Contemporary Audiobooks | Romance

A grandmaster of lies and deception Drake Radcliffe has spent half his life in the shadows. Recruited by the CIA when he was barely out of high school, Drake doesn’t know how to have a normal life. While most people his age were playing sports or video games, he was playing spy games with the world’s most dangerous adversaries. It has been a life filled with thrills and adrenaline, but it’s also been lonely. All that might change when a mistake from Drake’s past rears its ugly head and he’s forced to face the only woman he ever loved—the one he’d vowed to stay away from. A beacon of love and compassion Taylor Cline committed the cardinal sin in her world—she fell for another operative. Drake was everything she wanted in a man, until he broke her heart. She had one unforgettable night with him and then he never looked back. Her future threatened and family in ruins, she shut down and moved on, hoping to never see him again. Just as she is beginning to put it all behind her, a critical assignment puts her under his authority and right back in his arms. A deadly mission that brings them together From the wilds of Wyoming to the glittering cities of Europe, Drake and Taylor must race against time to uncover the truth and expose an evil organization. The stakes couldn’t be higher. If they fail, the world could crumble. If they succeed, they could finally have everything their hearts desire.

Lexi Blake (Author), Ryan West (Narrator)

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Hate to Love Him

Brady Davis is as happy as he is charming. Usually. Unless he's in the same room with the frustratingly gorgeous antidote to his cheer. Mia Kendrick is headstrong and determined. She's done with men who stand in her way-even if he has arms like Thor and a smile that makes her dizzy. Whenever they're together, sparks fly-both the bad and good kind. When Mia returns home to take over management of Kendrick Place, Brady is worried her focus on big business could be the end of his tight-knit home and the family he's created there. Mia may have the power to change everything, but Brady could have the power to change her mind . . . if he can get inside her heart. Contains mature themes.

Jody Holford (Author), Courtney Patterson (Narrator)

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A Merry Little Meet Cute

‘The audacity of this magical author duo to sneak in and steal Christmas in the sexiest way possible . . . the charming holiday romp you absolutely need in your life!’ TESSA BAILEY ‘The holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer’ HELEN HOANG When Bee Hobbes takes the lead in a squeaky-clean romantic Christmas movie, there are only three rules: 1. Don’t get involved with anyone on set. 2. Don’t tell anyone what you do for a living. 3. Definitely don’t get involved with anyone on set. 3b. Seriously. Now, she’s filming in Christmas Notch, a small town with Christmas trees and festive tunes all year round. But Bee’s got a secret identity to hide, and it’s not family-friendly. And her co-star, Nolan Shaw, an ex-boyband member infamous for his own x-rated antics, not only knows it, but is secretly her biggest fan. When things start to heat up on set, Bee and Nolan must keep this steamy affair under wraps, or risk ruining everything . . . ‘With plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love’ Booklist

Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone (Author), Joy Nash, Sebastian York (Narrator)

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Grumpy Fake Boyfriend

I'm a pretty simple guy. When I'm not writing a science fiction novel, I'm watching a good movie or reading a book. Alone. I like my reclusive life. That is, until my only friend asks for a favor-pretend to be his baby sister's boyfriend on a couples' getaway. Her ex is going to be there and she needs me as a buffer. I should have said no, but Naomi is bubbly, energetic, and beautiful. She also means everything to her brother. But now, our fake romance is starting to feel all too real, and I find myself stuck between the promise I made to my friend and risking my heart to the one woman who might actually get me . . . Contains mature themes.

Jackie Lau (Author), David Lee Huynh, Vivienne Moon Kells (Narrator)

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Bound to Cruelty: A Dark Bodyguard Mafia Romance

I’m the shadows that reach out and take a bite. No one sees me coming, which is why I’m sent to do the things even our fearless leader won’t touch. After months of watching our enemies, it’s time to take them out. I’m ready to feel their blood on my hands, their worthless lives ground to dust. But I don’t get the chance when a dark-haired beauty comes crashing into my plans, seeking sanctuary from our enemies. Now I’m stuck on guard duty, babysitting a mafia princess. As tensions rise, the flames of desire flicker between us. We shouldn’t cross that line. I’m too dark, cruel, and sinister for her. I swear I’ll watch over her, protect her from anyone and anything. But there’s one thing I can’t protect her from: me. This is a complete standalone within the series and contains dark themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.

J. L. Beck, Monica Corwin (Author), Aaron Shedlock, Meghan Kelly (Narrator)

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Letting Go

How long do you hold on? Cori Elliott likes order. Her schedule, her social life . . . even her GPA is perfect. Then she finds out her high school boyfriend's death wasn't an accident-it was suicide. The devastating revelation is enough to fracture her perfectly structured life, sending Cori in a downward spiral of self-doubt and impulsive decisions. And right into the arms of Luke Evans. But Cori's life isn't perfect anymore. In fact, it's all coming apart. The only way she can save herself is to let go of everything-including the girl she used to be. Even if it means losing the one guy who might just be perfect for her in the process . . .

Jessica Ruddick (Author), Jenn Lee (Narrator)

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Until Tomorrow

Emma Hendricks is a strong, independent journalist known for getting at the truth. Needing to get away, she heads to Beacon Bay-a small coastal town in Maine-for the summer. After finding an antique bottle wedged between two rocks in the ocean, she frees it only to discover there's something inside. Kathleen Connor is living in Beacon Bay during the 1940s in a time of war. Her husband runs the local store, but soon after their wedding, he begins to abuse her, turning her dreams into a nightmare. Meanwhile, present day emergency room doctor and widower Logan Mayfield stitches Emmas hand. She shows him a faded, yellowed map with a coded message written at the bottom and signed, Until Tomorrow. In a place far away and decades ago, Joseph Henry Rutherford III is serving his country the best that he can. Needing to connect with someone, he writes a long, heartfelt letter but it's mistakenly sent down the coast to Kathleen's address. The connection they form through letters creates a love they never imagined possible. When he returns from the war, they form a system of coded letters to secretly meet. When Emma's past catches up with her, will she fight for what she really wants?

Kari Lee Harmon (Author), Maeve Winlock (Narrator)

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Recipe For Seduction

Veronica Whitfield feels like a frumpy old maid. After ten years of raising her younger siblings, she's desperate to get her sexy back. And why not find it with the man she's been in lust with since she was twelve years old-her brother's best friend, Finn O'Reilly? Finn is looking for love. And not any love-true love. Complete with the white picket fence, two children, and a dog. He's just been a little unlucky finding it, and he sure as hell isn't about to consider his best friend's little sister for the job, no matter how badly he wants her in his bed. But then Veronica propositions him with a game of dark, delicious seduction. Finn is tempted to indulge his hidden need for kink, but at what cost? Following through could very well ruin their friendship, but maybe-just maybe-helping Veronica rediscover her sexy side is exactly what he needs to find love at last . . . Contains mature themes.

Gina Gordon (Author), Amber O'rouarke (Narrator)

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Bound to Darkness: A Dark Mafia Arranged Marriage Romance

They call me a playboy.Society’s pretty pet.What they don’t know is I’m so much more.My only directive was to keep her hidden, and safe.After everything she’s been through I’m the last person to offer comfort and care.I have little experience with either. Both of us have been broken by our pasts.But mine is catching up to me, and I would deal with it as I usually do: with total decimation.But that puts her in the crosshairs, and that’s unacceptable.Old wounds are peeled back for both of us, and it’s time to face the darkness or she’ll never be able to find the light.As for me, nothing but darkness waits.It’s what I want.It’s what I deserve.**This is book three in the Doubeck Crime Family Series. It is a complete standalone, and contains material suitable for adults only.**

J. L. Beck, Monica Corwin (Author), Aaron Shedlock, Meghan Kelly (Narrator)

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It Takes a Villa

For the reasonable price of $1, Natalie Malone just bought herself an abandoned villa on the Amalfi Coast. With a detailed spreadsheet and an ancient key, she's arrived in Italy ready to renovate-and only six months to do it. Which seemed reasonable until architect Pietro Indelicato began critically watching her every move . . . From the sweeping ocean views to the scent of the lemon trees, there's nothing Pietro loves more than his hometown. And after seeing too many botched jobs and garish design choices, he's done watching from the sidelines. As far as he's concerned, Natalie should quit before the project drains her entire bank account and her ridiculously sunny optimism. With Natalie determined to move forward, the gorgeous architect reluctantly agrees to pitch in, giving her a real chance to succeed. But when the fine print on Natalie's contract is brought to light, she might have no choice but to leave her dream, and Pietro, behind. Contains mature themes.

Kilby Blades (Author), Zuzu Robinson (Narrator)

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Uncontrollable

Quinn Sutherland, second in command of the Tribe, a group of powerful telepaths, has always been certain of who and what he is-one of the good guys. All he wants is to keep his friends safe-no easy feat when everyone in the world is after them. While on a rescue mission, he meets a mysterious FBI agent, who appears to know a lot about them, and seems to want the same thing he does. But her assignment could literally mean the death of him . . . When Melody Lyons is inducted into the Federation's elite Bureau of Time Management, it's the pinnacle of her ambitions. Only when she's sent back to the twenty-first century to eliminate a group of rogue time travelers, she never guesses she'll fall for a man who died two thousand years ago . . . Quinn awakens emotions she hadn't known existed, and for the first time, her loyalties are tested. Contains mature themes.

Nina Croft (Author), Rich Miller (Narrator)

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The Little Shop on Silver Linings Street

Daisy Turner has worked at Buchanan's Family Jewellers since the day she finally escaped her troubled home. With a unique talent for matching the perfect piece of jewellery to any romantic milestone, she painstakingly polishes each stunning creation every morning and safely locks them away each night, longing for the day she'll have a love story to call her own... But everything changes one day in December when the owner announces she is retiring. She will leave the shop to whichever of her three sons creates the perfect piece of Christmas jewellery for Daisy. In danger of losing the job that once saved her, Daisy is catapulted out of her comfort zone as each of the brothers sweeps her off her feet to find out what her heart truly desires. Between ice-skating, starlight shopping and cosy candle-lit dinners, it's only handsome and guarded youngest brother Kit who really seems to be listening. Because Daisy has a secret. Every night, when the shop closes, she lays out her tools in neat rows and creates sparkling designs of her own... As Christmas Day approaches, Daisy's growing feelings for Kit fill her with a confidence she never knew she had. But as the brothers present their elaborate gemstone masterpieces, she's in for the shock of her life... Was Kit using her to get ahead in the competition all along? Or has he truly worked out the one thing she has always longed for? They say all good things come in small packages, but the best things don't need wrapping at all... Snuggle up with this absolutely heart-warming Christmas read and find a warm spot by the fire. An unputdownable festive treat for lovers of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson. Readers adore The Little Shop on Silver Linings Street: 'Really wonderful... Full of charm, romance, great characters, and magic settings... will get you in the mood to put your Christmas tree up early.' Netgalley reviewer 'I fell in love with this book instantly. I absolutely love this author... the most amazing characters... so well written... envelopes you in a massive hug. A brilliant festive book!' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Grab a cup of hot chocolate and a throw, curl up in your favourite chair and enjoy this story! It is a winner.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars. 130k copies of Emma Davies' books sold to date. Previous title The Little Cottage on the Hill reached Amazon UK and Amazon CA top 70. - Emma once worked for a design studio where she was asked to provide a fun, humorous, and not necessarily true anecdote about herself for their website. She wrote the following: 'I am a bestselling novelist currently masquerading as a thirty-something mother of three.' Well the job didn't work out but she's now a forty-something mother of three and happy to report the rest of her dream came true. She now lives in rural Shropshire with her husband, three children, and two guinea pigs where she writes full time from a shed in the garden.

Emma Davies (Author), Sarah Lambie (Narrator)

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Contemporary Audiobooks in Romance