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Let’s dive into the dark side of reality TV and social media influencing with Lindsay Lovise, author of GINGERBREAD BONES. In this modern-day retelling of Hansel & Gretal, Georgie and her brother Hamish are sent into the wilderness with other ‘teen misfits’ for a little ‘scared straight’ reality webshow by their step-Momfluencer and self-proclaimed “parenting expert”. But nothing is as it seems in reality TV…and the same is true for the mysterious woods when teens start to go missing…Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@lindsayloviseThreads: @lindsayloviseWebsite: www.lindsaylovise.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lindsay Merbaum, best-selling author of the smutty horror-comedy hit VAMPIRES AT SEA, joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for the release of her latest novel, WITCHES OF THE WHEEL.We dive into one of our favorite topics for spooky season: feminist horror. Let’s talk about the expression of feminist ideals in horror, shifting from a male-centered perspective, and the empowerment journey of the Final Girl. Some notable book recs included! Don’t forget to check out Study Coven – Lindsay’s virtual class for women writers interested in experimenting in horror. Next class is Gothic Horror and begins January 2027 – registration open now!Trigger warning/content warning: discussions of sexual assault, cannibalism, and body horror.Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@pickyourpotionsThreads: @pickyourpotionsWebsite: www.pick-your-potions.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JR Ward, best-selling author of the hit series THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for the release of her latest novel, LOVER ENTHRONED.20 years of stories, spanning dozens of novels, JR Ward talks about the inspiration behind her popular paranormal romance series and how this novel stands out and brings in a new romance. Move over Alpha Male MMCs, it’s time for the Hot Nerd! Star-crossed lovers face the battles of their lives...in the midst of war with the Lessening Society. Computer genius Allhan holds a deadly secret. Princess Dennesha is heir to the throne of the Shadows. Can the two find a way out of their fates? Or are they doomed to grieve a love that could never be for eternity…We also talk about:- Black Dagger Brotherhood PassionFlix adaptation – season 2 releasing October 29th!- JR Ward’s writing process and cinematic writing style- JR Ward’s advice for new writersThank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@jrwardauthorThreads: @jrwardauthorWebsite: https://jrward.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The darkness isn’t empty. It’s hungry.Tatiana Schlote-Bonne is BACK on Must Love Books Podcast to chat about her fungal horror fantasy, WHAT FEEDS BELOW.Check out Tatiana’s previous episodes on Must Love Books Podcast:103. Girlhood and Murderous Cults with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, THE MEAN ONES36. Horror Would You Rather with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, SUCH LOVELY SKINThank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@thebuffwriterThreads: @thebuffwriterWebsite: www.tatiana-schlote-bonne.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes…It’s officially Spooky Season on Must Love Books Podcast!Jasmine Smith joins Krystle Hope for her debut novel, DEATH CARD, a witchy coming of age novel set in New Orleans, featuring familial witches, Black girl magic (literally!), grief, ancestral ties, mystery, and romance. We also talk about favorite witches and Halloween traditions!Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram: @jasminesmithwritesThreads: @jasminesmithwritesTikTok: @jasminesmithwritesWebsite: www.jasminesmithwrites.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The weather is getting chillier, so let’s heat it up! Megan from Cantina Book Club podcast joins Krystle Hope to share some bookish hot takes, such as…- Audiobooks are reading!- Thoughts on the Wuthering Heights Adaptation!- Taylor Swift music is overused on Bookstagram (sorry Swifties!)- Cheese! (what else?)And more!Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram: @cantinabookclubThreads: @cantinabookclubYouTube: @CantinaBookClubWebsite: www.cantinabookclub.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A war-scarred mage, a sentient ship, and a secret that could drown empires – H Leighton Dickson joins Krystle Hope to talk about her slow-burn epic romantasy SHIP OF SPELLS, using her STEM background to build a fantasy world and magic system, and her education in Romantasy 101We also talk about our favorite topic on this podcast: cheese!Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram: @hleightondicksonThreads: @hleightondicksonWebsite: www.hleightondickson.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Roll the dice, strike up the band, and get ready for a swoon-worthy gaming romance that blends the magic of D&D with the camaraderie of band camp—from the bestselling author of Dating and Dragons!  Best-selling author Kristy Boyce joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for her latest novel in the Quest for Love series, ROLLS AND RIVALRY.  We chat about all things D&D and romance, and what’s coming next for Kristy Boyce.Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram: @kristylboyceWebsite: www.kristyboyceauthor.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who doesn’t love a little chaos? Best-selling author Shanora Williams joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for a latest hit, MAYHEM AND THE MORTAL. A mortal with nothing left to lose, an assassin with everything to hide. Mayhem and the Mortal is a fun romantasy featuring slow-burn danger, quests with impossible odds, and an epic adventure.We also talk about Dungeons and Dragons!Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram: @reallyshanoraTikTok: @theshanorawilliamsWebsite: www.shanorawilliams.comJoin The Shanora Society Reader Group on FacebookMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The world is on fire – so take a deep breath and have some cake and snuggle up with a cozy fantasy! Sarah Beth Durst joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to talk about all things cozy, the importance of taking breaks when things are tough, and her latest novel, THE FARAWAY INN.Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram: @sarahbethdurstThreads: @sarahbethdurstWebsite: www.sarahbethdurst.comMust Love Books Podcast: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.comwww.MustLoveBooksPodcast.com 🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy