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Narrated by:
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Kevin R. Free
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By:
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Mary Monroe
About this listen
In this stirring prequel, New York Times best-selling author Mary Monroe returns to the “cold-blooded yet fascinating” (Publishers Weekly) character from her acclaimed novel The Upper Room. Ruby is a wild youth, with a thirst for boys and booze by the age of 15. When she discovers she’s pregnant, the only person she can confide in is her best friend Othella. But Othella talks Ruby into giving up the child, leaving Ruby emotionally shattered and adamant that Othella is to blame for her loss.
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 538
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Seth Garrett's family taught him that anything less than the best simply isn't an option. Now he's out to prove he can be the most successful Garrett - and Rachel McNeal fits the bill. She's pretty, hard-working, good in bed - and willing to finance his dreams. He thinks she's perfect wife material - until he meets her relatives and discovers they're far from perfect. No problem, Seth's got a replacement lined up to give him the good life he's entitled to...
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1 out of 5 stars
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Long and boring
- By Shaneese on 05-13-20
By: Mary Monroe
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Mrs. Wiggins
- By: Mary Monroe
- Narrated by: Shari Peele
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,589
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,274
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,261
The daughter of a prostitute mother and an alcoholic father, Maggie Franklin knew her only way out was to marry someone upstanding and church-going. Someone like Hubert Wiggins, the most eligible man in Lexington, Alabama - and the son of its most revered preacher. Proper and prosperous, Hubert is glad to finally have a wife, even one with Maggie's background. For Hubert has a secret he desperately needs to stay hidden. And Maggie's unexpected charm, elegance, and religious devotion makes her the perfect partner in lies....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really enjoyed
- By avidreader on 04-07-21
By: Mary Monroe
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In Sheep's Clothing
- By: Mary Monroe
- Narrated by: Susan Spain
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 226
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 188
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Story4 out of 5 stars 185
Trudy Bell needs to do something to spice up her life and hopes that her new job with the Bon Voyage Travel Agency will do the trick. But envy for her boss' glamorous lifestyle turns into a downward spiral that could end up costing her more than just her job.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Full of suspense!
- By N. Hall on 01-28-08
By: Mary Monroe
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Borrow Trouble
- By: Mary Monroe, Victor McGlothin
- Narrated by: Erza Knight
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 104
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Comprising two distinct short novels - Monroe's Nightmare in Paradise and Bad Luck Shadow from critically acclaimed Victor McGlothin - Borrow Trouble is a hot double-feature that perfectly showcases each author's unique style.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good
- By Lacreshia on 11-19-07
By: Mary Monroe, and others
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Family of Lies
- By: Mary Monroe
- Narrated by: Patricia R. Floyd
- Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 962
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 826
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 827
Growing up poor in Texas, Vera Lomax used every gold-digging trick in the book to land a rich husband. Now living in the lap of luxury in San Francisco, her only job is to fawn over her much-older husband, so it's been easy for her to balance a life of shopping and affairs with younger men with a major secret: the 16-year bribery of one of her husband's mistresses to keep her pregnancy under wraps. Vera figures that a little hush money every month will ensure her husband's fortune is hers alone....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book!!!!
- By kemba on 06-12-14
By: Mary Monroe
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Deliver Me from Evil
- By: Mary Monroe
- Narrated by: Patricia Floyd
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 127
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story4 out of 5 stars 100
Demonstrating the same verve for storytelling that rocketed her previous novels onto the best seller lists, Deliver Me from Evil introduces Christine Thurman, a vivacious 31-year-old about to enter a dangerous new phase in her life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Highly Recommended
- By Andra D. Johnson on 07-25-08
By: Mary Monroe
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Miss Pearly's Girls
- By: ReShonda Tate Billingsley
- Narrated by: Patricia R. Floyd
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,499
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,385
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Raising four very different daughters on her own in rural Arkansas wasn't easy for Miss Pearly Bell. And she's always regretted that the sisters went their separate ways for good - and never wanted to see each other again. But when Pearly is stricken with a terminal illness, she summons them all home - determined to somehow help them get right with each other and forgive.... But that means dealing with past secrets and lies first.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Felt like family
- By Gregory Cody on 04-16-22
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Because of You
- By: Rochelle Alers
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 139
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Recipient of a Zora Neal Hurston Literary Award, Rochelle Alers is the best-selling author of the Hideaway novels. In this sizzling series debut, a casual meeting of high-profile lawyer Jordan Wainwright and attorney Aziza Fleming soon leads to unexpected fireworks. Aziza thinks Jordan could be everything she desires—if he’s the trustworthy man she needs. Jordan must now choose between keeping a decades-old secret or embracing their newfound passion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I'm all into those Wainwright men now
- By I M A LISTENER on 05-21-20
By: Rochelle Alers
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The Warmest December
- By: Bernice L. McFadden
- Narrated by: Myra Lucretia Taylor
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 199
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The Warmest December is the incredibly moving story of one Brooklyn family and the alcoholism that determined years of their lives. Narrated by Kenzie Lowe, a young woman reminiscent of Jamaica Kincaid's Annie John, as she visits her dying father and finds that choices she once thought beyond her control are very much hers to make.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Bernice McFadden
- By Constance Knight on 07-01-20
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Gonna Lay Down My Burdens
- By: Mary Monroe
- Narrated by: Lizan Mitchell
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 293
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 263
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Mary Monroe is the author of Essence best-sellers including The Upper Room. Here, she examines the emotional webs that are woven between friends, lovers, and families. Carmen Taylor is absolutely dependable; she feels responsible for everyone she knows. It will take one reckless night to make Carmen realize that she might be able to lay her burdens down and take a chance on real happiness.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best read ever
- By Amazon Customer on 02-28-21
By: Mary Monroe
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African American Romance: The Black Love Collection
- 10 Book Bundle
- By: Pure Thoughts Publishing
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 18 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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African American Romance Collection that includes 10 books. The Snow Series: What happens when everything seems perfect and peaceful, but all of a sudden you, your family, or your surroundings is threatened by something or someone that will rob you of what you've always know? This happens to many people, from all walks of life, each and every day. No one is exempt from the trouble that can cause one to have his or her own personal meltdown. Some are able to overcome their meltdown? Others, however, are not so fortunate. They find themselves stuck, trying hard to deal with the meltdown of ...
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4 out of 5 stars
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The virtual voice
- By Glory Hawkins on 10-07-24
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The Stolen Daughter
- By: ReShonda Tate Billingsley
- Narrated by: Carra Patterson
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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Raised by a widowed mother, Jill Reed has come a long way from her difficult youth. But while she may not have had money, Jill never doubted she was rich in love. Her mother, Connie, made Jill the center of her world. Now, even though she has a young family of her own, it’s Jill’s turn to care for her ailing mother. When early dementia begins to set in, Connie starts talking about Jill’s “other life.” Jill assumes it’s just rambling confusion. Still, Connie’s stories about Jill’s childhood, and her father’s early death, never quite added up.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This was an amazing book!
- By Latoya Foreman on 09-12-20
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The Banks Sisters
- By: Nikki Turner
- Narrated by: Diana Luke
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 652
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Meet the Banks sisters - Simone, Bunny, Tallhya, and Ginger. The four beauties are living under the same roof by force, but they can't stand each other. Their only common denominator is their loving grandmother, Me-Ma. When she's not at work trying to make ends meet, she's home with her girls, trying to keep them from killing each other.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Man talk about bad luck
- By Almond KD on 05-01-15
By: Nikki Turner
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- Ford
- 09-08-11
Mama Ruby is a page turner...you can't put down!
Once again Mary Monroe has captivated me with a story that is told so vivid and to the point about Ruby Jean Upshaw. Although her young life was full of tragedy Monroe lures you in and sends the listener/reader on a roller coaster ride. I listened to this book before the prequel The Upper Room but I am anxious to see what happens to Mama Ruby. Great job Mary Monroe!
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- Deborah
- 02-12-24
very exciting
Both characters remind me of a Thelma and Louise. I was sad how it ended. I hope there's a part two .
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- Anonymous User
- 09-28-24
Amusing and Entertaining
The characters were entertaining and fully-developed. The storyline was amusing and intriguing. As much as I absolutely loved this book, I felt equally disappointed by the ending.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-18-24
Wonderful
This book left me holding on to each word.Each chapter was just as good as the last! Every character believed and exciting!
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-05-25
Relatable
Growing up in Louisiana listening to the old people’s tales and the characters reminded me of people I know.🤣✊🏿👏🏿👏🏿
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- Anonymous User
- 03-24-25
Absolutely great story love love love..!!
Mama ruby is nothing to be played with.! Good from the beginning to end and wish it didn’t end.
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- Si
- 04-08-25
Movie next
This series should be made into a Series for Netflix . The characters are relatable and story line also. This could be an avenue for new Faces.
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- ANNETTE H.
- 12-04-23
Good story
I didn’t realize this was a series of books so I read the Upper Room first. I’m on track now because I’m about to start the third one. I must admit I found this one more interesting. Some of it was really sad because of the horror some people were faced with even as young kids.
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- Tenecia Crawford
- 04-25-24
The Back story !
These Series are wonderfully written! You don’t have to wait for the climax each page builds and builds on top of each other, there are no slow parts !
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- shakella gordon
- 05-14-24
what a ride!
This was a crazy story! Ruby was something else! Her story was a tragic one, filed with levity and sorrow at the same time. What a ride she went on in an effort to find herself and fill a void left behind by a childhood situation.
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