The only thing better than turning the pages of a romance book is listening to the love story unfold right in your ears. From seductive accents and heated dialogue, to memorable characters and swoon-worthy storylines, romance audiobooks create a private escape and drop you right into action. Featuring BookTok’s favorite narrators and the highest-ranked stories on Goodreads, this is our curated list of some of the best romance audiobooks!
1. “Swift and Saddled” by Lyla Sage
If a western twang sounds like music to your ears, “Swift and Saddled” is the romance audiobook for you!
Set in the mountains of Wyoming, this cowboy rom-com follows Ada Hart, an interior designer who’s fought to put the pieces of her life back together after flunking out of her design program and ending a disaster of a marriage. Now, she has fresh boundaries, a self-reliant attitude, and a new business that just landed her the biggest opportunity of her career.
When Ada arrives in the small town of Meadowlark to start a design project on a ranch, she hits the local bar and ends the night by sharing a spine-tingling kiss with a handsome stranger. Thinking she’ll never see him again, she’s shocked to discover he’s actually Weston Ryder, her new boss.
Weston is thrilled to reconnect with the magnetic city girl from the bar, but Ada has drawn a line that she refuses to cross. Will he be able to break down her walls and lasso her heart?
Ranked as one of the “Best Books of 2024 So Far” by Amazon, romance book lovers need to add Book 2 of the Rebel Blue Ranch series to their TBR!
2. “Moonshadowe Chronicles” by Dipsea
Lillia is a princess destined to one day rule the Northern Kingdom, a land cursed by the dark magic of the fallen Middle Kingdom. In an attempt to save her home, she agrees to form an alliance with the Southern Kingdom by marrying their prince. The journey to the south will be arduous and rife with danger, so the queen orders Fang—a decorated fae warrior—to escort Lillia along the way.
Lillia and Fae make no attempts to hide that they don’t get along. But as they navigate across kingdoms, they’re faced with one obstacle after another. From a run-in with a demon to being captured by witches, their near-death experiences help them bond as friends. However, an inn with only one bed, a steamy dream, and the magical moonshadowe root help them bond as lovers.
This Black sapphic fantasy romance is perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas who also love the enemies-to-lovers trope!
3. “Broken” by Sadie Kincaid
If there’s one thing billionaire lawyer Nathan James understands, it’s a contract. So when his father proposes an arranged marriage to carry on the family line, he agrees. After all, marriage is just a contract and it’s not like his string of short-term girlfriends have gotten him any closer to a great love story. He expects the same to be true for his new bride-to-be, veterinary nurse Melanie Edison, but her small stature and smart mouth prove to be irresistible.
Falling for his wife is a breach of contract, but maybe they can agree to new terms—like being married for real.
Fans of “Fifty Shades of Grey” will love Book 1 of this Manhattan Ruthless series that features an alpha main character, the billionaire and grumpy/sunshine tropes, and red-hot spice!
4. “Forbidden Fruit” by Dipsea
Greek mythology lovers won’t be able to resist this extra-spicy Hades and Persephone romance.
When Goddess of Spring Persephone is inducted into the Pantheon, she escapes the welcoming festivities and sneaks away to a meadow where she encounters Hades.
Despite him being the Lord of the Underworld, Persephone isn’t scared as much as she is...curious. Hades offers her a rare chance at something different, so she agrees to travel back to the underworld with him—even though it means breaking the rules.
In the underworld, Persephone gives in to her most base desires—including exploring her growing relationship with Hades. But after a while, she begins to yearn for home. Hades refuses to give her up completely but proposes a creative solution that could give them the best of both worlds—one that binds them in magic and secrets.
Mount Olympus doesn’t take kindly to people who disobey them. If the lovers' romance is discovered, they’ll face the wrath of the gods.
This captivating original fantasy romance audiobook is a must-listen for fans of bestselling authors Katee Robert and Scarlett St. Clair!
5. “Beach Read” by Emily Henry
Voiced by Julia Whelan, one of the best romance audiobook narrators in the industry, this contemporary romance from bestselling author Emily Henry is ideal for Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood readers.
The story follows January and Gus, a romance novel author and literary fiction author, respectively. Both suffering from writer’s block, the rivals make a bet: They’ll swap genres and see who can finish writing a new novel first. Both out of their depth, they help each other by going on rom-com field trips, interviewing cult members, and everything in between.
As the pair go outside of their comfort zones, they open themselves up not only creatively...but also emotionally. While working on their books, they may just write their own love story in the process.
If you’re looking for a romantic comedy with summer vibes, look no further than “Beach Read.”
6. “Night School” by Dipsea
This steamy paranormal romance audiobook follows Helena, a research assistant from the Pacific Northwest who begins working with history professor Nicholas Whitlock. Known for being difficult and peculiar, Helena is surprised to find that he’s young, attractive, and incredibly charming—even if his rule for always meeting after 7 p.m. is a little odd.
As the two spend time together, she begins to question things about him. Like, how he knows when she’s in danger and his in-depth knowledge of times past. A few prophetic dreams, a tarot card reading, and a frank conversation later, Helena’s suspicions prove to be true: Nicholas is a vampire.
Now bonded by a secret—and blood— their connection intensifies leading from one steamy encounter to the next. But can their love survive a jealous centuries-old vampire who sets sights on Helena?
This full cast romance audiobook comes with a British English narrator, sensual scenes, and all the “Twilight” vibes. You definitely want to sink your teeth into this one!
7. “The Local” by Dipsea
When Sabrina moves to Ireland to pursue her studies, she rents out what she expects to be a quiet flat tucked away somewhere she can get her work done. Instead, she finds that her new temporary home sits above a bustling local pub.
Frustrated by the misleading listing, she and the bar owner, Killian, immediately get off on the wrong foot—and every swoon-worthy accented lilt and flash of his wide smile makes her dislike him more.
When the two bury the hatchet over a few pints of Guinness one night, Sabrina begins to feel drunk on love. As she soon finds out, Killian is good at a lot more than just bartending. Sabrina’s stay in Ireland is temporary, but what if her growing feelings aren’t?
This original audiobook romance novel is the perfect choice for lovers of Irish accents and the enemies-to-lovers trope.
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