Where to Start with Romance Audiobooks Over 20 Hours
- Best place to start → The Runaways
- Closest to 25 hours → Diablo Lake Complete Collection: Moon Struck / Protected / Awakened (25h 6m)
- Standalone — no series commitment → A Rose in Winter
- Most popular → Voyager (Outlander #3)
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The Bittersweet Symphony Duet • Book 2
by Kate Stewart
Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.79 ABR Score (30.9K ratings)★ 4.63 Goodreads (29.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (1.9K)More about this pick
Rock star romance continues with star-crossed lovers navigating a scandal spanning generations in this duet conclusion. Stewart explores how past secrets threaten to destroy a budding relationship in the music industry.
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Voyager
Outlander • Book 3
Narrated by Davina Porter
★ 4.78 ABR Score (364.9K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (332.7K) ★ 4.77 Audible (32.2K)More about this pick
Claire returns to 18th-century Scotland to find Jamie after twenty years of separation across time itself. Porter's performance spans decades and continents, capturing both the epic sweep of their reunion and the intimate moments that define their impossible love.
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Redeeming 6
Boys of Tommen • Book 4
by Chloe Walsh
Narrated by Jacqueline Milne, Matthew Forsythe
★ 4.75 ABR Score (260.1K ratings)★ 4.64 Goodreads (259.1K) ★ 4.85 Audible (991)More about this pick
Even at book four, it deepens rather than coasts. Milne and Forsythe capture raw intimacy with chemistry that makes redemption feel earned. (138 characters)
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The Twilight Saga Collection - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
The Twilight Saga • Book 4
by Stephenie Meyer
Narrated by Ilyana Kadushin, Matt Walters
★ 4.43 ABR Score (141.4K ratings)★ 3.94 Goodreads (123.6K) ★ 4.68 Audible (17.8K)More about this pick
Bella Swan falls for vampire Edward Cullen in Forks, Washington, launching the paranormal romance that defined a generation. Over 20 hours of Ilyana Kadushin and Matt Walters navigating every swoon and supernatural crisis across four books.
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The Runaways
Runaway #1-5 • Book 1
by Devney Perry
Narrated by Ava Erickson, Vanessa Edwin, Maxine Mitchell, Lucy Rivers, Jason Clarke, Teddy Hamilton, Aiden Snow
★ 4.36 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (538)More about this pick
Five interconnected small-town romances follow runaways who finally find home during one transformative cross-country road trip.
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Wrecked Beginnings: Reckless Memories / Perfect Wreckage / Wrecked Palace
Wrecked #1-3 • Book 1
Narrated by Joe Arden, Andi Arndt, Maxine Mitchell, Ava Erickson
★ 4.33 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (553) ★ 4.78 Audible (1.0K)More about this pick
Four talented narrators handle this small-town romance trilogy packed with protective heroes, childhood friends, and dangerous secrets threatening new love.
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The Locker Room
The Brentwood Boys • Book 1
by Meghan Quinn
Narrated by Sebastian York, Savannah Peachwood, Stephen Dexter, Rock Engle, Felicity Munroe, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.32 ABR Score (31.5K ratings)★ 4.05 Goodreads (30.5K) ★ 4.72 Audible (996) -
A Rose in Winter
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
Narrated by Rosalyn Landor
★ 4.26 ABR Score (13.7K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (13.3K) ★ 4.67 Audible (399)More about this pick
Rosalyn Landor's Audie-winning narration brings this foundational historical romance to vivid life: sweeping emotion where passion and duty inevitably collide.
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Beautiful Beginnings
Sutter Lake #1-3 • Book 1
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Aaron Shedlock
★ 4.21 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (703) ★ 4.66 Audible (801)More about this pick
Mitchell and Shedlock make these protective heroes impossible to resist; you get small-town romance with actual danger.
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The Complete Sinful Men Collection
Sinful Men #1-5 • Book 1
Narrated by Andi Arndt, Joe Arden, Emma Wilder, Teddy Hamilton, Ava Erickson, Zachary Webber, Vanessa Edwin, Sebastian York, Samantha Cook, Scott Brick
★ 4.21 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (478) ★ 4.73 Audible (779)More about this pick
Five books follow different couples while a continuous mystery connects this family saga of high-stakes romantic suspense. Ten narrators including Andi Arndt and Joe Arden bring distinct voices to each explosive romance while maintaining the overarching thriller elements.
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Cloverleigh Farms: The Collection
Cloverleigh Farms • Book 1
by Melanie Harlow
Narrated by Savannah Peachwood, Teddy Hamilton, Stephen Dexter, Vanessa Edwin, Tor Thom, Maxine Mitchell, Sebastian York
★ 4.21 ABR Score (826 ratings)★ 4.61 Goodreads (438) ★ 4.74 Audible (388)More about this pick
Seven narrators bring seven distinct voices to life in these stories. Each sister and hero feels like a real person, not a character being read to you.
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Thoughtful
Thoughtless • Book 4
by S.C. Stephens
Narrated by Jeremy Arthur
★ 4.19 ABR Score (18.3K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (17.6K) ★ 4.51 Audible (636) -
Brainwashed
Alabaster Penitentiary • Book 3
by Nyla K.
Narrated by Walker Williams, Brent Billings
★ 4.18 ABR Score (7.6K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (7.4K) ★ 4.62 Audible (262)More about this pick
Serial killer 'The Carver' tells his story from Alabaster Penitentiary in this dark psychological thriller that Williams and Billings handle with chilling intensity.
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The Grey Wolves Series Books 4, 5 & 6
The Grey Wolves #4-6 • Book 4
by Quinn Loftis
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.17 ABR Score (581 ratings)★ 4.7 Goodreads (302) ★ 4.78 Audible (279)More about this pick
Pack betrayal and a rogue Alpha's assassination attempt leave the Romanian grey wolves reeling, with Abby Craden voicing their struggle for survival.
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The Duets: A Contemporary Romance Box Set
by Meghan Quinn
Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.16 ABR Score (447 ratings)★ 4.63 Audible (447) -
Fierce, Endless, True
The Bennett Family #7-9 • Book 7
by Layla Hagen
Narrated by Joe Arden, Noelle Bridges, Sean Crisden, Maxine Mitchell, Aaron Shedlock, Stephanie Wyles
★ 4.15 ABR Score (449 ratings)★ 4.52 Goodreads (219) ★ 4.88 Audible (230)More about this pick
Six narrators bring the Bennett family's banter and chemistry to vivid life. The ensemble cast lets all that friction and heat actually sing.
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Irresistible, Captivating, Forever
The Bennett Family #1-3 • Book 1
by Layla Hagen, Kasha Kensington, Nelson Hobbs, Aiden Snow, Jeremy York, Kendall Taylor, Carly Robins
Narrated by Nelson Hobbs, Kasha Kensington, Carly Robins, Aiden Snow, Kendall Taylor, Jeremy York
★ 4.13 ABR Score (823 ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (516) ★ 4.7 Audible (307)More about this pick
Six authors narrate their own love stories with such authenticity it's hard to imagine anyone else voicing these characters.
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Forbidden Desires
Forbidden Desires #1-4 • Book 1
by Kendall Ryan
Narrated by Megan Tusing, Zachary Webber, Ava Erickson, Joe Arden
★ 4.11 ABR Score (4.9K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (709) ★ 4.49 Audible (4.2K)More about this pick
Each Kingsley brother gets his own narrator in Ryan's series, creating four distinct love stories that feel less like romance and more like eavesdropping. (157 characters)
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Nightfall
Devil's Night • Book 4
Narrated by Elena Cabanillas, Alejandro Sánchez, Hugo de la Vega, Alejandro Famos, Andrés García Vera
★ 4.10 ABR Score (140.9K ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (140.9K) ★ 4.6 Audible (10)More about this pick
Five narrators bring five chaotic lives to the Devil's Night finale. A reckless, cathartic ending that delivers everything the series promised.
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Consider Me
Playing for Keeps • Book 1
by Becka Mack
Narrated by Kasha Kensington, Alex Kydd
★ 4.08 ABR Score (242.8K ratings)★ 3.83 Goodreads (238.5K) ★ 4.43 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
Kasha Kensington and Alex Kydd nail the banter: the dual narration turns the sexual tension into something you feel rather than read.
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The Rebel
Looking to Score • Book 1
by Kendall Ryan
Narrated by Jason Clarke, Vanessa Edwin, Jacob Morgan, Erin Mallon
★ 4.07 ABR Score (6.2K ratings)★ 3.82 Goodreads (6.0K) ★ 4.75 Audible (255) -
Tessa Bailey Book Set 3 DA Bundle
It Happened One Summer • Book 1
by Tessa Bailey
Narrated by Charlotte North, Lauren Sweet
★ 4.00 ABR Score (287 ratings)★ 4.53 Audible (287) -
The Boyfriend Material Collection
Boyfriend Material #1-4
Narrated by Andi Arndt, Jason Clarke, Emma Wilder, Shane East, Erin Mallon, Zachary Webber, Julia Whelan
★ 4.00 ABR Score (825 ratings)★ 4.05 Goodreads (478) ★ 4.61 Audible (347)More about this pick
Four interconnected rom-coms, each with a different narrator dream team bringing distinct chemistry to office romance, friends-to-lovers, second chances, and enemies-to-lovers. Blakely's banter practically sparkles when you hear it performed.
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Gold Team Box Set 1, Books 1-3
Gold Team Series • Book 1
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Lee Samuels
★ 3.98 ABR Score (466 ratings)★ 4.71 Goodreads (444) ★ 4.77 Audible (22)More about this pick
Three full romantic suspense novels featuring overprotective military heroes facing everything from Saudi princes to cyber warfare. Maxine Mitchell and Lee Samuels create distinct voices for the Gold Team's high-stakes world of romance and danger.
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Tessa Bailey Book Set 1 DA Bundle
Hot & Hammered • Book 1
by Tessa Bailey
Narrated by Charlotte North
★ 3.96 ABR Score (461 ratings)★ 4.45 Audible (461) -
Hunting Her Box Set, Books 1-3
Hunting Her #1-3
by Eden Summers, D.C. Cole, Laura Jennings, Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden
Narrated by D.C. Cole, Laura Jennings, Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden
★ 3.95 ABR Score (971 ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (942) ★ 4.48 Audible (29)More about this pick
These men don't build bridges, they bury bodies, and the ensemble cast captures every dangerous seduction and deadly revelation across three volumes.
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The Lost & Found Box Set
Lost & Found #0.5-5
Narrated by Jason Clarke, Sebastian York, Erin Mallon, Andi Arndt, Ava Erickson, Maxine Mitchell, Zachary Webber, Joe Arden
★ 3.94 ABR Score (203 ratings)★ 4.47 Goodreads (126) ★ 4.81 Audible (77)More about this pick
Complete small-town romance series plus exclusive bonus content follows a found family through steamy relationships and suspenseful mysteries. The powerhouse narrator lineup - including Jason Clarke and Andi Arndt - ensures each book gets distinct voices.
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The Room Mate
Roommates • Book 1
by Kendall Ryan
Narrated by Ava Erickson, Sebastian York, Jeremy York
★ 3.91 ABR Score (19.3K ratings)★ 3.69 Goodreads (17.6K) ★ 4.42 Audible (1.7K) -
The Gravity Collection Box Set: Three Complete Novels
Gravity #1-3 • Book 1
by Sarina Bowen
Narrated by Emma Wilder, Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell, Noel Harrison, Tanya Eby, Aiden Snow
★ 3.86 ABR Score (254 ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (213) ★ 4.63 Audible (41)More about this pick
Six narrators bring Vermont's ski country to life across three interconnected romances about Olympic hopefuls and small-town secrets. The ensemble cast captures both the athletic intensity and intimate moments perfectly.
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Thoughtless
Thoughtless • Book 1
by S.C. Stephens
Narrated by Rebekkah Ross
★ 3.86 ABR Score (143.7K ratings)★ 4.08 Goodreads (142.1K) ★ 4.11 Audible (1.7K) -
Gold, Girls, and Glory
Gold Girls and Glory • Book 1
by Hondo Jinx
Narrated by Andrea Parsneau
★ 3.83 ABR Score (357 ratings)★ 4 Goodreads (5) ★ 4.53 Audible (352)More about this pick
Andrea Parsneau guides listeners through Dan's college-meets-RPG adventure as he wields a talking sword against fraternity gnolls and campus-based dungeons.
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The Friends and Rivals Collection
How to Date #1 (My So-Called Sex Life)
Narrated by Vanessa Edwin, Sebastian York, Julia Whelan, Jason Clarke, Joe Arden, Erin Mallon, Andi Arndt
★ 3.83 ABR Score (170 ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (66) ★ 4.53 Audible (104)More about this pick
Six spicy romantic comedies explore forced proximity, friends to lovers, and rivals to romance through multiple narrator voices. The ensemble cast handles Blakely's mix of humor and heat across tropes like brother's best friend and only one bed scenarios.
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Dundee Idaho Complete Collection/A Home Of Her Own/Stranger In Town/Big Girls Don't Cry/The Other Woman/Coulda Been A Cowboy
Dept 6 Hired Guns • Book 3
by Brenda Novak
Narrated by Carly Robins, Amy McFadden, Andi Arndt, Rachel Fulginiti, Molly Elston, Amy Rubinate, Tara Sands, Adam Verner
★ 3.78 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)★ 3.97 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.67 Audible (6)More about this pick
Five complete Dundee romances chronicle small-town Idaho love stories from baby wishes to cowboy dreams. Eight talented narrators including Andi Arndt and Carly Robins bring each romance its own distinct voice.
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Clifton Forge Series #1-3
Clifton Forge #1-3 • Book 1
by Devney Perry
Narrated by Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton, Maxine Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Lucy Rivers
★ 3.77 ABR Score (126 ratings)★ 4.57 Goodreads (116) ★ 4.3 Audible (10)More about this pick
The Clifton Forge motorcycle club claims they've gone legitimate, but Bryce Ryan suspects their garage hides more than muscle car restorations.
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Cottonwood Cove Box Set
Cottonwood Cove Series • Book 1
by Laura Pavlov
Narrated by Connor Crais, Mackenzie Cartwright, Andi Arndt, Tor Thom, Erin Mallon, Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell, Jacob Morgan, Emma Wilder
★ 3.69 ABR Score (27 ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (12) ★ 4.73 Audible (15)More about this pick
Five Reynolds siblings find love in this lakeside Montana town, each story narrated by romance favorites like Andi Arndt and Connor Crais who know exactly how to handle small-town charm and family dynamics.
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City of Gods and Monsters
House of Devils • Book 1
by Kayla Edwards
Narrated by Wen Ross, Zura Johnson
★ 3.68 ABR Score (79.0K ratings)★ 3.77 Goodreads (77.1K) ★ 4.09 Audible (1.9K)More about this pick
Wen Ross and Zura Johnson's dual narration transforms this supernatural romance: their chemistry makes every charged moment feel inevitable and earned.
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Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues
Darcy & Elizabeth • Book 1
by Linda Berdoll
Narrated by Rosalyn Landor
★ 3.68 ABR Score (13.1K ratings)★ 3.42 Goodreads (12.3K) ★ 4.32 Audible (829)More about this pick
Rosalyn Landor brings genuine heat to this 28-hour romance, treating the Darcys' marriage as the messy, passionate, complex thing it should be.
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The Edens Series, #1-6
The Edens #1-6 • Book 1
by Devney Perry
Narrated by Vanessa Edwin, Maxine Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Cindy Kay, Connor Crais, Lucy Rivers, Lance Greenfield, Samantha Brentmoor, Ryan Hudson, Teddy Hamilton, Robert Hatchet
★ 3.67 ABR Score (22 ratings)★ 4.73 Goodreads (11) ★ 4.82 Audible (11)More about this pick
Six Eden siblings find love across small-town Montana, brought to life by a stellar romance cast including Vanessa Edwin and Connor Crais. Each narrator captures the unique voice of their Eden family member perfectly.
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Sugarland Creek Volume One
Sugarland Creek #0-2
by Brooke Montgomery
Narrated by Aiden Snow, Savannah Peachwood, Maxine Mitchell, Tor Thom, CJ Bloom, Bradley Ford
★ 3.51 ABR Score (2 ratings)★ 5 Goodreads (1) ★ 5 Audible (1)More about this pick
Small-town Tennessee romance following the interconnected lives of families across generations, starting with second-chance love between high school sweethearts. Multiple narrators bring the ensemble cast to life.
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Diablo Lake Complete Collection: Moon Struck / Protected / Awakened
Diablo Lake • Book 1
by Lauren Dane
Narrated by Abby Craden, Tatiana Sokolov
★ 3.50 ABR Score (8 ratings)★ 3.25 Goodreads (8)More about this pick
A witch-founded, werewolf-governed town provides the backdrop for three supernatural romances. Abby Craden and Tatiana Sokolov handle both magical politics and romantic tension across 25 hours.
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The Malone Brothers Collection
The Malone Brothers
by K. Bromberg
Narrated by Andi Arndt, Sebastian York, Grace Grant, Zachary Webber, Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 3.41 ABR Score (1 ratings)★ 5 Goodreads (1)
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