Moira Quirk charms in this first adult romance from YA author Lee. Harriet Lockhart, an actor in a Sapphic theater company, discovers that she and her brother are the illegitimate sons of the prince regent. He offers them inheritances, but Harry's is contingent upon her marrying an acceptable husband. Emily Sergeant is also in London looking for a husband so that she won't have to marry the dangerous man to whom she has been promised. The two women's paths cross, and their fiery first meeting leads to a deep connection. The story has enough twists to keep it unpredictable, and with her collection of accents, Quirk's performance adds to the pleasures. A funny, bawdy, heartfelt queer regency romance.
Pub Date: Sept. 9, 2025
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217158850
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Listeners are in for a treat as this audiobook recounts the exploits of the legendary Saint Valentine; his blind lover, Agatha; and a cast of characters voiced by 20 narrators. Standout performances from Ryan Haugen as Valentine and Wayne LeGette as Emperor Gallienus anchor the ensemble with clear character distinctions and expressive deliveries that guide listeners through the action and intimacy. This historical fiction reworks the story of the Roman soldier Valentine, who embraced the priesthood, secretly performing Christian marriages against Emperor Claudius' ruling, ultimately becoming the martyr who inspired Valentine's Day. Sound effects and dialogue create a cinematic audio production emphasizing love, faith, and resistance. Listeners will be immersed in a vivid ancient world they won't soon forget.
Pub Date: Oct. 7, 2025
Duration: 12 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9798991362429
Publisher: N/A
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Showcasing a broad talent for accents, narrators Vaneh Assadourian and Timothy Campbell enliven a sultry second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen's PERSUASION. Eight years after breaking the heart of her first love, Arab American Naila Darwish is reunited with Basil Trevlyn, now an earl, at her sister's wedding. Believing they may have another chance for a happily-ever-after, Naila is aghast to discover Basil is bitter and unwilling to forgive. What follows is a captivating and angsty dance between two stubborn lovers who are perfect for each other--if only they can forgive. Narrating alternating chapters, both Assadourian and Campbell deftly handle Naila's American and Basil's British accents, along with clandestine whispers and big emotions. Together, they create a lovely listen.
Pub Date: Sept. 30, 2025
Duration: 7 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063247536
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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