Welcome to Reading Under the Covers, your go-to romance podcast where we chat, fangirl, and maybe even swoon over the hottest new reads! I'm Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog, and this week, I'm sharing the most anticipated romance releases hitting shelves from January 6 to January 12, 2025.

We’re talking cozy winter lodge settings, fantasy romances with broody princes, emotional firefighter heroes, and even a jungle adventure with forced proximity tension.

Books Mentioned in This Episode:

📚 The Lodge by Kayla Olson

Perfect for the Alpine Cottage Inn prompt in Romanceopoly, this cozy winter romance features a writer retreating to a luxurious Vermont lodge, a charming ski instructor, and a bit of mystery surrounding a former boy band member.

👉 Grab your copy here: https://rstyle.me/+-33M0WGsdKYJQfPKREtMYg

📚 The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard

A romantasy filled with lush world-building, a fierce bladesmith heroine, a broody prince, and magical tension that will have you hooked.

👉 Grab your copy here: https://rstyle.me/+LGcpVpnmEsdXc_0suL_H7w

📚 Sky Ridge Hotshots Series by Paisley Hope

This emotional firefighter romance series releases three full-length novels this week! Packed with rugged, protective heroes, emotional baggage, and steamy tension.

• Fight (Jan 7) – Callahan’s story with a no-strings vibe and a past that catches up fast. Buy here: https://rstyle.me/+iyEstEL9p8p8WhTb0raFwQ
• Protect (Jan 9) – Rowan’s second-chance romance with his best friend’s twin sister. Buy here: https://rstyle.me/+DVm79S_T50ysm4npPNkFaw
• Honor (Jan 11) – Xander’s emotional journey helping a grieving single mom. Buy here: https://rstyle.me/+4cpySLWXa1Ng70h7sqNZsA

📚 Dark Hope by Christine Feehan

The latest in the Carpathian Series (Book 38), featuring a demon slayer, a brooding ancient warrior, and a fated mates connection with high stakes and epic supernatural battles.

👉 Grab your copy here: https://rstyle.me/+ZYte2PQT1aFmUZQn3Z0U0w

📚 Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura

Think Indiana Jones meets The Mummy with adventure, grumpy/sunshine banter, and a jungle quest full of forced proximity tension.

👉 Grab your copy here: https://rstyle.me/+k38oREtygDM2K4kZF9OSww

📚 Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

👉 Romanceopoly Reading Challenge Details: https://romanceopoly.com/

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👉 My Most Anticipated Reads of 2025: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/most-anticipated-2025-book-releases/

👉 Tips for Setting Your Reading Goals and TBR: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/reading-goals/

👉 How to Plan and Organize Your TBR: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/plan-and-organize-your-tbr-list/

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👉 January 2025 New Releases: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/january-2025-book-releases/

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