Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"Revisit this classic novel by New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak. Seventeen-year-old Hope Tanner found a sanctuary in the town of Enchantment, New Mexico, after scaping-pregnant and alone-from the polygamous community she grew up in, located in Superior, Utah. In Enchantment, Hope is given a second chance when the birthing clinic handles the private adoption of her baby. A baby she never stopped thinking about. Now, ten years later, Hope is reliving history with her younger sister Faith, who is now pregnant and scaping from the same town. Hope knows her sister can find safety in the same birthing clinic she gave birth years ago, but not everyone is happy to see her again. Parker Reynolds-the birth center's administrator and a widowed single father-is carrying a big secret, and Hope's presence in the town threatens the stability he has built for himself and his son. When Hope gets a job at the birthing clinic, Parker is confronted. But will the attraction he feels towards Hope be greater that the need to maintain his secret? Previously published. The Birth Place: - Enchanting Baby - Sanctuary - Christmas at Shadow Creek - Leaving Enchantment - The Homecoming Baby - The Midwife and the Lawman "

Brenda Novak (Author), Tanya Saari (Narrator)

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The Dressmakers of London

"The author of the "enthralling" (Woman's World) The Lost English Girl returns with a heartfelt new novel about estranged sisters who inherit their late mother's dress shop in World War II London. Isabelle Shelton has always found comfort in the predictable world of her mother's dressmaking shop, Mrs. Shelton's Fashions, while her sister Sylvia turned her back on the family years ago to marry a wealthy doctor whom Izzie detests. When their mother dies unexpectedly, the sisters are stunned to find they've jointly inherited the family business. Izzie is determined to buy Sylvia out, but when she's conscripted into the WAAF, she's forced to seek Sylvia's help to keep the shop open. Realizing this could be her one chance at reconciliation with her sister, Sylvia is determined to save Mrs. Shelton's Fashions from closure—and financial ruin. Through letters, the sisters begin to confront old wounds, new loves, and the weight of family legacy in order to forge new beginnings in this lyrically moving novel perfect for fans of Genevieve Graham and Lucinda Riley."

Julia Kelly (Author), Shiromi Arserio (Narrator)

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Southern by Design: A Novel

"'With this Charleston-set debut novel . . . Grace Helena Walz has taken her place among such treasured Southern novelists as Dorothea Benton and Anne Rivers Siddons.' --Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint 'A story of second chances and long-lost love as atmospheric as the Lowcountry itself, this is a positively charming debut from a stand-out new voice. Add it to your TBR list immediately!' --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of A Happier Life Sweet Magnolias meets Fixer Upper in this delightfully refreshing debut about a woman bravely chasing her dreams, building a life on her own terms, and maybe even discovering a second chance at love. Magnolia 'Mack' Bishop is staring down the barrel at single motherhood--thanks to an unsolicited personal picture her husband texted another woman that quickly went viral among every mom group in town. But she's determined to not let it distract her from the professional victory she's inches away from: securing Charleston's prestigious Historic Preservation Design Fellowship, the apple of every local designer's eye. But when the final house tour is undone by a host of calamities, Mack's shot at the fellowship goes up in flames. Smelling blood in the water, Mack's mother, the original Magnolia Bishop, breezes in with a project lead--strings attached. If there's one thing Magnolia lives for, aside from maintaining her station atop the Southern social ladder, it's to control Mack's life . . . and that includes keeping the identity of the absentee father Mack never knew in the shadows. While working for her mother is the professional equivalent of moving into one's parent's basement, Mack spots an opportunity to make it her own when a television network puts a call out for local designers. Pitching the home renovation TV pilot of her dreams--one with a historic preservation twist--might just be the way to finally prove herself. Still, she'll have to do it covertly to avoid her mother's interference. Just when Mack finds her professional footing, at home she spots an impossibly familiar figure unloading his moving truck into the newly sold house next door. She is furious, floored, and regrettably flustered because Lincoln Kelly is the one who got away. Fifteen years earlier he was a summer romance she inadvertently fell in love with, and when he left, following his dreams to New York, Mack was broken-hearted. Filled with characters who could step off the page and a reminder that nothing worth saving is beyond repair, this charming and delightful debut novel will resonate with readers of Southern women's fiction by Mary Kay Andrews and Kristy Woodson Harvey."

Grace Helena Walz (Author), Amanda Stribling (Narrator)

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The Forgotten Cottage

"The chilling third book in the Annie Graham crime thriller series * * * * Things finally seem to be looking up for police officer Annie Graham. After a tumultuous couple of years, she is settling into a normal, happy life. Her wedding is fast approaching, and her fiancé Will has found a forgotten but beautiful little cottage for them to make their own. But as Annie begins to have increasingly vivid nightmares, she realises their new home may not be as unoccupied as it first seemed. Her arrival has stirred up the ghosts of a tragic past, and she needs to put them to rest once and for all. But while Annie’s distracted, another threat is emerging from the shadows. And if she doesn’t act fast, her days may be numbered… * * * * Readers love the Annie Graham series! 'This is a fantastic story… An excellent combo of 'who-dunnit', tragic timelines and haunted houses' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book had me reading into the early hours of the morning, I just loved it… I was there with Annie and felt the hairs stand up on a few occasions. Great start to a new series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is raved about by all who read it and rightly so… It is a startling good read which grips you from the first few pages… I COULD NOT put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There were times I totally lost myself in the plot… I even found myself sat up at 4am racing through the last couple of chapters as I wanted to know what happened. I loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Helen Phifer (Author), Claudia Whiteman (Narrator)

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Yours, Eventually: A Novel

"A mesmerizing debut novel set in a tightly knit Pakistani American community where a young doctor gets an unexpected second chance with the first love she never got over when he becomes one of the most eligible bachelors in town. The Ibrahim family is facing a crucial moment: Their patriarch just lost his fortune as the result of a Ponzi scheme, and the family is picking up the pieces. At the family's core is Asma-successful doctor and the long-suffering middle daughter who stepped into the family center after the death of her beloved mother years ago. Despite what the prying aunties think, Asma is living the life she has always wanted, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a doctor . . . or so she thinks. In walks Farooq Waheed, Asma's college sweetheart whose proposal was cruelly rejected by Asma's aunt and father. Now, eight years later, Farooq has made his fortune by selling his Silicon Valley startup and is widely considered one of the most eligible bachelors in California. As he enters Asma's social orbit, she finds herself navigating a tricky landscape-her pushy sisters, gossiping aunties, and her father's expectations-on her path to reconciling the past and winning Farooq back in the present. If there is still time. Yours, Eventually is a story about a young woman finding the courage to follow her heart and coming to the realization that living your life according to what other people think is no life at all."

Nura Maznavi (Author), Farah Kidwai (Narrator)

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The Lost Diamond

"'Captivating…[a] sparkling gem of a story' DAISY WOOD *** A hidden jewel. A buried past. A secret waiting to break free. India, 1947: Celia Fforbes-Whyte remembers little about her beloved mother, but she will never forget how the family’s prized diamond, the Chamakta Sitara, glistened at her throat. The diamond has been part of the family for as long as she can remember, but growing voices begin to ask whether it should ever have belonged to them at all? With danger closing in on the eve of Indian independence, Celia’s father makes a drastic choice – to protect his family, the diamond must disappear without a trace. But in doing so, will he create a curse that lasts a lifetime … London, 2024: Heartbroken and desperate for an escape, Lisa Statton retreats to the comfort of the Alps. But when she stumbles across a sparkling gem and an unopened letter, embedded in a glacier, Lisa finds herself thrust into a mystery more devastating than she could ever imagine … Readers adore Kathleen McGurl's stunning novels! ‘Captivating…Could barely put [it] down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Drew me in from the word go. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A good read to get lost in' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twin timeline that worked absolutely perfectly…Outstandingly poignant…I can't praise this book enough.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Kathleen Mcgurl (Author), Aasiya Shah (Narrator)

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The Rebel Daughters

"An epic historical love story of freedom, courage and passion “It was the season of the beliye nochi when the sun never set and days slipped effortlessly into pearlescent nights. Tiny stars appeared, clusters of yellow in a paper sky. When you looked again, they were gone…” Young Anna Brianski has led a charmed life between St Petersburg and the peace of the Russian countryside, until one terrible day in December 1825. It’s a day that starts with winter sun and ends with blood on the snow. Until now, the only thing Anna has risked has been her naïve heart. But one day – the Decemberist Revolt – changes everything. Her family, her freedom and her friends are all in grave danger, as she sees the caprice and cruelty of the Tsar at first hand. Sweeping from high society to the frozen gulag, from the embrace of a lover to the tears of friends separated friends, The Rebel Daughters tells the story not just of the brave women who defied everyone by following the revolutionaries into the wilds of Siberia, but also how courage comes in many forms, the price we pay for defiance and how love can be greatest rebellion of all."

Lady Cecil Cameron (Author), Catrin Walker-Booth (Narrator)

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The Bookshop of Secrets

"‘What a page turner!' Daisy Wood, author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris 'A delicious Art Deco novel with a delightfully acerbic heroine.' Marius Gabriel, author of The German Daughter 'Original and immersive.' Eva Glyn, author of An Island of Secrets In a bookshop nestled in the sprawling streets of Lisbon, a shopkeeper leads a double life… Looking for a new start after her father’s death, Lara Hope arrives in Lisbon in search of a family she’s never met. As war storms across Europe, Lara finds solace and belonging in her landlady’s tranquil bookshop in one of the most beautiful corners of the city. But when she witnesses a customer secretly swapping a book, she realises the bookshop is not all it seems. Lara is plunged into a labyrinthine world of mystery and facades, encountering new friends, an unexpected romance, and even royalty… Is she prepared to risk it all for this new life? Readers love The Bookshop of Secrets: 'The ending left me wanting more…these characters are too engaging and too ingenious to disappear into the ether' Historical Novel Society ‘I lapped it up!’ Eliza Graham 'A must-read for historical fiction fans and for me, Kerry Barrett’s best book yet.' Annie Lyons 'A gripping ‘what if’ tale with a larger-than-life heroine at its heart.' Tessa Harris 'This book was an absolute joy. I didn’t want to finish it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I adored this novel and found it hard to put down. The plot unfolds with ease and you easily warm to the characters.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully written.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An exceptional read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Kerry Barrett (Author), Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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Follow Me to Africa

"'A warm tale of identity and growth … as layered as the real ancient humanity inspiring its core.'—Elizabeth Wein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity Historical fiction inspired by the story of groundbreaking paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey, FOLLOW ME TO AFRICA is a sweeping, dual-timeline story of intergenerational friendship, a meditation on the beauty of the natural world, and a celebration of the women who pave the way for those to come. It's 1983 and seventeen-year-old Grace Clark has just lost her mother when she begrudgingly accompanies her estranged father to an archeological dig at Olduvai Gorge on the Serengeti plains of Tanzania. Here, seventy-year-old Mary Leakey enlists Grace to sort and pack her fifty years of work and memories. Their interaction reminds Mary how she pursued her ambitions of becoming an archeologist in the 1930s by sneaking into lectures and working on excavations. When well-known paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey commissions her to illustrate a book, she's not at all expecting to fall in love with the older married man. Mary then follows Louis to East Africa, where she falls in love for a second time, this time with the Olduvai Gorge, where her work defines her as a great scientist and allows her to step out of Louis's shadow. In time, Mary and Grace learn they are more alike than they thought, which eventually leads them to the secret that connects them. They also discover a mutual deep love for animals, and when Lisa, an injured cheetah, appears at camp, Mary and Grace work together to save her. On the morning Grace is due to leave, the girl—and the cheetah—are nowhere to be found, and it becomes a race against time to rescue Grace before the African bush claims her. From the acclaimed author of The Invincible Miss Cust and The Woman at Wheel comes an adventurous, dual timeline tale that explores the consequences of our choices, wisdom that comes with retrospection, and relationships that make us who we are, based on the extraordinary real life of Mary Leakey."

Penny Haw (Author), Amy Scanlon (Narrator)

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Vectors of Vengeance: A Military Women’s Fiction

"She killed her treacherous lover before she escaped the prison camp. Safely back on ship, will she fall prey to her enemy's sinister revenge? US Navy Commander Jessica 'Cricket' Squire is a survivor. Suffering from PTSD as a result of her capture, torture, and rape, the strong-willed pilot makes her way back to the Seventh Fleet flagship against the wishes of her friend and mentor. But when a prescription drug and alcohol-fueled night hits hard, a moment of weakness in a South Korean port unknowingly exposes her to an assassin's lethal attack. Back on the ship and underway in the Western Pacific Ocean, Cricket falls sick with symptoms that worsen despite the doctors' diligent efforts to diagnose and treat her. But as others in the crew fall ill and she realizes the source of the threat, she vows to live long enough to get retribution. Will her plans for payback cross into enemy territory? Vectors of Vengeance is the gripping fourth book in the Mahoney & Squire military fiction series. If you like courageous characters, intense suspense, and exciting plot twists, then you'll love this thrilling drama from Mike Krentz, US Navy Captain, Medical Corps (retired)."

Mike Krentz (Author), Kate Zane (Narrator)

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Finding Refuge

"Cee-cee and Mick are madly in love but have been putting their wedding on the back burner because life keeps getting in the way. Well, no more! She is going to get her man down that aisle, come hell OR high water. But when the fates throw both at them all at once, she starts to wonder if they're ever going to get their happily ever after. Maryanne Carpenter Brown has never been lucky in love and is about ready to throw in the towel on finding it when she meets Alex Orloff. He's not her type, but, Lord, does he make her laugh. Can she change her ways and understand what's truly important in a man, or will she find herself alone yet again? The grit and grime of the big city has done a number on crime journalist, Fallyn Rappaport. She needs to wipe the slate clean in more ways than one, and Bluebird Bay is just the place to do it. But when she stumbles across the diary of a girl who went missing decades before, she realizes that even quaint, seaside towns can harbor secrets . . ."

Christine Gael (Author), Karissa Vacker (Narrator)

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The Wishing Tide

"Five years ago, Lane Kramer moved to Starry Point, North Carolina, certain the quaint island village was the place to start anew. Now the owner of a charming seaside inn, she's set aside her dreams of being a novelist and of finding love again. When English professor Michael Forrester appears on Lane's doorstep in the middle of a storm, he claims he's only seeking a quiet place to write his book. Yet he seems eerily familiar with the island, leaving Lane wondering if he is quite what he appears. Meanwhile, Mary Quinn has become a common sight, appearing each morning on the dunes behind the inn, to stare wistfully out to sea. Lane is surprised to find a friendship developing with the older woman, who possesses a unique brand of wisdom, despite her tenuous grip on reality. As Lane slowly unravels Mary's story and a fragile relationship between Lane and Michael blooms, Lane realizes the three share a common bond. But when a decades-old secret suddenly casts its shadow over them, Lane must choose between protecting her heart and fighting for the life—and the love—she wants."

Barbara Davis (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction