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.
Most anticipated listens of 2024
Articles & Interviews
Meet “The Youngbloods” and the trio of writers who brought them to life
Learn how three bestselling writers crafted the fantasy romance trilogy of the summer.
With “Homebodies,” Tembe Denton-Hurst turns her layoff into triumph
Tembe Denton-Hurst’s compelling debut chronicles a young Black journalist fighting back against a world that refuses to make space for her.
"Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay writes her own happy ending
The former reality TV star explores the "what if" of saying no to reality TV dating in her romance debut.
Kennedy Ryan Is the Queen of Second-Chance Romance
The award-winning author’s Audible Original romance, “Coming Home,” features two high-powered journalists reconnecting at their alma mater during homecoming weekend.
Queen Latifah inspires with "Unity in the Community"
Hosted by the legendary rapper, actor, and producer, “Unity in the Community” is a seven-episode podcast celebrating the real-life stories of local heroes who enacted positive change in their neighborhood and beyond.
In “Maame,” Jessica George Taps into the Relatability of Loneliness and Grief
In Jessica George’s smart, funny debut novel, a late-blooming Londoner emerges from a constrictive family dynamic to start living her own life, with a lot of (hilarious) help from the internet.
Hip-Hop Legend Fat Joe Sets the Record Straight in “The Book of Jose”
The Bronx rapper brings his storytelling talents to new heights in a memoir tracing his “action-packed” life and the birth of a great American art form.
Tabitha Brown’s Cookbook Is About More Than Recipes—It’s About Choosing Joy
The beloved chef feeds the soul with her signature warmth and comfort in her new vegan cookbook, "Cooking from the Spirit."
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.
