Wendy Anne Darling has narrated 10 audiobooks on Listento.it by 6 authors. The most-rated is High Stakes.
Nadia Wolf Series
Summary
Series includes The Big Blind, High Stakes, Cashing Out, and Squeeze Play. Nadia Wolf had one wish, and it wasn’t for the latest designer purse, fashion-forward clothing, or even a handsome man to marry...although, that would be acceptable, too. Her wish was to win the World Poker Tournament and collect the one million dollar prize, beating the arrogant men who made her professional poker career a daily challenge. The odds were stacked against her when sexy poker celebrity Caleb Usher sat down at her table. As they pin their battles against each other, a steamy side wager drew them both in and gave them an even greater reason to fight for the championship. It only took one hand to make tournament history and leave them both hot under the collar. But before they could settle their spicy wager, the million dollar prize disappeared in front of an audience. Not one witness could explain what happened or where the money disappeared. Greyson Miller, CEO of the Lost City Casino, had a mystery to solve. Not only did a thief steal the million dollars from under his watchful eyes, but a secret swelled so large it threatened the very core of the casino. In a twist of fate, Nadia teams up with Greyson in an attempt to find the missing prize and to solve the perilous mystery that plagued the Lost City Casino. With Greyson’s overwhelming allure, Nadia has to keep both her head in the game and her hands to herself. Will she be able unravel the mystery and find the lost prize money while keeping both Greyson and Caleb at bay? Can she fend off her fanatical self-appointed poker manager, Frankie Garza, before he flushes her career down the toilet in offbeat attempts to make her famous? With Caleb, Greyson, and Frankie all claiming a stake, Nadia’s career, her life, and her heart will never be the same. Begin the adventure today.
©2013 Nicolette Pierce (P)2017 Nicolette Pierce
Outcast: The Dragon Sage Chronicles
Summary
Niamh, a young, reclusive farm girl, wishes nothing more than to have a quiet, normal life; until she becomes the focus of an outcast Dragon terrorizing the village of Dunmuir. When her farm comes under attack and the Dragon seemingly appears wherever Niamh is, she is thought to be a witch and responsible for calling down the outcast Dragon. The village Administer sends a message to the Dragon Sage, Galddor, to assist with expunging the outcast Dragon. Now, facing the wrath of the entire village, Niamh must plead with the Dragon Sage of Arydd in order to protect her life from the outcast Dragon and the villagers. But, does Niamh have a secret? A side story adventure in the Realms of Arydd, not directly part of the Dragon Sage Trilogy.
©2015 Cameron J. McKee (P)2015 Cameron J. McKee
The Shadow Eater
Summary
A gnome wanders among strange worlds of immeasurable beauty and terror on a quest for magic to restore the health of a goddess. If he fails, all creation will dissolve. And so he must dare anything to succeed, even trespass a realm of terrible darkness, pain, and dread sorcery - Earth. The Lady of the Garden, one of the godlike Nameless Ones, has used her magic to dream into existence the worlds of the Bright Shore. But now her unborn child lies motionless in her womb. An intruder from the Dark Shore, the malevolent shadow of her dream, threatens the life of her unborn. If she cannot locate and expel this shadow thing, she will waken the child's stern father, and he will dissolve the dream - and the Bright Shore will vanish. In order to save the Lady of the Garden's baby, an old gnome travels through the many worlds in search of the creature of darkness whose presence threatens the dream of creation.
©2013 A. A. Attanasio (P)2019 A. A. Attanasio
Squeeze Play
Summary
Nadia is faced with the hardest decision of her life, and she's hiding like a coward. But, when the decision is choosing between two men she loves, hiding seems like a reasonable option. That is until things start going terribly wrong. Caleb's money has been stolen and the likely suspect is none other than his PR manager, Jessica. And Greyson has embarked on a project that lures a killer. While attempting to help both men, Nadia dates Greyson and Caleb simultaneously, trying to determine who she loves the most. Her efforts have nothing to do with the fact that they're both sinfully handsome. That's a bonus. Unfortunately, things never go as smoothly as Nadia plans. Not only does she anger the men she loves, but the killer sets her as the target. Nadia's not the only one having relationship problems. Mya and David are in a standoff. Mya's determined to stand her ground - even if it means sleeping on an air mattress far away from her beloved clothes. Mark wants more from content-bachelor Frankie. Neither of them are willing to talk, and Mark's ready to leave Las Vegas for good. Muffin finds she's married to a man who actually stands up to her. They aren't shy about letting everyone hear their arguments and their...other activities. Her husband has a reason for sticking around, and if Muffin isn't careful, it could mean her downfall. And Remy, well, he's gone and kissed someone, adding confusion to an already messy situation. In the end, it all comes down to Nadia and the love of her life. She'll choose the right man. Sadly, it may be too late.
©2014 Nicolette Pierce (P)2017 Nicolette Pierce
The Dark Shore
Summary
Here is an epic fantasy from the dawn of creation, from the first worlds, the Bright Worlds. Among them is Irth. And upon Irth, in a realm of wizards, witch queens, and magic, destiny casts shadows into the Gulf and onto the Dark Shore, a universe of blacker magic and deeper mysteries - the greatest of which is Earth. Irth is a world where magic rules - magic that radiates from the Abiding Star. The nobility, possessors of most of this mystic energy, dwell in floating cities that drift above their realms, plotting against each other for domination. The nobility cast into the abyss those who fail in their attempts to hold or usurp power. There, the outcasts fall into the cold world of the Dark Shore - onto Earth - whence no one has ever returned...until now. Hu'dre Vra, formerly an abject scavenger who found a magical sword but failed to use it wisely, plummeted into the abyss, only to return from the Dark Shore with an awesome new power: black magic. At the head of an army of cacodemons impervious to Irth's enchantments, Hu'dre Vra the Dark Lord wreaks a terrible vengeance upon the world that exiled him. But there is resistance to the Dark Lord's rule of terror. The mysterious, inventive thief Ripcat and his crafty partner, Dogbrick, form an uneasy and dangerous alliance with the brave young noblewoman Jyoti and her small band of comrades, among whom is her family's ancient sorcerer, Caval. Together, they all must pit their courage, their wits, and their lives against the brutal minions of the Dark Shore.
©2013 A. A. Attanasio (P)2015 A. A. Attanasio
The Goblin Queen: The Dragon Sage Chronicles
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Servants no more.... Once slaves to the Lurean royal families, the goblins, or Gutulins as they were named, served Tog-Morda in his attempt to overthrow the kingdom of Arydd’liss. With the bane’s defeat the goblins fled to Shimeer Forest where they have multiplied and terrorized anyone unlucky enough to find themselves lost in the woods. Under the leadership of the mysterious Goblin Queen, they have become an army. Ronad, a Guardsman to the Ra’saad family and the Kingdom of Arydd’liss has been tasked with a test given to him by the Dragon Sage; Galddor the Stave. What awaits him in the forest are the goblins of which he is painfully aware. What he finds surprises not only himself, but Master Galddor as well. A find that could change their fates and that of the kingdom of Arydd’liss.
©2018 C.J. McKee (P)2018 Wendy Darling
The Black Sword
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The fourth and final book in the Dragon Sage Chronicles series. Determined to take over the Realms of Arydd, a bane returns once more to reclaim the kingdom by force with his army of goblins. With Galddor gone from this realm the kingdom is vulnerable without his protection. The Sovereign Mountain Dragons have refused to associate with the humans any longer, leaving no hope of their assistance. Young King Turk must take unusual steps to ensure the safety of everyone in the kingdom. With the aid of Ronad, the new Dragon Sage and Ryndorix, his dragon friend, they must lead a team to retrieve the only weapon that can stop the bane once and for all.
©2020 C.J. McKee (P)2020 C.J. McKee
Cashing Out
Summary
Married. To Ian. No matter how many times Nadia's predicament crosses through her mind, it always ends with the same question; what in the world have I done? If it wasn't bad enough that Nadia fled the scene the morning after, it seems her husband jumped ship too. It's only when cryptic postcards from Africa start piling up that she realizes how far Ian jumped. Judging by the foreign agent hunting for stolen diamonds and a woman searching for Ian, claiming to be his wife, Nadia fears Ian jumped too far and too deep. When Lenny declares war with Fairytale Chapel for stealing his customers, Frankie orders all hands on deck to win... including Muffin. But winning the war means Frankie has to look at his past to find the answer. Nadia agrees to wager with Caleb in exchange for his assistance in helping Frankie. But winning the war isn't her only motivation... losing to Caleb is.
©2013 Nicolette Pierce (P)2015 Nicolette Pierce
Octoberland
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“One of the most inventive imaginary world settings.” (Orlando Sentinel) “Altogether remarkable…innovative, intricate, intriguing and accomplished!” (Kirkus Reviews) “Saturated with visceral and emotional impact…an absorbing read!” (SFX Magazine) A Manhattan coven, Octoberland, weaves ancient black magic to preserve the life of its 7,000-year-old leader, Nox. The sorcerer staves off death by leaching years from his followers’ blood. But Nox’s reckless search for eternal youth has opened the gate to - Irth. From this alien world of wizards, witch queens, and blacker magic yet, goblins invade Earth! Meanwhile, on Irth darkness lurks at the heart of a city rebuilt from ashes - as a weak-minded ruler and his renegade witch wife hoard technological trinkets from the Dark Shore…from Earth. Automatic weapons challenge talismanic magic and the amulet power of Charm. Evil threatens two worlds - Irth and Earth - in the stunning climax of The Dominions of Irth.
©1999, 2013 A. A. Attanasio (P)2019 A. A. Attanasio
High Stakes
Summary
Continue Nadia Wolf's adventure in this second book. Nadia Wolf has had enough and she's fighting back! It comes down to this: Kill or be killed. Nadia doesn't like those options but she is far from safe from Dagor's clutches. Not only does she have to worry about saving her neck, but now she has a new roommate taking over her apartment: Muffin . . . Frankie's wife! Caleb baits Nadia with a new wager, and Greyson's new assistant director is a strawberry-blonde beauty with control issues. And if Nadia didn't have enough headaches in her life, a deadly mystery follows her home from Panama along with a goofy and awkward fan. The ending will leave you astounded!
©2013 Nicolette Pierce (P)2014 Nicolette Pierce