The Local

When Sabrina moved to Ireland, she was ready for anything. Then Killian showed up.

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The Local 1: New in Town
11 min | 312,284 plays
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When Sabrina moves above an Irish pub, she finds it hard to study. And the pub owner, Killian, makes it even more difficult. But when she goes downstairs for a drink one night, she begins to find him more charming than distracting.
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The Local 2: All Wound Up
10 min | 140,192 plays
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Sabrina doesn’t think of Killian as the jealous type. But when a friend from class pays her a visit at the pub, Killian pulls her into a side room and she finds out just how to get a rise out of him.
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The Local 3: Going Deeper
9 min | 130,272 plays
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Killian takes Sabrina for a hike along the Irish countryside. When rain threatens to dampen their fun, Killian finds a shelter and builds a fire and has a few other ideas about how they'll stay warm...
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The Local 4: Date Night
11 min | 100,578 plays
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Sabrina decides to take Killian out on a proper date, but it's hard getting alone time when you're with a local celebrity. When they finally ditch the restaurant, Killian pulls Sabrina into a quiet alley for an even more intimate moment.
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The Local 5: Winner Takes All
11 min | 80,605 plays
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Killian needs help at the pub, so Sabrina lends a hand—but there's a catch. Whoever gets the most people to flirt with them gets to call the shots once the pub is empty. Has Sabrina bitten off more than she can handle?
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The Local 6: Private Message
9 min | 63,957 plays
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Sabrina gets a DM while hosting a virtual event and tries to stop herself from blushing. It could only be from one person, and when she finally finds Killian, she's more than blushing...
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The Local 7: On a Train
8 min | 66,231 plays
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Killian and Sabrina take a romantic rendezvous to a small coastal town outside Dublin. But first, they have a little fun on the way there. Sitting next to each other on the train, they pretend to be strangers, and what starts out as a flirty game quickly turns into something more intense.
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The Local 8: Two Truths
7 min | 44,621 plays
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On a romantic getaway to the coast, Killian and Sabrina hope to get to know each other better. But as they walk along the shore, Sabrina reveals a secret Killian is not expecting.
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The Local 9: Don't Go
9 min | 55,150 plays
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When Killian shows up at Sabrina’s door while she’s packing up her apartment, their tense goodbye leads to so much more…
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The Local 10: It's You
11 min | 55,234 plays
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Sabrina and Killian decide to take space when she moves to Dublin. But when they run into one another at a bar opening, they can't help but get close....
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The Local 11: Drive You Home
10 min | 64,651 plays
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After running into one another at the bar and hooking up, Killian offers to drive Sabrina home. They start pushing each other's buttons on the way home. When a rainstorm hits they have to pull over, and they finally get it out of their systems.
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The Local 12: Naughty or Nice
16 min | 8,799 plays
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When expensive flights leave Sabrina stranded in Ireland for Christmas, Killian unexpectedly asks her to spend the holidays at his family's cabin. After their tense run-in at a pub and days of silence, his heartfelt apology catches her off guard—but between his sincerity and the promise of a cozy cabin, she finds herself saying yes to a Christmas reunion that proves more romantic than either expected.
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The Local 13: Cinnamon Roll
17 min | 4,130 plays
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On Christmas Eve, Sabrina wakes up to holiday music and the scent of cinnamon rolls wafting into the bedroom. She wanders to the kitchen and finds a very special surprise from Killian…and what starts out as a sweet morning quickly turns spicy.
Character Experiences: Killian
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Have spicy one-on-one experiences with Killian from the audiobook, 'The Local'
Snowed in on Christmas, you wake up to fresh baked cinnamon rolls and to Killian waiting for you in the kitchen...
You drop into the pub to see Killian from “The Local” and he’s so excited you’re there, he steals you away to the back room for a quickie. But the bar’s full so you have to keep extra quiet.
When you get stuck in a rainstorm, Killian from “The Local” takes you in and warms you up by the fire. The tender moment turns into a hookup, but you have to be super quiet because he has friends staying upstairs.
Killian from "The Local" invites you over during a storm. And when the power goes out he lights some candles and cozies up real close...
Killian from "The Local" is snuggling next to you in bed, but a thunderstorm wakes you both up. He tells you about the dream he's having, and soon sleep is the last thing on both of your minds...
Killian from “The Local” is at home on a stormy night in Ireland. The fireplace is crackling and he’s wishing you were with him to enjoy it. So he records a voice memo to show you just how much he misses you…
Killian from "The Local" built you a fire, but he has other ideas of how to heat things up…
Killian from “The Local” is drawing you a bath and knows just how to pass the time while the tub fills up…
You’re strolling in the forest with Killian from “The Local” when it starts to rain. Back at the car, Killian can’t find his keys, so he finds a way to keep you warm until the storm ends.
When Killian from “The Local” pulls you into a boathouse to escape the rain, he has some ideas about how to pass the time while you wait out the storm.
You're on the train with Killian from "The Local." Can you control yourself as he teases you while other passengers walk by?
As you fall asleep, Killian from "The Local" lights a fire, makes a nightcap, and cleans up his Dublin flat as rain falls outside.
You're snuggled up by the fire with Killian from "The Local." It's raining outside, and while the fire is keeping you warm, Killian has another way to heat things up...
You're alone with Killian from "The Local," and he's just closed the pub. Now that it's just the two of you, he's ready to have his way with you. So, he ties your hands behind your back and gives you just what you need.
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Dipsea is unparalleled when it comes to the production value of their audiobooks and their focus on storytelling, and I love that they have multiple voice actors to play each part!

ELLIE

Really refreshing take on romance. I love the realism of the stories. Great storytelling, voice acting, and sound design. Well done!

ANISHA

The narrators are outstanding! The accents are outstanding! The heat factor is volcanic—just off the charts.

RACHEL

This app has so many story genres, whether you’re into fantasy, cowboys, or just sweet and flirty. Definitely a lot of good storytelling by talented writers and voice actors!

MAYA

I love how varied and queer-friendly this app is. The characters feel like real, interesting people and that’s what makes them so compelling.

JAHNAVI

Smart, subtle story details that let you know these stories were written by women. Great build-ups and story arcs. Plus the app is well-designed and easy to navigate. Highly recommend!

CAYLEE

I love this app so much. It’s inclusive, with many options for different genders, orientations, scenarios, and interests. Honestly their audiobooks are fun and refreshing and it’s firmly one of the best apps out there for femme audiences.

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