Audiobooks Like Hideaway

January LaVoy narrates this Nora Roberts romantic suspense with the warmth and control she brings to all of Roberts's longer works — the 16-hour Hollywood-kidnapping-to-ranch-country arc gives both the love story and the danger plot sufficient room, and LaVoy's voice holds the emotional through-line without letting either element overwhelm the other. Seven recommendations share LaVoy as narrator and all ten are Roberts titles, so if you want to stay in the specific frequency of LaVoy reading Roberts, the list is built entirely around that combination.

10 audiobooks for fans of Hideaway

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    Shelter in Place

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by January LaVoy

    January LaVoy's compelling narration brings the same atmospheric tension to *Shelter in Place* that made *Hideaway* so gripping, while Roberts deepens her exploration of complex characters facing high-stakes mystery and danger. Both novels deliver that signature blend of psychological suspense and character-driven storytelling that rewards close listening over their substantial runtimes.

    4.63 ABR Score (67.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (48.2K) ★ 4.66 Audible (19.4K)
    15h 22m listening time • Released 2018

    January LaVoy's narration transforms this trauma narrative into something unbearably intimate—her voice moves between survivors with such precision that you feel each person's specific grief, not just the collective tragedy.

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    Mind Games

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by January LaVoy

    January LaVoy's compelling narration returns to deliver another gripping mystery, capturing Roberts's signature blend of psychological tension and intricate plotting with the same immersive quality that made *Hideaway* so compelling. The similarly paced investigation will keep listeners engaged through another taut exploration of danger and deception.

    4.62 ABR Score (50.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (45.8K) ★ 4.74 Audible (4.5K)
    14h 52m listening time • Released 2024

    January LaVoy captures the creeping dread perfectly in this Roberts thriller, making the psychic connection between grandmother and granddaughter feel genuinely haunting rather than gimmicky.

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    Identity

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by January LaVoy

    January LaVoy's narration captures the same atmospheric tension and psychological depth in *Identity* that made *Hideaway* compelling, while Roberts continues exploring themes of danger, resilience, and self-discovery with her signature blend of mystery and character-driven storytelling. The comparable runtime and pacing make for an equally immersive listening experience that maintains the gripping momentum you loved in the first book.

    4.60 ABR Score (79.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (72.0K) ★ 4.65 Audible (7.9K)
    15h 4m listening time • Released 2023

    January LaVoy's narration transforms this revenge thriller into something genuinely unsettling—her ability to shift between Morgan's trauma and the predator's calculated charm makes you feel the psychological warfare in real time.

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    Legacy

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by January LaVoy

    Legacy delivers the same atmospheric mystery and intricate character development that made Hideaway compelling, while January LaVoy's narration continues to create an immersive listening experience that draws you into Roberts' richly layered plots.

    4.57 ABR Score (47.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (41.1K) ★ 4.72 Audible (6.4K)
    14h 57m listening time • Released 2021

    January LaVoy's narration transforms this multigenerational thriller into something intimate and propulsive, making you feel every shift between Adrian's present danger and her mother's buried past.

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    Hidden Nature

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by January LaVoy

    January LaVoy's narration captures the same atmospheric tension and psychological depth that made *Hideaway* compelling, while Roberts delivers another intricate mystery with layered characters and mounting suspense. The nearly identical runtime suggests a similarly immersive listening experience with the same narrative pacing and richness you've come to expect.

    4.48 ABR Score (42.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (38.5K) ★ 4.66 Audible (3.6K)
    14h 55m listening time • Released 2025

    January LaVoy's narration transforms this into a gripping psychological thriller—her control of tension and character voices makes the 15-hour runtime disappear while you're locked in with a cop who refuses to stay down.

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    The Liar

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by January LaVoy

    January LaVoy's compelling narration captures the same atmospheric tension and psychological depth that makes *Hideaway* so gripping, while *The Liar* delivers another intricate mystery with Roberts' signature blend of suspense and character-driven storytelling. The nearly identical runtime promises an equally immersive listening experience with the familiar vocal performance that brings Roberts' complex protagonists to life.

    4.40 ABR Score (71.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (53.7K) ★ 4.44 Audible (17.7K)
    16h 31m listening time • Released 2015

    January LaVoy's performance transforms this revenge thriller into something addictive—her voice shifts between Shelby's vulnerability and steel so seamlessly you'll lose hours in one sitting.

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    The Final Target

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by January LaVoy

    January LaVoy's compelling narration brings the same atmospheric tension to *The Final Target* that made *Hideaway* so gripping, while Roberts delivers another intricate mystery with her signature blend of psychological suspense and clever plotting. The seamless listening experience and similar pacing will feel immediately familiar to devoted fans of the first audiobook.

    3.99 ABR Score (468 ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (468)
    14h 59m listening time • Released 2026

    January LaVoy transforms this obsession thriller with a narrator who captures every shift from Arden's vulnerable isolation to her hard-won defiance—Roberts' taut pacing hits different when you're trapped in her protagonist's spiraling paranoia.

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    Nightwork

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Will Damron

    4.60 ABR Score (46.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (41.6K) ★ 4.74 Audible (4.6K)
    16h 22m listening time • Released 2022
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    The Witness

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    Nora Roberts delivers the same gripping mystery and atmospheric tension in *The Witness*, with another compelling female protagonist navigating danger and survival. Julia Whelan's narration matches January LaVoy's engaging storytelling style, making this 16-hour audiobook equally immersive for listeners seeking Roberts' signature blend of suspense and character depth.

    4.60 ABR Score (130.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (95.6K) ★ 4.56 Audible (34.4K)
    16h 19m listening time • Released 2012

    Julia Whelan's sharp, guarded narration captures Abigail's paranoia and slow thaw perfectly—making this romantic suspense feel like eavesdropping on someone finally learning to trust again.

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    Sanctuary

    by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Sandra Burr

    4.21 ABR Score (27.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (24.9K) ★ 4.37 Audible (2.9K)
    14h 56m listening time • Released 2008

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