Audiobooks by Karen Grey

Child of Mine: a nostalgic romantic comedy

“A romcom set in BOSTON in the 80s?? Yes please!” NYT bestselling author Erin Nicholas The bigger the secret, the harder it is to hide. Single mom Isabella York was a celebrity before she had her first kiss, her first date, or her first sip of alcohol. Playing the bad girl—both on and off the set—allowed her to make up for lost time. Back home in Boston, with her “checkered past” behind her, all she wants is to raise her little girl far away from the spotlight, because revealing her secrets could mean losing everything, or gaining more than she ever hoped. For her, and her daughter. It’s not that Henry Smith hates kids—they don’t like him. Meanwhile, he’s stuck producing children’s TV, so he’ll try to tone down the grumpiness that’s dogged him since his life imploded seven years ago. After all, not everyone gets a second chance to chase his dream. If he plays his cards right at this new gig, he can move on to making television that will change the world, not just entertain a bunch of brats. Maybe he can charm the woman he never thought he’d see again into a do-over while he’s at it. In this sexy, heartwarming, not-quite-historical romance—the latest Boston Classics standalone romcom—a sunshine/grumpy pair has to face the past before they can find a future… together. ★★★★★ “An adorable kid, a dog, a bookstore, a couple of cats, and some family drama and I was a happy camper.” Carole’s Random Life in Books ★★★★★ “The emotions--the feelings her characters are going through--rock your world.” Bookbub review ★★★★★ “Heartwarming, fun, humorous, and with witty banter, emotions, secrets, and is a heartfelt and steamy riveting page turner.” Bookbub review

Karen Grey (Author), Erin Mallon, Tom Taylorson (Narrator)

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You Spin Me: a nostalgic romantic comedy

“This author is truly a master at creating likeable, three-dimensional characters.” Laurie Reads Romance Some scars go further than skin deep… 1988 doesn’t end well for Jessica Abraham. In just one week she turns thirty, loses her day job, and loses the role of Ophelia to a younger actress. Rallying, she goes after a part at a theater outside of the city, but the director’s plan to hide her beauty behind hair, makeup and wardrobe from Cosmo’s “Don't'' column shakes her confidence to the core. For the first time in her acting career, she won’t be able to rely on her carefully managed physical charms. Only her craft will count. On a snowy night in January of 1989, a woman calls into DJ Callihan Alonso’s alt-rock radio show at the end of her commute. He asks her to call back the next night, and the next, just so he'll know she’s home safe. There's something about her voice that has him wanting more, but the longer they talk, the closer she gets. Compromising each and every wall he's built around his heart. If two lonely people fall in love over late-night phone calls, will meeting face-to-face make them, or break them? In this heartfelt, slow-burn retro romcom, it may be the end of a decade, but it’s the beginning of a love story.

Karen Grey (Author), Eric Michael Summerer, Vanessa Edwin (Narrator)

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Like It's 1999: a nostalgic romantic comedy novella

'This book was seriously so much fun!! I loved everything about it. From the hero and heroine both afraid to commit to each other to the fun movie references to the wedding planning. It was well written and gave me all the feels.' -- Lindy, Goodreads Love ‘em and Leave ‘em Alice Kim and “Hot” Steve Lowell are perfect for each other. It’ll only take them ten years to figure that out. Just because they throw the most bodacious wedding party ever… Just because they’re perfect partners in pranks… Just because they love all the same boss movies… Just because they share one totally bangin’ night of sex together… Does not mean they’ll break the One Time Rule. Even if they do… they don’t do relationships. And they’re never getting married. Like, ever. In this friends-to-lovers, marriage-pact novella spanning the last decade of the 20th century, life forces a playboy and a playgirl grow up—and grow apart—before giving them a chance to create a happy-ever-after they can actually be happy about.

Karen Grey (Author), Cindy Kay, Ryan West (Narrator)

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Forget About Me: a nostalgic romantic comedy

Ben Porter may be living the dream, but it's not his. His dad's health scare might not be the ideal reason to come home for the summer, but it's a welcome break from the stellar glitz of Ben's life in Los Angeles. Even if modeling has him rivaling Marky Mark's fame, posing isn't his passion. Landing a role with a Boston Shakespeare theater brings him closer to fulfilling his dreams of being a real actor. Facing the reason he went west in the first place? That's another story. Lucy Minola's dreams were shattered seven years ago when a drunk driver smashed into her brother's car. She knows it was her fault. So as penance, she works hard to care for her family, goes to confession faithfully, and buries all the feelings she had for the person who left when she needed him most: her brother's best friend. When an injured dog brings them back together, Lucy's good-girl façade begins to crack. Women everywhere are obsessed with the rad bod they see in magazines, but she's the only one Ben seems to notice. She can't trust herself with the man who walked away... but can she let him go a second time? This bittersweet romance, Book #2 in Karen Grey's 1980's Boston Classics series, proves that everyone deserves a second chance in love and in life. PRAISE 'Ben and Lucy's story was sweet, sexy, funny, and full of heart.' - Royal Blue Romance "It's a charming second-chance romance featuring a cute dog, a gorgeous hero, a prickly heroine, mix-tapes, and enough eighties references for those of us of a certain age to get nostalgic over!... the superb narration is definitely worth the price of admission, and if you're after a low-angst romance featuring a cute mutt, a hot model-turned-Shakespearian actor and the dog trainer he loves, then it might just be a perfect fit." - AudioGals

Karen Grey (Author), Brian Pallino, Emma Wilder (Narrator)

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What I’m Looking For

Recipe for a Boston Classic Cocktail: one part finance geek, one part starving actor, two shots of stubborn, and a healthy squeeze of passion. Shake well and serve in a vintage glass. When Kate Bishop walks into Boston’s famous Bull and Finch pub, all she’s looking for is one guy from her investment firm that she can trust to have her back—a tall order. With a salesman at her side, maybe stage fright won’t paralyze her completely when she presents her meticulously prepared research to clients. And maybe she can save her job. Romance is the last thing on her to-do list, but a meet-cute with a Shakespeare-quoting bartender has her speculating on the value of diversifying her life portfolio. Will Talbot is not a fan of the slick financiers who cram into his bar after each day’s closing bell. With their calls for Harvey Wallbangers and their Hermès ties, they’re all the same. Except for a certain beautiful, buttoned-up brunette with fire in her eyes and a storm in her heart. They’re totally wrong for each other. He should be focusing on his upcoming audition, not coaching Kate on how to act like she’s a bona fide member of the Gordon Gekko club. Problem is, they can’t seem to stay away from each other. The course of true love never did run smooth, but in this 1980’s sweet-and-sexy rom-com, returns on love can’t be measured on the S&P 500.

Karen Grey (Author), Joe Arden, Karen White (Narrator)

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What I'm Looking For: a nostalgic romantic comedy

Recipe for a Boston Classic Cocktail: one part finance geek, one part starving actor, two shots of stubborn and a healthy squeeze of passion. Shake well and serve in a vintage glass. When Kate Bishop walks into Boston's famous Bull and Finch pub, all she's looking for is one guy from her investment firm that she can trust to have her back-a tall order. With a salesman at her side, maybe stage fright won't paralyze her completely when she presents her meticulously prepared research to clients. And maybe she can save her job. Romance is the last thing on her to-do list, but a meet-cute with a Shakespeare-quoting bartender has her speculating on the value of diversifying her life portfolio. Will Talbot is not a fan of the slick financiers who cram into his bar after each day's closing bell. With their calls for Harvey Wallbangers and their Hermès ties, they're all the same. Except for a certain beautiful, buttoned-up brunette with fire in her eyes and a storm in her heart. They're totally wrong for each other. He should be focusing on his upcoming audition, not coaching Kate on how to act like she's a bona fide member of the Gordon Gekko club. Problem is, they can't seem to stay away from each other. The course of true love never did run smooth, but in this 1980's sweet-and-sexy rom-com, returns on love can't be measured on the S&P 500. PRAISE 'This retro, hilarious '80s workplace rom-com is nimbly delivered by author/narrator Karen White (Grey is her pseudonym) and Joe Arden...Shakespearean dialogue and an intense acting scene display Arden's superb performance skills' -AudioFile Magazine Earphones Winner! 'This is my first book by Karen Grey and I'm hooked.' -Rellim Reads "I loved listening to this '80s romantic comedy...from the meet-cute to the epilogue." -BookFan

Karen Grey (Author), Joe Arden, Karen White (Narrator)

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