Best One Night Stand / Fling to Forever Audiobooks

The highest-rated one night stand / fling to forever audiobooks, ranked by listeners. Browse 28 titles with top narrators.

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One Night Stand / Fling to Forever is about the delicious tension between wanting to keep things casual and being completely unable to. There's something electric about watching characters fight their feelings—the careful distance they try to maintain, the excuses they make, the moment when one of them finally admits they want more. It's the thrill of catching feelings for someone you weren't supposed to catch feelings for, plus the vulnerability of being the first to say it out loud.

You'll find this trope everywhere from contemporary romance to thrillers, and these 35 books deliver everything from steamy chemistry to emotional gut-punches. Some lean into the humor of denial, others into the intensity of unexpected love. Expect tension, heat, and that satisfying beat where casual becomes forever.

These are the highest-rated one night stand / fling to forever audiobooks, ranked by listener ratings. A great narrator can elevate an already compelling trope — turning tension into an immersive experience.

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    Just for the Summer

    Part of Your World • Book 3

    by Abby Jimenez

    Narrated by Julia Whelan, Zachary Webber

    4.79 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.8 Audible (16.8K)
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    Justin's dating curse becomes internet famous: every ex finds their soulmate immediately after dumping him. Julia Whelan and Zachary Webber sell the ridiculous premise completely.

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    Ugly Love

    by Colleen Hoover

    Narrated by Deacon Lee, Grace Grant

    4.46 ABR Score (2.4M ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (2.3M) ★ 4.58 Audible (32.3K)
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    Tate and Miles agree to a no-strings arrangement, but his traumatic past threatens to destroy even their carefully controlled relationship. Dual narration reveals both perspectives on love's messier realities.

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    Thank You for Listening

    Thank You for Listening

    by Julia Whelan

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    4.42 ABR Score (106.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (100.9K) ★ 4.71 Audible (6.0K)
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    Julia Whelan narrating her own story about an audiobook narrator is perfectly cast magic—she understands the intimate power of voice in a way that makes every scene resonate.

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    The Score

    Off-Campus • Book 3

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Savannah Peachwood, Andrew Eiden

    4.42 ABR Score (524.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (521.4K) ★ 4.63 Audible (3.2K)
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    Mother Maker

    The Momcoms • Book 2

    by Jenni Bara

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Teddy Hamilton

    4.32 ABR Score (16.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (15.6K) ★ 4.7 Audible (749)
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    Maxine Mitchell and Teddy Hamilton handle the dual narration of this contemporary romance where a one-night stand with a baseball player leads to unexpected pregnancy complications.

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    Mistakes Were Made

    Story Lake • Book 2

    by Lucy Score

    Narrated by Lila Winters, Sebastian York

    4.30 ABR Score (1.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.81 Audible (291)
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    A Manhattan literary agent exiled to small-town Pennsylvania clashes with a man seeking the perfect wife while she's only after one perfect night. Lila Winters and Sebastian York create sparkling chemistry between these mismatched characters.

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    Grip

    Grip • Book 1

    by Kennedy Ryan

    Narrated by Jakobi Diem, Maxine Mitchell

    4.25 ABR Score (19.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (17.8K) ★ 4.53 Audible (1.5K)
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    Music industry romance gets dual perspective treatment as Jakobi Diem and Maxine Mitchell voice the rekindled attraction between a talent manager and rising hip-hop star.

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    Crossing the Line

    by J.J. Arias

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.23 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (2.3K) ★ 4.77 Audible (396)
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    Judge Jordan Blake's one-night stand with younger law student Sierra becomes complicated when Sierra appears in her courtroom, and Craden captures every nuance of their forbidden attraction.

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    The Bridges of Madison County

    by Robert James Waller

    Narrated by Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale

    4.23 ABR Score (108.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.72 Goodreads (107.6K) ★ 4.74 Audible (1.1K)
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    O'Hara and Pasquale are Broadway royalty, and their dual narration gives this quiet four-day love affair an aching intimacy no solo read could match.

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    Two of a Kind

    by T.B. Markinson, Miranda MacLeod

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.22 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.77 Audible (308)
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    A Vegas business trip turns into an unexpected romance when a Milwaukee marketing assistant meets a charming cowgirl and makes some questionable decisions.

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    One Beautiful Promise

    Very Irresistible Bachelors • Book 4

    by Layla Hagen

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    4.17 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.67 Audible (220)
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    Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell nail the chemistry and hesitation of rebuilding trust, turning a steamy reconnection into something that actually heals.

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    Bossy

    by N.R. Walker

    Narrated by Glen Lloyd

    4.15 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (4.6K) ★ 4.71 Audible (152)
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    Sydney realtor Michael meets Bryson and discovers that one-night stands sometimes demand more. Glen Lloyd's warm narration captures the emotional growth beneath the romantic tension.

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    Strung

    by Victoria Ashley

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    4.11 ABR Score (9.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.9 Goodreads (5.5K) ★ 4.52 Audible (4.3K)
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    Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell's dual narration crackles with chemistry, capturing a sensual romance built on the intoxicating pull of a musician's voice.

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    Love Song

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Erin Mallon, Connor Crais

    4.11 ABR Score (8.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (8.1K) ★ 4.64 Audible (168)
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    College junior Blake Logan retreats to Lake Tahoe after a brutal breakup, swearing off men and drama for the summer—naturally, complications follow. Elle Kennedy's signature blend of heat and humor gets a perfect dual narration from Erin Mallon and Connor Crais.

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    Falling for the Backup

    Assassins • Book 4

    by Toni Aleo

    Narrated by Lucy Malone

    4.09 ABR Score (6.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (6.0K) ★ 4.56 Audible (266)
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    Lucy Malone captures the electricity between a hockey player and the woman who got away. A satisfying second-chance romance where reconnection feels inevitable.

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    Remy

    by Eden Summers

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, D C Cole

    4.07 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (2.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (34)
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    She stalks her father at a dive bar and meets a mysterious man in a suit, leading to obsession and danger.

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    Here With Me

    Sugarland Creek • Book 1

    by Brooke Montgomery, Brooke Cumberland

    Narrated by Tor Thom, Maxine Mitchell

    4.01 ABR Score (19.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.92 Goodreads (18.9K) ★ 4.53 Audible (186)
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    Horse trainer Ryann discovers her one-night stand is her ex-boyfriend's father, forcing her to choose between desire and loyalty in small-town Sugarland Creek. Tor Thom and Maxine Mitchell create authentic chemistry despite the complicated circumstances.

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    Whiskey Reveals

    Whiskey and Lies • Book 2

    by Carrie Ann Ryan

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell

    4.01 ABR Score (1.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.19 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.71 Audible (69)
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    Fox Collins prefers focusing on stories over serious relationships, but his latest one-night stand's return complicates his carefully ordered bachelor life.

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    I Hope That I Don't Fall in Love With You

    by Harper Bliss

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    3.97 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.92 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.58 Audible (286)
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    Dakota swipes right on women for the first time and instantly connects with commitment-phobic NYPD detective Jack. Romance blooms between opposites who both thought true love had passed them by completely.

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    Getting Lucky Number Seven

    Taking Shots • Book 1

    by Cindi Madsen

    Narrated by Andi Arndt, Cooper North

    3.96 ABR Score (10.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.82 Goodreads (10.0K) ★ 4.45 Audible (912)
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    Andi Arndt and Cooper North's dual narration brings such charged chemistry to this best-friends-to-lovers romance that the inevitable tension feels completely earned.

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    Lost In Us (The Lost Series)

    Lost • Book 1

    by Layla Hagen

    Narrated by Joe Arden, John Lane, Maxine Mitchell

    3.94 ABR Score (4.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.68 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.61 Audible (356)
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    When Serena's six-year relationship ends, a night out leads to an electrifying encounter with risk-taking James, whose dangerous charm Joe Arden, John Lane, and Maxine Mitchell bring to seductive life.

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    Sleighed

    by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Andi Arndt, Teddy Hamilton, Sebastian York, Zachary Webber, Maxine Mitchell

    Narrated by Andi Arndt, Teddy Hamilton, Sebastian York, Zachary Webber, Maxine Mitchell

    3.92 ABR Score (1.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.71 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.58 Audible (373)
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    Contest winner Kelly joins a stranger on a luxury Cabo trip after both their Christmas plans imploded in spectacular fashion. Multiple narrators handle this holiday romance collection, bringing distinct voices to each couple's story of unexpected seasonal connections.

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    In the Zone

    Portland Storm • Book 5

    by Catherine Gayle

    Narrated by Angel Clark

    3.92 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.11 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.64 Audible (25)
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    Angel Clark captures the exact moment they both stop pretending: the audio shift from guarded flirtation to real vulnerability is the whole book right there.

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    Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny

    Taking Shots • Book 4

    by Cindi Madsen

    Narrated by Adam Verner, C.J. Bloom

    3.91 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.89 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.48 Audible (241)
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    Reformed puck bunny swears off hockey after heartbreak, then finds herself tutoring the one hockey player whose voice sends tingles through her entire body.

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    Kismet

    Happy Endings • Book 3

    by Lauren Blakely

    Narrated by Julia Whelan, Shane East

    3.85 ABR Score (13.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.59 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.36 Audible (7.6K)
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    Julia Whelan and Shane East bring razor-sharp chemistry to this enemies-to-lovers romance, making the banter crackle and the tension absolutely electric across every scene together.

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    One Wild Night

    Hollywood Chronicles • Book 1

    by A.L. Jackson, Rebecca Shea

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Maxine Mitchell

    3.78 ABR Score (4.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.62 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 4.35 Audible (1.6K)
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    Teddy Hamilton and Maxine Mitchell deliver dual narration that crackles with chemistry. This is romance audiobook casting at its finest.

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    It Happened One Semester

    by Aurora Rey

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    3.78 ABR Score (161 ratings)
    ★ 3.5 Goodreads (115) ★ 4.65 Audible (46)
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    Abby Craden narrates the perfect tension between two women caught between attraction and professional disaster. Smart, witty, and genuinely unputdownable.

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    Body Check

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Samantha Cook

    3.59 ABR Score (43.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.4 Goodreads (43.7K) ★ 4.01 Audible (114)
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    Brody's everything she's avoided, but one night rewrites every rule Hayden thought she'd follow, and two months suddenly isn't enough.

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