Where to Start with Romance Audiobooks Under 5 Hours
- Best place to start → A Walk to Remember
- Closest to 3 hours → Crying Wolf (Bite-Sized Shifters Book 9) (2h 23m)
- Most popular → Pride and Prejudice
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Bittersweet Melody
The Bittersweet Symphony Duet #2.5 • Book 2
by Kate Stewart
Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.54 ABR Score (15.9K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (15.1K) ★ 4.83 Audible (822)2h 23m listening time • Released 2023 - 2
A Walk to Remember
Narrated by Frank Muller
★ 4.39 ABR Score (848.5K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (847.8K) ★ 4.64 Audible (732)4h 36m listening time • Released 2014 - 3
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 2025Julia 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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Pucked Under
Pucked #4.5 • Book 4
Narrated by Rose Dioro, Jacob Morgan
★ 4.33 ABR Score (15.7K ratings)★ 4.18 Goodreads (13.7K) ★ 4.63 Audible (2.0K)4h 54m listening time • Released 2016 - 5
Back in Society: A Regency Romance
The Poor Relation • Book 6
by M. C. Beaton
Narrated by Davina Porter
★ 4.28 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)★ 4.62 Audible (1.2K)4h 50m listening time • Released 2012 - 6
The Bridges of Madison County
by Robert James Waller
Narrated by Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale
★ 4.24 ABR Score (108.7K ratings)★ 3.72 Goodreads (107.6K) ★ 4.74 Audible (1.1K)3h 50m listening time • Released 2014O'Hara and Pasquale are Broadway royalty, and their dual narration gives this quiet four-day love affair an aching intimacy no solo read could match.
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Dirty Ride
Wind Dragons MC #3.5 • Book 4
by Chantal Fernando
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Richard Sawyer
★ 4.23 ABR Score (6.8K ratings)★ 4.02 Goodreads (4.8K) ★ 4.64 Audible (2.0K)2h 42m listening time • Released 2018 - 8
Guardian
Rylee Adamson #6.5 • Book 6
Narrated by Bradley Smith, Chris Davenport, Chris Genebach, Eric Messner, James Konicek, Jeff Baker, Karen Novack, Megan Poppy, Nora Achrati, Darius Johnson, Ian Russell
★ 4.18 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (4.2K) ★ 4.75 Audible (53)2h 23m listening time • Released 2022 - 9
Second-in-Command
Men of Hidden Justice • Book 2
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, John Lane
★ 4.16 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.78 Audible (125)4h 35m listening time • Released 2021 - 10
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
Narrated by Alex Jennings
★ 4.15 ABR Score (4.9M ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (4.9M) ★ 3.5 Audible (2)4h 49m listening time • Released 2011 - 11
Hero Forever
Linear Tactical • Book 14
by Janie Crouch
Narrated by Alex Knox, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.15 ABR Score (3.4K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.84 Audible (19)4h 44m listening time • Released 2023 - 12
Hard as Steele
Timber Valley Pack • Book 3
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.13 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)★ 3.92 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.69 Audible (747)4h 14m listening time • Released 2017 - 13
The Alpha Won't Be Denied
Timber Valley Pack • Book 6
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.11 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)★ 3.95 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.66 Audible (695)4h 33m listening time • Released 2017 - 14
Lynx On The Loose
Timber Valley Pack • Book 4
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.10 ABR Score (1.9K ratings)★ 3.97 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.66 Audible (600)3h 29m listening time • Released 2017 - 15
Falling for the Backup
Assassins • Book 4
by Toni Aleo
Narrated by Lucy Malone
★ 4.10 ABR Score (6.2K ratings)★ 4.1 Goodreads (6.0K) ★ 4.56 Audible (266)3h 17m listening time • Released 2014 - 16
Taken
Timber Valley Pack • Book 5
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.08 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)★ 3.84 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.69 Audible (518)3h 35m listening time • Released 2017 - 17
Sir Philip's Folly
Poor Relation • Book 4
by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton
Narrated by Davina Porter
★ 4.07 ABR Score (3.7K ratings)★ 3.91 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 4.57 Audible (1.2K)4h 51m listening time • Released 2012Davina Porter's crisp delivery cuts through the scheming and social comedy, making every backstabbing moment at the Poor Relation land with satisfying precision.
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The Perfect Match
Cupids & Goddesses • Book 1
by Milena McKay
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.06 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.66 Audible (134)2h 53m listening time • Released 2024 - 19
Doe and the Wolf
Furry United Coalition • Book 5
by Eve Langlais
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.05 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.58 Audible (305)4h 25m listening time • Released 2015 - 20
Purr For The Alpha
Timber Valley Pack • Book 2
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.04 ABR Score (2.8K ratings)★ 3.83 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (774)4h 10m listening time • Released 2017 - 21
Ostrich and the 'Roo
Furry United Coalition • Book 6
by Eve Langlais
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.04 ABR Score (1.4K ratings)★ 4.13 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.57 Audible (291)4h 40m listening time • Released 2017 - 22
A Greene Family Vacation
The Greene Family #6.5 • Book 6
by Piper Rayne
Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.03 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.78 Audible (46)2h 3m listening time • Released 2022 - 23
No Reservations
Fusion #4.5 • Book 4
by Kristen Proby
Narrated by Abby Craden, Eric Michael Summerer
★ 4.02 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.55 Audible (280)2h 42m listening time • Released 2018 - 24
Natural Family Disasters (Shape-Shifter)
Shape-Shifter #1.1-1.4 • Book 2
by Jae
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 4.02 ABR Score (785 ratings)★ 4.21 Goodreads (721) ★ 4.8 Audible (64)2h 26m listening time • Released 2023 - 25
Aldo
Men of the Falls • Book 1
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, John Lane
★ 4.01 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.7 Audible (70)4h 45m listening time • Released 2024 - 26
The Baby Clause 2.0
The Contract #1.5 • Book 2
Narrated by John Lane, Maxine Mitchell
★ 4.00 ABR Score (8.3K ratings)★ 4.1 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.54 Audible (24)1h 24m listening time • Released 2025 - 27
I Bring the Fire
I Bring the Fire #1-3.5 • Book 3
by C. Gockel
Narrated by Barrie Kreinik
★ 3.99 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 4.79 Audible (39)3h 25m listening time • Released 2016 - 28
Off Sides
Off • Book 1
Narrated by Charlotte North, Matthew Holland
★ 3.98 ABR Score (20.8K ratings)★ 3.74 Goodreads (17.7K) ★ 4.44 Audible (3.1K)4h 59m listening time • Released 2017 - 29
Taken With You
The Knight Sisters • Book 4
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden
★ 3.98 ABR Score (576 ratings)★ 4.38 Goodreads (539) ★ 4.7 Audible (37)3h 9m listening time • Released 2021 - 30
Swan and the Bear
Furry United Coalition • Book 2
by Eve Langlais
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.97 ABR Score (4.2K ratings)★ 3.92 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.48 Audible (423)4h 1m listening time • Released 2015 - 31
Working for the CEO
CEO • Book 2
by Emily Hayes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.97 ABR Score (680 ratings)★ 3.94 Goodreads (601) ★ 4.82 Audible (79)3h 14m listening time • Released 2024 - 32
Tropical Hat Trick
Hockey Hotties #3.5 • Book 3
by Piper Rayne
Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
★ 3.96 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)★ 4.05 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.61 Audible (57)2h 3m listening time • Released 2022 - 33
Under One Roof
The STEMinist Novellas • Book 1
Narrated by Emma Wilder
★ 3.96 ABR Score (215.4K ratings)★ 3.64 Goodreads (213.6K) ★ 4.42 Audible (1.8K)3h 38m listening time • Released 2022 - 34
A Merry Vested Wedding
Vested Interest: ABC Corp #0.5
Narrated by John Lane, Maxine Mitchell
★ 3.95 ABR Score (932 ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (923) ★ 4.56 Audible (9)3h 28m listening time • Released 2025 - 35
Sleighed
by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Andi Arndt, Teddy Hamilton, Sebastian York, Zachary Webber, Maxine Mitchell
Narrated by Andi Arndt, Teddy Hamilton, Sebastian York, Zachary Webber, Maxine Mitchell
★ 3.93 ABR Score (1.9K ratings)★ 3.71 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.58 Audible (373)3h 21m listening time • Released 2022 - 36
Bride Of The Alpha
Timber Valley Pack • Book 1
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell
★ 3.93 ABR Score (4.8K ratings)★ 3.65 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.51 Audible (1.3K)4h 16m listening time • Released 2017 - 37
The Ice Queen CEO
CEO • Book 4
by Emily Hayes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.91 ABR Score (477 ratings)★ 3.96 Goodreads (419) ★ 4.69 Audible (58)4h 39m listening time • Released 2024 - 38
Never Never: Part one of three
Never Never • Book 1
by Colleen Hoover, Tarryn Fisher
Narrated by Kevin Free, Elizabeth Evans
★ 3.89 ABR Score (147.0K ratings)★ 3.76 Goodreads (144.4K) ★ 4.29 Audible (2.6K)4h 23m listening time • Released 2015 - 39
Lady Fortescue Steps Out
Poor Relation • Book 1
by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton
Narrated by Davina Porter
★ 3.89 ABR Score (11.3K ratings)★ 3.78 Goodreads (6.4K) ★ 4.33 Audible (4.8K)4h 45m listening time • Released 2012Davina Porter's narration captures the wit and warmth of Regency scheming so perfectly that you'll want to hear what Lady Fortescue plots next. A clever, character-driven mystery that rewards listening.
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Falling for Her Bodyguard
Bodyguard • Book 2
by Emily Hayes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.88 ABR Score (440 ratings)★ 3.86 Goodreads (381) ★ 4.66 Audible (59)2h 50m listening time • Released 2024 - 41
Rival to the CEO
CEO • Book 5
by Emily Hayes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.87 ABR Score (395 ratings)★ 3.99 Goodreads (341) ★ 4.54 Audible (54)2h 36m listening time • Released 2024 - 42
The Princess's Bodyguard
Bodyguard • Book 4
by Emily Hayes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.86 ABR Score (332 ratings)★ 3.94 Goodreads (281) ★ 4.59 Audible (51)3h 1m listening time • Released 2024 - 43
Protected
Bodyguard • Book 5
by Emily Hayes
Narrated by Abby Craden
★ 3.84 ABR Score (257 ratings)★ 3.87 Goodreads (206) ★ 4.55 Audible (51)3h 50m listening time • Released 2024 - 44
Merry and Bright
Home Sweet Holidays • Book 2
by Ali Rosen
Narrated by Barrie Kreinik, Eric Nolan
★ 3.82 ABR Score (23.8K ratings)★ 3.78 Goodreads (23.6K) ★ 4.23 Audible (210)1h 19m listening time • Released 2025 - 45
One Wild Night
Hollywood Chronicles • Book 1
by A.L. Jackson, Rebecca Shea
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Maxine Mitchell
★ 3.79 ABR Score (4.7K ratings)★ 3.62 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 4.35 Audible (1.6K)4h 11m listening time • Released 2018 - 46
A Very Merry Matchup
by Becca Kinzer
Narrated by CJ Bloom, Adam Verner
★ 3.74 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)★ 3.61 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.53 Audible (15)4h 21m listening time • Released 2025 - 47
Crying Wolf (Bite-Sized Shifters Book 9)
by Rose Bak
Narrated by Virtual Voice
★ 3.61 ABR Score (12 ratings)★ 4.64 Goodreads (11) ★ 5 Audible (1)2h 23m listening time • Released 2025
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