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We're halfway through 2025, so it's time for a mid-year reading check-in! In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, Francesca is joined by longtime guest reviewer Jen to talk about the standout books they've read so far this year. Expect a mix of vampire rereads, fantasy romance obsessions, underrated Kindle Unlimited gems, and spicy new releases they can’t stop thinking about.
đź‘€ Highlights include:
– Top paranormal and fantasy romance reads
– KU recs (including a Lochness monster romance!)
– Which rereads are hitting better in audiobook
– Most anticipated second halves of 2025
– And why Lights Out and Never Been Shipped are total wins
Follow Jen:
https://booksjenrecs.substack.com
https://www.instagram.com/booksjenrecs/
https://bsky.app/profile/booksjenrecs.bsky.social
Her reviews on UTC:
https://archive.underthecoversbookblog.com/author/jen/
✨ Books Mentioned:
The Never List by Jade Presley: https://rstyle.me/+k7W-CYx6xNRZ2KQ5WNc2LA
Overruled by Lana Ferguson: https://rstyle.me/+1UuE3beU7BysRQiHa5HcdQ
Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson: https://rstyle.me/+XwtM1BlBz0T_JH23CDTg8w
Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson: https://rstyle.me/+Ww-xKROMBR-gGQdfb6wZpQ
The Hot Vampire Next Door series by Nikki St. Crowe: https://rstyle.me/+zcDNHOEi2ZCnrjfQ3qSS_w
Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee: https://rstyle.me/+iPSHXS9988bguLFu08udiQ
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Romcom by Kimberly Lemming: https://rstyle.me/+OD_ri3I3S2YHlY7vpuiKCg
Kiss of Smoke by Amy Pennza: https://rstyle.me/+DnXgsuKoeKBXT47uWpL7XA
He's to Die For by Erin Dunn: https://rstyle.me/+Js0Lp0RUtYzgLc6HDr8_sQ
Keep Me by Sara Cate: https://rstyle.me/+hu6g5X5gHfZhw6s2A6-6fw
Lights Out by Navessa Allen: https://rstyle.me/+x8T0S3pcyv3SFNvtaft15Q
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver: https://rstyle.me/+Az807clEIY7ojlUi4WSPuA
…and more!
Midnight Breed series by Lara Adrian: https://rstyle.me/+xbrcsAXxUelsIusjVCe2KQ
Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost: https://rstyle.me/+hTLr5b0czxPe52QvaqUsCQ
Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward: https://rstyle.me/+p4K7naxPc1coxY3i-OSkXA
Argeneau Vampires series by Lynsay Sands: https://rstyle.me/+PIQ2XmB5p1KwrkRCSupx7Q
Check out my chat with Jen about Dark Lover by J.R. Ward:
https://youtu.be/uNWh8Yhfbn8
✨ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! It helps more romance readers find us, and I always love hearing what books you’re excited about. See you next time! 💕
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We're halfway through 2025, so it's time for a mid-year reading check-in! In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, Francesca is joined by longtime guest reviewer Jen to talk about the standout books they've read so far this year. Expect a mix of vampire rereads, fantasy romance obsessions, underrated Kindle Unlimited gems, and spicy new releases they can’t stop thinking about.
đź‘€ Highlights include:
– Top paranormal and fantasy romance reads
– KU recs (including a Lochness monster romance!)
– Which rereads are hitting better in audiobook
– Most anticipated second halves of 2025
– And why Lights Out and Never Been Shipped are total wins
Follow Jen:
https://booksjenrecs.substack.com
https://www.instagram.com/booksjenrecs/
https://bsky.app/profile/booksjenrecs.bsky.social
Her reviews on UTC:
https://archive.underthecoversbookblog.com/author/jen/
✨ Books Mentioned:
The Never List by Jade Presley: https://rstyle.me/+k7W-CYx6xNRZ2KQ5WNc2LA
Overruled by Lana Ferguson: https://rstyle.me/+1UuE3beU7BysRQiHa5HcdQ
Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson: https://rstyle.me/+XwtM1BlBz0T_JH23CDTg8w
Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson: https://rstyle.me/+Ww-xKROMBR-gGQdfb6wZpQ
The Hot Vampire Next Door series by Nikki St. Crowe: https://rstyle.me/+zcDNHOEi2ZCnrjfQ3qSS_w
Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee: https://rstyle.me/+iPSHXS9988bguLFu08udiQ
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Romcom by Kimberly Lemming: https://rstyle.me/+OD_ri3I3S2YHlY7vpuiKCg
Kiss of Smoke by Amy Pennza: https://rstyle.me/+DnXgsuKoeKBXT47uWpL7XA
He's to Die For by Erin Dunn: https://rstyle.me/+Js0Lp0RUtYzgLc6HDr8_sQ
Keep Me by Sara Cate: https://rstyle.me/+hu6g5X5gHfZhw6s2A6-6fw
Lights Out by Navessa Allen: https://rstyle.me/+x8T0S3pcyv3SFNvtaft15Q
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver: https://rstyle.me/+Az807clEIY7ojlUi4WSPuA
…and more!
Midnight Breed series by Lara Adrian: https://rstyle.me/+xbrcsAXxUelsIusjVCe2KQ
Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost: https://rstyle.me/+hTLr5b0czxPe52QvaqUsCQ
Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward: https://rstyle.me/+p4K7naxPc1coxY3i-OSkXA
Argeneau Vampires series by Lynsay Sands: https://rstyle.me/+PIQ2XmB5p1KwrkRCSupx7Q
Check out my chat with Jen about Dark Lover by J.R. Ward:
https://youtu.be/uNWh8Yhfbn8
✨ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! It helps more romance readers find us, and I always love hearing what books you’re excited about. See you next time! 💕
These notes contain affiliate links. That means we receive a small commission at no cost to you from any purchases you make through these links.
Visit the Blog: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/
Stay Connected:
Email: Send your inquiries and feedback to [email protected]
Get Involved:
Want to start a podcast? Check out my host.
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