Inside These Halls

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Inside These Halls

By: Adrian J. Smith

Narrated by: Lori Prince, Quinn Riley

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Don't fall in love. Hide, and you'll make it through.

The last thing on Esther Dunja's mind is falling in love. Her goal is to keep her head down and slide through the next twelve years until her son graduates. After being run out of the last school she taught at by her ex, Esther needs to make this new teaching job work. It's her last chance to retain custody. The problem is she never anticipated falling for her son's kindergarten teacher.

Melanie Przybyla is a single mom to four grown kids, and she finally has time for herself—or so she thought. With family drama on the rise and a new teacher in her school that she can't stop thinking about, Melanie comes to a startling realization: She's attracted to women. She just has to figure out why Esther Dunja is so terrified and how she can date her student's mom.

When conflicts of interest abound, Melanie and Esther have to navigate what they're willing to risk to let their love blossom.

Contemporary

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Inside These Walls by Adrian J. Smith is a deeply affecting story that explores love, resilience, and finding hope in the most unexpected places. Smith’s writing is both powerful and tender — she captures the quiet strength of her characters with such authenticity that you can’t help but be drawn into their world. The pacing is perfect, the dialogue rings true, and the emotional depth makes this one of those audiobooks you feel as much as you hear
Lori Prince and Quinn Riley once again prove why they’re such an exceptional narration duo. Their voices complement each other perfectly — Lori brings warmth and grounded emotion, while Quinn adds a beautiful vulnerability and strength. Together, they make every scene come alive with tension, passion, and humanity.
Inside These Walls isn’t just a love story; it’s an experience — raw, heartfelt, and unforgettable. If you’re a fan of character-driven romances with stellar narration, this one deserves a top spot on your listening list.

Intense, emotional, and beautifully performed

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This is a touching emotional journey of finding oneself after being abused, controlled and left feeling worthless. How love can overcome everything and blossom to make life better, giving strength to the inner feelings of being flawed. Standing up to bullies is not easy, but opening that door can overcome the past and allow the future to flow in.
Amazing narration that is a joy to listen to. 🎶

GREAT STORY.

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Brilliant book and well worth the read. I loved Melanie and her gentle bravery all the way through this book. Esther is the soft ice queen who slowly thaws and the result is just a brilliant book that I thoroughly enjoyed!

A lovely story

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