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Francesca @ Under the Covers Book Blog
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✨ Blogging about romance, fantasy and thrillers at underthecoversbookblog.com and mysterylandia.com
📚 Host of the #romanceopoly reading challenge, Reading Under the Covers podcast
Find me on Youtube and Substack too!
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I did the most predictable thing and read Kiss and Cry by Keira Andrews right as the Winter Olympics excitement is ramping up… and the Milano Cortina Opening Ceremony is literally tomorrow (Feb 6).

Review: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/kiss-and-cry...
A hand holds a Kindle e-reader showing the cover of Kiss and Cry by Keira Andrews (black-and-white cover with two men), with a highlighted quote above: “Henry’s, like, the least fun person on the planet. No passion. He’s like an alien but the most boring extra-terrestrial imaginable.” And a 3.5-star rating graphic, set against a softly blurred cozy indoor background.
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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February is coming in HOT 🔥📚

I just posted my curated list of 11 February 2026 book releases, and it's the perfect mix of spicy, magical, messy, and bingeable.

Want the full list + links? It's live now:
👉 www.underthecoversbookblog.com/february-202...
Francesca in a cream sweater holds a stack of books, including Half City by Kate Golden, Crown of War and Shadow by J.R. Ward, and Carnival Fantastico, in front of a pink “February” sign and a red tiled wall.
February 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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I'm so ready for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics season, which is basically my excuse to rearrange my entire life around events and highlights. 😅❄️🏅

www.underthecoversbookblog.com/winter-sport...

#winterolympics #wintersports #sportsromance #romancebooks #bookrecommendations
Square graphic promo with four book covers across the top—Wake Up, Nat & Darcy, Cloud Nine, Fated Skates, and Melting Point. Below, large centered text reads “WINTER SPORTS ROMANCES” with a right arrow, and “underthecoversbookblog.com” at the bottom on a dark background.
February 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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📚 Community New Release Pick (out this week!): Rekha has a gorgeous recommendation for your February TBR: This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page: “5 star read for me.”

www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-rel...
Promotional graphic for a book release. A tablet displays the cover of “This Book Made Me Think of You” by Libby Page (a stack of illustrated books on a blue background). Pink gradient backdrop with small star accents and a faint book pattern. A white banner in the top-right reads “FEB 3.” Text at the bottom says “OUT NOW” and “www.underthecoversbookblog.com.”
February 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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If you're in the mood for a romance that actually feels like winter (snow, cozy settings, small towns, cabin energy, all of it) I pulled together a winter romance book list.

www.underthecoversbookblog.com/winter-roman...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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New episode drop on the Reading Under the Covers podcast 🎙️📖

Ripped & Ravished (a bodice ripper book club): The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, and in this episode we’re digging into Chapters 1 & 2.

www.underthecoversbookblog.com/bodice-rippe...
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Dearest gentle reader… 💎

Watched the first 4 episodes of Bridgerton Season 4 last week?

Now let's have some fun with it:
✨ take the Julia Quinn / Bridgerton quiz
🧩 download a Bridgerton crossword + word search

www.underthecoversbookblog.com/julia-quinn-...
Graphic that says “Test Your Julia Quinn Knowledge” with a woman smiling on the left, a Regency couple silhouette at the top, and a preview on the right of a “Bridgerton Crossword Puzzle” with a badge reading “FREE Bridgerton Crossword Puzzle + Word Search.” “underthecoversbookblog.com” along the bottom.
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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From a slasher-speed-dating rom-com to a tender sapphic second chance romance, this week's new book releases are serving up the best variety. 💀💘

🖤 We've got the full list of new releases: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-rel...
What are you picking up first?
Graphic titled “This week’s new book releases” from Under the Covers Book Blog, featuring six book covers: Top row: The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer (illustrated couple in hockey gear), How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson (bright red cover with a woman's hand holding a bloody stopwatch), Dawn of the North by Demi Winters (epic fantasy cover with a winged horse and armored man). Bottom row: Love and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah Brohm (illustrated academic rivals facing off in front of pink bookshelves), Stolen in Death by J.D. Robb (a locked vault and glowing jewel), Margin of Error by Rachel Lacey (cozy winter scene with a sapphic couple walking a dog).
February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Looking for your next YA fantasy obsession? A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann is one of the most captivating debuts we've read in a while, Jen is officially obsessed.

You'll hear more about why on Friday's podcast episode.

More releases: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-rel...
Graphic featuring the book A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann, marked with an “Under the Covers Top Read Approved” badge. Alongside the book cover, five tropes are listed in pastel purple boxes: “Villains POV,” “Cursed Heroine,” “Dark Bargain,” “Blood Magic,” and “Deadly Theater.” The background is light with subtle stripes, and icons along the bottom suggest options to share or save the post.
February 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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What's your vibe this week?

🎭 Say So by B.B. Reid (mafia romance)
🖤 Fruit of the Flesh by I.V. Ophelia (gothic romance)

For all new books → www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-rel...
Graphic with the heading “This week’s new book releases.” It features six book covers: Fruit of the Flesh by I.V. Ophelia (floral gothic design), Anne of a Different Island by Virginia Kantra (a woman in a hat by a coastal garden), Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies by Jenny Elder Moke (bright pink cover with crime scene elements), Gabby Green Knows Whodunit by Sam Tschida (retro spy-style illustration), Say So by B.B. Reid (red cover with a rose and ribbon), and The Serpent’s Sin by Kathryn Ann Kingsley (a dark fantasy cover with a golden chalice). Branding at the bottom reads “Under the Covers Book Blog.”
January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Romanceopoly “classic trope” square (Romance Hall prompt) ✅ I went with friends to lovers… but make it chaotic and spicy 😅🔥

The Goat in the Bedroom by Amy Award was such a fun read. Flirty, fun, and not shy about the chemistry.

Have you tried Amy Award yet?
Quote graphic promoting The Goat in the Bedroom by Amy Award on a grassy sports field background, with a romance excerpt and the book cover shown in the lower left.
January 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Valentine’s season is starting early 💘

Amazon Originals dropped 6 super-short romances
Which one are you tempted by based on title/author alone?
Christina Lauren / Hannah Bonam-Young / Julie Soto / Trilina Pucci / Catherine Cowles / Navessa Allen 👀

#CommissionsEarned 👉 rstyle.me/+jKUN4CUI1Xj...
Promotional graphic for Amazon Original Stories ‘Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances.’ Text says ‘Read and listen with Prime and Kindle Unlimited.’ Six romance covers are shown by Christina Lauren, Hannah Bonam-Young, Julie Soto, Trilina Pucci, Catherine Cowles, and Navessa Allen, with the tagline ‘Love strikes twice.’
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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If you’ve been loving Romanceopoly, I’m sending a community newsletter this Friday 💌💘

Inside:
✨ community romance recs
✨ January study session thoughts + February study session book and prompt
✨ January craft + movie watch party recap

Join here 👉 underthecovers.myflodesk.com/romanceopoly
Notes app, style graphic with the headline ‘Romanceopoly newsletter drop this Friday’ and a bulleted list: community prompt recs, discord scavenger hunt, January study session community thoughts, February book and prompt, and craft and movie watch party recap. The note is shown on a colorful abstract background.
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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If you loved Anne of Green Gables, meet your next “kindred spirit” read. Virginia Kantra has a new release (Jan 20) inspired by Anne: Anne of a Different Island. Plus she shares some of her favorite contemporary heroines like Anne: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/if-you-love-...
Hand holding a Kindle displaying the cover of Anne of a Different Island by Virginia Kantra. The Kindle is held over a desk setup with a computer monitor in the background and soft purple lighting.
January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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✨ New week, new books to obsess over! ✨

A sapphic thriller set in Hollywood, a romance between a crime podcaster and her mysterious neighbor, or a lush historical romantasy set in magical Florence… this week's new releases are serving everything.

www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-rel...
This week’s new book releases text with the covers of: You’ll Never Forget Me by Isha Raya, Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez, A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia Lorini, The Lust Crusade by Jo Segura, The Younger Gods by Katie Shepard, and Like in Love with You by Emma R. Alban. Under the Covers Book Blog text at the bottom.
January 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Okay, I know we are all sorting out our TBR for January... but have you seen what is actually hitting shelves this month? 💸📚

I just posted my most anticipated January 2026 New Book Releases + the best new releases for each zodiac!

Full lineup: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/january-2026...
Book covers for The Re-Do List, Live in Love With You, The Serpent's Sin and Such a Perfect Family with text underneath that says January 2026 Book Releases, an arrow under that and the website underthecoversbookblog.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Your reading routine might be written in the stars.
Sun = why you read
Moon = what comforts you
Rising = how you make it happen

Find your Big Three reading flow: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/set-up-a-rea...
Person sitting cross-legged on a bed, holding a gray elephant-shaped mug above a stack of books, surrounded by soft blankets in a cozy reading setup.
January 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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New year, new romances to obsess over 👀 This week’s recs are 🔥
🖐️👇 Catch them all here: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-rel...
Six new romance and fantasy book covers, including titles by Stacia Stark, Ella Fields, Devney Perry, Sarah Adams, S.F. Williamson, and Christine Riccio. Text above reads “This Week’s New Book Releases.”
December 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Old book + hot glue + an hour or two while you procrastinate instead of wrapping presents = the coziest holiday decor.

If you’ve got a worn paperback, you can turn those pages into a gorgeous DIY book page wreath.

Tutorial: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/book-page-wr...
December 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Jane Austen turns 250 today (Dec 16). If she had a Kindle + anonymous BookTok… what would be on her modern TBR?

I built her a whole 2025 shelf, including one spicy hot take. Read it here: www.underthecoversbookblog.com/jane-austen-...

Your turn, what would she read?
I built a Jane Austen modern TBR fit for a queen in honor of her 250th birthday
If Jane Austen were alive today, what would be on her TBR? We built Jane Austen modern TBR shelf…and yes, it includes Emily Henry, cozy mysteries, and even werewolves.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Respectfully, I am not okay.
A Christmas story read by the Passionflix cast who play the Black Dagger Brotherhood brothers is exactly the holiday content that destroys my productivity in the best way.
🔗👇

Question: which Brother are you claiming under the mistletoe?
December 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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This book was adorably sweet. A multicultural romance filled with emotion, tradition, heartbreak, and a swoony celeb hero. Childhood crush, best friend's brother, a heroine rediscovering her strength. Leylah Attar nails every beat. 🌟

Grab your copy: rstyle.me/+-I1fDFOtZF8...

#CommissionsEarned
Caste in the Stars by Leylah Attar cover with arrows pointing to tropes: celebrity, childhood crush, best friend's brother, multicultural romance
December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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✨ This week's new romance reads are here! From paranormal murder mysteries to heart-melting historicals and swoony slow-burns, this week’s lineup has something for everyone.
Which one are you picking up first?

www.underthecoversbookblog.com/new-book-rel...

#NewBookReleases
Covers of: You Can Scream, A Curse of Ashes, Avenging Angel, A Most Worthy Husband, A Fate So Dark and Delicate, A Whisper of Secrecy
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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I got myself a book bedazzling kit for a special hardcover new release that I think makes sense to give it some sparkle. It's coming tomorrow! Have you done any book bedazzling with rhinestones? Any tips? Also... any guesses on which book I'm going to do?
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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New video: The 7 books on my Dark Gothic & Fantasy Fall TBR
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Dark Gothic & Fantasy Fall TBR: 7 Books for Moody Autumn Vibes
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October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM