Discover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, Modern

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Title: Wreck the Halls: A Novel

Author: Tessa Bailey

Narrator: James Gloucester, Brooke Bloomingdale

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 33 minutes

Release date: October 3, 2023

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.55 of Total 33

Ratings of Narrator: 4.1 of Total 10

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey delivers a sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who team up to convince their estranged mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert… Melody Gallard may be the daughter of music royalty, but her world is far from glamorous. She spends her days restoring old books and avoiding the limelight (one awkward tabloid photo was enough, thanks). But when a producer offers her a lot of money to reunite her mother’s band on live tv, Mel begins to wonder if it’s time to rattle the cage, shake up her quiet life… and see him again. The only other person who could wrangle the rock and roll divas. Beat Dawkins, the lead singer’s son, is Melody’s opposite—the camera loves him, he could charm the pants off anyone, and his mom is not a potential cult leader. Still, they might have been best friends if not for the legendary feud that broke up the band. When they met as teenagers, Mel felt an instant spark, but it’s nothing compared to the wild, intense attraction that builds as they embark on a madcap mission to convince their mothers to perform one last show.  While dealing with rock star shenanigans, a 24-hour film crew, brawling Santas, and mobs of adoring fans, Mel starts to step out of her comfort zone. With Beat by her side, cheering her on, she’s never felt so understood. But Christmas Eve is fast approaching, and a decades-old scandal is poised to wreck everything—the Steel Birds reunion, their relationships with their mothers, and their newfound love.

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Title: The Christmas Orphans Club: A Novel

Author: Becca Freeman

Narrator: André Santana, Brittany Pressley

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

Release date: September 26, 2023

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

From bookfluencer and host of the BAD ON PAPER podcast, a riotous holiday rom-com about four friends in NYC who hold onto their unconventional Christmas tradition even when their paths diverge—but the changes they fear might be exactly what they need… Hannah and Finn have spent every Christmas together since college. Neither has anywhere else to go—Hannah’s parents died, and Finn’s disowned him when he came out. Their tradition of offbeat holiday adventures only grows more outrageous with time. When the pair starts their adult lives in New York City, they add stylish Priya and mysterious Theo to the group, solidifying a found family and sense of belonging they’ve always craved. But now, when Finn announces a move to L.A., this Christmas may be their last. Hannah is terrified of losing the family she’s built for herself, even as her boyfriend nudges her toward commitment. Meanwhile, Finn struggles with the things he’s about to leave behind—namely, his unexpressed feelings for Theo. Does growing up mean growing apart? This Christmas the changes these friends fear may be exactly what they need. . . .

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Title: Kiss and Spell

Author: Celestine Martin

Narrator: Henriette Zoutomou

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 14 minutes

Release date: September 26, 2023

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

In this spellbinding romantic comedy from a series about a family of witches, a lovelorn small-town witch helps a handsome prince break free from a curse—all while trying not to let their feelings for each other bubble to the surface. A witch without a spell All Ursula Caraway wished for was to live happily ever after in her hometown of Freya Grove. The self-proclaimed Jersey Shore Witch Princess was set to begin her perfect life—until a twist of fate changed everything. Now, she's telling fortunes to the lovelorn, selling crystals at the local psychic shop, and reclaiming her missing magic. Ursula desperately wishes to shake up her life—so much so, that she’ll do just about anything. Including befriending a very cute, very enchanted prince.     A prince in search of a kiss  Prince Xavier Alder needs to find The One, but his lack of social skills has made that a challenge—and being cursed by the Faerie Queen isn’t helping either. So when Ursula, eager to believe in magic again, agrees to help Xavier find a perfect, curse-breaking kiss before Midsummer, it’s the ideal opportunity for them to get what they want. So long as they don’t let their mutual (and inconvenient) attraction get in the way.

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Title: Maximum

Series: #6 of Cultivated

Author: Elin Peer

Narrator: Gary Furlong, Lucy Rivers

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 14 minutes

Release date: September 26, 2023

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

What if your soulmate gave up on love before even meeting you? I've lived my life trying to undo the evil my father caused in this world. With every penny I donate, and every orphan I help, I feel lighter, but it never lasts long. Always on the move, I'm restless and feeling more lost than I allow people to see. That is, until I met Fleur. She is as grounded as Mother Earth and fearless around wild animals, but is she brave enough to take another chance on love? And if so, would she ever fall for someone as flawed and troubled as me? Contains mature themes.

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Title: Wilde Love: A Dark Horse Dive Bar Novel

Series: #1 of Dark Horse Dive Bar

Author: Jennifer Ryan

Narrator: Lynn Barrington

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 11 minutes

Release date: September 26, 2023

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

In this first of New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan’s new series, The Dark Horse Dive Bar, sassy singer-songwriter Lyric Wilde matches wits with FBI Special Agent Mason Gunn. And when her obsessed fan and Mason’s most wanted criminal targets her, he’s the only man capable of protecting her. Welcome to the Dark Horse Dive Bar, where the Wildes throw one hell of a party and love could be a barstool away! When Lyric Wilde’s not whipping up the best food in town at the Dark Horse Dive Bar, she’s making a name for herself as a rising singer-songwriter. And if any of her online followers cross the line from friendly to fanatical, well, Lyric figures it goes with the territory—and she can take care of herself. But there’s one fan she wants to get to know better—a silent, sexy biker named Viper. A man who makes her think mine every time she looks at him. But who exactly is “Viper?” Undercover FBI special agent Mason Gunn has been hiding in plain sight and alone for far too long. And while he fantasizes about a peaceful life with beautiful Lyric by his side, he knows that until his mission—to take down a murder-for-hire network—is accomplished, his dark world is no place for her. But when frightening encounters and threatening text messages from a stalker bent on keeping Lyric all to himself and his most wanted criminal target his sultry songbird, he will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves…

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Title: River

Series: #5 of Cultivated

Author: Elin Peer

Narrator: Gary Furlong, Lucy Rivers

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 15 minutes

Release date: September 12, 2023

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

If you had millions of people look up to you and wanting to be like you, would you tell them how broken you really are? I'm a beauty and fashion influencer with millions of fans and admirers. Sadly, my love life is catastrophic as the men I attract are either married, addicts, cheating bastards, closeted gay guys, or self-centered billionaires. Now, I've come to Indonesia, to help my brother, Maximum, who works with orphans. He says I depend too much on material things and that my time here will give me a new perspective on life. My highlight so far has been meeting Noah Parker, a carefree surfer from Norway who is the exact type of man I usually avoid. He's got no style or connections, and worst of all, he oozes sexual confidence which makes me nervous. He might be the perfect candidate to help me break my negative pattern, but what will happen if he learns how broken I really am? Contains mature themes.

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Title: Bound by Passion

Author: Brenda Jackson

Narrator: Ron Butler

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 3 hours 10 minutes

Release date: September 12, 2023

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

To control or to be controlled... Attorney Royce Parker has had the hots for Michelle Kincaid for a couple of years and decides it's time to do something about it. He books a cruise through her travel agency and talks her into joining him as nothing more than a friend. Once together on the high seas, they discover their biggest challenge is fighting the powerful attraction trying to overtake their senses. Michelle Kincaid has issues. The main one is her domineering attitude that extends to the bedroom. For that reason, she only dates men who will accept her controlling nature. She knows Royce is not a man to let any woman have control over him. For that reason, she avoids him at all cost. When she sees that avoiding him doesn't work, she comes up with a plan to change his way of thinking. Will she change his way of thinking? Or in the end, will Royce be the one changing hers?

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Title: Voluptuous Woman Series

Author: Brenda Jackson

Narrator: Ron Butler

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 6 minutes

Release date: September 12, 2023

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

Bare Essentials Voluptuous Orlando judge Dominique Kincaid finds lust at first sight in the form of a handsome morning jogger who fuels her fantasies. But when he steps into her courtroom as a hotshot attorney, she finds it hard to remain the Honorable Judge Kincaid. As far as Jordan Prescott is concerned, Dominique Kincaid gives the phrase, "Here comes the judge" all-new meaning. She is everything he wants in a woman and is determined to teach her the bare essentials of lust and love, and in a way that she will never forget. Bound by Passion Attorney Royce Parker has had the hots for Michelle Kincaid for a couple of years and decides it's time to do something about it. He books a cruise through her travel agency and talks her into joining him as nothing more than a friend. Once together on the high seas, they discover their biggest challenge is fighting the powerful attraction trying to overtake their senses. Michelle Kincaid has issues. The main one is her domineering attitude that extends to the bedroom. For that reason, she only dates men who will accept her controlling nature. She knows Royce is not a man to let any woman have control over him. For that reason, she avoids him at all cost. When she sees that avoiding him doesn't work, she comes up with a plan to change his way of thinking. Will she change his way of thinking? Or in the end, will Royce be the one changing hers?

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Title: How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage: A funny, heart-warming unputdownable novel about love and family

Author: Amir Khan

Narrator: Amir Khan

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 12 hours 47 minutes

Release date: September 7, 2023

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage is written and read with poignant honesty by Dr Amir Khan, bestselling author of The Doctor Will See You Now. Heartwarming and hilarious, it follows the adventures of a young Muslim student doctor, torn between his traditional family and his whirlwind romance. He’s the perfect catch (according to his mother). Yousef is the golden child to his strict Pakistani parents. As he finishes his medical degree in London, Yousef’s life appears to be mapped out for him: become a doctor, marry a suitable girl of his parents’ choosing and, above all, make his family proud. Then Yousef meets Jess. A fellow medical student, Jess presents a complication to the plan. Suddenly, Yousef finds himself torn between two worlds – keeping each a secret from the other. But, as graduation day looms, Yousef’s mother informs him that she’s started looking for his wife . . . Dr Amir Khan is a resident doctor for ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain. His debut fiction novel is a timely, heartfelt look at all aspects of modern arranged marriages. 'Full of the compassion, humanity and mischievous sense of fun you would expect from Dr Amir. This is a complete delight from a born storyteller.' - Lorraine Kelly

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Title: Forever in Honeymoon Harbor

Series: #5 of Honeymoon Harbor

Author: Joann Ross

Narrator: Ashley Klanac

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 35 minutes

Release date: August 22, 2023

Genres: Modern

Publisher's Summary:

“Readers won’t want to leave the heartwarming stories of Honeymoon Harbor, and its characters’ second chances at life and love.” —Publishers Weekly Quinn Mannion never believed in destiny until she came to Honeymoon Harbor. The eldest of five siblings, Quinn has always found success—head altar boy, valedictorian of Honeymoon High, big-city lawyer. Until he gave it all up. Walking away from his lucrative career and returning to Honeymoon Harbor to reopen the old family pub wasn’t as tough as he thought. Not nearly as tough as meeting the woman who was meant to be his forever. But loving a married woman is a line Quinn won’t cross. Despite Amanda Barrow’s attempts to be friendly yet reserved, she knows Quinn has noticed a shadow hanging over her. And walls that don’t invite intimacy. And the unexplained bruises. As much as she tries not to fall so quickly, Quinn’s steady nature and loving concern have Amanda burying memories of her disastrous marriage and feeling hopeful for the future. But she’ll have to let go of the chaos and pain of the past—and accept a staggering family secret—before she and Quinn can get their happy-ever-after. Honeymoon Harbor Book 1: Herons Landing Book 2: Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane Book 3: Summer on Mirror Lake Book 4: Second Chance Spring Book 5: Forever in Honeymoon Harbor