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Young Rich Widows

By: Kimberly Belle, Layne Fargo, Cate Holahan, Vanessa Lillie
Narrated by: Dina Pearlman, Karissa Vacker, Helen Laser, Ariel Blake
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When the four partners of a prominent law firm are killed in a mysterious plane crash, their widows must come together to uncover the truth in this explosive, edge-of-your-seat novel.

It’s 1985 in Providence, Rhode Island, and the four partners of a prominent, mafia-affiliated law firm have been killed in a private jet that went down outside New York City. Four very different women have just lost the loves of their lives: Justine, a former fashion model adjusting to suburban life; Camille, a beautiful, young second wife some suspect is a gold digger; Krystle, committed to leaving the firm to her sons after her husband worked his whole life to support them all; and Meredith, a stripper at the local club who was in a secret relationship with the firm’s sole female partner. While the crash is initially ruled a tragic accident, something’s not adding up: The team wasn’t supposed to be in New York that day, and it’s soon revealed that there was a very large sum of cash that burned up with the plane. The women find themselves thrown together in search of the truth, with new danger and threats unfolding at every turn.

Could a dissatisfied client be seeking revenge? Or were the partners involved in something bigger—something dangerous and deadly? What other secrets were the partners keeping, and how far might people go to ensure they stay hidden? The widows must find the answers in order to protect their inheritance, their families, and their lives.

Please note: This audio contains strong language, distressing situations, and descriptions of violence that some listeners may find upsetting. Discretion is advised.

©2022 Kimberly Belle, Layne Fargo, Cate Holahan and Vanessa Lillie (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC.

About the Creator

Kimberly Belle is the USA Today and internationally best-selling author of seven novels, including My Darling Husband and The Marriage Lie, a Goodreads Choice Awards semifinalist for Best Mystery & Thriller. Her books have been published in more than in a dozen languages and have been optioned for film and television. A graduate of Agnes Scott College, Belle divides her time between Atlanta and Amsterdam.

About the Creator

Layne Fargo is the author of the thrillers They Never Learn and Temper and co-creator of the Unlikeable Female Characters podcast on Lit Hub Radio. She lives in Chicago with her partner and their pets.

About the Creator

Cate Holahan is the USA Today best-selling author of The Widower’s Wife and other suspense novels, including the upcoming The Darkness of Others (Grand Central Publishing, June 2022). Her work has been translated into multiple languages and optioned for film and TV, as well as been selections of the Book of the Month Club, Good Morning America’s book club, and Kirkus’ Best Books of the Year. A biracial author of Jamaican and Irish descent, Cate is a member of Crime Writers of Color and Sisters in Crime.

About the Creator

Vanessa Lillie is the Amazon bestselling thriller author of Little Voices and For the Best. She's a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and resides in Providence, Rhode Island with her husband and sloth-obsessed son. She regularly hosts authors’ chats on Instagram, so come say hi.

About the Performer

Dina Pearlman was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, and attended Carnegie Mellon University. Based in New York City, this actress, stand-up comic, and Audie-nominated narrator of over 300 audiobooks is best known for her appearances on Sex and the City and several Spike Lee films, most notably Bamboozled. Recently, Dina has appeared in HBO's Bad Education, Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade, Harlem on Amazon, and is on The Good Fight Season 5 as lawsuit-averse rule-follower Katherine from Human Resources.

About the Performer

Karissa Vacker’s audiobook narration garnered an Audie Award nomination for the thriller Freefall. She is a proud recipient of many AudioFile Earphones awards and is also a SOVAS award-winning narrator. She is a classically trained actor with credits from major regional theaters and also enjoys a career in film and TV. Some credits include NCIS, Castle, How I Met Your Mother, and Chuck. She excels at narrating YA fiction, women's fiction, and suspense/thrillers.

About the Performer

Helen Laser is an NYC-based voice actor and artist. Helen narrates for Audible, Apple News+, Penguin Random House, and is the voice of Annie's Homegrown. She has appeared on television, in award-winning films that have graced the festival circuit worldwide, and in various stage performances. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA, a published writer, appreciator of all things spooky, and likes to paint, and plays various instruments including autoharp, accordion, ukulele, and clarinet.

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Ariel Neema Blake is a Black and Guyanese (American) theater artist, teacher, abolitionist, and birth keeper based in Flatbush, Brooklyn [Lenapehoking]. She is deeply curious about the ways we heal ourselves and our communities…the subtle power in noticing one’s breath/breadth. She is a proud company member of The Upstart Creatures, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating [meta]physical feasts that combine theater and food. Her voice can also be heard narrating An Abolitionist’s Handbook by Patrisse Cullors and Raven Leilani’s *Lusterv, among other titles.

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Young Rich Widows was definitely different than any thriller I’ve read before. Like Melrose Place meets Married to the Mob meets one of the first waves of feminism. A lot of fun!

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The story was great. The narrators were excellent!!! Get the book!! You will be pleased.

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Original, fast-paced and witty!

What a delightful surprise! Like many other reviewers, I took a chance on this because it was free and the summary was intriguing enough. I'm so glad I did! The pace was perfect - developing the characters and the storyline without dragging on too long. The progression of the relationships between the 4 widows, and even the children, seemed somewhat natural (and sometimes hilarious). The story had enough twists that it wasn't completely predictable, but wasn't difficult to follow. The narration really brought the story to life. Hearing the story from the 4 different viewpoints and having 4 distinct voices to go with them was fantastic. It made it easy to connect with the characters. Finally, the writing was top-notch. Though each author had a little bit of their own spin, they all flowed together seamlessly. Such a fun listen!

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Surprised I liked it so much!

I usually don’t like murder mystery type of drama’s but this one got me!! I was hooked and so happy with the plot and ending. Amazed!

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Entertaining listen

I downloaded this on a whim and was immediately hooked. The narrators were engaging and the story kept me guessing right to the end.

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Wow! And Yes!

Such a great listen! Loved the different women’s stories. Also the narration was fantastic, so grateful for the myriad of voices it really brought it all to life.

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So much fun!

This story was so much fun, the different narrators, the story, the layers… 10/10 would recommend!

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From the first word this book had me.

This was a very unusual book. It had a beginning that grabbed your attention and kept it. Once I started listening I couldn't stop. The characters were really interesting and strong. The narration was done really well. The voices were perfect for the characters. Amazingly well done.

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Wow!

What great writing and suspenseful performances. The ladies carry you through sorrow suspen and laughter. I don't like to give the plot line away in reviews. I will say this is well worth the listen it gets you right in the heart.

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Powerful message within the fiction

Hero’s a villains to provide mystery in a modern day setting of making right from wrong.

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