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Imagine reading your favorite steamy romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and her mom set out to do just that with this book club and they want you to join in. It's fun, it's swoony, and it's awkward. Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.com Twitter: @notyourmomsr…

Ellen and Mom


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 322 EPISODES

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    The Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club podcast is an absolute delight to listen to. Hosted by Ellen and her mom Julie, this podcast offers hilarious banter, relatable discussions, and fantastic book recommendations. Their chemistry and genuine love for each other shines through in every episode, making it a truly feel-good experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the dynamic between Ellen and her mom. Their conversations are filled with laughter and witty remarks, creating an enjoyable atmosphere. It's refreshing to hear their honest conversations about relationships, life, and even steamy moments in romance novels. Their relatability makes them easy to connect with, and it feels like you're chatting with your own friends or family members.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the selection of authors and subgenres they cover. Whether you're into historical romance or contemporary romance, there's something for everyone. They provide thoughtful reviews of books, highlighting both the swooniest and steamiest moments. The incorporation of comments from their Facebook group adds a community feel to the show, making it feel like a big book club where everyone can join in on the conversation.

    While it's hard to find any faults with this podcast, one potential downside could be that some listeners might prefer a more diverse range of books being reviewed. However, considering that personal taste plays a significant role in enjoyment when it comes to book recommendations, it's understandable that they tend to focus on what they personally enjoy.

    In conclusion, The Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club podcast is an absolute gem for romance novel enthusiasts. Ellen and her mom bring genuine humor and insightful discussions to each episode. Their infectious joy for reading radiates through the speakers as they share their favorite books and engage in entertaining conversations about romance novels. Whether you're looking for book recommendations or simply want a good laugh while listening to relatable content, this podcast is a must-listen for any romance fan.



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    Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 76:36


    Ellen and Mom discuss the old houses, Oscars, and "Oliver!" in Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan.  Plus, end of the school year and tight banana windows.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (with Listener Tiernan!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 126:19


    Ellen and Mom are joined by Listener Tiernan to chat about the mustard, memories, and momentous first dates in Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez.  Plus, getting to know Tiernan and a new summer reading list!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Back After This by Linda Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 83:22


    Ellen and Mom discuss the dates, dogs, and deleted breathing in Back After This by Linda Holmes.  Plus, circle movies and emotional support popcorn.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    First Time Caller by B.K. Borison

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 67:41


    Ellen and Mom discuss the daring daughters, dating advice, and down-on-love radio host in First Time Caller by B.K. Borison.  Plus, pineapple on pizza, fork tine placement, and circles of money!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Finest Print by Erin Lagston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 58:58


    Ellen and Mom discuss the penny dreadfuls, partnerships, and printing in The Finest Print by Erin Lagston.  Plus, medical dramas and teacher burnout.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 59:11


    Ellen and Mom discuss the guardianship, gothic novels, and green covers in Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti.  Plus, the threat of quicksand and shutting off your brain at work.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Unlovely Bride by Alice Coldbreath

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 75:10


    Ellen and Mom discuss the tournaments, titles, and tainted beauty in The Unlovely Bride by Alice Coldbreath.  Plus, field trips, a book report, and medieval bathing.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Love of My After Life by Kirsty Greenwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 69:10


    Ellen and Mom discuss the tropes, transitions, and trauma in The Love of My After Life by Kirsty Greenwood.  Plus, game shows, book reports, and adult friending.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Bride by Ali Hazelwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 78:50


    Ellen and Mom discuss the marriage, mystery, and mates in Bride by Ali Hazelwood.  Plus, vocabulary and Super Bowl emotional hangover.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    My Neighbor's Secret by Lauren Rowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 73:23


    Ellen and Mom discuss the puppetry, peepholes, and payment problems in My Neighbor's Secret by Lauren Rowe.  Plus, trivia brain and selling pictures of my feet.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 71:19


    Ellen and Mom discuss the slow burn, sunshine heroine, and secret bad guy in Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer!  Plus, a contest to see who is right and hundreds of beavers.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    LIVE! The Best of 2024 Awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 53:55


    Ellen and Mom went LIVE to chat about the all of the best that 2024 had to offer with our Best of 2024 Awards!  Plus, a holiday wrap-up and reminiscing on some of our more memorable moments from the year!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 69:50


    Ellen and Mom discuss the exes, Xmas, and exchanging of gifts in The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart.  Plus, prizefighters and periods.  (I know, you're shocked.)Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Ravished by Amanda Quick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 54:32


    Ellen and Mom discuss the teeth, trust, and terrific banter in Ravished by Amanda Quick!  Plus, Thanksgiving viewing and work drama.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 80:20


    Ellen and Mom discuss the angsty teenagers, angry siblings, and asterisks in Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell.  Plus, being sick as dogs and the Winter Reading List!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 61:58


    Ellen and Mom discuss the sauce, secret duke, and spouse list in The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan.  Plus, a lot of boring teacher talk and same old, same old around these parts.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 58:06


    Ellen and Mom discuss the fantastical, friendlessness, and found family in The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna.  Plus, the third best Jane Austen and stupid things kids say.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 51:13


    Ellen and Mom discuss the dire situations, dark-web-mind-surfing, and dream sex in Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh.  Plus, Robin Hood's swagger and changeling specieism.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 63:08


    Ellen and Mom discuss the identical twins, identity theft, and the impossible situation in The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath.  Plus, lisping and tongue thrusting.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 66:55


    Ellen and Mom discuss the faeries, flirting, and fantastical in Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts.  Plus, ancestry, football, and spelling.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 63:36


    Ellen and Mom discuss the angst, awkward party stunts, and angel food cake in How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang.  Plus, ice cold parenting and podcast changes.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 93:16


    Ellen and Mom discuss the floatie, fire, and familial DNA in Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez.  Plus, back to school and Olympic spirit.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Wild Love by Elsie Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 75:53


    Ellen and Mom discuss the daughter, diary, and dropped paint in Wild Love by Elsie Silver.   Plus, teacher tangents and olympic fever!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Bohemian by Kathryn Nolan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 90:15


    Ellen and Mom discuss the poetry, passion, and posing in Bohemian by Kathryn Nolan.  Plus, our vacation rundown and a very harrowing experience in France.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Our Top 10 Romance Novels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 54:54


    Ellen and Mom reminisce and each give our lists of the Top 10 Romance Novels!  We loved doing this and can't wait to hear from you on your lists!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O'Roark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 76:43


    Ellen and Mom discuss the banter, beach house, and butter beer in A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O'Roark.  Plus, cruises, Taylor Swift, and Bridgerton!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Lady Derring Takes a Lover by Julie Anne Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 56:03


    Ellen and Mom discuss the soldiers, smugglers, and swear jar in Lady Derring Takes a Lover by Julie Anne Long.  Plus, a new addition to the family and Ellen reads books? PLURAL?!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Spring 2024 Free for All!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 60:55


    Ellen and Mom are joined by all of you for our Spring 2024 Free For All! You few but mighty showed up with some good picks as we head into the summer beach reading season.  Plus, you might not believe it, but Ellen actually read a book for the Free for All.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 83:04


    Ellen and Mom discuss the risks, ruins, and rivals in Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura.  Plus, the joy and trepidation of Bridgerton Season 3.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 73:50


    Ellen and Mom discuss the castles, curses, and caravans in Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan.  Plus, freaky friend fiction and news about the show.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

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    You, Again by Kate Goldbeck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 95:42


    Ellen and Mom discuss Central Park, celebrating New Year's, and cinematic retellings in You, Again by Kate Goldbeck.  Plus, roasting children and flipping burgers.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 77:47


    Ellen and Mom discuss the crimes, cannibals, and cookies and cream in Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver.  Plus, nose-picking and piercings.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 82:37


    Ellen and Mom talk about the cat bath, close friends, and corrupt cops in We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian.  Plus, Mom's Road Trip and Ellen's deep dive on The Tortured Poets Department.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up by Charish Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 63:39


    Ellen and Mom discuss the curvy girl, compositions, and cocktails in Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up by Charish Reid.  Plus, hot wings and kids who deserve to be in a fight.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 76:00


    Ellen and Mom discuss the pigeons, pies, and passing time in The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston.  Plus, Mexican restaurants and lazy spring breaks.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 56:35


    Ellen and Mom discuss the med students, murals, and mamma drama in On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi.  Plus, highwaywomen and Bridgerton fever.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey (with Listener Ashley!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 136:06


    Ellen and Mom are joined by Listener Ashley to discuss the grumpy golfer, glucose levels, and good clean "fun" in Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey.  Plus, more tangents than usual and we get to know Ashley a little better.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros (with special guest, Dad!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 132:52


    Ellen and Mom are joined by Dad to talk to about the tragedy, trauma, and torn up checks in The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros!  Plus, we test our knowledge of each other and get some military perspective.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 55:42


    Ellen and Mom discuss the printing presses, politics, and puppy cannons in The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan.  Plus, brother movies and not being shocked in sex ed.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Winter 2024 Free for All!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 80:58


    Ellen and Mom are joined (last minute, oops) by all of you for our Winter 2023/2024 Free For All! You all really came through with some banger picks for this list and we can't wait to have them sit on our TBR forever :) Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 60:49


    Ellen and Mom discuss the fake dating, female solidarity, and friends to lovers in Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola.  Plus, creating future romance readers and being hard to impress.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory / The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 119:02


    Ellen and Mom discuss the politicians, patients, and pastries in BOTH Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory AND The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon.  Plus, a very Swiftie Super Bowl and more than our usual tangents.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 73:12


    Ellen and Mom discuss the marauding, masters, and toxic masculinity in Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey.  Plus, sick dogs and modern feminism.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married by Marian Keyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 96:10


    Ellen and Mom discuss the fortune tellers, friends to lovers, and family drama in Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married by Marian Keyes.  Plus, a lot about 15 year old Ellen and nostalgia for the 90's (well, some of it).Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Superfan by Sarina Bowen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 75:13


    Ellen and Mom discuss the singer, stalker, and Sparkle Puppies in Superfan by Sarina Bowen.  Plus, a very obvious pop star connection and TMI with Ellen.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 87:42


    Ellen and Mom discuss the sick bed, sea voyage, and subtle breasts in The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.  Plus, lowkey New Years and misunderstood song lyrics.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    LIVE! A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews / The Best of 2023 Awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 78:50


    Ellen and Mom go LIVE to talk about the dowries, decorating, and dastardly dad in A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews.  PLUS, we reveal our picks and yours for the Best of the Year Awards!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 66:45


    Ellen and Mom discuss the mayhem, muscle memory, and Mr. & Mrs. Michaelson in The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter.  Plus, a lot of coughing and whining on our end.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Fall 2023 Free For All!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 49:47


    Ellen and Mom are joined by YOU the listener!  We have another Free for All episode where you all read ALL the books!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 67:35


    Ellen and Mom discuss the mermaids, mismanagement, and music in Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova.  Plus, grape-eating rats and the hard launch of Taylor and Travis. Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Knockout by Sarah MacLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 54:19


    Ellen and Mom discuss the escapades, explosions, and experiments in Knockout by Sarah MacLean.  Plus, sex ed and being "intimidating".  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

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