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Cruel World, Book 1
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Blake Lockheart
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I’m not a girl who expects to be saved.
I gave up on fairytales a long time ago.
So when my knight in shining Armani stalks into town and delivers me from my tragic fate, I’m grateful.
Darius Prince shouldn’t be in the seedy strip club where I’m paying off my mother’s debts, one piece of my soul at a time. And he definitely shouldn’t be the one who claims me in exchange for a suitcase full of trust fund cash and a deal inked in blood.
His dark eyes shine with a hatred so deadly, I wonder why he wants me at all. Especially when I find out he thinks I’m somehow connected to his twin sister’s disappearance.
Darius doesn’t rescue me. Instead, he drags me into his web of tragic secrets and forbidden desires. He binds me so tight, I can’t find my way out of his grasp. Not that it would make a difference. Escaping my fate isn’t an option.
They say every ending is a new beginning. I just didn’t expect my beginning to be so cruel.
Proceed with caution: This isn’t just an enemies-to-lovers dark romance. Listener's discretion is advised. Cruel Beginnings features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. For all content warnings, check the author's websites. Cruel Beginnings is book one of Darius and Birdie's story. It is a trilogy, and the books must be heard in order.
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- Narrated by: Vanessa Edwin, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
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When Beckett decides he’s also interested in purchasing the Horseshoe Creek Ranch, my dreams of owning a bed-and-breakfast become a nightmare. He refuses to give me what I want while playing dirty—a common theme in our rivalry. Because of him, we’re in a ridiculous bidding war for the land. We might have hated each other since our teens, but the stakes have never been so high. And right now, I’m more determined than ever to take down my best friend’s older brother—cowboy boots and all.
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Beckett and Summer
- By Heather on 04-07-25
By: Lyra Parish
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Fall I Want
- A Cozy Creek Collection Standalone
- By: Lyra Parish
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Stephen Dexter
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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The brokenhearted billionaire visits Cozy Creek to escape. I never expected to become his fake girlfriend or fall madly in love... but here we are. My first impression of Zane Alexander isn't great. The second is worse, but when he uses his powers of persuasion to get me to hang out with him, I can't say no. We quickly go from familiar strangers to flirty friends. When my ex returns, Zane flawlessly pretends to be my boyfriend to protect me. He's so damn good at it, I almost believe it.
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best fall 📖📖
- By Kindle Customer on 05-17-25
By: Lyra Parish
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When Monsters Lie
- The Monsters Among Us, Book 1
- By: Debbie Cassidy
- Narrated by: Arlene Seberg
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
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They say fire rained from the sky for seven days signaling the arrival of the monsters. They say humanity fought hard to beat them. They say the celestials saved us. They say a lot of things. Me? I deal in the present. In scouting for useful things and keeping my team alive outside the protective walls of our base. I might not have a fancy monster-killing blade like the Sweepers do, but I've avoided getting my face eaten off so far, so I call that a win. But when my base is taken by monsters, my scout skills are the only thing standing between imminent demise and survival.
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Good Book
- By Stryker on 09-01-24
By: Debbie Cassidy
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Her Greatest Mistake
- Greatest Love Book 1
- By: Hannah Cowan
- Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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I'm the face of the NHL. The golden boy with quick hands and a million-dollar smile the fans adore. My contract is up at the end of the season, and with playoffs starting, I have to be on my best behavior. Keep my head down and respect the press when they shove their microphones beneath my nose. This isn't my first rodeo, so it should be easy. Right?
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Perfect except for…
- By Red and Reading on 04-14-24
By: Hannah Cowan
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Covet Me
- Immortal Vices and Virtues: Her Monstrous Mates, Book 1
- By: Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
- Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, J.F. Harding
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
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I'm the daughter of the Don, but my life as a mafia princess is far from a fairy-tale. Trapped in a pretty cage, my family clipped my wings so that I can fill the role all princesses are tasked: to marry a prince and secure an alliance. My mob boss father would give anything to gain an edge over the rest of the Supernatural Syndicates in New York—including me.
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Basically bad porn
- By Austin Ag on 11-03-24
By: Kel Carpenter, and others
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If We Were a Movie
- By: Zakiya N. Jamal
- Narrated by: Marcella Cox
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
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Rochelle “the Shell” Coleman is laser focused on only three things: becoming valedictorian, getting into Wharton, and, of course, taking down her annoyingly charismatic nemesis and only academic competition, Amira Rodriguez. However, despite her stellar grades, Rochelle’s college application is missing that extra special something: a job. When Rochelle gets an opportunity to work at Horizon Cinemas, the beloved Black-owned movie theater, she begrudgingly jumps at the chance to boost her chances at getting into her dream school.
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Believable and Nostalgic
- By Ashley61410 on 05-03-25
By: Zakiya N. Jamal
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Quit Me If You Can
- By: Jolie Day
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, CJ Bloom
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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As your paralegal (and ex), I have to be honest: You’re a horrible lawyer. Honestly, the worst I’ve ever seen. You never communicate, you pile on overtime, and you’re constantly in a bad mood. Now, about those panties on your desk. No, that wasn’t a desperate cry for your attention. It was the result of a lost bet with my roommate. But if you were even half the lawyer you claim to be, you’d have figured that out without all the ego-tripping.
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Annoying - YA Feel, 30+ Main Characters
- By S T L on 05-27-25
By: Jolie Day
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Touch Her and Die
- McRae Bodyguards, #1
- By: Jolie Vines
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Addison Barnes
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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As a bodyguard, I have one rule: don't get attached. Yet Daisy's got me hooked. When I'm asked to protect her, I can't resist. She's warmth and kindness wrapped up in a curvy package, and I'm willing to cross any line to keep her safe. Almost. No matter how torn I am between duty and desire, there’s only one chance I can’t take. For her, I’ll risk anything—except for my heart.
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Believe
- By dmj on 11-03-24
By: Jolie Vines
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The Wife Situation
- Billionaire Situation, Book 1
- By: Lyra Parish
- Narrated by: Amy Hall, Marcio Catalano
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
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Easton Calloway needs a wifey, pronto, and he chooses me to temporarily fill the position. While I want to tell him to eff off, I can't walk away from the temptation. So, I do what any broke actress living in New York City would do, and I agree to the terms and conditions. It should be easy: a year of marriage, a cushy penthouse in the city, and a spending allowance. After three hundred sixty-five days, I'll receive divorce papers and a check in the mail. All I have to do is pretend we're happily married without falling in love.
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Fabulous Love Story 💕
- By Celkat_reading_hea on 05-26-25
By: Lyra Parish
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Exposed Ink
- By: Nikki Ash
- Narrated by: Lexi Evans, Theo Sinclair
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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Exposed Ink is my sanctuary, where I can hide behind the needles and ink, shielding my shattered heart from further pain and loss. Until Shane, a firefighter and single dad, threatens to unravel the carefully constructed walls I’ve built to survive. First, he saves my life—literally—and then he turns it upside down by making me long for things I can’t have. He says he wants to get some ink done, but I know he wants something more… something I can’t give him—me.
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LOVED!!
- By Erica B on 05-25-25
By: Nikki Ash
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Iced Out
- Leighton U, Book 1
- By: CE Ricci
- Narrated by: Christian Fox, Liam DiCosimo
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
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My path to success never included an enemy as a teammate, especially one as infuriating as Quinton de Haas. Clawing under my skin is his favorite pastime, only feeding the animosity between us as the years pass. We’re as completely opposite as two people can be; the golden boy and the black sheep. Constantly at odds or at each other’s throats. The only thing we can agree on is hockey is our true love, and we’ll do whatever it takes to come out on top. I never imagined that drive would lead me to do the unthinkable: falling into bed with my not-so-straight rival.
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This story, this audiobook, this CASTING!! OUTSTANDING!!!
- By Tiffany on 08-03-23
By: CE Ricci
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ILLBORN
- The Illborn Saga, Book One
- By: Daniel T. Jackson
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
- Length: 22 hrs and 5 mins
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Long ago, The Lord Aiduel emerged from the deserts of the Holy Land, possessed with divine powers. He used these to forcibly unite the peoples of Angall, before His ascension to heaven. Over eight hundred years later, in a medieval world which is threatened by war and religious persecution, four young men and women begin to develop supernatural abilities. These forbidden and secret powers will shatter the lives that they have known, and will force each of them to confront the mystery of the ethereal Gate which haunts their dreams.
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execlent reader
- By J. B. Taylor on 05-29-25
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Playing Mr. Perfect: Clay Braden
- The Bradens at Ridgeport, Book 1
- By: Melissa Foster
- Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood, Christian Fox
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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Sleeping with the NFL quarterback who the media has dubbed Mr. Perfect might not have been the smartest move, but I’m in the City of Love, I’d had a few drinks, and was jacked up on giddy girl talk and hopeful hearts—two things I never buy into—and I threw caution to the wind. I want to sneak out before he wakes up, but when I open my eyes, he’s already up. In more ways than one.
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Great start to a new series
- By tmflick on 04-06-25
By: Melissa Foster
What in the What?!?!?
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Just wow!
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Be warn! Ooooooo
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So, there was a bit to unpack with this story. There are some scenes, especially in the last 30 minutes of the book, which are difficult to listen to. It's so much more than a rape scene. It's the detailed collection of evidence and sex scene almost immediately afterward between the main characters. While everyone deals with trauma differently, these two characters didn't have the trust and intimacy to make it believable to me. I felt like the whole thing was rushed and incomplete.
I don't understand why these two characters went from hate to love. How? When? He went from insisting that she knew some information to suddenly being okay with the fact that she didn't. The earlier scenes were just swept under the rug. Also, the female lead was very confusing. Her actions and emotions were all over the place. She was suicidal one moment and then suddenly was "fine". Because of this, I didn't connect with the main characters.
I don't think I'll be reading another book by this author.
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Definitely not for the faint of Heart! If you are looking for a feel good romance, this is NOT for you!! But if you want a wicked walk on the wild side, hide under your bed thrilling, and deeply dark ,heart pounding experience, this is it!! Thank you Lilli for another fabulous can’t put it down story!! Lyla Parish is new to me but I will delve in deeper with her after this !( and please hurry the f—k up with the rest of the story )!Yes it is a dreaded cliffhanger.
The narrators do a five+ star performance in bringing these tremendously twisted characters to life, which can’t be easy! Bravo!!
Worth a credit or coin? F—k yes!! All day long! Go ahead take a chance, and buckle up….you won’t be sorry!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️DELICIOUSLY DARk⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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DNF and why
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