Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast

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The TRUTH Behind the Matthew & Paul Controversy + Leigh Rivers’ Act of Kindness
Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast. This week's Novel Hour episode covers the Matthew & Paul controversy that has everyone talking, plus author Leigh Rivers did something that literally made us cry. We're also sharing the new releases you need to know about this week!Watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/vo03Wz-RN6g⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction and Overview00:45 Matthew and Paul Drama Explained01:20 Pity Marketing Debate05:14 Ingram Controversy10:27 Feel-Good Story: Leigh Rivers' Beautiful $100K Donation Story14:13 New Book Releases of the Week22:11 Current Reads: Cozy Comforts and Messy Dramas28:22 What We're Watching: Baking Shows and Wife Swaps34:57 Interview with the Vampire: Season One Review39:15 Final Thoughts📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:→ Bloodstained by Jenika Snow: https://rstyle.me/+kOR0RyRcegSZQ0AyqlZLvw→ Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport: https://rstyle.me/+bk-hKIwuj8k6OmCMgC6jNw→ Branded by Saffron A. Kent: https://rstyle.me/+Tbxfwzv-QK4UodofoQv8AA→ Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida: https://rstyle.me/+-3OSBQF5devkdfD8dDNYyA→ Witches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlay: https://rstyle.me/+S29JUg5ivvoKTlwyPU2xvA→ Wreck by Catherine Newman: https://rstyle.me/+ar4TJhScrWWlaf-TjDzRcg→ Cowboy, It’s Cold Outside by Maisey Yates: https://rstyle.me/+2cZJAI1MKYazSflL208kvw→ The Devil Is a Southpaw by Brandon Hobson: https://rstyle.me/+_weJCg2V5cBxjjqXLxac0g→ The Last Death of the Year by Sophie Hannah: https://rstyle.me/+2MIYaFEJNtKJH_7p6wNZWQ→ The Bone Thief by Vanessa Lillie: https://rstyle.me/+qcFMFsOKWgIdvkpXh9pkww→ Maybe This Time by SeRaya: https://rstyle.me/+zEq4vS0on53AXCy-sMkFVw→ Terror at the Gates by Scarlett St. Clair: https://rstyle.me/+tTcanvLpgsUrsUD3sQUHRQ🧁 Mentioned While Discussing ShowsWife Swap TV ShowInterview with the Vampire AMC Show on Netflix Season 1Sources Mentioned→ Author talking about Matthew & Paul controversy: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQK7BfCkUxg/→ BookToker covering Leigh Rivers’ donation: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DF4EKQ/→ GoFundMe link (Help Save Baby Ollie’s Heart): https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-baby-ollies-heart✨ Loved the...
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5 Paranormal Romance Recs on Kindle Unlimited (Old School Vibes)
If you miss the paranormal romance era of vampires, witches, and fae that actually felt dangerous and romantic, these 5 new releases I read have that old school PNR energy we've been craving, and they're ALL on Kindle Unlimited!Vampire romance with bite, witch stories with actual magic systems, and fae courts that feel like the books we fell in love with in the 2000s and early 2010s. These are NEW releases with classic paranormal romance vibes.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ls0dz8Wi0aE⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to Vampire Romance Books00:41 Top Pick: The Serpents Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley02:33 Binge-Worthy: Hot Vampire Next Door by Nikki St. Crowe04:05 Forbidden Romance: A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake05:41 Enemies to Lovers: King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair07:05 Lighthearted Read: Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee08:02 Conclusion and Recommendations📚 BOOKS MENTIONED:→ The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley: https://rstyle.me/+9DJ6Q2lLUNoHnoq08E_FJQ→ Hot Vampire Next Door by Nikki St. Crowe: https://rstyle.me/+SuUUfrAtv8RXBnjiF_jjZA→ A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake: https://rstyle.me/+d0WsvqSMdgr5irs1nyrN1g→ King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair: https://rstyle.me/+8QJ01gonM7zLs6SFkfOoGA→ Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee: https://rstyle.me/+fNmHewEBBAxwNTqq3FAzaA📺 Also Watch:→ The Paranormal Alpha is Back: https://youtu.be/AaTGtoc8EmU→ Is the BDB TV Show Worth It?: https://youtu.be/l-mxD3mlB1Q→ Ranked the Black Dagger Brotherhood Heroes: https://youtu.be/ekURmqb4oPM✨ Loved the episode?Follow Reading Under the Covers wherever you listen and leave a quick review. It helps more romance readers find us (and lets me know what you’re loving). 💕💌 Talk to Me:Got a rec, trope request, or hot take? → Drop me a voice message.☕ Support the Show:Enjoyed hanging out? Leave us a tip. Even a dollar keeps the mics on and the coffee flowing.📚 Stay Connected:Blog: reviews, book lists, and seasonal reading inspo.YouTube: book chats, reading lifestyle and recs.Newsletter: join our insider for the latest updates.💖 This episode may contain affiliate links. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show!
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NHL Reporter vs. Author Controversy | Piper Shaw & Chelsea Curto Drama + New Romance Book Releases
Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast. It’s getting real in the hockey romance world 😳 An NHL reporter just accused a romance author of stealing her identity for a book character, and it’s MESSY. In this week’s Novel Hour Live Replay, we’re breaking down the Piper Shaw vs. Chelsea Curto controversy, why it blew up on BookTok, and what it says about real-life inspiration in fiction.We’re also sharing this week’s hottest romance, fantasy and mystery new releases, including must-read dark romances, fantasy, and cozy reads for your fall TBR.💬 Let us know in the comments:Are you Team Piper or Team Chelsea? Do authors have a responsibility to avoid “real-life” inspiration in their books?⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to Novel Hour Live!00:06 NHL Reporter Accuses Romance Author09:43 Legalities and Real-Life Inspirations11:16 New Releases for the Week19:23 Current Reads and TBR Struggles20:56 Halloween Dark Romances24:30 Great British Baking Show Update26:55 Billionaire's Bunker Review32:14 Young Millionaires and Dollar Netflix Reviews34:18 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:→ Power Play by Chelsea Curto: https://rstyle.me/+hlw5cJhkUuSEl5CdYgkubw→ Good Spirits by B.K. Borison: https://rstyle.me/+Lq_88G_3LqHe-pC49lo4kg→ I Am Cleopatra by Natasha Solomons: https://rstyle.me/+jgRNvxmopVhOEMvoAHmleg→ The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur: https://rstyle.me/+lnvDIq6HIR0ed978VtHMAQ→ The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer: https://rstyle.me/+X7LS4wkdQ_gvbLn0wBylBw→ Death at the Door by Olivia Blacke: https://rstyle.me/+5df_YK665EdNxeWbO3F3ng→ Blind Date with a Werewolf by Patricia Briggs: https://rstyle.me/+q-9TBeBBHMhfZSW_5pPJag→ The Huntsman by Naima Simone: https://rstyle.me/+1tpsTqmRkgCr2CllxNQyjw→ The Death-Made Prince by Lisette Marshall: https://rstyle.me/+ZwDZ7IBbGWCkYs7OGQwH7Q→ Elanie and the Empath by Jess K. Hardy: https://rstyle.me/+5eBVu4ju5fz4OQ_mz8l88w→ Half-Light Harbor by Samantha Young: https://rstyle.me/+Qgo02mjxe_XtNgsLMASi4w→ Beg For It by Madison Fox: https://rstyle.me/+lB5MCOmKiHXsMAh4ozyPGQ→ In the Dark by Chelsea Curto: https://rstyle.me/+HsF293P95VNOhX-8CuYlEQ→ Thrown for a Loop by Sarina Bowen: https://rstyle.me/+xefxZvWXMJgsTLl3vh9etg🧁 Mentioned While Discussing ShowsMoney Heist (Netflix show — referenced)Berlin (Netflix spin-off from Money Heist — referenced)The Great British...
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30 Years Reading Paranormal Romance Taught Me This Pattern
In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I share my 30 year reading experience with the paranormal alpha and my thesis on a connection I noticed about their popularity and decline. They explode during economic crises and world instability and that cannot be a coincidence.For me, it started in the 90s when I fell for Lestat in high school. Then I watched the genre absolutely dominate in 2008 after the financial crisis with series like Black Dagger Brotherhood. The mid-2010s brought a decline, but now paranormal alphas are back stronger than ever starting with the romantasy boom.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction: The Paranormal Alpha Hero00:36 The 90s: Economic Uncertainty and Vampire Obsession04:38 The 2000s: Twilight and Urban Fantasy Boom10:25 The 2010s: The Decline of Paranormal Romance12:58 The 2020s: The Resurgence of the Paranormal Alpha15:05 My Thesis: Why Economic Crisis = Paranormal Alphas17:42 Conclusion: The Timeless Appeal of the Paranormal AlphaWatch the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AaTGtoc8EmUIn this episode I'm breaking down why paranormal alphas dominated the 90s during economic uncertainty, the 2008 resurgence and what it meant for romance readers, why they disappeared in the mid-2010s, and why they're back NOW and what this pattern says about us.This is my 30-year paranormal alpha journey and the cultural pattern I lived through. If you love vampire romance, shifter romance, or any paranormal romance books, this deep dive is for you.📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:→ The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice: https://rstyle.me/+F3JY0_1SuA-jFEK97_WoUw→ Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton: https://rstyle.me/+tvqrQXJR4yldTd1TmgPRJw→ Merry Gentry series by Laurell K. Hamilton: https://rstyle.me/+35pC-Np-PfrEjKHlxmra6g→ Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris: https://rstyle.me/+eqF8HGRknT3DLf8YXX37PA→ Twilight by Stephenie Meyer: https://rstyle.me/+AXmJ8UfabCY1CPJ0xN71sQ→ Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead: https://rstyle.me/+bp8EkDgZBPLs4lpWB3zHZQ→ Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James: https://rstyle.me/+yGtQpcFY5UDjNyKyGQ7-kg→ Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward: https://rstyle.me/+OjpkHcWk4cj4ms1iAa2JmA→ Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh: https://rstyle.me/+a4lJTV98h8GT-TDFt9MXOA→ Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole: https://rstyle.me/+nVQkcANJOJ0hNv-Ku0fXjQ→ Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost: https://rstyle.me/+ycWANgMxnAFphSKmsKXlyA→ Vampire Huntress series by L.A. Banks: https://rstyle.me/+-nVgsSqEwykZeX-Pi7H7sA→ Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs:
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The Publishing Industry Is Changing (And We Have Thoughts) + New Releases
In this episode of the Reading Under the Covers Podcast, we share a replay of our Novel Hour Live Show. We kick things off with the publishing industry bombshells currently rocking BookTok. From trad publishers chasing indie darlings to brand-new imprints launching with 100% self-published titles, it’s giving... upheaval. We talk about what’s driving this shift, why publishers are playing it safe, and what authors (and readers) should do next.Watch the live video replay here: https://youtube.com/live/01c-ZgDRE9QAlso in this episode:New book releases: from cozy Japanese mysteries to historical horror and paranormal holiday romanceCurrent reads: from dark cowboy romance to poisoner botanistsWhat we’re watching: why The Woman in Cabin 10 adaptation just didn’t workTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:23 The Shift Towards Indie Publishing04:24 Discussion on Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing07:41 New Book Releases16:59 Current Reads and Recommendations27:04 The Woman in Cabin 10: Book vs. Movie34:15 Final Thoughts🆕 New Book Releases (Oct 13–19)✦ The Menu of Happiness by Hisashi Kashiwai: https://rstyle.me/+B5rTCHyw7-0_GvsHjQ7QsA✦ And Then There Was the One by Martha Waters: https://rstyle.me/+Qm8dR-bMCXX6TnlOHkGPyA✦ The Dogs of Venice by Steven Rowley: https://rstyle.me/+eAzBIuzPRJsK69LzLzUEhg✦ The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong: https://rstyle.me/+SjF2Dd_yq_fi-EjP-svN8Q✦ The Last Witch by CJ Cooke: https://rstyle.me/+S4RdEtBoJDXKJlXmP9mbZA✦ I'm Gonna Get You Back by Elena Armas: https://rstyle.me/+VTHBrSB9XvEziJSAAWVN4g✦ A Scar in the Bone by Sophie Jordan: https://rstyle.me/+vaAR7YvD8-nkrQwbdXQNoQ✦ Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham: https://rstyle.me/+v8H78Pm4L6zlNxfe1E5Nng✦ Scrooged for the Holidays by Kayla Grosse: https://rstyle.me/+BIGffsCznag2wL1SSfnD-Q✦ Poisoned Ivy by Ava Rani: https://rstyle.me/+pthj43f7Zs8ZTS_zV3CxtQ📚 Currently Reading and Up Next:✦ Branded by Saffron A. Kent: https://rstyle.me/+U2jPdNmjDoqTucdjHKLbAQ✦ The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia: https://rstyle.me/+rcDgMRSbtb36QBXfvEowpg✦ Thrown for a Loop by Sarina Bowen: https://rstyle.me/+iqC0XeMTtv35-RwUgJ1rSgSources Mentioned:
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