Nicole Beckley

Torsos of Desire

Arts EN ↓ 13 episodes

Set in the design department of a romance novel publisher, Torsos of Desire follows a nameless narrator who is looking for love and isn’t afraid to pursue whatever, and whoever, she wants — even if it means going on a wild goose chase full of baseball players, cover models, and feuding authors. A comedic novel told in 10 sections, narrated by the author, Nicole Beckley. This audio book is produced and edited by Nicole Beckley.

Author

Nicole Beckley

Category

Arts

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Latest episode

Sep 28, 2025

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Episodes

Torsos of Desire: Episode 10 28.09.2025

Pages 191 – 213. It’s the end! The narrator proves you cando a lot with a little quick thinking and a silk dress. More reveals about CJ Carlson. The narrator and Paul explore some new jobs.

Torsos of Desire: Episode 9.5 24.09.2025

A special mini-episode that gives a behind the scenes description of where the story came from, how writers can use narrative structures, and what’s with the cover art. 

Torsos of Desire: Episode 9 21.09.2025

Pages 172 – 190. Karen and Bernard have a party and thingstake a very unexpected turn. The narrator tries out a new job opportunity and channels a vision for her future.

Torsos of Desire: Episode 8 14.09.2025

Pages 152 – 171. An encounter with CJ Carlson has majorconsequences for the narrator. Sophie helps the narrator out, and she returns the favor, in her own way.

Torsos of Desire: Episode 7 07.09.2025

Pages 131 – 151. It’s revealed who CJ Carlson has picked tobe his main cover model. Paul suddenly has to go out of town and leaves the narrator to watch his cat — which does not go well.

Torsos of Desire: Episode 6 31.08.2025

Pages 109 – 130. The narrator has an encounter with authorJacqui Langmore. CJ Carlson narrows his cover model options. And Karen has a surprise.

Torsos of Desire: Episode 5.5 27.08.2025

A special mini-episode featuring listener-submitted questions and answers from the author — about characters, inspirations, and chaotic notes apps.

Torsos of Desire: Episode 5 24.08.2025

Pages 87 – 108. The narrator meets some people from Paul’s past. And, she finds out what his secret job is!

Torsos of Desire: Episode 4 17.08.2025

Pages 67 – 86. The narrator and Karen have a night on the town. Mr. Met makes an appearance. And, there’s a big reveal about author CJ Carlson.

Torsos of Desire: Episode 3 10.08.2025

Pages 44 – 66. The narrator goes out with Paul… and Diego. And maybe finds out her apartment building is being condemned.

Torsos of Desire: Episode 1 03.08.2025

Pages 1 - 21: The unnamed narrator lands a job working in book jacket design for a romance novel publisher. Her goals: to excel at her job and to find love. She is derailed though when her iPhone breaks and she has to go to the Apple store to get it fixed. But, that turn of events leads her to Paul, a very fine Apple store employee who helps her out. 

Torsos of Desire: Episode 2 03.08.2025

Pages 22 – 43. The narrator gets a new coworker and oversees her first photoshoot. She also encounters a cover model named Diego.

Torsos of Desire: Trailer 28.07.2025

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