Audiobooks narrated by Josie Charles

Bea's Book Wagon: 'A treat for book lovers everywhere!' HEIDI SWAIN

"This next chapter is just the beginning of her story. 'Joyous, charming, and uplifting, Bea's Book Wagon is a comfort blanket in book form. The perfect novel for book-lovers and romantics everywhere' MILLY JOHNSON 'From jacking in the nine to five to chasing her bookish dreams, I was rooting for Bea every step of her romantic, Book Wagon journey' KILEY DUNBAR 'Full of warmth, heart and books, Bea's journey is the perfect uplifting read' SHARON GOSLING Set in the fictional Sussex village of Blossom Heath, and featuring characters you will know and love from Julie Haworth's RNA Katie Fforde Debut of the Year Always By Your Side and follow up New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café, Bea's Book Wagon is a cosy, uplifting and comforting romance that tells the story of two love-interest heroes vying for Bea's heart – her artisan-cheesemaking childhood sweetheart and a knock-you-off-your-feet property developer. After impulsively jacking in her dead-end temp job and investing her life savings in a ramshackle old horsebox, Bea sets about turning her dream of running a bookshop into a reality, and opens Bea's Book Wagon. But it's not all smooth sailing, and as Bea struggles with the challenges of running her own small business, she can only hope that her love of literature and the power of reading can help transform the lives of her friends, her community and herself in the process."

Julie Haworth (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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How to Survive a Fairy Bargain

"All Theo asked for was a happy ending: a life of freedom where she could do what she wanted, when she wanted, with whom she wanted. But now that she's a familiar to the mighty Cecily of the Ash Fairies, her happily ever after feels farther away than she could possibly imagine. If only there were some way to break a fairy bargain..."

Laura J. Mayo (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Girls of Dark Divine

"A puppet master wielding a dark curse. A boy made of shadows. And a girl who must sever the strings and set her sisters free... Emberlyn is a Marionette - one of a troupe of hauntingly beautiful girls who have been cursed to perform until they turn to dust... When another one of her sisters falls, Emberlyn decides she must fight back against their Puppet Master and free them from this violent dance. ... Whisked away to a new theatre, Emberlyn seizes the chance to escape, but instead brings dark secrets and a boy made of shadows to light... As her strings tighten, Emberlyn realizes the only way to break free is to end the Puppet Master once and for all. Except tearing the life out of his veins might destroy the Marionettes too... ... Girls of Dark Divine is the enthralling debut Gothic fantasy, laced with dark magic, electrifying romance and burning rage, perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace and Stephanie Garber, with shades of Black Swan."

E.V. Woods (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Lauren Is Missing: An addictive thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

"November. Wednesday. I think he’s going to kill me. Every day, in her basement flat in a quiet street, Rene arranges her collection of objects just so. She takes her pills, looks at her photographs and remembers her free-spirited sister, Lauren, before she vanished. But lately the memories are shifting. When a letter arrives out of the blue, the opening words send ice through her veins. Lauren is alive. She’s waiting. And she needs Rene to find her before it’s too late. Lauren Is Missing is a brilliantly haunting psychological thriller with a twist that will leave you breathless. Fans of Room, Gone Girl and Sometimes I Lie will love this heart-wrenching and addictive read. Readers are gripped by S.J. King’s thrillers: ‘OMG what a read – this book had me on edge from start to finish.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant thriller that kept me turning the pages late into the night. I highly recommend this wild ride of a book!! A definite MUST READ!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I haven't read any other book that left me gasping for breath and with a pounding heart as much as this one did.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This thriller had me kicking my sofa from tension… IT WAS PERFECTION.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s been a long time since I’ve sat on the edge of my seat, devouring a book like I just did… You will binge it like the latest season of your favourite Netflix series.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I would give this book six stars if I could – absolutely brilliant! Unputdownable.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely fantastic…! Could not put the book down once I began reading it.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Riveting… psychologically gripping. Brilliantly written… I felt claustrophobic to the point of not wanting to turn the page – but not being able to stop!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was hooked on this one… It isn’t like any other suspense or thriller I have read. I wanted to keep turning the page the second I started.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I found myself shocked and riveted right to the end. It was perfect blend of mystery and suspense... You won’t be able to put this down until you’ve finished!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

S.J. King (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Escape to Pumpkin Cottage

"Pippa Mason is ready for a fresh start. She has bought Pumpkin Cottage in the picturesque Wye Valley village of Riverdean, where her late mother grew up, and plans to renovate a run-down bed and breakfast. Despite the complications of the project and a very surly builder, Pippa is settling into village life and starting to fall for the charms of local, outdoorsy Jake when problems start coming thick and fast ... Jenny Foster has plenty on her plate. It's busy enough running Riverside Lodge but now her husband Phil has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. With doubts about how long she will be able to keep running the business, Jenny didn't need the threat of another B&B on her doorstep and the newcomer worming her way into the community. When the spat between the rival businesses escalates and an autumn storm brings matters to a head, Pippa and Jenny will have to see if Riverdean is big enough for the both of them."

Anna Burns, Jacqui Burns (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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The Less Unkind

"At the tender age of twenty-one, Pico's world is one of linguistic puzzles and academic pursuits. A student at the University of Copenhagen, she is thrilled to get a summer job working for enigmatic antique dealer Antonio Bartram. When Antonio suddenly disappears leaving behind nothing but a series of cryptic messages, Pico decides to use her linguistic prowess to decode the clues – with fateful consequences. As Pico investigates, she uncovers a labyrinthine plot that stretches back decades to the theft of a priceless Caravaggio from a church in Sicily. Caught in the crosshairs of an obsessive art collector, a police murder investigation and a Mafia-sanctioned vendetta, her quest takes her across Europe: from the shadows behind the veneer of Copenhagen's Nordic serenity, down the sun-kissed streets of the Italian Riviera, and even along the secretive corridors of the Vatican. As she fights to uncover the truth and witnesses the lengths one will go to protect the secrets of the past, Pico confronts the moral quandaries that emerge when the pursuit of art eclipses the bounds of right and wrong."

Rosaria Giorgi (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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How to Summon a Fairy Godmother: A Hilarious Cinderella Fairytale What-If

"If a fairy godmother can get one sister into a marriage, getting another out of one should be easy… Lady Theodosia Balfour has certainly gotten the short end of the stick-her stepsister, the newly crowned Princess Beatrice, is telling everyone in polite society that Theo, her sister, and their mother are evil, wicked, and horrid people who treated her like a slave. Though Theo knows this isn't exactly true, it seems her life is thoroughly ruined by the rumor. With the Balfour family estate on the verge of bankruptcy, Theo's only path forward is a forced betrothal to the Duke of Snowbell, a foul-tempered geezer who wishes only to use her as a brood mare for spare heirs. Desperate for help, Theo clings to the only thing that might save her: the rumor of a fairy godmother, one that supposedly helped her stepsister secure a prince. After discovering a way to summon a fairy in Beatrice's old room, Theo thinks her prayers have been answered. But the fairy she meets isn't at all what she imagined. Drop-dead gorgeous, incredibly cunning, and slightly devious, Cecily of the Ash Fairies is much more interested in gathering powerful favors and smoking her pipe than providing charitable magic for humans in a bind. Before she receives magical assistance, Cecily sets Theo to three tasks, seemingly to prove that Theo is a selfless and kind person. Helping her along the way are Cecily's familiars, the flirty human-turned-mockingbird Phineas and the aloof Kasra, a fox shapeshifter who should not be as handsome as he is for someone with such cutting remarks. As Theo works on her tasks, she shockingly finds kinship with the magical creatures she's helping, and starts to wonder if a continued life among her human peers is what she really wants after all. From debut author Laura J. Mayo comes a hilarious new spin on the Cinderella tale!"

Laura J. Mayo (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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The Other Mrs Eden: A gripping page-turner you won't be able to put down

"I never imagined I'd be living in Jemima Eden's world. As her new assistant, I'm suddenly part of a life I've only ever dreamed of. After years of barely scraping by, juggling temp jobs and failed auditions, it feels like my chance to finally be someone. But the closer I get to Jemima, the more I realise that her glossy life is just another performance. Behind the dazzling smile and happy marriage to her thoughtful husband George, there's a darkness I never expected. Before long, I’m slipping into Jemima's life in ways I never anticipated. Wearing her clothes, speaking her lines, becoming the woman I've always admired from afar. It's intoxicating, but dangerous. Where does Jemima end and Kim begin? When tragedy strikes, I'm faced with an impossible choice. How far am I willing to go to protect Jemima's secrets… and my own? In this world of smoke and mirrors, can I trust anyone, even myself? One thing's certain… nothing in this house is what it seems, least of all me. What readers are saying about Becky Alexander: ????? ‘Sexy, sinister and utterly compelling.’ Bestselling author M.J. Arlidge ????? ‘Fascinating… a gripping story.’ Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange ????? ‘One of my top reads this year. You know when you finish a great read and feel it was more than worthy of your investment? This was that.’ Reader review ????? ‘This is super twisty.’ Reader review ????? ‘Had everything that was promised in the description. Becky Alexander has a great writing style… I was on the edge of my seat.’ Reader review ????? ‘Couldn't put it down and those plot twists just kept coming!’ Reader review ????? ‘Wow, what a book... I could not put it down.’ Reader review ????? ‘A fascinating read. Clearly defined characters and an exciting story line.’ Reader review ????? ‘You don't know which characters to trust… exactly what you want in a psychological thriller.’ Reader review ????? ‘Excellent read! This book had me hooked from the start... I couldn't put it down. Brilliant twist at the end, I never saw that coming.’ Reader review"

Becky Alexander (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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New Beginnings at the Cosy Cat Cafe: The purrfect uplifting, feel-good read!

"Preorder Bea's Book Wagon, the uplifting new Julie Haworth romance coming Autumn 2025. 'A truly heartwarming return to Blossom Heath!' HEIDI SWAIN 'This feel-good read will truly warm your cockles' heat 'For the ultimate pick-me-up, book a table at the Cosy Cat Café immediately! I adored it!' FIONA COLLINS 'Warm, romantic, uplifting and life-affirming, with friendship, family bonds, community spirit and true love taking centre stage. The purrfect beach read' LANCASHIRE POST New Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café tells the story of Tori who, after being dumped and left stranded by her long-term boyfriend Ryan on a trip of a lifetime to Asia, returns home to the sleepy Sussex village of Blossom Heath with her tail between her legs and her dreams shattered. Donning her frilly apron to help her Mum, Joyce, behind the counter at The Cosy Cup Café, Tori starts to believe - with the help of a hunky fireman and a clowder of rescue cats - that perhaps the secret to her future happiness might lie closer to home than she ever thought possible. If you love your romance with a side order of cake, cats and cosy community dynamics, this is the purrfect uplifting, feel-good read from the winner of the RNA Katie Fforde Debut Novel of the Year 2023. Your favourite authors love Julie Haworth's books: 'A warm, romantic story about community, friendship and following your heart, Always By Your Side is a feel-good delight, I adored it!' HOLLY MARTIN 'Always By Your Side engages the reader from the very first page, and immerses you into the lives of Rose and her aunt, in the delightful setting of Blossom Heath. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN 'Heartfelt and a joy to read' ROSA TEMPLE ''Heart-warming and delightful. I completely devoured it!' LAURIE ELLINGHAM"

Julie Haworth (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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The Butterflies of Meadow Hill Manor

"Amy has been sent to live with her aunt at Meadow Hill Manor in Belper, Derbyshire, to help her ‘recover’. Rumours abound that the house is haunted, but Amy doesn’t care. It’s just another place to live and Amy is determined not to care about anything. What would be the point? Amy’s obsession with shutting the world out is interrupted when she hears strange noises in the house. Here she finds herself drawn to a mysterious, magical power hidden within the building. Should she ignore it, or should she face her fears and embrace this strange, new magic? Heart-warming and unique, The Butterflies of Meadow Hill Manor is a moving fantasy fiction which sensitively weaves themes of grief and anxiety along with friendship and discovery to deliver a truly magical story."

Stefanie Parks (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Someone Like You: An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sexy, sinister and utterly compelling.' Bestselling author M.J. Arlidge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fascinating… a gripping story.' Harriet Tyce, bestelling author of Blood Orange ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of my top reads this year. You know when you finish a great read and feel it was more than worthy of your investment? This was that.' Reader review A DANGEROUS ATTRACTION. A DEADLY OBSESSION. When beautiful but broke Jemima Evans meets the wealthy Greg Trelawney, who whisks her away to his isolated home overlooking the rugged Cornish coast, it seems her luck has finally changed. But when she arrives, she finds she only has eyes for Greg's enigmatic and wealthy friend Rebecca Sheridan, who is famous for drawing young women into her dark orbit, before discarding them. Desperate to keep Rebecca's attention at any cost, Jemima finds herself caught in a dangerous web of lies and obsession… Perfect for fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and The Silent Patient. What readers are saying about this book: 'This is super twisty.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really enjoyed the slow-burn of this book, it had everything that was promised in the description. Becky Alexander has a great writing style… I was on the edge of my seat.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Couldn't put it down and those plot twists just kept coming!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, what a book... I could not put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fascinating read. Clearly defined characters and an exciting story line.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You don't know which characters to trust… exactly what you want in a psychological thriller.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent read! This book had me hooked from the start... I couldn't put it down. Brilliant twist at the end, I never saw that coming.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Becky Alexander (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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Always By Your Side: An uplifting story about community and friendship, perfect for fans of Escape t

"Preorder Bea's Book Wagon, the uplifting new Julie Haworth romance coming Autumn 2025. WINNER OF THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS' ASSOCIATION KATIE FFORDE DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023. 'A warm, romantic story about community, friendship and following your heart, Always By Your Side is a feel-good delight, I adored it!' HOLLY MARTIN 'Always By Your Side engages the reader from the very first page, and immerses you into the lives of Rose and her aunt, in the delightful setting of Blossom Heath. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN When school teacher Rose loses her dream job at a London primary school, her self-confidence takes a knock. Worse still, her stockbroker fiancé, Ollie, sees it as the perfect opportunity for her to join his firm, which only adds to the feelings Rose has that their relationship might be coming to an end. An unexpected phone call, and an elderly aunt who's taken a fall, means Rose must drop everything - including Ollie - and return to Blossom Heath, the Sussex village she grew up in. With no job to rush home to, Rose decides to stay in Blossom Heath for the Summer, trading London for the idyllic countryside. Here Rose finds herself reconnecting to the village life of her childhood in more ways than one, including falling head-over-heels for local farmer, Jake. So when her London life comes calling, Rose is faced with an impossible choice… to return to the high-pressure life of her past, or embrace the joy of a new life in the country. Bursting with romance and charm, Always By Your Side is the perfect uplifting Summer read for fans of The Switch and Rescue Me, from an exciting new voice in women's fiction."

Julie Haworth (Author), Josie Charles (Narrator)

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