Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"A teenager is dragged by her beloved aunt to Weight Watchers and spirals toward harmful eating habits. Meanwhile, her dad is struggling with complications from diabetes, and her mom is escaping into the arms of someone unexpected. Hungry 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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The Best Years of Your Life: A Good Women Story

"A young woman who works admissions at a scam for-profit college is navigating the lies she sells for a living when she befriends an elderly applicant. The Best Years of Your Life 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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[German] - Goldene Zeiten: Die Münchner Ärztinnen

"München 1902: Obwohl die Freundinnen Lulu, Elsa und Fanny es mittlerweile an die Medizinische Fakultät geschafft haben, werden sie dort keinesfalls mit offenen Armen empfangen. Vor allem die schlaue Fanny ist ihren männlichen Kommilitonen ein Dorn im Auge. Lulu versucht neben Vorlesungen und Sezierstunden, das dunkle Geheimnis ihrer schwerkranken Freundin Änny zu ergründen. Und Elsa muss unbedingt einen hartnäckigen Verehrer loswerden. Trotz allem haben die jungen Frauen ihr Ziel fest vor Augen – aber können sie sich nach ihrem Studienabschluss tatsächlich Hoffnungen auf eine Anstellung als Ärztinnen im Spital machen?"

Ina Bach (Author), Isabel Kluth (Narrator)

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The Perfect Plan: A gripping, heart-wrenching story of marriage, motherhood and friendship

"She wanted to give the ultimate gift. It became the ultimate betrayal. Fabiola has spent her life being good. The perfect daughter to her single father. A supportive wife to her entrepreneurial husband, who’s throwing everything they have at launching his start-up. A devoted mother to her three beautiful children. And a loyal best friend to Liz, who's been by Fabiola's side since Liz married her oldest childhood friend, Peter. When Liz needs help starting her own family, Fabiola comes up with the perfect plan. She’s good at being pregnant, and she so badly wants to help her friend. It seems like the greatest gift one woman can give another. And Peter? For Peter – she doesn’t even have to think – she would do anything. But then one reckless moment changes everything. Now Fabiola must decide who to protect: her best friend, the man she's never stopped loving, or the child growing inside her. With her marriage unraveling and her teenage daughter hiding secrets of her own, she's discovering that the hardest promises to keep are the ones we make to ourselves. A deeply moving and unforgettable exploration of motherhood, friendship, and the complex choices women make in the name of love, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Lucinda Berry and Liane Moriarty. Readers love Caitlin Weaver’s books: ‘The BEST BOOK I read so far in 2024! I read it in one day. I literally could NOT put it down! FANTASTIC… I cried soooo hard at the end.’ Reader review, ????? ‘Wow, this was an emotional rollercoaster of a read!’ Reader review, ????? ‘Hands down the best read of 2024. Can I give this book 10 stars? An absolute must-read.’ Reader review, ????? ‘I stayed up WAY too late finishing this one… a FANTASTIC story… As a mom this one tugged at every single heartstring. Wow! Just pure wow!’ Reader review, ????? ‘Wow! THIS is the kind of book I crave! One of the best I’ve read this year… A heart-breaking, thought-provoking read that fans of Jodi Picoult will love.’ Reader review, ????? ‘One of the top books of 2024… I was hooked right from the start and could not put this down… my heart broke again and again.’ Reader review, ????? ‘I can’t put into words how much I loved this story… the ending made me cry. Amazing.’ Reader review, ????? ‘I couldn’t tear my eyes from the page. Loved it!! It was drama, truth, heartfelt and immersive.’ Reader review, ????? ‘I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Such an emotionally gripping and suspenseful story.’ Reader review, ?????"

Caitlin Weaver (Author), Rachel Handshaw (Narrator)

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So Not My Type: An irresistible forced-proximity lesbian romance

"Sophie Black has clawed her way up from coffee runs to project manager at a top Seattle ad agency. She’s laser-focused on her career—until the CEO’s daughter, Ella Northwood, joins the team. Forced to work together on a high-stakes campaign, sparks fly as Sophie’s scrappy determination clashes with Ella’s polished privilege. But there’s more to both women than meets the eye, and, over late nights in the office, their assumptions about each other start to crumble. When an impromptu hot tub session leads to a steamy night neither can forget, everything changes. The ice-cold chip on Sophie’s shoulder finally starts to melt, while Ella hopes that for the first time, someone might see beneath her trust-fund facade. But as the temperature in the office soars, a shocking revelation threatens to derail everything. Now Sophie and Ella must decide if their feelings are worth fighting for… Sizzling with sexual tension and workplace drama, So Not My Type is a delicious slow-burn romance that will have you rooting for love to conquer all. Perfect for fans of Ashley Herring Blake, Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur who crave queer joy with a dash of angst. Readers love Dana Hawkins… “Starting off the year with this book was incredible. I’m in awe of the book I just read… The emotional depth was so good, the communication between the characters was incredible. I don’t even know how to put into words how much I absolutely LOVE this book. Obsesseddddddd.” Reader review, ?????????? “My god this book… my heart is so warm… I could have read thousands of pages of these characters… One I already can’t wait to re-read and… I cannot recommend it enough!!” Reader review, ?????????? “AHHHHHH I launched out of bed to write this review. Such an amazing book, it made my heart feel like putty. The emotional moments were so strong. I felt every single thing the characters felt. I was stressed, I was relieved, I was sad, and I was blushing along with them… It definitely cemented its spot for top reads of the year.” Reader review, ?????????? “I fell into their story and grumbled each time “real life” made me set it aside… The stakes felt real, and high, and had me worried the entire time… This story had me contemplating how they’d make it work and biting my fingernails, waiting for the “eep!” moment… A must-read!” Reader review, ?????????? “A resounding 5-stars!!… This book was gentle, caring, joyful and gave me ALL THE FEELS!!!… I CANNOT WAIT to read more… BTW just the right amount of heat!! Gah! I could devour this book over and over, with a Dirty Chia Tea Latte and a Blackberry scone please xo.” Reader review, ?????????? “This story has everything— great side characters… great character development… and just a real natural flow to their relationship where you believe every second of it. All I want to do now is travel to my closest queer coffee shop and find a good scone and fall in love. Also, props for a queer story about the joys and not the anxiety behind being in the LGBTQIA+ community.” Reader review, ?????????? “Easy 5/5?? Read this book with a smile on my face almost 100% of the time! … It was so wholesome seeing two young women navigate life with so many ups and downs while also discovering what love truly is… Their connection from the beginning had me hooked!… Such an awesome book!… 100% recommend it to everyone.” Reader review, ??????????"

Dana Hawkins (Author), Elise Roth (Narrator)

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[German] - Wild nach einem wilden Traum - Biographie einer Frau, Band 3 (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Eine poetische Bilanz Eine Frau lernt fern von zu Hause einen Mann kennen, Katalane und Schriftsteller, und hat mit ihm eine Affäre. Diese Liebe bringt alles ins Wanken - nicht nur die Beziehung zu ihrem Ehemann, auch ihre Sicht auf die Dinge, ihre Arbeit. Was sie erlebt, lässt eine Entscheidung in ihr reifen, die mit Risiken verbunden ist: ganz bei sich zu sein und künftig als Schriftstellerin zu leben. Aber kann jemand, der ganz bei sich ist, noch bei anderen sein? Bei einem Ehemann, bei Kindern? Jahre später steht sie erneut an einem Kipppunkt ihres Lebens und begegnet dem Katalanen wieder: Ein Bogen schließt sich zwischen Vergangenheit und Jetzt. Julia Schoch krönt mit diesem Roman einer folgenreichen Begegnung ihre außergewöhnliche Trilogie."

Julia Schoch (Author), Sabine Arnhold (Narrator)

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Gone to Earth

"Still reeling from a life-threatening experience on the coast of Calais, daredevil climber Jen Shaw finds herself in Glasgow for a funeral - and in search of answers. As her dogged determination propels her closer to the criminal underworld than ever before, Jen becomes the target of some dangerous and powerful people. The fact that her estranged father is also present in the city, for reasons of his own, only adds greater confusion and risk. In the absence of anyone she can truly trust, Jen must rely on her own instincts and everything she's learnt from her close bond with police officer Nick Crawford for survival. Even if it means going undercover herself."

Jane Jesmond (Author), Emma Powell (Narrator)

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The Perfect Girl: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

"‘OMG!!!! THIS BOOK!!!! I was absolutely gobsmacked!!!! I completely devoured it and stayed up until 4am… racing through the pages!!! I absolutely adore psychological thrillers and seriously THE PERFECT GIRL is my new favourite!! I honestly could not put it down! … my jaw absolutely DROPPED at the end!!! … just seriously WOW!!!’ Amazon Reviewer ?????????? He always said she was just a friend… What if she’d kill for more? Sophie is perfect. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and when she smiles her wide, open, caring smile, her teeth sparkle. Everybody loves her. So would I, except she’s my husband Mike’s best friend, and sometimes they seem a little too close for comfort. This summer, Sophie is renting the grand house next door, bringing over fancy wine, offering to babysit our beautiful three-year-old daughter. It’s nice, actually. She’s smart and funny. Maybe the way she is with Mike – squeezing his arm, tilting her head when she laughs at his jokes – is just how she is with everybody. But then she says something that sends a shiver down my spine – does she know something about me she shouldn’t? And when her new husband arrives, looking slightly too familiar, I realise my time is running out. My baby girl and I are in terrible danger. Sophie really is perfect. She has me perfectly trapped. And as my world begins to crumble, I start to wonder: does Sophie just want to steal my husband, or has she planned the perfect murder? A completely unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you flicking through your Kindle late into the night. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Guest List and anything by Louise Candlish, Erin Kelly or TM Logan. What Everyone’s Saying About The Perfect GirlI: ‘Wow! Wow! All the frickin’ WOW’s! … I was glued to my kindle until I finished! A one-sitting read of the most intense kind! … fantastic … surprised myself by how my feelings… flip-flopped… Would I recommend this book? You bet your ass I would! … A car crash of pure reading pleasure with whiplash hooks that will creep under your skin and have you stop everything to read more!’ ?????????? Crime Book Junkie ‘PERFECT! I was hooked… could not put it down… Almost every chapter has a twist… I didn’t want the story to end… Absolutely fantastic… Say Whaaattt??? Wow!! … nail-biting… The final twist – gosh! … totally unexpected… completely engrossing… deserves an award. Scratch that. Not award. AWARDS. Plural… mind-blowing … completely gripping.’ ?????????? The Book Decoder ‘Wow! … probably the most addictive book I've read in a long time, I just couldn’t put it down! I love a twist, well this had me feeling like I was on a rollercoaster! Be warned if you read in public, you'll be shouting at the book!!’ ?????????? What Janey Reads ‘I could NOT put this book down. I actually missed my train stop… because I was so engrossed… that has NEVER happened to me before!! The story is RIVETING, keeping you on edge… gasping out loud… I will be thinking about this… for a long time.’ ?????????? Amazon Reviewer ‘Amazing… my mind is whizzing… I didn’t want this to end… any future books will be an auto-buy.’ ?????????? Mrs Book Burnee ‘I read it in one sitting I was obsessed… turning the pages at breakneck speed. The twists are insane.’ Insomniac Bookworm Reviews ‘Oh WOW!! … out of the blue shocked me… pulled on my heartstrings big time! … hooked me… just literally killed me!’ Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews"

Kelly Golden (Author), Laura Greaves (Narrator)

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Three Lives

"Three Lives was written in 1905/06 and published in 1909 at the author’s expense. The work consists of three independent novellas: The Good Anna, Melanctha, and The Gentle Lena. Each of the titular characters lives in Bridgepoint, a fictional town based on Baltimore. The Good Anna explores the life of strong-willed Anna Federner, a woman of “solid lower middle-class south German stock.” The story follows the relationships Anna develops with the women in the households in which she works as a servant, and explores in particular the theme of bonding between women. Melanctha is an unconventional novella in which Stein explores what it is to seek meaning and fulfillment amidst the complexities and challenges of life. Melanctha, the daughter of a black father and a mixed-race mother, is unsatisfied with her life in segregated Bridgepoint. She launches into a passionate search for knowledge and power, within complicated cross-currents of race, sex and gender. The Gentle Lena recounts the life of Lena, who (like Anna in the first story) is an immigrant from Germany, now living in Bridgepoint. Lena is also a servant, but ends up marrying Herman Kreder, at the behest of the elders in their lives. In contrast to Anna Federner, who is willful and determined, Lena’s life is marked by a consistent passivity, which Stein explores throughout the narrative. The three lives presented by Stein are compelling, and reflect the author’s philosophical and literary values. Her use of repetition is particularly pronounced in both Melanctha and The Good Lena."

Gertrude Stein (Author), Martha H. Weller (Narrator)

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Coach Quinn: The Challenge: Flag

"She's the top offensive coordinator in the NFL. She's poised to be the first female head coach in NFL history. But when a viral incident lands her outside the league looking in, she's forced to try and restore her reputation in the only pro game willing to give her a shot at redemption—the National Flag Football League. Now, Quinn Canals must rebuild her career from the ground up, leading a team in a sport the world is just beginning to notice. This time, it's not just about winning games—it's about proving she belongs on the biggest stage in American sports."

Kayona Ebony Brown (Author), Kayona Ebony Brown (Narrator)

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Sunshine Avenue

"Visit Crown Island for sunshine and romance. What could be sweeter? Especially with Knox MacKenzie around… Junie Raines is ready for a second chance at life on a sunny island off the coast of Southern California. She’s managing the gift shop at the Majestic Hotel, a Victorian-era beach resort, and her sister Maileah is trying her patience with her sibling rivalry. It’s been two years since Junie’s husband died. She longs for a second chance to have a family while she’s still young, but dating has its challenges with Maileah around. Junie is looking for a beach cottage, and her sister is determined to move in with her. When Knox MacKenzie accepts a position at the Majestic Hotel on Crown Island, he never imagines the intriguing woman he met will bid against him on a beach house. The last thing he needs is complications, especially with Junie Raines. From Jan Moran, the USA Today bestselling author of the Summer Beach and Coral Cottage series, Sunshine Avenue is the second in the Crown Island series about a quirky small town with fascinating characters. If you love clean romance and women’s fiction with fun characters you’ll want as friends, this series is for you."

Jan Moran (Author), Erin Bennett (Narrator)

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How Do I Tell You?: An uplifting, heartwarming story from the number one bestselling author

"An uplifting, heart-warming story from the number one bestselling author. How do you rebuild your life when it changes forever in an instant? Thirty-five-year-old Victoria Sharpe has a decent job as an illustrator, a perfectly good if predictable relationship, and great friends. So why can’t she shake the feeling that something is missing? Keen to let off steam, she sets off on a night out with her best friends. Next morning – one reckless decision later – she resolves to make some seriously overdue changes to achieve the fulfilment she craves. Then she gets devastating news that shatters everything she ever wanted for her future. Or so she thinks. Because as friends and family rally around to support her, and an unexpected new romance causes her heart to skip a beat, Victoria discovers that sometimes in the deepest darkness the brightest light can shine through. But, after all she’s been through, can she let it in? This uplifting, heart-warming story from number one bestselling author Nicola May will have you reaching for the tissues. An unputdownable, unforgettable read, perfect for fans of Shari Low, Jill Mansell and Amanda Prowse. “Nicola packs a punch in this joyous story about love and family, healing and hope. Singular, strong and sensitively written.” Milly Johnson, bestselling author of The Happiest Ever After"

Nicola May (Author), Alison Campbell (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction