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She Reads Romance Books Podcast

She Reads Romance Books Podcast

Leslie Murphy 140 Episodes Mar 9, 2026

The She Reads Romance Books Podcast is hosted by Leslie Murphy, creator of the romance book blog She Reads Romance Books. It is aimed at romance readers who want curated recommendations for the best books worth reading. Each short episode focuses on romance book tropes and micro-tropes, sharing favorite book lists and ideas for what to add to a TBR pile. Episodes are bite-size and get straight to the recommendations so listeners can spend more time reading.

Episodes

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 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,
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 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 al
The Best Romance Books of 2025
The Best Romance Books of 2025 Dec 29, 2025 48:53 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 re
The Best Book Boyfriends of 2025
The Best Book Boyfriends of 2025 Dec 22, 2025 34:41 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.BOOKS MENTIONED: Brimstone by Callie Hart: http
Top 10 New Romance Book Releases to Read in January 2026
Top 10 New Romance Book Releases to Read in January 2026 Dec 15, 2025 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!BOOKS MENTIONED:Drive Me Crazy by Lizzy Dent: https://amzn.to/4hToI1wThe Odds of You by Kate Dramis: https://am
Romance Books to Movies & TV Series Adaptations Releasing in 2026
Romance Books to Movies & TV Series Adaptations Releasing in 2026 Dec 8, 2025 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, th
Dee Bertino Interview: Talking About Romantasy Bookstore -  a Romance Bookstore & More!
Dee Bertino Interview: Talking About Romantasy Bookstore - a Romance Bookstore & More! Nov 24, 2025 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 Most Anticipated New Romance Book Releases for 2026
The Most Anticipated New Romance Book Releases for 2026 Nov 17, 2025 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!BOOKS:Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy
Top 10 New Romance Book Releases Dropping This December 2025
Top 10 New Romance Book Releases Dropping This December 2025 Nov 10, 2025 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!BOOKS MENTIONED:Duke by Jessica Peterson: https://amzn.to/4ncn8c7The Bodyguard Affai
J.T. Geissinger Interview: Talking About Blackthorn & Writing Gothic Romance
J.T. Geissinger Interview: Talking About Blackthorn & Writing Gothic Romance Nov 3, 2025 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 psychologi
Becka Mack Interview: Talking About Breathe With Me
Becka Mack Interview: Talking About Breathe With Me Oct 27, 2025 55:37 In today’s episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast, I’m joined by the one and only Becka Mack, to talk about her brand-new, heart-wrenching novel, Breathe With Me.In this episode, we dive into everything from:Why Cara and Emmett are the perfect couple for this story,How Becka poured her heart and soul into this book,Why you will need a box of tissues next to you while reading this epic roma
Best Book Boyfriends You'd Bring Home to Mom (and Those You Wouldn't!)
Best Book Boyfriends You'd Bring Home to Mom (and Those You Wouldn't!) Oct 20, 2025 46:21 In this episode, I am joined by Francesca of Under the Cover Book Blog to chat about one of my favorite topics in romance...book boyfriends!We had fun talking about what makes a "favorite book boyfriend" and share some of our favorite book boyfriends whom we'd totally bring home to mom as well as some of our favorite book boyfriends whom we'd totally hide from mom 😊.Books Mentioned:Rage by Nia Mys

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