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Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 618131 Title: Scorpion Queen Author: Mina Fears Narrator: Sandra Okuboyejo Format: Unabridged Length: 10:46:00 Language: English Release date: 01-28-25 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: Fiction, Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: Uprooted meets Children of Blood and Bone in this dark fantasy inspired by a Malian fairy tale about a princess whose suitors are challenged to gruesome trials. Deep within the imperial palace at Timbuktu, Amie has suffered a devastating loss. Once the daughter of a prosperous salt merchant Amies life was cruelly overturned in a matter of months. At sixteen, Amie now finds herself disinherited, framed for a scandalous crime, and forced to serve Princess Mariama of Mali. Her father, Emperor Sulyeman, has created a series of impossible trials for his daughter's suitors. When they fail, he publicly boils them alive, littering Mariamas path to marriage with ninety-nine corpses. At first, Amies life at court is drudgerythe chores are difficult, the servants despise her, and Princess Mariama is prone to mood swingsbut the more she learns about the princess's circumstances, the closer the two girls become. Amie and her intended, Kader, plan to escape Timbuktu and make a new life far away from the shadow of death that has fallen upon the emperors court, but she finds herself increasingly drawn to the princess in ways she doesnt understand. When a mysterious discovery forces her hand, she must choose between fleeing with the boy she loves or helping the princess to end the trials forever. Amie will need to draw on all of her strength and courage to make the perilous journey through the desert to seek the aid of an exiled god in a final, desperate attempt to take charge of her own destiny. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 761442 Title: If Animals Celebrated Easter Author: Ann Whitford Paul Narrator: Bradley Whitford Format: Unabridged Length: 00:06:00 Language: English Release date: 01-07-25 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Holidays Summary: If Animals Celebrated Easter by Ann Whitford Paul is a forthcoming title from Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 752081 Title: Relentless Legion Author: J. S. Dewes Narrator: Andrew Eiden, Anthony Rey Perez, Nicol Zanzarella Format: Unabridged Length: 12:00:00 Language: English Release date: 11-12-24 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space Opera Summary: J. S. Dewes is back with her acclaimed and action packed Divide series (The Last Watch, The Exiled Fleet) where The Expanse meets the Night's Watch. This program features multicast narration. The Sentinels have rallied under the leadership of Adequin Rake, and Cavalon Mercer has uncovered the horrifying genetic solution his grandfather is about to unleash on the unsuspecting outer colonies. Both Rake and Cavalon race against time to save the universe once again. They'll need every resource, every ally who might answer the call. It might not be enough. The Divide Series The Last Watch The Exiled Fleet The Relentless Legion Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 788833 Title: Dork Diaries: Sister Showdown Author: Rachel Renee Russell Narrator: Jenni Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 01:32:00 Language: English Release date: 10-15-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family Summary: She's back! Nikki Maxwell returns for her 16th Dork Diaries adventure and has to deal with . . . a bratty younger sister. Join the jokes, the drama and the aDORKable BFFs in this mega-selling series with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 745723 Title: Skandar and the Skeleton Curse Author: A.F. Steadman Narrator: David Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 14:01:40 Language: English Release date: 10-10-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE. The epic adventure continues. Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023. As Skandar and his friends begin their fourth year at the Eyrie, the Island’s unicorns are struck by a terrible curse that threatens to change everything. Between a Commodore determined to eliminate the spirit element for good, and a sister hellbent on revenge, nowhere is safe for Skandar. As more and more unicorns are affected by the curse, the clock is ticking for Skandar and his quartet, who find themselves literally racing for their lives. Can they stop the curse in its tracks before the Island is lost for ever? Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out!   Praise for the SKANDAR series: ‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.’ – The Times Children's Book of the Week ‘Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of Starfell ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Rainbow Grey ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun 'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times   *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 742592 Title: Sisters of Fire and Fury Author: Laura Bates Narrator: Robyn Holdaway Format: Unabridged Length: 08:44:00 Language: English Release date: 10-10-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: What if the knight destined to unite Britain was not King Arthur, but a woman? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.​ 'History will not remember you; it will crown him with glory. You will be forgotten, and the other women with you.' Having won the battle against Mordaunt’s men and revealed themselves, the sisterhood face bigger challenges with their numbers diminished and enemies threatening at all sides. Meanwhile Cass’ blossoming powers and destiny call to her but can she lead the sisterhood when she is afraid of the warrior within her? The answers lie in Camelot, and as gathering forces threaten her new world, Cass must face her destiny and face King Arthur himself. G​et ready for bigger battles, destiny and old magic in this spectacular sequel to the epic Sisters of Sword and Shadow. Praise for Sisters of Sword and Shadow: ‘Sisters of Sword and Shadow is absolutely brilliant. Beautiful, fierce, and furious – full of the power and magic of sisterhood in every sense. I loved it.’ Katherine Webber, bestselling author of Twin Crowns ‘An empowering and courageous tale of a daring sisterhood in which true chivalry means fighting for what you believe in.’ Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen ‘A dazzling tale of courage, power and sisterhood, with a heroine to truly root for. I loved every breathtaking minute of this fierce, feminist epic fantasy.’ Catherine Doyle, bestselling author of Twin Crowns Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 616820 Title: Selling Sexy: Victorias Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon Author: Chantal Fernandez, Lauren Sherman Narrator: Allyson Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 12:28:00 Language: English Release date: 10-08-24 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: Business & Economics, History, Non-Fiction, World, Social Science, Business Development Summary: The story of how Victorias Secret skyrocketed from a tiny chain of boutiques to a retail phenomenon with more than $8 billion in annual sales at its peakall while defining an impossible beauty standard for generations of American womenbefore the brands tight grip on the industry finally slipped Victorias Secret is one of the most influential and polarizing brands to ever infiltrate the psyche of the American consumer. Almost right at its start in the late 1970s, the company developed a cult following for its glamorous catalogs. Back then, shoppers had few alternatives to the stodgy department stores that sold most of the nations intimate apparel. By 1982, the founders of Victorias Secret avoided bankruptcy by selling to Les Wexner, the fast-fashion pioneer behind the Limited, whose empire of mall brands would go on to dominate American retail for forty years. Wexner turned Victorias Secret into a multibillion-dollar business, and the brands cultural influence soared thanks to its airbrushed advertisements and annual televised fashion show, which drew millions of viewers each year. Its supermodel spokeswomen, the sweet but sultry Angels, personified a new American beauty standard. But as our definition of beauty expanded, Victorias Secret failed to evolve and reached a crisis point. Meanwhile, Wexner became increasingly known for his complicated relationship with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, his former financial adviser and confidant. Selling Sexy expertly draws from sources within Victorias Secret and across the industry to examine the unprecedented rise of one of the most innovative brands in retail historya brand that today, under new ownership, is desperately trying to seduce shoppers again. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 753409 Title: Nothing Like the Movies Author: Lynn Painter Narrator: Charlie Bushnell, Jesse Vilinsky Format: Unabridged Length: 06:00:00 Language: English Release date: 10-01-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Teen, Romance Summary: From the author of the New York Times bestseller Better Than the Movies comes a romantic, heartfelt sequel that will sweep you off of your feet!   Wes had his dream girl but then he lost her – and the only way to get her back is to scheme like a rom-com hero…   For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended. Flash forward and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart, but is determined to make her fall back in love with him. And he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only … Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend. Still, Wes won’t give up and is determined to win back Liz’s affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, he’s is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.   Nothing Like the Movies is perfect for hopeless romantics, lovers of grumpy x sunshine energy and for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood!   Don’t miss The Do-Over, Betting on You and where it all started in Better Than the Movies from Lynn Painter! Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 793733 Title: Wonders in the Deep: Extraordinary Shipwreck Discoveries from Spanish Gold to Shackleton's Bible Author: Mark Frary, Mensun Bound Narrator: Michael Fenner Format: Unabridged Length: 08:33:00 Language: English Release date: 09-26-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: History, World, Military, Science & Technology, Technology & Engineering Summary: A shipwreck is a time capsule. When a maritime archaeologist picks up an item from the seabed, it is a direct connection with history. The last time the object was touched was sometimes centuries before; now, it’s starting a new life.   The millions of vessels that lie under the sea tell the human history of the world. Mensun Bound is the renowned marine archaeologist who was the Director of Exploration on the team that discovered Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance. With journalist Mark Frary, here Bound uses the many treasures he has discovered, from Nazi eagles to cannonballs, to write a maritime history of the world from 3000 BCE. Interwoven throughout with beautiful photographs, Wonders in the Deep is a riveting story of human ambition, defeat and ingenuity. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 786717 Title: Targeted: Beirut Author: Jack Carr, James M. Scott Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 14:18:45 Language: English Release date: 09-26-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Global Politics Summary: The first in a new in-depth nonfiction series examining the devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, beginning with the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut. 1983: the United States Marine Corps experiences its greatest single-day loss of life since the Battle of Iwo Jima, when a truck packed with explosives crashes into their headquarters and barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. This horrifying terrorist attack, which killed 241 servicemen, continues to influence US foreign policy and haunts the Marine Corps to this day. Now, the full story is revealed as never before by Jack Carr and historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott. Based on comprehensive interviews with survivors, extensive military records, as well as personal letters, diaries and photographs, this is the authoritative account of the deadly attack. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 693124 Title: Dagger and the Flame Author: Catherine Doyle Narrator: Emily Carey, Freddy Carter Format: Unabridged Length: 13:23:38 Language: English Release date: 09-26-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Teen, Kids, Romance, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: From the number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle comes the most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber.   In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love… In Fantome, a kingdom of cobbled streets, flickering lamplight, beautiful buildings, and secret catacombs, Shade-magic is a scarce and deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers – the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder, 17-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera’s heart is set on revenge. But are her secret abilities a match for the dark-haired boy whose quicksilver eyes follow her around the city? Nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before… Among rumours of monsters stalking the streets and the rival guilds grappling for control of Fantome’s underworld, Sera and Ransom are drawn together by something more than just magic and must face a deadly choice - forgiveness or vengeance? Kiss or kill? Dagger or Flame? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 736067 Title: Holmes and Moriarty: The new official Sherlock Holmes novel Author: Gareth Rubin Narrator: Gareth Armstrong, Michael Fenner Format: Unabridged Length: 08:33:42 Language: English Release date: 09-26-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Action & Adventure, Historical Summary: PRE-ORDER THE CLEVER AND INTRIGUING CRIME MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE TURNGLASS. A new Sherlock Holmes novel, endorsed by the Conan Doyle Estate.  'A wonderfully entertaining, high-speed, high-stakes adventure with two, no FOUR and more, characters from classic detective fiction! Holmes And Moriarty by Gareth Rubin is the real deal: an accomplished tribute, true to the spirit of Conan-Doyle, but with a thrillingly original story and enough accomplished inventiveness to captivate and satisfy. The perfect fix for Holmes fans - thoroughly recommended!' Janice Hallett Two adversaries. One deadly alliance. Together, can they unlock the truth?  Sherlock Holmes and his faithful friend, Dr John Watson, have been hired by actor George Reynolds to help him solve a puzzle. George wants them to find out why the audience who comes to see him perform every night are the same people, only wearing disguises. Is something sinister going on and, if so, what?   Meanwhile, Holmes’ archenemy, Professor James Moriarty is having problems of his own. Implicated in the murder of a gang leader, Moriarty and his second, Moran, must go on the run from the police in order to find out who is behind the set-up.   But their investigation puts them in the way of Holmes and Watson and it’s not long before all four realise that they are being targeted by the same person. With lives on the line, not just their own, they must form an uneasy alliance in order to unmask the true villain. With clues leading them to a hotel in Switzerland and a conspiracy far greater than any of them expected, who can be trusted – and will anyone of them survive? 'Holmes/Moriarty is a rip-roaring thriller, fast-paced and twisty as the greatest detective and the greatest criminal become unlikely allies against the most formidable foes' Martin Edwards Praise for The Turnglass:  'A bold, breathtaking piece of writing that absolutely nails its two books in one conceit. I doubt I'll ever read anything like it again, which is the highest compliment I can offer' Stuart Turton 'A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery. The Turnglass is a thrilling delight' Chris Whitaker  'An intricate and thoroughly mesmerising tale of family plots and schemes across several generations' Guardian ‘Murder, mystery and secrets combine to create a dazzling achievement that will hook you in' Best 'Your initial amazement at his ingenuity comes to sit alongside an appreciation of the heart and depth he brings to his stories. A risky idea, beautifully executed' Telegraph Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 672844 Title: If Jewels Could Talk Author: Carol Woolton Narrator: Carol Woolton Format: Unabridged Length: 07:50:06 Language: English Release date: 09-26-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Non-Fiction, Antiques & Collectibles Summary: A treasure trove of forgotten stories about jewels throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton.  If Jewels Could Talk: Links Through Time delves into the history, cultural significance and eclectic trivia of jewellery. As a jewellery historian, jewellery editor at British Vogue and now podcast host, Carol Woolton is uniquely qualified to take us on a whistlestop tour through history via seven items of jewellery: hoops, rings, beads, charms, brooches, cuffs and head ornaments.  Weaving in examples from cultures around the world, Carol will uncover fascinating stories about Viking silver torques, Imperial jade in China, sixteenth-century Posy rings, organic gems, snake motifs, Roman cameo carving, Hindu wedding jewellery, Etruscan gold, Ancient Greek coins, piercings, Wedding pigs in China, tiaras and anklets - to name but a few.  A beautiful and illuminating gift for any jewellery lover, If Jewels Could Talk shines a light on all that glitters and more.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 814260 Title: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess Author: Rick Riordan Narrator: Jesse Bernstein Format: Unabridged Length: 08:38:02 Language: English Release date: 09-24-24 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Holidays Summary: In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong? Rick Riordans newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse cast of gods and monsters, and many other delightful tricks and treats. Percy Jackson, now a high school senior, needs three recommendation letters from the Greek gods in order to get into New Rome University. He earned his first one by retrieving Ganymedes chalice. Now the goddess Hecate has offered Percy another opportunityall he has to do is pet sit her polecat, Gale, and mastiff, Hecuba, over Halloween week while she is away. Piece of cake, right? Percy, Annabeth, and Grover settle into Hecates seemingly endless mansion and start getting acquainted with the fussy, terrifying animals. The trio has been warned not to touch anything, but while Percy and Annabeth are out at school, Grover cant resist drinking a strawberry-flavored potion in the laboratory. It turns him into a giant frenzied goat, and after he rampages through the house, damaging everything in sight, and passes out, Gale and Hecuba escape. Now the friends have to find Hecates pets and somehow restore the house, all before Hecate gets back on Saturday. Its going to take luck, demigod wiles, and some old and new friends to hunt down the animals and set things right again. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 799342 Title: Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love and Liberty Author: Hillary Rodham Clinton Narrator: Hillary Rodham Clinton Format: Unabridged Length: 13:25:56 Language: English Release date: 09-17-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Biography & Memoir Summary: What would it be like to sit down for an impassioned, entertaining conversation with Hillary Clinton? In Something Lost, Something Gained, Hillary offers her candid views on life and love, politics, liberty, democracy, the threats we face, and the future within our reach. She describes the strength she draws from her deepest friendships, her Methodist faith, and the nearly fifty years she’s been married to President Bill Clinton—all with the wisdom that comes from looking back on a full life with fresh eyes. She takes us along as she returns to the classroom as a college professor, enjoys the bonds inside the exclusive club of former First Ladies, moves past her dream of being president, and dives into new activism for women and democracy. From canoeing with an ex-Nazi trying to deprogram white supremacists to sweltering with salt farmers in the desert trying to adapt to the climate crisis in India, Hillary brings us to the front lines of our biggest challenges. For the first time, Hillary shares the story of her operation to evacuate Afghan women to safety in the harrowing final days of America’s longest war. But we also meet the brave women dissidents defying dictators around the world, gain new personal insights about her old adversary Vladimir Putin, and learn the best ways that worried parents can protect kids from toxic technology. We also hear her fervent and persuasive warning to all American voters. In the end, Something Lost, Something Gained is a testament to the idea that the personal is political, and the political is personal, providing a blueprint for what each of us can do to make our lives better. Hillary has “looked at life from both sides now.” In these pages, she shares the latest chapter of her inspiring life and shows us how to age with grace and keep moving forward, with grit, joy, purpose, and a sense of humour. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 752126 Title: Evil in Me Author: Brom Narrator: Shahjehan Khan, Stephanie Németh-Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 11:38:39 Language: English Release date: 09-17-24 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Paranormal Summary: This program contains original music. The title track, 'Evil in Me,' is performed by The Maxines and written by Brom and AJ Grey of The Maxines. Evil in Me is bestselling author Brom's newest novel of possession, damnation, and rock 'n' roll, where one woman must get the world singing in order to save her soul. Aspiring musician Ruby Tucker has had enough of her small rural town and dysfunctional family. But a falling out with her best friend and bandmate has killed her dreams of escaping and making it big in the Atlanta punk scene. While helping her eccentric neighbor organize his religious artifacts, an ancient ring clamps down on her fingerpossessing her with the spirit of a blood-thirsty demon. Theres no exorcizing it unless hundreds of people chant a spell to set Ruby free. And whats worse, the ring is a beacon for evil, drawing an unimaginably wicked mob straight to Ruby, hungry for her flesh. If Ruby can get her band back together, she has a shot at salvation. It's time for her to face the music and put her whole soul into a songone powerful enough to raise some Hell. A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Nightfire. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 796189 Title: Self Portrait with Boy Author: Rachel Lyon Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 09:40:41 Language: English Release date: 09-12-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, General Summary: Rachel Lyon's first novel – soon to be made into a major motion picture starring Zoë Kravitz and Thomasin McKenzie Lu Rile is a relentlessly focused young photographer struggling to make ends meet. Working three jobs, and worrying that the crumbling warehouse she lives in is being sold to developers, she is at a point of desperation. Until, by pure chance, Lu discovers she’s captured a tragedy in the background of a self portrait; a boy falling to his death. The photograph turns out to be the best work of art she’s ever made. It’s an image that could change her life – if she lets it. Set in early 90s Brooklyn on the brink of gentrification, Self-Portrait with Boy is a provocative commentary about the emotional dues that must be paid on the road to success. ‘Beautifully imagined and flawlessly executed’ Joyce Carol Oates ‘A sparkling debut’ New York Times Book Review Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 742594 Title: Rescuing Ruby Author: Nicola Baker Narrator: Kristin Atherton Format: Unabridged Length: 04:19:46 Language: English Release date: 09-12-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Health & Family Summary: The second book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in the Dales. Perfect for readers 8+ and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Dick King Smith and The Snow Foal. With stunning illustrations from Rachael Dean throughout. Ten-year-old Ava has swapped city life for mud, wellies and animals on Whistledown Farm. With the arrival of Autumn and as the leaves begins to fall, she rescues a tawny owl called Ruby. As Ava helps Ruby, she soon realises that learning to love means letting go as well . . . ‘Baker is a gifted writer, and her bucolic adventure harks back to classic farm stories such as those written by Dick King Smith and Michael Morpurgo’ The Bookseller About the author: Growing up, Nicola spent hours with her nose stuck in a book or filling notebooks with stories and sketches. After a successful career as a physiotherapist and raising two children she’s now come full circle and is writing again. Nicola lives on a smallholding with her husband and two children. When she’s not mucking out chickens or feeding the sheep you’ll find her writing adventure stories for children. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 736066 Title: Ministry of Mischief Author: Alex Foulkes Narrator: Kristin Atherton Format: Unabridged Length: 05:29:38 Language: English Release date: 09-12-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Mystery & Fantasy, Holidays Summary: Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. A hilarious journey filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween! Joey and Harry do NOT like each other. Stuck together on a school trip to a museum, things  couldn’t get any worse, until they meet some incorrigible monsters! The monsters are on a field trip of their own, bringing BAD LUCK to the human world. Quickly, they decide to take the children back to where they’ve come from and feed them to their king. But what exactly lies ahead for Joey and Harry at the Ministry of Mischief? Will they make it back home in time for tea? Or will they be stuck with these misbehaving monsters forever? Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls ‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang ‘Brilliant! It’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie’s illustrations are the perfect match’ Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of Land of Roar 'Wonderfully atmospheric, humorous and touching’ Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa   Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 815384 Title: Torments Author: Michael J. Malone Narrator: Karen Bartke Format: Unabridged Length: 11:48:51 Language: English Release date: 09-12-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal Summary: Hiding from the world in her little white cottage on the shores of a loch, Annie Jackson is fighting to come to terms with the world of the murmurs, a curse that has haunted female members of her family for centuries. While she is within the ancient, heavy stone of the old dwelling, the voices merely buzz, but the moment she steps outside the door they clamour to torment her all over again, bringing with them shocking visions of imminent deaths. Into this oasis comes her adoptive mother, Mandy McEvoy, begging for Annie's help. Mandy's nephew Damien has gone missing, after dropping off his four-year old son at his mother's home. Unable to refuse, but terrified to leave her sanctuary, Annie, with the help of her brother Lewis, is drawn in to a secretive, seductive world that will have her question everything she holds dear, while Lewis' life may be changed forever. . . Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 747154 Title: There's a Poonami in My House Author: Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey Narrator: Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey Format: Unabridged Length: 00:07:42 Language: English Release date: 09-12-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Kids, General Summary: The explosively-funny new picture book from the creators of the award-winning Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast! “The door burst open with an almighty crash! Poo ran up the walls with a big smelly splash! Mam and Dad gasped, the boys gave a yell They didn’t know what was happening . . . until . . . the SMELL!” Meet the Randal Family: Mam, Dad, Robert and Ralph. One night, Robert’s friend comes to stay, and Ralph decides he wants to stay up with the big boys. What better way to derail bedtime than with a giant poo?   But the rumbling in Ralph’s nappy doesn’t stop there. It’s a POONAMI, and it’s taken over the house. HELP!   Bedtime family fun, brought to life in POOTASTIC colour from illustrator Paula Bowles Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 682482 Title: Gold Medal Mysteries: Peril on the Pitch Author: Ellie Robinson Narrator: Nadia Albina Format: Unabridged Length: 06:07:09 Language: English Release date: 09-05-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Kids, General, Sports Summary: Join the sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brilliant mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson.    It’s been a year since Seb, Hannah and Maria solved the mystery of the gold medal thief at the Tokyo Games. Now they are reunited at the World Football Championship but Brazil’s star goalie has gone missing. Finding a lost medal was one thing, finding a missing person is much more difficult. Can the trio team up again to find out what happened before the final game? Solve the case before the whistle blows! Action-packed look-behind-the-scenes at the world's biggest sporting event, with clues and illustrations throughout. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 564631 Title: When Haru Was Here Author: Dustin Thao Narrator: David Lee Huynh Format: Unabridged Length: 07:20:00 Language: English Release date: 09-03-24 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: Teen, Romance, Tough Topics Summary: We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means to let go. After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real when a boy he met last summer in Japan finds his way back into his life. When he least expects it, Haru Tanaka walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him. In a magical turn of events, Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more and more time together, he begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, Eric must finally confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever. A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 733568 Title: Capture or Kill Author: Don Bentley, Vince Flynn Narrator: Steven Weber Format: Unabridged Length: 12:47:23 Language: English Release date: 09-03-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal Thriller, Political Thriller, Espionage Summary: THE NEWEST PULSE-POUNDING THRILLER IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING MITCH RAPP SERIES As war looms in the Middle East, only Mitch Rapp can deliver truth and justice. 2011. On a remote mountaintop overlooking the remains of the Iranian nuclear weapons programme, Azad Ashani witnesses a Quds Force demonstration of a capability meant to upend America’s war in the Middle East. Ashani, director of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security and Irene Kennedy’s former back channel to the Iranian government, recognises the demonstration’s true significance and the nation-ending conflict it will provoke. In Washington, DC, CIA director Irene Kennedy briefs the president that the operational window to kill or capture Osama bin Laden is rapidly closing. But before he’ll authorise a commando raid on Pakistani soil, the president demands irrefutable proof of bin Laden’s presence. Proof he trusts just one man to provide.   Praise for the Mitch Rapp series ‘Grabs you by the scruff of the neck on page one and doesn’t let you go until the end’ Stephen Leather ‘Sizzles with inside information and CIA secrets’ Dan Brown ‘A cracking, uncompromising yarn that literally takes no prisoners’ The Times ‘Vince Flynn clearly has one eye on Lee Child's action thriller throne with this twist-laden story . . . instantly gripping’ Shortlist ‘Action-packed, in-your-face, adrenalin-pumped super-hero macho escapist fiction that does exactly what it says on the label’ Irish Independent ‘Mitch Rapp is a great character who always leaves the bad guys either very sorry for themselves or very dead’ Guardian   Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 808781 Title: Messy Murder Author: Simon Brett Narrator: Simon Brett Format: Unabridged Length: 06:58:45 Language: English Release date: 09-03-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories Summary: Professional declutterer Ellen Curtis doesn't need to like her clients to help them sort their homes out. Aging TV personality and curmudgeon Humphrey Carter might have a chip on his shoulder the size of England, but a job's a job. But when Ellen arrives the morning after Humph's eightieth birthday party, primed and ready to tackle his study - she gets the shock of her life. Humph's dead. . . and all signs point to him having taken his own life. His wife is adamant he's been murdered, and the more Ellen looks, the more dirt on Humph she digs up. . . and the more suspects she uncovers. Can she track down a killer - if there even is one? And can she keep herself from killing not only her own infuriating mother, but also her two grown-up children, who all seem determined to destroy her peace of mind? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 808035 Title: Fairy Godmother: An Enchanters Tale Author: Jen Calonita Narrator: Mara Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 09:11:13 Language: English Release date: 09-03-24 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Teen, Romance, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: How did a human girl become a fairy godmother? Godmothers are made, not born. Discover the untold origins of one of Disneys beloved magic makers. The first volume in The Enchanters series from theNew York Timesbest-selling author of A Twisted Tale and Fairy Tale Reform School!Before she created carriages out of pumpkins, fashioned gowns out of thin air, and conjured one-of-a-kind glass slippers, Cinderellas Fairy Godmother was a spirited sixteen-year-old named Renée Dubois. But how did a human girl become a fairy godmother?A young governess with a tragic past, Renée is determined to prove that fairies are real. Yet when her young cousin follows her into the woods one night and is caught in mortal peril, Renée has no choice but to offer herself in his place. Just when she thinks this is the end, shes saved by a mysterious duo who take Renée under their wings, and she is brought into the world of the Fée. So begins a life Renée hadnt dared to dream of. Studying magic, forging friendships, and stumbling upon an unlikely romance, Renée is on an exciting path. But this new path is not without its own challenges. Renée longs to return to the mortal realm with the coveted title of godmother, a dream that seems just out of reach. And her tireless empathy, as well as her boundless determination might be just what she needs to become the Fairy Godmother the world will come to know. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 699081 Title: King's Messenger Author: Susanna Kearsley Narrator: Angus King, Beth Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 11:57:07 Language: English Release date: 09-02-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction Summary: For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly rivalry and intrigue…   1613:  King James – sixth of Scotland, first of England, son of Mary, Queen of Scots - has unified both countries under one crown. But the death of his eldest son, Henry, has plunged the nation into mourning, as the rumours rise the prince was poisoned.   Andrew Logan’s heard the rumours, but he’s paid them little heed. As one of the King’s Messengers he has enough secrets to guard, including his own. In these perilous times, when the merest suggestion of witchcraft can see someone tortured and hanged, men like Andrew must hide well the fact they were born with the Sight.   He’ll need all his gifts, though, when the king sends Andrew north to find and arrest Sir David Murray, once Prince Henry’s trusted courtier, and bring him a prisoner to London to stand trial before the dreaded Star Chamber.   A story of treachery, betrayal and love…   Praise for The Vanished Days: ‘Fascinating and immersive… I love a novel that deals with the many ways in which people keep their secrets’ DIANA GABALDON ‘A hugely engrossing book and a complete world created’ IAN RANKIN ‘The Vanished Days is an absolute tour de force of historical storytelling, tender and dramatic, gripping and authentic. Kearsley manages effortlessly to balance the epic sweep of the drama with telling moments of gentle characterization, all delivered in pitch-perfect style. I thoroughly enjoyed it: a perfect escape in these dark days’ JANE JOHNSON, author of The Salt Road and The Tenth Gift   ‘An engrossing and deeply romantic novel of Scotland’s Jacobite rebellion’ RACHEL HORE ‘This novel tells of a tender love story set amid the Jacobite rebellion. For readers unfamiliar with the twists and turns of this period of Scottish history, author Kearsley provides a helpful map, along with rich details of the protagonists. Courage in this era lies not in acts of heroic daring, but in steadfast pursuit of truth and justice. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander’ WOMAN & HOME     Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 806169 Title: Jasper Cliff Author: Josh Kemp Narrator: Lockie Chapman Format: Unabridged Length: 07:46:58 Language: English Release date: 09-01-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Summary: Lachlan's younger brother Toby has gone missing in the remote East Pilbara region of Western Australia. The last thing he heard was that Toby was in a little town out in the arse-end of nowhere, a tiny place called Jasper Cliff. When Lachlan's car breaks down on the edge of the Cliff, he finds himself marooned at the local pub, surrounded by a cohort of ragtag locals. Lachlan isn't stuck at the Cliff long before he realises just about everyone in this dying town has lost someone, that Jasper Cliff might be a place where people go missing all too easily. It's a place where just about everyone has secrets. And some of those secrets are terrifying. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 806158 Title: Moth Author: Catherine Cookson Narrator: Anne Dover Format: Unabridged Length: 12:08:25 Language: English Release date: 09-01-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Fiction & Literature, Sagas Summary: In the brooding north country hills, a man and a woman fought for the passion they felt for each other that the world branded a disgrace. . .Agnes Thorman - the proud but forlorn mistress of a once-grand estate, whose society forbade her the man who was her equal in all but name. . .Robert Bradley - a gifted craftsman, as visionary and challenging as the dawning new age. He had yet to seize his dream, which could destroy the woman he loved. . .And Milicent Thorman - the strange, wise girl-child fated to play a part in the lovers' unfolding destiny. . . Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 812546 Title: Camera Shy Author: Julia Boggio Narrator: Susie Riddell Format: Unabridged Length: 06:14:24 Language: English Release date: 09-01-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Romance, Contemporary Summary: Heartbroken after her almost-engagement was called off, Jess goes on a mini-break to Paris and meets a hot French stranger called Gabriel. As sparks fly, Jess, fearing she was dumped because she was boring, vows to be more spontaneous, and she and Gabriel have mind-blowing sex. With his troubled past and soulful eyes, Jess quickly realises there's more to Gabriel than a great shag and, when he whisks her away to his fixer-upper chateau in the country, Jess thinks she might be falling for him. But is this what she wants? She was all for taking risks, but risking her heart so soon was not in the cards, especially when Gabriel's troubled past arrives in the present. Can they both heal their emotional wounds and let love back into their lives before it's too late? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 809463 Title: Wartime Christmas in the Dales Author: Betty Firth Narrator: Claire Storey Format: Unabridged Length: 11:18:21 Language: English Release date: 08-29-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Fiction & Literature, Sagas Summary: October 1941. Despite the hardships of life during wartime, Bobby Bancroft has never been happier. Engaged to her airman sweetheart Charlie, living in the beautiful Dales village of Silverdale and gainfully employed at The Tyke magazine, her life seems to be going exactly the way she always hoped it would. As the festive season approaches, Bobby is recruited to help produce a Christmas pantomime for the evacuee children billeted in the village. The project introduces her to some new friends, including a handsome Canadian, Flying Officer Ernie King, and her friend Topsy's upper-crust cousin Archie Sumner. However, fresh troubles arise when Charlie discovers his RAF training is to be cut short and he must prepare to join the fight imminently. What's more, his upcoming leave has been cancelled, leaving him to spend a lonely Christmas in his barracks. Can a miracle bring Charlie and Bobby together for Christmas? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 767045 Title: Hotel Avocado Author: Bob Mortimer Narrator: Bob Mortimer, Julie Maisey, Paul Whitehouse, Sally Phillips Format: Unabridged Length: 09:20:23 Language: English Release date: 08-29-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, General Summary: THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'As a comedian, Bob Mortimer spins a shaggy-dog story like nobody else, and this is a rollicking old-school yarn' The Guardian   ‘Mortimer’s verbal specificity and off-kilter humour will keep his fans chuckling’ The Times  WARNING - this book includes: heavy crimes, car journeys, dreadfulness, large fruits, romance, planning applications, and a lot of pie. Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should he stay in London, wallowing in the safety of his legal job in Peckham and eating pies with his next door neighbour, Grace and her dog Lassoo, or should he move to Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is about to open The Hotel Avocado? Either way, he’d be letting someone down.   But sinister forces are gathering in a cloud of launderette scented-vape smoke, and the arrival of the mysterious Mr Sequence puts Gary in an even worse predicament: soon he might be dead.   All Gary wants is a happy life. But he also wants to be alive to enjoy it…   THE HILARIOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL BY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB MORTIMER ‘Sweet and funny’ Closer   ‘A stunning sequel… It’s genuinely difficult to put this book down – you’ll be entranced by Mortimer’s humour and obvious story-telling skills’ Press Association   ‘Characters are layered with carefully observed detail and a huge serving of hilarity’ Heat Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778649 Title: Lonely Courage: The true story of the SOE heroines who fought to free Nazi-occupied France Author: Rick Stroud Narrator: Jane McDowell Format: Unabridged Length: 09:47:11 Language: English Release date: 08-29-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: History, World Summary: ‘A fascinating, superbly researched and revelatory book – told with tremendous pace and excitement’ William Boyd ‘Rick Stroud writes brilliantly about war … an astonishing book … a wonderful story’ Ben Macintyre 'Enthralling, edge-of-smart exciting and also heart-breaking...Stroud's book is a reminder and fitting testimony to their immense bravery' James Holland On 18 June 1940 General de Gaulle broadcast from London to his countrymen in France about the catastrophe that had overtaken their nation – the victory of the invading Germans. He declared: ‘The flame of French Resistance must not and will not be extinguished.' The Resistance began almost immediately. At first it was made up of small, disorganised groups working in isolation. But by the time of the liberation in 1944 around 400,000 French citizens, nearly 2 per cent of the population, were involved. The Special Operations Executive (SOE) set up by Winston Churchill in 1941 saw its role in France as helping the Resistance by recruiting and organising guerrilla fighters; supplying and training them; and then disrupting the invaders by any means necessary. The aim of this work was to prepare for the invasion of Europe by Allied forces and the eventual liberation of France. It was soon decided that women would play a vital role. There were 39 female agents recruited from all walks of life, ranging from a London shop assistant to a Polish aristocrat. They all knew France well, were fluent in French and were prepared to sacrifice everything. The women trained alongside the men, learning how to disappear into the background, how to operate a radio transmitter and how to kill a man with their bare hands. Once trained, they were infiltrated behind the lines; some went on to lead thousands of Resistance fighters, while others were arrested, brutally interrogated and sent to concentration camps.   Lonely Courage tells their remarkable story and sheds new light on what life was really like for these brave women. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 736065 Title: Storm of Lies Author: Sophie McKenzie Narrator: Hanako Footman Format: Unabridged Length: 06:25:10 Language: English Release date: 08-29-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Teen, Kids, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: Secrets and Lies are everywhere you look! And the storm is coming! The new teen thriller from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of Girl Missing Hollie has spent her whole life on the quiet south coast. She's faced some tough challenges, but then who hasn't? When she and her best friend, Parker, start a research project on the local sea-wall defences, the last thing she expects is to uncover a trail of lies that lead her – and those she loves most – into terrible danger. Soon Hollie finds herself at the centre of a growing storm, where she must fight to save everything: her friends, her family and her life . . .   Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror 10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children's Book Awards Bolton Children's Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children's Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book Lewisham Children's Book Award   Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 812168 Title: Our Shouts Echo Author: Jade Adia Narrator: Tyla Collier Format: Unabridged Length: 09:25:27 Language: English Release date: 08-27-24 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Fiction, Teen, Romance, Tough Topics Summary: An unforgettably powerful coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old LA transplant whose plans to build a doomsday shelter in her backyard collide with an unexpected summer romance.Survival Tip #1: The world is going to shit. Whatever you do, dont fall in love. Sixteen-year old Niarah Holloways only goal in life is to get through it unnoticed. That, and to spend her first summer in LA building a doomsday bunker in her backyard. Because if the past few years have taught Niarah anything, its that the ocean levels are rising, minimum wage is a scam, and the people who are supposed to protect you will hurt you. Now the only thing that helps Niarah stay afloat amidst the constant waves of anxiety and dread that threaten to drag her under is her new mantra:Be prepared. But Niarah wasnt prepared for Mac Torres. Not for his disarmingly cute face, or for his surfer lifestyle, or for the way his smile resuscitates her heart. Mac is a bomb that blows Niarahs world to pieces, but instead of disaster, he fills it with sunset bonfires, breakfast burritos, and new friends. For years, Niarahs life has revolved around ignoring the demons of her past, avoiding the problems of her present, and preparing for the catastrophes of the future. Now Macwith his sunshine laugh and infectious optimism is determined to show her another way to be. But in a world where the worst feels inevitable, can one summer be enough to light the way to a hopeful future? Can one summer be enough to fall in love? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 709515 Title: Daydream Author: Hannah Grace Narrator: CJ Bloom, Emmanuel Ingram Format: Unabridged Length: 13:21:21 Language: English Release date: 08-27-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Romance, Contemporary Summary: The new novel from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker and Wildfire... As a chronic procrastinator, Henry Turner always knew his junior year in college wasn’t going to be easy. That was before he made ice hockey captain as well as landing himself in a difficult class with his least favourite professor.  Thankfully, it’s then that Henry meets Halle, a fellow junior who he immediately befriends. Academic pressure has never been a struggle for Halle, but as an introverted people pleaser with a tendency to overcommit herself, she can’t help but offer to help Henry pass his class. In turn he offers to help make college life a little more inspiring – just the thing she needs as an aspiring novelist… Failure isn’t an option for either of them but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a little room for distraction… Not suitable for younger readers.  Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 805084 Title: House of Hope Author: Joanne Clague Narrator: Catherine Harvey Format: Unabridged Length: 09:26:20 Language: English Release date: 08-15-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Fiction & Literature, Sagas Summary: In the dead of night, a young woman is found on the doorstep of the House of Help for Friendless Girls . . . Winter 1887. Matron Hetty Barlow suspects Hope is lying when she claims to be suffering from amnesia. The girl is taken in, but it isn't long before her pregnancy is discovered, which could put the future of the house - a new experiment in dealing with destitute women - in jeopardy. They named her Hope, but Emma Hyde knows she can't keep up her deception forever. She's hundreds of miles away from home, but her well-to-do parents will be searching for her. Amelia yearns to break away from her overbearing sister, Hetty. She meets a man who offers an escape, but her ticket to freedom means revealing Emma's secrets. Will she betray a friend for a chance at a new life? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 803311 Title: Prey Author: Vanda Symon Narrator: Genevieve Swallow Format: Unabridged Length: 09:01:28 Language: English Release date: 08-15-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories Summary: On her first day back from maternity leave, Detective Sam Shephard is thrown straight into a cold-case investigation - the unsolved murder of a highly respected Anglican priest in Dunedin. The case has been a thorn in the side of the police hierarchy, and for her boss it's personal. With all the witness testimony painting a picture of a dedicated church and family man, what possible motive could there have been for his murder? But when Sam starts digging deeper, it becomes apparent someone wants the sins of the past to remain hidden. And when a new potential witness to the crime is found brutally murdered, there is pressure from all quarters to find the killer before anyone else falls prey. But is it already too late . . . ? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 803312 Title: Pursued by Death Author: Gunnar Staalesen Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 09:51:45 Language: English Release date: 08-15-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories Summary: When Varg Veum reads the newspaper headline 'YOUNG MAN MISSING', he realises he saw the youth just a few days earlier - en route to a demonstration against a commercial fish-farming facility in the tiny village of Solvik, north of Bergen. Varg heads to Solvik, initially out of curiosity, but when he chances upon a dead body in the sea, he's pulled into a dark and complex web of secrets, feuds and jealousies. Is the body he's found connected to the death of a journalist who was digging into the fish farm's operations two years earlier? And does either incident have something to do with the competition between the two powerful families that dominate Solvik's salmon-farming industry? Or are the deaths the actions of the 'Village Beast' - the brutal small-town justice meted out by rural communities in this part of the world? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 790661 Title: Silken Gazelles Author: Jokha Alharthi Narrator: Avita Jay Format: Unabridged Length: 06:31:07 Language: English Release date: 08-15-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, General Summary: The new novel from the first Arabic-language winner of the Booker International Prize. In their small, mountainside village, Ghazaala and Asiya love each other like sisters, until tragedy strikes, and Asiya is forced into exile. Ghazaala is haunted by Asiya’s absence; a wound that never quite heals. When Ghazaala falls in love with a handsome violinist, everything changes. In Muscat, she tries desperately to balance university and the demands of a new wife. Then she meets Harir, whose life, unbeknownst to Ghaazala, has also been changed by Asiya and the mystery of her fate. Silken Gazelles is a tribute to the power of friendship and the strength of women, intertwining love and loss with deft, beautiful prose. 'A “remarkable” writer who has “constructed her own novelistic form”' The New Yorker Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 756280 Title: Billionaire, Nerd, Saviour, King: The Hidden Truth About Bill Gates and His Power to Shape Our World Author: Anupreeta Das Narrator: Ulka Simone Mohanty Format: Unabridged Length: 11:10:00 Language: English Release date: 08-15-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Biography & Memoir, Business Summary: *LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD*  ‘Anupreeta Das tracks the ups and downs of Bill Gates’s career in her eye-opening book’ The Times  Bill Gates is one of the most powerful figures of the past four decades. But the world-famous public image he has so carefully crafted is not the whole truth. In this explosive new book, Anupreeta Das (finance editor of the New York Times) takes you behind the façade. From his early years, when he was a divisive figure in the burgeoning tech industry, we see the Microsoft co-founder morph into a ruthless capitalist, only to change yet again when he fashions himself into a global do-gooder. But as Das’s revelatory reporting shows us: billionaires have secrets and philanthropy can have a dark side. Drawing upon hundreds of interviews with current and former employees of the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, and those with insight into the Gates universe, Das delves into Gates’s relationships with Warren Buffett, Jeffrey Epstein, Melinda French Gates and others to uncover the man behind the persona. In telling Gates’s story, Das also provides a new way to think about how billionaires wield their influence, manipulate their image and pursue philanthropy to achieve their own ends. Billionaire, Nerd, Saviour, King is a gripping story of wealth, power and reputation; it will open your eyes to the ways in which the world’s richest people hold us in their thrall. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 799406 Title: Kingdom Keepers III: Disney in Shadow Author: Ridley Pearson Narrator: Will Collyer Format: Unabridged Length: 05:32:45 Language: English Release date: 08-13-24 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: With the adventures set forth in the first books now behind them, Kingdom Keepers 3: Disney In Shadow follows the five teens, Finn, Philby, Willa, Charlene, and Maybeck as they search to find Wayne, their mentor and head Imagineer who has mysteriously gone missing. Concerned Wayne has been abducted by the OvertakersDisney villains, who along with other Disney characters, take over the parks when the turnstiles stop spinning, and want desperately to steer the parks to a far darker placethe five kids pick up a major clue from a close friend, Jess, whose dreams (nightmares, really) often accurately predict the future. The very few clues from Jess's dream lead the kids into Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot--through imaginary worlds that become real, by imaginary kids who are real. Each clue seems tied to the last, and with the stakes growing ever higher, what starts out as a puzzle ends up as a fight for their lives. Through a transparent paper box, a quest for a sword, rides on Soarin' and Maelstrom, life-and-death encounters with giant snakes, and a devious Maleficent, the Kingdom Keepers not only begin to decipher deeper meanings to the clues, but discover new truths about themselves and their ever-growing friendships. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 778647 Title: Let's Be Honest Author: Jess Phillips Narrator: Jess Phillips Format: Unabridged Length: 06:06:38 Language: English Release date: 08-12-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Global Politics Summary: From culture wars to clickbait, it’s fair to say that politics has lost some of its integrity, and we’ve all suffered as a result. If it hadn’t almost wrecked the country with calamitous consequences in nearly every sector of public life, it would be funny. We’ve let our standards drop – but we deserve better. Jess Phillips believes in democracy, and the people she meets give her cause for optimism even if sometimes politicians really (really) don’t. At once a laugh-so-you-don’t-cry takedown of the state of Westminster in recent years and a rallying battle cry for bringing truth back to politics, this book will make you angry, cheer you up and give you hope. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 804467 Title: Chasing the Light Author: Julia Boggio Narrator: Susie Riddell Format: Unabridged Length: 09:41:35 Language: English Release date: 08-10-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Romance, Contemporary Summary: On the outside, Francesca March is a confident woman and an entrepreneur, but on the inside, she's a quivering mess with a painful secret. When she runs into ex-boyfriend Krish Kapadia, old feelings bubble to the surface, but her instincts tell her to push him away again. He's still sexy. He still has a bad habit of rescuing her. But she's still broken. Plus he's got a nice new girlfriend who could easily win a beauty contest. His life is working out just how he's always wanted. But when Krish finally discovers her secret, will that change his plans? Or will he stay the course with the life he always thought he wanted? And even if he did choose her, would Francesca let him? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 788064 Title: Art of Power Author: Nancy Pelosi Narrator: Nancy Pelosi Format: Unabridged Length: 10:46:08 Language: English Release date: 08-06-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK Genres: Biography & Memoir Summary: THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker – how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance. When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: ‘Mother, get a life!’ And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been. In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history – not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in America, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest-working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side. Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government’s long record of misbehaviour. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency. Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives – and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi’s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul. Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 801175 Title: Better Left Buried Author: Mary E. Roach Narrator: Casey Holloway Format: Unabridged Length: 08:56:20 Language: English Release date: 08-06-24 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Teen, Mystery & Thriller, LGBTQ+ Summary: KNIVES OUT meets A GOOD GIRLS GUIDE TO MURDER in Mary E. Roachs debut YA mysteryBetter Left Buried,in which two girls try to get to the bottom of a town full of secrets, a family full of mystery and an abandoned amusement park where people keep turning up dead.Lucy Preston just wants to go on vacation. But being the daughter of a famous private detective means that sometimes, your beach vacay goes off the rails a bit. Think: a clandestine meeting at an abandoned amusement parkexcept instead of a meeting, Lucy and her mom find a body. Because of course they do. As Lucys mom is swept into top-secret detective stuff, Lucy sets out to investigate her moms mysterious connection with this town. Lucys snooping sets her on a collision course with Audrey Nelson, the mysterious girl on the motorcycle who was there the night they found the body. Lucy has questions, and Audrey has answers, but theres this tiny problem: Lucys mom is investigating Audreys mom . . . for murder. Everyone has something to hide, and if Lucy and Audrey cant work together to uncover secrets that go back generations, there will likely be another body found at the base of the old roller coaster. And this time it might just be Lucys. Alternating between Lucy and Audreys point of view, and filled with suspense as secrets are spilled,Better Left Buriedis sure to leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 803349 Title: Greek Island Friendships Author: Ian Wilfred Narrator: Mira Dovreni Format: Unabridged Length: 08:19:51 Language: English Release date: 08-05-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Fiction & Literature, General Summary: Stelios realised he had made a huge mistake by keeping his family and friends separate, never letting them mix together, but now he was very poorly it was time to put things right. Lawyer Joanna Bouras has been given the task of handing over the keys to seven newly built apartments on the beautiful Greek island of Vekianos. What happens when Stelios' daughters Lena and Callisto meet for the first time and how will their aunt Fotini react to them arriving back on Vekianos? Patricia hadn't been on the island for 40 years; her life is in London and she isn't sure going back to the memories she left behind is a good thing. With the arrival of accountant Tassos, his son Jacob, and Stelios' godson Pavlos on Vekianos, life for Lena and Callisto is about to get complicated. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 799754 Title: Mr Bazalgette's Agent Author: Leonard Merrick Narrator: Candida Gubbins Format: Unabridged Length: 03:29:24 Language: English Release date: 08-01-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories Summary: When Miriam Lea falls on hard times, an advertisement calling for private agents catches her eye, and within weeks she finds herself in Mr Bazalgette's employ as a private detective, travelling on a train to Hamburg in pursuit of an audacious fraudster. What follows is a journey through some of the great cities of Europe - and eventually to South Africa - as Miss Lea attempts to find her man. Miriam Lea is only the third ever British professional female detective to appear in a work of crime fiction. Originally published in 1888, Mr Bazalgette's Agent presents a determined and resourceful heroine in the figure of Miss Lea, who grapples with some very modern dilemmas of female virtue and vice. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 795828 Title: When the Bough Breaks Author: David Mark Narrator: Janine Birkett Format: Unabridged Length: 09:48:42 Language: English Release date: 08-01-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories Summary: North of England. Cumbria. Salome Delaney didn't have a great start in life. But her abusive childhood came to a tragic conclusion with the killing of her tyrant mother, Trina, by a jealous ex-boyfriend. At least, that's what the police say. Sal has never believed kind Wulf, who tried to protect her from her mother's dark side, could have committed such a crime, but the evidence was irrefutable . . . and who else could have done it? Now a Collison Investigation Officer, Sal's done her best to put the past behind her. But one snowy morning she's called to an accident scene, and she recognizes the body - Barry Ford, the man her mother left Wulf for, all those years ago. It soon becomes clear this wasn't just an accident - it was murder. And Wulf, now out of prison, lives very close by . . . Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 796757 Title: From Across the Sea Author: Annie Seaton Narrator: Olivia Beardsley Format: Unabridged Length: 09:44:21 Language: English Release date: 08-01-24 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Romance, General Summary: Home again at CEANN MARA Station on the banks of the Darling River, where she spent a happy childhood with her four sisters, Cat O'Byrne feels safe. Scarred by a harrowing attack at university, she falls into the familiar, nursing both her body and her trust in all that she once believed in. Logan Wainwright - a detective on leave and the new property owner across the river - has his own demons. Together with Cat, he begins to heal as he assists her with her family history research, and their attraction to each other grows. But when her university friends make a surprise visit, Cat is confronted by a betrayal that threatens not only her newfound peace but her very survival. In her confusion, where past and present collide, can she navigate her sad family history, and learn who she can trust before it's too late? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com