In this Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast episode, Francesca brings you the ultimate fall reading mood board, but in book form.

If you’re craving broody vampires, cozy witches, or shifters with attitude, this episode has you covered. It’s all about If You Love This, You’ll Like That: Fall Edition, pairing longtime fan favorites with hidden gems that’ll hit the same vibe.

🧡 Want more? Browse our Fall Books collection for even more perfect reads for the season.

Books Mentioned

Bride by Ali Hazelwood → The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson

Slow-burn paranormal political romance meets spicy mates.

• Grab Bride on Amazon
• Grab The Fake Mate on Amazon
• Related: Funny Paranormal Romance Books

Stay a Spell series by Juliette Cross → Haven Ever After series by Hazel Mack

Cozy paranormal rom-coms, small town, witches, shifters, and found family galore.

• Grab Wolf Gone Wild on Amazon
• Grab Getting It On with the Gargoyle on Amazon
• Related: Romantic Paranormal Comedies with Juliette Cross

Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward → Dark Protectors series by Rebecca Zanetti

Alpha vampires, found family, epic battles and everything you love about paranormal romance.

• Grab Dark Lover on Amazon
• Grab Fated on Amazon
• More like this: Books Like Black Dagger Brotherhood
• Explore: Black Dagger Brotherhood Guide

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout → A Fate of Wrath and Flame by K.A. Tucker

Enemies-to-lovers, fantasy intrigue, and supernaturals playing games.

• Grab From Blood and Ash on Amazon
• Grab A Fate of Wrath and Flame on Amazon

Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews → Soulbound series by Hailey Turner

Urban fantasy done right: magic, mythology, and slow-burn romance.

• Grab Magic Bites on Amazon
• Grab A Ferry of Bones & Gold on Amazon
• Related: Urban Fantasy Recommendations with Hailey Turner
• Explore: Kate Daniels Guide

Why You’ll Love This Episode

• Perfect for your fall reading lineup
• Great “gateway” picks for paranormal newbies
• Every book pairing hits a different subgenre: rom-com, urban fantasy, high fantasy, and classic vampire romance
• Features steamy slow burns, found families, and supernatural politics

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