Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

"Grab your beach cruiser and head to the Majestic Hotel on Crown Island! Start a heartwarming family saga set in a charming beach town. April Raines is facing the end of her long-term marriage after her husband begins another family. Eager for a fresh start, she returns home with her grown daughters to Crown Island, just off the coast of Southern California. When Ryan Kingston acquires the historical Majestic Hotel, he is determined to bring the vintage Victorian beach resort back to life. But it could come at a steep cost to him and his carefully guarded privacy. Especially when April Raines, head of the new Crown Island Historical Society, captures his attention. Will they both get a second chance at life? From the USA Today bestselling author of the Summer Beach and Coral Cottage series, Beach View Lane is the first 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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The Innocent Wife: A completely gripping and unputdownable domestic thriller

"In this house, love and betrayal sleep side by side… Olivia Hanson’s husband, Lucas, is her rock; charming and successful, he offers her safety, security and the life she always dreamed of. In return, Olivia is a picture-perfect housewife, smiling and supportive. Until she meets Lucas’s new colleague, Natalie, and sees the flash of hatred in her eyes. Olivia only wants to clear up the misunderstanding. But when she befriends Natalie, secrets come tumbling out that expose the ugly side of Olivia’s beautiful marriage and she realizes there is another young woman caught up in Lucas’s lies. Olivia learned long ago that her husband is no saint, but he’s about to discover that neither is she… A chilling, emotionally charged domestic thriller with a jaw-dropping twist. The Innocent Wife is perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and The Girl on the Train. Readers love Sally’s gripping thrillers: “WOW!! WHAT WAS THIS? I loved this book! Binged it in only one day!… I was addicted to the story right from the beginning of it. It was impossible to put it down!… Full of plot twists and surprises (I could predict none of them!!). I was totally in shock as I was finishing the book! The final part caught my attention even more and it was SO GOOD!… My first 5-star read of the year!” Reader review, ????? “A crazy wild ride. It was fast-paced and thrilling… From start to finish, I was on the edge of my seat… The ending was shocking.” Reader review, ????? “INCREDIBLE read!!!! The characters were sooooo good… The ending was so unexpected it was WOW!!!!! Very fast read and just a great plot too.” Reader review, ????? “This was great. I really think it’s going to be one of the big books of 2024. I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend.” Reader review, ????? “I absolutely loved this book. It sucked me in and didn’t let go till the end. The characters were intriguing and the plot twists were very surprising. Highly recommend this book.” Reader review, ????? “Loved it! It had lots of suspenseful moments with many twists and turns that had me gripped to my kindle and made me read long into the night! ??… This book was so gripping I read it in a day!” Reader review, ????? “Great book! Wow!… This book had it all! It had high suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, gas-lighting, double-crossing, a great who-done-it, fantastic plot twist, and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was so very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle!” Reader review, ????? “The twists left me so shocked!! I really loved how it ended for everyone.” Reader review, ????? “A fantastic read. It had mystery all the way through which kept me gripped to the very end. Highly recommended this was a great thriller.” Reader review, ?????"

Sally Royer-Derr (Author), Patricia Rodriguez (Narrator)

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[German] - Folge 5: Schütze den König (Who & What)

"In den königlichen Stallungen am Buckingham Palace drehen reihenweise Pferde durch. Der König höchstpersönlich ist in größter Gefahr! Geht eine mysteriöse Krankheit bei den Tieren um, oder wurde ihre Raserei vorsätzlich herbeigeführt? Bestens getarnt schleichen sich Millie und Eliza in die Stallungen ein. Der Wettlauf gegen die Zeit kann beginnen."

Antje Heidböhmer, Roman Klink (Author), Bettina Kurth, Christian Heiner Wolf, Felix Würgler, Jenny Löffler, Jo Jung, Joachim Paul Assböck, Maren Meier, Matthias Heyl, Matthias Hoff, Nell Pietrzyk, Philip Bösand, Raphael Kübler, Robert Moeck, Silke Haas (Narrator)

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The Chocolatier

"In The Chocolatier, Jan Moran offers a testament to the resilience of love, along with insights into the fascinating world of chocolate-making. A young widow. A husband she thought she knew. On the picturesque Italian coast of Amalfi lies a chocolatier’s destiny… San Francisco, 1953: Heartbroken over the mysterious death of her husband, Celina Savoia, a second-generation chocolatière, resolves to take their young son to Italy’s shimmering Amalfi coast to meet his father’s family. Just as she embarks on a magical, romantic life of making chocolate by the sea surrounded by a loving family, she begins to suspect that her husband had a dark secret–forged in the final days of WWII–that could destroy the relationships she’s come to cherish. While a second chance at love is tempting, the mystery of her husband’s true identity thwarts her efforts. Challenged to pursue the truth or lose the life and those she’s come to love, Celina and her late husband’s brother, Lauro, must trace the past to a remote, Peruvian cocoa region to face the deceit that threatens to shatter their lives."

Jan Moran (Author), Erin Bennett (Narrator)

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Hepburn's Necklace

"From Jan Moran, a USA Today bestselling author of romantic women’s fiction, comes a dual timeline saga of love and second chances. A vintage necklace. A long-hidden secret. A second chance for love. When costume designer Ariana Ricci leaves her groom at the altar, she seeks solace with her great-aunt, a Texas-born Hollywood legend who worked on the film Roman Holiday as an extra. There, Ariana discovers Audrey Hepburn gave Ruby Raines an intriguing necklace during filming, and a cache of 1950s letters, postmarked Italy, raises more questions about Ruby’s hidden past. Aching for a fresh start and the chance to resolve an unfinished story, the two embark on a journey to the sun-dappled shores of Lake Como, Italy that will illuminate secrets of a bygone era and offer second chances to each of them—if they are bold enough to seize them."

Jan Moran (Author), Erin Bennett (Narrator)

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The Irish Key: The Emerald Isles Book 1

"When Grace arrives tired, tearful and rain-soaked in Roone Bay, the little Irish village where her grandmother Caitlin grew up, she is overwhelmed with longing for Caitlin’s safe, warm arms. The crumbling wreck of Caitlin’s once-beautiful childhood cottage – whose key Grace was given on her wedding day as a secret refuge if she ever needed it – is not the fresh start she’d hoped for. But with her young daughter Olivia to look after and a painful past to hide from, Grace has to stay strong. Plucking up the courage to ask for help from her kind new neighbours – including quietly rugged carpenter Sean Murphy – Grace gets to work making the house habitable. Soon the view of the deep emerald sea has her captivated, Olivia is blossoming, and Sean makes her laugh in a way she’d forgotten she could… As she learns more about her family history, with Sean by her side, Grace’s curiosity unearths only further mystery. What drove Caitlin away from Ireland, never to return? But when Grace uncovers a long-lost letter to Caitlin that reveals the heartbreaking truth, she is suddenly threatened by her own devastating secrets. Grace may have finally found a home for her little family. But when faced with everything she ran from, will the past tear her apart once more? Or will Grace find the strength to stand up for her daughter, her love for Sean, and her new life in Ireland? This utterly heartbreaking, completely life-affirming story of a family secret that echoes down the generations is perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary and Tricia O’Malley."

Daisy O'Shea (Author), Flora Montgomery (Narrator)

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[German] - Ein Rucksack voller Liebe: Roman

"Die irische Küste, ein magischer Wanderweg und die große Liebe - Willkommen im romantischen Bantry. Es ist schon wieder passiert! Mara hat dem falschen Mann vertraut und damit auch noch die Chance auf ihren Traumjob verpasst. Jetzt will sie nur noch weg. Am Flughafen lässt sie das Schicksal entscheiden, wohin es sie führt, und so landet Mara im bezaubernden Irland. Kurzerhand beschließt sie, einem der berühmten irischen Wanderwege zu folgen, um endlich den Kopf frei zu kriegen. Zunächst kämpft Mara mit den Launen des Wetters und der Einwohner, doch nach und nach lernt sie das raue Land und dessen skurril-warmherzige Bewohner lieben. Besonders Marc, der geheimnisvolle Retter aus der ersten Nacht, will ihr einfach nicht mehr aus dem Kopf gehen. Aber warum reißt diese tiefe Verbindung immer wieder ab, wenn sie sich für einen Moment kurz näherkommen? Der neue Irland-Liebesroman von Hanna Holmgren - Küstenträume, Meeresrauschen und die große Liebe vor der urromantischen Kulisse Irlands."

Hanna Holmgren (Author), Christine Garbe (Narrator)

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The Jam Maker

"Jam is sweet but it can also burn. Tasmania, 1874. Growing up in the impoverished tenements along the Hobart Rivulet, Harriet Brown is used to doing whatever it takes to survive. Including, at just twelve years old, shearing off her hair and pretending to be a boy to secure a job as label-paster at the George Peacock and Sons jam factory. Four years later, the deceit becomes too much to bear and Harriet risks everything on the chance at a future with her ambitious friend and workmate Henry Jones. But this decision forces her into a new deception: play the role of expert jam maker, or else be cast out onto the streets. As the secrets and lies grow, Harriet is driven to more and more desperate choices. Choices that will end with a dangerous secret which, if discovered, could destroy not only her life but the lives of those she loves and protects. Intertwined with the fascinating history of the Tasmanian jam industry and the striking historical figure Henry Jones, The Jam Maker is a tale of danger, deceit and the desperate measures one woman will take to succeed in love and life."

Mary-Lou Stephens (Author), Casey Withoos (Narrator)

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Finding Redemption

"Todd Sullivan has been working his tail off to make his mother's veterinary clinic the best it's ever been so she can enjoy her retirement, but he's burning the candle at both ends to do it. When he gets a request for a house call, he thinks it's all in a day's work . . . until he walks into a cottage of horrors. Not only is it packed to the gills like an episode of Hoarders, it also comes complete with a cranky parrot named Barnaby who would sooner pluck his eyes out than trust Todd to help him. The most disturbing part, though? The apparent owner of the home, Alice. She's young, beautiful, and amazingly talented. She's also the last kind of distraction he needs right now. How is he supposed to work seventy hours a week to ensure his mother's legacy is intact when every waking thought is of a curly-haired, dark-eyed woman who has all but bewitched him? As Todd tries to balance his career with his love life, Cee-cee is busy trying to figure out what in the world is going on with her ex-husband, Nate. He's been acting very strange, and it's upsetting their daughter, Max. No matter how many times she tries to get him to confide in her, though, he refuses. When it becomes clear that he's in trouble, she wants to help . . . but at what price?"

Christine Gael (Author), Karissa Vacker (Narrator)

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[Portuguese] - Pelo que elas lutam?

"Este audiolivro é narrado por uma voz digital. Pelo que elas lutam?: Histórias de Mulheres, Coragem e Superação O que significa lutar? Em Pelo que elas lutam?, Lucy Meyer reúne quinze histórias emocionantes de mulheres que enfrentam desafios únicos em busca de autodescoberta, superação e empoderamento. De Clara, que desafia tradições em nome do amor verdadeiro, a Milena, que encontra inspiração em uma aventura parisiense, cada conto revela uma jornada rica em emoções, questionamentos e conquistas. Com personagens cativantes e uma narrativa sensível, o livro explora temas como identidade feminina, relações humanas, resiliência e coragem. Lucy Meyer celebra a força das mulheres e a complexidade de suas vidas, criando histórias que conectam o leitor às lutas e aos sonhos dessas personagens. - Descubra jornadas emocionantes de mulheres que superam barreiras e rompem com expectativas. - Um livro para quem busca histórias profundas e inspiradoras, repletas de emoção e humanidade. - Ideal para fãs de literatura feminina, contos envolventes e histórias sobre empoderamento. Pelo que elas lutam? é mais do que uma coletânea de contos; é um convite para refletir sobre as diversas formas de resiliência e a força que existe dentro de cada um de nós."

Lucy Meyer (Author), Voz Digital Patricia G (Narrator)

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The Secrets of Willow Bay: Totally heartwarming and emotional women's fiction

"Twenty-five years ago, Joanna Johnson fled her hometown of Rivers End, leaving behind her best friend, her first love, and a dark secret. When a mysterious letter arrives, she’s forced to confront the past she’s tried so hard to forget… Returning to the picturesque coastal town, Joanna is drawn back into the world she left behind. Walking along the sandy stretch of beach below her aunt’s cottage in Willow Bay, the memories come flooding back of all the dreams she cherished until betrayal and a stormy night at sea tore them apart. When she runs into her first love, Lucas, now a single father, Joanna feels a spark between them once more. Can she dare to rekindle a relationship she thought lost forever? When pieces of an old shipwreck begin washing ashore, the answer might be made for her… As the yacht surfaces, bringing Joanna’s secrets with it, can she find the courage to trust Lucas with the truth about the night she ran? Or will holding on to the past force her to leave Rivers End behind once again…? The Secrets of Willow Bay is a captivating tale of second chances, forgiveness, and the enduring power of friendship. Perfect for fans of Barbara O’Neal, Mary Alice Monroe and Debbie Macomber, this emotional journey will have you believing in the magic of new beginnings. Readers love Phillipa Nefri Clark… ‘I was a puddle of tears towards the end.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘OMG, I almost ran out of tissues!’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘A beautiful story… Better than Nicholas Sparks!!’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘Hurt my heart and made me cry copious amounts of tears… I was immediately immersed in the story, and literally couldn’t put it down. As the story unfolded I was drawn into the lives of the characters, and didn’t want to leave.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘Not very often does a book leave your soul to bleed as this one did to me… There are so many times while reading this I would ask WHY and catch my breath… Superb.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘This is a wonderful book… Makes you feel like you’re in the story. I couldn’t put it down.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘OMG… had me hooked from beginning to end… pausing occasionally to reach for the tissues.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘Heartbreaking and heart-warming in equal measure this book is an emotional rollercoaster that had me in tears. This book is simply beautiful and I cannot recommend this book highly enough and it will be a book I will read again.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘Absolutely brilliant… Made me cry from sadness and joy.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘5 big fat Stars… Wow. Superb. Beautiful. Outstanding.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘WOW this is such an awesome story… Make yourself comfortable and sit back with this one because you are not going to want to put it down.’ Reader review, ?????????? ‘I loved this one so very much… you made me cry Phillipa Nefri Clark always a good sign for a great story, one for the keeper shelf.’ Reader review, ??????????"

Phillipa Nefri Clark (Author), Brigid Lohrey (Narrator)

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[German] - Hot for a Handyman - Single Moms of Seattle, Band 3 (Ungekürzt)

"Bianca kehrt als alleinerziehende Mutter von drei lebhaften Kindern in ihre Heimatstadt Seattle zurück, nachdem ihr Mann sie mit seiner Sekretärin betrogen hat. Tag für Tag kämpft sie sich durch den Alltag, fest entschlossen, es alleine zu schaffen. Doch als der charmante Handwerker Jack auf seiner Harley vorfährt, wird alles anders. Er hilft ihr nicht nur in einer brenzligen Situation, sondern bringt auch frischen Wind in ihr Leben. Jack hat jedoch eine Bedingung: sie darf sich nicht in ihn verlieben. Für Bianca klingt das verlockend - schließlich bleibt ihr keine Zeit für Romantik. Doch je mehr Zeit sie mit Jack verbringt, desto mehr wird sie von seiner Leidenschaft und seinem unwiderstehlichen Charme angezogen ... Willkommen in Seattle, der Heimat der 'Single Moms of Seattle'! Drei attraktive alleinerziehende Mütter, die jeden Samstagabend Wein trinken, sich gegenseitig helfen und zuhören, und vor allem eines hoffen: eines Tages wieder die große Liebe zu finden. Dies ist Biancas Geschichte. Dritter Band der Serie 'Single Moms of Seattle'. Alle Titel können unabhängig voneinander gehört werden."

Whitley Cox (Author), Katja Hirsch, Kevin Kasper (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction