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We're two friends celebrating our love of romance novels and the books that have brightened our spirits, comforted us in hard times, and let us believe in a happy ending. We playfully review a romance novels and hope you'll listen in either to hear about a book you've read or to find your next read.

Jessica & Amy


    • Oct 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 58 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Obstinate Headstrong Girls

    Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 30:36


    In this timely episode, Jessica and Amy talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

    Fanfic, Literary Fiction or What is our Roman Empire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 28:39


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Harry Potter and The Guest by Emma Cline.

    We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 41:41


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica catch up while discussing books, movies and their return to podcasting.

    A Castle for Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 64:14


    In this episode Jessica and Amy are joined by their friend Kate to discuss the Netflix movie A Castle for Christmas.

    Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 45:26


    In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera.

    If He hasn't cut down a Christmas Tree, He can't be your Boyfriend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 45:53


    In this episode Amy and Jessica have breakfast, mimosas and a conversation about their favorite tropes.

    Re- Release: Top Books of 2020 and The Roommate by Rosie Danan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 81:33


    For this holiday week, we are re-releasing out favorite books of 2020 and our discussion of The Roommate by Rosie Danan.

    Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 39:00


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert.

    You've Got Mail

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 74:28


    In this episode, Jessica and Amy are joined by Jack to discuss the lovely fall movie, You've Got Mail.

    Earth Bound by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 58:31


    In this episode Amy and Jessica talk about a steamy space romance and Amy declares her hatred of science.

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    Anniversary Episode! 1 YEAR OF PODCASTING

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 54:45


    In this episode, Jessica and Amy read A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare and celebrate a year of podcasting!

    The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 50:42


    In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling.

    Witch Please by Ann Aguirre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 46:13


    In what they call their best episode yet, Amy and Jessica discuss Witch Please by Ann Aguirre.

    She's All That with the Does It Bang? Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 75:08


    In this episode Amy and Jessica talk with Kelly and Kate from @hea_doesitbang about the 1999 movie She's All That.You can find Kelly @BestFriendKelly on Twitter and you can find the Romance Sticker club here: https://www.jenreadsromance.com/shopHere is the infamous prom crown:https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uoHeXGJaL._AC_SX466_.jpgRachel Leigh Cook's Brain on drugs commercial can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAHoxaphbEs

    Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 52:26


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins.

    The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 70:51


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica talk to Julie about The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert. CW: There is discussion of abuse in this episode.

    Notting Hill or Amy's first Julia Roberts Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 38:56


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss the 1999 Movie Notting Hill which Jessica has seen approximately 50 times and Amy watched for the first time for this episode.

    The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 67:31


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss the difficulties of using new social media platforms and the book The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez. 

    Season 2! Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 41:12


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica squeal in delight about Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall and wonder when telling the truth can be too much.

    Back from Vacation Minisode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 64:52


    In this episode Amy and Jessica discuss books they read on vacation, tv shows and just generally catch up. Jessica's dog Roscoe actively participates in this episode more than we would have liked!Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Palm Springs and the Season Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 38:38


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss whether batman would be good at sex, the movie Palm Springs and set intentions for Season 2.

    The Duke I'd Like to F

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 29:03


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss the anthology The Duke I'd Like to F.

    Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 56:06


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica gush about Christina Lauren's Soulmate Equation.

    Love Guaranteed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 39:33


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss the Netflix Rom Com Love Guaranteed.

    Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 61:50


    In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder.

    Miss Scarlet and The Duke Episodes 4-6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 44:24


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica finish discussing Miss Scarlet and the Duke. Like what you are hearing? Leave a review!

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    Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 43:26


    Miss Scarlet and The Duke Episodes 1-3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 52:51


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    The Fluffiest Hero in Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 57:30


    Amy's Vacation Reading List

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 8:48


    This week's mini-sode Amy talks about the books she read on vacation. You can sign up for our shownotes newsletter here https://forms.gle/48ww3TVitkBKwpph9Thanks for listening!

    Do we love baseball? in Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 80:28


    This week Amy and Jessica are joined by their friend Sushilla to discuss Linda Holmes novel Evvie Drake Starts Over.

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    Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Hello Stranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 69:19


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas.

    Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Devil in Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 54:51


    In this episode Amy and Jessica discuss Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas. Sign up for our show notes newsletter here: https://forms.gle/caj9Z8yV286bLanE8

    Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Marrying Winterborne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 70:20


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas.Sign up for our Show notes Newsletter here! https://forms.gle/x6V4ins2TRze4E7PA

    Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Coldhearted Rake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 73:42


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica continue the birthday festivities and discuss Lisa Kleypas' Coldhearted Rake.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Leap Year or Chasing Liberty part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 69:46


    In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss the 2011 film Leap Year staring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode in honor of St. Patrick's Day and Leap Year and just because they wanted to.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Dreaming of You Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 45:56


    In this episode, Amy and Jessica discuss part 2 of Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas. They also discuss cooking because this is a part romance novel part cooking podcast now.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Kleypas Birthday Extravaganza: Dreaming of You Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 44:29


    In this episode, inspired by Amy's love of Lisa Kleypas and #DerekCravenDay, Jessica and Amy discuss Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Our Favorite TV Couples

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 82:31


    We spoil a lot of things in this episode, including but not limited to: Lost, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who, Bones, Schitt’s Creek, Scrubs, Friday Night Lights, Ms. Fischer’s Murder, Wandavision, Parks and Recreation. Sorry for our weird audio issues this week, Jessica forgot how to hold her microphone. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.comAmy got to talk to Beverly Jenkins! Check out her books.Jessica says Sam Mendes and means Alan Ball, whoops!Just a reminder, we are not a math podcast.Our Top Ten TV Couples:Patrick and David from Schitt's CreekTurk and Carla from ScrubsTami Taylor and Coach Taylor from Friday Night LightsRory and Amy from Doctor WhoFrannie and Jack from Ms. Fischer’s MurderAlice and Hatter from AliceMindy and Danny from The Mindy ProjectKeith and David from Six Feet UnderDonna and Joe from Parks and RecreationAndy and April from Parks and RecreationBen and Leslie all from Parks and Recreation

    Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade with Bed Wed or Behead

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 95:16


    In this episode Meg and Carla from Bed Wed or Behead join us to discuss the nuances of Fandoms, fics and Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.comMentioned in this episode:LaVyrle SpencerVC AndrewsHow to pronounce Aeneas Carole V. Bell wrote a great piece for Book riot about Fat Representation vs. Fat acceptance Corey Alexander's list of favorite fat romances from 2019 is a great resourceOlivia Dade's You Tube presentation on Fat Representation in RomanceAnother list of Romances featuring Fat Heroines

    Cooking through amnesia in A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 69:16


    In this episode, Jessica and Amy discuss their hopes and dreams for Bridgerton Season 2 and the book A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon.Next week we are reading Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade with our friends from Bed Wed Behead.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Tacos are Life in Intercepted by Alexa Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 90:21


    In this episode we talk with our friend Jack about Hannibal, fandoms, True Blood, Doctor Who and Intercepted by Alexa Martin.Next week we are reading A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 16: The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 87:06


    This week we talk to our friend Kate about D&D, fandom, and her first romance novel, The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. We have a few audio issues in this one, apologies in advance!Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 15: Bridgerton S1 (Ep 7 & 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 67:19


    In this episode we conclude our discussion of Bridgerton with Christmas Kate and Julie. Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of fertility issues.Next week we are discussing A Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 14: Bridgerton S1 (Ep 5 & 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 71:31


    In this episode we are joined by Kate and Julie to discuss Bridgerton episodes 5 and 6. We talk about duel fallout, how good communication could solve everything and how we want to read a romance set in Gretna Green. We also discuss who Lady Whistledown is so don't listen if you don't want to be spoiled!Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.comAn Abundance of Katherine's by Hank GreenKate by Ben Folds Five is about Christmas KateAime by Pure Prairie League was obviously written about Amy.In Defense of Spoilers - Let us know how a show ends, or don't! We will still enjoy it if you do, probably more.

    Episode 13: Bridgerton S1 (Ep 3 & 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 72:07


    In this episode we discuss episodes 3 & 4 from the Bridgerton series with Amy's sister Julie. Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com Amy read Would I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh and highly recommends it. Jessica liked A Timeless Christmas written by Alexis Stanton which is one of Eva Leigh's pen names.King George in Bridgerton land is the same as Hamilton King George. The Regency Era is named because it was ruled by King George's son, or prince regent.What Bridgerton was trying to accomplish with the wisteria tree.Proof of Julie's theory about the psychology of touch.Party is actually in Episode 5 but we discuss it here, whoops!

    Episode 12: Bridgerton Season 1 (Ep 1 & 2)

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 68:32


    This week we talk with Amy’s sister Julie about baby bangs, corsets and cleavage so obviously we are discussing Bridgerton Season 1. Part 1 of our discussion covers Episodes 1 and 2, episodes 3-4 will come out later this week. Warning: we might spoil a little bit of 3 and 4 because Jessica doesn’t have the best memory.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 11: The People love gossip in The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 73:55


    Content Warning: In this episode we discuss intimate partner violence. Additionally, there are spoilers for the show Bridgerton.In this episode Amy and Jessica discuss the gossipy, smoldering book The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. They talk about whether warm milk is comforting, duke stuff, and whether the Church of England uses the bible.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 10: Swooning through The Roommate by Rosie Danan

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 81:33


    In this episode we discuss our favorite romance novels reads from 2020 and The Roommate by Rosie Danan.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.comHere is a picture of Amy’s amazing pizzamas pants.Our favorite books of 2020 (in no particular order):The Worst Best Man by Mia SosaThe Prince of Broadway by Joanna ShupeWhen the Duke was Wicked by Loraine HeathSuddenly You by Lisa KleypasThe Roommate by Rosie DananThe Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay AdamsThe Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica MorganVeils and Vengeance by Rachelle J. ChristensenA Taste of Sage by Yaffa S. SantosBeach Read by Emily Henry We also liked Jasmine Guillory, Helen Hoang, and Jen Deluca.We envision Clara being played by Kat Dennings and Josh being played by Justin Hartley.We are making romance novel scented candles! Website and Candles Coming soon. If you read The Roommate, and wondered like us whether there were resources outside of Fictionland, there are:BeducatedCoral AppRosyOther resources: asexjournal.com Mating in Captivity by Dr. Esther PerelCome As You Are by Emily NagasokiShe Comes First by Ian KernerNext week, we are reading The Duke and I by Julia Quinn.

    Episode 9: Cozy crafts in The 12 Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 64:03


    In our final Christmas episode of the year, we discuss burning cookies, the ins and outs of being on social media, misrepresentation of sexual health and the book The 12 Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @OHGPodcastTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.comNext week we are discussing The Roommate by Rosie Danan.

    Episode 8: Christina Lauren’s In a Holidaze hitting us in the heart feels

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 66:12


    In this week’s episode, we discuss the fun Christmas Romance In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren.Thank you for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be super grateful!Find us -Instagram @ObstinateheadstronggirlsTwitter @OHGPodcastEmail: obstinateheadstrongpodcast@gmail.comDo you remember your first crush? Amy does but Jessica doesn’t.Amy doesn’t know who Devon Sawa is but Final Destination still haunts her and Jessica can’t remember the name of Now and Then. There is definitely a fun bike riding scene in that movie.Abed didn’t have one arm, Jeff did. We sometimes get our pop culture references a little wrong.If you want to recreate Jessica’s home spa experience, look here.This book hit us in the heart feels!Next week we read The 12 Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss.

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