Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction & Literature

Finn McCarthy, the youngest of the McCarthy cousins, is at a crossroads. As the lease on his Gansett Island rental comes to an end, he's making plans to return to his "real" life on the mainland. He's enjoyed the nearly two years on Gansett with his boisterous fun-loving family, but it's time to get back to the life he put on hold when he came to the island for his cousin's wedding-and never left. With renovations to the Wayfarer, the family's latest business endeavor, all but completed and the grand opening slated for Memorial Day weekend, the time is right to make a move. That is, it was right up until he stopped by the local salon for a quick trim and had his life plan turned upside down... Chloe Dennis, owner of the Curl Up and Dye Salon, is about to close the shop after another ordinary day when Finn McCarthy walks in and turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Holy hotness! How has she never met the youngest of the McCarthys? And now that she has met him, why is it that she runs into him everywhere she goes? Despite the undeniable sizzle of attraction between them, she is dealing with life-changing news that makes her reluctant to get involved with anyone, let alone a man who plans to leave the island for good in two short weeks. Can the push-pull of undeniable desire between Finn and Chloe make them forget the many reasons why this could be a bad idea?

Marie Force (Author), Joan Delaware (Narrator)

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Your Word Or Mine: A tense, twisty and gripping new crime thriller. Who will you believe?

Brought to you by Penguin. THE NEXT GRIPPING, EMOTIONAL AND TWISTY PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM LIA MIDDLETON, AUTHOR OF WHEN THEY FIND HER When fifteen-year-old Anabelle King was assaulted on her way home, she thought she had done everything right. But a vital piece of evidence meant that the jury let her attacker go. Eighteen years later, Anabelle King is now Ava Knight, a successful barrister who always follows the rules. But that all changes when, one day at court, she reads a familiar name in the file: Michael Osborne. But this time he is the victim of an attack, and in the dock is a young girl: Lily Hawthorne, who pleads guilty without hesitation. Ava is sure that Lily's plea is not the truth. She knows this man is not innocent. But as she gets more entangled in the case, how much will she have to risk to uncover the truth? Praise for Lia Middleton 'A stand-out psychological thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push 'Superb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping' Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to Burn 'Brilliantly written ... I'll be recommending it to everyone I know' Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium 'Couldn't put it down' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet Readers LOVE Lia Middleton... This book was one I was excited to read and it didn't disappoint . . . the story was excellent' 5***** READER REVIEW 'As clever and compelling as it is gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Nail-biting suspense throughout' 5***** READER REVIEW © Lia Middleton 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Lia Middleton (Author), Emily Jackman, Fiona Button (Narrator)

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Young Women: An addictive, timely story of an intense female friendship and hidden secrets

'One of the most exciting new voices of the decade' Erin Kelly 'Ambitious and arresting' Beth Underdown 'Utterly engrossing' Louise Nealon 'Brilliantly written... compelling' Kate Sawyer 'Painfully real' Hanna Jameson 'A visceral slice of female friendship' Stylist Everyone's got that history, I guess. Everyone's got a story. When Emily meets enigmatic and dazzling actress Tamsin, her life changes. Drawn into Tamsin's world of Soho living, boozy dinners, and cocktails at impossibly expensive bars, Emily's life shifts from black and white to technicolour and the two women become inseparable. Tamsin is the friend Emily has always longed for; beautiful, fun, intelligent and mysterious and soon Emily is neglecting her previous life - her work assisting vulnerable women, her old friend Lucy - to bask in her glow. But when a bombshell news article about a decades-old sexual assault case breaks, Emily realises that Tamsin has been hiding a secret about her own past. A secret that threatens to unravel everything . . . Young Women is a razor sharp novel that slices to the heart of our most important relationships, and asks how complicit we all are in this world built for men. Praise for Jessica Moor 'A fabulous new writer' Richard Osman 'Compelling, tense and pacy read' The Observer, 10 Best Debut Novelists of 2020 'Powerful and chilling, an important story, well told' Guardian 'Vastly impressive . . . Deeply affecting and superbly told, it demands to be read' Daily Mail 'Jessica Moor is a new young writer I believe in' Jeanette Winterson 'Tense, beautiful and lyrical. Everyone should read this book' Sara Collins 'Made me rage and weep and understand a little better. A powerful book telling stories that need to be heard' Rosamund Lupton

Jessica Moor (Author), Tanya Reynolds (Narrator)

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Young Wives’ Tales

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER HAPPILY EVER AFTER?If you loved reading the mesmerising tale of Daisy and Simon's marriage and secrets in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller, Lies Lies Lies, don’t miss Lucy, Rose and Connie's story in Young Wives' Tales. Young Wives' Tales is the stylish, insightful sequel to the bestselling debut, Playing Away. Lucy, Rose and Connie are back in a novel which is every bit as addictive and follows the friends in their new roles as wives, mothers and lovers with plenty of surprises along the way… Rose thought she had it all, but her perfect life crumbled when her so-called friend seduced her husband and destroyed her marriage. Now Rose is left without any passion, romance or plans for the future… Lucy believed she finally had her fairy-tale ending, but being the wife isn't half as glamorous as being the mistress. When excitement and thrills give way to more chat about cleaning and the kids, it's not very … her. They desperately envy Connie: happily married, effortlessly juggling two children and a fulfilling career. Connie has found genuine contentment. Until, that is, a dangerous old flame flickers back into view… Will she be tempted to play with fire again? Praise for Young Wives’ Tales: ‘Memorable observations and clever conclusion make for glorious hours of escapism’ The Times ‘When it comes to fiction reflecting feminine issues, Adele Parks has her finger on the pulse’ Glamour ‘Acutely observed’ Daily Express ‘Cutting and feisty, witty and compelling’ Woman ‘Quirky, sharp’ Heat ‘Parks has produced another sassy blinder’ The Mirror What Readers are Saying about Young Wives' Tales: 'Adele has a knack for putting her finger on our fears and vulnerabilities, our dark sides, our hopes and expectations in love and friendship, and keeping the characters “human”. Her language is quick, sharp and thoroughly engrossing' 'Loved it! The writing style is quirky and funny – I couldn't put it down. I would say that this is one of Parks' best books in a long time'

Adele Parks (Author), Antonia Desplat, Arthur Mcbain, Cassidy Janson (Narrator)

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Young Lionz

Ghetto girls birth em. Hood rats love em. Society fears em. Police target em. And the penitentiary welcomes em. From the coochie to the casket, this troublemaking band of misfits wreaks havoc on the community. They are loyal to no one but themselves and not even death can scare them. They are untamed, untrained, and worst of all, unchained. They run through the city with reckless abandon and perform unspeakable acts of random terror on innocent, law-abiding citizens. They are the definition of troublemakers. They are Young Lionz . Antwan, the ringleader, is a twenty-year-old malcontent with big dreams and small money. Ever the optimist, Antwan wont stop reaching for the moon until hes touched the stars. Temp, his fiery, quick-tempered partner cant seem to keep it in his pants, and because of it, the majority of his money goes toward paying for abortions. Bishop is the only member of the crew to be employed on any level, albeit part-time. He likes being part of the crew but is getting increasingly tired of some of their antics. When a tragic turn of events leaves him holding a smoking gun, his loyalty to his crew is severely tested. Niko has his own set of problems. Hanging out with his comrades provides him with his own personal fortress of solitude, far away from the pain of his abusive mother. Chris is the quiet one of the crew. He doesnt say much, but hes always down to put in work. Guard ya grills the Young Lionz are on the loose.

C.J. Hudson (Author), B. Lipton Bennett (Narrator)

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Young Gucci: Love at First Swipe

'Love isn't about how much you say I love you, but how much you can prove it.' Finding love in the club wasn't working for Soraya after she dumped her ex for going to jail, so she tries to find love online. Thousands of women have found love with a simple click of the mouse, and she wants to test it out for herself. Just when Soraya thinks that spending hours online looking for a man is a complete waste of time, she finds YoungGucci90's profile. Looking at his hazel eyes in his pictures, she falls in love instantly. Though her roommate is convinced that he's a catfish, Soraya sees him at a concert at the House of Blues in West Hollywood. Fast romance blossoms and everything seems to be too good to be true. Though he is the guy from his online profile, he hasn't been honest about who he really is. Hiding behind a persona he's created to keep his real identity safe, will he find it's too late to come clean?

Niyah Moore (Author), B. Lipton Bennett, Ebony Ford, Ebony Mendez (Narrator)

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You, Me, and the Sea: A Novel

From the USA Today bestselling author of All the Summer Girls and Dog Crazy comes a spellbinding and suspenseful tale inspired by Wuthering Heights that illuminates the ways in which hope—and even magic—can blossom in the darkest of places. To find her way, she must abandon everything she loves… As a child, Merrow Shawe believes she is born of the sea: strong, joyous, and wild. Her beloved home is Horseshoe Cliff, a small farm on the coast of Northern California where she spends her days exploring fog-cloaked bluffs, swimming in the cove, and basking in the light of golden sunsets as her father entertains her with fantastical stories. It is an enchanting childhood, but it is not without hardship—the mystery of Merrow’s mother’s death haunts her, as does the increasingly senseless cruelty of her older brother, Bear. Then, like sea glass carried from a distant land, Amir arrives in Merrow’s life. He’s been tossed about from India to New York City and now to Horseshoe Cliff, to stay with her family. Merrow is immediately drawn to his spirit, his passion, and his resilience in the face of Bear’s viciousness. Together they embrace their love of the sea, and their growing love for each other. But the ocean holds secrets in its darkest depths. When tragedy strikes, Merrow is forced to question whether Amir is really the person she believed him to be. In order to escape the danger she finds herself in and find her own path forward, she must let go of the only home she’s ever known, and the only boy she’s ever loved....

Meg Donohue (Author), Sarah Naughton (Narrator)

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You, Me, and the Colors of Life

Faced with challenges from an early age, Janica has learned to celebrate and enjoy every day as a gift. Her life-affirming attitude fascinates Thomas, a shy young man who begins to see the rich colors of life in a whole new light. As she reveals a world he never could have imagined for himself, Thomas falls head over heels for the strong young woman and becomes part of her quirky circle of friends and her loving family. Their generosity of spirit draws Thomas out of his shell. He finds strength in their visits to the children's hospital where Janica volunteers, captivating the kids' attention with her imaginative stories. But all too soon fate deals them a harsh blow. Can their love survive life's obstacles? You, Me, and the Colors of Life is a moving, hopeful story about the power of love and the power of living a life filled with joy.

Noa C. Walker (Author), Lauren Ezzo (Narrator)

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You, Me, and Everything In Between

Lydia and Theo face the unthinkable when a knock at the door changes everything. As Lydia begins to pick up the pieces, not every part of the puzzle fits together as neatly as it did before, and as she discovers the truth about the man she loves, she finds herself stuck in limbo. Lydia is faced with an impossible choice. She has a history with Theo, the man she thought she'd spend the rest of her life with, but has too much happened to be able to forgive and forget?

Helen J. Rolfe (Author), Anne-Marie Piazza (Narrator)

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You, Me and Other People

The stunning debut novel from Fionnuala Kearney - already a Top Ten Irish Times bestsellerTHEY SAY EVERY FAMILY HAS SKELETONS IN THEIR CLOSET . . .But what happens when you open the door and they won't stop tumbling out?For Adam and Beth the first secret wasn't the last, it was just the beginning.You think you can imagine the worst thing that could happen to your family, but there are some secrets that change everything.And then the question is, how can you piece together a future when your past is being rewritten?For fans of Liane Moriarty, Jojo Moyes and David Nicholls.

Fionnuala Kearney (Author), Kris Milnes, Penelope Rawlins (Narrator)

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You've Been Volunteered: A Class Mom Novel

In the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Laurie Gelman's 'irreverent and hilarious' (The New York Post) hit Class Mom, brash, lovable Jen Dixon is back with a new class and her work cut out for her. If you've ever been a room parent or school volunteer, Jen Dixon is your hero. She says what every class mom is really thinking, whether in her notoriously frank emails or standup-worthy interactions with the micromanaging PTA President and the gamut of difficult parents. Luckily, she has the charm and wit to get away with it-most of the time. Jen is sassier than ever but dealing with a whole new set of challenges, in the world of parental politics and at home. She's been roped into room-parenting yet again, for her son Max's third grade class, but as her husband buries himself in work, her older daughters navigate adulthood, and Jen's own aging parents start to need some parenting themselves, Jen gets pulled in more directions than any one mom, or superhero, can handle. Refreshingly down-to-earth and brimming with warmth, Dixon's next chapter will keep you wondering what's really going on under the veneer of polite parent interactions, and have you laughing along with her the whole way.

Laurie Gelman (Author), Laurie Gelman (Narrator)

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You're the One That I Want

A new audiobook from the author of Billy and Me about love and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. Read by Kate Rawson and Ben Elliot. Maddy, dressed in white, stands at the back of the church. At the end of the aisle is Rob - the man she's about to marry. Next to Rob is Ben - best man and the best friend any two people ever had. And that's the problem. Because if it wasn't Rob waiting for her at the altar, there's a strong chance it would be Ben. Loyal and sensitive Ben has always kept his feelings to himself, but if he turned round and told Maddy she was making a mistake, would she listen? And would he be right? Best friends since childhood, Maddy, Ben and Rob thought their bond was unbreakable. But love changes everything. Maddy has a choice to make but will she choose wisely? Her heart, and the hearts of the two best men she knows, depend on it... Praise for Billy and Me: 'A gorgeous, gloriously romantic read with buckets of charm - I absolutely loved it!' Jill Mansell 'A sweet and sparkling debut from a lovely lady. Sure to be a hit' Carole Matthews 'Only the most hard-hearted could fail to root for Sophie as she falls for A-lister Billy and must take on the mad, bad world of showbiz. This sweet debut reminded me of Last Night at Chateau Marmont' Louise Candlish 'Wonderfully warm & cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with and enjoy' Ali McNamara 'If you're looking for a romantic read and a summer treat that'll take you on a journey and leave you feeling like you've made a new friend, you'll love Billy and Me' Vanessa Greene 'Warm and romantic, this charming read will certainly brighten up your day' Closer 'This is one juicy read' Now 'Tons of charm and genuine warmth' Star Magazine

Giovanna Fletcher (Author), Ben Elliot, Kate Rawson (Narrator)

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Contemporary Women Audiobooks in Fiction & Literature