Leslie Murphy

She Reads Romance Books Podcast

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The She Reads Romance Books Podcast is a show for romance book lovers looking for the best books worth reading because life is better with a love story! In each bite-size episode, Leslie Murphy, creator of the popular romance book blog, She Reads Romance Books, explores the best romance books in the genre, sharing her favorite books lists to give you recommendations of romance novels that you’ll instantly want to add to your TBR list. Episodes focus on favorite romance book tropes and micro-tropes with book recommendations you won’t be able to resist. As short-form episodes she gets right to t...

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Mar 9, 2026

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Episodes

Best Black Romance Books That Celebrate Black Love 26.02.2024

In this episode, I spotlight my favorite black romance books that celebrate black love. These books feature amazing black characters written by some of my favorite black romance authors and you should devour every single one! BOOKS MENTIONED  Seven Days in June by Tia Williams https://amzn.to/3wivnP6 A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams: https://amzn.to/4bMSyS0 Upsy Daisy by Chelsie Ed...

Books Like Fifty Shades of Grey That Turn Up the Heat 21.02.2024

Looking for more books like Fifty Shades of Grey? I'm sharing my list of favorite romance books like Fifty Shades of Grey that are just like it or better! BOOKS MENTIONED: Owned By Fate by Tessa Bailey:  https://amzn.to/3UdBle1 The Dark King by Gina Maxwell: https://amzn.to/4bPBYRA Carnal Urges by J.T. Geissinger: https://amzn.to/3vWoUZV Twisted Lies by Ana Huang: https://amzn.to/40C2AzO Salt...

My Most Anticipated New Romance Book Releases Coming March 2024 19.02.2024

I'm obsessed with new romance book releases and make sure to add the very best to my TBR list. See which new romance book releases coming March 2024 that I think you should add to your TBR list this coming month! BOOKS MENTIONED: This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan : https://amzn.to/47LAWng If You Hate Me by Helena Hunting: https://amzn.to/3uuavns Happily Never After by Lynn Painter: https://amz...

Stuck in an Elevator Romance Books: Where Love is Found in Small Spaces 14.02.2024

If you love the forced proximity romance trope then you're going to devour these stuck in an elevator romance books. Today I'm talking about this fun micro-trope and my favorite books where the characters get stuck in an elevator and love begins in small spaces. BOOKS MENTIONED The Redo by Max Monroe  https://amzn.to/3wh1v5B Mister Moneybags by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward : https://amzn...

Best Voyeurism Books For Those Who Like to Watch 12.02.2024

Tune in to today's episode, where I share my favorite voyeurism books with characters who like to watch. If you like this erotic romance trope, then listen in to see which books you should add to your must-read list. BOOKS MENTIONED Voyeur by Fiona Cole: https://amzn.to/3OgOmQh Watching by Bethany James: https://amzn.to/491r4G3 Varlet and the Voyeur by Penny Reid and LH Cosway: https://amzn.to/47K...

Best Stories About Exhibitionism 07.02.2024

Today, I'm sharing my favorite stories about exhibitionism and exploring this kink that you often find in erotic romance books. If you like books about exhibitionism, tune in to see which books I highly recommend reading in this erotica romance category. BOOKS MENTIONED;  Neon Gods by Katee Robert : https://amzn.to/4bbhceW Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren: https://amzn.to/3LsFtSe Show M...

January 2024 Reading List: What to Read & What to Skip 05.02.2024

In this episode, I'm discussing all the romance books that I read in January and sharing what I really think of them – including which books I recommend you read and which you may just want to skip. This month I read a lot of upcoming releases that I cannot wait to talk about.  BOOKS MENTIONED  Fish Out of Water by Katie Ruggle: https://amzn.to/3S3bRia Heartless Hunter By Kristen Ciccare...

Best Erotic Romance Books for the Virgin Reader 31.01.2024

In this episode, I'm taking a deep dive into erotic romance books. I’m going to talk about the romance category, what it is and isn’t, why I can’t stand that people call it porn, and then I’m going to share some of my favorite erotic romance books. Come and join me. BOOKS MENTIONED  My Personal Bad Boy by Bethany James  https://amzn.to/3vIOgKT Pillow Talk by Maya Banks https://amzn.to/3q...

The Best Love Triangle Romance Books 29.01.2024

In this episode, I’m going to be talking about a romance trope that brings me all kinds of angst when I read it, and that is the love triangle trope. I'm sharing my top 5 favorite love triangle books that definitely put my heart through the wringer. BOOKS MENTIONED  One is a Promise by Pam Godwin https://amzn.to/3O5oyGI Drive by Kate Stewart  https://amzn.to/3u0jZ9P Say You Swear by Meag...

Romance Books to Read Based on the 5 Love Languages 24.01.2024

Everyone has a love language - the way that they like to receive and express love. In this episode, I share 5 romance book recommendations where the characters express love through the 5 love languages of Acts of Service, Words of Affirmation, Gift Giving, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. BOOKS MENTIONED The Five Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman  https://amzn.to/3S67dPd Protective Heart by...

Popular Love Stories Without a Happy Ending 22.01.2024

Romance books have a guaranteed happy ending, but I've been burned a time or two when I've read a "romance" that in fact, turned out to be a sad love story without a happy ending and it pissed me off. In this episode, I rehash what makes a romance and romance and some popular love stories that readers claim are romance but AREN'T. One Day by David Nicholls  https://amzn.to/3vza3EO Message in...

Unputdownable Books You'll Read in One Sitting 15.01.2024

Have you ever read an unputdownable book in less than 24 hours because it was so incredibly good that all work, family, sleep, and food needs were thrown out the window? In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite unputdownable books that are so gripping I read them in one sitting. BOOKS MENTIONED Drive by Kate Stewart https://amzn.to/3RXVOkl Skin by BB Easton  https://amzn.to/47w3os3 Autoboyogr...

Reality TV Romance Books for Fans of Reality Shows 10.01.2024

This episode is for all you reality TV fans who love The Bachelor, The Amazing Race, and all the other hit reality TV shows. I'm sharing my favorite reality TV romance books that use reality TV as a fun plot device to bring about a must-read happily ever after! BOOKS MENTIONED  Royally Matched by Emma Chase  The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren The Charm Offensive by Alison...

December 2023 Reading List: What to Read (and What to Skip!) 08.01.2024

In this episode, I'm discussing all the romance books I read in December and sharing what I really think of them – including which books I recommend you read and which you may want to skip. Tune in for my thoughts on a few of the most anticipated romance titles, as well as some must-read books coming in 2024. BOOKS MENTIONED: Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco  A Festive Feud by Maren M...

The Best Book Boyfriends of 2023 03.01.2024

Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite lists to put together each year, and that is my list of best book boyfriends. In 2023, I read over 120 romance books and definitely found a number of romance heroes I’m STILL swooning over and won’t soon forget. Curious to know who stole my heart in 2023? Tune in to today's episode to discover my favorite book boyfriends of 2023! BOOKS MENTIONED  Fourth W...

The Best Romance Books of 2023 27.12.2023

I'm wrapping up the year with my list of the best romance books of 2023 in today's episode. These are the romance books you definitely want to add to your TBR list if you haven't read them already because they are the best of the year and are not to be missed! See if your favorites made my list. BOOKS MENTIONED  Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score  Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros&n...

The Most Anticipated New Romance Books to Read in 2024 You Cannot Miss! 18.12.2023

Queue up your TBR list for the most anticipated new romance books to read in 2024. 2024 is already turning out to be one fantastic year of new romance books from the titles already set to release in the new year, and I’m sharing the romance books I cannot wait to get my hands on in 2024 in today’s episode. Trust me, you don’t want to miss these books! BOOKS MENTIONED House of Flame and Shadow by S...

Romance Books That Should Be Made Into TV Series 13.12.2023

Book series provide the best source material for successful TV dramas. You just have to look to Bridgerton, Outlander, and Virgin River to agree. So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing my recommendations for the best romance book series that I think would make a fantastic TV series worth watching. TV networks should jump on these books and adapt them into TV series because they would make some incred...

Romance Books to Movies & TV Series Coming in 2024 11.12.2023

Do you like to see your favorite romance books come alive on the big and small screen? Then tune into today’s episode, where I share all the romance books to movies, and TV shows you can get ready to watch in 2024. BOOKS MENTIONED  It Ends With Us  by Colleen Hoover  A Beautiful Wedding by Jamie McGuire  The Idea of You by Robinne Lee   Through My Window by Ariana God...

The Best Christmas Romance Books on Kindle Unlimited 06.12.2023

My favorite way to binge-read Christmas romance books is to read them on Kindle Unlimited. In today's episode I'm sharing the best Christmas romance books on Kindle Unlimited so you too can binge-read the very best in holiday romance this Christmas. BOOKS MENTIONED  A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring   The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart   Charming Co-Worker b...

November 2023 Reading List: What to Read (and What to Skip!) 04.12.2023

In this episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast I'm discussing all the romance books I read in November and sharing what I really think of them – including which books I recommend you buy because they are so good and which books I suggest you just borrow. I’m discussing a lot of throwback titles and one soon to be released title so come take a listen! BOOKS MENTIONED The Nanny by Lana Fergu...

5 Best Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Romance Books: Where the Grinch Finds Love 29.11.2023

Tune into today’s episode for the best grumpy sunshine holiday romance books. Not everyone loves the holidays, especially those Grinches and Scrooges who would rather say “Bah Humbug.” If you’re in the mood for a holiday romance book where the Grinch finds some holiday cheer while also falling in love, then you’re going to love today’s book list! BOOKS MENTiONED Scrooge-ish by L.B. Dunbar  Ho...

5 Snowed In Romance Books That Will Warm You Up this Winter 27.11.2023

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favorite snowed in romance books where love is found while being snowed in by a storm. If you love forced proximity books, you’re going to devour these books that will keep you especially warm this winter! BOOKS MENTIONED: Credence by Penelope Douglas   The Gamble by Kristen Ashley  Paradise by Judith McNaught  Billionaire Lumberjack by Gwynn...

The Best Mindf*ck Romance Books 22.11.2023

Have you ever read a book that went so thoroughly off the rails and became a complete mindf*ck that it left you asking yourself, “What the F*ck Am I Reading?” Yeah? Me too! In this episode I’m sharing the top 5 mindf*ck romance books that made me CRAZY so join me if you dare! BOOKS MENTIONED  Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger     The Risk by S.T. Abby   Sinner...

2023 Goodreads Choice Awards Snubs 20.11.2023

Have you checked out the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards nominees for Best Romance? This year there are 20 books nominated as the year’s best romance book of 2023 and their fate is left up to readers as to which title will be crowned Best Romance. While there are several amazing books nominated this year, I think a few stellar reads were left off the list. In today’s episode I’m discussing the romanc...

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