Best Playboy / Rake Reformed Audiobooks

The highest-rated playboy / rake reformed audiobooks, ranked by listeners. Browse 44 titles with top narrators.

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There's something deeply satisfying about watching a character who seemed incapable of vulnerability actually *want* to change—not because they're forced to, but because they've found someone worth the risk. The Playboy/Rake Reformed trope hinges on genuine transformation: the moment when someone realizes their carefully constructed emotional distance no longer protects them, it just isolates them. You get the tension of wondering if they'll backslide, the heat of watching them try (and fail spectacularly) to maintain their old patterns around this person, and the payoff of earned trust and intimacy.

You'll find these stories across historical romance, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense. These books deliver swoon-worthy redemption arcs where the reformed love interest actually does the work—no magical fixing by the heroine required. Expect witty banter masking genuine fear, jealous possessiveness that slowly transforms into devotion, and that delicious moment when they finally admit they're completely undone.

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

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    Pucked Off

    Pucked • Book 5

    by Helena Hunting

    Narrated by Jacob Morgan, Rose Dioro

    ★ 4.55 BLT Score (24.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (21.4K) ★ 4.75 Audible (3.5K)
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    When He Was Wicked

    Bridgertons • Book 6

    by Julia Quinn

    Narrated by Rosalyn Landor

    ★ 4.46 BLT Score (275.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (269.5K) ★ 4.72 Audible (5.9K)
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    Landor captures years of restrained longing so viscerally you'll feel it in your chest. The most emotionally intense Bridgerton, and it earned that "Most-Hanky Read" title.

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    The Viscount Who Loved Me

    Bridgertons • Book 2

    by Julia Quinn

    Narrated by Rosalyn Landor

    ★ 4.45 BLT Score (511.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (498.5K) ★ 4.66 Audible (12.4K)
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    Landor's sharp Regency delivery elevates the best enemies-to-lovers pairing in the Bridgertons series.

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    Beautiful Player

    Beautiful Bastard • Book 3

    by Christina Lauren

    Narrated by Christian Engell, Astrid Johannesen

    ★ 4.39 BLT Score (80.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (80.7K)
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    Dual narration sells the slow-burn perfectly, with Engell and Johannesen building electric chemistry that makes the friends-to-lovers payoff land hard.

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    Play My Game

    100 • Book 5

    by Lara Adrian

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Eric Michael Summerer

    ★ 4.37 BLT Score (5.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (5.2K) ★ 4.67 Audible (553)
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    My Sinful Desire

    Sinful Men • Book 2

    by Lauren Blakely

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Emma Wilder, Scott Brick, Lili Valente, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.35 BLT Score (10.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (5.7K) ★ 4.68 Audible (4.5K)
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    The Locker Room

    The Brentwood Boys • Book 1

    by Meghan Quinn

    Narrated by Sebastian York, Savannah Peachwood, Stephen Dexter, Rock Engle, Felicity Munroe, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.33 BLT Score (31.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.05 Goodreads (30.5K) ★ 4.72 Audible (996)
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    Flawless

    Chestnut Springs • Book 1

    by Elsie Silver

    Narrated by Sebastian York, Emma Wilder

    ★ 4.26 BLT Score (696.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.01 Goodreads (692.5K) ★ 4.5 Audible (3.8K)
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    Moonlit Magic

    Thorne Witches • Book 9

    by T.M. Cromer

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    ★ 4.23 BLT Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.9 Audible (87)
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    Dirty Ride

    Wind Dragons MC #3.5 • Book 4

    by Chantal Fernando

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Richard Sawyer

    ★ 4.23 BLT Score (6.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (4.8K) ★ 4.64 Audible (2.0K)
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    A Secret Love

    Cynster • Book 5

    by Stephanie Laurens

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.20 BLT Score (11.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (10.1K) ★ 4.54 Audible (1.1K)
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    Simon Prebble's performance elevates this Cynster romance into something genuinely addictive—his delivery of Gabriel's wit and restraint makes every charged interaction crackle with tension that pulls you straight through 13+ hours.

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    Thoughtful

    Thoughtless • Book 4

    by S.C. Stephens

    Narrated by Jeremy Arthur

    ★ 4.20 BLT Score (18.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (17.6K) ★ 4.51 Audible (636)
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    Mayhem

    Mayhem • Book 1

    by Jamie Shaw

    Narrated by Andi Arndt, Adam Verner

    ★ 4.19 BLT Score (13.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.11 Goodreads (12.3K) ★ 4.56 Audible (925)
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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 Mistake

    Off-Campus • Book 2

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Lorelei Avalon, Lee Samuels

    ★ 4.16 BLT Score (596.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.96 Goodreads (593.0K) ★ 4.43 Audible (3.5K)
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    Lorelei Avalon and Lee Samuels nail the push-and-pull chemistry in this fan-favorite Off-Campus sequel, making Logan's redemption arc hit even harder in audio.

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    The Consequence of Seduction

    Consequence • Book 3

    by Rachel Van Dyken

    Narrated by Amy McFadden, Nick Podehl

    ★ 4.13 BLT Score (3.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (3.1K) ★ 4.55 Audible (448)
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    McFadden and Podehl play off each other perfectly, turning this rom-com romp into a genuinely funny dual-narration experience.

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    A Rogue's Proposal

    Cynster • Book 4

    by Stephanie Laurens

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.12 BLT Score (11.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (10.1K) ★ 4.49 Audible (1.1K)
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    Boarded by Love

    Bellevue Bullies • Book 1

    by Toni Aleo

    Narrated by Felicity Munroe, Joe Arden

    ★ 4.10 BLT Score (9.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (9.5K) ★ 4.54 Audible (427)
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    Garrett

    Cold Fury Hockey • Book 2

    by Sawyer Bennett

    Narrated by Cris Dukehart, Graham Halstead

    ★ 4.10 BLT Score (18.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.01 Goodreads (17.2K) ★ 4.49 Audible (1.1K)
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    The Consequence of Revenge

    Consequence • Book 2

    by Rachel Van Dyken

    Narrated by Amy McFadden, Nick Podehl

    ★ 4.10 BLT Score (5.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.49 Audible (517)
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    Amy McFadden and Nick Podehl's dual narration brings real chemistry to this revenge romance, making the banter crackle and the emotional turns land harder than they should.

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    Falling for Owen

    The McBrides • Book 2

    by Jennifer Ryan

    Narrated by Luke Daniels

    ★ 4.09 BLT Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.63 Audible (223)
    More about this pick

    Luke Daniels brings gravel and genuine tenderness to Owen's journey from damaged to devoted—making this reformed bad boy redemption feel earned rather than convenient.

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    Consider Me

    Playing for Keeps • Book 1

    by Becka Mack

    Narrated by Kasha Kensington, Alex Kydd

    ★ 4.09 BLT Score (242.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.83 Goodreads (238.5K) ★ 4.43 Audible (4.3K)
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    The Perfect Lover

    Cynster • Book 10

    by Stephanie Laurens

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.08 BLT Score (6.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.63 Audible (200)
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    Forever Pucked

    Pucked • Book 4

    by Helena Hunting

    Narrated by Jeremy York, Emily C. Michaels

    ★ 4.07 BLT Score (22.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (20.6K) ★ 4.39 Audible (1.6K)
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    Beautiful Bastard

    Beautiful Bastard • Book 1

    by Christina Lauren

    Narrated by Astrid Johannesen, Christian Engell

    ★ 4.07 BLT Score (225.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.88 Goodreads (225.8K)
    More about this pick

    Dual narration nails the combative chemistry between these two, and the office tension is deliciously unrelenting from start to finish.

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    Scandal's Bride

    Cynster • Book 3

    by Stephanie Laurens

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.07 BLT Score (12.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (10.7K) ★ 4.45 Audible (1.3K)
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    Simon Prebble's smoky delivery transforms this Scottish romance into pure seduction—he makes the verbal sparring between two stubborn lovers feel like foreplay, and the slow burn payoff lands harder for it.

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    Purr For The Alpha

    Timber Valley Pack • Book 2

    by Georgette St. Clair

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.04 BLT Score (2.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.83 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.61 Audible (774)
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    A Rake's Vow

    Cynster • Book 2

    by Stephanie Laurens

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.03 BLT Score (14.4K ratings)
    ★ 4 Goodreads (12.9K) ★ 4.41 Audible (1.5K)
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    Simon Prebble's dry wit cuts perfectly through the banter and tension of this Regency romance, making Vane's arrogance and Patience's sharp comebacks genuinely funny rather than tiresome.

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    Devil's Bride

    Cynster • Book 1

    by Stephanie Laurens

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 4.03 BLT Score (26.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (23.9K) ★ 4.34 Audible (2.7K)
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    No Reservations

    Fusion #4.5 • Book 4

    by Kristen Proby

    Narrated by Abby Craden, Eric Michael Summerer

    ★ 4.02 BLT Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.55 Audible (280)
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    Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart

    Love By Numbers • Book 3

    by Sarah MacLean

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    ★ 4.02 BLT Score (32.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (31.8K) ★ 4.4 Audible (697)
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    Irish Crown

    Tear Asunder

    by Nashoda Rose

    Narrated by Justine Eyre, Tim Gerard Reynolds

    ★ 4.02 BLT Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.53 Audible (135)
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    Justine Eyre and Tim Gerard Reynolds elevate this dark romance with crackling chemistry and vocal intensity that makes the push-pull between characters feel genuinely electric and lived-in.

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    Pucked Up

    Pucked • Book 2

    by Helena Hunting

    Narrated by Joe Arden

    ★ 4.00 BLT Score (32.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.85 Goodreads (29.9K) ★ 4.41 Audible (2.4K)
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    Temptation and Surrender

    Cynster • Book 15

    by Stephanie Laurens

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 3.99 BLT Score (4.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (4.1K) ★ 4.81 Audible (52)
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    Stolen Kisses

    The Sterling Brothers • Book 1

    by Layla Hagen

    Narrated by Jason Clarke, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 3.95 BLT Score (4.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (3.8K) ★ 4.38 Audible (431)
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    Lady Beware

    Company of Rogues • Book 13

    by Jo Beverley

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

    ★ 3.89 BLT Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.92 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.42 Audible (231)
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    Simon Prebble's smoky delivery perfectly captures the tension between attraction and suspicion as a reformed rake tries to win over a woman caught between desire and family loyalty. Beverley builds genuine chemistry through dialogue, and Prebble makes you feel every charged moment.

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    The One That I Want: Scorned Women Society

    Scorned Women's Society • Book 3

    by Smartypants Romance

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Rupert Channing

    ★ 3.86 BLT Score (917 ratings)
    ★ 3.91 Goodreads (859) ★ 4.47 Audible (58)
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    Wedding Night with the Earl

    The Heirs' Club of Scoundrels • Book 3

    by Amelia Grey

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    ★ 3.83 BLT Score (731 ratings)
    ★ 3.76 Goodreads (656) ★ 4.48 Audible (75)
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    Crashing the Net

    Seattle Sockeyes Hockey • Book 2

    by Jami Davenport

    Narrated by Shaina Summerville

    ★ 3.83 BLT Score (1.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.75 Audible (4)
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    The Earl Claims a Bride

    The Heirs' Club of Scoundrels • Book 2

    by Amelia Grey

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    ★ 3.80 BLT Score (712 ratings)
    ★ 3.74 Goodreads (632) ★ 4.38 Audible (80)
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    The Once and Future Duchess

    Royal Entourage • Book 4

    by Sophia Nash

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    ★ 3.75 BLT Score (1.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.69 Goodreads (960) ★ 4.23 Audible (53)
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    The Bedding Proposal

    The Rakes of Cavendish Square • Book 1

    by Tracy Anne Warren

    Narrated by Barrie Kreinik

    ★ 3.74 BLT Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.77 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.24 Audible (254)
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    Beauty and the Rake

    The Rookery Rogues • Book 3

    by Erica Monroe

    Narrated by Fiona Honan-Bowes

    ★ 3.64 BLT Score (260 ratings)
    ★ 3.52 Goodreads (259) ★ 4 Audible (1)
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    Honan-Bowes brings real grit to this Whitechapel-set romance, grounding the fairy tale retelling in authentic period tension and slow-burn heat.

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    A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby

    Rogues and Remarkable Women • Book 1

    by Vanessa Riley

    Narrated by Bahni Turpin

    ★ 3.60 BLT Score (4.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.17 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.38 Audible (73)
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    Bahni Turpin's dual narration captures the push-and-pull between a woman reclaiming her agency and a man learning to bend, making this Regency mystery genuinely hard to put down.

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