Our September 2019 Picks

As part of our mission to point you, our esteemed readers, in the direction of the best listening, the Gals have once again compiled a list of the audiobooks we think are going to be good bets for keeping your ears happy over the next few weeks. As usual, we’ve chosen titles in a variety of genres featuring lots of different authors and narrators, and hopefully there’s something here for everyone :) Don’t forget to drop by to tell us what YOU’RE most looking forward to listening to in the coming weeks!

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Arctic Heat by Annabeth Albert

Narrated by Iggy Toma

Annabeth Albert. Iggy Toma. Nuff sed. – Caz

I’m really keen to listen to this one as well. – Kaetrin

 

The Lady Traveler’s Guide to Happily Ever After by Victoria Alexander

Narrated by Marian Hussey

I’m thinking about giving this one a try. I’m looking for more historicals to listen to and Caz speaks highly of Marian Hussey’s narration. – Kaetrin

 

Instant Gratification by Lauren Blakely

Narrated by Shane East, Andi Arndt and a full cast

I loved the previous Blakely full cast narration so I’m definitely in for this one. – Kaetrin

Another Blakely full cast narration? Yes please! The lineup looks A+ too! – Melinda

 

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

Narrated by Brittany Pressley

There’s been quite a bit of pre-publication buzz about this romance set at a Renaissance Faire (whatever the hell that is!); I’ve enjoyed Brittany Pressley’s narration in the past, so I’m keen to give this one a try. – Caz

 

The Gilded Hour by Sara Donati

Narrated by Kate Reading

This is a historical novel about female doctors in the 1800s. I’ve heard a ton of complimentary things about this author’s writing, but I’ve never tried her work for myself. Perhaps this book, with narration by the incomparable Kate Reading, will serve as the perfect point of entry. – Shannon

Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore

Narrated by Elizabeth Jasicki

I’ve heard so many good things about Bringing Down the Duke, so I’m excited to see what all the fuss is about. I love smart, sexy historicals, and I’ve heard that’s exactly what this is. Elizabeth Jasicki is far from my favorite narrator, but neither is she the worst I’ve heard, so I’m hoping she’ll do a good job here. – Shannon

Parental Guidance by Avery Flynn

Narrated by Tim Paige

I really enjoyed Avery Flynn’s Tomboy recently, and this story also features a bad-boy hockey player, but this one is under pressure to improve his public image. Narrator Tim Paine is new-to-me, but the sample sounds promising so I’m going to give it a go. – Caz

How to Belong With a Billionaire by Alexis Hall

Narrated by Joel Leslie

It’s been a longer-than-expected wait for this final instalment of Alexis Hall’s Arden St. Ives trilogy, but I’m looking forward to what I’m sure is going to be a hard-earned HEA.  Joel Leslie’s performance in How to Bang a Billionaire was absolutely stellar, and I’m sure he’ll be just as fabulous here! – Caz

The Girls of Pearl Harbor by Soraya M. Lane

Narrated by Teri Clark Linden

This historical fiction title set in the time of WWII caught my eye. It sounds like it has a flavor of women’s fiction and romance too and focuses on the lives of four women in the US Army Nurse Corps stationed in Pearl Harbor.- BJ

I’ve been intrigued by the synopses of this author’s other books, but this one, with its emphasis on army nurses, really caught my eye. I can’t wait to check it out. – Shannon

The Monuments Men Murders by Josh Lanyon

Narrated by Kale Williams

This fourth book in The Art of Murder series sees FBI Art Crimes specialist Jason West working to clear the name of one of the original WWII Monuments Men – who happens to be Jason’s grandfather – in a case that is going to bring him into direct conflict with his lover, legendary BAU Chief Sam Kennedy. I’m keen to dive into this one; the plots in this series are interesting and really well put-together, and the constant push-pull of the relationship between Jason and Sam is a big draw. I’ve enjoyed Kale Williams’ performances in the other instalments in the series, and I’m sure of more of the same here. – Caz

Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco

Narrated by Nicola Barber

This is the fourth and final installment in this popular series which is a blend of young adult romance and historical mystery. Audrey Rose is one of my favorite YA heroines, and her relationship with Thomas is more adorable than I can tell you. Nicola Barber has done a fantastic job with other books in the series, so I’m confident she’ll do the same here. – Shannon

The Billionaire’s Wake-Up-Call Girl by Annika Martin

Narrated by Jason Clarke & Neva Nevarre

The ebook has languished on my TBR so I’m keen to get to this one on audio. The previous book in the series, Most Eligible Billionaire (which I read) was fab. (That book is available on audio now too.) – Kaetrin

Like Kaetrin, this book has been sitting around waiting for me to get to it, so the audio will provide the perfect opportunity to catch up. Plus – Jason Clarke! – Caz

Aurora Blazing by Jessie Mihalik

Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller

Sci-Fi romance FTW. – Kaetrin

 

 

Dine With Me by Layla Reyne

Narrated by Cooper North

I’ve read and/or listened to most of Ms. Reyne’s romantic suspense titles, so this story of an award-winning chef who decides to embark on a culinary bucket-tour represents something of a change of pace. I was pleased to see Cooper North’s name attached to the project, too, as I’ve enjoyed his work in the past and am keen to listen to him again. – Caz

I’ve enjoyed Cooper North’s narrations before and this book caught my interest as well. – Kaetrin

Hitched by Lili Valente & Pippa Grant

Narrated by Virginia Rose & Jacob Morgan

This looks to be silly fun and the narrators are great quality so I’m in. – Kaetrin

 

 

Heidi’s Guide to Four Letter Words by Tara Sivec and Andi Arndt

Narrated by Andi Arndt

This Audible Escape title, which is a romance featuring a former Kindergarten teacher that decides to start up an erotica podcast, is getting lots of buzz. I can’t wait to give it a listen. – BJ

This is totally worth a credit but if you have Audible Escape, just add it right now! – Melinda