Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast

Finding good historical romances is weirdly hard right now, so in this video I’m RANKING the best historical romance books I read in 2025… from “this was fun” all the way up to “new all‑time favorite unlocked.”This is a true countdown style video: I’m starting with the ones I liked but wasn’t totally obsessed with and working my way up to my absolute favorite historical romance of the year. If a book made this list at all, I still recommend it, they just hit me at different levels.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/NfmYMR3yaIUIf you’re looking for:• Smart, emotional historical romance• Romcom‑y Regencies with banter• Gilded Age, Scottish castles, and a little espionage• Options from cozy/clean to pretty dang spicy…hopefully you’ll find at least one new favorite for your TBR.TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS: What’s the best historical romance you’ve read in 2025 so far? And which of these would you pick up first?⏱ Timestamps:00:00 Intro – 2025 Historical Romance Book Ranking00:39 #12 – How to Train Your Viscount by Courtney McCaskill (historical romance review)01:37 #11 – The Brazen Bluestocking by Tracy Sumner (historical romance recommendation)02:25 #10 – Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham (historical romance review)03:07 #9 – The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe (Gilded Age historical romance)03:38 #8 – The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell (Austen-inspired historical romance)04:18 #7 – A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch (Regency romcom romance)05:12 #6 – In Scandal with the Duke by Stacy Reid (spicy historical romance)05:47 #5 – Dare to Love a Duke by Eva Leigh (forbidden historical romance)06:19 #4 – Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise (gaming hell historical romance)06:57 #3 – Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas (classic historical romance)07:39 #2 – Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti (marriage of convenience historical romance)08:46 #1 – Don’t Let Your Dukes Grow Up to Be Scoundrels by Louisa Darling (top pick)09:27 Conclusion – Final historical romance recommendations 2025Books Mentioned:→ How to Train Your Viscount - https://rstyle.me/+BZmDzmmth9Va5d9fQM7yAg→ The Brazen Bluestocking - https://rstyle.me/+aorUZ_0PJgpW8rmahlN_Rg→ Sense and Suitability - https://rstyle.me/+f8VMh26nkC6XYf44-vCm_w→ The Gilded Heiress - https://rstyle.me/+gTxdC1W53gHyMwt2BrSlAA→ The Austen Affair - https://rstyle.me/+Sjs3UlY9OVB6qap4N1vvUA→ A Duke Never Tells - https://rstyle.me/+5YwNyxBOeBCC-E4BFxPqmQ→ In Scandal with the Duke - https://rstyle.me/+q2SRDJzQ6EuLFku5X0lDdA→ Dare to Love a Duke - https://rstyle.me/+KU7kfPDOgxTenSeC2Nsuww→ Never Gamble Your Heart - https://rstyle.me/+Ge_mbYLk-OBjv8bDcqVxSg→ Someone to Watch Over Me -

Pull up a chair, pour the coquito, and get ready for the ultimate cozy chat about how we really do the holidays. In this special archive episode from 2024, we're talking about our personal Christmas (and beyond) traditions, what we grew up with in Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Panama, Italy, and the States, and how they've evolved over time.From grand markets and real pine trees to nativity set wars and debating Santa Claus’ spending limit, we’re diving into the cultural, religious, and just plain chaotic layers of what makes this time of year meaningful...or stressful.We cover:When the holiday season actually starts depending on where you’re fromWhy Three Kings Day might be bigger than ChristmasWhat’s on our holiday tableThe most iconic holiday movies and music we still replayElf-on-the-Shelf hacks and gift-giving pressureHot takes on modern holiday traditionsOur personal survival tips for a low-stress seasonPlus, we get nostalgic about Sia’s Christmas album, Hallmark movies, and the Bravo girlies... naturally.🎄 Got your own favorite holiday tradition or hot take? Let us know in the comments!✨ Loved the episode?Follow Reading Under the Covers wherever you listen and leave a quick review. It helps more romance readers find us (and lets me know what you’re loving). 💕💌 Talk to Me:Got a rec, trope request, or hot take? → Drop me a voice message.☕ Support the Show:Enjoyed hanging out? Leave us a tip. Even a dollar keeps the mics on and the coffee flowing.📚 Stay Connected:Blog: reviews, book lists, and seasonal reading inspo.YouTube: book chats, reading lifestyle and recs.Newsletter: join our insider for the latest updates.💖 This episode may contain affiliate links. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show!

If you loved Fourth Wing but you're tired of seeing the same book recommendations everywhere, today on Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we are sharing 3 underrated fantasy romance books will give you that addictive enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes magic energy WITHOUT being carbon copies. From dragon shifters to star-powered warriors, these hidden gems deliver everything you crave about Rebecca Yarros' world with fresh twists you won't see coming.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/KblbB7qwqSIIn this episode, I'm sharing three fantasy romance books that capture the magic, tension, and swoon-worthy romance of Fourth Wing without being obvious copycats. Whether you're craving brutal training academies, morally gray love interests, or epic world-building with dragons (or dragon shifters!), these underrated reads belong on your TBR. Plus, I break down what makes each book similar to Fourth Wing AND what makes it deliciously different, so you know exactly what you're getting into.📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:• A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan: https://rstyle.me/+z0elwdHwV9d08XUXRgYhuw• The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard: https://rstyle.me/+gz8dJq9EET-UOz8V6XuMWA• The Seventh Champion by Sylvia Mercedes: https://rstyle.me/+oaxzKb9fR8WtqwTOCqgL6w⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction: Tired of the Same Old Recommendations?00:40 Book 1: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan - Dragon Shifters Meet Game of Thrones02:31 Book 2: The Starlight Heir by Emily Howard - Craft Weapons with Star Magic04:19 Book 3: The Seventh Champion by Sylvia Mercedes - The Slowest Burn Fantasy Romance05:55 Conclusion: Your Next Read and More Recommendations✨ Loved the episode?Follow Reading Under the Covers wherever you listen and leave a quick review. It helps more romance readers find us (and lets me know what you’re loving). 💕💌 Talk to Me:Got a rec, trope request, or hot take? → Drop me a voice message.☕ Support the Show:Enjoyed hanging out? Leave us a tip. Even a dollar keeps the mics on and the coffee flowing.📚 Stay Connected:Blog: reviews, book lists, and seasonal reading inspo.YouTube: book chats, reading lifestyle and recs.Newsletter: join our insider for the latest updates.💖 This episode may contain affiliate links. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show!

Tired of seeing the same 5 fantasy romance books recommended over and over? In this video I’m sharing 20 underrated fantasy romance books I read in 2025 and bringing you the hidden gems and romantasy favorites you need on your TBR. 🖤✨These are for you if you love fantasy romance with strong vibes, great worldbuilding, emotional damage, and a decent amount of spice… but want something beyond the usual mega-hyped titles.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/8LlbZQkKaMg⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro: Underrated Fantasy Romance Book Recommendations (2025)00:26 Vampire Fantasy Romance Books: Dark, Spicy & Underrated02:28 Witches & High Seas Fantasy Romance: Magical Adventure Books04:18 Shifters, Dragons & Beasts: Creature Fantasy Romance Recs06:08 Mythology Fantasy Romance & Retellings: Old Stories, New Twists07:28 Dystopian & Urban Fantasy Romance: High Stakes Hidden Gems09:05 Conclusion: Fantasy Romance Hidden Gems Beyond the Bestseller ListBOOKS MENTIONED:→ Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent: https://rstyle.me/+7cgOoUD9lDQW7peG_UfW4g→ A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake: https://rstyle.me/+ngU6BAb2lE2F7NLNWEvf6g→ The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley: https://rstyle.me/+F9sF5wfELK_C7G8ySP2Icg→ We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark: https://rstyle.me/+i9l-iMYEwMmvaFwDjWwKzA→ Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis: https://rstyle.me/+ZrsZ1JyDEtlwFMqb-R3MgQ→ The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh: https://rstyle.me/+08W4bNA2TL1MrbM39-21gA→ Enchantra by Kaylie Smith: https://rstyle.me/+z5r9aHzKBcyEPwS3F8_X9g→ Soul Gazer by Maggie Rapier: https://rstyle.me/+eJ00ovES5jHt-VgQuOMoZA→ The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig: https://rstyle.me/+A_Np87ssxt0hRf7QVbPdMg→ Psycho Shifters by Jasmine Mas: https://rstyle.me/+ztEqVKRMWfALStt6IL0QNw→ A Scar in the Bone by Sophie Jordan: https://rstyle.me/+jPLUQFv8zRkDE8evs5ND_Q→ The Bastard King by Donna Grant: https://rstyle.me/+to45HFKHYtUjiP4m56t-xg→ The Uncrowned King by Donna Grant: https://rstyle.me/+1uwL8TvkpkkzvqI6UFZtyw→ In the Veins of the Drowning by Kalie Cassidy: https://rstyle.me/+QADGR4w-Tgy8MI2Co88n1A→ The Great and Terrible by Gena Showalter: https://rstyle.me/+HqKCJp2J_YYn-kDSuvU3Bg→ Kiss of the Selkie by Tessonja Odette:

What would Jane Austen read if she were alive today? We are celebrating her 250th birthday by building her perfect modern TBR and asking the big question: would she DNF YOUR favorite book?In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, we're diving into:✨ What romance books Jane would absolutely devour✨ The non-romance picks that would blow her mind✨ What Jane would write if she was an author today✨ Whether she'd have a BookTok (spoiler: YES)Drop in the comments which book you think Jane would DNF, I want ALL the hot takes!Watch the video: https://youtu.be/IWAhj0aLhpo📚 SOME AUTHORS MENTIONED:Talia Hibbert | Emily Henry | Cat Sebastian | Alexandra Vasti | Taylor Jenkins Reid | Fredrick Backman | Courtney Milan | K.J. Charles | Nalini Singh | Celeste Ng and more.🎮 Join us for ROMANCEOPOLY: our annual romance reading challenge! https://youtu.be/sAvVlrq_PNg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Would Jane Austen DNF Your Favorite Book?00:38 Romance Books Jane Austen Would Love02:10 Modern Romance Tropes Jane Would Absolutely Roast02:48 Jane Austen's Non-Romance TBR04:16 What Would Jane Austen Write in 2026?05:15 Would Jane Austen Have a BookTok Account?06:29 Jane Austen's Perfect Modern Reading List✨ Loved the episode?Follow Reading Under the Covers wherever you listen and leave a quick review. It helps more romance readers find us (and lets me know what you’re loving). 💕💌 Talk to Me:Got a rec, trope request, or hot take? → Drop me a voice message.☕ Support the Show:Enjoyed hanging out? Leave us a tip. Even a dollar keeps the mics on and the coffee flowing.📚 Stay Connected:Blog: reviews, book lists, and seasonal reading inspo.YouTube: book chats, reading lifestyle and recs.Newsletter: join our insider for the latest updates.💖 This episode may contain affiliate links. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show!