The best romance books to read right now | Beyond the Next Chapter Podcast

0 January 27, 2026 08:00

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re looking for a great romance book, we’ve got you covered. This week our host Whitney Clark is joined by two Arizona romance authors: Neely Tubati Alexander and Liana De la Rosa, who share their favorite picks. That includes "Honey Bee Mine" by Sarah T. Dubb and "The Magic of Untamed Hearts" by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland. They also talk about their own books, the magic of the Tucson Festival of Books and how the romance author community has grown in the Valley.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:11 Discussing Reading Preferences
03:24 First Book Recommendations
05:34 Second Book Recommendations
11:57 Conventions and Author Events
19:02 Managing Expectations with Books and TV Shows
19:53 Upcoming Book Release: A Contemporary Romance
22:02 Setting and Local Flavor in Romance Novels
24:09 The Vibrant Romance Community in Arizona
26:06 Tucson Festival of Books: A Literary Celebration
28:23 Writing Contemporary vs. Historical Romance
35:05 Finding Your Perfect Romance Read
37:26 Connecting with Authors on Social Media
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