Audiobooks can be a tricky medium. A narrator can either make or break a listening experience. When it comes to the voices of male leads, we readers can tend to be particularly picky about who it is that’s whispering in our ear. So we rounded the male audiobook narrators with the sexiest voices. Whether they are dropping a hair-raising growl in a dark romance or simply bringing power and performance to a beloved classic, these guys will have you turning up the volume.

Joe Arden, Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

With his electrifying performances, Joe Arden quickly became a fan favorite among audiobook listeners. He is best known for narrating Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver, a novel that follows two serial killers, Sloane and Rowan, who keep finding themselves at the same dangerous impasse, locked in a game of life and death. They share a twisted bond that begins as a friendship and soon develops into something more. As they work together to dig themselves out of trouble, danger lurks around every corner and they’re not sure they’ll escape it this time.

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Sebastian York, Dirty Billionaire by Meghan March

York’s deep, resonant voice lends itself well to roles featuring commanding, confident, and smooth characters. It’s a perfect fit for Creighton Karas in Meghan March’s Dirty Billionaire, a novel about a cocky billionaire who falls for a woman after their explosive night together. When she disappears without a trace, Creighton is determined to find her—no matter what it takes.

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Teddy Hamilton, Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

Teddy Hamilton brings a layered precision to his audiobook performances that captivates listeners. His narration in Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is a prime example, voicing Zade, a self-taught hacker who becomes obsessed with Adeline, a writer torn between intrigue and fear as her feelings for him grow.

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Shane East, Kismet by Lauren Blakely

If you have a thing for accents, don’t miss Shane East’s performance in Kismet by Lauren Blakely. His British accent perfectly embodies Heath, the heartthrob competing for the same job as the powerful leading lady, Jo. After a one-night stand, the two find themselves working together in a sizzling, tension-filled story that listeners won’t be able to turn off.

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Jacob Morgan, Lights Out by Nevessa Allen

Jacob Morgan has voiced numerous heart-racing audiobooks, including The Club series by Lauren Rowe and the BookTok sensation Lights Out. His narration blends humor and darkness seamlessly. In Lights Out, he plays Josh, a content creator who makes videos as a mysterious masked man. His online persona captivates Aly, and their dark connection draws them irresistibly closer.

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Aiden Snow, Twisted Love by Ana Huang

Aiden Snow brings raw emotion and depth to his performances, making listeners weak in the knees. He narrates the character of Alex Volkov in Twisted Love by Ana Huang. Known for his cold exterior and emotional detachment, Alex feels an unexpected protectiveness over Ava, his best friend’s sister and new neighbor, who might be the only person able to see the real him.

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Troy Duran, Does It Hurt by H.D. Carlton

For a fresh take on enemies-to-lovers, look no further than Does It Hurt, brought to life by the incomparable Troy Duran. His emotional range is on full display as he portrays Enzo, a shark biologist entangled with Sawyer, a thief on the run. Their relationship begins with fiery passion and spirals into a dangerous climax that could destroy them both.

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Richard Armitage, David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

Though a departure from romance, Richard Armitage’s commanding narration is not to be missed. With a theatrical flair that brings classics to life, Armitage is best known for his work on Dickens’ David Copperfield, a coming-of-age tale that follows one man’s journey from hardship and loneliness to love, friendship, and creative triumph.

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Dion Graham, The Wager by David Grann

A powerhouse in the audiobook world, Dion Graham has won numerous Audie Awards for his gripping performances. One of his most riveting narrations is The Wager, a nonfiction account of shipwrecked sailors who wash ashore in Brazil. Their tale of survival is soon contradicted by a second group of castaways, who accuse them of mutiny and murder, leaving listeners to untangle the truth.

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JD Jackson, Blood Red Summer by Eryk Pruitt

JD Jackson, well known for narrating Taft by Ann Patchett and Blood Red Summer by Eryk Pruitt, has earned multiple Earphones Awards for his immersive voice work. In Blood Red Summer, he lends his talent to a chilling mystery about a woman on the cusp of podcasting success if only she can uncover one more unsolved case. After a chance meeting in a Virginia bar, she stumbles upon a potential breakthrough: the possibly wrongful conviction of the Lake Castor Sniper.

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