Jessica Holtan has narrated 4 audiobooks on Listento.it by 3 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.8★ across 5 ratings. The most-rated is Carolina Breeze.
Carolina Breeze
Summary
A jilted bride. A struggling innkeeper. And a romantic mountain getaway that changes everything. Rising Hollywood star Mia Emerson is looking for a safe place to land in the wake of a public breakup and celebrity scandal, and she finds it in the lake town of Bluebell, North Carolina - the location of her canceled honeymoon. She wants nothing more than to hide and wait for the tabloids to die down. Soon after her arrival at the Bluebell Inn, Mia meets Levi Bennett, who runs the inn along with his two younger sisters. Drawn to one another from the start, Mia trusts Levi to keep her location from the press, and Levi confides in Mia about the precarious financial state of the inn - a secret he's been keeping from his sisters. When Mia and Levi discover an old journal that hints at a rare diamond necklace hidden in the inn, they set off on a treasure hunt to find the long-lost heirloom. What they don't expect to surface are feelings they thought were safely locked away. Mia and Levi must decide if falling in love again is too big a risk - or if it will uncover a treasure of its own instead. "A breeze of brilliance! Denise Hunter's Carolina Breeze will blow you away with a masterful merge of mystery, chemistry, and memories restored in this lakeside love story of faith, family, and fortune." (Julie Lessman, award-winning author) The second novel in the Bluebell Inn Romance series Book one: Lake Season Book two: Carolina Breeze Book three: Autumn Skies - available October 2020 Full-length romance (c. 87,000 words)
©2020 Denise Hunter (P)2020 Thomas Nelson
Autumn Skies
Summary
The secrets of their pasts could ruin any hope for the future of their love. The Bluebell Inn is turning a profit, and it’s time for the Bennett siblings to sell it and move on. Only Grace has plans to stay in the small lake town of Bluebell, North Carolina, where she hopes her growing outfitters business will save her from the loneliness of her siblings’ departure and the persistent sense of unworthiness in her life. A gunshot wound resurrects the past for Secret Service agent Wyatt Jennings, and a mandatory leave of absence lands him in Bluebell. There, he must come to grips with the tragedy that altered his life 14 years ago. When Wyatt books a room at the Bluebell Inn, sparks fly between him and Grace. She volunteers to be his mountain guide, and he soon opens up to her, drawn to her strength and sense of humor. But both are reticent to talk about the survivor’s guilt they each carry, and when their pasts finally collide, their budding romance might not survive the truth. From the best-selling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes the third and final novel in the Bluebell Inn series. “Denise Hunter delivers another must-read!” (Nancy Naigle, author of Christmas Angels) Sweet and thoughtful contemporary listen Book three of The Bluebell Inn Romance Novels (Book one: Lake Season; Book two: Carolina Breeze) Book length: 86,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs
©2020 Denise Hunter (P)2020 Thomas Nelson
Bookshop by the Sea
Summary
Sophie Lawson should be enjoying her sister’s wedding day. But nothing could have prepared her to see the best man again. After her mother became bedridden and her father bailed on the family, Sophie found herself serving as a second mother to her twin brother, Seth, and younger sister, Jenna. Sophie supported her siblings through their college years, putting aside her own dream of opening a bookshop in Piper’s Cove - the quaint North Carolina beach town they frequented as children. Now it’s finally time for Sophie to follow her own pursuits. Seth has a new job, and Jenna is set to marry her college beau in Piper’s Cove. But the destination wedding reunites Sophie with best man Aiden Maddox, her high school sweetheart who left her without a backward glance. When an advancing hurricane strands Aiden in Piper’s Cove after the wedding, he finds the hotels booked to capacity and has to ask Sophie to put him up until the storm passes. As the two ride out the weather, old feelings rise to the surface. The delay also leaves Sophie with mere days to get her bookshop up and running. Can she trust Aiden to stick around? And will he find the courage to risk his heart? “Sophie and Aiden had me hooked from page one, and I was holding my breath until the very end. Denise nails second-chance romance in Bookshop by the Sea. I adored this story! Five giant stars!” (Jenny Hale, USA Today best-selling author) “Denise Hunter has never failed to pen a novel that whispers messages of hope and brings a smile to my face. Bookshop by the Sea is no different! With a warmhearted community, a small beachside town, a second-chance romance worth rooting for, and cozy bookshop vibes, this is a story you’ll want to snuggle into like a warm blanket.” (Melissa Ferguson, author of The Dating Charade) Sweet and thoughtful contemporary read Stand-alone novel Book length: 75,000 words
©2021 Denise Hunter (P)2021 Thomas Nelson
Speak Love
Summary
Through funny stories, Scripture, and a Speak Love Revolution challenge that could help you change the lives of every person you see, tweet, or message for the better, best-selling author Annie F. Downs explores the difference you can make when you speak love to others, to God, and to yourself. This expanded version of Speak Love: Includes 12 chapters that highlight a relatable topic, a Scripture verse, thoughts from the author, a prayer, journal prompts, and a motivational challenge to say, write, tweet, or post something that will change lives for the better Includes 30 bonus devotions to encourage personal growth and self-confidence Includes a beautiful ribbon marker Is perfect for book clubs, Bible study groups, and youth group discussions Is a thoughtful gift for young women ages 13 and up who are ready to speak love and speak life The question is, are you ready to use the power of your words to make a real difference in the world? This newly revised edition of Speak Love sparks the perfect motivation to use your powerful and loving voice for good. Start your Speak Love journey today! Also includes journaling space and prompts in the included Adobe PDF download. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Annie F. Downs (P)2020 Zondervan