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Gates of Paradise
- Casteel
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
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Heaven
- Casteel, Book 1
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Heaven Leigh Casteel may be the prettiest, smartest girl in the backwoods, but her cruel father and weary stepmother work her like a mule. For the sake of her brother Tom and the other little ones, Heaven clings to the hope that someday she can show the world they are worthy of love and respect. But when the children’s stepmother can’t take it anymore and abandons the family, Heaven’s father hatches a scheme that will alter her young life forever. Being sold to a strange couple is just the beginning....
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Years later
- By Deborah on 2020-12-29
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Dark Angel
- Casteel, Book 2
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In her grandmother's fine, rich Boston house, Heaven Leigh Casteel dreamed of a wonderful new life of new friends, the best schools, beautiful clothes, and most important, love. The pearls of culture, wisdom, and breeding would now be hers. Soon, she would make the Casteel name respectable, find her brothers and sisters, and have a family again. But even in the world of the wealthy, there were strange forebodings, secrets best forgotten. And as Heaven reached out for love, she was slowly ensnared in a sinister web of cruel deceits and hidden passions.
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Second is great
- By Deborah on 2021-01-03
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Ruby
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Carly Robins
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel sad and solemn, Ruby is grateful for what she has, especially when her attraction to handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a wonderful love affair. But Paul’s wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry. Then, finding her father in his massive New Orleans mansion, Ruby is quickly subjected to his world of lies, torment...and madness.
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loved it
- By georgie on 2022-02-28
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Flowers in the Attic
- 40th Anniversary Edition
- Written by: Gillian Flynn - foreword, V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Mena Suvari, Gillian Flynn - foreword
- Length: 15 hrs
- Unabridged
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They were a perfect and beautiful family - until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of an inheritance that will ensure their future, the children must be hidden away out of sight, as if they never existed. They are kept in the attic of their grandmother’s labyrinthine mansion, isolated and alone. As the visits from their seemingly unconcerned mother slowly dwindle, the four children grow ever closer and depend upon one another to survive both this cramped world and their cruel grandmother.
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BEWARE OF FORWARD - SPOILER
- By Meredith on 2021-05-21
Written by: Gillian Flynn - foreword, and others
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My Sweet Audrina
- The Audrina Series
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Rebekkah Ross
- Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Audrina fiercely desired to be as good as her sister. She knew her father could not love her as he loved that other girl, for her sister was so special, so perfect - and dead. Upstairs in a locked room awaited her sister's clothes and dolls, her animals and games - and her sacred rocking chair. Now Audrina will rock and rock and rock to reclaim all of her gone sister's special gifts.
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vc Anderson a goat
- By Rosenplot Pyrography on 2023-07-24
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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House of Secrets
- A Novel
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Madeleine Maby
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since Fern could remember, she and her mother have lived as servants in Wyndemere House, the old Gothic mansion of the Davenport family. She may have been a servant, but Fern developed a sweet friendship with Dr. Davenport's son, Ryder, and she was even allowed free range of the estate. But Dr. Davenport has remarried, and his new wife has very different ideas about a servant's place. Yet, for all her wrath, the cruel woman cannot break the mysterious bond between Ryder and Fern.
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Not enthralling
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-12-16
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Heaven
- Casteel, Book 1
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Heaven Leigh Casteel may be the prettiest, smartest girl in the backwoods, but her cruel father and weary stepmother work her like a mule. For the sake of her brother Tom and the other little ones, Heaven clings to the hope that someday she can show the world they are worthy of love and respect. But when the children’s stepmother can’t take it anymore and abandons the family, Heaven’s father hatches a scheme that will alter her young life forever. Being sold to a strange couple is just the beginning....
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Years later
- By Deborah on 2020-12-29
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Dark Angel
- Casteel, Book 2
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In her grandmother's fine, rich Boston house, Heaven Leigh Casteel dreamed of a wonderful new life of new friends, the best schools, beautiful clothes, and most important, love. The pearls of culture, wisdom, and breeding would now be hers. Soon, she would make the Casteel name respectable, find her brothers and sisters, and have a family again. But even in the world of the wealthy, there were strange forebodings, secrets best forgotten. And as Heaven reached out for love, she was slowly ensnared in a sinister web of cruel deceits and hidden passions.
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Second is great
- By Deborah on 2021-01-03
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Ruby
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Carly Robins
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken Grandpere Jack. Although thinking about her dead mother and mysterious father sometimes makes her feel sad and solemn, Ruby is grateful for what she has, especially when her attraction to handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a wonderful love affair. But Paul’s wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a poor Landry. Then, finding her father in his massive New Orleans mansion, Ruby is quickly subjected to his world of lies, torment...and madness.
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loved it
- By georgie on 2022-02-28
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Flowers in the Attic
- 40th Anniversary Edition
- Written by: Gillian Flynn - foreword, V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Mena Suvari, Gillian Flynn - foreword
- Length: 15 hrs
- Unabridged
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They were a perfect and beautiful family - until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of an inheritance that will ensure their future, the children must be hidden away out of sight, as if they never existed. They are kept in the attic of their grandmother’s labyrinthine mansion, isolated and alone. As the visits from their seemingly unconcerned mother slowly dwindle, the four children grow ever closer and depend upon one another to survive both this cramped world and their cruel grandmother.
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BEWARE OF FORWARD - SPOILER
- By Meredith on 2021-05-21
Written by: Gillian Flynn - foreword, and others
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My Sweet Audrina
- The Audrina Series
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Rebekkah Ross
- Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Audrina fiercely desired to be as good as her sister. She knew her father could not love her as he loved that other girl, for her sister was so special, so perfect - and dead. Upstairs in a locked room awaited her sister's clothes and dolls, her animals and games - and her sacred rocking chair. Now Audrina will rock and rock and rock to reclaim all of her gone sister's special gifts.
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vc Anderson a goat
- By Rosenplot Pyrography on 2023-07-24
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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House of Secrets
- A Novel
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Madeleine Maby
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Ever since Fern could remember, she and her mother have lived as servants in Wyndemere House, the old Gothic mansion of the Davenport family. She may have been a servant, but Fern developed a sweet friendship with Dr. Davenport's son, Ryder, and she was even allowed free range of the estate. But Dr. Davenport has remarried, and his new wife has very different ideas about a servant's place. Yet, for all her wrath, the cruel woman cannot break the mysterious bond between Ryder and Fern.
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Not enthralling
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-12-16
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Dawn
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker
- Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In her fine new Virginia school, Dawn Longchamp feels happy and safe. But nothing is what it seems. Now Dawn and her older brother Jimmy have a chance for a decent, respectable life, and Dawn's secret, precious hope to study singing can come true. Philip Cutler, the handsomest boy in school, sets Dawn's heart on fire. She is deeply devoted to her brooding brother; but with Philip, she imagines a lovely dream of romance. Then Dawn's mother suddenly dies, and her entire world begins to crumble.
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Finally! I have been waiting for this Audiobook!
- By Kristen on 2023-01-07
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Pearl in the Mist
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Carly Robins
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Even a year removed from living in the bayou, Ruby still wonders at the splendor of her family’s New Orleans mansion. She rejoices in the love of the father she had never known, even as true happiness remains as elusive as swamp mist. Her stepmother sneers at her backwater upbringing, and while discovering she has a twin sister should be a cause for joy, Gisselle has greeted Ruby with nothing but a bitter heart.
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Christopher's Diary: Secrets of Foxworth
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Rebekkah Ross
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
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Jealousy, tragedy, survival, and revenge - the discovery of Christopher’s diary in the ruins of Foxworth Hall brings new secrets of the Dollanganger family to light and obsesses a new generation. With Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind both now major Lifetime TV events, this first new addition to the Dollanganger story in nearly 30 years is a timely look at the events in the attic - from teenage Christopher’s point of view.
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what a waste: time and money
- By Christine on 2021-05-18
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Forbidden Sister
- Forbidden, Book 1
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Amy Rubinate
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Emmie Wilcox was only six when her sister, Roxy, was thrown out of their New York City apartment. Their stern father's military style left no room for rebellion, and Roxy was continually defiant and rebellious. Emmie is obedient, respectful. Two sisters, total opposites - yet Emmie is secretly obsessed with the mystery and imposed silence surrounding Roxy. She wants excitement, and being a good girl all the time is harder than it seems. Finally, Emmie goes behind her father's back to track down and spy on the sister she can't help but be fascinated with.
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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Daughter of Darkness
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Seventeen-year-old Lorelei Patio is the adopted daughter of 200-year-old vampire Sergio Patio. She never realized why her family has had to move so often or why she is not permitted to get too friendly with other young people. In fact, except for one shocking moment that seemed more like a dream, Lorelei never fully realized who and what her father was nor what her sisters were brought up to do for him. But one day, that all changed.
Written by: V. C. Andrews
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The Umbrella Lady
- Written by: V. C. Andrews
- Narrated by: Emily Lawrence
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Left on a train platform in an unfamiliar village, Saffron Faith Anders is certain her father will return shortly, like he promised. She holds out hope even as the hours pass and the station grows dark. When a strange old woman with a large umbrella approaches and inquires about her situation, Saffron doesn’t immediately trust the imposing do-gooder, but with the chances of her father returning growing ever slimmer, she agrees to rest at the old woman’s house. Her stay was supposed to be for a few minutes, but Saffron soon realizes she has been confined to a house of dark secrets.
Written by: V. C. Andrews
Publisher's Summary
Stunned by tragedy, desperate, and alone, Heaven's daughter clung to the frailest of dreams!
The car crash that killed Heaven and Logan left Annie Casteel Stonewall orphaned and crippled. Whisked off to Farthinggale Manor by the possessive Tony Tatterton, Annie pines for her lost family, but especially for Luke, her half-brother. Friend of her childhood, her fantasy prince, her loving confidante...without the warm glow of Luke's love, she is lost in the shadows of despair.
When Annie discovers Troy's cottage hidden in Farthinggale's woods, the mystery of her past deepens. And even as she yearns to see Luke again, her hopes and dreams are darkened by the sinister Casteel spell...treacherous, powerful, and evil!
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- Chris&Krista
- 2022-12-06
Far drop from the last books
This book was not very good. It was an insult to the previous books. It was repetitive, boring, and dragged on. The last maybe 2 hours were okay. The rest was terrible. I’m hoping the next is more like the first.
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- Vanessa thomas
- 2019-06-26
meh
V.C. Andrew's died while writing this series. you can tell it's this book that was written by a ghost writer. The first 3 books were 5 star books. This one was just meh. They used a different narrator too who wasn't nearly as good.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-08-05
Another great story in this series.
This 4th book of the Casteel series is as great as the other 3. The narrator wasn't as good as the narrator that narrated the first 3, she did seem as though she did not enjoy reading.
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- DFW
- 2022-06-29
Didn't Think There Could Be Anymore Surprises
Just when you think you know where these books are headed you find that you are so wrong. VC Andrews is an amazing author.
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- Erik H.
- 2022-03-23
Predictably good
Predictably good! Loved the narrator’s voice. A must if you like the Casteel series. Love the series!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-06-11
Loved it!
Listening to them all really brought it all back to me. I read the series(along with several others) when I was in high school and now it's on to Web of Dreams.. : )
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-10-30
boring story boring narrator
struggled to finish only did because i read the others before it and felt committed to finishing.
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- Ovrmyhd 😉
- 2019-10-15
love this
I fell in love with VC Andrews stories a long time ago and try to read all of her older stuff.
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- GAmom
- 2019-09-21
Never saw the twist coming
What a twist to this series, I never imagined it turning out the way it did.
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- Jacqueline
- 2019-09-06
Disappointing!
I've read the series beginning with Heaven and Logan. This book is the continuation of the story. While I LOVED the first 3 books, I found this story too predictable!
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- ThatOneChick
- 2019-08-28
gates of paradise
the book is great. I didn't really care for the narrator of this book. but it was good overall
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