New Reviews: Romantic Fiction

Author and narrator Zackman does her novel justice as she brings to life a high-energy New York City romance. Zackman's protagonist--quintessential millennial Mimi--is a food columnist living in Queens, on the hunt for a great love story and a delicious shmear. Mimi finds herself wrestling with a budding attraction to her new department head, Jake. Zackman's range is not to be... Read More

The second title in the Must Love Hockey series, narrated by Ryan West and CJ Bloom, features a professional hockey player and an author who is a romance cynic. Scarlett has made a living writing books that bash romance and champion female independence. Chase is determined to prove her wrong. When they're forced to spend time together as a joint publicity stunt, Scarlett... Read More

In this Christmas romance, narrators Monique Makena and Max Rauch portray a couple who are on the brink of divorce. Rauch voices Connor, a workaholic CEO who is desperate to win back the heart of his wife, Laney. Makena portrays Laney, who has returned to her hometown and is seeking a divorce. Rauch's voice reflects Connor's determination to show Laney a new side of himself.... Read More

Narrators Alexander Cendese, Brittany Pressley and Samantha Summers combine their talents to tell the story of scientist Harriet Smythe and hockey player Gale Knight. Harriet has created E.M.M.A., an AI program designed to enhance sports performance. Gale has been going through a slump and is hoping E.M.M.A. will help. Cendese ably expresses all of Gale's frustration as well as... Read More

Narrator Emily Lawrence lays bare New York City investment banker Miriam Geld's precarious situation as her fae prince client traps her in his kingdom. Caught between her evil human boss Jeff and the fae prince's demands, Miri eyes potential allies and enemies as she navigates court politics seeking a way home. Lawrence portrays Miri as idealistic but possessing a sardonic,... Read More

Benjamin Sands' and Mia Madison's voices complement each other beautifully, heightening the suspense and emotion in this dark, slow-burn mafia romance. The story centers on Creighton, a ruthless and obsessive crime boss, and Blake, the one person he has always protected. When Blake moves to New York for college, their carefully controlled dynamic shifts, creating new... Read More

Lindsey Dorcus narrates this audiobook with an effortlessly engaging performance as the struggling, overwhelmed heroine Dr. Lizzie Wells, a literature professor navigating the fallout of her husband's death. Listeners hear Dorcus ground the story with a warm, relatable, and acerbic style that gives texture to Lizzie's inner monologue as she makes a spur-of-the-moment move to... Read More

This holiday audiobook features Leo, a successful financial analyst, and Camille, a barista at his favorite coffee shop. When Leo needs to fake a committed relationship for a holiday event in order to secure a client, he asks his coffee shop crush. In the time leading up to the party, they realize their mutual attraction. Mackenzie Cartwright and Sean Masters, who have both... Read More

Moira Quirk charms in this first adult romance from YA author Lee. Harriet Lockhart, an actor in a Sapphic theater company, discovers that she and her brother are the illegitimate sons of the prince regent. He offers them inheritances, but Harry's is contingent upon her marrying an acceptable husband. Emily Sergeant is also in London looking for a husband so that she won't have... Read More

Narrator Mark Elstob embodies the idiosyncrasies of George McGlory, a widower of a certain age in Bedford, England. Visiting his wife's grave, George notices a lonely "council funeral" attended by no mourners. Inspired, George works with a local florist along with a reporter, undertaker, council member, and fellow librarian to shine a light on the forgotten deceased. Elstob... Read More

Isabelle Turner narrates this delightful and hilarious workplace romance. Scout Porter is the head engineer at BuzzCorp, a sex toy startup; she just happens to be a virgin and has sworn off love for good after a disastrous relationship. Scout is determined to stay focused on her team's upcoming launch. To do this, she'll enlist the help of charming Hudson Bailey, the nerdy... Read More

Narrators Aaron Shedlock and Samantha Summers unfold this story of a romance between alpha werewolf and innkeeper Hunter Barrett and omega werewolf and contractor Tess Covington. Tess has come to Colorado to renovate Hunter's inn. Hunter had his heart broken by an omega, so he is wary of Tess. Shedlock handles all the male voices as well the narration from Hunter's point of... Read More

Narrator Georgina Sadler brings nuance to this contemporary romance between a successful American debut novelist and a British actor on the verge of superstardom. On a flight after a wild night out, Sage awkwardly flirts with Theo, who is sitting across the aisle. After attending a party together, Theo ghosts her. But when Sage travels to a small Scottish village to work on her... Read More

Eva Kaminsky flawlessly introduces this charming slow-burn love story and its relatable characters. Ingrid and her boyfriend of 11 years take a month off to date others before marrying. Bubbly Ingrid plans to date her grumpy longtime coworker Macon--both are impressively portrayed--but he resists her persistent overtures. Every challenging month of the year is cleverly... Read More

Brittany Pressley and Dan Bittner expertly perform a dual narration of a contemporary paranormal romance audiobook. What do you do when the guy you went on one date with haunts you--literally? Or when your late fiancée's spirit is still around five years after her death? You team up with your newfound fellow hauntee. As Morgan and Sawyer work together to discover their ghosts'... Read More

This dramatized audiobook adaptation delivers immersive romantasy with cinematic flair. The story follows Odessa Cross, an overlooked spare princess forced into an unwanted political marriage tied to an ancient blood treaty, monsters, and warring kingdoms. As she journeys through dangerous lands, Odessa begins to question her role as queen, spy, or sacrifice, and she slowly... Read More

January LaVoy performs this heartfelt small-town romance. When former musician Merritt Valentine had a mental breakdown 10 years ago, she left glamorous Los Angeles and hasn't looked back. Since then, she's been healing while living with her sister in a small Colorado town. Merritt never expected to have a crush on her local contractor, Niko Petrakis. However, the more time... Read More

Marian Hussey's narration is a standout. Set after the goblin war, the story centers on Dara, the Hawkmaiden, as she navigates uneasy peacetime, questioning her purpose while confronting a disturbing necromantic threat emerging near her home. The story balances emotional introspection with romantic tension and genuine danger, offering meaningful growth for Dara and adding depth... Read More

Narrator Brittany Pressley transports listeners to the Tumbleweed Diner in a small Texas town. Carla is a professional poker player and is down to her last dime when she wins the Tumbleweed. When Carla arrives in town, she meets Rosie the cook and Scarlett the waitress, and she is drawn into their world. Pressley voices a range of ages, and she communicates Rosie's shift from... Read More