Family Life Audiobooks | Fiction & Literature

Sometimes secrets just won't stay hidden . . . Now from USA Today bestselling author and Christy Award Hall of Fame inductee Tamera Alexander comes the story of two women from different centuries living in the same house who share strikingly similar journeys. Claire Powell's life is turned upside down when her beloved husband admits to a "near affair." But when Stephen accepts a partnership with an Atlanta law firm without consulting her and buys a historic Southern home sight-unseen―it pushes their already-fractured marriage to the breaking point. Claire's world spirals, and she soon finds herself in a marriage she no longer wants, in a house she never asked for. In 1863, Charlotte Thursmann, pregnant and trapped in a marriage to an abusive husband, struggles to protect her unborn child and the enslaved members of her household. Desperate, she's determined to right the evils her husband and others like him commit. But how can one woman put an end to such injustice? Especially if her husband makes good on his threat to kill her? Both Claire and Charlotte discover truths about themselves they never realized, along with secrets long hidden that hold the power to bring God's restoration―if only they choose to let it. This Southern historical fiction novel includes: - Dual-timeline plot - Thought-provoking treatment of the themes of difficult relationships, infidelity, forgiveness, and trust - Discussion questions―you're all set for book club!

Tamera Alexander (Author), Erin Bennett (Narrator)

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The Witches at the End of the World

Rage burns brighter than any spellfire … Deep in the birchwoods of Norway, magic courses through the veins of two sisters. For years they’ve been alone, but sweet-tempered Kaija is tired of living in shadows and longs for a life filled with community, even if it means stifling her magic. But Minna is a witch through and through, with wrath always simmering just below the surface. Different as they may be, both will never forget the day they were driven from their village. The day their mother burned. When Kaija leaves to pursue a new life, Minna is left alone in the darkness of the forest. Devastated and outraged at the betrayal, Minna casts a curse to punish those who took everything from her. What she doesn’t realize is that this act will incite a deadly chain of events. Soon it will destroy everything, including the life Kaija has lovingly built. But once a witch’s rage boils, regret means nothing—she can’t take back what’s already done. Someone will have to burn.

Chelsea Iversen (Author), Amy Scanlon, Liz Pearce (Narrator)

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Mail Order Bride Mommy

Past pain. Future hope. Matt Shannon lost his fiancé to a tragic accident. He does not want anything more to do with love and marriage. But he is now guardian to four-year-old Lindy. Desperate for a woman to mother the little girl, he arranges for a mail-order bride. The agreement is for convenience only, but Gwen’s kindness and good nature threaten his barred heart. Gwen Humber is willing to do anything to guarantee herself a permanent home…even travel west for a marriage in name only. She’ll become mother to a little girl. She instantly loves the delightful child, but loving Matt is not part of the deal. Can she keep her heart under control? Will love overcome their past pain?

Linda Ford (Author), Kelsey Anne (Narrator)

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What a Wave Must Be

From master storyteller Angela Hunt, a powerful story of a family's journey toward healing and hope after an unimaginable loss. Seventeen-year-old Maddie is left reeling after the unexpected passing of her beloved father. No one has any idea why he betrayed them all so spectacularly, but that's exactly what his death feels like: a betrayal. With their world shattered, Maddie's grieving mother sends her to spend a few months with her grandparents, thinking a change of scenery will do her good. Susan and Frank, Maddie's grandparents, are heartbroken over the loss of their son, but they welcome Maddie as an addition to their long-empty nest. Maddie settles in and makes friends at her new school, but she still wrestles with why her father took his own life. Then an unexpected twist throws all their lives into fresh turmoil, testing the very fabric of their faith. How Susan helps her granddaughter find hope, even as they both struggle with grief, makes this touching tale of love and recovery a must-read.

Angela Hunt (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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The Inn at Lake Devine

It's 1962, and all across America barriers are collapsing. But when Natalie Marx's mother inquires about summer accommodations in Vermont, she gets the following reply: The Inn at Lake Devine is a family-owned resort, which has been in continuous operation since 1922. Our guests who feel most comfortable here, and return year after year, are Gentiles. For twelve-year-old Natalie, who has a stubborn sense of justice, the words are not a rebuff but an infuriating, irresistible challenge. In this beguiling novel, Elinor Lipman charts her heroine's fixation with a small bastion of genteel anti-Semitism, a fixation that will have wildly unexpected consequences on her romantic life. As Natalie tries to enter the world that has excluded her—and succeeds through the sheerest of accidents—The Inn at Lake Devine becomes a delightful and provocative romantic comedy full of sparkling social mischief.

Elinor Lipman (Author), Piper Goodeve (Narrator)

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Deception

Book 1: Unearthly Talents series Set in the heart of the Australian outback, Ellie is looking for answers. What she uncovers is not what she expected, and dark intentions shadow every new discovery in her investigation. Things get complicated as she uncovers the truth and suddenly, the world is not as it seems. Deception is a futuristic romantic mystery where a young woman tries to understand the death of her mother and fears it’s tied to her own unearthly talents.

Anke Zet (Author), Mary Jane Wells (Narrator)

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The Winter of Our Lives

An uplifting and meditative novel on friendship, the healing power of nature and how we should all embrace and re-imagine the winter of our lives as the time of our lives! She was the only human being down at the lake. Elbows, in need of a slather of moisturiser, pointed at the clouds; breasts, lifted to pre-children perkiness; baby belly stretched and flattened. She stretched her arms out wide as she started to walk barefoot into the lake. Peering down into the clear water, she pulled down her goggles. It was time to plunge forwards, succumbing to the embrace of the water. It was as if she were flying. For friends Stevie, Holly and Angela, the last few years haven't been kind. With marriage breakdowns and sacrifices, their only moments of peace come when they are outside in the wild waters of the Lake District. Now it's time for these three women to love themselves, just as they love the cold, and take charge of their own happiness in this uplifting and meditative novel of friendship and the healing power of nature.

Sara Barnes (Author), Kristin Atherton (Narrator)

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[German] - Ein Hauch von Weihnachten: Besinnliche Geschichten

Ein Hauch von Weihnachten: Besinnliche Geschichten für Erwachsene Die Weihnachtsgeschichten in diesem Buch entführen den Hörer und die Hörerin in eine Welt voller Zauber und Nostalgie. Jede Geschichte erzählt von den kleinen und großen Wundern, die in der Weihnachtszeit geschehen können. Sie handeln von Liebe, Freundschaft, Vergebung und dem Sinn des Festes. Dabei werden unterschiedliche Themen aufgegriffen, die uns alle berühren: Familie, Traditionen, Hoffnung und die Bedeutung des Gebens. Der Autor versteht es meisterhaft, die Magie der Weihnachtszeit einzufangen und in Worte zu fassen. Mit seiner einfühlsamen und mitreißenden Schreibweise gelingt es ihm, den Hörer und die Hörerin auf eine emotionale Reise mitzunehmen. Man kann förmlich den Duft von Tannenzweigen und Zimt in der Luft spüren und die leisen Klänge von Weihnachtsliedern hören. Dieses Buch ist für Menschen in weihnachtlicher Stimmung ein absolutes Muss. Es bietet die perfekte Möglichkeit, sich eine Auszeit zu gönnen und sich in die Welt der besinnlichen Weihnachtsgeschichten zu entführen. Ob man sich alleine mit einer Tasse heißer Schokolade auf dem Sofa einkuschelt oder die Geschichten mit der Familie bei Kerzenschein liest - 'Ein Hauch von Weihnachten' verspricht eine wunderbare Zeit voller Emotionen und Weihnachtszauber. Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt der besinnlichen Weihnachtsgeschichten und lassen Sie sich von der Magie des Festes verzaubern. Ein Buch, das nicht nur die Vorfreude auf Weihnachten steigert, sondern auch die Herzen erwachsener Hörer*innen berührt.

J. Dierßen (Author), Lukas Speitling (Narrator)

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The Book of Hours: Hardcover edition features newly revised content

Castle Priory is a crumbling Oxfordshire mansion, one Brian Blackstone's wife considered a place of extraordinary enchantment. But for Brian there is no enchantment, only the burden of trying to honor Sarah's dying wish that he hold onto the property. With the local doctor, Cecilia Keeble, Brian begins to explore the mysteries of the old estate. In the process he discovers a medieval secret which offers a key to renew his spirit and heal his broken heart. The power of prayer reaches through the centuries in a surprising and mysterious way…

Davis Bunn (Author), Rose Robinson (Narrator)

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Darkness Falls: A completely gripping WW2 French Resistance novel about twin sisters

Paris, 1940: As the German soldiers march down the Champs-Élysées, the Bélanger twins know there is no escape - their lives are about to change forever. But while Sophie, a third-year medical student, works long days and nights saving casualties of war at the American hospital, and waits anxiously for news of her fiancé from the front line, her recently widowed twin, Adèle, is determined to enjoy her freedom. Nothing - not the bombs, the curfews or the Nazi officers sidling up to her in nightclubs - can stop her from indulging in the temptations of Parisian society as she accompanies their father to glamorous parties. But rumours are flying through the streets of occupied Paris about their father's murky business interests, and soon Sophie learns the shocking truth of what's really happening to their Jewish friends and neighbours. And then tragedy strikes: their beloved brother is arrested for his involvement in the resistance. Devastated and unable to save him, the family is torn apart - and the girls' lives are changed forever. Broken-hearted, the sisters must each find their own way to fight back. As they too are drawn to the resistance, will Sophie learn to break the rules - risking her own life to save as many innocent children as she can? And Adèle faces her toughest challenge yet when she's recruited as a special agent for the British. Can she overcome her stubborn nature and use her charms to avenge her brother's death? One false step and the twins could lose everything they're fighting for - and each other. A heartbreaking page-turner based on real-life events, this is a devastating story of lives torn apart by war - and of finding the courage to do what is right, even at the darkest of times. Fans of Kate Quinn, Shari J. Ryan and Siobhan Curham will be captivated by this unforgettable historical novel. Readers totally love Darkness Falls: "Hands down the best book I've read all year… I found myself holding my breath... Please read this book… you won't be sorry. I'm on to the next book in this series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "I enjoyed this powerful story so much! One family, so many emotions. It shows how some people shine with heroism through the war while others so easily succumb to darkness. I highly recommend this beautiful book and I look forward to reading the second one in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Omg, I just loved this book, could not put it down. The storyline is great - you get so involved with the characters you could be there. On to the next one!" Online reviewer, ????? "An excellent, well written and researched read; heartwrenching and suspenseful." Sandy's Book Talk, ????? Great storyline that has so many twists, turns and heartbreaks. Leaves you wanting more. Glad there's a second book. Online reviewer, ????? "With a lot of research and beautifully written Rachel Wesson has given us a book hard to put down once you start reading it… making you long for the next book in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "I highly recommend this beautiful book and I look forward to reading the second one in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Deserves more than five stars!!!" Online reviewer, ????? "Awesome book." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "An emotional and excellent read… The author has captured this horrific era extremely well and has included many actual events, places and people. The atrocities which occurred during this horrendous time brought on tears and many other emotions." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Fantastic read… This is a wonderful book which I didn't want to put down or to end." Online reviewer, ????? "This well written and researched book cannot be recommended highly enough." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "This was such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exceptional storyteller! I highly recommend this beautiful book." Goodreads reviewer, ????? Brilliant and gripping... I got so involved in the story that I found myself crying at times. Online reviewer, ????? "Excellent storyteller… I could not put it down." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "The characters are wonderful and stories are very emotional and moving. I highly recommend this series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? A thoroughly researched story about twin sisters in Paris during WW2. So descriptive, you will feel you are there. I couldn't put this down! Online reviewer, ?????

Rachel Wesson (Author), Harrie Dobby (Narrator)

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[German] - Der Struwwelpeter und andere Geschichten

Der Struwwelpeter und andere Geschichten von Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann Was passiert, wenn man sich die Haare und die Nägel nicht schneiden lässt? Und was, wenn man seine Suppe nicht isst oder beim Essen herumhampelt? Der Frankfurter Arzt und Psychologe Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann gibt in seinem weltberühmten Kinderbuch haarsträubende und lustige Antworten. Der Struwwelpeter Die Geschichte vom bösen Friederich Die gar traurige Geschichte mit dem Feuerzeug Die Geschichte von den schwarzen Buben Die Geschichte vom wilden Jäger Die Geschichte vom Daumenlutscher Die Geschichte vom Suppen-Kaspar Die Geschichte vom Zappel-Philipp Die Geschichte vom Hanns Guck-in-die-Luft Die Geschichte vom fliegenden Robert König Nussknacker und der arme Reinhold

Heinrich Hoffmann (Author), Ralf Steuernagel (Narrator)

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Light Rises: An utterly emotional, page-turning WW2 historical novel

France, 1942: With Europe struggling under German occupation, Sophie Bélanger, grieving the deaths of her brother, fiancé and friends, is no longer prepared to stand on the sidelines. Risking everything, she becomes increasingly involved in helping to save those on the run - even though that means persuading Jewish parents to hand over their children, in the desperate hope of saving their lives. When she is forced to flee to the non-occupied zone, her medical skills take her to the French camp of Rivesaltes, where she cares for the injured and unwell - until one day her luck runs out. Meanwhile her twin, Adèle, has shed her socialite pretensions, completed her special agent training, and is poised to begin her first mission. Ready to set France ablaze, she parachutes into occupied territory and begins work drilling maquisards in guerrilla warfare, determined to thwart the Nazis at every turn - whatever the cost - and avenge the death of her beloved brother. Soon both sisters are fighting for their survival - unsure if they'll live to see each other again. Will the twins' secret be their undoing? An epic, awe-inspiring and heartbreaking story of courage against all the odds which will have you on the edge of your seat. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and The Dressmaker's Gift won't be able to put this captivating book down. Readers are totally gripped by Light Rises: "Amazing. A truly inspiring story... I cried while I was reading it for all those brave people who fought to bring the war to an end." Online reviewer, ????? "It was as riveting as the first book as these sisters fight against all odds, heartbreak and treachery." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Rachel Wesson is one of my favourite authors. I've read all of her books and loved them all but she really outdid herself with this series! The characters became so dear to me that my heart was in my throat more than a few times while reading! If you like historical fiction, then this is a series that you will LOVE!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Absolutely loved these stories! I have read many WW2 books and I consider these two among the very best! The characters were so real and wonderful, both books made me laugh at times and cry at what these brave souls suffered from the invading military and their own country men and women." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "The writing again was superb, the knowledge of the period and attention to detail superb… An amazing book to read and one not to be missed." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Extremely emotional and an excellent read." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "There was so much I loved about this book. The storyline. The attention to historical accuracy. The authentic details. But most of all the characters and how from the first book through to this, the second, they deepened and developed into strong feminine protagonists… I couldn't put this book down." Online reviewer, ????? "Amazing… a brilliant, exceptional book." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "This is the best series that I've read all year. I was blown away... I can't wait to start another of her books. They are thrillers!! A Must Read!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "This was such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exceptional storyteller! I highly recommend this beautiful book!" Goodreads reviewer, ????? "A riveting tale of French resistance. A great sequel to the first book in the series… Lots of twists and turns. Heartwrenching and finally heartwarming. Both books are fast, excellent reads." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Just amazing… I have read about all Ms. Wesson's books and these two are just about the two most amazing books ever!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Rachel Wesson (Author), Harrie Dobby (Narrator)

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