Hello! And welcome to Brian’s Book Blog’s weekly New and Notable Audiobooks Post for the Week of October 28th.
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The Fall of Supervillainy by C. T. Phipps
Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer
Crossroad Press
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Gary Karkofsky, a.k.a. Merciless: The Supervillain Without MercyTM, is enjoying the bliss of a newly rebooted Earth. Ultragod is President of the United States, most supervillains are either harmless or imprisoned, and superpowers are being used to benefit all mankind. Of course it couldn’t last. Suffering a near fatal heart attack and under attack by extra-dimensional evils, Gary struggles to find an object that might repair the universe he’s unwittingly damaged the fabric of.
Gary will find himself dealing with an alien witch queen, a fantasy world with a massive dungeon, and a final showdown with his greatest foe!
Oh and he sleeps with a dragon.
Enjoy the next exciting installment of the Supervillainy Saga!
Prepper, Book 2 by Tom Abrahams
Narrated by Kevin Pierce
Piton Press
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A missing woman. A tech titan on the edge. The desperate hunt to find her. What happens when there is no light at the end of the tunnel?
Prepper, Book 2 dives back into the darkness five days after a domestic terror attack killed the grid and sent millions scrambling for survival.
Jack Warrant is prepared but fears he needs to leave the safety of his home to add to his supplies. Tech billionaire Noel Slate kidnaps a VIP with political ties. A team of army veterans head out into the chaos in search of Slate before he exacts his revenge.
All roads begin to converge as the prolonged power outage forges a paramilitary state for some and threatens tenuous refuge for others.
Prepper is perfect for fans of T.L. Payne, Kyla Stone, Nicholas Sansbury Smith, Ryan Schow, and Franklin Horton.
Moon 2.0 by Rhett C. Bruno, Felix R. Savage
Narrated by Scott Aiello
Audible Studios
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The disaster on the moon ruined Nick Morrison’s life….
Broke and mistreated by his former employers, he’ll have to put the pieces back together himself…by going back to the moon.
Lunar prospecting is the next big thing, and companies are raking in the bucks. Nick has a plan to get a piece of the action—but he’ll first have to overcome the agonizing difficulties of surviving up here. To do that, he must work with Joe Massad, who nearly killed Nick two years ago. Joe seems to have put aside his ambitions to conquer the moon and Earth, but has he really changed?
As fatal accidents at the moon base stack up, Nick realizes that Joe isn’t his only problem. His enemies on Earth are out to get him. He must outwit them, or the lives of everyone on the moon may be in danger.
The sequel to the stunning science-based thriller from NYT best-selling authors Felix R. Savage and Rhett Bruno delivers a pulse-pounding drama of lunar survival and heartbreak.
The Downloaded by Robert J. Sawyer
Narrated by Brendan Fraser, Luke Kirby, Vanessa Sears, Colm Feore, Andrew Phung, full cast
Audible Originals
In 2059, two vastly different groups of people undergo cryonic suspension. While their bodies are frozen, their minds, still active and awake, are uploaded into a massive quantum computer. The first group is all astronauts about to leave Earth on a one-way interstellar colonization mission.
The second group consists of convicted murderers and volunteers who elected to serve their sentences in a virtual reality prison. But while both groups are suspended, a global cataclysm devastates most of the Earth, and their cryo-sleep is extended by over five hundred years.
When they’re automatically awakened—downloaded—they discover they are all that remains of humanity. Now they face a new crisis: A colossal asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. Together, will they find a way off the planet?
The Tapestry of a Heart by Erin Zak
Narrated by Abby Craden
Self Published
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Finnley O’Connell is at a crossroads when her life takes an unexpected turn after getting fired from her family’s lawn care business. Seeking refuge in Chicago with her gay uncle, Finnley discovers a vibrant city and a new sense of freedom. But it’s meeting Emerson, a captivating and mysterious woman, that truly changes everything. Drawn to Emerson’s strength and vulnerability, Finnley begins to untangle the threads of her own heart and identity. What begins as a temporary escape turns into a journey of self-discovery.
As Finnley navigates her new surroundings and grapples with her own identity, she realizes that Emerson might be the missing piece in her life. But with their newfound relationship comes a host of challenges, from family conflict to personal insecurities. Will they be able to weave a beautiful tapestry of love and connection, or will the threads of doubt and uncertainty tear them apart?
The beautifully crafted characters and vivid descriptions will leave you immersed in the world of Finnley and Emerson long after the ending.
Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake
Narrated by Kristen DiMercurio
Penguin Audio
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A fake relationship after a horrible one-night stand is anything but an act in this witty and heartfelt new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake.
Everyone around Iris Kelly is in love. Her best friends are all coupled up, her siblings have partners that are perfect for them, and her parents are still blissfully married. And she’s happy for all of them, truly. Iris doesn’t want any of that—dating, love, romance. She’ll stick to her commitment-free hookups, thanks very much, except no one in her life will just let her be. Everyone wants to see her settled down, but she holds firmly to her no dating rule. There’s only one problem—Iris is a romance author facing an imminent deadline for her second book, and she’s completely out of ideas.
Perfectly happy to ignore her problems as per usual, Iris goes to a bar in Portland and meets a sexy stranger, Stefania, and a night of dancing and making out turns into the worst one-night stand Iris has had in her life. To get her mind off everything, Iris tries out for the lead role in a local play, a queer retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, but comes face-to-face with Stefania, whose real name turns out to be Stevie. Desperate to save face in front of her friends, Stevie asks Iris to play along as her girlfriend. Iris is shocked, but when she realizes the arrangement might provide her with some much-needed romantic content for her book, she agrees. As the two women play the part of a happy couple, lines start to blur, and they’re left wondering who will make the real first move….
Guy’s Girl by Emma Noyes
Narrated by Lori Prince
Penguin Audio
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The boy who couldn’t love and the girl who wouldn’t.
Ginny Murphy is a total guy’s girl. She’s always found friendships with boys easier to form and keep drama-free–as long as they don’t fall for her, and she doesn’t fall for them. She and her best guy friends have stuck to that. But then she meets Adrian Silvas, the only one who’s ever made her crave more, and Ginny begins to question her own rules.
Piece by piece, Ginny and Adrian begin to fall into something intoxicating, something dangerous. Ginny threatens to destroy the belief Adrian’s held ever since witnessing his own mother’s heartbreak: that love isn’t worth the risk. For Ginny, the stakes could be even higher. Letting Adrian get close could mean exposing a secret she’s long protected: her disordered eating.
Ginny isn’t looking to be saved by someone. But maybe she and Adrian can help each other–if they don’t destroy each other first.
Heartfelt and evocative, Guy’s Girl is a powerful story about true love, self-love, and growing up.
The Missing Piece by Kat Jackson
Narrated by Lila Winters
Tantor Audio
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Order. Purpose. Predictability.
Dr. Renee Lawler organizes her life around those principles, and rarely does she stray from them. After all, they’ve brought her this far in life, where she enjoys her role as English department chair at a small but reputable New England university. Renee very much appreciates that her academic reputation instills sparks of fear in students’ hearts.
If there’s room in her heart for anything more than literature and controlling those around her—Renee hasn’t allowed herself the chance to discover that possibility. Her life is perfectly in order until one fall weekend, when her world collides with possibility and the past, setting off a tidal wave of changes she could have never predicted.
Sleepless in Dubai by Sajni Patel
Narrated by Soneela Nankani
Recorded Books
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From the author of My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding comes a hilarious, smart, and swoon-worthy rom-com about two teens traveling to Dubai for Diwali
In this hate-to-love romance, Nikki, an aspiring photographer, accompanies her family on a trip to Dubai to celebrate the five days of Diwali in style. It should be the trip of a lifetime, if Yash, the boy next door—with whom Nikki has a rocky history—weren’t on board.
Caught up in the festive spirit, Nikki’s family encourages her to get reacquainted with Yash. Turns out, a lot can change on a twelve-hour flight besides just continents. But can betrayals and conflicting ambitions be set aside long enough for the two teens to discover the true meaning of the Festival of Lights?
Perfect for fans of Tokyo Ever After and The Upside of Falling, this exuberant novel captures all the joy of family celebrations along with the heady exhilaration of first love.
A Purrfect Gift by Jae
Narrated by Anastasia Watley
Tantor Audio
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A festive lesbian romance featuring a matchmaking cat.
Lena has just moved to a new city with her cat, Scully, so when she finds little gifts on her doorstep every day, she thinks they’re from her neighbors.
Caroline, who lives next door, can’t figure out how her stuff keeps disappearing until she catches a cat in the act of stealing from her. She follows the feline felon home—and meets its cute owner.
Despite Lena’s best efforts, Scully doesn’t seem inclined to give up her life of crime, so she keeps having to go over to Caroline’s to return the loot.
Soon, neither woman minds the cat burglary anymore. Is it possible that her thieving cat gave Lena the purrfect gift for Christmas?
Each book in the Matchmaking Cats Series can be read as a standalone.
The Write Place by Allie Samberts
Narrated by Megan Carver
Self Published
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Finding love is finding where you belong.
Mackenzie Milcrest—Miss Mac to her students—is a high school English teacher, comfortable with her job, her life, and her place in the world. The only thing she loves more than her students is a good book and a quiet night alone to cozy up and read. She’s happy….
Or, at least, she thinks she is.
Daniel Evans is a world-famous writer—and for good reason. Over 10 years ago, when he was still a teenager, his first book became a runaway hit, and readers have not stopped asking for more ever since. Now, a decade later, he’s rich. Charming. Handsome….
He’s also suffering from a massive writer’s block.
Desperate to shake things up, Daniel employs the help of his publisher, who only has to pull a couple of strings to get him a front-row seat to his next novel’s setting: a public high school.
All he has to do is sit in Mac’s classroom every day and shadow her every move.
Strictly in the name of research, of course.
The problem is, Mac can’t keep acting like he’s invisible. Not when the pull he has on her grows stronger every second.
Falling in love with Daniel Evans is not in Mac’s lesson plan, but can she ignore how beautifully their stories intertwine?
Against the Clock by Brittany Kelley
Narrated by Greyson Ash, Lee Samuels
Podium Audio
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I’ll never date a football player—but all the veteran quarterback wants? Me.
Daniel
My life’s defined by my long career as a quarterback. I’m determined to have a great season because I’m not sure how many I have left. But when I slam into gorgeous reporter Kelsey Cole on the sidelines, my focus on the game takes a backseat to my fascination with her. She’s tiny, smart, fierce, and makes me feel young again. There’s only one problem: she hates football—with good reason, too. Still, you don’t become a champion quarterback without learning how to fight for what you want.
Football’s always come first, but Kelsey might be the one to change that.
Kelsey
The last thing I need is to get involved with huge and handsome quarterback Daniel Harrison. Under all those muscles, he’s hiding charm and a surprising intellect—an irresistible combination. I can’t deny our chemistry, but I can’t stand what he does for a living. Not to mention, once the internet starts shipping us, the spotlight becomes unbearable. The fans will hate me even more when they find out I’m writing a piece that could leave the league they love in shambles.
There’s no future for the hot quarterback and me—so why can’t I say goodbye?
Against The Clock is a spicy adult sports football romance with dual POV and a guaranteed HEA.
Friend Like Me by Jamie Millen
Narrated by Jesse Vilinsky
Self Published
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Your worst enemy is closer than you think.
When Amy moves to Manhattan and starts her dream job at a top advertising agency, she thinks she’s found a perfect new life. But someone is watching her. This mysterious “best friend” sends her creepy text messages…and murders coworkers who stand in her way.
As the body count rises, the brutal crimes threaten to expose the deadly secrets of her past. Amy finds an unlikely ally in a handsome executive, but can she trust him, or is he just a pawn in the killer’s lethal game?
Now police detectives are closing in on Amy. She’s the prime suspect in multiple homicides, and the infatuated investigator on her tail desires much more from her than the truth.
But Amy is innocent.
Nobody can prove she’s a twisted serial killer.
Unless they read her messages.
Of Mycelium and Men by William C. Tracy
Narrated by Adi Cabral
Tantor Audio
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Lida was their last chance for an uncolonized planet. But a world-spanning fungus had colonized it first.
Agetha and her husband have spent their whole lives in the fleet’s zero-G. Now all is turmoil as the fleet lands, discovering they are surrounded by a single fungal biomass spanning the entire planet. To build a new home, the fleet must confront a dangerous organism, and Agetha must decide if she can raise a family in this inhospitable landscape.
Jane Brighton holds tenuous command over the colony and its administrators. She and the other gene-modded leaders emerged from their four-hundred-year suspended animation to find a crew much different from the one that departed Old Earth. Jane must direct the colony’s fragile growth and defend it against being overrun by the fast-growing biomass.
But there is something none of the colonists know. The massive organism that spans the planet is not simply a fungal mass, nor even a chimerical combination of species that once roamed the planet. The biomass has desires and goals, and one is to know these strange beings carving out a home in its midst.
The Tower by Craig Martelle
Narrated by Chris Abernathy
Self Published
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A fight for their business….
…a fight for their lives.
Ian and Jenny Bragg are called to a meeting by those who are paid to deliver justice. Some call them assassins. Others call them hitmen. Ian knows them as operators.
Market share is about taking business from others. A zero sum game. The Peace Archive is growing, and it’s making the wrong people uncomfortable.
Ian Bragg didn’t get where he was because of fear. Intimidation wouldn’t work on him. He wants to define the lanes in the road with those who see themselves as his competitors. He wants them as collaborators so he wouldn’t have to keep looking over his shoulder.
But the others wanted the Peace Archive put out of business.
Ian and Jenny had no intention of leaving. They made sure that bad people were removed from society. Vigilantes of a new era. It was what made the Peace Archive so successful.
Ian, Jenny, and their competitors meet in the Tower to settle things once and for all.
This book can be listened to as a stand-alone. You don’t need to read the first four books in this series to enjoy The Tower, but if you are interested, take a look at the entire series.
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