How Long Is The A Shadow In The Ember Audiobook?

The once-glorious empire is in ruins, its capital buried beneath ash, following a bloody uprising. A competent scavenger who has been hardened by grief, Zara endures in the broken world, plagued by memories of the empire's devastation, particularly the ruthless purge that claimed her family's lives. She discovers a secret amid the rubble: a wounded man named Kael who says he is the final heir to the crumbling empire. Zara reluctantly consents to assist him, viewing his survival as a way to make amends. But Kael isn't interested in bringing back the empire he was born into. Rather, he is dangerously knowledgeable about a weapon that could upset the delicate balance of power in the world. An unforeseen attachment forms between Zara and Kael, complicating their objective as they create an uneasy alliance to traverse the lethal world of bounty hunters, imperial loyalists, and rebels. Zara is compelled to face her own troubled past—including the potential that her long-lost brother is still alive and fighting for one of the factions—as they delve deeper into the empire's hidden secrets. After the rebels kidnap Kael and torture him to find the weapon, Zara must decide whether to risk everything to save him or let him perish. Zara and Kael are pushed to the limit by their increasing love and the burden of their common past as they work against the clock to destroy the weapon and keep it out of the wrong hands. Will the fires of their decisions consume them or will they find salvation in a world of ashes?

Pledged by birth to ancient obligations he barely understands, the unnamed heir grapples with a destiny that demands secrecy and sacrifice. Cloaked in shadows within his ancestral keep, he learns to read arcane symbols whispered through generations. When political machinations from the gilded twilight city threaten to expose his lineage—and his potential—he must navigate deception and hidden loyalties to claim what is rightfully his. Guided by a devoted guardian, and haunted by the weight of prophecy, he must choose whether to embrace the power he fears or shatter the silence that has long protected him.

Embark on Seraphina's captivating odyssey through the depths of captivity, the anguish of loss, and the enigmatic encounters that reshape her destiny. Unveil the mysteries of her alpha nature as it intertwines with the fates of three powerful men destined to be her mates. Together, they ascend as a formidable pack, with Seraphina embracing her rightful place as their Luna. Amidst enigmatic dreams and divine guidance, Seraphina is propelled towards Ember Hallow, accompanied by her devoted mates. Through trials, spiritual revelations, Seraphina discovered the truths of her power, reincarnation, prophecies, and an ancient, potent goddess. Seraphina's past collides with her present as she grapples with awakening powers that hold the key to either salvation or destruction. Her awakening unleashed a power struggle transcending time, as she confronted her past sins and a future fraught with peril. Dive into Seraphina's journey of past trauma, romance, betrayal, sacrifice, and a race against time as she navigates a perilous path towards unlocking her full potential and facing the ultimate choice that could alter the course of existence.

Behind the walls of St. Valen’s Academy, privilege and legacy are masks — worn to hide the rot underneath. For Althea Sombra, the masks are literal. Her family’s empire is built on secrets whispered in the dark, on powers that can never be spoken of in daylight. She was raised to obey, to charm, to control. But when the storm inside her begins to wake, even obedience can’t contain it. Noah Laurent was bred for composure — heir to a dynasty that trades in precision and power. Yet one glance from Althea cracks the ice he was born to wear. He knows she’s dangerous. He also knows he can’t stay away. Luca Ashford has always been the wildfire Noah could control. Until Althea arrives. Until jealousy and desire blur into something neither of them can name — and their friendship begins to splinter beneath the weight of her silence. When a ghost from Althea’s training resurfaces — a man who once called her his greatest weapon — the careful balance at St. Valen’s shatters. Fear tightens its grip. Loyalties fracture. And the girl with the storm in her blood must decide: to remain a shadow … or burn the world that built her.

—The romance is not fast-paced.— In a world where every werewolf finds their destined mate and embraces their wolf form, Madeleine Blackwood stands alone, unable to shift and scorned by her kind. When a devastating rejection forces her to flee into the night, she encounters something far more dangerous than her broken dreams: a phoenix whose presence could reshape her destiny. Dante Solcrest sees the strength within Madeleine that others miss, forging a connection that defies the laws of their realm. But their forbidden love could spark a disaster that will leave nothing but ashes in its wake. In the face of conflict and devastating loss, can Madeleine discover her true strength? And in a world where power comes at the highest price, will their hearts survive the inferno? One rejected wolf. One eternal flame. A destiny written in Ash and Moonlight.

When kingdoms burn and crowns are shattered, one hidden heiress must rise from the shadows. Serenya Vale has lived her life in disguise, hiding a truth that could ignite a war. But when destiny collides with Kaelen Draven, a mysterious protector with secrets of his own, their bond sparks a forbidden love that could either heal or destroy their world. As rival heirs, ruthless dukes, and ancient prophecies weave a web of betrayal, Serenya must decide: will she claim her throne and crown herself in fire, or surrender her heart and lose everything? In a saga of 100 chapters filled with betrayal, passion, and kingdom-shattering twists, Eclipsed Hearts: The Chronicle of Shadows and Stars is a breathtaking journey of love, sacrifice, and the fight for a destiny written in both shadows and starlight.