ROMANCE
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WINNER: Call Me Maybe
Performed by Luci Christian, Neil Hellegers
Listening to stories about love is one of the best comforts in the toughest times, and our top romance title, Call Me Maybe, delivers the warm fuzzies. Cara Bastone's laugh-out-loud rom-com is told through phone calls, text messages, and online conversations, which feels very 2020 for those looking for love during a pandemic. Narrators Luci Christian and Neil Hellegers are the perfect match. In Shanna Swendson’s Make Mine Magic, narrator Karissa Vacker’s Texas-tinged voice adds a touch of charm to the paranormal romance. Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall transports us across the pond for a fake-boyfriends rom-com, performed by Joe Jameson, that’s hard to hit pause on. Rounding out our winners are two familiar favorites. Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory return with fresh takes on second-chance love and adorable meet-cutes that provide a timely escape for their many fans.
Best of Romance: Four More
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Make Mine Magic
- By: Shanna Swendson
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,719
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,236
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,214
Jilted at the altar, small-town librarian Claire is forced to go on her romantic honeymoon in New York City alone. After enduring one too many meals for two as one, Claire invites a seemingly harmless little old lady to join her for afternoon tea at the Plaza. Unbeknownst to Claire, said little old lady is actually a grand wizard, who bestows Claire with a magical amulet that makes her the sitting queen of the magical community. Claire is swept into the gilded world of New York City wizards - and a bitter power struggle for the throne.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Clean read
- By Pink Mama T on 02-04-20
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Boyfriend Material
- By: Alexis Hall
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,264
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,863
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,859
Luc O'Donnell is tangentially - and reluctantly - famous. His rock-star parents split when he was young, and the father he's never met spent the next 20 years cruising in and out of rehab. Now that his dad's making a comeback, Luc's back in the public eye, and one compromising photo is enough to ruin everything. To clean up his image, Luc has to find a nice normal relationship...and Oliver Blackwood is as nice and normal as they come. He's a barrister, an ethical vegetarian, and someone who has never inspired a moment of scandal in his life. He’s perfect boyfriend material.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The right material!
- By Cranky Reader on 07-08-20
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The Happy Ever After Playlist
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Erin Mallon
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,133
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,554
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,543
Artist Sloan Monroe just can't seem to get her life on track. But one trouble-making pup who randomly jumps into her car with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With Tucker by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Another damsel in distress ( spoilers)
- By Jovana on 05-22-20
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Party of Two
- By: Jasmine Guillory
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,045
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 922
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 921
Dating is the last thing on Olivia Monroe's mind when she moves to LA to start her own law firm. But when she meets a gorgeous man at a hotel bar and they spend the entire night flirting, she discovers too late that he is none other than hotshot junior Senator Max Powell. Olivia has zero interest in dating a politician, but when a cake arrives at her office with the cutest message, she can't resist - it is chocolate cake, after all.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Waste of time
- By Emily R. Pollock on 07-03-20
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Make Mine Magic
- By: Shanna Swendson
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,719
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,236
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,214
Jilted at the altar, small-town librarian Claire is forced to go on her romantic honeymoon in New York City alone. After enduring one too many meals for two as one, Claire invites a seemingly harmless little old lady to join her for afternoon tea at the Plaza. Unbeknownst to Claire, said little old lady is actually a grand wizard, who bestows Claire with a magical amulet that makes her the sitting queen of the magical community. Claire is swept into the gilded world of New York City wizards - and a bitter power struggle for the throne.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Clean read
- By Pink Mama T on 02-04-20
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Boyfriend Material
- By: Alexis Hall
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,264
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,863
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,859
Luc O'Donnell is tangentially - and reluctantly - famous. His rock-star parents split when he was young, and the father he's never met spent the next 20 years cruising in and out of rehab. Now that his dad's making a comeback, Luc's back in the public eye, and one compromising photo is enough to ruin everything. To clean up his image, Luc has to find a nice normal relationship...and Oliver Blackwood is as nice and normal as they come. He's a barrister, an ethical vegetarian, and someone who has never inspired a moment of scandal in his life. He’s perfect boyfriend material.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The right material!
- By Cranky Reader on 07-08-20
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The Happy Ever After Playlist
- By: Abby Jimenez
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Erin Mallon
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,133
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,554
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,543
Artist Sloan Monroe just can't seem to get her life on track. But one trouble-making pup who randomly jumps into her car with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With Tucker by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Another damsel in distress ( spoilers)
- By Jovana on 05-22-20
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Party of Two
- By: Jasmine Guillory
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,045
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 922
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 921
Dating is the last thing on Olivia Monroe's mind when she moves to LA to start her own law firm. But when she meets a gorgeous man at a hotel bar and they spend the entire night flirting, she discovers too late that he is none other than hotshot junior Senator Max Powell. Olivia has zero interest in dating a politician, but when a cake arrives at her office with the cutest message, she can't resist - it is chocolate cake, after all.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Waste of time
- By Emily R. Pollock on 07-03-20