Julia Whelan

For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. She’s found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger. On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world’s most beloved romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book—with Brock McNight, the industry’s hottest, most secretive voice. Sewanee doesn’t buy what romance novels are selling—not after her own dreams were tragically cut short—and she stopped narrating them years ago. But her admiration of the late author, and the opportunity to get her grandmother more help, makes her decision for her. As Sewanee begins work on the book, resurrecting her old romance pseudonym, she and Brock forge a real connection, hidden behind the comfort of anonymity. Soon, she is dreaming again, but secrets are revealed, and the realities of life come crashing down around her once more. If she can learn to risk everything for desires she has long buried, she will discover a world of intimacy and acceptance she never believed would be hers. From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel.

Major Motion Picture Already in Development with Temple Hill EntertainmentSet amidst the breathtaking beauty of Oxford, this sparkling debut novel tells the unforgettable story about a determined young woman eager to make her mark in the world and the handsome man who introduces her to an incredible love that will irrevocably alter her future—perfect for fans of JoJo Moyes and Nicholas Sparks.American Ella Durran has had the same plan for her life since she was thirteen: Study at Oxford. At 24, she’s finally made it to England on a Rhodes Scholarship when she’s offered an unbelievable position in a rising political star’s presidential campaign. With the promise that she’ll work remotely and return to DC at the end of her Oxford year, she’s free to enjoy her Once in a Lifetime Experience. That is, until a smart-mouthed local who is too quick with his tongue and his car ruins her shirt and her first day. When Ella discovers that her English literature course will be taught by none other than that same local, Jamie Davenport, she thinks for the first time that Oxford might not be all she’s envisioned. But a late-night drink reveals a connection she wasn’t anticipating finding and what begins as a casual fling soon develops into something much more when Ella learns Jamie has a life-changing secret. Immediately, Ella is faced with a seemingly impossible decision: turn her back on the man she’s falling in love with to follow her political dreams or be there for him during a trial neither are truly prepared for. As the end of her year in Oxford rapidly approaches, Ella must decide if the dreams she’s always wanted are the same ones she’s now yearning for. 

A voz do coração conta a história de uma ex-atriz de cinema que, ao aceitar uma proposta de trabalho, mergulha em uma jornada de autoconhecimento, amor e aceitação. Sewanee Chester nunca tinha pensado em ser narradora de audiolivros, mas, depois que seus dias de atriz ficaram para trás, acabou encontrando sucesso e satisfação dentro de uma cabine de som. Ao chegar a Las Vegas para participar de última hora de uma convenção literária, Sewanee passa uma noite animada – e inesperada – com um estranho que a faz tremer nas bases. Assim que volta para casa, recebe a notícia de que uma das autoras de romance mais amadas do mundo queria que ela narrasse seu último livro, fazendo par com Brock McNight, a voz mais popular e reservada do mercado. Sewanee não acredita mais em finais felizes desde que seus sonhos foram tragicamente interrompidos, por isso decidiu parar de narrar histórias românticas anos atrás. Mas sua admiração pela falecida autora e o valor do cachê a fazem aceitar a proposta. Logo que começa o trabalho sob seu antigo pseudônimo, ela e Brock criam uma conexão real, protegida pelo conforto do anonimato, e em pouco tempo ela recupera a capacidade de sonhar. Mas quando segredos são revelados, a realidade se impõe implacavelmente mais uma vez.

"CASANOVA LLC is an absolute winner. It is hilarious, charming, sexy, and sweet, with one of the best audio productions I've ever heard. I canceled plans so I could keep listening. Julia Whelan outdid herself with this one." - Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo "CASANOVA LLC is destined to be an instant romance classic! I've never had my toes curl so hard while listening to an audiobook. CASANOVA LLC has a killer premise, unforgettable characters, and a Venetian setting so vivid you can taste the food and feel the sun-baked stones under your feet. Julia Whelan delivers exquisite prose and immaculate chemistry. She is spellbinding as an elegant and vulnerable Claire, and Sebastian York smolders as the filthily tender Alessandro — and the duet narration between the two of them is incandescent. The story shivers with sensuality from start to finish (...and I do mean finish). All of my spicy Julia Whelan dreams have come true! Five stars!” — Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of Priest and A Merry Little Meet Cute "CASANOVA LLC is Julia Whelan's sexiest, most dazzling book yet!" - Abby Jimenez, New York Times Bestselling author of Yours Truly From fictional author June French (with some assistance from real author Julia Whelan) comes the sweeping, spicy Romance series narrated by characters Sewanee Chester and Nick "Brock McNight" Sullivan in Thank You For Listening: "The descendent of Giacomo Casanova, Alessandro is a trained expert in the art of love and carrying on his family's 200 year-old name and tradition. The one woman he's always wanted, Claire, is the one woman he could never have — until now. For three days, he will give her everything she wants, everything she imagines, and everything she didn’t think was possible… Everything, that is, except forever." Audio series available exclusively through Audiobrary. Performed in duet-style by Sebastian York, Julia Whelan, Edoardo Ballerini, and Johnathan McClain.