Chick Lit Book Club Podcast

It's time to step into the world of professional wrestling! We read Wild Side by Elsie Silver and thought of John Cena the whole time. When Tabitha's sister dies, leaving behind her 3 year old son, she knows she'll do anything to keep what's left of her family together. But when she finds out that her sister named her reclusive, hulking, hot neighbor/landlord, Rhys, as her nephew's legal guardian, Tabitha has to pivot. So that's exactly what she does: pivots right down the aisle. With Rhys. Up Next: Funny Business by Kayley LoringSOS Novella: Pounded by the Pommel Horse by Sabrina CrossWhat else we're reading:Love vs. the Scarecrow by Cassandra GannonThe Girlfriend Zone by Lauren Blakely (audio)The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren (audio)That Time I Accidentally Took Over the Mafia by Rebekah SinclairSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We're continuing on our human-men phase with All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles. Ridley is a true crime podcaster who has actually broken cases open, allowing victims and their families to find justice. But there's one case that's always eluded her–the one that started it all for her. And she's put enough pieces together to know it wasn't an isolated incident. When she shows up in a tiny mountain town to investigate, she runs into a whole lot of brick walls–including the hot sheriff.Up Next: Wild Side by Elsie SilverSOS Novella: Nimbus by Nicole ParkerWhat else we're reading:The X-List by Evie MitchellFire Line by Maggie GatesMeet Me Over the Bridge by Veronica WynneSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We're closing the books on Rebel Blue Ranch with Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage. We're sad to see this lovely blue sky adventure come to an end, but it's fitting to do so with Cam and Dusty. With Cam's fiance ditching her on their wedding day, Dusty steps in to the rescue. But can he convince her that they deserve a second chance? Also discussed: hygiene of sentient objects, what drew us into and hooked us on Rebel Blue, and dogs–because duh.Up Next: All the Missing Pieces by Catherine CowlesSOS Novella: Handle Me by Unfortunate ReadsWhat else we're reading:The Pucking Proposal by Lauren LandishMeet Me Over the Bridge by Veronica WynneSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We hopped in our time machine this week to read 2006's A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole. When a Scottish Lykae (who just happens to be a king) finally scents his fated mate while being held prisoner by a bunch of vampires, he quite literally gnaws his way to freedom. Except that when he finds her on the streets of Paris, he realizes that she, too, is a vampire. Turn out, she's only half-vampire. Her other half is valkyrie. And she's a bada$$. (Eventually, anyway.) Also discussed: our professionalism, our dogs, and how technology is working against us. On that note, please excuse the random changes in audio quality. Up Next: Wild and Wrangled by Lyla SageSOS Novella: My Date with a Pair of Grey Sweatpants by Cassi O. PeiaMeet Me Over the Bridge by Veronica WynneWhat else we're reading:Assassin of the Gods by Rebekah SinclairThe Aliens Surrender (Outcasts of Corin #2) by Ella MavenSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We celebrate the second half of Black History Month (an episode late) with The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest, an absolute delightful love story based in the world of fantasy writing and the publishing business. A family of flower named females, a ‘fine as hell neighbor', epistolary fiction device, and the magic of New York City combine in the first of the Greene Sisters series which we would 10/10 recommend. Also Discussed: our struggles with reading, Amazon boycotts, and ways to support indie authors. Up Next: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley ColeSOS Novella: French Horny by Nora NoodleWhat else we're reading:Reaper's Claim: A Dark Paranormal Why Choose by Lady Kilroy Until the Shadows Claim Her by Amber Thoma The Orc's Auctioned Mate by Veronika KaneSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Happy March, everyone! Spring is still somehow 84 years away and we're reading Scot and Bothered by Alexandra Kiley. We got an ARC for this follow up to the Kilt Trip (episode 85), so if you're reading this, the book is out. Middle Sutherland son Jack fell in love with American student Brooke when they were at the University of Edinburgh, but a lot of things got in the way. Seven years later, the two of them are working on the same project. And that project involves hiking an 80-mile long trail over a period of two weeks. Can anyone say “only one tent?” Also Discussed: pickles, Kdot, and why we're not cut out for hiking Scottish trails.Up Next: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina ForestSOS Novella: Gagged by the Gherkin by Biblio BarbieWhat else we're reading:Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver (listening to it!)Until the Shadows Claim Her by Amber Thoma (3/14)The Sea-Ogre's Eager Bride by Ruby DixonSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We celebrate Black History Month with the amazingly gorgeous This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan. It's a first Kennedy Ryan for both of us, and it will not be the last. Soledad discovers the man that she's given two decades of her life to is a felonious scumbag, and she is inexplicably attracted to the man who uncovers his crimes. Forensic accountant Judah has been building a case against his coworker for over a year, and when he finally brings down the hammer, he realizes that Sol (whom he can't stop thinking about) is caught in the crossfire. Also Discussed: the amazinginess that is Gary Oldman, what exactly is the best lubricant for a lint penis, and why women are so awesome.Up Next: Scot and Bothered by Alexandra KileySOS Novella: Laid by the Lint Trap Monster by Holly WildeWhat else we're reading:Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver (listening to it!)Sinful Mate by Trish HeinrichSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

It's week two of our return to human men! We read Illicit Illustration by friend of the show E.L. Koslo and we're wondering when we can book a session with Reid. In this best friend's (v!rg!n) little sister romance, we have the pleasure of watching a reformed rake fall to his knees for a talented woman. Get ready for art and tattoo discussions, as well as Koslo's trademark spice. Also Discussed: Veronica's upcoming signing, the Ruby Dixon multiverse, and the show format changes. NOTE: We already messed up our schedule, forgetting that this episode would publish in February. Our next book will be by a Black author (Kennedy Ryan), as will one of the March books.  Up Next: This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan SOS Novella: His Perfect Fit by Dickie Fitz What else we're reading: Lights Out by Navessa Allen (10/10 recommend the audiobook) That Time I Accidentally Took Over the Mafia by Rebekah Sinclair (2/7) Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair) – available until February 15, 2025 and all proceeds go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library The Mail Order Aliens Bride by Ruby Dixon SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We've returned to the land of human men to read Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase. But don't worry, the heroine sh00ts the hero in this book. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this romance classic, we decided to see if this book holds up all these years later. Spoiler alert: some of the language is predictably frustrating (the 90s was a different time), but overall, this book stands the test of time. We're talking top tier enemies to lovers. Also Discussed: the new addition to Veronica's household, doing a deep dive into the Ruby Dixon lexicon, and “who else died this week.” Up Next: Illicit Illustration by E.L. Koslo SOS Novella: Sap & Spile by Vera Valentine What else we're reading: Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair) – available until February 15, 2025 and all proceeds go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Howl You Doin' by Jacklyn Hyde What else we're listening to/watching: Deadliest Catch Know Rogan Experience SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Somehow, we've made it to our fourth anniversary! It's time for us to talk about our favorites from 2024, both on the air and off. Join us to hear about favorite heroes, heroines, s*xy times, covers, tropes, stunt casting, quotes, and so much more. Also Discussed: Christmas gifts, the new year, and the fact that Chuck Woolery is still dead. Up Next: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase SOS Novella: n/a this week What else we're reading: Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair) – available until February 15, 2025 and all proceeds go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Continuing to avoid human men, we're talking about Kidnapped by the Krampus by Emily Shore this week. Journalist Twyla is sent to Krampus World to see if she can uncover whether or not the elusive millionaire is actually real. Even when Krampus kidnaps her, she's not convinced he's real. She just thinks he's dedicated to that costume. Krampus, on the other hand, is in a bind (and not the kind he likes to put Twyla in). Twyla seems to be his last hope to break a curse slowly turning his heart to ice. Also Discussed: the new Superman trailer and all the Cleveland shots (exclamation point!), Veronica's upcoming interview with MIT, and how we're not exactly in the Christmas spirit. Up Next: Anniversary Show! SOS Novella: Wrapped and Tapped by Vera Valentine and R.K. Pierce What We're Reading: Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair)  Christmas at Fox Ridge by Bailey Hannah (thank you Rebekah @adventuresinpages on TikTok!) Vengeance of the Forgotten Goddess by Rebekah Sinclair Five Gifts for the Blacksmith's Wife by Lyonne Riley The Minotaur and the Mage by Cora Cane What We're Listening To:  Hot Frosty (Netflix) Little Altar Boy  - The Carpenters SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We're still not ready to read about human men, so we read Whisked Away by the Alien by Julie K. Cohen. Golda heads to her parents' house to prep for Hanukkah, but in this futuristic dystopian world, she walks into the kitchen to find a giant blue alien. Her dad sent him to help cook–and who is she to turn down the help from the hot blue guy. Sten is a fish out of water, missing lots of key information, like that you wear an apron *over* your clothes…not *instead of* your clothes. Also Discussed: our monster sm*t kick, Supernatural, and fun things that arrived in the mail. Up Next: Kidnapped by the Krampus by Emily Shore SOS Novella: Cold Sweat by Vera Valentine What We're Reading: Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair)  Knotty List by Taylor Fox Illicit Illustration by E.L. Koslo (1/9/25) Fated to the Alien Grump: A Fated Mates Alien Romance by Erin Hale Alien Shield by Ursa Dax What We're Listening To:  Supernatural Skeleton Crew SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Uninterested in reading about human men at this juncture, we're thrilled to read our ARC of Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson. Lachlan Greer was more than able to carry our weary hearts around for a few hundred pages. He's a Loss Ness Monster, after all. The thing is, turning into Nessie is a literal curse his family has carried for generations and he's determined to break it once and for all. Enter: Keyanna McKay, the first granddaughter in the McKay family for hundreds of years. She's beautiful, intelligent, and very determined. And she almost might be the death of him. Literally. Also Discussed: the rage we carry in our hearts, Rae's recent medical adventure, and the trend of church choirs unironically singing “Like a Prayer.”Up Next: Whisked Away by the Alien by Julie K. CohenSOS Novella: Rake: an erotic paranormal gardening romance by Nicole ParkerWhat We're Reading:Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair) Alien Orc's Prize by Ursa DaxMarried to the Alien Cowboy by Ursa DaxWhat We're Listening To: Noble Blood PodcastSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastTikTok: ChickLitBookClubPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

It worked out really well for two angry ladies to be reading about a dragon shifter instead of a human man. This week, we read The Dragon of New Orleans by Genevieve Jack and we're so glad. Gabriel is an immortal dragon, but a witch placed a curse on him. He doesn't have long before his time runs out–he'll either turn to stone or he'll have to return to his homeland, where he's surely to be killed on sight. He believes that Raven is the key to breaking the curse. Except that she's in hospice, dying from a brain tumor. Good thing he can save her life…so that maybe she can save his. Also Discussed: Taylor Swift New Orleans Night 2, the shitshow of a week we've had, and why we choose the books we do. Up Next: Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson SOS Novella: Melt for Daddy by Holly Wilde What We're Reading: Swearing at a Sea Monster by Lauren Connolly Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair) (11/15) What We're Listening To:  MaXXXine Booze, Boobs, and Blood How Did This Get Made? SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We got an ARC of Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage and we're SO excited to talk to you about it. This series has us in a chokehold. Lost and Lassoed is book three in the Rebel Blue Ranch series–we finally get to see Teddy and Gus's chemistry come to a head (giggle). Gus needs childcare assistance while Cam is out of town for the summer and Teddy is in need of a job. Can these two ever stop sniping at each other long enough to work together? In preparation for this episode, we also read Swift and Saddled, so we'll be discussing that a bit, as well. Also discussed: Hear Me Out Cakes, Veronica's upcoming anthology, and more spooky szn. Up Next: The Dragon of New Orleans by Genevieve Jack What We're Reading: Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage Accidental Abduction by EL Koslo Rising in Ruin (Taunting Death Book 2) by Lady Kilroy Court of Whispers (Realms of Lore: Fae Book 3) by Amber Thoma (10/31) Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair) (11/15) What We're Listening To: August the Duck New Heights with the Kelce Brothers SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

In honor of spooky szn, we're reading monster romance! This week's feature is a new-to-us author with a minotaur and fae couple. She's a journalist trying to land her dream job and he's the captain of the sportsball team (literally, that's the name of the sport). Because of the requirements of her probationary period with the newspaper, Cass is forced to spend a lot of time with Elliot. And when he goes into heat….well, things heat up between them. Also discussed: spooky season, the Twilight eye shadow palette from ColorPop, and a disgusting amount of mayonnaise.S.O.S. subject: My Hot Dog Came to Life and Screwed MeUp Next: Lost and Lassoed by Lyla SageWhat We're ReadingWhen She's Handy by Ruby DixonThe Barkeep and the Bro by A.J. TrumanWhat We're Listening To:LVCRFTSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastTikTok: ChickLitBookClubPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Time is a flat circle and we're reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. The last time either of us read the Twilight series, it was 2008 and we read it at the very beginning of our friendship. We were both different people and the world was a different place. What do we think of Edward and Bella today versus 16 years ago? Are we Team Edward or Jacob? (Or someone else…?) We'll talk about the book, as well as its cultural impact (we know WE KNOW) in our 100th episode. Also discussed: our friend's birthday party, our disbelief over where this podcast has taken us, and Veronica's upcoming anthology. Special thanks to Dani McLean, S.L. Prater, and friend of the show Lee for sending us well-wishes, which you'll hear throughout the episode. S.O.S. subject: Pushin' Cushion by Vera Valentine Up next: We'll announce it when we know. Life is hard. What We're Reading: Reclaiming the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair Beauty and the Mustache - Penny Reid Fire Line - Maggie Gates What We're Listening To: How Did This Get Made - Twilight Episodes SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

This week we're immersing ourselves back into The Bachelor-esque world Kay Marie has curated for The Love Lie! Loyal listeners might remember the first installment in this series, The Love Rematch from Episode 73. In this followup, we see the aftermath of Emily's decision to swap places with her identical twin Samantha. As we learned in the epilogue of The Love Rematch, the twin swap didn't exactly go according to plan…so what happened? Kay Marie fills us in–and sets us up for book three–in The Love Lie. Also discussed: Lexington Legendary Book Bash, the scourge of living in Ohio, and spooooooooky szn.S.O.S. subject: Taken by my TBR by Holly WildeUp next: It's a surprise for our 100th episode!What We're Reading:Make Believe Match by Melanie HarlowAccidental Abduction by E.L. KosloShadow Dragon (Shifter Agents) by Lauren EskerWhat We're Listening To:Right Man, Right Time by Meghan QuinnAlien Super ShowSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastTikTok: ChickLitBookClubPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

This week we're clinging to the Olympics by reading The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone! Luna is the first human to have ever entered the Kraken Games in Motham City. Kai is this year's chosen kraken, who will have to fight every single entrant in order to win–and he must win if he'd like to bring honor back to his people. Last year's kraken lost to an orc, and Kai has been told that losing is not an option. The only thing is…Luna and Kai met before the Games. And they had a *real* good time together, which is a problem because Luna hates kraken and kraken generally hate humans. Also discussed: Veronica's upcoming book signing, Star Wars, and why the word “squishy” is only allowed in Finding Nemo. Up next: The Love Lie by Kay Marie What We're Reading: Reclaiming the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair Reclaiming Kate - Mary Warren My Orc Next Door - Veronika Kane What We're Listening To: Beating Heart - Laura Pavlov Constant Stream of Meidas Touch/Luke Beasley/FarronBalanced Veronica's upcoming signings (preorder form here): Legendary Book Bash - September SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

It's a double episode tonight, ladies and gentlemen! Last year, Tracy Sumner threw out the idea of getting some historical romance authors together and we were absolutely psyched about it. It took awhile to get schedules together, but we've finally nailed it. We're focusing on The Rake Review series, specifically The Fake February Rake Charlie Lane and An Heiress for August by Kathleen Ayers, although there are 12 total that are being released on the first of every month in 2024. As an extra special treat, you can go to our YouTube channel and check out an interview with four of the authors from the anthology (Tabetha Waite, Kathleen Ayers, Charlie Lane, and Tracy Sumner). Also discussed: Veronica's first book signing, spooky season, and f*cking COVID. Up next: The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone What We're Reading: Awakening the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair Ghosts of Halloween - Layla Fae My Orc (Fake) Boyfriend - Veronika Kane What We're Listening To: Kitchen Nightmares (Thank you for keeping me sane, Gordo) Veronica's upcoming signings (preorder form here): Legendary Book Bash - September SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Back to our regularly scheduled programming, we read Muffin Top by Avery Flynn! BBW heroine Lucy is debating going home to her 15th high school reunion when her best friend's soon-to-be brother-in-law plops down in the chair opposite her and offers to be her date. Frankie is on a self-imposed celibacy streak and is looking forward to the distraction. What could possibly go wrong? They definitely won't fall in love with all that fake dating and forced proximity. Also discussed: The Olympics (!!!!!), Veronica's upcoming book signings and special editions (pre-order form here!), and inexplicably, Jurassic Park. Up next: The Fake February Rake Charlie Lane and An Heiress for August by Kathleen Ayers What We're Reading: The Unforgotten Flame - Rebekah Sinclair The Unforgotten Vow - Rebekah Sinclair Daydreamer - Susie Tate The Daring Debutante - Tracy Sumner What We're Listening To: THE OLYMPICS Aliens - B3 Veronica's upcoming signings (preorder form here): Black Cat Books and Oddities - August Legendary Book Bash - September SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Slight change of plans! We got an ARC of Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto, so we pulled an audible and read that one instead. Given our background in music, this one was catnip for us. Xander and Gwen play in the same pops orchestra–although they don't really play “together.” In fact, he doesn't even know she's in the orchestra until she tells him at an outside gig. When Gwen lands the promotion Xander has wanted for years, they're forced to work together. Can they make beautiful music together or will Xander's surly attitude keep them apart? Also discussed: Corn Daddy, the orchestra world, and the predatory practices of the music industry. (We're so much fun.) Up next: Muffin Top by Avery Flynn What We're Reading: To Hunt a Ruby Remedy - Jen Lynning Love, Utley - S.J. Tilly The Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair There's Blood on the Reef - Roxie Cohen What We're Listening To: Midnight Mass - Sierra Simone Artful Dodger - Hulu SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Strap in because this week, we're diving into our inner cat ladies with The Unnatural Habitat of a Cat Lady by Dani Elias. When Ben realizes that the love of his life–a woman who broke up with him 20 years ago–matches with him on a very specific dating app, he's determined to talk things out. For her part, Amelia agrees to talk to him… and then to maybe up the ante. When life throws some curveballs at Amelia, can Ben step in to help her out? Listen to find out! Also discussed: how we hate fireworks, getting bagged by a grocery man, and Rae's new affinity for motorcycle club romance. Up next: Muffin Top by Avery Flynn What We're Reading: Shadows of Light (ARC) - Amber Thoma  Fall With Me (ARC) - Becka Mack Tame his Beast - Claire C. Riley Mated to the Minotaur - Karla Doyle What We're Listening To: Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver Madame Web - WHM, GAM, and HDTGM Episodes SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We're diving head first into some monster romance and no one here has a single refret. Today, we're talking about Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae AND you get to hear from Layla herself! Wed to the Basilisk is part of the Arranged Monster Mates series, in which humans and monsters are matched using DNA at a temple. Voss, the last surviving basilisk, is extremely skeptical that his human bride, Alina, will actually be a true mate, but this is his last chance before he descends into madness. Alina, on the other hand, is desperate to escape the clutches of a possessive d-bag who unalived her fiance. Will their match save both of their lives? Or are their differences too vast? Extra special thanks to Layla Fae for joining us. Also discussed: how Layla Fae deserves a partnership with Bad Dragon, Veronica's new book release (massive thank you to Voice of Hel - find her on TikTok and Instagram), our new dirty sentient storytime segment. Up next: The Unnatural Habitat of a Cat Lady by Dani Elias What We're Reading: Forever Cursed by Amber Paige (July 16, 2024) Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels - Grace Callaway What We're Listening To: Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver Knowledge Fight - Alex Jones is imploding in real time SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome back, dearest gentle readers! We watched the second half of Bridgerton Season 3 and we have THOUGHTS. Some of those thoughts are good and some of them are bad and some of them made us shout “WE DON'T CARE ABOUT THIS.” After this, we'll be waiting for two years for Benedict's story. (eyeroll.) Up next: Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We're jumping back to Victorian England to discuss The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett! But the best part? We're actually TALKING to Elizabeth! Apothecary Lucy Peterson is on the brink of financial ruin. A rival apothecary stole the formula for a throat lozenge and is passing it off as his own invention and she believes he stole another formula that has gone missing. So she hires Jonathan Thorne under the guise of being her store's bookkeeper in order to find the culprit. But in the meantime, these two are quite drawn to each other. Also discussed: how the bar for men is STILL on the floor, reproductive care dating back to the 1800s, and Veronica's upcoming book release. Up next: Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae What We're Reading: Still Wicked by Kathleen Ayers Project Duke by Mariah Stone Queen of Light by Amber Thoma  What We're Listening To: The Victorian Pharmacy Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver How Did This Get Made? - Drop Dead Fred SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Riders, you are not ready. This week, we're diving into Downpour by Maggie Gates. Downpour picks up during that critical moment when Ray is in the chute, waiting for the gate to open. We see snapshots of his recovery and the process of him becoming more independent, but he still needs some at-home assistance. Enter: Brooke, a beautiful disaster attempting to burn his kitchen down. Also discussed: the perfection of Margot Robbie, Veronica's upcoming book release, and non-vacation vacations. Up Next: The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett (featuring an interview with the author!) What We're Reading: All's Fair in Love and War by Virginia Heath (out 5/28) Queen of Light by Amber Thoma  What We're Listening To: Mean Girl Murders on HBOMax GAM Patreon Bonus Episodes (What entertained me on the way to NC) Serial Podcast Season 4 SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

The two-year wait is FINALLY over! Kind of! We got the first half of Bridgerton season three–the long awaited Colin and Penelope season and Rae cannot contain herself. Here, we cover the first half of the new season. We talk about each episode, what we like and what we don't, and what we're anticipating for the second half. We'll finish this up next month after the second half releases.  Up Next: Downpour by Maggie Gates SHOW INFORMATION:  Join the Discord Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

The day has FINALLY come, dear listeners! We're talking about one of Rae's all-time favorites: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. In case you've been living under a rock, this is Colin and Penelope's story and it's so very sweet (with a little spice). This episode is about the book, but we do discuss the upcoming season of Bridgerton from Netflix. Also discussed: everything Bridgerton, the general life of wallflowers, and why Colin and Pen's story is so beloved among fans. Up Next: Downpour by Maggie Gates What We're Reading: The Lady Gets Lucky by Joanna Shupe Rogues Gone Dirty Series by Bella Moxie An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn What We're Listening To: Cody Ko, Cody and Ko SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub

Hello, hello, loves! We got an ARC of the latest work from S.L. Prater—Coven of Ill Repute. This series opener introduces our main characters, Quiet (a witch) and Rorick (a vampire). They're investigators charged with solving a murder, which just happens to be one of Quiet's sister witches and Rorick's cousin. What neither of them realizes is that the house is literally haunted and it has no plans to let them leave. Not alive anyway. Is it different from her other series? Yes. Is it steamy? Also yes. Is it her best work yet? Absolutely, hands down. Also discussed: why vampires are hot and we won't be taking questions, the Blabbering Book Babes, and upcoming Bridgerton things! Up Next: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn What We're Reading: Hunted by the Hybrid by Lilith Sloan The Fake Out by Sharon Peterson A Wicked Game: The Ruthless Rivals by Kate Bateman What We're Listening To: Mr. Ballen SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome everyone! Today, we're not only talking about Risks and Whiskey by Dani McLean, but we're talking to Dani McLean herself! Risks & Whiskey is a friends-to-lovers workplace romance with a double grand gesture and plenty of spice. We do our regular compliment sandwich plus ratings, stunt casting, and recommendations, and in between, you'll get to hear Dani talk about this book, as well as her novella series and what she has coming up next (and why next Christmas might be real awkward for her family). Also discussed: our shitty weeks, the follow-up to Rae's love spell purchase, the rampant epidemic of dead parents in our books. Up Next: Coven of Ill Repute by S.L. Prater (with special guest, S.L. Prater!) What We're Reading: Moonlight Encounter - Nina Jarrett Mothman City Monsters Series - Lilith Stone Prince of Darkness - Amber Thoma What We're Listening To: Explore with Us Late Night with the Devil Serial Podcast (Season 3 - Cleveland) SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome lovely listeners! Today, we're discussing Love You, Mean It by Jilly Gagnon. We got an ARC through NetGalley and we're covering it early for scheduling reasons. Marketed as a playful romantic comedy featuring dueling delis, fake dating, a shockingly awesome ex, and juuuuuust the right amount of amnesia. Having read the book, we can confirm that it's the perfect amount of amnesia. Also discussed: Cameo as a concept (Thank you Thoren Bradley for the birthday wishes!), documentaries that make you think, and the Ghostbusters empire. Up Next: Risks and Whiskey by Dani McLean What We're Reading: Bunny by Layla Fae Wedded to the Broken Duke by Ava McAdams The Midnight Voyeur - E.L. Koslo What We're Listening To: Modern Family The Truth vs Alex Jones SHOW INFORMATION: Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

The ladies are getting in on the single dad action (...what?) with Dust Storm by Maggie Gates. Christian Griffin, widower with two adorable daughters, took over operations from his father, but business doesn't always go as planned, and they've hit a rough patch. City slicker Cassandra Parker is in hot water at work, so she's being exiled to the sprawling Texas ranch to develop a long-term plan for the business. These two butt heads immediately, even though they're both attracted to each other from jump street. Also discussed: Mr. Veronica's opinion in Toys for Twats (more on Patreon!), why dress codes are intrinsically sexist, and the finer points of Topo Chico. Up Next: Love You, Mean It by Jilly Gagnon What We're Reading: The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett The Marquess Wins a Wife by Aydra Richards 100 Lifetimes of Us by Maggie Gates Kiss Me in the Dark by Roxie Cohen (early reading) What We're Listening To: Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare (Documentary) Evil Came to Play #472, Milledgeville, GA - Small Town Murder (Podcast) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Netflix) SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Hiya, wee lads and lasses! We landed an ARC of https://www.threads.net/@akileybooks debut novel Kilt Trip, which means you get to listen to Rae's Scottish accent. When Addie Macrae's wanderlust leads her to her homeland—specifically, Edinburgh—to consult with a family-run travel company, she's thrown face-first into ghosts from her past. And the person leading that charge? Logan… the heir to the travel company. Who she accidentally already met when she was doing recon, which doesn't exactly lead to the best start of their working relationship. Can they get past their rivalry in order to save the company? Also discussed: books we have no intention of reading, our awful weeks, and how gorgeous Scotland is. Up Next: Dust Storm by Maggie Gates What We're Reading: Zero Fox Given by Rhea Fox Rotting in Vain by Lady Kilroy What We're Listening To: The Holdovers How Did This Get Made Formula 1: Drive to Survive SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Our second pick for Black History Month is Never Tell by Stacey Abrams (writing as Selena Montgomery). Never Tell is a romantic suspense initially published in 2004, but republished in 2023 by St. Martin's Griffin. Dr. Erin Abbott is a professor in New Orleans, Louisiana, who finds herself at the center of a serial killer's tangled web—and journalist Gabriel Moss is the only person taking her seriously. Can Erin and Gabriel figure out who's killing people in Erin's orbit before they get to Erin? Also discussed: the return of Jon Stewart, wearing heels while chasing dinosaurs, and how we've forgotten how to do our own show. Check out our Bridgerton exclusive thoughts here. Up Next: Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley What We're Reading: Squeak by Vera Valentine Open Season by Linda Howard Mortgage of Convenience by Dani McClean The Alien Beast's Mate: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Ivy Sparks What We're Listening To: Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff Wife Swap Snap - Beach City, OH - Small Town Murder SHOW INFORMATION: Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to a BONUS episode of CLBC! We landed an ARC of Lauren Morrill's new book More Than a Feeling and we couldn't not tell you about it. Due to technical difficulties, this episode is releasing a week after the release of the book, but we're incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to interview Lauren and hear all about her plans for the Cardinal Springs series. More Than a Feeling introduces us to the McBride family, where we follow Grace as she devises a plan to save the town's library from state funding cuts. Decker, her oldest brother's best friend, is back in their small hometown to lay low for the summer—but he doesn't even make it through one night before he's decking someone in a bar. As his punishment, law enforcement gives him community service… with Grace. Can Grace navigate her ire for Decker? Or will his charm win her over? Also discussed: sportsball, Lauren and Veronica's Swiftie designations, and the actual song, More Than a Feeling by Boston. Up Next: Never Tell by Selena Montgomery (Stacey Abrams) What We're Reading: Stalked by the Kraken - Lillian Lark My Minotaur Husband - Lyonne Riley What We're Listening To: Butcher & Blackbird - Brynne Weaver (audiobook) Percy Jackson and the Olympians American Fiction SHOW INFORMATION: Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

To honor and celebrate Black History Month, we're starting off with bestselling author Xio Axelrod—featuring an interview with Xio herself!—and her brand new book Girls with Bad Reputations! This is book two in The Lillys series, where we follow drummer Kayla and bus driver Ty as they get to know each other on the road. They both have things to hide, but they're both trying to find their way in the world. Can they find what they're looking for together? Also discussed: utility kilts, the Barbie movie, and Carl Weathers.  Up Next: BONUS Episode February 13 - More Than a Feeling by Lauren Morrill (including an interview with the author!) What We're Reading: The Billionaire is Back - Kayley Loring and Connor Crais Guarded by the Snake - Layla Fae Wed to Jack Frost - Layla Fae When Gracie Met the Grump - Mariana Zapata What We're Listening To: GunnarTV's commentary of Tool Academy (it was a real thing in 2009) The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Butcher & Blackbird - Brynne Weaver (audiobook) SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

We're back with the first book review of the year, which just so happens to be the viral sensation Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. Emmy Ryder is coming home to Meadowlark, Wyoming after an injury… that her family doesn't actually know about. She's helping out around the family ranch and winds up spending more time with her brother's best friend, Luke Brooks. Emmy thinks Luke is an irresponsible playboy. But is he? Emmy's going to find out. Is the book overhyped? Absolutely not—totally worth the hype. Is it hot as they say? Absolutely yes—also totally worth the hype. Also discussed: serial unaliver romance, why Rae isn't allowed to pick movies anymore, and Veronica's upcoming book. Up Next: Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod (featuring an interview with the author!) What We're Reading: This Tangled Web by Roxie Cohen (January 23, 2024) Their Hybrid to Take by Lilith Sloan Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver On the Care and Keeping of Orcs by Kass O'Shire Into the Bargain by Colleen Cowley Dance with the Dragon Duke by S.L. Prater What We're Listening To: Friends, Lovers, and the Big, Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry Catfished (not mtv's Catfish)  SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Patreon: Support Us Here Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Ladies and gents, welcome to our third anniversary show! Thank you so much for being here. We appreciate each and every one of you and we'll appreciate you even more if you can get someone in Antarctica to listen to us. We'll recap our faves from 2023 and drink too much champagne. What else is new? Also discussed: Rae isn't allowed to choose movies anymore, December was a complete disaster, and our love for our listeners and author friends. Up Next: Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage What We're Reading: Through a Mirror Darkly - Roxie Cohen (I have it on good authority that a new cover is about to be unveiled) This Tangled Web - Roxie Cohen (January 23, 2024) The Fake Out - Stephanie Archer What We're Listening To: The Woman in Me - Britney Spears Sixteen Leo - Youtube Commentator and all around nice dude.  SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Merry Effing Christmas dear listeners! As our gift to you, we're releasing our holiday episode one week early (aren't you lucky?). This week, we're talking about Snowed In by Catherine Walsh. In order to get through the holidays with a buffer, childhood school mates Christian and Megan agree to forge a fake relationship—Megan because she hasn't been home since she pulled a runner on her wedding day, and Christian because he's the last single person in his family. It's a mutually beneficial situation with no complications. Right? Everything will be fine. Also discussed: our Christmas presents to each other, Bridgerton season 3, and our ability (or inability) to keep plants alive. Up Next: Anniversary Show #3! What We're Reading: Reason to Believe - Rebecca Yarros (The Fourth Wing Author) How the Grump Saved Christmas - Claire Kinglsey Man Candy Christmas - compilation (Author NR Phoenix) What We're Listening To: The Grinch 2018 Elementals 2023 Prep & Landing (Disney+) SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

In one of the biggest surprises we've had this year, we present to you, dearest listeners, The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson. Mackenzie Carter teams up with Noah Taylor in a relationship-of-convenience shifter romance. Mackenzie wants to get her grandma off her back and Noah is potentially in trouble with the hospital board for concealing his alpha status. Mackenzie will pretend to be his mate, solving both of their problems. The thing is, Mackenzie is also keeping a secret. Also discussed: Real doll customizations, the early days of the podcast, and the shock of coming to the end of year three. Up Next: Snowed In by Catherine Walsh What We're Reading: The Gargoyle Grinch by Lilith Stone One Small Secret by Esther Hatch Bookish and Beastly by Catrina Bell What We're Listening To: How Did This Get Made: Look Who's Talking Now GAM Bonus Episodes - Batman Vs Superman Chris James Youtube Channel SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!) Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Folx, it's a rough review this week. We wanted to cover something that people are in denial about. We settled upon Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. We've read amazing novels from this author, however, this was not one of them. If you wanted to hear us lose our minds for an hour, this is the episode for you. Also discussed: the wonders of Reddit, how the 90s held different standards of human behavior, and what a swinging dildo actually does. Tattoo Numbing Cream Up Next: The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson What We're Reading: Wanting Alex: An MFM Cowboy Romance by Danielle Hart Snowed in with a Dragon by Sara Ivy Hill 100 Lifetimes of Us by Maggie Gates What We're Listening To: Rifftrax Christmas  SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

The ladies are both getting ill again, and not in the fun 90's r&b kind. This week it's another ARC for us with The Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa. Sophie is a blocked romance writer who's never been in love and Dash is a recovering alcoholic and child start trying to find their path. Along the way they gravitate toward each other and struggle to find if what they're experiencing is the big ‘L' word. Also discussed: Novella November, being proud of Ohio (for once), and our magic spells for yo' dick.  If you would like to seek help for alcohol addition—or are wondering if you need help—please check out any of the following resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website or  Call SAMHSA's free hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Alcoholics Anonymous  For family members and loved ones who would like support, visit Al-Anon Up Next: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips What We're Reading: Back for Seconds: A Reverse Harem Feast by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz Washed Up (With a Kraken) by L.E. Eldridge Never Wager with a Wallflower by Virginia Heath 100 LIfetimes of Us by Maggie Gates What We're Listening To: Cinnamon Toast Ken TCAP series SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast BlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.social Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

Crossover month concludes with another spooky book: An Inheritance of Monsters by Cate Corvin. Please welcome back special guest Ween from the Booze, Boobs, and Blood podcast! This book was her pick, so if you hate it, blame her. (Kidding.) When ghosthunter Juno gets an exclusive invitation to live in the most haunted house in America, she can't refuse. And when she finds out monsters live under her bed… and in her closet… and in her bathtub… she isn't exactly upset about it. Also discussed: voice actors, horror film marathons, and other spooky things. Up Next: The Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa What We're Reading: Mated to Mad Marquess by S.L. Prater Not You It's Me by Julie Johnson Sacrifice the Sea by Amy Pennza and Anna Fury What We're Listening To: You're Dead to Me - Medieval Ghost Stories Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris read by Frank Muller Wednesday (Netflix) SHOW INFORMATION:  Follow us on Spotify! Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com

It's spooky season, bishes! We're doing two spook-ish books this year and the first one is Bad Luck Charm by Julie Johnson. When an animal sacrifice is left outside her beloved aunt's shop in Salem, Massachusetts, Gwendolyn Goode is expectedly shocked. To add insult to injury, her childhood crush—a man she now hates—has been brought in to consult in the ensuing investigation. Can Graham Graves protect her against her will? Or will dark forces get to Gwen first? Also discussed: these delicious pumpkin waffles (which Veronica may have forgotten to actually mention, but they're delicious), the Morning Owl Coffee Bar, and spooky season! Up Next: An Inheritance of Monsters by Cate Corvin  What We're Reading: Love Interest by Clare Gilmore Her Greatest Mistake by Hannah Cowan Man Cave by Vanessa Vale What We're Listening To: We're Here to Help SHOW INFORMATION:  Spotify: Follow us! Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3S3WA12 Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicklitbookclub/support

The final ARC before a mini-break is The Love Rematch by Kay Marie! If your mom went on national television and begged America to find you a boyfriend, would you agree to be on the Bachelor-style show that calls a couple of days later? Well, Emily reluctantly agrees—not to find a husband, but to promote her homemade jewelry line. The only snag in her plan is that one of the field producers is none other than the man who epically ghosted her seven years ago. It's fine—she can dress for revenge. What could possibly go wrong? Also discussed: 90s nostalgia, including fashion that no one wants back and the beginnings of reality television. Up Next: Bad Luck Charm by Julie Johnson What We're Reading: Riggs by Sawyer Bennett Off the Charts Chemistry by Christine Miles Holiday Vibes by Sarah Benton What We're Listening To: The Morning Show  Sex Education (Season 4) Miss Scarlet and the Duke SHOW INFORMATION:  Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicklitbookclub/support

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 SHOW INFORMATION:  Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicklitbookclub/support

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 SHOW INFORMATION:  Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicklitbookclub/support

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 What We're Listening To: Citation Needed  SHOW INFORMATION:  Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook Twitter: @ChickLitPodcast Patreon: Support Us Here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicklitbookclub/support

We are joined by one of our favorite guest hosts, Lee, to record a commentary of the newest Amazon release of Casey McQuinstons, "Red White and Royal Blue" which released 8/11. Feel free to sync up to our commentary as we cackle and chortle while Alex and Henry fall in love. :sigh: Also, if you'd like to review our review of RW&RB with guest host Lee, it's Episode 25! The video commentary of this episode is available on our Youtube! We'd like to thank our listeners who responded via our Q&A about how they wanted us to cover this newest release. SHOW INFORMATION:  Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook Twitter: @ChickLitPodcast Patreon: Support Us Here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicklitbookclub/support

Episode 69! Nice. 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 SHOW INFORMATION:  Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Merch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: @ChickLitBookClub Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook Twitter: @ChickLitPodcast Patreon: Support Us Here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicklitbookclub/support