Queer Romance Readers Spotlight Books

Ella and Wynne chat about Alison Saft's gothic fantasy, A Dark and Drowning Tide.

Ella and Wynne chat about Mariana Costa's charming time travel romance Shoestring theory.

Ella and Elysia chat about Chani Lynn Feener's sci-fi collage dark romance, Villain.

Elysia and Ella chat about Ariana Nash's supernatural SOS Hotel.

Ella and Elysia discuss Lisa Henry's rock star romance Because of Ben.

Ella and Elysia chat about the second book in the Twilight Mage series.

Ella and Elysia chat about Cat Sebastian's second book in the turner series, The Lawrence Brown Affair.

Wynne and Rachel chat about latte-drinking orcs in Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes.

We chat about our all our favourite author's new book Death in the Spires.

Ella and Elysia chat about Iris Foxglove's Knight of Staria, that follows Sabre's brother as he tries to break his cruel curse.

Ella and Elysia discuss The Royal Curse by Eliot Grayson, a fantasy romance featuring a horny and deadly curse.

Elysia and Wynne discuss The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon, a contemporary romance with adventure and paranormal elements.

Elysia and Wynne discuss The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey, a contemporary romance.

Ella and Rachel chat about Tamsyn Muir's epic sci-fi necromancy book, Gideon the Ninth.

Ella and Elysia chat about Annabelle Jacobs' spooky romance, All Hallows' Eve. Warnings for period typical homophobia and some slight dub con.

Ella and Elysia chat about the film adaption of Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

Ella and Rachel talk about Molly Greeley's beautiful account of the overlooked Anne de Bourgh from Pride and Prejudice, The Heiress. Warnings for discussion of drug addiction and period typical homophobia.

Ella and Elysia chat about Between the Devil and the Sea, Chani Lynn Feener's intense serial killer romance! Trigger Warning: This is a stand-alone dark romance which means there are many themes that some might find disturbing. Some of these include, but are not limited to, dub-con, violence, a seriously obsessed male lead, a male lead who deals with low self-esteem, and explicit sexual content not suitable for all readers. Please be sure to read the Author's Note for a complete list of warnings!

Ella and Elysia chat about KJ Charles's charming romance, The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen. Content Warnings for sexual assault, kidnapping, assault, attempted murder and child abuse.

Ella and Rachel chat with Aster Glenn Gray about her charming novel following two men riding the rails during the Great Depression, Tramps and Vagabonds. Content Warning for discussions of predatory underage relationships and police brutality. Media mentioned: The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner The Road by Jack London Boy and Girl Tramps of America by Thomas Minehan Wild Boys of the Road directed by William A. Wellman Wings directed by William A. Wellman

Rachel and Wynne chat with David for this month's spotlight book, White Trash Warlock.

Elysia and Rachel discuss Nicky James's thrilling romance, The One That Got Away. Content warnings for past child kidnapping, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, dissociative episodes and PTSD.

Ella and Elysia chat about Eliot Grayson's adorable dragon romance, Deven and the Dragon!

Ella and Elysia chat about John Wiltshire's thrilling spy romance Love is a Stranger. Warnings for discussions of dubious consent, non-con, rape, child sexual assault, self-harm, suicide attempt, animal harm and lots of kidnapping. Books mentioned: Daniel May's A Taste of Ink series.

Ella and Elysia discuss Awfully Ambrose, the first book of Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey's new hilarious series. Content warnings: mention of attempted sexual assault. Moderator Discussion

Ella and Elysia chat with Lily for this month's spooky spotlight book, The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings. Warning for spoilers. Books mentioned: Snow and Winter Series by C. S. Pie Soulbound Series by Hailey Turner The Adrien English Mysteries Series by Josh Lanyon

Ella and Elysia chat about Alessandra Hazard's plane-wrecked romance 'Just a Bit Wrecked'. Trigger warnings for the book - Plane crashes, minor character death, co-dependency, homophobic language and slurs, internalised biphobia, and dubious consent.

Ella and Elysia chat about Lyn Gala's out of this world alien romance, Claimings, Tails and Other Alien Artifacts. Warning for spoilers, mentions of abusive relationships and graphic discussion of alien sex.

Ella and Elysia chat about Lily Mayne's monster filled post-apocalyptic romance Soul Eater. Warnings for spoilers and graphic discussion of monster smut (we couldn't help ourselves).

Ella and Elyasi chat about Iris Foxglove's cosey book, WInter of the Owl. Warning for spoilers, talk of abusive relationships and murder. Check out our previous episode on their first book: https://anchor.fm/qrr/episodes/QRR-Mods-Discuss-The-Traitors-Mercy-by-Iris-Foxglove-e170dsm Books mentioned: Wed to a Barbrain by Keira Andrews

Elysia and Rachel chat about Tal Bauer's political thriller The Night Of! Books mentioned: You and Me by Tal Bauer Whisper by Tal Bauer

Ella and Rachel chat with Sierra again for this month's spotlight Saint, the third book in the Priest series. Warning for spoilers and mentions of suicide. Books mentioned: A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

Ella and Wynne chat about Leta Blakes's thought-provoking omega verse book, Slow Heat! We do go into spoilers of Slow Heat and the other books in the Heat of Love series. Trigger warning: mentions of rape, forced pregnancy and issues around reproductive rights.

Ella, Elysia and Wynne chat about their favourites of the past month! Books mentioned: The Scum Villain's Self Saving System by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù Where Death Meets the Devil by L.J. Hayward She Who Became the Sun by Shelly Parker-Chan

Ella and Rachel chat about Keira Andrews's fantastic breech-ripper, Wed to a Barbarian! Books mentioned: Winter of the Owl by Iris Foxglove

Ella and Rachel chat with May Archer about her delightfully sweet romance, Pick Me. Just a warning we do talk about issues around mental health and anxiety. Book Mentioned: Unhinged by Onley James Calluvia's Royalty Series by Alessandra Hazard A Walrus & A Gentleman by Emmaline Strange Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch The Missing Page by Cat Sebastian Subtle Blood by K J Charles In the Middle of Somewhere by Roan Parrish

QR mods discuss their favourite reads of December and their best overall read of the year. Warning for discussion of graphic sex. Books mentioned: Blood Sports by Daniel May The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by K. J. Charles The Night Of by Tal Bauer Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian A Choir of Lies by Alexandra Rowland A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske Just a Bit Bossy by Alessandra Hazard The Traitor's Mercy by Iris Foxglove

QR moderators discuss Kai Bulter's charming sci-fi regency romance!

Ella, Elysia, Rachel, and Wynne talk out their favourite reads of the month and try to convince the others to read them! Books mentioned: Jackdaw by K. J. Charles Small Change by Roan Parrish P.S. I Spook You by S. E. Harmon Peter Darling by Austin Chant The Last Flight of Marius Chastain by Iris FoxGlove

Server moderators Ella and Rachel interview S. T. Gibson about her amazing Dracula's Brides retelling, A Dowry of Blood. Warning for spoilers and discussion on domestic abuse. Books & Media mentioned: Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado Van Helsing directed by Stephen Sommers and Sharon Bridgeman Dracula Untold directed by Gary Shore A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske Saint by Sierra Simone Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente

QRR mods Ella, Elysia, Rachel, and Wynne chat about their favourite reads of the month and try to convince the others to read their picks. We do go into explicate talk of omgeaverse and smut in this episode. Books mentioned: The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh by Molly Greeley The Kings Mage by Iris Foxglove Pick Me by May Archer All for the Game Series by Nora Sakavic Heat of Love Series by Leta Blake

QRR mods Ella and Rachel talk with Mias West about her queer Arthurian retelling, Marked by Fire. Books mentioned: The Skystone by Jack Whyte Agnes Moor's Wild Knight by AJ Demas A Land So Wild by Elyssa Warkentin Purgatory by Jeff Mann Work For It by Talia Hibbert Winter Knights by Harper Fox

QRR mods Ella and Elysia discuss this week spotlight The Traitor's Mercy by Iris Foxglove, the first book in their amazing BDSM verse fantasy series! Warning this book is about forced prostitution which we discuss. Books mentioned: Deadly Education by Naomi Novik Claiming Series by Lyn Gala Avian Shifters Series by Kim Dare

QRR mods Ella, Elysia and Rachel discuss their favourite books of this month and try to convince each other to read them! Books mentioned: The Quarterback by Tal Bauer Ashes of Memory by Aiden Bates and Jill Haven Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray Soul Eater by Lily Mayne Reawakening by Amy Rae Durreson Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta My Dark Vanessa Kate Elizabeth Russell

QRR mods Ella, Elysia and Wynne talk about their favourite books of the last month and highlight one book they want the other mods to read! Books mentioned: Ash by Malinda Lo Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine A History of What Comes Next by Sylvain Neuvel Wine and Song by Eleanor Kos Date in a Pinch by Brigham Vaughn Made to Order by Brigham Vaughn Two Steps Back by Lyn Gala The Same Breath by Gregory Ashe Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie

QRR mods Arlo and Rachel talk to Sierra Simone about her gothic polyamorous romance, A Lesson in Thorns.

Ella, Elysia and Wynne discuss this weeks spotlight book Winter's Orbit, Everina Maxwell's fantastic sci-fi arranged marriage romance! Warning for spoilers and discussions of domestic abuse. Books/Media Mentioned: Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Persephone Sation by Stina Leicht Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie Icarus, Burning by aladyinbooks (A03)

QRR mods Rachel and Ella talk to Lucy Bexley about her book Must Love Silence, a wonderfully funny romance between an audiobook narrator and an author. Books mentioned: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo One Last Stop by Casey Mcquiston Nevermind by Bryce Oakley

QRR mods Rachel and Ella talk to Carole Cummings about her latest book Sonata Form, a masterful fantasy with war and dragons. The book we talked about in the beginning but forgot to name was Amberough by Lara Elean Donnelly. Books mentioned: Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain Blood Indigo by Talulah J. Sullivan

Rachel and Ella talk about this weeks spotlight book The Man Who loved Cole Flores by K.A. Merikan, their revenge filled western romance. Content warning for mentions of rape, suicide and violence.

QRR mods Rachel, Elysia and Ella discuss the author responses to our questions for this weeks theme, sex in fiction. We talk about the responses from Joy Demorra, KJ Charles, Gregory Ashe, K.A Merikan and Lucy Bexley. Books mentioned: The Art of Mutual Pleasure by K.A. Merikan Until You Say Otherwise by Kate Hawthorne