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Whiskey Beach

by Nora Roberts

Narrated by Luke Daniels

4.19 ABR Score (56.6K ratings)
★ 4.09 Goodreads (48.2K) ★ 4.43 Audible (8.5K)
14h 54m Released 2013 Romance

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

A man suspected of murdering his wife hides in a centuries-old beach house — and Luke Daniels makes you believe every complicated feeling that follows.

  • Great if you want: mystery and romance tangled together with real emotional stakes
  • Listening experience: slow-burn and cozy-dark — best consumed in long evening sessions
  • Narration: Daniels grounds Eli's guilt and grief without ever playing the victim
  • Skip if: you want a tightly plotted thriller over character-driven romance

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About This Audiobook

When Boston lawyer Eli Landon retreats to his family's ancestral home on Whiskey Beach, he seeks refuge from a year of brutal public scrutiny following accusations in his estranged wife's murder case. Bluff House has stood sentinel over the Massachusetts coastline for centuries, harboring both family history and buried secrets. There he encounters Abra Walsh, the enigmatic local woman who serves as housekeeper, yoga instructor, and much more. As Eli attempts to rebuild his shattered life and reputation, he discovers that someone with deadly intentions has followed him to this supposed sanctuary, threatening not only his future but unearthing dangerous mysteries that stretch back generations.

Luke Daniels delivers a compelling performance that captures both the brooding atmosphere of the coastal setting and the complex emotional journey of Roberts' characters. His narration seamlessly shifts between Eli's tormented internal struggles and the vibrant energy that Abra brings to the story. Daniels' pacing allows the romantic tension to build naturally while maintaining the suspenseful undercurrent that drives the plot forward. The audio format enhances the immersive quality of Roberts' richly detailed world, making the historic Bluff House and the windswept beauty of Whiskey Beach feel tangible.