Romance Recs
Episodes
A Podcast Update
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After 2 years, 3 seasons, and hundreds of romance book recs Jordan and Devonnie will be taking a break from recording new episodes. Devonnie will be w...
Forbidden Love
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ex boyfriend's dad, stepson/stepmom, waring mafia families, and more find love in this scandalous episode. Jordan and Devonnie discuss forbidden ...
Interview with author Hazel Rockwood
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jordan chats with indie author Hazel Rockwood. Hazel has a penchant for writing multiple love interests in both contemporary and paranormal ...
Hockey Romance
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a pucking good time to enjoy hockey romance! On this episode Devonnie and Jordan share their favorite hockey romance recommendations. Everyo...
The Best of 2025 with Special Guests Paperback Pleasures
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan and Devonnie are joined by the always witty stars of Paperback Pleasures Podcast, Romy and Annabel. With a combined total of 481 new books read...
Audiobook Recs
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you love listening to your romance books or you've been interested in trying out audiobooks and don't know where to start this is the epi...
Interview with author Rachel Van Dyken
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan and Devonnie interview with the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author, Rachel Van Dyken. Rachel has almost t...
Marriage of Convenience
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is full of tension, forced proximity, and secret pining. Jordan and Devonnie have their top 5 marriage of convenience romance...
Deep Dive: The Throne of Broken Gods
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one is for fans of Amber V. Nicole's Gods and Monsters series. In part two of a three part deep dive, Jordan and Devonnie recap the entirety...
Deep Dive: The Book of Azrael
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For fans of Amber V. Nicole's Gods and Monsters series. In part one of a three part deep dive, Jordan and Devonnie recap the entire The Book of A...
Shadow Daddies
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan and Devonnie are back to bring you their most anticipated trope: Shadow Daddies. These are morally grey, brooding, possesive, weidlers of shado...
Dark Academia
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a cozy blanket, light your candles, pour yourself some tea, and get ready for these recs! Devonnie and Jordan give your their top dark academia r...
A Re-Introduction
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Romance Recs for season three! Devonnie and Jordan are here to re-introduce themselves and what to expect for season three. Full of ro...
Interview with author Chelsey Ann Tompkins
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan sits down with indie author Chelsey Ann Tompkins. They discuss Chelsey's latest title- Straw and Gold, unique female main characters, grum...
Interview with author Hannah Nicole Maehrer
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devonnie and Jordan chat with the infamous, the hilarious, the incredibly talented, the absolute bombshell, New York Times Bestselling Author of Assis...
Interview w/Author Laura Wood
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan sits down with bestselling author of Under Your Spell Laura Wood. They discuss Laura's latest title- Let's Make a Scene, a mutual lov...
Friends to Lovers
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jordan, Devonnie, and Christina as they close out season two. They feature TEN friends to lovers romance books by trad and indie authors. If you ...
Pregnancy Trope
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devonnie leads Jordan and Christina through an episode featuring her favorite romance trope: pregnancy. The pregnancy trope is where one of the main c...
Historical Romance
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dearest Listener, Your presence is formally requested while Jordan and Devonnie explore the classic and popular genre of Historical Romance. You&apos...
Billionaire Romance
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We prefer our billionaires fictional and written by women. Devonnie and Jordan discuss the most extravagant of tropes; billionaire romance. There are ...
Interview w/author Lizzie B. Brown
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devonnie and Jordan chat with indie author Lizzie B. Brown. They chat Lizzie's latest reads, her tops romance recs, and all her unruly characters...
Fake Dating
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devonnie, Christina, and Jordan are all here for this episode to give you 13 romance recommendations featuring the "Fake Dating" trope! The...
Interview with author N. Caceres
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devonnie and Christina chat with author N. Caceres. Hear all about her latest release, A Debt of Shattered Hope. A dark fantasy romance where the fae ...
Small Town Romance
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Devonnie and Jordan discuss small town romance recommendations. Small town is a subgenre of romance where the town plays a significant role ...
Romantasy part2
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romantasy (or romantic fantasy) is such a big genre that we had to do a part two! Devonnie, Christina, and Jordan bring you their latest fantasy heavy...
Mafia & Organized Crime Romance
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan, Devonnie, & Christina share their favorite romance recommendations centered around characters that lead a life of crime. These heroines of...
Interview with author Penn Cole
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devonnie and Jordan chat with New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of The Kindred's Curse Saga, Penn Cole. Penn shares her journey ...
Deep Dive: Onyx Storm
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jordan, Devonnie, and Christina as they discuss the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros' Empyrian Series, Onyx Storm. If you've finish...
Holiday Romance
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate the holiday season with some books that would make Santa call out "Ho-Ho-Ho!" Christina and Jordan discuss their favorite holiday ...
All Things AO3
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Christina schools us in all things AO3 (Archive Of Our Own). AO3 is a fan created non-profit for fanfic and anyone to put their writing out ...
Unhinged Romance
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: If you are looking for a sweet romance, please listen to any of our other episodes. Unhinged romance books are full of "wtf" and &q...
Down Bad MMCs
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Down Bad MMCs are male main characters who are so obsessed with their women that they would do anything and everything for them. Jordan and Devonnie s...
Interview w/Meg Acuna
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dev and Jordan as they talk with Meg Acuna about her new self published book, The Crown Prophecy. Learn about the journey she took writing her ow...
Dark Romance pt2
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan takes you on a wild ride of her favorite dark romances she didn't have time for last season, while Dev tries to reign her in. T...
Interview with author Chelsea Curto
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dev's dreams come true as she and Jordan interview contemporary romance author, Chelsea Curto. Join us as get sneak peeks at Chelsea's new t...
Halloween Special
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling spooky? Want to immerse yourself in a seasonal romance? You'll find one here. This episode features 9 Halloween/monster themed ro...
Witchy Romance
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you enjoy a little magic with your romance? We've got a list of recs featuring magical FMCs (female main characters). Contemporary WitchesFol...
Why Choose
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's more to love in this Why Choose episode! Why Choose refers to polyamorous relationships where there is more than one love interest and th...
Interview with Staci Hicks
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk with Staci Hicks-owner of Romance-Landia. An online Romance only bookstore featuring indie authors! We talk favorite indie reads, h...
Back to School
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going back to school to kick off season two with a bang! Recs will feature students, teachers, and even parents.Tropes include:Student&Tea...
The Throne of Honor and Blood Part 2
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the latest installment of The Mortal Fates Series by J Bree, The Throne of Honor and Blood. In this episode we discuss the sto...
The Throne of Honor and Blood Part 1
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the latest installment of The Mortal Fates Series by J Bree, The Throne of Honor and Blood. In this episode we discuss the sto...
Retellings
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love a good Cinderella story? Are you obsessed with Greek mythology? Do you doom scroll AO3 for the latest fanfic? This episode is all about re...
Summer Reads
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a romance that is highly engaging, entertaining, and light enough to enjoy this summer? We have the perfect recs for you to read wherever ...
Sports Romance
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you enjoy your romance with a side of muscular jock? Do you prefer fictional athletes written by women? Maybe you've heard about these hockey ...
Zodiac Academy Surprise
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christina and Devonnie surprise Jordan by starting her favorite series, Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. Listen along as we dis...
YA Romance
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an adult that makes up the 74% of Young Adult Fiction readers? Do you look back fondly on things you read as a teen? Did you wait in line for ...
The First Third
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we reflect on our January-April 2024 reads. At this point in time we have read around 170 books combined and want to make sure you know wha...
Good Girl
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a spicy one! If you like your romance with a side of praise, or your looking for your next book boyfriend to tell you what a good job you&apos...
Paranormal
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Witches & Shifters & Krakens, oh my! Paranormal romance can involve otherworldly beings, magical powers, or mythical creatures in the narrat...
Contemporary
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love a good contemporary romance? Do you binge watch Hallmark movies and shows like Virgin River or Greys Anatomy? Are you looking for a new lo...
Dark Romance
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dark Romance is a subgenre with darker themes and mature content. These stories often come with "morally dark" characters and plots that are...
Enemies to Lovers
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Love the enemies to lovers trope? From Romantasy enemies to Contemporary rivals, we've got you covered! Send us a textSupport the showhttps://su...
Favorite Authors
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover new romance authors. We will share our favorites, both familiar names and new indie authors that are instant reads. Buckle up for bookish ban...
Romantasy
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for some romance in your next fantasy read? Listen for our top recommendations without all the spoilers. Send us a textSupport the showhttps:...
Get To Know Us
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Romance Recs! In this episode you'll get to know Christina, Devonnie, and Jordan. Learn about our favorite ways to read, what types ...