Caribbean Romance Authors, This Week’s Releases & Emily Henry Adaptation News

Caribbean Romance Authors, This Week’s Releases & Emily Henry Adaptation News

Author: Under the Covers Book Blog July 4, 2025 Duration: 45:21

Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, where we chat, fangirl, and maybe even swoon over our latest reads. I'm Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog, and today we’re recapping our latest Novel Hour live show!

We’re spotlighting Caribbean romance authors and must-read new releases for the first week of July, plus some juicy adaptation news—including what’s coming for Emily Henry fans. If you’re looking for books with island vibes, fake dating, steamy cowboys, or tentacle spice (yep, that happened), this episode is for you.

📚 Books Mentioned:

Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson: https://rstyle.me/+qiNCQZsV7cdNzfXkj29sAw

A House for Miss Pauline by Diana McCaulay: https://rstyle.me/+GLemk5PzT6sp2b5_O-B_mQ

Love Forms by Claire Adam: https://rstyle.me/+c3Y1Z0YbV-Y4A5YlcpWf5w

Sweethand by NG Peltier: https://rstyle.me/+cFDAYcsVYroW7jifkbSc1Q

Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez: https://rstyle.me/+pET-elXQYYkqGyu4Tgm2_A

Compromised Into a Scandalous Marriage by Lydia San Andres: https://rstyle.me/+1e-8JMR8j0b30kp_5FEiUw

Overruled by Lana Ferguson: https://rstyle.me/+wIJpnHz_5FyaZ3pmRLTnrQ

Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood: https://rstyle.me/+1rGHQKFjduEN-WQoKiCDsQ

Save Me by Mona Kasten: https://rstyle.me/+q5COxBnZ1zCH5VHrYsiGyA

Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton: https://rstyle.me/+ViZ4RHPg7AFxYSHZouH-oA

Etiquette for Lovers and Killers by Anna Fitzgerald Haney: https://rstyle.me/+-qJIjLtVRWlxVfWuzhTaGw

Behind Frenemy Lines by Zen Cho: https://rstyle.me/+_d4RbD9LqiFanY0udROc1w

Tenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone: https://rstyle.me/+Y9MbYzk_6py9Jo9pUVNldQ

Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon: https://rstyle.me/+yFmsmaIwBmXwl1XNNPb2UQ

This Much Is True by Vivienne Lorret: https://rstyle.me/+c5lClFH2vx_TU0wK_2ClGw

Back in the Saddle by Maggie Eckersley: https://rstyle.me/+Nvo7BaeL_8nfmQYarAVbeQ

🗓️ More July 2025 Book Lists:

🔗 Mystery & Thriller Releases: https://www.mysterylandia.com/july-2025-mystery-book-releases/

🔗 Kindle Unlimited Romance Picks: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/july-2025-kindle-unlimited-romance-books/

🔗 Full Master List of New Releases: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/july-2025-book-releases/

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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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