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27:48

5 Criminally Underrated Fantasy Romance Books I Read...

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2026/03/13

If your fantasy romance TBR is starting to feel like the same few books over and over again, this episode is for you. In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, Francesca shares five fantasy romances that helped pull her out of a reading rut and gave her some standout picks for the Romanceopoly 2026 reading challenge - Fantasy Theory prompts. Expect slow burns, fae, magical castles, epic fantasy vibes, sea gods, arranged marriage drama, hidden identities, and a few

42:07

The NEW Pride & Prejudice Teaser: Is Darcy...

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2026/03/11

Is the new Netflix Pride & Prejudice remake going to ruin our lives, or is it exactly what we need? Let's talk about it! ☕️📖 In this Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are sharing a Novel Hour live show replay.In this LIVE reaction, we’re breaking down the first teaser for the new series. From debating the sensory details of that roof scene and whether the casting captures the true essence of Darcy, to our deep-seated fears of another Netflix adaptation disaster. Plus, we're

17:21

Bridgerton Season 4 Left Me in a Chokehold & Here's 5...

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2026/03/06

In today's episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, let's get into the biggest book adaptation of the month. Bridgerton Season 4 completely broke me and I have thoughts 😭We're talking Benedict, Sophie, the masquerade, the drama and then I'm giving you 5 romance books that hit the exact same tropes so you know what to read next.⚠️ Full spoilers for Bridgerton Season 4 Parts 1 & 2 ahead!Watch the video: https://youtu.be/os_IuXcpe0Q⏱️ Timestamps0:00 Intro00:54 Full Bridgerton

41:59

February Reading Wrap Up: 5 New Favorites & a Few...

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2026/03/05

In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we have our latest Novel Hour replay with our February Reading Wrap Up.Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/GK5m1XRbjQ4?feature=shareWe’ll chat:Every book we finished this month (quick, honest thoughts)New 5‑star favorites to add to your TBRDisappointing reads and DNFs (and why they didn’t work)How our reading tastes are changing in 2026Check out my full February Reading Wrap-Up on the blog. Plus the 5 cozy iPad games that

01:08:15

The Soap-Opera Slasher Finale: The Flame and the...

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2026/03/04

We made it. In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are coming to the end of the first Ripped & Ravished Book Club, Francesca (Under the Covers Book Blog) and Becky (Too Stupid to Live Podcast) cover Chapters 9-10 of The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, and the last two chapters feel like the book suddenly swerves into an entirely different genre with an epic finale.We finally get the long teased romance payoff (yes, that probing scene, Becky

36:16

Thriller Book Chat | Whispers of the Lake by Shanora...

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2026/02/25

In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are back with our Novel Hour live show book club! Today, we’re discussing Whispers of the Lake by Shanora Williams.Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/bFwI98TXRcsWe’ll chat:• first impressions and expectations• characters and messy decisions• the twists and ending (full spoilers)• if we’d recommend it and to who• books like recommendations and moreBooks Mentioned:Whispers of the LakeThe Wife BeforeBeautiful Broken

53:14

"Where's the Probing?" The Flame and the Flower Ch. 7-8

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2026/02/24

Episode 4 of Ripped & Ravished Book Club is here! In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, Francesca (Under the Covers Book Blog) and Becky (Too Stupid to Live Podcast) dive into Chapters 7-8 of The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and we are officially in the "so close to the end… please give us something" zone.These chapters bring big plot movement (hello, baby arrives) and yet somehow we're still drowning in domestic detail: baths, clothes,

56:40

J.R. Ward Interview: Is Crown of War and Shadow the...

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2026/02/20

In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are so excited because J.R. WARD IS HERE. And she finally answers the question I have been asking:Is Crown of War and Shadow secretly the BDB origin story? 👀Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/tHIoFpn7LMsIn this 56-minute deep dive, we're talking:✨ Her brand new Kingdoms of the Compass series (slow-burn romantasy, demons, badlands and found family vibes)✨ How Crown of War and Shadow is different from Black Dagger Brotherhood

44:43

The "New Fabio" Is Claude?! AI Romance Debate +...

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2026/02/18

Romance is always at the center of publishing… and this week, it’s chaos. We’re unpacking the New York Times headline "The New Fabio Is Claude" and the growing wave of AI-generated romance, plus the real issue nobody wants to say out loud: authors publicly denouncing AI while secretly using it. Then we pivot into pop culture (Super Bowl + Winter Olympics reactions)… and finally get into what you actually came for: our February Book Haul book mail, and upcoming book club picks.Watch the video:

56:15

"Are There Cows in the Ocean?" | The Flame and the...

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2026/02/17

In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we go back into our Ripped and Ravished Book Club discussion of The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Today we dive into Chapter 5 & 6 of the book. If you missed the previous chapter discussions, go back and listen to those first.Catch up here (and watch the video of this episode): https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/the-flame-and-the-flower-review/What we coverWhy Chapters 5-6 feel long (pacing +

09:18

5 Regency Romance Heroes I Would Leave My Husband For

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2026/02/13

I love my husband. He's great. But let's be real... if a certain river pirate or a scarred Duke showed up at my door? I would pack my bags so fast it would make his head spin. 💍💨In today's episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I'm ranking the god tier of Regency Romance heroes. These aren't just good book boyfriends; these are the men who are so devastatingly charming that they have ruined real men for me forever. And yes, my number one pick is a controversial "toxic"

43:27

Our February TBR | Cozy Winter Reads, Harlequin...

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2026/02/11

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, and our weekly live book talk show replay! 📚Watch the videoToday we’re doing two things: • talking about reports that Harlequin Historicals may be coming to an end, and what that means as mass market paperbacks fade out of bookstores• building my February TBR with cozy winter reads that fit my 2026 reading goalsWe’ll also chat about: • the “Last Call for Mass Market Paperbacks” report and what’s really happening with the format• why mass

52:17

Ripped & Ravished #2: The Flame and the Flower (Ch....

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2026/02/10

Welcome to the second episode of Ripped & Ravished Book Club, your deep dive into vintage "bodice ripper" romances that helped shape the romance genre as we know it. In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog and Becky from Too Stupid to Live discuss Chapters 3 and 4 of The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, often referred as the foundational book of the modern romance boom.We talk about whether Birmingham is even

50:07

We Read Crown of War and Shadow & Now We Have...

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2026/02/06

In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, it's time for our January wrap-up: what we read, what surprised us, and what totally missed. Then we go full detective mode on J.R. Ward’s Crown of War and Shadow with conspiracy theories we can’t unsee… including a possible Black Dagger Brotherhood tie-in and a “Scribe Virgin origin story” vibe that has us ready to highlight every suspicious clue (yes, including demons and spiders 👀).Guests: Jen (BooksJenRecs) + Angela (Under

49:55

January Wrap-Up | The Best Reads, Romanceopoly & What...

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2026/02/04

In this episode of Novel Hour Live Show, we are counting down the best (and not so great) reads of January 2026. Including a Romanceopoly reading update.Victoria's Mood Reading Vlog: https://youtu.be/pgT5r8TkMEQ?si=cTq604lOoBv3Ud2i Victoria's Wrap-Up: https://youtu.be/lBvhsS8eTgg?si=iGvE2aUERWNnuZBlWatch the video: https://youtube.com/live/vB24mcY_SvwDrop your thoughts in the chat - we want to hear from you! Tune in EVERY THURSDAY at 12 PM ET, join the chat, and share your thoughts!Books Mentioned:→

01:02:23

Reading The Flame and the Flower for the First Time...

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2026/02/03

Welcome to the very first episode of Ripped & Ravished Book Club, your deep dive into vintage "bodice ripper" romances that helped shape the romance genre as we know it. In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog and Becky from Too Stupid to Live discuss Chapters 1 and 2 of The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, often referred as the foundational book of the modern romance boom.We unpack initial reactions, the

12:10

26 Books to Read in 2026 [ 13 Picked by Friends ]

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2026/01/30

I asked 13 friends to choose my reading fate for 2026... and added 13 of my own backlist books to make the ultimate 26-book challenge spread. If I don't make it look pretty in my journal, I won't do it...so let's set this up!In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I'm building my "26 Books in 2026" spread. It's half "books I've been avoiding" and half "books my friends forced me to read." Friendships will be tested, stickers will be used, and hopefully, my TBR will

40:49

Virginia Kantra discusses Meg & Jo | Book Club LIVE

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2026/01/27

Novel Hour sits down for a chat with Virginia Kantra to discuss our January book club pick: Meg & Jo.Drop your thoughts in the chat - we want to hear from you!Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/x1822eXaxpgBooks Mentioned:- Meg & Jo: https://rstyle.me/+OEUq7UC7pJNzblEwxB-6Rg- Beth & Amy: https://rstyle.me/+bUUuGeVkg-vL4IfdO1L9uQ- Anne of a Different Island: https://rstyle.me/+L9RgiUAMNIAxh25FZ1lixQ- Whisper at the Lake: https://rstyle.me/+A8bLwac01gLNYZHYgz22CAResources Mentioned:-

08:55

Your Guide to Book Genres Beyond the Marketing Labels

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2026/01/23

Let’s settle the "Romantasy" debate once and for all. (And yes, we need to talk about Bride by Ali Hazelwood).Does anyone else feel like book genres have gotten completely out of hand lately? We’re throwing around terms like they’re interchangeable (spoiler: they’re not), and don’t even get me started on the Bride discourse.Today on the Reading Under the Covers podcast, I’m breaking down the Genre Funnel in a simple way. We’re going to look at the actual hierarchy of these sub-genres, define where

34:24

January Book Haul | Book Mail & eBooks + Outlander...

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2026/01/20

Welcome to the Reading Under the Covers podcast. On today's replay of our Novel Hour live show, come for a chat about the latest books we've added to our shelves. Physical and digital.Tune in EVERY THURSDAY at 12 PM ET, join the chat, and share your thoughts!Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/24QtFN4WCYMComing soon, new book announcements:Unrivaled: https://rstyle.me/+c4ajaycvIdKv8dhUkju1BQQueen of Lombard Street: https://rstyle.me/+jo9CDVrDln0U9K5ZUbcmKgFrancesca's books:Tender is the Storm:

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