Best Ava Erickson Audiobooks

The best audiobooks narrated by Ava Erickson — 9 titles spanning Romance, averaging 4.18 ABR stars.

Ava Erickson has become a go-to narrator for emotionally driven contemporary romance, particularly the slow-burn variety where the tension has to build across hours before it pays off. Her voice is warm and intimate — like she's telling you a secret — which makes her a natural fit for Mariana Zapata's Under Locke, where that measured pacing is everything. She narrates multiple Devney Perry series, including the Clifton Forge books and the Runaway series, and the consistency across those titles shows real chemistry with Perry's small-town emotional beats. Erickson handles vulnerable, complicated heroines without tipping into melodrama, and her male character voices are distinct enough to keep the dialogue grounded. Listeners who want to disappear into a long romance series — the kind you listen to back-to-back — will find her delivery keeps the investment alive through every slow, satisfying beat.

Where to Start with Ava Erickson

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    Inked Babies

    Inked Brotherhood • Book 6

    by Jo Raven

    Narrated by Tad Branson, Abby Craden, Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton, Anna Riordan, Sebastian York, Erin Mallon, Joe Arden, Samantha Cook

    ★ 4.41 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (477)
    10h 40m listening time • Released 2018
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    The Runaways

    Runaway #1-5 • Book 1

    by Devney Perry

    Narrated by Ava Erickson, Vanessa Edwin, Maxine Mitchell, Lucy Rivers, Jason Clarke, Teddy Hamilton, Aiden Snow

    ★ 4.37 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (538)
    29h 23m listening time • Released 2023
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    Wrecked Beginnings: Reckless Memories / Perfect Wreckage / Wrecked Palace

    Wrecked #1-3 • Book 1

    by Catherine Cowles

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Andi Arndt, Maxine Mitchell, Ava Erickson

    ★ 4.34 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (553) ★ 4.78 Audible (1.0K)
    27h 20m listening time • Released 2021
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    The Brawl

    Calamity Montana • Book 5

    by Willa Nash, Devney Perry

    Narrated by Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton

    ★ 4.25 ABR Score (18.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (17.7K) ★ 4.7 Audible (365)
    7h 23m listening time • Released 2024

    Erickson and Hamilton have undeniable dual-narrator chemistry, turning this enemies-to-lovers small-town romance into a breezy, flirty listen.

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    The Complete Sinful Men Collection

    Sinful Men #1-5 • Book 1

    by Lauren Blakely

    Narrated by Andi Arndt, Joe Arden, Emma Wilder, Teddy Hamilton, Ava Erickson, Zachary Webber, Vanessa Edwin, Sebastian York, Samantha Cook, Scott Brick

    ★ 4.22 ABR Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (478) ★ 4.73 Audible (779)
    36h 38m listening time • Released 2023

    A stellar ensemble cast elevates this five-book romantic suspense saga into pure audiobook gold—each narrator nails their character's voice so distinctly you'll forget you're listening to performances.

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    Game Changer

    #UofJ • Book 2

    by Alley Ciz

    Narrated by Jason Clarke, Maxine Mitchell, Ava Erickson

    ★ 4.19 ABR Score (3.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.19 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.87 Audible (119)
    7h 49m listening time • Released 2021
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    Under Locke

    by Mariana Zapata

    Narrated by Ava Erickson, Bradley Ford, Sebastian York

    ★ 4.04 ABR Score (103.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.88 Goodreads (103.4K) ★ 4.47 Audible (406)
    15h 38m listening time • Released 2024
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    The Lost & Found Box Set

    Lost & Found #0.5-5

    by Catherine Cowles

    Narrated by Jason Clarke, Sebastian York, Erin Mallon, Andi Arndt, Ava Erickson, Maxine Mitchell, Zachary Webber, Joe Arden

    ★ 3.97 ABR Score (203 ratings)
    ★ 4.47 Goodreads (126) ★ 4.81 Audible (77)
    47h 54m listening time • Released 2025
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    Clifton Forge Series #1-3

    Clifton Forge #1-3 • Book 1

    by Devney Perry

    Narrated by Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton, Maxine Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Lucy Rivers

    ★ 3.80 ABR Score (126 ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (116) ★ 4.3 Audible (10)
    57h 28m listening time • Released 2026
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