Caitlin is a librarian from Connecticut who enjoys great narrators and happy endings. She has been reviewing audiobooks for Audiofile Magazine since 2006, and she has had the privilege of judging numerous Audie Award categories since 2009. Her favorite authors are Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and whatever she's listening to right now!
Romantasy, the addictive mix of romance and fantasy, is having a moment. Of course, fantasy romances have been around for a long time, but right now, listeners can't seem to get enough of the intense battle scenes and romantic interludes that feel like they're made for audio. In a successful…
Vacation season is still in full swing. Make your summer traffic jams bearable with some great audiobook travel companions. Instead of listening to your GPS tell you about yet another “ten-minute slowdown,” listen to these new romantic audiobooks that involve travel and getaways. Perfect for road trips, or for armchair…
I love listening to historical romances. In one episode of Friends, Chandler asks Rachel, “You’re jealous of Princess Caroline?” and Rachel whines, “Do I have my own castle?” If that doesn’t explain the allure of historical romance, I certainly can’t do any better. And if there’s anything that historical television shows like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey have…
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to dual narration, where two narrators trade off telling the story. Think of it like improv. One person starts a scene, and the next person adds to the unfolding story without negating their partner’s contributions during the continuing conversation. It’s much…
February is the month to celebrate love and romance, so go big with these new romantic listens. To double your listening enjoyment, each new audiobook has been paired with another favorite listen with a similar theme or setting. Get cozy and turn up the volume!
Get into a New York state of mind and cue up your playlist for a Big Apple-inspired listening experience with these audio romances set in New York City. This story appears through BookTrib’s partnership with AudioFile. It first appeared on AudioFile’s website.
Whether you’re planning a summer road trip or a staycation, it’s time to load up your list with getaway audiobooks. For something breezy and fun, try What Happens on Vacation... by Brenda Jackson, read by Leon Nixon. It’s set at a California vineyard, and Nixon gives it that laid-back, chill atmosphere that…
I’m not sure who came up with the combo of peanut butter and jelly, but I’m eternally grateful. There are some pairings that just work, despite not being immediately obvious. In that spirit, here are five new romance audios with unlikely match-ups — and performances that are sure to make…
If you’re watching the headlines — or the store shelves — these days, you’re well aware that money doesn’t go as far as it used to. In the spirit of commiseration, enjoy these five romance audiobooks featuring characters who are dealing with money troubles. In No Words by Meg Cabot, narrator Piper…
Bestselling author and RITA Award-winning romance writer Kennedy Ryan shares the story of her new audiobook, Reel (Scribechick Media, LLC) the first in the Hollywood Renaissance series. Ryan worked with Lyric Audio to produce this historically inspired Black romance as an homage to the Black artists and entertainers whose stories…
From Romeo and Juliet (not a romance, btw — no happy ending!) all the way to today, it seems no family can resist getting involved in their relations’ love lives. Check out these seven romance audiobooks where, for better or worse, family gets involved. This story appears through BookTrib’s partnership with…
Dating your coworker is quintessentially ill-advised, typically discouraged, and often quite scandalous. In spite of all the drawbacks, though, sometimes it turns out okay; in fact, sometimes the rest is history. If you're someone who always hopes for a bright side and a happy ending, these fresh audiobooks will be…
Many holiday traditions are requiring alteration this year, but not AudioFile's annual holiday romance picks! Better than ever, here are seven holiday romance audiobooks to fill your heart and your ears with some much-needed joy. Click on the book titles to read AudioFile's full audiobook reviews! In an Earphones Award-winning…
For sports fans, the resumption of professional sports seasons, however truncated, was a source of joy in this pandemic year. For those of us who can’t tell a jump shot from a field goal, joy is this list of sports-related romance audiobooks. What’s not to love about teamwork and achievement?…
https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/road-trip.jpg Many people are missing traveling during this time of COVID-19. It’s not quite the same, but why not take a virtual trip with these five contemporary romances on audio? Hearing Joe Jameson narrates Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall might conjure up some of your favorite London landmarks. Listeners will meet Luc, a…