She Reads Romance Books Podcast Leslie Murphy

In today’s episode, I’m talking about 11 romance books that have had the biggest impact on the romance genre. These are the most influential romance books that have each played a significant role in the rise of the romance genre’s popularity, success, and rise among new readers. Take a listen to see if you agree with my assessment of the most influential romance books in the genre!
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen: https://amzn.to/4bxXZDv
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks: https://amzn.to/3JRo7gD
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer: https://amzn.to/4bc5qk2
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James: https://amzn.to/4baRHcY
After by Anna Todd: https://amzn.to/44vLsy1
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover: https://amzn.to/4dwMGNp
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn: https://amzn.to/44Aycs7
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon: https://amzn.to/3wsF6ms
Beach Read by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/3UOmDKu
Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: https://amzn.to/3UwCfRq
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros: https://amzn.to/4buzFCa
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Get ready to jump into summer reading with this list of must-read summer romance books of 2024. If you’re looking for new summer romance books that will sweep you away to someplace new or that are just full of summer lovin’ then these are the books to add to your TBR list. Plus, find out how you can participate in my Passport to Romance fun this summer with an awesome giveaway.
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez: https://amzn.to/417CHIK
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune: https://amzn.to/3Gr6J0G
Seven Summers by Paige Toon: https://amzn.to/49MNI4V
Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan: https://amzn.to/3t9ctZK
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/3WcSrdg
The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis: https://amzn.to/49KfFug
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/3xcUxiy
One Last Summer by Kate Spencer: https://amzn.to/3xWsWCx
The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson: https://amzn.to/3xLi2Q9
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston: https://amzn.to/4a4oalc
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Tune in to today’s episode to hear which romance books I read this past month and what I really thought of them. I’ll tell you which I highly recommend you read and which I think you should probably skip. I have a lot to recommend this month as I cranked through quite a few books so tune in to see what made my list
BOOKS MENTIONED
The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves: https://amzn.to/4bzVwbN
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/49Ye8km
Once Persuaded, Twice Shy by Melodie Edwards: https://amzn.to/3UdtPyg
Moon Touched by Elizabeth Briggs: https://amzn.to/49XB8QA
The Anti-Hero by Sara Cate: https://amzn.to/4dlKCIk
Good Girl Fail by Roni Loren: https://amzn.to/44kyX8s
Tempting Promises by Corinne Michaels: https://amzn.to/3QoB2KT
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen: https://amzn.to/44q02Hs
Breakaway by Grace Reilly: https://amzn.to/3y0f2Q9
Learn Your Lesson by Kandi Steiner: https://amzn.to/3y8YFAw
One Last Summer by Kate Spencer: https://amzn.to/4aWtMhg
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee: https://amzn.to/4dlPpsW
Not Made to Last by Jay Maclean: https://amzn.to/4a3L4bg
Savor It by Tarah DeWitt: https://amzn.to/3uIqAFT

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In honor of this being the 50th podcast episode, I wanted to commemorate it by talking about some of the best romance books of all time. Tune in to hear about some of the best romance books I’ve ever read, the ones that earned 5 stars and then some, and which stand the test of time as the best of the best. Trust me when I say you’re going to want to read all of these books.

BOOKS MENTIONED
Paradise by Judith McNaught: https://amzn.to/3WetlKQ
Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught: https://amzn.to/3Uh1pTZ
Drive by Kate Stewart: https://amzn.to/4dtpj7N
The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart: https://amzn.to/44jPUjf
The Edge of Never by JA Redmerski: https://amzn.to/3UDvNtm
Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy: https://amzn.to/3UDw13G
Us by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy: https://amzn.to/3UzfVaX
The Rivals by Vi Keeland: https://amzn.to/3xVKcbl
Truce by RL Matthewson: https:/amzn.to/3Qpq2N9
After We Fall by Melanie Harlow: https://amzn.to/3xLSGl5
Some Sort of Happy by Melanie Harlow: https://amzn.to/4bdoVby
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks: https://amzn.to/3UBmfz0
Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren: https://amzn.to/4aQcnXP
Wicked Envy by Sawyer Bennett https://amzn.to/3QkiP0J
Cruel Paradise by JT Geissinger: https://amzn.to/4dtpRKT
The Dugout by Meghan Quinn: https://amzn.to/3w8JGGo
The Lineup by Meghan Quinn: https://amzn.to/3wimZPV

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In this episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Mel Saavadra, owner of the Steamy Lit Bookstore, a romance bookstore in South Florida, in anticipation of Independent Bookstore Day! Tune in to hear about:
• The Steamy Lit Bookstore
• The Steam Box and her promotion of self-pleasure
• How she’s supporting romance book authors of color and LGBTQ+ identifying authors
• Our shared love of steamy romance books
• Steamy Lit Con and more!
Plus, learn about the She Reads Romance Books Book Club, where you can gain access to the exclusive, extended interview to hear even more from Mel!
To learn more about the Steamy Lit Bookstore and the Steam Box visit: steamylit.com
Follow on Instagram and Tiktok: @steamylit
Support the Steamy Lit Bookstore on Libro.fm and Bookshop!
Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 27. Check out the entire list of independent romance bookstores to support here: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/romance-bookstores/
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Don’t miss this episode where I share my top 9 most anticipated new romance book releases coming this May 2024 PLUS I announce the launch of the She Reads Romance Books Book Club! So many great books to talk about and to share how you can join the awesome community of romance readers in the Book Club.

BOOKS MENTIONED:
Band Together by Piper Sheldon: https://amzn.to/3QkiQCb
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune: https://amzn.to/3Gr6J0G
Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown: https://amzn.to/4aNQqrJ
Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay: https://amzn.to/3PWqzpy
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren: https://amzn.to/485kqOK
Truth or Wolf by Anne Marsh: https://amzn.to/3vILINf
Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan: https://amzn.to/3t9ctZK
Savor It by Tarah DeWitt: https://amzn.to/3uIqAFT
Tate by Victoria Denault: https://amzn.to/3Je9XGb

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Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclub,
Grab the Romance Book Reading Journal: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/romance-book-journal/
Upcoming New Romance Book Releases: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/upcoming-book-releases/

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