Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast

The Novel: Santa's Coming (High Five Series #1)The Author: Serena PierThe Guest: Bree, host of The Categorically Romance podcastThe Synopsis:I sat on Santa’s lap, and now he wants to see me again.Single mother Emily is resigned to yet another stressful holiday season alone. That is, until she meets a charismatic man playing Santa in a local bar. Their chance meeting leads to a playful and flirtatious text exchange throughout the holiday season until Santa is on her doorstep, ready to give Emily her Christmas wishes.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- Some recent booktok tea about category romance- From reading to writing erotica...- What comes after Tiktok?- A few brief thoughts on Hot Frosty, because we just can't help ourselves (00:17:59)- Entering our feral, unhinged era in 2025- Introducing today's book pick, Santa's Coming (00:22:34)- A brief synopsis for Santa's Coming (00:24:26)- Why we love novellas- Looking ahead to the rest of the High Five series- #Unhinged2025- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:35:45)- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Santa Monica Baby by me, Kelly Reynolds (for more spicy Santa content), Naughty or Nice by Sophie Snow - listen to our 7th Day of Boobsmas episode, the Momcoms series (for more single mother romance)- Bree's picks: Naughty or Nice: Christmas Erotica (anthology from Cleiss Press), The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore- Best Women's Erotica of the Year: Volume 6 (featuring Naima Simone)- How to Write Erotica by Rachel Kramer BusselOther News:December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel: Gifted to His DadThe Author: J. WilderThe Guest: Jared Goode, creator of Midnight MusicalsThe Synopsis:When my boyfriend Cole invited me to celebrate Christmas at his step-dad’s cabin. Nothing could have prepared for what would happen next.Griffin’s nothin g like I pictured. Instead of a typical middle-aged man. I’m faced with broad shoulders, a muscular chest and a jawline sharp enough to kill.Spine tingling grazes, and heated glances that last too long have me feeling guilty about how my body’s reacting.That is until my boyfriend asks to share me with his step-dadAfter the steamiest Christmas holiday of my life, everything feels perfect.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- The horror musical erotica collaboration nobody asked for, but just wait...- Introducing today's book pick, Gifted to His Dad (00:11:14)- We love a new-to-us author- A brief synopsis for Gifted to His Dad (00:12:39)- TWO spicy, polyamorous romances this Boobsmas season- "Step" family romances open up the... possibilities- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:28:18)- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Listen to our 6th Day of Boobsmas episode on The Perfect Gift for more spicy, poly love; One Winter's Night by Kiley Dunbar, another previous Boobsmas pick- Jared's picks: You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (listen to our previous 2nd Day of Boobsmas episode about it), Ho Ho Homicidal Maniac by K.A. Merikan, the FULL Dolly Parton Christmas experience: "Christmas on the Square", "Smoky Mountain Christmas", and "Dolly & Kenny: a Christmas to Remember"Other News:December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel: Naughty or NiceThe Author: Sophie SnowThe Guest: Leslie, of She Reads RomanceThe Synopsis:Santa Claus is coming... and so is his niece's best friend.Rora Stanley hates Christmas.But when her best friend needs a Santa photographer for her family’s toy store, Rora is forced to return to her Christmas-obsessed hometown for the holidays.Henry Whitten loves Christmas.And a few weeks in Wintermore, Wyoming playing Santa is exactly what he needs as he stands at a career crossroads.Henry isn’t prepared for the Christmas-hating photographer to consume his thoughts the second he lays eyes on her. And Rora isn’t expecting to be so turned on by her best friend’s uncle in his Santa suit…When “just this once” snowballs into something more, Rora and Henry scramble to make every second count before their time runs out. It’ll take more than a Christmas miracle to turn this festive fling into forever.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- Holiday traditions, eats, and treats- Some Christmas movie faves- Introducing today's book pick, Naughty or Nice (00:10:28)- A brief synopsis for Naughty or Nice (00:11:53)- Holiday fling to lovers is perfect for novella length- So. Much. Lap. Sitting.- Age gap... but it's not creepy- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:23:31)- Lube lube lube- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:30:55)- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza (THE Santarotica romance that you HAVE to read), The Naughty List by Ellie Mae MacGregor, Dashing All the Way by Chelsea Curto- Leslie's picks: The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, Santa Baby Maybe by S. Doyle- Find my Holidays in L.A. series on Leslie's "10 Christmas Romance Novella Series that are Naughty and Nice" list- "Klaus" (the animated movie with buff Santa Daddy)- "Dear Santa" (the Jack Black Santa movie we couldn't remember the name of)- "Violent Night" (starring David Harbour, the sexiest Santa ever)Other News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel: The Perfect Gift: a Christmas Cuckold NovellaThe Author: Clio EvansThe Guest: Alexis, of Have Curves Will TravelThe Synopsis:What happens when you get snowed in with two hot lumberjacks and your husband?Rosie is a pro bono lawyer on a holiday vacation with her uptight, neurosurgeon husband of eight years. Greg has promised a week-long getaway in a remote lake-side cabin where they can escape their high-pressure jobs and explore their fantasies...The only problem is—it’s been three days, and Greg has yet to even kiss Rosie.When a snowstorm hits Christmas Eve, two lumberjacks show up on their doorstep in need of refuge from the cold. Hawk and Ashton are two rugged, hot-blooded mountain men in need of something—or someone—to defrost their icy hearts.Rosie knows it's wrong, but she can’t resist the temptation. Besides, it’s Christmas Eve, and she deserves the perfect gift…Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- A last-minute book switcheroo- Parallel reading (00:04:15)- Introducing today's book pick, The Perfect Gift (00:08:02)- Baseball monster pirates anyone?- A brief synopsis for The Perfect Gift (00:10:55)- Before, during, and after care- The technological advancement every romance reader needs- The... "three for one" scene (00:22:23)- Don't worry, there's plenty of lube- Switch/submissive men in romance- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:29:15)- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: The Jacksonville Rays series by Emily Rath (why choose hockey romance), Axes and O's (married lumberjacks + a third) and Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse- Alexis' picks: Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns by Philip Miller, The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie EastonOther News:December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel:Frosted: A Frosty the Snowman Erotic Parody (Demon Cream Chronicles #1)The Author:Adelyne Graves & Rebecca MasseyThe Guest:Victoria HamelThe Synopsis:Rule #1: Never try to summon a demon in a trash can.Rule #2: Never get summoning instructions off the internet.Rule #3: Don't sleep with Frosty the snowman no matter how sexy you think he is.Frosted is an erotic parody novella aboHout Frosty the Snowman and a down on her luck witch who can't help but take Frosty for a ride.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- From readers to fans to authors- Be sure to check out Victoria's "Hallmark after Dark" romance novels- Trading in toxic/unhealthy habits for things that bring us joy- Introducing today's book pick, Frosted (00:12:18)- A brief synopsis for Frosted (00:13:37)- Soooo many fantastic highlights- Leaning into the humor and parody- Why not carve a dicksicle?- Unhinged to the nth degree- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:31:02)- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: "Hot Frosty" on Netflix, Regifted: Ganged by the Ghosts of Christmas by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz, Back for Seconds: A Reverse Harem Feast by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz, "Violent Night" starring David HarbourVictoria's picks: "Hot Frosty" on Netflix, It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer (listen to our Boobsmas episode), Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas, Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn DonovanOther News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel:Gnome One Like You (The Wordplay Series #3)The Author:Tobie CarterThe Guest:MK McFaddenThe Synopsis:She’s his best friend’s little sister. He’s the boy that got her sent away…After being unceremoniously evicted from her craft shop right before Christmas, ambitious carpenter Dandelion Johnson must pick up shifts at her grandparents’ bakery to earn enough to sue her slummy landlord. Just trying to make it through the holidays, the last thing Andi needs is a distraction in the form of her brother’s best friend—the man who stole her heart years ago only to crush it in front of the entire high school. When her car breaks down in the middle of a snowstorm, she has no choice but to accept the ride home he offers.Reformed bad boy and cutthroat lawyer Winchester Robinson’s grandmother refuses to retire and make him a partner at the family law firm until he convinces her he values something more than just his win-loss streak. Discovering his old flame stranded on the side of the road could solve his problem but facing down her protective big brother and his own feelings of unworthiness might be too big of a roadblock for him to overcome.As the storm worsens, they’re forced to seek refuge at Win’s family’s house, where his Nana is staying for the holiday. Win seizes the opportunity and begs Andi to pretend to be his girlfriend for the weekend to appease Nana’s worries, offering to take on her lawsuit in exchange for the favor. Realizing it could be a Christmas blessing, Andi agrees. But Christmas cheer brings back old feelings neither want to face. This holiday season could bring the gift of a second chance…if they can move on from the past.Show Notes: - The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- What if Frosty the Snowman was... hot?- A small town romance trope we need to retire (00:07:15)- Introducing today's book pick, Gnome One Like You (00:09:19)- The story behind weird character names- When the characters match each other's freak... *fans self*- A few steamy sexcerpts- Penis jokes keeping love playful in 2024 (00:33:48)- Emotional maturity FTW- The definitive Christmas Die Hard debate- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:42:47)- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Santa Monica Baby by Kelly Reynolds, Snowed in with the Player by Rebecca Jenshak, Gigolo All the Way by JN Welsh- MK's picks: The Holidays in L.A. series, "Nightmare Before Christmas"- The Nashville Neighborhood series by Nikki SloaneOther News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks:Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel:My December DarlingThe Author:Lauren AsherThe Guest:Torry, host of Ready to be Romanced and Ready to be PettyThe Synopsis:CatalinaPlaying the part of my sister’s maid of honor is easy even if she’s marrying my ex. But playing nice with the best man? An impossible task given our history. Sure, Luke Darling may be suspiciously kind, incredibly handsome, and stubborn to a fault, but regardless of how hard he tries to make me see otherwise, I’m not interested. It’s on me to remind him that he’s my ex-boyfriend’s best friend. And the one I’m secretly starting to wish I met first.LukeMy job as the best man is a simple one, except for one minor issue. I’ve spent so much time avoiding my best friend’s ex that I didn’t consider what could happen if I started craving Catalina Martinez’s company instead. She is only in Lake Wisteria for the winter wedding, but her January departure date won’t stop me from pursuing her. Getting her to date me would be nothing short of a Christmas miracle, but I’m determined to make her mine. ‘Tis the season to fall in love…even if I’m the only one taking the risk.Show Notes:- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- From romance noobie to romance podcaster- Romance novels don't need to be hidden- Don't forget to shop your local romance bookstore this holiday season (updated June 2024)- Introducing today's book pick, My December Darling (00:12:45)- Our new favorite micro-trope... "maid of honor hot for the best man"- A brief synopsis for My December Darling (00:17:23)- Novel vs. novella- Bye bye evil ex, hello dating your sister's ex- What women want from men vs. what men think women want... according to other men (00:32:28)- Romance novels are and have always been political. Period.- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:43:05)- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Holiday Wedding by Dr. Melissa Dymond; books with healthy masculinity - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, Hit it and Quit it by Kelly Reynolds- Torry's picks: Kelly's Holidays in L.A. series, Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey, A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore, Scrooge-ish by L.B. Dunbar, Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood- Listen to Kelly discuss another Lauren Asher book, The Fine Print, on Ready to be Romanced- Listen to Torry on another episode of Boobies & Noobies as we cover a post-Christmas, winter romance, Something New- Fall Into You by Caroline Frank (major fall vibes)Other News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel: Holidays are for Suckers (Tinsels and Tentacles 2.0)The Author:Kiernan KellyThe Guest:Becky, host of Too Stupid to LiveThe Synopsis: Ebenezer Spooge is an adult film star who specializes in holiday films. Until today, that is. Today, he's determined that his life will take a new -- and abstinent -- turn. After a terrible fight with his director, he swears to give it all up, live a clean, boring life, and never need to worry about fluffers, lubricant, or multiple takes again.Gorg is an alien from a galaxy far away who crash lands on our little blue planet right in Ebenezer's backyard. Although Ebenezer refuses to believe Gorg is real, and that everything he sees is an illusion or delusion, Gorg refuses to give up. Gorg is entranced by the holidays and by the lithe little human who hates them and everything associated with them and is determined to bring joy back into Ebenezer's life.Show Notes: - The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas- Falling down the omegaverse rabbit hole...- Celebrating the holidays (00:09:30)- We can't all be great gift givers- Introducing today's book pick, Holidays are for Suckers (00:13:42)- A brief synopsis (00:16:40)- Unhinged and hilarious... exactly what alien romance should be- If you've got tentacles, use them. (00:23:25)- Sex positivity at its finest- Some other books in the Tinsels and Tentacles 2.0 series- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:42:53)- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:- Kelly's picks: Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard by Tiffany Roberts, Sinta by Honey Phillips- Becky's picks: Meteors and Menorahs by Nessa Claugh, Whisked Away by the Alien by Julie K. Cohen- Feast of Love coming soon to Too Stupid to Live- Previous Boobsmas episodes featuring Becky: Sentient Sour Cream and Applesauce... (Hannukah romance), Snowbound in her Boss' Bed (Hannukah romance), Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard (Alien Christmas romance)Other News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

The Novel: Mistle-HoThe Author: Josie Watts (also Janice Whiteaker)The Guest: Angela, creator of the Cozy Mystery Book ClubThe Synopsis:Gavin Wilkes is rugby’s biggest star and my older brother’s best friend. He’s tall, dark, handsome… and a notorious player—not just in the sportsball way.For years he’s teased me—flirted with me as a joke—and I’m tired of it. So the night of my parents’ annual Christmas party, I call his bluff, never expecting him to take me up on it.He does. Many times.At my place. At his place. In my mom’s she shed and the back of a bar. Not once does it cross my mind that our little meet-ups might lead to more. That I might be the woman who makes Gavin want to settle down.Especially since he’d have to risk everything to make me his. Maybe I’ll just make him mine.Shownotes: The 7th annual 12 Days of BoobsmasCelebrate the 12 Days of Cozies December 1st-12thThe crossover between romance readers and cozy mystery readersIntroducing today's book pick, Mistle-Ho (00:14:30)All I want for Christmas is some Swamp Cats swag...A brief synopsis (00:18:08)An uptick in rugby romance?The "proper" way to watch Christmas moviesThe misogyny in brother's best friend romances"Pulling a Bill Clinton"Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:45:20)The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinSupplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions: - Angela's story, Knew Your Were Mine, on the Read Me Romance podcast- Kelly on the Cozy Mystery Book ClubChocolate Chip Cookie Murder (2020)- Snow Way Out (2021)- Books Can Be Deceiving (2002)- A Brush with Murder (2023)- Dead and Gondola (2024)- The Player by Claire Contreras- Kelly's picks: Venice Actually by Kelly Reynolds, Taylor by Mary Warren- Angela's picks: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland, The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandria Benedict, A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina RomerilOther News:December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica BabyLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

Summary: It's Super Bowl Sunday, and this football fan is here to celebrate with a Fantasy Fiction book draft. Join the romance reading (and writing) "team captains" as they draft their favorite books releasing between January 1st - March 31st, 2024. 💖Then, vote for your favorite "team" on the Boobies & Noobies Instagram.The Team Captains:Kelly Reynolds, Author & Host of Boobies & NoobiesSatoria, Instagram and TiktokLena, Instagram and TiktokTorry, Podcast host of Ready to be Petty and Ready to be RomancedAn Indie-published romance book (00:17:45)Torry's pick: Face Off by Teagan HunterLena's pick: Girl Meets Grump by Hailey GardinerSat's pick: The Seventh Month Itch by Tanvier PeartKelly's pick: The Wiener Across the Way by Amy AwardA traditionally published romance book (00:25:35)Lena's pick: The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition)Sat's pick: Sex, Lies, and Sensibility by Nikki PayneKelly's pick: This Could be Us by Kennedy RyanTorry's pick: Bride by Ali HazelwoodAn LGBTQIA+ romance book (indie or trad pub) (00:38:05)Sat's pick: Loving Safoa by Liza WemakorKelly's pick: My Fair Brady by Brian D. KennedyTorry's pick: Most Ardently by Gabe Cole NovoaLena's pick: Mortgage of Convenience by Dani McLeanA romance book written by a new-to-you author (indie or trad pub) (00:46:15)Kelly's pick: A Duet of Darkness and Dreams by L.H. BlakeTorry's pick: Faebound by Saara El-ArifiLena's pick: The Accidental Crush by Mia HeintzelmanSat's pick: I'll Conjure for You by Charish ReidA freebie (any book published between January 1st and March 31st) (01:00:18)Sat's pick: Saint, Sorrow, Sinner by Freydis MoonLena's pick: Play Me Once by Carina TaylorKelly's pick: Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio AxelrodTorry's pick: Red String Theory by Lauren Kung JessenLinks: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈