Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

The Murder After the Night Before Audiobook

"'A whip-smart whodunnit, this will keep you guessing' Red 'A fast-paced thriller with clever twists' Bella ***KATY BRENT IS BACK! I BET YOU'D LOOK GOOD IN A COFFIN IS OUT NOW*** Something bad happened last night. My best friend Posey is dead. The police think it was a tragic accident. I know she was murdered. I’ve woken up with the hangover from hell, a stranger in my bed, and I’ve gone viral for the worst reasons. There’s only one thing stopping me from dying of shame. I need to find a killer. But after last night, I can’t remember a thing… From the author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It, don’t miss this wickedly witty and utterly addictive novel, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Dawn O’Porter and Killing Eve. Praise for The Murder After the Night Before: ‘What a ride! Unflinchingly realistic and raw but somehow also brilliantly funny at times, Brent's novel is a must-read’ Jesse Sutanto, author of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers ‘The horrors of going viral on social media twinned with a twisty murder mystery – contemporary fiction at its best, I loved it!' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple ‘Brent delivers a compelling and incredibly important novel’ My Weekly ‘A fast-paced and satisfying read’ Charlotte Bigland, author of It’s Not Me It’s You ‘The Hangover meets Fleabag in this ribald, twisted mystery’ PJ Ellis, author of Love & Other Scams ‘A fast-paced thriller. With clever twists, it’s totally gripping' Closer Magazine ‘Once again, Katy Brent has shown her immense talent at writing dark humour with a thought-provoking core’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies ‘A flawlessly plotted murder mystery. Devilishly brilliant. I loved it!’ Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect Twin"

Katy Brent (Author), Victoria Morrison (Narrator)

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Jaded

"Brought to you by Penguin. Jade isn't even my real name. Jade began as my Starbucks name, because all children of immigrants have a Starbucks name. Jade has done all the right things. She's curated herself to fit right in at her law firm, but tells herself she has no choice. She's with a man who loves her, but isn't always herself around him. She's made her Omma and Baba proud, but resents that they can't properly understand her. Jade is perfectly in control of her life. Until one terrible night unravels Jade's carefully constructed world, leaving her wondering who she truly is. JADED is a refreshing and bitingly honest debut novel about how one shocking event can upend everything... and asks, what would you have done in her situation? ©2024 Ela Lee (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Ela Lee (Author), Rosa Escoda (Narrator)

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The Intern

"The brand new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of It’s Always The Husband ‘We were drawn in from the first page’ Bella A young Harvard law student falls under the spell of a charismatic judge in this timely and thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder. Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret that could destroy her career. Her troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and Conroy is the judge on his case. When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison’s quest for answers brings her deep into the judge’s glamorous world. Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal? Is she trying to help Madison or use her as a pawn? And why is somebody trying to kill her? As the two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, will they save each other, or will betrayal leave one of them dead? Praise for The Intern: ‘Campbell keeps the twists coming until the tension is almost unbearable… I raced through this compelling read!’ Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish ‘Had me hooked from page one. It's a deftly plotted, fast-moving thriller… The cat-and-mouse storyline kept me guessing right up to its suspenseful, satisfying conclusion.’ Helen Wan, bestselling author of The Partner Track ‘Nonstop action… Fans of The Firm will devour this contemporary high-stakes combination of family pressures, legal machinations, and jaw-dropping twists. I could not turn the pages fast enough!’ Hank Phillippi Ryan, bestselling author of The House Guest ‘A surefire hit you shouldn’t start until you clear your calendar. A revenge thriller at its best!’ Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Finding Tessa ‘Wow, what a thrill ride!… The Intern mixes the compelling intrigue of legal suspense with the pacing of a taut, masterfully plotted psychological thriller… simply unputdownable!’ Wendy Walker, bestselling author of What Remains"

Michele Campbell (Author), Sarah Mollo-Christensen (Narrator)

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The Temple of Persephone

"Bridgerton meets Greek mythology in Isabella Kamal’s delightful historical romance debut, The Temple of Persephone. Persephone Honeyfield is witty, intelligent, and very aware that the only way to escape the monotony of the life she shares with her father and sister in the English countryside—and the wagging, ever-critical tongues of the people around her—is through marriage. She also knows the likelihood of it being a love match is nearly zero. Aidon Barrington has carried on the legacy of his family’s funeral furnishing business, losing himself in the process. A shell of his former charming self, he’s traded his reputation as a rake for that of a recluse and regularly appears in the scandal sheets as London’s mysterious Lord of the Dead. When Persephone finds herself at Gallowsgate—the old Barrington estate—on a seemingly simple errand, an unexpected run-in with the Lord of the Dead himself leaves her on the brink of ruination. With no other way to silence the village rumor mill, or save her sister’s reputation, Persephone agrees to marry Aidon, becoming the wife of a man she hardly knows. Persephone finds herself increasingly fascinated by her new husband, whose kind, patient nature stands in stark contrast to the ever-swirling rumors about him. But when the gossip begins to sound more like reality than fiction, she attempts to uncover the truth behind the Lord of the Dead while discovering she may have already lost her most guarded possession: her heart."

Isabella Kamal (Author), Susan Duerden (Narrator)

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Enemy in Camp

"The New York Times bestselling author takes her state-by-state romance series to Michigan, where a summer home brings together two suspicious hearts. Victoria Beaumont is looking forward to relaxing at the family summer home on Mackinac Island, Michigan. But how can she relax when her father, Charles, has invited the arrogant, insufferable—and irresistible—journalist Dirk Ramsey to the island? Dirk's ruthless reporting has been a thorn in the side of Charles's political career. And Charles is hoping Dirk might change his views once he gets to know the Beaumonts better. Victoria doesn't want to know him better. True, Dirk Ramsey is the most attractive man she's ever met—but any interest he shows in her is purely for the sake of journalism . . . or so she thinks. Meanwhile, Tory's intriguing complexity makes Dirk's latest story an exercise in frustration—and temptation."

Janet Dailey (Author), Shaina Summerville (Narrator)

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The Young Widows

"'If you love Liane Moriarty and Shari Lapena, you'll love this twisty psychological thriller' Pick Me Up An addictive thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Shari Lapena. Meet the young widows: The hot mess Kylie is done with commitment. Her trust in men died with her husband. Now she trawls bars looking for fun – no strings, no promises, no second night. That is until she meets a man who seems to want more, but is it a mistake to trust again? The new member Hannah’s grief is fresh and reminds the other widows how raw their pain once was – however, do they want to let that back into their lives? The wallflower Isabel is used to hiding in the shadows, her past still haunts her. Only her late husband knew what happened the night that ruined her life. The fiancée Adriana is moving on. But as her wedding draws closer, she’s starting to question how well she truly knows her partner. Then she receives an anonymous note that reads: Get out while you still can. Four very different women brought together by their grief, only to find their lives are inexplicably linked in the darkest of ways. Readers love The Young Widows! ‘Fantastic. A very twisty read full of suspense’ ‘A real rollercoaster’ ‘Kept me hooked’ ‘Had me gripped. I raced through … and there were plenty of twists!’"

S. J. Short (Author), Vivien Carter (Narrator)

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Reason to Believe

"'I'll take them!' That's what I tell the social worker when my pre-k student and his baby brother need an emergency foster placement. I'll do anything to keep the brothers from being split up. But my apartment's flooded and there's only one house I can take them to on such short notice . . . his. Knox Daniels, my brother's best friend, offers his new place without hesitation. He's not moving back to our town until next month—that's when all our hotshot firefighters are returning for their only chance to rebuild our father's fallen, iconic crew. It doesn't matter that I've been in love with Knox since we were kids. It can't matter that we pretend that prom night kiss never happened. It won't matter that my feelings for him could destroy his lifelong friendship with my brother and threaten the certification of their crew. Because I'll be out of his house long before he gets back. Except Knox just walked in . . . a month early. He's gorgeous as always and I'm covered in baby puke. He takes one look at the boys and tells me we can make this work—we can temporarily fake a relationship to keep them from being separated by the system. Suddenly, everything matters. Contains mature themes."

Rebecca Yarros (Author), Carly Robins, Tim Paige (Narrator)

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Everything is Perfect

"This audiobook features an exclusive conversation between the author and narrator. A captivating, honest and wry novel about a forty-something woman on the brink. Is it Peri? A midlife crisis? Or simply a cry for help? Cassie Prince lives in a beautiful beach suburb with her successful husband Jon and their children Ellie and Danny. Life is perfect, right? Except now she's reached her mid-forties, she can't help wondering what happened to the fun-loving, sexy and accomplished woman she used to be. This isn't what was promised. She's panicking about ageing, bored in her marriage, exhausted by her demanding kids, and increasingly torn by news of her sick mother back in England. So Cassie does what she's always done - buries her feelings and ignores her problems (and does some more online shopping). Then at school drop-off she meets Chris Lancaster, a charismatic widowed father-of-five. Soon she can't stop imagining romantic scenarios between them, even daydreaming of a future together. She may have been spiralling these last few months, but now Cassie is convinced that the unsuspecting and still vulnerable widower is the answer to everything . . . 'An honest and hilarious story of the changes that come with middle age . . . I laughed, cried and cringed with Cass. This is an absolutely cracking debut novel. I devoured it.' Ali Lowe 'A humorous but also a raw, honest, eye-opening account of a woman staring down the barrel of middle age. It is not only an accomplished piece of writing, but also an absorbing, gripping novel about a woman teetering on the edge.' Dianne Blacklock 'Smart, fresh and nuanced, Everything is Perfect is a captivating story about ageing, self-worth and unprocessed trauma as seen through the eyes of a woman unravelling. Perfect for anyone who has ever lost sight of the shore in middle age.' Anna Downes"

Maxine Fawcett (Author), Anna Downes (Narrator)

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My Latest Grievance

"Massachusetts, 1970s. Born to a pair of “bleeding heart” professors who live on campus as dorm parents, Frederica Hatch soon finds herself the unofficial mascot of Dewing College. Life is so ideal that by the time she becomes a teenager, Frederica finds herself chafing under the care of the most annoyingly evenhanded parental team in the history of civilization. But she’s about to learn that life isn’t as simple or idyllic as it seems—even amid the manicured lawns of a small women’s college like Dewing. A new dorm parent has just arrived on campus. Laura Lee French is glamorous, worldly, and the former wife of Frederica’s father. Suddenly, Frederica sees her parents’ lives—and by extension her own—in a whole new light."

Elinor Lipman (Author), Piper Goodeve (Narrator)

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A Taste of Honey & more: Eight BBC Radio Full-Cast Productions

"A collection of plays by the trailblazing dramatist Shelagh Delaney 'The fact is, Miss Delaney is not only a shrewd and penetrating observer; she is a very delicate artist.' Bernard Levin Shelagh Delaney was just 19 when her debut play, A Taste of Honey, premiered in 1958. One of the great ‘kitchen sink dramas’, it was ground-breaking in its portrayal of working-class Northern women, gay and Black men, and influenced popular culture from The Smiths to Coronation Street. A huge hit in the West End and on Broadway, it was made into a BAFTA-winning film starring Rita Tushingham. This collection opens with a 2004 radio production of A Taste of Honey, starring Beth Squires as the pregnant teenager trading insults and repartee with her mother (Siobhan Finneran). It is followed by seven dramas specially written for BBC Radio, all showcasing Delaney’s extraordinary gift for depicting the experiences and emotions of ordinary women and children. In the trilogy Sweetly Sings the Donkey, Tell Me a Film and Baloney Said Salome, we follow the friendship of four women across the decades, from their childhood meeting in a Blackpool convalescent home to their 60th birthday reunion, and their fond farewell to one of their number. Beth Squires, Barbara Marten, Kay Purcell, Susan Twist and Eileen O’ Brien star in these funny, moving plays. Country Life and its sequel, Whoopi Goldberg’s Country Life, centre around Rose, whose peaceful life on a remote Yorkshire smallholding is disrupted by her moody nephew, her film-star brother and her embittered ex-sister-in law. This witty, poignant double bill about parenting, rural life and family ties stars Barbara Marten as Rose. Starring Daniel Hanbridge and Brooke Vincent, the rite-of-passage drama Out of the Pirate’s Playhouse sees five eleven-year-olds celebrating the start of the holidays by going to their favourite activity centre: only to be told they are too old to play there. Our final play, So Does the Nightingale, is set during another period of transition, as middle-aged Alice prepares for her father’s impending death – and reveals her shocking plans for a new, independent life… Linda Polan stars, with a cast including Barbara Laurenson and Margot Boyd. Production credits Text copyright © Shelagh Delaney 1959 (A Taste of Honey),1980 (So Does the Nightingale), 2000(Sweetly Sings the Donkey), 2003 (Tell Me a Film, Out of the Pirate’s Playhouse), 2004 (Baloney Said Salome), 2007 (Country Life), 2010 (Whoopi Goldberg’s Country Life) All rights reserved First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 Nov 1980, 18 Dec 2000, 6 Mar 2003, 22 Jul 2004, 7 Nov 2004, 22 Mar 2007, 18 Oct 2010, © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Shelagh Delaney (Author), Barbara Marten, Beth Squires, Brooke Vincent, Daniel Hanbridge, Eileen O'brien, Full Cast, Kay Purcell, Linda Polan, Nicola Gardner, Siobhan Finneran, Susan Twist, Thomas Sangster (Narrator)

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Waves of Time

"Hilary and Aria have never needed anyone but each other. Because Aria's father left Nantucket before she was born, Hilary isn't sure why anyone would fall in love on purpose, and she's fought hard to become a sought-after interior designer for Sotheby's. Plus, now that Aria left Tufts University, she's been tagging along with her mother as an interior design apprentice, which thrills them both. But everything changes in August, when Hilary notices something wrong with her eyes. This happens smack-dab in the middle of a gig out in San Francisco, where her ex just happens to live these days—and where she and Aria play 'happy family' with him in a way that breaks both of their hearts. As Hilary and Aria whip back and forth from San Francisco to Nantucket, Hilary's eyes continue to worsen, and she begins to reckon with the fact that her eyes—and her career—might be on the verge of failing. Add to that a handsome stranger who's falling for her—and the fact that the moment he learns about her eyes, he'll probably drop her. But not all is as it seems, and as Hilary and Aria learn and grow within their careers, their relationships, and with one another, they find ways to fight their inner darkness and find hope, despite terrible circumstances."

Katie Winters (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Threads of Hope

"Twenty-five years ago, Oriana hid a devastating professional mistake—and now must face the consequences. Oriana Coleman is one of the most sought-after art dealers on the east coast, renowned in New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo. She fought tooth and nail to get to the top—and didn't always play by the rules. At the beginning of Oriana's career, her best friend and coworker swapped out a multi-million-dollar painting for a very convincing forgery. When she confessed to the crime, Oriana knew better than to tell anyone she hadn't noticed the painting was a fake. It would have destroyed her reputation and dropped her back on square one. But Oriana was never really able to escape the past—and when someone blackmails her with information about what happened all those years ago, she's forced to reckon with her demons, before her career is destroyed forever."

Katie Winters (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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