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

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.✨

Support independent women's media

Our Recommendations

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

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

Em V recommends Fourth Wing and the ACOTAR series.

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
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

Watch Mamamia Out Loud:

Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube

What to read:

'I’m obsessed with audiobooks, here are 10 of the best I’ve ever heard.'

THE END BITS:

Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com

Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton

GET IN TOUCH:

Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected]

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message.

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respe