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
Host [Host Name] interviews romance author Falon Ballard about her new book "Toe to Toe" and its "Magic Mike" inspiration.
2 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
J.R. Ward Interview: Talking About Crown of War and Shadow & Writing Romantasy
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!
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29 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
The Best Romance Books of 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/3UzCsEs (https://amzn.to/3UzCsEs)
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young: https://amzn.to/3Cg7TNL (https://amzn.to/3Cg7TNL)
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/3NSuna7 (https://amzn.to/3NSuna7)
First Time Caller by B.K. Borison: https://amzn.to/4hKCnrw (https://amzn.to/4hKCnrw)
Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone: https://amzn.to/42GPbJS (https://amzn.to/42GPbJS)
Story of My Life by Lucy Score: https://amzn.to/4efsoHx (https://amzn.to/4efsoHx)
Wild Side by Elsie Silver: https://amzn.to/44UibiM (https://amzn.to/44UibiM)
If Tomorrow Never Comes by Allison Ashley: https://amzn.to/40H77TQ (https://amzn.to/40H77TQ)
Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine: https://amzn.to/41una7v (https://amzn.to/41una7v)
Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/48AtvAe (https://amzn.to/48AtvAe)
It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/4ckulD8 (https://amzn.to/4ckulD8)
Every Step She Takes by Alison Cochrun: https://amzn.to/4nBN6at (https://amzn.to/4nBN6at)
Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/4797Z6Z (https://amzn.to/4797Z6Z)
The Homemaker by Jewel E Ann: https://amzn.to/4nn4BdN (https://amzn.to/4nn4BdN)
Stand Your Ground by Kandi Steiner: https://amzn.to/4q8fBwS (https://amzn.to/4q8fBwS)
Willing Prey by Allie Oleander: https://amzn.to/4k66k5D (https://amzn.to/4k66k5D)
Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman: https://amzn.to/4kgl5TI (https://amzn.to/4kgl5TI)
Branded by Saffron A Kent: https://amzn.to/4ntwqRs (https://amzn.to/4ntwqRs)
In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams: https://amzn.to/48LNQFb (https://amzn.to/48LNQFb)
Brimstone by Callie Hart: https://amzn.to/44wspVF (https://amzn.to/44wspVF)
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2026 Romance Book Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2026/ (https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2026/)
My 2025 Reading List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/2025-reading-list/ (https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/2025-reading-list/)
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Falon Ballard Interview: Talking About Toe to Toe & Magic Mike Inspiration
Published 9 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt
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