Romance, Cowboys, and Chaos: Book Chat

In this lively midyear check-in, Yajaira and Cheli reflect on their year of reading romance—celebrating the hits, dragging the misses, and diving into Barnes & Noble’s list of the best romances of 2025 so far. They share what tropes melt their hearts (forced proximity, found family, cowboys), confess their complicated feelings about popular authors, and fangirl over unexpected gems. From Emily Henry’s latest tearjerker to the swoon-worthy cowboys of Rebel Blue, they debate what’s worth adding to your TBR and which titles had them raising an eyebrow. Will any of these romances fix your life? Tune in to find out—and don’t forget to drop your own favorite read of the year (especially if it’s spooky season worthy).