My April 2025 Reading List: What to Read and What to Skip in Romance

Romance readers! You do not want to miss my latest episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast, where I’m joined by the amazingly talented Annabel Monaghan, to talk about her new romance book, It’s a Love Story, which is already on my list of Best Romance Books of 2025! Tune in to hear us chat about:Why readers will fall so hard for Dan, the quiet hero,How she writes such relatable characters,Annabel’s superpower as an author,The trick that guides her writing and whole life,Her favorite scene from It’s a Love Story, and more!To hear even more from Annabel, join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club to gain instant access to the exclusive, extended video interview where we continue the conversation and talk about why Annabel reads romance, her favorite romance books, and more!LINKS MENTIONED:Get It’s a Love Story: https://amzn.to/4msRgRhMost Anticipated New Romance Books of 2025: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/new-romance-books-2025/ Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclub/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.

You know that feeling when you meet two characters in a book and just HAVE to have their story? That’s how I felt as soon as I “met” Wren and Ellis Byrd, and Tarah DeWitt is finally giving us their second chance love story in Left of Forever! Join me in my latest episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast where Tarah and I chat about their epic romance (and how this is her spiciest book yet!). I think this is honestly one of my longest interviews because we could have chatted all day! Tune in to learn more about:Why she loves writing characters with big feelings,Why writing Left of Forever was healing for Tarah,What real-life moments influenced this story,Tarah's favorite scene of the book, and what comes next for her and the Byrd family!Trust me, you don’t want to miss this episode! To hear even more from Tarah, join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club to gain instant access to the exclusive, extended video interview where we continue the conversation to talk about why Tarah reads romance, her favorite romance books, and more!LINKS:Get Left of Forever: https://amzn.to/3S7SqUxMost Anticipated New Romance Books of 2025 Join the She Reads Romance Books Book ClubFOLLOW TARAH:Instagram: @authortarahdewittWebsite: https://www.tarahdewitt.comFOLLOW 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.

Get ready to turn up the heat this June with these must-read, new romance book releases set to drop this month. I’m sharing my top 10 most anticipated new romance book releases for June 2025 in this book list so that you know exactly what to add to your TBR list. Don’t forget to keep track of these new releases in your Romance Book Reading Journal – the only reading journal created exclusively for romance book lovers! Grab your copy today …because life is better with a love story! BOOKS MENTIONED:Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn: https://amzn.to/4jZ2NpMNever Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson: https://amzn.to/4jyz5rKSlow Burn Summer by Josie Silver: https://amzn.to/3YoT4AqRelease Me by K.A. Tucker: https://amzn.to/3GwQlyTSounds Like Love by Ashley Poston: https://amzn.to/3GbEjuuSeven Year Itch by Amy Daws: https://amzn.to/3ZfdtJlSevered Heart by Kate Stewart: https://amzn.to/3UG1zVXFinders Keepers by Sarah Adler: https://amzn.to/3EMFYXgThe Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain by Hannah Brown: https://amzn.to/4cOBr2YCruel Summer by Maisey Yates: https://amzn.to/4jc6RTeLINKS MENTIONED: New Releases: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/upcoming-book-releases/Romance Book Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2025/Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclub/Romance Book Reading Journal: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RV37H3Z FOLLOW ME! Join My List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinFacebook: 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, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. 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.

In this episode, I’m joined by Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling author, Tijan, where we talk about her new romance release, A Captive Situation, a new mafia romance! We also chat about:Writing strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real characters,Her journey to becoming a romance author,Why Jake will become reader's next favorite book boyfriend,The free book she’s gifting members of the She Reads Romance Books Book Club, and more! Members of the She Reads Romance Books Book Club will get a free copy of The Not-Outcast by Tijan this May, so join today so you don’t miss out!Join the Club today: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclub/Get A Captive Situation: https://amzn.to/44ZJesPFOLLOW 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.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my April 2025 reading list of romance books, sharing mini book reviews of the romance books I think you should read, and which books I think you should just skip so you only read the best books worth reading. So many great books this month so tune in to see what I think of them… because life is better with a love story!BOOKS MENTIONED:Cash by Jessica Peterson: https://amzn.to/4lV9MlhWyatt by Jessica Peterson: https://amzn.to/3RLmcymSawyer by Jessica Peterson: https://amzn.to/3RIMVeUThe Finish Line by Kate Stewart: https://amzn.to/3GOZpiBPromise Me Sunshine by Cara Batone: https://amzn.to/4iUIatWGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/3YBsEejIt’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/3YEvi2KShield of Sparrows by Devney Perry: https://amzn.to/3DZgNAxWild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage: https://amzn.to/4fxFzEWAlive and Wells by Bailey Hannah: https://amzn.to/4iIsvNSA Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch: https://amzn.to/3Xl2RapWilling Prey by Allie Oleander: https://amzn.to/4k66k5DLINKS MENTIONED: Join the 2025 Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2025/Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclubFOLLOW ME! Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinFacebook: 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, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. 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.

Get ready for summer with my list of the best, most anticipated new summer romance books of 2025! These are the new summer romance books that will make the perfect beach reads or poolside reads this summer. Fill up your TBR list with these new romance book releases that are dropping this summer.BOOKS MENTIONED:One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune: https://amzn.to/4ejLRXIThe Love Haters by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/3AFizVvIt’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/3YEvi2KProblematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/42uYHi2All’s Fair in Love and Pickleball by Kate Spencer: https://amzn.to/4i4vBf7Til Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn: https://amzn.to/4i2BVUdSlow Burn Summer by Josie Silver: https://amzn.to/3YoT4AqSounds Like Love by Ashley Poston: https://amzn.to/3GbEjuuThe Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws: https://amzn.to/3DY9R6IThe Ripple Effect by Maggie North: https://amzn.to/4cm6FOKCruel Summer by Maisey Yates: https://amzn.to/4jc6RTeAnywhere With You by Ellie Palmer: https://amzn.to/4lnUJjwWell, Actually by Mazey Eddings: https://amzn.to/3FZpZFAIf All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair: https://amzn.to/4ias5jjThe Blond Who Came in From the Cold by Ally Carter: https://amzn.to/3FYayxjJoin the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclubFOLLOW ME! Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!Don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. 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.

Wondering which new romance books releasing in May 2025 deserve a spot on your TBR list? Then look no further than this book list where I’m sharing my top 10 new romance books that are hitting shelves this May, and you don’t want to miss them. Don’t forget to keep track of these new releases in your Romance Book Reading Journal – the only reading journal created exclusively for romance book lovers! Grab your copy today …because life is better with a love story! BOOKS MENTIONED:One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune: https://amzn.to/4ejLRXIShield of Sparrows by Devney Perry: https://amzn.to/3DZgNAxWhat Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Soloman: https://amzn.to/4fwE7lXCan’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/48AtvAeA Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen: https://amzn.to/3YTI0w3The Love Haters by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/3AFizVvLeft of Forever by Tarah DeWitt: https://amzn.to/48EQiefRewind It Back by Liz Tomforde: https://amzn.to/3XRI921It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/3YEvi2KProblematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/42uYHi2LINKS MENTIONED: New Releases: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/upcoming-book-releases/Romance Book Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2025/Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclub/Romance Book Reading Journal: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RV37H3Z FOLLOW ME! Join My List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinFacebook: 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, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. 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.

In this episode I’m joined by romance author Stacy Travis as we talk about her new romance release, Love You Always, a must-read grumpy sunshine small town romance! We also chat about:Why we love the grumpy sunshine trope,Her journey to becoming a romance author,Writing sassy heroines and series based on families, The free book she’s gifting members of the She Reads Romance Books Book Club, and more! Not only will members of the She Reads Romance Books Book Club get a free copy of In Trouble With Him by Stacy Travis this April, but if you join the Club, you will also gain access to the exclusive, extended video interview to hear even more from Stacy such as her favorite romance books and authors, why she loves reading romance, and her favorite tropes!Join the Club today: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclub/Get Love You Always: https://amzn.to/446RkzNFOLLOW 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.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my March 2025 reading list of romance books, sharing mini book reviews of the romance books I think you should read and which books I think you should just skip so you only read the best books worth reading. I read a lot of new releases this month so see what I think of them… because life is better with a love story!BOOKS MENTIONED:Fan Service by Rosie Danan: https://amzn.to/3F5rQbwMayluna by Kelley McNeil: https://amzn.to/3FGXSuDWild Eyes by Elsie Silver: https://amzn.to/4l0nClNWild Side by Elsie Silver: https://amzn.to/42b63rPThe Broker by Nikki Sloane: https://amzn.to/3FP9ZFPThe Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy: https://amzn.to/3FFCINqThe Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy: https://amzn.to/4c0fLR4Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt: https://amzn.to/3RkroZyGive Me a Reason by Jayci Lee: https://amzn.to/4c1PjXtKaleb by Nicole Edwards: https://amzn.to/3XyzJg2Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine: https://amzn.to/41una7vLINKS MENTIONED: Join the 2025 Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2025/Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclubA Year of Reading Romance Card Deck: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/a-year-of-reading-romance/FOLLOW ME! Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinFacebook: 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. 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.

In this episode, I am joined by the amazing romance author, Juliette Cross, to talk about her new romance book release, Firebird, where a Dacian dancer turned slave falls for the Roman shapeshifter who captured her in this new, dark romantasy! We also chat about:Why we are so obsessed with dragons!Starting a new romantasy series based in Roman times,Medusa and the power of her myth,Writing contemporary, paranormal, and fantasy romance, and more!To hear even more from Juliette, join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club to gain instant access to the exclusive, extended video interview where we continue the conversation to talk about why Juliette reads romance, her favorite romance books, and more!Get Your Copy of Firebird: https://amzn.to/3G0hY2XFOLLOW 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.