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Neil and Claire read straight and LGBTQ+ Romance and Erotic Novels and then we play F**K, Marry, Kill with the characters. It is sexy and silly fun! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @FMKLitPod

FMKlit Pod


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 33m AVG DURATION
    • 157 EPISODES

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    129. Books Written by AI!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 100:01


    The future's looking pretty bleak these days. We at FMKlit are preparing for our robot overlords by reading Books Written By AI! For this generated episode we read "The Forgotten Song: The Masterpiece written by AI and Zoki" by Zoran Rogic, and "Love Unscripted: A Novel Written Entirely by AI" by WriteGPT. Our hosts (who are totally still humans and haven't been replaced) discuss uranium pianos, the most egregious example of repeated beats, and Claire brings a surprise guest! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    128. Talk Show Hosts!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 120:34


    Is your love life worth talking about? Are you ok being put on the spot? Then you're in luck because today we're doing Talk Show Hosts! For this episode we read "Talking About Sex..." by Vicki Lewis Thompson and "Through the Roof" by Natasha West. Our chatty hosts discuss sex candles, masculine doorbells, and that prime ministers are good last-minute replacements for basket weavers. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    127. Cats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 135:27


    Sometimes love toys with your heart. Sometimes it make you purr. And sometimes it a big furry loaf....huh? But that's why today we're doing cats!!! For this purrrrrfect episode, we read "Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café: A Furrever Friends Sweet Romance" by Kris Bock and "Love & Snowball Fights: A Hurt/Comfort Enemies to Lovers Gay Romance: A Christmas Valley Story" by J. R. Loveless. Our nine-lived hosts discuss textbook romance, an alarmingly sleepy cat, and a disappointing lack of shifters. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    126. Philly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 118:43


    They say that sometimes love is warm like a nice, soft pretzel. Sometimes love is exciting and bright like the first wuhdrr ice of the summer. And sometimes love is greasy and full of meat like a good hoagie. And that's why today we're doing Philly! For our celebration of the City of Brotherly (And Other Kinds Of) Love, we read "Sweet Temptation: An Age Gap Arranged Marriage Romance" by Cora Reilly, and "Egotistical Puckboy (Puckboys Book 1)" by Eden Finley and Saxon James. Our battery-chucking hosts discuss unbelievably boring queers, choosing the genre of the book you've already started reading, and they have fun with a Boston accent. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    125. Governesses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 139:57


    Do you need to learn about love? Need some instruction in intercourse? Well we've got you covered because today we're doing Governesses! On this educational episode, we read "Mr. Gardiner and the Governess: A Regency Romance (Clairvoir Castle Romances Book 1)" by Sally Britton and "Trouble: A Novel" by Lex Croucher. Our hosts discuss Tiny Tim trapped in a tree, ladies needing to learn lessons, and the only appropriate moment for white lady tears. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    124. FBI Agents!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 89:47


    Are you smuggling love? Do you have a complicated network of criminals selling sexiness? Are those counterfeit kisses? Well you're in trouble because today we're doing FBI Agents! For this federally-funded episode we read "A Lot Like Love (FBI/US Attorney Book 2)" by Julie James and "Meridian (Mirror Series Book 1)" by Kirby Crow. Our undercover hosts discuss sweater vest suit sets; CSI: Wine Club; and a favorite FMK lesson: it's not good writing if it's googleable. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    123. Basketball!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 113:20


    Do you enjoy handling balls? Having a crowd? And quite a bit of dribbling? Then this episode is for you because today we're doing Basketball! For this 3-pointer of an episode, we read "His Best Shot: The L.A. Stars Series, Book 1" by J. Nichole and "Love and Sportsball: Atlanta Cannons, Book 1" by Meka James. Our athletics hosts discuss a book one that's actually a book 4 (as we discover in Christine's notes), messy wife drama, and that Claire is the annoying white girl on the team. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    122. Podcasters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 132:36


    We can hardly believe it, listeners, but it's been seven years since we started this silly little podcast. And we've decided to celebrate ourselves, which is why today we're doing Podcasters! For this binge-worthy episode, we read "Knot My Type (All Access Series Book 1)" by Evie Mitchell and "The Romantic (The Vers Podcast Book 2)" by Riley Hart. Our golden-voiced hosts discuss books that don't deliver on a kink, teenage mutant ninja turtles, and when characters are so ignorant about things that it ruins the worldbuilding. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    121. Tentacle Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 123:35


    New year, same ridiculousness. That's right, listeners, we are back on our shit with Tentacle Monsters!! We'd gotten a little too highfalutin and wanted to get back to our roots. So today we read "Tentacle Entanglement: A smutty fantasy romance" by Siggy Shade and "Tentacles and Teeth: A Consorting with Monsters Novella" by Rowan Merrick. Our many-appendaged hosts discuss the horrors of having super hearing, wiggly penis critters, and have an incredibly important (and quotable) revelation about tentacle kink. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    120. Happy Holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 110:08


    If a blizzard of romcoms every year have taught us anything, it's that the holidays are RIFE with romantic potential, and that's why today we're doing the holidays! For this festive episode, we read "A Mistletoe Affair (Wintersage Weddings Book 2)" by Farrah Rochon and "Mistletoe & Mishigas (Teachers in Love)" by M. A. Wardell. Our jolly hosts discuss the infallibility of polling data, when Drag Race quotes don't belong in the bedroom, and some of the best future in-laws we've ever read! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    Movie Review: Our Little Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 60:08


    A veritable blizzards of holiday romcoms come out every year, and among them this year was "Our Little Secret," starring one miss Lindsay Loahn. And today we're gonna talk about it! Does this movie sugar our cookies? Is it a big lump of coal? Our hosts do the hard work of watching a movie and having opinions about it so that you can help decide whether or not to make it a new holiday tradition. And if you're playing along, we tell you exactly when to pause so that you can go watch the movie before the spoilers! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    119. Great British Bake-Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 106:10


    Whether your love life is a layered as a mille-feuille, your relationship is as finicky as a croquembouche, or dating has left you with a soggy bottom, we can all agree that nothing lifts the spirits like the Great British Bake-Off! And that's exactly why we're doing it today! For this sweet and savory episode we read "Bake Off at the Bennet Bakery: A Jane Austen Inspired Sweet Contemporary Romance" by V N Murray and "Mangos and Mistletoe: A Foodie Holiday Novella" by Adriana Herrera. Our handshake-hankering hosts discuss a soggy-bottomed adaptation, characters forgetting what Zoom is, and the hot new (to us) trope: magic pussy. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    118. San Francisco!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 113:06


    Love may be as warm as soup in a bread bowl, as twisting as Lombard street, or as spontaneous as two strangers hooking up in the bathroom at The Cafe. And that's why today we're doing San Francisco! For this episode, we read "Sullivan's Woman" by Nora Roberts and "Owning Regina: Diary of my unexpected passion for another woman" by Lorelei Elstrom. For this extra foggy episode, our hosts discuss coked up seagulls, Nora Roberts feminism, and cooking and vibing to Philip Glass. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    117. Astrology Signs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 103:09


    Are you looking for someone with the nurturing love of a Virgo? The sizzling sex appeal of a Scorpio? The Aquarius' ability to carry a pot of water? No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it in the stars and that's why today we're doing Zodiac Signs! In this celestial episode (celespisode?), we read "Taurus Untamed (Fated By Starlight Book 3)" by January Bell and "Cancer Ships Aquarius (Signs of Love Book 5)" by Anyta Sunday. Our hosts discuss vampire bugs, someone not knowing what the eggplant emoji means, and that apparently they've been playing FMK wrong this whole time. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    UPDATE! We Are All Broken!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 2:56


    Life has reared her ugly head and given us all the business! We're late on getting an episode up, but this is a little update about what to expect as well as some info about a little surprise on our Patreon! So check it out! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    Episode 116: Cupids!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 89:49


    The Ancient Greeks believed that a tiny little winged god flew around, shooting people with arrows and making them fall in love. The Ancient Greeks also believed love was a form of madness, so there we are. But that's why today we're doing Cupids! Today we read "A Little Bit Cupid (Entangled Bliss)" by Jennifer Shirk and "Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System: A Cozy and Steamy Lesbian Paranormal Romance" by Robin Jo Margaret. Our cupidinous hosts ask all the important questions: what *are* the stakes for a cupid to go on a date with a human? What did the world-saving kiss *feel* like? And why is *everyone* having sex in public? Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    115. Celebrity Authors!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 111:46


    Love can make anyone feel like a star, but some people actually are. Which is why today we're doing Celebrity Authors!! For this famous episode we read "This Bird Has Flown: A Novel" by Susana Hoffs, and "Girls Like Girls" by Hayley Kiyoko. Our very unfamous hosts discuss the difficulties of early '00s screennames, several FMKlit firsts (sarcastic), and more editor conspiracy theories. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    114. Coffee Shops!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 118:20


    Love is like a cup of coffee: hot, stimulating, fragrant, makes you have to poop. Which is why today we're doing Coffee Shops! Today we read "Coffee, Tea or Me" by Rich Amooi and "Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes" by Travis Baldree. On this pipin' hot episode, our hosts percolate on the artistic purview of Fleetwood Mac, when a cozy book is a little too cozy, and a lot of poop talk in only 3 pages. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    113. Designers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 125:48


    Do you like your romance to be traditional? Ready to wear? Maybe a little avant garde? Well whatever your taste, we've got you covered because today we're doing fashion designers! We read "Lavish Loving (The Drakes of California Book 9)" by Zuri Day and "The Life Revamp: An LGBTQ Romcom (The Love Study Book 3)" by Kirs Ripper. For this fashion-forward episode, our hosts discuss how romantic it is to play spies, Oscar award-winner Maximum Tata, and narration that tries to be Neil's bestie that he actually likes. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklipod

    112. Baseballers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 124:41


    Have you been striking out in love? Are you looking for a real home run? Well we've got you covered because today we're doing Baseballers! For this home game episode we read "Work Me Up (Riggs Brothers Book 3)" by Julie Kriss and "Force Play" by Elle Brownlee. Our hosts act as umps and discuss the price of real estate, the semi-annual shaming of the sex workers, and Neil has another rant. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    A Very Special Episode: Interview with Laura Castoro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 77:10


    We have a very special episode today, listeners! We are interviewing writer and writing teacher Laura Castoro! She's been in the biz for some time and talks with us about how to get creative with tropes, how the industry has changed over the years, and her upcoming workshop at Gemini Ink about how to prep for NaNoWritMo! Register for Laura's Class! https://geminiink.org/events/get-ready-to-write-your-novel/ Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

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    111. Mechanics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 119:29


    Looking for a love tuneup? Need someone to get under the hood and make sure everything's well lubricated? Well you're in luck because today we're doing Mechanics! We take love into the shop and read "Don't Marry the Mechanic: A sweet small town, best friend romance (The Debutante Rules Book 1)" by Emily Childs, and "Mechanics of Love (Love On Madison Island Book 3)" by Meka James. For this souped up episode, our hosts discuss surprise big boobs, Dawson's Creek references, and just letting a dumb premise be a dumb premise. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    110. Archeologists!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 117:08


    Sometimes love is right there on the surface. But, more often than not, love is buried down deep and we have to dig it up and see what we can learn from it. Which is why today we're doing Archeologists! For this episode of cultural study we read "Whispers in the Dark: A Small Town Romantic Suspense in the Southwest" by Kris Bock and "Spectred Isle (Green Men Book 1)" by KJ Charles. Our whip-wielding hosts discuss the terrible plots of cacti, the chokehold "Cotton Eye Joe" has on New Mexico, and the British habit of naming things "cock." Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    109. Serial Killers!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 97:11


    They say you know it's true love when you're willing to die for someone. We say it's true love when you're willing to kill for someone. And that's why today we're doing serial killers! For this stabalicious episode we read "Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy" by Brynne Weaver and "Beyond Time (Beyond Book 1)" by Lee McCormick. Our murderous hosts discuss psycho-sexual cinema of the '80s and '90s, why books would be better with himbos, and they form another publisher conspiracy! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    Quickie! - Red, White & Royal Blue Movie Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 49:36


    Neil and Claire are always right on top of the hottest new trends in pop culture. That includes watching and reviewing a movie that came out in 2023 for a book that came out in 2019. That's right! We are watching RED, WHITE, & ROYAL BLUE based on the book of the same name by Casey McQuiston. We have so many feelings about the royal line of succession and Texas real estate. Also condoms. Oh and romance! Support us on Patreon!! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    108. Reconnecting With Childhood Friends That Then Turns Into A Romance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 92:16


    Some friends are silver, some friends are gold, and some friends and a diamond engagement ring! And that's why today we're doing "reconnecting with childhood friends that then turns into a romance!" For this nostalgic episode we read "The One That I Love" by Ivy Laika and "A Lady's Desire (The Townsends)" by Lily Maxton. Our hosts reconnect over silly earls, tiny men in big vaginas, and that you only need to pick out furniture to start a business. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    107. Orcs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 126:03


    Some of us need that one special person to love us. And some of us need the whole hoard! Which is why today we're doing orcs!! For this tusk-full episode, we read "Stolen by the Orc Commander : An Enemies to Lovers Monster Romance (Brides of the Frostwolf Clan Book 1)" by K. L. Wyatt, and "The Orc and Her Bride (The Sapphic Orcs of Torden Book 1)" by Lila Gwynn. Our hosts show their relentless endurance and discuss fantasy New Jersey, that heteronormativity needs a content warning, and Claire gives her sagest advice of all: don't date a Nazi, befriend a dire wolf. Support us on Patreon!! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    106. Leprechauns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 109:50


    Are you unlucky in love? Maybe what you need is the luck of the Irish. Which is why today we're doing Leprechauns! For this episode so good you'll find it at the end of a rainbow, we read "Falling for the Leprechaun King : A Leprechaun Romance" by S. L. Moon and "Oops! Leprechaun (Accidental Mates Book 8)" by Anitra Lynn McLeod. Our hosts get up to their usual shenanigans and discuss the point of a pub, the ubiquity of microwaves, and adding to the super supportive lady pile. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    105. Goat Farms!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 110:12


    Love is like a goat: it's cute and loud, it'll eat almost anything, and it's got some fucked up pupils. Which is why today we're doing Goat Farms! For this farm-fresh episode, we read "Dizzy in Love: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Creekville Kisses Too)" by Brittany Larsen and "Sweat Equity (A Renovation Romance Book 1)" by Aurora Rey. Today our caprine hosts discuss convoluted life plans, relatable panic attacks, and a whole new level of bathtubbing! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    A Very Special Episode: Interview with Stacey Lynn Hafner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 56:35


    We know we said we were going on a break, dear listeners, but we just couldn't stay away! For this extra special episode, we interview author Stacey Lynn Hafner, writer of The Vanished series. Neil and Claire read the first book in the series, "Tattoo My Heart," and ask Stacey all their burning questions about boss ass women, reality tv, and celebrity casting for her series! Plus we have a 3-way round of FMK! Check more about Stacey: Website: https://staceylynnhafner.com Twitter: @staceyiswrite Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

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    104. Las Vegas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 130:41


    Love is glitzy, the biggest gamble, and, for some reason, smoking is still allowed indoors. Which is why today we're doing Las Vegas! For this episode we read "Abby's Bluff" by Heather Heart and "Choosing Simon (Oz-Vegas Trilogy Book 1)" by K. A. Belle. And this episode is even more of a gamble than usual because Neil didn't finish one of the books! (By agreement, he would like to remind everyone). Today our high-roller hosts discuss the chain of command in a restaurant, continue to armchair diagnose the main characters, and Neil has one of his spiciest rants yet! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    103. Snake Shifters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 100:08


    Is that a snake in your pants or are you just happy to see me? Apparently two things can be true because today we're doing Snake Shifters! For this sibilant episode we read "Dangerous Serpent's Secret Desire: Serpent Shifter Romance (Company 417 Shifters Series Book 8)" by Amelia Wilson and "AnyFANG for Him: A Bite to Save, Shifter, MPreg-Possible Love Story (CREA Book 5)" by J. D. Light. Today our viperous hosts discuss why you shouldn't be able to google it, when a book feels like attending a party with a blindfold on, and Neil has some real chaos goblin energy. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    102. Vikings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 113:44


    Some of us want to pillage British villages, and some of us just want to pillage hearts. Either way we have you covered because today we're doing Vikings! Today we read "Norse Jewel (Norse Series Book 1)" by Gina Conkle and "The Reluctant Berserker" by Alex Beecroft. For this fjord-full episode, our hosts discuss mommy witches, on of our favorite villains who's only around for two pages, and more gay panic than an episode of Friends. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    101. Cemeteries!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 108:33


    Love is a lot like a cemetery: it's intimidating, it's very serous, and people are DYING to be in it! (Plus if Christine has her way, they both have a lot of ghosts) Which is why we're doing cemeteries! For this fatally funny episode we read "Morbidly Yours: A Steamy Romantic Comedy About Love & Luck" by Ivy Fairbanks and "Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas. Our stiff hosts discuss well written teens, another editor conspiracy, and Claire has a margarita-fueled rant about a certain boy wizard. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    100. Problematic Faves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 100:48


    It's our 100th episode!!! (Cue fanfare) We couldn't have done it without all of you, our wonderful listeners! We have an extra special surprise for this ep, so listen to find out what it is! For this milestone episode, we read our hosts' problematic faves! And look no further than "Rescued by the Buccaneer (Pirates of the Jolie Rouge Book 1)" by Normandie Alleman and "A Fashionable Indulgence: A Society of Gentlemen Novel (Society of Gentlemen Series Book 1)" by KJ Charles. With their tens of episodes worth of experience, our hosts discuss outrageous French accents, the dangers of a flashy coat, and why it's better not to marry your cousin. Note: We had some technical difficulties with Christine's mic so many apologies for her sounding quiet! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/fmklitpod

    99. Accountants!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 120:45


    Does balancing the books get you going? Do spreadsheets give you a special thrill? Then you're not alone because today we're doing Accountants! We read "Sex by the Numbers (Blush)" by Marie Donovan and "Count on You: A Lesbian Romance" by Sienna Waters. Today our fiscally prudent hosts discuss an editor conspiracy, a surprise repeat author, and what you should and should NOT put in your vagina. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    98. Single Dads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 121:37


    Here at FMKlit we are very discerning and only like men with the most admirable qualities: strength, a sense of humor, and being able to chase away the monsters under the bed. Which is why today we're doing single dads! We read "Egomaniac" by Vi Keeland and "Pies & Promises: An MM Single Dad Romance (Heartcraft Market Book 1)" by Duckie Mack. For this paternal episode, our hosts discuss: dill, the fanciest of ingredients; when you think a book is a roller-coaster but is just a slow train; and we play our hardest FMK ever! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/fmklitpod

    97. Broadway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 89:23


    They say love makes your heart sing. Well we here at FMKlit say that loves makes your heart sing in 5-part harmony with high-energy choreography and a 32-bar tap solo, which is why today we're doing Broadway! For this showstopper of an episode, we read "Broadway Dreams - A Powerful New York City Romance" by Leigh Morano and "Love's Opening Night: An M/M Romance (On Stage Book 2)" by Jeff Adams. Our hosts discuss the potential for conflict in a puddle of water, casual murder, and how being a creeper is apparently romantic. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    96. Age Gaps!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 82:35


    Are you desperate for a daddy? Do you go crazy for cougars? Well you're in luck because today we're doing Age Gap Romances! For this May/December episode we read "Boy Toy (Man Hands Book 3)" by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, and "Team Phison" by Chace Verity. Our age-appropriate hosts discuss punching people who sit at the bar, the birthday cakiness of books, and possibly the most bizarre name an author has named a human character Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    95. Tea!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 90:17


    Here at FMKlit we love our romance piping hot, stimulating, and with small bits of leaf floating in it. Which is why today we're doing Tea! For this flavorful episode, we read "Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop" by Roselle Lim and "Tea Leaves & Tourniquets: A Lesbian Romance" by Sienna Waters. Today our herbal hosts discuss: the proverbial "City," being rude in France, and the most egregious bathtubbing of all - food bathtubbing! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    94. Con Artists!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 78:54


    A thief steals something while a con artist convinces you to give it to them. Even if it's your heart! Which is why today we're doing con artists! For this felonious episode we read "Thieves at Heart" by Alina Adams and "The Hellion's Waltz: Feminine Pursuits" by Olivia Waite. Our hosts discuss when the shameful secrets aren't juicy enough, when the male love interest doesn't realize he's in a romcom, and Claire wants to break someone's hands! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/fmklitpod

    93. Stormchasers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 83:32


    For some people, love feels like a violent storm. For others, love is literally a violent storm. Which is why today we're doing Stormchasers! Today we read "Storm Warning: A Novella" by Nellie Wilson and "Outrun the Rain (The Storm Boys Series Book 1)" by N. R. Walker. Our thrill-seeking hosts discuss tornado safety, the best shower in Australia, and a book that (miracle of miracles) uses the word "bisexual!" Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    92. Fairytale Retellings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 108:07


    Once upon a time, there was a silly little podcast that liked to talk about books about love and sex. The podcast became so popular that the hosts and producers were able to quit their jobs and become very famous and much beloved....right? We believe in fairytale endings, which is why today we're doing Fairytale Retellings! For this magical episode we read "Mistress to the Beast" by Eve Vaughn and "The Princess and the Evil Queen: A Lesbian Romance Retelling of the Classic Fairytale Snow White" by Lola Andrews. Our magical hosts discuss the nebulous nature of bodegas, the one time Castilian breaks the fantasy, and Neil and Claire find their perfect karaoke song! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    91. Twins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 105:00


    Are you in love with someone who seems to be everywhere at once? Maybe they changed their outfit a couple times during the day? No, you aren't seeing double - it's Twins! For this double trouble episode we read "The Switch" by Lynsay Sands and "Something Fabulous" by Alexis Hall. Today our boring ol' non-twin hosts discuss why it's sexy to run through trees, understanding bees, and they try to kill off someone's mom! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    90. Heists!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 89:24


    A good romance should steal your heart...and some jewels! And that's why today we're doing heists! For this daring episode, we read "Against the Dark (Undercover Associates Book 1)" by Carolyn Crane and "The Sunset Job (The Rainbow's Seven Book 1)" by Max Walker. Our scheming hosts discuss the importance of the correct pizza order, the secret goings-on at aquariums, and to never trust an unnamed admin. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    89. Servers!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 112:40


    Sometimes love is hard to find. And sometimes is comes to you served on a silver platter. Which is why today we're doing servers! For this fresh from the kitchen episode, we read "Greek Tycoon, Waitress Wife (Bedded by Blackmail Book 11)" by Julia James and "Best Served: A Transgender Romance" by Cami Kates. Our hospitable hosts discuss: a whole chapter of bathtubbing; a first - a MS. Cardboardman; and they bring Christine on mic to discuss the biggest "Fuck You" to the reader we've ever had. Content Warning: Miscarriages 1:05:00-1:17:20 Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    88. Rockstars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 93:52


    Some like it hard and fast. Some like it slow and driving. And some even like it with black and what makeup and enormous hair. However you like it, there's a fine line between sex and rock, which is why today we're doing rockstars! For this banger of an ep, we read "Reckless Ambition: Issue #1 (Pretty Boy Rock Book 4)" by S. R. Watson and Ryan Stacks, and "Moonlight Becomes You (Lucky Moon Book 1)" by M. J. O'Shea and Piper Vaughn. Our headbanging hosts discuss reframing the power dynamic for people who get fucked, the dichotomy of one book having too many scenes and one book not having enough, and that even rockstars need to check their emails. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    87. Gardeners!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 92:38


    Not only are flowers terribly romantic, but they can predict love using the ancient and forbidden magics of "They Love Me, They Love me Not." And that's precisely why today we're doing gardeners! For this fragrant episode we read "Night Gardening" by E. L. Swann and "The Midnight Gardener: A YA Urban Fantasy Gay Romance (The Town of Superstition Book 1)" by R. G. Thomas. Our perennial discuss the sleeping habits of sports people; the sheer, blinding rage when a book DOESN'T have an HEA; and manage to spoil books that aren't even part of the episode! Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    86. Roommates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 110:36


    Is going out on all those dates just too much traveling? Are you looking for love but can't be bothered to leave the house? Well then we have the answer for you! Roommates! For today's episode we read "Loathe Thy Neighbor (Roommate Romps)" by Teagan Hunter and "Heartsong (Vino and Veritas)" by A. E. Wasp. Our hosts, from the comfort of their own homes, discuss when the besite's sexual revelations are entirely unimportant, vibrators don't need to be a teachable moment, and Claire crafts a dramatic reading of terrible banter. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    85. Priests!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 117:08


    Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned...or I'm definitely about to! If power dynamics, religious iconography, and being are your knees do it for you, then you are truly blessed because today we're doing priests! For this holy episode we read "Mafia Priest: An Instalove Age-Gap Romance (Mafia Princesses Book 1)" by Portia Lux, and "Forbidden Fruit: A Taboo Priest Erotic MM Romance (The Priest and the Demon Book 2)" by Avery Auden. Our devout hosts discuss doms that respect your schedule, how mass murder is a good wedding aesthetic, and the whole innocence fetish thing. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

    Life Happens - Just a Little Quickie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 19:59


    Unfortunately, life has happened and we were not able to record our Valentine's Day Anniversary Episode. We will return soon with that episode, but for now, enjoy Neil and Claire being hot and bothered about being ghosted, catfishing, book clubs, big hair, local best friends, Colleen Hoover, and more. San Antonio Local Bookshop: https://www.nowherebookshop.com/ Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod

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