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Narrated by:
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Josh Hurley
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Bailey Carr
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By:
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Rachel Higginson
About this listen
Avalon St. Andrews has endured Hell and war in an attempt to secure freedom and immortality for his people. Raised and conditioned to be both warrior and leader, he now sits on a throne with his sister Eden, governing the Kingdom in peace. While his people enjoy the benefits of his struggle and loss, he is restless, bored and alone.
Avalon is summoned to fight in order to save his people once more as the Kingdom is threatened by a brand new evil. In addition to reigning in a kingship he doesn't want, he is fighting against the very people he has fought so hard to protect. They are determined to throw away their newfound freedom and their newfound leaders.
In this war and in this kingship he feels alone. And for the first time he feels hollow. That is until Amelia Cartier shows up, invading his every thought and shaking up his carefully controlled world.
Now he faces yet another battle - making Amelia his queen.
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One girl, two lives. Dutiful daughter of the Duke of Elverston, on the one hand, a willful girl who learns to fight on the other. Her father has let her run wild as long as she never embarrasses him. And if she does? Consequences are likely to be swift and brutal. The wargen are fierce men who wear two faces: one wolf, one human. They're the monsters mothers warn their children about in Grania, and now four wargen princes have been sent there to strike a deal with the duke. But when they catch sight of the wild Darcy, everything changes.
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Perfect slow-burn 🔥
- By Mama Lewis on 12-25-23
By: Sam Hall
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An Enchantment of Thorns
- A Fae Beauty and the Beast Retelling (Court of Fairy Tales Series, Book 1)
- By: Helena Rookwood, Elm Vince
- Narrated by: Lucy Brownhill
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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As town greenwitch, Aster's dedicated her life to defending her people from the nightmarish fae of the forest. Yet despite her best efforts, each year a girl is taken as a tithe by the Beast who rules the Folkwood. None ever return. And this year, the Beast claims Aster. Trapped in a cursed palace, taunted by mischievous, invisible servants, Aster despairs of ever making it home. Then the Beast offers her a bargain—if she can restore his rose garden and break the curse on his court, he will set her free.
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Consent is Key
- By Anonymous User on 03-04-25
By: Helena Rookwood, and others
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A Wildflower in the Wind
- The Magic of the Wildflowers Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Megan Shade
- Narrated by: Samantha Cook
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since her mother fell victim to the Lonely Death, Azalea has tried to find a cure in the fabled petals of the moonflowers growing in her garden. Her attempts at conquering death are derailed when a secret is unearthed—one that forces her into captivity at the hands of the large, arrogant, and frustratingly handsome Fae Commander of the wicked Black King.
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LOVED
- By Kate MacIndoe on 12-20-23
By: Megan Shade
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Guild of Secrets
- Obsidian Queen, Book 1
- By: Shari L. Tapscott
- Narrated by: Mare Trevathan
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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If twenty-two-year-old Madeline Bennet knows anything for certain, it’s that she’ll get her desired apprenticeship with the Royal Guild. After all, her family is well-connected, and she’s all but dating the grand duke’s nephew. But Madeline does not get her apprenticeship. Instead, she finds herself working with a trio of knight marshals, traipsing around the US, arresting all manner of magical miscreants. If tracking trolls, running from murderous pixies, and stumbling into a dangerous web of criminal activity isn’t enough to keep her occupied, there’s also Gray, Jonathan, and Eric.
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Stumbled and fell in love with this series
- By Tay A on 03-24-25
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Wings of Light
- Obsidian Order Series, Book 1
- By: Katerina Martinez
- Narrated by: Sarah Puckett
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
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As long as I can keep my supernatural origins hidden, my life is simple. It's just my best friend and me against the world, eating dried ramen and peas, watching reality TV, and laying low in the city that never sleeps. That is until Draven, a dangerously attractive hunter, tracks me down and kidnaps me. He's with the Obsidian Order, and he gives me a choice: join their ranks or die. All I have to do is pass a series of deadly trials at their Academy, competing against a bunch of supernaturals who want me dead. Sounds easy, right?
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Loved every second!
- By Annette on 07-14-23
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How to Date Your Dragon
- By: Molly Harper
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi, Jonathan Davis
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Concerned that technology is about to chase mythological creatures out into the open (how long can Sasquatch stay hidden from Google maps?), the League for Interspecies Cooperation is sending Jillian to Louisiana on a fact-finding mission. While the League hopes to hold on to secrecy for a little bit longer, they're preparing for the worst in terms of human reactions. They need a plan, so they look to Mystic Bayou, a tiny town hidden in the swamp where humans and supernatural residents have been living in harmony for generations.
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As someone from Louisiana...
- By Kristi on 02-13-18
By: Molly Harper
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Big Bad Wolf
- By: Georgette St. Clair
- Narrated by: Natasha Soudek
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Going on a very public date with Ryker Harrison, the sexy, surly ex-boxer whose Alpha attitude and string of one-night stands have earned him the nickname "the Big Bad Wolf"? Daisy would run as fast as her paws could carry her...if it wasn't a publicity stunt for her favorite aunt's new dating service. But it turns out the handsome shifter and his family have other ideas. Apparently after her first date, his nosy, interfering pack think she's agreed to be his life-mate. And the curvy she-wolf has Ryker convinced it's time to give up his playboy ways and claim Daisy for his own.
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Decent Story...Terrible Narration
- By The Book Chick on 11-10-17
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Silver Tongue Devil
- Devil in the Deep Blue Sea, Book 1
- By: Stacey Marie Brown
- Narrated by: Zachary Johnson, Mare Trevathan
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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After the battle to save King Lars and Queen Kennedy’s throne against Stavros, a tragic loss shatters what was left of Croygen’s heart, and the Silver Tongue Devil returns to his first love—the sea. Trying to regain his title as the King of pirates, Croygen hears of another who is challenging his claim—the woman pirate known as Puss in Boots. Ruthless as she is beautiful, men desire and fear her.
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amazing!
- By Amazon Customer on 10-04-23
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The Harp of Kings
- By: Juliet Marillier
- Narrated by: Moira Quirk, Alex Wyndham, Frazer Douglas
- Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins
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Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart, and is a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan's burning ambition is to join the elite warrior band on Swan Island. She and her brother train there to compete for places, and find themselves joining a mission while still candidates. Their unusual blend of skills makes them ideal for this particular job, which requires going undercover as traveling minstrels. For Swan Island trains both warriors and spies.
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THIS IS BLACKTHORN & GRIM'S CHILDREN
- By Rinogirl on 10-23-19
By: Juliet Marillier
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Black Sunshine
- By: Karina Halle
- Narrated by: Sofia Willingham
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
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A week before Lenore Warwick's 21st birthday, she's kidnapped by the brooding and dangerous stranger with cold eyes and a lethal touch, who has been stalking her on San Francisco's fog-shrouded streets. Absolon "Solon" Stavig isn't your average criminal though. He's a centuries-old vampire who's caught between wanting to kill Lenore and wanting to save her.
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Loved the story, didn’t love the narrator
- By Briel on 08-31-23
By: Karina Halle
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House Immortal
- House Immortal, Book 1
- By: Devon Monk
- Narrated by: Leslie Carroll
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
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Matilda Case isn't like most folks. In fact, she's unique in the world, the crowning achievement of her father's experiments - a girl pieced together from bits. Or so she believes. That is, until Abraham Seventh shows up at her door, stitched with life thread just like her and insisting that enemies are coming to kill them all. Tilly is one of thirteen incredible creations known as the galvanized, stitched together beings who are immortal and unfathomably strong.
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Disappointing
- By BikeVON on 07-29-15
By: Devon Monk
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-18-21
Not as great as the first 4 books
I loved the first four books in the Star Crossed series, but this one was kind of disappointing in comparison. Avalon is much less likable from his own pov than he was from Eden's perspective. I will still listen to the rest of the books on the series to see what happens. I'm hopeful the others will be better than this one.
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- jem
- 05-28-21
Least favorite of series
I listened to 6 and 7 and went back to 1 to read them all. I didn't like the crass language throughout this one. It seemed also like Avalon's thought processes and the author's descriptions were extremely repetitive, causing me to want to roll my eyes in the knowledge I heard it all before. I loved Avalon's character for the most part in the other books, but not in this one.
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- Jenny Sowersby
- 01-18-23
No,no,no
Why????? I was so in to these books and then I got to this one that was read by Josh Hurley mostly. His voice as Avalon was blah and annoying. I had to stop listening. Why ruin a good thing?? Bailey Carr was awesome as all the characters in the first 4 books. Well, I am off to find another storyI can listen to. So long Star Crossed Series.
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- Megan S. Downing
- 02-25-23
Jury is still out
The Jury is still out on this series. This is the first I’ve listened to and I’m thankful it was included and didn’t cost me a credit. I’m a finisher, so I finished it … I hope the closing means Avalon has grown up. Because good grief … he’s king, evidently a renowned warrior… but what a piece of work. I get that the author must be trying to show his character development … but the self obsessed egotistical bits are overdone and are jarring against his clear dedication to his people and cause. And the misogynistic overtones are also over the top and just don’t mesh with Jo he’s supposed to be. A dozen ways this character could have been developed so that all the pieces if his character aligned as he grew and learned lessons about himself and others. The story is fascinating and makes e want to learn more … so based on reviews, I’ll try another book out of curiosity for the story itself. But sheesh. I hope Avalon truly has become the man he was meant to be. I can’t handle anymore of his “growing”.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-12-23
Overall it’s a good experience
It was a good book with a good story. Interesting setting throughout the book. Looking forward to the next one.
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- Rickiann Roush
- 11-11-23
Just not a good read .
So many issues . They changed the voice for Karin and Eden . Some how aunt Sill raised Eden after finishing med school from newborn and Eden is in her early 20’s yet aunt Sill is in her mid 30’s . Please make that make sense .
Repeat victims like leave Lilly alone already ! I just feel like another book was needed and this was not well thought out.
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- Dreama1234
- 01-06-19
A nice switch
I really enjoyed the story for Avalon's life. I am happy to also be kept in sync with everyone else as well. I wish the book had covered more of the story after the ambush at the engagement party and I really wanted to hear more about Lilly's fate. I like the closeness that he shares with his sister as well as his family, adopted, foster family. I enjoyed this story but it could have given more.
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- LaineyLOL
- 12-18-20
Story Slightly Juvenile but Good Continuation of Series
I enjoyed the earlier books in this series and it’s narrator (except for her atrocious French accent). Was a little disappointed in the change of narrator, though I understand as the POV has changed. New narrator is MUCH better at accents but voice is fairly young and juvenile. Story is mostly good. I expect follow-up books to be stronger in storyline. This seems to be a setup for more interesting action. Disappointed again in the author’s depiction of Machu Picchu. Clearly, she has never been there, as the story makes no sense for anyone who has. For one, you can’t drive a vehicle into town - you can only get there by train or tour bus. Story is mostly mushy love stuff with only a few parts pushing the plot forward. I don’t mind love stuff by any means, but somehow the narrator’s voice made it seem quite childish. Whereas, in the earlier books, I was able to enjoy unfolding romances. I think if this was standalone, I wouldn’t be a fan. But since I’m mid-series and know there’s better story to come, I can forgive the weakness and cheesiness of this one as I look forward to a more mature follow-up.
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- BorderlineBookObsessed
- 10-11-20
❤
Loved it.. so well written and the characters just steal your heart! now for the next book.
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- mommabahama
- 02-24-22
Grammar becoming too distracting to finish
Made it through this far in the series since the story was compelling, however the grammar and misuse of words has become too distracting. Author needs better editors/proofreaders.
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