The ARC streak continues with Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner. Professional soccer rookie Phoebe Matthews has been drafted to play for the New Orleans Krewe with hopes for a callup to the national team. The good news? She’ll get to play with her idol, Grace Henderson. The bad news? Grace is gorgeous and talented and maybe a little grumpy. Is that bad news though? Seems like Grace is into Phoebe, too. Is teammates with benefits a thing? Also discussed: sentient inanimate object erotica, double dragon/dog/demon dongs, and other hot soccer romances.

Up Next: The Love Rematch by Kay Marie - releases 10/16

What We’re Reading:

Seven Days: The Beginning (The Playhouse Series, A Madam Jolie Playhouse Book) - Fanny Lee Savage

Off the Charts Chemistry - Christine Miles

What We’re Listening To:

God Awful Movies

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

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On this episode we discuss the new release from Lauren Morrill, Sister of the Bride, a friends to lovers, Father of the Bride-inspired romcom. This was an ARC from NetGalley and releases September 12th. When 26-year-old workaholic restaurateur, Pippin, discovers that her twin sister is getting married to a practical stranger and her beloved home/business is going to be put on the market, she struggles to make sense of what life is in store for her. With the help of her newly relocated best friend Toby (who she does NOT have sexy feelings for, thank you very much), she has five months to pull off a wedding, sell her business, and keep herself from not spiraling. Seems easy… Also discussed, how long is TOO long, we skip the f— right over bright spots, and pimp our most recent commentary on Freevee’s Puppy Love.

Up Next: Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner

What We’re Reading:

I Could Never - Penelope Ward

Bulldozer - P. Dangelico

Keyed Up - Sarah Estep

It Has to Be You - Dani McLean

Bound by Words - E.L. Koslo

What We’re Listening To:

We Hate Movies, comes back this week

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We delve into the wonderful world of Jane Austen reenactments with Robyn Gynne’s, The Worst Darcy. Set in a small tourist town named Austen, the local inhabitants spend one month a year celebrating all things Jane A. This year, being the pinnacle of pieces, Pride and Prejudice, newly relocated town librarian and “Keaton’s mom,” Vivian, feels that this is her opportunity to make a name for herself in the community by playing Lizzy. Metalhead and all around town ‘bad boy,’ Brodie Bishop, is strong-armed into being her Darcy. When opposites attract, will these two deny the chemistry off stage, or will Vivian prove to be truly an “obstinate, headstrong girl” and choose to take a chance? Also discussed: Red, White, and Royal Blue, the corn song (how did Rae not know about it?), and an amazing Jane Austen festival in Bath.

Special thanks to all Ohio voters who voted in the August 8 special election!

Up Next: Sister of the Bride by Lauren Morrill

What We’re Reading:

Curves for Days - Laura Moher

Whisky Business - Elliot Fletcher

The Hookup Type - Brittany Wilson

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Citation Needed 

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We’re wrapping up Scoresley Month(and-a-half) where we read books by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score! Our final selection is Whiskey Chaser, co-written by both these queens. Devlin is in need of a place to lay low. Hot off a political scandal, he figures the best place to get off the grid is his grandmothers cabin in rural West Virginia. Scarlet is grieving the death of her father and attempting to care for her older siblings. Sparks fly when these two broken hearts find each other. Also discussed, Issue 1 in Ohio (please vote on August 8!), how big is too big, and reuniting with friends.

Up Next: The Worst Darcy by Robyn Gynne

What We’re Reading:

Unravel Me - Becka Mack

Mark My Words - E.L. Koslo

Wedded to the Wanton Witch - S.L. Prater

What We’re Listening To:

Outer Banks on Netflix

Good Omens 2 (Duh)

The FlopHouse Podcast 400th Episode

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Welcome back to Scoresley Month(and-a-half) where we read books by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score! Next up is Mr. Fixer Upper from Lucy Score. Gannon co-stars in a home renovation show that Paige works on as a field producer. He’s explosive, she’s calm. He’s boisterous, she’s reserved. But man, he falls first and there’s no way he’s giving up on her. This book features the greatest grand gesture we’ve ever read. Ever. Also discussed: Issue 1 in Ohio (please vote on August 8!), the best kinds of donuts, and of course, the Barbie movie.

Up Next: Whiskey Chaser by Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley

What We’re Reading:

Mile High by Liz Tomforde

Play For Me - Libby Hubscher

Bittersweet - Carrie Aarons

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Swoop Docs

Movies That Made Us on Netflix

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Welcome to Scoresley Month(and-a-half) where we read books by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score! First up is Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley. Alex is a writer who’s accidentally found success in the romance genre using a female pen name, Lexi Logan. Mia is a nine-to-fiver by day and a book blogger by night who is very close with… Lexi. When fate steps in, Alex and Mia quite literally bump into each other at a book store and begin dating. What happens when Alex knows the whole story, but Mia’s in the dark? Also discussed: Toys for Tw*ts, Veronica’s kryptonite, and why you should be nice to customer service reps.

Up Next: Mr. Fixer Upper by Lucy Score

What We’re Reading:

Cocky Roommate by Claire Kingsley

Earl of Every Sin and Duke of Debauchery by Scarlet Scott (Sins of Scoundrels Series)

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The Bear - FX

Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren and Stimpy Story

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We close out Authors You Should Know month by speaking with one of our favorite historical romance authors, Tracy Sumner! We discuss her book, Tides of Passion (The Garrett Brothers #3), a beautiful story of finding love after grief between a bad ass suffragette and small town constable. Like most of Tracy’s books, this is muy caliente! We also discussed her latest release, Kiss the Rake Hello (Wicked Widows League #13) which is an older heroine, enemies to lovers, sorta second chance in which the hero gets a chance with the girl he’s been in love with all his life. Also, our new segment gets a tantalizing new name, Rae crows about her new Pride Converse shoes, find @darquepath on TikTok, the Books that Made Us, and we’re trying to get healthy!

Tides of Passion by Tracy Sumner

Kiss the Rake Hello by Tracy Sumner

Up Next: Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley

What We’re Reading:

Crying Woolfe - Kerrigan Byrne

Sacrifice the Sea - Anna Fury and Amy Pennza

Foreplay on Words - E.L. Koslo

What We’re Listening To:

Nick DiRamio

The Books That Made Us 

Spark Notes with Rae

Today your favorite foul-mouthed ladies are joined by Piece of Cake authors Mary Hollis Huddleston & Asher Fogle Paul. We got an ARC of Piece of Cake, which comes out June 20. Claire Sommers (the villain from Without a Hitch) is rebuilding her life after basically ripping it apart in the last book. She’s paired with a Brooklyn influencer, Dom, to try to save the magazine she works for, Piece of Cake. Will they accomplish their goal in saving the magazine? Will Claire admit she has feelings for Dom? Also discussed: Rae has Barenaked Ladies tickets she can’t use, Veronica got scammed in a desperate attempt to get Taylor Swift tickets, and really different sex toys. 

Up Next: Tides of Passion by Tracy Sumner (featuring an interview with Ms. Sumner, herself!)

What We’re Reading:

How to Love a Duke in Ten Days: Devil You Know, Book 1 by Kerrigan Byrne

All Scot and Bothered: Devil You Know, Book 2 by Kerrigan Byrne

Kept by Amy Pennza

Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley

What We’re Listening To:

Shrinking on AppleTV

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Welcome to part one of Authors You Should Know Month! This is where we choose authors we love who we don’t think are getting enough love. Up first is E.L. Koslo, who we found awhile back through her Dirty Words series. For this installment, we’re reading Feelin’ the Burn, which is available through Inkitt’s Galatea app. In this steamy gym-inspired read, Hannah needs to take control of her health and Coach J is absolutely the one to help her in that endeavor. Don’t miss E.L. herself talking about the book! Special thanks to her for spending some time with us. Also discussed: crystals in phallic shapes, how both Veronica and Rae starting working out again, and how many books we’ve all read this year.

Up Next: Piece of Cake by Mary Hollis Huddleston & Asher Fogle Paul 

What We’re Reading:

The Dukes Rebellious Love - Ava Bond (Releases 6/1)

Egomaniac - Vi Keeland

Steal the Sky - Amy Pennza and Anna Fury

Foreplay on Words - E.L. Koslo (re-releases June 28)

What We’re Listening To:

You’re Losing Me - Taylor Swift (Veronica is UNWELL)

Francesca - Hozier

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Back to our regular schedule, we’re discussing If Only You by Chloe Liese! This sixth installment of the Bergman Brothers series brings us the second Bergman sister. Ziggy is tired of being seen as the baby who needs to be protected, so she wants to rough up her image a bit. Enter, Seb, her brother’s best friend who’s on a self-destructive streak and about to lose the only thing he loves: Hockey. The two of them enter a fake friendship situation to help them both out: he gets his image smoothed out and she gets hers a little dirty. Also discussed: being an indie author and getting excited about literally anyone reading your book, bug copulation outside the window, and the unveiling of a new segment on the show. Plus! Did you know that Zac Efron has a world travel show?!

Up Next: Feeling the Burn by E.L. Koslo (Galatea)

What We’re Reading:

The Game by Vi Keeland

Blind Pass by Teagan Hunter

Elements of Chemistry by Penny Reid

What We’re Listening To:

Paratone - She’s So High

The Alcott (feat. Taylor Swift) - The National

Kurtis Conner - Russell Hartley’s Sex Trafficking People Now

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After a lengthy recording hiatus, the ladies are back to discuss Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams! Rae and Veronica got an ARC from NetGalley and no one is upset about it. Spoiler alert: Will is one of the best heroes discussed on this show. Three cheers for adult conversations and finally confronting your trauma! Also discussed: Veronica’s NEW BOOK (screamingcryingthrowingup), Rae truly does need Safelite’s services, and how the bar for cis het men remains on the floor. 

Up Next: If Only You by Chloe Liese

What We’re Reading:

Stolen (Bitten and Bound Book 2) by Amy Pennza

King of Tricksters by S.L. Prater

Rogue’s Rules for Seduction by Eva Leigh

You Can Have Manhattan by P. Dangelico

What We’re Listening To:

Meet Me at Home playlist

You’re Dead To Me - Episode on Love in the Regency Era

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The ladies are back with the second installment in the Broken Crown series: Sound of Madness by Maria Luis. In the middle of this trilogy, we follow youngest Godwin brother Damien—a computer genius with a… death wish? But the shining star is Rowena with her iron spine who brings the brutal Damien to his knees. It’s a lengthy book, but it *moves*, dear reader. Also discussed: our new T-shirt design, Veronica’s upcoming book baby, and people who are (unfairly) getting hotter with age.

Up Next: Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams (note: this is different from what we announce in the episode, as we were approved for this ARC)

What We’re Reading:

Given (Bitten and Bound Book 1) by Amy Pennza

Monsters in Love: Lost in the Forest: A Paranormal Monster Romance Anthology 

What We’re Listening To:

The Last of Us, Episode 3 - Long long time

NASTY - Extended Version by Russ

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The ladies are less ranty while talking about The Wallflower Wager by the one and only Tessa Dare. How could they not be? It’s TESSA DARE. Lady Penelope Campion is a borderline-spinster who is running out of options. Her brother wants Penny to leave her Mayfair home and hoard of rescue animals to live with him and his family, but that’s the last thing she wants. Enter: Gabriel Duke, her new next door neighbor who is essentially flipping his house and is banking on a bonafide Lady living next door to maximize the resale value. He offers to help her meet the demands made of Penny for her to keep her house—but of course, the lines get blurry quick. Also discussed: Veronica visits a rage room, stupid double standards, and describing Disney movies in a couple of sentences.

Up Next: Sound of Madness by Maria Luis

What We’re Reading:

A Long Time Coming - Meghan Quinn

One Dance for a Duke - Tessa Dare

The Spring Duchess - Jillian Eaton

What We’re Listening To:

Labour - Paris Paloma

Terrifer 2 Soundtrack - If you love new wave inde lo fi

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Your favorite foul-mouthed ladies are RANTY tonight and they’re diving into monster romance with The Monstrous Duke and I by Dee St. Holm! This is the second book in The Monsters Ball series. For Miss Penelope Essex, her failed Season results in an invitation to The Monsters Ball, where men who were infected by a virus and became monsters are looking for a match—although she is determined to remain single. When she’s cornered by a few monsters, who comes to her rescue but her brother’s best friend from childhood—except that now, he’s covered in cold blue flames. Also discussed: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, the technicalities of monsters with flames all over their bodies, and why daylight savings time is a bunch of crap.

Up Next: The Wallflower Wager by THE Tessa Dare

What We’re Reading:

Strange Love - Ann Aguierre

A So Not Meet Cute - Meghan Quinn

So Not Meant to Be - Meghan Quinn

What We’re Listening To:

Small Town Failing

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Happy early St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! To celebrate, your favorite foul-mouthed ladies read an ARC of Trish Doller’s Off the Map, which drops the same day as this episode. In the third installment in the series, we follow Carla as she quite literally drives away from all her problems and the hot Irishman who makes her question everything. Can Carla figure herself out before Eamon starts his own trip around the world? Also discussed: Rae’s new tattoo, poorly imitated Irish accents, and the return of The Mandalorian. Bonus: you catch us in the middle of a recording snafu, as if we haven’t been doing this for 58 episodes.

Up Next: The Monstrous Duke and I by Dee St. Holm

What We’re Reading:

Otterly Irresistable - Erin Nicholas

Heavy Petting - Erin Nicholas

Spare - Prince Harry

The Ravishing Rosewoods Series - Jillian Eaton

What We’re Listening To:

Shock Value - Jason Zinoman

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The podcast comes full circle this week, bringing in an author we read for episode eight! We read the latest release from best-selling author Emily McIntire, Twisted, the fourth book in her Never After series. We were fortunate enough to get to spend some time with her to talk about her process, the differences between trad and indie publishing, and of course, her desert island picks. Also discussed: Rae’s gift from Adam & Eve, candlepin bowling, and odd choices made by haunted house actors.

Up Next: Off the Map by Trish Doller (ARC - releases March 7)

What We’re Reading

Scarred - Emily McIntire

What We’re Listening To

The Daily: Women Have Been Misled About Menopause

Talking Into Infinity

Nerfherder Council

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Rae and Veronica (mostlly Rae) landed an ARC of Falon Ballard’s second novel, Just My Type. Lana Parker is pitted against her ex-boyfriend, Seth Carson, in the battle for their dream job. Their chemistry is clearly off the charts right away, but all the history between them complicates everything. Fans of The Hating Game, How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, and Friends Without Benefits might like this one. Also discussed: a horror movie turned off-Broadway musical, whether AI is going to take our jobs and then unalive us all, and 

Up Next: Twisted by Emily McIntire

What We’re Reading:

Hooked - Emily McIntire

#farofeb - 

Good Neighbors - Stephanie Burgis

Lover’s Leap - Callie Chase

City of Souls - Mel Harding Shaw

Daughter of Rage and Beauty - Amy Pennza

Eve of the Fae - E. Mennozi

Found by the Lake Monster - Lillian Lark

Morning Glory Milking Farm - CM Nacosta

Clandestine Magic Series - Colleen Cowley

Witches of Kriegspeil Series - S.L. Prater

Your favorite foul-mouthed hostesses are extraordinarily happy to welcome back S.L. Prater! And this time she’s a guest host! The last time she was here (Ep. 35), we didn’t really know her, but that was 20 episodes ago and we’re basically besties now. Colleen Cowley is one of her favorites, so we’re reading The Opposite of Magic with her! Who will she choose for stunt casting? How many eggplants will she give it? Also discussed: Olivia the Pig, an oddly shaped Christmas present, and round two with COVID (ABCDEF-U, COVID!)

Up Next: Just My Type by Falon Ballard (ARC, releases Feb. 7)

What We’re Reading:

Feral Protector by Amy Pennza

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Court of Tricksters by S.L. Prater

I’m Not Charlotte Lucas by Kasey Stockton

Love Laugh Lich by Kate Prior

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy - Megan Bannen 

What We’ve Been Listening To

Very Really Good - Kurtis Conner

Celebrate with Rae and Veronica as they recap some of their favorite moments from the (somehow) SECOND year of the podcast. Their superlatives include: Favorite Hero/Heroine from the podcast (and otherwise read in 2022), Favorite Sexy Time, Most Cockle-warming moment, and more! The ladies drink too much brut and Veronica accidentally reveals an upcoming debut.

You can purchase any of the books we talked out today on Amazon, but we’d love for you to support your local bookstore! Check out bookstore.org to find one near you.

Up Next: The Opposite of Magic by Colleen Cowley (with special guest SL Prater!)

What We’re Reading:

Inevitable by Shain Rose

The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson

Second Chance Dance by Laney Hatcher

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We begin #HispanicHeritageMonth with Maria Sosa’s The Worst Best Man, a tale of enemies to lovers, forced proximity, one bed, and work rivals. As Stefon would say, This Has It All. Can Lina and Max overcome their tempestuous history to land their dream jobs or will they let their love-hate relationship throw their aspirations in the backseat? Also discussed: Veronica’s new beautiful coiffure, the new amazing Little Mermaid trailer, and for some reason, a lengthy discussion on The Exorcist. Also, we met our “Make Rae Read The Entire Winston Brothers Series for Charity” goal!

You can purchase The Worst Best Man on Amazon here or inquire at your local bookstore.

Up Next: Hispanic Heritage Month continues with Adriana Herrera’s American Dreamer!

What We’re Reading

Play With Me by Becka Mack (releases Oct 4)

Once Upon a Forbidden Desire: Fairy Tales and Other Stories

What We’re Listening To:

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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We are joined by audience favorite, guest host Lee, for this second installment of the London Calling series: Husband Material by Alexis Hall. A Four-Weddings-and-a-Funeral-inspired romp that gives a wonderful glimpse of life after the HEA of one of our favorite books. After two years, are Luc and Oliver still going strong or are there troubled waters ahead? Also discussed: new jobs, major therapying, and pickle embargoes. Plus, @therealadamandeve don’t mess with us, we think your printing error is worth one SPONSORSHIP. 

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You can purchase Husband Material on Amazon here or inquire at your local bookstore.

Up Next: We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with Mia Sosa’s The Worst Best Man!

What We’re Reading

How the Wallflower Was Won by Eva Leigh

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire

What We’re Listening To

Crooked City: Youngstown, OH

Good Bad Flicks 

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Your favorite saucy ladies are diving into a spicy romantic suspense that has been on our TBR for the entire existence of the podcast. How in the world could a blood-sworn protector of the British Crown find a happy ending with an anti-loyalist who killed the King? Maria Luis has the answers and you’re probably going to like them. Doubting the morally grey hero? Saxon might just convert you. Also discussed: KARMA, Rae’s hatred of mafia romance, and supportive non-listeners. And for those wondering, Winnie is a Gryffindor. 

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Up Next: Husband Material by Alexis Hall (!!!!!!!!)

What We’re Reading

Kiss of a Dragon King by Amy Pennza

Much Ado About Dukes by Eva Devon

What We’re Listening To

Crooked City: Youngstown, OH

Morning Joe

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The ladies delve into the recently released Book Lovers by Emily Henry. When two New Yorkers enmeshed in the literary world collide in a small North Carolina town by what could be considered kismet, the sparks fly. A girls trip with her sister sends literary agent Nora Stephens into uncharted territory, an idyllic Hallmark-esque small town. Her sister has plans for this month-long vacation, and work colleague Charlie Lastra throwing a wrench into the highly curated ‘things to do’ list. When Charlie becomes a bullet point on her ‘to do’ list, will Nora overthink it or live a little. What happens when the Big City comes calling? Also discussed: Rae has an aneurysm about AJ, Veronica proves to be the most awesome human, and there is DEFINITELY a book called Probed on amazon (it’s MMMF)

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Up Next: Road to Fire by Maria Luis

What We’re Reading

Moon Destiny by Amy Pennza

Every Rogue Has His Charm - Susanna Craig

What We’re Listening To

The Sandman - BBC Dramatization (With James McAvoy!)

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We are closing out Penny Reid month with Homecoming King! It’s a tall friends to lovers tale of what’s too good to be true for you might not be the best for someone else. The ladies absolutely gush over this book–Rex’s marriage of convenience scheme, Abby’s ‘placeholder’ definition, and of course, can someone 6’2’’ be given the moniker ‘shorty’. Also discussed in the episode: Rae has some THOUGHTS about the season 3 of Bridgerton, Veronica discovers what her rom-com secondary character is, and stunt casting is *interesting*. Listen to the end to find out why Rae is spraying herself with water!

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What We’re Reading

Mark My Words by E.L. Koslo

Hearts of Briarwall by Krista Jensen

What We’re Listening To

The UFO Rabbit Hole Podcast with Kelly Chase

Dr. Death 

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It’s PENNY REID APPRECIATION MONTH! We kick off this holiest of months with a review of Penny’s 2015 novel, The Hooker and the Hermit, co written by L.H. Cosway. International rugby star and anger management sufferer Ronan Fitzpatrick needs an image rebrand and social media guru Annie Cartel is just the person to do it. This would be a match made in publicity heaven if Annie wasn’t a socially inept savant and Ronan a rapacious lothario with a newly instilled ‘love em and leave em’ attitude. Also discussed: Rae’s obsession with pickles, how we are living in a quagmire of despair, and our joint love of the tv show, Wings.

Veronicas’s Notorious RBG (Currently Sold Out) Lipstick: Lipslut

The purveyors of Rae’s current pickle themed obsession: Pickle Licious

What We’re Reading

The Wicked Aftermath by Melissa Foster

A Bear to Love (Kodiak Mates Book 1) by Amy Pennza

The Widowed Witch of Kriegspiel by S.L Prater

What We’re Listening To

Behind the Bastards w/Knowledge Fight

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We’re ending Pride Month with a monumental Bang! with Everything For You by Chloe Liese. Hot shot soccer wunderkind Oliver Bergman has been made co-captain with perpetual Gorgeous Grump, Gavin Hayes. If you love Ted Lasso and Hamilton, you are in for a literal treat with this grumpy/sunshine enemies to lovers romance. Also discussed: sexy lipstick, Tijan seasoning, and shoving someone in your proverbial sack. If you like what you hear and want more – first, BLESS YOU – and second, please consider donating to our Patreon. You’ll get early access to episodes and join a community of like minded #buttbiters.

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What We’re Reading

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

An Heiress’s Guide to Deception and Desire by Manda Collins

From friend of the podcast, Brady: Secret City:The Hidden History of Gay Washington DC by James Kirchick

What We’re Listening To

How Did This Get Made

Dateline Podcast

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We continue our Pride month celebration with our returning guest, Lee (!!), for Satisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-Waters—a grumpy/sunshine-esque, opposites attract, F/F romance. Cade is a buttoned up, by the books, shy and serious art gallery owner and Selena is a free spirit with an open mind and a love of sex and sensuality. When the two are paired to save a dying sex toy store, sparks fly, but will they burn hot enough for a long-term relationship? Also discussed: a singlet Pride onesie, slippery middles, and heartthrobs of 2004. If you like what you hear and want more – first, BLESS YOU – and second, please consider donating to our Patreon. You’ll get early access to episodes and join a community of like minded #buttbiters.

What We’re Reading

Some Like It Wicked by Teresa Medeiros

Comfort Reads (Between the Pages by Amanda Richardson)

What We’re Listening To

The McElroy Brothers Will Be in Trolls World Tour

We Can Do Hard Things with Shannon Watts

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The ladies are kicking off Pride Month a day early with A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall. In this historical romance, we follow Viola, a trans woman re-building her life and living her truth, and her best friend, The Duke of Gracewood. Except… she hasn’t spoken to Gracewood for two years. Oh, and he thinks she’s dead. Alexis Hall may have drawn us in, but the premise was certainly intriguing, and Hall does not disappoint. Also discussed: defining characteristics of a tuna melt (the sandwich), the 90s classic She’s All That, and our general elation that we have examples at the ready for our Adam and Eve cards. If you like what you hear and want more – first, BLESS YOU – and second, please consider donating to our Patreon. You’ll get early access to episodes and join a community of like minded #buttbiters.

What We’re Reading

True Biz by Sara Novic

The Bride Goes Rogue - Joanna Shupe

Duke Do It Better - Bethany Bennett

What We’re Listening To

Horrible Horror 

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We close out Asian Heritage month with an ARC of Circling Back to You by Julie Tieu (releases July 15). Coworkers Cadence and Matt end up teammates on a mission to close a real estate deal that Matt is having a hard time closing on his own. As a result, Cadence’s planned vacation turns more into a work trip complete with networking, shmoozing, and golf. Will these friends be able to acknowledge their romantic feelings for each other - or will potential job opportunities in different cities keep them apart? The ladies also discuss Laura Dern being a badass in Jurassic Park, Matching Rom-Com Love Exclamations to the corresponding movie, The Surreal Life (thank you, internet), how we actually have a book reference for our Year of Sex Card, and the absolute impossibility that Rae still has pretty skin, despite her lackluster skincare regimen. If you’d like what you hear and want more – first, BLESS YOU – and second, please consider donating to our Patreon. You’ll get early access to episodes and join a community of like minded #buttbiters.

What We’re Reading

Stubborn Spark (Wild Scots #5) - Jolie Vines

Obsessed (Wild Mountain Scots #1) - Jolie Vines

The Duke is Wicked  - Tracy Sumner

What We’re Listening To

Chadtronic Youtube

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We open Asian Heritage month with The Duke Who Didn’t from Courtney Milan. After 3 years apart, will Chloe and Jeremy find the common ground for their mutual attraction to lead to long term love? We’ve got another sunshine hero and grumpy heroine this week! Also discussed is our mutual bright spot with new tattoos, our new sex position database, and our love affair with Adam & Eve (SPONSOR US, ALREADY!).

What We’re Reading

Comfort Reads (Space and Time from Penny Reid)

A Reckless Match - Kate Bateman

Good Neighbors: The Complete Collection A Cozy-Spooky Fantasy Rom-Com in Four Parts - Stephanie Burgis

What We’re Listening To

You’re Dead to Me 

We close out “Authors You Should Know” month with S.L. Prater’s Robin Hood #steamysteampunk reimagining, “Of Heists and Hexes.” On opposite sides of the law, Sheriff Noah Nottingham fights his attraction to the beautiful witch thief Robin Hood, but soon finds he’d rather be binding her up for something more than law enforced penalization (giggity). We’d also like to thank the hysterical and wonderful S.L. Prater for sitting down to talk with us. The ladies also discussed how you’d have to pay them to read Outlander (visit our Patreon!), Rae makes a journey of self discovery, and how the description of a certain sex act left them sort of speechless.

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What We’re Reading

Lion Heart - Jolie Vines

Catching Lightning - Kayleigh King and Greer Rivers

Mark My Words - E.L. Koslo

Parks and Provocation - Juliette Cross

What We’re Listening To

Booze Boobs and Blood will be guesting on the Ta2Squid Podcast 4/22!

To start off “Authors You Should Know” month, the ladies are indulging in the oreo-fueled steamy hockey romance Consider Me by Becka Mack. When Hit-It-and-Quit-It Vancouver Vipers star Carter Beckett meets pint-sized phys ed teacher with a rapacious wit, Olivia Parker, his life is turned upside down. Can Carter prove to Ollie that he’s more than just a pretty face and convince her to at least consider him? The ladies would also like to thank the amazing and delightful Becka Mack for sitting down and talking with us. Also discussed on the episode: another sad A Year of Sex card, Rae mishearing a name and thinking it was a fast food joint, and a swear jar competition for charity.

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What We’re Reading

How to be a Wallflower by Eloisa James

Sense and Second Degree Murder by Tirzah Price

Staying Selfless by Liz Tomforde

What We’re Listening To

Confronting Podcast

The ladies are a day late with this one, but it’s worth it. This week, the ladies discuss the basis for season 2 of the exceedingly popular Netflix series Bridgerton – The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. In this book, we follow 29-year-old Anthony Bridgerton on his quest to find a wife. Anthony’s duties as the viscount essentially require him to marry and produce an heir, which he’s willing to do. What he’s *not* willing to do is marry a woman who could ever fall in love with. Anthony sets his sights on the diamond of the season – 17yo Edwina Sheffield. (Yes, we know it’s gross.) However, Anthony didn’t anticipate Edwina’s 20-year-old sister Kate being such a problem. Not only is Kate vehemently opposed to a potential marriage between Anthony and Edwina, but… Anthony is entranced by her – and that simply cannot do. Also discussed: belated Christmas presents, the new Pixar film Turning Red, and Vanessa Carlton.

You can buy The Viscount Who Loved Me here, but please do inquire at your local bookstore.

What We’re Reading:

Atoning Conviction by Greer Rivers

It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

To Marry or to Meddle by Martha Waters

What We’re Listening To:

Up First by NPR

Boobies and Noobies Podcast

This week, the ladies are closing out Black History Month by covering the absolutely fantastic, Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert. Yes, we know… we are the last people on the planet to read it – maybe WE needed to take a hint. The novel describes the fake-to-real relationship between practicing witch PhD student, Danika Brown, and retired professional rugby star-cum-security guard, Zafir Ansari. A viral video forces these two friends into a fake relationship for publicity. Will they find love for real? Also discussed: why sledding is baller, Rae gets drunk at a haunted attraction, and they actually have a book match for their Year of Sex card!

You can buy Take A Hint, Dani Brown via Amazon or inquire at your local (Black-owned, please) bookstore.

Next Up (March 8): No Trespassing, KD Robichaux

What we’re reading:

Lucy and Joshua’s epilogue in 99 Percent Mine, Sally Thorne

It Happened One Summer, Tessa Bailey

The Good Girls Guide to Rakes, Eva Leigh

The Rake Gets Ravished, Sophie Jordan

What we’re listening to:

Around the World in 80’s Days - because Rae don’t give a shit.

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Your favorite foul-mouthed ladies are excited for the first book review of the new year! We received an ARC of Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson which releases February 15th. Savannah Cade is in a bind: she’s on a time crunch to finish her super secret first romance novel and simultaneously finds herself inexplicably drawn to her uptight new boss, Will Pennington. A mystery editor steps in to surreptitiously lend her a hand – and manages to sideline her affections for Will. With a very real live love interest and a suitor in the shadows, which will Savannah choose? Also discussed: why Veronica is the Captain of Car Crash Angst, Rae’s love of bargain basement horror movies, and why no one is mad at the crew.

Pre-Order Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson, which releases 2/15 on Amazon.

Next Up: If the Boot Fits by Rebekah Weatherspoon

What we’re reading:

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

Headliners: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (London Celebrities Book 5) by Lucy Parker

What we’re listening to:

The First Draft Club with Mary Adkins

Stuff You Should Know

What do you get for your favorite podcast on their first anniversary? How about reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts?! Celebrate with Rae and Veronica as they recap some of their favorite moments from the past year. Their superlatives include: Favorite Hero/Heroine from the podcast (and otherwise read in 2021), Favorite Sexy Time, Most Cockle-warming moment, and more! Rae also has a few surprises for Veronica and shout outs to ARC authors and guests!

We celebrate the New Year with T.L. Swans very steamy, The Stopover, which is the first in The Miles High Club series. After inclement weather leaves strangers Jim and Emily spending one sexy night together, both believe they’ll never cross paths ever again – until fate steps in. He’s the media mogul and she’s the intrepid reporter eager to make a life for herself in NYC. The ladies discuss their respective COVID stories and Veronica outlines a very detailed parallel between Taylor Swift and The Stopover.

Additionally, we’re very happy to report that our own Veronica is recovering quickly from COVID and thanks you all for your support. For the love of all that is holy, please wear a mask and get vaccinated!

You can buy The Stopover via Amazon or inquire at your local bookstore.

What we’re reading:

Stone Cold Notes by Julia Wolf (The Seasons Change Book 2)

The Secret Witch of Kriegspeil by S.L. Prater

The re-write of Daughter of Rage and Beauty by Amy Pennza (Episode 15)

What we’re listening to:

Literal breath entering and exiting our bodies (F-U COVID)

The George Lucas Talk Show