Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"Everyone has secrets… Iris and Will have been married for seven years, and life is as close to perfect as it can be. But on the morning Will flies out for a business trip to Florida, Iris's happy world comes to an abrupt halt: another plane headed for Seattle has crashed into a field, killing everyone on board and, according to the airline, Will was one of the passengers. Grief-stricken and confused, Iris is convinced it must all be a huge misunderstanding. Why did Will lie about where he was going? And what else has he lied about? As Iris sets off on a desperate quest to uncover what her husband was keeping from her, the answers she finds shock her to her very core. Don't miss bestselling author Kimberly Belle's next deeply addictive thriller, The Personal Assistant-where she explores the dark side of the digital world when a mommy-blogger's assistant goes missing! Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by Kimberly Belle: - The Last Breath - Stranger in the Lake - My Darling Husband - Three Days Missing - Dear Wife - The Ones We Trust"

Kimberly Belle (Author), Johanna Parker (Narrator)

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Irresistible Love

"Lily Montgomery has danced her way through life, getting opportunities that few get, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t earned every single one. But with a career-ending injury, she returns home to nurse her wounds and figure out what comes next. What she didn’t expect was seeing the ruggedly handsome man she impulsively kissed three years ago and the simmering attraction that still burns between them. Noah Wylder is committed to his five-year-plan—climbing the corporate ladder at Montgomery's. Three years ago, that plan almost got derailed thanks to an unexpected kiss with Lily. He’s since put in the work to redeem himself and stay under the radar. When she suddenly reappears, he can’t seem to escape her or the memory of their kiss. He knows in order to keep his job, he has to make sure he stays away from the alluring woman that’s never left his mind. When Lily comes to him needing his help in figuring out what is happening within the Montgomery family, sneaking around leads to heated glances and harmless kisses. Will they realize that the connection they share is real, lasting, and too irresistible for either of them to resist?"

Samantha Chase (Author), Amy Mcfadden (Narrator)

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Familia

"What if your most basic beliefs about your life were suddenly revealed to be a lie? In this compelling, emotional novel, two young women are brought together by a genealogy test and a haunting question that shakes their understanding of what family is and who they truly are … As the fact checker for a popular magazine, Gabby DiMarco believes in absolute, verifiable Truths—until they throw the facts of her own life into question. The genealogy test she took as research for an article has yielded a baffling result: Gabby has a sister—one who’s been desperately trying to find her. Except, as Gabby’s beloved parents would confirm if they were still alive, that’s impossible. Isabella Ruiz can still picture the face of her baby sister, who disappeared from the streets of San Juan twenty-five years ago. Isabella, an artist, has fought hard for the stable home and loving marriage she has today—yet the longing to find Marianna has never left. At last, she’s found a match, and Gabby has agreed to come to Puerto Rico. But Gabby, as defensive and cautious as Isabella is impulsive, offers no happy reunion. She insists there’s been a mistake. And Isabella realizes that even if this woman is her sister, she may not want to be. With nothing—or perhaps so much—in common, Gabby and Isabella set out to find the truth, though it means risking everything they’ve known for an uncertain future—and a past that harbors yet more surprises … “Familia has it all: An old crime, unsuspecting victims, a genetic mystery that will explode a family. By page 30, I would have walked on coals to finish reading this story.”—Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Deep End of the Ocean"

Lauren E. Rico (Author), Frankie Corzo, Robb Moreira, Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)

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What is Left Over After

"Gaelle has a dream job working for a fashion magazine, and a husband who loves her. Life should be perfect, but life does not always go according to plan. Feeling lost and alone, Gaelle flees to a tiny seaside town on the other side of the country. As she revisits the legacy of a strange, sometimes magical childhood in France, Gaelle finds unexpected help from a thirteen-year-old stranger. As if she was experiencing her childhood all over again, she must ask: when you lose everything you love, what is left over after? ‘This haunting wise book heralds the arrival of a remarkable Australian talent.’ The Age Pick of the Week ‘Skillfully structured story of a woman’s slow recovery from the loss of a child.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘Natasha Lester’s writing is engaging and even in this debut novel her potential shines through.’ Beauty and Lace"

Natasha Lester (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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The Summerville Sisters: An utterly emotional novel of secrets and family drama

"She stands on the doorstep and I catch my breath. Everything about her reminds me of my beloved mom, whose funeral was just a week ago. And when she says her name is Audrey - the name of my baby sister - my world falls apart. Because Audrey died in a car crash when I was a toddler. At least, that's what my mother told me. Afterwards, my father couldn't cope with the grief, and he left us. She brought me up on her own and was always fiercely protective. She never let me out of her sight. Now, as Audrey and I sip wine on my deck by the lakeside and begin to piece together the puzzle of our family history, it turns out the past didn't happen the way I was told. It turns out my mother lied. And, as the secrets she kept from me finally come to light, everything I thought I knew about motherhood and family crumbles to dust. What if I'm not who I thought I was? And will I ever be able to forgive my mom for what she did? An utterly captivating and heart-wrenching novel about the resilience of the human heart and the depth of a mother's love. Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Pamela Kelley and Barbara O'Neal will be gripped by this emotionally charged and gripping story of family secrecy, sisterhood and the healing power of forgiveness. What readers say about The Summerville Sisters: "Wow! I couldn't put this down once I started! Fast-paced, lots of family drama, sadness, love, all the emotions." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A rollercoaster ride of emotions. It has twists and turns, emotion, and drama. I enjoyed it so much, I read it in a day." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my, where do I begin to express the power this story had over my heart! It kept me intrigued every step of the way, wondering how this family mystery was going to end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Awesome… real and heartwarming… full of drama, mystery, and long summer days." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Such a gripping story. Thank you to the author for tying me up in emotional knots with this one." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, what a story. You have to read it. Loved it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful, heart-warming and emotional." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Incredible!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my goodness, what a beautiful story. I loved this one straight away and couldn't put it down." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Simply heart-breaking. A story about families, love, grief and what brings and keeps them together." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An amazing story of how family can be more than we think." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "So many emotions I could relate to. I was hooked and could not put it down until I finished it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A heart-warming and emotional tale… touching and uplifting." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A beautiful story of acceptance, love and forgiveness." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Heather Dixon (Author), Patricia Rodriguez (Narrator)

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[German] - Das romantische Château in Frankreich - Hochzeit mit Hindernissen - Loiretal-Reihe, Teil

"Élodies Leben könnte kaum besser laufen: Das kleine Château ist mittlerweile ein richtiger Besuchermagnet, und außerdem soll hier auch bald ihre Traumhochzeit mit ihrer großen Liebe Nicolas stattfinden! Ausgerechnet jetzt taucht Nicolas geldgieriger Bruder Guillaume wieder auf. Er gibt vor, sich versöhnen zu wollen, aber kann man ihm wirklich trauen? Am liebsten würde Élodie ihm auf Schritt und Tritt folgen, doch im Schloss verlangen andere Dinge ihre Aufmerksamkeit. Denn der neue Gärtner scheint ein dunkles Geheimnis zu haben und eine Schneiderin möchte unbedingt im Château ein Atelier eröffnen. Für Élodie steht schnell fest: Hochzeitsvorbereitungen stellen auf ihrem Weg zum Glück noch das kleinste Hindernis dar! Der dritte Teil der romantischen Feel-Good-Reihe rund um ein kleines Schloss im idyllischen Loire-Tal."

Claire Bonnett (Author), Corinna Dorenkamp (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Claudine casada (Las novelas de Claudine 3)

"Tercera novela dedicada a Claudine, el personaje con el que Colette rompió todos los moldes y fascinó a sus contemporáneos. Continuación de Claudine en París, aunque de lectura independiente, Claudine casada (1902) relata la plena entrada de nuestra heroína en la edad adulta y su matrimonio con Renaud. Tras la excitación de un largo viaje de bodas, con una divertida estancia en su querido pueblo de Montigny, Claudine se asienta con Renaud en París, donde su matrimonio pronto se sume en una rutina de vida mundana, discusiones y una ausencia preocupante de atención. Sin embargo, justo cuando empieza a temer una existencia desabrida, un encuentro casual con la mujer de un amigo, la bella Rezi, arrastra a Claudine a un apasionado y desgarrador romance. En Claudine casada, Claudine, con su espíritu sensual y desenfadado, se enfrenta a los retos de la vida matrimonial y a los conflictos del amor prohibido en una de las novelas más conmovedoras y poderosas de Colette."

Colette Avital (Author), Elena Sanz (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Claudine se va (Las novelas de Claudine 4)

"Cuarta novela acerca de Claudine, el personaje con el que Colette rompió todos los moldes y fascinó a sus contemporáneos. En esta última novela de la famosa serie de Colette es Annie, amiga de Claudine, quien cuenta la historia en forma de diario íntimo. Claudine está nuevamente instalada con su adorado marido Renaud, con quien se ha reconciliado, pero invierte buena parte de su tiempo en aconsejar a la desafortunada Annie, cuya vida con Alain, un marido aburrido y dominante, tiene que cambiar de un modo radical. Con la ayuda de Claudine, Annie será por fin capaz de tomar las riendas de su existencia para conseguir una ansiada independencia. Mediante el diálogo implícito entre Annie y Claudine, personajes que miran el mundo con inteligencia, pasión y franqueza, Colette crea en Claudine se va un liberador retrato de la mujer moderna, mientras prefigura sus conquistas en la sociedad."

Colette Avital (Author), Elena Sanz, Laura Carrero Del Tío (Narrator)

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As Though You Were Mine

"Julie Mercer donated her eggs to help her brother and sister-in-law conceive via in-vitro fertilization, never expecting a few years later, she would have to take full responsibility for those children after they lose their parents in a car accident. Julie never wanted kids of her own, and now she suddenly needs to make room in her small apartment for four-year-old twins who thrust additional challenges at her as they work through their grief and trauma. With Lucy throwing intense tantrums and Mikey not talking at all, Julie doubts her ability to raise her niece and nephew as her own. When Grant, the twins’ uncle–and also their biological father–shows up at her door, he says he wants to help, but is he sincere? Or does he have a hidden agenda to fight for custody? With her family also questioning her role as guardian and her job on the line in the face of an inflexible boss as she deals with the sudden life changes, Julie must determine whether her brother and sister-in-law really did make the best decision by entrusting their kids to her."

J. Marie Rundquist (Author), Hayden Bishop (Narrator)

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The Broken Vow: Utterly gripping and emotional historical fiction

"Marriage was what Charlotte had been brought up to. After all, it provided a happy ending for all the heroines in the novels she sometimes read. So it would be for her… right? Born into luxury, Charlotte Fitznorton has always known a life filled with lavish parties and a line of suitors, all part of a future neatly laid out for her by her father, Sir Lucien. She is to marry well and continue the line at Plas Norton, the family seat. When Eustace Chadwycke - son of a viscount - proposes just before leaving to fight in France, it seems Charlotte's destiny is perfectly falling into place. Then, tragedy strikes. Her father dies unexpectedly, and her future hangs in the balance - threatened by her hated stepmother Rosamund's surprise pregnancy. News of Eustace, returning from the war broken by its horrors, leaves Charlotte fearing her engagement may be as fragile as her inheritance. Determined to at least save her impending marriage, Charlotte pours her energy into turning Plas Norton into a healing place for Eustace and other war-weary soldiers. But small-minded townspeople, a bossy head nurse, and her newborn baby sister's arrival push Charlotte to her limits. Just as hope is slipping through her fingers, a mysterious stranger arrives at Plas Norton. This newcomer holds the power to upend everything Charlotte has fought to preserve. Will she have the strength to protect her legacy, or could this unexpected visitor awaken a desire in Charlotte for a different life altogether? A beautiful and heartbreaking historical novel, if you loved anything by Fiona Valpy or Lucinda Riley, this book is for you. What readers are saying about this series: 'WOW! Unputdownable story!!... I read this in one day. I couldn't stop reading! Well-written, complicated characters, a villain you will definitely hate and a heroine that tugs at your heartstrings.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A page-turning historical novel…This is brilliant writing... The romance was gripping and steamy, the main character was brave and enduring, the baddies were loathsome and everything was wrapped up in a satisfactory way that I hadn't really seen coming." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An unforgettable, powerful historical tale that gripped my heart and shook it fiercely. I spent many hours reading late into the night unable to put this book down… profound and expertly crafted. I highly recommend this powerful novel." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Luisa A Jones deftly weaves a picture of society in the early twentieth century across all social classes and fills it with life… fabulous… I am looking forward to reading more from this author." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A beautifully written novel that packs a punch…I have no hesitation in recommending this excellent novel." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I read it in a day." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Luisa A. Jones (Author), Bronwen Price (Narrator)

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The Baker's Secret: Absolutely gripping and heartbreaking World War Two historical fiction

"In Nazi-occupied Latvia, two sisters are forced to make an impossible choice. To save a child, one sister must flee, while the other must stay behind. The secret of what happens next will endure for generations. But the truth won't stay hidden forever... Riga, 1943. Cycling the streets to deliver fresh loaves, Zenta passes empty houses, curtains open, doors unlocked, their occupants forced out by Russian or German hands. Above the newly built town hall, a Nazi flag waves in the breeze. Since her brother became a soldier and her sister joined the resistance, Zenta is all her parents have left. Then one morning her sister returns. Tired, worn, with a newly rounded belly, Estere is as determined as ever to fight for their freedom. She convinces Zenta to join the Latvian resistance efforts and use her bread deliveries as a cover for smuggling letters, newspapers and supplies. When the bell over the bakery door chimes and German officers cross the threshold, Estere pleads with her sister to run - and to take her new-born daughter with her. An agreement between sisters made in the desperation of war sends Zenta to a new life across the world, a baby at her side, with a secret she'll never tell. Until, decades later, now a grandmother, the smells and warmth of the bakery still in her heart, Zenta is finally ready to set the truth free... An emotional and heartbreaking tale of sacrifice, courage and love that spotlights the resilience of women in the Second World War. Perfect for readers of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and Kelly Rimmer."

Lelita Baldock (Author), Taryn Ryan (Narrator)

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The Bookstore at Rivers End: A totally uplifting and emotional women's fiction novel

"The discovery of a mysterious diary sparks an emotional journey of healing and second chances in this spellbinding new novel from USA Today bestselling author Phillipa Nefri Clark. Harriet Main moves to the beautiful coastal town of Rivers End with a heavy heart. The bookstore she's opening on the idyllic main street is a small distraction from the pain of her recent divorce, and the guilt over failing her daughter Olive when she needed her most. When Harriet finds an anonymous old diary in a collection of books donated to the store, she's shocked when the donor refuses to take it back, wanting nothing to do with the tragic book. It's Olive who wants them to read the diary, and when they find a wistful account of a treasure hunt set up by three teenage girls, they decide to follow the clues together. Perhaps the search will help Harriet find the lost pieces of herself. But uncovering the story hidden in the pages unlocks a decades-old mystery that changes everything, for Harriet, for her daughter, and for the writer whose past they have unwittingly unearthed. When the terrible truth resurfaces, can she find the strength to help heal an old wrong, and how will her path be forever altered by the discovery? A gripping and heart-wrenching novel, perfect for fans of Barbara O'Neal, Barbara Davis and Mary Alice Monroe. Readers love Phillipa Nefri Clark: 'I was a puddle of tears towards the end.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'OMG, I almost ran out of tissues!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A beautiful story… Better than Nicholas Sparks!!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Hurt my heart and made me cry copious amounts of tears… I was immediately immersed in the story, and literally couldn't put it down. As the story unfolded I was drawn into the lives of the characters, and didn't want to leave.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Not very often does a book leave your soul to bleed as this one did to me… There are so many times while reading this I would ask WHY and catch my breath… Superb.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is a wonderful book… Makes you feel like you're in the story. I couldn't put it down.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'OMG… had me hooked from beginning to end… pausing occasionally to reach for the tissues.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Heartbreaking and heart-warming in equal measure this book is an emotional rollercoaster that had me in tears. This book is simply beautiful and I cannot recommend this book highly enough and it will be a book I will read again.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely brilliant… Made me cry from sadness and joy.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ '5 big fat Stars… Wow. Superb. Beautiful. Outstanding.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'WOW this is such an awesome story… Make yourself comfortable and sit back with this one because you are not going to want to put it down.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Phillipa Nefri Clark (Author), Brigid Lohrey (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction