Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast

Looking for your next Kindle Unlimited romance read? In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m sharing three hidden gem romances I read in February 2025 that you might have missed! Whether you love historical romance, monster romance, or shifter romance (omegaverse) , these picks have all the best tropes— reverse age gap, second chance, enemies to lovers, forced pro...

Welcome back to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast , your go-to podcast for the best romance and mystery book releases every week! This episode covers March 3-9, 2025 new releases, including a long-awaited paranormal romance , a magical realism rom-com , a Regency mystery , a dystopian f/f romance , and a Southern cozy mystery set during Mardi Gras. 📖 Books Mentioned This Week: Sha...

Ever felt completely uninspired by your bookshelf or Kindle library? Like no book is calling your name? Welcome to the world of mood reading ! In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m diving into what mood reading really is, why it’s the best way to break out of a reading slump, and how to embrace it guilt-free. We’ll chat about: My personal experience with a massi...

Welcome back to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast ! This week, we're diving into a spicy and thrilling lineup of romance releases, including an entire series of dark, fairytale-inspired books ( Black Rose Auction ), a swoony historical romance, a chaotic college love triangle, a small-town enemies-to-lovers, and a high-stakes survival thriller. Also, don’t forget! 📚 The Book Vault...

Welcome back to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast ! In today’s episode, we’re celebrating Black joy in books—featuring romance, cozy mysteries, and fantasy reads written by Black authors and starring Black main characters. This episode is packed with incredible recommendations from our Novel Hour live show, where I, along with Victoria from Bibliolifestyle and Laura from What to Re...

In this week's edition of Reading Under the Covers , a romance novel podcast, we’re talking about some of the most exciting romance releases for the week of February 17-23, 2025 . This week, we’ve got everything from thrillers and fantasy romance to sci-fi romcoms and second-chance contemporary romance. I even have two books I’ve already read and loved, one I’m currently reading, and a few that ar...

💀 Happy Valentine’s Day… or should we say Murderentine’s Day? Whether you’re all about the romance or firmly in the anti-Valentine’s club , today’s episode has something for you! Instead of love and flowers, we’re talking about 9 must-read mystery books releasing in March 2025 —because nothing says "I love you" like a perfectly plotted murder. 📖 From spoiled heiresses turned detectives to retire...

This week on Reading Under the Covers , a romance novel podcast, we’re diving into the hottest new romance book releases from February 10-16, 2025! From dark romantic comedy and small-town romance to paranormal wolves and cozy mysteries, there’s something for every mood reader. 💖 Books Featured in This Episode: 📖 Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver – The thrilling conclusion to the Ruinous Lov...

Are these truly the best romance books of the past three years? 🤔 In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast , I’m joined by Laura from What to Read Next to break down Goodreads’ Top 100 Romances of the Last 3 Years . We’re sharing our hot takes—what belongs, what doesn’t, and what’s glaringly missing from the list. 📌 In This Episode: ✔️ How Goodreads creates these list...

New Romance Books You Don’t Want to Miss This Week! (Feb 3–9, 2025) February is here, and it’s bringing some amazing new romance releases! In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast , we’re diving into this week’s hottest books, featuring everything from college sports romance and historical spies to gritty bikers and cozy mysteries . ✨ Books Featured: 📖 Deep End by Ali...

Welcome back to Reading Under the Covers , a romance novel podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing a special Bookish Tea discussion featuring Laura from What to Read Next Podcast and Victoria from BiblioLifestyle that we had as part of our Novel Nights live show on Youtube. We're diving into: 📌 The TikTok Ban Whiplash – What happened, where book creators are migrating or focusing on, and BookTok's...

Welcome back to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast ! This week, we’re diving into the hottest new releases for January 27 - February 2, 2025. And it’s a special week—it's my birthday on January 29th and the start of the Lunar New Year! 🎉 Happy New Year to everyone celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake. Looking for even more new book releases? Paid Substack subscribers get exclusiv...

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers , a romance novel podcast where we fangirl, swoon, and chat about the best reads. In this episode, Francesca shares her favorite Kindle Unlimited reads from 2024! These are not necessarily 2024 releases—just the books that stood out to her this year while diving into her Kindle Unlimited subscription. If you’re a Kindle Unlimited reader or thinking about joining...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Reading Under the Covers ! In this episode, we’re diving into the romance book releases hitting shelves from January 20th through January 26th, 2025. Whether you’re in the mood for Regency mischief, magical fantasy, cozy mystery vibes, or small-town romance, there’s something for everyone this week. Disclaimer: Affiliate links below, which means we earn a tiny com...

This week on Reading Under the Covers , a romance novel podcast, it’s all about cozy comforts—fantasy, magic, and a touch of murder. We’re breaking down the hottest romance releases of the week. These are the books we curated releasing January 13 thru January 19, 2025 Books Mentioned: Lessons with the Mothman by Kathryn Moon Elias, a moth fae consultant, and Victoria, an academic researcher, find...

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers , your go-to romance podcast where we chat, fangirl, and maybe even swoon over the hottest new reads! I'm Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog , and this week, I'm sharing the most anticipated romance releases hitting shelves from January 6 to January 12, 2025. We’re talking cozy winter lodge settings, fantasy romances with broody princes, emotional firefig...

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast ! In this episode, we’re diving into some of the most exciting romance releases coming in 2025. If your TBR needs a serious refresh, you won’t want to miss these upcoming books! 📚 Books Mentioned: Lessons with the Mothman by Lillian Lark – January 14, 2025: https://rstyle.me/+V6n468-9RK-8ttS3oh6WMw Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti – Januar...

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers , a romance novel podcast! In this episode, we’re chatting about the final new releases of 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. I’m sharing a range of romances to suit every mood, from dark fantasy to small-town mysteries and even a cozy MMF novella. Grab your TBR list and let’s dive in! Books Featured in This Episode: Married to the Devil by Lillian Lark Release Dat...

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast! In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics for this time of year—setting reading goals for the upcoming year. Whether you’re aiming to read more books, expand your horizons, or just have more fun with your reading life, I’ve got eight tips to help you create goals that stick. Blog posts mentioned: 13 Reading resolutions...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast ! It’s Christmas Eve, and while it’s a quieter release week in the romance world, I’ve found a few gems that are definitely worth checking out. If you’re looking for something festive to read, don’t miss my holiday book recommendations on the blog and a special Santa-themed romance video on YouTube. Links to everyt...

Welcome back to Reading Under the Covers , your go-to podcast for all things romance novels! This week, I’m diving into five new releases I’m super excited about, covering everything from cozy holiday vibes to dark fantasy journeys and adrenaline-pumping romantic suspense. Here’s what I talked about: This Week’s Featured Releases: A Realm of Fear & Fury by Miranda Joy: https://rstyle.me/+ShbeD...

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into Dark Lover , the first book in J.R. Ward’s iconic Black Dagger Brotherhood series . Whether it’s your first time reading or a nostalgic re-read like for us, this book sets the stage for one of the most beloved vampire romance series ever. I’m joined by guest reviewer Jen from BooksJenRecs, and together...

This week on Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast , we’re talking about the top five books releasing December 9-15, 2024. From cozy fantasy romcoms to high-stakes Formula 1 romance books, there’s a perfect pick for every mood. Tune in as Francesca breaks down tropes, characters, and all the swoon-worthy moments. ✨ Books mentioned in this episode: My Feral Romance by Tessonja Odette:...

In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are officially announcing our Romanceopoly 2025 yearly reading challenge. Come and learn all about this 2025 reading challenge perfect whether you're an avid romance reader or just dipping your toes in. If this is your first time hearing about this challenge, don't be shy if you have any questions and reach out to us on any o...

In this episode of the Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are highlighting our most anticipated romance book releases of December 2 thru December 8, 2024. Books Mentioned: Legacy of Chaos by Larissa Ione: https://rstyle.me/+EtcvAbUcBOa56LH3fIgJww Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson: https://rstyle.me/+xiLPAzN0TADqIR2WhLqG7w Deck the Palms by Annabeth Albert: https://rstyle.me/+m...