Paradise

Memories Unfold in this Heartfelt, LGBTQ+ Romance

Written byJulie Cohen

Narrated byCecily Bednar Schmidt

Length9h24m

Release dateNovember 20, 2025

GenreLGBTQ+, Romance, Literature & Fiction

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 0.0 (159 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Author	Julie Cohen
Narrator	Cecily Bednar Schmidt
Runtime	9h24m
Published	November 20, 2025
Rating	★★★★★ 0.0 / 5 (159 ratings)
Categories	LGBTQ+, Romance, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Women's Fiction, Contemporary, Science & Engineering, Science, Nature & Ecology, Ecosystems & Habitats, Sports & Outdoors, Outdoors & Nature
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Paradise by Julie Cohen is a poignant tale of memory and identity, perfect for those who love LGBTQ+ romance with literary depth. Narrated by Cecily Bednar Schmidt with a clear, engaging voice that adds layers to the complex narrative, this audiobook transports you to the quiet beauty of Maine. The story centers around Katie, whose life is in constant flux until she wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of her recent past. As she delves into her memory and the history of Paradise, listeners will be drawn into a richly detailed world that intertwines love, loss, and self-discovery.

Tags: LGBTQ+ RomanceMemories UnfoldingMaine SettingSelf-DiscoveryLiterary Fiction

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

AudioBook Atlas

Cecily Bednar Schmidt delivers an extraordinary performance as Katie, bringing nuance and emotion to each moment. The audiobook’s pacing is deliberate yet gripping, making the exploration of Katie’s fragmented memories both absorbing and heartwarming. Specific critiques include a few instances where the pace slows down slightly during descriptive passages, but these are minor hiccups in what is otherwise an enchanting journey. Julie Cohen masterfully weaves together themes of identity and belonging, creating a deeply resonant narrative that will keep listeners engaged from start to finish.

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