Romance is having a huge moment and let's be honest, sometimes we all need a dose of a little happy ending. In this spicy bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Jessie, Holly and Em V are diving deep into why we're all completely obsessed with love stories right now.

From seriously sexy fairies, Mr Rochester's problematic Victorian charm to complicated love stories set on the backdrop of Dublin (so romantic) — we're covering it all and getting way too invested in fictional relationships.

Plus, we'll play you a taste of Em's spicy obsession she's been listening to on her commute that has her practically levitating into work. 🌶️

We're sharing our favourite romance audiobook recommendations that'll transform your most boring tasks into something magical.✨

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Our Recommendations

Holly recommends Jane Eyre,Little Women and The Paper Palace.

Jessie recommends Again, Rachel,The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugoand Romantic Comedy.

Em V recommends Fourth Wingand theACOTARseries.

What To Listen To Next: 
Listen to our latest episode: The Dating Experience Women Keep Having
Listen: The Problem With Hiring Friends & The Takeaway Tension 
Listen: Taylor Swift & Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast
Listen: What Does King Charles Do With A Problem Like Prince Andrew?
Listen: The Influencer Who Tricked Us & Is There Such Thing As A Genius?
Listen: Love, Loss & Starting Over: The Breakup Dilemmas
Listen: "Have More Babies" & A Microdrama On The Beckham Yacht
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Romance is having a huge moment and let's be honest, sometimes we all need a dose of a little happy ending. In this spicy bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Jessie, Holly and Em V are diving deep into why we're all completely obsessed with love stories right now.
From seriously sexy fairies, Mr Rochester's problematic Victorian charm to complicated love stories set on the backdrop of Dublin (so romantic) &mdash; we're covering it all and getting way too invested in fictional relationships.
Plus, we'll play you a taste of Em's spicy obsession she's been listening to on her commute that has her practically levitating into work. 🌶️
We're sharing our favourite romance audiobook recommendations that'll transform your most boring tasks into something magical.✨
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Support independent women's media</a>&nbsp;
Our Recommendations
Holly recommends <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Jane-Eyre-Audiobook/B01COAKBFM?qid=1755675088&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=6QFGQT0MKK04E1DFH9V3&amp;amp;plink=kIGEEkvLwKwHjxP0&amp;amp;pageLoadId=Oh23BPiWUGYGowty&amp;amp;creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&amp;amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1">Jane Eyre</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Little-Women-Audiobook/B081B765T4?qid=1755675077&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=JQXCPH5W2ZQM8MM6MQ6Y&amp;amp;plink=CCq6LwcM18yP6V4p&amp;amp;pageLoadId=M5ZLQXC8De1Ze47I&amp;amp;creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&amp;amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1">Little Women</a> and <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Paper-Palace-Audiobook/0241992702?qid=1755675063&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=8GQGHT58YJJ7QTHE4J7M&amp;amp;plink=9QF4nsLnF2i0DvOd&amp;amp;pageLoadId=iBty4nKLBNyJfj7j&amp;amp;creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&amp;amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1">The Paper Palace.</a>
Jessie recommends <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Again-Rachel-Audiobook/B09D3J5R5M?qid=1755675052&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=HG9DAASX3006M8NDG096&amp;amp;plink=lpZFa0RxEBVGp97I&amp;amp;pageLoadId=9wXePJE9zspLf4C0&amp;amp;creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&amp;amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1">Again, Rachel,</a> <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Seven-Husbands-of-Evelyn-Hugo-Audiobook/1761102958?qid=1755675031&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=V4DE58YC9BE1WXK5PXDY&amp;amp;plink=ZwCYL0sH1y5g6YDa&amp;amp;pageLoadId=RstXY8YSiGOXDKJk&amp;amp;creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&amp;amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1">The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</a> and <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Romantic-Comedy-Audiobook/B0B8DY9ZRK?qid=1755675017&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=6K1XCF70SWGFD15QHEBV&amp;amp;plink=W5Lck1WVQoobpXzr&amp;amp;pageLoadId=BEbchcVV4MPTWYHY&amp;amp;creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&amp;amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1">Romantic Comedy</a>.
Em V recommends&nbsp;<a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Fourth-Wing-Audiobook/B0BVCZRHJF?qid=1755675007&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=1VWECC68XDXW9YBCA5VB&amp;amp;plink=LyCSNKcvSeVCO7Ye&amp;amp;pageLoadId=v6QO6cyKb8XlW4LY&amp;amp;creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&amp;amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1">Fourth Wing</a> and the <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/A-Court-of-Thorns-and-Roses-Part-1-of-2-Dramatized-Adaptation-Audiobook/B09V5Q8HM7?qid=1755674989&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=V3YCDHVT49WYJPXMF9Y7&amp;amp;plink=hS9Wj5vyomowh3oD&amp;amp;pageLoadId=iZZpoBp2ZZgBogLA&amp;amp;creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&amp;amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1">ACOTAR</a> series.
What To Listen To Next:&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Listen to our latest episode: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/is-maternal-instinct-a-myth">The Dating Experience Women Keep Having</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/the-problem-with-working-with-friends/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">The Problem With Hiring Friends &amp; The Takeaway Tension&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/taylor-swift-the-life-of-a-showgirl">Taylor Swift &amp; Why Her Boyfriend's Podcast</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/prince-andrew-king-charles/">What Does King Charles Do With A Problem Like Prince Andrew?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/ai-model-mia-zelu">The Influencer Who Tricked Us &amp; Is There Such Thing As A Genius?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/long-term-relationship-breakup-dilemma/">Love, Loss &amp; Starting Over: The Breakup Dilemmas</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/beckham-yacht-drama">"Have More Babies" &amp; A Microdrama On The Beckham Yacht</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts</a></li>
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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation &mdash; with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.

A weekly podcast that's smart, often silly and sometimes surprising.

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BONUS: The Romance Effect: Why We're All Obsessed With Love Stories

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