In this audiobook, Kierse is forced to work with her brooding former ally, Graves, on a dangerous heist to recover a powerful artifact. As they navigate a monster- and magic-filled New York City, secrets from Kierse's past emerge, alliances are tested, and the line between enemy and lover blurs. Stephanie Németh-Parker delivers a skillful performance, vividly bringing each character to life. The story blends Celtic mythology, found family, and high-stakes adventure with emotional depth and a slow-burn romance. Németh-Parker's voices, accents, and moods are smooth and immersive. She captures Kierse's independence and vulnerability while giving Graves a dark, velvety charm that adds richness and atmosphere.
Pub Date: June 17, 2025
Duration: 18 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781705084724
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Katie Leung's Scottish accent immediately immerses listeners in the Scottish Highlands in this sapphic vampire audiobook. Rebecca, a vampire hunter, goes undercover at a vampire university to find the Book of Blood and Roses, a compilation of ways to kill vampires. After being attacked, her gorgeous vampire roommate rescues her but accidentally makes Rebecca her familiar in the process. Finding the book could break the familiar curse, but their new proximity heats things up along the way. Leung easily switches between accents and tones to enliven a large cast of students, and her precise pacing adds delightful tension to romantic scenes. Leung's Scottish accent and precise pacing elevate this vampire romance.
Pub Date: Jan. 13, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798217159215
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Narrator Brittany Pressley returns the listener to Maine and Poole Manor, the house Sonya has inherited--complete with ghosts and a curse. A witch, Hester Dobbs, has cursed the family and over the years has killed seven Poole brides. Sonya; her boyfriend, Trey; her best friend, Cleo; and her cousin, Owen, are determined to break the curse and rid the manor of Dobbs. Cleo is from the South, and Pressley provides just the right touch of Cajun intonation, which contrasts pleasantly with Sonya's Northern accent. Pressley builds the tension as Dobbs attempts to scare Sonya and the others away from the house. Pressley's performance reflects the bond that forms among the characters as they battle the malevolent witch.
Pub Date: Nov. 18, 2025
Duration: 15 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250402868
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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