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A truly unique novel, The Crock of Gold is a mixture of philosophy, Irish folklore and the neverending battle of the sexes, written with charm, humour and good grace. It achieved enduring popularity, and was frequently reprinted throughout the author's lifetime.
Eve spent the last 18 months surrounded by poverty, far from her life of luxury as a billionaire heiress. Now, it’s time to go home, but first, she needs to hand over her project to the charity’s director: the passionate and opinionated Julien. Sparks instantly fly, and when they realize they both have plans in Toronto before Christmas, they agree to meet up. Julien has spent his life to helping those in need, but his encounter with Eve has him focused on his own needs for once; his and Eve’s. Unfortunately, his plans in the city directly conflict with Eve’s in a way that neither of them expected. Can these opposites find common ground, or will this holiday romance end in a standoff? This book contains content unsuitable for listeners under 18.Show book
To look at someone and to truly see them were entirely different. Summer 1814: Moody fae Sage Ravenwing is on his way to the country estate of Wyndham and Roger Wrenwhistle — and very confused as to why he was even invited. Still pining after Wyndham and nursing a grudge against Roger, Sage reluctantly joins the raucous house party, which soon adds a mysterious guest to their number. Conrad Moore has come a long way from the docks of Bristol. Armed with a humble education, middling magical skill, and a great deal of audacity, he journeys to the Wrenwhistle estate to inquire about the open position on the Council. Thrown together in the only remaining available room, the surly fae and cheerful human establish a tentative acquaintanceship. As they learn surprising lessons from each other — riding, swimming, and mending a broken heart — a tender friendship blooms and an explosive magical connection forms. But just as Sage starts to yearn for a new future with Conrad, he discovers that the hardest lesson of all will lie in atoning for his mistakes and scrubbing his messy past clean.Show book
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe is a quintessential gothic masterpiece that plunges listeners into a world of madness, decay, and supernatural dread. The story begins with an unnamed narrator arriving at the eerie, crumbling mansion of his childhood friend, Roderick Usher. The atmosphere is heavy, oppressive, and filled with a sense of impending doom as the narrator observes the house’s deteriorating state and the strange behavior of its inhabitants. Roderick Usher, afflicted by a mysterious illness that heightens his senses and mind, confides in the narrator about his fears regarding the house and his twin sister, Madeline. As tensions rise and a storm brews, the narrative unfolds with a series of chilling events that build to an unforgettable climax. The story weaves together themes of madness, family curses, and the supernatural, all set against the dark, oppressive backdrop of the Usher estate. Poe’s mastery of language and atmosphere creates an unsettling experience that lingers long after the tale ends. The audiobook format brings the sinister whispers, echoing footsteps, and haunting descriptions of the mansion to life, immersing listeners in the gothic horror that only Poe can conjure. Perfect for fans of dark, psychological tales and gothic fiction, The Fall of the House of Usher is a must-listen for those seeking a chilling, atmospheric experience. Start Listening to The Fall of the House of Usher today, and step into the shadowy world of Poe’s haunting imagination!Show book
18+ hours of action (All THREE Ashfall Apocalypse audiobooks offered in one heavily discounted title as The Final Winter. ), performed by David A. Conatser!Our World is About to Change…Not From Warming, But a Final Winter A volcanic eruption on the other side of the globe is the beginning of the end of the world. Oblivious to the changes were Ron Ash and his small Texas town. Then a dam brakes and washes away nearly everything and everyone they knew, including Ron’s wife. Those who were left, found they had to work together to prepare for what was coming… A new ice age. But the climate’s rapid change wasn’t their worse enemy: The lawless have taken control, and Ron and his group are in their sights next. Even if they escape, how can they survive in this seemingly permanent frozen world? If you're a fan of The Day After Tomorrow, The Road or Snowpiercer, then you'll love this tense, action-thriller about survival and hope when all looks hopeless, from USA Today Bestseller, ML Banner. - - - - Praise for The Final Winter - - - "Another apocalyptic barn burner" "A unique, compelling story line with lots of action and twists" "This book was all but impossible to put down" "Mind Blowing! - A fast paced, edge of your seat, gut wrenching story!" Rated PG-13 for Violence. Previously published as Ashfall Apocalypse (books 1 through 3), all Amazon #1 best-sellers.Show book
All Michelle Jamieson wants is a fresh start. She’s ready to rebuild her life and put the memories of her abusive ex-boyfriend behind her, but her ex isn’t ready to let her go, even after his death.Security consultant Sinjin Heath is on leave while recovering from a mission that went tragically wrong. The physical scars may have healed, but he still doubts his ability to protect anyone ever again.When Michelle arrives at the lakeside cabin next door to Sinjin, things start heating up fast. Before they can plan for any kind of future, they’ll have to put the ghosts of past to rest forever.Ready or not, Sinjin finds himself back in the protection business, and if he fails this time, he’ll lose the woman he loves.**Publisher’s Note – This book was previously released as Saved By Sin.Show book
Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 - July 27, 1946) was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector. Born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, and raised in Oakland, California, Stein moved to Paris in 1903, and made France her home for the remainder of her life. She hosted a Paris salon, where the leading figures of modernism in literature and art, such as Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis, Ezra Pound, Sherwood Anderson and Henri Matisse, would meet. The following three recordings are from Stein's novel, The Making of Americans (1925), and her poems, How She Bowed to her Brother (1931) and If I Told Him - A Completed Portrait of Picasso (1923)Show book
