Audiobooks Like Expiration Dates

Julia Whelan narrates Expiration Dates with a warm, intelligent transparency that suits Serle's contemporary magical-realism register — she plays the fear of choosing as something physical, something audible in slight hesitations, and at seven hours the listen is focused and emotionally precise. All 10 recommendations share Whelan's narration, making this an unusually cohesive narrator-driven batch that rewards listeners who want to stay in her voice across a variety of romance and women's fiction.

10 audiobooks for fans of Expiration Dates

  1. 1
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    Once and Again

    by Rebecca Serle

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    3.74 ABR Score (3.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.68 Goodreads (3.2K) ★ 4 Audible (12)
    7h 2m listening time • Released 2026

    Julia Whelan's narration transforms this family mystery into an intimate conversation, making the emotional stakes of time travel feel devastatingly real rather than fantastical.

  2. 2
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    Just for the Summer

    Part of Your World • Book 3

    by Abby Jimenez

    Narrated by Julia Whelan, Zachary Webber

    4.79 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.8 Audible (16.8K)
    10h 5m listening time • Released 2022

    Julia Whelan and Zachary Webber bring such natural chemistry to this premise that you'll forget how ridiculous the setup is—they make you believe in the curse, the plan, and everything that unravels between them.

  3. 3
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    You Loved Me Once

    by Corinne Michaels

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    4.31 ABR Score (27.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.05 Goodreads (12.1K) ★ 4.57 Audible (15.3K)
    8h 27m listening time • Released 2021

    Julia Whelan's dual narration captures the raw vulnerability of a woman caught between saving others and saving herself—Michaels' emotional gut-punch lands harder when spoken aloud.

  4. 4
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    Kismet

    Happy Endings • Book 3

    by Lauren Blakely

    Narrated by Julia Whelan, Shane East

    3.86 ABR Score (13.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.59 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.36 Audible (7.6K)
    6h 46m listening time • Released 2022

    Julia Whelan and Shane East bring razor-sharp chemistry to this enemies-to-lovers romance, making the banter crackle and the tension absolutely electric across every scene together.

  5. 5
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    Funny Story

    by Emily Henry

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    4.57 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.19 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.64 Audible (18.7K)
    11h 23m listening time • Released 2024

    Julia Whelan's narration turns what could be a standard rom-com into something genuinely moving—she nails the emotional whiplash of heartbreak and unexpected connection with real warmth and wit.

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    Beyond the Veil

    The Grey Wolves • Book 5

    by Quinn Loftis

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.46 ABR Score (14.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (14.3K) ★ 4.73 Audible (545)
    8h 25m listening time • Released 2014
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    Thank You for Listening

    Thank You for Listening

    by Julia Whelan

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    4.43 ABR Score (106.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (100.9K) ★ 4.71 Audible (6.0K)
    11h 16m listening time • Released 2022

    Julia Whelan narrating her own story about an audiobook narrator is perfectly cast magic—she understands the intimate power of voice in a way that makes every scene resonate.

  8. 8
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    Great Big Beautiful Life

    by Emily Henry

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    4.35 ABR Score (763.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.96 Goodreads (748.2K) ★ 4.55 Audible (15.2K)
    12h 2m listening time • Released 2025

    Julia Whelan's performance transforms what could be a rom-com into something genuinely moving—her dual narration captures both Alice's warmth and Hayden's brittle edges so sharply you feel the chemistry crackle.

  9. 9
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    The Fall Risk

    Valentine's Day • Book 2

    by Abby Jimenez

    Narrated by Julia Whelan, Connor Crais

    4.34 ABR Score (199.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (195.2K) ★ 4.59 Audible (4.4K)
    1h 48m listening time • Released 2025

    Julia Whelan and Connor Crais transform this snappy neighbors-trapped story into pure chemistry—their banter crackles so well you'll forget it's only 1 hour 48 minutes.

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    Dolly All the Time

    by Annabel Monaghan

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    4.33 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (1.6K)

    Julia Whelan's dry comedic timing transforms this fake-dating setup into something genuinely moving—she makes you believe in the slow burn from the first scene.

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