Best Single Parent Romance Audiobooks

The highest-rated single parent romance audiobooks, ranked by listeners. Browse 50 titles with top narrators.

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Single parent romance cuts deeper than most love stories because the stakes are immediately real. This isn't just about two people falling for each other—it's about trust, vulnerability, and the terror of letting someone into a life that already includes another human you'd protect with your life. The emotional payoff hits harder because the protagonist has already survived heartbreak, managed alone, and built something meaningful. When they finally let someone in, we believe they've earned it.

You'll find these stories across romance and contemporary fiction, often blending the swoon with genuine parenting chaos. Expect messy mornings, kid-related complications that derail plans, and partners who prove themselves worthy not just of the parent, but of the child too. The best ones never treat single parenthood as a problem to solve—they treat it as part of the character's strength.

These are the highest-rated single parent romance 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 Last Letter cover

    The Last Letter

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Jennifer Stark

    ★ 4.78 BLT Score (552.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (538.1K) ★ 4.75 Audible (14.3K)
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    Hamilton and Stark's dual narration captures the raw grief and unspoken tension between these characters with such precision that you'll feel the weight of every unsaid word. This is emotional fiction that demands to be heard.

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    Heartless cover

    Heartless

    Chestnut Springs • Book 2

    by Elsie Silver

    Narrated by Stephen Dexter, Vanessa Edwin

    ★ 4.65 BLT Score (589.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (585.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (3.5K)
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    Wild Eyes

    Rose Hill • Book 2

    by Elsie Silver

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Savannah Peachwood

    ★ 4.53 BLT Score (311.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (306.5K) ★ 4.68 Audible (4.5K)
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    Wait for It

    by Mariana Zapata

    Narrated by Callie Dalton

    ★ 4.49 BLT Score (119.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (115.9K) ★ 4.67 Audible (3.6K)
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    Shadows of You

    Lost & Found • Book 4

    by Catherine Cowles

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Zachary Webber

    ★ 4.48 BLT Score (32.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (31.9K) ★ 4.79 Audible (658)
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    Just One Drop cover

    Just One Drop

    The Grey Wolves • Book 3

    by Quinn Loftis

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    ★ 4.46 BLT Score (20.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (19.3K) ★ 4.71 Audible (715)
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    Mother Faker

    The Momcoms • Book 1

    by Brittanee Nicole

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden

    ★ 4.44 BLT Score (26.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (24.5K) ★ 4.76 Audible (1.6K)
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    Finding Solace

    The Kings of Retribution MC, Montana Chapter • Book 3

    by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.40 BLT Score (6.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (5.3K) ★ 4.74 Audible (947)
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    Juniper Hill

    The Edens • Book 2

    by Devney Perry

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell & Jason Clarke

    ★ 4.39 BLT Score (130.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (128.4K) ★ 4.67 Audible (1.8K)
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    Full Measures

    Flight & Glory • Book 1

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Carly Robins

    ★ 4.33 BLT Score (100.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (97.6K) ★ 4.59 Audible (2.5K)
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    Ryker

    Cold Fury Hockey • Book 4

    by Sawyer Bennett

    Narrated by Cris Dukehart, Graham Halstead

    ★ 4.33 BLT Score (14.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (13.7K) ★ 4.68 Audible (896)
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    Dolly All the Time

    by Annabel Monaghan

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    ★ 4.33 BLT Score (1.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (1.6K)
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    Julia Whelan's dry comedic timing transforms this fake-dating setup into something genuinely moving—she makes you believe in the slow burn from the first scene.

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    Mother Maker cover

    Mother Maker

    The Momcoms • Book 2

    by Jenni Bara

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Teddy Hamilton

    ★ 4.32 BLT Score (16.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (15.6K) ★ 4.7 Audible (749)
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    The Year We Hid Away cover

    The Year We Hid Away

    The Ivy Years • Book 2

    by Sarina Bowen

    Narrated by Nick Podehl, Saskia Maarleveld

    ★ 4.31 BLT Score (19.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (16.9K) ★ 4.66 Audible (2.1K)
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    Finding Mayhem

    Court of Mayhem • Book 2

    by Layla Frost

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Troy Duran

    ★ 4.30 BLT Score (4.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (4.3K) ★ 4.83 Audible (193)
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    Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

    Finlay Donovan • Book 1

    by Elle Cosimano

    Narrated by Angela Dawe

    ★ 4.30 BLT Score (246.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (241.9K) ★ 4.51 Audible (4.4K)
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    One Plus One

    by Jojo Moyes

    Narrated by Elizabeth Bower, Ben Elliot, Nicola Stanton, Steven France

    ★ 4.29 BLT Score (205.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.97 Goodreads (194.8K) ★ 4.54 Audible (10.5K)
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    Four narrators give each family member a distinct voice, turning Moyes' warm, funny opposites-attract road trip into something that feels genuinely lived-in.

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    The Soulmate Equation

    DNA Duo • Book 1

    by Christina Lauren

    Narrated by Patti Murin

    ★ 4.29 BLT Score (308.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (304.3K) ★ 4.56 Audible (3.8K)
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    Patti Murin brings real warmth to a rom-com that earns its emotional beats, making the chemistry between Jess and River feel effortless and lived-in.

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    Zack cover

    Zack

    Cold Fury Hockey • Book 3

    by Sawyer Bennett

    Narrated by Cris Dukehart, Graham Halstead

    ★ 4.26 BLT Score (18.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.13 Goodreads (17.2K) ★ 4.61 Audible (1.0K)
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    Safe Haven

    by Nicholas Sparks

    Narrated by Rebecca Lowman

    ★ 4.26 BLT Score (407.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.22 Goodreads (403.3K) ★ 4.41 Audible (4.2K)
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    The Secret Pond

    by Gerri Hill

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    ★ 4.25 BLT Score (2.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.27 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.66 Audible (1.3K)
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    My One and Only cover

    My One and Only

    Very Irresistible Bachelors • Book 5

    by Layla Hagen

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.25 BLT Score (2.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.73 Audible (291)
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    Clipped by Love

    Bellevue Bullies • Book 2

    by Toni Aleo

    Narrated by Felicity Munroe, Joe Arden

    ★ 4.24 BLT Score (4.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.67 Audible (251)
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    Cloverleigh Farms: The Collection

    Cloverleigh Farms • Book 1

    by Melanie Harlow

    Narrated by Savannah Peachwood, Teddy Hamilton, Stephen Dexter, Vanessa Edwin, Tor Thom, Maxine Mitchell, Sebastian York

    ★ 4.22 BLT Score (826 ratings)
    ★ 4.61 Goodreads (438) ★ 4.74 Audible (388)
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    Just One Kiss cover

    Just One Kiss

    Very Irresistible Bachelors • Book 2

    by Layla Hagen

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.21 BLT Score (3.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (3.1K) ★ 4.69 Audible (323)
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    Love Unwritten cover

    Love Unwritten

    Lakefront Billionaires • Book 2

    by Lauren Asher

    Narrated by Noah B. Perez, Vanessa Edwin

    ★ 4.20 BLT Score (92.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.07 Goodreads (92.5K) ★ 4.58 Audible (439)
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    Room for More

    Cranberry Inn • Book 2

    by Beth Ehemann

    Narrated by Carly Robins, Will Damron

    ★ 4.19 BLT Score (14.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (13.7K) ★ 4.53 Audible (277)
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    Falling for the CEO cover

    Falling for the CEO

    The Whitley Brothers • Book 3

    by Layla Hagen

    Narrated by Sebastian York, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.18 BLT Score (3.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (3.5K) ★ 4.6 Audible (275)
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    Pipe Dreams cover

    Pipe Dreams

    Brooklyn Bruisers • Book 3

    by Sarina Bowen

    Narrated by Nicol Zanzarella, Rock Engle

    ★ 4.16 BLT Score (12.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.89 Goodreads (11.1K) ★ 4.61 Audible (1.4K)
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    Breaking Away cover

    Breaking Away

    Nashville Assassins • Book 1

    by Toni Aleo

    Narrated by Lucy Malone

    ★ 4.16 BLT Score (8.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (8.2K) ★ 4.53 Audible (361)
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    Whiskey Undone cover

    Whiskey Undone

    Whiskey and Lies • Book 3

    by Carrie Ann Ryan

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.15 BLT Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 4.81 Audible (121)
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    Wrecking Ball cover

    Wrecking Ball

    Hard to Love • Book 1

    by P. Dangelico

    Narrated by Amelie Griffin, Nelson Hobbs

    ★ 4.14 BLT Score (18.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (18.1K) ★ 4.59 Audible (369)
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    Iron & Bone cover

    Iron & Bone

    Lock & Key • Book 3

    by Cat Porter

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.14 BLT Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.29 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.63 Audible (214)
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    Room for You cover

    Room for You

    Cranberry Inn • Book 1

    by Beth Ehemann

    Narrated by Carly Robins, Will Damron

    ★ 4.12 BLT Score (19.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (18.6K) ★ 4.49 Audible (368)
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    Desperate cover

    Desperate

    Cunningham Security • Book 3

    by A.K. Evans

    Narrated by Troy Duran, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.10 BLT Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (38)
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    Ice cover

    Ice

    Regulators MC • Book 1

    by Chelsea Camaron, Jessie Lane

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Jeremy York

    ★ 4.09 BLT Score (5.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (5.1K) ★ 4.56 Audible (727)
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    Between You & Me cover

    Between You & Me

    by Susan Wiggs

    Narrated by Tanya Eby, Adam Verner

    ★ 4.08 BLT Score (9.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (8.9K) ★ 4.51 Audible (292)
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    Some Kind of Hero

    Troubleshooters • Book 19

    by Suzanne Brockmann

    Narrated by Bahni Turpin, Patrick Lawlor

    ★ 4.08 BLT Score (3.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.12 Goodreads (3.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (539)
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    Turpin and Lawlor bring real emotional weight to this unlikely family drama wrapped in action—a SEAL learning to be a dad is surprisingly moving when the narration refuses to let you look away.

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    Baby Mine cover

    Baby Mine

    Roommate Duet • Book 1

    by Kennedy Fox

    Narrated by Aiden Snow, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.08 BLT Score (5.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.63 Audible (134)
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    She Gets That from Me cover

    She Gets That from Me

    by Robin Wells

    Narrated by Thérèse Plummer, Abby Craden, Mark Deakins, Cynthia Darlow

    ★ 4.05 BLT Score (1.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.15 Goodreads (968) ★ 4.6 Audible (282)
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    Gabriel's Promise cover

    Gabriel's Promise

    Gabriel's Inferno • Book 4

    by Sylvain Reynard

    Narrated by Robertson Dean

    ★ 4.04 BLT Score (6.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.96 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.53 Audible (432)
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    Robertson Dean's measured, layered narration transforms this family drama into something genuinely tense—he captures Gabriel's internal conflict so well you feel the weight of every choice he doesn't want to make.

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    Shifting Nature

    Shape-Shifter • Book 4

    by Jae

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    ★ 4.04 BLT Score (334 ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (334)
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    Behind the Lies

    Montgomery Justice • Book 2

    by Robin Perini

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    ★ 4.03 BLT Score (2.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (1.9K) ★ 4.4 Audible (399)
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    Nick Podehl's gravel-and-intensity delivery transforms this spy thriller into something genuinely urgent—he makes you believe Zach's desperation to protect Jenna and her son, turning what could be formulaic into genuinely tense.

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  44. 44
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    The Baby Clause 2.0

    The Contract #1.5 • Book 2

    by Melanie Moreland

    Narrated by John Lane, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 4.00 BLT Score (8.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (8.3K) ★ 4.54 Audible (24)
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    Delayed Penalty

    Seattle Serpents • Book 3

    by Teagan Hunter

    Narrated by J.F. Harding, Rose Dioro

    ★ 3.99 BLT Score (8.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.58 Audible (24)
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    Ghosted

    by J.M. Darhower

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 3.98 BLT Score (53.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.99 Goodreads (51.7K) ★ 4.31 Audible (1.8K)
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    Unbroken

    The Bradshaw Brothers • Book 1

    by Janice Whiteaker

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Austin Stone

    ★ 3.97 BLT Score (602 ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (585) ★ 4.65 Audible (17)
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    Foster

    Pittsburgh Titans • Book 13

    by Sawyer Bennett

    Narrated by Tor Thom, Maxine Mitchell

    ★ 3.94 BLT Score (1.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.03 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.69 Audible (35)
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    The Lost Art of Gratitude cover

    The Lost Art of Gratitude

    Isabel Dalhousie • Book 6

    by Alexander McCall Smith

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    ★ 3.93 BLT Score (7.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.87 Goodreads (7.4K) ★ 4.41 Audible (355)
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    Davina Porter's warm, measured narration turns McCall Smith's philosophical mysteries into the perfect audiobook companion—intelligent without being heavy, and genuinely funny in ways that sneak up on you.

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    On the Fly

    Portland Storm • Book 2

    by Catherine Gayle

    Narrated by Angel Clark

    ★ 3.93 BLT Score (2.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.06 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.36 Audible (59)
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