Jess and Trisha talk about some of their favorite romance reads of 2025, including books that are light and fun, books that pack an emotional punch, books with mysteries, books with sports…and more!

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Books Discussed:

Mr Collins in Love by Lee Welch

10 Dance by Satoh Inoue

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Romcom by Kimberly Lemming

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria

After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian

Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone

It Had to Be Him by Adib Khorram

Secret Spark by Kelly Farmer

How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin

Fan Service by Rosie Danan

Homemaker by Ruthie Knox

Futbolista by Jonny Garza Villa

Breakout Year by KD Casey

Love Letters from the Trail by Tif Marcelo

A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell

Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).

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