Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

[French] - Glamour sur la 5e Avenue - le fabuleux destin d'Estéé Lauder

"Dans le New York des années 1930, le fabuleux destin d'une jeune femme qui allait révolutionner l'univers de la beauté : Estée Lauder. Une épopée romanesque et féministe, un vrai bijou de lecture. New York, l'endroit parfait pour se faire oublier. C'est en tout cas l'espoir de la jeune Gloria qui fuit un scandale familial dévastateur. Prête à se réinventer, il ne lui manque plus qu'une nouvelle amie pour l'accompagner dans la ville de tous les possibles. C'est alors qu'elle va trouver sur sa route la très idéaliste Estée... Estée est avide de succès. Un jour, son nom sera aussi célèbre que celui d'Elizabeth Arden, d'Helena Rubinstein ou de Revlon. Ni une ni deux, voici Gloria embarquée dans la folle ambition d'Estée. Entre débrouillardise et persévérance, grandes aspirations et (nombreuses) déconvenues, les deux amies vont se découvrir des ressources insoupçonnées. Mais dans une société ouvertement hostile aux femmes de pouvoir, le prix à payer pour réussir est exorbitant..."

Renee Rosen (Author), Elisabeth Lagelée (Narrator)

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Wild Swimming

"Flic is turning 35 and, like every year, is keen to avoid a big celebration with family and friends. Running out of excuses, Flic decides to book herself onto a wellbeing trek in a secret holiday destination; a decision she regrets when she realises the scale of the challenge she’s signed herself up for and the location of the trip. Destination: Highlands and Islands, Scotland. Not one to give up at the first hurdle, Flic sets off on the trek with a group of strangers. As she tackles tent-building, going to the loo without a toilet, and foraging, Felicity also realises that she must re-learn how to build relationships and open up to others if she wants to truly be happy on her return to London. But as Flic’s birthday approaches, the memories it evokes come crashing down and Felicity finds her past lurking in wait in the wilds of Scotland…"

Kate Galloway (Author), Bronwen Price (Narrator)

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Here Comes the Ex

"Don't miss this second chance rom-com from million copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh! 'Sharply funny, pacy and super romantic. Everything I’ve come to expect from Portia MacIntosh.' Laura Carter 'I laughed non stop. Brilliantly written. I actually couldn’t put it down.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will it be love at second sight? Luca is used to being ‘the single one’ – which is partly why she dreaded going to the wedding of an old university friend. Surrounded by faces she hasn’t seen in 10 years, Luca can feel herself being sucked back into the immature, decade-old gossip that no one seems to have forgotten. But when Tom walks in, Luca’s heart stops. He was her ‘almost boyfriend’, and she had been completely swept off her feet by him… but he’s currently standing next to the girl he broke her heart with at a party all those years ago. As the evening draws on and the champagne continues to flow, it’s clear that Tom can’t take his eyes off her. Will Luca’s luck in love finally take a turn? Praise for Portia MacIntosh 'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low 'I laughed, I cried – I loved it.’ Holly Martin 'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin ‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot 'A fun, fabulous 5-star rom com!' Sandy Barker 'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove 'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland Previously published as The Time of Our Lives."

Portia MacIntosh (Author), Karen Cass (Narrator)

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The Treacherous Wife

"In this fast-paced, suspense-fueled novel, Arizona’s most decorated detective finds a spectacular second chance at love—but when he starts digging into the most lethal case of his career, his future takes a shocking turn … After the tragic unsolved murder of his beloved wife, Detective Ronald King never thought there’d be more to his life than work. But from the second he meets his city's captivating new mayor, Tabitha Knight, he’s drawn in by her lively political savvy, her warm, generous nature—and her determination to make the city work for everyone. Once he finishes investigating the toughest narcotics case he's ever faced, he’ll marry the woman he's grown to love—and support her as she makes a bound-to-be successful bid for governor … But Ronald hits one frustrating dead end after another trying to track down the killer of the state's most powerful and dangerous drug lord. He's uncovering a chilling lack of evidence. And he’s stunned by clues pointing back to Tabitha's high-living nephew. Even worse, he can't seem to make her own mysterious past add up. As crime surges, Ronald starts putting all the pieces together. But he’ll soon have to confront allies turned enemies, treacherous secrets and lies, and a blindsiding truth that will throw everything he’s believed into question—and could leave him with no way out …"

Saundra (Author), Maya Mays, William Anthony Sebastian Rose II (Narrator)

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The Girls of the Glimmer Factory

"From the author of Cradles of the Reich comes a poignant and inspiring tale of resistance, friendship, and the dangers of propaganda, based on the real story of Theresienstadt, for fans of The Forest of Vanishing Stars and The German Wife. Hannah longs for the days when she used to be free, but now, she is a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt, a model ghetto where the Nazis plan to make a propaganda film to convince the world that the Jewish people are living well in the camps. But Hannah will do anything to show the world the truth. Along with other young resistance members, they vow to disrupt the filming and derail the increasingly frequent deportations to death camps in the east. Hilde is a true believer in the Nazi cause, working in the Reich Ministry of Enlightenment and Propaganda. Though they're losing the war, Hilde hasn't lost faith. She can't stop the Allied bombings, but she can help the party create a documentary that will renew confidence in Hitler's plans for Jewish containment. When the filming of Hitler Gives a City to the Jews faces production problems due to resistance, Hilde finds herself in a position to finally make a name for herself. And when she recognizes Hannah, an old childhood friend, she knows she can use their friendship to get the film back on track."

Jennifer Coburn (Author), Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

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A Clever Alliance: A Regency Romance

"Lady Madalene Ramsbury has been summoned home from Miss Bell’s Finishing School to some unfortunate news. In three weeks, she is to be married to a man she’s never met. Rather than face a life she does not want; she flees from her own engagement party and elicits help from a most unlikely source. Society’s golden boy, Everett, the Marquess of Northampton, was outraged when a young woman suddenly appeared in his curricle. Was she attempting to trap him into an unwanted marriage? It would be just like some overzealous mother to put her up to such a ploy. However, it doesn’t take long for him to discover that Madalene is unlike any woman he has ever known. With her reputation in shambles, Lady Madalene and Everett hatch a plan to solve both of their problems, a fake engagement. But as they spend time together, they realize more is on the line than just a blossoming friendship. And with danger ever present from her jilted suitor, Everett and Madalene find themselves relying on one another in ways they’d never imagined… but can they trust each other with their hearts? As the first novel in this series by author Laura Beers, this story begins the Regency Brides: A Promise of Love series. This is a light-hearted series set in the Regency period. The series includes: The Heiress (prequel novella) • The Reluctant Guardian • A Noble Pursuit • The Earl's Daughter • A Foolish Game"

Laura Beers (Author), Sasha Higgins (Narrator)

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The Midnight Hour

"In this unputdownable sequel to the heartbreaking bestseller The Last Stars in the Sky, one family's fight for survival continues as they navigate a world forever changed. Seven months ago, our family left suburban Connecticut for my parents’ isolated lake house in a naïve attempt to reconnect. Life had imploded, or so I thought then. I hoped the change would reset us: a montage of Hallmark moments—card games in candlelight, spontaneous hugs and important, healing chats. What I got was a nuclear holocaust five days after we arrived. A week ago, the lake house burned to the ground. Our last place of safety. Now, I watch my children huddle together, their faces lit up by our tiny campfire beneath the towering blackness of endless pine forests. I wonder what tomorrow will bring—for the world, but also for my family. My daughters are so young. They’ve seen so little of life, but far too much. What future can they possibly have? What future can I make for them? I must keep them safe. No matter what lies ahead. Already I know it's a promise I don't have the power to make... but I'll die trying to keep it. A gripping tale of resilience, hope and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her children, from a million-copy bestselling author. If you love Boo Walker, Where the Forest Meets the Stars and Julianne MacLean, you won’t be able to put this book down. What readers are saying about this series: “Omg I didn't expect this!... heartbreaking, raw, powerful and tense… couldn't turn the pages fast enough…will leave you asking yourself just how far you would go for you and your family to survive.” Reader review, ????? “One of the best books I’ve read this year… I couldn’t put this one down and was so bummed when it was finished… Highly recommend!” Reader review, ????? “I wasn’t expecting such an emotionally charged novel… I couldn’t stop reading, and when I reluctantly had to tear myself away from my Kindle I was continually thinking of the story…I’d give it double the number of stars if I could.” Reader review, ????? “This fabulous book kept me enthralled… A nail-biter and cliffhanger with a positive feel, all in one… five stars for this one.” Reader review, ????? “An emotionally charged page-turner that I could not put down!… resonates long after the final page. The book urges readers to find beauty in the mundanity and to not take a second of life for granted.” Reader review, ????? “What a gripping, thought-provoking, page-turner of a novel.” Reader review, ????? “Wow! What a book!... raw and unfiltered and left me stunned.” Reader review, ?????"

Kate Hewitt (Author), Kate Handford (Narrator)

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The Distractions

"Mischa Osborn spends her days as a ProWatcher—keeping distracted people on task and lonely ones accompanied—from her Brooklyn Megabuilding, while eating PetriMeat Steax and working out with her favorite personal trainer, a straight-talking algorithm named Tory. Her carefully constructed, isolated existence is suddenly upended by a chance realspace encounter with a HighlightReel celebrity, Nicolás Adán Luchano. On their first date, hiking in Kuulsuits and watching DroneBeez pollinate flowers, Mischa experiences a brief but intense realspace connection. Mischa takes to relentlessly watching Nic onReel. As Mischa's ReelWatching spirals into an all-consuming obsession, and even realspace stalking, Mischa takes increasingly desperate measures to be seen and valued, sucking others into her vortex of obsession until she completely loses control. Meanwhile, someone is equally obsessed with Mischa, tracking her every move and perhaps even influencing her choices. A tale of how technology enables obsession, envy, and unrelenting comparison, told through an eccentric cast of interconnected characters, The Distractions invites us to reflect on who we are watching, and why."

Liza Monroy (Author), Christine Williams (Narrator)

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The Truth About Gators: A Good Women Story

"A young woman in therapy after committing an act of violence, goes dancing. The Truth About Gators is a short story from Halle Hill’s Good Women, which delves into the lives of twelve Black women across the Appalachian South. Darkly funny and deeply human, Good Women observes how place, blood ties, generational trauma, obsession, and boundaries―or lack thereof―influence how we navigate our small worlds, and how those worlds so often collide in ways we don’t expect."

Halle Hill (Author), Tovah Ott (Narrator)

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Keeping Noisettes: A Good Women Story

"A knock on the door interrupts the quiet lives of a middle-aged woman and her daughter. Keeping Noisettes is a short story from Halle Hill’s Good Women, which delves into the lives of twelve Black women across the Appalachian South. Darkly funny and deeply human, Good Women observes how place, blood ties, generational trauma, obsession, and boundaries―or lack thereof―influence how we navigate our small worlds, and how those worlds so often collide in ways we don’t expect."

Halle Hill (Author), Tovah Ott (Narrator)

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Skin Hunger: A Good Women Story

"A newlywed Christian couple is “trying” to have a baby when the wife books a solo vacation. In a cabin far from home, she contemplates if she wants a baby with her husband, considering the way his white family and friends treat her. When she encounters an attractive stranger, she lets him take her out for a drink. Skin Hunger is a short story from Halle Hill’s Good Women, which delves into the lives of twelve Black women across the Appalachian South. Darkly funny and deeply human, Good Women observes how place, blood ties, generational trauma, obsession, and boundaries―or lack thereof―influence how we navigate our small worlds, and how those worlds so often collide in ways we don’t expect."

Halle Hill (Author), Tovah Ott (Narrator)

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How to Cut and Quarter: A Good Women Story

"After the death of her father, a larger-than-life preacher, a young woman returns to her hometown to attend his funeral and to clean out his house without the help of his ex, her mother. When a family friend moves in under the premise of caring for her, she begins to question her past. How to Cute and Quarter is a short story from Halle Hill’s Good Women, which delves into the lives of twelve Black women across the Appalachian South. Darkly funny and deeply human, Good Women observes how place, blood ties, generational trauma, obsession, and boundaries―or lack thereof―influence how we navigate our small worlds, and how those worlds so often collide in ways we don’t expect."

Halle Hill (Author), Tovah Ott (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction