Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"Tjugofyraåriga Elodie Jacques har svårt att hantera ilskan mot en mamma som övergav henne när hon var liten. Trots det fick hon en lycklig uppväxt i England hos sin franska mormor Gabriella. När mormodern oväntat föreslår att de ska fira jul i Antibes blir Elodie överlycklig. Gabriella har dock dolda motiv bakom att vilja återvända till södra Frankrike efter 40 år. För henne blir det en nervös hemkomst fylld av minnen, hemligheter och anklagelser. Rivierans pulserande ljus sätter stämningen för en perfekt jul. Men när Elodie får reda på att hennes frånvarande mamma kanske ansluter sig till dem riskerar den glittrande högtiden att bli en ångestfylld resa bakåt i tiden. Eller blir det ett tillfälle att läka ett öppet sår?"

Jennifer Bohnet (Author), Sofia Berntson (Narrator)

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[Italian] - Reale Repubblica: Napoli si ribella

"Questo audiolibro è narrato da una voce digitale. Napoli 1647: l'ambiziosa figlia di patrizi Mirella Scandore è fidanzata con un nipote del viceré spagnolo, quando il popolo di Napoli insorge contro la sua dominazione. Napoli elegge il duca di Lorena, Enrico di Guisa, a suo nuovo doge. Mirella impara a stimarlo e si innamora di uno dei suoi ufficiali, Alexandre de Montmorency. Suo fratello Dario invece vede la famiglia minacciata dallo stato di anarchia dopo la rivolta. In seguito a un attentato incendiario al magazzino di tessuti della famiglia, prende parte a una congiura contro la giovane repubblica. Quando viene tradito e minacciato di pena capitale, Mirella lo copre a malincuore giurando il falso. Ma poi lui progetta un attentato al doge in cui verrebbe inevitabilmente ucciso anche Alexandre... Il romanzo comincia dopo la morte del pescatore e contrabbandiere Masaniello nel luglio 1647 e termina con la cattura di di Guisa nell'aprile 1648. ***adatto ai minori*** I giudizi dei lettori: «Con la sua impressionante conoscenza dei fatti storici l'autrice intreccia un romanzo avvincente che getta quasi subito il lettore sotto il suo incantesimo e non lo lascia più.» - «Per estensione come per contenuto, è un grande romanzo che, su uno sfondo storico qui da noi [in Germania - N.d.T.] completamente trascurato, offre una trama coinvolgente, pregna di conflitti e perfettamente intessuta nell'epoca.» - «In Mirella vediamo una ragazza che in un tempo relativamente breve cresce e diventa una giovane donna che si rende conto della propria responsabilità nei confronti della sua famiglia e della sua città. Annemarie Nikolaus ha delineato questo personaggio così vividamente e amabilmente che si segue il destino di Mirella dall'inizio alla fine con tensione crescente.» -"

Annemarie Nikolaus (Author), Voce digitale Irene G (Narrator)

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Shatter the Limits: Aria’s Path to Inner Power

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Shatter the Limits: Aria’s Path to Inner Power Would you dare to unlock the life you're meant to live? Aria Marlowe's life is a monotonous cycle: an unfulfilling job, predictable routines, and a constant yearning for something more. Trapped by self-doubt and fear, her breakthrough comes when she’s invited to a transformative workshop by the charismatic Dr. Julian Hawthorne. Faced with the choice to stay safe or to break free, Aria embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Shatter the Limits is a compelling tale of breaking free from doubt and finding one's inner strength. Under Dr. Hawthorne's guidance, Aria confronts her fears, forms unexpected alliances, and challenges the skeptics, including herself. She learns that true power lies in mastering oneself, not in controlling external circumstances. Perfect for fans of emotional depth and transformative narratives, this novel intertwines fiction with the exhilarating principles of personal growth. Aria's story acts as a mirror to our desires for change, showcasing the extraordinary potential within each of us. If you've ever felt restricted by routine, limited by self-doubt, or in search of a deeper purpose, Aria’s journey will resonate with you. Her experiences remind us that greatness begins with the courage to face our fears. Key Themes: - Overcoming fear and self-doubt - Personal transformation and finding inner strength - The impact of mentorship - Unlocking true potential Step into Aria’s world and consider: Will you dare to shatter your limits?"

Amit Prakash Sharma (Author), Digital Voice Madison G (Narrator)

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Sarah's Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness

"Follow the paths of Sarah and Will (or Sam) as they tell their stories of trust, secrets, and betrayal on the frontier in the old West. Their pioneer spirit helped to fuel the expansion into the Western territories of the United States. The two are historically on their separate journeys, yet they remain intimately connected. Through the fictionalized Western frontier tale of Sam and Sarah, the author, Beverly Scott, was inspired to reveal rumored secrets from her family history. In 1878, Will is on the run after killing a man in a barroom gunfight. He escapes the Texas Rangers by joining a cattle drive as a cook headed to Dodge City. He struggles with the dilemma of saving his life or attempting to return to his pregnant wife and five children. Just when he thinks he might be able to return home, he is confronted by a bounty hunter who captures him and plans to return him to Fort Worth, Texas to be hanged. Although Will changes his name to Sam, he remains an irresponsible, lonely and untrustworthy man on the dodge from the law who abandons the women he loves. He ultimately seeks redemption and marries Sarah. In 1911, Sarah, a pioneer woman and a widow with five children, struggles to find the inner strength to overcome betrayal, loneliness, fears, and self-doubt. Her husband, Sam, thirty years her senior, died with a mysterious and defiant declaration, “I won’t answer!”. Despite poverty and a crippling illness, she draws on her pioneer spirit to hold her family together and return to Nebraska to be near her parents and siblings.When Sarah returns to Nebraska she receives staggering news which complicates her efforts to support her children. She is shocked, angry and emotionally devastated. Since she is attempting to establish herself in the community as a teacher, she believes she must keep her secret even from her own family. Will Sarah find forgiveness in her heart and the resolve to accept her new life alone?"

Beverly Scott (Author), Beverly Scott (Narrator)

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[German] - Folge 3: Glanzvolle Intrigen (Who & What)

"Im Nobelkaufhaus Harrods liegt ein lebloser Körper auf Eis zwischen den teuren Champagner- Flaschen – ausgerechnet vor der feierlichen Neueröffnung! Der einfältige Inspector Littlechild verhaftet eine junge Obdachlose. Millie und Eliza zweifeln an deren Schuld und ermitteln heimlich im Kaufhaus. Hinter der mondänen Luxus-Fassade stoßen sie auf giftige Intrigen."

Antje Heidböhmer, Roman Klink (Author), André Fritsch, Antje Thiele, Christian Olah, Cornelia Lippert, Felix Würgler, Jenny Löffler, Joachim Paul Assböck, Katharina Stüber, Magnus Rook, Mario Klischies, Matthias Hoff, Nell Pietrzyk, Raphael Kübler, Robert Moeck, Yoko Hagino (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La nieta

"Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. Novela del ambiente de baile berlinés Madeline Lagrange, la nieta del presidente del 'club de baile Lietzensee', ve el baile de salón únicamente como técnica cultural, que aprende sin gran ambición. Luego se encuentra con los bailarines de square dance de la asociación. Y se enamora completamente; no sólo del baile, sino también del caller del grupo, el americano Chris Rinehart. Chris queda fascinado por Madeline desde el primer momento. Pero él es el entrenador del grupo, y ella es menor de edad. Así empieza una batalla contra su creciente cariño hacia ella y le niega sus sentimientos. Mientras Madeline, con la falta de compromiso de los diecisiete años, intenta seducir a Chris, su abuelo hace todo lo posible para hacer que lo expulsen del club y separar a los dos. El libro pertenece a una serie sobre el ambiente de baile berlinés, que escribo junto a otras autoras. Hasta ahora he escrito tres de las novelas."

Annemarie Nikolaus (Author), Voz Digital Sonia G (Narrator)

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The Loch Linnhe Murders: An Ursula Dankworth Novel

"Step into the atmospheric world of 'The Loch Linnhe Murders,' a gripping mystery set against the haunting backdrop of a remote Scottish castle in 1953. Meet Ursula Dankworth, a complex and resilient investigator, whose pursuit of the truth thrusts her into a web of mysteries when a grisly murder shatters the castle's tranquility. As Ursula unravels the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the crime, she stumbles upon a network of interconnected secrets that challenge her convictions and plunge her into the crosshairs of danger. The looming presence of the Anchor Ripper, a malevolent force tied to the mysterious deaths of several women, adds urgency to Ursula's quest for justice. Haunted by her own past and armed with an unyielding sense of justice, Ursula navigates the shadows of deceit, betrayal, and personal demons. Along the way, she forges unexpected alliances, confronts her deepest fears, and unearths a chilling connection to the Anchor Ripper that threatens to unravel her world. As the investigation intensifies, Ursula grapples not only with external forces closing in but also with internal turmoil that threatens to consume her. 'The Loch Linnhe Murders' weaves a rich tapestry of suspense, psychological depth, and emotional resilience, offering readers a vivid portrayal of a woman's relentless pursuit of redemption in the face of darkness."

Victor de Almeida (Author), Sally Dunbar (Narrator)

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The Roots That Clutch: Based On a True Story

"Secrets have a way of being found out. Uncovering the hidden secrets of her literary heroes was the last thing Jane expected when she began her PhD research on T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound. But as she delves deeper into the prestigious universities and dusty manuscript libraries, she discovers a shocking truth: her own family may have been involved in a scandalous affair with another titan of American Modernism, William Carlos Williams. Guided by her unwavering intuition and the support of a few exceptional mentors, Jane's quest for the truth takes her on a journey spanning continents and decades, navigating the treacherous waters of academic politics along the way. But as she unearths the buried secrets of her ancestors, she realizes that sometimes, the truth we seek lies hidden within the very words that have shaped our world. For fans of historical fiction and literary mysteries, The Roots That Clutch is a hauntingly true story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Winner Best Book Cover Design and Distinguished Favorite in World Literature 2024 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite in World Literature 2024 NYC Big Book Award"

Beth Ann Hooper (Author), Beth Ann Hooper, Megan Breuer (Narrator)

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Crossing Yesterday: Women of the Ozarks

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. How Much of Your Future Depends on Your Past? After decades apart, childhood friends Jo Felsenthal and Gina Ingram spend their first summer together after more than forty years. A few weeks spent revisiting life as the girls they used to be and getting to know each other as the women they’ve become has shown them that time and circumstances have changed them both. They’re different women with different ideals and different convictions. Gina has spent her life in their hometown of Polk Ridge, Arkansas, nestled in the Ozark mountains as a counselor for the poor and drug addicted. She’s sympathetic and open minded to others’ hardships. Jo, by contrast, has lived her life in the military—an environment with a single-minded purpose and a demand for rigid discipline. For Jo, blending back into a community that distrusts the very government she has spent her life defending, leaves her completely at odds with the people Gina seems to adore. When Jo meets Gina’s friends Max and Maxine, she’s thrown for a loop as these two conspiracy driven hippies challenge her beliefs about the government and law—all of which has shaped her into the woman she is today. Her instant dislike of Gina’s friends suddenly threatens the newly reunited childhood friends. In Crossing Yesterday, the second book in the Women of the Ozarks Scrapbook Series, Jo and Gina are forced to ask: Just how far apart can two people be and still find common ground? If you like Beach House for Rent and The Book of Lost Friends, you’ll love the Women of the Ozarks Scrapbook Series."

Natalie R. Vice (Author), Digital Voice Mary G (Narrator)

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Tomorrow's Promise: Women of the Ozarks

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. About three-fourths of the way through our life’s journey, we suddenly stop. We stop to ponder all the “what if’s.” What if Jo had never joined the military? What if Gina hadn’t gotten pregnant? What if their choices hadn’t taken them in completely opposite directions, with completely different lives? The young girls of Polk Ridge, Arkansas reunite in Tomorrow’s Promise to pick up the pieces of a friendship long ago abandoned. Jo, an Air Force Major and world traveler has returned home. Gina never left. That careless “friend request” on Facebook is about to have lasting consequences."

Natalie R. Vice (Author), Digital Voice Mary G (Narrator)

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Memories of Tomorrow: A Women of the Ozarks Prequel

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Can friendship last a lifetime? Everyone says that hindsight is 20/20. If that’s true, how much of that image in the rear view affects who we are today, or who we will become tomorrow? Jo Felsenthal and Gina Ingram were the closest of childhood friends back in Polk Ridge, Arkansas. Growing up in this beautiful, close-knit Ozark community, they were surrounded by love and laughter. But as these girls grew into women, choices were made, and life took them in very different directions. Now, they’re just hours away from a reunion several decades in the making. An out-of-the-blue Facebook “friend” request has snowballed into a face-to-face meeting. Both women are dealing with mixed emotions—excitement, nostalgia, and more than a little apprehension. In Memories of Tomorrow, Jo and Gina weave their way through childhood memories and difficult life choices. They ponder how to cross over all their yesterdays to the girls they once were. Can they find anything in common after so many years spent living such different lives? If you like The Sometimes Sister and Hurricane Season, you’ll love the Women of the Ozarks Scrapbook Series."

Natalie R. Vice (Author), Digital Voice Mary G (Narrator)

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Kate's War: A Novel

"In Kate's War: A Novel, acclaimed author Linda Stewart Henley delivers a gripping story set against the backdrop of World War II. Brought to you by Audiobook Publishing Services, Narrated by Emma Heap, this emotionally charged audiobook takes listeners to 1939 Britain, where a young woman’s dreams collide with the harsh realities of war. Twenty-year-old Kate is ready to leave her small London suburb to pursue a career as a singer. But when Britain declares war on Germany, her future is thrown into uncertainty. Her ambitions are put on hold as she faces bombing raids and the fear of invasion. Struggling with a speech disability that hinders her singing and a failed romance, Kate's life is further complicated by the war's toll. Kate’s world turns upside down when a young Jewish girl, orphaned and desperate after her parents are deported, seeks her help. As the war escalates, Kate must protect the vulnerable, learning that survival and freedom are not guaranteed, and that courage often arises in the face of evil. Henley’s vivid storytelling and Heap’s evocative narration bring Kate’s War to life, exploring themes of personal sacrifice, resilience, and the courage to stand up for what’s right, even when it means putting your own dreams on hold. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, Kate’s War will transport you to a time when the stakes were high, and every choice carried weight. If you love immersive, character-driven stories with unforgettable emotional depth, this audiobook is a must-listen. #WWIIFiction #HistoricalFiction #WomensFiction #ComingOfAge #WorldWar2Stories #HistoricalAudiobook #AudibleBooks #AudiobookLovers #WWIIBooks #FictionBooks #WomenInWar #HistoricalDrama #Kate’sWar #FamilyAndWar #SurvivalStories #CourageInWar #EmotionalFiction #AudiobookRecommendation #HistoricalRomance #ResilienceInWar"

Linda Stewart Henley (Author), Emma Heap (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction