Minisode #80 - Romance hot takes

What does it take to make someone like the romance genre? Maybe just an amenable coworker whom we coerce into sitting down with us...Also congratulation to Angus and Alysun! We wish you both the happiest of ever afters❤️Questions/comments/concerns? Email us at [email protected] SandersThe Women by Kristin HannahFrom Blood and Ash by JLALovers in the Museum by Isabel AllendeOut of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-YoungFunny Story by Emily HenryBridgerton by Julia QuinnA Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana HerreraJR WardChristmas Notch series Julie Murphy/Sierra SimoneCredence by Penelope DouglasDen of Vipers by KA KnightButcher & Blackbird (trilogy) by Brynne WeaverKatee RobertBromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams (series)Victoria AveyardBrandon SandersonThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanTamora PierceJodi PicoultGirl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

It's that time of year -- time where we say bon voyage for a few months and wish you well with your summer reading endeavors! Here are some new ones that we're excited about to kick off your tbr. And don't forget to visit your friendly local library to see what summer reading programs they have in plan!Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at [email protected]. Don't forget to tune in for our last episode of this season, and we'll see you again soon.XX, Jackie + JenBooks we mention:Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryTriple Sec by TJ AlexanderCode Word Romance by Carlie WalkerThe Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie GilmoreHaunted Ever After by Jen DeLucaConfirmed, it is Monte Carlo the movie.

A special thank you to Ashley Herring Blake for joining us for our last author interview of the season! Settle in for some good laughs and some great conversation, and don't forget to preorder/run out and grab Dream on, Ramona Riley (avail. 5/13).Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at [email protected] Green Doesn't CareAstrid Parker Doesn't FailIris Kelly Doesn't DateMake the Season BrightDream On, Ramona RileyGet Over it, April EvansMeryl WilsnerHannah Bonam-YoungLaura Piper LeeAdriana Herrera (we're reading her for book club this month! Click here to join us on May 15th)August Lane by Regina BlackWild *Side by Elsie SilverYou Deserve Each Other by Sarah HogleYou Belong Here by Megan Miranda

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuireNicholas SparksFifty Shades by EL JamesIt Ends With Us by Colleen HooverBridgerton series by Julia QuinnEmily RathRed, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonMaxton Hall by Mona KastenIn Death Series by JD Robb (Nora Roberts)Dial A for Aunties by Jesse SutantoACOTAR by SJMFrom Blood and Ash by JLAJay CrownoverThe Idea of You by Robinne LeeRuby DixonLyla SageFive Feet ApartSay a Little Prayer by Jenna VorisTwisted Love by Ana HuangPlaying for Keeps series by Becka MackOut of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young#80 JLA X RRPassionFlixThe Man From Snowy River**Doctor Who is not based on a graphic novel. There are novelizations *of* the show.*

Thank you to Kimberly for sitting down and talking all things fun, alien, and absurd! Haven't had a chance to look into Kimberly's work? Visit her website : Kimberlylemming.com.Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at [email protected]/authors we mention:That Time I got Drunk and Saved a DemonI Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-ComMistlefoeThat Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a WerewolfChuck TingleWooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie BurgisElizabeth StephensMea MoniqueElla MavenKennedy RyanThat Time I Took Down a Cult by Rebel CarterT KingfisherJohn Wiswell C.M. LockhartMike Pape's (cover designer)

Another day, another interview! Sit down with us to talk about all things book collecting and romance history with Rebecca Romney! Make sure to check out Rebecca's website: rebeccaromney.com, and as always, email us with any questions/comments/concerns/recommendations at [email protected]!Books/authors we mention:Jane Austen's BookshelfPride & PrejudiceSir Gawain and the Green KnightGutenberg BibleRare Danger by Beverly JenkinsExtraordinary Union by Alyssa ColeKaren Marie MoningNorthanger Abbey by AustenInventing the It GirlWolf & the Dove by Kathleen WoodiwissKimberly LemmingRuby DixonIndigo by Beverly JenkinsNASCAR harlequinAmish zombiesEarthsea by Ursula K Le GuinFrances Burney (Cecilia)Brandon SandersonBeowulfBrynne WeaverBeverly Jenkins talk @ LilyHoney & Wax Book Collecting Prize

Here, have some bookish opinions, courtesy of Jen and Jackie. Want to share your own? Email us at [email protected]! Books/authors we mention:Katee RobertEmily RathKristin Ashley (Honey series)Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-YoungNext to You by HBYReckless by Elsie SilverFirst Time Caller by BK BorisonIcebreaker by Hannah GraceHades X Persephone by Scarlett St. Clair

Content warnings - exploitation of minors, harassment and bullying.Welcome back to part 2 of our interview with author Emily Rath! Part one is available here if you haven't yet listened in. In this episode we talk about harassment and what that means for authors and their readership, as well as what Emily's newest books are looking like!Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at [email protected]/authors we mention:North is the NightSouth is the SeaNaomi NovikKatherine Arden, Winternight trilogyKalevala (free online)Sabriel (Old Kingdom series) by Garth NixLillian Lark

Help us welcome Emily Rath to the romance nerd gang. Let's talk inspiration, regency novels, poly romances, and life behind the scenes for a bestselling author. Plus, in a Raging Romantics first, we had so much to talk about that we split this interview into two parts!Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at [email protected] Emily Rath's website for more information! Regency series (Second Sons)Hockey series (Jacksonville Rays)North is the NightWhiskey & Sin (Omegaverse)Harrison and Somchai's novella (Queer & Cute anthology)Other books/authors we mention:Cat SebastianLola & the Millionaires by Kathryn MoonElle Kennedy

Reading check in! Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at [email protected]!Books we mention:A Pack for Autumn (Cozyverse) by Emilia EmersonBond Dissolution series by Eliana LeeKathryn Moon Lola & The MillionairesGames with the OrcLady of Rooksgrove ManorEmily RathSavory Baking by Erin Jeanne McDowellThe Game Changer by Lana FergusonThe Vancouver Storm series by Stephanie ArcherDeep End by Ali HazelwoodScythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver