Audiobooks narrated by Marian Hussey

Eat, Drink, and Be Buried: A Pennyfoot Hotel Mystery

"The Pennyfoot hides many secrets, and its downstairs staff keeps a tight lip, even when the Edwardian aristocrats are spotted dallying with damsels in the boudoirs or gambling in the card rooms hidden below the floorboards. Should now and then one of the hotel guests fall prey to a dastardly murderer, however, it is up to Cecily Sinclair to restore order before Scotland Yard steps in and shuts down her infamous seaside hotel. Cecily Sinclair is looking forward to the May Day festivities that brighten up the opening of the Pennyfoot's summer season. But death puts a damper on the fun when one of the hotel's guests is found strangled with the Maypole ribbon, and it's up to Cecily to hunt the mysterious killer."

Kate Kingsbury (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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Ties of Frost

"A self-reliant wyvern shifter. An extroverted ice elf. A deadly curse. Wyvern shifter Zidra and ice elf Kyrundar are members of a sacred order of elite warriors—and, according to Zidra, bitter rivals. While she seeks to prove she’s the best without aid, Kyrundar believes their friendly competition makes them ideal partners. Then Kyrundar follows Zidra into a trap, and his distraction costs her everything. When Zidra is struck by a lethal ice curse, only ice magic can save her. Yet Kyrundar can’t remove the curse, and as long as the curse is affecting Zidra, she can’t shift. Worse, a side effect of his aid is a heartbond neither of them wants. Despite years of misunderstandings and recent resentments, they will have to cooperate to survive assassins and find a reclusive healer who can destroy the curse and the magical bond. But if they discover the accidental heartbond isn’t a catastrophe after all, will either of them have the courage to admit it? Ties of Frost is book 7 in Tethered Hearts, a multi-author series of no spice fantasy romances. Each standalone story features a magical bond that forces the couple to discover how much they’re willing to sacrifice for the sake of love."

Selina R. Gonzalez (Author), Elliot Fitzpatrick, Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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Do Not Disturb: A Pennyfoot Hotel Mystery

"The Pennyfoot hides many secrets, and its downstairs staff keeps a tight lip, even when the Edwardian aristocrats are spotted dallying with damsels in the boudoirs or gambling in the card rooms hidden below the floorboards. Should now and then one of the hotel guests fall prey to a dastardly murderer, however, it is up to Cecily Sinclair to restore order before Scotland Yard steps in and shuts down her infamous seaside hotel. A knock on the door in the dead of night, and seconds later, a man lies dead, poisoned by a mysterious substance. Who else could be to blame but the local herbalist—considered a witch because of her powerful potions? Once again, Cecily Sinclair is called upon to discover the real killer before her best friend is thrown in jail for a crime she simply couldn't have committed."

Kate Kingsbury (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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Extremity: An action-packed time travel thriller from the author of ASCENSION

"What would you undo if you could change the past?Extremity is a nail-biting, time-travelling police procedural from bestselling author Nicholas Binge. For fans of True Detective and Philip K. Dick. Infamous police detective Julia Torgrimsen is brought out of forced retirement to investigate the murder of Bruno Donaldson, a billionaire she worked with while undercover. But she doesn't expect to find two bodies. Both are Bruno, identical down to the fingerprints - and both have been shot. She soon finds herself on the hunt for a mysterious assassin who has been taking out London's rich elite one by one. But when she finally catches up with her quarry, she unveils a world of deadly secrets: impossible documents about future stock market crashes; photographs of dead clones; and an insidious time-travelling conspiracy that threatens the entire human race. If Julia is to have any chance of preventing this terrible future, she'll have to revisit her undercover past and the brutal act that destroyed her once-legendary career . . ."

Nicholas Binge (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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The Heir

"The young Victoria remembers nothing but Kensington Palace. Arriving as a baby, she has been brought up inside its musty, mold-ridden walls. Others may see the value of Kensington's priceless artifacts and objets d'art, but the palace is a jail cell for young Victoria. Watched at all times by her mother, the controlling, German-born Victoire, and Victoire's prized advisor, the power-hungry Sir John Conroy, the bright fifteen-year-old is allowed no freedom at any time—except that which she steals or wheedles for, always in the company of Conroy's resentful daughter, Jane. But one fateful afternoon, Victoria slips away from her mother to ride out on her beloved gelding, Prince. With reluctant Jane in tow, the princess gallops out from the palace green. But what would normally be an uneventful trot around very familiar terrain presents the mutinous princess with a most bewildering sight—a dead man, and on the grounds of the palace, no less. Determined to get to the bottom of the inscrutable puzzle, young Victoria is met with shocking disrespect and any number of obstacles. Sir John lies to her, her uncles and aunts join with her mother to stonewall her questions and curtail her movements. But Victoria will not be deterred. With Jane Conroy as a tentative and untrustworthy ally, Victoria's first 'case' is underway . . ."

Darcie Wilde (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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An Improbable Scheme

"Some secrets are worth stealing. Some hearts are harder to escape. Lady Elsbeth Caldwell has long suspected that her stepfather is hiding something far more sinister behind his polished façade. Determined to uncover the truth, she embarks on an investigation that leads her to take desperate measures, including robbing a passing coach under the cover of night. Unfortunately, the coach belongs to Niles Drayton, Earl of Westcott—a man with a sharp tongue, a sharper wit, and a maddening ability to remain amused in even the most scandalous circumstances. Niles has no patience for matchmaking schemes, particularly those orchestrated by his well-meaning aunt. But when he’s introduced to the opinionated and undeniably intriguing Lady Elsbeth, he is determined to keep her as far away from his sister—and himself—as possible. As threats begin to close in around Elsbeth, Niles is pulled deeper into her world. What begins as a reluctant association soon becomes an uneasy alliance, and then something far more dangerous: a fragile, undeniable connection. When long-buried secrets come to light and the true extent of the deception surrounding Elsbeth is revealed, the two must trust each other if they hope to survive. Because this time, it isn’t just Elsbeth’s heart at risk—it’s her life. An Improbable Scheme starts the Courting the Unconventional series. This is a light-hearted, clean and wholesome romance set in the Regency era. All books in this series have their own happily-ever-after and are best enjoyed in order. Other series by Laura Beers include The Beckett Files, Regency Brides: A Promise of Love, Proper Regency Matchmakers, Regency Spies & Secrets, Gentlemen of London, Lords & Ladies of Mayfair, and The Lockwood Family."

Laura Beers (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and Hist

"Today it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, watch a movie, or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dangerous—and many of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors behind them were memorable eccentrics. In Flashes of Brilliance, writer and photo editor Anika Burgess engagingly blends art, science, and social history to reveal the most dramatic developments in photography from its birth in the 1830s to the early twentieth century. Burgess explores how photographers uncovered new vistas, including catacombs, cities at night, the depths of the ocean, and the surface of the moon. She describes how photographers captured the world as never seen before. She takes us on a tour of astonishing innovations. Burgess also delves into the early connections between photography and society that are still with us today: how photo manipulation was an issue right from the start; how the police used the telephoto lens to surveil suffragists; and how leading Black figures like Sojourner Truth adapted self-portraits to assert their identity and autonomy. Filled with fascinating tales, Flashes of Brilliance shows how the rise of a new art form transformed culture and our view of the world."

Anika Burgess (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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One Big Happy Family

"One missing child. One lying parent… THE MOTHER. Watching my beautiful curly-haired baby Ava play in the sand, I can’t believe how much joy she’s brought me. When she goes missing, it’s the worst thing that could happen… but perhaps the shared pain of losing her will bring my ex-husband and me back together? THE STEPMOTHER. Jimmy is only just separated, but his devotion to his darling daughter made me fall in love with him in an instant. I consider Ava my child now. Her disappearance is my chance to comfort Jimmy. To show him the sort of wife I can be, and how much his ex has let him down. One woman is innocent, frantically searching for Ava, with no idea where she is. The other cannot be trusted… Fans of Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult, and Linda Green will be completely gripped by this jaw-dropping page-turner filled with heart-stopping, emotional twists."

Sam Vickery (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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Murder at Hambledon Hall: Cleopatra Fox Mysteries, book 10

"The genteel tranquility of a country house party is shattered when the gamekeeper is shot. Was his death the result of his recent indiscretions, or long-buried secrets? The weekend was supposed to be an enjoyable time with her family at the neo-Gothic manor of Lord and Lady Kershaw, but when the gamekeeper is murdered, Cleo can’t rest until the killer is caught. As a witness herself, she’s frustrated with the incompetence of the local police who lay the blame on a man who conveniently disappeared. When she realizes their ineptitude is a result of Lord Kershaw’s influence, she focuses her investigation on the earl and his family, against the wishes of her uncle. The arrival of her suspects at the Mayfair Hotel allows Cleo to continue the investigation after the country house party ends, but what she discovers unnerves her. The gamekeeper’s reputation for seducing young women has left a trail of broken hearts, from the lowest maid to the highest lady. But could there be another reason for his murder? Meanwhile, the hotel staff have secrets of their own to hide. As loyalties are tested on several fronts, Cleo needs her friends more than ever if she is to unravel the mysteries, both old and new. "

C.J. Archer (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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Bound to Happen

"The women in her family have a history of falling in love with ghosts. Aoife's positive she's the exception to the rule. She's wrong. Aoife 'Fee' Gowdie is exploring a derelict London music hall when she discovers a seventeenth century theatre below. The problem? It's got a seventeenth century ghost in it. And he has a pet—Fee's mouse, the one she buried that morning. Gilbert 'Gil' Sorley—orphan, thief, actor, playwright—was born in 1613 and died . . . The jury's still out on that. He remembers the moment. The fight, the blade, the blood. It's been a gray wasteland since then. Until the miracle of her. And the mouse. The old theatre has protected Gil for centuries, but now it's slated for demolition. To stop time and death, Fee and Gil have nothing except desperate, impossible love. Is it enough?"

Annie R McEwen (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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Two Secrets to Surrender: An Enemies to Lovers Hot Historical Romance

"From USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway comes a steamy enemies-to-lovers historical romance with a secret identity, a cozy village that might be cursed, and a love worth fighting for! “Absolutely unputdownable, thrilling, brilliant, instant heat, slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance!” -Netgalley Reviewer, 5 stars The only thing hotter than their animosity is their attraction. Lady Gigi Harrington has a plan: save her sleepy village from ruin and prove she's more than just a pretty debutante. The arrival of ruthless industrialist Conrad Godwin jeopardizes her efforts. A powerful man with a secret agenda (and identity), Conrad is flummoxed when the spirited miss dares to get in his way. Gigi and Conrad soon find themselves locking horns—and lips. But as their enemies-to-lovers battle gives way to sizzling passion, dangerous vendettas threaten their love and their lives. Will their enemies to lovers romance lead to happily ever after…and unlock the secrets of the village’s ancient prophecy? *** Readers have fallen for Two Secrets to Surrender: “Their chemistry and banter was off the charts. The passion between Gigi and Conrad could light an entire village.” “Scandalous heat, emotional moments, and an enchanting journey toward love.” “If you like engaging enemies to lovers romance novels with strong heroines, morally gray heroes, and that are filled with a good dose of humor, emotion, spice, suspense and unexpected twists, this book is for you!” “A passionate, character-driven historical romance that offers more than just steam—it delivers genuine emotional depth and a touch of mystery, too.” *** Check out audiobooks in Grace's Blackwood Legacy, Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels, Game of Dukes, Heart of Enquiry (Kent family), & Mayhem in Mayfair series!"

Grace Callaway (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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The Last Word

"Set against the smoky, gaslit allure of Victorian London, this sweetly romantic historical debut is full of humor and stars a whip-smart female heroine ahead of her time. Where one story ends, another begins. 1861. Miss Lucinda Leavitt is shocked when she learns the author of her favorite serialized novel has died before completing the story. Determined to learn how it ends, Lucinda reluctantly enlists the help of her father's young business partner, Mr. David Randall, to track down the reclusive author's former whereabouts. David is a successful young businessman, but is overwhelmed by his workload. He wants to prove himself to his late father, as well as to himself. He doesn't have the time, nor the interest, for this endeavor, but Lucinda is not the type to take no for an answer. Their search for the elusive Mrs. Smith and the rightful ending to her novel leads Lucinda and David around the country, but the truths they discover about themselves—and each other—are anything but fictional."

Samantha Hastings (Author), Marian Hussey (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Marian Hussey