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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Leslie Murphy

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Mar 9, 2026

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Episodes

Cuff Me: My Favorite Cop Romance Books and Police Officer Heroes 15.11.2023

Today I’m continuing my series of episodes that focuses on my favorite book boyfriends and the bad boys that I’m talking about in this list are more than willing to handcuff me any time they want. These are the best police officer heroes from my favorite cop romance books that you are absolutely going to swoon over. BOOKS MENTIONED: Breathe by Kristen Ashley   Things We Hide From the Lig...

The Best Guardian Ward Romance Books in the Found Family Trope 13.11.2023

If you love the found family trope then you’re going to love my list of best guardian ward romance books that I share in this episode. Most of these books fit in the category where an aunt becomes the guardian of her niece and/or nephew and is thrown into the new role of mom when it was least expected. I have a total soft spot for these guardian ward books and I cannot wait to share these favorite...

Romance Books With Older Couples: When Love is Found After 40 08.11.2023

Move over twentysomethings, it’s time to talk about romance books with older couples! In this episode I’m sharing my favorite romance books with heroines over 35 who are falling in love in their 40s and 50s. If you’re looking for romance books with older couples and older heroines then tune in as I’ve got my favorites in this list just for you! BOOKS MENTIONED The Will by Kristen Ashley &nbsp...

October 2023 Reading List: What to Read (and What to Skip!) 06.11.2023

October was a great reading month for me and in this episode I'm giving you the run-down of my book recommendations of which books I think you should read and which books you may just want to borrow. I've got new releases, holiday romances, paranormal romances, historical romances and more to share! BOOKS MENTIONED  The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson  Bride by Ali Hazelwood  Confessions...

Hot Hotel Sex in Romance Books 01.11.2023

Today I’m continuing to turn up the steam when it comes to my romance book recommendations and sharing my favorite romance books with the hottest hotel sex in this episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast. Think of these as romance books where the intimacy in a hotel room is not only hot but an important moment in the story. Ready to join me? Tune in to listen to my favorites. BOOKS MENTIONE...

Romance Books With Toys: Where Vibrators Get in on the Action 30.10.2023

In this episode I’m discussing romance books with toys where a little something extra is added to the action. I’m talking about romance books where characters aren’t afraid to use toys together and I’m sharing all my favorites in this fun and steamy micro-trope. Curious? Interested? Tune in and listen! BOOKS MENTIONED  Act YourAge, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton ...

Let’s Get Kinky: The Best Kinky Romance Books To Explore 25.10.2023

Kinky romance books are not only steamy reads but can also be fun and educational! If you’re curious about kink and looking for a variety of kinky romance books then I’ve got my favorite picks to share with you in this episode. Let’s get kinky! BOOKS MENTIONED  Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren  Priceless by Miranda Silver  Wicked Lust by Sawyer Bennett The Farthest Edge b...

Favorite Military Heroes You’ll Love In and Out of Uniform 23.10.2023

Do you love military romance books? Then tune into this episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast where I share my top 5 military heroes who you’ll love in and out of uniform. This episode continues my series that highlights some of my favorite book boyfriends and these are the men I cannot get enough of in military romance books. From Army vets to Navy SEALs to Special Forces – let’s salute...

Favorite Virgin Heroes That Will Make You Swoon 19.10.2023

As part of my series that features some of my favorite book boyfriends in romance, in this episode I’m delivering the best virgin heroes in romance books that will pop your cherry if you’re new to this popular romance book trope. Enough with the ladies being the only the virgins in romance books! Let’s hear it for the virgin heroes who are holding onto their V card until the right heroine comes al...

Falling in Love Anonymously Part 2 17.10.2023

I’m back with even more books about falling in love anonymously so if you can’t get enough of this romance book micro trope then dive in with me for even more books to add to your TBR list! BOOKS MENTIONED: Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan   Hello Stranger by Katherine Center  Dear Mr Brody by AM Johnson   Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward  Stay by...

Falling in Love Anonymously: 5 Romance Books With Characters Who Fall in Love Anonymously 12.10.2023

People believe in love at first sight but do you believe that two people can also fall in love anonymously? This podcast episode is inspired by the romcom, You’ve Got Mail, where two people end up falling in love online anonymously. If you love that movie as much as I do then you’ll love this list of the best romance books where characters fall in love anonymously. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Flatshare&n...

Scars are Sexy: Romance Books Featuring Characters With Scars I Can't Stop Thinking About 10.10.2023

Do you have a thing for characters with scars like I do? There’s just something about a hero or heroine with a scar that seems to ramp up their appeal to me and I’m talking about all of my favorites in this podcast episode. Listen in to see which characters with scars I cannot stop thinking about! BOOKS MENTIONED: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros  Outlander by Diana Gabaldon  Making Faces b...

Influencers Like Barbie: Romance Books to Read If You Loved the Barbie Movie 05.10.2023

The Barbie movie was all the rage this past summer and I too enjoyed its many messages including how you should accept everything about yourself, flaws and all, and not let anyone box you into an identity, purpose, or experience that is not your own or of your own choosing. Barbie believed she was a big, positive influencer for girls and women in the real world even if, in the movie, she realizes...

Romance Books That Make You Ugly Cry 03.10.2023

Do you like books that make you cry? Romance books come with a guaranteed happy ending but that doesn’t keep some from ripping your heart out along the way. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 5 romance books that made me ugly cry and I can guarantee that you’re going to want to read each and every one. Just be sure to have a box of tissues nearby when you do! BOOKS MENTIONED; Say You Swear by...

She Reads Romance Books Podcast - Trailer 20.09.2023

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...

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