December is upon us! And with it comes the end of 2023, a year full of fantastic, romantic audiobooks that we can’t get enough of! We at THP have a newfound love for audiobooks this year, and we hope we’ve influenced you all, too.
We present the final Sweet Listens of 2023, the last monthly roundup of new audiobook releases for this year. Here are just a few of our December audiobook recommendations!
Content warning: The Honey POP encourages mindful listening and checking the author’s website for any additional content warnings.
Caught In A Bad Fauxmance By Elle Gonzalez Rose
We’re kicking off our list of December audiobooks with a contemporary, diverse, LGBTQ+ rom-com: Caught in a Bad Fauxmance by Elle Gonzalez Rose! It follows two star-crossed lovers, Devin Báez and Julian Seo-Cooke. These boys and their families have harbored ill feelings, held grudges, and been at odds with each other for years. But all of that changes when Devin and Julian start fake dating. With plenty of plot twists and family drama, this is the perfect audiobook for winter break!
Release date: December 5
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Raiders Of The Lost Heart By Jo Segura
We recommend Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura to anyone wondering what book to give someone this holiday season! This adult romance features two rival archaeologists turned lovers, with a Latina protagonist, Dr. Socorro “Corrie” Mejía. The tension between Corrie and her love interest, Dr. Ford Matthews, was swoon-worthy. Archaeology is a profession we don’t see enough of in contemporary romances, and we really loved listening to this audiobook!
Release date: December 5
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Her Dark Wings By Melinda Salisbury
Next on our list of December audiobooks is Melinda Salisbury’s Her Dark Wings, a bold and unique reimagination of the Persephone myth! When the protagonist Corey (IYKYK) suffers a great betrayal by her best friend Bree shortly before Bree’s sudden death, there’s no hope for reconciliation. Or so Corey thinks until they somehow meet again in the Underworld. Soon, Corey discovers more about the Underworld, Hades, and her own powers. But can she keep her life in the mortal world and the Underworld? More importantly, does she still want to by the end?
Release date: December 12
Order Her Dark Wings here!
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Bonus Rec: Eight Dates And Nights By Betsy Aldredge
As a lovely bonus rec for this December audiobook roundup, we’ve included Betsy Aldredge’s Eight Dates And Nights! This story follows Hannah Levin, a native New Yorker who finds herself snowed in on a visit to her grandmother in Texas. She meets the only other Jewish teenager in this small town, who makes it his mission to give her the best Hanukkah she’s ever had by planning a date each day. With the holiday season in full swing, there’s no better time to pick up this sweet story!
Release date: October 3
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BETSY ALDREDGE:
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Which of these December audiobooks are you adding to your wish list? Let us know on Twitter! And be sure to look for us on Facebook or Instagram! Until then, we’ll see you next year in January’s edition of Sweet Listens.
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