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Narrated by:
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Thérèse Plummer
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By:
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Irene Hannon
About this listen
He’s in over his head with two grieving children.
She’s the nanny he needs.
Can he convince her to step into the fray?
Clay Adams isn’t equipped to deal with two traumatized children—but deserting the niece and nephew entrusted to his care isn’t an option. So he needs to find help. Fast.
Sought-after nanny Cate Shepard seems like the solution to his problem. But while she’s moved by the children’s plight and their floundering uncle, her own issues could make the job difficult.
When Clay at last convinces her to take the position, Cate quickly comes to love his niece and nephew … and her feelings for their uncle also begin to grow as the two of them join forces to give the children a stable and loving home. In fact … might a forever family be on the horizon for all of them?
In this HOLT Medallion finalist, bestselling author Irene Hannon takes listeners on a big-hearted journey to small-town America as she weaves a tale of shattered dreams and the healing power of love.
©2009 Irene Hannon (P)2024 Recorded BooksListeners also enjoyed...
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As a former smokejumper, arson investigator Bri Tucker knows her way around fires. But after a mysterious blaze takes the life of a former colleague, Bri inherits a curious puzzle from him that raises questions about several fiery deaths. Someone, however, doesn’t want her picking up where he left off in search of answers. When she teams up with ATF Special Agent Marc Davis to solve the puzzle, the case heats up—as does the attraction between them.
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Another hit!
- By Indydog on 10-23-23
By: Irene Hannon
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Seasons of the Heart
- Encore Edition
- By: Irene Hannon
- Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Single mom Kate Nolan has endured more than her share of trauma and loss, and now her young daughter is having adjustment issues at her new day-care facility. The five-year-old has also developed mysterious stomachaches that need attention, even if Kate would prefer not to set foot in a medical facility ever again. Pediatrician Eric Carlson never forgot the woman in the smashed car on that icy night he stopped to assist at an accident scene. And when she brings her little girl to his office, it’s clear both mother and daughter are under severe stress.
By: Irene Hannon
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Tempted
- By: Robyn Carr
- Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
- Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Widowed at thirty-three with two small kids, Beverly Simpson wants someone to blame. Angry, hurt, and full of regret for what she’s lost, she rails against a once trusted God and hides her loneliness behind a sassy exterior. Joe Clark, intrigued by Bev’s irreverent approach to life, stubbornly pursues her. However, the pair have two very different outlooks on life. Joe is a dedicated preacher, while Bev insists she no longer even believes in God.
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A Feel Good Story in the end
- By PRFH on 04-14-25
By: Robyn Carr
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The Unexpected Gift
- Sisters & Brides, Book 3
- By: Irene Hannon
- Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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Of course Morgan Williams is grateful to her great-aunt for bequeathing her half ownership in a seaside cottage in Maine—but there’s a catch. To claim it, she has to spend four weeks onsite. That’s a tall order for an advertising professional who rarely takes off four days, let alone four weeks. As for the other stipulation…that she volunteer for a camp for troubled kids run by her co-heir…what is that all about?
By: Irene Hannon
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The Best Gift
- Sisters & Brides, Book 1
- By: Irene Hannon
- Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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Free spirit AJ Williams couldn’t be happier with the legacy her Aunt Jo left her. She’s ready for a new adventure—and who wouldn’t want to own a bookshop? There’s just one little problem. She has to share her bequest with the picky, no-nonsense manager, Blake Sullivan. Even worse? They have to work together for six months in order to claim their inheritance.
By: Irene Hannon
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Four Friends
- A Novel
- By: Robyn Carr
- Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
- Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins
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Gerri can't decide what's more devastating: learning her rock-solid marriage has big cracks, or the anger she feels as she tries to repair them. Always the anchor for friends and her children, she realizes it's time to look carefully at herself. The journey is more than revealing—it's transforming. Andy has come to believe that a lasting love is out of reach. When she finds herself attracted to a man without any of the qualities that usually appeal to her, she questions everything she thought she wanted in life.
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Keep Going...
- By WildGoose on 06-29-21
By: Robyn Carr
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Second Chance Summer
- Encore Edition
- By: Irene Hannon
- Narrated by: Therese Plummer
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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When Rachel Shaw and Jack Fletcher meet on a sunny Georgia barrier island, it seems like the perfect start to a romance. There's just one problem—neither is the least bit interested in falling in love. They're simply looking for peace, and time to work through their losses. But Rachel's Aunt Eleanor and Fletch's Gram have a few surprises in store for these two wounded souls.
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Narration was excellent!
- By Danielle S. on 06-05-24
By: Irene Hannon
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That Certain Summer
- By: Irene Hannon
- Narrated by: Celeste Ciulla
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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Karen and Val are family - yet they're anything but close. Karen has carried the burden of responsibility for her aging mother ever since her gorgeous sister left town years ago to pursue a career in theater. But Val had darker reasons for leaving town - as well as a secret to keep - and coming home has never been an option...until their mother suffers a stroke. Reunited in their hometown, Karen and Val must grapple with their past mistakes, their relationship with each other, and their issues with a mother who is far from ideal.
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Tough to Listen to
- By Lynn E. Smith on 03-13-20
By: Irene Hannon
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Seaside Reunion: Encore Edition
- Starfish Bay, Book 1
- By: Irene Hannon
- Narrated by: Therese Plummer
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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After surviving a devastating tragedy, combat reporter Nate Garrison returns to the only place that ever felt like home: Starfish Bay on the Northern California coast. But his reunion with childhood friend Lindsey Collier is nothing like he’d imagined. The wary widow who runs Starfish Bay Mercantile was once the girl who made young Nate dream—of a future, of family ties, of deep roots. Now Lindsey avoids love, loss … and Nate. Yet when they join forces to save a beloved town landmark and help a hurting little boy, might they also find healing, hope—and love?
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Great
- By Doug Perkins on 11-26-22
By: Irene Hannon
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Never Fall Again
- Gossamer Falls, Book 1
- By: Lynn H. Blackburn
- Narrated by: Kate Forbes
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
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Former Marine Callum Shaw always knew he would someday join his family’s construction business in Gossamer Falls. He longs for a family of his own but has almost given up on that ever happening. The beautiful artist who has hired him to build her new house is funny, gifted, and everything Cal could ever want in a partner, but he vows to keep his distance. He’s loved—and lost—someone like her before.
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where was the actual story/plot/mystery?
- By outdoors RN on 03-20-25
What listeners say about Apprentice Father (Encore Edition)
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- Melissa
- 03-13-25
Touching the heartstrings
Wonder story of how God can make a family! Irene Hannon does it again & love Therese Plummer she’s my favorite
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- grotie4
- 03-04-25
Triumph Over Tragedy
This was a great book demonstrating how resilient kids can be after a tragedy when they are loved and nurtured through their trauma and grief.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-09-25
a beautiful story of God's redeeming love and a happy ever after
I liked everything about this book. it made me laugh and cry. The relationship between the children and their uncle was very inspiring. I will be reading this book again.
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- Mama Nandi
- 05-21-24
Outstanding!
I really liked the characters. They were wholesome and upbuilding. The woman with the physical challenges had a very good outlook about her disability.
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- Sergina B. Bach
- 02-13-25
Great story
Loved the Christian story. Well performed and written! Humbling and beautiful. Worth the time z
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- Connie
- 03-17-24
Loved this story.
I’ve never found an Irene Hannon book that I haven’t loved. Apprentice Father was no exception. It was amazing. A main character has an obvious physical handicap, a residual from an autoimmune disorder called Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome. Most people have never heard of it.
I am a GBS survivor myself having been quad paralyzed and on a vent in 2010. I had to learn to walk again. I have rarely seen fiction mention this disorder so was excited to see it described here and how it can affect and change a life.
It was heartwarming to see how this story developed. Very well done. I highly recommend this Encore production exceptionally narrated by Therese Plummer.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-04-25
Christian values
It’s such a breath of fresh air to listen to a romance story that is not filled with explicit sex. It’s hard enough to find a balance in life without constant emphasis on sex.
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