Audiobooks narrated by Ann M. Richardson

Daily Joy: A Devotional for Women Audiobook

The Daily Joy devotional inspires women to engage with God’s word every day, allowing the truth of the gospel to transform their lives throughout the year. Featuring content from the ESV Women’s Devotional Bible, Scripture meditations and articles are written by more than 50 Christian writers and pastors including Joni Eareckson Tada, Lydia Brownback, Dane C. Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Sam Storms, and Nancy Guthrie. Focused on biblical teaching and God’s transforming grace, these resources motivate women to apply God’s word while strengthening their hearts and nurturing their souls.

Ann Voskamp, Bethany Jenkins, Brian Aucker, Brian S. Borgman, Bryan Chapell, Carol W. Cornish, Carolyn Arends, Carolyn Mcculley, Claire Smith, Colleen Mcfadden, Dan Doriani, Dane C. Ortlund, Donna Thoennes, Elisabeth Maxwell Ryken, Elizabeth Groves, Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, Erika Allen, Geoff Allen, Glenna Marshall, Gloria Furman, Heather House, Jani Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Jenny Salt, Jessica Thompson, Joni Eareckson Tada, Joseph P. Murphy, Karen Loritts, Kathleen Chapell, Kathleen Nielson, Keri Folmar, Kristen Wetherell, Kristie Anyabwile, Kristyn Getty, Lauren Chandler, Lee Tankersley, Leeann Stiles, Lydia Brownback, Mary A. Kassian, Mary Beth Mcgreevy, Mary Patton Baker, Mary Willson Hannah, Michele Bennett Walton, Mike Bullmore, Nancy Guthrie, Robert A. Peterson, Sam Storms, Starr Meade, Susan Hunt, Tasha Chapman, Trillia Newbell, Zack Eswine (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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Defiant Brides: The Untold Story of Two Revolutionary-Era Women and the Radical Men They Married

The story of two Revolutionary-era teenagers who defy their Loyalist families to marry radical patriots, Henry Knox and Benedict Arnold, and are forever changed When Peggy Shippen, the celebrated blonde belle of Philadelphia, married American military hero Benedict Arnold in 1779, she anticipated a life of fame and fortune, but financial debts and political intrigues prompted her to conspire with her treasonous husband against George Washington and the American Revolution. In spite of her commendable efforts to rehabilitate her husband's name, Peggy Shippen continues to be remembered as a traitor bride. Peggy's patriotic counterpart was Lucy Flucker, the spirited and voluptuous brunette, who in 1774 defied her wealthy Tory parents by marrying a poor Boston bookbinder simply for love. When her husband, Henry Knox, later became a famous general in the American Revolutionary War, Lucy faithfully followed him through Washington's army camps where she birthed and lost babies, befriended Martha Washington, was praised for her social skills, and secured her legacy as an admired patriot wife. And yet, as esteemed biographer Nancy Rubin Stuart reveals, a closer look at the lives of both spirited women reveals that neither was simply a "traitor" or "patriot." In Defiant Brides, the first dual biography of both Peggy Shippen Arnold and Lucy Flucker Knox, Stuart has crafted a rich portrait of two rebellious women who defied expectations and struggled-publicly and privately-in a volatile political moment in early America. Drawing from never-before-published correspondence, Stuart traces the evolution of these women from passionate teenage brides to mature matrons, bringing both women from the sidelines of history to its vital center. Readers will be enthralled by Stuart's dramatic account of the epic lives of these defiant brides, which begin with romance, are complicated by politics, and involve spies, disappointments, heroic deeds, tragedies, and personal triumphs.

Nancy Rubin Stuart (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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Poor Richard's Women: Deborah Read Franklin and the Other Women Behind the Founding Father

A vivid portrait of the women who loved, nurtured, and defended America's famous scientist and founding father. Everyone knows Benjamin Franklin-the thrifty inventor-statesman of the Revolutionary era-but not about his love life. Poor Richard's Women reveals the long-neglected voices of the women Ben loved and lost during his lifelong struggle between passion and prudence. The most prominent among them was Deborah Read Franklin, his common-law wife and partner for 44 years. Long dismissed by historians, she was an independent, politically savvy woman and devoted wife who raised their children, managed his finances, and fought off angry mobs at gunpoint while he traipsed about England. Weaving detailed historical research with emotional intensity and personal testimony, Nancy Rubin Stuart traces Deborah's life and those of Ben's other romantic attachments through their personal correspondence. We are introduced to Margaret Stevenson, the widowed landlady who managed Ben's life in London; Catherine Ray, the 23-year-old New Englander with whom he traveled overnight and later exchanged passionate letters; Madame Brillon, the beautiful French musician who flirted shamelessly with him, and the witty Madame Helvetius, who befriended the philosophes of pre-Revolutionary France and brought Ben to his knees. What emerges from Stuart's pen is a colorful and poignant portrait of women in the age of revolution. Set two centuries before the rise of feminism, Poor Richard's Women depicts the feisty, often-forgotten women dear to Ben's heart who, despite obstacles, achieved an independence rarely enjoyed by their peers in that era.

Nancy Rubin Stuart (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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Demystifying Decision-Making: A Practical Guide

Aimee Joseph (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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All Made Up: The Power and Pitfalls of Beauty Culture, from Cleopatra to Kim Kardashian

A fascinating journey through history and culture, examining how makeup affects self-empowerment, how people have used it to define (and defy) their roles in society, and why we all need to care There is a history and a cultural significance that comes with wearing cat-eye-inspired liner or a bold red lip, one that many women feel to this day, even if we don't realize exactly why. Increasingly, people of all genders are wrestling with what it means to be a woman living in a patriarchy, and part of that is how looking like a woman-whatever that means-affects people's real lives. Through the stories of famous women like Cleopatra, Empress Wu, Madam C. J. Walker, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marsha P. Johnson, Rae Nudson unpacks makeup's cultural impact-including how it can be used to shape a personal or cultural narrative, how often beauty standards align with whiteness, how and when it can be used for safety, and its function in the workplace, to name a few examples. Every woman has had to make a very personal choice about her relationship with makeup, and consciously or unconsciously, every woman knows that the choice is never entirely hers to make. This book also holds space for complicating factors, especially the ways that beauty standards differ across race, class, and culture. Engaging and informative, All Made Up will expand the discussion around what it means to participate in creating your own self-image.

Rae Nudson (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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A Surprise Visit

Carolina Brown couldn’t be more different than her mama if she tried. Growing up, she worked hard to set herself apart, eager to leave town and accomplish big things in the wide world. But when her mother suffers a near-fatal accident, God calls Carolina back to Charleston to help her adapt to life in a wheelchair and to help make ends meet by temporarily filling in at the local diner. It’s there she meets the whimsical pastor Adam and his team of tiny therapy dogs. Can they help Carolina learn to see this unexpected twist in her path as a detour rather than a dead end? Continue this powerful series about family, faith, and the special everyday magic of the South Carolina Lowcountry from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Storm today.

Melissa Storm (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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A New Life

Abigail Sutton’s husband didn’t survive the war, leaving her pregnant, alone, and questioning God’s plan. To pick up the pieces of her broken life, she must now return to her childhood home in Charleston in this tender and unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Storm. When a rare snowstorm blankets the city on Christmas eve, a Chihuahua takes shelter in the church’s nativity display to give birth to her litter. Abigail’s father, the pastor of the local church, rescues the shivering pups and entrusts them to his daughter’s care. Can the brave mother dog help Abigail embrace motherhood, rekindle her faith, and learn to smile again?

Melissa Storm (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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A Fresh Start

Harmony King disappeared from Charleston as soon as she aged out of the foster system. Ten years later, she returns with just as many secrets as she had back then. As her past threatens to overwhelm her, she seeks mercy at the local church. There, the pastor finds her praying like her life depends on it and decides to entrust one of his tiny therapy dogs to her care. Will this special Chihuahua’s love be enough to help Harmony discover her own worth, and can it protect her when the dark past she tried so desperately to leave behind finally catches up to her? Don’t miss this powerful story about family, faith, and the special everyday magic of the South Carolina Lowcountry from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Storm.

Melissa Storm (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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In Love with the Ski Instructor

Riley McKinley has always loved Christmas, and this year is no different. Eager to start the festivities, Riley is heartbroken when she's called out of town to broker a real estate deal over the holidays. Still, she knows it could be a career-maker for her—even if it means being away from her family during the most wonderful time of the year. Add in a handsome ski instructor who hates the holidays and a devastating avalanche that leaves them trapped and alone, and away we go. This quick, light-hearted romance from a New York Times bestselling author is sure to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

Melissa Storm (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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In Love with the Slacker

Taylor Hunt loves her Army life, but she hates being stationed in Anchorage. She’s always longed for adventure, for a cause worth fighting for, to prove herself—and she isn’t going to accomplish any of that so far away from the action. She’s just biding her time until her transfer request comes through, and a certain local slacker wants to spend every moment with her while they wait. Add in a demanding cat and a curious moose, and away we go. This quick, light-hearted romance from a New York Times bestselling author is sure to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

Melissa Storm (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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In Love with the Nerd

Charlie Rockwell has always believed in taking life one day at a time. But when she sees a sad-eyed Rottie on TV, she just knows she has to rescue him. Now, Charlie doesn't know how to be a dog-owner, and her new canine companion has even less of an idea how to be a pet. Will the handsome man at the dog park with the well-behaved golden retriever be able to help them turn things around? Add in a few stolen kisses and a life-or-death encounter at a national park, and away we go. This quick, light-hearted romance from a New York Times bestselling author is sure to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

Melissa Storm (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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In Love with the Veterinarian

With dreams of making it big on the country music scene, Lolly Winston leaves everything behind while attempting to write her break-out single. Although she's only supposed to be in Alaska for the season, a case of mistaken identity leads her right into the local veterinarian’s arms. Add in a match-making mom and a rescue dog looking for his last chance at forever, and away we go. This quick, light-hearted romance from a New York Times bestselling author is sure to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

Melissa Storm (Author), Ann M. Richardson (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Ann M. Richardson