As we do every month, the Gals have had a look through the lists of new and upcoming releases of romance audiobooks to find the titles we’re most eager to listen to in the coming weeks. So without further ado, here are our Picks for May 2023 – what are yours? Do drop by and let us know which stories and narrators you’re keen to get into YOUR ears in the comments!
Narrated by Heather Stonewall & James Cavenaugh
I usually enjoy Tessa Bailey books. This one has three heroes! – Kaetrin
Narrated by Cooper North
This is the first in a new series of hockey/sports romances from (I believe) a début author; Cooper North is the main attraction for me, but I’m hoping I’ll enjoy the story, too! – Caz
Narrated by Ryan West & Kit Swann
Destination wedding with a problematic best man in need of a bridesmaid baby-sitter. Tick. – Kaetrin
Narrated by Gary Furlong
I had my eye on this one when it came out in print last year – a fantasy romance featuring a young king and his bodyguard as they fight traitors assassins and nefarious plots. Sounds like my cup of tea and with Gary Furlong at the microphone, the narration is bound to be excellent, – Caz
Narrated by Nick J. Russo
Another wonderful outing for detectives Valor and Doyle as Quaid faces one of his most complex cases yet and Doyle is still coming to terms with the events of the last book. The character and relationship development across this entire series has been amazing, and that’s equally true here; the author has done an absolutely fantastic job of setting and maintaining an incredibly high quality of storytelling, and Nick J. Russo has delivered some of his best performances yet. I loved this in print and am sure I’ll love the audio, too. – Caz
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Erin Mallon
The blurb amused and the narrators are good. I’m in. – Kaetrin
Narrated by Cindy Kay & Jonathan Cole
I love a single dad story (I”m a sucker for it!) and Christina Lauren usually delivers for me so I have this on my list. – Kaetrin
Narrated by Curt Bonnem
I love this series! The mysteries are gritty and clever, and the two leads are wonderfully complex, damaged and endearing. Curt Bonnem’s narrations so far have been brilliant, so I’m really looking forward to a double helping of CI this month! – Caz
Narrated by Savannah Peachwood
This one caught my eye, mainly because the hero nearly gets eaten by a bear and is rescued by the heroine. I’m curious as to what’s next. – Kaetrin
Narrated by Kelsey Navarro & Tim Paige
Melinda has enjoyed other Sivec books and this pair are good narrators. It’s an odd couple story which appeals. – Kaetrin
Narrated by Shaina Summerville & Tyler Donne
I like a good fake relationship so I’m planning to try this one. – Kaetrin
PLEASE NOTE: Where not available for pre-order, self-published audiobooks generally do not have purchase links available until the day of publication. The links given will take you to the Amazon book page, and you can purchase from there as soon as it is released.
It’s not a romance, but I’m waiting for Martha Wells’ Witch King to come out so I can listen to a sample. The narrator is an actor, I think, and they’re surprisingly not always the best choice for narration so I have my fingers crossed.
That’s very true – not all good actors are good voice actors. I know I’ve come across some for whom that’s true.
I’m listening to the fourth Valor and Doyle at the moment. I had put it off for awhile but the narrator is excellent so I think I’ll buy the 5th so I can listen back to back.
Such a consistently great series! I’ve always enjoyed Nick J. Russo’s work and I think he’s delivering some of his best performances here.