83 Best Romance Novel Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you're itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you've read the book or not, all are welcome! Giggling, tangents, and sincere joy abound. more

The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming. more

Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays. CURRENT SEASON: Jane Austen's Persuasion For Season 6, Hot and Bothered is returning to its roots with a classic romance: Jane Austen's Persuasion . Many readers consider Persuasion Austen's most romantic novel. As a podcast obsessed with romance (and Austen), it was only a matter of time before we answered its siren call. Joining Vanessa Zoltan this season is her longtime mentor, Harvard Divinity School Professor Dr. Stephanie Paulsell. Together, they'll read Persuasion one chapter at a time, asking what Austen's timeless novel can teach us about grief, beauty, aging, and—of course—love. SEASON 5: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition) For our fifth season of the show, we turned our attention to romantic films. The season began with ten episodes on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days , an iconic film of the early 2000s rom-com oeuvre. Following those episodes, Vanessa was joined by beloved academic and podcaster Hannah McGregor to dig into the canon of romantic films, from Titanic to Twilight to When Harry Met Sally, ( just to name a few). We asked every movie 'what does this believe about love?' And 'do we agree?' SEASON 4: Live from Pemberley In Live from Pemberley, we continue our deep-dive into the classic texts of romance literature. This season we take a close look at the most famous Romance novel of all time: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice . Every episode, Vanessa Zoltan and Lauren Sandler read through the book, talk with experts, and ask themselves the question 'is this still a story for our time?' SEASON 3: On Eyre Vanessa Zoltan and journalist Lauren Sandler embark on the English class you always deserved, diving deep into Jane Eyre through the themes of power and desire. Discussions range from ideas of class and colonialism to sex and gender as Lauren and Vanessa explore the roles of oppression and inequality, empowerment and rebellion in the text. SEASON 2: Twilight in Quarantine You may remember BFFs Vanessa & Julia from their all-star advice giving in Hot and Bothered Season 1. In this COVID-19 quarantine they got on the phone three times a week to read and talk about Twilight . On Twilight in Quarantine, they worked their way through the Twilight saga one chapter at a time, giving brilliant well-informed advice to Stephenie Meyer's characters along the way. Advice like: 'maybe you shouldn't kidnap people.' SEASON 1: Writing Romance Season one of Hot and Bothered followed ten first-time romance writers as they tried to write their own romance novels. Each episode explored a particular romance trope and why we love it so much. Along the way, Julia Quinn, writer of the Bridgerton series, gave weekly assignments so listeners could follow along in the process. Season one was made in collaboration with Spoke Media. Hot & Bothered is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a feminist organization that produces podcasts, educational content, live shows, and immersive experiences with the explicit goal of addressing the spiritual needs of its participants. Through community, rigor, and ritual, we treat traditionally secular things as if they were sacred. To learn more about what we do, visit https://notsorryworks.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Buckle up! Join three cousins for a weekly podcast where steamy romance novels meet strong cocktails. Expect juicy book recaps, shameless spoilers and lots of laughter as we dive into the smutty and downright scandalous world of romance fiction. In each episode, we'll recommend the perfect cocktail to accompany your literary escapades. Cheers! more

Longtime friends Erin and Clayton sit down for a monthly chat about all things books.

Imagine reading your favorite steamy romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and her mom set out to do just that with this book club and they want you to join in. It's fun, it's swoony, and it's awkward. Email: ****@gmail.com Twitter: @notyourmomsrom Facebook: fb.me/notyourmomsromancebookclub Podcast: notyourmomsrom.buzzsprout.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! more

Listen romance novels are bonkers and we love them, love reading about them, love talking about them and love critically engaging with genre--it can handle the scrutiny. Here at Whoa!mance we tackle everything from the classics (looking at you Woodiwiss) to the current moment; all tropes, all subgenres, all comers. Romance deserves critical inquiry and you deserve a no-bullshit space where actual reviews are given. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

When In Romance is a biweekly show dedicated to romance novel news, gushing, and book recommendations!

Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics. more

'Too Stupid to Live' is the smartest podcast to ever review romance novels $5 or less. It's basically if a comedy podcast fell in love with a romance novel podcast and had an unhinged and horny romance reader -- Becky Feldman -- hosting. Actually that's EXACTLY what it is. But it's so much more! The show also includes special episodes featuring your favorite and soon-to-be favorite romance authors talking about their latest books and careers. Come! (Happy endings guaranteed.) more

Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Times Rewind episodes, where we take a look at old issues of Romantic Times Magazine (1981-2018). Frequent topics include romance novels, the way the genre is changing, and the brilliant and interesting people who read, write, and produce it, and issues common among romance readers. Plus, we always recommend some books we're reading and really enjoying. Learn more at SB-TB.com/Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Buzzing about Romance is a Romance Readers Podcast. The Hosts of Buzzing about Romance love to talk about all things in the Romance Book Genre. They chat about their favorite books, tropes, authors and book boyfriends. The hosts also bring you an inside look to Publishing of Romance via Author and Industry Insiders interviews. They want the world to know just how amazing the HEA is. more

Hosts Bridget and Shani review romance novels and interview some of romance's biggest authors exploring the breadth of the genre, the sex, diverse couplings, and taboo to create a safe space for listeners to learn, laugh, and pique their naughty curiosity.Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor. more

Welcome to We Read It One Night, the podcast dedicated to uncovering what makes us want to stay up late reading romance. Instagram | Threads | Tiktok: @wereaditonenight Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com more

Meg and Laine talk about books

Reformed Rakes is a historical romance novel podcast steeped in dissipation. Hosted by Beth, Emma, and Sawyer, this podcast is perfect for every pirate, second son, bluestocking, and viking who wants to hear more about the kissing books we love. We update once a month. more

Heidi and Emily are best friends who have been reading Nora Roberts' books for over twenty years. If you are a fan of action, suspense, and thrillers all wrapped up in a glorious romance then join in as they discuss all of Nora Roberts' romance novels. Be ready to laugh, sigh, and cringe as hundreds of book characters find their happy endings. more

We're Courtney and we're Sara and we're Bodice Tipplers, the podcast where we read the romance novels we used to steal off our grandmothers' nightstands (and then we drink about it.) Join us each episode as we examine the good, the bad, and the throbbing of vintage romances. more

Bring Your Own is a bookish podcast hosted by three besties who met via the internet. Each week join Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla as they chat (and sometimes fight) about their favorite books, authors, the bookish community, and more! Follow the pod on Instagram: @bringyourownpod Follow the hosts: Brandi: @brandos.books Kendra: @kendra.readz Kayla: @kaylas.bookshelf more

Paperback Pleasures is a podcast dedicated to de-stigmatizing romance literature and female sexuality.In each episode, lifelong best friends Romy and Annabel take turns highlighting romance novels, unpacking a genre historically underestimated due mainly to its link with female pleasure. We're here to de-stigmatize one of the most underrated genres in literature. Let's talk romance!---This podcast discusses themes of adult romantic relationships and sex. Listener discretion is advised. more

Two licensed therapists discussing their love of trashy romance novels while day drinking.New episodes every other Thursday. more

A podcast where we react, review, and reenact romance novels from the antique to the modern; the spicy to the subdued. more

Welcome to The Lusty Library — the hilarious romance novel podcast where Joey, Birdie, and Lexx, aka The Dirty Dames, spiral into chaos one smutty chapter at a time. Each episode, the trio dives headfirst into a romance novel they've never read before — from steamy contemporary romance and dark romance to romantasy, chaotic beach reads, and the filthiest BookTok recommendations the internet has to offer. You know, the kind of smut you wouldn't dare open in public. Forget sweet Hallmark love stories. Expect morally gray book boyfriends, enemies-to-lovers obsession, shadow daddies, feral plot twists, and unholy amounts of tension. One minute they're analyzing literary themes; the next, they're screaming about dragon anatomy, toxic billionaires, the logistics of extra appendages, questionable life choices, and sex scenes spicy enough to fog up a windshield at highway speed. No romance trope or subgenre is off limits, and absolutely nobody stays on topic for long. If you love spicy romance books, chaotic book banter, hilarious reactions, and hearing people completely lose their minds over fictional men, grab a drink and step into The Lusty Library. Website: thelustylibrarypodcast.com Instagram: @the_lusty_library_podcast Facebook: The Lusty Library Podcast Bluesky: @lustylibrarypod Email: ****@gmail.com more

The She Reads Romance Books Podcast is a show for romance book lovers looking for the best books worth reading because life is better with a love story!In each bite-size episode, Leslie Murphy, creator of the popular romance book blog, She Reads Romance Books, explores the best romance books in the genre, sharing her favorite books lists to give you recommendations of romance novels that you'll instantly want to add to your TBR list. Episodes focus on favorite romance book tropes and micro-tropes with book recommendations you won't be able to resist.As short-form episodes she gets right to the good stuff, saving you hours of listening, so you can get busy reading! Tune in if you are on the hunt for the best romance books worth reading and the best book boyfriends worth claiming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to Ready to Be Romanced! Host Torry (she/her), from the pop culture pod Ready to Be Petty, is ready to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and BookTok trends. Whether you're a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to Be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud! more

Raizel and Malya review Jewish romance novels and movies for your listening pleasure. Keywords: Hanukkah Chanukah Hannukah Hanukah Channukah Hannukkah Chanuka Hanukka more

Neil and Claire read straight and LGBTQ+ Romance and Erotic Novels and then we play F**K, Marry, Kill with the characters. It is sexy and silly fun! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @FMKLitPodYou can also support our podcast and find all kinds of need extras on our Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod more

Fight fascism and fall in love with Rebel Ever After, a new romance podcast. Join sex & culture critic and BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY author Ella Dawson as she interviews her favorite authors about writing swoony, sexy and progressive romance novels. more

A romance podcast for readers and writers who love tropes, steam, and emotionally satisfying happily ever afters. Hosted by bestselling contemporary romance authors Skye McDonald and Sarah Smith , Quick & Dirty Romance explores romance novels, writing, and the real-life desires behind the stories we obsess over. Each episode blends smart analysis, honest conversation, and unapologetic love for the romance genre. We talk inspiration, publishing realities, character growth, self-love, and why love stories matter in real life. Perfect for romance readers, authors, and anyone who believes a good love story can change everything. more

Welcome to the Pride & Prejudice Book Club, where we read variations of Pride & Prejudice, and geek out about it! If you're a fan of Jane Austen, you're in good company. Enjoy a new book (and discussion) every week. Spoiler alert: this is a book club, so we're going to assume you've done the reading.... more

So... what are you wearing? Nothing but headphones, you say? Well that's perfect attire for you to join us, Calina and Saylet, in our new podcast 'Shhh We're Reading Dirty Books'. We welcome adults to listen and join us in our discussions about hot and steamy romance novels, while also breaking down walls that keep women and our friends from speaking openly about our sexuality and ultimate fantasies. We invite you join us as we enter multiple worlds and to share your guilty pleasures with us. ***We would love and appreciate if you could Subscribe then Rate & Review us on iTunes and most places you can find podcasts! Follow us @ShhhDirtyBooks on FB and IG, as well as on our website at ShhhDirtyBooks.com. Thank you for joining us!*** more

A (sometimes spicy) podcast for romance lovers and listeners. Women have been reading and writing about romance for centuries. But what was once considered a scandalous and secretive pastime, the romance novel has now burst proudly onto the open market. In fact, romance novels account for nearly a quarter of all adult print fiction sold in the United States. And with more and more women listening to romance books, it also matters how these books sound. Hosted by Allie Martina, a professional romance novel narrator, Zipless explores how the language of romance is shaped by writers and narrators, and asks what is it about forbidden love, age gaps, love triangles, friends to lovers, and steamy sex scenes that women find so timelessly appealing. Do romance novels offer windows into the lives women want, or mirror the lives they already have? Can narration, depth of a male voice, or cadence in artistic performance affect a romantic scene? When it comes to the language of love, can the romance novel finally take words long considered shameful and flip them into words of empowerment? In interviews with bestselling romance authors including Evie Dunmore, Sara Cate, Sierra Simone, Stephanie Archer, Xio Axelrod, and more, Zipless explores how romance novels change and reflect women's lives on and off the page. And in one-of-a-kind cameos appearances, professional actor and romance novel narrator Gideon Frost joins Allie in exploring how performance, delivery, and the language of romance can impact the hearts and minds of an audience. For more information about the show, guests, and forums to share your thoughts, go to ziplesspodcast.com Zipless is produced by Allie Martina and Jill Ruby. Listener discretion advised. more

A bookish podcast where 2 friends fangirl about all things books and romance

Welcome to Second Hand Smut, the romance novel/smut book podcast where we discuss the good, the bad, and the smutty. Meet Angela, our resident smut reader, and Paul, our resident non-smut reader as they dive into books from across the genre. In each episode Angela will rate and retell a smut book to Paul, giving him a healthy dose of Second Hand Smut. more

Welcome to a place where books and shenanigans collide! If you love engaging in real, raw, and sometimes raunchy conversations with your girlfriends, then Brazenlee Shadee is the podcast for you. Join romance bloggers Sharonda Isadora and Shades N Pages, for bi-weekly episodes where they dive into the world of romance and literature. Featuring special guests and insights from the book community, these ladies take you on an exciting journey, exploring their passion for all things books. Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram and Threads at @brazenleeshadee. more

Two friends discuss romance novels - the steamier the better. Many laughs and glasses of wine are had along the way. It's a little bit dirty, but definitely funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Join friends and co-hosts, Jess and Emily, as they talk about popular tropes found in smutty romance novels and fanfiction! Usually joined by a guest, listen in as the Femmes read and teach you all about the wide, wide world of smut! more

Your favorite local librarians break down romance books. Keep an ear out for four+ episodes a month, with two guaranteed full-length episodes diving into romancelandia, plus bonus minisodes too, featuring book recommendations, reviews, and mini interviews! We can always be contacted at ****@nopl.org. Rage on! more

Romance author Margot Radcliffe makes her guy friends read romance novels and discuss them.

Love romance novels and looking for your next read, but don't have time to waste on terrible books? Let us do the pre-read for you! Kim and Aimee have got your backs! Two girls who read way too many novels, mostly romance novels, talk about what they love, what they like and what they can't stand about what they've read each fortnight. First half provides SPOILER FREE recommendations (with spoilers in the second half) to make choosing your next read that much easier! Episodes released fortnightly, Sundays at noon (GMT +10), in time for a peaceful cup of tea while you choose your afternoon read. You can contact us via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcast, or email ****@outlook.com.  more

Clean romance lovers, this one's for you. Sarah and Tiffany open the door to real conversations about five-star books, swoon-worthy tropes, faith, and what keeps us coming back to stories that feel pure, hopeful, and deeply romantic. If you love romance that leaves you smiling instead of blushing, you've found your people. more

Introducing Euphemisms: the totally normal, definitely not weird, brother-sister romance novel book club podcast! Hang out with us as we explore the uneven terrain of the romance genre, discussing the tropes and dissecting the euphemisms, all with a drink in hand. more

Welcome to Romantasy Roundtable: A Tale of Rick and Roses! Join us for an engaging book club and read-along experience as we explore the enchanting world of romantasy, diving into captivating stories and unforgettable moments together! Hosted by Rick and his 'roses,' this podcast-style channel explores the most spellbinding books in the romantic fantasy genre.What You'll Find Here:Read-alongs of popular romantasy books.Thoughtful analysis of characters, plot twists, and those unforgettable spicy moments.A warm and inclusive space for book lovers to share their thoughts and join the conversation.Always lighthearted, fun, and a bit unhingedJoin the Court!Become part of our growing community of romantasy enthusiasts. Share your favorite books, theories, and moments with fellow 'rosebuds.'New EpisodesGrab a book and settle in for an adventure filled with magic and love. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! more

We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi, a USA Today bestselling author of more than 40 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ, (co-host of the Braving Business Podcast) as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily-Ever-Afters. We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a little more Happily Ever After to your day! Want to be on the show? Have questions or comments? Email Cara at ****@gmail.com! more

Have you recently developed an obsession with pulp romance novels and/or TikTok? We have, too! In fact, we've gone so deep in that we've combined these two obsessions to make one amazing podcast. Here on diktok, we read and discuss BookTok recommended smut so you don't have to. Whether you're here for romantic recommendations, witty banter, or just descriptions of monster peen, we have a little something for everyone. more

Culture Lit is where Black women's love stories, healing journeys, and cultural brilliance take center stage. Every week, host Octavia Marie dives deep into the romance novels, authors, and conversations that are reshaping how we see Black love — on the page and in real life. From body-positive heroines to soft life living, from second-chance love to the rise of Black romance adaptations hitting our screens, we're exploring what it means to be seen, celebrated, and loved on your own terms. This isn't just a book podcast. It's a space for Black women who are ready to reclaim joy, prioritize peace, and say yes to the stories that make us feel whole. Beyond the episodes, there's a membership space — The Intentional Edit — for the women who want to go deeper: more reads, more recs, and a community that actually gets it. Whether you've been reading Black romance for years or you're just finding your way in — welcome home. Grab your tea, get cozy, and let's get into it. more

Ever accidentally stumble upon a novel where the main character falls in love with a sentient object? Heard about a romance book online that you want to know all about? Join Elle and Kay as they discuss novels that make us all ask 'What in the smut?' more

Twice a month sisters Nik and Donna will transport you through time, across oceans, or maybe even right around the way from you. Join in as they review romance novels & movies of all flavors and give you their honest opinions. Be prepared for quirky and unique perspectives that will have you joining in the fun. Send your recommendations for reviews to ****@gmail.com and check us out on IG and Twitter @RavishedPodcast more

Welcome to Plot Tarts - the podcast where no genre is too spicy and no opinion is held back. Hosted by two passionate readers with wildly different taste, we dive headfirst into the world of steamy romances and smutty fiction. Expect hilarious banter, honest reviews, and a rating system as unique as the books we cover. Whether you're a seasoned romance reader or just dabbling in guilty pleasures, we're here to guide you through your next read. Plot Tarts... turn us on. more

Finally, a home for the spice you love and the representation you deserve. We Read Smut, hosted by Alesia, builds a judgment-free zone for readers who crave spicy plots and substance. We celebrate high-heat stories and inclusive casts. If you want open-door romance that features every body , you found the right show. What to expect: Trope Breakdowns: We dissect the best (and hottest) tropes in the genre. Author Interviews: Hear the story behind the spice from your favorite creators. Shelf Help: Expert guidance to help you conquer your TBR pile. Inclusive Stories: We prioritize representative leads and diverse voices. Whether you're a seasoned smut reader or just dipping your toes into the genre, this podcast is for you. We leave the shame at the door and celebrate the power of a well-written romance. Join the Circle: Want personalized book picks and a private chat with Alesia? Join the After Dark Circle on Substack. Supporters get full access to every post and our private community of romance fans. Connect with us: Follow @WeReadSmut on Instagram and use the hashtag #WeReadSmut to share your current read. more

Lena Wilson is a culture critic. Nadine Santoro works in publishing. They're lesbians, they're dating, and they want to explore the world of contemporary heterosexual romance novels. What's the appeal behind this booming new world of major bestsellers and viral indies? Has smut finally gone mainstream? (And more importantly: Is this smut actually good?) Do women really want guys who will throw them around like rag dolls?All this and more on everyone's favorite gay podcast about straight romance, THINKING STRAIGHT! more

Reviewing clean romance novels you simply can't put down! So whether you're a hopeless romantic or a fantasy fanatic, you've come to the right place. Hello! We're sisters who retell and review clean stories filled with high stakes, swooning moments, mysteries, plot twists, and oh-so much drama! But in the end, we'll only have one question to answer, is this book Worth the Read?Listen to find out!Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok @worththereadpod more

If you think that a magical day is curled up in your Snuggie, watching Hallmark and Lifetime movies with a box of Kleenex close by, then this is the podcast for you. Join real-life friends and romance fanatics, Tatianna, a romance author and Dr.Yaki, a psychologist who loves all things romance and black. From movies to books, these ladies quench their mutual thirst for romance and give it all to you from a Black Xennial perspective. more

Romance novels, smutty tropes, and two Aussie girls who absolutely CANNOT keep it together. Lose the Plot with Carla and Emily is just like a virtual book club - but louder, messier, and fully obsessed with BookTok's spiciest reads. From Colleen Hoover heartbreaks to dark romance disasters, fae fantasy smut to fake dating, nothing is safe from our unhinged commentary! If 'enemies to lovers,' 'forbidden romance,' or 'why choose' has ever ruined your sleep schedule, you'll feel right at home here. Heads up: we get a little sweary and a lot silly! more

Talking each week about romance novels, soaps, pop culture, my favorite authors and why I love the romance genre so much! more

A groundbreaking (!) podcast where two teachers review contemporary romance novels over wines and lols

Reader Seeks Romance channel's Romance Roundup shares lists of current and upcoming must-read romance books curated by hosts Liz Donatelli and romance author Libby Kay. more

Best friends Laura and Ashley will be recommending books for each other to read. One leans more romance and one leans more fantasy. We will talk about loving it, hating it and all the book tropes in between. There will be spoilers so go read first if that is important to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A book club podcast with a couple of friends hanging out and doing a deep dive discussing our favourite Romance and Romantasy books. Court is an experienced romance reader and Cait is new to the genre. Come join us as we talk pumpkin spice meters, romance book world terms and sex. We talk with the authors of the books, or the director of the latest great adaptation and we have fun friends join us to discuss how we want to ride a dragon rider! New episodes drop on Tuesdays. We'll meet you in your book nook. more

A Podcast where two burly bearded men read classic and modern romance novels and give in depth reviews…..but here's the catch, the books are only second hand novels, and they have to drink boxed wine (aka smut juice)…. Now for the final kick in the nuts, one of them hasn't read the book… Listen as Matt-splains the book, David gives an honest review (since, let's be honest, he's the only one reading and probably more than low key loves it) and Phoebe (the slightly squeaky sidekick) is only allowed to read the 'spicy' segments while she introduces her lady perspective during 'Phoebe reads the Steamy' more

Shelley and Rachel review romance novels. Some are good, some are bad, and some are really hot.

Call us Smut Enthusiasts. Call us Smut Scholars. Call us Smut Evangelists. We are The Smut Report: Let's talk dirty books. Erin, Holly, and Ingrid have been reading romance novels together for 20 years—and we love talking about them. Blog | All show notes Connect with us! Facebook | Instagram | bsky more

Romance on the Rocks is hosted by Meghan Leigh & Nicole Danielle -- two bookish biddies who imbibe and share their latest romance novel reads & the scandalous details.  Cocktails, spicy romance novels & modern love tips await.  Get ready for giggles, gasps & interactive fun. more

A place for romance readers and the authors who love them to chat about romance books! Hosted by Dawn Luedecke & Dylann Crush. Listen to your favorite authors read from their own romance novels and answer YOUR questions. more

Welcome to 'Book Chub'—the podcast where three curious readers dive into spicy romance fiction! As genre newcomers, we're exploring steamy reads, romance tropes, and stories that captivate. Join us as we turn the pages of Barbarian Lover, a sci-fi fantasy of forbidden desire between a woman from Earth and a blue-skinned barbarian. New episodes weekly! more

Welcome to Bodice Riffers, where two romance-loving co-hosts explain the plot of a romantic novel—ranging from sweet Amish love stories to spicy space smut—to their very confused therapist friend. Together, they unravel the tropes, red flags, relationship dynamics, and the surprisingly deep psychology behind the genre's most beloved (and bizarre) beats. It's part book club, part therapy session, part roast—and fully a love letter to the wild, wonderful world of romance fiction. more

Romance is serious business.Romance is revolutionary in its insistence that love is worth fighting for, happy endings aren't naive, and hope changes us more than fear or cynicism. I believe in romance deeply. I've believed in it through 40 ghostwritten novels, through a playwright's career, through every time someone has been embarrassed to admit they're a romance reader or called it a 'guilty pleasure'. Romance, in this space, is sincere and shameless. more

The LiteraryScape podcast serves both readers and writers of historical Christian romance with a sprinkling of contemporary Christian suspense books. We read, discuss, review, and rate books in this unique romance sub-genre. For authors, we bring inside tips and tricks from those who have gone before us. LiteraryScape is the one stop shop for both readers and authors to connect, learn, and grow together. more

We are a community committed to empowering women about sex and sexuality through the reading of romance novels. more

Science Fiction and Fantasy Romance novel addicts and writers, Emma Jackson and Jessica Haines, bringing you all the book chat about the genre we love. more

Enter the world of dark romance, where love is dangerous, desire is messy, and the line between right and wrong no longer exists. Hosted by Mistie and Jenn, Bones of the Storie unearths the twisted, taboo, and emotionally devastating corners of romance fiction. From morally gray men to forbidden connections, from obsession to redemption, every episode takes you deeper into stories that thrill, ache, and intoxicate. more

The Book Lovhers Club is a podcast and book club celebrating Black sapphic love stories and romance beyond the page. Hosted by Joy, a married Black lesbian and lifelong book lover, each episode dives into sapphic romance novels, their tropes, and the real-life lessons they hold about love, relationships, and queer joy. more

Queer Readers is a discord community of readers and writers. As part of its book spotlights, its moderators interview the authors or discuss the spotlight books amongst themselves. more

Blush & Bindings is a romance book podcast and community. In this podcast, we crack open the sensual, the swoon worthy, and the spicy world of romance novels. We hold nothing back, discussing everything that happens between the sheets of our favorite genre. Whether you're popping your first spicy chapter cherry, a habitual HEA seeker, or a cross-genre goddess you're in the right place. Listen along as we break down stigmas, lift up love stories, and get cozy with the pages that bind us together! more

Join closeted hopeless romantics Odilia and Honna soothe their love drought by dissecting passages from their favourite romance novels by Black authors across the diaspora. As previous teenage Wattpad users and Tumblr scrollers, Odilia and Honna daydream about Black love stories and thought it would be a grand idea to share classic and contemporary novels with the world while also reflecting on their own experiences. more

Novel Love is two friends who enjoy reading all types of romance books, exploring relational dynamics, and gabbing about it more

Dearest romantics, we're here with you for the slow burns, sexy leads, and swoony tropes. This is Love at First Plot - a podcast made for romance readers who don't mind oversharing. Find us on socials @loveatfirstplot more

Welcome to Romantasy Remedy! A podcast for readers who thrive on daily doses of magic and romance from everyone's favorite fantasy stories. more

Join Shirley and Jackie in their discussions of the spicy books the read every other week. Each book is given a spice rating on a scale of 1-10 (Twilight to Haunted Adeline) Listen to the shenanigans of two married women exploring romance and intimacy in fiction and equating it to real life. 18+ Explicit content warning. more

Blush & Burn Books 📚✨Welcome to your new favorite bookish escape!📚 Building a bookish community one chapter at a time 💕🎙️ Hosted by Laura Eakin & Annie Baxter, we're diving deep into romance, fantasy, dark romance, and fiction—the books that make you blush and burn.📖 Join our book club for monthly reads and lively discussions.🔥 Tune into our podcast for author interviews, reviews, and all things bookish. We're here to entertain, connect, and build a fun, interactive book community that loves a little spice. 💕📚 New episodes and videos every week—subscribe and let's talk books! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18aAaxTbRi/?mibextid=wwXIfr more

Join two sisters—one blonde, one brunette—as they dive into the world of spicy novels, dishing out hot takes, steamy plot recaps, and plenty of laughter along the way. From slow burns to downright scandalous reads, no trope is off-limits. Whether you're a seasoned romance reader or just dipping your toes into the spicy side of fiction, this podcast is your go-to for fun, unfiltered bookish banter. Grab a drink, get cozy, and let's talk spice! more

The podcast where an avid romance reader and a reluctantly romantic historian discuss all things romance fiction.Follow us on Instagram @historicalromancereviewWatch us on YouTube @HistoricalRomanceReview#romance #romancefiction #booktok #TikTok #historicalfiction #bookreview #smut #review more

Two best friends review their favorite romance books, compare book boyfriends, and go on wild tangents, all while waiting for their next cup of coffee. more