Bonkers Romance

We've missed you! The three of us catch up by sharing bonkers book recs with each other!Books we talked about:The Monstrous Series by Lily MayneHaunting Adeline by H.D. CarltonDoes It Hurt by H.D. Carlton The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon

Hey gorgeous Joy Lovers! This is the public preview of our last episode of 2022! We haven't gotten to record together for a little while, so it gets a little silly. Not only do you get a behind-the-scenes look at how we've been commissioning pirate art, but Katee tells us about Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton! It's a little Bonker's style holiday fun = a dark romance that might include some hand removal for romantic purposes... look we're both delighted and confused. Then you get a sneak peek at our newest brainchild "Bespoke Bonkers."In the full episode on The Temple, we tell cougar stories, talk about Jenny's newest obsession, the show Yellowstone, plus House of Dragons, Sophie Lark's Kingmaker series, a serial killer duology that Mel loved, and so much more! We'll be back in 2023 with tons of PIRATE RECAPSSSSS! Email us with great pirate books we should read!

Julie Murphy AND Sierra Simone join us to discuss Christmas movies that should have... and should NOT have banged. They were also kind enough to write the Christmas romance we all deserve...and you can bet your asses it bangs. A Merry Little Meet Cute is out now and is not to be missed!For bonus content or video of this episode, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy!We'll be back next week with our final episode of the year, then we'll be taking a break for December to recharge, spend time with family, and scheme how we can make 2023 your most gloriously bonkers year yet!

Jenny brings Mel and Katee gifts from the fae realm by recapping The Fae Queen's Captive by Sierra Simone! How does Queen Sierra do this to us every single time? We bow before the throne of her writing. You can read the entire Peculiar Tastes series now on KU! For bonus content or video of this episode, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy!We'll be back next week with Sierra Simone herself AND Julie Murphy to help us bridge the gap between spooky season and holiday season...by talking holiday movies that should've fucked!

Melody delights Jenny and Katee by recapping https://amzn.to/3ftBWpZ (The Captive Merman's Promise) by Zoey Castile! We discover a hard limit for Katee and learn what mermen have in their pocketses. You can read https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBGTLDZM?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1667457711&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn (the entire Peculiar Tastes series )now on KU! For bonus content or video of this episode (you really need to see Katee's expressions!), check out https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! We'll be back next week to finish off the Peculiar Tastes series with a bang by recapping https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B9H78LSV?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_5&storeType=ebooks&qid=1667457711&sr=8-1 (The Fae Queen's Captive) by Sierra Simone! Make sure to check out our Patreon equivalent, the https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (Temple of Defiant Joy), for bonus episodes, Book Club, art, and more! Sign up for our https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6346a96012fa5e426dd84494 (NEWSLETTER)! You can opt into as much or as little info as you want. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/bonkersromance/ (Instagram) | https://www.tiktok.com/@bonkersromance (TikTok) | https://www.facebook.com/groups/195432502418826/ (Facebook) Get the https://www.amazon.com/Peculiar-Tastes-6-book-series/dp/B0BBGTLDZM (PECULIAR TASTES) books!

Today, Katee takes us through the twisty mind of the one and only Nikki Sloan with The Vixen's Deceit! YOWZA, she delivered a horror romance that got under our skin and stayed there. Make sure to check out our Patreon equivalent, the https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (Temple of Defiant Joy), for bonus episodes, Book Club, art, and more! Sign up for our https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6346a96012fa5e426dd84494 (NEWSLETTER)! You can opt into as much or as little info as you want. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/bonkersromance/ (Instagram) | https://www.tiktok.com/@bonkersromance (TikTok) | https://www.facebook.com/groups/195432502418826/ (Facebook) Get the https://www.amazon.com/Peculiar-Tastes-6-book-series/dp/B0BBGTLDZM (PECULIAR TASTES) books!

https://www.instagram.com/ellediazromance/ (Elle Diaz), aka Liz from the https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/ (Makeout Already Podcast), is here to recap https://www.amazon.com/Hellmouth-Guardians-Lover-Peculiar-Tastes-ebook/dp/B0B9HMN757 (The Hellmouth Guardian's Lover) by Adriana Herrera! This is book 3 in our Peculiar Tastes series! All I have to say is second chance hemi-peen. Does that make y'all curious at all? Make sure to get Elle's debut book https://www.amazon.com/How-That-Makes-You-Feel-ebook/dp/B0B86QGLD6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AADGZG7ABEI3&keywords=how+that+makes+you+feel+elle+diaz&qid=1666205327&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=digital-text&sprefix=how+that+makes+you+fe%2Cdigital-text%2C60&sr=1-1 (How That Makes You Feel)!!! And get bonus content and secrets at the https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (Temple of Defiant Joy)!

RM Virtues joins Jenny and Mel to recap The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert! A reluctant bargainer, a stolen amulet, and magical pegging. How did she do it?! Check out our offerings on the https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (Temple of Defiant Joy! )

Hannah Whitten joined Katee and Mel to start our 6 week series recapping the https://www.amazon.com/Peculiar-Tastes-6-book-series/dp/B0BBGTLDZM (Peculiar Tastes series)! All of these books are now available for purchase and in Kindle Unlimited! We start with The Death God's Sacrifice by Jenny Nordbak! A gorgon assassin, a death god, an assignment to save her sister. This book has everything! Antler fun, threats of torture as foreplay, roaring revivals, the most perfect gift, and more! Make sure to check out https://hannahfwhitten.com/ (Hannah)'s work and follow her on social media!

Oooooh Amalie Howard brought us A GIFT!!! https://www.amazon.com/Luxuria-Monster-Romance-Shades-Book-ebook/dp/B09W1Q8WXS (Luxuria by Colette Rhodes) is the monster cinnamon roll arranged marriage with a hornbag heroine romance that we've always wanted! The world building is exquisite, the heroine's voice is evocative and hilarious, and the relationship is perfectly crafted. Make sure to follow https://amaliehoward.com (Amalie Howard) on all the socials! https://www.instagram.com/amaliehoward/ (Instagram) | https://twitter.com/amaliehoward (Twitter) | https://www.tiktok.com/@amaliehowardauthor (TikTok) Aftercare: Amalie: a bath or Game of Thrones, depending on the mood Mel: Squid Game. We know! It's shocking! Jenny: The new Point Break on mute, fast-forwarded to the Edgar Ramirez parts. Is it specific? Yes. Does it hit the spot? Also yes. Mentioned in this episode: September in the Temple! - This month we're back with Katee regaling us with more Fertile in My Ex-Boyfriend's Dungeon (and we discover an actual hard limit for Katee!), and Hannah Whitten is going to stop by to give us all her best spooky season recs. - In Book Club news, everyone in the Joy Bringer and Celebrant tiers can download their ebooks of MY WICKED PRINCE by Molly O'Keefe and the entire audiobook collection of COURT OF THE VAMPIRE QUEEN by Katee Robert! - And finally, Joy Bringers and Celebrants can check out all the digital art we've created for the Temple! It's all on one convenient page waiting for you. https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

Did you ever think anyone would figure out a way to recap John Wick for a romance podcast?? WELL ALI HAZELWOOD HAS DONE IT. Aftercare: Katee: The Way of the House Husband manga series!!! Melody: Shang Chi. Watch it immediately. (Warning: They don't kiss) Ali: The K-drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim! It gets a little sexy! Mentioned in this episode: Preorder Naima Simone X Friends Book Boyfriend Box!! This box has EVERYTHING you could ever want in a book boyfriend from Tessa Bailey, Avery Flynn, Farrah Rochon, Jayci Lee, Kennedy Ryan, Adriana Herrera, and Naima Simone. You can look forward to paperbacks, signed book plates, limited edition book boyfriend mugs, the book boyfriend pajamas/loungewear, bookmarks and more! Tiers include: - Cinnamon Roll - $114.99 - The Alpha - - $169.99 Enter the promo code BONKERS10 at checkout to receive $10 off!!! ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL OCT 10, 2022! If you have any questions, email orders@honeymagnolia.co. https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/nsbookboyfriends (Naima's Book Boyfriends)

Hey all! We're back to the books we imprinted on! This week Mel talks about The Devil's Submission by Nicola Davidson! Sheepish submissive! Lady Dom! Terrible mom! It's all here. Aftercare: Katee: playlists in 8D. The sound goes back and forth between your headphones and it scratches her ADHD brain in the best way! Mel: The third book in this series, The Seduction of Viscount Vice! It's another second chance romance and they're exhibitionists! As always, make sure to check out the https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (Temple of Defiant Joy)! Mentioned in this episode: August Book Club in the Temple! Temple members at the Joy Bringer and Celebrant tiers can look forward to a bundle of the first three books in Kit Rocha's BEYOND series as well as CAUGHT A VIBE by Eva Moore! We. Are. SO STOKED!!! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/bookclub (Book Club)

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It's part 1 of The Next 365 Days! Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher are back to discuss the 3rd movie in the Netflix movie series. We had to split this into 2 episodes (again) because we are THE MOST in this recap (as usual). Along the way we discuss mobster "documentaries," stepsibling TikTok, and accidental exhibitionism. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: August Book Club in the Temple! Temple members at the Joy Bringer and Celebrant tiers can look forward to a bundle of the first three books in Kit Rocha's BEYOND series as well as CAUGHT A VIBE by Eva Moore! We. Are. SO STOKED!!! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/bookclub (Book Club)

Katee recaps Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews! It's our member-only episode, so if you want to hear the whole thing, head to https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (our website) and sign up for the Temple of Defiant Joy! If you want to get inside information for our next projects or have a chance to get a Peculiar Tastes special edition set or swag box, sign up for our https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62bf806a9b2a0dd45de3fabe (NEWSLETTER)! If we have extras because order minimums require it, we'll let you know!

Jenny gets in the way, way back machine and transports us to a time when she had to sneak and scrounge to get her hands on romance. She recaps Lord of a Thousand Nights by Madeline Hunter and it's an enemies-to-lovers dream come true that really holds up! Aftercare: Jenny: The Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas and the narrative blueprints one can see across an author's work. Katee: https://andrewjosephwhite.com/hell-followed-with-us (Hell Followed With Us) by Andrew Joseph White! Check the trigger warnings at the front! Melody: The One That Got Away on Amazon Prime. It's perfect! Mentioned in this episode: August Book Club in the Temple! Temple members at the Joy Bringer and Celebrant tiers can look forward to a bundle of the first three books in Kit Rocha's BEYOND series as well as CAUGHT A VIBE by Eva Moore! We. Are. SO STOKED!!! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/bookclub (Book Club)

Jenny recaps Praise by Sarah Cate! Aftercare: Jenny: we're onto Hosier compilations! Katee: Songs to Drown Sailors To and The Amazing Devil Mel: Chris Evans voices Buzz Lightyear in that new Buzz Lightyear movie and it's a confusing treat for your pants! Mentioned in this episode: Check out our Kickstarter and Temple Book Club! Hey y'all! You have until August 11th, 2022 at 1pm PST to check out our Kickstarter for Peculiar Tastes! Doesn't matter if you're an ebook reader, a hardcover lover, or a paperback-only kind of person, we've got everything for you! And our Temple Book Club in August is packing heat! You get the first three books in Kit Rocha's BEYOND series and Eva Moore's newest, CAUGHT A VIBE. https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

Hannah Whitten is here to introduce Jenny and Katee to the perfection that is the Fallen series by Nicola Davidson. We recap Surrender to Sin and it's a masterclass on what you can do with a novella! Don't forget there's less than a week left to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bonkersromance/peculiar-tastes-a-contemporary-fantasy-romance-series?ref=d96smv (back our Kickstarter)! If you want the sexy special editions and the super sexy art, this is your only chance to get all of it! Mentioned in this episode: Bonkers Book Club! July 2022 is offering you: the box set of Nicola Davidson's Surrey SFS series, Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, and AUDIOBOOK Obsession by K. Lorrainne and Meg Anne, duet narration performed by Stella Hunter, Shane East, Aaron Shedlock, JF Harding, Jason Clarke, and James Joseph. https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/bookclub (Book Club)

Hooooeeeeyyyy! It's our Temple-Only episode for July! Katee is recapping Fertile in my Ex-Boyfriend's Dungeon: Level 4. Ghost Pirates! Tentacle Beasts! Fishmen! It's a ride, to say the least. Thank you to everyone who's backed or shared our https://www.bonkersromance.com/2022-kickstarter (Kickstarter) for the Peculiar Tastes Series! To listen to this episode in full, join the https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (Temple of Defiant Joy) at any level.

Sophie Lark is here to recap The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden with Katee! We were obsessed with the fairytale vibes and Russian mythology...and Jenny might've been kind of obsessed with trying to make the villain into the love interest. Other things we're obsessed with? Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, which you can get right now through https://www.bonkersromance.com/book-club (Bonkers Book Club)! It's enemies to lovers where they're forced to marry and when she finds out he's allergic to strawberries, she deliberately eats them before the wedding so their kiss is...memorable. Also...attempted drowning as a love language! Our Kickstarter is only running for a few more weeks and that's your only chance to get the special editions and art from the Peculiar Tastes series--or just get the ebooks way ahead of their public release! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bonkersromance/peculiar-tastes-a-contemporary-fantasy-romance-series?ref=d96smv (Check it out HERE)! Or if you're looking for more Bonkers in your life, you can https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (join the Temple of Defiant Joy)! Anyone who joins (at any tier) by 8/11 will get a set of six stickers with the artwork from our Kickstarter. The stickers won't be available anywhere else! We'll be back next week with Book 4 from the Fertile in my Ex-Boyfriend's Dungeon series! Books 2 and 3 are available as bonus episodes in the Temple! Mentioned in this episode: Bonkers Book Club! July 2022 is offering you: the box set of Nicola Davidson's Surrey SFS series, Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, and AUDIOBOOK Obsession by K. Lorrainne and Meg Anne, duet narration performed by Stella Hunter, Shane East, Aaron Shedlock, JF Harding, Jason Clarke, and James Joseph. https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/bookclub (Book Club)

Hey Joy Lovers! https://anahuang.com/ (Ana Huang) is here to introduce Melody to Ruby Dixon's post-apocalyptic dragons (finally!) with Fire In His Blood. She's a crafty scavenger who's turned into bait, he's the dragon who will be saved by her love. Plus, so many dragon schnurffels and snuggles! Aftercare: Ana: The Lost City with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum! Mel: Vanessa's Dragon by Ruby Dixon Katee: Love Island UK!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bonkersromance/peculiar-tastes-a-contemporary-fantasy-romance-series?ref=d96smv (Our Kickstarter launched this week) and we've been blown away by your support! THANK YOU! If you haven't seen it yet, you can check it out now to get your hands on 6 brand new spicy romances that were written in secret. The special editions and artwork will only be available through the Kickstarter! As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Mentioned in this episode: Bonkers Book Club! July 2022 is offering you: the box set of Nicola Davidson's Surrey SFS series, Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, and AUDIOBOOK Obsession by K. Lorrainne and Meg Anne, duet narration performed by Stella Hunter, Shane East, Aaron Shedlock, JF Harding, Jason Clarke, and James Joseph. https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/bookclub (Book Club)

Katee recaps https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07PX1S5L1&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ZBRVS4GRZT6DJQZ0RMJH&tag=bonkersromance-20 (Fertile in My Ex Boyfriend's Dungeon), Level 1 by Amanda Clover for Mel and Jenny! This might come as a shock, but it's bonkers! Our plucky heroine encounters some goblins, an orc, and a beetlekin! We've decided to recap the rest of the series for https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (the Temple) because we loved this one so much. Book 2 is already available! Make sure to check out https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bonkersromance/peculiar-tastes-a-contemporary-fantasy-romance-series?ref=discovery (OUR KICKSTARTER)!!! We're 5 days from launch! After Care: Katee: Love Island UK Melody: https://www.wondermedianetwork.com/originals/i-was-never-there (I Was Never There). Awesome podcast! Jenny: Hozier. That is all. Mentioned in this episode: Bonkers Book Club! July 2022 is offering you: the box set of Nicola Davidson's Surrey SFS series, Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, and AUDIOBOOK Obsession by K. Lorrainne and Meg Anne, duet narration performed by Stella Hunter, Shane East, Aaron Shedlock, JF Harding, Jason Clarke, and James Joseph. https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/bookclub (Book Club)

Hello Beautiful Joylover! This is the public preview of June's Temple-only episode! We finally get to tell you all about our secret activities! Jenny, Katee, and Melody have been working hard to bring a brand new bonkers romance series into the world. Peculiar Tastes is a contemporary fantasy romance series that's set in our fictional Samhain festival, The Shadow Market. The series will be launching via a Kickstarter that includes decadent special editions (ebook, paperback, and hardback!) and swag that will only be available through the Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bonkersromance/peculiar-tastes-a-contemporary-fantasy-romance-series?ref=discovery (Follow our prelaunch page) so you don't miss when Katee launches the campaign on July 12th! And Temple members are getting a https://www.bonkersromance.com/art-sneak-peek (sneak peek) at some of the art we've commissioned! In the https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (Temple-only) version of this episode, Melody then recaps the first part of Miranda Silver's Deliver the Devil! It's the HEA follow-up to Desire the Star. There are BUCKETS OF COME. Then, Jenny and Katee geek out about Black Sails to the point that they coerce Mel into watching. Huzzah! As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)!

Melody and Katee are here with Aveda Vice to recap Desire the Star by Miranda Silver! This witchy, tarot-loving (literally), paranormal, polyknot, CLIFFHANGER was joy from start to finish. It has every trope you can think of and at least 3 you never would have guessed. Aveda Vice was one of our June book club picks because she just came out with INEXTRICABLY TIED, the follow up to her Gargoyle/Harpy masterpiece SKIN. Make sure to check it out! https://www.avedavice.com/ (Aveda's Website) Aftercare Suggestions: Aveda: https://www.netflix.com/title/81237994 (All Of Us Are Dead) on Netflix. It's coming of age, but zombies! Melody: the podcast https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-deliver-us-from-ervil-96084334/ (Deliver Us from Ervil). Content Warnings for violence, murder, sexual abuse of minors, and sexual assault. But wow it's a great true crime documentary podcast! Katee: Black Sails! The 'ships this show makes you ship are plentiful and sometimes surprising! Content warning for sexual assault in the first season. They were trying to be like Game of Thrones until they realized we don't need more gratuitous violence against women in the world. They have since fixed their mistake! Check out and FOLLOW our https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bonkersromance/peculiar-tastes-a-contemporary-fantasy-romance-series?ref=discovery (Kickstarter)! (Ahhhh!) Next week, the gals will be back for the Temple-only episode! So as always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Mentioned in this episode: May and June for Bonkers Book Clubbers! Hey y'all! It's the perfect time to join the Bonkers Romance Book Club! In May, you get The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir and Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross. In June, you can look forward to After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez and Skin2 by Aveda Vice! Join the Temple of Defiant Joy at the Joy Bringer tier or higher to get these advanced copy ebooks! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

We're back and you better get ready because we're recapping the second book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series--Rhage's book! Angelina M. Lopez is here to tell us about Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward! But we have huge news! Katee Robert has joined Bonkers Romance as a cohost starting with this episode! We couldn't be more excited to have her as part of the Bonkers team! Katee, Jenny, and Angelina delve into all thing BDB, bow down to J.R. Ward as one of the patron saints of bonkers romance, and possibly spend some time also recapping Zsadist's book...because he's the best Brother. Fight me. We're also revealing a https://bit.ly/3tBcH9f (BIG BONKERS SECRET) today! If you want to find out more about what it is, https://bit.ly/3tBcH9f (you can CLICK HERE)! It may or may not involve SIX bonkers, spicy books by six of your favorite authors that were written in secret and will soon be available for your reading pleasure! Also be sure not to miss Angelina's smoking hot new book, https://www.amazon.com/After-Hours-Milagro-Street-Angelina-ebook/dp/B09B2G6JKF (After Hours on Milagro Street)! Or Katee's new NYT Bestseller, https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Beauty-Sinfully-Retelling-Patroclus-ebook/dp/B09DTJF1WD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T9QE4ZAYIL1M&keywords=wicked+beauty+katee+robert&qid=1655449016&s=digital-text&sprefix=wicked+%2Cdigital-text%2C156&sr=1-1 (Wicked Beauty)! [CW for Lover Eternal: There are discussions of cancer, death of a parent, and infertility] Mentioned in this episode: May and June for Bonkers Book Clubbers! Hey y'all! It's the perfect time to join the Bonkers Romance Book Club! In May, you get The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir and Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross. In June, you can look forward to After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez and Skin2 by Aveda Vice! Join the Temple of Defiant Joy at the Joy Bringer tier or higher to get these advanced copy ebooks! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

Kimberly Lemming joined us to recap Robot Daddy by Allysa Hart and Rayanna Jamison. The title says it all! Listen as Jenny tries to process the awesomeness of the premise and then grapple with the...surprise? ending. A delight all around! Mentioned in this episode: May and June for Bonkers Book Clubbers! Hey y'all! It's the perfect time to join the Bonkers Romance Book Club! In May, you get The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir and Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross. In June, you can look forward to After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez and Skin2 by Aveda Vice! Join the Temple of Defiant Joy at the Joy Bringer tier or higher to get these advanced copy ebooks! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

We're back with part 2 of this glorious, glorious film! Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher are back to recap the cinematic masterpiece that is 365 Days: This Day! We have many hot takes, an absurd amount of laughter, and an overall sense of delight that we exist in the same universe as this utterly perfect film. Buckle up! If you missed Part 1, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/28 (you can find it here)! As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! May I particularly recommend the video for this episode? You're welcome! Mentioned in this episode: May and June for Bonkers Book Clubbers! Hey y'all! It's the perfect time to join the Bonkers Romance Book Club! In May, you get The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir and Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross. In June, you can look forward to After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez and Skin2 by Aveda Vice! Join the Temple of Defiant Joy at the Joy Bringer tier or higher to get these advanced copy ebooks! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

We're joined by Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher to recap the cinematic masterpiece that is 365 Days: This Day! We have many hot takes, an absurd amount of laughter, and an overall sense of delight that we exist in the same universe as this utterly perfect film. Buckle up! We'll be back next week with Part 2, sure to be filled with more laughter, horror, and horniness. As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! May I particularly recommend the video for this episode? You're welcome!

We're joined byJoanna Shupe to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01HIHSBNU&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JMPRSWW20Z7TY0EHBCMA&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Dark Mafia Prince) by Annika Martin! Our first mafia romance did not let us down! Joanna has a brand new book out this month! https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Goes-Rogue-Avenue-Rebels-ebook/dp/B09B7LV2BG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=13YBEEFRSDSFD&keywords=Joanna+shupe&qid=1651737807&s=digital-text&sprefix=joanna+shupe%2Cdigital-text%2C150&sr=1-3 (The Bride Goes Rogue) is magnificent! The third book in the Fifth Avenue Rebels series about an arranged engagement destined for disaster…and it brings the heat! Our After Care suggestions were: -https://www.amazon.com/Every-Summer-After-Carley-Fortune-ebook/dp/B09CD83VVG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IEBYVJXUVLVO&keywords=every%20summer%20after&qid=1651737717&s=digital-text&sprefix=every%20summer%20after%2Cdigital-text%2C121&sr=1-1 (Every Summer After) by Carley Fortune—a book that satisfied Jenny's deep craving for split timeline/first love, swoony romance. -365 Days: This Day -https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09NHPZZS5&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ETZGHHPADADRTQKPS13Z&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Eyes on Me) by Sara Cate We'll be back next week to recap 365 Days: This Day with Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher! Because you deserve nice things. As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://apricots-cyan-l9mk.squarespace.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Mentioned in this episode: May and June for Bonkers Book Clubbers! Hey y'all! It's the perfect time to join the Bonkers Romance Book Club! In May, you get The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir and Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross. In June, you can look forward to After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez and Skin2 by Aveda Vice! Join the Temple of Defiant Joy at the Joy Bringer tier or higher to get these advanced copy ebooks! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

Katee Robert is here! Robin's here! And we're recapping https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00GFZODB6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_4NW1J8FX4502PSN8EC2N&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Winter King) by C.L. Wilson! This special episode is dedicated to Temple member Robin's late mom, Elaine, who was a romance reader and all around badass. We wish we could've known her, but we're honored Robin came to join us to celebrate her with a delightfully bonkers book that includes an aphrodisiac, weather magic, and an ice king who demands one of the daughters of his enemy as his wife...he just isn't specific enough about which daughter! Be sure not to miss Katee's latest, Wicked Beauty, which is out June 7th, but if you https://www.inklingsbookshop.com/book/9781728231792 (preorder it now through Inklings bookshop) you get ridiculously hot art along with it! It's the next book in her Dark Olympus series and features Helen seizing her destiny and knocking Achilles and Patroclus on their asses as the three of them discover sizzling chemistry. We'll be back next week to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01HIHSBNU&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y7BG9N742NF0Y656NJD9&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Dark Mafia Prince) by Annika Martin with Johanna Shupe! As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://apricots-cyan-l9mk.squarespace.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Mentioned in this episode: May and June for Bonkers Book Clubbers! Hey y'all! It's the perfect time to join the Bonkers Romance Book Club! In May, you get The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir and Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross. In June, you can look forward to After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez and Skin2 by Aveda Vice! Join the Temple of Defiant Joy at the Joy Bringer tier or higher to get these advanced copy ebooks! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

We're joined by Steffanie Holmes to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08524FFBX&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_20CDQS1GBV5HMCXNQ4J7&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Devil's Day Party) by C.M. Stunich! It's our first bully romance and we didn't expect to be so charmed by it! Be sure to also check out Steffanie's latest, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VNVJNMY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3 (Poison Ivy) (out May 5), which is the start of a brand new series for her—one you'll especially enjoy if you were intrigued by the bully sub-genre! Our After Care recs were: Mel: https://dearmedia.com/bone-marry-bury-the-new-murder-mystery-fiction-podcast/ (Bone, Marry, Bury Podcast) Steffanie: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B083J18VVH&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_PE6JFTNQT7XVWRXTDZDC&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Nala's World: One Man, His Rescue Cat, and a Bike Ride Around the Globe) by Dean Nicholson Jenny: Vikings: Valhalla! Not The Last Kingdom! Vikings Valhalla! Trigger Warnings for this book: suicide, violence, gun violence, homophobia (and homophobic slurs in the text). And just FYI - the swords don't really cross on the page. If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00GFZODB6&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_GQK76P2VD4QERYRC06Z6&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Winter King) by C.L. Wilson https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01HIHSBNU&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y7BG9N742NF0Y656NJD9&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Dark Mafia Prince) by Annika Martin We'll be back next week with Katee Robert to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00GFZODB6&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_GQK76P2VD4QERYRC06Z6&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Winter King) by C.L. Wilson! As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://apricots-cyan-l9mk.squarespace.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Mentioned in this episode: May and June for Bonkers Book Clubbers! Hey y'all! It's the perfect time to join the Bonkers Romance Book Club! In May, you get The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir and Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross. In June, you can look forward to After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez and Skin2 by Aveda Vice! Join the Temple of Defiant Joy at the Joy Bringer tier or higher to get these advanced copy ebooks! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

Sarah Wendell joins us for Part 1 of https://amzn.to/3BufWli (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon—a book so delicious, Jenny was bouncing in her chair like an eager puppy dog. Part 2 will be available on Smart Bitches, Trashy Podcast on 4/15/22, so don't miss it! If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be covering in upcoming episodes: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00GFZODB6&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_GQK76P2VD4QERYRC06Z6&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Winter King) by C.L. Wilson We'll be back next week with Steffanie Holmes to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08524FFBX&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_HXNMH9FX89GE0NQZAXWR&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Devil's Day Party) by C.M. Stunich! As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://apricots-cyan-l9mk.squarespace.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Mentioned in this episode: Get into the Temple of Defiant Joy! Do you love Bonkers Romance? Have you heard about Patreon? IT'S LIKE THAT! Except we control it. If you sign up at the Joy Bringer tier or higher, you get our April Book Club ebooks! This April they're advanced copies of Tanked by Mia Hopkins and A Little Bit Dirty by Willow Winters. And TONS of bonus content! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

We're joined by Sophie Jordan to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09P5GT746&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_0WRSXS3GHASYP7P8EBFX&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Worst Guy) by Kate Canterbary—one of our favorite enemies-to-lovers romances of all time! It's bonkers how fearlessly Kate pushes the characters to be mean to each other, all the while walking the tightrope of never making us hate either of them! Also—hate sex. So much exceptional hate sex. Sophie's latest, is https://www.sophiejordan.net/therakegetsravished.html (The Rake Gets Ravished). I'm not going to try to do it justice…instead I'll just drop this from the blurb and let you make the right choice: No one trifles with Silas Masters. Even if he could forget the dark-haired seductress who undid him, he can't allow anyone to steal from him. He will hunt down the sultry woman who haunts his dreams and show her just how sweet payback can be. Her next book features a lady blacksmith and a spectacularly sexy cover and she told us seeccccretttts about it that we can't tell you, but you can hear her mercilessly tease us at the end of the episode. Our After Care suggestions were: -Peacemaker on HBO -The Last Kingdom on Netflix -The Gilded Age on HBO Max If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://amzn.to/3BufWli (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00GFZODB6&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_GQK76P2VD4QERYRC06Z6&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Winter King) by C.L. Wilson Devil's Day Party by C.M. Stunich We'll be back next week with Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books to recap A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon! Jenny was so delighted hearing about it that at one point Sarah (accurately) described her as an excited puppy. As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life, check out https://apricots-cyan-l9mk.squarespace.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Mentioned in this episode: Get into the Temple of Defiant Joy! Do you love Bonkers Romance? Have you heard about Patreon? IT'S LIKE THAT! Except we control it. If you sign up at the Joy Bringer tier or higher, you get our April Book Club ebooks! This April they're advanced copies of Tanked by Mia Hopkins and A Little Bit Dirty by Willow Winters. And TONS of bonus content! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

Juliette Cross joins us to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07PYDHJK2&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_SRRA9B5G9WKX00HV9SVT&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Captive of the Horde King) by Zoey Draven! If you're a fan of Khal Drogo, you'll love this one! Luna agrees to marry an alien barbarian king to save her brother and frankly, hits the jackpot. We get tail bondage, tattoos in the best places, and nipple paint as formalwear! Juliette's latest is https://www.amazon.com/Parks-Provocation-Enemies-Lovers-Romance-ebook/dp/B09H63F33W/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1R4EA6L276WSD&keywords=Juliette%20cross&qid=1648102699&sprefix=juliette%20cros%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-6 (Parks and Provocation)—an enemies-to-lovers small town romance that sounds delicious! Be sure to also check out the romance podcast she has with her niece—https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-women-read-romance/id1447111587 (Smart Women Read Romance)! Our After Care suggestions were: -Love is Blind, which we'll be recapping for the Temple! -https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08CD2Q216&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JNJKKXCXWKTWXQR6HYG5&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Smash and Grab) by Maz Maddox If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://amzn.to/3BufWli (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00GFZODB6&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_GQK76P2VD4QERYRC06Z6&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Winter King) by C.L. Wilson https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09P5GT746&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_BE7V2R1JWDT3DX0Z4273&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Worst Guy) by Kate Caterbary We'll be back next week with Sophie Jordan to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09P5GT746&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_BE7V2R1JWDT3DX0Z4273&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Worst Guy) by Kate Caterbary! IT'S SO GOOD! Hilarious, bonkers, enemies-to-lovers. You need it. As always, if you're looking for more bonkers in your life or want to hear the full version of this episode, check out https://apricots-cyan-l9mk.squarespace.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Follow Juliette: https://instagram.com/juliettecrossauthor (@juliettecrossauthor on Instagram) | https://instagram.com/juliettecrossauthor (@juliettecrossauthor on Instagram) | https://www.facebook.com/juliettecrossauthor/ (Juliette 's Facebook page) | https://www.facebook.com/groups/370204226437408/ (Juliette 's Facebook group)  | https://www.juliettecross.com/ (Juliette 's Website)

We're joined by Nisha Sharma to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane! This book had us all questioning who gave Nikki Sloane permission to write this and the answer is that she's exactly the kind of brave author we started the podcast to celebrate. We revel in the intrigue, sexual tension, and (ahem) the ritual it eventually builds to. We bow down before Nikki Sloane. Nisha's latest is https://www.amazon.com/Dating-Dr-Dil-Nisha-Sharma-ebook/dp/B08W58Q5MX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26N7PJ2UB7FX1&keywords=dating%20dr%20dil&qid=1647420178&sprefix=dating%20%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 (Dating Dr. Dil), a sexy, hilarious, clever reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew that turns it all on its head in the most brilliant way. If you're a member of The Temple of Defiant Joy, also be sure not to miss the two bonus episodes we've done with Nisha because she gives the best bonkers recs! Our After Care suggestions were: -https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B078P9MY86&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_E29NTXKKT8NEYS48SKMR&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Blindfold Club) series by Nikki Sloane (currently, you can get the first three FREE as a boxset!) -https://betterfasteracademy.com/wbf101/ (Write Better Faster) by Becca Syme -Encanto If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://amzn.to/3BufWli (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07PYDHJK2&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9BH5C05TS6JSR9TST9M3&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (Captive of the Horde King) by Zoey Draven https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00GFZODB6&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_GQK76P2VD4QERYRC06Z6&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Winter King) by C.L. Wilson https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09P5GT746&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_BE7V2R1JWDT3DX0Z4273&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Worst Guy) by Kate Caterbary We'll be back next week with Juliette Cross to recap Captive of the Horde King! The first portion of the episode will be available publicly, but to hear the whole thing you'll need to be a member of The Temple of Defiant Joy! Mentioned in this episode: Get into the Temple of Defiant Joy! Do you love Bonkers Romance? Have you heard about Patreon? IT'S LIKE THAT! Except we control it. If you sign up at the Joy Bringer tier or higher, you get our April Book Club ebooks! This April they're advanced copies of Tanked by Mia Hopkins and A Little Bit Dirty by Willow Winters. And TONS of bonus content! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

We're joined by author Roxie Noir to to recap Unhallowed by Jordan L. Hawk! Our After Care suggestions were: A Society of Gentlemen series by KJ Charles Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Beauty-Sinfully-Retelling-Patroclus-ebook/dp/B09DTJF1WD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1H7XTQ4B8633F&keywords=wicked+beauty+katee+robert&qid=1646903794&sprefix=wicked+beauty+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1 (Wicked Beauty) by Katee Robert If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane https://amzn.to/3BufWli (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven The Winter King by C.L. Wilson The Worst Guy by Kate Caterbary We'll be back next week to recap The Initiation by Nikki Sloane with Nisha Sharma! If you want more bonkers in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in The Temple of Defiant Joy! Follow Roxie on https://twitter.com/roxienoir (@roxienoir on Twitter), https://instagram.com/roxie_noir (@roxie_noir on Instagram), and https://www.facebook.com/groups/theroxettes/ (Roxie's Facebook group)! Mentioned in this episode: Get into the Temple of Defiant Joy! Do you love Bonkers Romance? Have you heard about Patreon? IT'S LIKE THAT! Except we control it. If you sign up at the Joy Bringer tier or higher, you get our April Book Club ebooks! This April they're advanced copies of Tanked by Mia Hopkins and A Little Bit Dirty by Willow Winters. And TONS of bonus content! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

We're joined by one of our favorite BookTokers, Hillary (https://www.tiktok.com/@bookishhill (@bookishhill)), to recap Love and Monsters by Raven Flanagan! Our minds were blown in the best possible way when Hillary shared her path to becoming a bonkers romance reader and the journey she's been on for the last year! This absolute delight of a book features a human who finds herself accidentally transported to a monster world where she gets chucked into a dungeon with a demon who has many redeeming qualities for a cellmate. Not only can he efficiently deal with her period in a way we're frankly jealous of, but he's (ahem) massively well endowed and can procure things like hot baths while locked in a dungeon. We laughed excessively while recording it and we hope you will too while listening, but don't be fooled—we adored the book! Our After Care suggestions were: https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?asin=B08WJHGH2T (Her Soul to Take) by Harley Laroux https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00JZ5V744&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_NTG6DN417XT2KTRH13VB&tag=bonkersromance-20 (It Ain't Me, Babe by Tillie Cole) (all the trigger warnings, seriously…you've been warned!) Love and Leashes (Netflix tv show!) For links to all the books we mentioned, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/19 (check out the show notes on our website)! If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane https://amzn.to/3Br01ED (Unhallowed) by Jordan L. Hawk https://amzn.to/3BufWli (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon We'll be back next week to recap Unhallowed by Jordan L. Hawk with Roxie Noir! If you want more bonkers in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in The Temple of Defiant Joy! You can follow Hillary on TikTok or Instagram! https://instagram.com/bookish.hill (@bookish.hill on Instagram) https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdkNtWGY/ (Hillary's Website) Mentioned in this episode: March 6th is the deadline for March Book Club! Sign up for the Temple of Defiant Joy at the Joy Bringer or Celebrant tiers by March 6th to get your advanced ebook copies of Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert and With Love from Rose Bend by Naima Simone! https://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

RM Virtues joined us to recap The Mummy! Jenny got to watch this Romancelandia favorite film for the first time and it was a delight! We fangirl over R.M., discuss why this film is in fact a tri-awakening rather than a bi-awakening, and generally flail at the magnitude of bonkers this swashbuckling romp pulls off. For proof that Jenny did in fact once wear suspenders made of bondage tape out in Vegas...or for links to the books we discussed, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/18 (check the show notes on our website)! Follow https://www.rmvirtues.com/ (RM's Website) : https://instagram.com/rmvirtues (@rmvirtues on Instagram) | https://twitter.com/rmvirtues (@rmvirtues on Twitter) Our After Care suggestions were: Signs (the movie) https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00PUSKH14&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_92JG1F2N5WH1HRXSAXE7&tag=bonkersromance-20 (Three Simple Rules) by Nikki Sloane (currently FREE on Amazon!) If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane https://amzn.to/3GVYTdf (Love and Monsters) by Raven Flanagan https://amzn.to/3Br01ED (Unhallowed) by Jordan L. Hawk https://amzn.to/3BufWli (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon We'll be back next week to recap https://amzn.to/3GVYTdf (Love and Monsters) by Raven Flanagan with Hillary from one of our favorite Booktok accounts—https://www.tiktok.com/@bookishhill (BookishHill)! If you want more bonkers in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in The Temple of Defiant Joy!

We're joined by Robin Lovett to recap The Mabon Feast by C.M. Nascosta! We delve into Robin's thoughts on bonkers books and why none of us should carry any shame about them—as well as her thoughts on author core stories. Then, we recap the delicious snack that is The Mabon Feast, a sexy romance between a socially awkward witch and a very charming (and hot) spider centaur. What exactly is sloshing with his shimmering release? It may not be what you're thinking! Robin's latest is the fourth book in the glorious Alien Quarantine series. If you missed our recap of https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08YFL37G1&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_80H2NHJ7P1EWDZ21EBR9&tag=bonkersromance-20 (Alien Quarantine Rescue), you can find it here.https://amzn.to/3BqjGVc ( Invisible Quarantined Alien) is absurdly spicy and hits all the delightfully bonkers notes we've come to expect from Robin Lovett! Our After Care suggestions were: -https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07PVCG3L7&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_7ZZWTX6HFZ4K8KTRHPJC&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Thornchapel series) by Sierra Simone (look, that's at least the third time a guest has recced it and if you still haven't given it a chance, I don't know what it's going to take! Read it!) -https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08BNLPH6D&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_CY95VW7HJ315D75GXHDV&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (The Brutal Prince) by Sophie Lark -https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B071LDSRW2&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_73ZMK07XSJTAZZQYEJTY&tag=babyinaback0c-20 (One True Pairing) by Cathy Yardley If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane https://amzn.to/3GVYTdf (Love and Monsters) by Raven Flanagan https://amzn.to/3Br01ED (Unhallowed) by Jordan L. Hawk https://amzn.to/3BufWli (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon We'll be back next week with R.M. Virtues to recap The Mummy (film)…Jenny has never seen it! For links to all the books we mentioned, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/17 (check the show notes on our website)! If you want more bonkers in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in The Temple of Defiant Joy! Follow http://www.romancelovett.com/ (Robin's Website): https://instagram.com/LovettRomance (@LovettRomance on Instagram) | https://twitter.com/LovettRomance (@LovettRomance on Twitter) | https://m.facebook.com/LovettRomance/ (Robin's Facebook page)

We're joined by Monica Corwin to recap A https://amzn.to/3uBpWrB (Kiss of Shadows) (first book in the Merry Gentry series) by Laurell K. Hamilton! Laurell K. Hamilton is one of the original queens of bonkers, an author who was pushing boundaries long before it was cool! Please be aware that in this episode we discuss content in the book that is typical of something written in the late nineties—including mention of a rape that occurs on page and sexual violence as punishment. We don't get deep into that stuff, but mention that it happens. On a related note, there are dick-eating butterflies! Monica has a new book out in a few weeks called https://amzn.to/3HW8SAJ (Snowed in With the Mafia Boss)…and if that title doesn't catch your attention, we don't know what will! Our After Care suggestions were: -The Thornchapel series by Sierra Simone -It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (movie Melody couldn't remember the title of) -https://amzn.to/3uByjDG (Call Her Leviathan) by Cooper D. Barham If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane https://amzn.to/3oCEV0T (The Mabon Feast) by C.M. Nascosta The Mummy (film)…Jenny has never seen it! If you want more bonkers in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in https://apricots-cyan-l9mk.squarespace.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! For links to all of the books mentioned, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/16 (check the show notes on our website)! Make sure to follow Monica: https://instagram.com/rosetyper9 (@rosetyper9 on Instagram), https://twitter.com/monica_corwin (@monica_corwin on Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/monicacorwin (Monica's Facebook page), http://www.monicacorwin.com (Monica's Website) To support the show, check out thehttps://bonkers-romance.captivate.fm/temple (Temple of Defiant Joy)

We're joined by Kenya Goree-Bell to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WJHGH2T&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_87C3XGR1K3X96G6D366Y&tag=bonkersromance-20 (Her Soul to Take) by Harley Laroux! It's the first horror romance we've covered and we bow down before the magnificence of Harley Laroux's kinky, sexy, slightly scary, deeply satisfying story of a human who falls for a demon! Also be sure not to miss Kenya's brand new release, https://amzn.to/3AU9vb6 (The Kronic), out now on KU! Our After Care suggestions were: -https://amzn.to/3gpyNnS (The Road to Rose Bend) by Naima Simone and https://amzn.to/32U3Ipv (His Leading Lady) by Jenny Nordbak -https://amzn.to/35ACGUW (Edin) by Lily Mayne -The Last Kingdom (on Netflix) For links to all the books we mentioned, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/15 (check the show notes on our website)! If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane https://amzn.to/3uCKuAj (A Kiss of Shadows) by Laurell K. Hamilton We'll be back next week to recap https://amzn.to/3uCKuAj (A Kiss of Shadows) (the first Merry Gentry book) by Laurell K. Hamilton with Monica Corwin! If you want more bonkers in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in The Temple of Defiant Joy! Support for this episode provided by: https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! Our exclusive community gets you access to the last episode of every month as well as bonus content, video of the episodes, free books, artwork, and more! Join before 2/6 to receive the two February books as part of the Bonkers Book Club! Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma features a love-phobic doctor who has to convince a love obsessed homebody that they're meant for each other (for romance reasons) to save his clinic. It's the sexy, witty, rom com we deserve. The Astronaut and the Star is a sparkling debut from Jen Comfort featuring a focused and driven female astronaut who's forced to agree to “astronaut training” a movie star in order to rehab her image. Support this podcast

We're joined by Lillian Lark to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B098Q6CSJC&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8GJG7WEF100835F65D98&tag=bonkersromance-20 (Manix by Grace McGinty)! Lillian brought us an omegaverse, mpreg, warrior cat shifter book—with knotting! Whether you're a seasoned pro or you just went on a google adventure looking up those terms, this episode should delight you. Be sure not to miss Lillian's latest, https://www.amazon.com/Deceived-Gargoyles-Bathhouse-Monster-Monstrous-ebook/dp/B09F3TPJ6P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QVZK0HFO0JJ3&keywords=deceived%20by%20the%20gargoyles%20lillian%20lark&qid=1643305828&sprefix=deceived%20%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1 (Deceived by the Gargoyles), a monster romance which also features knotting, breeding, and multiple hot gargoyles with a curvy librarian! If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WJHGH2T&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_87C3XGR1K3X96G6D366Y&tag=bonkersromance-20 (Her Soul to Take) by Harley Laroux https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B000FC1IZE&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_YCCKXNW1FWT6DCT0SGZJ&tag=bonkersromance-20 (A Kiss of Shadows) by Laurell K Hamilton We'll be back next week to recap Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux with Kenya Goree-Bell! If you want more bonkers in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in https://apricots-cyan-l9mk.squarespace.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy)! For links to all the books we mentioned, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/14 (check out the show notes on our website!) Support this podcast

We're joined by Eva Moore to recap https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09B32PM94&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_AP2DB6WPE6S2P2X5586F&tag=bonkersromance-20 (That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon) by Kimberly Lemming! This episode is a frothy cocktail of effervescent joy and we couldn't be more delighted with the book Eva picked to bring us back from hiatus! Be sure not to miss Eva's brand new release, https://amzn.to/3rAEUew (Reclaimed Dreams), which is the deeply satisfying conclusion to her Exposed Dreams series (but it can be read as a standalone)! Our Aftercare suggestions were: -https://www.penzeys.com/ (Penzey's Spices) -Art Hub on Youtube and Reclaimed Dreams -Gaslighter by The Chicks (and instilling that kind of don't fuck with me energy in our young girls) For links to the books we mentioned, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/13 (check out the show notes on our website)! If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn't set yet): https://amzn.to/3IbhGDe (Manix) by Grace Mcginty (it's a reverse harem, omegaverse with MPREG) https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07QMLP2QP&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_Y3MXGBPQQSPPMX2CK32E&tag=bonkersromance-20 (The Initiation) by Nikki Sloane https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WJHGH2T&linkCode=kpe&preview=newtab&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_87C3XGR1K3X96G6D366Y&tag=bonkersromance-20 (Her Soul to Take) by Harley Laroux We'll be back next week to recap Manix by Grace McGinty with Lillian Lark! If you want more bonkers in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in http://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-info (The Temple of Defiant Joy)!

Happy New Year's Eve! We decided to end the year by showcasing an insightful chat with one of our https://www.bonkersromance.com/book-club (Bonkers Book Club) Spotlight Authors - Alexis Hall! We talk all about his upcoming release and January book club offering SOMETHING FABULOUS, what we can expect from him in the near future, the balance of creating art while navigating the expectations of an audience, wanting to be A Writer vs. wanting to Write, the confusion of celebrity in the age of niche media, and so much more! Today (Dec 31, 2021) is the last day Temple members can download the 6 ebooks for December and also the last day to https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (sign up for the Temple) at the Joy Bringer tier or above to get access to advance copies of SOMETHING FABULOUS by Alexis Hall and IMMORTAL by Gena Showalter.

We're joined by Liz from thehttps://www.makeoutalreadypod.com/ ( Make Out Already) podcast to recap Sing Me to Sleep by R.M. Virtues! We discuss how Melody is into grandpa fucking and why Jenny is livid she didn't get to read this book (which has since been rectified!). Because y'all. It's about a sexy, protective sleep paralysis demon. I'm not telling you more than that. It's too good to summarize. Everyone needs to go read this book immediately. The podcast Liz mentioned for Aftercare is the Get Sleepy podcast. The movie Jenny couldn't remember the title of was Bounce. If you're reading ahead, here are some of the books we'll be recapping when we get back from hiatus in January: https://amzn.to/3ktfcWp (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Kathryn Moon https://amzn.to/3IbhGDe (Manix) by Grace Mcginty (it's a reverse harem, omegaverse with MPREG) https://amzn.to/3G2p9CK (That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon) by Kimberly Lemming We'll be on hiatus after 12/2, but back with more shenanigans in January! If you miss us in the meantime, there's a ton of bonus content in The Temple of Defiant Joy!

We recap https://amzn.to/2ZlpXTo (I Married a Naga) by Regine Abel with Stacey Hamel! Many of you already know and love Stacey, but for those who don't, we thought it was high time to introduce you to her beautiful brain. She's an admin of our Facebook group,https://www.facebook.com/groups/195432502418826 (The Altar of Defiant Joy), and Patron Saint of the https://www.tiktok.com/@bonkersromance (Bonkers Romance TikTok). We've affectionately dubbed her our Adminotaur. We talked about many things, but the most important is clearly that Jenny finally got to recap a book with a motherfudging c*ck pocket! This book features a human woman who is forced into an arranged marriage with an alien snake man when she accidentally violates the law on his planet. But he's marrying her to save her from being executed and is actually a cinnamon roll, sexy provider whose snake parts convince his lady that humans are vastly inferior lovers. For the full episode, check out https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy), our members site that gets you exclusive content, bonus episodes, free books, custom artwork and more! The last episode of every month is only available in full to our members, but all the other episodes will continue to be available to everyone. If you're reading ahead, here are the upcoming books: 12/2 https://amzn.to/3kse8Ce (Sing Me to Sleep) by RM Virtues https://amzn.to/3ktfcWp (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Katherine Moon will be coming sometime early next year. We'll be on hiatus starting 12/3, but back with more shenanigans in January! https://www.bonkersromance.com/book-club (December Bonkers Book Club) features six free ebooks from authors we love, so if you aren't a member yet, you can join on our website!

We're joined by Alexis Daria to recap https://amzn.to/30xPE3w (Alien Quarantine Rescue) by Robin Lovett! This was Jenny's very first Robin Lovett book and she's obsessed! It starts in an all too realistic setting where the world has gone to hell after a pandemic and the heroine has been alone for five years…but very, very quickly changes to a marvelous fantasy when an alien lands in her front yard offering antibodies. Copious amounts of antibodies. We talked about how much we love romances like this when the love interests are from different species having to learn about one another, why Robin Lovett is an effing genius, that one time Jenny f*cked someone unconscious, and why semen is going to be a complete disappointment after this book. Be sure to check out Alexis's latest book, https://amzn.to/3qOlUKH (A Lot Like Adios)! If you're reading ahead, here are the upcoming books we'll be recapping: 11/25 https://amzn.to/3kse8Ce (Sing Me to Sleep) by RM Virtues 12/2 https://amzn.to/3ktfcWp (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Katherine Moon We'll be on hiatus the rest of December, but back with more shenanigans in January! https://amzn.to/3HwwYCa (Desperate Measures by Katee Robert) is on sale right now for $.99 and YOU NEED IT! Links to all the books we discussed are included in the https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/10 (show notes on our website!)

We're joined by Adriana Herrera to recap https://amzn.to/3kpXRh4 (Beyond the Highland Mist) by Karen Marie Moning! We talk about why we're Moning Maniacs, why this was the Golden Age of paranormal romance, and why falconer dirty talk is so sexy. This book has it all...time travel, a heroine fleeing a dark secret in her past, meddling fae, a murderous ex girlfriend, not one but two near death sick bed scenes, sensory deprivation, Highlander Times viagra, an accidental aphrodisiac scene, light kidnapping, and one swaggering Highlander who's so generously hung that comparisons to actual horses are made. Be sure to check out Adriana's latest book, https://amzn.to/3qxzceB (Just for the Holidays)! You also won't want to miss https://amzn.to/3qw5cQ2 (Rake I'd Like to F)! CW: there's mention of various threats of sexual assault and some actual sexual assault in a few different scenes. There is also nervous/uncomfortable laughter from the hosts while trying to navigate these descriptions. For links to all the books we mentioned, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/9 (see the show notes on our website)! If you're reading ahead, here are the upcoming books we'll be recapping: 11/18 https://amzn.to/3HcAb9J (Alien Quarantine Rescue) by Robin Lovett 11/25 https://amzn.to/3kse8Ce (Sing Me to Sleep) by RM Virtues 12/2 https://amzn.to/3ktfcWp (A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor) by Katherine Moon We'll be on hiatus the rest of December, but back with more shenanigans in January!

We're joined by Andie J. Christopher to recap Coyote Ugly (which somehow came out 20 years ago??)! We discuss early aughts fashion, dancing on bars, and this film's impact on our bisexual awakening—or in one of our cases, a definitive confirmation of straightness. Please enjoy the references to a Minotaur Cock Water Gun (which could only possibly be understood by Romancelandia) and Fievel Does Fleet Week! Andie just revealed the cover of her next book, https://amzn.to/3CNXCUq (Thank You, Next)…and we're obsessed with it! If you haven't gotten https://amzn.to/3BOawjD (Hot Under His Collar )(with Father What-a-Waste) yet, you're missing out! You can come back and thank Jenny when you reach a certain steamy bar scene. Aftercare Mentions: Andie: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta and Bombshell by Sarah MacLean Mel: Magic Mike XXL The Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo—the bisexual awakening we all deserve. If you're reading ahead, next week's episode will be https://amzn.to/3EZ45wv (Beyond the Highland Mist) by Karen Marie Morning with Adriana Herrera and the following week will be https://amzn.to/3GMBtYR (Alien Quarantine Rescue) by Robin Lovett with Alexis Daria! You'll find links to all the books we mentioned in the https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/8 (show notes on our website)! We encourage you to check out https://romanceforroe.com/ (Romance for Roe), an anthology of 36 romance stories in aid of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice

We're joined by Katee Robert to recap Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark! We talk about why this book is the perfect soft introduction to tentacles because it gives you a taste of the possibilities without being anything extreme. We also chat about kraken stereotypes, why we're all pervs who want certain things to happen when tentacles are at play, and what on earth Katee Robert considers bonkers—given that she's spent the last few years teaching most of us that we're into things we thought were hard limits. For the full episode, check out https://www.bonkersromance.com/temple-information (The Temple of Defiant Joy), our members site that gets you exclusive content, bonus episodes, free books, custom artwork and more! Going forward, the last episode of every month will only be available in full to Temple members, but everyone will still have free access to the rest of our episodes. Have you checked out Katee's https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wickedvillains/wicked-villains-special-edition-swag-box (Kickstarter campaign for her Wicked Villains series) yet? The artwork is STUNNING and we can't wait to have it all in our hands! You should also check out https://www.patreon.com/kateerobert (Katee's Patreon) because she's got all the good stuff over there! For links to all the books we mentioned, https://www.bonkersromance.com/episodes/7 (see the show notes on our website!)