Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

Complicated: Completely gripping and unputdownable women's fiction

"Ariella doesn't want drama. Well, that's too bad. All she wants is to stay wrapped up in her lemon-scented love bubble with reformed playboy Caleb. But then her new boss turns up, the high-flying, high-maintenance Melissa, who has a mysterious history with Caleb. Suddenly Ariella finds herself working miles from home, fighting with Caleb, and wondering where it all went wrong? And just as they're about to sort it out, real trouble comes knocking… Fans of Emily Henry, Tia Williams and Lucy Score will adore this romantic, sexy and joyful novel. Featuring: ♥ Slow burn ♥ ♥ Pining hero ♥ ♥ Love triangle ♥ ♥ Opposites attract ♥ Reviews for Ola Tundun: 'Are you kidding me right now? Just yank the heart right out of my chest. You made me fall in love with this book, painfully rooting for these two… An absolute joy.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'LOVED… I was stressed as hell while reading it, but in a juicy kind of feels bad but feels reeaaalllyyy goooood kind of way, I want to call it a guilty pleasure, but I don't even feel guilty about it.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As soon as I finished this book, I needed moreeeee!….A+"

Ola Tundun (Author), Savannah Davies (Narrator)

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Southern Charmer

"He's sexy. He's southern. And he won't stop showing up at my door half naked. Meet Elijah Jackson, my hot new neighbor... From the outside looking in? I’ve got it all. Prestigious job. Pretty house. And a perfect boyfriend who just proposed with the perfect ring. I should feel ecstatic—but instead, I feel suffocated. So I break up with my boyfriend, hop in my car, and head south. Charleston, South Carolina: home to stunning architecture, sultry accents, and—oh yeah—my perpetually shirtless neighbor, Elijah Jackson. As if his abs for days and inked up deliciousness aren’t enticing enough, he also encourages me to chase down my dreams. And the chemistry between us? Hotter than the kitchen at Eli’s restaurant. But I still have a life a thousand miles away. One I’ve worked really hard to build. And I don’t know if I can just leave it all behind. I have to choose. A choice Eli doesn't make any easier by inviting me out to his cabin for a long weekend. Just the two of us. And one bed. I swear to God this southerner is out to charm the panties right off me. Just this once, I might let him... SOUTHERN CHARMER is a slow burn, standalone romance with no cheating. It’s the first book in the CHARLESTON HEAT series, set in Charleston, South Carolina. The books in the Charleston Heat series are interconnected standalone romances, and can be read in any order. SOUTHERN CHARMER: Eli and Olivia's story SOUTHERN PLAYER: Luke and Gracie's story SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN: Greyson and Julia's story SOUTHERN HEARTBREAKER: Ford and Eva's story"

Jessica Peterson (Author), Emma Wilder, Joe Arden (Narrator)

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[German] - So was wie Freunde (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Freundschaft hat viele Seiten - Tom und Maggie sind die perfekte Gesellschaft für gemütliche Nachmittage! Tom führt ein alles andere als normales Teenagerleben. Vor sieben Jahren starb seine Mutter und sein Vater verfällt zunehmend dem Whisky. Trost findet Tom in der örtlichen Bücherei und in den Büchern, meist Romanzen, die seine Mutter so sehr mochte. Das darf natürlich niemand wissen, vor allem nicht die coole Farah aus der Schule, die ebenfalls oft Bücher ausleiht. Maggie ist Rentnerin, bestellt ihren Hof aber noch immer selbst, nur der störrische Traktorreifen macht Probleme. Seit einiger Zeit fällt ihr bei ihren Buchclub-Treffen in der Bücherei ein verloren wirkender Junge auf. Als sie von seiner Geschichte erfährt, macht sie ihm ein Angebot: Er hilft ihr auf dem Hof und bekommt dafür endlich einmal etwas anderes zu essen als Fischstäbchen. Bald entsteht eine Freundschaft zwischen ihnen, alles könnte wunderbar sein - doch dann soll die Bücherei geschlossen werden. Gemeinsam mit Farah und dem Buchclub schmieden Tom und Maggie einen Plan, um ihren Lieblingsort zu retten."

Bella Osborne (Author), Astrid Kohrs, Marian Funk (Narrator)

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Southern Gentleman

"**I know two things when I meet my new boss, Greyson Parker Montgomery III. One, he’s an egomaniac. And two, we’re going to get naked. Something I didn’t know? That I’d end up pregnant.** No one is more surprised by our off-the-charts chemistry than me. I’m a free spirit with a passion for design and a taste for the bohemian. Greyson is a cocky venture capitalist who’s as pretentious as his sharply cut power suits. He owns half of Charleston, and has the other half at his beck and call. But the only place he owns me is in bed...or in the backseat of his car, boneless and begging for mercy. We argue over contracts and costs all day long. Behind closed doors, however, we engage in a different kind of business. The kind that has me surrendering to his unique brand of dominance. Our no-strings attached arrangement suits me just fine. Until I wake up one morning with what I think is a wicked hangover. Only it’s not a hangover. I thought Greyson was a typical “greed is good” grump. But when he demands to be involved in the life we accidentally created, I start to see a different side of him. One that’s more gentleman than jerk. Am I crazy to think we could be a family together? Or is making me fall for him just another one of his power plays? **SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN is a STANDALONE, full length, accidental pregnancy/enemies-to-lovers romance. The books in the Charleston Heat series are interconnected standalone romances, and can be read in any order. SOUTHERN CHARMER: Eli and Olivia's story SOUTHERN PLAYER: Luke and Gracie's story SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN: Greyson and Julia's story SOUTHERN HEARTBREAKER: Ford and Eva's story**"

Jessica Peterson (Author), Emma Wilder, Joe Arden (Narrator)

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Southern Heartbreaker

"He was the bad boy I fell for in college. Now he’s a sexy single dad and Charleston’s most successful venture capitalist. Dominant and decisive, Ford Montgomery is used to getting what he wants. And he just set his sights on me... Ford Montgomery was my first everything. First love. First guy I slept with. First heartbreak when he dumped me without explanation. A decade later, it’s just my luck he’s the first guy I run into after moving back to my hometown of Charleston. Three piece suit, tie, and a watch worth more than my car—being a mogul looks good on Ford. So does being a doting dad to his adorable four-year-old daughter. I tell myself I can resist him. But one impulsive, ill-advised kiss later, and Ford is in hot pursuit. He’s determined to make up for his past mistakes, and convinces me to give him a second chance. What started as fun between the sheets gets really serious, really fast. Problem is, I swore I’d never give up the dreams I worked so hard for to settle down and do the family thing. But seeing Ford light up around his daughter—seeing how he’s chasing his ambitions while rocking fatherhood—is making me rethink what I want out of life. It doesn’t help that behind his corporate veneer is the bad boy I fell in love with. And bad boys aren’t afraid to play dirty...or break hearts. **SOUTHERN HEARTBREAKER is a full-length, STANDALONE romance. It is part of the Charleston Heat Series, which is a series of interconnected standalone novels set in the steamy southern town of Charleston, South Carolina. The books can be read in any order. SOUTHERN CHARMER: Eli and Olivia’s Story SOUTHERN PLAYER: Luke and Gracie’s Story SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN: Greyson and Julia’s Story SOUTHERN HEARTBREAKER: Ford and Eva’s Story**"

Jessica Peterson (Author), Emma Wilder, Joe Arden (Narrator)

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Southern Player

"I’m looking for a hot hookup with no strings attached. And I want my older brother’s best friend to step up to the plate... My dating history is lame. My experiences in bed? Even lamer. As the owner of a thriving business, I’m used to calling the shots. But one place I don’t always want to be in charge is in the bedroom. Enter Luke Rodgers. My brother’s best friend. Former major league baseball player. A guy who now hangs out on his farm, sweaty and shirtless, as he nurses a shoulder injury. If the rumors are true, he also likes to work up a sweat behind closed doors. A total MVP in the sack. Just the take charge guy I’m looking for. With Luke and I, it’s game on. And it’s all good until Luke decides he wants forever, and he wants it with me. I’m just not convinced I can trust Luke. Will he keep playing the field and break my heart? Or is he really ready to hang up his cleats for good? SOUTHERN PLAYER is a full length, STANDALONE romance. The books in the Charleston Heat series are interconnected standalone romances, and can be read in any order. ** SOUTHERN CHARMER: Eli and Olivia's story SOUTHERN PLAYER: Luke and Gracie's story SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN: Greyson and Julia's story SOUTHERN HEARTBREAKER: Ford and Eva's story**"

Jessica Peterson (Author), Emma Wilder, Joe Arden (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Una mujer

"«Ya no volveré a oír su voz... Perdí el último nexo con el mundo del que salí.» Annie Ernaux se esfuerza aquí por reencontrar los diferentes rostros y la vida de su madre, muerta el 7 de abril de 1986, al término de una enfermedad que había destruido su memoria y su integridad intelectual y física. Ella, tan activa, tan abierta al mundo. Búsqueda de la existencia de una mujer, obrera, luego comerciante ansiosa por mantener su nuevo estatus y por aprender. Puesta al día, también, de la evolución y la ambivalencia de los sentimientos de una hija por su madre: amor, odio, ternura, culpabilidad, y, por último, apego visceral a la anciana disminuida. «Ya no volveré a oír su voz... Perdí el último nexo con el mundo del que salí.» Con este libro Annie ganó el Premio Gregor von Rezzori 2019. «Como el resto de su narrativa, esta pieza, exquisita, terrible, no es ni autoficción ni novela; es una escritura que hace del yo literario un personaje colectivo: alguien que con sus palabras dice también nuestras verdades.» Begoña Méndez, El Cultural «La característica principal de los textos de esta brillante escritora radica en que, con una violencia expresiva casi imperceptible, natural, nos fuerza a trascender el estilo para expulsarnos hacia la realidad y hacernos pensar en la vida. La depuración y la sabiduría en cada una de sus elecciones estilísticas aprieta en el foco exacto de un dolor, íntimo y personal, que, sin embargo, es común: hablar de la degradación de la madre es hablar de la proximidad de nuestra propia degradación.» Marta Sanz, Babelia"

Annie Ernaux (Author), Bárbara Lennie (Narrator)

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The Last Stars in the Sky

""Omg I didn't expect this!... heartbreaking, raw, powerful and tense. I was invested in the characters right away and couldn't turn the pages fast enough. When you finally reach the action-packed end it will leave you asking yourself just how far you would go for you and your family to survive." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unforgettable and heartbreaking story about one woman's determination to keep her family together when the world falls apart. "Mom, why are you so mad at Dad?" "I'm not," I say, which isn't exactly true. Putting on a brave face for my two young daughters-pretending everything is fine in my marriage-has been hard. That, and losing the house after Daniel lied to me. I never expected to have to uproot my family to go live in my parents' isolated cottage on Lost Lake. It's twenty miles to the nearest town, an insignificant speck in endless pine forests. Nobody's lived here for a decade. Now, I pick up a rusty pail from its nest of autumn leaves and turn to my daughter. Suddenly, I recall how I used to help my own mother pick wild strawberries up here as a little girl. Maybe, this isn't a punishment. Maybe this place will be the making of our family. Later, I'll hold on to these memories-ghostly shreds of another life. Because just eight hours after I tucked my daughters into bed, feeling so hopeful, the world as I knew it-as anyone knew it-was gone for good. What do you do when the worst thing in the world happens to your family? A gripping, beautiful story that will break your heart from a million-copy bestselling author. For fans of Boo Walker, Where the Forest Meets the Stars and Julianne MacLean. What readers are saying about this book: "I wasn't expecting such an emotionally charged novel of such a high standard that I couldn't stop reading, and when I reluctantly had to tear myself away from my Kindle I was continually thinking of the story… Thank you, Kate, for writing this unbelievably gripping novel that I can't stop thinking about… This really is one of those novels that you don't want to miss, I'd give it double the number of stars if I could." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the best books I've read this year… I couldn't put this one down and was so bummed when it was finished. I have read other books by Kate Hewitt but this is so different than her other books. Highly recommend!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This fabulous book kept me enthralled… We see the best and the worst of humanity in a situation that - frighteningly - could happen to any of us… A nail-biter and cliffhanger with a positive feel, all in one… More please! And five stars for this one." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Omg I didn't expect this!... heartbreaking, raw, powerful and tense. I was invested in the characters right away and couldn't turn the pages fast enough. When you finally reach the action-packed end it will leave you asking yourself just how far you would go for you and your family to survive." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An emotionally charged page-turner that I could not put down!… I highly recommend The Last Stars in the Sky to anyone seeking a gripping tale that resonates long after the final page. The book urges readers to find beauty in the mundanity and to not take a second of life for granted." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a gripping, thought-provoking, page-turner of a novel. I literally couldn't put it down." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow! What a book! The Last Stars in the Sky was a complete surprise. I thought it was going to ba a simple book with something happening to one of the family… I never thought it would be anything like this. How would we cope if it did happen? This is raw and unfiltered and left me stunned." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Kate Hewitt (Author), Kate Handford (Narrator)

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The Glass Dolphin: Romantic Women's Friendship Fiction

"Welcome back to the warm embrace of Five Island Cove, where old bonds are tested, new alliances are formed, and a historic treasure threatens to unravel the peace these friends have fought so hard to establish. After an eventful summer that shook up the relationships of the women in Five Island Cove, Madeline Lancaster is starting to feel a sense of normalcy in the midst of the chaos. Her son is married, and she’s finally settled as the manager of the newest, more popular, and completely upscale restaurant on Diamond Island—The Glass Dolphin. Oh, and she gets engaged. Meanwhile, Alice and Robin find the quietness of their empty nests deafening and embark on projects of their own. AJ is navigating motherhood with her energetic toddler, while Eloise is juggling her thriving inn and her expanding family, and both Laurel and Jean settle into full-time Mom Mode. Kelli joyfully endures her unexpected pregnancy, and Kristen’s blossoming romance takes an unexpected turn while Julia’s simply takes off. Holiday life in the cove is perfect…until an act of vandalism at The Glass Dolphin triggers a chain of events no one could have predicted. As the case unfolds, it becomes evident that there’s more at play than opposition to the tourism expansion in Five Island Cove, which sends ripples through the tight-knit group of friends. With the revelation threatening to fracture their trust, the women must band together and confront the truth of their pasts, all while fighting for their future. Discover what lies ahead for the dynamic women of Five Island Cove in THE GLASS DOLPHIN — a tale of love, betrayal, and the healing power of friendship."

Jessie Newton (Author), Jill Smith (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Lo que sabe la señorita Kim

"El nuevo e impactante libro de la aclamada autora de Kim Ji-Young, nacida en 1982,el fenómeno editorial con 1.500.000 de lectores, finalista del National Book Award. «Una colección de relatos rica en color local y que reflexiona sobre su anterior novela feminista, que sacudió a la sociedad surcoreana, y sobre los cambios generacionales de sus compatriotas». The Guardian «Junto a otras narrativas socialmente críticas surgidas en Corea, como la oscarizada Parásitos, de Bong Joon-ho, sus libros podrían cambiar la historia». The Guardian Las ocho mujeres que protagonizan estos relatos tienen edades muy dispares, pero todas se enfrentan a grandes desafíos: el machismo que las circunda a diario, la familia que las silencia, el medio laboral que las discrimina, algunas amistades inconsistentes o el imparable paso del tiempo. En el trasfondo de cada una de estas historias acecha la idea de que cualquiera de ellas pueda ser intercambiable por otra, aniquilando así toda forma de individualidad femenina y convirtiéndolas a todas en una anónima señorita Kim, el apellido más común del país: un personaje fantasmagórico y omnipresente que carga con todas las injusticias que pesan sobre las mujeres en la sociedad contemporánea. Lo que sabe la señorita Kim esboza un fresco feminista de Corea del Sur a través de la prosa magistral y afilada de Cho Nam-joo, a quien la crítica considera ya un referente de la lucha de las mujeres y la voz más importante que ha surgido en Asia en los últimos años. La crítica ha dicho: «Narrado desde la venganza, [ ] por encima de la denuncia brilla el inmenso amor con que la autora impregna las figuras femeninas». Enrique García Fuentes, Hoy «Experiencias que, a través de la pluma de Cho Nam-joo, nos parecen a la vez retorcidas y extrañamente familiares, porque al margen de que son historias particulares en un contexto cultural ajeno, siempre hay espacio para la universalidad». Beatriz Díaz Romero, El Debate «Lustroso y dulce por fuera, pero amargo y fuerte y por dentro». Raquel R. Incertis, El Mundo «[Cuentos] maravillosos, sutiles y universales». José Pazó Espinosa, El Imparcial «Una colección de relatos rica en color local y que reflexiona sobre su anterior novela feminista, que sacudió a la sociedad surcoreana, y sobre los cambios generacionales de sus compatriotas». The Guardian «Una lectura sugerente y llena de matices». Red «Una prosa deslumbrante». Elle Sobre Kim Ji-Young, nacida en 1982: «Esta poderosa novela, conmovedora e inteligente, nos obliga a enfrentarnos a nuestra propia realidad, esa en la que una mujer se considera más o menos intercambiable por cualquier otra. Hay toda una lógica en la condición cambiante de Kim Jiyoung: podría ser cualquier otra mujer». Daily Telegraph «Liberadas de toda atadura, autoras como Cho Nam-joo han hecho posible la aparición de los libros que hoy coronan las listas mundiales pese a tratar asuntos tan coreanos como la opresión social y laboral sobre las mujeres». Álex Vicente, Babelia «Cho Nam-joo retrata en ella una vida normal (como la suya) para un público que tal vez no ha podido leer tantas. Su aparente simplicidad merece una lectura». Berna González Harbour, El País"

Cho Nam-Joo (Author), Rebeca Hernando (Narrator)

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Of Love and Deception

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. *2021 Global Ebook Award Winner* Follow the compelling journey of Sarah Mackenzie, a bright and ambitious college student whose life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes entangled in a dangerous online romance. As Sarah navigates the challenges of university life, she finds solace in the anonymity of the internet. Little does she know that a seemingly innocent online connection will evolve into a perilous game of deceit and manipulation. Drawn into a web of lies, Sarah’s emotions become a battleground, and the lines between reality and illusion blur. Unbeknownst to her, an enigmatic figure hides behind the digital façade, pulling the strings of a meticulously crafted deception. With each virtual encounter, Emily's vulnerability becomes more apparent, and the web tightens around her. Will she be able to unravel the truth before it's too late? The Tainted Love Saga is a gripping women's fiction series that explores the dark side of online relationships and the consequences of misplaced trust. Through twists and turns, the story delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the strength it takes to break free from the clutches of manipulation. Will Sarah emerge from this harrowing ordeal stronger than ever, or will the web of deceit prove too formidable? Find out in this suspenseful new adult fiction series that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end."

Kayla Lowe (Author), Digital Voice Melissa G (Narrator)

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Of Love and Abuse

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Sarah finds herself entangled in the delicate threads of marriage, questioning the impulsive choices that led her to this uncertain crossroad. Faced with financial pressures, she and Bruce hurriedly exchanged vows, a decision driven more by circumstance than by the readiness of her heart. Now, as the weight of matrimony settles upon her shoulders, Sarah wonders if she's made a commitment she wasn't fully prepared for. While their engagement held the promise of a shared future, the reality of married life with Bruce proves to be a tumultuous journey. As the days unfold, Bruce's actions take a disconcerting turn, revealing an unsettling obsession that Sarah hadn't anticipated. Was this the man she believed herself to be marrying, or has the veil of familiarity lifted to expose a stranger with a darker, more unpredictable side? In book 4 of the Tainted Love Saga, Sarah's emotional landscape becomes a battleground of conflicting emotions. Delve into the complexities of marriage, self-discovery, and the struggle to define one's identity within the confines of a union that was meant to bring solace, not turmoil. Can Sarah navigate the treacherous waters of matrimony, or is she faced with the daunting realization that the man she thought she knew is, in fact, a stranger harboring secrets of his own? As Sarah grapples with the uncertainty of her choices, book 4 of the Tainted Love Saga invites readers to explore the transformative power of love, the fragility of trust, and the resilience it takes to confront the shadows that lurk within the heart of a relationship. Will Sarah find the strength to unravel the mysteries of her marriage, or will she succumb to the veil of uncertainty that shrouds her newfound life? Join her on this gripping journey, where the line between dreams and reality blurs, and the quest for self-discovery takes center stage."

Kayla Lowe (Author), Digital Voice Melissa G (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction