Audiobooks narrated by Olivia Dowd

The Waiting Room: Stories of Love, Loss and Hope on the Path to Parenthood

"'An important book' Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead The path to parenthood is deeply personal. When that journey twists and stalls, it can feel impossibly lonely. Yet connection, courage and hope can be found, often in the stories of those who have taken the road before us. The Waiting Room exists because too many people experience infertility, loss and longing in silence. Every day in the UK, there are hundreds of miscarriages, about seven stillbirths, ten terminations for medical reasons and five neonatal deaths. Around 1 in every 80 pregnancies in the UK is ectopic. Globally, 1 in 6 couples face infertility at some point in their lives. Yet, the silence around the hospital visits and heartbreak remains. What happens after the negative pregnancy tests, the first miscarriage, the failed round of IVF, the ectopic pregnancy or the stillbirth? What is it like to pursue adoption, surrogacy or donor conception, or come to terms with a life without children? Drawing on dozens of honest, hopeful, bravely shared accounts, Audrey Ward curates a selection of stories – including her own – from those whose journeys to (or away from) parenthood were anything but simple, to help answer all these questions, and more. So, join us in The Waiting Room, a place of comfort, advice and connection, for anyone who has ever felt that parenthood is painfully out of reach. 'Shines a light on experiences too often hidden or misunderstood' Sharon Martin, Interim CEO, Fertility Network UK"

Audrey Ward (Author), Helen McAlpine, Joseph Tweedale, Josie Charles, Lucy Scott, Oliver Hembrough, Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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You Let Him In: A tense psychological thriller of family lies and betrayal

"The only thing she was guilty of was trusting him... All Jenny Clifton ever wanted was to be the perfect wife and mother. Three years after her fairytale wedding to Michael and the birth of their baby boy, the shine has begun to fade. Money is tight, resentments simmer, and once-rare disagreements have turned into daily screaming matches. Something has to change… and it does, the night Michael is killed in a brutal hit-and-run, dying in the street with a stranger holding his hand. Devastated, Jenny clings to the person who shared Michael’s final moments—the quiet, attentive witness to the accident who seems to understand her grief. Their unlikely friendship becomes her lifeline. But as Jenny uncovers the secrets Michael was hiding, she realises her perfect marriage was built on lies—and that the man she’s letting into her life now may be hiding dangerous secrets of his own… A gripping, twist-filled psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping ending. JA Andrews is the author of gripping, twisty psychological thrillers. He is a member of the Crime Writers Association."

J A Andrews (Author), Charlotte Worthing, Oliver Hembrough, Olivia Dowd, Tom Allenby (Narrator)

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Sleuths

"'Had me hooked from page 1!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SHE’S A FAN Melody runs a fan account for TV’s hottest regency romance actor, Griff Beckett. But when one of the photos she posts shows Griff in a romantic position with an unknown woman, angry fans turn on Melody and accuse her of the ultimate fan betrayal: posting a fake picture. HE’S A CELEBRITY Hurt and angry, Melody sets out to prove the photo is real and their favourite actor is no longer single…until, instead of a girlfriend, she finds a missing person report. AND HE’S…KIDNAPPED SOMEONE? It should be a job for the authorities, but nobody will take Melody seriously. She'll have to team up with her internet friends, and a (distractingly sexy) journalist, Levi, to save the day. Can Melody solve the case, save the girl, and get her dream man in the process? Readers can't put Sleuths down! 'Fresh, funny and had me wanting to read more… for anyone that's been deep in a fandom, it's so relatable and VERY funny' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read it in one sitting’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘I absolutely loved it’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘A great mystery, bad guys and a charming love interest’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"

Samantha Moody (Author), Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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The Hotel by the Sea

"Pack your bags and get ready to fall in love with The Hotel by the Sea—your next romantic getaway awaits! Rebecca needs to escape. After making a complete fool of herself watching the man she's secretly loved for years run off with someone else—she jumps at a temporary job at the family-run Quinta do Mar hotel. Sun, sea, and a fresh start sound perfect. What she doesn't expect is Felipe Rebelo. Charming, infuriatingly confident, and always ready with a flirty quip, Felipe seems to have life sorted. But beneath his carefree exterior lies a man carrying the weight of his entire family. The last thing he needs is another responsibility. Especially one who challenges him at every turn, makes him laugh, and is dangerously easy to fall for… Escape to Portugal's stunning Algarve coast in this uplifting summer romance about finding yourself, choosing happiness, and discovering that love isn't about being needed—it's about being seen. – Readers are LOVING The Hotel by the Sea… 'I had a big grin on my face … romantic and warm, cosy and witty' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Uplifting … highly enjoyable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Really loved this one!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful … allows you to escape somewhere beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sublime … READ IT' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This series is great, it’s like going on a holiday with every read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A cute romance set on the beautiful Algarve coast' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Julie Caplin never disappoints' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A definite must for your holiday reading.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Julie Caplin (Author), Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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Odd Girl Out

"From the lauded, bestselling author of the Cazalet Chronicles, in Odd Girl Out, Elizabeth Jane Howard reveals with devastating accuracy a marriage put in a most destructive situation. Anna and Edmund Cornhill have a happy marriage and a lovely home. They are content, complete, absorbed in their private idyll. Arabella, who comes to stay one lazy summer, is rich, rootless and amoral - and, as they find out, beautiful and loving. In her elegant prose, Howard traces the web of love and desire that entangles these three and will, ultimately, leave one of them behind. 'Her talent seemed so effervescent, so unstoppable, that there was no predicting where it might take her' - Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall"

Elizabeth Jane Howard (Author), Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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Dandelion is Dead

"Jake has fallen head over heels for Dandelion. The only problem? Dandelion is dead. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PICKED AS A BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2026 BY ELLE, VOGUE, COSMOPOLITAN, STYLIST, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, OPRAH DAILY AND WOMEN.COM Poppy’s sister has been dead seven months when she decides to tell the lie. It’s not supposed to hurt anyone. She just wants to do something Dandelion would have found funny, and feel a little more alive herself. But lies spiral, lust blooms and grief keeps crashing the party. When Poppy meets Jake, can one act of deceit spark something unexpectedly real? 'Unputdownable' COSMOPOLITAN 'One to watch' ELLE 'Wildly fun' i PAPER 'A literary entrance worth noting' WOMEN.COM 'I tore through it; as hilarious as it is heartfelt' CLAIRE DAVERLEY 'Fans of Dolly Alderton and Nora Ephron will eat this up' LAURA HANKIN 'Breathtakingly original' CLARE LESLIE HALL ‘Dazzlingly funny and devastating and life-affirming’ ELLA BERMAN 'A funny book about grief, an honest book about lying' JENNY JACKSON 'A blazing firework of a novel' MORGAN DICK 'A book as compulsive as Dandelion Is Dead has no business being this psychologically astute, this emotionally complex, this genuinely hot … One of the fiction debuts of the year' EMMA FORREST 'Almost made me redownload Hinge for the plot' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ‘What starts as a grief-fuelled moment of reckless curiosity turns into a wildly original rom-com … The masterful pacing and vividly realised characters make it hard to believe that this is Storey’s first book’ OPRAH DAILY 'This tale of both romantic and sisterly love seamlessly combines humor and heartbreak' PEOPLE 'If you’re a fan of messy, character-driven conflict in contemporary fiction, Dandelion Is Dead is for you … this book read like an indie movie: A little raw, a little quirky, with lots of heart' READER'S DIGEST 'The novel is as lively and vibrant as its titular character is dead' BOOK REPORTER"

Rosie Storey (Author), Laurence Dobiesz, Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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The Daughter of Crows

"Set a thief to catch a thief. Set a monster to punish monsters. 'I never met a Mark Lawrence book that I didn't love' ROBIN HOBB 'An excellent writer' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN The Academy of Kindness exists to create agents of retribution, cast in the image of the Furies – The Kindly Ones – against whom even the gods hesitate to stand. Each year one hundred girls are sold to the Academy. Ten years later only three emerge. The Academy’s halls run with blood. The few who survive its decade-long nightmare have been forged on the sands of the Wound Garden. They have learned ancient secrets amid the necrotic fumes of the Bone Garden. They leave its gates as avatars of vengeance, bound to uphold the oldest of laws. Only the most desperate would sell their child to the Kindnesses. But Rue … she sold herself. And now, a lifetime later, a long and bloody lifetime later, just as she has discovered peace, war has been brought to an old woman’s doorstep. That was a mistake."

Mark Lawrence (Author), Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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The Violin Maker’s Secret

"The brand new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! 'Heartwarming and full of wonder … a spellbinding tale’ Barnes & Noble Reads ???????????? On any given day, there are thousands of items slowly gathering dust in the Lost and Found of Heathrow Airport. Unknown to anyone, hidden among the clutter, is a very special object that can change the fortunes of those who possess it – a violin of rare beauty and power. Now, as if by chance, it has fallen into the hands of three strangers… Baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher Walter, and appraiser Gabrielle have nothing in common, but can these three unlikely guardians unlock the secrets of the violin? With heartfelt moments, unexpected connections, and a mystery that lingers long after the final page, this is Evie Woods at her very best. ???????????? Praise for The Violin Maker’s Secret ‘Moved me to tears’ Madeline Martin 'Captivating… the most romantic of love stories’ The Sunday Post 'A moving story that radiates passion and warmth. I loved every page, this is Evie Woods at her lyrical and magical best!’ Faith Hogan '5 Stars!… I was hooked… beautiful…heartfelt, and uplifting… stayed with me long after I finished… highly recommend this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'My favourite… I was swept up… Truly beautiful… I was mesmerized… Captivating… It tugged at my heart strings. I highly recommend this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautiful… My favourite… I read it in a single day, completely absorbed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Captivating and heartfelt… Emotional… lingers long after the final page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A joy to read… beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful… I was charmed… Beautiful read that I had to gobble up in one… I love that' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So charming!… fast-paced and gripping… my romance-loving heart is happy ????… a feel-good story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'FANTASTIC… I binge-read this… I can’t stop thinking about it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Magical, uplifting tale… Spellbinding!’ My Weekly ’This … will keep you turning the pages with tears in your eyes and hope in your heart. I loved it.'New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel ‘An original and captivating story vibrating with charm, warmth, humour and vitality. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, […] a gripping and full bodied read. Deeply satisfying.’ Santa Montefiore ‘A gorgeous novel, intricately constructed; layer upon layer of story, history and character, all playing off each other in endlessly beguiling ways, never missing a note. A magical delight.’ Eve Chase, author of The Secret Thread ‘For lovers of music, mayhem, and a touch of magic. Evie Woods weaves an irresistible tale that celebrates the enduring power of music, friendships found in unexpected places, and the courage to believe in oneself.’ Lisa Medved ‘A spellbinding love letter to music and all who are moved by it. It’s enchanting from the opening page until the gloriously uplifting ending. I adored it.’ Kate Storey ‘Swept me away and made my heart sing … [lingers] long after the last note.’ Laura Resau, author of The Alchemy of Flowers"

Evie Woods (Author), Amy McAllister, Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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The Pact

"An unmissable psychological dark academia thriller: Saltburn meets Lucy Clarke's The Hike 'Beautiful scenery, well-plotted secrets and a pace that is conducive to losing your entire day' 'Clever and twisty' Jackie Kabler They all share a secret. But only one knows the truth. Who will be the first to break? Tess enters the prestigious and exclusive Ravensthorpe Writing College with dreams of literary greatness, but soon discovers that ambition comes at a cost. Drawn into a tight-knit group with fellow writers Ethan, Theo, and Jaz, Tess’s world is upended when their charismatic tutor is found dead. Believing someone in their circle is responsible, Tess flees the elite literary world and abandons the future she once craved. Three years later, an enigmatic invitation to walk the Camino de Santiago offers Tess a chance to uncover the truth. Reunited with her former friends, including Ethan, now a literary star, Tess realises the past isn’t finished with her. Someone knows what really happened that night, and they’ll do anything to keep it buried. Readers love The Pact: 'Couldn't put it down. Mystery was excellent and kept me guessing 'till the last moment' 'I loved this intriguingly unique and dark tale. It has everything I need as a reader' 'A dark and twisty story of the consequences of toxic ambition that will keep you guessing until the very end' Kayte Nunn 'Written with an effervescent, irreverent humour, this mystery thriller is also rich in twists and shocks' Morning Star 'This quirky and unpredictable suspense is as twisty as Spain's Camino de Santiago!' Allie Reynolds 'The path to Santiago is never straight — and neither is the truth in this gripping, twist-filled murder mystery' Donna M Cameron 'Pacy, twisty and layered revenge tale' Joanna Barnard"

Lisa Walker (Author), Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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Mummy's Boy: A dark domestic thriller about a mother haunted by her son's disappearance

"No one loves a son like his mother… Three years ago, Patricia Mullner’s 17-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace. No note. No body. Just a hole in her life that nothing, neither alcohol nor her husband Thomas’s comfort, can fill. Once a devoted mother, Patricia now drifts through her days in a fog of grief and regret. But beneath the sorrow lies something darker. Because Patricia isn't just mourning her son, she's hiding something. Now, someone is watching. Someone who knows what Patricia did. Someone who’s waited long enough. As her perfect family life begins to crumble, Patricia is forced to confront the truth: Andrew’s disappearance wasn’t the beginning. It was the consequence. A taut, twisty psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, KL Slater, and B.A. Paris. JA Andrews is the author of gripping, twisty psychological thrillers. He is a member of the Crime Writers Association."

J A Andrews (Author), Charlotte Worthing, Oliver Hembrough, Olivia Dowd, Tom Allenby (Narrator)

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The 50 Greatest Fashion Designers: The People Who Have Styled Our Clothes

"Fashion writer Emma Baxter-Wright introduces 50 of the world's most influential fashion designers and a selection of their most celebrated pieces. Starting with the foundation of the 19th century House of Worth, perhaps the first real fashion house, through the designs of the hugely influential Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Yves St Laurent, to Japanese designers such as Rei Kawakubo and Issey Miyake whose designs 'deconstructed' fashion in the 1980s and 1990s and the emerging stars of the present day, this book is a fascinating history of how fashion has developed over the past 160 years."

Emma Baxter-Wright (Author), Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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Smart Careers: How to turn a mid-career crisis into a rewarding work life

"Bloomsbury presents Smart Careers by Jess Annison, read by Olivia Dowd Have you dedicated your working life to climbing the corporate ladder, only to discover years later that your work has become unsatisfying and unfulfilling? Would you like to do something about it? Jess Annison is here to give you the tools to turn your mid-career crisis into a rewarding and meaningful work life. Mid-career crises are on the rise. It’s no wonder: working lives are getting longer, 'jobs for life' are a thing of the past, and there’s more opportunity than ever before to change roles, companies or careers. As a result, more people are questioning whether their work is truly serving them – in emotional, spiritual, and practical terms. Yet mid-career crises can also become the springboard to finding greater meaningfulness at work, resulting in huge psychological and performance benefits. In Smart Careers, Jess Annison shows you how to craft your career by designing and sustaining a work life that is deeply satisfying and fulfilling. This accessible and hands-on guide deals with the deepest questions of meaning and purpose, and how they impact both what we do and how we work. Once you understand your personal sources of meaning at work, you can make changes that boost and amplify those experiences, from small day-to-day tweaks to a complete career change, and everything in between. Smart Careers includes: · A simple framework to help you find more meaning at work, whatever your starting point and aspirations; · Real-life stories and evidence-based insights from positive psychology and career development science; and · Practical exercises to guide you through your career crafting journey."

Jess Annison (Author), Olivia Dowd (Narrator)

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