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Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 587535 Title: Till Death Do Us Part Author: Laurie Elizabeth Flynn Narrator: Caitlin Davies, Cassandra Campbell, Jeremy Carlisle Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 10:40:00 Language: English Release date: 10-24-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Family Life Summary: A sumptuous, shocking, steamy thriller set in the vineyards of California's Napa Valley Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 685297 Title: Sea Queen Author: Natasha Hastings Narrator: Imogen Wilde Format: Unabridged Length: 6:37:46 Language: English Release date: 09-26-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Historical, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: A bewitching and powerful tale of sparkling magic, spellbinding mystery and a friendship worth risking everything for, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. Thomasina and Anne are looking for adventure when their friend, Henry, disappears snatched by a mysterious creature, and dragged into the depths of the River Thames. Determined to save him, the girls venture into the deep, and discover the enchanting Free Waters: a vast, glittering underwater city, home to mermaids and sirens. But the Free Waters are threatened by an evil Sea Queen. It is she who has Henry and the girls must complete three treacherous and impossible magical tasks if they are to save his life An unputdownable and exciting new tale from the bestselling author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 718663 Title: Cobweb Author: Michael Morpurgo Narrator: Iestyn Arwel Format: Unabridged Length: 2:45:24 Language: English Release date: 09-12-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Historical Summary: A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his powers. They call me Cobweb. Ill tell you why later. I may be a dog, but I know and understand a lot more than people think I do. Britain. 1815. After years of loss and sacrifice, the end of the war with Napoleon is approaching. Cobweb knows nothing of the war he loves being a young puppy and playing with his owner, Bethan, exploring the countryside and chasing rabbits. But when he is taken away from Bethan and sold, Cobweb must learn to become a Drovers Dog herding sheep and cattle for hundreds of miles on the long, treacherous journey to London. And after the Napoleonic wars finally come to an end with the Battle of Waterloo, Cobweb meets an unexpected stranger with an incredible tale to tell on his journey home . . . Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 700574 Title: Ending Fire Author: Saara El-Arifi Narrator: Dominic Hoffman, Nicole Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 16:14:12 Language: English Release date: 09-12-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure, Historical, Epic Fantasy Summary: THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING FANTASY TRILOGY Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 506591 Title: Point of Distraction Author: Will Eaves Narrator: Will Eaves Format: Unabridged Length: 2:22:31 Language: English Release date: 08-29-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment Summary: A memoir by the 2019 Wellcome Prize winner Will Eaves that looks at the creation of six piano pieces. 'A wonderfully sensitive and probing meditation on the writing of words and music' Rolf Hind, composer and pianist What lies behind the creation of a piece of music? Does it spring fully formed from a composers mind, or take shape in the recesses of the brain, revealing itself in stages over time? Is the creative act deliberate or happenstance? An inspired vision or the result of practice? Will Eaves, author and musician, shares his experience of writing eight new piano pieces after many years away from the keyboard. Some of the music is found in old notebooks and teenage enthusiasms, some of it is caught on the wing a response to the resurgence of the natural world during COVID lockdown. None of it is what he is meant to be doing. But then not all artistic interests are primary or professional interests. Sometimes its the second-string activities, the diversions, that bring work and life into focus. The Point of Distraction is a unique account of music-making that embraces Bach, film, jazz, literature, neuroscience and the mystery of will power in its search for meaning. At its heart is a love of skill, an openness to self-doubt, and a belief that we are all more than our declared aims. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 669393 Title: Right Place Author: Sophia Money-Coutts Narrator: Sophia Money-Coutts Format: Unabridged Length: 9:52:32 Language: English Release date: 08-15-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Rom-Com, Holiday, Contemporary Summary: Escape the grey skies with this gorgeous summery beach read romcom set in the South of France! If Maggie is living her best life, why doesnt it feel like she's in the right place? As fun and fizzy as a chilled glass of proseccothis is the perfect read for your holiday Daily Express A beach cocktail in book form Metro A laugh-a-minute page-turner, perfect for poolside reading HELLO! From the outside, Maggie Lemon has a perfect life. But she and her husband have been trying for a baby for five years and shes exhausted. Shes seen countless fertility experts and followed dozens of diets and homeopathic recommendations, and even gave up her dream restaurant in London when doctors suggested the stress might be too much. And now her estranged aunt has died, leaving her hotel in Provence to Maggie. It's been years since Maggie visited Le Figuier. Theres a lot of work to be done and she knows she should sell it. But when a disgraced Hollywood actor hiding out at the hotel lends a hand, the load feels a lot lighter. Is it just the chemistry with this handsome stranger, or is it starting to feel like Maggie might finally be in the right place? Perfect for fans of: Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 519941 Title: Living on Earth: Life, Consciousness and the Making of the Natural World Author: Peter Godfrey-Smith Narrator: Peter Godfrey-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 9:59:27 Language: English Release date: 08-15-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science & Technology, Animals & Nature, Biology & Chemistry Summary: The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smiths three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smiths three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. Peter Godfrey-Smith, the scuba-diving philosopher, examined the evolution of sentience in Other Minds. In Metazoa he asked how that consciousness shaped and was shaped by animal bodies. Now, in Living on Earth, he takes that line of questioning a step further, asking, how has life shaped and been shaped by our planet? He visits the largest living stromatolite fields, examples of how cyanobacteria began belching oxygen into the atmosphere as they converted carbon dioxide and water into living matter using the sun's light. The extraordinary increase in oxygen in the atmosphere resulted in an explosion in the diversity of life. And so began a riotous tangle of coevolution between plants and animals, as each changed the environment around them allowing others to utilise these new ecosystems and thus new species to evolve. From cyanobacteria, through algae on to ferns or trees or grasses, and from protists , through invertebrates and fish through the dinosaurs and on to birds and mammals our planet has seen an explosion of life forms, all reacting to their environment and all creating new environments that allow other life to evolve. In our own evolutionary line, an initially unremarkable mammal changed in new ways, evolving to come out of the trees to inhabit new savannas and then onto inhabit the whole planet. One of the most adaptable species ever found on Earth, and arguably the species causing the most change, humans are still part of this 3.8 billion year history of life forms changing the world around them. In Living on Earth, Godfrey-Smith takes us on a grand tour of the history of life on earth. He visits Rwandan gorillas and Australian bowerbirds, returns to coral reefs and octopus dens, considers the impact of language and writing, and weighs the responsibilities our unique powers bring with them, as they relate to factory farming, habitat preservation, climate change, and the use of animals in experiments. Living on Earth shows that Humans belong to the infinitely complex system that is the Earth, and our minds are products of that system, but we are also an acting force within it. We are creatures of Earth, but we hold Earth's future in our hands. It is a responsibility that we must all understand and accept. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 693827 Title: Dead Ends Author: Jeffery Deaver Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 14:31:57 Language: English Release date: 08-01-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories Summary: A devious collection of short stories from the master of misdirection, featuring appearances from Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw. Amongst the dead ends A murder at a crime writers' conference. The method is entirely literary, the motive seems obvious but can the detective who was first on scene puzzle out what's between the lines? Amongst the misdirections An intelligence analyst has the chance to get out from behind the desk and do some real spy work. But as he enters the field, he begins to realise just how out of his depth he is Somewhere lies the truth. A brilliant sleuth, obsessed with Sherlock Holmess mysteries, turns his attention to a serial killer targeting women in New York's Central Park. But as his deductions bring him closer to his prey he starts to wonder who is doing the hunting Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 708847 Title: Darkness Returns Author: Raymond E. Feist Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 19:28:53 Language: English Release date: 08-01-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Historical, Epic Fantasy Summary: As worlds collide Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty, his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from the war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia. There, on Sorcerer's Isle, under the guidance of the magician Magnus and his erstwhile father Pug, in his reincarnated form, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities. With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to his home world. The Church is sending forces against Marquensas, where Daylon is now king, and Declan Smith finds himself suddenly and unexpectedly raised to the status of prince and war commander. But an even greater menace than the Church of the One lies in wait, a creature from the Void, bent on the destruction of all living things. Pug, Nakor and Magnus will need to join forces with Hatu, Hava and Declan if they are to save the worlds of Midkemia and Garn from everlasting darkness A spectacular new epic series from the globally bestselling author of MAGICIAN. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 671968 Title: Counting: Humans, History and the Infinite Lives of Numbers Author: Benjamin Wardhaugh Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 9:47:10 Language: English Release date: 07-18-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: History, Non-Fiction, World, Science & Technology, Mathematics, Social Science Summary: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO COUNT? WHY ARE HUMANS THE ONLY SPECIES ON EARTH THAT CAN DO IT? WHERE DID COUNTING COME FROM? HOW HAS IT SHAPED SOCIETIES ALONG THE WAY? AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? Counting is an innovative, erudite, world-wrapping journey through humanitys marvellous ability to impose numbers on things. Acclaimed historian and mathematician Benjamin Wardhaugh draws on stories from the Stone Age to cyberspace in pursuit of the elusive, fascinating, endlessly diverse history of human counting. Starting with the roots of counting in human brains, bodies and environments, Wardhaugh tours us around the world and through time while exploring the different flavours of counting that have developed over millennia. We meet the makers of bead necklaces in ancient South Africa, the inventors of writing in the world s first metropolis, and the counter culture of classical Athens. We see counting used and changed by Indian scholars, Chinese peasants and Papuan shopkeepers; we meet the distinctive numerate agendas of Mayan kings, US governments and Korean vloggers. Weaving these stories together, Wardhaugh shows how cultures have shaped counting, and how counting has shaped culture, in a rich tapestry spanning thousands of years. This is the vast story of human attempts to find some order in an unruly world; or, perhaps, to impose on a reluctant world the order that humans find within themselves. It is a history as wide, deep and tangled as that of humanity itself Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 768700 Title: My Family: The Memoir Author: David Baddiel Narrator: David Baddiel Format: Unabridged Length: 7:33:55 Language: English Release date: 07-04-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Biography & Memoir, General Comedy Summary: 'One of the funniest books I have ever read' HADLEY FREEMAN A masterpiece SATHNAM SANGHERA 'The read of the summer' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Brilliant funny and moving' ADAM KAY A searingly honest, funny and moving family memoir in which David Baddiel exposes his mothers idiosyncratic sex life, and his fathers dementia, to the same affectionate scrutiny. On the surface, David Baddiels childhood was fairly standard: a lower-middle-class Jewish family living in an ordinary house in Dollis Hill, north-west London. But David came to realise that his mother was in fact not ordinary at all. Having escaped extermination by fleeing Nazi Germany as a child, she was desperate to make her life count, which took the form of a passionate, decades-long affair with a golfing memorabilia salesman. Davids detailing of the affair including a hilarious focus on how his mother turned their household over to golf memorabilia, and an eye-popping cache of her erotic writings leads to the inescapable conclusion that Sarah Baddiel was a cross between Jack Niklaus and Erica Jong. Meanwhile, as Baddiel investigates his familys past, his fathers memories are fading; dementia is making him moodier and more disinhibited, with an even greater penchant for obscenity. As with his mothers affair, there is both comedy and poignancy to be found: laughter is a constant presence, capable of transforming the darkest of experiences into something redemptive. My Family: The Memoir is David Baddiels candid examination of his childhood, family and memory offering a twisted love letter to his parents. 'An extraordinary, hilarious book' OBSERVER I lost count of how many times I gasped CAITLIN MORAN 'Outrageously funnyprofoundly thoughtful' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Explosively funny, brilliantly written' DAVID WALLIAMS 'Infernally funny' HOWARD JACOBSON A triumph NINA STIBBE 'Baddiel has done his parents proud GUARDIAN 'Had me howling' PANDORA SYKES Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 754982 Title: Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed Author: Maureen Callahan Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 11:17:10 Language: English Release date: 07-04-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: History, Non-Fiction, World, North America, Social Science Summary: The No1 Sunday Times Bestseller A Mail on Sunday Best Holiday Read 2024 A searing exposé Glamour A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power Observer From New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan, a fierce, character-driven exposé of the real Kennedy Cursethe family's generations-long legacy of misogyny, murder, and mayhemand the women who have paid the price for our obsession with Camelot. For decades, the Kennedy name has been synonymous with wealth, power, andabove all elseintegrity. But this carefully constructed veneer hides a dark truth: the Kennedy men's legacy of physical and psychological abuse of women, part of a tradition of toxic masculinity that spans generations and has ruined untold lives. Through scandal after scandal, the family and their defenders have managed to keep this shameful story out of the spotlight. Now, in Ask Not, bestselling journalist Maureen Callahan reveals the Kennedys' hidden history of abuse and exploitation, laying bare their rampant misogyny and restoring women to the center of the dynasty's story: from Jacqueline Onassis and Marilyn Monroe to Carolyn Bessette, Mary Richardson, Rosemary Kennedy, and many others whose names aren't nearly as well known but rightfully should be. Drawing on years of fierce reportage and written in electric prose, Ask Not is a long-overdue reckoning with this fabled American family, showing how the Kennedy myth and their raw political power has enabled the clan's many predators while also silencing generations of traumatized women and girls. At long last, Callahan also redirects the spotlight to the women in the Kennedys' orbit, paying homage to those who freed themselvesand giving voice to the countless others who could not do the same. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 583293 Title: Shadowstitch Author: Cari Thomas Narrator: Helen Keeley Format: Unabridged Length: 26:51:21 Language: English Release date: 06-20-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Contemporary Fantasy Summary: The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series continues Praise for world of THREADNEEDLE Enthralling and original fantasy Jay Kristoff, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE The magic both gleams and threatens Robin Hobb, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Anna survived the attempt to bind her magic, but Anna and her coven arent free from danger yet. Haunted by her aunts death, living in fear of her curse, and fated to love the one man she can never have, the last thing Anna needs is a witch hunt. Now she must conceal her magic once more or risk losing everything. But when deadly hysteria strikes across the capital, and in her own school, the coven are left dangerously exposed. Delving deeper into the magical underworld of London, Anna and her twin sister Effie must find a way to work together to protect the coven. But as the witch hunt intensifies and the hysteria spirals out of control, can Effie and Anna truly trust each other? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 615590 Title: Case of High Stakes Author: Sophie Cleverly Narrator: Gemma Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 7:00:02 Language: English Release date: 06-20-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: The third title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series. When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better to get to the bottom of the mystery than detective Violet Veil and her dog Bones. But nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to the missing heirloom and when a trail of origami birds leads them to the mysterious Crane, a young casino owner and debt collector, Violet realises that its all just turned into a game of high stakes Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 634301 Title: This Land of Promise: A History of Refugees and Exiles in Britain Author: Matthew Lockwood Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 25:29:56 Language: English Release date: 06-20-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: History, Non-Fiction, World, Social Science Summary: Important, comprehensive, and superbly researched. All the more urgent at the present time BART VAN ES 'A terrific, clear-eyed and balanced history that cuts through todays toxic debates' DAILY TELEGRAPH How have those who arrived on Britains shores shaped its history? Refugees seeking to reach Britain today often face perilous journeys, impossible bureaucracy and acidic public opinion. But this hasnt always been the way. For most of our history, Great Britain cherished its outward image as a safe haven for those displaced by religious persecution, political violence or economic crisis an island of stability in the midst of a violent world. In This Land of Promise, migration scholar Matthew Lockwood overturns many popular modern-day misconceptions about Britains history of immigration. Exiles and refugees have been not only a constant presence in Britain across the centuries but also intrinsic to shaping Britain as it is today. This is a profoundly moving and illuminating history, told through the people who lived it: Frederick Douglass and the formerly enslaved men who followed in his footsteps, fleeing America on the hopes of kinder cultures. Little girls like Liesl Ornstein, who discovered they were Jewish only when Hitler took Austria, who were sent to England and told to call themselves Elizabeth. Sun Yat-sen, who found sanctuary in London a brief abduction aside before becoming the father of modern China. Freddie Mercury, who at every turn tried to shake Zanzibar from his bones. Almost every time, we see when we look back, Britain has not been an island refuge from the world, but an island refuge for the world. Not a country burdened by refugees, but instead transformed and strengthened by them. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 700573 Title: History in the House: Some Remarkable Dons and the Teaching of Politics, Character and Statecraft Author: Richard Davenport-Hines Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 20:16:17 Language: English Release date: 06-20-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: History, World, Europe Summary: History in the House pulls back the curtains on Christ Church, Oxford and reveals its great and lasting historical significance. This is an exciting new historiographical study from the much-acclaimed historian Richard Davenport-Hines. It shows the evolution of historical ideas, purposes and methods in a clerisy that has enjoyed conspicuous influence in England for six centuries. There was growing recognition, in Tudor England, that the study of history especially improved the minds, enlarged the imaginations and broadened the vicarious experience of princes, noblemen and administrators. History showed, by precept and example, good government and bad, virtue and vice in rulers, and the reasons for the success or failure of states. History in the House looks at the temperaments, ideas, imagination, prejudices, intentions and influence of a select and self-regulated group of men who taught modern history at Christ Church: Frederick York Powell, Arthur Hassall, Keith Feiling, J. C. Masterman, Roy Harrod, Patrick Gordon Walker, and Hugh Trevor-Roper (a Victorian radical, a staunch legitimist of the protestant settlement, a conservative, a Whig, a Keynesian, a socialist, and a contrarian). Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 509119 Title: Southern Man Author: Greg Iles Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 45:43:24 Language: English Release date: 06-06-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Thriller & Horror, Literary Fiction, Legal Thriller, International Mystery Summary: The hugely anticipated new Penn Cage novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Natchez Burning trilogy and Cemetery Road, about a manand a townrocked by anarchy and tragedy, but unbowed in the fight to save those they love. A first-rate political thriller. an unflinching look at the frightening rise of fascism and Trumpism. John Grisham Greg Iles is one of Americas great storytellers. His books are page-turners with real literary resonance. Southern Man is the latest and the best Stephen King A senseless tragedy When a brawl at a rap festival triggers a bloody mass shooting in Mississippi, Penn Cage finds himself in a country on the brink of eruption. As the stunned cities of Natchez and Bienville reel, antebellum plantation homes are being torched and the deadly attacks are claimed by a Black radical group as historic acts of justice. Panic quickly sweeps through the communities, driving the prosperous Southern towns inexorably toward a race war. A rising star But what might have been only a regional sideshow of the 2024 Presidential election explodes into national prominence, thanks to the stunning ascent of Robert E. Lee White on social media, a Southern war hero funded by an eccentric Mississippi billionaire, who seizes the public imagination as a third-party candidate. A country ready to implode As his hometown devolves into chaos, Penn Cage tears into Bobby Whites pursuit of the Presidency and ultimately risks a second Civil War to try to expose its motivation to the world, before the America of our Constitution slides into the abyss. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 718962 Title: Midnight Feast Author: Lucy Foley Narrator: Joe Eyre, Laurence Dobiesz, Roly Botha, Sarah Slimani, Tuppence Middleton Format: Unabridged Length: 10:21:08 Language: English Release date: 06-06-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction Summary: SECRETS. LIES. MURDER. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 712236 Title: Counter-Intelligence: What the Secret World Can Teach Us About Problem-solving and Creativity Author: Robert Hannigan Narrator: Robert Hannigan Format: Unabridged Length: 8:17:43 Language: English Release date: 05-23-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Management & Leadership, Health & Wellness Summary: From the codebreakers and problem solvers, to the engineers, mathematicians and other problem-solvers what the secret world can teach us about performance and creativity How do you hire smart people who can work together to prevent terrorist attacks and decode encrypted technology? How do you come up with creative, counterintuitive solutions to solve major global problems? How do you provide the right environment for these people to thrive and work at their best when under immense pressure? Written by Robert Hannigan, the former Director of GCHQ, this book explores the role of the counter-intelligence services in history and todays world from the codebreakers and problem solvers, to innovation and creativity, secrecy and transparency and the global tech community. It will trace the history of counter-intelligence from the early days of Bletchley Park, to the ongoing work of GCHQ while reflecting on some of the unique characteristics of the engineers, mathematicians and other problem-solvers that make up the worlds intelligence community. An exhaustive and authoritative account of the history of counter-intelligence from Bletchley Park to modern day GCHQ, this brilliant and unique book will appeal to business readers, history readers and fans of smart thinking and big ideas around the world. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 699012 Title: Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk Author: Kathleen Hanna Narrator: Kathleen Hanna Format: Unabridged Length: 9:47:57 Language: English Release date: 05-23-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Arts & Entertainment, Social Science Summary: 'A roadmap for a new generation' VOGUE 'Radical, funny and fearless VANITY FAIR Gripping NYLON An electric, searing memoir by the original Riot Grrrl and legendary frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre Kathleen Hannas rallying cry to feminists echoed far and wide through the punk scene of the 1980s, 90s, and beyond. Her band, Bikini Kill, embodies this iconic time, and today their gutsy, radical lyrics of anthems like Rebel Girl and Double Dare Ya are more powerful than ever. But where did this transformative voice come from? In Rebel Girl, Hannas raw and insightful new memoir, she takes us from her tumultuous childhood home, to her formative college years in Olympia, Washington, and on to her first years on tour, fighting hard for gigs and for her band. As Hanna makes blindingly clear, being in a girl band, especially a punk girl band, in those years was not a simple or a safe prospect. Male violence and antagonism threatened at every turn, and surviving as a band took limitless amounts of grit and bravery. But the relationships she developed during those years buoyed her including with her bandmates Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox, and Billy Karren; her friendship with Kurt Cobain; and her introduction to Joan Jett and they were a testament to how the true punk world nurtured and cared for its own. Hanna opens up about falling in love with Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys and her debilitating battle with Lyme disease, and she brings us behind the scenes of her later bands, Le Tigre and The Julie Ruin. She also writes candidly about the Riot Grrrl movement and its decline, documenting with love its grassroots origins but critiquing its later exclusivity. In an uncut voice all her own, Hanna reveals the darkest, hardest times along with the most joyful and how it all fuelled her revolutionary art, from the 1980s to today. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 597909 Title: Deadly Spark Author: Roxie Key Narrator: Imogen Wilde Format: Unabridged Length: 11:03:00 Language: English Release date: 05-23-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police Stories Summary: 'A gripping story' Jane Casey 'I couldn't stop reading' Gytha Lodge A Clare Mackintosh Book Club pick Once secrets catch, they spread. Deadly fires are lighting up Brighton, and the latest case is alarmingly close to home for DC Eve Starling. The blaze was deliberately set, and a mother and daughter didnt make it out of the smoke. Eves investigation takes her deep into her own uncomfortable past. When her key witness disappears, and with the killer always one step ahead, Eve is desperate to solve the case whatever the cost. But Eve has no idea how close she is to the flames, and playing with fire can get you burned Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Jane Casey and Clare Mackintosh! 'An amazing debut novel' NetGalley reviewer 'Fantastic storyline with a brilliant twist' NetGalley reviewer 'I loved this' NetGalley reviewer Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 650897 Title: Silence Factory Author: Bridget Collins Narrator: Ned Porteous Format: Unabridged Length: 11:13:01 Language: English Release date: 05-09-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction Summary: The Sunday Times bestseller, from the author of The Binding 'Utterly original ensnared me from the very first page' EMILIA HART 'Storytelling at its most immersive' ERIN KELLY The whole world disappears when you enter THE SILENCE FACTORY A glittering edifice, raw and shining. Great lengths of supple silk, rolled onto bales. And the closer you get, the more it whispers In the Factory, the looms never stop weaving. Cobwebs transported from ancient Mediterranean glades are spun into a precious fabric that silences the world. But what happens to those who fall under its spell? And who is harnessing its power? After all, a world of silence can bring peace, but it can also conceal the deeds of the wicked The Silence Factory is an enthralling story about complicity, desire and corruption a novel to lose yourself in. 'Breathtaking' GLAMOUR 'A gorgeous, gothic read' i PAPER 'A world that exists on the edge of time and magic this is storytelling at its most immersive' ERIN KELLY Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 523884 Title: Trip Author: Phoebe Morgan, Sid Sagar Narrator: Jess Nesling, Sofia Engstrand Format: Unabridged Length: 9:28:37 Language: English Release date: 05-09-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Psychological Summary: A sizzling beach read thriller with an ending readers are calling 'jaw-dropping' 'A stone cold tale of secrets, lies and betrayal unfolds on the holiday from hell 2024s suitcase essential.' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal A thrilling page-turner set against a stunning Thai backdrop where everyone has secrets and with a killer twist loved it. Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet 'I raced through The Trip thrilling and fabulous. A summer thriller you won't want to put down.' Lauren North, author of The Teacher's Secret 'A stunningly brilliant book. The Trip is sun-drenched suspense that demands to be read in one breathless sitting.' Matthew Blake, author of Anna O The perfect holiday. The perfect crime. Four friends on the holiday of a lifetime. Until a vicious murder shatters their paradise. Four friends who'd do anything for each other, until now. Only one of them committed a crime. But all four know how to keep a secret. And they're all guilty of something Readers love The Trip! A terrific thriller set on an island with a bunch of friends and one of them could be the killer what more could you ask for in a book? Loved this! Reader review This was such a fantastic gripping read it pulled me in from the first page until the very last Excellent writing from start to finish and what a finish it was such a jaw-dropping ending Reader review 'Yet another brilliant novel by this author. I am a big fan' Reader review Awesome book! I cant get enough of these beach vacation thrillers. Great suspense. Great ending! Reader review 'I loved the twist and was desperate to know the 'secret' Fantastic' Reader review Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 677993 Title: Ideal Husband Author: Erica James Narrator: Lucy Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 12:02:29 Language: English Release date: 04-25-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Family Life Summary: Wonderful on characterisation and family dynamics, and done very deftly, with that wry humour of hers. I was very entertained by her clever, tongue-in-cheek plotting. Marian Keyes The uplifting new story of fresh starts and second chances from the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 700575 Title: Spy Like Me Author: Kim Sherwood Narrator: Pippa Bennett-Warner Format: Unabridged Length: 11:00:45 Language: English Release date: 04-25-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Thriller & Horror, Espionage, International Mystery Summary: The stunning new spy thriller that blows the world of James Bond wide open! *A Finalist for the 2024 McIlvanney Prize: Scottish Crime Book of the Year* Six days. A bomb goes off at the BBC. But this is just the beginning. In six days' time, terrorists will strike again. Three agents. With James Bond captured, three of MI6's toughest Double O agents race from Venice to Afghanistan to Dubai to stop the terror. One chance to find James Bond. As the Double Os close in, they find themselves unexpectedly inching closer to 007. Now the race is on to stop the terrorists and save Britains finest spy. What readers are saying about A Spy Like Me Reading A Spy Like Me is just like being immersed in the world of Bond, with travel, gadgets and glamour galore I gasped aloud at the ending be prepared for a thunderbolt!! Wow! What a fantastic, gripping read this was. Pure Bond from start to finish. Im blown away by how good this book was! Immensely enjoyable, a real joy to read and difficult to put down This story moves between a number of different locations and certainly keeps the readers turning the pages A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read Action packed from the very first page to the very last page you get an excellent world tour in some truly out of this world locations from the comfort of your armchair Wow this book grips you from page one and keeps you on a rollercoaster for the whole book Pure escapist fiction A non-stop whirl of espionage and great fun, with a killer cliffhanger ending Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 382208 Title: No Way Out: Brexit: From the Backstop to Boris Author: Tim Shipman Narrator: Rupert Farley Format: Unabridged Length: 36:21:00 Language: English Release date: 04-25-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Politics, Current Affairs, Public Policy Summary: THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Meticulously sourced, merciless and revelatory. It is a closely observed study of power, and how it is gained, used and lost' FINANCIAL TIMES The unmissable next instalment of Tim Shipmans #1 bestselling Brexit quartet. To follow his bestselling books All Out War and Fall Out, this book launches off from 2017 to offer an unflinching, unfiltered account of some of the most turbulent years of British politics. In the company of all the key players and with countless never-before-revealed insights, No Way Out traces the unprecedented disasters and triumphs of Theresa Mays tenure. Spun with characteristic wit and wisdom, Shipman tells the story of Mays three great negotiations first, with her cabinet, then with the EU and finally with parliament and chronicles her fall in thrilling detail. This is the ultimate insider narrative to three of the most turbulent and impactful years of government, revealing the strategies, gambles, mistakes, mindsets and scandals that have shaped and shaken Britain. As always, political insider and chief political commentator for the Sunday Times Tim Shipman unleashes a slew of insight and gossip to reveal the democratic drama as it really happened. 'The quantity of work required to tell a complicated, many-sided story in such detail is astonishing. What do we learn? Well, many things of genuine interest to political followers and historians. Is his book worth it? In the end, undoubtedly yes in an age of short-attention-span social media caricature, this is proper work, the real stuff of understanding. Historians will lean on it heavily. Would-be political leaders of the future will learn from it. It will set the narrative about how Brexit was handled, in a way other journalists can only envy' ANDREW MARR, NEW STATESMAN Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 688272 Title: Book That Broke the World Author: Mark Lawrence Narrator: Jessica Whittaker Format: Unabridged Length: 15:28:47 Language: English Release date: 04-11-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Contemporary Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Space Opera Summary: The second volume in the bestselling, ground-breaking Library Trilogy, following THE BOOK THAT WOULDN'T BURN. We fight for the people we love. We fight for the ideas we want to be true. Evar and Livira stand side by side and yet far beyond each other's reach. Evar is forced to flee the library, driven before an implacable foe. Livira, trapped in a ghost world, has to recover her book if she's to return to her life. While Evar's journey leads him outside into the vastness of a world he's never seen, Livira's destination lies deep inside her own writing, where she must wrestle with her stories in order to reclaim the volume in which they were written. And all the while, the library quietly weaves thread to thread, bringing the scattered elements of Livira's old life friends and foe alike back together beneath new skies. Long ago, a lie was told, and with the passing years it has grown and spread, a small push leading to a chain of desperate consequences. Now, as one edifice topples into the next with ever-growing violence, it threatens to break the world. The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on the board. The time has come when they must fight for what they believe, or lose everything. The Library Trilogy is about many things: adventure, discovery, and romance, butit's also a love letter to books and the places where they live. The focus is on one vast and timeless library, but the love expands to encompass smaller more personal collections, and bookshops of all shades too. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 742664 Title: Four Stars: A Life. Reviewed. Author: Joel Golby Narrator: Joel Golby Format: Unabridged Length: 7:31:24 Language: English Release date: 04-11-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Non-Fiction, Self Development, Comedy, Essays & Memoirs, Health & Wellness, Social Science Summary: The second book from acclaimed writer and journalist Joel Golby Theres no one funnier than Joel Golby' GREG JAMES I love this book DOLLY ALDERTON How much of your life do you review? Books, TV, film, music the reviewable things? Ever tried going a little further, reviewing the intangibles, the abstract, the weird: a houseplant; the sunlight on the pavement on a crisp spring day; being embarrassed; that strange wave you do at cars when they slow down at zebra crossings. A dead houseplant. From almond croissants to the concept of life itself, Joel Golby embarks on a journey through modern living, leaving no stone unturned no one thing unreviewed to consider what it all really means; why we all care so much about opinions; and whether, deep down, its better to live a life thats good rather than, well, five stars out of five. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 688278 Title: Sicilian Affair Author: Susan Lewis Narrator: Deryn Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 11:30:45 Language: English Release date: 04-11-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Family Life Summary: Dont miss the latest utterly emotional thriller, brimming with family drama from Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis! What happened to her was unforgivable. But what she did was worse A fresh start where no-one knows her name is exactly what jazz musician Catie Mac is looking for from her sunny Sicilian escape. When she meets the enigmatic Giancarlo, she has stumbled across a love that could last forever or can it? The scars of betrayal from her broken marriage and fragile family are only part of her story and she is certain Giancarlo is hiding something too. Some secrets are too devastating to share Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis returns with a pulse-pounding page-turner about fresh starts, family secrets, and the lengths we go to protect them. Discover the secret now! Readers LOVE Susan Lewis! I could not put this book down. It had me hooked from start to finish with a great storyline and many twists and turns along the way. What a rollercoaster! Reader review, Wow this book is amazing. I am a huge fan of Susan Lewis but this book had me up most of the night reading Reader review, Oh what a tangled tale, my suspicions moved from character to character as I read the book. A fantastic read Reader review, This one did not disappoint, I couldn't put it down desperate to discover what was going to happen next. I would have given this more than 5 stars if I could Reader review, Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 533064 Title: Influence: Understand it, Use it, Resist it Author: Justin Hempson-Jones Narrator: Elliot Fitzpatrick Format: Unabridged Length: 11:49:09 Language: English Release date: 04-11-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Business & Economics, History, Non-Fiction, World, Social Science, HR & Office Administration Summary: One of the governments former behavioural scientists reveals how you can do what you want, whilst everybody tries to influence you into doing what they want. Influence makes you think what you think and do as you do. You use it to change the thoughts and behaviours of others just as others use it change yours. We have been perfecting our influence for millions of years, but in the last 20 years digital technologies have revolutionised how influence works. We are now connected to old school friends and niche interest groups but unwittingly also to organised criminals, terrorists and hostile states who infiltrate our societies. The course of history is being shaped: elections have been hijacked, lies spread about pandemics and the rapidly heating climate, and information has become as important as bullets and bombs to winning wars. More than ever, influence has become the crucial currency for commercial and political gain: If you dont understand it, you will likely become its victim. Written by a former government behavioural scientist working at the cutting edge of this field, Influence is a groundbreaking guide to the chaotic and murky world we live in. Through examining five key factors we are taken on a tour from the past to our real-world present, to build a picture of the major role influence plays in everyday life. Influence provides a simple personal plan illustrating how you can use influence to achieve your goals whether gaining that promotion, getting your friends to a music festival, or your children to eat their greens. But by understanding the nature of influence, you will also see how it is changing in the information age, enabling dangerous adversaries to gain power, leaving our societies in peril. Most importantly, by using the tools of influence you will be empowered to play your part in protecting us it will be down to you and everyone you know. Influence is a fascinating guide to how you can help by understanding it, using it and resisting it. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 688270 Title: Fireborn: Starling and the Cavern of Light Author: Aisling Fowler Narrator: Kristin Atherton Format: Unabridged Length: 11:12:00 Language: English Release date: 03-28-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Fairy Tales & Folklore Summary: The final action-packed FIREBORN adventure The best kind of childrens fantasy story: thrilling and imaginative B. B. Alston The perfect balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonder Jonathan Stroud THE FINAL BATTLE IGNITES The Master stepped closer and the pressure around Phoenix grew vicelike. Despair raged through her. How had she thought she could save everyone, when she couldnt even save herself? Following the shocking battle at Icegaard, Phoenix and her friends gather with the Hunters, desperate to unite the warring clans before their enemy, the Master, attacks Ember. The Cavern of Light may offer hope in the form of a legendary weapon, but it lies deep in goblin territory, in the terrifying dark zone of the underground caves. The friends must brave the unknown, facing new and deadly creatures in search of a way to save their world. As an epic final showdown draws near, Phoenix struggles to protect her friends, determined not to lose anyone else she loves. But the Master is crueller and more powerful than she ever imagined and as Phoenixs past and present collide, unthinkable sacrifices will have to be made to defeat him. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 617393 Title: What Happened to Nina? Author: Dervla McTiernan Narrator: George Newbern, Jenna Lamia, Kristen Sieh, Lisa Flanagan, Preston Butler Iii, Robert Petkoff, Stacey Glemboski Format: Unabridged Length: 10:49:38 Language: English Release date: 03-28-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Detective Stories Summary: From the No.1 internationally bestselling author comes an emotional novel of suspense, which will stay with you long after you've finished reading. A romantic trip that goes wrong Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and in love. Until they leave for a weekend in a cabin in the woods, and only Simon comes home. A girl who vanishes into thin air Simons version of events doesnt add up. And soon, Nina and Simons families are locked in a battle of accusations and lies. A fight to discover the truth As Simons parents hire expensive lawyers to protect their son, all Ninas parents want is to find their daughter. And maybe if playing by the rules doesnt work, its time to break them You wont want to miss this heart-breaking, heart-stopping novel! A chilling tale Sunday Times Sinuous and immaculately paced, there is a ferocious sting in the tale' Daily Mail McTiernan brings real craft to her characters Irish Times 'Almost painfully grippingthe last scene will make your blood run cold' New York Times 'Probably the best thriller I have read this year' Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond 'Utterly unputdownable' Jo Spain, author of The Trial Less page-turning than page-devouring Trent Dalton, author of Boy Swallows Universe An unforgettable and deeply moving read Don Winslow, author of The Cartel I read the book in one long sitting, late into the night T. J. Newman, author of Falling Everyones going to be talking about that ending Sally Hepworth, author of The Mother-in-Law Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 655123 Title: Dark Feather Author: Anna Stephens Narrator: Joseph Balderrama Format: Unabridged Length: 25:04:11 Language: English Release date: 03-28-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Epic Fantasy Summary: Ixachipan is in flames. Rebellion rages in every land and across every hill as the Empire of Songs battles to maintain control, but nowhere more fiercely than in the Singing City itself. In the great pyramid at its heart, Shadow Tayan faces the awful consequences of his actions, and their seductive possibilities. In the city streets, Xessa and Lilla lead their warriors in increasingly desperate battles, their unity riven by betrayal and deception, while far to the north, Whisper Ilandeh discovers the freedom and obligation in making her own choices. But war is fickle, and so are people. Sometimes, the only peace possible is that bought with blood and lies. And when vengeance sings, the choices made will determine whether the flames of war are fanned or drowned. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 404717 Title: Day One Author: Abigail Dean, Nigel Pilkington Narrator: Emma Atkins, Sarah Durham Format: Unabridged Length: 11:32:32 Language: English Release date: 03-28-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Literary Fiction Summary: *The breathtaking new novel from the bestselling author of Girl A* I couldnt put this down Stacey Halls What really happened on Day One? Everyone has their own version of what happened to the school that day: The survivor, who escaped but is now trapped in a lie. The newspapers, hellbent on turning a tragedy into a spectacle. And the outsider, who claims it never really happened at all They all want the truth. But whos ready to face it? As events spiral out of control and conspiracies ignite, the true story is revealed. Piece by shocking piece. *Praise for DAY ONE* A devastating, beautiful novel Jennifer Saint Gripping and beautifully written Emilia Hart A chilling, thought-provoking read Shari Lapena A beautiful writer Adele Parks An exceptionally skillful book Clare Mackintosh *What readers are saying about DAY ONE* Abigail Dean has pulled off an incredible feat with this unforgettable, searing but compassionate novel A gripping read which kept me trying to figure out the larger picture until the very last page It's technically so impressive, but most importantly it's vital and human, and I will think about it for a long time Gripping and insightful As a study of how conspiracies flourish and grow, it is superb. As an examination of loss, it is even better Oh my word this is a book you race through, desperate to know what happens next Its timely, its moving, it looks at the untruths we tell ourselves and others in an attempt to understand the real horrors of the world its just brilliant A twisty story with genuine depth This was an exceptionally well written book, both gripping and evocative Gut-wrenching truths are exposed little by little, leading to an agonisingly tender ending This novel moved me to tears and broke my heart Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 681604 Title: Woman Who Ran Away from Everything Author: Fiona Gibson Narrator: Eilidh Beaton Format: Unabridged Length: 10:29:53 Language: English Release date: 03-14-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Rom-Com, Holiday Summary: A hilarious and heart-warming tale of a woman who has had enough, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Jill Mansell. Being married to a comedian is no joke. Kate is sick of it. Sick of being a wife, cook, dog walker and flat-pack assembler, while still being treated like a doormat. Her husband all but ignores her unless he needs a clean shirt and shes constantly compelled to keep up with the (very smug) Joneses in their neighbourhood. What happened to the fun-loving woman she used to be? At almost 50, Kate feels lost, overlooked and stuck. That is, until she comes home to one of her husband's impromptu parties and is expected to feed their hungry guests. And thats it. Breaking point. The final straw. Scrambling out of the bathroom window, Kate leaves. She has no money, no clean pants, and no plan but a chance encounter sees her following her heart for once. And now theres no going back Readers love The Woman Who Ran Away From Everything: Another fantastic, funny, totally relatable read! I love the writing style, characters and the way you are drawn in! A brilliant read totally relatable to woman of a certain age NetGalley Review I cant wait for readers to get their hands on Kates story. I know it will inspire many NetGalley Review Wow what a book! I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend NetGalley Review This was so, so lovely. A beautiful tale of taking chances, just going for it and trusting your gut A real winner of a book NetGalley Review This is a five-star read that will captivate you. Fiona Gibson always brings funny to her stories. Something special NetGalley Review Fiona Gibson never fails to entertain. Another gem NetGalley Review Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 677995 Title: Stranger in the Family Author: Jane Casey Narrator: Caroline Lennon Format: Unabridged Length: 13:49:01 Language: English Release date: 03-14-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Police Stories Summary: *The No.1 Irish bestseller* The gripping new detective thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author Every mother's worst nightmare When nine-year-old Rosalie Marshall vanished from her bed one summer night, her disappearance tore her family apart. Now, sixteen years later, her mother Helena is found dead, her husband by her side. It looks like a straightforward murder-suicide but DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent soon discover nothing about this case is straightforward. The Marshalls have been keeping secrets. And someone is prepared to kill to hide the truth. Until Maeve finds out what happened to Rosalie, no one will be safe You dont want to miss the book that everyone is talking about! 'With every breath in my body, I'm BEGGING you to read Jane Casey's books!' Marian Keyes The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read Abigail Dean Simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today Liz Nugent 'A cliffhanger that will make you clutch your pearls' The Times A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller Chris Whitaker The twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying Stig Abell 'As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted Neil Lancaster The undisputed queen of simmering tension Sarah Hilary 'One of the very best authors writing today' Andrea Mara 'Smart, gripping and stylish' Catherine Ryan Howard 'Funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart' Jo Callaghan This book hit the ground running and didnt let up Sam Holland 'Blew my mind. One of my books of the year Jo Spain 'A slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame' Claire McGowan 'Add a frisson of romance and you have a devilishly potent mixture'Daily Mail 'Another gripping case' Heat 'This is Casey at her insightful best' Financial Times 'Reading a Jane Casey case is such a pleasure' Irish Independent 'A gripping and absorbing read' Irish Examiner 'A pleasingly twisty and taut thriller' Red Magazine The Kerrigan series remains among the most satisfying reading experiences anywhere in crime fiction Irish Times A masterclass in plot, suspense and tension Womans Weekly A Stranger in the Family was the No.1 Irish bestselling book w/c 18/3/24 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 553360 Title: Brothers Author: Kimberley Chambers Narrator: Joe Gaminara Format: Unabridged Length: 12:12:29 Language: English Release date: 03-14-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Summary: Don't miss the 'Diamond Geezers' limited edition of the brand new novel from the Queen of Gangland Crime available now! MEET THE BOND BROTHERS. You don't want to be on the wrong side of this family Beau Bond hates fiercely and loves hard. Hell do anything to protect his twin Brett, and his girlfriend Jolene. Brett is a survivor. Hes always followed his brothers lead, even if it means he's lived to regret it. As Beau and Jolene get hitched, their feuding families must put their differences aside. But the brothers have a dark secret that could cause a war between both sides and what better place to reveal all than at a wedding When their past sins resurface to threaten those closest to them, will the brothers still have each others backs? Dont miss Kimberley Chamberss epic new novel. Readers LOVE Kimberley Chambers! 'A cracking good read right to the end I could have read on' 'Another book by Kimberley Chambers that didnt disappoint. Cant wait for the Bond Family saga to continue' 'The characters are likable and viciousShe certainly knows how to tell a story and you will be gripped by this one' 'Another great gangland story from this great author. Love the family's portrayal' 'What can I say It's Kimberley Chambers. Just like I thought, it was gripping [and] kept me guessing on every page' 'Absolutely brilliant gangland, Kimberley does it again! Loved it and highly recommend it' 'Nitty-gritty tale, fast moving and powerful' 'Just when you think her books could not get any better, she pulls it out of the bag once again' Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 684211 Title: Hidden Queen Author: Peter V. Brett Narrator: Michael Crouch, Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 20:30:17 Language: English Release date: 03-05-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Epic Fantasy Summary: The second book in the Nightfall Saga, the stunning new epic fantasy series set in the world of the Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett. Humanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Alathe fortress that stands at the gates of the demons hiveis the last bastion against the horde, and reports say it may already have fallen. Olive Paper is expected to take the vanguard in the fight. Only an heir of Kaji can wield the artifact that opens the gates of the Spear of Ala, and as Ahmann Jardirs child, Olive seems destined for a role as leader and savior. But Olive does not wish to follow in her fathers footsteps any more than she did her mothers. Darin Bales was born with supernatural senses that he struggles to process, so much that even those who love him believe he can barely take care of himself. Yet to save his mother from the clutches of Alagai Ka, the demon king, Darin will brave anything to mount a rescue. Darin and Olive each strive to walk their own path but find themselves inextricably tied to the legacies of their parents and to a fated confrontation with the demon king and his new hatchling queen. If they fail, humanity may not survive. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 677992 Title: Empire of the Damned Author: Jay Kristoff Narrator: Damian Lynch, Shakira Shute Format: Unabridged Length: 31:33:00 Language: English Release date: 02-29-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy Summary: The highly anticipated sequel to the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE 'Bloody brilliant' V.E. Schwab A ripping read Joe Abercrombie Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost. After turning his back on his silversaint brothers once and for all, Gabriel and the Grail set out to learn the truth of how Daysdeath might finally be undone. But the last silversaint faces peril, within and without. Pursued by children of the Forever King, drawn into wars and webs centuries in the weaving, and ravaged by his own rising bloodlust, Gabriel may not survive to see the truth of the Grail revealed. A truth that may be too awful for any to imagine. Includes a bonus conversation between Jay Kristoff and actor/director Joseph Morgan (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Halo). Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 526717 Title: Lifeline Author: Tom Ellen Narrator: Katy Sobey, Tom Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 10:33:25 Language: English Release date: 02-29-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Rom-Com, Contemporary, New Adult Summary: Two people. One life-changing connection. At times joyful and funny, at others heartbreaking, The Lifeline is an honest yet hopeful exploration of love, loneliness and the power of connection. Captivating, romantic and real I loved it. Holly Miller I'll read anything Tom Ellen writes, but The Lifeline is particularly special. This is a sharp and swoony romcom with deft undercurrents of more serious topics such as grief, remorse, and the important of being truly seen, listened to, and understood by those we love. I loved it. Holly Bourne Will is sleepwalking through life. He works a dead-end job and volunteers at an anonymous crisis line to avoid facing his own problems. Annie is sure she has her five-year plan all worked out. But when things start falling apart, she just needs someone who will listen Theyre practically strangers but soon Will and Annie rely on their regular phone calls, challenging each other to be brave and rebuild their lives. Theyve found connection in the most unlikely of places but is it possible to fall in love with someone youve never met? Readers LOVE The Lifeline: 'Tender, funny and emotional' 'I devoured it in a single day' 'Will and Annie will stay with me for a long time' 'An absolutely gorgeous and poignant novel' 'Everything I wanted and more' 'A truly inspiring read' 'The most perfect second chance romance' 'Ripped my heart apart and put it back together again, piece by piece' Perfect for lovers of: Second chance romance Invisible string theory Slow burn Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 647898 Title: Secrets for the Three Sisters Author: Annie Groves Narrator: Alex Tregear Format: Unabridged Length: 10:00:58 Language: English Release date: 02-29-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Sagas Summary: The heartwarming new novel from the author of The District Nurses of Victory Walk. Its autumn 1940 and the Blitz has cast its shadow over London. Everyone is doing their bit to help, including the three Harrison sisters of the East Ends Victory Walk. Nurse Rose is snowed under in the hospital tending to victims of the bombings. Her sister Clover is on active duty on the south coast, while the baby of the family, Daisy, is growing up quickly working on the London Underground, now that thousands of people are taking shelter down below. Even in wartime, the sisters find time for a wedding, but the bride is keeping a secret, which threatens to come to light. Can the three sisters stick together, for each other, and for King and Country? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 376634 Title: End of Story Author: A. J. Finn Narrator: Helen Laser Format: Unabridged Length: 13:15:13 Language: English Release date: 02-29-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Detective Stories Summary: The brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of the smash hit No.1 bestseller The Woman in the Window. 'Elegant, absorbing, full of Hitchcockian menace Lucy Foley I was mesmerized Lisa Jewell 'Brilliantly plotted' Liz Nugent Fans of detective fiction will be thrilled! Shari Lapena 'Ill be dead in three months. Come tell my story.' This is the chilling invitation from Sebastian Trapp, renowned mystery novelist, to his long-time correspondent Nicky Hunter, an expert in detective fiction. Welcomed into his lavish San Francisco mansion, Nicky begins to unravel Trapps life story under the watchful eyes of his enigmatic wife and plainspoken daughter. But Sebastian Trapp is a mystery himself. And maybe probably a murderer. Two decades ago, his first wife and son vanished, the case never solved. Is the master of mystery playing a deadly game? If so, who will be the loser? And when a body surfaces in the family's garden, they all realize the past isn't buried it's waiting. What readers are saying about End of Story 'Had me gripped all the way through to the jaw dropping finale! Lots of plot twists to keep you on the edge of your seat A great rollercoaster ride of a book I changed my mind about the way I thought the plot would progress so many times, and was still surprised! This is a writer who loves words, loves mysteries, and loves weaving the two together One of those books that once finished I want to read from start to finish all over again The whole novel is packed full of atmosphere An extremely twisted murder mystery Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 583304 Title: To the City: Life and Death Along the Ancient Walls of Istanbul Author: Alexander Christie-Miller Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 13:08:46 Language: English Release date: 02-15-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: History, World Summary: An enthralling guide one of the worlds great cities that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul. A book that is as informative as it is enjoyable' PETER FRANKOPAN Walking along the crumbling defensive walls of Istanbul and talking to those he passes, Alexander Christie-Miller finds a distillation of the countrys history, a mirror of its present, and a shadow of its future. Caught between two seas and two continents, Istanbul lies at the centre of the most pressing challenges of our time. With environmental decay, rapacious development and tightening authoritarianism straining its social fabric to breaking point, it represents the precipitous moment civilizations around the world are currently facing. In and around its crumbling Byzantine-era fortifications, Alexander Christie-Miller meets people who are experiencing the looming crisis and fighting back, sometimes triumphing despite the odds. To the City seamlessly blends two narratives: the story of Turkeys tumultuous recent past told through the lives of those who live around the walls, and the story of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet IIs siege and capture of the city in 1453. That event still looms large in Turkey, as Recep Tayyip Erdoan like a latter-day sultan invokes its memory as part of his effort to transform the country in an echo of its imperial past. This is a meditation on the soul of Istanbul, a paean to its resilience and fortitude. Walk with Christie-Miller and see the danger, beauty and hope. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 671967 Title: Hardy Women: Mother, Sisters, Wives, Muses Author: Paula Byrne Narrator: Dawn Murphy Format: Unabridged Length: 18:38:51 Language: English Release date: 02-01-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Biography & Memoir, Fiction & Literature, Non-Fiction, Social Science, Literary Criticism Summary: A TOP BOOK FOR 2024 IN: THE OBSERVER, INDEPENDENT, SUNDAY TIMES AND BOOKSELLER 'He understands only the women he invents the others not at all' Thomas Hardy is one of the most beloved and most-read British authors. His influence on literature and the minds of his readers is singular. But how is it that the novelist who created some of the most memorable and modern female characters in literature had such troubled relationships with real women? In this highly innovative book, acclaimed biographer Paula Byrne re-examines Hardys life through the eyes of the women who made him mother, sisters, girlfriends, wives, muses. The story veers from shocking scenes such as his obsession with the sight of a woman hanged, to poignant vignettes of unfulfilled passion, to fascinating details of working womens lives in the nineteenth century. Hardy Women is the story of how the magnificent fictional women he invented would not have been possible without the hardship and hardiness of the real ones who shaped his passions and his imagination. It is only through understanding and witnessing these hardy women that we can truly enter the heart of this great novelist and poet. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 603622 Title: Big Date Energy Author: Bethany Rutter Narrator: Ell Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 10:17:47 Language: English Release date: 02-01-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Rom-Com, LGBTQ+ Summary: Frans done with looking for long-term love. Shes got Big Date Energy Serial monogamist Fran has waited years for her chance to be single, and nows her time to shine. She wants to date as much as she can. Shes got Big Date Energy. But her Mum has other ideas. Shes desperate for Fran to find real love and nominates her for a new TV dating show, The Meet-Cute, which promises to pair people with their perfect match. And when Fran walks onto the set, hoping for a bit of a laugh and a story to tell, shes confronted with Ivy. Her first love, her high school romance. And the one that got away PRAISE FOR BETHANY RUTTER Fun and life-affirming STYLIST This funny, uplifting rom-com is a total treat FABULOUS Heart-warming, funny and, and inspiring . . . a joy LOUISE ONEILL An uplifting tale about self-care and new beginnings WOMANS OWN Authentic characters and powerful messages MY WEEKLY A meaningful (and funny) journey of self-love. Weve waited a long time for this GLAMOUR An inspiring romcom about being bold and not compromising on the life you really want CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN 'Original, positive and life affirming KATIE FFORDE Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 671961 Title: Down Among the Dead: A Rose Gifford Book Author: C S Green Narrator: Lisa Coleman Format: Unabridged Length: 9:00:00 Language: English Release date: 02-01-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal Summary: The gripping new thriller from C.S. Green featuring Detective Rose Gifford A fascinating, eerie, and compelling police procedural with a creepy edge, and a knockout protagonist. Neil Lancaster I loved Down Among The Dead. It was twisty and dark, compelling and deeply satisfying. Loved it! Rachael Blok Dark, spooky and mysterious another compelling case for DC Rose Gifford and a treat for fans of C.S. Greens addictive series of novels. Emma Haughton Another gripping crime thriller with a fascinating supernatural twist Jane Isaac If you go down to the woods today When DC Rose Gifford is called to investigate the death of a woman in Elford Country Park, she knows there is more to the case than meets the eye. Suzettes broken body was found at the foot of a climbing centre after a terrible storm but this was no accident. Was it? Youre in for a big surprise Suzette isnt the only person to have died in the woods. The park has claimed three other young lives and there must be a connection. And when the police discover that Elford is situated on an ancient plague pit, things take an even darker turn What really happened out in the forest that night? And how many others will fall victim to the woods before Rose can crack the case? Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 674817 Title: Paranoia: A Journey into Extreme Mistrust and Anxiety Author: Daniel Freeman Narrator: Robin Laing Format: Unabridged Length: 9:35:09 Language: English Release date: 02-01-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Biography & Memoir, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology, Medicine, History & Culture, Mental Health Summary: 'A TRULY IMPORTANT BOOK JOHN HUMPHRYS 'FASCINATING SHOCKING' SPECTATOR What is paranoia? What makes us mistrustful? How can this be overcome? Daniel Freeman, Professor of Psychology at Oxford, has spent thirty years at the vanguard of paranoia research and treatment. This remarkable and moving book tells the story of that journey. For decades, conventional wisdom held that paranoia was only experienced by people with severe mental health problems and little could be done to rectify its disastrous effects. Paranoia gives us a front row seat as Freeman turns the traditional view on its head. He develops life-changing treatments for clinical paranoia often using state-of-the-art technology like virtual reality. He reveals that suspicion is rife in society, with paranoia widespread, conspiracy theories rampant and emotion all too often trumping evidence. He discovers the causes of mistrust, including the role of genes, trauma, lack of sleep, worry, low self-confidence, cannabis use and hearing voices, and delves into the murky world of Covid-19 conspiracy theories. Lighting up the narrative throughout are the rarely heard voices of people whose lives have been almost wrecked by paranoia and then in many cases transformed by Freemans groundbreaking treatments. This is also a practical book. Freeman shows how we can measure our own levels of mistrust. He explains how we can remedy things if those levels are higher than wed like, because although mistrust can seem engrained, things can change for the better. Ultimately, it can be overcome. Compelling and compassionate, this is a gripping tale from the front line of suspicion an impassioned plea for the urgent rebuilding of trust between us all. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 640013 Title: Once Upon a Leap Year Author: Anna Bell Narrator: Lucy Walker-Evans Format: Unabridged Length: 10:03:06 Language: English Release date: 02-01-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Rom-Com, Contemporary, Clean & Wholesome Summary: You will fall for Noah and Lucy . . . this is one of those stories that will capture your attention and not let it go Reader review I couldnt get enough of this story Reader review 29th February 2000. Lucys never met another leapling until she encounters Noah also spending his once-in-four-years birthday on a disappointing day trip to Calais. Theres a spark that Lucy is sure Noah must feel too, and their friends insist they have amazing chemistry, but theyre both with other people. It can never be more than platonic and thats OK. Over the next twenty years, theyre at each others side through all of lifes big moments weddings, babies, new jobs, family illness but Lucy can never shake the feeling that they were meant to meet. . . If Lucy is to find a love thats rarer than a leap year, shes going to have to take a leap of faith. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 383626 Title: Satan Bug Author: Alistair MacLean Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 10:35:42 Language: English Release date: 01-30-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Action & Adventure, Espionage Summary: Gripping and tense story of secret agents, even more secret government facilities, and a deadly virus, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. Mordon Chemical Research Centre: an ultra top secret facility hidden in the English countryside and one of the most secure places in the world. But now it has been broken into and the Satan Bug, the deadliest toxin in the world, has been stolen. Private detective Pierre Cavell is recruited by the British Secret Service to investigate, and it soon becomes clear that not everyone is who they seem. And then a letter is sent giving the authorities just 72 hours to meet the thiefs outrageous demands. There is no way they can pay the ransom, but if they refuse he will release the virus Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 616769 Title: Hidden Fires Author: Raj Ghatak, Sairish Hussain Narrator: Amerjit Deu, Krupa Pattani Format: Unabridged Length: 10:38:15 Language: English Release date: 01-18-24 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, Family Life Summary: How can you live in the present when youre trying to bury the past? A sweeping tale of resilience i News 'An ineffably touching novel by a talented young author' Saga Magazine 'Harrowing yet upliftingA visceral exploration of family, identity and loss' Sunday Post Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com