After Heated Rivalry, what’s next for romance readers?

Readers are still in love with romance. The genre has become the engine behind the publishing industry, and Heated Rivalry shifted things into a new gear. If you, like millions of other readers, are wondering what romance to dive into next, The Next Chapter has you covered. Daphne Santos-Vieira and Alicia Cox-Thompson recommend their new favorite titles. Plus, musician Kaeley Jade recommends an iconic Indigenous story, and talks about how reading sparks her songwriting. Books discussed on this week's show include:Evening the Score by Lexi Lafleur BrownThe Book Tour by Emily OhanjaniansBedside Manner by C.G. MacingtonPhoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose it Brooke AverickBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks