Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"In this riveting domestic thriller for readers of Jeneva Rose, Kimberly McCreight, Kimberly Belle, and Shanora Williams, one woman’s seemingly perfect marriage is shattered by a shocking revelation. Now, how far will she go to learn the whole truth—and will it be enough to outrun the lethal consequences? Growing up as a foster child, Brooke Perry has known more than her share of hard times. Securing a successful financial career and marrying Andre, a wealthy businessman, is far more than she ever dreamed she could achieve. And though she's suffered two miscarriages—losses that shook her and Andre to their core—she's content to create the happiest of futures … … Until a mysterious other woman, Erika Jones, swears Andre fathered her baby, claimed the child was dead—and made her disappear. Brooke refuses to believe her—until Erika is killed in a sudden, extremely suspicious house fire. Then Brooke discovers Andre's first wife didn't in fact die from an illness. Now Brooke is determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Even if it means lying to the police—and facing arrest. Even if it takes all her courage to go up against Andre's formidable—and ruthless—mother. And as more of Andre's secrets and double life surface, Brooke will piece together a nightmare beyond mere lies and betrayal, a lethal hall of mirrors where she can believe nothing … and the stakes are higher, and deadlier, than she ever imagined."

Saundra (Author), Maya Mays (Narrator)

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Miranda's Family

"When Miranda Westerby's estranged and unpleasant great-aunt suddenly passes away, it appears that she left a legacy behind: a home in the idyllic village of Fairford Parva, Wiltshire. However, there are strings attached to the inheritance . . . The move prompts more discoveries about her family history than Miranda bargained for, which leave her confused and hurt. But while she might not have any flesh or blood around, Miranda does have the chance to shape a new circle of people dear to her. And perhaps find love along the way."

Anna Jacobs (Author), Deirdra Whelan (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Soñarán en el jardín

"«La Guardiana vio cumplido el anhelo de Las Argüenderas cuando las madres y los padres, y lashermanas y hermanos, y sus amistades, las veían dentro del jardín, vivas, sonrientes. Sentían esa dicha que la justicia no les había podido dar.» Se dice a menudo que «el futuro está escrito» como si eso robara toda la esperanza, pero es en la escritura donde se juega la imaginación subversiva de lo posible y la memoria indómita de lo que está al borde del olvido. ¿Y si, para los seres que el presente desprecia y mengua, el porvenir fuera el tiempo de la rebeldía y la comunidad? En los doce cuentos que componen Soñarán en el jardín, Gabriela Damián Miravete despoja la fantasía, el horror y la ficción especulativa del manto fúnebre de lo irreversible en una serie de ventanas a lo inesperado y asombroso. Y lo hace con una inteligencia insubordinada y un oficio artesano del arte de contar. Sus narradoras son, como ella, mujeres autónomas que confabulan para ingeniar máquinas y conjuros de libertad de cara a los páramos de la catástrofe. Las flores y los gatos, el agua y la montaña, deshacen con palabras indóciles la promesa de apocalipsis que intenta conquistar nuestro mañana y ocupan el lugar de los congéneres, en un mundo compartido y horizontal en el que los seres humanos no son la cumbre de ninguna evolución"

Gabriela Damián Miravete (Author), Kerygma Flores (Narrator)

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Last Light over Galveston

"Galveston, Texas. September 1900. Only months ago, Kathleen McDaniel returned from finishing school in Switzerland to her family home in New York’s Hudson Valley with a future of promise and privilege set before her. But one horrific event shattered her picturesque life. Now she has fled as far as the train line and a pocketful of money would take her, finding refuge at the St. Mary’s Orphan Asylum on Galveston Island, where she helps the nuns care for their young charges and prays her past will not find her. Despite her tenuous standing at the orphanage―and the grief and betrayal that drove her from home―Kathleen slowly begins to make friends. There is Emily, the novice nun she rooms with; Maggie, the tempestuous young girl who only bonds with Kathleen; and Matthew, a kind, handsome man recently employed by Isaac Cline at Galveston’s office of the US Weather Bureau. Then in one fateful day, Kathleen’s fragile new life begins to crack as it becomes clear that she can’t run far enough to escape the reach of her former life. Meanwhile, as troubling news about a storm crossing the Gulf from Cuba swirls in the Weather Bureau offices, Matthew holds fast to Cline’s belief that no hurricane can touch Galveston. But as darkness falls on the island, Kathleen must gather her courage and reach for a strength beyond her own if she―and those she loves―are to survive. - A stand-alone historical novel about the 1900 Galveston hurricane - A gripping read inspired by true events - Features themes of resilience, found family, and redemption - Includes discussion questions perfect for book clubs"

Jennifer L. Wright (Author), Sarah Zimmerman (Narrator)

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Doll Parts

"The Virgin Suicides meets I Have Some Questions For You in a dual timeline suspense following one woman as she begins to uncover the truth of the death of her estranged best friend and the Sylvia Plath–adoring sad girls they attended college with decades ago, all while holding a secret that will slowly unravel her new, suburban dream life. Some stories refuse to stay buried. For best friends Nikki and Sadie, college was supposed to be a fresh start, a way to blast Courtney Love from car speakers and leave their youth behind. But along with sadness-obsessed girls and intrusive professors, a dark story plagues their small all-women's school: the Sylvia Club, a campus legend surrounding the deaths of multiple Sylvia Plath–adoring students, all written off as suicides. Aspiring writer Nikki finds herself drawn to the tragic tales, so much so that dead girls begin to haunt her dark imagination. As she digs deeper, Nikki soon suspects there's much more to the story—a suspicion that will lead to a tragedy of its own, one that will tear her and Sadie apart. It's been nearly twenty years since Sadie last saw her estranged friend. Now, Nikki is dead, and when Sadie ends up pregnant by Nikki's grieving husband not long after the funeral, she finds herself stepping into her ex–best friend's seemingly perfect life. But the longer Sadie lives in Nikki's eerily preserved home, the more she sees her appear and soon, she's convinced that Nikki is sending her clues from beyond the grave. Because it seems Nikki never stopped looking for answers about what happened to the girls of the Sylvia Club, and she may have been its latest victim. Told in a dual timeline, Doll Parts is a provocative and irresistible debut, at once an exploration of the dark chasms that break apart friendships, an ode to the aching beauty of girlhood, and a sharp portrayal of grief that can physically haunt you. "

Penny Zang (Author), Helen Laser, Leah Horowitz (Narrator)

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Jury of His Peers

"Two childhood rivals reconnect during jury duty—and are forced to navigate their complex feelings for one another—in this heartwarming novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Caroline Lomax is eager to exercise her civic duty and report for jury duty. However, when she sees a familiar face on her first day, she is near certain that she has come face to face with Ted Thomasson, the thorn in her side throughout high school—and the last person she’d want as a fellow juror. Ted still seems to relish in making Caroline squirm, but he shocks Caroline when he declares that he’s always harbored feelings for her. Just as she attempts to make sense of it all, they’re both selected for the same case … and as things intensify in and out of the courtroom, it becomes clear that Caroline has an enormous decision to make."

Debbie Macomber (Author), Susan Bennett (Narrator)

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The Bitter End Birding Society

"A forbidden romance, a fractured family, and one woman's journey to piece it all together Hometown hero Ana Leigh Watkins ventures to Bitter End, Tennessee, to help her great-aunt prepare for retirement. A town called Bitter End seems an ironic place for Ana to refresh her weary spirit, but she's desperate for respite from the attention and unwarranted admiration of her community. While on a hike in Roan Mountain, a ragtag group of amateur bird-watchers takes her under their wing—a little against her will. However, she quickly warms to these genuine souls seeking solace in the great outdoors. But when Ana's adventures in Bitter End lead her to a severed branch of her family tree—one that involves the forbidden love between a moonshiner's daughter and a preacher's son—what began as a getaway to help her great-aunt becomes a transformative journey that binds together two women who, though they live on the same street, have been estranged for sixty years. 'Cox's brilliantly plotted new novel brings both its historical and modern storylines to life, exploring self-forgiveness for past mistakes.'—Library Journal"

Amanda Cox (Author), Rachel Botchan (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Sturmtochter: Roman

"Stürmische Inseln und dunkle Familiengeheimnisse – der Auftakt der romantisch-dramatischen Reihe »Die Frauen der Inseln« für alle Fans von Soraya Lane und Lucinda Riley Was geschah damals auf der Insel der vermögenden Familie Fraser? Erst geht ihr Auto in Flammen auf, dann geschehen unheimliche Dinge im einsamen Herrenhaus ihrer Familie. Wer will die 24-jährige Journalistin Isla Fraser davon abhalten, das Geheimnis um ihre Tante Shelly, die vor zwanzig Jahren verschwand, zu lüften? Tagebucheinträge ihres Vorfahren sowie die Aufzeichnungen seiner Tochter Rosa aus den 1850er-Jahren führen Isla erst an die wilde Küste Schottlands und schließlich auf eine vom Sturm umtoste Insel, die seit vielen Jahren im Familienbesitz ist. Wieso wusste Isla von dieser Insel nichts? Als der charmante Fischer Ben anbietet, Isla mit seinem Boot auf die Insel überzusetzen, scheint es ein Glücksfall. Bis sie dort einem schrecklichen Geheimnis auf die Spur kommt, das auch Shelly und Rosa zum Verhängnis wurde. In höchster Gefahr wendet sich Isla an Ben. Doch kann sie ihm und ihren Gefühlen wirklich trauen? Schon einmal nahm eine Liebe auf dieser Insel ein schicksalhaftes Ende ... Fesselndes Gefühlskino – Florence Winter entführt ihre Leserinnen in »Die Sturmtochter«, »Die Gezeitentochter« und »Die Wellentochter« in die schottischen Highlands und auf die sagenumwobenen Inseln der Äußeren Hebriden, Orkney und St. Kilda."

Florence Winter (Author), Janna Ambrosy (Narrator)

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The Silent Guest: The BRAND NEW totally unputdownable psychological thriller

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A dark, taut, edgy psychological thriller that had me hooked from the start. I loved it.' Simon McCleave, multi-million-copy bestselling author I've been waiting years for this moment. When Vivienne Campbell needs a housesitter, I make sure I'm the perfect candidate. Warm, friendly, highly recommended. Everything she's looking for. She has no idea who I really am. While she's away for the weekend, I have free rein of her perfect home, her perfect life. The life she doesn't deserve. Not after what she did. When she returns, I watch her confusion grow. Small incidents that make her question her own sanity. I'm there to comfort her, to be the friend she desperately needs. She thinks she's losing her grip on reality. She's starting to believe she might be dangerous to her own family. Maybe she should just... disappear? It's working perfectly. She's unraveling exactly as I planned. But Vivienne doesn't know the real reason I'm here. She doesn't know about the past that connects us. She doesn't know how far I'm willing to go to make her pay. Some revenge is worth waiting for. And some secrets are worth killing for. A totally gripping psychological thriller from an Amazon bestselling author! Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Shalini Boland and Claire Douglas. What readers are saying about The Silent Guest: 'What. a. book!!!! I couldn't put this down at all! The twist I was not expecting at ALL! I would 1000% recommend this book!!!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I could NOT put this book down and read it in a day! An absolutely thrilling book that I couldn't get enough of!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow is all I can say... This book should be made into a movie.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Grips you from the very first page and doesn't let go.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book had me hooked and gripped... you are sat and staying seated to keep turning the pages... I was taken in from the very first chapter and didn't want to leave even after the end.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sally Rigby never fails to deliver and this brilliant book takes gaslighting to a whole other dimension!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely fantastic plot! Could not put the book down once I began reading it... I will recommend it to everyone I know!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Silent Guest is a chilling, slow-burning psychological thriller that had me hooked from the first chapter.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Silent Guest is absolutely fantastic from Sally Rigby! I was hooked from start to finish!!!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping, twisty thriller You Won't Be Able to Put Down... From the very first page, I was hooked.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Sally Rigby (Author), Clare Corbett (Narrator)

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The Friendship List

"At fifty-seven, photographer Kay didn't expect to fall head over heels in love, or get married, but the thing she thought she could always count on was Rose's friendship. She and Rose have known each other for over forty years and Rose was supposed to be Kay's maid of honor today at her wedding. So when she pulls her phone from the pocket of her bright yellow dress and sees the message, she's stunned: Kay, I hope today is wonderful. Please don't contact me again, Rose. Kay is incredibly happy with her husband, Murray, who makes her feel so happy and loved. But without Rose in her life she feels lost. She and Rose have stuck together through it all; getting each other through tough break-ups, problems with children and losing Kay's beloved mum. Rose is Kay's person. How can she possibly want to say goodbye? Murray encourages Kay to go back to a box of photographs she's kept of her dearest friends and family for many years. As Kay looks through the faces, she recognizes people faces she hasn't seen for years and wonders if they could help to her unlock the key to why Rose wants to say goodbye. As Kay sets out to find the people she's let go, she hopes she will get a chance to convince Rose this doesn't have to be goodbye. But the journey will change her forever…"

Beth Miller (Author), Lauren Irwin (Narrator)

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#Resort Romance

"A ten-day family vacation is fun when you’re a kid. As an adult? Not so much. When Jayce Nash agreed to join his family at Lakeview Harbor Resort to celebrate his grandparents' fifty-fifth wedding anniversary, he didn't think he'd feel like he'd been transported back in time. He certainly didn't expect to run into the girl who got away all those years ago. Going back where all your favorite memories were made should be exciting. Except when doing so means saying goodbye. Kelsey Brooks dreaded going back to Lakeview Harbor Resort. Especially because she was going back alone. But it's the perfect place to say goodbye to her mother, and with the resort closing at the end of the season, it's now or never. The last thing she could have imagined was literally running into the boy she never forgot. They have ten days to walk down memory lane and wonder about what might have been. But maybe they can also create the future they always wanted. And while they're at it, they might just also save the Lakeview Harbor Resort."

Samantha Chase (Author), Rebecca Gibel (Narrator)

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What the River Keeps

"In the beautiful Pacific Northwest, a young woman’s discovery of her hidden past illuminates her present in this new novel from the award-winning author of Sugar Birds, “an engrossing tale” (Kirkus Reviews), and Leaning on Air, “an exquisitely nuanced love story” (BookTrib). Hildy Nybo is a successful biologist, her study of the Pacific Northwest’s wild fish both a passion and a career. But behind her professional brilliance, Hildy’s reclusive private life reflects a childhood fraught with uncertainty. Despite her father’s love and her mother’s sympathy, she grew up constantly losing even her most cherished belongings, unable to recall where she misplaced them. Haunted by the confusion of those early years, she now records her life in detailed diaries and clings tightly to memory-prompting keepsakes. Then her mother’s health fails, and Hildy accepts a job near her childhood home, joining a team of scientists who will help restore her beloved Elwha River after the demolition of two century-old dams. There Hildy settles into one of the cabins on her family’s rustic resort―a place she both loves and dreads, for reasons she can’t fully explain. When local artist Miranda Rimmer rents an adjacent cabin for her pottery studio, Hildy shrinks from such a close neighbor. But then Miranda’s carpenter brother, Luke, shows up to help with construction and captures Hildy’s attention. Now a few years beyond a tragedy that brought him to his knees, Luke recognizes a kindred soul in Hildy, and they build a relationship that dismantles the walls Hildy’s built to keep people out. As troubling pieces of the past surface, Hildy dares to wonder if she can banish the shadows that have burdened her and follow her river’s course to freedom. - A compelling story of forgiveness, redemption, and overcoming painful secrets that explores the beauty of the natural world - A poignant and emotive contemporary novel perfect for fans of Delia Owens and William Kent Krueger - Includes discussion questions for book clubs - "

Cheryl Grey Bostrom (Author), Caroline Hewitt (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction