In this week's edition of Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, we’re talking about some of the most exciting romance releases for the week of February 17-23, 2025.

This week, we’ve got everything from thrillers and fantasy romance to sci-fi romcoms and second-chance contemporary romance. I even have two books I’ve already read and loved, one I’m currently reading, and a few that are high on my TBR! If you love high-stakes tension, swoony romance, and fun, immersive stories, this week’s lineup has something for you.

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📖 Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong – A thrilling and intense mystery set in a secluded Yukon town with a pregnant detective tracking a killer.

🔗 Amazon

📖 Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis – Magical libraries, secret identities, and a swoony fantasy romance with Ilona Andrews’ seal of approval!

🔗 Amazon

📖 I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Romcom by Kimberly Lemming – A hilarious and steamy sci-fi romance where the heroine is abducted by aliens… and finds herself in a chaotic, love-filled adventure.

🔗 Amazon

📖 The Girl Most Likely To by Julie Tieu – High school reunion drama, unresolved feelings, and a second-chance romance with a nerdy-but-swoony love interest.

🔗 Amazon

📖 Two Thousand Promises by Jocelynn Drake – The final book in the Kings of Chaos paranormal series featuring Chinese vampires, fox spirits, and a centuries-old love story full of magic and betrayal.

🔗 Amazon

📖 On Loverose Lane by Samantha Young – The Return to Dublin Street series kicks off with this emotional fake dating romance between a footballer and an ambitious businesswoman.

🔗 Amazon

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