motivational author and teacher Dale Carnegie, this new edition brings her father’s time-tested lessons to the newest generation of young women on their way to becoming self-assured friends and leaders. In this audiobook, teen girls get invaluable, concrete advice about the most powerful ways to influence others, defuse arguments, admit mistakes, and make self-defining choices. The Carnegie techniques promote clear and constructive communication, praise rather than criticism, emotional sensitivity, empathy, tolerance, and an optimistic outlook in every situation. Written in an empowering, relatable voice and filled with anecdotes, quizzes, reality check sections, and questionnaires, this new and fully revised edition of How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls is required listening for a new generation of strong female leaders.
©2005, 2020 Donna Dale Carnegie. Previously published in 2005 by Fireside, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved. (P)2020 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
Hope, Faith, and a Corpse
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Hope Taylor is ready to start her new life as the first female pastor of Faith Chapel Episcopal Church in Apple Springs. The Northern California town's quaint cottages, bungalows, and shops promise a fresh start for the 42-year-old widow and Bogie, her scruffy black Labrador. But where is Father Christopher? The kindly old rector who hired Pastor Hope was supposed to meet her upon her arrival, but he's nowhere to be seen. Hope's faith springs eternal, so she explores the little white church hoping to find Father Christopher. But when she enters the columbarium, she instead finds church elder Stanley King - his skull crushed by a fallen burial urn. Hope had made Stanley's acquaintance before and had struggled to take a charitable view of his character. Stanley was as wicked as he was wealthy, as petty as he was pious. His soul may have been holy, but his behavior was wholly rotten. The last time Hope had seen him, he had shouted drunkenly that she would preach at Faith Chapel over his dead body. Many of the townsfolk witnessed the altercation, so Hope soon finds herself the prime suspect in Stanley's murder. But with Bogie's four-footed assistance, she is determined to find the real killer and clear her name - even if it requires a bit of divine intervention.
©2021 Laura Jensen Walker (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC
A Flaky Alibi
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Leave no scone unturned... While the Pretty Jam Good kitchen is under renovation, Hadley is thrilled to be a judge in the annual Grande Bake Off. That all changes when the front-runner is murdered, and Hadley's friend Mickie becomes the main suspect. Positive she can help clear her friend's name, Hadley begins sifting through the clues. Snow is on the ground, and fear is in the air. What should've been a friendly competition has turned deadly. As tension rises in Stoneybrook, Hadley teams up with Luke to make sure this case is solved before the competition ends in another murder.
©2019 Eryn Carpenter (P)2019 Eryn Carpenter
A Crafty Crime: A Stoneybrook Mystery
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Even small towns have secrets.... Hadley James is finally living the life she’s always wanted: making jam and selling it at the local farmers market. When a cat-sitting job turns into a murder investigation, life no longer seems so perfect. Her twin brother, a deputy sheriff, is on the case but they’ve always done everything together and she can’t help but get involved. Following a trail of crafty clues, the James twins learn that their sleepy town might be harboring more darkness than they could’ve imagined.
©2018 Eryn Carpenter (P)2018 Eryn Carpenter
Search for Her
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A missing daughter, a family with secrets, a race for the truth.... At a truck stop near Las Vegas, 14-year-old Riley Jarrett vanishes from her family’s RV, turning their cross-country dream of starting over into a nightmare. Investigators have their work cut out for them. The massive, bustling truck plaza in the desert is the perfect place for someone to disappear - or be taken. Detectives pursue every chilling lead as all eyes fall to the newly blended family with a tragic past. With the clock ticking down on the likelihood that Riley’s alive, suspicions run deep. Everyone - from Riley’s mom to her stepdad to her stepbrother and her ex-boyfriend - has something to hide. And their secrets could prove deadly.
©2021 Rick Mofina (P)2021 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
Honey Kisses
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Ann Hackstetter first met Jackson Martinez while vacationing at Lazy M Dude Ranch with her husband and teenage son. Part of the "dude" package was a night of fun at Boot Bustin' Barn. At the time, Ann suspected that Sage Tanner, owner of Lazy M, bribed Jackson to ask her to dance as a way of making her inattentive husband jealous. On a whim, she danced with him. Little did she realize he would awaken emotions long suppressed. Of course, she ignored those emotions. Now, five years later, she's a widow--a destitute widow. Over the years, her son's friendship with Sage's daughter, Julie, has blossomed, and now they're getting married. Wedding responsibilities have temporarily taken Ann's mind off her desperate situation. At the reception, Jackson asks her to dance again--reawakening those emotions. He makes her feel twenty-one, instead of forty-one. Jackson Martinez has an easy way with the women, but the one woman who sets his heart to racing is Annie Hackstetter. She's older than him, has a grown son, and probably has an aversion to men after being married to a jerk. When Sage reveals Annie's sad state of economic affairs and says she's looking for a job, Jackson knows his heart is in trouble when he offers her a position managing his household so he can concentrate on running his cattle ranch. Unknown to him, or anyone else, Annie has a secret.
©2012 Verna Clay (P)2018 Verna Clay
I Hate You. Marry Me!
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It should never have happened, but it did. In the least expected place with the least expected man. Now, what the heck am I gonna do? Is karma messing with me or have I found my soul mate is actually the person I can't stand? Grab tissues and prepare to be delighted! He's a rich playboy who needs a fake fiance to save his business. She's a small-town girl trying to save her family's home. When these two opposites are forced together out of necessity, sparks fly in this laugh out loud romantic comedy. Excerpt: Now, I really did mean to keep my mouth shut. I was going to be the perfect, quiet, well-heeled fiancé. But since I am neither well-heeled nor a fiancé, it was only a matter of time before I would mess up even with the best intentions. Breakfast with the Somersets was about as much fun as Russian roulette. Between the evil sneers, rotten barbed comments, and just plain condescendence, it was hard to get my good eat on, despite the lavish spread. I love breakfast, and I'm not above ordering the Hungry Man Breakfast with the all-you-can-eat pancakes. I don't have a weight problem, so I guess it's okay that I can eat my own weight in veggie sausage. But it can get a little embarrassing when everyone else is just drinking coffee and trading insults. I, for one, think they would have enjoyed themselves a lot more if they kept their mouths occupied with some good old feasting.... A great romantic comedy with a wonderful environmental, economic lesson! An adorably funny sweet romance for all ages.
©2019 Linda West (P)2020 Linda West
Unforgiven
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There are two sides to every story, but they can’t both be true, can they? In the second book of the Birthright Series, Bridget E. Baker weaves a tale of bad things done for very good reasons and an unexpected chance at redemption. To be feared is lonely... As heir to the evian throne, Judica must be perfect every moment of every day. If she slips up, even once, her mother will replace her. Impossible standards, horrifying decisions, terrible truths - none of these stop Judica from doing what needs to be done. She becomes what her mother demands, what her people need, what she never wanted for herself. But it isn’t enough. But to be weak is death. Judica’s worst nightmare becomes a reality when her twin sister Chancery steals the throne. Her life is over, all her efforts a waste. Judica should be furious, but strangely, she’s relieved. The freedom from her former responsibilities leaves her time to pursue her mother’s killer. But as she unravels the clues, the truth slips further away. When her investigation leads to a common enemy, Judica must decide whether she's willing to mend the deep and painful fractures between her and Chancery, or whether she’s too far gone. Once a villain, always a villain?
©2019 Bridget E. Baker (P)2020 Bridget E. Baker
Disillusioned
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Family can be the best ally - or the worst enemy. The saga continues in the third book in Bridget E. Baker’s The Birthright Series, where trust is the ultimate political weapon. Accept the world as it is... Days before her 18th birthday, Chancery Alamecha has more to worry about than the flowers at her celebration. She’s no closer to learning who killed her mother. Her twin sister is missing, fate unknown. And she’s the new ruler of an empire with abilities she has yet to harness. Or do something to change it... When her first act as a merciful queen is met with resistance, Chancery realizes her mission to improve the world will be harder than expected. She’s attacked on multiple fronts, distrust simmers within her ranks, and her list of allies grows shorter by the day. But to unite the Evian families and gain control of five powerful rings, the most direct path to peace may be through war...
©2019 Bridget E. Baker (P)2020 Bridget E. Baker
The Reckoning
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In the final moments of The Fracturing, Reagan Scott was taken. While the rest of the country casts their votes for the next Presidential Couple, Reagan must now fight to survive. It's no longer just about winning the Culling, it's about ending the war with the drifters once and for all. As the darkness spirals out of control and threatens to destroy everyone and everything she loves, Reagan will be forced to make some difficult choices. Who will make it out alive? How will the drifter attack alter the course of the Culling? And who will be the next Presidential Couple?
©2019 Tricia Wentworth (P)2020 Tantor
The Earth Legend
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Fire and Water are outlawed. Sophia: Orenda Academy has changed. Familiars are going missing, and a mysterious plague has taken over the school. Someone in the castle is behind it, but the culprit is out of reach. I don't even know who I am anymore. To find out, I've started searching for the family I never knew. Finding myself is the only way to continue this journey. Lives have already been lost. If we don't find the next piece of the prophecy soon, it'll be impossible to save the tribe. Liam: Last semester, I was betrayed by everyone I love. Months have gone by, and I still don't know who to trust. Sophia and I are both broken. There's no fixing the damage that was done. Friends have become enemies, and enemies have become major threats. Now our relationship is being put to the ultimate test. If the Elders find us guilty, we'll fail to stop what's coming. Answers to the prophecy are just out of reach, and we're running out of time to change the future....
©2019 Megan Linski and Alicia Rades (P)2020 Tantor
The Undead Uproar
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Charlie Rhodes is living the high life...at least for her. She lucked into a new apartment, her boyfriend Jack is attentive and sweet, and she’s about to head to the Big Easy to hunt for zombies. Yes, a multitude of dreams are about to come true. Charlie has never been to New Orleans, and she’s in awe of everything she sees. Jack is determined to make sure she has a good time, which means authentic food, music, and haunted tours. He’s happy just to be with her as she investigates the city. The one sore spot of the trip is the talk of zombies. Jack doesn’t believe they exist. Charlie and their boss think it’s possible. Oh, yeah, and dead bodies are rising all over town and no one can explain why. Charlie is at a crossroads in her life. She has magic at her disposal, and the people in New Orleans might be the only ones with answers as to why she is the way she is. The question is: Who to trust? The closer Charlie and Jack get, the more she realizes she has to tell him the truth. She’s running out of time, though. She needs to protect the people she cares about most and solve an unthinkable crime. She has no idea how to do it. New Orleans is a magical city, and Charlie is a magical girl. She can’t hide forever, though. The truth will come out with at least one person...she just has to survive long enough to explain her side of things in the aftermath. That’s not a given in a world where the dead are rising...and trying to kill everybody they come in contact with.
©2019 Amanda M. Lee (P)2019 Amanda M. Lee
Finding Cupid
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Opposites may attract, but can they stand each other once they do? There are two things event planner Geo Polson will not do. She won't plan weddings, and she will not date. No exceptions. Billionaire venture capitalist Trig Thornton doesn't live by hard and fast rules. After all, you don't finish first by staying in your lane. But when his best friend forces him to help plan a bachelor party, he doesn't expect to be smitten by the feisty wedding planner. Geo's already broken one cardinal rule at the behest of her bestie. There's no way she's going to so much as bend another. But Trig isn't easily dissuaded, and he's made it his business to help Geo relax and have some fun. Will he heal Geo's wounded heart, or are her rules the only thing keeping her safe?
©2019 Bridget E. Baker (P)2020 Bridget E. Baker
The Fracturing
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In the final moments of The Culling, Reagan Scott was betrayed. This betrayal changes everything. Not just for the Culling but for the country. As the competition for Presidential Couple continues and the final four are solidified, the campaigning begins, sending Reagan on a tour of the townships to vie for the votes and hearts of the nation. Though she's finally with the one who has always had her heart, everything else seems to be spinning out of control. With enemies both within the Culling and outside of it, it's not a matter of if something will happen...but when. When the world comes crashing down around her, will Reagan break under pressure? How far can she make it in the Culling? And more importantly, how far is she willing to go to protect the ones she loves?
©2018 Tricia Wentworth (P)2019 Tantor
Finding Balance
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Gone...but not forgotten? Amy loved everything about her mom: her smile, her smell, her gentle laugh. On the day her mom died, it felt as though the sun went dark. Her dad bought a house with wheels, and they started moving, but no matter how many new places they went, the sun never came back out. At least, not until Mary showed up and handed Amy a box of Froot Loops. Amy loved Mary from the very first day - almost as much as her dad did. Amy began calling Mary "mom", shortly after the wedding, without a second thought. After all, Mary cared for her, taught her, and loved her, all the things that moms do. But when her mom’s sister comes to visit, Aunt Anica has plenty of questions. And now, Amy does, too. Does loving Mary mean Amy doesn't love her real mom? Or is there somehow room for all the love Amy feels in her heart?
©2020 Bridget E. Baker (P)2021 Bridget E. Baker
Finding Liberty
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Billionaire heiress Brekka Thornton is headed for Olympic fame and glory until a car accident destroys all her plans. She redirects her efforts toward conquering the business world with her brother, Trig, closing the door on her old life without a backward glance. An IED blast sends Rob Graham back to the US with a purple heart and a broken back. After a miraculous recovery, he returns home to find that his dad needs him to run the family business. Rob never hesitates, even though he hates car sales more than pop up ads. When Brekka’s brother proposes to Rob's best friend, their paths are destined to cross at the upcoming wedding. Even so, Rob isn't prepared for Brekka to roll into his life and turn it inside out. Brekka takes Rob to task for slighting her brother, but he’s distracted by her flashing eyes and captivating dimple. He can’t bear the thought of watching her leave his office, so Rob asks her to dinner. Brekka hasn’t been on a date since the car accident, and Rob’s quick wit and winning smile unnerve her. She resolves to head home and duck back into hiding where the world is safe. Rob ought to let her go. He isn't nearly good enough for the highly educated Brekka, but he didn’t become a Marine by quitting when things look bleak. Can love mend these two broken spirits, or will the weight of the past shatter them beyond repair?
©2019 Bridget E. Baker (P)2020 Bridget E. Baker
The One That Got Away
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In the early 2000s, a string of abductions rocked the small upstate town of Reine, New York. Only one girl survived: Alex Salerno. The killer, Ken Parsons, was sent away. Life returned to normal. No more girls would have to die. Until another one did. It’s been seven years since Kira Shanks was reported missing and presumed dead. Alex Salerno has been living in New York City, piecemealing paychecks to earn a livable wage, trying to forget those three days locked underground and her affair with Sean Riley, the married detective who rescued her. When Noah Lee, hometown reporter with a journalistic pedigree, requests an interview, Alex returns to Reine and Riley, reopening old wounds. What begins as a Q&A for a newspaper article soon turns into an opportunity for money, closure - and justice. The disappearance of Kira Shanks has long been hung on Benny Brudzienski, a hulking man-child who is currently a brain-addled guest at the Galloway State Mental Hospital. But after Alex reconnects with ex-classmates and frenemies, doubts are cast on that guilt. Alex is drawn into a dangerous game of show and tell in an insular town where everyone has a secret to hide. And as more details emerge about the night Kira Shanks went missing, Alex discovers there are some willing to kill to protect the horrific truth. Contains mature themes.
©2018 Joe Clifford (P)2019 Cherry Hill Publishing, LLC