The Lounge #03: The Ultimate March Reading Guide – Spring Romanceopoly Picks & What to Read This Month
Spring is in the air, and so is your next great read! Romanceopoly spring prompts picks, handpicked book recommendations, and the best March 2025 releases & KU gems to refresh your TBR.
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The Lounge #03: The Ultimate March Reading Guide – Spring Romanceopoly Picks & What to Read This Month
📫 From the Desk of Under the Covers
Spring is almost here, and if you’re anything like me, that means it’s time to swap out the cozy, snowed-in reads for books that feel like sunshine. Whether that’s fresh new romance releases, breezy small-town settings, or something with a little extra bloom to match the season, March is the perfect time to refresh your TBR.
This month, we’re setting the stage for spring reading. You’ll find Romanceopoly prompt recommendations to help you tackle your next challenge, plus a deep dive into the best books to read this month—including upcoming releases, backlist gems, and Kindle Unlimited picks to get you in the mood for lighter days and longer reading sessions.
So grab your favorite pastel highlighter (or just pretend you’re annotating with flower petals), and let’s jump into all things March reading! 🌸📚
Want to know what’s coming out this month? These are some of our most anticipated reads:
For even more, you can find almost 300 books across multiple genres releasing March 2025 in our Book Vault.
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Getting ready for Spring Prompts
The Book Nook: Read a book with a bookish main character (librarian, bookworm, bookstore owner etc)
Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey (on KU and audio)
Butterfly Garden: Read a book featuring a villain or morally gray character getting a happy ending (redemption arc)
Farmers’ Market: Read a book that involves food or a foodie romance
Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley (on KU and audio)
Battle Royal by Lucy Parker (on KU)
Festival Barn: Read a book about a musician or a rockstar romance
The Drummer’s Heart by Penelope Ward (on KU)
Blooming Acres Farm: Read a book featuring a farmer or cowboy
Cash by Jessica Peterson (on KU)
Dust Storm by Maggie Gates (on KU)
What are you planning to read for Romanceopoly this month?
League of Lusty Ladies Book Club Pick
Join us in March and read Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent. Grab this book on Amazon
Find out more about book club here:
What to Read in March
March is all about the shift from winter hibernation to the first hints of spring, which means it’s the perfect time to pick up books that reflect that transition. Think:
🌸 Floral & Botanical Themes – Flower shops, florists, botanical gardens, and characters who know their way around a greenhouse.
🤠 Rustic & Rural Reads – Cowboys, ranchers, farmers, gardeners, and landscapers bringing a little fresh air to your bookshelf.
💍 New Beginnings & Fresh Starts – Second chances, marriages in trouble, runaway brides (or grooms!), and even a little time travel for a true reset.
🏡 Seasonal Settings – Small towns, the American South, and stories tied to springtime events like Mardi Gras and Easter.
☘️ Irish Heritage Month – Books set in Ireland or featuring Irish main characters.
✨ March’s Must-Read Genre: Magical Realism – The perfect in-between for those who want a little magic woven into their contemporary stories.
Want specific book recommendations for these tropes? We’ve put together a handpicked selection of books that fit each one, plus this month’s best new releases, our recommendations and hidden gems on Kindle Unlimited.
Plus, this month’s Spring Reading Rituals Guide will help you romanticize your reading time, refresh your reading nook, and create a seasonal slow living experience.
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Which trope are you gravitating toward this month? Hit reply and tell me what’s on your TBR!
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Badass Women in History (Historical romances with women that defied gender roles of the times)
More Spring resources on our Substack:
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