Chelsea Stephens

In this audiobook, chef Sophie Brunet, a former reality show finalist, wants only to cook out of the spotlight and to explore her newly realized bisexuality. But her boss, Amy Chambers, is trying to keep her restaurant alive, and an opportunity on a new TV show could be the solution. Chelsea Stephens and Natalie Naudus split the narration as the two women learn to work together to save the restaurant and confront their growing feelings. This dynamic creates many funny moments, as well as some tender scenes, and both narrators find a great balance between them. Their voices are distinct, but there is a quiet intensity in both performances that helps listeners understand how much is at stake for both women. Between the story and some behind-the-scenes looks at running a restaurant, this is a captivating listen for romance fans and foodies alike. C.J.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2022]

For those who have never read Katherine Anne Porter, and those who haven't read her in 50 years, this audiobook of three of her finest stories is an opportunity long missed. Until now, her only fiction on audio has been SHIP OF FOOLS, her big book of the 1960s, which overshadowed her earlier, far better, short fiction. Chelsea Stephens gives this matchless storyteller full due in her precise, subtly nuanced performance. These three short novels, among the best in American literature, live as vibrantly here as they did 80 years ago. Porter's famous story of the 1918 flu pandemic gives the collection its title, and that somber image links the very different "Old Morality" and "Noon Wine," whose counterpoint melodies and sharp humor are so expressively captured here. D.A.W Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

When Ava goes missing, Zoe's carefully crafted new life crumbles overnight. King does an excellent job of keeping listeners leaning into the story's tension as Zoe uncovers the secrets kept by her family. Narrator Chelsea Stephens occasionally steps in to recount Ava's role in a frightening abduction. The two narrators keep the listener hanging onto their every word. V.B. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

Listeners are transported to Moquoia's divided society by narrators Chelsea Stephens, Lauren Ezzo, and Matthew Frow. Despite being separated by miles, a diplomat, an outlaw, and a prisoner pursue their unique yet aligned destinies to right the injustices of the world. All three narrators embody the characters they portray, utilizing a variety of voices and accents to showcase a large cast and immerse listeners in the story's strict social hierarchy and heavy atmosphere. Frow uses a tone that contrasts Veran's intellectual persona with the brutishness of the prince as Veran navigates the injustices of the society he lives in. Overall, the narrators expertly depict Lark's, Tamsin's, and Veran's unique qualities, and their authentic-sounding portrayals make for a great listener experience. J.O. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2020]

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