5 Must-Read October 2025 Book Releases

5 Must-Read October 2025 Book Releases

Author: Under the Covers Book Blog October 10, 2025 Duration: 12:13

In this episode of the Reading Under the Covers Podcast, Francesca shares her top five October 2025 romance book releases. These recommended books span a wide range of subgenres, from primal play in the woods to regency ballrooms.

What's in this episode:

The appeal, spice levels, and warnings for each book, and the nostalgic feel that brought her back to her initial love for romance novels.

More of my faves of the month on the blog:

https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/october-2025-romance-book-releases/

Books Mentioned:

Willing Prey by Allie Oleander (Primal Erotic Romance)

https://rstyle.me/+OAdHw5fF-U3UuDx-P9oFJw

Rage by Nia Myst (Dark Vigilante Romance)

https://rstyle.me/+a3UwpTIsMNEtjKy4meJf1g

The Death-Made Prince by Lisette Marshall (Fantasy Enemies-to-Lovers)

https://rstyle.me/+iWLTjekiUHrT7c4EFe9nyA

Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida (Cozy Urban Fantasy)

https://rstyle.me/+ipRQFEc_0SGV3-6PspJVyA

Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham (Closed-Door Regency Romance)

https://rstyle.me/+DHr-7tKcyUZup5RqyANXpg

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Willing Prey

02:51 Rage

04:44 The Death-Made Prince

07:08 Undead and Unwed

09:11 Sense and Suitability

11:05 Personal Reflections

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If you've ever stayed up far too late, utterly lost in the world of a romance novel, you're in the right place. Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast is that feeling, turned into a conversation. Hosted by the two friends behind the Under the Covers Book Blog, this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in your favorite bookstore café. Each episode is a deep, often hilarious, and always heartfelt dive into the books they can't stop thinking about. You'll hear genuine, spoiler-filled discussions that dissect everything from beloved tropes and character chemistry to the sheer craft of storytelling. It's a celebration of the genre in all its forms-historical, contemporary, fantasy, and everything in between. More than just reviews, it's about the shared experience of reading: the anticipation of a new release, the comfort of a re-read, and the joy of finding a perfect book boyfriend. This is a space for fellow enthusiasts who understand that a great romance novel isn't just a story; it's an escape, a comfort, and a source of genuine delight. Tune in for passionate recommendations, thoughtful analysis, and the kind of enthusiastic fangirling that only true friends and book lovers can share.
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