<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Obsessions After Dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Obsessions After Dark is a podcast for readers who love dark romance, unforgettable characters, and the stories that completely consume us. </p><p></p><p>Join us as hosts, Cassie &amp; Lori, as we dive into the books we can't stop talking about-from morally grey heroes and fierce FMCs to emotional moments, shocking twists, favorite scenes, and the characters who stay in our minds long after the final page. </p><p></p><p>Each episode features book discussions, character deep dives, author interviews, recommendations, and honest conversations about the dark romance stories that make us laugh, cry, scream, and obsess. We'll go beyond the pages with the authors who create these worlds, exploring their inspiration, characters, writing journeys, and the stories behind the books we love. </p><p></p><p>Whether you're a longtime dark romance reader or just discovering the genre, Obsessions After Dark is your place for passionate conversations, bookish fun, and a community that understands why we can't get enough of these stories. </p><p></p><p>Two friends. Endless books. Welcome to Obsessions After Dark</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:03:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/hotmf10F.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Cassie & Lori]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:22 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Cassie & Lori]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hobbies]]></category><itunes:author>Cassie &amp; Lori</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Obsessions After Dark is a podcast for readers who love dark romance, unforgettable characters, and the stories that completely consume us. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as hosts, Cassie &amp;amp; Lori, as we dive into the books we can&apos;t stop talking about-from morally grey heroes and fierce FMCs to emotional moments, shocking twists, favorite scenes, and the characters who stay in our minds long after the final page. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode features book discussions, character deep dives, author interviews, recommendations, and honest conversations about the dark romance stories that make us laugh, cry, scream, and obsess. We&apos;ll go beyond the pages with the authors who create these worlds, exploring their inspiration, characters, writing journeys, and the stories behind the books we love. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re a longtime dark romance reader or just discovering the genre, Obsessions After Dark is your place for passionate conversations, bookish fun, and a community that understands why we can&apos;t get enough of these stories. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Two friends. Endless books. Welcome to Obsessions After Dark&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Cassie &amp; Lori</itunes:name><itunes:email>cassiesayre7@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Arts"/><itunes:category text="Leisure"><itunes:category text="Hobbies"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9ea92f52-382c-4071-9dc4-f1824cbdace3/logos/4a3ac3fc-8263-4aea-b785-643ebe0f4120.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Interview with author B.W. Lacey]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>🎙️ Obsessions After Dark Podcast – Author Interview: B.W. Lacey</b></p><p>This week on <b>Obsessions After Dark</b>, we're diving headfirst into obsession, devotion, and the beautifully unhinged world of dark romance with special guest <b>B.W. Lacey</b>! Join hosts <b>Cassie </b>and <b>Lori</b> as they sit down with the author behind the unforgettable <b>Psychotic Devotion Trilogy</b> to explore the inspiration behind her stories, morally gray characters, emotional twists, and the darker themes that keep readers completely captivated.</p><p>We'll talk about the characters readers can't stop thinking about, the challenges of writing dark romance, balancing taboo with emotion, and what it's like creating stories that push boundaries while leaving a lasting impact. Whether you're already a devoted fan or discovering B.W. Lacey for the first time, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights, laughs, and plenty of dark romance discussion.</p><p></p><p>If you love dark romance, author interviews, behind-the-scenes book discussions, and all things darkbromance, don't forget to <b>like, follow, and subscribe</b> so you never miss an episode of <b>Obsessions After Dark</b>. New episodes drop regularly wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e32ba358-1571-4e23-8993-393160c3eea5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassie & Lori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:06:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/38eb8535dcdebee411aea3e6385133705fb839f2c7067caf7cbf8be5231cc699/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlMzJiYTM1OC0xNTcxLTRlMjMtODk5My0zOTMxNjBjM2VlYTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5ZWE5MmY1Mi0zODJjLTQwNzEtOWRjNC1mMTgyNGNiZGFjZTMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTQxOTc5MTJiMjMwNGZlOTk1MDMyYmUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2NDMzYzQ4MjZjMjdhYzM2YzRmMGRhL2Nhc3NpZS1oYWxscy1zdHVkaW8tYmIxbGQtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTI1X181LTU1LTQ4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="94394557" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9ea92f52-382c-4071-9dc4-f1824cbdace3/episodes/e32ba358-1571-4e23-8993-393160c3eea5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;🎙️ Obsessions After Dark Podcast – Author Interview: B.W. Lacey&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;b&gt;Obsessions After Dark&lt;/b&gt;, we&apos;re diving headfirst into obsession, devotion, and the beautifully unhinged world of dark romance with special guest &lt;b&gt;B.W. Lacey&lt;/b&gt;! Join hosts &lt;b&gt;Cassie &lt;/b&gt;and &lt;b&gt;Lori&lt;/b&gt; as they sit down with the author behind the unforgettable &lt;b&gt;Psychotic Devotion Trilogy&lt;/b&gt; to explore the inspiration behind her stories, morally gray characters, emotional twists, and the darker themes that keep readers completely captivated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&apos;ll talk about the characters readers can&apos;t stop thinking about, the challenges of writing dark romance, balancing taboo with emotion, and what it&apos;s like creating stories that push boundaries while leaving a lasting impact. Whether you&apos;re already a devoted fan or discovering B.W. Lacey for the first time, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights, laughs, and plenty of dark romance discussion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you love dark romance, author interviews, behind-the-scenes book discussions, and all things darkbromance, don&apos;t forget to &lt;b&gt;like, follow, and subscribe&lt;/b&gt; so you never miss an episode of &lt;b&gt;Obsessions After Dark&lt;/b&gt;. New episodes drop regularly wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9ea92f52-382c-4071-9dc4-f1824cbdace3/logos/4a3ac3fc-8263-4aea-b785-643ebe0f4120.png"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Interview with author B.W. Lacey</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edge Of Darkness Trilogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 2 of <i>Obsessions After Dark</i>, we're diving into Leigh Rivers' unforgettable <i>Edge of Darkness</i> trilogy. It is a dark romance, packed with obsession, revenge, trauma, redemption, and impossible love. We break down Kade and Stacey's turbulent relationship, unpack the emotional twists that left us speechless, and discuss the themes that make this series so addictive.</p><p></p><p>From shocking plot reveals to heartbreaking moments and unforgettable characters, we're sharing our favorite scenes, theories, and the emotional rollercoaster that kept us turning the pages. Whether you're already obsessed with the trilogy or thinking about adding it to your TBR, join us as we explore what makes <i>The Edge of Darkness</i> one of the most talked-about dark romance series on BookTok.</p><p></p><p><b>Content Warning:</b> This episode discusses dark romance themes, including violence, trauma, abuse, mental health, and other mature content featured in the books. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage everyone to review the author's content warnings before reading the series.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8bf34e69-8e95-4b17-9fda-5d2f6d63dd1d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassie & Lori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:13:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7d5186aac1db780153d915769d0fab255913e7afc38750b20dc43b30c36a192c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YmYzNGU2OS04ZTk1LTRiMTctOWZkYS01ZDJmNmQ2M2RkMWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5ZWE5MmY1Mi0zODJjLTQwNzEtOWRjNC1mMTgyNGNiZGFjZTMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTQxOTc5MTJiMjMwNGZlOTk1MDMyYmUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1ZWUzNmNjZTE1ODY0OGY0MDVjZTA3L2Nhc3NpZS1oYWxscy1zdHVkaW8tYmIxbGQtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTIxX181LTExLTQwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="105388556" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9ea92f52-382c-4071-9dc4-f1824cbdace3/episodes/8bf34e69-8e95-4b17-9fda-5d2f6d63dd1d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In Episode 2 of &lt;i&gt;Obsessions After Dark&lt;/i&gt;, we&apos;re diving into Leigh Rivers&apos; unforgettable &lt;i&gt;Edge of Darkness&lt;/i&gt; trilogy. It is a dark romance, packed with obsession, revenge, trauma, redemption, and impossible love. We break down Kade and Stacey&apos;s turbulent relationship, unpack the emotional twists that left us speechless, and discuss the themes that make this series so addictive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From shocking plot reveals to heartbreaking moments and unforgettable characters, we&apos;re sharing our favorite scenes, theories, and the emotional rollercoaster that kept us turning the pages. Whether you&apos;re already obsessed with the trilogy or thinking about adding it to your TBR, join us as we explore what makes &lt;i&gt;The Edge of Darkness&lt;/i&gt; one of the most talked-about dark romance series on BookTok.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Content Warning:&lt;/b&gt; This episode discusses dark romance themes, including violence, trauma, abuse, mental health, and other mature content featured in the books. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage everyone to review the author&apos;s content warnings before reading the series.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9ea92f52-382c-4071-9dc4-f1824cbdace3/logos/4a3ac3fc-8263-4aea-b785-643ebe0f4120.png"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Edge Of Darkness Trilogy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark Romance 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Obsessions After Dark! Join us as we dive into the world of dark romance and talk about what makes this genre so captivation, controversial, and impossible to put down. </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0ab310a0-dd54-47c2-b1b7-2bad8ba6820d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassie & Lori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/09b59fedb34261db16890ba32518195f88adcc51d439f6f819cba2083a191142/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYWIzMTBhMC1kZDU0LTQ3YzItYjFiNy0yYmFkOGJhNjgyMGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5ZWE5MmY1Mi0zODJjLTQwNzEtOWRjNC1mMTgyNGNiZGFjZTMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTQxOTc5MTJiMjMwNGZlOTk1MDMyYmUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1OTZlMDEzZTgxMjU3MjcwMTFjYmZkL2Nhc3NpZS1oYWxscy1zdHVkaW8tYmIxbGQtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTE3X18xLTQ5LTIxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="62757452" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9ea92f52-382c-4071-9dc4-f1824cbdace3/episodes/0ab310a0-dd54-47c2-b1b7-2bad8ba6820d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the very first episode of Obsessions After Dark! 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