Audiobooks Like The Longest Ride

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Ron McLarty and January LaVoy split the dual-timeline narration of this Nicholas Sparks story in a way that keeps the two love stories tonally distinct — McLarty's older, more settled voice anchors the decades-long marriage while LaVoy brings a brighter urgency to the newer romance, and 13 hours gives both threads room to breathe. The recs carry that same emotional texture, most running a similar length with LaVoy appearing again on several of them.

10 audiobooks for fans of The Longest Ride

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    Safe Haven cover

    Safe Haven

    by Nicholas Sparks

    Narrated by Rebecca Lowman

    ★ 4.25 ABR Score (407.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (403.3K) ★ 4.41 Audible (4.2K)
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    Rebecca Lowman's restrained narration captures what Sparks does best: watching someone rebuild trust becomes as gripping as any mystery plot. The psychological suspense outlasts the narrative twists.

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    A Walk to Remember

    by Nicholas Sparks

    Narrated by Frank Muller

    ★ 4.39 ABR Score (848.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (847.8K) ★ 4.64 Audible (732)
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    Frank Muller's narration captures the quiet ache perfectly: a short, emotionally potent romance that actually earns its devastating payoff.

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  3. 3
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    Dreamland

    by Nicholas Sparks

    Narrated by Austin Nichols, Thérèse Plummer, Nicholas Sparks

    ★ 4.23 ABR Score (112.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.95 Goodreads (105.0K) ★ 4.52 Audible (7.0K)
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    Nichols and Plummer bring real chemistry to two musicians falling for each other. Sparks captures the heartbreak of choosing between love and responsibility.

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    Dear John, Nicholas Sparks

    by Nicholas Sparks

    Narrated by Holter Graham

    ★ 4.07 ABR Score (621.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (619.9K) ★ 4.33 Audible (1.5K)
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    Holter Graham reads the letter that destroys a life with perfect emotional precision. Sparks delivers real heartbreak, not sentimentality.

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  5. 5
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    Remain

    by Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan

    Narrated by Ari Fliakos, Julia Whelan, Nicholas Sparks

    ★ 4.02 ABR Score (50.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.81 Goodreads (48.7K) ★ 4.46 Audible (1.6K)
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    Architect Tate Donovan discovers he can see earthbound spirits while designing a Cape Cod home, uncovering his family's supernatural legacy after his sister's death.

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  6. 6
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    The Best Man: Unfinished Business

    The Best Man Series • Book 1

    by Malcolm D. Lee, Jayne Allen

    Narrated by January LaVoy, Jakobi Diem, Zenzi Williams

    ★ 4.24 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (713)
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    Harper Stewart's bachelor lifestyle feels hollow despite his Pulitzer Prize and Brooklyn penthouse success. The cast—January LaVoy, Jakobi Diem, and Zenzi Williams—capture the ensemble's chemistry from the beloved films and TV series.

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    The Re-Do List

    by Denise Williams

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, January LaVoy

    ★ 3.81 ABR Score (5.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.69 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.42 Audible (89)
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    Hamilton and LaVoy's dual narration captures the push-pull tension perfectly, making this second-chance romance feel earned rather than rushed.

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    One Last Rainy Day: The Legacy of a Prince

    Ravenhood Legacy • Book 1

    by Kate Stewart

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.81 ABR Score (59.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (55.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (3.9K)
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    Arden and Mitchell's dual narration weaves romance and suspense as Dominic's dark secrets threaten the love story that will define the next generation of the Ravenhood.

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    The Last Letter

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Jennifer Stark

    ★ 4.78 ABR Score (552.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (538.1K) ★ 4.75 Audible (14.3K)
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    When soldier Beckett inherits his friend's twin children, he must convince their fiercely independent aunt Ella to accept help. The dual narration captures both the military brotherhood and small-town romance.

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  10. 10
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    In Her Own League

    Windy City Series

    by Liz Tomforde

    Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke

    ★ 4.70 ABR Score (46.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (45.0K) ★ 4.89 Audible (1.2K)
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    Baseball's first female team owner faces constant scrutiny while fighting her attraction to the star pitcher who could derail her carefully planned career.

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