Urban Audiobooks | Romance

In this delightfully modern spin on Pride and Prejudice, love is a goal, marriage is a distant option, and self-discovery is a sure thing. Welcome to Bennet House, the only all-women’s dorm at prestigious Longbourn University, home to three close friends who are about to have an eventful year. EJ is an ambitious Black engineering student. Her best friend, Jamie, is a newly out trans woman studying French and theatre. Tessa is a Filipina astronomy major with guy trouble. For them, Bennet House is more than a residence—it’s an oasis of feminism, femininity, and enlightenment. But as great as Longbourn is for academics, EJ knows it can be a wretched place to find love. Yet the fall season is young and brimming with surprising possibilities. Jamie’s prospect is Lee Gregory, son of a Hollywood producer and a gentleman so charming he practically sparkles. That leaves EJ with Lee’s arrogant best friend, Will. For Jamie’s sake, EJ must put up with the disagreeable, distressingly handsome, not quite famous TV actor for as long as she can. What of it? EJ has her eyes on a bigger prize, anyway: launching a spectacular engineering career in the “real world” she’s been hearing so much about. But what happens when all their lives become entwined in ways no one could have predicted—and EJ finds herself drawn to a man who’s not exactly a perfect fit for the future she has planned?

Eden Appiah-Kubi (Author), L Morgan Lee (Narrator)

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Remembering Hope

When Bahar uprooted her world to move overseas and start a family, she left behind her friends, loved ones, and a promising legal career in Iran. Over a twenty-year marriage, she and her husband, Omid, raised two precious boys and built the life they had always dreamed of. But their happiness is shattered the day Omid receives a devastating diagnosis. Emotionally and financially broken, Bahar chooses to keep the truth from her sons for as long as possible. Little does she know that more hardships loom on the horizon. Freedom, adventure—perhaps even love—could offer her a second chance at happiness, but only if Bahar can find an inner-strength and fortitude she never knew she had. Remembering Hope is a story of devotion, courage, and the power of new beginnings.

Parastoo Rezai (Author), Madeline Star (Narrator)

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Seduced by Moonlight

Escape into a fun and sexy shapeshifter romance. Imani Imani hates her life and her waitressing job. She's stuck in the small town of Crystal Lake with no money, education, or way to escape. And then Aiden and his friends come into town. People aren't sure if they're a gang of bikers or something else. There's this odd sense of power whenever they are around. But when Imani meets Aiden, desire instantly bridges between them. There's just one thing standing in their way. He's a werewolf-the alpha of his pack and the one who created the rule that shapeshifters can never breed with humans. Aiden Haunted by the past, Aiden lost his family in the Mystic Wars. His pack and he have been searching for a safe town to call home. But the attraction to Imani fogs his head. Aiden finds himself torn between loyalty to his brothers and the raw burning hunger raging in his core. Even worse, evil brews within the shadows, threatening to consume Crystal Lake and the new woman he desires. Can he figure out a solution or lose it all? Contains mature themes.

Kenya Wright (Author), J.F. Harding, Wesleigh Siobhan (Narrator)

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So We Meet Again: A Novel

“A cinematic, charming heart-squeeze-of-a-book that has found its way to my Ultimate Comfort Reads shelf.” —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author From the author of the “genuinely funny” and “delightful” Loathe at First Sight (NPR), a young Korean American woman’s journey to finding a new career and new love means learning to embrace the awkward and unexpected—exploring familial expectations, finding your voice, and unimaginably falling for your childhood rival. When investment banker Jessie Kim is laid off in a virtual meeting and then overhears why (“she’s already being overpaid anyway for a woman” and “Asians are worker bees, not someone who can drum up new deals”) she delivers an “eff you guys” speech and storms out. After moving back home to Tennessee to live with her loving but meddling mother and father, she runs into her childhood nemesis—golden child Daniel Choi—at the local Asian grocery store. The smart, charming lawyer appears to have it all...while Jessie has nothing. Jess begrudgingly accepts Daniel’s help to relaunch her long abandoned Korean cooking YouTube channel: HANGUK HACKS, showcasing easy meal prep for busy professionals. But just as she discovers Daniel’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems and there’s more to him than meets the eye, he shows up for a life-changing business opportunity, and their rivalry is back on . . . “A funny, lovely mother-daughter story. And then there’s Daniel—yummy Daniel—and great food. Settle in and enjoy!” —Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author “So We Meet Again is a hilarious read. What can go wrong when, after a quarter-life crisis, you move back in with your hyper-competitive parents? This comeback story will charm you from beginning to end.” —Madeleine Henry, author of The Love Proof and Breathe In, Cash Out

Suzanne Park (Author), Jackie Chung (Narrator)

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The Wildest Ride

"Filled with deep emotion and intense spark, Marcella Bell brings grit, spark and brilliance to western romance! Marcella Bell is one to watch!"-Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author The world watches on as reality TV meets rodeo in this competition like no other. In front of the cameras, Lil and AJ are each other's biggest rivals. Off-screen, it's about to get a whole lot more complicated… At thirty-six, undefeated rodeo champion AJ Garza is supposed to be retiring, not chasing after an all-new closed-circuit rodeo tour with a million-dollar prize. But with the Houston rodeo program that saved him as a wayward teen on the brink of bankruptcy, he'll compete. And he'll win. Enter Lilian Sorrow Island. Raised by her grandparents on the family ranch in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Lil is more a cowboy than city boy AJ will ever be. It shows. She's not about to let him steal the prize that'll save her ranch, even if he is breathtakingly magnificent, in pretty much every way going… This summer, in this bold, uplifting novel, Marcella Bell reminds us that even when it comes to rodeo, romance is the wildest ride of all! A Closed Circuit Novel

Marcella Bell (Author), Carmen Jewel Jones (Narrator)

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Sweet Tea: A perfect heartwarming romance from Hallmark Publishing

Althea Dailey has succeeded beyond her wildest dreams. So why doesn't she feel more excited about it? She's about to become the only woman-and the only Black person-to make partner at her prestigious law firm in New York City. When she has to travel South for a case, she pays a long-overdue visit back home to Milford, Georgia. To her surprise, a white man she's never met has befriended her grandmother. Jack Darwent wasn't interested in the definition of success dictated by his father and Southern high society. His passion for cooking led him to his current project: a documentary and cookbook about authentic Southern food. Althea's grandmother is famous for her cooking at the historically Black Milford College, especially the annual May feast meal. But Althea suspects Jack of trying to steal her grandmother's recipes. Although Althea and Jack don't have the best first impressions of one another, they discover they have more in common than they'd guessed... and even as they learn about one another's pasts, they both see glimmers of a better future. This heartwarming romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe.

Hallmark Publishing, Piper G. Huguley (Author), Inger Tudor (Narrator)

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Dirty Plays

Aidan Thomas is staying at his brother's apartment while his own home is being remodeled, but the apartment isn't as vacant as he was led to believe. Pushed out of her own place by a rent increase, Letty Garcia, his sister's gorgeous best friend, is staying there too. The involuntary cohabitation is a temporary solution, one they can both endure unscathed. Maybe. The intense attraction that's long lingered between them sure is making things hard. Cards, Truth or Sexy Truth-no game is off the table for these red-hot roomies. But all bets are off when heartbreak-veteran Letty wants to keep things light and fun-and Aidan starts playing for keeps. With both of their hearts on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Game on.

Emma Salah (Author), Trei 'tree' Taylor, Trei Taylor (Narrator)

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But I'm Not a Robot: A BWWM Rockstar Novella

Anything can happen during a blackout. Even finding a soulmate. That's not what Celine Harris had been thinking during the historic Manhattan power outage of 2019. After hours of facing darkness, who would've guessed the first face she'd see would be one she would never forget! Musician Garreth King had just come from a tour only to end up on a New York subway to sit in the dark. But it had been well worth the wait after he spotted the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen. As fate sweeps them back into each other's lives, they'll learn that time has nothing on love. But I'm Not a Robot is a 8,000 word low angst BWWM romance novella. While there's loving on the page, it's less of the steamy variety known to come from G.L. Tomas. If you want a labyrinth of twists and turns, conflict and drama, this may not be the read for you. But if you just want to enjoy a quick, insta-love/lust romance that happens over the course of a few days to renew your hope in love, jump on for the ride!

G.L. Tomas (Author), Aure Nash, John Rogers (Narrator)

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Bachelor Unclaimed

Are his playboy days over for good? In the wake of political defeat, former mayoral candidate Ainsley St. James does something totally out of character—she has a one-night stand with a seductive stranger. Never expecting to see him again, she accepts a job covering a breaking story in Hilton Head, South Carolina…only to discover that the island's most desirable recluse is the lover she has yet to forget. Winston Coltrane can't get that incredible night—or the sexy, sophisticated beauty—out of his mind. The marine biologist is developing a secret formula that could be a major medical breakthrough. But there's something Winston is keeping from Ainsley: his feelings for her have grown beyond the bedroom. Kiss by breathtaking kiss, Ainsley is transforming his oceanside sanctuary into a sensual retreat. Will they be able to turn a passionate fling into forever in each other's arms?

Brenda Jackson (Author), Ron Butler (Narrator)

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Cinderella's Desert Baby Bombshell

The sheikh is about to discover his stand-in wife is pregnant with his child… Drama abounds in this pregnancy romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham! From substitute bride… To carrying the royal heir! For her family's sake, penniless Tatiana Hamilton must marry Prince Saif after his original bride, her cousin, disappears. At least the ice-cold sheikh promises to end their sham marriage quickly. Until, on their opulent honeymoon, their simmering chemistry grows too hot to ignore…and Tati discovers she's pregnant! Saif closed his heart when his mother abandoned him. He'll never do the same to his own child! But as he opens his mind to fatherhood, can brooding Saif also open himself to a relationship as real as their unstoppable passion? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Heirs for Royal Brothers books: Book 1: Cinderella''''s Desert Baby Bombshell Book 2: Cinderella''''s Desert Baby Bombshell & Her Best Kept Royal Secret

Lynne Graham (Author), Melanie Crawley (Narrator)

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Jon's Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case

A psychic without an anchor. A student in trouble. A shooter on the loose. I’m Jonathan Bane, a licensed psychic who consults for the police. I routinely help the police put the bad guys away and, for that reason, the criminal world doesn’t like me much. People like to take a swing at me, or go stabbity, or try for a gun. It makes for interesting times. My psychic ability prevents me from handling anything electronic—and I do mean ANYTHING, I fry it in seconds—so calling for help isn’t always a possibility. I need an anchor, a partner, but I’m resigned: it’s just wishful thinking. At least, I thought so until he walked through the door. Donovan Havili looks like a thug and has the soul of a superhero. He shines so bright in my vision it’s like watching a supernova. He definitely has the right mindset and skills for this crazy job. But asking anyone to take me on long-term is a bit much. And now we’ve got multiple cases to handle, a Chinese exchange student falsely accused who needs our help, and someone taking random shots at me. It’s a bit much for any new guy to handle and I’m half-afraid that my new partner will run for the door. But in Donovan Havili, the criminal world has met its match. And maybe, just maybe, I have as well. Trigger Warnings: Your average cop show violence and criminals Tags: Companionable snark, Flirting, Kissing, Jon needs a hug, Donovan gives the best hugs, Getting together, Self-esteem issues, Explicit content, Anal Sex, Romantic Sex, Random shooting, Which Donovan isn’t happy about, Donovan is a gentleman, Sort of, Jon just makes it REALLY REALLY HARD Okay?, Bisexual character, Public displays of affection, Muscles, Communication, Healthy relationships, The fluff might kill you, Supernatural elements, Modern with Magic, Feels, All the Feels, Mostly accurate medical stuff, Multiple electronics died in the creation of this story, blame Jon

Aj Sherwood (Author), Kenneth Obi (Narrator)

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Fourth Point of Contact

Ren’s fantasy wishlist includes: A sexy lover (preferably of the male variety) Peace inside of the palace Possibly an onsen His best friend never deployed again, and always beside him It does not include: Assassins inside of his palace Far too many conspiracies Being proposed to while hungover. In bed. By his straight best friend. Arman Brahms falling in love with him is a fantasy Ren’s buried for over six years, so to have it come true seems unreal. He has questions. All the questions. Mainly because Arman is bad at using his words. But the most important question? Is the fantasy worth risking everything? Tags: Friends to lovers, GFY, Arman is the king of demisexual, Arman is absolutely done with this nonsense and lets people know it, no fainting damsels here, proposing is difficult, indecent proposal, Arman uses words, not too many, that’s what Ren is for, Ren’s up to rule twenty-five, Arman’s still violating three, five, and sixteen, too many potential conspiracies, too many assassination attempts, Ren would like less assassins please and thank you, being warden to a palace is not as much fun as it looks, Fourth Point of Contact doesn’t mean what you think, don’t mix alcohol with a teenage princess, accidental princess corruption, royal meddlers, fantasy world but no magic

Aj Sherwood (Author), Lloyd Thomas (Narrator)

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