Jess and Trisha discuss romance news updates, offer recs for the 2022 Read Harder Challenge, and chat about sports romance and what makes it unique. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Big announcement alert!! The first WIR Book Club book of 2022 is Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur! We’ll be discussing on our March 7 episode, so send your thoughts/feelings by March 3! You can vote now in the Swoon Awards – semi-final voting ends Jan 28.   Harlequin Plus is has arrived – is it for you? Books Discussed Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur Syncopation by Anna Zabo Say Jesus and Come to Me by Ann Allen Shockley So Sweet by Rebekah Weatherspoon Slippery Creatures by K.J. Charles Unexpected Goals by Kelly Farmer Aiming High by Tanya Chris His Convenient Husband by Robin Covington Unwritten Rules by KD Casey Love Hard by Nalini Singh Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls Let us know what romances you’re reading for reading challenges this year, and send us your favorite sports romances as well. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices