When In Romance

When In Romance is a biweekly romance podcast dedicated to romance novel news, enthusiasm, and romance book recommendations from Book Riot!

Be the Jack Rourke of Your Book World

Jess and Trisha talk about the impact of AI and machine learning on books and then take a virtual visit to the Tucson Festival of Books.

Immersed In That Angst

To celebrate February 29, Jess and Trisha go all in on books they love that were published in Leap Years for this week's episode of When In Romance.

She Can’t Plot

Jess and Trisha reflect on the major theme of Valentine’s romance coverage and then recommend some romance short stories and novellas.

Read Harder in…Every Year

On this week's When In Romance, Jess and Trisha talk romance covers, genre data, and romance for the 2024 Read Harder challenge.

Darling But Dangerous

Jess and Trisha discuss The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and then discuss other books with mistaken identities or disguises.

Excited by the Shenanigans

Jess and Trisha talk about 2023 books they still want to get to and the books they’re most excited about coming out in 2024.

We Love a Lady Blacksmith — Favorites of 2023

Jess and Trisha talk about their favorite romance reads of 2023. Prepare your TBR for many, many books — front list AND back list.

Having Affairs and Running a Hotel

Jess and Trisha talk about romances with tough female heroines, queer fantasy romance, and more!

Scathing Dislike, Scorching Chemistry

It’s recommendation request time! Jess and Trisha talk about diverse paranormal romances, romances with ace representation, holiday romances, and more!

Continuing the Podcast Magic

Jess and Trisha talk about the current “steaminess” discourse in romance and new books with some of their favorite tropes.