Under Currents
by Nora Roberts
Narrated by January LaVoy
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
This isn't the Nora Roberts you think you know — it's quieter, darker, and far more devastating.
- Great if you want: domestic drama with real weight — trauma, healing, second chances
- Listening experience: slow, emotionally taut; the dread builds quietly under the surface
- Narration: LaVoy delivers Roberts' intimacy like a confession, not a performance
- Skip if: you want Roberts' signature breezy romance energy
About This Audiobook
Set against the scenic backdrop of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, this deeply emotional novel follows Zane Bigelow as he returns to his picturesque hometown after years of self-imposed exile. Behind the veneer of his family's perfect facade lay dark secrets that drove him away, and now he must confront both his painful past and an uncertain future. When he meets Darby, a talented landscape artist carrying her own hidden wounds, their connection sparks a journey toward healing that neither expected. Both must learn to trust again while navigating the complex dynamics of a small town where everyone knows your history.
January LaVoy delivers a masterful narration that captures every nuance of Roberts' richly developed characters and their emotional transformations. Her ability to distinguish between multiple voices while maintaining authentic regional accents brings the Blue Ridge Mountain setting to vivid life. LaVoy's pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the story's tender moments and building tension, while her sensitive handling of difficult themes creates an intimate listening experience. The audio format particularly enhances the novel's dialogue-heavy scenes, making the growing connection between Zane and Darby feel immediate and genuine.
