Margaret Hargrove
Margaret is a former magazine editor who balances her love of dark and twisty domestic thrillers with a healthy dose of sweet and sappy rom-coms. As a busy single mom, she enjoys listening to audiobooks while cooking, commuting, and doing almost anything so she can keep up with her favorite authors and discover new writers to love. You can subscribe to her romance newsletter here.
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Black Voices in Romance
Black-led love stories are essential to show that while we may have diverse experiences and perspectives, at the end of the day, love is love. This list of Black love stories features some of the most captivating listens in the romance genre, period.
Jasmine Guillory Uncorks the Love Language of Wine in “Drunk on Love”
The bestselling author’s first book in a new series soaks listeners in the rich ambience of Napa Valley as we follow the romance between winery owner Margot Noble and her new employee Luke Williams.
Emily Henry and Julia Whelan on finding that magnetic, impossible chemistry
Author Emily Henry and narrator Julia Whelan gush about their process working together on "Book Lovers," and how the romance captures those rare relationships that just "click."
Lessons from a Romance Author: You Don't Have to be Perfect to Find Love
Alexandria House, writer of listener favorites such as "Temper Me" and "Let Me Love You," reminds us through her characters that everyone is imperfect, and everyone is deserving of love. Listen in as she discusses Black love, writing for audio, and her decision to set her Romey University series at an HBCU.
Stacey Abrams asked what happens "While Justice Sleeps"—and a legal thriller was born
Set within the halls of the US Supreme Court, the prescient new suspense novel from the political leader and voting rights activist draws from moments in her own career.
For Danielle Evans Authenticity is Key to Relevant and Timely Storytelling
The author's award-winning short story collection 'Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self' is now available in audio for the first time and hitting notes that make it seem as relevant today as it was 10 years ago.
Kate Mara Gets Lost in 'The Getaway'
Emmy-nominated actor Kate Mara makes her debut as an audiobook narrator with the next windy thriller from Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the bestselling authors of 'The Wife Between Us.'
Brit Bennett's 'The Vanishing Half' Tackles Race, Colorism, and Identity
Author Brit Bennett follows up her highly successful debut 'The Mothers' with a nuanced contemporary take on the concept of a Black person passing as white in 'The Vanishing Half,' as twin sisters take two different paths.
Terry McMillan Has Embraced That ‘It’s Not All Downhill from Here’
From the bestselling author who brought us ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ Terry McMillan holds true to her trademark wit and wisdom—all surrounded by a large circle of friends—in her latest story.
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