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Author Marguerite Pacholski’s New Audiobook, “Wildwood Nights,” is a Fascinating Coming-of-Age Story of Romance & Heartache Set Against the Backdrop of the Jersey Shore
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“The New Jersey beach community of Wildwood NJ, a place where you can be anything you want to be or just blend in amongst the crowd,” writes Pacholski. “Lori chose Wildwood for just that reason. Escaping her controlling father in the summer of 1979, she runs away to the excitement of the popular tourist town and that’s where she meets Tommy Knight. Tommy and his band ‘The Knights’ are a popular attraction among the visitors that summer, especially the girls. Her meeting with him, though unplanned, would change her life forever. Falling in love is never easy, but falling in love with a soon-to-be rock star whose interest in you fluctuates from buddy to jealous boyfriend is enough to drive any girl crazy. Especially one with nowhere to go and no family or friends to fall back on.
“Tommy Knight had plans for his new found friend Lori. Discovering her talents leaves him questioning whether he is driven by need or attraction. His motives become more complicated by his brother David’s mistrust. Conflicted at times, he ultimately follows his true heart’s desire. Can Lori trust in love enough to open her heart to the possibilities despite the pain?”
Published by Audiobook Network, author Marguerite Pacholski’s new audiobook is partly inspired by stories from her co-workers, friends, and neighbors based upon their craziest nights, weaved through a story of love, heartache, and survival. Expertly paced and character-driven, “Wildwood Nights” is sure to leave listeners spellbound as they follow Lori, Tommy, and David’s tumultuous road to find not only their happiness but themselves amongst the wild nights on the Jersey Shore.
Listeners can purchase the audiobook edition of “Wildwood Nights” by Marguerite Pacholski through Audible, the Apple iTunes store, or Amazon.
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in the digital publishing industry. According to The Infinite Dial 2019, 50% of Americans age 12 and older have listened to an audiobook. This huge growth can be partly attributed to increased listening in cars, which surpassed the home as the #1 audiobook listening location in the 2019 survey. Smart speaker proliferation also bodes well for future listening growth and more mainstream listening.
Audiobook Network, Inc. (ABN) is a full-service audiobook publishing company that transforms authors’ books or eBooks to life through audio narration. ABN handles, narration, production, audio editing, digital formatting, distribution, promotion, and royalty collections all under one roof. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Audiobook Network at 866-296-7774.
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