The Best Romance Audiobooks of 2025

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, narrated by Julia Whelan

Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan delights listeners with this heartfelt contemporary romance. Alice Scott is optimistic about her writing—always hoping for a big break. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hayden Anderson is a grumpy enigma. Both find themselves on Little Crescent Island for the same reason: They’re competing to write the biography of an elusive heiress, the daughter of one of the most scandalous families of the twentieth century, whom no one has actually seen in years.

(12 hours)

The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman, narrated by Zara Hampton-Brown and Shane East

Duet narrators Zara Hampton-Brown and Shane East pair well together in this romantasy set in an alternative Scotland. Princess Aurora rejects a loveless betrothal in England, instead making a pact with a Scottish clan leader who is a wolf changeling. Hampton-Brown and East build the political stakes and the undeniable passion between the two, making their love story a wild ride.

(12 hours)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, adapted by Lulu Raczka and narrated by Marisa Abela, Harris Dickinson, Glenn Close, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Bill Nighy, Sophie Wilde, Will Poulter, Jessie Buckley, Toheeb Jimoh, Patricia Allison, Bertie Carvel, Leah Harvey, David Gyasi, Rosalind Eleazar, and a full cast

An emotive full-cast adaptation of Jane Austen’s most famous novel ranges from stellar narrative performances to Bridgerton-esque laughter and sighs. There are no weak performances here, with Darcy (Harris Dickinson), Lizzy (Marisa Abela), her parents (Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Bill Nighy), and Lady Catherine (Glenn Close) especially owning Austen’s spirit. While the adaptation makes changes in dialogue that simplify or modernize Austen’s beloved work, there’s an intriguing something here that’s not to be missed.

(4.5 hours)

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, narrated by Christine Lakin and Matt Lanter

Narrators Christine Lakin and Matt Lanter deliver a heartbreaking and uplifting duet narration featuring a geographically challenged couple. Samantha, a marketing rep of mustard, and Xavier, a surly veterinarian, spend their first date locked overnight in an escape room. Shortly after, Samantha goes to California to care for her mother, who has dementia. Lakin communicates a natural, deeply felt empathy for Samantha’s impossible family situation. She also sells the sweet quality of the long-distance romance. Lanter’s clipped sentences depict Xavier’s protective layers and his willingness to do anything for Samantha.

(10 hours)

Pioneer Summer by Kateryna Sylvanova and Elena Malisova, translated by Anne O. Fisher and narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Edoardo Ballerini’s moving narration takes listeners to a 1980s Russian patriotic children’s camp to meet sweet-natured 16-year-old counselor Yury and novice 19-year-old theater director Volodya. Ballerini captures each man’s reactions as each begins to feel an attraction that’s both thrilling and horrifying. When Volodya and Yury bury a time capsule filled with camp memories—hoping to meet again—Ballerini expertly alternates their younger and older voices.

(16.5 hours)

Misdirected by Lucy Parker, narrated by Nicola Coughlan and Gwilym Lee

Fans of Bridgerton will devour this audio-only contemporary romance narrated by screen actors Nicola Coughlan and Gwilym Lee. Hattie Murton, reluctant star of the fictional TV show Leicester Square, lives her worst nightmare when the screenwriters create a love arc for her with her unpleasant co-star, Anthony Rafe. Coughlan channels Hattie’s underdog quality, and her knowledge of on-set antics comes across in her light, swift reading. Lee’s deep voice chips away at Anthony’s impenetrable facade to reveal his long-held interest in Hattie.

(10.25 hours)