by Amalie Howard ; Read by Anais Inara Chase & Ramiz Monsef ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 7, 2025
This captivating audiobook with dual narrators blends romance, magic, and danger in a richly imagined world. Suraya Saab, a talented bladesmith, is invited to participate in a royal contest to win the crown prince's hand. Anais Inara Chase delivers a stunning performance, portraying Suraya's fiery determination and vulnerability with depth and nuance. Teaming up with Roshan, the prince's enigmatic half-brother, Suraya navigates rebels, prophecies, and the attention of a dark god, all while uncovering her powerful destiny. Ramiz Monsef portrays Roshan, adding layers of charm and mystery to his character. Together, Chase and Monsef's narration heightens the story's tension, romance, and action, making this audiobook a great listen.
Pub Date: Jan. 7, 2025
Duration: 12 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063355866
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
by Bryn Donovan ; Read by Brittany Pressley ‧ RELEASE DATE: Dec. 9, 2025
This gently adventurous time travel romance makes for a lighthearted listen.
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Brittany Pressley returns to narrate this companion title to Her Knight at the Museum. Inspired by her friend, Emily, Chicago museum employee Rose Novak tries a little magic on a 19th-century painting and ends up summoning Henry Leighton-Lyons, the Duke of Beresford, to her apartment. Rose has a warm voice as she sympathizes with Henry's situation and his grief over the loss of his wife. Henry's upper-crust accent screams pompous aristocrat, even as his fascination with scientific advances often slips into his voice. As Rose and Henry grow closer, Pressley makes their mutual affection clear.
This gently adventurous time travel romance makes for a lighthearted listen.Pub Date: Dec. 9, 2025
Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217163274
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Feb. 10, 2026
by Catherine Doyle ; Read by Freddy Carter & Emily Carey ‧ RELEASE DATE: Dec. 2, 2025
Freddy Carter and Emily Carey continue their compelling performances in the second installment of the City of Fantome series. As Sera explores her new powers amid the Order of Flames, Ransom struggles with leading the Order of Daggers. While both are trying to protect their kingdom, they are drawn back to the city of Fantome when the king orders them to settle their rivalry and work together. Carter's and Carey's performances are delivered with such appeal that listeners will find it easy to buy into the plot and worldbuilding. Both narrators have dreamy tones, which are perfect for this romantasy series. Carter and Carey's portrayals of the leads in this enemies-to-lovers romance will keep listeners hooked.
(Fantasy. 16-adult)Pub Date: Dec. 2, 2025
Duration: 13 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668152966
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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