Audio: Pumpkin spice and pour-overs

Release date: 01-19-23

Length: 1 hr and 37 mins

Narrated by: Andria Mae

Publisher: Elise Kennedy

Categories: Romance

From spotify

It was good for what it was meant for. A short audiobook for when you need something short. Or as for me, when spotify does not tell me how much I have left! Is it 2 h and 59 min or 2 hours and 10 min. Ugh, spotify complain finished.

Right so Becca wants to work in this book store, she meets a hot guy on the train and he also wants the job. Then they have to share a hotel room too, and yes it is a short story so they get busy and things work out for them.

Fall feels, romance, and booklovers.

Becca Habar is determined to get her dream managing a bookstore in Benning Falls, Vermont. The only things standing in her way? A bumpy train, no place to stay, and a bookish, kind, broad-shouldered stranger who is determined to get the job first.

Only one bed. Cinnamon roll MMC. Vermont in the fall. A cozy train ride. Too many coffees. A small-town bookstore. A "good girl".

The Malevolent seven by Sebastien de Castell

Series: The Malevolent Seven (#1)

Format: 373 pages, Paperback

Published: May 11, 2023 by Quercus Publishing

Fantasy/own

I am a bit torn. It was good, but I never really felt any connection to anyone. I wanted to root for someone.

Cade gets together 6 other people and sets off on a quest. Ok so a lot happens before that, magic, war, heaven and hell. Everyone is on edge here. He is being sent to save some lord from something. And when he gets there, well things are not as they seem.

I guess I just wanted more. But still a good story, and I just do not have a lot to say today.

Picture a wizard. Go ahead, close your eyes. There he is, see? Skinny old guy with a long straggly beard. No doubt he's wearing iridescent silk robes that couldn't protect his frail body from a light breeze. The hat's a must, too, right? Big, floppy thing, covered in esoteric symbols that would instantly show every other mage where this one gets his magic? Wouldn't want a simple steel helmet or something that might, you know, protect the part of him most needed for conjuring magical forces from being bashed in with a mace (or pretty much any household object).

Now open your eyes and let me show you what a real war mage looks like . . . but be warned: you're probably not going to like it, because we're violent, angry, dangerously broken people who sell our skills to the highest bidder and be damned to any moral or ethical considerations.

At least, until such irritating concepts as friendship and the end of the world get in the way.

My name is Cade Ombra, and though I currently make my living as a mercenary wonderist, I used to have a far more noble-sounding job title - until I discovered the people I worked for weren't quite as noble as I'd believed. Now I'm on the run and my only friend, a homicidal thunder mage, has invited me to join him on a suicide mission against the seven deadliest mages on the continent.  

Time to recruit some very bad people to help us on this job . . .

Audio: A barista´s guide to love & larceny

By: Caroline Bonin

Narrated by: Sarah Beth Pfeifer

Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins

Release date: 01-27-26

Publisher: Tantor Media

Categories: YA

To review

This was a sort of cozy fantasy where magic is real.

Dani ran away from her family who used her powers and got a partial scholarship at a magical college. But she has to work at a coffee place since she needs money. And then there is schoolwork. It is a lot to handle.

She has a good friend in her roommate McKenna who is partial fae (I would really want to know more about that). And then a crush at Kass who frequents the cafe she works at .

And then a professor learns of her ability and wants her to take part in a "extra credit project". And she seriously needs the money so she can get her degree.

But yes there is a lot more going on. A company who is making a dream drug. Meeting new friends. Handling her schoolwork and fearing getting kicked out. And that budding romance.

Very cozy feel to it. A but of love, a bit of larceny. But things will work out for her.

I liked the narration. She worked well with different characters and the mood of the book

Dani Lionet is no stranger to working hard. But now she's attending her dream magic university, and must manage classes, shifts at the local cafe, and maintaining her partial scholarship—all while trying to keep her unique ability under wraps. That way, no one else can take advantage of it like her parents used to. So when a visiting professor calls Dani out on her ability, she's terrified.

Yet, it seems Professor Silva just wants to pay Dani to use it to investigate a soon-to-be-released lucid dreaming product with horrible side effects. Dani is hesitant, but she needs the money, and it would help her new friend who was part of the product's clinical trials. Plus, she has a swoony distraction in Kass, a mage and her endearingly cute new regular at work...even if she can't tell him about her ability or extracurricular activities. The fact that he seems just as interested in her is very uncharted territory for Dani since, thanks to her parents, she's never lived in one place long enough to have a real crush.

Can Dani help with the professor's "group project," learn to embrace her ability, and get to know Kass? Or will it all fall apart before the semester is over?

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2/10/2026 Share some Romance Book recommendations

Ok it is late, so no pics! First of all TESSA DARE! Read her historical romance books. They are so fun.

And now I am just gonna go random, and not with picks that everyone knows at once....except Singh, I have to mention her. I also love her rugby books!

Anyway, here we go:

Historical romance: A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin

Paranormal romance. Storm Echo by Nalini Singh

Fantasy romance: The Desert King's Spy by Eve Langlais

Sci fi romance: Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik

Contemporary romance: Heidi's Guide to Four Letter Words by Tara Sivec

CR: Runaway Groom by Lauren Layne

2/17/2026 Are there any books you've read that changed your perspective on a subject?

2/24/2026 Which books are you looking forward to reading this Spring? (March-May)

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Carole´s Monday: On the way to the wedding- Julia Quinn

Author: Julia Quinn

Title: On the Way to the Wedding

Series: Bridgertons #8

Genre: Historical Romance

Format: paperback

Pages: 384

Published: June 27, 2006

Where I got It: My shelf (Amazon)

Summary: 

A funny thing happened...

Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except...

She wasn't the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except...

Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar...

Review:

Been holding off on finishing this series! It takes so long between each season of the show that I've been slowly making my way through the series. I finally decided to finish the main books of the series and read Gregory's tale. I still need to read the short story about Violet. 

Gregory is not your A-typical guy of the ton. He believes in love and wants to find love. He wants what all his other siblings have. He wants it badly. When he comes across Hermione, he fancies himself in love. She HAS to be the one? Right? ...Right? Enter in Hermione's best friend, Lucy, who likes Gregory. He seems like the best of suitors, so she decides to try to help him win the girl. Lucy is engaged, and there is no way out of it, so why not let her best friend find love? 

So I loved that Gregory truly wanted to be happy and find his own person. He sees how happy everyone in his family is, and he is the last unmarried sibling. He wants it so bad that he finds himself in love with the wrong person. It isn't love...no spoiler. Lucy is his person. He is just a dumb-dumb to not see it. Same with Lucy, but I get why she is blinded to it. She's technically engaged anyway. Not by choice, but family duties and whatnot. 

I struggled really bad for the first...mmm....45% of the book? Gregory's infatuation with Hermione grated on my nerves. Sure. That is the whole story. He eventually wakes up after an event and realizes he never loved her. He loved the idea of being in love. Why SOOOO long? Why not shave that off a bit? Maybe only being in love like....30% of the book? And then fighting to get the real girl. I would've liked to see more time with Gregory yearning for Lucy and making her feel wanted. 

Other than that block. I loved the story. It was dramatic and crazy and just plain fun. Gregory has a huge heart, and he's a big dumbdumb. Silly. 

Lucy was sweet. 

I liked one character a lot (I won't spoil anything). I was really hoping he found an HEA. Maybe the show will flush his story our more *fingers crossed*

In the end, this was a lovely series. I can see myself re-reading this someday. I loved all the siblings, even though they frustrated me sometimes. I'm so glad Netflix is making these books into a show. I would love to see more books like this find the limelight. But yes, totally worth reading the whole series. I had a little issue with this one, but by the end, I ended up having fun. I'll give this 3 stars. 

Reading Challenges

-  Reading Romance Challenge #2 (Wedding)

Audio: Lucky Suit by Lauren Blakely

By: Lauren Blakely

Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Andi Arndt

Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins

Release date: 01-31-19

Publisher: Audible Originals

Contemporary romance

Short novella. I do like these. Things have to work fast.

Kristen tries online dating and meets this fun guy Cameron. They talk, the flirt, but when they meet for real something is wrong...

So I can´t tell you what, but Cameron is a good guy and someone really wants these two to find love with each other.

Fun, some intrigues. Some meddling people, and two people who live on different sides of the country. But this is romance and it all works out.

Cute and fun. Good narration

Kristen Leonard is done with setups. She’s not interested in your son or your nephew or your butcher or the guy who mows your lawn, thank you very much, grandma! After all, she’s a modern woman—she’ll take her chances on the algorithms of online dating to find her ideal man. Before long, she meets a man who might just be the one—he’s hilarious, quick-witted, and full of heart. And when she meets up with Cameron in real life, he certainly looks exactly like his profile picture…but something’s not quite right.

There’s really no telling what brought them together and all bets are off as to whether or not they can trust their hearts over their heads. After all, can you fall in love with someone you’re not sure you really even know?

Audio: Blind date with a werewolf

 

Release date: 10-21-25

Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Narrated by: Holter Graham

Series Alpha & Omega, Mercy Thompson World (#20.5)

Urban fantasy/own

I am unsure if I have read any of these stories before, I feel like I have, but yes not sure. I think it was 3 previously published short stories, and 2 new, that has been woven into a book. It worked really well.

Asil gets an email from friends and it says that they have planned 5 blind dates. Soon he realises that these dates are different.

Asil is old and his wolf is struggling. These dates bring something new to the table.

Did I Like it as much as her other books? Not really. It was good, it was bloody, but I guess I never truly connected with Asil. Still it was a fun audiobook that got me back into this world

Good narration. Not much to say there, it worked well

Dear

We are worried about you. A werewolf alone is a sad thing, especially at Christmastime. So we have a challenge for five dates in three weeks. We have taken the work out of it and connected you with five people from online dating sites. You should also know that we have informed the whole pack and instigated a betting pool. Have fun!

Sincerely,

Your Concerned Friends

Audio: Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher

Narrated by: Jennifer Pickens

Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins

Release date: 08-19-25

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Fantasy/spotify

I do like Kingfisher, and here we got a story of a healer who has studied poisons since she was a child. Or as she tells it, she studies how antidotes, but really it is poisons.

Then the King comes calling. He thinks some one is poisoning his child Snow, and you can not say no to a King. She is taken on a journey and soon meets Snow.

Something is strange is going on in that house. Something is wrong. The child is not healthy, but why and how? She is always watched.

I liked Anja. She likes what she does, she finds it interesting and when things does not work out she wants to know why. She befriends some people at the estate and tries her best to solve this problem. But something bigger is going on.

A good story, a fairytale that Kingfisher does so well.

The only bad part was that I listened to spotify, and my hours ended 1 hour! before the end. And I had to wait 10 days for more. Ugh, stupid spotify. Yes I know you can buy more, but for 1 hour, nah.

Great story. Great narration. I have so many more Kingfisher books before me and I do enjoy that.

Healer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save—seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on. But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja’s unorthodox methods can save her.

Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat, and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow, but nothing seems to work. That is, until she finds a secret world, hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick.

Or it might be the thing that kills them all.

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2/3/2026 If you could invent a holiday, what would you celebrate?

There are like a million holidays, Pancake day etc. But those are not really celebrated....I am thinking. You know Fall sucks. No Holidays here.  But we do have Fall vacation, so no. We do have a lot of holidays already you know. September is sort of boring. National pet day? But what about those who do not have pets? And you guys have your Thanksgiving. Ok how about Lammas? Real old celebration. August 1st. Celebrate the beginning of the harvest. One day off work. Ohh we do like to pick berries and mushrooms here so good holiday. I am sure we had some sort of holiday here like that long ago and then it was lost.

2/10/2026 Share some Romance Book recommendations

2/17/2026 Are there any books you've read that changed your perspective on a subject?

2/24/2026 Which books are you looking forward to reading this Spring? (March-May)

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Carole´s Monday: Candy Apples and Clairvoyants

Author: Danielle Garrett

Title: Candy Apples and Clairvoyants

Series: Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries #4.5

Genre: Fantasy, Cozy mystery, Paranormal

Format: ebook

Pages: 53

Published: October 29, 2024

Where I got It: My shelf (Amazon)

Summary: 

It’s Halloween night and I’ve got everything I need for a spooky good time. And by that, I mean copious amounts of chocolate and sugar, and a pile of scary movies.

But when the pumpkins have been carved and the trick-or-treaters have all gone home to count their loot, I find there’s still a spirit stirring, with a reminder from a Halloween I’d almost forgotten.

And frankly, no horror flick can top the spine-chilling prospect of time-traveling back to my high school days.

Let’s just hope I wake up in time to grab a half-price bag of peanut butter cups.

Review:

This series is just so fun. I know this is fall-y and maybe I should've waited, but I have zero patience. LOL

Here, we follow a young Ella. This is her back in High School. Young and still so naive. But still so willing to help!

Boo, there will be no more of this series after this one. I wish there were more! I love Ella and her friends/family!!! I love watching her muddle her way through! Maybe she'll be in more later? I believe there is a spin-off in this world, so I may have to dive into that. 

But this was super cute. I loved seeing a young Ella running amok. 

Booooooooo Chloe! Hate her face. 

This was sweet, and the conclusion? It made me sad for that person. I kinda feel bad. Poor thing. 

I ended up reading this one instead of the audio. I really missed the voice, but it did fine as an ebook. 

All-in-all, this was a nice taste. Short and sweet. I want more though!!!!!! 5 from me. 

Best of January

 

Hellooooo 2026! Here are the bests of January! Hope you like our new trophy logo at the top. They are based off our kitties.

Best Book of the Month:

Blodeuedd - Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher

"Best book of the month. Kingfisher wins January this year again."

Carole -  Letters from Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien

"This was adorable and fun for all ages!"

Best Movie of the Month:

Carole -  Murder Mystery (2019)

"Rewatched this and it was a hoot!"

Blodeuedd - Gladiator II (2024)

"I am horrible remembering what I watched when so my best movie is just one I do remember 😅 Not as epic or good as the first"

Best TV show of the Month:

Blodeuedd - The Good Doctor (s7) & Mooonhaven (s1)

"I watched the last season of The Good Doctor. Moonhaven was really good but I do not recommend it cos there is no s2!!!"

Carole - Fallout (s2)

"Been so good! I wished they would release all the episodes, but I am caught up!"

Best Cover of the Month:

C's pick: A tough pick this month! But this one is just so pretty with all the snow. And that dress? Love.

B's pick: Best cover cos it is as creepy as the book. Not pretty just creepy

Audio: The poisoner´s ring by Kelley Armstrong

By: Kelley Armstrong

Narrated by: Kate Handford

Series: A Rip Through Time , Book 2

Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins

Release date: 05-23-23

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense /own

Yay, book 2. Mallory is still stuck in the past and has no idea if she can ever go home. But at least now her employers know that is is not some shady teenager, but actually a 30 year old cop from the future. And that actually went down very well.

Now she gets to work as an assistant to Dr Grey, and with this new case there is a string of men being poisoned. And suddenly the case hits too close to home. Will the find whoever is doing this in time?

Ok I admit, I would like Dr Grey and Mallory to one day find love...with each other. BUT, she is stuck in the body of a 19 year old so that just makes it weird. Dang it, Mallory needs her own body back. But hat will probably never happen. We will just forget about this.

Anyway, I am really enjoying this series. I cant wait to listen to more!

Great narration too , I really feel I am there.

Edinburgh, 1869: Modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson is adjusting to her new life in Victorian Scotland. Her employers know she’s not housemaid Catriona Mitchell―even though Mallory is in Catriona’s body―and Mallory is now officially an undertaker’s assistant. Dr. Duncan Gray moonlights as a medical examiner, and their latest case hits close to home. Men are dropping dead from a powerful poison, and all signs point to the grieving widows… the latest of which is Gray’s oldest sister.

Poison is said to be a woman’s weapon, though Mallory has to wonder if it’s as simple as that. But she must tread carefully. Every move the household makes is being watched, and who knows where the investigation will lead.

Audio: The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

327 pages, Paperback

Series: Molly the Maid (#2)

Published: November 29, 2023 by HarperCollins

Mystery/own

I liked this one too, a cozy mystery. Dunno where the cozy line is drawn but sort of cozy.

Molly is head maid and doing well. She has a boyfriend,the respect of others, and all is well. Until a famous author drops dead.

The maid is always the one to blame. And Molly actually has a secret which gets told in flashbacks. She actually knew the author when she was younger. But now she is on the case as a maid in training gets blamed. Who wanted to kill Mr Grimthorpe?

I liked it. No real danger or action. She takes everything with stride. I like a mystery like this.

Molly Gray wears her Head Maid badge proudly for every shift at the Regency Grand Hotel, plumping pillows, sweeping up the guests’ secrets, silently restoring rooms to a state of perfection.

But when a renowned guest – a famous mystery writer – drops very dead in the grand tea room, Molly has an unusual clean-up on her hands.

As rumours and suspicion swirl in the hotel corridors, it’s clear there’s grime lurking beneath the gilt. And Molly knows that she alone holds the key to the mystery. But unlocking it means thinking about the past, about Gran, and everything else she’s kept tidied away in her memory for so long.

Because Molly knew the dead guest once upon a time – and he knew her . . .

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1/27/2026 What's your favorite decade and why? (You do not need to have lived through it!)

This is another hard one, the further back I go the more nope I get. My family was starving just 100 years ago so maybe not. Oh and war and shit. Then you go back more, even more starvation and hiding from Russians in caves. Damn, it does suck. And I really must go and check for those caves this spring. I am so curious. Anyway...

Let´s just do the 90s! The hair and clothes were a tad bit better. Cool new shows and movies emerged. The music changed. The rise of boy bands. It is very sentimental.

2/3/2026 If you could invent a holiday, what would you celebrate?

2/10/2026 Share some Romance Book recommendations

2/17/2026 Are there any books you've read that changed your perspective on a subject?

2/24/2026 Which books are you looking forward to reading this Spring? (March-May)

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Carole´s Monday: Three Dark Crowns

Author: Kendare Blake

Narrator: Amy Landon
Title: Three Dark Crowns

Series: Three Dark Crowns #1

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audiobook
Published: September 20, 2016
Where I Got It: Borrowed from library

Summary: 

When kingdom come, there will be one.

In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions.

But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins.

The last queen standing gets the crown.

Review:

First book club book of 2026! Weeeeeee!

Here we follow three sisters. All three are queens and equal heirs to the crown, and all are magical. However, there can only be one queen to rule them all. Mirabella is an elemental. Katharine is a poisoner who can ingest poisons. Arsinoe is a naturalist. This will be a fight to the death on the night of the sisters' 16th birthday. 

How cool is this concept? Def royals meets fantasy meets Hunger Games. Loved the idea and the concept. I wouldn't want to live here, but the powers would be lovely. I guess I would just want to be a civilian. I wouldn't make a good queen. 

The execution of the story was...okay. It was so slow and so dry in the beginning. Yes, we are learning about the sisters and the world and the rules, etc. However, it took forever for anything to really happen. Plus, we had a lot of POVs going on. Not just the queens, but a lot of their friends, etc. Sure, I didn't mind getting a glimpse of the world, but I think I would've liked this more if it were just the queens' POVs. 

Also, I did the audio of this. I wonder if I would've appreciated the multiple POVs if I did the ebook/physical book of it. It would've been easier to follow along. There were a couple of times I was confused about who was saying what. I had to rewind a couple of times. Don't get me wrong, the narrator is good! I have listened to her before, but so many POVs and soooo many characters, it is hard to have a different voice for each person. 

OMG, the end. I need to read book 2. Dayum. 

Oh! There was another scene a few pages back that had me audibly gasp! Holy cannoli batman!

Overall, I did enjoy myself while listening to this. I think I would've liked it more if I did a different format and/or if we have less POVs. I do want to read book 2 because things have HEATED up. I'll give this 3 stars. 

Reading Challenges

- Audiobook #2

- Library Love #3

Audio: Still mad about you by Liz Maverick

Release date: 08-28-25

Narrators: Luci Christian Bell, Andrew Eiden, Helen Laser

Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher: Audible Originals

Categories: Romance

I like these short audible novellas. But the whole sound effect things throws me at times. I was out skiing and then suddenly there was this sound and I freaked out something was behind me, lol. But yes when you are inside it works well.

Dani and Asher became enemies in High School and now they have to plan a scavenger hunt. But this is a novella they actually talk and reach some common ground. Sometimes High School drama is not the entire world.

They have fun hanging out together and sparks fly. It was cute and short.

Good narration. I am sure I recognize the guy from other audible ones and the woman too. They work well together. And yes cool effects too that bring it to life

Years after being locked in a fierce high school rivalry, Danielle Green and Asher Williams are forced to team up again. The plan their high school reunion in New York. As they set up a citywide treasure hunt for their former classmates, old tensions reignite…along with unexpected sparks.

Dani never forgave Ash for stealing the class presidency more than a decade ago, but she’s determined to keep her cool while stuck together with him during the hot Manhattan summer. Trouble is, Dani isn’t prepared for Ash’s easy charm and thoughtful gestures, and Ash isn’t ready for his secret teenage crush on Dani to return with a vengeance.

As the ice between them melts and grudges fade into the past, Dani and Ash just might discover that the real treasure at the end of the chase was there all along.

Audio. Suddenly Mrs Darcy

By: Jenetta James

Narrated by: Lillian Rachel

Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins

Release date: 06-15-20

Publisher: Quills & Quartos Publishing

Audible/historical romance PP variation

I love pride and prejudice variations. One would think I would get tired of them, but I do not. There is always something new.

In this one Mrs Bennet finds them together and there is a hasty marriage. Lizzy is unsure about her new position and life. Some look down at her. She has not really made her peace with Darcy either and that is what this is about. It is sort of sad too in the beginning, they are complete strangers and they live together, but they never really get to know each other.

And some Lydia drama thrown in too. Ugh Wickham. One angry aunt. And some secrets.

Fun times, I am clearly addicted to these.

Good narration

Elizabeth Bennet never imagined her own parents would force her to marry a virtual stranger.

But when Mrs. Bennet accuses Fitzwilliam Darcy of compromising her daughter, that is exactly the outcome. Trapped in a seemingly loveless marriage and far from home, she grows suspicious of her new husband’s heart and further, suspects he is hiding a great secret. Is there even a chance at love given the happenstance of their hasty marriage?

Audio: Evergreen by Buck Turner

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese

Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins

Release date: 01-20-26 by Tantor Media

YA Fiction(to review)

A coming of age YA book with heart and turmoil.

Cole moves with his mother and sister to a small town after his dad died in an accident. He does not want to move, or start a new school. But almost at once he befriends a pretty girl next door. One who carries a heavy past.

He meets new friends, and also does something no one dares to do. Goes up the mountain to talk with the hermit who lives there. The scary old man who is said to have killed 3 teenagers. But Cole is a good guy and together with his new friends he tries to find out what happened to those missing teenagers to clear the name of his new chess partner.

There is also faith as his new friend takes him to church and he tries to deal with the questions of could he have saved his dad if he had prayed harder?

And something unexplainable comes in at the end. I can not tell you of it, but there is something mystical in those woods.

Heart, mystery, first love and friendship.

Good narration. He had a good feel of the story and it flowed very well and I felt these different characters.

Cole Mercer is a young man angry at the world...and for good reason. After the sudden loss of his father, Cole's mother moves them hundreds of miles away from all that is familiar to the sleepy town of Evergreen, North Carolina. He struggles to settle in, but navigating difficult classmates is offset by the beautiful girl next door. And he begins to understand there's something different about this small southern town and the forest that surrounds it, which seems to have more of a presence than it should.

Nothing in Evergreen is quite what it seems.

Listeners will fall in love with Evergreen's southern charm and the love story at its center which transcends time.