Rainy Day Romance

**TRIGGER WARNING** The book we read contains scenes of self-harm, kidnapping, SA, and torture. **We will spoil the book.** Ally, Ashley, and Hannah are back to discuss Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin. This swashbuckling dark romance is like Pirates of the Caribbean after-hours. Like a cruise, but it's the worst vacation ever. Like Titanic, but only the part where the windows get foggy. You get it. If you've read it, then give this review a listen.

This is it. The last episode before House of Flame and Shadow! Join Ashley and Hannah as they summarize the final part of HOSAB and talk about their theories of what's to come! Shout out to SuperSummary.com for helping us along with this complicated book!

Ashley and Hannah give a summary of the second installment in Sarah J Mass's Crescent City series. House of Sky and Breath introduces us to many new characters and secrets. Listen to prepare for the coming release of House of Flame and Shadow!

Hannah and Ashley summarize and discuss CC1 part four. Don't want to reread books 1&2 before Flame and Shadow comes out? We've got you! Or you can read along with us! We also discuss our theories about what is to come. This week we talk about the climactic end of House of Earth and Blood and list our questions we have moving forward!

Hannah and Ashley summarize and discuss CC1 parts 2 and 3. Don't want to reread books 1&2 before Flame and Shadow comes out? We've got you! Or you can read along with us! We also discuss our theories about what is to come. Also, please forgive us for filtering our language. We were on TikTok live.

Join Rainy Day as we begin our breakdown of Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas. For the first potion of the podcast Ashley talks about the world, breaking down the houses and map. At 34:12, we start to discuss chapters 1-7. Next time we will discuss parts 2 and 3 of this book, and then in the episode after that, we will discuss part 4. Our breakdown of House of Sky and Breath will be coming soon . . . all in anticipation of House of Flame and Shadow!!

Ally, Ashley, and Hannah finally get around to talking about the Tiktok sensation Pucking Around by Emily Rath! Why choose? Those are Rachel's thoughts exactly.

Um, excuse us, but is there a better way to spend an evening? Six friends talking about sex and making friendship bracelets before a book signing? We think not. SarahinWanderland is back, but we are also joined by two new guests. Welcome, Miranda and Dee! Enjoy!

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* The Rainy Day Smut Brigade talks about Ensnared, the first book in Tiffany Roberts' The Spider's Mate Trilogy. Yeah, our hero has the bottom of a spider, but he's sexy as hell. Ashley loves his aggressive nature, but Ally has some thoughts. Then there's Hannah, who can't believe she enjoyed this as much as she did. Bonus topics: The Loch Ness Monster, jeans for space travel, and a MONSTER LOVER is back for Halloween! Have a spooktastic day. Sara's Links: https://www.authortiffanyroberts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/authortiffanyroberts/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanyrobertsauthor You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@therainydaysmutbrigade

Welcome to season two of The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! The ladies are starting off by discussing the contemporary romance "Spoiler Alert" by Olivia Dade. Imagine going on a date with the star of your favorite book and television series! That's what Dade's main character, April, gets to do in this steamy love story. But before they discuss the book, Ally, Ashley, and Hannah will talk (and possible argue) about their own fandoms. Find Dade here: https://oliviadade.com/ You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠⁠ (And Agatha here . . . . Don't tell Ally.) https://www.agathachristie.com/

Once upon a time, a woman fell in love with her door . . . Join The Rainy Day Smut Brigade and our guest host Forrest as we discuss this slamming romance. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=391fcjt6mtc1&utm_content=p90493f

Hannah and Ashley talk to Suzie Webster, romance author and founder of Lust in the Lowcountry RomanceCon! Love steamy romance books? Want to meet the authors? LIT is coming October 7th! 70 authors will be signing! Emily Rath, Pam Godwin, and our very own Hannah Till included! The Rainy Day Smut Brigade hopes to see you there! Get your tickets before October 4th! https://www.litlowcountry.com/store/reader?tag=romanceCon

The Rainy Day Smut Brigade finally discusses the ball-busting hit "Morning Glory Milking Farm" by C.M. Nascosta. Sneak Peak: Batman? And what do cows say?

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Ashley's friend, Katelyn, joins The Rainy Day Smut Brigade to talk about her sex club adventure and her domme/sub relationship with a younger man. That makes "Mercy" by Sara Cate the perfect book for this episode! Also, Hannah is drunk on FaceTime. Bonus topics: Big Brother, Game of Thrones, and Ashley's new boobs. Sara's Links: ⁠https://www.saracatebooks.com⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/saracatebooks/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/saracatebooks⁠ You can find us at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠

Guest host, Betsy, joins us to discuss the mafia romance "Corrupted Chaos" by Shain Rose. Hannah's friend, Betsy, came to town and we got to sit down with her and discuss this SEX-FILLED story of two hackers who are just trying to save the country while getting their freak on. Love Harley Quinn and the Joker? This one's for you. Sneak peek: Hannah hurt her foot and Ally does not care. Also, what if sex toys plugged into the wall? Ruby's Links: https://shainrose.com/ https://www.instagram.com/author.shainrose/ You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠⁠

Don't ask questions. Just trust us.

Guest host, Sarah Rochelle, joins us to discuss the sapphic RomCom "The Romance Recipe" by Ruby Barrett. As a certified sapphic expert and former culinary school attendee, Sarah gives this episode of The Rainy Day Smut Brigade exactly what it needs, spice and hilarity. Sneak peek: Squirting, farting, and how everyone in the queer community has a different experience coming out. Also, for the love of all that is good, Ashley is begging everyone not to have sex in restaurant kitchens. Just say no. Find Sarah at https://www.instagram.com/sarahinwanderland/ Ruby's Links: https://www.rubybarrett.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rubybarrettwrite/ You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠⁠

Yeah so, Ashley read this really stupid novella and made us read it too.

Ever read an Omegaverse? What is an Omegaverse? What the hell does ABO even stand for? Well, The Rainy Day Smut Brigade has you covered. This week we're talking about "Lola and the Millionaires" by Kathryn Moon. Lola is a Beta who ends up in a pack of rich men who smell divine. Cunnilingus in a limo? A supportive pizza delivery man? Men with knots on the base of their penis? Ally's here to explain it all. And we also complain about our boobs. See, we're just like you. Not weird at all! Kathryn's Links: https://www.kathrynmoon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ohkathrynmoon/ https://www.facebook.com/ohkathrynmoon You can find us at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Join The Rainy Day Smut Brigade for an interview with Clio Evans, author of "Little Slice of Hell" the first installment of the Creature Cafe Series. And in this cafe, the coffee and the monsters are steamy. Bonus: Ashley might win a grammy. A new enhancement for penises. Clio's Links: https://clioevansauthor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/clioevansauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@authorclioevans You can find us at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therainydaysmutbrigade

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Join The Rainy Day Smut Brigade for a quick review of Katee Robert's "Wicked Beauty", the third book in the Dark Olympus series. Helen, Patroclus, and Achilles get steamy in this forced proximity mythology retelling. Katee's Links: https://www.kateerobert.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKateeRobert/ You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/ https://www.tiktok.com/@therainydaysmutbrigade

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* **Please Check Trigger Warnings for this book** Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we talk to SciFi/Paranormal writer Elizabeth Stephens, author of "Lord of Population" and the Xiveri Mates Series. Elizabeth tell us how she started her authoring journey, the victories she's had along the way, and the joy she finds in writing diverse characters. Y'all, she's so cool. We were freaking out about it afterwards. "Lord of Population" was her first finished work, and you'll get to hear us fangirl. Kane is THE alien book-boyfriend. Elizabeth's Links: https://www.booksbyelizabeth.com/books https://www.instagram.com/estephensauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethstephensauthor https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elizabeth-Stephens/author/B010M3BUY4?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/ https://www.tiktok.com/@therainydaysmutbrigade

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the apocalyptic, monster romance "Pestilence" by Laura Thalassa. The four horsemen have arrived to usher in the end of days. But can a vagina save the world? Spoiler: It can. Bonus: The Brigade tries to figure out if they would survive a zombie apocalypse. Spoiler: Probably not. Laura's Links: https://www.laurathalassa.com/ https://www.instagram.com/laurathalassa/?hl=en You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/ Zombie Survival Quiz: http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/quiz/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* **Please Check Trigger Warnings for this book** Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we interview Marcia, editor of Hannah's contemporary romance "Shattered". Sam and Callum don't get along. She has a strict plan for her life, and he's a bit of a rebel. But the attraction between them is undeniable. How will they unravel their broken pasts and live their happily ever after? Hannah's Links: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22261808.Hannah_Till https://instagram.com/hannahtillauthor?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://linktr.ee/Hannahtillauthor Find Marcia at: https://instagram.com/plusinfinityart?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we interview international bestselling author Emily Rath and discuss her polyamorous regency romance "Beautiful Things". Emily tells us what it's like to write queer romance while living amidst Florida's divisive political climate and how she is not going to be put in a cage! We also discuss the writing process and why the author/reader relationship needs a little more love. Emily's Links: https://emilyrathbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emilyrathauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyrathbooks You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the Neurodivergent Contemporary Romance “Act Your Age, Eve Brown" by Talia Hibbert. Get ready for an Ashley Sexploration, sparkly dildos, and three ADHD people trying to stay focused while talking about ADHD! Talia's Links: https://taliahibbert.com https://linktr.ee/taliahibbert https://www.tiktok.com/@taliahibbert https://www.instagram.com/taliahibbert/ You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/ Helpful resources and info for neurodivergence and sex: https://autismspectrumnews.org/lets-talk-about-sex-with-neurodiverse-couples/ https://www.neurodiversecouplescounseling.com/neurodiverse-sex-therapy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5789215/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5vqky/how-to-have-great-sex-when-youre-on-the-autism-spectrum

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the indie fantasy romance "Breaker of Fate" by R.M. Derrick. In her debut novel, Derrick gives representation to plus-sized women, letting the world know that women of all sizes can handle a sword. And we got to interview her about it! Bonus: "Penile Intercourse" and Ally forgets what a car dealership is. Derrick's Links: https://www.rmderrickauthor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rm_derrick/ You can find us at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* **TW- This book contains portrayals of sexual abuse and we discuss it.** Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the motorcycle club romance "It Ain't Me, Babe" by Tillie Cole. Styx and Mae meet as children and are reunited when she flees from her cult straight into the path of the Hades Hangmen. Extras: Ally and Ashley break up and get back together, penis snakes, Hannah is a deviant. Ruby's Links: https://tilliecole.com/ https://www.instagram.com/authortilliecole/ You can find us at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/⁠

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* **TW- Mention of Rape During the opening discussion** Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the second installment of the Ice Planet Barbarians series "Barbarian Alien" by Ruby Dixon. Ally- excuse us- Liz has been taken by one of the sexy blue aliens. Will they find love in a hopeless place? Will the cootie eat Liz from the inside out? Will we figure out why the Sa-khui can't do it doggy-style? Also, Ashley goes on the adventure of a lifetime. Ruby's Links: https://rubydixon.com/wordpress/ https://www.instagram.com/author.ruby.dixon/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@rubydixonbooks?lang=en You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/ The IPB Aficionado: https://www.tiktok.com/@paddlegirl99?_t=8azv7EoYCEA&_r=1 Additional Links about the G-spot: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8498956/# https://nwhn.org/is-the-g-spot-real/ https://www.nature.com/articles/nrurol.2014.193 https://www.cosmopolitan.com/interactive/a32037401/g-spot-not-real/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyone-top/202108/the-psychology-the-g-spot

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we interview the "wanderful" Sarah Rochelle, a licensed clinical therapist who loves the world off smutty reads as much as we do! Some of the subjects discussed: purity culture, vaginismus, monster smut, LGBTQIA+ representation, and healing through reading books! You can find Sarah at https://www.instagram.com/sarahinwanderland/ You can find us at https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the super spicy why choose "Faking With Benefits" by Lily Gold. It's like "New Girl" but they share far more than a living space. And that's just how we like it! Lily's Links: https://www.lilygoldauthor.com https://www.instagram.com/authorlilygold/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lilygoldauthor You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the fantastic monster-smut novel "A Soul to Keep" by Opal Reyne. This dick has all the bells and whistles. Plus, we got some extra information from the author. Bonus topics: Gerard Butler, "The Color Purple", and Relient K (with Ally snark). Opal's Links: https://opalreyne.com https://www.instagram.com/opalreyne/ https://www.tiktok.com/@opalreyneauthor You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the kinky, step-sibling romance “Eyes on Me" by Sara Cate. Garret, a partner in the Salacious Players Club, begins to fall for his step-sister, Mia. He's a voyeur, and she likes to put on a show! We delve into some serious subjects in this episode and then have fun discussing kinks! Grab a drink and have a listen! Sara's Links: https://www.saracatebooks.com https://www.instagram.com/saracatebooks/ https://www.facebook.com/saracatebooks You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the paranormal romance "Shifter God" by Meg Xuemei X. Fated mates, werewolves, vampires, . . . farts. This book HAS IT ALL. Meg Xuemei X's Links: https://megxuemeix.com https://www.instagram.com/megxuemei/ https://twitter.com/ya_sirens?lang=en You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* **Trigger Warning** Purity Culture Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss "Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake" by Sarah MacLean. The hidden recesses of the ballroom are getting some action. Sarah MacLean's Links: https://www.sarahmaclean.net https://www.instagram.com/sarahmaclean/ You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we define "smut" and the finer details which make it the epitome of the romance genre. Also, Ashley had some margaritas and Ally's eating crackers. Hannah is responsible, as always. You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the MM Hockey Romance “Iced Out" by CE Ricci. Let's just say the locker room gets all sorts of steamy in this one. CE Ricci's Links: https://authorcericci.com https://www.instagram.com/authorcericci/ "Iced Out" Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vAo8921KP5EgYQFYZ041e?si=7f0f81758e354889 You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the British Contemporary Romance “Get A Life, Chloe Brown" by Talia Hibbert. Other topics discussed include: cat disasters, pop rocks for blow jobs, and marshmallow fingers in the wrong places. Enjoy the smutty talk and the laughs. Talia's Links: https://taliahibbert.com https://linktr.ee/taliahibbert https://www.tiktok.com/@taliahibbert https://www.instagram.com/taliahibbert/ You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the kinky, age-gap romance “Praise" by Sara Cate. Emerson, the forty year old owner of an exclusive night club, begins to fall for his son's ex-girlfriend, Charlie. When Charlie starts working for Emerson as a secretary, things get a little kinky. This book is one to read with one hand, if you know what we mean. We can't wait to talk all about it! Sara's Links: https://www.saracatebooks.com https://www.instagram.com/saracatebooks/ https://www.facebook.com/saracatebooks You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss thie fairytale spin “The Never King" by Nikki St. Crowe. Winnie's, King Pan's, and the Lost Boy's sexy adventure will bring us to some darker places. A Neverland we've yet to explore, where sex is what you make it. Tessa's Links: https://www.nikkistcrowe.com https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkistcrowe?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nikkistcrowe/ You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* Welcome to The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss the booktok hit “It Happened One Summer" by Tessa Bailey. Brendan and Piper's sexy adventure will bring lots of laughs and maybe a PSA about personal hygiene. There's plenty of smut and laughs to go around (along with crabs and sparkle). Tessa's Links: https://www.tessabailey.com https://www.tiktok.com/@authortessabailey https://www.instagram.com/tessabaileyisanauthor/?hl=en You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/

*Explicit Adult Content Throughout Episode* **TW** The book we are discussing contains kidnapping. We quickly address SA in this episode. Welcome to our first episode of The Rainy Day Smut Brigade! Join us as we discuss “Ice Planet Barbarians" by Ruby Dixon. Put in your headphone and enjoy the laughs . . . and the sexy stuff too. You can find the salacious artwork Ruby commissioned here at https://rubydixon.com/wordpress/nsfw-art/ . Just enter the password "spurlover". Ruby's Links: https://rubydixon.com/wordpress/ https://www.instagram.com/author.ruby.dixon/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@rubydixonbooks?lang=en You can find us at: https://www.instagram.com/the_rainy_day_smut_brigade/