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156 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFiction love stories for the virgin ear, often overlapping with the genres of young adult, fantasy, and future war.
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Chapter 22: Imposter (Queen Andraya)
July 08, 2021 01:50 - 12 minutes - 13.2 MBAndraya takes Besnik with her to interrogate the ambassador of Sandrian. Prince Steffan believes he has found an imposter among them and he himself is accused of a terrible crime.
Chapter 21: Dancing and Scheming
July 01, 2021 00:37 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBQueen Andraya and Prince Steffan start scheming at a palace party, but get distracted with dancing. The queen is distraught by what both Dolion and Steffan discuss with her.
Chapter 21: Dancing and Scheming (Queen Andraya)
July 01, 2021 00:37 - 16 minutes - 16.3 MBQueen Andraya and Prince Steffan start scheming at a palace party, but get distracted with dancing. The queen is distraught by what both Dolion and Steffan discuss with her.
Chapter 20: Precious Pants (Queen Andraya)
June 24, 2021 06:51 - 19 minutes - 19.8 MBDolion is unhappy that he must share his dinner party with more than the queen and he interrogates Prince Steffan. Andraya notices that Benjamin has an interest in Caleen.
Chapter 19: Painting With The Pretentious (Queen Andraya)
June 17, 2021 04:38 - 17 minutes - 17.9 MBCaleen attempts to paint a portrait of Andraya with the tutelage of Martin, all the while Martin, Steffan, and Dolion vie for the queen's attention. Andraya recalls a horrid memory, which shocks the prince.
Chapter 18: Suspects (Queen Andraya)
June 03, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBAndraya surprises Steffan with a huge gift. She shows him her favorite spot in the forest where they surmise suspects of her attempted murder...and stumble into another shocking surprise.
Chapter 17: The Panther and the Lion (Queen Andraya)
May 27, 2021 02:50 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSteffan turns on Dolion when the chancellor claims the queen is no match for her title. Dolion tries to woo Andraya by claiming he's been doing her favors.
Chapter 16: But This Poem (Queen Andraya)
May 20, 2021 04:55 - 20 minutes - 20.4 MBQueen Andraya and Prince Steffan share feelings of affection. Besnik warns Steffan about being too forward. Andraya is shocked when Steffan reveals a progressive custom/law in Deldria.
Chapter 16 Postponed
May 12, 2021 16:13Hello, friends! I wish with all my heart that I could bring you the next episode of Queen Andraya this week! The good news is, next Thursday, May 20th, Chapter 16: But This Poem will be ready for you with lots of "love" packed into it! Have a fantastic week! Take care, Brenda Hodnett
Chapter 15: My Petty Quill (Queen Andraya)
May 06, 2021 04:49 - 20 minutes - 20.3 MBAndraya takes Martin on a walk in hopes to subtly match him up with Caleen. His arrogance, and sometimes ignorance, is highly amusing to Steffan. Besnik advises a full-time bodyguard for the queen and he advises Prince Steffan to help with foreign affairs.
Chapter 14: A New Arrival (Queen Andraya)
April 29, 2021 03:32 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBQueen Andraya receives letters and poems ranging from maddening to heart throbbing. Prince Steffan falsely believes the queen loathes his poetry. The very person Andraya wanted to send for from MaDeen arrives at her palace.
Chapter 13: Caring, Concerned, and Criticized (Queen Andraya)
April 22, 2021 04:22 - 18 minutes - 18.3 MBAndraya relives a childhood memory with Caleen and discovers something she can do to help Caleen find a husband. The queen has a surprising, yet delightful, post-recovery visit with Prince Steffan—which is interrupted by Marquis Draven who brings another criticism to the queen.
Chapter 12: Gut-wrenching (Queen Andraya)
April 15, 2021 02:38 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBQueen Andraya pulls out of her delirious state. Her nurse tells her how she was poisoned and shows her the many gifts she received while ill. The queen poses a theory of who might have poisoned her.
Chapter 11: The Real Nightmare (Queen Andraya)
April 08, 2021 00:41 - 19 minutes - 19.1 MBQueen Andraya wakes up from a horrible dream where Caleen, the nurse, and Prince Steffan have been taking care of her. Caleen and Andraya rekindle their friendship. Andraya abruptly falls ill and Prince Steffan suspects foul play.
Chapter 10: Beachside Confidant (Queen Andraya)
April 01, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBSteffan cares for Andraya at the port. The queen finds it easy to confide in Steffan, which causes her to be slightly suspicious of him.
Chapter 9: Race to Unrest (Queen Andraya)
March 25, 2021 03:11 - 19 minutes - 20.1 MBAlvin helps the queen find another way to transport her letter, but circumstances require that she and Prince Steffan deliver it to the port themselves where the queen happens to faint for an unknown reason and for all to see.
Chapter 8: Stumping the Nobles (Queen Andraya)
March 18, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBAndraya astounds the noblemen with a hidden talent of hers after Chancellor Dolion motions to vote her out of her title.
Chapter 7: Fierce and Forgotten (Queen Andraya)
March 11, 2021 04:35 - 14 minutes - 14.9 MBCaleen is enraged once she finds out Andraya forgot to send a letter to send for her mother. Andraya discovers how she can win over the council in order to keep her title.
Chapter 6: You Will Regret It (Queen Andraya)
March 03, 2021 23:16 - 12 minutes - 12.8 MBAndraya and Caleen almost get caught scampering around the palace. Chancellor Dolion attempts to weasel his way into making the Head Crown decisions.
Ch 4: Bad News, Bad Letters, Bad Roses AND Ch 5: Secret Sabotage (Queen Andraya)
February 25, 2021 06:26 - 15 minutes - 15.7 MBCaleen receives bad news from home. Prince Steffan gives Andraya a gift she hates. Alvin tells the queen how certain noblemen are planning on sabotaging her.
Ch 4: Bad News, Bad Letters, Bad Roses AND Ch 5: Secret Sabotage
February 25, 2021 06:26 - 16 minutes - 16 MBCaleen receives bad news from home. Prince Steffan gives Andraya a gift she hates. Alvin tells the queen how certain noblemen are planning on sabotaging her.
Chapter 3: Formal Apologies (Queen Andraya)
February 18, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBAndraya holds an assembly where four noblemen are required to apologize in front of the royal court. She discovers another possible enemy in the nobility. But...the real Prince Steffan is a plus. Go here to get your promo code for Queen Andraya Go here to purchase Queen Andraya on Spotify Go here to purchase Queen Andraya on Audible
Chapter 2: Deceit and Desire (Queen Andraya)
February 11, 2021 03:37 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBQueen Andraya learns of a great deceiver from the coalition meeting. Lord Bartholomew makes his intentions known. Go here to get your promo code for Queen Andraya Go here to purchase Queen Andraya on Spotify Go here to purchase Queen Andraya on Audible
Season 3 is here! Chapter 1: Council in Chaos (Queen Andraya of Chaldrea)
February 04, 2021 06:22 - 14 minutes - 20 MBQueen Andraya comes out of mourning only to find her royal council in complete disarray—full of evil arrangements, insults, and royal bodyguards put to good use.
Chapter 1: Council in Chaos (Queen Andraya)
February 04, 2021 06:22 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBQueen Andraya comes out of mourning only to find her royal council in complete disarray—full of evil arrangements, insults, and royal bodyguards put to good use. Go here to get your promo code for Queen Andraya Go here to purchase Queen Andraya on Spotify Go here to purchase Queen Andraya on Audible
Bloopers from Season 2
November 12, 2020 08:31 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBIf you're anxious to hear misspeaking, stammering, mics popping, and cars driving by...this bonus episode is for you.
Chapter 60: Life is Good (Sara's War)
November 05, 2020 09:43 - 29 minutes - 29 MBJack presents Sara with a very honorable award, a very special surprise, and a very special someone. To get a copy of deleted scenes from Sara's War, sign up here!
Chapter 59: I Just Had To (Sara's War)
October 29, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBJack surprises Sara with his uninvited visit to speak with Ander. He confides in her about a previous traumatic experience. Write Brenda a review for Sara's War on Amazon or Goodreads.
Chapter 58: Wake Up! (Sara's War)
October 22, 2020 06:11 - 24 minutes - 23.9 MBSara is at her wit's ends waiting for Jack to wake up. Lexy and Chris express their regret over events on the battlefield. Lexy is ecstatic over some exciting news. Sara gets an unexpected call to talk with a member of the Daggard Rose.
Chapter 57: Incoming! (Sara's War)
October 15, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 16.4 MBLexy and Chris bring some innocent Navy officers to meet up with the meds. They discover how Brontes ruined Lexy's perfect plan.
Chapter 56: Taking Care of Your Own (Sara's War)
October 08, 2020 05:23 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBRandy convinces Sara to take a break from attending to Jack to give the sergeant major a transplant. Randy and Molly pull Sara onto a surprise flight and console her in her grief.
Chapter 55: Giving It Your All (Sara's War)
October 01, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 17.4 MBSara fakes a new personality as she goes undercover as a member of the Daggard Rose to carry out Lexy's plan. But, a borderline harasser, Jack's injury, and surprise assassins on the island complicate everything.
Chapter 54: Wild Card (Sara's War)
September 24, 2020 05:57 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBSara fights her fear of being abducted in order to find Jack. Lexy comes up with a great plan to help Jack escape, but she's convinced that Sara is the only one who can pull it off.
Chapter 54 of Sara's War Postponed
September 16, 2020 20:11Hello, friends! I am so sorry to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, I need to postpone the next episode of Sara's War until next Thursday, September 24, 2020. This hurts me to have to do this. But hold tight and we will connect next Thursday with the new events of Sara finding Jack!
Chapter 53: Man Overboard (Sara's War)
September 10, 2020 02:30 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBSara ventures out on her own to warn Jack of his potential assassins. The Navy and Army have their own hands-on brawl, leaving Sara hiding out, trying to save a man thrown overboard.
Chapter 52: Debts Paid (Sara's War)
September 03, 2020 00:09 - 13 minutes - 13 MBA member of the Daggard Rose gives Sara secret information, but the general refuses to do anything about it.
Chapter 51: The Young Assassin (Sara's War)
August 27, 2020 00:43 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBSara ventures on her long journey back to the base where she comes across a teenage member of the Daggard Rose who is on the brink of death.
Chapter 50: A Better Person (Sara's War)
August 20, 2020 07:13 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBJack confides in Sara about some of his history. He tries one more time to convince her they should be together.
Chapter 49: Come On, Miss America (Sara's War)
August 13, 2020 07:09 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBNate spends the day with Sara to help her with her mental health. He comes clean about why he got beat up when they were camped at Eagle.
Chapter 48: Not the Only One (Sara's War)
August 06, 2020 06:47 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBJack reveals some shocking news in regards to Sara...as well as himself.
Chapter 47: The Wall is Crumbling (Sara's War)
July 30, 2020 05:56 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBJack helps Sara get through her shock. Sara confides in Jack about her horrible past. She is surprised with his solution to help her sleep.
Chapter 46: In the Wrong Mind (Sara's War)
July 23, 2020 03:07 - 22 minutes - 21.8 MBSara's lack of sleep and neglected trauma treatment cause her to lose control over her mind and emotions, much to her nurses' dismay. Sara finds herself in the exact situation she is so terrified of encountering.
Chapter 45: Never Seen Better (Sara's War)
July 16, 2020 03:49 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBSara's nurses, as well as Jack, are concerned over her well-being, even while she successfully repairs the sergeant major's eye.
Chapter 44: The Unthinkable (Sara's War)
July 09, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBSara's dreaded, buried memory comes to the surface through a terrifying dream.
Chapter 43: The Jag (Sara's War)
July 02, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBJack is distraught with the news he must share with Sara about the intel he's discovered from the Daggard Rose.
Chapter 42: Life is Short (Sara's War)
June 25, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBJack openly confronts a soldier in the bomb shelter when he overhears some gossip. Chris causes Sara to rethink her choice to break up with Jack.
Chapter 41: Unforgivable Past (Sara's War)
June 18, 2020 01:35 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBRandy confides in Sara about his past life in the Army.
Chapter 39: The Doconizer AND Chapter 40: It's Starting (Sara's War)
June 11, 2020 04:15 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBSara and Randy enjoy some good teasing, but are interrupted when the company is attacked by cannons.
Chapter 38: Don't Fret, Doc (Sara's War)
June 04, 2020 05:42 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBLexy convinces Sara to help her with an assignment from Jack, which turns out to be a bust due to some mysterious information that Lexy can't disclose.
Chapter 37: Diving Over the Edge (Sara's War)
May 28, 2020 02:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBMemories of Ryan lead Sara's dreaded buried memory to come to the surface. Lexy confides in Sara about how she got her scars.