Best Holiday Romance / Fling Audiobooks

The highest-rated holiday romance / fling audiobooks, ranked by listeners. Browse 27 titles with top narrators.

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Holiday romances thrive on urgency and intensity. When characters know they have only days—or hours—together before real life pulls them apart, every conversation matters, every touch carries weight. There's no time for games or slow burns; instead, you get vulnerability fast and emotional honesty born from scarcity. The trope trades forever-after certainty for something rawer: two people choosing each other anyway, knowing it might not last.

You'll find these stories sprinkled across romance and contemporary fiction, often set during Christmas, New Year's, or other seasonal backdrops that naturally create isolation and intimacy. Some end with "see you next year," others with surprise second chances. Expect chemistry that crackles, stakes that feel real, and the ache of knowing goodbye might be coming—even if the heart doesn't want to believe it.

These are the highest-rated holiday romance / fling audiobooks, ranked by listener ratings. A great narrator can elevate an already compelling trope — turning tension into an immersive experience.

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    The Plight Before Christmas

    Holiday Hijinx Series • Book 1

    by Kate Stewart

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.46 BLT Score (67.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (63.5K) ★ 4.69 Audible (4.0K)
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    Rebel Heart

    Rush Duet • Book 2

    by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland

    Narrated by Sebastian York, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.42 BLT Score (26.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (22.4K) ★ 4.73 Audible (4.1K)
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    Deck the Hounds

    Andy Carpenter • Book 18

    by David Rosenfelt

    Narrated by Grover Gardner

    ★ 4.39 BLT Score (6.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (4.9K) ★ 4.76 Audible (1.1K)
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    Grover Gardner's warmth and comedic timing turn Rosenfelt's Christmas mystery into the perfect cozy listen, especially if you love a good dog-centered plot alongside sharp legal humor.

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    The Fall Risk

    Valentine's Day • Book 2

    by Abby Jimenez

    Narrated by Julia Whelan, Connor Crais

    ★ 4.34 BLT Score (199.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (195.2K) ★ 4.59 Audible (4.4K)
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    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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    Dachshund Through the Snow

    Andy Carpenter • Book 20

    by David Rosenfelt

    Narrated by Grover Gardner

    ★ 4.34 BLT Score (6.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (5.7K) ★ 4.71 Audible (1.2K)
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    Best in Snow

    Andy Carpenter • Book 24

    by David Rosenfelt

    Narrated by Grover Gardner

    ★ 4.32 BLT Score (5.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.75 Audible (739)
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    Grover Gardner's warm, conversational delivery transforms this snowy murder mystery into the coziest legal thriller you'll hear all year, making the 24th Andy Carpenter case feel like catching up with an old friend.

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    The Great Charade

    by Gerri Hill

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    ★ 4.30 BLT Score (1.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (935) ★ 4.82 Audible (639)
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    And to All a Good Bite

    Andy Carpenter • Book 32

    by David Rosenfelt

    Narrated by Grover Gardner

    ★ 4.28 BLT Score (2.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.82 Audible (278)
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    Grover Gardner brings warmth and dry wit to Andy Carpenter's reluctant detective work, making this cozy Christmas mystery feel like catching up with a friend who keeps stumbling into murder cases.

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    Your Christmas Love

    The Bennett Family • Book 10

    by Layla Hagen

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.21 BLT Score (3.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (3.2K) ★ 4.62 Audible (391)
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  10. 10
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    One Beautiful Promise

    Very Irresistible Bachelors • Book 4

    by Layla Hagen

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.18 BLT Score (2.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.67 Audible (220)
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    The Midnight Moon

    by Gerri Hill

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    ★ 4.09 BLT Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (953) ★ 4.62 Audible (554)
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    Christmas Angel

    Company of Rogues • Book 3

    by Jo Beverley

    Narrated by Susan Duerden

    ★ 4.01 BLT Score (3.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 4.69 Audible (93)
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    Beverley's award-winning Regency slow-burn pairs perfectly with Duerden's warm, precise delivery as a marriage of convenience unravels two very guarded hearts.

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    Tropical Hat Trick

    Hockey Hotties #3.5 • Book 3

    by Piper Rayne

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 3.96 BLT Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.05 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.61 Audible (57)
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    The Promise in a Kiss

    Cynster #0.5

    by Stephanie Laurens

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 3.95 BLT Score (7.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.94 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.39 Audible (960)
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    Simon Prebble's silky narration transforms this Regency romance into pure audio indulgence, capturing every witty aside and stolen glance with effortless charm that makes the forbidden attraction genuinely swoon-worthy.

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    A Merry Vested Wedding

    Vested Interest: ABC Corp #0.5

    by Melanie Moreland

    Narrated by John Lane, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 3.95 BLT Score (932 ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (923) ★ 4.56 Audible (9)
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    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 BLT Score (1.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.71 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.58 Audible (373)
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    Our Secret Summer

    by Harper Bliss

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    ★ 3.89 BLT Score (1.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.65 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.63 Audible (156)
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    Christmas at Baskerville Hall

    Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery #7.7 • Book 15

    by Anna Elliott, Charles Veley

    Narrated by Simon Prebble, Wendy Tremont King

    ★ 3.88 BLT Score (795 ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (695) ★ 4.36 Audible (100)
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    Prebble and Tremont King's dual narration transforms this cozy Holmes mystery into something genuinely special—their chemistry makes the Baker Street banter crackle while keeping the Christmas warmth genuine.

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    Merry and Bright

    Home Sweet Holidays • Book 2

    by Ali Rosen

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik, Eric Nolan

    ★ 3.82 BLT Score (23.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.78 Goodreads (23.6K) ★ 4.23 Audible (210)
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    Season of Love

    Carrigan’s Christmasland • Book 1

    by Helena Greer

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik, Emily Lawrence

    ★ 3.77 BLT Score (4.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.66 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.28 Audible (58)
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  21. 21
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    Whiteout

    Blackout • Book 2

    by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

    Narrated by Danielle Shemaiah, Nic Stone, Shayna Small, Bahni Turpin, Alaska Jackson, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Kevin R. Free, James Fouhey, Korey Jackson

    ★ 3.77 BLT Score (7.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.6 Goodreads (7.2K) ★ 4.46 Audible (78)
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    Multiple narrators each voicing their own character make this snowy Atlanta romance feel like eavesdropping on real conversations between friends, turning an ensemble story into something genuinely intimate.

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    Second Chance Christmas

    by Shawn Inmon

    Narrated by Elinor Bell

    ★ 3.76 BLT Score (239 ratings)
    ★ 3.68 Goodreads (212) ★ 4.37 Audible (27)
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    A Very Merry Matchup

    by Becca Kinzer

    Narrated by CJ Bloom, Adam Verner

    ★ 3.74 BLT Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.61 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.53 Audible (15)
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    Crystal Clear

    Romance in the Rockies • Book 5

    by Rose Fresquez

    Narrated by Carmen Shantz

    ★ 3.71 BLT Score (91 ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (90) ★ 5 Audible (1)
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    Snow Place Like Home

    Home Sweet Holidays • Book 1

    by Laura Pavlov

    Narrated by Abigail Reno, Sean Masters, Barrie Kreinik, Eric Nolan, Andre Santana, Gisela Chípe, Robert Hatchet, Andi Eloise

    ★ 3.68 BLT Score (33.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.44 Goodreads (33.0K) ★ 3.89 Audible (9)
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    The Package

    by K. Bromberg

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 3.67 BLT Score (8.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.38 Goodreads (4.9K) ★ 4.29 Audible (3.3K)
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    A Very Merry Krampus Christmas: A Sweet Funny Romance Novel

    by Patti Petrone Miller

    Narrated by Virtual Voice

    ★ 3.54 BLT Score (4 ratings)
    ★ 2 Goodreads (3) ★ 2 Audible (1)
    More about this pick

    If you want a cozy holiday romance with genuine laughs and a wildly original premise, this hits different—Krampus as a love interest is the kind of left-field casting that actually works.

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