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The Lies of Locke Lamora

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series Gentleman Bastard
Unabridged

21 hours 59 min

'One of my top ten books ever. Maybe top five. If you haven't read it, you should' Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind 'Fresh, original and engrossing' George R.R. Martin, the phenomenon behind A Game of ThronesThey say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, ... Read more

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by Jessica Fern ...

Narrated by Jessica Fern, Eve Rickert, Nora Samaran ...

Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate secure monogamous relationships. What if, like many people, you're striving for secure, happy attachments with more than one partner? Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual nonmonogamy. Using her nested model of attachment ... Read more

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More Than Two

A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory

by Franklin Veaux, Eve Rickert, Janet Hardy, Jessica Fern ...

Narrated by Craig Beck ...

Unabridged

15 hours 47 min

Can you love more than one person? Can you have multiple romantic partners without jealousy or cheating? Absolutely! Polyamorous people have been paving the way through trial and painful error. Now the new book More Than Two can help you find your own way. With completely new material and a fresh approach, Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert wrote More Than Two to expand on and update the themes and ... Read more

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Five women. Five secrets. One missing husband.

by Sarah J Naughton ...

Narrated by Nicky Diss ...

Unabridged

8 hours 29 min

FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Dazzlingly inventive'Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month'A meticulously plotted exploration of friendship, foe-ship and the lies that bind, which builds to a gripping and powerful conclusion'Cara Hunter**********FIVE WOMEN.They meet at their NCT Group. The only thing they have in common is they're all pr... ... Read more

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Love Lives Here

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by Amanda Jette Knox ...

Narrated by Amanda Jette Knox ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

NATIONAL BESTSELLERAn inspirational story of accepting and embracing two trans people in a family--a family who shows what's possible when you "lead with love."All Amanda Jetté Knox ever wanted was to enjoy a stable life. She never knew her biological father, and while her mother and stepfather were loving parents, the situation was sometimes chaotic. At school, she was bullied mercilessly, and at ... Read more

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Unwanted: The care system failed Lara. Will she fail her own child?

by Cathy Glass ...

Narrated by DeNica Fairman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 47 min

Lara was seven when her birth mother died from a drug overdose. With no extended family to look after her, she was put into foster care. The care system failed Lara and now she is failing her son.Lara and her one-year-old son, Arthur, are brought to experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, by their social worker. Lara has fled an abusive relationship and Arthur has suspected non-accidental injuries. ... Read more

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Resilience, Memoir of a Broken Little Girl - Discovering a Woman of Strength and Beauty

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Narrated by Toni Lontis ...

Unabridged

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In her debut memoir, Toni talks candidly about her colourful life. This powerful account is an unexpected page turner that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what happens next. From her early childhood battle with a congenital facial defect, through debilitating battles in school to her traumatic entry into the adult world. It details her struggle with anxiety and depression, low ... Read more

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by Jennifer Bohnet ...

Narrated by Julia Franklin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 32 min

It's never too late to live the dream... 'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' Lucy ColemanCarla Sullivan’s 50th birthday is fast approaching when her whole world is turned upside down. Discovering her feckless husband is having yet another affair and following her mother’s death, she is in need of an escape. ... Read more

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The Mersey Orphan

A gripping family saga with a twist

by Sheila Riley ...

Narrated by Marlene Sidaway ...

Audiobook 1 - Reckoner's Row
Unabridged

9 hours 51 min

Winter, Liverpool 1947.Evie Kilgaren is a fighter. Abandoned by her mother and with her father long gone, she is left to raise her siblings in dockside Liverpool, as they battle against the coldest winter on record. But she is determined to make a life for herself and create a happy home for what’s left of her family.Desperate for work, Evie takes a job at the Tram Tavern under the kindly watch of ... Read more

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Coming Out in the South

Going from Fear & Frustration to Courage & Confidence

by Julie Still-Rolin ...

Narrated by Julie Still-Rolin ...

Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

From her marriage to Jesus Christ (ceremony and all) to the "Circus" Court of Alabama, Julie Still-Rolin holds nothing back as she details with humor and grace her journey of self discovery. If you've ever wondered what this experience might be like, here is your chance to find out.Coming Out in the South is a book for anyone who has ever found themselves living someone else's life. Julie risks ... Read more

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by Amanda Reck ...

Narrated by Dm Studios ...

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Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Êtes-vous victime d'un abus narcissique ? Découvrez-le à l'aide de ce guide ultime de l'abus narcissique et obtenez des conseils puissants sur la façon dont vous pouvez y survivreÊtes-vous constamment déprécié, intimidé, blâmé et humilié par quelqu'un dans votre vie ?Avez-vous l'impression de ne pas être maître de vos pensées et de vos actions ou d'être manipulé pour faire quelque chose que vous ... Read more

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You Have The Right To Remain Silent

by Jacqui Irvine-Creaser ...

Narrated by Jacqui Irvine-Creaser ...

Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

Billy wants to be a good detective.He has the help of his very loyal assistant – his best friend, Molly – and his trusted hound – pet dog, Rusty. He's going to need all the help he can get to solve the most important case of his life.Since the death of his father, Detective Dean McLeod, Billy has been the man of the house, but now Steve is worming his way into his home and if Billy doesn't work ... Read more

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Family

An addictive, action-packed thriller you won't be able to put down

by Owen Mullen ...

Narrated by Andy Watkins ...

Audiobook 1 - The Glass Family
Unabridged

11 hours 21 min

Family – might be the death of you…The Glass family business is crime, and they’re good at what they do. Vengeance took Luke Glass behind bars – but now he's free and he's never going back. Luke wants out of the gangster life – all he has to do is convince his family to let him go.His brother holds the reins of the South London underworld in his brutal hands - nobody tells Danny Glass no and ... Read more

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Proven Positive Parenting Tips for Raising Respectful, Successful and Confident Boys

by Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana ...

Narrated by Tiffany Rudd ...

Audiobook 2 - Raising Kids in a Digital World
Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

Scared your young men will get themselves in trouble? Learn methods to help them stay on the right path for life.Worried your maturing son will lose respect for adults? Eager to make sure your little one doesn’t get in with the wrong crowd? Looking for ways to mentor boys to achieve their highest potential? Parenting expert, education specialist, and mother of three Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana knows what ... Read more

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Με κύμινο και αγάπη

by Lena Merika ...

Narrated by Penelope Skalkotou, Demosthenes Halkiopoulos ...

Unabridged

2 hours 19 min

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Stuck On You

The perfect laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Portia MacIntosh

by Portia MacIntosh ...

Narrated by Karen Cass ...

Unabridged

7 hours 16 min

'Super-romantic and full of festive spirit. I loved it!' Mandy BaggotCould a post-it note really lead to love...?Sadie doesn't have time for finding love. She's too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she's not arranging exhibitions, she's organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never-ending stream of girlfriends.But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share ... Read more

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Fewer Toys, More Time | Live A Minimalist Life As A Family | Minimalism, Decluttering & Simplifying With Kids

by Kate Sommer ...

Narrated by Hedy Parks ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

"I have my kids back! Not all the time, but I know it's a process." Wilona Ruell"I used to be kind of a minimalist but lost track over time. Fewer Toys, More Time has been a fantastic refresher to me." Leslie P. DurandA single person will not have a lot of problems keeping things to the bare minimum. Having a family is a different case altogether.But this book will show you that it is possible to ... Read more

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The Complete Guide to Therapeutic Parenting

A Helpful Guide to the Theory, Research and What it Means for Everyday Life

by Jane Mitchell, Sarah Naish ...

Narrated by Zara Ramm ...

series Therapeutic Parenting Books
Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

Explains the theory behind therapeutic parenting - ideal if you are looking to develop a deeper understanding of how it works and to improve your skills.This is the go-to guide for practitioners, parents and carers who want to expand their understanding and skills for therapeutic parenting - a deeply nurturing parenting style particularly effective for children who have experienced trauma or ... Read more

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What If?

The perfect laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from #1 bestseller Shari Low

by Shari Low ...

Narrated by Helen McAlpine ...

Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

'I absolutely love Shari's books, funny, honest and heartwarming writing' Jenny Colgan, bestselling author Brand new from #1 bestseller Shari Low.What if you were wrong to say goodbye to Mr Right...?1999.Carly Cooper is 30, single, and after coming close to saying ‘I do’ to six different men, she’s wondering if she accidentally said ‘goodbye’ to Mr Right.So, Carly quits her job, her flat, ... ... Read more

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Raising Ryland

Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child with No Strings Attached

by Hillary Whittington ...

Narrated by Hillary Whittington ...

Unabridged

7 hours 6 min

This powerful, moving story—which has already touched more than seven million through a viral video created by the Whittington family—is a mother’s first-hand account of her emotional choice to embrace her transgender child.When Hillary and Jeff Whittington posted a YouTube video chronicling their five-year-old son Ryland’s transition from girl to boy, they didn’t expect it to be greeted with such ... Read more

$34.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial
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Someone Other Than a Mother

Flipping the Scripts on a Woman's Purpose and Making Meaning beyond Motherhood

by Erin S. Lane ...

Narrated by Erin S. Lane ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

Theologian Erin S. Lane overturns dominant narratives about motherhood and inspires women to write their own stories.Is it possible to do something more meaningful than mothering?As a young Catholic girl who grew up in the American Midwest on white bread and Jesus, Erin S. Lane was given two options for a life well-lived: Mother or Mother Superior. She could marry a man and mother her own children ... Read more

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Early Morning Riser

by Katherine Heiny ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

‘Gorgeous. Very, very funny in a knowing wry way but so tender, so beautiful. I loved all the characters.’ Marian Keyes ‘Warm, witty, touching – and frequently hilarious’ David Nicholls, author of Sweet Sorrow ‘You put the book down and feel glad to be alive’ India Knight, Sunday TimesJane easily falls in love with Duncan: he's charming, good-natured, and handsome. He has also slept with nearly ... Read more

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Women Without Kids

by Ruby Warrington ...

Narrated by Ruby Warrington ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

What is "woman" if not "mother"?Anything she wants to be.Foregoing motherhood has traditionally marked a woman as "other." With no official place setting for her in our society, she has hovered on the sidelines: the quirky girl, the neurotic career obsessive, the "eccentric" aunt. Instead of continuing to paint women without kids as sad, self-obsessed, or somehow dysfunctional, what if we saw them ... Read more

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The 3am Shattered Mums' Club

A BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, relatable read from bestseller Nina Manning

by Nina Manning ...

Narrated by Josie Charles ...

Unabridged

8 hours 45 min

Three best friends. One late-night lifeline.Meet Aisha, Sophy and Mel. Three new mums. All absolutely shattered.For her social media fans, influencer Sophy has the picture-perfect life. But why does she feel so lonely all the time?Older mum Mel wasn’t planning on being a mum later in life. What does this all mean for the career that she loved? Can she ever go back?And Aisha, whose much loved twin ... Read more

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