Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"Take a ride with New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak in this touching story of family, forgiveness…and bad reputations. Ten years ago, Harley Nelson got on his motorcycle and drove out of Portland, Oregon, leaving behind a bad reputation, a baby, and the woman responsible for both-Audra Worthington. Now Audra's dead, and their son, Brandon, is being raised by her perfect sister Lauren. But Harley is a changed man. He's a self-made success down in California, and he's finally ready to take responsible for the son he left behind. Lauren is a good girl from a good family. She's a rule follower, and she knows that Harley Nelson is anything but. It feels like trouble has walked right back into town when he shows up at her door saying he wants to get to know his son. Regardless of how good he still looks in that leather jacket, he's still ten years too late, in her opinion. It's clear that they both only want the best for Brandon-the only question is whether they can set aside their differences long enough for him to be in Brandon's life without it getting complicated.The more time they spend together, the more Lauren realizes that the man with the bad reputation isn't so bad afterall. When hidden truths of the past come to light, Lauren has to decide whether it's better to follow the rules, or follow her heart. Previously published."

Brenda Novak (Author), Alana Marie Cheuvront (Narrator)

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The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds: A Charming and Uplifting Novel with Heartfelt Storytelling

"Now a USA TODAY bestseller! 'The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds drips with lush Jazz Age detail, a vivid cast of characters, and a protagonist whose future literally depends on her ability to navigate the past.' --Barbara Davis, bestselling author of The Echo of Old Books A captivating tale of family bonds and unexpected chances, threaded with the thrilling magic of time travel, by the author of The Baker's Man and The Magic All Around. Can one thoughtless wish erase a life? Widowed at thirty-five, Josephine Reynolds wishes she could disappear, but her concerned sister convinces her to buy their ancestral home, a Craftsman bungalow in disrepair and foreclosure. It's a welcome distraction, and Josephine can't believe her luck when she finds the home's original door in a salvage yard. When she installs the door and steps through it, Josephine is transported into 1927, where she meets her great-grandmother Alma, a vivacious and daring woman running an illegal speakeasy in the bungalow's basement. Immersed in the vibrant Jazz Age, Josephine forms a profound bond with Alma, only to discover upon her return to the present that history has been altered. Alma's life was tragically cut short in a speakeasy raid just a week after their fateful meeting. Josephine has a chilling revelation--her own existence is unraveling/vanishing--and she must race against time to rewrite history. Josephine is desperate to not only save Alma but save her own future in a time-bending journey where past and present intertwine in a desperate battle for survival. Infused with Jennifer Moorman's signature blend of magical detail and heartfelt storytelling, The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds is a tale of resilience in the face of loss and a testament to the timeless bond of family."

Jennifer Moorman (Author), Kathleen Mcinerney (Narrator)

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Give Me Butterflies: A Novel

"''FANS OF ALI HAZELWOOD WILL CHEER.'' —Grace Reilly, USA Today bestselling author ''THE OPPOSITES ATTRACT LOVE STORY OF MY DREAMS.'' —B. K. Borison, USA Today bestselling author A swoony, steamy, STEM romance in which two curators at a science museum—a handsome but grumpy astronomer and an anxious but sunshine-y entomologist—realize they are the perfect match. Now with exclusive bonus content! Millie has never taken the expected path. Her childhood love for bugs and science led her to entomology, and her role as a curator, inspiring museum visitors every day. It’s her dream to run her own department—so when a rare director position opens, she is determined nothing will distract her from her goal. Especially not Finn, her grumpy coworker with his permanent scowl, electric blue eyes, and endless supply of astronomy ties. . . . Not that she’s spent time noticing any of those things. Finn doesn’t mean to glare at everyone, but he’s juggling his role at the museum, navigating the grief of losing his sister, attempting to make his nieces smile, and trying not to ruin dinner for the fifth night in a row. He can’t afford to let anything slip, and certainly doesn’t need more to deal with—especially not Millie literally stumbling into him, with her bright smile and sunny optimism. He bugs her. She’s too starry-eyed for him. They want nothing to do with each other. But with Finn on the interview committee, avoidance is impossible. And Millie soon realizes it’s one thing when a job is on the line. It’s quite another when it’s her heart. Give Me Butterflies is a sweet and sexy STEM romance, featuring: Grumpy x Sunshine Heroine in STEM Slow burn Open door spice Found family Nerdy banter"

Jillian Meadows (Author), Jason Clarke, Victoria Connolly (Narrator)

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Nesting: Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2025; the tender, soaring debut you won't be a

"This audiobook is narrated by Louisa Harland, star of Derry Girls and Renegade Nell. LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2025 'Tense, forensically realistic and compulsively readable. A real achievement' SUNDAY TIMES 'Here is a novelist who has powerful news to tell, and an impressive range of narrative gifts with which to tell it' IRISH TIMES 'Should become essential reading for all. Nesting is a novel that truly matters' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'A moving portrait of life inside the housing system and the courage it takes to try to build a home in society's cracks' GUARDIAN An extraordinary and urgent debut by a prize-winning Irish writer, NESTING introduces an unforgettable new voice in fiction. On a bright spring afternoon in Dublin, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change everything. Grabbing an armful of clothes from the washing line, Ciara straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away. Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe. This was meant to be an escape. But with dwindling savings, no job, and her family across the sea, Ciara finds herself adrift, facing a broken housing system and the voice of her own demons. As summer passes and winter closes in, she must navigate raising her children in a hotel room, searching for a new home and dealing with her husband Ryan's relentless campaign to get her to come back. Because leaving is one thing, but staying away is another. What will it take for Ciara to rebuild her life? Can she ever truly break away from Ryan's control - and what will be the cost? Tense, beautiful, and underpinned by an unassailable love, hope and resilience, this is the story of one woman's bid to start over. 'Brand-new, urgent and hugely satisfying' RODDY DOYLE 'As emotionally charged as it is brutally real. The writing is flawless. I was profoundly moved' ELAINE FEENEY 'Will make your blood boil and your heart soar. This is an important novel' CLAIRE KILROY 'Gorgeous, maddening, thrilling and compassionate' SHEILA ARMSTRONG"

Roisin O'donnell (Author), Louisa Harland (Narrator)

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Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble

"'Jenni L. Walsh captures the thrill of being on the court in a vivid and detailed portrayal of Alice Marble's rise to sporting greatness, as well as her struggles to fulfill her dreams both on and off the court. Ace, Marvel, Spy is a smashing success!' --Billie Jean King, sports icon and equality champion 'All's fair in love and war--and tennis!--in Jenni L. Walsh's latest page-turning historical novel . . . Readers can't help but be inspired by this unflinching portrayal of a true American icon.' --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling author of A Happier Life Trailblazer, superstar, activist, and spy: Alice Marble is a true American icon. Alice strives to have it all. At seventeen, Alice Marble has no formal tennis skills and no coach. What she does have is an ability to hit the ball as hard as she can and a strong desire to prove herself. With steadfast determination and one sacrifice after another, Alice plays her heart out on the courts of the rich and famous, at national tournaments, and-the greatest of them all-at Wimbledon, rising to be one of the top-ranked players in the world. But then her world falls apart. With the outbreak of war with Germany, Alice's tennis career and life come to a screeching halt, and for the first time, she is forced to confront who she is without tennis. As she seeks to understand her new place in the world and how she can aid in the war efforts, a telegram arrives with devastating news from overseas. Heartbroken and lost, she feels like she can only watch as the war wreaks havoc in every area of her life. Until an unexpected invitation arrives. Alice is given the chance to fight back when the US Army sends her a request: Under the guise of playing in tennis exhibition games in Switzerland, she would be a spy for them. Alice aches for nothing more than to avenge what the war has taken from her and to prove herself against this new opponent. But what awaits her might be her greatest challenge yet. From her start as a promising athlete with worn-out shoes to her status as a glamorous international star, Alice Marble's determination to control her own life and destiny fuels a story of achievement, discipline, loss, and love. Jenni L. Walsh's Ace, Marvel, Spy brilliantly showcases the life of Alice Marble, a real-life tennis sensation known for her extraordinary talent and indomitable spirit. This fast-paced and action-packed historical novel spans multiple international settings and is perfect for fans of Carrie Soto Is Back or any book by Kate Quinn."

Jenni L. Walsh (Author), Gail Shalan (Narrator)

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A Wedding on Lavender Hill: A Sweetwater Springs Short Story

"'Gifted storyteller' (RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author) Annie Rains invites you to Sweetwater Springs for a wedding with all the feels! Event planner Claire Donovan loves giving clients the weddings of their dreams. But that gets tricky when she has to work with the man who recently broke her heart - Bo Matthews. As the son of the groom and owner of the perfect venue in Sweetwater Springs, Bo will be impossible to avoid. But can Claire be this close to her sexy ex without falling for his charms all over again? Bo's happy for his dad, but he gave up on his own happily ever after when his fiancée left him at the altar. Until he met Claire. She was the first woman who made him think he could fall in love again, which is why he ended things with her so suddenly. But planning a wedding together may be just what this couple needs to remind them that love is always worth the risk."

Annie Rains (Author), Alexis Paige, Jonathan Ash (Narrator)

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Into the Woods

"Summer camp heats up for a grumpy rockstar and a cynical dance instructor in this funny and heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance. Gretchen Miller is a bit of a badass. But even badasses get the blues when it comes to romance, and Gretchen could use a break from dating. So, when she gets the offer to be the summer dance instructor at Camp Wild Arts, she leaps at the chance to embrace clean air, nature, and her inner crone. But every forest has pests-and the biggest one at Wild Arts is none other than Tennyson "Teddy" Knight, the A) arrogant, B) infuriating, C) kinda hot if it weren't for A & B rockstar who happens to be Gretchen's fellow artist-in-residence. Fresh off his band's epic and ultra-public breakup, Teddy's grouchier than a black bear in spring, and Gretchen is happy to ignore the unexpected heat she feels around him. Yet a wary friendship blooms, and before she knows it, Gretchen finds herself sneaking around to have one last summer fling with the broody musician before she swears off men for good. But as they grow closer, Gretchen has to figure out if she's ready to take this summer camp romance out of the woods and into real life. "

Jenny Holiday (Author), Kit Swann, Teddy Hamilton (Narrator)

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Wedding Dashers

"After a case of mistaken identity and an almost one-night stand, two stranded wedding guests have to find their way to their final destination together, in this riotously fun debut romance. Ada's little sister is getting married. Which should be a happy thought, right? But the once close sisters have been in a year long fight, the wedding is all the way in Ireland, and Ada is so broke that she just barely managed to get a ticket on a budget airline. And as if things couldn't get worse, said airline just cancelled her connection. Which means Ada is stuck in London with no way to make it to the wedding. Surely she's hit rock bottom? So, there's no reason for her not to spill her heart out about the over-the-top wedding, her sister's worryingly quick engagement, and the womanizing best man she's dreading meeting to a handsome also-stranded stranger at the bar. Until she realizes the stranger is headed to the same wedding. Oh, and he's the infamous best man. Now, Jack and Ada must put their simmering attraction behind them to make it to Belfast before they miss the nuptials. But between flat tires, missed trains, and suspect hostels, Jack and Ada start to question whether their feelings are worth going the distance, or just a distracting detour along the way."

Heather Mcbreen (Author), Brittany Pressley, Heather McBreen (Narrator)

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Let's Call Her Barbie

""A fresh and fun take on Barbie lore…clever and satisfying." - Shelby Van Pelt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures She was only eleven-and-a-half inches tall, but she would change the world. Barbie is born in this bold new novel by USA Today bestselling author Renée Rosen. When Ruth Handler walks into the boardroom of the toy company she co-founded and pitches her idea for a doll unlike any other, she knows what she's setting in motion. It might just take the world a moment to catch up. In 1956, the only dolls on the market for little girls let them pretend to be mothers. Ruth's vision for a doll shaped like a grown woman and outfitted in an enviable wardrobe will let them dream they can be anything. As Ruth assembles her team of creative rebels-head engineer Jack Ryan who hides his deepest secrets behind his genius and designers Charlotte Johnson and Stevie Klein, whose hopes and dreams rest on the success of Barbie's fashion-she knows they're working against a ticking clock to get this wild idea off the ground. In the decades to come-through soaring heights and devastating personal lows, public scandals and private tensions- each of them will have to decide how tightly to hold on to their creation. Because Barbie has never been just a doll-she's a legacy."

Renée Rosen (Author), Abigail Reno (Narrator)

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That Friend

"Written and performed by "the internet's princess" (Dazed), Sabrina Brier's That Friend is a singular, hilarious full-cast audiobook that follows an aspiring NYC influencer whose advice podcast takes off while her real life falls apart. Sabrina, the self-proclaimed queen of the West Village, feels destined for greatness. While her three best friends have each settled into their careers, she's still working odd jobs to stay afloat. She dreams of channeling her immense creative potential into…something. So she decides to do what no twenty-something has ever done before—start a podcast. She has a knack for giving good advice (even if she can't follow it herself), and as her show gains a following, she gets a taste of the internet stardom she's always dreamed of. Meanwhile, her offline life is falling apart: her dad won't help her pay rent for much longer; her elusive finance bro crush is always just out of reach; even her best friends can't stand by her increasingly chaotic and narcissistic behavior, especially when she uses their real personal issues as juicy material for the show. Will her newfound fans see the cracks in her Instagram-worthy facade? Or is she so delusional that this just might work? Told with the same unique blend of wit, theatrical style, and acute emotional honesty that make her TikTok videos so wildly popular, Sabrina Brier's That Friend explores painfully relatable relationship dynamics, and what it means to be young and fabulous in New York City. Her most ambitious project yet, Sabrina's audio debut is a celebration of female friendship and an unforgettable listening experience. Performed by: Sabrina Brier as Sabrina Sonya Balsara as Varsha Lukas Gage as Brad Kiah McKirnan as Kat Jo Ellen Pellman as Alice Connor Wood as Jack Danielle Brooks as Octavia Knight Nicola Coughlan as Countess Christiana Guillermo Diaz as Parker Rachel Dratch as herself Anthony Ramos as Wolf Michaelson Rachel Zegler as Cece Tyla Collier as Trixie and others Rachel Coster as Jessica Adam Grupper as Sabrina's Dad and Eddy Alejandro Antonio Ruiz as Matt and others Isabella Tagliati as Bella and others Sureni Weerasekera as Jordan"

Sabrina Brier (Author), Adam Grupper, Alejandro Antonio Ruiz, Anthony Ramos, Connor Wood, Danielle Brooks, Guillermo Diaz, Isabella Tagliati, Jo Ellen Pellman, Kiah McKirnan, Lukas Gage, Nicola Coughlan, Rachel Coster, Rachel Dratch, Rachel Zegler, Sabrina Brier, Sonya Balsara, Sureni Weerasekera, Tyla Collier (Narrator)

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Confessions

"Brought to you by Penguin. 'I was at a time in my life where I got to thinking more about people's choices – how everything would be different if just the slightest decision changed...' It is late September in 2001 and the walls of New York are papered over with photos of the missing. Cora Brady’s father is there, the poster she made taped to columns and bridges. Her mother died long ago and now, orphaned on the cusp of adulthood, Cora is adrift and alone. Soon, a letter will arrive with the offer of a new life: far out on the ragged edge of Ireland, in the town where her parents were young, an estranged aunt can provide a home and fulfil a long-forgotten promise. There the story of Cora's family is hidden, and in her presence will begin to unspool… An essential, immersive debut from an astonishing new voice, Confessions traces the arc of three generations of women as they experience in their own time the irresistible gravity of the past: its love and tragedy, its mystery and redemption, and, in all things intended and accidental, the beauty and terrible shade of the things we do. ‘A remarkable debut. A complex and compulsive read that unravels the intricate twists and revelations among three generations of women with elegance and urgency.’ Miranda Cowley Heller, bestselling author of THE PAPER PALACE 'CONFESSIONS is a beating heart of a novel, intricate both in its weaving and its unspooling. An irresistible read.' Yael van der Wouden, Booker-shortlisted author of THE SAFEKEEP © Catherine Airey 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Catherine Airey (Author), Bronagh Waugh, Catherine Airey, Eileen O'Higgins, Kwaku Fortune, Ruby Campbell, Skye Bennett (Narrator)

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The Lodge: A Novel

"USA TODAY BESTSELLER From the author of The Reunion, a cozy rom-com about a writer who decamps to a Vermont lodge for work but finds herself distracted by the charming ski instructor next door. Alix Morgan just got her big break as the ghostwriter of a memoir by Sebastian Green, a former member of the boy band True North. And when he offers her a penthouse at a luxurious resort in Vermont, she jumps at the chance to work far away from her noisy, cramped apartment. Her career as an entertainment journalist has been building toward this dream job—after all, she used to cover True North and was one of the last people to interview former front man Jett Beckett before he disappeared. As she combs through her client's voice memos, the specter of the missing lead singer remains, and fans are desperate to know the full story. But Alix also has time for some fun at this glamorous resort, where she begins ski lessons with a handsome instructor named Tyler. As Alix and Tyler fall in love on the slopes, Alix's work takes a complicated turn—and the mystery of True North's downfall may be hers to solve."

Kayla Olson (Author), Andi Arndt, Gilli Messer, Graham Halstead (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction