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Most famous for his Hornblower series, iconic writer C. S. Forester tells tales of adventure like no other. This BBC radio collection features modern adaptations of five of his acclaimed novels, including The African Queen (famously adapted as an Oscar-winning film starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn) and The Gun, which was turned into the hit Hollywood movie The Pride and the Passion.

Vertraue niemals einem Fremden, ganz egal, wie nett er zu dir ist... In tiefer Nacht sinkt ein Boot vor der Küste Schottlands. Virginia, die mit Mann und Kind in einem Ferienhaus Urlaub macht, nimmt das schiffbrüchige Ehepaar Moor bei sich auf und versorgt sie mit dem Notwendigsten. Als der Mann des Paares ihr ungebeten in ihr Zuhause nach Norfolk folgt, findet Virginia ihn zunächst nur aufdringlich. Doch mit der Zeit öffnet sie sich ihm mehr als je zuvor einem anderen Menschen, bis plötzlich das Unfassbare passiert: Virginias siebenjährige Tochter verschwindet spurlos.

The Scarmados are the most famous family in Britain, notorious for throwing lavish parties funded by their media and shipping empire. Now, head of the family Mattia is about to retire, and he's taken his four children and his new young wife Belle on the maiden voyage of one of his luxury cruise ships. The tabloids are buzzing: is he about to announce his successor?

Ein altes Haus inmitten der Elbmarsch, die Kraft der Natur und drei Frauengenerationen, die nach Jahren dort wieder aufeinander treffen. Zwei Schwestern mit unterschiedlichen Lebensentwürfen treffen aufeinander, als die Mutter im Sterben liegt. Im alten Reetdachhaus in der Elbmarsch müssen sich die Hansen-Frauen ihrer Vergangenheit stellen, mit all ihren Geheimnissen und Fragen, und lernen, dass ein Ende immer auch ein Anfang sein kann.

Seasoned diplomat Carmen Ruiz is all about grace under pressure and handling high-stakes peace talks, but with danger closing in ahead of a crucial summit, her life is under threat. Enter Captain Jude Smith, a no-nonsense Navy SEAL with one mission—keep Carmen safe at all costs. From the moment they meet, sparks fly. Carmen's beauty and intellect meets Jude's quiet strength, and as the danger around them heats up, so does their attraction—leading to a steamy moment neither of them saw coming.

Rebecca Cuinn lost control of her life once before, and she spent many years learning how to take it back. As the mistress and owner of an exclusive BDSM club, Rebecca now had control by the balls. She wasn't about to lose it again by falling in love. Unfortunately, her heart wasn't playing by Rebecca's rules. She always was a sucker for androgynous, sexy women. But did the one that threatened to make her break all her rules have to be so young?

Eve Sumptor has it all. She's beautiful, wealthy, successful, and sexy. But she is haunted by a past that should have destroyed her. Unable to free herself emotionally, Eve keeps her personal relationships at an arm's length. Even if she secretly feels more than she wants to admit. Lainey Stanton needs a change. She loves being a mother, but her marriage has become mundane. When her husband begins treating her like his mother instead of his wife, Lainey decides she needs to change. Going back to work - against her husband's wishes - is just what she needs.

Ben Shattuck ist eine literarische Entdeckung – ein Wortmagier, der die Rätsel der menschlichen Seele erkundet. Die Geschichte einer geheimen Liebe, die einen Sommer lang währt – und die ein Leben lang als die »eigentliche Liebe« nachklingt: Im Schatten des Ersten Weltkriegs lernen sich...

Riley, a New York workaholic, has health issues that leave her no choice but to move to a small town to lead a calmer life. She hates the huge mansion she bought on a whim and stands out like a sore thumb in the cheery community of Mystic.

Tara Waters loves being a wildland firefighter and the adrenaline rush of fighting wildfires is her calling. She must be on her game to join an elite hotshot crew in Montana. But when Tara is sent to fight fires in Alaska, her dream falls out of reach. Sexy Alaskan smokejumper Ryan O'Connor takes Tara under his wing and counsels her when she fails to save someone on a wildfire. She owes him one, but not her heart just because of his irresistible charm and good looks. Ryan has his own story with plenty of demons in his past. And Tara may be the spark his life needs.

Backtrack is the star-studded account of Tessa Niles' 30 years of working alongside the greatest names in rock and pop - the story of a young girl's quest to discover her true voice as she charts her rise to become one of the most respected session singers in Britain. Follow Tessa as she records with superstars such as Eric Clapton, David Bowie and Robbie Williams; appears on the world's biggest stages; rubs shoulders with royalty; and reveals the triumphs and heartbreak of life on the road.

She's the richest woman in a city built on billions of dollars, and she's got the trophy girlfriend to prove it. Business and pleasure have a tendency to mix in the high-stakes world Adrienne Thomas breathes. As the co-owner of one of America's biggest corporations, the young billionaire doesn't have time to date...especially when her recent bisexual awakening leaves her more confused than her confidence likes to admit.

The wide variety of recipes presented in the audiobook guarantees that you’ll be getting enough high-quality protein to support healthy weight loss and intense physical activity. The recipes have been carefully selected so that they don’t require any specialized equipment or advanced cooking skills. You’ll nail them even if you’re a complete beginner!

Take a moment and walk in the shoes of a 17-year-old Egyptian girl who was drugged, raped, and turned into a hoe. Meet a young single Black mother who lost her job and needed a way to make ends meet but ended up losing it all. Get to know a White runaway girl who started turning tricks just to eat. The one thing they all had in common was Tmac. He was a smooth monster who hid behind a charming smile.

Adelaide Hills, Australien, 1959: Nahe ihrem Landsitz feiert eine Familie Heiligabend mit einem Picknick am Fluss. Wenig später findet ein vorbeikommender Händler die Familie tot auf. Die Polizei beginnt zu ermitteln, doch der Fall bleibt ein Mysterium. Sechzig Jahre später wird die Journalistin Jess aus England zurück nach Australien an das Sterbebett ihrer Großmutter gerufen.

Jolie Louis is a smart girl. She knows that her best friend, Sage Poirier, is a bad idea. He's a walking, talking cliché. The Adonis quarterback with the bulging biceps and harem of fangirls trailing behind him on campus like a stench you can't get rid of. Sadly, that's also the reason she can't stay away from him. Well, that and the fact that they're roommates. Jolie is already straddling the line between friendship and more when Sage comes to her with an offer she cannot refuse.

Ever since a tragic car accident around the holidays claimed his mother and sister, Kline West has disliked Christmas. Partially blaming his father for the accident, Kline barely returns his phone calls and only comes to visit him during Christmas so that they can emotionally weather the holiday together. When Kline’s father unexpectedly throws a welcome-home party for the country singer, the pressure becomes more than Kline can bear. Fleeing seems the best solution to ease his stress, and he finds himself at the local coffee shop where Aurora happens to be working.

Artist Juliette Montgomery's mom is getting remarried and Juliette will be moving in with her new stepfather and stepsister. Her new stepsister, Olivia Jones, is the very beautiful, enigmatic CEO of the family business. Juliette has never been attracted to women before, but she finds herself increasingly drawn to Olivia. Olivia—her new sister—the one woman who is totally out of bounds. It would be a really really bad idea to sleep with Olivia—wouldn't it?

Captain Sawyer Berkeley is a badass Army Ranger who's used to tackling the toughest missions solo. Tasked with leading Arctic training, she's all about the job—until she meets Lieutenant Mirren Reed, a brilliant Air Force meteorologist who's just as driven. Sparks fly from the get-go, but both are determined to keep things professional.

The daughter of an actress superstar, Ashley Landish wants nothing more than to simply run her popular coffee shop on the Venice Beach boardwalk and enjoy the sun and beaches of beautiful Southern California. There is only one thing missing in her life—someone special to take her breath away. Marine Corporal Bryce Cooper is home on leave after taking care of her father in his last days. Although the Marine Corps is calling, she has a new outlook on life, leaving one last box to check—to tell the woman she knew in college, Ashley Landish, that she loves her.