Hey, Eclectic Readers! I’m taking you on a behind the scenes tour of The Fall 2025 Romance Collection to share how I source books, sort books, and cement my final curated list. Along the way, you’ll find out which books did NOT make the final cut, and why. I hope you enjoy this chatty how-did-this-get-made episode, and I can’t wait to share more podcast chats with you soon.

Books Mentioned

* Mate by Ali Hazelwood

* Bride by Ali Hazelwood

* People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young

* Soul Searching by Lyla Sage

* After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian

* The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh

* Witch of the Wolves by Kaylee Archer

* Learning Curves by Rachel Lacey

* Love Walked In by Sarah Chamberlain

* An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister

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