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Felix Ever After

By: Kacen Callender
Narrated by: Logan Rozos
Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

“Captivating own voices story about finding your identity and love. Read more

Assistant to the Villain

Assistant to the Villain

By: Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Narrated by: Em Eldridge
Length: 13 hours 54 minutes

“This is one of the most hilarious books I have ever read. It was so lighthearted for the most part and definitely gave me so many laughs! The sunshine and grumpy dynamic was so good and you grow to love the side characters too!! It has an office romance, "will they, won't they" vibe, and of course "the one coworker you don't like" trope. Read more

Red String Theory

By: Lauren Kung Jessen
Narrated by: Yu-Li Alice Shen & Andrew Grace
Length: 9 hours 38 minutes

In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string of fate finds her perfect match—but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances.

Just a date . . . or a twist of fate?

When it comes to love and art, Rooney Gao believes in signs. Most of all, she believes in the... Read more

Check & Mate

By: Ali Hazelwood
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Length: 9 hours 31 minutes

“After staying away from chess for years because of her complicated feelings about her dad, Mallory plays in a charity tournament and ends up beating the current world champion, Nolan. When she is approached to join a chess club on a fellowship, she ends up taking it, telling herself she'll only play for the year. Except then she actually starts... Read more

Divine Rivals

A Novel

Letters of Enchantment: Book #1

By: Rebecca Ross
Narrated by: Alex Wingfield & Rebecca Norfolk
Length: 10 hours 49 minutes

“In a reimagined early 1900's where the Great War is not fought between countries, but between gods, Roman and Iris are rival journalists at a newspaper covering the conflict. Increasingly worried about her brother, Forest, who is missing on the front, Iris uses her old typewriter to write letters to him. She slips her letters under her wardrobe... Read more

Better Than the Movies

By: Lynn Painter
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
Length: 10 hours 37 minutes

A USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller

Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbor as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush.

Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum... Read more

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

By: Sangu Mandanna
Narrated by: Samara MacLaren
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“This book is a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. From the quirky cast of characters to the less than traditional love story, this book will bloom in you and make you feel whole. Plus, the audiobook narrator is truly excellent! Read more

Belladonna

By: Adalyn Grace
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes

The New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth brings to life a highly romantic, Gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal. ​
 
Nineteen-year-old Signa Farrow, orphaned as a baby, has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her... Read more

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Emily Wilde: Book #1

By: Heather Fawcett
Narrated by: Ell Potter & Michael Dodds
Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

“Let this entirely enchanting, slow burn, light academia fantasy whisk you away to an alt-Iceland full of warm-hearted villagers & cold-hearted Fae, changelings & buried kings - and one curmudgeonly professor conducting fieldwork on faerie lore & her charismatic dandy of an academic rival (who may or may not be a Fae in disguise &... Read more

So This Is Ever After

By: F.T. Lukens
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
Length: 9 hours 33 minutes

“This book is chaotic in the best possible way, mixing together fantasy romance with the Arthurian/Chosen One trope and the chaos, humor, and characters of Dungeons and Dragons. What happens after the world is saved? Uh... No one really knows, but now the kingdom is in the hands of the rag-tag adventuring crew who saved it, crowning their... Read more

Legends & Lattes

A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes

Legends & Lattes

By: Travis Baldree
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

“Cozy mysteries are a huge subgenre, but have you heard of cozy sci-fi/fantasy? If you’re new to the trend and could use something rich and sweet to warm you up, this story of a warrior orc named Viv who decides to pursue her dream of opening a cafe in a city that’s never heard of coffee is a gentle, affirming read. I especially enjoyed the... Read more

XOXO

An XOXO Novel

By: Axie Oh
Narrated by: Greta Jung
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

“Ever dreamed of dating a KPOP star? Jenny Go hasn’t. In fact, she doesn’t really listen to KPOP at all, opting for more refined music like Bach and Mozart. As a cellist, she wants to be the best, but when she gets a disheartening review at a competition, she feels defeated. That’s when she meets Jaewoo in her Uncle’s Korean style karaoke bar in... Read more

Part of Your World

By: Abby Jimenez
Narrated by: Julia Whelan & Zachary Webber
Length: 10 hours 5 minutes

A refreshingly modern fairy tale and instant New York Times bestseller that Love Hypothesis author Ali Hazelwood hails as "an uplifting, feel-good, romantic read." 

After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot... Read more

Once Upon a Broken Heart

Once Upon a Broken Heart: Book #1

By: Stephanie Garber
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes

“Once Upon a Broken Heart is a spin-off from the Caraval series, but aside from some references to the original series, it functions fine as a standalone series. I would say that you do not HAVE to read Caraval before this series, but you will pick up on a few more things in Once Upon a Broken Heart if you do. If you like fairy tales and YA... Read more