Contemporary Audiobooks | Romance

Sizzling chemistry and tender friendship develops between two childhood rivals in this hilarious rom-com from the author of As Seen on TV. New Yorker Molly Blum knows everything about her lifelong nemesis, Jude Stark. With their families so close, they should have been best friends. Instead, she thinks he's a too-charming slacker, and he thinks she's allergic to fun. After years of one-upping each other's pranks (chocolate-dipped cat treats are not as delicious as they appear), one high school joke went too far, and they stopped speaking completely. But now that they're supposed to help plan a massive party for their parents-together-there's no better time to resume their war. And it is on. Only somewhere between all the sniping and harmless hijinks, a reluctant friendship develops, along with an unexpected spark of sexual tension. It might have to do with the fact that she's been dating Jude-lookalikes and he's been dating Molly doppelgangers. Or the fact that neither of them is nearly as horrible as they thought. All Molly and Jude know is that they've mastered the art of hating each other. Falling in love, on the other hand, is a whole new battlefield.

Meredith Schorr (Author), Justis Bolding (Narrator)

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[French] - Les pénitences

Jules rend visite à son père, Denis, un vieux punk imprévisible, afin de lui remettre une énigmatique petite boîte. Après un silence de dix ans, leurs retrouvailles s’orchestrent autour d’un spaghetti bien arrosé. Mais Denis veut dicter les règles du jeu et la tension monte, dévoilant les raisons de ce huis clos qui vire bientôt au cauchemar. Portée par les chansons de The Cure, parmi les flaques d’urine et les débris de la télévision, Jules mettra le point final à ce crescendo de violence qui la révélera tantôt victime, tantôt bourreau. Entre cruauté et nostalgie, Les pénitences ressuscite l’enfance de deux fillettes sous la coupe d’un adulte dangereux aux lois arbitraires. Ce thriller à la prose fiévreuse, où le détail inquiétant et la menace imminente pulsent dans la lueur lavande des enregistrements VHS, montre les ramifications mentales, émotives et sexuelles des relations abusives et de la pauvreté. ℗ Studio Bulldog 2023

Alex Viens (Author), Karelle Tremblay (Narrator)

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The Murderer's Maid: A Lizzie Borden Novel

A True Crime Thriller “Fascinating, mesmerizing, and so darkly atmospheric that you keep looking over your shoulder as you read.” ―Diana Gabaldon, internationally-bestselling author of the Outlander series Winner of Two Historical Fiction Awards in 2018 (IPPY Gold Medal Award and National Indie Excellence Award) #1 Bestseller in Historical Ireland In this historical murder thriller, author Erika Mailman (also winner of the 2007 Bram Stoker Award for her novel The Witch’s Trinity) brings the true story of the brutal murder of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother into new focus by adding a riveting contemporary narrative. With historical detail and taut, modern storytelling, Erika Mailman writes a captivating novel about identity, choices, freedom, and murder. She offers readers a fresh perspective on the notorious 19th century crime and explores the trials of immigrants seeking a better life while facing down fear and oppression, today and throughout history. Intelligent and detailed, The Murderer’s Maid is a gripping read from beginning to bloody conclusion. The Murderer’s Maid interweaves the stories of two women, the 19th century servant of infamous Lizzie Borden and the other a 21st century modern-day barista fleeing from an attempt on her life. Irish maid Bridget Sullivan, trapped by servitude and afraid for her own safety, finds herself an unwilling witness to the tensions in the volatile Borden household. In 2016, Brooke, the illegitimate daughter of an immigrant maid, is unknowingly connected to the legendary 19th century crime. Brooke struggles to conceal her identity and stay a jump ahead of the men who want to kill her. If you have read and enjoyed Lizzie Borden books such as The Life and Trial of Lizzie Borden, A Private Disgrace, The History and Haunting of Lizzie Borden, Parallel Lives, The Secrets of Lizzie Borden, or The Fall River Tragedy; you will love Erika Mailman’s award winning true crime thriller The Murderer's Maid.

Erika Mailman (Author), Stacy Gonzalez (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La condesa: Por la autora de Cincuenta sombras de Grey

La cautivadora continuación del best seller Mister, una apasionada historia de amor de E. L. James, autora del fenómeno mundial «Cincuenta sombras». ¿QUÉ PASA CUANDO EL ZAPATO DE CRISTAL ENCAJA? Maxim Trevelyan, conde de Trevethick, ha seguido a la mujer que ama hasta lo más profundo de Albania. Ha luchado por ella y ha vencido, y ahora tiene que casarse... a punta de escopeta. Pero ¿puede Maxim convertirse de verdad en un buen marido o su mala reputación y los escandalosos secretos de su aristocrática familia destrozarán su recién lograda felicidad? Alessia Demachi ha desafiado a secuestradores y traficantes y ha conquistado el corazón del hombre del que se enamoró, pero ¿podrá hacer funcionar este matrimonio? Enfrentada al escabroso pasado de Maxim, su intimidante familia y las miradas y susurros de la élite de Londres, ¿será alguna vez respetada como condesa y esposa de Maxim o será para siempre considerada como su antigua asistenta? Desde las majestuosas montañas de Albania hasta el turbio glamur del Londres actual, pasando por la idílica campiña inglesa, La condesa es una fascinante aventura de amor, anhelo y redención.

E.L. James (Author), Nerea Alfonso Mercado, Raúl Rodríguez (Narrator)

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A Kiss from the Past

Nichelle Sampson is living the life she always dreamed of. She’s a political-science professor like her father, is in her sorority’s leadership like her mother, and has wonderful friends. The only thing missing is romance. But when a letter and mysterious ring arrive, Nichelle’s perfect life is shattered. She’s shocked to learn that she’s adopted and biracial and that her origin story isn’t what her parents claimed. Looking for the truth, Nichelle sets out to unlock the secrets behind her birth family through the heirloom ring. Geochemist Clark Lin-Lee prefers spending time alone in his lab, but when a beautiful professor visits his family jewelry store intent to solve a mystery, he agrees to accompany her. Clark should say no—he has his own unresolved family history and is secretly scheduled to testify against Nichelle’s mother’s company in his latest conservation case. But Nichelle is as persuasive as she is sexy, and for the first time in his life, Clark is ready for an adventure. Can Nichelle and Clark wade through the increasing questions together, or will secrets drive them apart?

Kelly Cain (Author), Chance Smolders, Joy Beharie (Narrator)

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An Amish Second Christmas

Celebrate Second Christmas, a treasured, lighthearted time of community, with four Amish romances. "When Christmas Comes Again" by Beth Wiseman Katherine knows the first Christmas without Elias will be hard for her and the children. But when a mysterious Englischer appears with photographs of her late husband, Katherine begins to wonder what other blessings Christmas could have in store. "Her Christmas Pen Pal" by Ruth Reid Joy was expecting a wedding proposal from Henry; what she got instead was news of another woman. But when her heartfelt letter to a cousin ends up in the hands of a young cabinetmaker, an unexpected correspondence between two strangers gets interesting fast. "A Gift for Anne Marie" by Kathleen Fuller Anne Marie and Nathaniel have been best friends since they were kids. Now things are evolving . . . in ways everyone else predicted long ago. But when her mother suddenly decides to remarry in another state, Anne Marie's new chapter with Nathaniel looks doomed to end before it begins. "The Christmas Aprons" by Tricia Goyer Vanilla crumb pie has been Esther's mem's calling card for decades. But when Esther finally gets her hands on the secret recipe, she discovers that vanilla crumb pie is more than just dessert . . . it's bachelor bait. 'Characters in each story are sweet, kind and caring. . . . Each author brings a separate writing style, creating a cozy holiday collection.' -RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Ruth Reid, Tricia Goyer (Author), Rebecca Gallagher (Narrator)

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Dark Night Golden Dawn

In a city where the elite are powerful as gods, the season is about to begin. The Immortal Orders will gather, pair, and create a spectacle for all of Nuva Troi to witness. Harlow Krane is a sorciere who wants nothing more than to recover from her most recent breakup in peace. When the season begins, her Order needs her help to save their ancestral district from being taken over by the Illuminated, the most powerful immortals in Nuva Troi. They offer to back off-if Harlow agrees to pair with their most eligible bachelor, Finn McKay. Finn McKay is one of the Illuminated. Rich, powerful, and he isn't afraid of anyone-except for his parents. When they push him towards Harlow Krane, he knows their purposes are sinister at best. As the season begins, it's clear something is dangerously wrong but besides Finn, only Harlow seems to notice. With magic behaving strangely, the balance of power between the Immortal Orders and humans grows deadlier by the day. Harlow and Finn must work together to keep ancient grudges from resurfacing and take back their lives in the process. Contains mature themes.

Allison Carr Waechter (Author), Desiree Ketchum (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El amor ha muerto

Una escritora por encargo con un don muy especial deberá terminar una novela sobre el amor (en el que ya no cree) para quitarse de encima al fantasma de su editor. «El amor ha muerto es un rompecabezas maravillosamente elaborado: al final, todas las piezas encajan perfectamente en su sitioy la imagen que forman es a la vez emotiva, divertida, sorprendente, esperanzadora y soñadora». Ali Hazelwood, autora de La hipótesis del amor Florence Day escribe por encargo para una de las autoras de romántica más prolíficas de la industria, pero tiene un problema: tras una ruptura terrible, ha dejado de creer en el amor. Para ella, está muerto y enterrado. Y de esto Florence sabe mucho, porque tiene un don que le permite ver fantasmas desde niña. Cuando su nuevo editor no acepta darle una prórroga para su última entrega, Florence se prepara para decirle adiós a su carrera, pero justo entonces recibe una llamada sobre otra despedida que la obliga a volver a casa. Y, aunque Florence espera encontrarse su pueblo natal casi como lo dejó, se lleva una sorpresa cuando un fantasma inesperado la sorprende en la puerta de la funeraria familiar. Para ella, el romanticismo ha pasado a mejor vida... pero lo mismo le ha sucedido a Benji, su editor, y su asunto sin resolver hará que Florence se cuestione todo lo que siempre ha creído saber sobre las historias de amor. La crítica ha dicho: «Me encantó este libro. Es una historia preciosa y emotiva, llena de personajes preciosos y conmovedores. Florence es exactamente la protagonista adorable, entrañable y fácil de entender de la que me quiero enamorar, y su viaje para aprender a amar de nuevo me hizo chillar, suspirar y reír». Ali Hazelwood, autora de La hipótesis del amor «El amor ha muerto es una delicia absoluta e inesperada. Viva, extravagante y divertida; las páginas probablemente brillen (pero con purpurina negra)». Christina Lauren, autoras de Una luna sin miel «Un antídoto contra la desesperanza, un romance honesto sobre el hecho de que la vida se acaba y el tiempo pasa, pero que sin embargo insiste en que no somos novelas góticas de terror. Somos historias de amor. Este es un libro que te hará reír durante la escena fúnebre y llorar cuando comience el baile». The New York Times «A todos nos hace falta una buena historia veraniega de fantasmas, y no hay ninguna mejor que el debut literario de Ashley Poston». Entertainment Weekly «Una refrescante novela sobre el amor, la pérdida y la esperanza... Consigue tanto reafirmar a los cínicos como dar esperanza a los románticos, abrazando y transformando simultáneamente las tramas típicas de las comedias románticas. Los diálogos chispeantes hacen que los personajes cobren vida, incluso los que están muertos. Los lectores no podrán dejar de leer». Publishers Weekly «El romanticismo, el caos y las complicaciones son componentes centrales de las refrescantesy divertidas comedias románticas de Poston, y El amor ha muerto no es una excepción. La belleza y el encanto de la narrativa de la autora sigue convirtiendo en milagrosos finales felices los líos en los que la gente corriente suele verse envuelta». Shelf Awareness

Ashley Poston (Author), Carolina Gutiérrez (Narrator)

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[German] - L.A. Players - Against the rules - L.A. Players, Teil 1 (Ungekürzt)

Rowan war schon immer strebsam und fleißig. Doch ihr Traum vom Stipendium für die Uni verpufft, als sie bei der Abschlussprüfung mit einem Spickzettel erwischt wird. Der Zettel stammt jedoch vom Footballspieler Carey, der auf ein Sportstipendium hofft und die Angelegenheit nie aufklärt. Jahre später begegnen sie sich am College wieder. Rowan muss sich mit drei Jobs über Wasser halten und alles selbst bezahlen. Carey ist der Star des Footballteams, der Nachhilfe bei einem Uniprojekt braucht und dabei auf Rowan trifft. Eigentlich will Rowan die gemeinsame Zeit nur schnell hinter sich bringen, aber Carey ist sofort fasziniert von ihrer schlagfertigen und selbstbewussten Art. Und auch Rowan kann sich dem unwiderstehlichen Sog, den Carey auf sie ausübt, nicht lange entziehen. Beide ahnen nicht, welche Vergangenheit sie verbindet. Doch was wird passieren, wenn alte Wunden aufgerissen und zarte Gefühle auf die Probe gestellt werden? Der erste Teil der heißen Sports Romance um die Football-Spieler der Bear State University.

Jb Salsbury (Author), Jette Lind, Louis Friedemann Thiele (Narrator)

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The French Chateau Dream

Your dream holiday is just a page away… You are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork. Romance is the last thing Hattie is looking for but then she wasn’t expecting gorgeous Luc to stroll into her life. With picnics in the warm French sun and delicious foodie trips to the local market, Hattie starts to wonder if a holiday fling – or maybe even something more – might be just what she needs. Praise for Julie Caplin: ‘One unputdownable story’ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde ‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley ‘The descriptions of food and drink made me want to visit France immediately, if not sooner. A wonderful, summery treat for every reader’ Sue Moorcroft ‘A gorgeous book, in which each little detail and plot point adds sparkle to the story – much like the tantalising fizz in a glass of chilled champagne!’ Erin Green ‘The perfect summer escape’ Alex Brown ‘A delicious read! I could almost taste the Champagne’ Teresa F. Morgan ‘Oh la la, joy of a book! A stunning summer escape in the French countryside’ Caroline Roberts ‘Julie Caplin always sweeps me away to whatever location her stories are set in…a feast for all the senses with a romance that sparkles like the finest champagne!’ Sarah Bennett 'Absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly want from a summer romance’ Annabel French ‘Made me want to pack my entire life into a suitcase and start all over again in a gorgeous setting, with delicious dining, charismatic characters and fabulous friendships and a swoon-worthy french man to die for’ Kim Nash ‘With an abundance of chemistry between Hattie and Luc, plus a delicious vineyard setting, The French Chateau Dream is a gloriously satisfying escapist read!’ Kate Frost ‘A gorgeous slice of escapism to a beautiful chateau. I loved joining Hattie on her summer escape to a dreamy French chateau with an equally dreamy owner. A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and gorgeous writing’ Jessica Redland ‘A beautifully romantic read with a fabulous cast of characters, I was totally transported to the delights of a French vineyard in summer alongside Hattie and Luc’ Suzanne Snow

Julie Caplin (Author), Sophie Roberts (Narrator)

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The Things We Knew

A can't-miss story of family and lies, secrets and repressed memories, set against the stunning backdrop of Nantucket. "An exceptional and poignant escape to Nantucket." -Kathi Macias Lynette Carlisle witnessed her mother's death twelve years ago. But her memory only speaks through nightmares. Her four older siblings each left their Nantucket home as soon as they were able, never speaking of that tragic day. Lynette alone stays with their father on the island, and when it becomes clear they are losing him to Alzheimer's, she calls her siblings home, each of them bringing along their own secrets. They aren't the only ones returning to the island-their childhood neighbor, Nick, comes home to his own family drama, never expecting a Carlisle family reunion. As Lynette spends time with Nick, she suspects he knows more about their mother's death than he lets on. With summer storms raging around them and their father speaking more and more of their mother's death, the Carlisle siblings must face the truths threatening to surface. And these truths will either restore their shattered relationships or separate the siblings forever. "A poignant, multi-faceted novel that pulled me in deeper with every turned page, The Things We Knew so adeptly explores the power of truth and its ability to set us all free. I can't wait for readers to fall as hopelessly in love with Nick and the Carlisle family as I did. Well done, Catherine West!"-Katie Ganshert, award-winning author "A beautiful exploration of the bonds that tie us together as family and the secrets that sometimes unravel those threads. Catherine West builds a world worth entering and characters that linger long after the last page is turned." -Julie Cantrell, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author "Smartly written and highly engaging, Catherine West's The Things We Knew dazzles, piercing the shadows of a family's tragedy with the light of love." -Billy Coffey

Catherine West (Author), Suzie Althens (Narrator)

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Mirrored Reflections

This is a challening read. It requires a narrator who enjoys expressing emotion from horror, fear, anger, dispair, torment, forgiveness, joy. It is a story from hell to hope. Healing through Ptsd and complex trauma. I hope you can accept this challenge. Opposites attract and Chad and Sierra are that. Chad is destroyed on the outside by a suicide bomber while Sierra is damaged on the inside by human trafficking. They are each other’s reflection of who they are. Beautiful yet damaged by life. While Chad struggles with his PTSD and Sierra struggles with the Complex Trauma from her past, they are there for each other. Along with God’s help, they will do whatever it takes to see the other survives. Chad Michaels is an Afghan vet who comes home to a suicide bomber who destroys not only his family but the man he was. Now he must deal with the life of a burn victim and sees himself as a monster. But his friends and family as well as Sierra still see what a beautiful man Chad still is. Chad realizes that not all scars are simply flesh. Many are inside one’s soul. Sierra Smith’s inner scars run deep. Yet, Chad sees her innocence that Sierra can not accept. Kidnapped at the young age of 6, Sierra became a high-end prostitute who now has dreams of becoming a nurse...someone who helps heal people not service them. But her past haunts her. With the quiet assistance of God, Sierra and Chad are determined to be there for each other and help each other heal from their personal traumas that plague them daily. Somehow, they will survive to see a brighter day.

J.F. Ridgley, Jf Ridgley (Author), Scott Leon Smith (Narrator)

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Contemporary Audiobooks in Romance