Niece and aunt duo, Jessen Judice and (author) Juliette Cross, bond over their shared love of romance novels, and want to include fellow romance enthusiasts in on the conversation. We started this podcast as a big middle finger to the stigma associated with reading and loving romance novels. We love to fangirl about our favorite books, authors, and characters and are challenging people to think of romance novels as more than just "mommy porn" - though there's nothing wrong with a copious amount of sexy times. Bring that *ish on!
This one goes out to all the fangirls! Life's better with a little HEA.
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2023 Book Boyfriends & Girl Crushes | Minisode 30
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12/31/2023 • 39 minutes, 24 seconds
2023 Favorite Books & Authors | Minisode 29
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12/27/2023 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas | Episode 193
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11/22/2023 • 59 minutes, 14 seconds
King of Wrath by Ana Huang | Episode 192
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11/15/2023 • 1 hour, 46 seconds
The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie | Episode 191
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11/8/2023 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven | Episode 190
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10/25/2023 • 52 minutes
The Longing of Lone Wolves by Lana Pecherczyk | Episode 189
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10/18/2023 • 57 minutes, 26 seconds
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent | Episode 188
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10/11/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 5 seconds
Using Fejo by Victoria Aveline | Episode 187
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10/4/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 47 seconds
Rootbound by Tarah Dewitt | Episode 186
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9/27/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston | Episode 185
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9/20/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
The Coldest Winter by Brittainy Cherry | Episode 184
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9/13/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 9 seconds
Get Thee Off My Lawn by Daria Vernon | Episode 183
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9/6/2023 • 37 minutes, 7 seconds
The Brazen by Devney Perry | Episode 182
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8/23/2023 • 58 minutes, 39 seconds
Powerless by Elsie Silver | Episode 181
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8/16/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
Heartless by Elsie Silver | Episode 180
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8/9/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 7 seconds
Flawless by Elsie Silver | Episode 179
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8/2/2023 • 51 minutes, 32 seconds
The Wolf and the Wildflower by Stacy Reid | Episode 178
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7/26/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 42 seconds
The Right Move by Liz Tomforde | Episode 177
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7/19/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Mile High by Liz Tomforde | Episode 176
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7/12/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Grim and Bear It by Juliette Cross | Episode 175
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7/5/2023 • 43 minutes, 16 seconds
2022 Favorites | Minisode 28
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12/28/2022 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews | Episode 174
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12/14/2022 • 40 minutes, 46 seconds
Sustained by Emma Chase | Episode 173
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11/30/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 33 seconds
Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews | Episode 172
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11/23/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 26 seconds
Praise by Sara Cate | Episode 171
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11/17/2022 • 53 minutes, 52 seconds
It Started with a Scandal by Julie Anne Long | Episode 170
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11/9/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 38 seconds
Gothikana by RunYx | Episode 169
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11/2/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
Mafia Madman by Mila Finelli | Episode 168
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10/26/2022 • 57 minutes, 50 seconds
After Midnight by Teresa Medeiros | Episode 167
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10/19/2022 • 58 minutes, 18 seconds
Dark Romance Trope Recommendations | M27
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10/12/2022 • 35 minutes, 37 seconds
Single Parent Trope Recommendations | M26
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9/28/2022 • 36 minutes, 4 seconds
Friends to Lovers Trope Recommendations | M25
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9/21/2022 • 34 minutes, 25 seconds
Age-Gap Trope Recommendations | M24
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9/14/2022 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
Hate to Love Trope Recommendations | Minsode 23
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9/7/2022 • 34 minutes, 22 seconds
Revved to the Maxx by Melanie Moreland | Episode 166
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8/24/2022 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
A Matter of Temptation by Stacy Reid | Episode 165
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8/17/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 16 seconds
Between Wrath & Mercy by Jess Wisecup | Episode 164
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8/3/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Drive Me Wild by Melanie Harlow | Episode 163
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7/27/2022 • 52 minutes, 36 seconds
A Wicked Kind of Husband by Mia Vincy | Episode 162
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7/20/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 32 seconds
Entreat Me by Grace Draven | Episode 161
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7/13/2022 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
Grumpy Sunshine Recommendations | Minisode 22
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6/22/2022 • 52 minutes, 14 seconds
The Devil is a Marquess by Elisa Braden | Episode 160
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6/15/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Run Posy Run by Cate C. Wells | Episode 159
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6/8/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Take by the Horde King by Zoey Draven | Episode 158
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6/1/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 33 seconds
All Scot and Bothered by Kerrigan Byrne | Episode 157
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5/25/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Bridgerton Season 2 Review | Minisode 21
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5/18/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score | Episode 156
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4/27/2022 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 27 seconds
The Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells | Episode 155
Fated mates but make him grovel!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
4/20/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 19 seconds
Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh | Episode 154
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4/13/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 9 seconds
Western Waves by Brittainy Cherry | Episode 153
A grumpy-sunshine, marriage-of-convenience romance!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
3/23/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Sink or Swim by Maz Maddox | Episode 152
Dinosaur shifters, oh my! Who would have thought that dinosaur shifter would be up there on my list of favorite paranormal creatures?! But Maz Maddox made it happen! Baha is such a lovable grump and Jackson is all smooth, southern charm. Put that together with a fake dating ploy to thwart fossil-stealing bad guys? Perfect! A high-stakes, laugh-out-loud MM romance that will have you falling in love with dino shifters, too.WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
3/16/2022 • 52 minutes, 41 seconds
A Scoundrel of Her Own by Stacy Reid | Episode 151
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3/9/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 59 seconds
The Lie by Karla Sorensen | Episode 150
Bad boy football player and the owner's daughter! What could go wrong?WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
3/2/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds
A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon | Episode 149
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2/23/2022 • 55 minutes, 21 seconds
The Temptation of a Highlander by Elisa Braden | Episode 148
Midnight in Scotland, Book 3WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
2/16/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 36 seconds
Marriage and Murder by Penny Reid | Episode 147
The return of Cletus and Jenn!If you've been here a while, then you know that we love the Winston brothers. Cletus and Jenn in particular, are one of our favorite couples. Their spin-off series fills in the five-year time jump between Beard in Mind and Beard Necessities, so we finally find out why Jenn was arrested!Jenn's dad is horrible dad crashes her engagement party, makes a scenes, and then shows up murdered in the parking lot. Her mom is the main suspect and Cletus is in a race against time to discover who murdered Kip. The FBI is in town, farmers are up in arms about the property that Kip swindled, and Jenn is just trying to plan her wedding! WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
2/9/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole | Episode 146
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2/2/2022 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 10 seconds
The Hating Game Movie Review | Minisode 20
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1/26/2022 • 43 minutes, 50 seconds
There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark | Episode 145
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1/19/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 9 seconds
Three Weeks With Lady X by Eloisa James | Episode 144
Fixer Upper but make it historical!I first fell in love with Eloisa James after reading her Desperate Duchess series. Villier was a character that I was immediately intrigued by and his story directly ties into Lady X.Thorn is all grown up and looking to start a family of his own. He wants the life that he was deprived of as a child. A warm loving partner to raise children with is his ONLY requirement in a wife. So when Lady Xenobia India is hired to turn his sight-unseen fixer upper into an opulent family home, everything he thought he wanted is challenged. Throw in a precocious little girl that is suddenly entrusted to Thorn’s care, nothing is going according to plan!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
1/12/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
Steel King by Devney Perry | Episode 143
A motorcycle romance murder mystery!Most of you know that we struggle with motorcycle romance on the whole. So, when I saw that Deveny Perry was writing a small-town romance with a former MC that disbanded, I did a little *squee*! Maybe this would be a different kind of MC that didn't degrade women, felt like a real family and made us swoon in the process. It was! The Clifton Forge series is has cemented itself as our favorite MC romance novels.WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
1/5/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 9 seconds
2021 Book Boyfriends & Girl Crushes | Minisode 20
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12/29/2021 • 50 minutes, 16 seconds
Favorite Books & Authors of 2021 | Minisode 19
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12/22/2021 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds
The Lady Gets Lucky by Joanna Shupe | Episode 142
Swoony teach-me romance? Yes, please!Alice Lusk needs to escape from her horrible mother's influence, but she doesn't want to marry a man who only has eyes for her dowry. During a house-party she comes up with a bold plan to approach notorious rake, Kit Ward, to ask for his advice on how to catch a husband. Kit might be confident in his sexual appeal, but he's also hiding a few insecurities as well. Helping Alice is the last thing he should be doing, but he can't resist!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
12/15/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Lore Olympus V1 by Rachel Smythe | Episode 141
Hades and Persephone romance!Lore Olympus is why is have such trouble loving any other retelling honestly. The obsession is real! Juliette and I both discovered the Webtoon version a few years ago and binged it. Now we diligently wait every Saturday night for a new episode 💖Hades is the perfect Alphamellow and Persephone is a badass waiting to spread her wings and escape her helicopter mom.WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
12/8/2021 • 50 minutes, 43 seconds
Carnal Urges by J.T. Geissinger | Episode 140
What happens when an Irish mobster unknowingly kidnaps a stick of dynamite in a bubbly, yoga-loving, pink-wearing WOMAN? Sparks, fireworks, explosions! Seriously, I hate that I’m hyping this book so much because I know how it feels to have high expectations and be let down, but this book 🤯 Sloane is almost too hot to handle for Declan but somehow they are exactly what each other needs. The humor is high, the banter is non-stop, one of my favorite scenes is so over the top but it just works. READ IT! Please 😊WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
12/1/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Reacting to Your Unpopular Opinions | Minisode 18
Hot Takes on Romance Books!We asked for your unpopular opinions on romance books and you delivered. Juliette and I definitely had a good laugh with some of these. Thanks to Samantha from Books with Samantha for the original idea. You can check out her video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GLIraU8B8o&t=11sWHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
11/17/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds
Dangerous by Minerva Spencer | Episode 139
A clever, insightful woman? Dangerous indeed!Adam de Courtney aka The Mad Marquess has no idea the ride he's lined up for when he agrees to marry Mia, the daughter of a duke who hasn't been seen in over a decade. Mia was secretly a captive, living in a harem and now her father wants to marry her off quickly before she embarrasses him. A man who is rumored to have done away with both of his wives sounds perfect!Both of these characters are carrying secrets and trust isn't so easily won. A marriage of convenience turns into a passionate love affair, but trouble still finds them. This book is an adventure and you will not be disappointed!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
11/10/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Nobody's Hero by Bec McMaster | Episode 138
Mad Max but with werewolves!Thank you Juliette for bringing this action/adventure romance to my attention. This is definitely a wild ride in a post-apocalyptic world - Mad Max Style! Riley is taken captive by a warg, werewolves that are normally mindless, lethal beings with a penchant for using women. But Lucius seems to have his beast under control and he's looking for the man who ruined his life. Riley struggles as she starts to view Lucius as a man and not the monster that wargs usually are, but will that mean betraying her own?WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
11/2/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 51 seconds
The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning | Episode 137
Time-traveling Highlander!Dageus is an ancient Highlander living in the 21st century. After breaking an ancient compact with the Tuatha De Danan in order to save his brother, Dageus is now a cursed man. He's searching for a way to get rid of the thirteen dark druids that currently possess him. Enter Chloe, a woman in love with history and its preservation, who becomes entangled in Dageus' search for any way to purge The Dragar from his body. She is whisked on the adventure of a lifetime! They travel to Scotland (both present and past) and fall in love in the process. WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
10/27/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Unhinged by Onley James | Episode 136
A heart-warming serial killer romance!Yep, that's exactly what this book is and it made us incredibly giddy. Adam is one of seven adopted sons of Dr. Mulvaney and they all share a common characteristic. They are psychopaths trained to kill slimeballs who escape the justice system. Adam is held at gunpoint by the son of his past victim and is immediately captivated by him!There is something about the Mulvaney brothers and how they fall in love - hard and fast - that just absolutely works. You would think that a serial killer romance would be very dark, but Onley James injects the right amount of humor and ooey gooey sweetness that balances it all out. WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
10/20/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 1 second
Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven | Episode 135
Barbarian Horde, you say?Obviously Juliette and I have a type! But this time we have ALIEN barbarian men similar to our beloved Dothraki. The book kicks off with a captor/captive situation (another favorite of ours). Luna offers herself in place of her brother when he breaks the rules of Drakkar. The mysterious horde king makes his interest clear and whisks her off into the sunset. What I love about these barbarians is that they are alpha, but incredibly caring and sweet with their sweetheart. There's something about this world that just sucks you in. Zoey Draven's Horde Kings of Drakkar is a highly bingeable series that everyone should read!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
10/13/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks | Episode 134
Get thee a Scotsman like Graeme Montgomery!Forced into a marriage by his king, Graeme thinks that he is marrying a woman who will never be his true wife. He can't, in good conscious, consummate the marriage with Eveline Armstrong who is rumored to be touched in the head and childlike. What Graeme - and her entire family don't know - is that Eveline isn't daft at all, she just deaf, but played the fool in order to escape a previous arranged marriage to an evil man. When Eveline lays eyes on Graeme and feels the resonance of his voice, she is immediately hopeful that this man could make a good husband. He treats her with respect despite her rumored disability. Will Eveline open up to Graeme and tell him all of her secrets?WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
10/6/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 20 seconds
The Professional by Kresley Cole | Episode 133
Bringing it back to the first mafia romance we ever read!The Professional starts out with a bang and never really lets up. Adopted daughters find their long-lost Russian vor fathers, sneaky foot-jobs during important dinners, passion, intrigue, betrayal, SECRETS!Seriously you don't know what your missing if you haven't read about the Sevastyan brothers.WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
9/29/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright | Episode 132
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9/22/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 57 seconds
The Taming of the Highlander by Elisa Braden | Episode 131
Who doesn't love a good historical spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast trope?!Elisa Braden creates magic in her Midnight in Scotland series. The MacPhersons are a tight-knit family and one of their own has just been through hell and back. Broderick was wrongly accused of murder and spent six months being beaten in prison. When the lovely Kate Huxley visits her brother in Scotland, she stumbles upon Broderick beating a man to death and thinks he is a monster. But she quickly learns there is more than meets the eye with this hulking scarred highlander. Circumstances have Kate offering to marry Broderick to protect him from another stint in prison and these two fight their growing attraction!If you haven't read Elisa Braden before, what are you waiting for?WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
9/15/2021 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 37 seconds
Filthy by Serena Akeroyd | Episode 130
How filthy do you like your mafia romance?Not only does Finn strong-arm Aoife into selling her business to the Five Points, he also makes it very clear that a night in his bed is part of the deal. These two are hot and heavy from the very beginning. Grab your fan, ladies. You're gonna need it! Finn and Aoife are also going to get a Part 2 with Filthy Secret releasing on October 21st. We are so excited and anxious for those secrets to come to light!Serena Akeroyd has created a rich world with her Dark & Dirty Sinners MC, Five Points Mob, Valentini Family, and other spinoffs teased for the future all intertwined.WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
9/8/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 14 seconds
The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley | Episode 129
Feeling nostalgic for Game of Thrones (the good seasons)?The Golden Dynasty is the perfect Khal Drogo + Dany fanfic to fill the void. Juliette and I have had enough time after the disastrous final season that we were craving a little barbarian horde romance. I apologize for the quality of the audio for this episode. We will be fixing the microphones for future recordingsWHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
9/1/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas | Episode 128
Lisa Kleypas is our Historical Romance Queen!In case you didn't know, Lisa Kleypas is our favorite HR romance writer of all time. She consistently writes strong female heroines and swoony heroes. It's no surprise that she is one of our most featured authors on this podcast. When it was announced that the Ravenel series was getting an extension, we were beyond excited. Devil in Disguise has so many connections to the previous books of the series as well as the Wallflowers. We hope that Kleypas continues to explore future romances for the Wallflower children!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
8/25/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Reckless Miles by Claire Kingsley | Episode 127
Today's episode is all about The Miles Family by Claire Kingsley.Particularly the incredibly endearing Cooper Miles and his jilted-at-the-altar love interest, Amelia. There is just something about a small-town family romance that has us gushing. All of the beautiful family dynamics makes this one of our favorite new series!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
8/18/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Neon Gods by Katee Robert | Episode 126
Finding a good Hades and Persephone romance can be hard when Lore Olympus is your top tier, but Neon Gods gave us everything we wanted!WHERE TO FIND US:► Email: swreadromance@gmail.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom► Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/swreadrom► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/swreadrom► Twitter: https://twitter.com/swreadrom► FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swreadrom.theswoonzone/► Juliette’s Books: https://www.juliettecross.com/ ► Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/swreadrom/► Discord: https://discord.gg/ptJr3yvFhW► Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/230454Support the show
8/4/2021 • 55 minutes, 29 seconds
Broken Vow by Sophie Lark | Episode 125
This is one of our favorite books by Sophie Lark! Grumpy + Sunshine pairingFemale GrumpMafia RomanceCowboy Support the show
7/21/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 53 seconds
The Protector by Elin Peer | Episode 124
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7/14/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 40 seconds
Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt | Episode 123
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7/7/2021 • 52 minutes, 51 seconds
Small Moments with Big Swoony Energy | Minisode 17
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7/2/2021 • 30 minutes, 47 seconds
Ruthless Creatures by J.T, Geissinger | Episode 122
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6/16/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Say Yes to the Duke by Eloisa James | Episode 121
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6/9/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas | Episode 120
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6/2/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall | Episode 119
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5/26/2021 • 57 minutes, 51 seconds
Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens | Episode 118
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5/19/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 24 seconds
The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan | Episode 117
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5/12/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 5 seconds
Toxic Desire by Robin Lovett | Episode 116
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5/5/2021 • 52 minutes, 57 seconds
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn | Episode 115
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4/28/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier | Episode 114
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4/21/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 43 seconds
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier | Episode 113
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4/14/2021 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 10 seconds
The Takeover by T.L. Swan | Episode 112
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4/7/2021 • 57 minutes, 26 seconds
The Viscount and the Vixen by Lorraine Heath | Episode 111
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3/24/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly | Episode 110
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3/17/2021 • 56 minutes, 16 seconds
Radiance by Grace Draven | Episode 109
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3/10/2021 • 55 minutes, 24 seconds
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught | Episode 108
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3/3/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
White Lilies by Samantha Christy | Episode 107
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2/24/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews | Episode 106
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2/17/2021 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds
Love is a Rogue by Lenora Bell | Episode 105
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2/10/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 11 seconds
The Revenge Pact by Ilsa Madden-Mills | Episode 104
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2/3/2021 • 50 minutes, 8 seconds
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh | Episode 103
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1/27/2021 • 53 minutes, 16 seconds
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh | Episode 102
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1/20/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh | Episode 101
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1/13/2021 • 59 minutes, 6 seconds
Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh | Episode 100
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1/6/2021 • 56 minutes, 49 seconds
Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas | Episode 99
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12/30/2020 • 58 minutes, 52 seconds
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren | Episode 98
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12/16/2020 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds
My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid | Episode 97
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12/9/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Wolfsong by TJ Klune | Episode 96
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12/2/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Our Favorite Sex Scenes | Minisode 16
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11/25/2020 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
Love Bites by Cynthia St. Aubin | Episode 95
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11/18/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 4 seconds
Neighbor Dearest by Penelope Ward | Episode 94
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11/11/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Heart of Fire by Bec McMaster | Episode 93
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11/4/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon | Episode 92
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10/28/2020 • 52 minutes, 46 seconds
In Bed With a Stranger by Mary Wine | Episode 91
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10/21/2020 • 53 minutes, 56 seconds
A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Milla Vane | Episode 90
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10/14/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 17 seconds
The Kingmaker & The Rebel King by Kennedy Ryan | Episode 89
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10/7/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 37 seconds
Cement Heart by Beth Ehemann | Episode 88
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9/30/2020 • 54 minutes, 29 seconds
The Secret by Julie Garwood | Episode 87
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9/23/2020 • 55 minutes, 31 seconds
Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews | Episode 86
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9/16/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 50 seconds
One Hot Italian Summer by Karina Halle - Episode 85
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9/9/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
Transcendence by Shay Savage | Episode 84
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You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria | Episode 83
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8/26/2020 • 57 minutes, 5 seconds
Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead | Episode 82
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8/19/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep. 81 - Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
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8/12/2020 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep. 80 - Fighting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
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8/5/2020 • 58 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep. 79 - Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh
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7/29/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep. 78 - The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe
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7/22/2020 • 52 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep. 77 - Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
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7/15/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep. 76 - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
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7/8/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep. 75 - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
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7/1/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 74 - Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan
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6/24/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep. 73 - Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt
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6/17/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep. 72 - The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
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5/27/2020 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Minisode 16 - Pet Peeves Part 2
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5/22/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep. 71 - Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
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5/20/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep. 70 - Hotter Than Ever by Elle Kennedy
The episode where I sneak a ménage on the podcast to force Juliette out of her comfort zone! She loved it! Support the show
5/13/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep. 69 - Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
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5/6/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 68 - Man Cuffed by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby
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4/29/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep. 67 - The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
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4/22/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep. 66 - Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
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4/15/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep. 65 - Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
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4/8/2020 • 53 minutes, 18 seconds
Minisode 15 - Sanditon
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Ep. 64 - A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon
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3/25/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep. 63 - Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
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3/18/2020 • 55 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep. 62 - Waking Up With the Duke by Lorraine Heath
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Ep. 61 - Focused by Karla Sorensen
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3/4/2020 • 57 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep. 60 - The Billionaire Book Club by Max Monroe
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2/26/2020 • 58 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep. 59 - Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye
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2/19/2020 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds
Minisode 14 - Best and Worst Tropes
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2/14/2020 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep. 58 - On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens
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2/12/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep. 57 - The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
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2/5/2020 • 56 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep. 56 - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
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1/29/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Ep. 55 - Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
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1/22/2020 • 57 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep. 54 - Still by Kennedy Ryan
The Grip Series Review - Part 2. Still is the final installment of the epic Gripstol romance! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette and Jessen list their most anticipated books of 2020 (1:10). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Still (11:00). Spoiler Section: Take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this incredibly moving second chance romance (13:18). Then, Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (47:13).Support the show
1/15/2020 • 49 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 53 - Flow & Grip by Kennedy Ryan
What better way to start 2020 than with the series that landed at the top of our "Best of 2019 reads" list! One of the best love stories that we've ever read. PERIOD. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette and Jessen list their 2020 resolutions (1:10). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Grip series (5:07). Spoiler Section: Take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this incredibly moving second chance romance (11:37). Then, Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (58:52).Support the show
1/8/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 11 seconds
Minisode 13 - Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross Sneak Peak
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1/3/2020 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep. 52 - Get to Know Us (Again!)
It's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We're bringing it back to the beginning and delivering our "redo" Get to Know Us episode. We talk about behind the scenes shenanigans, how the podcast has changed us, and answer some fan question. Bring it on 2020!Support the show
1/1/2020 • 40 minutes, 26 seconds
Minisode 12 - 2019 Book Boyfriends
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12/27/2019 • 26 minutes, 24 seconds
Minisode 11 - Our 2019 Favorites
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12/20/2019 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep. 51 - Holiday Romance Movie Minisode
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12/18/2019 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep. 50 - Wrapped Up in You by Jill Shalvis
A less cliche, Christmas-heavy romance this time around! An opposites attract romance with just a hint of the holiday season for those who don't enjoy straight up holiday romances. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette & Jessen discuss the right time to decorate for Christmas and Jessen's experience working retail during the holidays (00:59). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Wrapped Up in You (13:18). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (17:04). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this awesome opposites attract romance (21:05).Support the show
12/11/2019 • 41 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep. 49 - Montana Secret Santa by Debra Salonen
It's the holiday season and we're kicking off the month of December with a cute Christmas romance set in the fictional town of Marietta, Montana! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette and Jessen discuss Christmas traditions and Jessen's most memorable Christmas present (1:06). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Montana Secret Santa (8:45). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (12:54). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this holiday romance (18:00).Support the show
12/4/2019 • 46 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep. 48 - When We Kiss by Tia Louise
HOT SEX SCENES AHEAD! Guys, we could not stop talking about the smoking hot sex scenes between our main characters. Tia Louise sure know how to write 'em! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette discuss some Game of Thrones news that they are really excited about if the length of this chit chat is anything to go by (00:53). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of When We Kiss (8:32). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (11:42). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this awesome opposites attract romance (16:12).Support the show
11/20/2019 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep. 47 - The One You Can't Forget by Roni Loren
This entire series is amazing, but we think you can guess why Jessen wanted to review this one for the podcast....hottie chef. It's a weakness! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette discuss Jessen's book bible project that she insisted she do for Wolf Gone Wild and their plot parties (1:44). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The One You Can't Forget (9:03). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (15:36). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this incredibly moving enemies to lovers romance (20:56).Support the show
11/13/2019 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep. 46 - Beard Necessities by Penny Reid
The HEA we've all been waiting for! Billy and Claire will finally come to terms with their tragic past and move forward with the help of the well-meaning Winston Brood. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Jessen explain why she is only mostly dead while recording this episode and how the universe is having a laugh at her optimism (1:00). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Beard Necessities (3:45). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (6:15). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of our most anticipated reads of 2019 (11:16).Support the show
11/6/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep. 45 - Beard with Me by Penny Reid
Technically not a romance book in its own right, but it IS a part of the Billy and Claire duet. A very integral part in our opinion. Touted for being the most angsty book that Penny has delivered in the Winston Brother series, Juliette and Jessen found that the reading experience was enjoyable, and not too much to bear. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Jessen and Juliette sort the Winston siblings into Hogwarts Houses (1:10). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Beard with Me (10:08). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (18:51). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this prelude to one of our most anticipated reads of 2019 (23:00).Support the show
10/30/2019 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 44 - Baking Me Crazy by Karla Sorensen
More books in the Pennyverse?! Yes, please! We are so excited to discover new authors writing in one of our favorite settings, Green Valley. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Jessen and Juliette talk about their wacky dreams (1:01). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Baking Me Crazy (5:33). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:18). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this friends to lovers romance (15:57).Support the show
10/23/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep. 43 - Earls Just Want to Have Fun by Shana Galen
After months and months of Juliette's pleading, we are finally featuring her favorite Shana Galen book! I am kicking myself for waiting this long. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette where they talk about tv streaming services and FOMO (00:57). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Earls Just Want to Have Fun (6:57). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:43). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this opposites attract romance/wrong side of the tracks historical romance (17:30).Support the show
10/16/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep. 42 - Work for It by Talia Hibbert
Our first M/M romance! Whoop! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about how Jessen's controversial "sexiest accent" statement made in Episode 39 played out on The Swoon Zone (1:20). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Work for It (5:20). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (11:06). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this intense opposites attract romance (16:03).Support the show
10/9/2019 • 59 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep. 41 - Talon by Carian Cole
We're back in the Ashes & Embers world, and this time with the famous #cockstar guitar player, Talon! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about all of Jessen's adolescent boy band dreams coming true (1:14). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Talon (6:04). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:23). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this super unique twist on a marriage of convenience romance (16:20).Support the show
10/2/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep. 40 - Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about how Jessen keeps historical fashion straight and what she thinks about the trends of the early 1800s (0:54). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Project Duchess (4:20). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:01). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this amazing enemies to lovers historical romance with a bit of a murder mystery (14:11).Support the show
9/25/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep. 39 - Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
"Son of Satan" - a swoony chant that I heard from dozens of screaming fans during a panel at RT Vegas. After eliciting such a reaction, I had to find out who this hero was and holy hell was I glad I did! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Jessen's new obsession with rugby, the Amazon documentary on the NZ All Blacks, and the debate on what is the sexiest accent: Scottish or Kiwi (1:07). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Third Grave Dead Ahead (6:23). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (15:20). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this ongoing, epic slowburn paranormal romance (21:24).Support the show
9/18/2019 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep. 38 - Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews
One of my favorite things about this podcast is having a ton of new people to speculate about ongoing romance series. This is a big one! Not only do we get a change in POV for the series, but we have some new mysteries to uncover to go along with those plot threads that were left hanging at the end of Wildfire (Hidden Legacy #3). Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about kulning and the shenanigans of Juliette's other half who is obsessed with Wolverine (00:56). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Sapphire Flames (6:05). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (11:28). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this ongoing, epic urban fantasy romance (18:09).Support the show
9/11/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep. 37 - Well Met by Jen DeLuca
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9/4/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes
Ep. 36 - Dirty Talker by Piper Rayne
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about potatoes v. rice and what's acceptable to put in chili (00:56). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Dirty Talker (5:12). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (09:12). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this enemies to lover romance (12:55).Support the show
8/28/2019 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep. 35 - When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Mama Mia and Jessen's past obsession with putting on Celine Dion performances (01:00). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of When Beauty Tamed the Beast (6:01). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (14:12). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of our favorite historical romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast (19:18).Support the show
8/21/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep. 34 - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about looking forward to 2020 - we know, Jessen is crazy! The google doc for our 2020 episode list will be available to our Sweetheart - and higher tier - level patrons (00:54). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Angels' Blood (3:30). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:50). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this epic paranormal romance (18:27).Support the show
8/14/2019 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep. 33 - That Kind of Guy by Talia Hibbert
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Blush Magazine and curvy heroines (01:01). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of That Kind of Guy (4:29). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (11:14). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this heart-warming, friends to lovers romcom with a really cool twist (15:42).Support the show
8/7/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep. 32 - Egomaniac by Vi Keeland
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Jessen's encountering with The Bunny of Death (00:48). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Egomaniac (4:52). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:14). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this hilarious friends to lovers romance involving a divorce attorney and a marriage counselor (14:49).Support the show
7/31/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep. 31 - Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Ollie bookblocking Jessen while she's reading and being cat v dog person (01:00). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Bittersweet (4:45). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (12:38). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this beautiful friends to lovers smartypants romance (15:00).Support the show
7/24/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep. 30 - Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik
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7/17/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 29 - Dating-ish by Penny Reid
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about seasonal music preferences and Goodreads reading challenge goals (00:53). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Dating-ish (6:30). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (12:48). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this beautiful friends to lovers smartypants romance (17:50).Support the show
7/10/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep. 28 - Parental Guidance by Avery Flynn
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about 2019 - The Year of Keanu Reeves (00:56). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Parental Guidance (4:33). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (8:04). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this fun dating-app romance (14:13).Support the show
7/3/2019 • 59 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep. 27 - The Deal by Elle Kennedy
It's here! The Deal is one of our favorite enemies to friends to lovers romance. It's just so well done that we couldn't NOT include it on the podcast. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Top Secret, WAGs, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (01:04). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Deal (6:54). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (11:32). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this fun college romance (17:17).Support the show
6/26/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep. 26 - When August Ends by Penelope Ward
Another age-gap romance! Is Jessen trying to convert anti-age-gappers? Nah, everybody has their likes and dislikes. BUT, we do like to highlight when the trope is done well and not in a creepy way. Penelope Ward delivers a relaxing slowburn romance perfect for summertime. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about lake vacations and Jessen's run-in with a raccoon (00:58). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of When August Ends (4:52). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:46). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this slowburn romance (15:42).Support the show
6/19/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 26 seconds
Minisode 10 - Book Boyfriends: Historical Romance Edition
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6/13/2019 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds
Minisode 9 - Top Pet Peeves in Romance Novels
Are there certain things that make you want to grind your teeth while reading romance novels? Jessen & Juliette have come up with a list of author/publisher practices, character traits, and plot devices that make us roll our eyes. There's no mention of any specific book or author because that's not how we roll - but there are specific situations that we describe which are grabbed right out of romance books!Support the show
6/5/2019 • 35 minutes, 5 seconds
Minisode 8 - Game of Thrones: The Final Verdict
In our previous Minisode on Game of Thrones, we discussed our top ships, most anticipated character reunions, and who we thought would survive the series finale of this epic show. We're back to see how accurate our predications were and talk about our top favorite and least favorite moments, and go over our overall impression of the final season. Support the show
6/3/2019 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep. 25 - The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Blush Magazine and casting our favorite book characters in movies (00:52). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Bride Test (9:58). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (16:04). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this slowburn romcom (22:00).Support the show
5/29/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 41 seconds
Ep. 24 - The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Juliette trip to a comic book store and her own honeymoon in Maui (1:11). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Unhoneymooners (5:59). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:41). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this slowburn enemies to lovers romance (15:11).Support the show
5/22/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 23 - The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about book taste testers and book reviewing etiquette (1:04). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Viscount Who Loved Me (2:57). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:25). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this classic historical romance (15:36).Support the show
5/15/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep. 22 - A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about book taste testers and book reviewing etiquette (00:52). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Dirty Exes (7:56). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (14:16). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this love triangle romcom (18:55).Support the show
5/8/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Ep. 21 - Dirty Exes by Rachel Van Dyken
A woman scorned, Blaire has made a business out of exposing cheaters. When she and her best friend are hired by a socialite convinced that her estranged husband is cheating, she runs into The One That Got Away. While gathering intel for her new client, she meets a flirty bartender that she can't help but banter with. This love triangle will have you at the edge of your seat wondering which guy is the RIGHT guy for Blaire. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Jessen's Quick Reviews and 90s vs 80s romcoms (00:55). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Dirty Exes (4:10). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (8:48). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this love triangle romcom (15:35).Support the show
5/1/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep. 20 - Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Mythology, magic, shifters, vampires - you name it, Magic Bleeds has it! Welcome to the world of Kate Daniels - our favorite urban fantasy romance series! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about The OA and The Umbrella Academy (00:59). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Magic Bleeds (4:46). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:16). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this epic adventure and romance (16:32).Support the show
4/24/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep. 19 - Talk British to Me by Robin Bielman
Who doesn't love a good accent? Juliette and Jessen sure do - especially if it's Scottish! Get ready for this hilarious secret identity, friends-to-lovers themed romance - it's gonna be a fun ride! Before we deep dive into their story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about unusual names - like Jessen - and Juliette's trouble with shutting off her writer brain (00:52). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Talk British to Me (4:26). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:05). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this hilarious romcom (13:42).Support the show
4/17/2019 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
Minisode 7 - Game of Thrones: Ships and Predictions
Call the banners because Winter Is Here! We've got our fangirl t-shirts, wine, and decorations all ready for Sunday. Before the premiere of Game of Thrones, Jessen and Juliette discuss their favorite romance ships, their most anticipated character reunions, and predictions on who will be the last man/woman standing by the end of the final season!Support the show
4/12/2019 • 34 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep. 18 - Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas
You've heard us drool over Sebastian St. Vincent in Episode 6, now meet his daughter Phoebe in this wonderful historical romance filled with out favorite tropes. You'll see quite a few cameos from Kleypas' other series, including Sebastian and Evie themselves! Before we deep dive into their story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about the musical Hamilton (01:26). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Devil's Daughter (4:29). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (7:57). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this witty and swoony historical romance (12:50).Support the show
4/10/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep. 17 - The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson
Need any salt with that burn? Vera, a food truck owner, and the renowned head chef of Lilou - Killian Quinn - go head to head, when Vera parks right across from his restaurant. Sparks fly and these rival chefs become something more during the course of their friendly (oftentimes hilarious) competition. One of our favorite enemies-to-lovers plots! Before we deep dive into their story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about their major anticipation of the final season of Game of Thrones (00:58). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Opposite of You (4:26). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:10)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this hilariously sweet contemporary with a cool twist (16:12).Support the show
4/3/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 16 seconds
Minisode 6 - I Instalove You
Some romances keep you on your toes - dragging out the story and making our characters work for their HEA. And then there are INSTALOVE romances, where the hero and heroine know that something is special right from the first. Jessen and Juliette discuss what they find makes instalove romances more realistic, and give examples of book that get it right!Support the show
3/29/2019 • 20 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep. 16 - Torn by Carian Cole
The ultimate journey of friends to lovers - Torn will tear you up and put you back together again. Age-gap romances are hard to do well, but Carian Cole has got the magic touch and tackles the tough-to-tell stories in a way that feels completely realistic. Kenzie and Toren have a unique relationship and it grows and changes throughout the years. Before we deep dive into their story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about the Starz adaptations of Philippa Gregory's novels (1:14). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Torn (5:45). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:00)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this hilariously sweet contemporary with a cool twist (16:16).Support the show
3/27/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep. 15 - Lingus by Mariana Zapata
Beyond excited for this review because Lingus needs a whole hellavalot more love than it gets. It's one of our top three Zapata books and we are here to share the love. And yes, the title means exactly what you're thinking! Buckle up for this unconventional friends-to-lovers romance. Before we deep dive into their story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about appendectomies and grand-parent names - we were very random in this round of chit-chats (00:56). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Lingus (6:21). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (11:51)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this hilariously sweet contemporary with a cool twist (16:02).Support the show
3/20/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 14 - Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan
***TRIGGER WARNING***This episode will discuss scenes depicting sexual assault and violence, which may be upsetting to listeners. "I'd play you at the five." Que major swoon, because August West is taking a shot at winning the heart of Iris - but the play isn't that simple. It's not an easy road to their HEA, but the journey is raw and real. Before we deep dive into their story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about the wonders of synesthesia and recording with a lot of eyes starring us down (1:05). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Long Shot (5:25). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:00)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this hauntingly beautiful sports romance (14:14).Support the show
3/13/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep. 13 - The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne
Pirate-historical romance? Yes, please! The harrowing story of the survivors of Newgate Prison continues in Kerrigan Byrne's latest installment which focuses on The Rook. He may not remember his past, but fans of the Victorian Rebels series are sure to connect a few dots to discover his identity! Before we get into the fangirling zone, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about Jessen's moving struggles and the new role that Juliette's husband is playing in Legally Blonde(00:48). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo(5:00). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:00)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this second-chance, pirate romance (14:19).Support the show
3/6/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Minisode 5 - With Love from Louisiana
To celebrate the Mardi Gras season, Juliette and Jessen give listeners a glimpse of what life is like living in the Acadiana area of Louisiana! They clear up common misconceptions popularized by Hollywood, explore the different cultures around Acadiana, and have a mini lesson in Cajun lingo. Stick around for a small sample of zydeco music to cap off the episode!Support the show
3/1/2019 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep. 12 - Beard Science by Penny Reid
You all knew this one was coming. We have waxed poetic about our favorite sexual lumbersnack and the not-so-Banana-Cake-Queen in previous episodes as well as our Book Boyfriend and Girlcrush minisodes. Now you get an entire episode dedicated to Cletus Winston and Jennifer Sylvester! We also have a special segment where you get Juliette's live reaction to reading selected parts of Dr. Strange Beard. Before we get into the fangirling zone, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about Les Miserables in New Orleans, the Sazerac, and a book rec from our listeners (00:59). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Beard Science (6:22). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:11)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of our favorite contemporary romances of all time (15:00). LIVE REACTION: I pulled a few scenes from Dr. Strange Beard - which has a 5 year time jump and some very interesting developments in the Winston world - for Juliette to read and you get her unfiltered WTF reaction (1:13:35)!Support the show
2/27/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 11 - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
The book that started it all! Darkfever was the catalyst that sparked our fangirly bookclub of two. Is this a romance? Why, yes...yes it is - even though the romance element is on the slowest of slowburns, we stan for Mac and Barrons! Before we go nuts on our obsession with this series, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about the Game of Thrones S8 teaser, upcoming minisodes, and John Bernthal (00:54). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Darkfever (7:11). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (13:15)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this compelling paranormal romance (16:28).Support the show
2/20/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 8 seconds
Minisode 4 - Our Top Book Girlcrushes
Happy Galentines Day! Our Valentine's minisode focuses on our top book Girlcrushes - those leading ladies in romance that we just can't get enough of and aspire to be like. Show some love to your favorite romance girlcrush! Who would make your list?Support the show
2/14/2019 • 21 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 10 - 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne
This book is 100% worth the wait and the perfect selection for a buddy read book review episode. Before we go Valeska on this episode, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about Mardi Gras season in South Louisiana, who has the best King Cakes, and city vs rural Mardi Gras celebrations (00:50). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of 99 Percent Mine (5:29). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (11:27)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this slowburn friends-to-lovers romance (15:27).Support the show
2/13/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Minisode 3 - Our Top Book Boyfriends
What's your favorite flavor of Book Boyfriend? Alpha with a capital "A", sweet and vulnerable, the boy who brings all the laughs to the yard, or a combination of all three? Jessen and Juliette are sharing each of their top five book boyfriends and what makes them stand out from all the rest! Support the show
2/8/2019 • 28 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep. 9 - Play by Kylie Scott
Drum roll please! Mal Erickson is in the house and he is determined to play his way into your heart. Before we Stage Dive into this rockstar romance, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about the romance-podcast community, their 2019 reading goals, and two new series that Juliette is writing (00:47). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Play (7:00). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (13:03)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this whirlwind rockstar romance in the Stage Dive series (17:03).Support the show
2/6/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep. 8 - Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
Is it hot in here? Mad Rogan must be near! *grumbles about cheesy rhyming* Ignore that... back to the important stuff - MAGIC. Specifically an epic urban fantasy romance set in a world where magic is power and the Houses rule. Nevada Baylor is just trying to keep her family business afloat, but gets roped into a dangerous game of cat and mouse between the powerful families of Houston. Before we begin swooning over all things Mad Rogan, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about their affectionate nature when it comes to relationships and the meaning behind the "three-hand-squeeze" (00:48). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Burn for Me (4:40). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:07)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this incredibly sweet and funny romance (15:45).Support the show
1/30/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep. 7 - The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
There is a fine line between love and hate... Lucy and Josh can attest to that. This steamy office romance will have you at the edge of your seat screaming "Stop toeing the line and kiss already!" But first, a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they talk about the interesting things each have found while digging into their ancestry - Notre Dame organist and moonshine makers (00:52). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Hating Game (6:14). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:51)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this incredibly sweet and funny romance (14:32).Support the show
1/23/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Minisode 2 - Reylo: A Star Wars Love Story
Yes, we are those people and we don't care who knows it! Reylo is a thing and we are still rooting for them. Jessen & Juliette discuss all of the clues from both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi to convince you that this love will not be silenced. We know we aren't alone out there, and have a Pinterest board filled with Reylo art to prove it!Support the show
1/18/2019 • 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep. 6 - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
It's historical romance time! Our wallflower, Evangeline Jenner, has her hands full with the notoriously rakish Sebastien St. Vincent. Humor, intrigue, and moments so sweet you will melt - this book has it all! First, a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they rave about Lore Olympus - a free serial comic and retelling of a modern day love story between Hades and Persephone (00:51). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Devil in Winter (4:36). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:04)! Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this incredibly sweet and funny romance (13:13).Support the show
1/16/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep. 5 - Kulti by Mariana Zapata
Little snails, German chocolate cake, and tacos! Seems random, right? WRONG! Gather around schneckes because we are reviewing Kulti! But first, a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they laugh about a raunchy weather app (00:54). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of this slow-burn romance (2:42). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (5:21)! Then, take a deep dive into all of the book's full SPOILERY glory (8:13).Support the show
1/9/2019 • 57 minutes, 20 seconds
Minisode 1 - Hot Dumbledore
Jude Law is Dumbledaddy and we are here for it! Take a trip into the wizarding world as we talk about swoon-worthy characters and show our House pride. Can you guess what house Juliette and Jessen were sorted into? *Minor spoilers for Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald*Support the show
1/4/2019 • 33 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep. 4 - Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Time-traveling Highlanders, oh my! The Keltar's will worm their way into your heart, but we've only got eyes for Cian in this book review. First, a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they discuss a glittery car-catastrophe and Netflix's Daredevil (00:57). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Spell of the Highlander (3:05). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (8:28)! Then, take a deep dive into all of the book's full SPOILERY glory (11:00). Support the show
1/1/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 55 seconds
Ep. 3 - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Join us as we review the #1 Romance book of the 2018 Goodreads Choice awards, The Kiss Quotient! But first, a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they discuss This is Us and their anticipation for the final season of Game of Thrones (00:54). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Helen Hoang's debut novel (4:31). Then, take a deep dive into all of the book's full SPOILERY glory (9:14).Support the show
1/1/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep. 2 - Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
First up, a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they discuss their favorite things about Halloween (00:53). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Kiss of Snow (2:20), and *BONUS* Juliette and Jessen talk about their first time meeting Nalini Singh in the flesh (3:30). Then, take a deep dive into all of the book's full SPOILERY glory (11:24). Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (1:12:17)!Support the show
1/1/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep. 1 - Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
We are officially official, peeps! Start off with a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette as they discuss current TV shows: AHS and Survivor (00:58). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Penny Reid's 'Truth or Beard' - the first book in the Winston Brother series (3:27). Then, take a deep dive into all of the book's full SPOILERY glory (14:28). Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (1:11:40)!Support the show
1/1/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes
Ep. 0 - Get to Know Us
Jessen and Juliette bond over their shared love of romance novels, discuss favorite tropes, and their romance origins. We started this podcast as a big middle finger to the stigma associated with reading and loving romance novels. We love to fangirl about our favorite books, authors, and characters and are challenging people to think of romance novels as more than just "mommy porn" - though there's nothing wrong with a copious amount of sexy times. Bring that *ish on!Support the show
12/26/2018 • 37 minutes, 32 seconds
Smart Women Read Romance Trailer
Get ready for a fun book review podcast where Jessen and Juliette fan-girl over their favorite romance novels.Support the show