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Megan and Jonathan have a riveting discussion on all things Love is Blind Season 6. We have favorite moments, cringeworthy moments, and which contestants resonated the most. It is a can't miss episode!Support the show

We got the assignment done! We did however go off the rails and had riveting discussion about our unconventional celeb crushes.Support the show

We are back! On this episode we tak about what we have been up to, books Megan read, shows we watched together, and all things Hank.The show will be a bit different, we do not know what the final product will end up looking like, but we hope you stick around because it will be fun.Support the show

This week we watched Ang Lee's adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Megan was pleasantly surprised on how much Johnathon enjoyed the movie!You can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywritesContact us @ forcedproximitypodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

This week we have an amazing conversation about one of favorite movies knocked up.You can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywritesContact us @ forcedproximitypodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Join us as we discuss "People we meet on vacation" by Emily Henry. You can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywritesContact us @ forcedproximitypodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Welcome back to us. After a few weeks of being under the weather we are on the mend and bring you our take on Marry Me staring Jenifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. You can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywritesContact us @ forcedproximitypodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

We are thrilled to have reached our 100th episode. Of course we had to do a Bridgerton season 2 episode, and of course we had to have our favorite guest Petra Orloff on. This episode is full of hot takes from everyone. you can find Petra on Instagram @petraorloffYou can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywritesContact us @ fircedproximitypodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

The Bucharest Dossier by William MazCIA analyst Bill Hefflin is personally requested to fly to Romania by his KGB operative with the code name Boris. However, Romania is not as foreign to him as he led his colleagues to believe. When Bill returns to the place of his birth and very early childhood, he gets feelings of nostalgia and investigates his foggy past. However, he does not have much time for personal matters as he is witnessing an uprising and eventual overthrow of the brutal Ceausescu communist regime.The Bucharest Dossier is great expectations, meets James Bond, meets the end of the cold war. The Romance is steamy, the espionage is exhilarating, and the uprising is illuminating. With so many twists, turns, and revelations this book will have you pacing around the room as you read!You can find William @ https://www.williammaz.com/Link for the book:https://www.amazon.com/Bucharest-Dossier-William-Maz-ebook/dp/B091G2FRM8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AD9Y7Y90Y69C&keywords=the+bucharest+dossier&qid=1649024291&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+buch%2Cdigital-text%2C73&sr=1-1You can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywritesContact us @ forcedproximitypodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

We finish up Moviesode March with "The Mummy".  A rare episode where Megan and Johnathon do not agree!You can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywritesContact us @ forcedproximitypodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

This week Megan and Jonathon talk about How To Marry a Millionaire, a quirky and cute movie from the 50's. It was a lot of fun discussing this one.You can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywrites Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

This week we keep the moviesode march train chugging with "Leap Year", staring Amy Adams and Mathew Goode. You can find us on Instagram:@johnathon_forcedproximity @meganmontgomerywritesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

Next up for Movisode March is "The Quiet Man" Staring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Johnathon may have a new movie in his top 5!You can find us on Instagram: @johnathon_forcedproximity  @meganmontgomerywritesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

We discuss "It happened one night". Staring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gabel. Perhaps the Gold Standard of Rom-Coms!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

Rebel by Beverly JenkinsRebel is the first novel in Beverly Jenkins' series follows a northern black woman's(Valinda Lacey) journey to the deep south post-civil war. Valinda goes to New Orleans trying help the newly emancipated community survive, thrive, and flourish. But soon she discovers that freedom comes at a dangerous cost. Racists destroy her school she and then set their sights on her.  Valinda runs for her life—and straight into the big capable arms of Captain Drake LeVeq.Captain LeVeq is an architect from an old New Orleans family, which gives him a deep personal interest in rebuilding the city. He was raised by a strong single mother, and he sees the same strong will in Valinda. Needless to say he can't stop pining after her. It is safe to say Valinda makes Captain LeVeq stand at attention. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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Fastest way to fall is a duel POV romance featuring Britta Colby who works for a lifestyle website, and Wes Lawson CEO of Fitme  a new fitness app that focuses on body positivity and the journey of wellness. Britta is given a chance at a major opportunity to prove she should write for the site full-time by revving the app. Did I mention the app includes personal training? The two main characters are paired up through the app and hit it off. As time goes by Britta begins to enjoy her wellness routine. Wes is also liking the relationship the two are building. They flirt back and forth through the messenger feature of the app and text. The flirting seems harmless to the both of them until they begin training in person. One on one mano y womano. The Sexual tension can be cut with a knife, and they know it. What make it even more taboo is Wes is not supposed t have face to face meetings with clients and Britta's journalistic credibility is in Jeopardy if she is caught fraternizing with the CEO of the company, she should be giving an honest review. I hope Britta is into you because Wes is going to give her a good stretch. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer at the end of her rope, she is on her way to a meeting that has life changing implications. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, wants Lowen finish the series his wife is unable to finish to a catastrophic car wreck that has left Verity in a vegetative state.Jeremy insists Lowen visit the Crawford home, to sort and comb through years of Verity's notes and outlines, to find enough material to complete her task. What Lowen discovers is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. The manuscript is full of gut-wrenching admissions from Varity as well as a peak inside of a sinister mind capable of murdering her own child.Lowen does not think Jeremy should have to endure reading the autobiography, knowing what is inside would further devastate and already broken man. Problem is Lowen catches feelings for Jeremey and Jeremy does for Lowen. As the two begin to explore their relationship Lowen starts to see Verity walking and staring at them as they are about to do it. This of course freaks Lowen out, and the Verity sightings become more frequent to boot. At this point Lowen feels Jeremy must read the manuscript to know the truth and to save his son Crew from potentially being murdered by Verity. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

We deep dive this all time classic and Johnathon didn't hate it!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

The love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. PHD candidate Olive Smith is more into being in the lab than dating humans. Her friend Anh tries to convince her of the wonders of being in a relationship. Anh just happened to be in a relationship with the last guy Olive was in a relationship with, but never mind that. One late night in the lab to get Anh off her back she kisses the first living man in arm's length. That man is Kylo-ren, I mean Adam Carlsen, the young tough as nails, Sith lord professor who brings grown men to their knees in aguish with his feedback. Adam not into being grabbed an kissed by randos demands and explanation or he is filing a title 9 complaint. After a bit of back-and-forth Olive has a brilliant idea to fake date. It is a total clown fish and sea anemone situation. Surprisingly all is going swimmingly, until Tom Adams friend who is more of a Sith than Adam decides he is going to force Olive into sleeping with him or he will steal her life's work and blackball her from the scientific world. Real Harvey Weinstein type stuff, which leads to an epic fight at cheers. Will Olive witness the power of Adam's fully armed and operational battlestation?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

You know we had to do an episode on this one.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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We diverge a bit from straight up romance to read this "should be" holiday classic, 25 days till Christmas.  Of course there is a romance involved. It wouldn't be us with out it! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

We have a lot of hot takes on this movie (mostly, we think this movie isn't nearly as villainously problematic as some clickbaiters like to think) so listen in and see whether or not we touched on your favorite parts of this modern Christmas classic. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

This week, we welcome back our resident historical romance expert, Petra Orloff as we unpack Scandal in Spring and the many social grievances it brings to mind. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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This should be a good listen. It wasn't a great watch. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

This is definitely a book to read! We kept things spoiler free this time, so you have no excuse! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

Spooky time means Puritan times for this wife. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

It's  Erotic October so gird your loins! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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This week we welcome back our resident historical romance expert Petra Orloff, as we discuss the beloved Sebastian St. Vincent in Devil In Winter, the 3rd book in the Wallflowers series. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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Yep. Megan here and this is my book. Buy it from this link if you want to satisfy your morbid curiosity:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096WLSF1T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_5VB1NZ9EHZ1H8HREJ7HGSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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Caution: spoilers for the book Final Girls by Riley Sager.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

A mixed-bag of opinions on this one. Except both Johnathon & Megan agree that Brendan's dirty talk is #1 bullshit. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

Bringing back 1993, via 1593 (ok, 1598). The greatest enemies to lovers romance. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

Both of this mirror's faces are Barbara Streisand-glam and Barbara Streisand-slightly-less-glam. The premise is great (what happens when you construct a marriage based on intellectual compatibility only, leaving sexual attraction completely out of the equation) but Streisand's willingness to shine the soft-focus spotlight on herself was really off putting. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

One of favorite historicals! We hope you'll read this fast-paced, Regency spy romance before you listen because there are SPOILERS! Here's a fun interview of Piers Brandon, Marquess of Granville by the author, Tessa Dare! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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This week, we broke with the theme slightly to discuss Hamilton, the musical. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

In this episode, we welcome back Petra Orloff, our historical romance resident to continue the discussion of Lisa Kleypas' Wallflowers series. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

Sometimes you can be married for 10 years and find out something that still surprises you. Johnathon had never seen The Wedding Singer. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

Shipped by Angie Hockman. The book you need to read this book this summer! Henley Rose Evans is a digital marketing employee for sea quest cruises. A small company that specializes in long term cruises to amazing locations. Henley is up for the newly opened position of director of digital marketing, and she is  shoe in. she is a busy little worker bee, she excels at her job, and is amazing at detail. The only problem is Graeme. Who is also good at the same job, with seemingly virtuosity level of competence. Oh yeah he's a jerk, according to Henley that is.Head of the Marketing department James decides it is a good idea for both to take a cruise for research of what customers experience. Henley deicides to choose the cruise to the Galapagos and takes her kid sister Walsh along. Every thing is okay until Henely realizes Graeme also chose the same cruise. Yuk!As the two interact Graeme does not realize that he is in a battle with Henley, and doesn't understand why she is so hostile towards him. Henley explains that it is because Graeme, over a video conference, took credit for work she did. After he Explains that he didn't even realize what the conversation was about due to him not being 100% on top of his game and his crappy company phone. He heard his name and simply said thank you because he thought it would be a sufficient answer. With the animosity cleared up the two begin to start a friendly relationship that grows into Graeme explaining his situation and how Henley in fact saved him, with out having actually met her and without her even knowing. Sparks fly , romance ensues, If the boat is a rockin' you know the rest!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)

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This is a long episode and that’s okay, because it has double the content. In honor of our new Patreon account, where we’ll be streaming lots of All Souls content, we’re re-releasing a fan favorite episode and talking about the first episode of the first season of the tv show. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ForcedProximity)