Urban Audiobooks | Romance

Love in the Leaves: A Stepbrother Menage

Felicia’s sick of double standards. When she flunks a college course, she’s sentenced to rake leaves. Infuriating! This isn’t how a grown woman deserves to be treated! Felicia’s stepbrother Jared has all the freedom he could ask for. He doesn’t have to tell anyone where he’s going with his idiot friends. When Jared and his buddies find Felicia raking leaves on the sprawling family estate, will they give her a hand… or drive her to distraction?

Giselle Renarde (Author), Giselle Renarde (Narrator)

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Trust Me: A Second Chance Romance

A fallen husband clawing his way back to his wife. A marriage on the edge of divorce. Can Doc put these broken things back together? I fell for Hazel in five seconds. I broke her heart in one. The moment I realized my mistake, it was too late. She’d given up on us. But I can’t let her go that easily. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a woman. Everything I’ll ever need. The war for her heart will be long and exhausting, but I’m just getting started. With Doc teaching me how to change my thinking, I finally make some progress. And it seems I’m back on solid ground. Until I realize I’m not the only one trying to romance my wife. A younger man keeps poking his nose in our marriage. And Hazel’s angry enough with me to make him think he has a chance. I’ll have to destroy all doubts in Hazel’s mind or risk losing her forever. It took only one second to break my wife’s trust. I don’t care how long I have to work until I build it back. Trust Me is an angsty BWWM marriage reconciliation romance with a determined husband and the strong, intelligent gorgeous wife he's fighting for.

Nia Arthurs, Sylburn Arthurs (Author), Minelia Bevans (Narrator)

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Chrysalis

From USA Today best selling author Kilby Blades, the stunning sequel to Snapdragon… When taking the promotion that means leaving Darby turns out to be the biggest mistake of Michael's life, crafting a second chance is his only redemption. He'll go to extremes to unravel their tangled web. But winning her heart may be the least of his worries. Darby's father is up to no good, a crooked senator whose dirty dealings are at cross-purposes with Michael's social justice work. They are two powerful men, both vying for control over the future of Chicago's South Side, both vying for Darby's loyalty. Only, Frank Christensen plays dangerous games. When Frank goes too far and places Darby in a bad situation with the mafia, how will Michael protect her from half a world away? 'Gosh this series just keeping getting better and better. Such an emotional read with lots of surprises.' - BP34, Goodreads 'I knew I wanted more of Michael and Darby’s story. I had no idea I’d love it this much.' - Ames Hart, Goodreads 'Blades manages to ease feminism and equality into her novels, which is always a delight to see in a genre written and read by women.' - IndieReader Starred Review of The Art of Worship

Kilby Blades (Author), Sebastian York (Narrator)

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Promise Me: A Second Chance Romance

To keep my daughter, I have to save my marriage. I married a woman who's my opposite in every way. And that's coming back to bite me now that we can't agree on anything. Reality hits me hard when my wife starts talking about divorce, and I find out I might lose my daughter in the custody battle. Hanna is my world. My sunshine. My reason to keep fighting for my marriage. In desperation, I seek out an old mechanic who claims to repair cars and relationships. But my marriage has been falling apart for a long time. Can the old mechanic really make a difference? Or will I end up losing my wife and my daughter? Promise Me is an angsty BWWM marriage reconciliation romance with a hot husband, the feisty wife who drives him crazy, and their adorable little girl.

Nia Arthurs, Sylburn Arthurs (Author), Minelia Bevans (Narrator)

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The Hookup Dilemma

What happens when a random hookup turns into the ultimate dilemma? Rashida Howard has never been a one-night-stand kind of woman, but she has good reason for making an exception with Elliott after meeting him in a bar. Cliché? Yes. Utterly amazing? Absolutely. Regrets? None. Elliott Quinn is a workaholic. The one night he decides to break his routine, he has an encounter with the woman of his dreams. But no matter how amazing they are together, work will always come first. Both of their lives get turned upside down when they find themselves on opposite sides of an ongoing fight between Elliott’s company and Rashida’s community. Though their chemistry is undeniable, neither of them will risk their integrity—or their heart. And just when they think they might have found a solution that benefits both sides, they uncover a secret that will change everything.

Constance Gillam (Author), Jeanette Illidge (Narrator)

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Show Me: A Fake Marriage Romance

Falling in love with my fake wife wasn't the plan. I'm a playboy heir living the wild life; commitment doesn't look good on me. Thankfully, Pax McClane-the other victim in this arranged marriage agrees. We make a deal-fake a marriage and divorce in six months. But the plan goes sideways when dad calls me to his office. The company is in trouble and we need the McClanes to survive. Suddenly, I must convince my fake wife not to divorce me if I plan on keeping my lavish lifestyle. But Pax is hardly falling at my feet. Ambitious. Gorgeous. Irrationally immune to my charms. She resists me at every turn. In desperation, I seek out the mysterious Doc, eager to learn his formula for a happy marriage. The moment I put his principles into practice, everything changes. And the biggest change of all happens to me. But there's still a secret standing between me and the woman I'm falling for. I'm doing all the right things... for all the wrong reasons. Can my marriage survive when my wife finds out the truth? ?Show Me is an angsty BWWM fake marriage romance with a determined husband and his strong, intelligent and gorgeous wife.

Nia Arthurs, Sylburn Arthurs (Author), Minelia Bevans (Narrator)

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A Holly Jolly Diwali

'Lalli's prose is deft, her characters are delightful and her book is the just-right holiday romance.'--USA Today One type-A data analyst discovers her free-spirited side on an impulsive journey from bustling Mumbai to the gorgeous beaches of Goa and finds love waiting for her on Christmas morning. Twenty-nine-year-old Niki Randhawa has always made practical decisions. Despite her love for music and art, she became an analyst for the stability. She's always stuck close to home, in case her family needed her. And she's always dated guys that seem good on paper, rather than the ones who give her butterflies. When she's laid off, Niki realizes that practical hasn't exactly paid off for her. So for the first time ever, she throws caution to the wind and books a last-minute flight for her friend Diya's wedding. Niki arrives in India just in time to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, where she meets London musician Sameer Mukherji. Maybe it's the splendor of Mumbai or the magic of the holiday season, but Niki is immediately drawn to Sam. At the wedding, the champagne flows and their flirtatious banter makes it clear that the attraction is mutual. When Niki and Sam join Diya, her husband and their friends on a group honeymoon, their connection grows deeper. Free-spirited Sam helps Niki get in touch with her passionate and creative side, and with her Indian roots. When she gets a new job offer back home, Niki must decide what she wants out of the next chapter of her life-to cling to the straight and narrow like always, or to take a leap of faith and live the kind of bold life the old Niki never would have dreamed of.

Sonya Lalli (Author), Richa Moorjani (Narrator)

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Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words

Kiran Mathur knows firsthand how dangerous love can be. After all, her sister's marriage in India nearly destroyed Kiran's family. So she's decided to redeem romance herself?by not falling for anyone who might disappoint her parents. That is, that was her plan right up until she met her new neighbor, Nash Hawthorne. Nash is a dedicated psychologist and committed to being alone. His family life has taught him the inevitability of abandonment, and he isn't ready to question his beliefs. But spending time with Kiran makes him start to experience emotions he's never felt before. For both of them, love feels like a risk. But when the future only starts to make sense once they consider it together, it might be time to follow their hearts...

Annika Sharma (Author), Zehra Jane Naqvi (Narrator)

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An Acquired Taste

After four years at the country's top culinary school and several years as head chef in her mother's restaurant, Rowan Townsend has built a notable reputation. Her farm-to-table collard greens have long been bringing everyone to the yard, but limits on the restaurant's size have led to long waits. Looking to expand the restaurant, she enters a televised chef competition. The problem? Her infuriatingly talented nemesis from culinary school also enters. To the culinary world, Knox Everheart is restaurant royalty. As much as Rowan wants to deny it, he's a gifted chef. Rowan knows her arrogant archnemesis is confident he'll win-he's certainly given her a run for her money more times than she'd like to admit. But this time, she's ready to show him who's boss. Their rivalry soon sparks fireworks in the kitchen, and, as the competition heats up, so does Rowan's attraction to Knox. And somewhere between pasta and gumbo, they both need to decide what's worth fighting for.

Kelly Cain (Author), Deanna Anthony (Narrator)

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Rules for Heiresses

Born to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that she must marry. She's refused dozens of suitors and cried off multiple betrothals, but running away-even if brash and foolhardy-is the only option left to secure her independence. Lord Courtland Chase, grandson of the Duke of Ashvale, was driven from England at the behest of his cruel stepmother. Scorned and shunned, he swore never to return to the land of his birth. But when a twist of bad luck throws a rebellious heiress into his arms at the very moment he finds out he's the new Duke, marriage is the only alternative to massive scandal. Both are quick to deny it, but a wedding might be the only way out for each of them. And the attraction that burns between them makes Ravenna and Courtland wonder if it'll truly only be a marriage of convenience after all...

Amalie Howard (Author), Nina Nato (Narrator)

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Stepping to a New Day: A Blessings Novel

NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the town of Henry Adams with a story of family, friendship, love, and second chances. In Henry Adams, Kansas, you can’t start over without stirring things up . . . Many a good woman has had to leave a no-good man, but how many of them took a back-seat to his 600-lb. hog? On her own for the first time, Genevieve Gibbs is ecstatic, even if certain people preferred the doormat version of Ms. Gibbs. Finding someone who appreciates the “new” her has only just hit Gen’s to-do list when T.C. Barbour appears in her life. A tiny Kansas town is a far cry from his native Oakland, California, but it’s just the change T. C. needs. While helping his divorced nephew acclimate to single fatherhood, T. C. lands a gig driving a limo for the most powerful woman in Henry Adams. It’s a great way to meet people—and one in particular has already made the job worthwhile. All it takes is a short trip from the airport for Genevieve to snag T.C.’s attention for good. But it wouldn’t be Henry Adams without adding more drama to the mix. When Gen’s ex Riley returns with his hog in tow, it sets off a chain of events that can ruin everything—unless the residents pull together once again to save the day.

Beverly Jenkins (Author), Lynnette Freeman (Narrator)

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A Tale of Two Cities: A BBC Radio full-cast drama

Ayeesha Menon's reworking of Charles Dickens' iconic story of love, revolution and redemption, updated to modern-day London and war-torn Syria 2011, Syria. The Arab Spring is underway, and after a wave of peaceful protests, President Assad agrees to a release of political prisoners. Freed after 30 years, Dr Mahmoud is taken in by Taghreed and Emad Daffar, and brought to England by his old friend Jarvis Lorry and the daughter he has never met, foreign correspondent Lina. But his years of suffering have left him a broken man. Back in London, Jarvis convinces his nephew Sid Carton, a feckless but brilliant barrister, to defend a young Syrian émigré doctor, Shwan Dahkurdi, against charges of supporting terrorism. Lina and Shwan fall in love, only for his dark family secret to tear them apart... Meanwhile, convinced that only Lina gives his life meaning, Sid confesses his unrequited love, promising to do anything for her and those she loves. As the city of Aleppo turns into a battleground, Taghreed becomes increasingly involved with the rebels of the Free Syrian Army. Her desire for justice - and her obsessive thirst for vengeance - will have devastating repercussions... A powerful portrayal of personal sacrifice set against the turbulent backdrop of political change, Dickens' classic novel is as resonant today as when it was written. The redemption of flawed humanity is at the heart of award-winning writer Ayeesha Menon's riveting reimagining, spanning five years and with a seamlessly shifting perspective between Aleppo and London. Provocative, powerful and moving, this drama won a BBC Drama Audio Award for Best Adaptation, and stars Fatima Adoum, Lara Sawalha, Phil Davis, Khalid Abdalla, Shaun Parkes and Nadim Sawalha. Production credits A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, adapted for radio by Ayeesha Menon Development concept written by Silas Parry Produced by Gill Parry Directed by Polly Thomas Producer for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Executive Producer: John Dryden Broadcast Assistant: Jan Shepherd Sound design by Eloise Whitmore A Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4 Cast Taghreed - Fatima Adoum Lina - Lara Sawalha Jarvis - Phil Davis Shwan Dahkurdi - Khalid Abdalla Sid - Shaun Parkes Dr Mahmoud - Nadim Sawalha Cameraman/Jerry/Driver - Shiv Grewal Emad - Raad Rawi Yakub/General- George Georgiou Samia - Nathalie Armin Syrian Protestor - Ahmed Aziz Fadi/Guard/Local Doctor - Ammar Haj Ahmad Secretary - Jan Shepard First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 May-3 June 2018 ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Charles Dickens (Author), Fatima Adoum, Khalid Abdalla, Lara Sawalha, Phil Davis (Narrator)

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