BIPOC Stories & Voices Audiobooks | Fiction

"When the last fare of the night turns up dead in her backseat, a Sri Lankan American taxi driver works off the clock to clear her name in this mystery novel by debut author Yosha Gunasekera. Siriwathi Perera doesn't quite know where she's going in life. She never expected to be a taxicab driver in New York City, struggling to make ends meet and still living with her parents at twenty-eight. The true-crime podcasts that keep Siri company as she drives don't do much to make up for the legal career she imagined for herself, or the brother she's grieving. When public defender Amaya Fernando gets into her cab, they make a quick connection through their shared Sri Lankan roots. Siri, whose social circle is limited to her grade-school best friend, Alex, thinks things might finally be looking up with this new potential friendship. But she's suddenly dropped into her own true crime when she discovers her next passenger murdered in the backseat, and she has to call Amaya sooner than she'd expected. Pinned as the obvious and only suspect, and desperate to clear her name, Siri chases down leads across the boroughs of New York City with Amaya's help. But with her court date looming, they have just five days to find out who really killed the midnight passenger-or Siri's life will be over before she can even truly live it."

Yosha Gunasekera (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Catch Feelings, Not Flights

"Malorie loves her life as a flight attendant. Traveling the world, never staying in one place too long, and living life on her terms. Brookwood may be her hometown, but the skies are her true home. She’s sworn off love after a failed marriage, focusing on herself and the freedom she’s come to adore. So when a new pilot joins her crew, she doesn’t give him a second thought. Until she discovers he not only lives in Brookwood but has moved in right across the hall. Now, Malorie’s perfectly planned, love-free life might just hit a little turbulence."

Jahquel J. (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Free Agent

"For Rori Mitchell, delulu is decidedly not the solulu. Getting her lick back is. What starts as chance encounter at a sporting event ends up being a perfect distraction from the chaos of a broken heart. Instead of throwing herself into work, she throws herself—for good or bad—into Tatum Wilder. An offensive tackle for the Connecticut Kings, Tatum is used to high-stakes games and intense scrutiny. On the field, he's a powerhouse; off the field, he's a country boy with gentleman tendencies . . . and a propensity toward knowing the right thing to say at all times. Well. Most of the time. Their connection? Immediate and undeniable. Well . . . They can deny it. After all, with Rori on the heels of heartbreak, a relationship could be a disaster. Free Agency might be a position of power. Or maybe just a crutch. Contains mature themes."

Christina C. Jones (Author), J. Shani Michaels, Winston James (Narrator)

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Mr. One and Only

"They come from two different worlds, but when the heart is involved nothing else matters. Entrepreneur Noah Chambers, aka Mr. Black Atlanta, always gets what he wants. So when he falls in love with Genesis Savell and asks her to marry him, he's certain she'll say yes. She doesn't. Instead, she insists they take a break from each other. That's when Noah knows there's something else going on, and he has every intention of finding out what. Dating Noah, the owner of the company she works at, wasn't one of her best decisions. But falling in love with him is even worse. Genesis is in the midst of planning his company's annual Juneteenth Gala and Silent Auction charity event, but her past comes back to haunt her. Instead of focusing on the gala, her attention is hopelessly divided between two men. One who she loves more than life. The other—the man who saved her life years ago. Yet, when her world spins out of control, there's no question who she'll call for help—Mr. One and Only—Noah. But is it too late? Contains mature themes."

Sharon C. Cooper (Author), Midnite Michael (Narrator)

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Jump Ball: Las Vegas Ramblers

"You can't win unless you learn how to lose. Sariah Thornton, a beauty industry mogul, dedicated herself to her brand and jet-setting around the world. Life hands her a lemon when her father's passing bequeaths her ownership of a basketball team. She knows nothing about basketball and even less about why her father would choose to leave his prized team to her. As the new owner, she grapples with the complexities of the basketball world and enlists the help of the team's charismatic coach. As coach of the Las Vegas Ramblers, Justus Chappel is determined to secure the elusive NBA championship. But with the team suddenly under new ownership, Justus worries that his years of work will be undone. To his surprise, when his new boss seeks his assistance, he agrees, recognizing the opportunity to foster a positive relationship. Justus is caught off guard when he realizes the new owner is smart, funny, and easy on the eyes. Together, they must overcome professional rivalries, personal insecurities, and the pressures of the game to discover that love might lead to a slam dunk for both their careers and hearts. Contains mature themes."

Kasha Thompson (Author), Ja'Air Bush, Winston James (Narrator)

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Fumbled

"Edward and Shanti had been together since college. They always knew they wanted forever with each other, especially when Shanti got pregnant during her junior year and Edward’s senior year. With Edward being drafted into the NFL, they weren’t sure what their future would look like, but their love for each other was certain. So, they decided to get married. Edward Barrons enters the NFL; they have their son, and life feels perfect. Both coming from divorced families, they swore they’d break the cycle. They were going to be the exception. Wrong. Years later, with a teenage son and Edward at the top of his game with the New Jersey Black Jackets, Shanti and Edward are divorced, living separate lives, and co-parenting from opposite ends of the country. When Shanti decides to move back to Mayven Falls to be closer to Edward, she doesn’t expect to start feeling those things she swore she’d never feel for her ex-husband again. With retirement on his mind and a desire to get his family back together, Edward is haunted by his regrets. Sacrificing his family for his career has been the biggest mistake of his life. Raising his son in a broken home, like he was raised in, was never part of the plan. Does he have a second chance to get them back, or will he fumble his chance?"

Jahquel J. (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Seven Daughters of Dupree

"From the two-time Emmy Award-winning producer and host of the Black and Published podcast comes a sweeping multi-generational epic following seven generations of Dupree women as they navigate love, loss, and the unyielding ties of family in the tradition of Homegoing and The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois. It's 1995, and fourteen-year-old Tati is determined to uncover the identity of her father. But her mother, Nadia, keeps her secrets close, while her grandmother Gladys remains silent about the family's past, including why she left Land's End, Alabama, in 1953. As Tati digs deeper, she uncovers a legacy of family secrets, where every generation of Dupree women has posed more questions than answers. From Jubi in 1917, whose attempt to pass for white ends when she gives birth to Ruby; to Ruby's fiery lust for Sampson in 1934 that leads to a baby of her own; to the night in 1980 that changed Nadia's future forever, the Dupree women carry the weight of their heritage. Bound by a mysterious malediction that means they will only give birth to daughters, the Dupree women confront a legacy of pain, resilience, and survival that began with an enslaved ancestor who risked everything for freedom. The Seven Daughters of Dupree masterfully weaves together themes of generational trauma, Black women's resilience, and unbreakable familial bonds. Nikesha Elise Williams delivers a feminist literary fiction that explores the ripple effects of actions, secrets, and love through seven generations of Black women. 'Transcendent' ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of City of Girls"

Nikesha Elise Williams (Author), tbd (Narrator)

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Kings Catch

"Darian King enjoys the glamorous fruits of his success until unexpected changes alter his carefree bachelor lifestyle. Needing help to navigate uncharted waters, he leans on his lifelong friend, Eva Chavez. Though Eva is distracted by turbulence in her relationship, she agrees to support Darian during this transition. As they spend more time together, Darian and Eva begin seeing each other differently. Laughing through chaotic days and cozy nights, feelings long-buried start to surface when their guards are down. While new possibilities spark, can they risk complicating their treasured friendship by confronting them? As their realities shift, Eva questions what she truly wants regarding romance. Can her best friend give her the love she hopes for? Meanwhile, Darian considers leaving his playboy lifestyle behind for the first time if it means a chance with the one woman he can imagine a future with. At this turning point, their lifelong friendship could blossom into a destined love if these soulmates finally take the leap and reveal feelings buried for too long. Will they recognize that what they've needed all along is each other? Contains mature themes."

Iesha Bree (Author), Lauryn Nichols, Midnite Michael (Narrator)

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To Ride a Rising Storm: The Second Book of Nampeshiweisit

"A young indigenous woman and her dragon fight for the independence of their homeland in this epic sequel to the bestselling and multi-award-winning To Shape a Dragon's Breath, "a remarkable novel that is bound to be a staple of fantasy shelves for years to come" (BuzzFeed). Anequs has not only survived her first year at Kuiper's Academy but exceeded her professors' admittedly low expectations-and passed all her courses with honors. Now she and her dragon, Kasaqua, are headed home for the summer, along with Theod, the only other native student at the Academy. But what should have been a relaxing break takes a darker turn. Thanks to Anequs's notoriety, there is an Anglish presence on Masquapaug for the first time ever: a presence that Anequs hates. Anequs will always fight for what she believes in, however, and what she believes in is her people's right to self-govern and live as they have for generations, without the restrictive yoke of Anglish rules and social customs. And fight she will-even if it means lighting a spark that may flare into civil war."

Moniquill Blackgoose (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Roomie, Lover, Friend

"BLAIR BELLAMY's luck for the past year has been tenuous, at best. Nothing is going right. She lost her job, her relationship and now, her housing. She needs something—just one thing—to go right. And when she downloads the Roomie app, she thinks she's headed in the right direction. That's until . . . ELIJAH CUNNINGHAM's life is simple. He has a job that doesn't drain him, a workout routine he's perfected, and favors his own company over anybody else's. Teased all his life for being a homebody, imagine his surprise when the woman of his dreams shows up on his doorstep. He's not looking for a roommate, but something about Blair won't let him leave her alone . . . Contains mature themes."

Shon (Author), Mirron Willis, Morae Brehon (Narrator)

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Speak

"Something awful and illuminating happens when a marriage ends. All illusions fade away. Light spills into the darkest corners of the union, forcing you to face the cracks. The moments bereft of love. The nights without affection. The days spent learning to be quiet and still, expecting nothing because that's all you've ever been given. But then it's done and you're supposed to be free except you're not. You're carrying it all with you. You're holding it close like a lover, making space for it to join you in every room, and it comes happily. An unwelcome plus one sitting in every seat beside you until someone comes along and makes it leave. For me, that someone is Xavier Allen. Tall, dark, fine as hell and good in bed. He's everything I should want in my next partner, the only trouble is, he's also my divorce lawyer. Contains mature themes."

J.L. Seegars (Author), Elyce Anthony, Winston James (Narrator)

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The Starseekers: A Murder and Magic Novel

"Indiana Jones meets Hidden Figures in this brand-new stand-alone historical fantasy set in the world of The Conductors, in which the space race of the mid-20th century will be determined by magic...if not murder. In the 1960s, the world was caught up in reaching beyond our planet and into the cosmos. It felt impossible—but there was nothing science, math…and magic couldn’t make possible. The race to space was on, and the Moon was what everyone had their eyes on. Including Cynthia Rhodes, a brilliant arcane engineer at NASA’s Ainsworth Research Labs. Talented in math and magic, she hosts a magical educational show... a job she took mostly for a chance to regularly see the dashing Theodore Danner, a professor of arcane archeology. She is also an amateur sleuth—something that has run in her family for generations. When a cursed museum curator nearly interrupts a broadcast of their show, Cynthia finds an eager sleuthing partner in Theo. Pairing up, they begin investigating the strange behavior of the curator and a mysterious theft at the arcane history museum—until one of Cynthia’s own coworkers perishes right in front of her in a major lab accident that endangers Ainsworth’s role in the space race. Certain it was murder instead of an accident, Cynthia sees this as a separate case at first. However the more she and Theo investigate, Cynthia uncovers a surprising link between the two incidents. The museum theft and murder are part of a larger equation—one that includes deadly enchantments, rumored pirate treasure, a peculiar plant, and a dire threat to the space program as well as everything she holds dear. The Starseekers is another rip-roaring adventure for the Rhodes family, who have been using magic to aid their community and solve mysteries since before the Civil War. The times may have changed, but a Rhodes once again finds themselves thrust into a world of murders, theft, sabotage, and curses, and this time the stakes extend to the stars themselves. "

Nicole Glover (Author), Bahni Turpin (Narrator)

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BIPOC Stories & Voices Audiobooks in Fiction