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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