Book description
The first novel in USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins's compelling new series follows a Northern woman south in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War . . .Valinda Lacy's mission in the steamy heart of New Orleans is to help the newly emancipated community survive and flourish. But soon she discovers that here, freedom can also mean danger. When thugs destroy the school she has set up and then target her, Valinda runs for her life--and straight into the arms of Captain Drake LeVeq.As an architect from an old New Orleans family, Drake has a deeply personal interest in rebuilding the city. Raised by strong women, he recognizes Valinda's determination. And he can't stop admiring--or wanting--her. But when Valinda's father demands she return home to marry a man she doesn't love, her daring rebellion draws Drake into an irresistible intrigue.
Airport Hobo
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch.
Ladysmith
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The Final Judgement
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RealmRanger
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RDTN
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Sandbox
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Undergrad Split
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Swampmasher
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls – it's a joy to navigate. This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
Father Abbot
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Bleach
Audiobook enjoyment redefined – this app's design focuses on the essentials. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner.
Doz Killer
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Silver Agent
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. 📚✨ Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Bridge Whip
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Miss Murder
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Stacker of Wheat
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Marshmallow Treat
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Sweetness
Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention.
Buckshot
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Esquire
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InsightInkwell
Audiobooks have become my companions during long hours of household chores. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience