Illicit Liaisons

This week I interview Jackie Mojica author of contemporary romances feature rockstars. Visit the Illicit Liaison page at SwoonworthyHEA to learn more about Jackie and her books, as well as other books mentioned on the show.

In this week's episode, I interview Lisa Becker, author of the Starfish Series. We talk about the author duo she admires most, her all-time favorite book boyfriend, and how she got started writing. You can learn more about Lisa at her websiteCheck out more Illicit Liaison's shows and join the romance fiction conversation at SwoonworthyHea.com.

Maggie Blackbird is on Ojibway from Northwestern Ontario who writes contemporary, YA, historical and LBGTQ romances involving Canada's indigenous people.  Her latest book is Knight Moves, book three in her When We Were Young Series.  Maggie and I talk about the romance authors she loved (and still loves), her start in romance writing, and how she incorporates the lives of indigenous people into her romances.  Visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA to learn more about Maggie and her books. 

In this week's ep, I answer the question on the books I'd recommend to a reader who's never read a romance before but is willing to give it try. I recommend books in a variety of categories, including; Classic, Contemporary, Category, Historical, Mystery, Paranormal, Sweet, and Romcom.Chances are, you have different books you'd recommend. I'd love to hear what they are. You can let me know at SwoonworthyHEA where Illicit Liaisons is hosted. If you love romance fiction, come join the SwoonworthyHEA community to talk about your favorite books, authors, and more. 

This week I discuss my thoughts on The Duke and I by Julia Quinn and the TV adaptation of it, Bridgerton. For Black History Month, I have a list of black romance authors to check out as well. To leave a comment or to read show notes, visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.Join the online community for romance readers to discuss your favorite authors and books, win fun stuff, start a blog and more at SwoonworthyHEA.What would you like to see or do in a romance fiction community? Take the 2 question survey here. 

Mr. Darcy has become synonymous with the romantic leading man. Even though he "lived" over two-hundred years ago, many traits that make Darcy an endearing romantic lead live on today's romances. In this episode, I discuss Darcy's traits and share a few modern romances that I feel have Darcy-esque leading men.Do you have other thoughts about Darcy or modern-day romance heroes similar to Darcy? Let me know on the Illicit Liaison podcast page at SwoonworthyHEA.com

We love romance fiction. But we may not all agree on which types of stories we prefer. In this episode of Illicit Liaisons, I share some of my favorite and not so favorite romance tropes. Which do you love? Which do you hate? Let me know by visiting the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA. Join SwoonworthyHEA, the online community for people who love to read romance fiction. Join groups, start a blog, win stuff and more! Visit Swoonworthyhea to learn more and join!

Cable networks and streaming services are all clamboring for great books to adapt to TV and movies. Here is my list of a few romance books I'd love to see on screen. What books would love to see adapted to a movie or show? Let me know at the Illicit Liaison page at SwoonworthyHEA.Are you a die-hard romantic, looking to chat about romance fiction with other die-hard romantics? Join the SwoonworthyHEA community where you can talk books, win fun stuff, and even start your own fan, book, or author blog. 

Discover what romance books will be returning or debuting on the big and small screen in 2021. Are you looking forward to watching any of these books come to life? Let me know by visiting the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.comJoin me and other hopeless romantics at SwoonworthyHEA to talk about your favorite romance books, authors and more. 

This week I do another old-school romance episode discussing Sandra Brown. I cover her career, what makes her books stand out, and five of my favorite books of hers.Are you a fan of Sandra Brown? Let us know at the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.com.Join SwoonworthyHEA, the free online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction! 

Jenna shares her top 5 favorite romance reads of 2020.Are any of these your favorite? If not, what are your favorites? Visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA to let me know!If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

This week I talk about one of my favorite parts of a romance...the grand gesture. I share a few that left me flat and several that I've always enjoyed. Do you have a favorite grand gesture from a romance? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Turn your love of reading into a fun way to meet authors, connect with other readers, and make money through a book blog. The show talks about how to set up a blog, what to blog about, and ways to make money by blogging about books.  Get more resources and a book blog start up checklist in the show notes at  Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.comDo you have a book blog or have questions about starting a book blog? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more! 

Have you waited to the last minute (like me) to shop for holiday gifts or give your "Wish List" to your family and friends? Here are a number of fun and useful gifts for the book-lover in your life.Do you have other great gift ideas for avid readers? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

This week we look back on romances by Nora Roberts written 20 to 25 years ago that ignited my interest in romance fiction.  Do you have other Nora Roberts' old school romances you love? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Jenna Harte shares some of the political romances she's read over the years in response to the recent election in the United States. She includes a few old school romances, and a couple of royal books. Do you have political romances you've enjoyed? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Jenna Harte and Ellen Butler share their pet peeves in romance stories. What are your romance novel pet peeves?  Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more! 

Just in time for Halloween, Illicit Liaisons talks with avid paranormal readers and authors, Chloe Balkin and Sionna Trenz. We cover topics such as, what makes a paranormal romance, what is the fascination with paranormal romance, great starter paranormal romance books, and much more. You can learn more about Chloe at her website or Amazon page. Visit Sionna's website and Amazon pageFor links to book mentioned on the show, visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.While you're there, let us know about your favorite paranormal book, series, or author? If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Do you have classic romance books you love or ideas for current day romances that will be considered classics in a hundred years? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com. If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

If your book budget is bust, check out these 8 options for getting free romance books!Do you have more free romance book resources? Let us know on the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Romance and mystery author Ellen Butler and Jenna Harte discuss the stigma of reading and writing romance. Where it comes from. Why it continues. And whether or not it's waning. What are your thoughts on the stigma of romance? Join in the conversation at the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.com.If you love romance fiction, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the free online community for hopeless romantics to discuss the romance books they love.  Join groups, start a book blog and more. Romance authors come by to mingle with romance readers and start your own author blog.