Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"She's the woman who has everything. But she wants more. She wants you... Everyone knows Marina, the A-list movie star. But very few know Marina, the absolute monster. Years at the top have proved that whatever Marina wants, she gets. But when she meets bartender Anna, Marina discovers something that can't be bought: Anna's affection. As Anna remains unmoved, Marina's advances become more desperate - and her obsession more dangerous."

Hannah Beer (Author), Tamsin Topolski (Narrator)

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Fragile Sanctuary

"Brought to you by Penguin. A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing. The scowl should've been my first sign to stay away from Anson Hunt. The sexy smirk and the fact that he's my brother's best friend? Reasons two and three. Anson is my opposite in every way: grumpy, rude, and loves his solitude. It doesn’t matter how many times I try to kill him with kindness; the man simply won’t crack. Until he sees me shatter. When my world falls apart, Anson catches me. And as so-called “accidents” put my life in danger, he steps in to keep me safe. But Anson has secrets with a price. And when they're revealed, neither of us will escape unscathed. . . © Catherine Cowles 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Catherine Cowles (Author), Andi Arndt, Zachary Webber (Narrator)

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Isola

"A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK The New York Times 'Best Books of the Year (So Far)' A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in a deeply moving novel of love, faith and survival, for readers of Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist and Anthony Doerr's All The Light We Cannot See 'This made me cry on an airplane but it was worth it! A luscious, rich and moving novel, a beautiful, careful and profound book about survival and hope' Alice Winn, bestselling author of In Memoriam 'An extraordinary book that reads like a thriller, written with the care of the most delicate psychological and historical fiction' Vogue 'Best Books of 2025' 'A shocking story, made all the more stunning by the fact that it has its roots in true history' Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's Keeper In sixteenth-century France, as the heiress to an aristocratic fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of privilege. Then she is orphaned, and her enigmatic and volatile guardian squanders her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to the new French colonies of North America. Isolated and afraid, Marguerite befriends her guardian's servant and the two develop an intense attraction. But when their relationship is discovered, they are brutally punished, abandoned on a small island with no hope for rescue. From a childhood dressed in gowns with laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she had never before needed… Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine, Isola tells the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival. "

Allegra Goodman (Author), Allegra Goodman, Fiona Hardingham (Narrator)

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Aged to Perfection

"'Dating in your 60s? This is what you need to know' The Telegraph At sixty, Sophia Stone outdoes Bridget Jones in this deliciously daring romcom! Sophia is determined to grow old disgracefully and refuses to be invisible. She craves fiery passion and steamy romance, not targeted ads for funeral plans. After a heart-shattering breakup, she ditches love to date a new man each week for a year. As she flirts, fumbles and sips fizz through an array of encounters, from an opera buff in a cape to an orgasm whisperer, she discovers it's never too late to rewrite your own love story, even if it's not the one you expected… Why readers have fallen in love with Sophia Stone: 'Refreshing, witty, and thoroughly entertaining… Aged to Perfection is a brilliant reminder that age is just a number, and there’s no limit to living life to the fullest.'⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sophia shows that a sex life and adventure can still be found in later life and that it’s not slippers and knitting just because you reach a certain age … a brilliant read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sophia is 60 and single .Why shouldn't she date a different man every week for a year? … Laugh out loud moments, brilliant reading for the older woman or, indeed, women of any age.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely brilliant, loved it. I will definitely be recommending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really enjoyed this novel … Niloufar Lamakan has a strong writing style and I am excited for more.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved this story … fun and full of enjoyment.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ More praise for Aged to Perfection: 'It’s refreshing to see an older heroine portrayed with so much spirit, vulnerability and unapologetic glamour. This is the perfect book to take on holiday, or savour in the garden in the sun with a glass of sangria.' Sixtyplusurfers 'Bold, daring, and gloriously funny.' Helen Lederer 'A fabulous read! I LOVED IT!' Amanda Prowse, International Bestselling Author 'At last, a heroine who proves passion has no age limit!' Kathleen Whyman, Bestselling Author 'Sassy and audacious!' Julietta Henderson, Richard and Judy Book Club author of The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman Niloufar Lamakan celebrates the pursuit of passion in later life. Sophia’s … adventures on the mature dating circuit are hilarious. I recommend Aged to Perfection to anyone who enjoys a rude belly laugh! Paterson Loarn, author of Up the Community Centre"

Niloufar Lamakan (Author), Leah Marks (Narrator)

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To Look Upon The Sun

"In the shadow of pre-WWII Germany, seventeen-year-old Ilse finds herself alone, pregnant, and penniless—betrayed by her family and thrust into the arms of Lebensborn, the Nazis' secretive program designed to propagate Aryan purity. Yet, Ilse harbors a perilous secret within the walls of Lebensborn: her unborn child's father is Jewish. Surrounded by the very architects of the regime's sinister vision, she must rely on her cunning, her knowledge of herbs, and her indomitable spirit to hide the truth and keep her child safe. As the Reich's scrutiny intensifies, Ilse's place within Lebensborn becomes a gilded cage, with each day edging her closer to exposure. Forced to navigate a labyrinth of lies and make unthinkable choices, her journey turns into more than a fight for survival—it becomes a quest for identity, redemption, and defiance that could alter the course of her life forever. Contains mature themes."

Shannon St. Hilaire (Author), Ann Marie Gideon (Narrator)

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The Bad Bridesmaid

"A destination wedding may be destined for disaster, in this sparkling romantic comedy by the author of The Other Bridget. Winifred ‘Fred’ Darling, serial dater and author of 21 Rules for Not Catching Feelings, may not have been the best choice for maid of honor at her mother’s sixth wedding. Indeed, she’s determined to do everything in her power to stop it—and she’s found a kindred spirit in the groom’s attractive son, Leo. He’s dead-set against the wedding too, and once they arrive on the island where their respective parents plan to get hitched, “Operation Break-Up” is set in motion… But as sparks fly between Fred and Leo, their mission gets a little complicated. Will Fred’s rigid beliefs about romance be turned upside down? Does every relationship have to follow the rules? And could Fred actually become the lead in a rom-com of her very own?"

Rachael Johns (Author), Maddy Withington (Narrator)

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The Art of Catching Feelings

"Brought to you by Penguin. Daphne Brink doesn’t follow baseball, but watching “America’s Snoozefest” certainly beats sitting at home in the days after she signs her divorce papers. After one too many ballpark beers, she heckles Carolina Battery player Chris Kepler, who quickly proves there might actually be a little crying in baseball. Horrified, Daphne reaches out to Chris on social media to apologize . . . but forgets to identify herself as his heckler in her message. Chris doesn’t usually respond to random fans on social media, but when a DM from “Duckie” catches his eye, he impulsively messages back. Duckie is sweet, funny, and seems to understand him in a way no one else does. Daphne isn’t sure how much longer she can keep lying to Chris, especially as she starts working with the team in real life and their feelings for each other deepen. When he finds out the truth, will it be three strikes, she’s out? 'Unfailingly sweet and surprisingly sexy at the same time, The Art of Catching Feelings is a home run' JODI PICOULT, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mad Honey 'Chris and Daphne's achingly vulnerable, hot slide into love was so masterfully crafted with intimacy and care that I was tempted to go right back to the first page once I finished (fine, and maybe I did)' JESSICA JOYCE, bestselling author of You, with a View © Alicia Thompson 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Alicia Thompson (Author), Kristen Sieh (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Glückswellenreiterin

"Wenn du niemandem mehr vertraust, hör auf dein Herz. Nach einem Unfall leidet Jenny unter Schmerzen und Schwindel und traut sich immer weniger zu – und ihr Freund Lennard verunsichert sie zusätzlich. Hals über Kopf stürzt sie sich ins Abenteuer und reist allein in den trubeligen Urlaubsort Montalivet. Dort spült ihr der Atlantik den lebenslustiger Surfer Nicolas vor die Füße. Ganz langsam schlagen ihre Herzen zusammen im Rhythmus der Gezeiten – doch auch er scheint einen dunklen Fleck auf der Seele zu haben. Als Lennard auftaucht, bringt das Liebes-Dreieck Jenny erneut aus dem Gleichgewicht. Und sie muss sich fragen: Gibt es die eine perfekte Welle ins Glück – und mit wem will sie diese reiten? Der neue Sommerroman ist wie 'Mehr Meer statt Paartherapie' ein Einzelband."

Melanie Amélie Opalka (Author), Constanze Weltmann (Narrator)

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Fight or Flight

"In this season's must-read for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Janet Evanovich, a woman imprisoned by her painful past faces a crisis that might just set her free to claim the life she deserves. From the comfort of her beautiful mountain-top retreat, Katherine Winston creates her bestselling young adult series, Girls with Unusual Powers. No one in the nearby small town has any idea of her true identity. To them, she’s just the reclusive woman on the mountain, and Katherine is grateful to be left alone. It wasn’t always this way. Though her parents were as neglectful as they were wealthy, Katherine built up a busy, full life. Then tragedy struck and she retreated, panic-stricken at the idea of engaging with anyone again. Aside from her two faithful dogs who provide companionship and security, Katherine mostly interacts with people anonymously online through reader fan pages. Now one of those fans appears to be in danger, and Katherine desperately wants to help. But that means moving beyond her isolated world for the first time in years. More and more, Katherine can’t shake the feeling that some of her fears may be justified. Someone is watching her, she’s sure of it, and they’re getting closer all the time. And only by leaving her self-imposed exile can she hope to find the answers she needs, the courage to trust again, and an unexpected new beginning …"

Fern Michaels (Author), Susan Bennett (Narrator)

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[German] - Wenn die Tage länger werden (Ungekürzt)

"Der Sommer, der mir gehörte. Sechs Wochen, aber gleichzeitig ein halbes Leben, das vor ihr lag. Mit zäh fließenden Honigtagen am See und Radfahrten über Waldbodenteppiche aus Tannennadeln. Mit kühlen Wasserspritzern auf geschlossenen Lidern, Pommes Rot-Weiß, kurz bevor das Schwimmbad schloss, statt dem geplanten Abendbrot drinnen am Tisch, tiefblauem Himmel über dürren Fichten und senfgelben Feldern. Es ist das erste Mal seit sechs Jahren, dass die alleinerziehende Musiklehrerin Lisa einen Sommer ohne ihren Sohn vor sich hat. Doch die lang ersehnte Freiheit bringt auch Zweifel mit sich. Da ist die Sehnsucht nach ihrem Kind und die Frage, was für eine Frau sie eigentlich ist, wenn sie mal keine Mutter ist. Auf der Suche nach einem Restaurator für ihre alte vernachlässigte Geige begegnet sie der Obstbäuerin Ute in ihrem Kirschgarten, einer Frau, die keine Zeit mehr für Kompromisse hat. Bald wird Lisa klar, dass die Frage nach ihr selbst eng mit all dem verknüpft ist, worüber in ihrer Familie stets geschwiegen wurde. Und sie erfährt die unwiderstehliche Magie eines Sommers zwischen den Abgründen der Vergangenheit und einer neuen flirrenden Freiheit. Ein schwebend schöner, tiefgründiger Roman von Bestsellerautorin Anne Stern."

Anne Stern (Author), Jana Kozewa (Narrator)

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Wyrd Words & Witchcraft Box Set

"This audiobook bundle collects the first three installments of Wyrd Words & Witchcraft, a magical series where a bookish sleuth dives into a life-changing adventure like the ones she used to only find in her beloved books. How much courage does it take for a sidekick to become a main character? A 39-year-old bookshop owner with chronic anxiety develops the magical ability to reunite lost objects with their owners. It's going to take all of her courage and the support of many great friends to step out of her comfort zone and into the types of adventures she used to only read about in her beloved books. Along the way, Juliette learns that she's tougher than she ever suspected and creates a life that is richer and more wonderful than she ever dared dream. This spinoff series to the Baking Up a Magical Midlife series follows Juliette as she steps into the life she was always meant to live. It's cozy paranormal/magical realism that will make you feel like you’re having coffee with your best friends."

Jessica Rosenberg (Author), Sara Young (Narrator)

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The Irish Child: Emerald Isles Book 2

"When Boston-born Erin arrives in wind-tossed Roone Bay, she’s heart-sore, tired and lonely. Her marriage is over: she’s come to build a new life for herself on Ireland’s rugged southern coast. And to unravel the story behind the mysterious note in her family’s ancient Bible that has haunted her since childhood. But hazel-eyed former lifeboat volunteer Finn, the only local historian around, quietly refuses her pleas to help. So Erin settles in to the town, with its whitewashed cottages and ruddy-cheeked fishermen, and begins her quest alone. Who was her ancestor, Nellie, and why did she leave Ireland for America? What happened to her missing child, Annie, and did Nellie ever see her again? Just as Erin despairs ever uncovering the truth, one rain-soaked night she is rescued by Finn, who finally agrees to help. And by firelight and candlelight each evening, just as it would have been in her great-grandmother’s time, Finn and Erin grow closer as they share their stories. But just as Erin wonders if Roone Bay could be her forever home, she makes a devastating discovery. Will she be able to face the truth, which changes everything she thought she knew about herself, her past, and her family’s Irish legacy? Or will she run, just as Nellie did all those years ago, and lose the best chance at happiness she’s ever had…? This gorgeous, heart-breaking, totally immersive story of an Irish family’s legacy is perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Kathleen McGurl and Tricia O’Malley."

Daisy O'Shea (Author), Aoife McMahon, Jaimi Barbakoff (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction