Between Us and The Covers

Episode 33 | Mile High by Liz Tomforde (The Windy City Series)

Welcome back to Between Us and the Covers! In this episode, Erika, Amy, and Stacy are diving into one of BookTok’s absolute favorites—Mile High by Liz Tomforde. This slow-burn, hockey romance from The Windy City Series has been making waves across the romance community, and trust us… we loved it.

We’ll break down:
✨ Why Zanders and Stevie stole our hearts
✨ All the swoony tropes (hello grumpy x sunshine + forced proximity 👀)
✨ How Liz Tomforde created a sports romance that feels fresh, funny, and full of spice
✨ Why Mile High deserves all the BookTok hype

Whether you’re a die-hard romance reader, a sports romance girly, or you’ve just seen Mile High blowing up your FYP, this episode is for you.

📚 About the Book:
Mile High is book one in The Windy City Series by Liz Tomforde, and it has everything—banter, chemistry, character growth, and of course, hockey heat. If you’ve been wondering whether it lives up to the hype… spoiler alert: it does.

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💼📚 Live Book Chat – Overruled by Lana Ferguson 📚💼

Join Amy, Erika, and Stacy for a live deep dive into Lana Ferguson’s Overruled – the sizzling, tension-filled romance about love, law, and lingering feelings that refuse to be dismissed. We’ll break down the tropes, share our favorite (and spiciest) moments, and debate the book boyfriend potential of this charming, infuriating hero.

Whether you’ve read the book or just want to hang out for the banter, bring your thoughts, your hot takes, and maybe a glass of wine… it’s going to be objection sustained levels of fun. 🍷✨

📅 When: Wednesday 9pm ET
📍 Where: Right here on YouTube – streaming live!

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🎄ICYMI: Episode 29 of Between Us and the Covers is full of holiday chaos, competitive decorating, and one very grumpy neighbor! 🎧✨

We’re talking How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn — a laugh-out-loud holiday rom-com where the only thing more intense than the Christmas Kringle contest is the sexual tension between Cole and Storee. 💡❄️🎁

All three of us listened to the audiobook this time, and trust us… the narration sleighs. We’re breaking down Cole’s grinchy energy, Storee’s chaotic holiday spirit, and the over-the-top antics that made this the perfect Christmas in July pick. 🔥🎄

So grab your cocoa, plug in your twinkle lights, and catch up now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. And don’t forget to hit that follow button — we’ve got more romance recs coming your way! 💋🎙️

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In this episode of Between Us and the Covers, we are diving into the third hilarious, swoony, and heart-squeezing installment of Meghan Quinn’s Bridesmaid series: Bridesmaid by Chance — and spoiler alert: WE. LOVED. IT. 
From the fake marriage of convenience to the undeniable chemistry between Hudson and Sloane, this book gave us everything we wanted — sharp banter, steamy moments, high-society chaos, and one determined woman in a corset (justice for Sloane’s ribs!). Meghan Quinn does it again with her signature humor, lovable characters, and emotionally satisfying HEA.
Join us as we break down our favorite moments, discuss Hudson's "no but actually yes" energy, and swoon over Sloane’s ambition and heart. We also dish on tropes, rank the book boyfriends of the series, and ask the important question: Would YOU marry someone for access to a high-society club? 
 Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know which *Bridesmaid* book was your favorite!
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🎄 Episode 27: Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey | Rockstar Moms, Reality TV Chaos & Christmas Steam 💋Welcome back to Between Us and the Covers! In our 27th episode, we’re diving into Tessa Bailey’s holiday rom-com, Wreck the Halls, a spicy and hilarious story about two children of rock legends trying to reunite their moms’ iconic band—on Christmas Eve—on live television.We’re talking:✨ Holiday tropes galore (Forced Proximity! Only One Bed! Reality TV drama!)🔥 Beat Dawkins, the golden-retriever book boyfriend who may or may not have melted our snow-covered hearts🎤 Melody’s growth arc and what it means to step out of your comfort zone👀 That one scandal that threatened to wreck everything (Did we see it coming?)😂 A dramatic reading of 1-star Goodreads reviews—you know we had toPLUS: “Wreck, Marry, Mistletoe” and our hottest debate yet: *Is fame ever worth the family drama?If you love chaotic holiday romances, messy families, steamy tension, and emotional growth—this one’s for you.👇 Don’t forget to:✅ LIKE this video✅ SUBSCRIBE for weekly romance book recaps and deep dives✅ COMMENT below: Would you survive a reality show with your family during the holidays?✅ FOLLOW us on TikTok and Instagram @BetweenUsAndTheCovers for more behind-the-scenes and spicy book content!🎧 Listen on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube📚 Follow Along:@BetweenUsAndTheCovers on all socials#BUATCpodcast #WreckTheHalls #TessaBailey #RomanceBookPodcast #HolidayRomance #BookTok #BookTube #RomComReads #SpicyBooks #RomanceReaders #PodcastForReaders #BookLoversUnite #OppositesAttract #OnlyOneBed #ForcedProximity #RealityTVRomance #FictionalBoyfriend #BookishHumor #OneStarReviewRoast #ReadWithUs #RomanceBookClub #BookishPodcast

Get ready for one of our favorite rom-com reads of the summer! In Episode 26 of Between Us and the Covers, we’re diving headfirst into Till Summer Do Us Part by the always hilarious and heartwarming Meghan Quinn. From the very first page, we were hooked by Scottie Price’s awkwardly brilliant lie, the absolutely bonkers marriage retreat setup, and of course, the swoon-worthy, improv-loving hero Wilder Wells. Let’s just say… this fake marriage had *real* spice. 🔥

We laughed. We swooned. We screamed into our group chat. Honestly, this might be our favorite Meghan Quinn book yet—and we do *not* say that lightly. Her signature humor and emotional depth hit all the right notes, and we couldn’t get enough of the over-the-top retreat antics, the supportive (and sometimes chaotic) cast of characters, and a leading lady we’d 100% be best friends with. If you love a summer romance with high heat, big laughs, and surprisingly tender moments, you need this book in your beach bag immediately.

In this episode, we break down our favorite scenes (spoiler alert: there’s a lot), debate whether we’d survive a couple’s improv challenge, and try really hard not to sign ourselves up for a fake marriage just to find a Wilder of our own. We also dive into why Meghan Quinn continues to be one of our go-to romance authors, especially when we’re craving something joyful, spicy, and totally bingeable.

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🎉 EPISODE 25 IS HERE! 🌈 Celebrating Pride Month with Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake! 📚

In Episode 25 of Between Us and the Covers, we’re headed back to Bright Falls—begrudgingly—with the one and only Delilah Green. This clever, steamy queer rom-com had us giggling, gasping, and absolutely swooning as we unpack the story of Delilah, Claire, and all the wedding chaos in between.

From estranged family ties to unexpected sparks (hello, hot single mom energy 😍), we dive into the grumpy/sunshine trope, found family themes, and how queerness is celebrated, not just tolerated, in this heartwarming story. And because it's June, we’re especially proud to spotlight this sapphic romance during Pride Month! 🌈💖

✨ Listen in as we discuss:

* Why Delilah's emotional walls made our hearts ache

* Claire’s “I’m doing my best” energy

* That bookshop scene 👀

* The value of representation and joy in queer romance

* Whether we’d ever agree to photograph our estranged sister’s wedding for a big check...

🗣️ Sound off in the comments: Have you read Delilah Green Doesn’t Care? Who’s your favorite Bright Falls character? Would you want more books in this world?

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Y'all, grab your cowboy hats and your favorite spicy beverage, because in Episode 23 of Between Us and the Covers, Erika, Amy, and Stacy are headed back to Chestnut Springs to swoon over Heartless by Western Canadian Cowboy Romance Queen Elsie Silver! 🤠💘

We’re diving deep into all the tropes that made us feral for Cade and Willa: the grumpy/sunshine tension, the single dad/nanny dynamic that gave us life, and yes… the surprise pregnancy that had us gasping! We break down what makes Cade Eaton such a drool-worthy book boyfriend, why Willa is the chaotic sunshine we all need in our lives, and how the entire Eaton family deserves their own reality show.

Expect cowboy thirst traps, emotional gut punches, and a fun round of romance-themed Would You Rather questions that’ll have you laughing right along with us. If you’ve ever fantasized about falling for a brooding rancher with a soft spot for his son (and eventually, you), this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

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🔥 Episode 22 of Between Us and the Covers is LIVE! 🔥

This week, we’re diving into the moody, magical, and utterly mesmerizing world of Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver—the second installment in the Ruinous Trilogy, and it does not hold back. From sharp banter to dagger eyes turning into bedroom eyes, this enemies-to-lovers story owns our hearts. 🖤 Lark and her grumpy reluctant husband? Instant obsession.

We’re talking marriage of convenience, deadly secrets, political tension, and so much sexual tension you’ll need a fan on standby. 😮‍💨 It’s a slow burn, but when it ignites, it blazes. Plus, if you’re into grumpy/sunshine dynamics where the sunshine has claws? Lark might be your new favorite heroine. Brynne Weaver continues to slay us with her wit, tension, and soul-stabbing prose.

🎧 Catch the full episode now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify—and don’t forget, new episodes of Between Us and the Covers drop every Monday at 2 PM ET! Subscribe, listen, and swoon with us as we unpack every deliciously dark detail. 💋

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Yeehaw, book lovers! 🤠💘 Episode 21 is saddled up and ready to ride!

This week on Between Us and the Covers, we're heading back to Rebel Blue Ranch to dish on Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage — book three in the steamy, swoon-filled Rebel Blue series. 🐎✨

We’ve got forced proximity, cowboy swagger, and enough slow-burn tension to set the barn on fire. 🔥💋 Is this small-town romance the perfect mix of wild west and heart-melting feels? Tune in as we break down the chemistry, the conflict, and that enemies to lovers moment. 😏

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