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She Reads Romance Books Podcast

She Reads Romance Books Podcast

Written by: Leslie Murphy
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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 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.

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  • Falon Ballard Interview: Talking About Toe to Toe & Magic Mike Inspiration

    Falon Ballard Interview: Talking About Toe to Toe & Magic Mike Inspiration
    Mar 9 2026

    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!


    Get Toe to Toe: https://amzn.to/4t4FXT0


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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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    39 mins
  • J.R. Ward Interview: Talking About Crown of War and Shadow & Writing Romantasy

    J.R. Ward Interview: Talking About Crown of War and Shadow & Writing Romantasy
    Mar 2 2026

    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!


    Get Crown of War and Shadow now: https://amzn.to/4oEzElN


    Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/join

    Blog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/

    Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks

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    LEAVE A REVIEW!


    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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    51 mins
  • The Best Romance Books of 2025

    The Best Romance Books of 2025
    Dec 29 2025
    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. BOOKS MENTIONED:Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros: https://amzn.to/3UzCsEsOut of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young: https://amzn.to/3Cg7TNLDream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/3NSuna7First Time Caller by B.K. Borison: https://amzn.to/4hKCnrwPromise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone: https://amzn.to/42GPbJSStory of My Life by Lucy Score: https://amzn.to/4efsoHxWild Side by Elsie Silver: https://amzn.to/44UibiMIf Tomorrow Never Comes by Allison Ashley: https://amzn.to/40H77TQ Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine: https://amzn.to/41una7vCan’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/48AtvAeIt’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/4ckulD8Every Step She Takes by Alison Cochrun: https://amzn.to/4nBN6atPitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/4797Z6ZThe Homemaker by Jewel E Ann: https://amzn.to/4nn4BdNStand Your Ground by Kandi Steiner: https://amzn.to/4q8fBwSWilling Prey by Allie Oleander: https://amzn.to/4k66k5DGrace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman: https://amzn.to/4kgl5TIBranded by Saffron A Kent: https://amzn.to/4ntwqRsIn Your Dreams by Sarah Adams: https://amzn.to/48LNQFbBrimstone by Callie Hart: https://amzn.to/44wspVFLINKS MENTIONED: Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclub2026 Romance Book Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2026/My 2025 Reading List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/2025-reading-list/FOLLOW ME! Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinBlog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    49 mins
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