Book description
Bestselling author Fern Michaels has won the hearts of readers worldwide with her sweeping novels of women coping with the challenges of love. In To Have and to Hold, she tells the compelling story of a woman who harnesses tragedy and grows courageously--strong, independent, and free to love. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD It is 1970 and Kate Starr is the perfect wife and the perfect mother. But soon after her husband leaves for Vietnam, he is listed as MIA. Suddenly Kate must raise their two daughters by herself and struggle with the U.S. government to get news of her husband. Her fight to be heard is the beginning of a new Kate Starr. Twenty years later, she has educated herself, started a successful business, and finally found love again--in this incredibly moving novel that traces the awakening of a remarkable woman who learns that sometimes in order to keep love in our hearts, we have to let it go.
When her husband is listed as missing in action in Vietnam, Kate Starr must rebuild her life, finding the strength to raise their two daughters, put herself through school, and start her own business.
NecroBull
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. I can't get enough of the smooth playback experience. It's like a symphony for my ears. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
S’more Vixen
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ForumFlare
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Bang Shift
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Delirium
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Scratch Man
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Noise Toy
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Con Mammoth
ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Pink Hopper
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Pixie Taze
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Swampmasher
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Mud Eye
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Tall Honey
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Freeze Queen
Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
RedFisher
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. 📚 Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! 📱🎉 No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Fuzzy Claws
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
Ship Whip
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style.
Carrot Joker
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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