Spring Romance & Road Trip Reads You Won’t Want to Miss!

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Spring is in the air, so it's time to refresh your TBR with books that capture the season's essence! In this episode, I’m joined by Francesca from Under the Covers to discuss spring-themed reads, from books featuring flower shops and weddings to cozy road trip romances. We’ll dive into spring tropes and share must-read recommendations to welcome the season with stories full of love, new beginnings, and nature-filled charm.

Books Mentioned in This Episode:🌸 Spring-Themed Romances & Cozy Reads

Forget Me Not by Julie Soto – https://amzn.to/3DjT6Tb
Old Flames and New Fortunes by Sarah Hogle – https://amzn.to/3XGpaHs
Along for the Ride by Mimi Grace – https://amzn.to/3Fu84q1

Spring Reading Tropes to Look Out For

🌷 Flower Shops & Gardening – Perfect for stories that bloom with fresh starts and botanical magic.
💍 Wedding Season – Romantic tales centered around weddings' chaos, joy, and unexpected connections.
🚗 Road Trip Romances – Nothing says adventure like a cross-country journey filled with banter and slow-burn tension.
🌞 New Beginnings & Second Chances – Whether finding love again or starting over, spring is all about fresh starts.

⏳ Timestamps & Topics

00:00:00 Introduction & Spring Vibes
00:01:00 Meet Francesca from Under the Covers
00:02:00 Spring Reading Tropes
00:03:00 Book Rec: Forget Me Not by Julie Soto
00:05:00 Book Rec: Old Flames and New Fortunes by Sarah Hagel
00:07:00 Book Rec: Along for the Ride by Mimi Grace
00:08:30 Why Spring is Perfect for These Reads
00:09:30 More Spring Reading Ideas
00:10:00 Closing & Podcast Support

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