Audiobooks Narrated by Jennifer Araya

Salty, Bitter, Sweet

"A slow-burn romance in a cutthroat kitchen! There's more to becoming a top chef for 17-year-old Isabella Fields than just not getting chopped … especially when the chances of things heating up with an intriguing boy and becoming a food star in the kitchen are both on the line. Isa's family life has fallen apart after the death of her Cuban abuela and the divorce of her parents. And after moving in with her dad and her new stepmom, Margo, in Lyon, France, Isa feels like an outsider in her father's new life. She balances her time between avoiding the awkward "why-did-you-cheat-on-Mom" conversation and her diligent aspiration to become a premiere chef. Despite Isa's world being turned upside-down, her father's house is located only 30 minutes away from the restaurant of world-famous Chef Pascal Grattard, who runs a prestigiously competitive international kitchen apprenticeship. The prize job at Chef Grattard's renowned restaurant also represents a transformative opportunity for Isa who is desperate to get her life back in order-and desperate to prove she has what it takes to work in an haute kitchen. But Isa's stress and repressed grief begin to unravel further when the enigmatic Diego shows up at the house unannounced. How can Isa expect to hold it together when she's at the bottom of her class at the apprenticeship, her new stepmom is pregnant, she misses her abuela dearly, and things with Diego reach a boiling point? Mixing up only the best ingredients, Salty, Bitter, Sweet: - Is a clean and wholesome rival-to-lovers trope set in a cutthroat kitchen environment - Is a perfect book for foodies ages 13 and up, and features a Latina main character who is trilingual - Explores complicated family dynamics and relatable themes of friendship, acceptance, grief, and learning to care for yourself - Perfect for TV fans of Top Chef, Chopped, and The Great British Bake-off, as well as YA titles such as With the Fire on High or A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow - Has authentic representation of Mayra Cuevas' background"

Mayra Cuevas (Author), Jennifer Araya (Narrator)

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Coral

"Inspired by "The Little Mermaid," Coral explores what it means to be human in a world where humanity often seems lost. Coral has always been different, standing out from her mermaid sisters in a society where blending in is key. She fears she has been afflicted with the dreaded Disease said to be carried by humans: emotions. Her sister had the Disease, and Red Tide took her away. Will it come for Coral next? Above the sea, Brooke has nothing left to give. Depression and anxiety have left her feeling isolated. Forgotten. The only thing she can rely on is the numbness she finds within the cool and comforting ocean waves. If only she weren't stuck at a new group-therapy home that promises a second chance at life. But what's the point of living if her soul is destined to bleed? Merrick may be San Francisco's golden boy, but he wants nothing more than to escape his controlling father. When his younger sister's suicide attempt sends Merrick to his breaking point, escape becomes the only option. If he can find their mom, everything will be made right again-right? When their worlds collide, all three will do whatever it takes to survive. But what-and who-must they leave behind for life to finally begin? Praise for Coral: "This hauntingly beautiful retelling of 'The Little Mermaid' is smoothly narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya and Mark Turetsky. The narrators' sensitive deliveries allow listeners to sympathize with the principals and their unique dissatisfactions in life. Both narrators make this audiobook a gem." -AudioFile "This heart-wrenching tale will pull you under its spell." -ANNIE SULLIVAN, author of A Touch of Gold and Tiger Queen "A beautiful reimagining." -LAUREN MANSY, author of The Memory Thief "A breathless, powerful journey of the heart and mind." -LINDSAY A. FRANKLIN, award-winning author of The Story Peddler - A stand-alone, full-length Young Adult novel - Trigger warning: suicide and depression"

Sara Ella (Author), Jennifer Araya, Mark Turetsky (Narrator)

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