Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"Profession ? Gouvernante ! C'est-à-dire fée du logis, psy, femme de ménage, assistante, confidente et punching-ball. Françoise n'ignore rien des extravagances ni des secrets de ses employeurs fortunés, aristocrates, hommes d'affaires ou VIP. Devenue domestique après la faillite de son restaurant, elle raconte sa nouvelle vie à l'ombre de la leur, entre le salon et l'office. Un roman pétillant, documenté, qui nous entraîne dans l'univers fou des ultras-riches... par l'entrée de service. @ Flammarion, 2015 (p) 2025 by W F Howes Limited"

Véronique Mougin (Author), Elsa Hamnane (Narrator)

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The Swimming Group: A BRAND NEW totally addictive psychological thriller with a shocking twist

"My name is Emma Brennan, and I never thought I’d find myself in this position — standing on a Cape Cod beach at sunrise, wondering which of my friends is a killer. I came to the idyllic seaside town of Provincetown, to raise my young niece and figure out what to do next with my life. Eleven months ago my sister vanished off the coast of Ocracoke Island. No body, no answers. Just a teenage daughter left behind — and me. At the same time, the man I thought I was going to marry cheated on me with a cute young florist. I joined the Tragic Wives’ Group — a tight-knit, cold-water swimming group with enough personal drama to fill a bestseller. And one of us has put it in a manuscript, spilling all our secrets. Then she disappears . . . leaving just a pile of clothes on the sand. She’s the second person I’ve lost in twelve months. A SEXY BLEND OF TENSION AND SUSPENSE WITH AN ENDING YOU WON’T SEE COMING. This razor-sharp thriller of friendship, obsession and the secrets we’d do anything to protect is perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Liane Moriarty, Lucy Clarke, Sarah Goodwin and Shari Lapena. READERS LOVE THE SWIMMING GROUP: ‘A saucy, shocking mystery that masterfully weaves together cold-water swimming and ice-cold deception.’ SARAH BAILEY, bestselling author of The Housemate ‘This riveting oceanside mystery will keep you glued from the first page.’ DAMYANTI BISWAS, bestselling author of the Blue Mumbai thrillers."

Bella Ellwood-Clayton (Author), Ellie Gossage, Laura Jennings (Narrator)

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Roller Coaster Romance: A Sweet Romantic Comedy

"Love is the wildest ride... Vanessa’s new job is a highly coveted management position at the world-famous Destiny Park. To succeed, she has to impress the big boss while simultaneously managing the crew of quirky employees who run the rides. She didn’t plan on one of them stealing her heart… In between operating a mine train and a haunted house, Thomas is working undercover to unionize his fellow employees. But he isn’t prepared to go head-to-head with a new boss while falling head-over-heels for her. She’s everything he wants—and everything he’s fighting against. Will love find a way, or will this romance run off the rails like an out-of-control mine car? Must love theme parks She's his boss Everyone's in costumes Union organizing is surprisingly attractive Actual fireworks This sweet romantic comedy is full of humor and heart, perfect for fans of light-hearted sweet romance who are looking for a palate-cleansing escape read. Readers say it's 'Upbeat, fresh, entertaining, and fun!' and 'I loved spending time in this world!'"

Kate Moseman (Author), Angelina Rocca (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Berghebamme - Tage der Liebe - Kinder-der-Berge-Saga, Band 2 (Ungekürzt)

"Eine Hebamme, die für das Recht der Frauen kämpft Marias beste Freundin Evi erwartet heimlich ein Kind von ihrem Verlobten. Dann stirbt er jedoch bei einem Unfall in den Alpen, und Evi, eine unverheiratete Schwangere, gilt als Mädchen der Schande. Verzweifelt bittet sie Maria um Hilfe, und stürzt ihre Freundin in einen Gewissenskonflikt. Plötzlich steht Maria unter dem Verdacht, unrechtmäßig Abtreibungen vorgenommen zu haben, und niemand glaubt ihr, als sie ihre Unschuld beteuert. Bis auf den charmanten neuen Landarzt Georg, der gerade nach Brannenburg gezogen ist. Der zweite Band der bewegenden Berghebammen-Saga von Bestsellerautorin Linda Winterberg"

Linda Winterberg (Author), Eva Becker (Narrator)

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The Crumbly Old Castle

"Three best friends. Two crumbling estates. And one trip that changes everything. When three barn besties escape for a girls’ trip to Ireland, they expect a lot of fun. They don’t expect to want to stay… forever. Natalie was always the responsible one, the organized one, the together one. But when she inadvertently leaves one day early for their vacation and comes home pink-cheeked with embarrassment, the last thing she expects to find is her husband. . .in their bed with another woman. Luckily, they don’t notice her, and she takes the trip as a time-out to figure out what to do. Samantha’s marriage has never been full of fireworks and trips to Cabo, but they were making it work. At least, she thought they were. When an unreasonable ultimatum sends her into a tailspin just before the trip, she takes the time to reevaluate what matters and what she wants out of life and love. Vanessa’s husband passed a few years before, and she’s been soldiering on. Moments away from her job and responsibilities as a mother of three have been rare, but she has no plans of uprooting their life in Colorado. At least, not until someone she trusts betrays her in a big way. That wound makes her question everything about her own value and her family’s future. Can these three friends help each other find firm ground in a world that seems to be unsafe, unsteady, and unhappy? And can found family really be what they all need when the going gets tough?"

B. E. Baker (Author), Abigail Reno, Gail Shalan, Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El Mecanismo del Miedo

"Tras la muerte de su padre, María José y su madre Augusta se mudan a Ciudad Albazán, a casa de la abuela Eduviges. Lo que en un principio era algo para salir del paso en lo que juntaban dinero para resolver sus problemas, se convertirá en una experiencia que cambiará a María José para siempre. Esta es la historia de una niña que descubre que pertenece a un linaje de brujas que tiene como deber hacer que los niños lean libros de horror, para así mantener en movimiento el mecanismo del miedo: un aparato que preserva el equilibrio entre el mundo real y el mundo de los primordiales. Bienvenido a Ciudad Albazán. Si no logras hacer funcionar el mecanismo del miedo, tal vez tú seas el próximo en desaparecer."

Norma Lazo (Author), Clauzzen Hernández (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - No me regales rosas, prefiero margaritas con mucho hielo

"Una historia que te sacará más de una sonrisa y con la que te sentirás identificada. Un grupo de cuatro amigas del instituto se reúnen para celebrar sus cumpleaños. En todo este tiempo sin verse han pasado muchas cosas: matrimonios, hijos que ya se han ido de casa, divorcios, amantes y algún que otro kilo de más. Si eres de las que comienza a estar harta de la imagen de supermujer perfecta, trabajadora, madre, amiga, esposa, hija..., y te preguntas quién nos ha vendido esa moto, este libro es para ti. Tania Martínez nos invita a una terapia entre amigas donde dejarás a un lado los dramas y representarás el papel protagonista. Ahora eres tú la que no pide que te regalen rosas porque prefieres mirar la vida rodeada de margaritas con mucho hielo."

Tania Martínez (Author), Tania Martínez (Narrator)

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[German] - Entlaufene Braut: Brewer Mountain Man Sommercamp: Ex-Militär, zweite Chance nach der Sche

"Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen. Ex-Militär, zweite Chance nach der Scheidung, Ausreißerbraut, Bergmann, erzwungene Nähe, Altersunterschied, Instalove Hallie Ich bin nicht stolz darauf, dass ich von meiner Hochzeit weggelaufen bin, zumindest nicht, wenn so viel auf dem Spiel steht. Aber etwas in mir wusste, dass ich gehen musste. Es hieß jetzt oder nie. Als einzige Frau in einem Mountain Man-Sommercamp zu enden, stand allerdings nicht auf meiner Bingo-Karte für eine weglaufende Braut. Wenn ich mit einem Mann aus dem Militär zusammen bin, der mein Herz höher schlagen lässt, dann schlägt er ein Zelt auf und ich klettere hinein. Rhett ist charmant, gut aussehend und beschützend. Aber wird unsere Romanze mit der untergehenden Sommersonne verblassen oder wird diese Liebe von Dauer sein? Willkommen zurück bei Brew by Brewer! Verbringen Sie Ihren Sommer mit den Männern aus den Bergen, die Sie zum Lachen, zum Schwärmen und zum Packen Ihrer Koffer bringen werden. Brewer Mountain Men ist eine Reihe von eigenständigen Liebesromanen, die in der lebendigen Welt von Brew by Brewer spielen. Mit unwiderstehlichen Helden und kurvenreichen Frauen, die ihre Herzen erobern, verspricht jede Geschichte eine dampfende Chemie, lautes Lachen und ein garantiertes Happy End. Fangen Sie an zu lesen und verlieben Sie sich noch heute!"

Elsie James (Author), Digitale Stimme Gabriela G (Narrator)

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Roadside Sisters: A Novel

"Four states, three sisters, two dogs, one disappointing roadside attraction, and far too many secrets . . . When Molly Casey asks her sisters to drive her home from Reno to Seattle, they’re reluctant—until they learn she has cancer. Recreating the last road trip their family took before everything fell apart, she hopes to heal the rift between them. Instead, misunderstandings and repressed grievances explode across state lines. As painful revelations spill out like dirty laundry from an overstuffed suitcase—an accident, a withheld letter, a lineage laced with lies—their fragile connection threatens to break irreparably. Clinging to their scars, the sisters refuse to own the wounds they've caused, leading them to question if forgiveness can prevail when the deepest wounds are inflicted by those we love. As tensions mount, Molly’s plan to bridge the chasm between them seems doomed. But when Molly’s condition worsens, the sisters are forced to confront their unresolved feelings and decide if it’s possible to release their grip on the past before it’s too late. Told through heartache, laughter, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Roadside Sisters is a powerful story about family, forgiveness, and the secrets that divide us—unless we choose to set them free."

Catherine Matthews (Author), Shelley Reece (Narrator)

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All the Perfect Days: A Novel

"For fans of Rebecca Serle's In Five Years and Nikki Erlick's The Measure, Michael Thompson's romantic magical realism will have you smiling, laughing, crying, and questioning: If you knew how long your loved ones would live, would you tell them? Dr. Charlie Knight fears life is passing him by. He's in his late thirties, and treading water as a family doctor in the same small town he grew up in. Just as he's planning his escape, something changes. He develops a gift, an extraordinary insight for any doctor: a sense of exactly how many days his patients have left to live. But in a country town like Marwick, his patients are his friends. His own family. The people he grew up with, and the girl he still loves. And Charlie discovers this gift may not be a gift at all."

Michael Thompson (Author), Ryan Ennis (Narrator)

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The Holiday House: A Sweet Romantic Women's Fiction Novel

"Revisit Five Island Cove at Christmastime! Join the women in the cove as they come together for an unforgettable holiday getaway, and new ideals to what it means to be a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. As Christmas approaches, the close-knit group of friends—Robin, Alice, AJ, Kelli, and Eloise—decide to take a break from their usual routines and rent a luxurious, sprawling house on Rocky Ridge. With breathtaking views and all the comforts they could wish for, it’s the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives. Amidst the twinkling lights and holiday cheer, there’s plenty of time for making cherished memories and embracing old traditions. But not everything goes as smoothly as planned. While the house becomes a hub of laughter and celebration, the close quarters also reveal underlying tensions and the tiny fissures in their friend group begin to surface, threatening to overshadow the holiday spirit. Romances are blooming, with Mandie and Charlie preparing to take the next step in their young relationship, Julia and Liam deepening their connection, and Tessa and Dave navigating the early stages of their relationship. But when a mystery arises about the centuries-old happenings in the holiday house, it tests their bonds and forces them to confront their differences. Will the magic of the season be enough to bring everyone closer together, or will it highlight the cracks that could pull them apart? As they navigate the complexities of friendship, love, and family, they’ll discover that sometimes, the greatest gift of all is the strength to overcome challenges and come out stronger on the other side. Join the women of Five Island Cove in The Holiday House, where the beauty of the season and the strength of their relationships shine through, proving that home is truly where the heart is."

Jessie Newton (Author), Jill Smith (Narrator)

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Hush Little Fire: A Novel

"Secrets implode and generations of lies boil over into deadly consequences when a suspicious fire breaks out Christmas Night on Cape Cod. This enthralling and darkly humorous debut novel of abortion, adoption, and long-buried truths will captivate readers who loved Lessons in Chemistry and Where the Crawdads Sing. When Mary Newcombe dutifully returns to Cape Cod with her twelve-year-old son to celebrate Christmas with her adoptive mother, Birdie, the only part of the trip she looks forward to is digging beach clay for pottery to stoke her beloved kiln. But while she’s home, a suspicious fire destroys the town health clinic, and Mary becomes a leading suspect. Mary can’t remember the night of the fire (too much eggnog) and, as always, her mother isn’t talking. Birdie has kept secrets from Mary her entire life, beginning with the truth about Mary’s birth mother. When Mary discovers her adoptive father socked away a small fortune performing pre-Roe v. Wade illegal abortions in the clinic that burned to the ground, she’s done with being kept in the dark. As the days tick by and pressures mount to find the arsonist, Mary digs deeper into Wellfleet’s history, and more secrets start to unfurl. Meanwhile, Mary’s cousin Jimmy is acting strangely and suddenly, so is her son. As the FBI zeros in on Mary, and another fire burns in the harbor, it's time for Mary and Birdie to face a long brewing reckoning. A cross-generational mystery told through the perspectives of four women living on the underbelly of Cape Cod, Hush Little Fire is the perfect read for fans of Bonnie Garmus, Dennis Lehane, and Adrienne Brodeur."

Judith Newcomb Stiles (Author), EJ Lavery, Jane Stiles, Julia Stiles, Linda Jones, Preston Cook (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction