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Moms in Literature, New Releases, and the Met Gala +...

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2025/05/08

From classic literary moms to paranormal stepmothers, we’re spotlighting our favorite mothers in fiction—just in time for Mother’s Day! Plus, we’re sharing the buzziest new May 2025 romance and mystery book releases (from Carly Fortune to Nalini Singh), chatting Met Gala hits and misses, and breaking down the fallout from A Million Lives Festival. We also discuss why a controversial former NHL player co-writing a romance is raising red flags.📚 Topics in this episode include:Favorite moms in classic

15:25

9 May 2025 Romance Book Releases to Add to Your TBR

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2025/05/02

It’s Taurus season, tourist season, and officially time to restock your romance TBR! In this episode ofReading Under the Covers, Francesca is sharing 9 must-read May 2025 romance book releases that hit all the right vibes—from fantasy slow burns and apocalyptic second chances to spicy academia and comic book crushes.If you’re a mood reader looking for friends to lovers, fanfic heroes, mermaids, revenge plots, or a touch of dark romantasy… this list is packed. We’re also talking trope matches for

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AAPI Joy Book Recs: Romance, Mysteries & Fantasy by...

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2025/05/01

Welcome to theNovel HourLive Replay! In this special episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we’re celebratingAsian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Monthwith a lineup of joyful reads across romance, fantasy, YA, and mystery—all by AAPI authors.Plus, we’re chatting about what we’re currently reading, what we’re watching (Real Housewives fans, we see you), and big updates to theNovel Hourformat. Spoiler: it’s getting a glow-up with new releases, pop culture gossip,

11:06

New Romance Book Releases: April 28–May 4, 2025

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2025/04/29

This week’s romance new releases are servingeverything— from slow-burn romantasy and broody royal guards to a morbidly funny serial killer office fling and a Caribbean vacation that getsveryhot.In this episode ofReading Under the Covers, Francesca shares the standout romance books hitting shelves betweenApril 28 and May 4, 2025— perfect for mood readers who love variety.🎧Books featured in this episode:(Links are affiliate)🔪Serial Killer Games by Kate PoseyDebut mystery romance with dark humor and

34:39

Scottish Lairds, Accidental Marriages & Romance’s...

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2025/04/28

Welcome toReading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast where we chat, fangirl, and maybe even swoon over our latest reads. I'm Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog, and today I’m joined by historical romance legendEloisa Jamesto talk about her newest release,Hardly a Gentleman— and so much more.This episode is for you if you love:Grumpy Scottish heroes who fish naked in streams 🐟Proper heroines on the run who just want to read in peace 📚Accidental marriage? Yep.He falls first? Oh,

12:29

Love on Location: Paranormal Romance Books Set in New...

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2025/04/27

If you love vampires that smolder, weather witches who flirt, and dragons hiding in the bayou, this episode is for you!Today onReading Under the Covers, we're heading to one of the most magical and mysterious paranormal hotspots: New Orleans. 🌙✨I'm sharing five paranormal romances that each bring a different kind of NOLA magic—from second chance vampire love stories to zombie survival romances, dragon shifters in the bayou, and everything in between.📚Books Mentioned:Enticed by Bloodby Laurie

09:15

Krampus Night Romanceopoly Recs: Monster Romance...

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2025/04/24

It’s time to get cozy with some claws, tentacles, and tusks—because for this week’sRomanceopolyprompt, we’re exploringmonster romance! In this episode ofReading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m sharing five spicy, swoony, and emotionally-charged monster romance recs that are perfect for theKrampus Nightprompt on theAmber Heights (Fall) section of your Romanceopoly board.Whether you’re new to the monster romance genre or already obsessed, these picks bring a little bit of everything:

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Romance Book Releases April 21 - 27 2025 + Noel Stark...

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2025/04/22

We’re diving into the romance books releasing this week—April 21 through April 27—including fake engagements, wolf shifters, summer healing, and small-town chaos. Plus, debut authorNoel Starkjoins us to talk about her new Hollywood rom-comLove, Camera, Action, her real experiences directing in the TV industry, and how that inspired the book’s steamy behind-the-scenes romance.🧡Books Featured This Week:A Wallflower’s Guide to Viscounts and Viceby Manda

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Trope Talk: Fated Mates in Paranormal, Fantasy &...

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2025/04/21

Welcome to another Trope Talk episode ofReading Under the Covers, the romance podcast where we fangirl and maybe even swoon over our favorite reads. I'm Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog, and today we’re diving deep into thefated matesromance trope—the kind of love story that’s soul-deep, magically bonded, and often completely out of the characters’ control.In this episode, we’re talking:What exactly is the fated mates trope?Why readers love it (and when it gets problematic)Popularfated

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5 Swoony Romance Books Set on a Farm | Love on Location

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2025/04/18

We’re kicking off theLove on Locationseries with one of the coziest settings in romance: the farm. Whether you love grumpy farmers, marriage of convenience, or a good old-fashioned small town meddling committee—this episode has something for every mood reader.Perfect for theBlooming Acres Farmprompt in theRomanceopoly Reading Challenge, these five romance recs range from Vermont apple orchards to a rose valley in Provence, and feature all the slow burn, forced proximity, second chances, and

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Romanceopoly 2025 Blooming Acres Farm Recommendations...

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2025/04/17

Ready to complete the Blooming Acres Farm prompt in Romanceopoly 2025? In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, I’m sharing 5 cowboy and farmer romance books that bring big rural romance energy — from soft grumpy farmers to tattooed cowboys and even a chaotic alien rancher.These books are perfect for anyone looking to check off the farm square with something emotionally satisfying (or totally unhinged in the best way). I’m also including a retro 1980s cowboy romance that ties into my new Once

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Alpha Heroes and 1980s Romance Power Couples | Once...

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2025/04/16

The alpha hero didn’t start in the 1980s… but that’s where hebecame a formula. In this episode ofReading Under the Covers, we’re going back to the era of power suits, jet-setting billionaires, emotionally constipated cowboys, and heroines who took no nonsense.Let’s break down:What made the 1980s alpha hero so unforgettableHow category romance (Harlequin, Silhouette, Loveswept) dominated the spinner racksThe rise of power couple dynamics: boss/secretary, arranged marriages, and age-gap dramaThe

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New Romance Book Releases: April 14–20, 2025

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2025/04/15

In this episode of the Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are talking new releases. This week’s romance releases arestacked—from grumpy dukes and small-town second chances to dragon shifters and fake marriage shenanigans. Plus, we’ve got a special guest author joining us! Marina Adair pops in to chat about her upcoming enemies-to-lovers romcom,Love to Hate You, and shares some of her must-read author recs.Whether you're in the mood for scandalous historicals, cowboy softies, or

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What Is Cowboy Romance, Really? | Trope Talk

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2025/04/14

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, in today’s episode, we’re saddling up to explorecowboy romance— one of the most versatile, trope-rich subgenres in the game. From emotionally repressed ranchers to alien husbands with glowing eyes, cowboy romance delivers everything from small-town sweetness to wild paranormal heat.We’re breaking down what defines cowboy romance as a subgenre, a character archetype, and a bundled trope cluster — and sharing all the must-read recs across

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Spring Reads for Bold Girl Energy | Aries Season...

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2025/04/11

Ready to ditch your comfort reads and grab somethingbold? It’s officiallyBold Girl Spring, and Aries season is calling for a little chaos, a little passion, and a whole lot of main character energy. In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m sharingspring readsthat will shake up your TBR and help you channel that fearless fire sign vibe.We’re talking:What Bold Girl Spring evenis(spoiler: it’s the bookish version of Aries energy)How to break out of a reading slump or

09:01

Romance Books with Librarians You’ll Want to Check...

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2025/04/10

In honor of National Library Week, we’re celebrating the swooniest, smartest, and most book-loving main characters—librarians! In this episode ofReading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m sharing five must-read romance books featuring librarian heroines who find love between the stacks. From small-town charm and fake dating to post-apocalyptic badasses and rockstar spice, there’s a librarian romance for every kind of reader.I’m also chatting about why libraries and librarians matter

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Trope Talk: Small Town Romance Books You'll Want to...

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2025/04/09

In this episode ofReading Under the Covers, we're cozying up with one of the most beloved romance tropes of all time:small town romance. From the tight-knit communities and cinnamon roll heroes to the town gossip and unexpected second chances, small town settings bringall the feels—whether you like your romance sweet, steamy, or with a supernatural twist.We’ll break down what makes this trope work so well, how it shows up across genres (yes, evenparanormal romance,urban fantasy, andcozy mysteries),

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New Romance Book Releases: April 7–13, 2025 | Sylvia...

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2025/04/08

Welcome toReading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast where we chat, fangirl, and maybe even swoon over our latest reads. I’m Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into the hottest romance new releases for the week of April 7 through April 13.This week’s list is bringingall the variety—from billionaire family drama to sapphic romcoms, spicy romantasy, paranormal pairings, and a regency murder mystery with enemies-to-lovers vibes.Books featured this

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March 2025 Kindle Unlimited Books You Need to Read ASAP

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2025/04/07

March might’ve been a low-energy reading month, but theseMarch 2025 Kindle Unlimited bookstotally made up for it. In this episode ofReading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m sharing the standout KU reads that pulled me out of a bit of a slump—and I promise, they’re worth your attention.We’ve got:A forbidden age gap romance between a storm-chasing professor and his student inWhirlwind by Kayla GrosseA binge-worthy vampire serial full of steam, secrets, and fae court drama inHot Vampire

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April 2025 Book Club Pick: A Scandalous Historical...

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2025/04/04

It’s time to announce theLeague of Lusty LadiesApril 2025 pick! And even though I’m a few days late (oops), the vibes for this one areso rightfor spring and Aries season. Think: bold heroines, buttoned-up heroes with secret feelings, and a race to Scotland in a storm. Yes please.In this episode, I’m sharing our Kindle Unlimited romance book club selection for April—plus why I think it’s the perfect seasonal read and how you can tailor your reading experience depending on your mood.This Month’s

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