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""A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery."--Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐SCANDAL OF THE SEASIDE (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY-BOOK 12) is the twelfth book in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews-and a free download!Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, made a drastic change when she walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Now with a new relationship and a blossoming business, it looks like Lacey has the life she always dreamed of.But Lacey could never predict that purchasing an ancient pirate's compass would throw her off-course into deadly waters. The murder of its authenticator exposes sinister undercurrents among the town's founding families, compelling Lacey to solve this maritime mystery before she's forced to abandon ship-permanently!Immerse yourself in the charming world of the Lacey Doyle series, where warmth intertwines with witty amusement and whimsical peculiarities. With expert craftsmanship, the series stitches together soft chuckles, heartfelt emotions, and unexpected plot turns. Be prepared to be charmed by a lovable protagonist who's sure to ensnare your heart and keep you engrossed until the early morning light.Future books in the series are also available!""Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!""--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining."--Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can't wait to start book two!"--Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery."--Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!"--Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them-this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!"--Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Impulse
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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