<![CDATA[Cait & Court's Cozy Corner: Romance Readers]]>A book club podcast with a couple of friends hanging out and doing a deep dive discussing our favourite Romance and Romantasy books. Court is an experienced romance reader and Cait is new to the genre. Come join us as we talk pumpkin spice meters, romance book world terms and sex. We talk with the authors of the books, or the director of the latest great adaptation and we have fun friends join us to discuss how we want to ride a dragon rider! New episodes drop on Tuesdays. We'll meet you in your book nook.

]]>https://beacons.ai/caitandcourtscozycornerRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:25:41 GMTThu, 25 Sep 2025 18:37:53 GMT60Cait Stryker & Court Richter<p>A book club podcast with a couple of friends hanging out and doing a deep dive discussing our favourite Romance and Romantasy books. Court is an experienced romance reader and Cait is new to the genre. Come join us as we talk pumpkin spice meters, romance book world terms and sex. We talk with the authors of the books, or the director of the latest great adaptation and we have fun friends join us to discuss how we want to ride a dragon rider! New episodes drop on Tuesdays. We'll meet you in your book nook.</p>episodicCait Stryker & Court Richtercromwell.caitlin@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[ACOTAR Refresh Books 4 + 5]]>Book 6 drops this week, so in order to prepare we are re-releasing our ACOTAR episodes from earlier this year. In this episode we talk about Book 4 "A Court of Frost and Starlight" and Book 5 "A Court of Silver Flames". Arguably, Book 5 launches us into a new story cycle in the ACOTAR saga making this the book you really need to brush up on. Have you got a copy of Book 6 "A Court of Splintered Harmony" yet?

]]>941cbf15-f090-456e-9e7e-35e4625866c1Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>Book 6 drops this week, so in order to prepare we are re-releasing our ACOTAR episodes from earlier this year. In this episode we talk about Book 4 "A Court of Frost and Starlight" and Book 5 "A Court of Silver Flames". Arguably, Book 5 launches us into a new story cycle in the ACOTAR saga making this the book you really need to brush up on. Have you got a copy of Book 6 "A Court of Splintered Harmony" yet? </p>yes01:11:37ACOTAR Refresh Books 4 + 5bonus<![CDATA[ACOTAR Refresh Book 2: A Court of Mist and Fury]]>It's here! Book 6 of the ACOTAR series is dropping this week! Are we excited, yes! Do we need a full refresh on who is who in the story? Yes! This is an episode we taped earlier this year about the second book in the series "A Court of Mist and Fury".

]]>3e33f0f8-551f-407c-9340-9d07e40cb1a3Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>It's here! Book 6 of the ACOTAR series is dropping this week! Are we excited, yes! Do we need a full refresh on who is who in the story? Yes! This is an episode we taped earlier this year about the second book in the series "A Court of Mist and Fury". </p>yes01:23:00ACOTAR Refresh Book 2: A Court of Mist and Furybonus<![CDATA[ACOTAR Refresh Book 3: A Court of Wings and Ruin]]>Are you ready for Book 6? Here's our recap of Book 3 "A Court of Wings and Ruin" from when we covered it at the beginning of the year!

]]>038a9699-a621-4209-abf2-568d92d53371Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>Are you ready for Book 6? Here's our recap of Book 3 "A Court of Wings and Ruin" from when we covered it at the beginning of the year!</p>yes01:22:50ACOTAR Refresh Book 3: A Court of Wings and Ruinbonus<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Trust Fall by Lynn Painter]]>Looking for the perfect autumnal YA romance? Lynn Painter has you covered once again, this year with "Trust Fall". Set in New York on the Upper West Side it is all your romcom dreams come true with a hint of Nebraska as a small town anchor. You get "Gossip Girl" rich kid private school, but also a genuine love for New York that allows you to indulge your big city fantasies guilt free. We loved falling in love with Julia and Damion and Riverside Park.

]]>8f39876c-dfaf-4c67-85c0-448a3bdf7336Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>Looking for the perfect autumnal YA romance? Lynn Painter has you covered once again, this year with "Trust Fall". Set in New York on the Upper West Side it is all your romcom dreams come true with a hint of Nebraska as a small town anchor. You get "Gossip Girl" rich kid private school, but also a genuine love for New York that allows you to indulge your big city fantasies guilt free. We loved falling in love with Julia and Damion and Riverside Park. </p>no00:47:5627Let's Talk About: Trust Fall by Lynn Painterfull<![CDATA[The ACOTAR refresh: Book 1]]>Do you remember all the characters? Do you remember their names? Are you ready for book 6? We are re-releasing our ACOTAR episodes this month in preparation. So if you're not one with time to do a full re-read--don't worry we've got you covered. (And we don't have time for a full re-read either, but we wish we did.)

]]>196a8319-ab8e-401f-8001-c158b833e766Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>Do you remember all the characters? Do you remember their names? Are you ready for book 6? We are re-releasing our ACOTAR episodes this month in preparation. So if you're not one with time to do a full re-read--don't worry we've got you covered. (And we don't have time for a full re-read either, but we wish we did.) </p>yes01:00:3427The ACOTAR refresh: Book 1bonus<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Cursed City and Half City with author Kate Golden]]>We are jumping on the Kate Golden train with the release of book 2 in her latest romantasy series: "Cursed City". Want some Dark Acadamia in a world not that dissimilar from our own? You know your 90s and 00s supernatural tv lore? Welcome to your new favorite romantasy trilogy and great news the first two books are already out. We ate up Viv Abbot's adventures in Astera and had a blast talking with the author Kate Golden all about them. Are you team Reid or Deacon? As if there's even a question!

]]>8ed42106-391b-4f78-a10a-c44934d977bcTue, 13 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>We are jumping on the Kate Golden train with the release of book 2 in her latest romantasy series: "Cursed City". Want some Dark Acadamia in a world not that dissimilar from our own? You know your 90s and 00s supernatural tv lore? Welcome to your new favorite romantasy trilogy and great news the first two books are already out. We ate up Viv Abbot's adventures in Astera and had a blast talking with the author Kate Golden all about them. Are you team Reid or Deacon? As if there's even a question!</p>yes00:56:1826Let's Talk About: Cursed City and Half City with author Kate Goldenfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Let's Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard]]>Joss is back! She was our first guest when we started our podcast a year ago which meant so much to us. We were thrilled to have Joss back to talk about her second book "Let's Kiss and Tell". Lucy is a sex columnist committed to being single and Marshall is a serious news reporter saddled with an invite to his ex's wedding. Lucy's column is slipping because her audience has grown into relationship territory and Marshall could use a wingwoman at this wedding, so...fake dating is the only obvious solution.

]]>69601a96-14d2-4a54-a5a3-f90c096dcae3Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>Joss is back! She was our first guest when we started our podcast a year ago which meant so much to us. We were thrilled to have Joss back to talk about her second book "Let's Kiss and Tell". Lucy is a sex columnist committed to being single and Marshall is a serious news reporter saddled with an invite to his ex's wedding. Lucy's column is slipping because her audience has grown into relationship territory and Marshall could use a wingwoman at this wedding, so...fake dating is the only obvious solution. </p>yes00:51:0825Let's Talk About: Let's Kiss and Tell by Joss Richardfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: The Score by Kennedy Ryan]]>The book dives into the romance of Verity and Monk from when they meet in College to when they are reunited on set working on a Harlem Renaissance biopic many years later. Will they overcome the intense drama and misunderstanding that drove them apart in College? I was once again pleasantly surprised by the realistic depiction of a life in the entertainment business and the intense pressures of it. This book doesn't paint it as an easy fairytale, which I appreciate. We hit Sassy Pumpkin spice level which is a 4 out of 5 in this layered romance story.

]]>7a73044e-8972-485d-b4e6-560a23db0ce5Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>The book dives into the romance of Verity and Monk from when they meet in College to when they are reunited on set working on a Harlem Renaissance biopic many years later. Will they overcome the intense drama and misunderstanding that drove them apart in College? I was once again pleasantly surprised by the realistic depiction of a life in the entertainment business and the intense pressures of it. This book doesn't paint it as an easy fairytale, which I appreciate. We hit Sassy Pumpkin spice level which is a 4 out of 5 in this layered romance story. </p>yes00:40:2024Let's Talk About: The Score by Kennedy Ryanfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Kiss of the Black Flame by Helen Scheuerer ]]>This episode is a collaboration with Allurial. Allurial is a book box subscription that has special editions of romantasy books and is delivered to your door!

Saige is a bookbinder. Her job is to restore old tomes, and her mentor recently passed away, so now she has taken over his shop. Archer is a fallen Azkari general and she winds up imprsioned beside him. Why would a bookbinder wind up imprisoned beside an immortal being? Because she owes some sketchy characters a lot of money from needing to procure pain managing drugs due to debilitating pain she has dealt with her whole life, but she doesn't know the cause and she is an orphan so there is no family history for her to trace. Never make a deal with an Azkari, is what Saige has been told her whole life. Of course the book begins with a deal sealed with a kiss to an Azkari. This romantasy has heavy Tolkien vibes and is an agonizing slow burn that will have you kicking your feet as you begin an epic adventure. The twist at the end is epic and has us seriously debating our feelings...

]]>997dc97a-a20d-4c20-a9fb-2c86da952995Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>This episode is a collaboration with Allurial. Allurial is a book box subscription that has special editions of romantasy books and is delivered to your door! </p><p>Saige is a bookbinder. Her job is to restore old tomes, and her mentor recently passed away, so now she has taken over his shop. Archer is a fallen Azkari general and she winds up imprsioned beside him. Why would a bookbinder wind up imprisoned beside an immortal being? Because she owes some sketchy characters a lot of money from needing to procure pain managing drugs due to debilitating pain she has dealt with her whole life, but she doesn't know the cause and she is an orphan so there is no family history for her to trace. Never make a deal with an Azkari, is what Saige has been told her whole life. Of course the book begins with a deal sealed with a kiss to an Azkari. This romantasy has heavy Tolkien vibes and is an agonizing slow burn that will have you kicking your feet as you begin an epic adventure. The twist at the end is epic and has us seriously debating our feelings...</p>yes00:48:1623Let's Talk About: Kiss of the Black Flame by Helen Scheuerer full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Meet Cute Magic with the author Morgan Elizabeth]]>Are you looking for a cozy, spicy, witchy Fall romance? That has "Gilmore Girls" meets "Practical Magic" vibes? Look no further. It also acts like a 50 Day countdown to Halloween! I love this book. It is Cute with a capital C but it works. And it's got the Spice! I'd say it's a 2.5 on the Pumpkin Spice meter. The first book in a new romance series. Rosie is a witch who owns a romance bookshop that happens to be across the street from Jack's gamer store. The perfect match. Jack's grandfather was a warlock who cursed the women in Rosie's family from ever falling in love. This enemies to lovers romance is the perfect early fall read.

]]>7d1a9fd9-5e81-46c4-8fe8-7ed2dc02da3fTue, 15 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>Are you looking for a cozy, spicy, witchy Fall romance? That has "Gilmore Girls" meets "Practical Magic" vibes? Look no further. It also acts like a 50 Day countdown to Halloween! I love this book. It is Cute with a capital C but it works. And it's got the Spice! I'd say it's a 2.5 on the Pumpkin Spice meter. The first book in a new romance series. Rosie is a witch who owns a romance bookshop that happens to be across the street from Jack's gamer store. The perfect match. Jack's grandfather was a warlock who cursed the women in Rosie's family from ever falling in love. This enemies to lovers romance is the perfect early fall read. </p>yes00:53:3921Let's Talk About: Meet Cute Magic with the author Morgan Elizabethfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: The Poison Daughter with the author Sheila Masterson]]>Welcome back to Season 2 of our podcast! We are so excited to have author Sheila Masterson on with is to talk about her stand alone romantasy, "The Poison Daughter". This book is everything you want for a September read: a romantasy that wraps up in one book. Let's face it this is always a busy season and it feels good to get this accomplished not open more loops you can't close. Also, this book has it all: messed up magical families, vampires beyond the walls and serious spice.

]]>0b6ab8f5-15bf-483a-abe0-faf5d54874c9Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>Welcome back to Season 2 of our podcast! We are so excited to have author Sheila Masterson on with is to talk about her stand alone romantasy, "The Poison Daughter". This book is everything you want for a September read: a romantasy that wraps up in one book. Let's face it this is always a busy season and it feels good to get this accomplished not open more loops you can't close. Also, this book has it all: messed up magical families, vampires beyond the walls and serious spice. </p>yes01:14:4721Let's Talk About: The Poison Daughter with the author Sheila Mastersonfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Please Don't Go by E. Salvador]]>We're finishing our first Season of the podcast talking about the romance book "Please Don't Go" by E. Salvador. It's officially sad girl summer but don't be scared to read it because it is so good! The story deals beautifully with themes of grief and healing as we fall in love with Josephine and Daniel. Josephine does not want to be close to anyone and Daniel is busy being "a great guy" for everyone else while pushing down his own sadness rooted in trauma. E. Salvador trusts the intelligence of her readers and as a result achieves a 4 pumpkin spice level sad girl romance that is a must read. Josephine is a swimmer and Daniel is a hot baseball player who speaks spanish and italian--you're welcome!

]]>0ba590d8-5689-4328-a7b6-6d7e4ff1bec9Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>We're finishing our first Season of the podcast talking about the romance book "Please Don't Go" by E. Salvador. It's officially <i>sad girl summer</i> but don't be scared to read it because it is so good! The story deals beautifully with themes of grief and healing as we fall in love with Josephine and Daniel. Josephine does not want to be close to anyone and Daniel is busy being "a great guy" for everyone else while pushing down his own sadness rooted in trauma. E. Salvador trusts the intelligence of her readers and as a result achieves a 4 pumpkin spice level sad girl romance that is a must read. Josephine is a swimmer and Daniel is a hot baseball player who speaks spanish and italian--you're welcome!</p>yes00:42:29160Let's Talk About: Please Don't Go by E. Salvadorfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Into The Blue by Emma Brodie]]>This week we are talking about "Into the Blue" by Emma Brodie. It's more lit fic than romance, but it plays by some key romance rules...This book will make you cry but you will be so grateful you read it. If you're a fan of "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, then you will love this book. Noah and AJ have such a strong connection that spans from their video store working youth to the Broadway stage. We highly recommend you read the physical copy of this book.

]]>e0eeae76-195a-4527-a81d-9bf470e4c84aTue, 21 Jul 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>This week we are talking about "Into the Blue" by Emma Brodie. It's more lit fic than romance, but it plays by some key romance rules...This book will make you cry but you will be so grateful you read it. If you're a fan of "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, then you will love this book. Noah and AJ have such a strong connection that spans from their video store working youth to the Broadway stage. We highly recommend you read the physical copy of this book. </p>yes00:53:31158Let's Talk About: Into The Blue by Emma Brodiefull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Romance Book Cover Art with Cat of TRC Designs]]>We know we're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover but...we all do. WE ALL DO! That's why we were so excited to talk with Cat of TRC designs about her process as a designer of romance book covers. Cat works with authors like Anna Huang, Sav R. Miller and Tessa Hale to name a select few. Learning about her journey to become a book cover designer and her process was super cool. Listen to hear the magic of following your passion, even when you're perfectionism threatens to shut you down before you begin.

]]>23e9c720-c514-4aab-b52a-411f588d9cd7Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>We know we're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover but...we all do. WE ALL DO! That's why we were so excited to talk with Cat of TRC designs about her process as a designer of romance book covers. Cat works with authors like Anna Huang, Sav R. Miller and Tessa Hale to name a select few. Learning about her journey to become a book cover designer and her process was super cool. Listen to hear the magic of following your passion, even when you're perfectionism threatens to shut you down before you begin. </p>no00:54:24157Let's Talk About: Romance Book Cover Art with Cat of TRC Designsfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Off Campus with Director Dawn Wilkinson]]>Director Dawn Wilkinson directed the last two episodes of one of "Off Campus" our latest romance adaptation obsession! We got to talk to her about the experience and she was so forthcoming about the whole process. Wonder how they shot those hockey scenes? How they navigate the intimacy on set for those spicy scenes we love? Dawn has all the answers. The show is a hit because it is a great adaptation and we talk about how that came to be.

]]>f8a34fe3-e396-483a-86f0-d721d567b186Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>Director Dawn Wilkinson directed the last two episodes of one of "Off Campus" our latest romance adaptation obsession! We got to talk to her about the experience and she was so forthcoming about the whole process. Wonder how they shot those hockey scenes? How they navigate the intimacy on set for those spicy scenes we love? Dawn has all the answers. The show is a hit because it is a great adaptation and we talk about how that came to be. </p>yes01:00:42156Let's Talk About: Off Campus with Director Dawn Wilkinsonfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: My Killer Vacation with author Tessa Bailey]]>We got to talk with romance author Tessa Bailey about her book, "My Summer Vacation" and s'more...It was such an insightful conversation about the value and joy of smut. Tessa was incredibly cool to talk to and she has so many great romance novels out there to choose from. Cait is a huge fan as someone who doesn't like to always have to linger over a slow burn before we get to the "good stuff"!

]]>5222a3ef-0187-41fe-84c3-9aa42a2e6400Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>We got to talk with romance author Tessa Bailey about her book, "My Summer Vacation" and s'more...It was such an insightful conversation about the value and joy of smut. Tessa was incredibly cool to talk to and she has so many great romance novels out there to choose from. Cait is a huge fan as someone who doesn't like to always have to linger over a slow burn before we get to the "good stuff"!</p>yes00:49:47155Let's Talk About: My Killer Vacation with author Tessa Baileyfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow]]>If you are an Austen fan, then you are in for a treat! Reading this romance feels like reading Jane Austen. Author Janice Hadlow did an exceptional job finding the Austen voice and gave us a look deeper into the world of "Pride and Prejudice". As Court points out in this episode we get a mini epilogue of Darcy and Elizabeth's happily ever after. This book is all about the most overlooked Bennet sister, Mary, and she will be your new favourite by the end. We can't thank author Katherine Center enough for putting this book on our radar! (And the BBC show adaptation is incredible, we will be discussing it on another episode!)

]]>c1a9959b-ec04-4a21-8a80-c2f84d5aa0afTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>If you are an Austen fan, then you are in for a treat! Reading this romance feels like reading Jane Austen. Author Janice Hadlow did an exceptional job finding the Austen voice and gave us a look deeper into the world of "Pride and Prejudice". As Court points out in this episode we get a mini epilogue of Darcy and Elizabeth's happily ever after. This book is all about the most overlooked Bennet sister, Mary, and she will be your new favourite by the end. We can't thank author Katherine Center enough for putting this book on our radar! (And the BBC show adaptation is incredible, we will be discussing it on another episode!)</p>yes00:47:44154Let's Talk About: The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlowfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: To Cage A Wild Bird with author Brooke Fast]]>We got to sit down with author Brooke Fast and talk about her debut Dystopian Romance "To Cage A Wild Bird". This is the prison romantasy book you've been waiting for! It was really fun to talk with Brooke about her writing process and the inspiration for the book. In this fast-paced story Raven infiltrates a brutal prison to save her brother Jed and falls for the mysterious prison guard Vale...This is book one of a two part series, with the second book slated for release in early 2027.

]]>4fb3682a-9b8d-497f-a071-13396dfdbd64Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>We got to sit down with author Brooke Fast and talk about her debut Dystopian Romance "To Cage A Wild Bird". This is the prison romantasy book you've been waiting for! It was really fun to talk with Brooke about her writing process and the inspiration for the book. In this fast-paced story Raven infiltrates a brutal prison to save her brother Jed and falls for the mysterious prison guard Vale...This is book one of a two part series, with the second book slated for release in early 2027.</p>yes00:47:35153Let's Talk About: To Cage A Wild Bird with author Brooke Fastfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Every Summer After by Carly Fortune]]>This week we cover an essential summer romance read:

Every Summer After by Carly Fortune

This was Carly Fortune's debut novel in 2022 and now it will be a new show releasing on Amazon Prime this week! Listen in as we talk about Percy and Sam and their dual timeline love story set in Ontario's cottage country.

]]>0584c355-23ba-472e-86c4-b26978d3fb4fTue, 09 Jun 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>This week we cover an essential summer romance read: </p><p><i>Every Summer After </i>by Carly Fortune</p><p>This was Carly Fortune's debut novel in 2022 and now it will be a new show releasing on Amazon Prime this week! Listen in as we talk about Percy and Sam and their dual timeline love story set in Ontario's cottage country. </p>yes00:45:01150Let's Talk About: Every Summer After by Carly Fortunefull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Dolly All the Time with author Annabel Monaghan]]>We got to chat with author Annabel Monaghan about her latest summer romance story "Dolly All the Time". A romance book with a female protagonist closer to 40 than 22? Yes, please! What a breath of fresh air. This one hit home hard, probably because Dolly's struggles were very relatable as a fully adult woman. Annabel was so wonderful to talk to and she shared great insights about writing. Cait had some tech difficulties on her end for this recording but we made it through. We can all relate to Dolly...all the time!

]]>0ebd8fa0-fae6-49d7-8553-83bab7057669Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>We got to chat with author Annabel Monaghan about her latest summer romance story "Dolly All the Time". A romance book with a female protagonist closer to 40 than 22? Yes, please! What a breath of fresh air. This one hit home hard, probably because Dolly's struggles were very relatable as a fully adult woman. Annabel was so wonderful to talk to and she shared great insights about writing. Cait had some tech difficulties on her end for this recording but we made it through. We can all relate to Dolly...all the time!</p>yes00:57:14143Let's Talk About: Dolly All the Time with author Annabel Monaghanfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: The Shippers with author Katherine Center]]>The delight that is this romance. It's totally PG which is Katherine Center's style and it will absolutely captivate your heart. Jojo is our FMC who attends her sister's wedding on a cruise ship hoping to get over a past crush, but then Cooper our MMC turns out to be more than just her childhood bestie. This book opens with a bang that we did not see coming! Chatting with author Katherine Center was so much fun, she was filled with romance writing insights.

]]>b48ea186-0244-47af-9116-9c158f9228eaTue, 26 May 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>The delight that is this romance. It's totally PG which is Katherine Center's style and it will absolutely captivate your heart. Jojo is our FMC who attends her sister's wedding on a cruise ship hoping to get over a past crush, but then Cooper our MMC turns out to be more than just her childhood bestie. This book opens with a bang that we did not see coming! Chatting with author Katherine Center was so much fun, she was filled with romance writing insights. </p>yes00:56:51142Let's Talk About: The Shippers with author Katherine Centerfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Rules for the Summer with author Meghan Quinn]]>We got to chat with Meghan Quinn about her latest summer read and it was a blast! This book is laugh out loud funny! It is Meghan Quinn at her unhinged best. Renley gets drunk on margaritas with her wild Aunt Kitty (who rides hobby horses--look it up) and accidentally orders a fiance not a financier. Theo is said fiance who as part of the British aristocracy has enough money to also be a financier. It is set in the Northeast in summer and there is super hot pond sex. You want a smutty romance laugh--this is your book.

]]>45f88dd9-df92-42d4-9ff8-d611d2dc1c4dTue, 19 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT<p>We got to chat with Meghan Quinn about her latest summer read and it was a blast! This book is laugh out loud funny! It is Meghan Quinn at her unhinged best. Renley gets drunk on margaritas with her wild Aunt Kitty (who rides hobby horses--look it up) and accidentally orders a fiance not a financier. Theo is said fiance who as part of the British aristocracy has enough money to also be a financier. It is set in the Northeast in summer and there is super hot pond sex. You want a smutty romance laugh--this is your book.</p>yes00:48:43141Let's Talk About: Rules for the Summer with author Meghan Quinnfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Blood Bound by Ellis Hunter with the author duo!]]>We are very excited we got to talk with the author duo Ellis Hunter about their debut romantasy Blood Bound.This book takes the mate trope to a new level, that is long overdue. Dual POV of Skylar and Astrid as they navigate having to battle one another to the death in order to secure magical rites for their respective peoples. Astrid is a witch from the Witch Queendom and Skylar is a vagabond from the Dragon Rider kingdom. Excellent unseen plot twists and a very sexy slow-burn. This book gets a 2.5 on the pumpkin spice meter. (We heard from the authors that book two is gonna ramp up the spice level!)

]]>54d0ffb4-2462-4c24-b745-941f887ba289Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>We are very excited we got to talk with the author duo Ellis Hunter about their debut romantasy <i>Blood Bound.</i>This book takes the mate trope to a new level, that is long overdue. Dual POV of Skylar and Astrid as they navigate having to battle one another to the death in order to secure magical rites for their respective peoples. Astrid is a witch from the Witch Queendom and Skylar is a vagabond from the Dragon Rider kingdom. Excellent unseen plot twists and a very sexy slow-burn. This book gets a 2.5 on the pumpkin spice meter. (We heard from the authors that book two is gonna ramp up the spice level!)</p>yes01:12:40140Let's Talk About: Blood Bound by Ellis Hunter with the author duo!full<![CDATA[Re-release Let's Talk About: The Deal by Elle Kennedy]]>The Off Campus series is coming to Amazon Prime this month so we are re-releasing our episode talking about The Deal by Elle Kennedy. This is a spicy hockey romance we can't wait to see how they bring it to the screen. So read the book and listen to our episode to get ready the watch! Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham are taking their fake dating off the page...

]]>2a86d118-2539-49cb-ab75-7dfaca2a4395Tue, 05 May 2026 09:45:00 GMT<p>The <i>Off Campus</i> series is coming to Amazon Prime this month so we are re-releasing our episode talking about <i>The Deal </i>by Elle Kennedy. This is a spicy hockey romance we can't wait to see how they bring it to the screen. So read the book and listen to our episode to get ready the watch! Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham are taking their fake dating off the page...</p>yes00:51:39138Re-release Let's Talk About: The Deal by Elle Kennedyfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: with author Madeline Taylor about her book Heir of Illusion ]]>Romantasy lovers you are in for a treat, Madeline Taylor is chatting with us on this episode about her debut book, "Heir of Illusion". This book is so good! We talk about how as romantasy readers we think we've read it all, but we keep being delighted to discover more great reads. Madeline's book is one of those. Her FMC Iverson is trapped by a magical collar and the MMC Thorne is excruciatingly handsome with wings and a dark demeanor. We can't wait for more in this trilogy!

]]>145979ff-ab6d-4ea5-a1a7-6c9cc5a33d18Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT<p>Romantasy lovers you are in for a treat, Madeline Taylor is chatting with us on this episode about her debut book, "Heir of Illusion". This book is so good! We talk about how as romantasy readers we think we've read it all, but we keep being delighted to discover more great reads. Madeline's book is one of those. Her FMC Iverson is trapped by a magical collar and the MMC Thorne is excruciatingly handsome with wings and a dark demeanor. We can't wait for more in this trilogy!</p>yes01:00:56137Let's Talk About: with author Madeline Taylor about her book Heir of Illusion full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Bollywood and Romance Conventions with Actor Simmi Singh]]>This is a special actor series episode with Simmi Singh. Simmi is in Cait's indie film "Venice Days"--set amongst the wild characters of Venice Beach, a widowed father on the right side of addiction finds himself with only 24hrs from the driver's seat of his van to secure custody of his young son. The movie is not a romance, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a family drama Bollywood romance and we're talking about it on this episode. And we've got Simmi coming back in a little over a month to talk about the romance book, A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev.

]]>5e2466eb-c9af-4f11-b6f8-2e9cbac09f6aThu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>This is a special actor series episode with Simmi Singh. Simmi is in Cait's indie film "Venice Days"--set amongst the wild characters of Venice Beach, a widowed father on the right side of addiction finds himself with only 24hrs from the driver's seat of his van to secure custody of his young son. The movie is not a romance, <i>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham</i> is a family drama Bollywood romance and we're talking about it on this episode. And we've got Simmi coming back in a little over a month to talk about the romance book, <i>A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev.</i></p>yes00:36:29137Let's Talk About: Bollywood and Romance Conventions with Actor Simmi Singhbonus<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros with actor Sarah Drew]]>Cait has FINALLY read "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. (The gaul she had starting a romance and romantasy podcast having not read it...) To celebrate we have actor Sarah Drew joining us. You know Sarah from Grey's Anatomy, Mistletoe Murders and How She Caught a Killer to name a select few. Sarah stars in Venice Days a nonprofit indie feature that Cait's husband wrote and directed. But most importantly she is a diehard romantasy fan! (She had to give it up for lent--that is serious folks.) Listen in on our delightful conversation about dragons and Xaddy's.

]]>0268b76a-fba6-427a-bf25-45c5f64f631eTue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>Cait has FINALLY read "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. (The gaul she had starting a romance and romantasy podcast having not read it...) To celebrate we have actor Sarah Drew joining us. You know Sarah from <i>Grey's Anatomy, Mistletoe Murders </i>and <i>How She Caught a Killer</i> to name a select few. Sarah stars in <i>Venice Days </i>a nonprofit indie feature that Cait's husband wrote and directed. But most importantly she is a diehard romantasy fan! (She had to give it up for lent--that is serious folks.) Listen in on our delightful conversation about dragons and Xaddy's. </p>yes00:59:19136Let's Talk About: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros with actor Sarah Drewfull<![CDATA[Repost: Our Talk with author Joss Richard about "It's Different This Time"]]>We're re-airing our episode with author Joss Richard because her amazing debut book "It's Different This Time" is in the Canada Reads debate on CBC happening this week April 13-16! This is truly one of our favorite books. Also, Joss was our first author interview which is a very big deal! Enjoy our chat about Adam and June and their incredible West Village brownstone...that tub!

]]>ed189759-9b1e-4eac-a8d5-31be9f0f807cThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>We're re-airing our episode with author Joss Richard because her amazing debut book "It's Different This Time" is in the Canada Reads debate on CBC happening this week April 13-16! This is truly one of our favorite books. Also, Joss was our first author interview which is a very big deal! Enjoy our chat about Adam and June and their incredible West Village brownstone...that tub!</p>yes01:13:42135Repost: Our Talk with author Joss Richard about "It's Different This Time"full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams]]>This is the sexiest book. The chemistry between Eva and Shane is off the chain! It had Court dreaming about her hot Black husband--wait? Her husband is hot but he's not Black...Cait has since changed her identity to sexy Black Brooklyn maven--this is true. The structure of this book is amazing and the pace will have you feeling all the heady feels of teen love paired with adult realities. We also love the meta element of both leads being authors and Eva being a romantasy author! This book is a must read. Even your friends who don't enjoy romance need to read this one. Do yourself a favor and listen to the epic playlist curated by Reese's Book Club.

]]>da619e3d-2b46-48ca-b4bf-eeb118db6d06Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>This is the sexiest book. The chemistry between Eva and Shane is off the chain! It had Court dreaming about her hot Black husband--wait? Her husband is hot but he's not Black...Cait has since changed her identity to sexy Black Brooklyn maven--this is true. The structure of this book is amazing and the pace will have you feeling all the heady feels of teen love paired with adult realities. We also love the meta element of both leads being authors and Eva being a romantasy author! This book is a must read. Even your friends who don't enjoy romance need to read this one. Do yourself a favor and listen to the epic playlist curated by Reese's Book Club.</p>yes00:45:33134Let's Talk About: Seven Days in June by Tia Williamsfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey]]>It's Spring! Baseball season is upon us, so let's celebrate like true romance girlies and read on theme! Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Bailey is a great spicy spring romance. The FMC is sassy and so interesting. The MMC is a hot Irish baseball player...enough said. This book will leave you feeling empowered to own your feminine sex appeal, prudes be damned!

]]>4c38f1e8-976e-4c57-b3cf-71e6f0efac19Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT<p>It's Spring! Baseball season is upon us, so let's celebrate like true romance girlies and read on theme! <i>Catch Her If You Can</i> by Tessa Bailey is a great spicy spring romance. The FMC is sassy and so interesting. The MMC is a hot Irish baseball player...enough said. This book will leave you feeling empowered to own your feminine sex appeal, prudes be damned!</p>yes00:42:05135Let's Talk About: Catch Her If You Can by Tessa Baileyfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Bloodwing Academy Books 1 + 2 by Briar Boleyn]]>What happens when a young Fae woman gets dropped into a new world, a world where vampires reign supreme? Obviously, she immediately gets bonded to a morally grey highborn vampire male and has to learn the ways of this world in a Dark Academy. Almost forgot, she is a dragon rider and the dragons have been gone from this world for a very long time, but now...one awakens. We're covering the first two books in this 4 book romantasy series, because book three just released!

]]>418851b5-9958-4be2-b522-13f5573a2f17Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT<p>What happens when a young Fae woman gets dropped into a new world, a world where vampires reign supreme? Obviously, she immediately gets bonded to a morally grey highborn vampire male and has to learn the ways of this world in a Dark Academy. Almost forgot, she is a dragon rider and the dragons have been gone from this world for a very long time, but now...one awakens. We're covering the first two books in this 4 book romantasy series, because book three just released!</p>yes00:59:26134Let's Talk About: Bloodwing Academy Books 1 + 2 by Briar Boleynfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: And Now, Back to You by BK Borison]]>The follow up book to BK Borison's "Next Caller" is so good, we think it might be better than it's predecessor. That's saying a lot! This book reads like a perfect rom com. It's a perfect romance for cozy winter months. We're talking forced proximity in a snowstorm slow-burn...

]]>8098efd1-5d13-447a-b13e-5a7ef403f74dTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>The follow up book to BK Borison's "Next Caller" is so good, we think it might be better than it's predecessor. That's saying a lot! This book reads like a perfect rom com. It's a perfect romance for cozy winter months. We're talking forced proximity in a snowstorm slow-burn...</p>yes00:46:53133Let's Talk About: And Now, Back to You by BK Borisonfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe]]>One of our Producers, book influencer, Canasia Ngo, told us to stop everything and read this book: Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe. So that's what we just did, seriously, we haven't had a stop the presses moment like this since "Heated Rivalry" in December. This book is true enemies to lovers dystopian romantasy that is sexy as hell. If you're looking for a book to channel your feminine rage, this is it.

]]>e0465d2b-4470-44f7-828c-46105aa93486Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:15:00 GMT<p>One of our Producers, book influencer, Canasia Ngo, told us to stop everything and read this book: Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe. So that's what we just did, seriously, we haven't had a stop the presses moment like this since "Heated Rivalry" in December. This book is true enemies to lovers dystopian romantasy that is sexy as hell. If you're looking for a book to channel your feminine rage, this is it.</p>yes01:02:25133Let's Talk About: Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfefull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer (with the author!)]]>In this episode we get to talk with author Stephanie Archer about her latest book: The Wild Card! But since we've got Stephanie with us we of course have to cover her whole Vancouver Storm series. This is a fabulous series of cozy hockey romance books. Not to be confused with "Heated Rivalry" these are straight romances, but they have just as much to do with "hockey"...

]]>2505b304-0a38-4069-b28a-04179d38ba83Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode we get to talk with author Stephanie Archer about her latest book: The Wild Card! But since we've got Stephanie with us we of course have to cover her whole Vancouver Storm series. This is a fabulous series of cozy hockey romance books. Not to be confused with "Heated Rivalry" these are straight romances, but they have just as much to do with "hockey"...</p>yes01:02:11132Let's Talk About: The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer (with the author!)full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark]]>Sexy Vampires are back! Along with a host of other magical creatures that all manage to co-exist in a way that makes sense and is thoroughly enjoyable in this hot new gladiator battle style romantasy by Stacia Stark. This one is a fun wild ride that is an uncompleted series BUT the end of this book feels like an ending--you're not left hanging by a pinky finger off a cliff.

]]>8601613e-5216-47a0-b32d-a46e2051c87dTue, 03 Mar 2026 13:15:00 GMT<p>Sexy Vampires are back! Along with a host of other magical creatures that all manage to co-exist in a way that makes sense and is thoroughly enjoyable in this hot new gladiator battle style romantasy by Stacia Stark. This one is a fun wild ride that is an uncompleted series BUT the end of this book feels like an ending--you're not left hanging by a pinky finger off a cliff.</p>yes00:47:44132Let's Talk About: We Who Will Die by Stacia Starkfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera]]>It's Black History month and we wanted to make a point of highlighting a Black romance author. So we picked "A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke" which was on the NYPL's best of 2025 list; won the "Book I'm Still Thinking About" award at the 2025 Bookish Awards; and was an instant bestseller. It is that good! We get spice right away and a rewarding history lesson. The Duke is seriously hot and Aurora is the sassy rebel we all desire to be--this woman has gumption in spades.

]]>45f899ab-6649-4664-a3e7-0c70e3984c60Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:15:00 GMT<p>It's Black History month and we wanted to make a point of highlighting a Black romance author. So we picked "A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke" which was on the NYPL's best of 2025 list; won the "Book I'm Still Thinking About" award at the 2025 Bookish Awards; and was an instant bestseller. It is that good! We get spice right away and a rewarding history lesson. The Duke is seriously hot and Aurora is the sassy rebel we all desire to be--this woman has gumption in spades.</p>yes00:48:21131Let's Talk About: A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrerafull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: A Little Buzzed with the author Alys Murray]]>A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray is the most refreshing romance we've read in a while. This episode we get to talk with the incredibly accomplished author about her awesome new book. Reading this book will have you ready to buy a few new sex toys...We talk about Mardi Gras release dates, 25cent Martini's, imposter syndrome and hot MMCs. The name Hudson is having a moment...

]]>7b0e8fcb-bd39-4edd-890f-2740db130a18Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p><i>A Little Buzzed</i> by Alys Murray is the most refreshing romance we've read in a while. This episode we get to talk with the incredibly accomplished author about her awesome new book. Reading this book will have you ready to buy a few new sex toys...We talk about Mardi Gras release dates, 25cent Martini's, imposter syndrome and hot MMCs. The name Hudson is having a moment...</p>yes01:12:34131Let's Talk About: A Little Buzzed with the author Alys Murrayfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Heated Rivalry the show vs the book with Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman ]]>In this episode we're talking about "Heated Rivalry" the show vs the book with our friend Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. Jeffrey identifies as Queer and was a judge on Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars. You've also seen him on: UnReal; American Horror Story; Doogie Kamealoha MD; and with Cait on "Campfire Christmas". It's a great conversation where we get the queer perspective on the show as a whole and just how much representation really matters.

]]>24b3f835-7730-4596-9150-65c4c91bf064Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode we're talking about "Heated Rivalry" the show vs the book with our friend Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. Jeffrey identifies as Queer and was a judge on Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars. You've also seen him on: UnReal; American Horror Story; Doogie Kamealoha MD; and with Cait on "Campfire Christmas". It's a great conversation where we get the queer perspective on the show as a whole and just how much representation really matters. </p>yes01:14:22130Let's Talk About: Heated Rivalry the show vs the book with Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: The Long Game by Rachel Reid]]>The Winter Olympics have started, Valentine's Day is around the corner, we're not trapped in January anymore but the weather is still yucky. What you need is another installment of your favorite gay hockey couple: Shane and Ilya. Enter, The Long Game by Rachel Reid. It's book six in the game changer series, but it continues Shane and Ilya's story shortly after we left them in Heated Rivalry. Romance + Winter themed sport + Cozy fave couple = your next read! And we're talking all about it on the pod today!

]]>ff4c0311-f84a-4098-9ae9-efea5f492545Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:15:00 GMT<p>The Winter Olympics have started, Valentine's Day is around the corner, we're not trapped in January anymore but the weather is still yucky. What you need is another installment of your favorite gay hockey couple: Shane and Ilya. Enter, <i>The Long Game by Rachel Reid.</i> It's book six in the game changer series, but it continues Shane and Ilya's story shortly after we left them in <i>Heated Rivalry. </i>Romance + Winter themed sport + Cozy fave couple = your next read! And we're talking all about it on the pod today!</p>yes00:47:16129Let's Talk About: The Long Game by Rachel Reidfull<![CDATA[Let's talk about: A Court of Frost and Starlight AND A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas]]>We're covering books 4 and 5 of the ACOTAR series. Aka: the blue on and the orange one! We get a holiday novella and we move our focus from Feyre and Rhysand to Nesta and Cassian. And like everyone else we try our hand at predicting when we will get book 6!

]]>ac979cce-9d56-4f9f-9ca8-f94fa1cdac8bTue, 03 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>We're covering books 4 and 5 of the ACOTAR series. Aka: the blue on and the orange one! We get a holiday novella and we move our focus from Feyre and Rhysand to Nesta and Cassian. And like everyone else we try our hand at predicting when we will get book 6!</p>yes01:11:37128Let's talk about: A Court of Frost and Starlight AND A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maasfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: A Court of Mist and Fury (the ending) AND A Court of Wings and Ruin ]]>First we gotta finish talking about "A Court of Mist and Fury" then we dive into "A Court of Wings and Ruin". We cover a lot in this episode! It's Rhysand and Feyre, their epic love story. This is the fairy smut that has us hooked for life.

Rhysand is our ultimate book boyfriend, but what is he? Morally grey? Shadow Daddy? A secret Cinnamon Bun? Or is he just Rhys...and no others compare...

]]>32c3d190-caaf-479d-ab10-7f050a007e13Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>First we gotta finish talking about "A Court of Mist and Fury" then we dive into "A Court of Wings and Ruin". We cover a lot in this episode! It's Rhysand and Feyre, their epic love story. This is the fairy smut that has us hooked for life. </p><p></p><p>Rhysand is our ultimate book boyfriend, but what is he? Morally grey? Shadow Daddy? A secret Cinnamon Bun? Or is he just Rhys...and no others compare...</p>no01:22:50Let's Talk About: A Court of Mist and Fury (the ending) AND A Court of Wings and Ruin full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas]]>Today we're talking about book 2 in the ACOTAR series: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. (Also, affectionately referred to as the green one!) A LOT happens in this book and we tried not to miss a thing, even if we get a little jumbled up in our recap...And we give you our pumpkin spice meter for book 1 and 2 in this episode!

]]>fa83daa7-13c7-45bc-be89-866ef8dc2b05Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>Today we're talking about book 2 in the ACOTAR series: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. (Also, affectionately referred to as <i>the green one!</i>) A LOT happens in this book and we tried not to miss a thing, even if we get a little jumbled up in our recap...And we give you our pumpkin spice meter for book 1 and 2 in this episode!</p>yes01:19:51126Let's Talk About: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maasfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas ]]>It's January 2026 and we're covering ACOTAR because it is the romantasy gateway drug for so many that is still flying off the shelves over 10 years after it was originally published. This Fae romance is what started the obsession for Cait and we're gonna take you through it one book at a time. It all begins with Feyre and Tamlin...

]]>7ef07c15-8994-404f-be8c-f84d5ccd54c9Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>It's January 2026 and we're covering ACOTAR because it is the romantasy gateway drug for so many that is still flying off the shelves over 10 years after it was originally published. This Fae romance is what started the obsession for Cait and we're gonna take you through it one book at a time. It all begins with Feyre and Tamlin...</p>yes01:00:36125Let's Talk About: ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas full<![CDATA[January TBR Announcement]]>Here's what we've got on our TBR for January! We wish you a Happy Holidays and can't wait to talk about more books in the New Year! Hope this list helps you find your next read and to be ready for our next episodes.

In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams

ACOTAR by Sarah J Maas (all 5 books in a two part episode)

The Long Game by Rachel Reid

Villains of Lore series by Jasmine Mas (Blood of Hercules and The Bonds of Hercules)

]]>ded8a9a3-8b92-4ead-8b88-238cc3f40cb3Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT<p>Here's what we've got on our TBR for January! We wish you a Happy Holidays and can't wait to talk about more books in the New Year! Hope this list helps you find your next read and to be ready for our next episodes. </p><p></p><p>In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams</p><p>ACOTAR by Sarah J Maas (all 5 books in a two part episode)</p><p>The Long Game by Rachel Reid </p><p>Villains of Lore series by Jasmine Mas (Blood of Hercules and The Bonds of Hercules) </p>no00:02:251January TBR Announcementbonus<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams]]>Happy New Year! Did you catch up on your TBR over the break? We're back and starting 2026 with a hot off the press romance: In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams. We're back in Rome, Kentucky (for some of us it's our first visit) with Madison and James as they fall in love building a hot new restaurant on a farm. This is a delightful, light read to get you going in the New Year!

]]>013b7781-f660-4d5f-95c0-a3e67e684fc3Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>Happy New Year! Did you catch up on your TBR over the break? We're back and starting 2026 with a hot off the press romance: In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams. We're back in Rome, Kentucky (for some of us it's our first visit) with Madison and James as they fall in love building a hot new restaurant on a farm. This is a delightful, light read to get you going in the New Year!</p>yes00:33:52123Let's Talk About: In Your Dreams by Sarah Adamsfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid]]>We interrupt our regularly scheduled holiday programming this December to talk about Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. There was no way we weren't hopping on this train and the book is deserving of ALL the hype and we are so excited to be talking about. Oh there's a show too...have you seen it?

Shane and Ilya are hockey stars, rival players and they fall in love, but can they find a way to be open with themselves and the world about it?

]]>baed02d9-5c87-4d0d-80d9-88fa8c276166Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:15:00 GMT<p>We interrupt our regularly scheduled holiday programming this December to talk about Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. There was no way we weren't hopping on this train and the book is deserving of ALL the hype and we are so excited to be talking about. Oh there's a show too...have you seen it? </p><p>Shane and Ilya are hockey stars, rival players and they fall in love, but can they find a way to be open with themselves and the world about it?</p>yes00:44:11121Let's Talk About: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reidfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Christmas Fling by Lindsay Kelk]]>Big news, we're so excited: we have an instant holiday classic discovery! Christmas Fling by Lindsay Kelk is so much fun, in a castle, in the Scottish Highlands, with a hot 6'4" Scot and our FMC is a neurosurgeon. You will be laughing out loud and devouring every minute. The audio book is excellent, the playlist is pure holiday joy and we loved it all!

]]>0bbca980-312e-4ea3-bb69-04036e40dde4Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:15:00 GMT<p>Big news, we're so excited: we have an instant holiday classic discovery! <i>Christmas Fling </i>by Lindsay Kelk is so much fun, in a castle, in the Scottish Highlands, with a hot 6'4" Scot and our FMC is a neurosurgeon. You will be laughing out loud and devouring every minute. The audio book is excellent, the playlist is pure holiday joy and we loved it all!</p>yes00:46:21122Let's Talk About: Christmas Fling by Lindsay Kelkfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren]]>It's time to talk about Court's all time favourite holiday romance re-read! In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren is a delightful holiday treat, this is the groundhog day trope done right. This book gives serious nostalgia and swoon worthy childhood crush feels. Spend the holidays with a crew reminiscent of "The Big Chill" (but way less drama) in a snowy cabin setting.

]]>180230c8-2130-4a65-a82d-aea186b315f1Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:30:00 GMT<p>It's time to talk about Court's all time favourite holiday romance re-read! <i>In A Holidaze </i>by Christina Lauren is a delightful holiday treat, this is the groundhog day trope done right. This book gives serious nostalgia and swoon worthy childhood crush feels. Spend the holidays with a crew reminiscent of "The Big Chill" (but way less drama) in a snowy cabin setting.</p>yes00:41:21120Let's Talk About: In A Holidaze by Christina Laurenfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace]]>This book reads like a Christmas Hallmark movie, but with spice! We needed the spice in this one. Key take aways:

  • Does anyone know the name of the girl in The Nutcracker?
  • We're kind of on the mom's side when it comes to fancy holiday decorations.
  • December has just started and already were drowning in our to do lists and TBRs!
]]>02fb008d-6a1e-4b2b-aac7-a300f1d3e13aTue, 09 Dec 2025 13:45:00 GMT<p>This book reads like a Christmas Hallmark movie, but with spice! We needed the spice in this one. Key take aways: </p><ul><li>Does anyone know the name of the girl in The Nutcracker? </li><li>We're kind of on the mom's side when it comes to fancy holiday decorations.</li><li>December has just started and already were drowning in our to do lists and TBRs!</li></ul>yes00:40:06119Let's Talk About: Holiday Ever After by Hannah Gracefull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison]]>We have a new favourite holiday read to talk about: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison brings a ghostly boyfriend to our realm and we're here for it. This is so much more than just another play on A Christmas Carol, trust us, you will be pleasantly surprised by the ride this story takes you on. Grab a cup of peppermint tea and cozy up by the tree it's holiday romance reading season.

]]>31bd7f5f-4dc6-4196-895d-8fe0c1447f92Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:30:00 GMT<p>We have a new favourite holiday read to talk about: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison brings a ghostly boyfriend to our realm and we're here for it. This is so much more than just another play on A Christmas Carol, trust us, you will be pleasantly surprised by the ride this story takes you on. Grab a cup of peppermint tea and cozy up by the tree it's holiday romance reading season. </p>yes00:48:47118Let's Talk About: Good Spirits by B.K. Borisonfull<![CDATA[Read Along: Brimstone by Callie Hart (the second half)]]>We finished "Brimstone" by Callie Hart and now we're talking about all of it! Which of our theories came true and what surprised us. Also, we have more theories after that ending...Ugh, can't believe we have to hang on now until the third book comes out. Does anyone know how long we'll be waiting?

]]>cfcf6bb7-dc36-4635-9d1a-ee32ddd1f1e1Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT<p>We finished "Brimstone" by Callie Hart and now we're talking about <i>all</i> of it! Which of our theories came true and what surprised us. Also, we have more theories after that ending...Ugh, can't believe we have to hang on now until the third book comes out. Does anyone know how long we'll be waiting? </p>yes00:43:34118Read Along: Brimstone by Callie Hart (the second half)full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn]]>"Kevin! You're what the french call les incompetants." It's not Kevin in this book, it's Max (aka: Atlas) and this cinnamon bun MMC is quite the goofball, but he's 6'4" and hardly incompetent in bed...We're talking all about our first Holiday Romance of the season today: Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn. Join us as we talk about this slapstick comedy romance book that riffs on one of our all time favourite holiday movies Home Alone.

]]>348b5f56-2bc7-48e3-ac5c-c73e4fcbcc65Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:30:00 GMT<p>"Kevin! You're what the french call <i>les incompetants." </i>It's not Kevin in this book, it's Max (aka: Atlas) and this cinnamon bun MMC is quite the goofball, but he's 6'4" and hardly incompetent in bed...We're talking all about our first Holiday Romance of the season today: Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn. Join us as we talk about this slapstick comedy romance book that riffs on one of our all time favourite holiday movies <i>Home Alone.</i></p>yes00:43:08117Let's Talk About: Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinnfull<![CDATA[Read Along: Brimstone by Callie Hart]]>It's finally here and we can't put the book down, but we promised each other we would. We paused our Brimstone reading marathon to check in and talk about it up until chapter 27! This book takes off like a chaos rocket and we're here for it. Join us, for part 1 of our read along, as we break down everything that's happened so far and what we think is coming next...

]]>392486dc-dcc1-4d7e-a535-3d47ed2954a5Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:30:00 GMT<p>It's finally here and we can't put the book down, but we promised each other we would. We paused our Brimstone reading marathon to check in and talk about it up until chapter 27! This book takes off like a chaos rocket and we're here for it. Join us, for part 1 of our read along, as we break down everything that's happened so far and what we think is coming next...</p>yes00:44:50116Read Along: Brimstone by Callie Hartfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: It's Different This Time with the author Joss Richard]]>We have our first ever guest: author Joss Richard talking with us all about her debut bestseller It's Different This Time! This second chance romance is pure NYC real estate porn that is better than scrolling zillow before bed. And it's a rom-com worthy of comparisons to Nora Ephron. Cozy up with us and Joss as we dive into talking all about our new favorite fall romance.

]]>e6e5403e-0025-40f4-a228-29793b33b7a4Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>We have our first ever guest: author Joss Richard talking with us all about her debut bestseller <i>It's Different This Time</i>! This second chance romance is pure NYC real estate porn that is better than scrolling zillow before bed. And it's a rom-com worthy of comparisons to Nora Ephron. Cozy up with us and Joss as we dive into talking all about our new favorite fall romance. </p>yes01:13:42115Let's Talk About: It's Different This Time with the author Joss Richardfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Bitten by Jordan Stephanie Gray]]>Today were talking about the fun Teen Romantasy book Bitten by Jordan Stephanie Gray. There's some controversy with the rating of this book, but we argue it belongs in the teen section. If you're into Werewolves these days, like us, you'll enjoy this one...

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]]>ce4f59e5-6a12-4fd7-9131-d6f2b3da77eeThu, 13 Nov 2025 13:30:00 GMT<p>Today were talking about the fun Teen Romantasy book <i>Bitten </i>by Jordan Stephanie Gray. There's some controversy with the rating of this book, but we argue it belongs in the teen section. If you're into Werewolves these days, like us, you'll enjoy this one...</p><p>Be sure to like and subscribe!</p>no00:36:24Let's Talk About: Bitten by Jordan Stephanie Grayfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Quicksilver by Callie Hart]]>Today we're talking about 'Quicksilver' by Callie Hart, because it is a super FUN romantasy and the sequel comes out very soon! Join us as we make the discernment that Fae is sexier than Fairy and so much more...

]]>e95461aa-8371-4f3f-ac0a-595341ef4d43Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:15:00 GMT<p>Today we're talking about 'Quicksilver' by Callie Hart, because it is a super FUN romantasy and the sequel comes out very soon! Join us as we make the discernment that Fae is sexier than Fairy and so much more...</p>yes00:58:24113Let's Talk About: Quicksilver by Callie Hartfull<![CDATA[Read Along: Fake Skating by Lynn Painter (the second half)]]>We finished the book and now we're talking about how it all turned out for Alec and Dani. And we got a bonus Halloween treat from Lynn Painter!

]]>497f3c0d-ecdd-403f-b203-bb66c7619f43Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>We finished the book and now we're talking about how it all turned out for Alec and Dani. And we got a bonus Halloween treat from Lynn Painter!</p>yes00:33:34112Read Along: Fake Skating by Lynn Painter (the second half)full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: The Deal by Elle Kennedy]]>Hey romance readers! Today we are talking about a hockey romance called "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy. Reader be warned: this book will have you fantasizing about hot hockey players...we're here for it!

]]>fd30e273-1c76-4f4a-95e8-debbb0bc3142Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:45:00 GMT<p>Hey romance readers! Today we are talking about a hockey romance called "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy. Reader be warned: this book will have you fantasizing about hot hockey players...we're here for it! </p>no00:47:58Let's Talk About: The Deal by Elle Kennedyfull<![CDATA[Read Along: Fake Skating by Lynn Painter]]>Join us for our second read along! Today we will discuss the first half of the YA romance by Lynn Painter called "Fake Skating". Read alongs are a chance to slow down and enjoy the book, while also getting to talk about it once you get halfway. Next week we will discuss the rest of the book. This episode discusses up until chapter 25. Main tropes are: childhood friends to lovers, fake dating and forced proximity. We're going back to high school with this one.

]]>bb8013d8-6b98-47db-839a-3547fd1b16aaThu, 30 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT<p>Join us for our second read along! Today we will discuss the first half of the YA romance by Lynn Painter called "Fake Skating". Read alongs are a chance to slow down and enjoy the book, while also getting to talk about it once you get halfway. Next week we will discuss the rest of the book. This episode discusses up until chapter 25. Main tropes are: childhood friends to lovers, fake dating and forced proximity. We're going back to high school with this one.</p>no00:47:19110Read Along: Fake Skating by Lynn Painterfull<![CDATA[TBR List November 2025]]>Here's our TBR list for the end of October and the month of November! Hope this helps you keep up with us and what we're reading so you're ready to listen when episodes drop.

]]>42d72bbe-2a40-4999-8d33-e920eb87d96eMon, 27 Oct 2025 02:45:45 GMT<p>Here's our TBR list for the end of October and the month of November! Hope this helps you keep up with us and what we're reading so you're ready to listen when episodes drop. </p>no00:01:501TBR List November 2025full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Alchemised by SenLin Yu]]>Alchemised by SenLin Yu is a major new release and we had to talk about it. It's a Dark Fantasy that is Romantasy adjacent. Definitely not a Romance novel. But it is a masterpiece and we are forever changed having read it. Major trigger warnings on this episode.

]]>15b81704-4e0c-4176-a822-816a694b6a17Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT<p>Alchemised by SenLin Yu is a major new release and we had to talk about it. It's a Dark Fantasy that is Romantasy adjacent. Definitely not a Romance novel. But it is a masterpiece and we are forever changed having read it. Major trigger warnings on this episode.</p>yes01:13:1319Let's Talk About: Alchemised by SenLin Yufull<![CDATA[Read Along: Mate by Ali Hazelwood (the second half)]]>This is part 2 of the Mate read along. Things really heat up halfway through chapter 23 onwards...and chapter 34!!! Whoah! We've got a lot of spice to talk about.

]]>3fbce082-38a2-418d-96ac-4f0910df0c5eThu, 23 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT<p>This is part 2 of the Mate read along. Things really heat up halfway through chapter 23 onwards...and chapter 34!!! Whoah! We've got a lot of spice to talk about. </p>no00:42:2818Read Along: Mate by Ali Hazelwood (the second half)full<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen]]>Today we're talking about Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. Cait learns about dark acadamia. Court thinks this is on par with Fourth Wing...this is big!

]]>58f869fc-0bc4-48ca-ad9c-f9e9cf60c089Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:56 GMT<p>Today we're talking about Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. Cait learns about dark acadamia. Court thinks this is on par with Fourth Wing...this is big!</p>no00:39:3417Let's Talk About: Dire Bound by Sable Sorensenfull<![CDATA[Let's talk about: Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter]]>For us this book is an instant classic! It's YA and it's 1 pumpkin on the spice meter BUT it is soooo good. If you're a rom com girlie and you haven't read this yet--stop everything read it now and then listen in. This book really is better than the movies.

]]>3177793b-025a-4838-8225-c8fa419e2179Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT<p>For us this book is an instant classic! It's YA and it's 1 pumpkin on the spice meter BUT it is soooo good. If you're a rom com girlie and you haven't read this yet--stop everything read it now and then listen in. This book really is better than the movies.</p>no00:33:1616Let's talk about: Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painterfull<![CDATA[Read Along: Mate by Ali Hazelwood]]>Hey Romance Readers! Today we are discussing the first half of Mate by Ali Hazelwood. We've read up to chapter 23 and we have theories...Listen in and let us know what you think is gonna happen! Part two, the conclusion of Mate by Ali Hazelwood will drop next Thursday October 23.

]]>b706a7bd-fb66-4a4a-814c-aa475ea88e0fWed, 15 Oct 2025 22:48:43 GMT<p>Hey Romance Readers! Today we are discussing the first half of Mate by Ali Hazelwood. We've read up to chapter 23 and we have theories...Listen in and let us know what you think is gonna happen! Part two, the conclusion of Mate by Ali Hazelwood will drop next Thursday October 23.</p>no00:37:1115Read Along: Mate by Ali Hazelwoodfull<![CDATA[Read Along Announcement: Mate by Ali Hazelwood]]>We're starting our first read along. "Mate" by Ali Hazelwood, the sequel to "Bride", comes out today 10/7/2025. Get your copy and read along with us. Next week Tuesday Oct 14 2025 we will be discussing the first half of the book. You do knot want to miss out!

]]>7ef136cf-ce42-45c1-9fbd-eacab11ccff2Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:47:13 GMT<p>We're starting our first read along. "Mate" by Ali Hazelwood, the sequel to "Bride", comes out today 10/7/2025. Get your copy and read along with us. Next week Tuesday Oct 14 2025 we will be discussing the first half of the book. You do knot want to miss out!</p>no00:00:5614Read Along Announcement: Mate by Ali Hazelwoodbonus<![CDATA[Let's talk about: Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson]]>A quick episode about a super sweet fall teen book by Misty Wilson called "Falling Like Leaves". We may not be teens anymore but we still love a good cozy teen read from time to time. This book is a Harvest latte in a mug with a delicious cinnamon bun.

]]>7a58a2d1-d949-445e-bd81-e901a91a2e1fWed, 15 Oct 2025 22:42:42 GMT<p>A quick episode about a super sweet fall teen book by Misty Wilson called "Falling Like Leaves". We may not be teens anymore but we still love a good cozy teen read from time to time. This book is a Harvest latte in a mug with a delicious cinnamon bun.</p>no00:17:35Let's talk about: Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilsonfull<![CDATA[Let's talk about: Bride by Ali Hazelwood]]>Today we're doing a deep dive into Bride by Ali Hazelwood. The next book in the series "Mate" comes out soon...

]]>87451997-3656-4a3d-9c42-bd044ec96daeWed, 15 Oct 2025 22:38:31 GMT<p>Today we're doing a deep dive into Bride by Ali Hazelwood. The next book in the series "Mate" comes out soon...</p>no00:34:2212Let's talk about: Bride by Ali Hazelwoodfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk About: Wild Card by Elsie Silver]]>Welcome to our first podcast episode! Today we are discussing the book "Wild Card" by Elsie Silver. It's the perfect example of a slow burn romance novel.

]]>344fba4a-6283-48df-bffb-d8152e1d9357Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:22:36 GMT<p>Welcome to our first podcast episode! Today we are discussing the book "Wild Card" by Elsie Silver. It's the perfect example of a slow burn romance novel.</p>no00:33:1411Let's Talk About: Wild Card by Elsie Silverfull