Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

Beyond This Place of Wrath and Tears Audiobook

"Washington, DC, April 1954: Lee Carson, former war correspondent, is frustrated that her journalism career has been relegated to society events and fashion stories. But when she receives a tip about a Russian spy in a high-ranking government position at the height of the Cold War, she feels the thrill of a story that she hasn't felt since she was on the front lines of the European theater . . . London, December 1943: As war rages on across Europe, twenty-two-year-old Lee Carson is waging a private battle of her own. An American-born correspondent for the International News Service, Lee is determined to cover the war from the field. But no woman, certainly not an attractive young woman with no military experience, will be allowed near the front lines. Lee is not easily dissuaded. And as the Allied forces prepare to take the fight to the enemy, her gift for boosting public morale is seen a valuable weapon. Assigned to cover the build-up to the invasion of Nazi-held Europe, she constantly wrangles with authorities in order to get to the heart of the action. From talking herself onto a bomber and flying over the beaches of Normandy at the start of D-Day to other feats of daring, she witnesses and reports on the war's most pivotal moments."

Jack Ford (Author), Cynthia Farrell (Narrator)

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You, Me and Him

"Josie and Finn seem to lead a charmed life, with successful careers, an enviable relationship and an adorable son. But parenthood is no easy ride when your adorable son is hyperactive. When Josie unexpectedly finds herself pregnant again, her feelings are mixed. How can you love your child yet fear to have another who might be just like him? Finn thinks she's overreacting so she turns to her best friend, Clarky. He’s always been there for her, even if Finn suspects ulterior motives. As she and Clarky become ever closer, Josie's world is suddenly thrown into doubt. What if she and Finn aren't the perfect couple after all? Is there such a thing as a straightforward friendship between a man and a woman? But most importantly: is she prepared to risk everything to find out?"

Alice Peterson (Author), Genevieve Swallow (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Mi nombre es Emilia del Valle

"Una inolvidable historia de amor y de guerra protagonizada por una mujer que, enfrentada a los mayores desafíos, sobrevive y se reinventa. San Francisco, 1866: una monja irlandesa, embarazada y abandonada por un aristócrata chileno tras una apasionada relación, da a luz a una niña a la que llama Emilia del Valle. Criada por su cariñoso padrastro, Emilia se convertirá en una joven brillante de gran personalidad, autónoma e independiente, que desafiará las normas sociales de su tiempo para profesar su verdadera pasión y vocación: la escritura. Con tan solo diecisiete años, publicará novelas de aventuras bajo un pseudónimo masculino. Pero, enseguida, su mundo ficticio se le quedará pequeño y decidirá optar al puesto de periodista que se le ofrece en el periódico local para vivir de cerca la realidad. Tiempo después, se le presentará la oportunidad de viajar como corresponsal a la ferviente guerra civil en Chile y no dudará en tomarla. Junto al avezado periodista Eric Whelan, Emilia se encontrará una nación en quiebra, al borde del abismo. Mientras cubre el conflicto bélico entre el presidente Balmaceda y el congreso rebelde, aprovechará la estancia en el país para explorar sus vínculos con la familia Del Valle y poder, al fin, conocer a su padre. Sus reportajes la situarán en el centro de la guerra, soportando situaciones de terrible violencia en el campo de batalla, en el hospital de sangre y en la cárcel, donde varias veces se debatirá entre la vida y la muerte. Al tiempo, vivirá -y sufrirá- el amor y conocerá también, entre bosques, lagos y volcanes, una tierra donde no llega el horror de la guerra y donde, tal vez, acabe descubriendo no solo su destino sino su propia identidad. Una cautivadora e inolvidable historia de amor y de guerra, de descubrimiento y redención, protagonizada por una mujer que, enfrentada a los mayores desafíos, sobrevive y se reinventa. Emilia del Valle es desde ya un personaje inolvidable del universo más fértil de Isabel Allende, la saga Del Valle, que empezó con su obra maestra La casa de los espíritus y continuó con Hija de la fortuna y Retrato en sepia. Reseñas: «Isabel Allende es un tesoro literario. Su última novela, Mi Nombre es Emilia del Valle, es un retrato brillantemente escrito de una mujer encontrando la madurez y su propia voz en medio de la guerra civil chilena. En esta historia de amor, guerra, traición y redención, Allende nos transporta completamente al siglo XIX, una época donde las decisiones de las mujeres se veían limitadas y sus ambiciones, frustradas.» Kristin Hannah, autora de El Ruiseñor «Una novela cautivadora sobre el amor y la Guerra de parte de una de nuestras escritoras más veneradas.» Kate Morton, autora de El regreso"

Isabel Allende (Author), Isabel Allende, Javiera Gazitua, Rodrigo Bustamante Caro (Narrator)

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My Name Is Emily Ray: An absolutely gripping thriller with a heart-stopping twist

"Emily Ray. Josie Vance. Danica Hansen. Three girls with one thing in common: they were all seven years old when they were abducted. When young Josie Vance vanishes from Cove Park, California leaving behind her light-up sneakers, Special Agent Emily Ray leads the investigation to find her. She is the very best at finding abducted children. Twenty-eight years ago she was one of them. As she leads the hunt, the kidnapper sends a drawing. It depicts a little girl in pink leggings, standing before a brick house, clutching silver balloons. The address scrawled in the background is identical to where Emily was held captive. Along with a hair clip and a faded children's book, the clues spark a chilling realization: Her abductor may still be alive. To find the missing girl, Emily must unearth the past she buried. But with every step, she fears the case is not just about saving one child, but confronting the man who's returned to destroy the life she's painstakingly rebuilt from the ashes. Are you ready for your next keep-you-up-all-night page-turning thriller? Be prepared to find yourself utterly addicted to the Special Agent Emily Ray series. Perfect for fans of Noelle W. Ihli, A.J. Rivers and Jess Lourey. What reader are saying about My Name is Emily Ray ‘I absolutely loved this, it pulls you right in and grips you the whole way through! The chapters are short and snappy… at a certain discovery I hit an 'Oh wow' moment, I actually said it out loud and woke my husband up... I'm so excited that this is just the first book of a series and I am already bursting to read more!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An outstanding suspense FBI story where you have no idea just how the story will be and turn from the first chapter until the last page... This rings true to a Michael Connolly type story… I cannot wait for the next book in this series.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! A brilliant story... This story had me hooked right from chapter one and I just couldn't stop reading.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I knew this was a fantastic book within the first chapter. I couldn't put it down as it had me hooked.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a wow of a read. It is a story brilliantly told and what I imagine to be true to life. It is pacy, emotional and dramatic. There are twists, twists and more twists and I loved it.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, what a story!... Emily is a fantastic character… There were several awesome twists in this story, one I kinda expected but another left me completely stunned! A fast paced, awesome read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’An enthralling read and has several big twists to the narrative. The characters are well developed and the plot feels both realistic and authentic. Emily is a fabulous lead character.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘5 Stars across the board for this mystery / police procedural. If you are looking for a hero you can cheer for, read this book; I found it captivating... An outstanding mystery.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An intense, suspense-filled thriller that grips you from the very first page and doesn't let go... The pacing is spot on, keeping readers on the edge of their seats... The author does an excellent job of making Emily's internal struggle just as compelling as the external investigation... a brilliantly executed thriller that is difficult to put down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Michele Dominguez Greene (Author), Patricia Rodriguez (Narrator)

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[German] - Great Big Beautiful Life (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Mitreißend, unwiderstehlich und sehnsüchtig erwartet: der neue Liebesroman von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin und TikTok-Superstar Emily Henry! Eine Schriftstellerin. Ein Schriftsteller. Und nur eine Chance, die Geschichte ihres Lebens zu schreiben. Alice Scott ist eine unverbesserliche Optimistin und träumt davon, eines Tages den Durchbruch als Autorin zu schaffen. Hayden Anderson ist Pulitzer-Preis-Gewinner und eine menschliche Gewitterwolke. Auf dem malerischen Little Crescent Island hoffen beide, die legendäre Margaret Ives - Tochter einer der skandalumwittertsten Familien des 20. Jahrhunderts - zu finden und ihre Biografie zu schreiben. Überraschend lädt die alte Dame beide zu einem Probemonat ein, an dessen Ende sie entscheiden wird, wer ihre Lebensgeschichte zu Papier bringen darf. Schnell wird klar, dass sie jedem von ihnen nur Bruchstücke ihres bewegten Lebens preisgibt. Da beide eine Verschwiegenheitserklärung unterschrieben haben, dürfen sie sich nicht untereinander austauschen - aber es gibt da noch ein größeres Problem: dieses gänzlich unpassende Verlangen, das zwischen ihnen tost, jedes Mal, wenn Alice und Hayden einander begegnen ... Emily Henry schreibt die wunderbarsten Liebesgeschichten voller schlagfertiger Dialoge, echter Gefühle, lebensnaher Figuren und prickelnder Begegnungen. Jeder ihrer Romane trifft ins Herz und landet sofort auf Platz 1 der amerikanischen Bestsellerliste. Emily Henrys romantische Komödien bei Argon: Verliebt in deine schönsten Seiten Kein Sommer ohne dich Happy Place Book Lovers Funny Story"

Emily Henry (Author), Christiane Marx (Narrator)

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[German] - Traumfrau mit Ersatzteilen: Roman

"Sechzig werden? Eine Zumutung für Traumfrau Cora Schiller, die ihren runden Geburtstag am liebsten ignorieren würde. Aber plötzlich wollen alle von ihr wissen, welche Träume sie sich erfüllen möchte, bevor es zu spät ist. Ein Start-up gründen? Den Kilimandscharo besteigen? Dabei wünscht sie sich eigentlich nur, dass alles so bleibt, wie es ist. Als sie eine schockierende Mitteilung erhält, wacht Cora auf und begreift: Leben ist das, was passiert, während man gerade andere Pläne hat."

Amelie Fried (Author), Jutta Seifert (Narrator)

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Promises

"PROMISES . . . a story about the problem with secrets, the power of love and the unbreakable bond between sisters Welcome back to the resort town of Sun Valley for another heartwarming story in the Sun Valley Series where you’ll find stunning mountain vistas and blue skies . . . and three close-knit sisters who depend on each other through thick and thin. You become part of the family in this wonderfully crafted novel.” Karyn Macadam is determined to move on from the pain of her past and embrace the beauty of her future, but she soon realizes her new beginning comes with unanticipated risks that could cost her far more than she could have imagined—perhaps more than she can endure. Leigh Ann Blackburn is supportive and outspoken and fiercely protective of her sisters. As she plans the wedding of the season, she learns the joys of sisterhood can quickly turn as she faces a betrayal she never saw coming. Joie Abbott prepares to wed the man she swore she’d avoid, the one who has been by her side from the beginning—the man she was destined to love. But, when a looming storm threatens everything, can she learn to trust him? A poignant novel about family, in all its heartbreaking and splendid forms. A great reading option for fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Mallery."

Kellie Coates Gilbert (Author), E. L. Beckett (Narrator)

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Sanctuary at Lavender Valley

"Six Women. Four Decades. One long, unexpected reunion. Olivia Davis credits her foster mom for helping uncover her kind heart and gift for helping animals when she was only a child. With Jewel's encouragement, Olivia becomes a successful nurse in Spokane. Her career brings her immense satisfaction, but her true joy comes from her marriage and the son she loves more than anything. Simon is a rebellious teenager spiraling out of control, and Olivia and her husband are powerless to stop him. After years of heartbreaks and disappointments, Olivia is dealing with the unbearable loss of her family when she receives an unexpected letter. With her life in pieces, she accepts the invitation to return to Lavender Valley Farm to find respite in the small town to soothe her troubled soul. It had been a place of healing forty years ago, but the wounds are far deeper now. Will the sanctuary of her childhood home be the healing balm Olivia desperately needs? Contains mature themes."

Tammy L. Grace (Author), Janet Metzger (Narrator)

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Moira Lisa Smile

"Lately, Moira O’Mara has been wearing a secretive Mona Lisa smile, leaving her sister Aisling—and the rest of the family—dying to know what she’s up to. But Moira’s not ready to spill the beans about the new man in her life just yet. They already tease her about her love for a good party (she’s Irish, after all—what’s life without a little fun?), so for now, her romance is staying firmly under wraps. Meanwhile, Tessa Delaney has flown all the way from New Zealand to face the ghosts of her past and attend her high school reunion. As a teenager, a bully’s cruel words left scars that never quite faded, but she’s ready to reclaim her confidence and move on. Staying at O’Mara’s, the charming Dublin guesthouse, feels like the perfect place to start. When Moira and Tessa’s paths cross, they find an unexpected connection, and swapping stories, they realize they have more in common than they ever imagined—and that sometimes, sharing your troubles makes them that little bit easier to bear. Along the way, they’ll discover what truly matters in life: family, friendship, self-acceptance, and the surprising magic of second chances."

Michelle Vernal (Author), Siobhan Waring (Narrator)

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The Soul's Guide to the After Death

"Susan Chambers woke up feeling like she had been hit by a bus. Mostly because she had been hit by a bus. And Susan Chambers wasn’t so much waking up, as she was arriving in The After Death, the place between one life and the next. After forty-two years as a human, a freshly dead Susan must tackle some of the biggest questions in life, death and everything that comes after. - Why are mosquitoes the way they are? - What lessons can a soul learn from a single life? - Does it really matter if you were a good person? - Is there such a thing as a life that doesn’t matter at all? With help from Aurora, her guide to The After Death, Susan must navigate through the memories and experiences that defined her before her soul can move on to its next experience. In confronting her past, her choices, and her failings, Susan must reconcile what it means to be alive, to live, and to let go. What Critics Are Saying: This is the best book my daughter made me read this week - Gwenna's Mom Is this the one about ghosts or the 'I see dead people' one? She reads me a lot of her stuff. It's great. Both of them are great so whichever one this is must be great. - Gwenna's Husband"

Gwenna Laithland (Author), Gwenna Laithland (Narrator)

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[German] - Folge 8: Trug und Vorurteil (Who & What)

"Eliza ist nicht Detektivin geworden, um verschwundene Knochen zu suchen! Doch um so einen dreht sich der neue Fall und lässt Hobbywissenschaftlerin Millie schwärmen. Als die Ermittlungen in gefährliche Tiefen führen, beschleunigt sich Millies Puls noch aus anderen Gründen. Nur ist nicht klar, ob der Museumsangestellte Raja sie rasend vor Wut macht oder vor Attraktivität…"

Juli Pieper, Roman Klink (Author), Antje Thiele, Ben Engel, Christian Holdt, Cornelia Lippert, Felicitas Haas, Felix Würgler, Jenny Löffler, Leonard Hohm, Matthias Hoff, Nell Pietrzyk, Robert Moeck, Zina Laus (Narrator)

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[German] - Vorsehung (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Der mit Spannung erwartete neue Roman der internationalen Bestsellerautorin von Big Little Lies Was würdest du tun, wenn du wüsstest, wann und wie du sterben wirst? Vorsehung ist ein geheimnisvoller, hoch spannender, humorvoller und inspirierender Roman über das Leben, geschrieben von Liane Moriarty, der Bestseller-Autorin von 'Big little lies' und 'Neun Fremde'. Es ist ein ganz gewöhnlicher Flug nach Sydney - bis kurz vor der Landung eine alte Lady von ihrem Platz aufsteht. Langsam geht sie durch die Reihen, bleibt bei jedem einzelnen Passagier stehen und sagt schreckliche Dinge wie: 'Dich erwartet einen tödlichen Arbeitsunfall mit 43', 'Dich erwartet Pankreaskrebs mit 66' oder 'Dich erwartet Tod durch Ertrinken mit 7'. Ist sie eine Hellseherin? Oder eine Verrückte? Was, wenn ihre Prophezeiungen tatsächlich eintreffen? Für alle Fluggäste stellen sich ab diesem Moment dieselben existentiellen Fragen: Gibt es ein Schicksal, und was wäre, wenn wir es verändern könnten? Was würde geschehen, wenn wir anfangen würden, unsere Träume tatsächlich zu verwirklichen? Ob die 'Death Lady' nun ein magisches Geheimnis hat oder nur die Statistik auf ihrer Seite - das Leben der Passagiere gerät bald auf völlig unerwartete Weise für immer aus den Fugen ... Atemlos und nachdenklich: Der internationalen Bestseller-Autorin Liane Moriarty ist ein Roman mit Tiefgang gelungen, den man einfach nicht aus der Hand legen will. Der New York-Times-Bestseller ist eine echte Empfehlung für alle, die das Unerwartete suchen. Und ein großes Vergnügen für Leser*innen von Matt Haig bis Freida McFadden. Es ist ein ganz gewöhnlicher Flug nach Sydney - bis kurz vor der Landung eine alte Lady von ihrem Platz aufsteht. Langsam geht sie durch die Reihen, bleibt bei jedem einzelnen Passagier stehen und sagt schreckliche Dinge wie: 'Dich erwartet einen tödlichen Arbeitsunfall mit 43', 'Dich erwartet Pankreaskrebs mit 66' oder 'Dich erwartet Tod durch Ertrinken mit 7'. Ist sie eine Hellseherin? Oder eine Verrückte? Was, wenn ihre Prophezeiungen tatsächlich eintreffen? Für alle Fluggäste stellen sich ab diesem Moment dieselben existentiellen Fragen: Gibt es ein Schicksal, und was wäre, wenn wir es verändern könnten? Was würde geschehen, wenn wir anfangen würden, unsere Träume tatsächlich zu verwirklichen? Ob die 'Death Lady' nun ein magisches Geheimnis hat oder nur die Statistik auf ihrer Seite - das Leben der Passagiere gerät bald auf völlig unerwartete Weise für immer aus den Fugen ... Atemlos und nachdenklich: Der internationalen Bestseller-Autorin Liane Moriarty ist ein Roman mit Tiefgang gelungen, den man einfach nicht aus der Hand legen will. Der New York-Times-Bestseller ist eine echte Empfehlung für alle, die das Unerwartete suchen. Und ein großes Vergnügen für Leser*innen von Matt Haig bis Freida McFadden."

Liane Moriarty (Author), Heike Warmuth (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction