Late Night Reads

In this episode, we’re joined by Rowyn Adelaide and chat about how she transitioned from social work into writing romantasy, her long-time love for romance, what readers can expect in her future books, whether we’ve seen all of the magic in this world yet or not, and so much more. Also, make sure to check out Rowyn Adelaide's latest books:Of Withering DreamsOf Blooming EmbersOf Hollowed StarsBetween Lark and LoreBetween Wraith and Rune (Releasing Nov. 5, 2026)About Rowyn AdelaideRowyn Adelaide is an insatiable romance reader, advanced practice MSW social worker, and the author of the Fate of the Embered series. Her debut novel, Of Withering Dreams, launched the dark fantasy romance series with a haunting blend of passion and peril. Her work fuses atmospheric world-building with emotionally driven romance, often exploring themes of transformation, angst, and resilience.When she’s not writing or devouring stacks of romance novels, she’s usually globe-trotting, rocking out at concerts, counting down to spooky season, or singing karaoke (very poorly). She lives in the Midwest with her favorite creatures: her husband, their dog Audrey Shepburn (aka the goodest girl that ever lived), and their chaotic cat Stormy, who is equal parts villain and sidekick.Connect with Rowyn Adelaide:Website: www.AuthorRowynAdelaide.comInstagram: @authorrowynadelaideTikTok: @authorrowynadelaideConnect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book Ruin by K.A. Riley. This is the seventh book in the dystopian romance Thrall series, focusing on the story of Stray and Ruin.During this episode, we discuss the countless twists and turns in the book, how much Ruin’s power shocked us, why we wonder if Stray might be part cat, the secrets we saw coming and the ones we didn’t, and how we’re curious to see where their story goes next.Connect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver. We discuss why she chose dark romcom as her primary writing genre, the tropes she loves to write and the one she doesn’t ever plan to, why she loves to edge us so much, where the idea for the Love Antidote came from, what she can tell us about her new series, and so much more.Also, make sure to check out Brynne Weaver’s books:Love AntidoteThe Ruinous Love TrilogyButcher & BlackbirdLeather & LarkScythe & SparrowThe Seasons of Carnage TrilogyTourist SeasonHarvest SeasonHunting Season (Coming 2027)Love & Other KillersBlack SheepThe Shadow RealmA Shadow in the ReapingA Heart of Bitter PoisonA Queen of Broken RealmsThe DivinerMarrowAbout Brynne Weaver#1 NYT bestselling author Brynne Weaver has been writing since early childhood. As a teenager, she completed several full-length novels by hand. In 2021, she published her first fantasy romance, The Diviner, and launched her bestselling "neon romantasy" paranormal dark romcom Shadow Realm trilogy with A Shadow In The Reaping. Brynne then cowrote two standalone novels, Black Sheep and Marrow, before publishing the smash hit Butcher & Blackbird in 2023. Wrapping up the Ruinous Love Trilogy in 2025, Brynne then launched the dark romcom x thriller Seasons of Carnage series with the instant NYT bestseller, Tourist Season. Known as the “Queen of Dark Romcom,” Brynne Weaver aspires to write female-focused stories about resilient characters navigating the darker edges of love.Connect with Brynne Weaver:Website: https://www.brynneweaverbooks.com/ Instagram: @brynne_weaverTikTok: @brynneweaverbooksThreads: @brynne_weaverConnect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book Bedeviled by Laura Thalassa. This is the final book in the Bewitched series. The series also includes Bewitched, Bespelled, and The Curse That Binds. We’ve covered all of the previous books on the podcast!During this episode, we discuss everything that happened in the final book along with our reactions. Never thought we’d see the day when Memnon turns into a vulnerable softie! The surprising twists and turns that Laura Thalassa had in this book and how it exceeded our expectations. Plus, we’re grading our predictions for what we thought the series ended with to find out where we were right and where we got it definitely wrong.Connect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, we're going down the rabbit hole to share our predictions for what POVs will be in the upcoming book, Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros. We’re sharing everything that Rebecca has shared so far (as of Sept. 15, when we recorded the episode) and why it’s led us to make each prediction. Plus, we discuss why we believe certain POVs won’t be in the book and the one we’re hoping to see that would emotionally destroy us.Connect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

We’re back from our summer hiatus and super excited to be deep-diving into books with all of you again! In our first episode back, we’re chatting about the tweaks we’re making to the podcast schedule so we can bring you even more of our unhinged theories. Plus, we’re highlighting the top books we read during our summer hiatus, including:Devour Me by Emily RathDire Bound and Fury Bound by Sable SorensenJust for the Plot by Meghan QuinnWhen the Moon Hatched and Ballad of Fallen Dragons by Sarah A. ParkerRukus and Broken Knight by LJ ShenKiss of the Basilisk and Between Two Kings by Lindsay StraubePretty Little Wolf by Lola GlassConnect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, we provide an in-depth overview of everything that happens in the first three books of Laura Thalassa's Bewitched series. This includes Bewitched, Bespelled, and The Curse That Binds. It’s the ideal recap of everything that’s happened in the series in chronological order to prepare you to read the final book, Bedeviled. We also discuss our predictions of what will happen in Bedeviled, and some of them are definitely unhinged. Connect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re joined by Everly Raine and discuss how breaking her collarbone led to her becoming a published author, why she prefers to write about possessive daddy MMCs, why music is essential for her writing process, how she was able to write thirty books in five years, how she pulls from her personal experience in her writing, and why writing spice requires a specific mindset.Also, make sure to check out Everly’s latest books:Missouri DaddiesDaddy’s Little CupcakeDaddy’s Little SurvivorDaddy’s Little ForeignerDaddies’ Little SpitfireDaddy’s Little Mama BearDaddy’s Little SurpriseDaddy’s Little WorkerDaddy’s Little WorrierRicci Crime FamilyHis Perfect Little StormHis Perfect Little CrybabiesHis Perfect Little HackerThis We’ll Defend SecurityMaylee’s DaddyMontgomery SyndicateStalking MargeryTalking AdalisaSpringfield SinnersDeccanButch (Coming Soon)Daddies in the OrchardGeneDaddies of Whiskey MountainScarlett’s Mountain ManMila’s Mountain About Everly RaineEverly Raine is an International Bestselling Author who writes possessive, protective, but caring heroes who find their happily ever after. When she's not writing, you can find her riding her motorcycle, reading, and cooking. Connect with Everly Raine:Website: https://www.authoreverlyraine.com Instagram: @authoreverlyraineTikTok: @authoreverlyraineConnect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, we discuss the eleven small town romance books that should be immediately added to your TBR. Happily Never After by Paisley NashThe Story of My Life and Mistakes Were Made by Lucy ScoreThe Almond Bay series (The Way I Hate Him, The Reason I Married Him, and The Path to Loving Him) by Meghan QuinnWild Bluff series (Forever Wild, Wildly Inappropriate, Wild and Free, and Chasing Wild) by Emma KateWandering Home by Etta LaneConnect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

In this week’s episode, we’re dissecting our theories about the potential content of the forthcoming untitled Empyrean book, which will release on September 29, 2026. We’re deep-diving into what Rebecca Yarros has shared about this mysterious book and how this information impacts our theories. We’re explaining why some theories don’t make sense given the information provided so far, and which ones rose higher on our list after the last nugget of information Rebecca Yarros shared on social media over the weekend. Connect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]