When I first brought Ellora's Cave novels to Audible— and their own singular brand of explicit romance, the first task at hand was particularly daunting. Who would bring these books to life?
We needed to cast actors with moxie, passion, and the chops to narrate erotic romance without any inhibitions.
After multiple auditions and heart-to-heart interviews: we found them. I've asked my favorite romance VO's (as we call stars in the audiobook biz) to tell us something about themselves.
Narrator: Virtual Reality by Joey W. Hill
The daughter of an American diplomat father and a model mother, Suzy Lexington has been traveling the globe since she was born.
Currently, Suzy is working as a journalist and living in NYC.
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Breeds series by Lora Leigh
Reaper’s Property by Joanna Wilde
Originally hailing from North Carolina, Stella Bloom is a classical actress based in New York City.
She is also a world traveler and garden enthusiast. Having journeyed from the rock gardens of Japan to the Rose gardens of England, she is currently writing a book about horticulture and romance called, “Meet Me In The Garden: Stories of Forbidden Love Amongst the Blossoms.”
Her work, as always, is dedicated to D.J.
Narrator: Wolf Breeds series by Lora Leigh
Nature of Desire series by Joey W. Hill
Maxine Mitchell grew up in a small town outside Philadelphia, Pa.
She went to George Washington University where she double majored in Broadcast Journalism and Psychology.
After a few unfulfilling years working in local radio, Maxine began narrating audiobooks and hasn’t looked back.
She now lives in Brooklyn, NY with her partner and their two dogs.
Narrator: Riding the Raines series by Laurann Dohner
Liz Chastain is an army brat turned Renaissance woman who spent her early years touring the world with her cabaret performances.
She now makes her home in New Orleans where she still is on stage as a singer and story teller. She hopes to soon open her business, Voodoo Mama Mystics and BodyWork, near the French Quarter.
Love and Thanks to her partner James Arnold!
Narrator: Zorn Warriors series by Laurann Dohner
Coyote Breeds series by Lora Leigh
Simone Lewis is a librarian from Charlotte, NC.
Being a librarian is fun, but for a little more fun, in her free time Simone loves to garden (herbs and wildflowers), dance (mostly salsa) and record audiobooks. She also loves to travel (often in search of the yummiest chocolates and wines).
Simone is thrilled to be working with Audible and Ellora’s Cave on these titillating titles!
Narrator: Foreign Affairs series by Mari Carr and Lexxie Couper
India Plum was born in Bangalow, in the hills around Byron Bay in northern New South Wales. Her earliest memories are of kangaroos jumping through the bamboo trees in her parent's garden.
She is a writer and actor living in Rose Bay, Sydney.
Narrator: Men of August series by Lora Leigh
Summer Roberts was born in Massachusetts on a wintery December night. (Thanks to her parents’ sense of humor, Summer got her name.)
She went to college in California (goodbye winters!) where she studied acting and psychology.
When not narrating audiobooks, she can be found doing yoga, watching the Red Sox, or drinking good wine with friends. Some of her favorite authors are Jasinda Wilder, H.M Ward, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Nora Roberts (no relation!).
Narrator: Trek Mi Q'An, by Jaid Black
Named for the Asbury Park Tillies, or American writer and feminist Tillie Olson, depending on who you ask, Ms. Hooper hails from a long line of brassy dames. (Women's rights activist, Elizabeth Cady Stanton is a family member.)
A storyteller from an early age, she began narrating audiobooks at the suggestion of a longtime actor friend and has been supremely grateful for the excellent fit.
After a glorious twenty years in NYC, Ms. Hooper currently lives in on a small ranch in Wyoming with her longtime cowboy beau and sweeping family of animal pals, including her favorite chicken, Kat.
She loves travel adventures with her beau, the Jazz Age, championing the environment, and finding a great deal.
Narrator: Cyborg Seduction series by Laurann Dohner
Mindy Kennedy is a thrill-seeker. She loves outdoor sports, spontaneous travel, and never says no to a dare.
She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her dogs, Jake and Honey.
Narrator: Men With Tools series by Lynn Lafleur
Kasha Kensington had childhood aspirations of becoming a trapeze performer, but in the end she decided to pursue a degree in Communications at SUNY Binghamton, where she discovered a gift for voiceover work. She works extensively in both radio and the audiobook industry.
When not in the recording booth, Kasha loves knitting, reading, and her guilty pleasure, Nascar.
Narrator: Unveiled series by Cari Quinn
Isabelle Gordon is an audiobook narrator, actress and writer. She is based in New York but can often be found wandering the country, working in theaters, writing her stories, and searching for adventure, art, and romance.
She is an avid reader, a lover of Romance and poetry, and has begun baking all sorts of treats in her spare time.
Narrator: Surrender series by Riley Murphy
Bonnie D. Jones is always up for a good read and a good time. She is thrilled to join Ellora's Cave as a narrator (and die-hard fan herself).
The Surrender series by Riley Murphy marks Bonnie's first BDSM Erotica trilogy and now that she’s started she can't stop.
Love to Craig for making her feel smart and sexy.
Thanks to all of our fine narrators for making our hearts sing—and our cheeks flush.
