Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"After twenty years of looping frustrations Kathryn walks out of her marriage and washes up in her childhood home determined to write her way to a new life. There she is put to work by her aging parents sorting generations of memories and mementos as biblical rains fall steadily and the house is slowly cut off from the rest of the world. Lured away from the story she is determined to write – that of her stillborn brother, Wulf – by her mother’s gift of crumbling letters, Kathryn instead begins to piece together the strange tale of an earlier ancestor, Russell Boyt, who fought as a substitute soldier in the American Civil War. As the water rises, and more truths come to the surface, the two stories begin to mingle in unexpected and beautiful ways. In this elegantly written novel Kuitenbrouwer deftly unravels the stories we are told to believe by society and shows the reader how to weave new tales of hope and possibility."

Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer (Author), Helen K. Taylor (Narrator)

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Her Pacific Showdown

Mike Krentz (Author), Kate Zane (Narrator)

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Secrets at the Cottage by the Sea: An emotional and inspiring page-turner about second chances and h

"A moving and inspiring story about second chances and the healing power of love and friendship, set on the windswept island of Anglesey. Arriving on the doorstep of her new cliffside cottage with its craggy, white-washed walls and chipped blue door, Jude Fitzgerald closes her eyes and listens to the cries of oystercatchers and the crash of waves in the cove below. As she steps over the threshold into the rundown old cottage, Jude feels like she's come home. Ever since the death of her husband, Alex, she's longed to return to the island of Anglesey, which they visited for their honeymoon only a few years before. Resolved to hide away from the world, Jude spends her days walking the beaches alone, while at night she gazes at the stars lost in memories, until an unexpected gift from a kind neighbour offers her a lifeline. Slowly, she opens her heart to the island community, joining a class to learn the local language, going sea swimming with new friends, and rediscovering her long-forgotten love of art. Over time, Jude sees that while her old life has ended, a new one is just beginning. But first she must let go of everything that ties her to the past - including family secrets that have passed from one generation to another and keep her from picking up the phone to her estranged mother. As events take a surprising but welcome turn, Jude learns that it's possible move on while keeping Alex in her heart, and that it's never too late to follow your dreams… Perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary, Amanda Prowse, Liz Eeles and Sheila O'Flanagan. Readers have fallen in love with Caroline Young's books: 'One of my most favourite reads of 2023… you just have to read it. Absolutely brilliant.' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Outstanding… be prepared to shelve any other plans whilst you are reading this book.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Captured my heart… you won't want to put this one down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sweeps the reader away… you will cheer for our main character and love the description of her life in Anglesey… I read it in one sitting.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I literally binged it overnight… hits you right in the feels… gets a hearty recommendation from me!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Found myself reading late into the night… beautiful, compassionate.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Read it in one day… I just could not stop reading.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Truly marvellous… kept me pinned to the pages until the wee hours.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Love love love… draws you in immediately and gets you so invested in each character's story… could not recommend it enough!'Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing… a lovely, cosy read for those autumn nights.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully written, captivating… grasps your attention to the very last page.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Caroline Young (Author), Bronwen Price (Narrator)

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The Secrets Next Door: A totally gripping psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist

"What does she know? On a leafy, suburban street, curtains are subtly twitched to watch the new neighbor moving in. Anne gets exactly the welcome to the neighborhood she expects: a basket of homemade cupcakes delivered by the woman next door and her best friend. One wears a curious smile while the other studies her every move. When Talia and Tabitha leave, Anne throws the treats in the trash. She knows what to expect from the new neighbors. Talia with her perfect husband and pale-peach sweater sets, and Tabitha who reigns as queen in the close-knit community. That's why she chose this house. But they don't know what to expect from her. And if they get suspicious, well they can't uncover Anne's secrets without spilling their own… An absolutely gripping and twisty psychological thriller that will have you questioning everything in a race to the jaw-dropping ending. The perfect read for fans of The Perfect Marriage, The Housemaid and Nicola Sanders."

Sally Royer-Derr (Author), Patricia Rodriguez (Narrator)

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Sisters of Fortune: A Novel of the Titanic

"A sweeping novel set on the legendary ocean liner following the real-life story of three well-to-do sisters, each at a crossroads in her life. April,1912: It’s the perfect finale to a Grand Tour of Europe—sailing home on the largest, most luxurious ocean liner ever built. For the Fortune sisters, the voyage offers a chance to reflect on the treasures of the past they’ve seen—magnificent castles and museums in Italy and France, the ruins of Greece and the Middle East—and contemplate the futures that await them. For Alice, there’s foreboding mixed with her excitement. A fortune teller in Egypt gave her a dire warning about traveling at sea. And the freedom she has enjoyed on her travels contrasts with her fiancé’s plans for her return—a cossetted existence she’s no longer sure she wants. Flora is also returning to a fiancé, a well-to-do banker of whom her parents heartily approve, as befits their most dutiful daughter. Yet the closer the wedding looms, the less sure Flora feels. Another man—charming, exasperating, completely unsuitable—occupies her thoughts, daring her to follow her own desires rather than settling for the wishes of others. Youngest sister Mabel knows her parents arranged this Grand Tour to separate her from a jazz musician. But the secret truth is that she has little interest in marrying at all, preferring to explore ideas of suffrage and reform—even if it forces a rift with her family. Each sister grapples with the choices before her as the grand vessel glides through the Atlantic waters. Until, on an infamous night, fate intervenes, forever altering their lives . . ."

Anna Lee Huber (Author), Tessa Flannery (Narrator)

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Back to her Future

"Meryem has learned to look out for number one. Abducted as a teenager from England to Turkey, thirty years later she is finally free to live life on her own terms. Divorced and wealthy, she is working a lucrative job in Dubai when a whispered confession from her dying father turns her world upside down, and sets her on a path to discover the truth. The first step is a return to London, and her childhood friends, Alma and Sammy, with whom she embarks upon an impromptu 80s nostalgia weekend, complete with a George Michael look-a-like. But the women, once so close, struggle to reconnect as forgotten memories and shocking revelations surrounding Meryem's abduction, tear open unhealed wounds threatening to destroy their frienship forever. Beautifully and boldly written, Cary J Hansson merges history, everyday circumstances and aching tragedy into an unforgettable narrative. Back to her future is the compelling first novel in the Gen X Series of women's contemporary fiction. If you like scarred, but resilent hreoines, nostalgic interludes and transformative epiphanies, then you'll love The Gen X Series."

Cary J. Hansson (Author), Lisa Armytage (Narrator)

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Behind The Olive Trees: Little Blue Door Series Book 2

"She thought she'd found her lost past, but did she uncover all the secrets? Melodie returns to her mother's house in Corfu for the first time since inheriting it. Only, she discovers it isn't empty. She finds someone has been living there; a girl who claims the property is hers. Dismissing the claim, Melodie tries to enjoy her new life and love in the beauty of Corfu. The girl soon resurfaces and it becomes impossible to ignore her any longer. Who is this girl, and what does she want from Melodie? Behind The Olive Trees the second part of the Little Blue Door series. It’s women's fiction at its best, with a unique balance of romance, family saga and mystery-thriller all rolled into the real-world-escapism of the UK's favourite Greek island, Corfu. If you love a family saga full of intrigue and a sexy romance, then Catlow’s Little Blue Door series is for you."

Francesca Catlow (Author), Daphne Kouma (Narrator)

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Summer Sisters

"Vix Leonard is twelve when she meets dazzling, reckless Caitlin Somers. Invited to spend holidays on Martha's Vineyard with Caitlin and her eccentric, mysterious family, Vix is welcomed into a life totally unlike her own. As days of bold adventure give way to nights of shy discovery, she and Caitlin come together in the complications of growing up; the refuge of belonging; the pact to Never Be Ordinary . . . Until one devastating summer when a local boy changes everything. Years later life has driven them apart, but the bruise of their friendship remains. When Caitlin begs Vix to return to the Vineyard for her wedding, Vix knows she will go. She wants to understand what happened that last shattering summer - and why her best friend still has the power to break her heart. An unforgettable story of two women, two families and the friendships that shape a lifetime from Judy Blume, the author who shaped our teenage selves. 'Summer Sisters is a book to return to again and again. Judy Blume is my hero.' COLLEEN HOOVER"

Judy Blume (Author), Ari Fliakos, Brittany Pressley, Cassandra Campbell, Dawn Harvey, Everette Plen, George Newbern, Judy Blume, Macleod Andrews, Mark Deakins, Michael Crouch, Rebecca Lowman, Saskia Maarleveld, Sophie Amoss, Xe Sands (Narrator)

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Paradise

"The goddess Aphrodite was born of sea foam, and I, too had been reborn of the waters, a true birthing as if I came from my mother's womb all over again. Claire Leccese is a romance novelist who writes happy endings for a living. Quite ironic, since she's spent a lifetime battling demons from childhood trauma and has been anything but happy. She is plagued by self-doubt and an inability to trust people who claim to love her. Along comes Sydney Howard, a younger successful artist who rocks Claire's world and "lit an agreeable blaze inside my belly…" However, as Sydney falls in love with the older woman, Claire's fears overtake her and she runs away, vowing never to see Sydney again. But true love has a way of interfering with Claire's best laid plans and raises the question: Will Claire follow her heart and let it lead her back to Sydney? Written in alternating chapters, Paradise takes the reader on a roller coaster ride following Claire's quest not only to heal from her traumatic past, but also, to finally come to terms with the delights and self-truths of coming out as a gay woman later in life. In the end, Paradise speaks to the indefatigable fortitude of the human spirit and becomes a beacon of hope for anyone who doubts the existence of true love! Paradise is an FF bi-racial romance, age gap, with a hard-won, heartwarming HEA! Please read the trigger warnings inside the book: This book contains graphic scenes, which may trigger some people, including past and present sexual and emotional abuse, and both implicit and implied incest. "

Karen Anne Coccioli (Author), Maria Mccann (Narrator)

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[German] - Der wunderbare Garten der Mrs P.

"Von fiesen Pflanzen und guten Freundinnen: Janet Pimm, 72, hat seit ihrer Pensionierung vom Geheimdienst ihren Hang zu Gründlichkeit und Hartnäckigkeit auf ihren Schrebergarten verlagert. Er ist ihr ganzer Stolz. Als in der Gartenanlage japanischer Knöterich entdeckt wird - eine invasive Art, die binnen kurzem alle anderen Pflanzen verdrängt - will die Stadt gleich die ganze Anlage dichtmachen. Doch Janet, die sich in der Botanik auskennt, vermutet Sabotage. Der Knöterich wurde eindeutig absichtlich eingepflanzt - aber von wem? Janet beschließt, der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen, denn als Baugrund wäre die Gartenanlage Millionen wert. Gemeinsam mit Nachbarin Beverley macht sie sich auf Spurensuche: nächtliche Sprühdosen-Aktionen und illegale Wohnungsdurchsuchungen inklusive … Ein Kleingartenparadies in Gefahr: Der wunderbare Garten der Mrs. P ist ein witzig-skurriles Portrait einer Seniorin, die zurückschlägt, und wird warmherzig von Angelika Thomas gesprochen."

Helen Frances Paris (Author), Angelika Thomas (Narrator)

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The Cottage by the Loch

"In the aftermath of her mother's death, Zelda Hicks finds solace in a work trip to Loch Cameron, Scotland – a place tethering her to her father's heritage. But when she stumbles upon an enchanting cottage and its captivating owner, Gretchen Ross, Zelda is drawn into a heartfelt mission to save the homestead. As fate would have it, she butts heads - and hearts - with the handsome local laird, Hal Cameron. Their growing bond gets entangled in a web of secrets, unveiled through a bundle of hidden letters in the cottage, that weave together the untold narratives of Zelda's lineage and the community's untold secrets. Confronted with the question of trust, Zelda must grapple with her own history. Will she reconcile with her past and trust Hal, or will the revelation of the secret compel her to abandon Loch Cameron forever? © 2023 Kennedy Kerr (P) 2024 Saga Egmont Kennedy Kerr, a London-based author with West Country roots, offers a diverse portfolio of poetry and books for all ages, fueled by a love for cream teas, mysticism, and her regal black cat, Twinkle, with a side of culinary adventures."

Kennedy Kerr (Author), Helen Goldwyn (Narrator)

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Undertow

"When Jill Morgan left Tempest Island after high school, she didn’t know what she wanted to do the rest of her life. The only thing she’d ever loved was writing fiction, but that was a pursuit with no financial guarantees. So she did the responsible thing and got her college degree, then a job that provided a good living, and she wrote in her free time. She never expected to become a bestseller, but her books—written under a pseudonym—brought her millions of happy readers. And a stalker. When her identity is compromised, Jill decides to disappear until the cops can identify the man threatening her. Her first thought is returning to Tempest Island, one of the many places her father was stationed with the Navy, and the only one that had ever felt like home. Plus, she had connections there who could help her remain off radar. It was just a matter of time until the cops had her stalker in custody and Jill could get back to normal. But being on Tempest Island again brings back old memories and creates some new ones, forcing her to take a hard look at her carefully crafted life. Can she build a new life for herself on Tempest Island? Or will the stalker end that journey before it even gets started?"

Jana Deleon (Author), Lucy Rivers, Tom Taylorson (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction