In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, we're cozying up with one of the most beloved romance tropes of all time: small town romance. From the tight-knit communities and cinnamon roll heroes to the town gossip and unexpected second chances, small town settings bring all the feels—whether you like your romance sweet, steamy, or with a supernatural twist.

We’ll break down what makes this trope work so well, how it shows up across genres (yes, even paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and cozy mysteries), and of course—I’ve got a stack of book recs to fill your TBR.

✨ Books mentioned in this episode:

• Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl – Book 2 in the Tumble Creek series
• Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis – Book 1 in Lucky Harbor (Kindle Unlimited)
• The Gamble by Kristen Ashley – Book 1 in the Colorado Mountain series
• The Secret Fling by Gena Showalter – Book 1 in the Original Heartbreakers series
• The One Who Stays by Toni Blake – Book 1 in the Summer Island series
• Then There Was You by Miranda Liasson – Book 1 in the Angel Falls series

🛠️ Helpful Guides and Blog Posts:

• Small Town Romance Books
• Paranormal Small Town Romance Books
• Cozy Mysteries for Romance Readers
• Tumble Creek Series Guide
• Lucky Harbor Series Guide

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