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

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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 ReadsForget Me Not by Julie Soto – https://amzn.to/3DjT6TbOld Flames and New Fortunes by Sarah Hogle – https://amzn.to/3XGpaHs Along for the Ride by Mimi Grace – https://amzn.to/3Fu84q1Spring 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 & Topics00:00:00 Introduction & Spring Vibes00:01:00 Meet Francesca from Under the Covers00:02:00 Spring Reading Tropes00:03:00 Book Rec: Forget Me Not by Julie Soto00:05:00 Book Rec: Old Flames and New Fortunes by Sarah Hagel00:07:00 Book Rec: Along for the Ride by Mimi Grace00:08:30 Why Spring is Perfect for These Reads00:09:30 More Spring Reading Ideas00:10:00 Closing & Podcast SupportMore Spring Reading InspirationFrancesca has created a Spring Reading Trope Guide with seasonal book recommendations, a bucket list, and even springtime festival ideas! Get access to her curated guide on Substack. https://www.underthecoverscommunity.com/Enjoyed This Episode? Here’s How to Support!💖 Subscribe & Leave a Review – Help other book lovers discover the podcast! 📚 Explore 700+ Book Recommendation Episodes – Visit WhattoReadNextBlog.com 📩 Sign Up for Our Newsletter – Get daily book recommendations delivered straight to your inbox - wtrnblog.substack.comThank you for listening, and happy spring reading! 🌸📖Mentioned in this episode:🎧 Try Audible Today I love Audible for their original novellas, binge-worthy Plus Catalog (like Deanna Raybourn’s Veronica Speedwell series), and their amazing audiobook sales. Currently, Audible is offering a special promotion for new members and returning listeners.