Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"From Jenni Ogden, author of multiple-award-winning A Drop in the Ocean, comes another evocative story of friendship, coral reefs, and marine conservation. It is the late 1970s and teenagers Gaia and her brother Bron live with their parents on their isolated property on Western Australia's Coral Coast. Intensively trained for a career as a professional ballet dancer by her mother, once a principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre, Gaia also loves snorkeling over the coral reef that borders their small market garden. Then comes a day that changes her life forever: she discovers a rare pair of dramatically colored seadragons, their courtship dance over the coral spellbinding, and that night she loses her entire family and her dancing dream. Two years later she returns to the abandoned property, determined to live off the land. For years her only friends are the wild animals of the bush and reef, and Mary and Eddie, an Aboriginal couple who work for the racist farmer on the neighboring property—until one morning Jarrah, Mary's eleven-year-old orphaned nephew, is entranced when he sees Gaia dancing on the beach. As an unlikely friendship between these two lonely and scarred people deepens, they discover that when you lose everything the only way to survive is to open your heart."

Jenni Ogden (Author), Cat Gould (Narrator)

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The Book of Lost Children

"A wartime nurse risks everything to protect mothers and babies in Nazi-occupied Guernsey. Decades later, a hidden record reveals a devastating family truth. Based on a remarkable true story of one woman’s extraordinary courage. Guernsey, 1943. As German forces tighten their grip on the Channel Islands, nurse Evelyn Nightingale guards a dangerous secret. Within the walls of the Emergency Hospital, she's hidden three babies from the enemy – children who would otherwise face a terrible fate. When a traumatized French woman arrives to give birth, Evelyn must risk everything – with consequences that will echo through the generations. Dublin, 2018. Still reeling from her mother's death, Kitty White is struggling to keep her family's antique shop afloat when a desperate woman arrives with an old violin to sell. Hidden in its dusty case, Kitty discovers a mysterious list of names that shatters her father's composure. Her search for answers leads her to Guernsey, where she is about to uncover a long-buried secret about her family… Inspired by true historical events, this heart-wrenching tale will stay with you long after the last page. If you were gripped by The Nightingale, The Alice Network and The Paris Library, you must read The Book of Lost Children."

Jenny O'Brien (Author), Shelley Atkinson (Narrator)

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Soul Dancing

"When ninety-year-old Shirlene Foster dies, she is shocked to wake up in another woman's body. Even more astonishing, she's in a hospital delivery room, about to give birth. Fearing no one will believe her, she attempts to hide her true identity, but acting like a twenty-year-old proves impossible, and she realizes she must tell someone. Cameron Michaels vowed to raise his niece after his brother abandoned his pregnant girlfriend, Rain. But after Rain has the baby, she changes . . . drastically. When Shirlene confesses she is inhabiting Rain's body, Cameron hesitates to believe such a wild story, but it does explain Rain's complete transition. While adjusting to her new life and relishing her second chance at motherhood, Shirlene struggles to keep her growing attraction to Cameron in check. But Shirlene soon discovers that her new body may not belong to her for long."

Gail Priest (Author), Callie Beaulieu, Silas Hart (Narrator)

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[German] - Das kleine Antiquariat von Tante Sango-san: Roman

"Essen und LESEN halten Leib und Seele zusammen Ein Jahr ist das kleine Antiquariat in Tokios Bücherviertel Jimbocho geschlossen gewesen, als Sango-san den Rolladen nach oben schiebt. Voll Elan macht sie sich ans Kehren, Abstauben, stellt Bücherkisten nach draußen … nur, was dann? Zeitlebens hat sie sich um die Bedürfnisse anderer gekümmert, aber ein Geschäft hat sie noch nie geführt. Und so drückt sie ihren Kunden überraschende Buchempfehlungen in die Hand und lädt sie zu Tee, Sushi, Sobanudeln oder Curry ein. Lange wird das nicht gut gehen. Zum Glück kann die 70-Jährige auf die Hilfe ihrer Großnichte zählen. Für Mikiki bedeutet der Laden mit den seltenen, längst vergriffenen Büchern mehr, als sie sich bisher eingestanden hat …"

Hika Harada (Author), Brigitte Carlsen (Narrator)

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[German] - Coast Road: Roman

"An der irischen Küste schwimmt man nicht gegen den Strom Herbst 1994. Die Bewohner des irischen Küstenstädtchens Ardglas beschäftigt nur ein Thema: Colette Crowley – Dichterin, Bohemienne, die Frau, die ihre Familie verlassen hat, um in Dublin ihr Glück zu finden – ist zurück und wohnt in einem kleinen Cottage an der Coast Road. Jeder ihrer Schritte wird von der Gemeinde argwöhnisch beäugt. Hat sie es verdient, dass ihr Mann ihr den Zugang zu den Kindern verwehrt? In ihrer Verzweiflung bittet Colette eine Bekannte um Hilfe, Izzy Keaveney, Hausfrau und Mutter, unglücklich verheiratet mit einem Lokalpolitiker, der sich ausgerechnet für die Legalisierung der Scheidung im Land einsetzt. Und so entsteht zwischen den beiden sehr unterschiedlichen Frauen eine Bindung, die ihre Leben in ungeahnte Bahnen lenkt. »Alan Murrin schreibt wie die besten irischen Autoren mit einer ruhigen, poetischen Geandheit.« Sarah Winman »Murrin beschreibt eindringlich, wie weibliche Freiheit, Individualität und Selbstverwirklichung aufgrund von Religion, gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen und Kleinstadtgerede eingeschränkt werden.« The New Yorker"

Alan Murrin (Author), Sarah Dorsel (Narrator)

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Pathway to Lavender Valley

"One letter holds the power to change the lives of five women forever. Harriet 'Harry' McKenzie is coming to terms with buttoning up her thirty-year career with the Salem Police Department when she finally sees the letter sitting in her pile of mail. She is shocked to read that Jewel Austin has put her in charge of her estate. The beloved woman was a foster mom and guide to Harry throughout her teenage years and now she's gone. If that isn't enough of a blow, Jewel's will threatens to uproot Harry's entire life. Harry's love and admiration for Jewel runs too deep to deny her last wish. She rushes to take over Jewel's work at Lavender Valley Farm and to care for her beloved dog. Along with adapting to her new chores, Harry must find the other four women who were also foster daughters of Jewel's and convince them to join her at the farm. Along with all these complications, Harry gets involved in helping solve a local crime, and her actions endear her to the small community. Soon, she is faced with a lifechanging decision—but she isn't sure she can do what is asked of her. Will Harry be able to fulfill Jewel's last wish and take a new path in her life? Contains mature themes."

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

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How to Fix a Broken Heart

"‘Heartbreakingly sexy. The last chapter had me sobbing! Enormously funny, sad and very spicy. An absolutely fantastic read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A heart-wrenching and life-affirming story of love and loss from number one bestselling author Nicola May Gracie Davies is at an all-time low. After a devastating loss, the last thing she needs is a colleague hinting over coffee that it’s time to lose her baby weight. Then her boyfriend betrays her, and her world totally falls apart. Rebuilding her life from scratch – with the support of her free-spirited sister, an unorthodox therapist, and a feisty new friend – Gracie finally begins to get her mojo back. Add in a passionate fling with handsome landscaper Ed, a fairytale encounter with a Hollywood film star and the persistence of her adulterous ex, and life is anything but predictable… Soon she finds that community, purpose, and perhaps even new love might be the perfect prescription for a broken heart. But can a heart that’s been so utterly broken ever trust again? Warm, witty, wildly sexy and deeply moving, Nicola May's unforgettable novel is perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes, and Amanda Prowse. Readers love How to Fix a Broken Heart: ‘Pure escapism… warm, funny, just a perfect read!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing book. I was lost in this book for a few days and I’m still thinking of it… an incredible, touching story.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was in tears, this is an emotional rollercoaster ride of book, you had better strap in!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautiful, emotional… I highly recommend that you read this, but have a box of tissues at hand! You may cry!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Nicola May triumphs… A moving, mature, gutsy story… Superb! Women (and those who love them) will devour this book.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heartfelt, enjoyable read, I loved it!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautiful… full of tears, romance and heartbreaking sadness! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a feel-good chick lit with a deeper meaning.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Written from the heart… a rollercoaster ride of emotions. It is packed full of heartbreak but is also an exceptionally uplifting read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant read. I read it in a day. So many twists and turns…’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I just could not put this book down… so enjoyable and heartwarming.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic! Tearjerker! A wonderful tale, it will make you cry and it will make you laugh.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brutally honest and touching account of coming to terms with loss... But this book is also so much more… it’s a comedy, it explores relationships, both romantic and platonic… it’s escapism… and romance (with naughty bits).’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Nicola May (Author), Daphne Kouma (Narrator)

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Florida Girls: A twisty historical thriller inspired by true events

"She wanted a quiet life, something mafia-free. But that was never going to be Thelma Miles’s story. St. Petersburg, Florida, 1944. Thelma Miles can’t stand injustice. Broke and orphaned near the close of WWII, when the 18-year-old lands a coveted spot on the Florida Girls war bond tour, she believes she's escaped her criminal past. Until she discovers she's stepped into the mafia's lair. Her new boss Kathleen Young is obsessed with climbing the social ladder and only too happy to push Thelma into the oncoming train that is the Florida underworld. Until the former debutante gets caught in the headlamps. The tour is the first in a series of increasingly drastic missteps. They hotfoot it out of town for the national tour, but Tampa’s notorious crime boss soon surfaces. When he makes Thelma an offer she can’t refuse, the pair forms an unlikely alliance to prove that women can have it all. Between Thelma’s intermittent psychic premonitions and Kathleen’s terrifying determination, all they have to do is make it to the end of the tour without murdering anyone. Else. Without murdering anyone else. With its strong female characters, suspenseful plot, and meticulously researched historical setting, Florida Girls delivers a historic thriller brimming with moral ambiguity, class mobility, and chosen family themes, making for a satisfying, emotionally-resonant read. NYT-bestselling author Jane Heller says it's, a rollicking debut novel brimming with colorful characters, twists and turns and, at its heart, women who overcome different backgrounds form an unbreakable bond. If you love the immersive worlds of Beatriz Williams, the complex heroines of Kate Quinn, and the dark humor of Gillian Flynn’s psychological dramas, you will love the entire Queenpin Chronicles series."

L.L. Kirchner (Author), Rickel Hayes (Narrator)

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The Love We Chase

"A story of love, betrayal, and unexpected friendship. Lottie’s relationship with Greg ends when he leaves her for Emma, a decision that intertwines their lives in ways neither woman could foresee. Emma traps Greg in marriage by falling pregnant. Later, a one-night stand leaves Lottie carrying Greg’s child, forcing them into an uneasy co-parenting arrangement. Then Lottie is diagnosed with breast cancer. As both women navigate their complicated connection, they build an uneasy alliance. And when Lottie faces the ultimate challenge, she is forced to ask Emma for help. Can two women who once loathed each other come together during the darkest time? Poignant, heart-wrenching, and hopeful, this is a tale of resilience and the power of unexpected connections."

Alison Irving (Author), Alana Kerr Collins, Genevieve Leeney (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La niña salvaje

"De la autora de El Ruiseñor, llega una historia incandescente sobre resiliencia, esperanza y la promesa de un nuevo comienzo. Una mujer que huye de su pasado. Una niña en busca de su futuro. En el agreste norte de Estados Unidos, un bosque, el Parque Nacional Olympic, esconde casi trescientas mil hectáreas de impenetrable oscuridad e imposible belleza. De entre las profundidades de este misterioso paraje, aparece una niña de seis años perdida y acompañada por un cachorro de lobo. Sin capacidad de hablar, la pequeña no puede ofrecer ninguna pista sobre su identidad, ninguna información de su pasado. Refugiada en su ciudad natal tras un escándalo que arruinó su carrera, la psiquiatra infantil Julia Cates está decidida a liberar a la extraordinaria niña a la que llama Alicia de su prisión de miedo y aislamiento. Pero para llegar a conectar con ella, Julia debe descubrir primero la verdad sobre Alicia, aunque para lograrlo necesite la ayuda de su hermana, de la que hace tiempo que se alejó y que ahora es jefa de policía de la ciudad. Las revelaciones sobre el pasado de Alicia pondrán a prueba las convicciones y la fortaleza de Julia mientras lucha por construir un hogar para la niña... y por encontrar uno nuevo para sí misma. La crítica ha dicho... «Una de las novelas más cautivadoras y fascinantes de Kristin Hannah». Booklist"

Kristin Hannah (Author), Ana Osorio (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La diva

"Reyes Monforte regresa para retratarnos la apasionante vida de Adelina Patti, la mujer española que nació en una pensión y se convirtió en la mejor cantante de la historia. La soprano mejor pagada de la historia. La mujer más famosa del siglo XIX. La voz que enmudeció al mundo. Nueva York, 1851. Una niña prodigio del bel canto llamada Adelina Patti atrae la atención del selecto circuito de la ópera americana. ¿Puede una cría nacida en una pensión de la calle Fuencarral de Madrid llegar a tener un talento tan incontestable? Adelina comienza una carrera meteórica que la hace cada vez más famosa -hasta el punto de convertirse en la soprano favorita de la reina Victoria y en confidente de la reina Isabel II de España-, pero también vulnerable a las trampas del amor, la fama, el dinero, la traición y la venganza. De Abraham Lincoln al príncipe de Gales, de Guiseppe Verdi al zar Alejandro II, de León Tolstói a Pérez Galdós, y pasando por Oscar Wilde, Giochino Rossini, Eugenia de Montijo, Napoléon III o Émile Zola, muchas fueron las celebridades de su tiempo que reverenciaron a la Patti como a una diosa, una leyenda inolvidable y adelantada a su tiempo. Consciente de elegir mejor las óperas que a sus maridos, se casó tres veces, vivió rodeada de polémicas y construyó su propio camino de éxito mientras desafiaba la estricta moral victoriana. Todo para vivir en libertad como mujer y artista sin dejarse pisotear en un mundo hecho por y para los hombres. En su nueva y magnífica novela, Reyes Monforte ha construido una trama épica inolvidable, la apasionante epopeya de la primera gran diva de la historia de la música."

Reyes Monforte (Author), Beatriz Melgares (Narrator)

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Hemingway's Domain: A short Story

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Meet the true ruler of Oak & Ink Bookstore—he's orange, imperious, and has very specific standards about napping locations. Hemingway the cat knows exactly how his bookstore should be run. After all, he's been supervising the humans for seven impeccable years. With carefully curated sunbeam schedules and book rearrangements, he maintains the perfect balance his kingdom deserves. But when a notebook-clutching teenager with fear in her scent and a quiet boy with graphite-smudged fingers disrupt his meticulously organized domain, Hemingway faces a challenge beyond his usual scope. These humans are hiding something beneath their oversized sleeves, and they're clearly in need of intervention—feline intervention. Through calculated book-toppling, strategic positioning, and the occasional sacrifice of his dignity, Hemingway orchestrates a plan that will either restore proper order to his realm or create chaos beyond even his considerable management skills. Witty, warm, and surprisingly poignant, 'Hemingway's Domain' reminds us that sometimes the most powerful stories in a bookshop are the ones unfolding between the shelves—and that help often comes from the most unexpected whisker-wearing sources. A standalone short story set in the world of the Next Chapter Bookstore series."

Brooke Skie (Author), Digital Voice Charlie E, Digital Voice Daniel E, Digital Voice Emma E, Digital Voice Mia E, Digital Voice Narrator E (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction