The She Reads Romance Books Podcastis 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 the good stuff, saving you hours of listening, so you can get busy reading! Tune in if you are on the hunt for the best romance books worth reading and the best book boyfriends worth claiming.
Falon Ballard Interview: Talking About Toe to Toe & Magic Mike Inspiration
Season 1 · Episode 139
Monday, March 9, 2026 • Duration 39:25
In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing romance author, Falon Ballard, to talk about her new romance, Toe to Toe, a beautiful romance about a ballerina and a male revue star! We chat about:
-How the Magic Mike series helped inspire this new romance!
-Why we love the relationship coach/sex appeal trope so much!
-Why Cord will become your next favorite book boyfriend,
-Her favorite scene in the book, and so much more!
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J.R. Ward Interview: Talking About Crown of War and Shadow & Writing Romantasy
Season 1 · Episode 138
Monday, March 2, 2026 • Duration 51:07
In this episode, I’m joined by one of the OGs of the romance genre, J.R. Ward, to talk about her new romantasy, Crown of War and Shadow, a sweeping romance that kicks off her brand new Kingdoms of the Compass series! We also chat about:
How she sat on the idea for this book for over 20 years!
What it's like to craft a romantasy series,
Why you’ll love Sorell and Merc, her strong heroine, and the alpha male who protects her,
Her favorite scene in the book, and so much more!
If you love romantasy books that read like a complete story with compelling characters, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Listen now, or watch the video on YouTube!
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to share my list of the best romance books of 2025. These are the romance books that deserve my heard-earned 5 star rating because the writing is off-the-charts, the storylines captivating and the characters unforgettable. Trust me that all of these books deserve a spot on your must-read list because they are a cut above the rest of the romance books that released this year.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favorite book boyfriends of 2025! Yep, these are all the romance heroes who captured my heart this year whether they were a fae warrior, a professional athlete, a single father, a wolf shifter, and many more – I fell hard for each and every one. Tune in to see if any of my favorite book boyfriends were yours as well.
Top 10 New Romance Book Releases to Read in January 2026
Season 1 · Episode 135
Monday, December 15, 2025 • Duration 25:35
In this episode, I’m sharing my top 10 list of new romance book releases for January 2026 so get ready to jump-start your to-read list for the new year. From F1 romance to nanny romance, marriage of convenience romance and a bit of kink, you are going to love this list of must-read books!
Romance Books to Movies & TV Series Adaptations Releasing in 2026
Season 1 · Episode 134
Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 38:14
In this episode, I’m sharing all the romance book movie and TV series adaptations that will be hitting your screens in 2026. From long-awaited series premieres to film adaptations of favorite novels, get excited for what is to hit the big and small screen in 2026. Whether you’re ready to obsess over your favorite bookish couples coming to the screen or discover what to read before it premieres, this roundup has you covered.
Dee Bertino Interview: Talking About Romantasy Bookstore - a Romance Bookstore & More!
Season 1 · Episode 133
Monday, November 24, 2025 • Duration 38:47
In this episode, I’m joined by an amazing entrepreneur, Dee Bertino, who is helping romance book lovers find their next favorite book as owner of Romantasy Bookstore, a romance-only bookstore in New Jersey. In this episode, we dive into everything from:
Why Dee decided to open a romance-only bookstore!
The toughest part about opening the store and its greatest joys,
Which romance books are flying off the shelves for readers,
If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!
The Most Anticipated New Romance Book Releases for 2026
Season 1 · Episode 132
Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 46:14
Every year I get so excited checking out which new romance book releases I have to look forward to and 2026 has no shortage of them! In this episode I share some of my most anticipated new romance books for 2026 which I cannot wait to get my hands on and which you absolutely should add to your “to read” list. Visit the blog for the full list!
Top 10 New Romance Book Releases Dropping This December 2025
Season 1 · Episode 131
Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 26:02
In this episode I’m sharing my top 10 list of new romance book releases for December 2025, and trust me you’re going to want to fill up your TBR list with each and every one of them. From fake dating romance to romantasy, morally grey romance, second chance romance and so much more, you are going to love this list!
J.T. Geissinger Interview: Talking About Blackthorn & Writing Gothic Romance
Season 1 · Episode 130
Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 37:49
In today’s episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast, I’m joined by one of my favorite romance authors, J.T. Geissinger, to talk about her new romance book, Blackthorn, a gothic romance with epic plot twists we've come to love from J.T.!
In this episode, we dive into everything from:
How she’s perfected writing mindf*ck plot twists!
What she loves about writing gothic romance with a psychological edge,
Why you’ll love Ronan Croft, her latest morally grey hero,
Her favorite scene in the book, and so much more!
If you love romance books with multiple plot twists but with a happily ever after that still has you questioning what you just read, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Listen now or watch the video on YouTube!
If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!
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If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!
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If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!
This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!
This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!
This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!
This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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