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Brotherhood in Death
In Death • Book 42
by J.D. Robb
Narrated by Susan Ericksen
★ 4.70 ABR Score (37.2K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (30.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (6.6K)More about this pick
Dennis Mira discovers his cousin secretly plans to sell their family brownstone, then wakes up with a head injury and his cousin missing. Susan Ericksen guides listeners through Eve's investigation with her trademark steady intensity.
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If I Don't Ask
Ask, Tell • Book 4
by E.J. Noyes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.54 ABR Score (2.7K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 4.9 Audible (878)More about this pick
Abby Craden captures every suppressed longing as Rebecca's armor cracks under forbidden desire and military duty. It's absolutely devastating.
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Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
Halo • Book 4
by Eric S. Nylund
Narrated by Jonathan Davis
★ 4.46 ABR Score (18.8K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (15.4K) ★ 4.85 Audible (3.4K)More about this pick
Nylund explores the Spartan-II program's hidden history while Earth burns and the Covenant wages holy war. Jonathan Davis voices each super-soldier with military precision, making every tactical decision feel crucial.
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Off Limits
Off • Book 2
Narrated by Charlotte North, Matthew Holland
★ 4.35 ABR Score (14.1K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (11.3K) ★ 4.66 Audible (2.8K)More about this pick
Charlotte North and Matthew Holland perform two people so thoroughly convinced they don't deserve love that their gradual trust feels genuinely earned.
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Swing Shift
Swing Shift • Book 2
by William D. Arand, Andrea Parsneau
Narrated by Andrea Parsneau
★ 4.35 ABR Score (4.0K ratings)★ 4.42 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.76 Audible (1.9K)More about this pick
Contractor Melody obliterates detective Gus's comfortable post-military routine, dragging him into supernatural chaos. The story clicks because it grounds otherworldly elements in recognizable workplace tedium and trauma.
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Dangerous Games
Takeback • Book 3
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Teddy Hamilton
★ 4.31 ABR Score (3.4K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (3.2K) ★ 4.78 Audible (175)More about this pick
Former SEAL meets bakery owner in this romance where both have sworn off relationships — dual narrators Mitchell and Hamilton handle the sexual tension perfectly.
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Starship Troopers
Narrated by R.C. Bray
★ 4.30 ABR Score (251.0K ratings)★ 4.01 Goodreads (247.7K) ★ 4.64 Audible (3.2K)More about this pick
Johnny Rico's journey from spoiled civilian to Mobile Infantry trooper fighting the alien 'Bug' War becomes a meditation on citizenship, duty, and military service through R.C. Bray's dynamic performance.
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Brooks
Gold Team • Book 1
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Lee Samuels
★ 4.28 ABR Score (3.9K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (3.7K) ★ 4.68 Audible (253)More about this pick
A battle-scarred ex-soldier meets a Navy SEAL-turned-mercenary in this steamy romantic suspense that balances genuine trauma recovery with heart-racing action. Mitchell and Samuels create distinct voices that capture both vulnerability and strength.
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The Cornerstone
The Walshes • Book 4
by Kate Canterbary
Narrated by Christian Fox, Lucy Rivers
★ 4.25 ABR Score (6.1K ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (5.9K) ★ 4.77 Audible (182)More about this pick
Navy SEAL meets demanding businesswoman in a hotel room encounter that redefines both their expectations. Christian Fox and Lucy Rivers capture the sexual tension and emotional vulnerability beneath the power struggle.
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New Blood
Halo • Book 15
by Matt Forbeck
Narrated by Scott Brick
★ 4.23 ABR Score (6.5K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (3.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (3.5K)More about this pick
Scott Brick captures the gritty heroism of Gunnery Sergeant Buck and his ODST squad, the unsung soldiers who saved Earth alongside the legendary Master Chief. Perfect for fans who want the boots-on-ground perspective of the Halo universe.
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Angel Fire
Hunter • Book 4
by Gerri Hill
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.18 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)★ 4.13 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.71 Audible (660)More about this pick
Dallas cops Tori and Sam's mountain vacation turns deadly when they stumble into an FBI manhunt involving Cameron's dangerous ex-teammate. Abby Craden handles the ensemble cast expertly, maintaining distinct voices during intense action sequences.
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Keeping Zita
Rescue Angels • Book 3
by Susan Stoker
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Teddy Hamilton
★ 4.17 ABR Score (980 ratings)★ 4.54 Goodreads (878) ★ 4.88 Audible (102)More about this pick
Night Stalker pilot Obi-Wan trades routine military missions for Hollywood movie consulting, only to face real danger on set. Maxine Mitchell and Teddy Hamilton's dual narration captures both the fish-out-of-water comedy and mounting suspense.
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Bogey Spades
Battle Born • Book 3
by Jack Stewart
Narrated by Ray Porter
★ 4.15 ABR Score (867 ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (583) ★ 4.66 Audible (284)More about this pick
TOPGUN pilot Colt Bancroft transitions from hero to black ops operator in a morally complex conflict that tests his limits.
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Dear Aaron
Narrated by Callie Dalton, Teddy Hamilton
★ 4.14 ABR Score (60.0K ratings)★ 3.9 Goodreads (57.3K) ★ 4.51 Audible (2.7K)More about this pick
Dual narration transforms each letter into intimate conversation; Zapata's precision makes this epistolary romance feel like falling in love in real time.
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The Wilder Brothers Collection
The Wilder Brothers #0.5-2
Narrated by Jacob Morgan, Emma Wilder, Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.13 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (751) ★ 4.62 Audible (281)More about this pick
Ten military brothers start over in a new town, meeting ten women who won't back down from protecting what they love.
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The Forever War
The Forever War • Book 1
by Joe Haldeman
Narrated by George Wilson
★ 4.13 ABR Score (190.0K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (181.5K) ★ 4.28 Audible (8.5K)More about this pick
Reluctant soldier William Mandella fights an interstellar war where time dilation means centuries pass on Earth while he ages months, creating a profound meditation on alienation.
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Some Kind of Hero
Troubleshooters • Book 19
by Suzanne Brockmann
Narrated by Bahni Turpin, Patrick Lawlor
★ 4.07 ABR Score (3.8K ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (3.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (539)More about this pick
Navy SEAL trainer Pete Greene can handle elite soldiers but not his fifteen-year-old daughter—until she disappears and his military skills become desperately relevant.
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Dear John, Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by Holter Graham
★ 4.07 ABR Score (621.4K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (619.9K) ★ 4.33 Audible (1.5K)More about this pick
Holter Graham reads the letter that destroys a life with perfect emotional precision. Sparks delivers real heartbreak, not sentimentality.
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Blood Hunt (Midnight Hunters)
Midnight Hunters • Book 2
by L.L. Raand, Radclyffe
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.07 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.54 Audible (441)More about this pick
Wolf Alpha Sylvan teams up with Vampire-heir detective Jody Gates against rogue supernatural forces threatening their uneasy coalition. Maxine Mitchell handles the dual romantic tensions with conviction.
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Croc and the Fox
Furry United Coalition • Book 3
by Eve Langlais
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.05 ABR Score (4.4K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.53 Audible (375)More about this pick
Military croc Viktor meets his match in persistent fox Renee after a lab raid goes sideways. Abby Craden brings just the right mix of humor and heat to this shifter romance.
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Rev It Up
Black Knights Inc. • Book 3
by Julie Ann Walker
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.05 ABR Score (8.5K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (8.4K) ★ 4.49 Audible (156)More about this pick
Jake broke Michelle's heart four years ago to protect her from his dangerous life—now he wants her back. Craden captures the emotional reunion and high-stakes action with equal intensity.
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In Rides Trouble
Black Knights Inc. • Book 2
by Julie Ann Walker
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.04 ABR Score (10.5K ratings)★ 4.09 Goodreads (10.2K) ★ 4.44 Audible (305)More about this pick
Motorcycle mechanic Becky "Rebel" Reichert gets tangled up with Frank Knight's elite ops team using her shop as cover. Romantic suspense with military action and a tough heroine who can handle herself.
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Unbroken
Amber Ridge • Book 4
by Nyssa Kathryn
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, JF Harding
★ 4.01 ABR Score (1.9K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.66 Audible (67)More about this pick
A marriage imploding over infertility and military deployment gets complicated when the wife's cancer diagnosis forces both to reconsider their split. The dual narration by Maxine Mitchell and JF Harding captures both perspectives.
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In the Company of Wolves
SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team • Book 3
by Paige Tyler
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.98 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)★ 4.02 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.51 Audible (273)More about this pick
SWAT werewolf Eric Becker faces a ruthless new criminal organization while navigating his attraction to a dangerous woman pointing an MP5 at him.
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Gold Team Box Set 1, Books 1-3
Gold Team Series • Book 1
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Lee Samuels
★ 3.98 ABR Score (466 ratings)★ 4.71 Goodreads (444) ★ 4.77 Audible (22)More about this pick
Three full romantic suspense novels featuring overprotective military heroes facing everything from Saudi princes to cyber warfare. Maxine Mitchell and Lee Samuels create distinct voices for the Gold Team's high-stakes world of romance and danger.
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Undercover Operation: A K-9 Fake Marriage Inspirational Suspense Romance (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Book 7)
Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit • Book 7
by Maggie K. Black
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.95 ABR Score (531 ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (517) ★ 4.71 Audible (14)More about this pick
A K-9 officer and trainer pose as married smugglers to rescue stolen bloodhound puppies and bust a drug ring. Black keeps the faith elements grounded while the underwater-detection dog angle adds unique procedural details.
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The Busiest Shop on Main
Shops on Main • Book 2
by Laura Ann
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Sebastian York
★ 3.81 ABR Score (283 ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (268) ★ 4.27 Audible (15) -
Gold Team Box Set 2, Books 4-5
Gold Team Series • Book 4
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Lee Samuels
★ 3.71 ABR Score (32 ratings)★ 4.78 Goodreads (18) ★ 4.79 Audible (14)More about this pick
Dual narrators Mitchell and Samuels capture both the military precision and romantic heat as elite mercenaries protect a cyber genius and investigate a Cabinet member's suspicious death.
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Girl On The Edge
The Edge #0.5-4
by C.D. Reiss
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden
★ 3.62 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)★ 4 Goodreads (969) ★ 3.97 Audible (349)More about this pick
Greysen's husband Caden returns from deployment fundamentally changed into someone dangerously seductive. Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden capture the tension of a marriage where love battles against an unknown transformation.
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