Romance Round Table

In which we learn how little Jennifer pays attention to anything more than just the plot of the book. Chaol is also discussed and apologized for; Nehemiah's death is acknowledged and we all get angry at Archer.Also - Dramione. Obviously.Books DiscussedCrown of Midnight by  Sarah J MaasThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidOne True Loves by Taylor Jenkins ReidMaybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Deep End by Ali HazelwoodThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Fics DiscussedA Game of High Stakes by In_DreamsThese Selfish Vows by HeavenlyDew

Is Violet pregnant? Who turns venin? Will Dain and Sloane end up together? These and other questions are discussed in random haphazard detail in our Onyx Storm Discussion.FicsBeyond Recall Or Desire – Vannminner NovelsButcher & Blackbird – Brynne Weaver Leather and Lark – Brynne WeaverFourth Wing – Rebecca YarrosIron Flame – Rebecca YarrosOnyx Storm – Rebecca YarrosMe Before You – Jojo Moyes

Join Jen and Traci as they hash out a re-read of one of the best fantasy fiction books written. Books Discussed Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon Assassin's Blade and Other Stories by Sarah J Maas   Fics Discussed Detraquee by Hystaracal All You Want by Senlinyu

Join us as we journey through SJM's OG Series. First up is Assassin's Blade and Other Stories - also discussed: Dramione & Wolf Shifters. Books Mariana by Susanna Kearsley Assassin's Blade and Other Stories by Sarah J Maas Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas    Fics Wolf Shifter Hockey Romance, a series by Linksy

Fan Favorite Lindsey joins Traci and Jen to discuss all things Dramione related. This episode was previously released (later deleted) due to terrible sound. The sound on this episode is MUCH better. Promise :) Books Discussed Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen NorthWoods by Daniel Mason Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Twilight by Stephanie Meyer Poisonwood Bible – BarbaraKingsolver Demon Copperhead – BarbaraKingsolver Bookish Life of Nina Hill –Abbi Waxman   Fics Falling Dark by Scullymurphy Bending Light by Scullymurphy Days at Malfoy Manor by seagull_in_the_sunset Creep by Cr0ftisprocrastinating Measure of a Man by inadaze22 Detraquee by Hystaracal Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare Remain Nameless by HeyJude19 Rosemary for Remembrance by rubber_soul02 The AuctionLovesBitca8 Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin All You Want by Senlinyu Every Day a Little Death by Lovebitca8 Bring Him to His Knees by Musyc The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by speechwriter Love and other Historical Accidents by PacificRimbaud Theo Knott's Infallible Guide to Wooing Witches by Curly_Kay Remember One Thing by PacificRimbaud Bloody, Slutty and Pathetic by WhatMurdah Ten out of Ten by morriganmercy Apple Pie and other Amends by ToEataPeach

Links to arrive at a later date (those AO3 links are hard, ya'll!) Traci, Jen and guest Lindsey discuss all things Dramione: in the two months since Lindsey was last on our podcast, she's read over 30 (THIRTY!!!) Dramione fics.

Friend to the show, Sarah from @sweetpea_sews (Check out her insta! she's soooo talented) walks Jen and Traci through her book binding process and talks Dramoine. Books Discussed Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Northwoods by Daniel Mason Dracula by Bram Stoker A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling Normal People by Sally Rooney Conversations with Friends by Sally RooneyThrone of Glass by Sarah J Maas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Fics Discussed Breathmints and Battle Scars by Onyxandelm (link not available) The World of Wait and Hope by Mightbewriting Manacled by Senlinyu A Court of Mist and Fury, Rhysand's POV by Illyriantremors Measure of a Man by Inadaze22The Auction by Lovesbitca8 Damaged Goods by Slytherin_After_Dark Secrets and Masks by Emerald_slytherin

Jen and Traci talk about one of their new favorite authors. In the fanfic world, she's the indomitable Lovesbitca8, writer of kickass Dramione & Kylo Rey Fanfiction, but in the published author world she's Julie Soto. For those living under a rock (just Jen, apparently) here are some pictures of Kylo Ren and Rey from Star Wars to give life to the Kylo Rey Fanfic conversation Books Discussed Lady Tan's Circle of Women– Lisa See Shipwrecked – Olivia Dade Ready Player One – Ernest Cline Not Another Love Song – Julie Soto Forget me Not – Julie Soto Fics Discussed The Auction– Lovesbitca8 The Right Thing to Do – Lovesbitca8 All the Wrong Things – Lovesbitca8 Manacled –Senlinyu Wait andHope - Mightbewriting Beginning and End - MightbewritingDraco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love - Isthisselfcare

Where in Traci shares her extensive knowledge of Elin Hildebrand books, characters & history and Jennifer tries to pretend that she's doing more than just tagging along for the ride.  Also, wolf shifter & dramione books are discussed. Finlay Donavan is Killing It – Elle Cosimano Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead – Elle Cosimano The Fake Mate - Lana Ferguson Top Secret – Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy Play Along – Liz Tomforde Caught Up – Liz Tomforde Swan Song – Elin Hilderbrand The Rumor – Elin Hilderbrand The Castaways – Elin Hildebrand Four Winds – Kristin Hannah Fics Discussed Manacled– Sen Lin Yu

RRT friend Lindsay joins Jen & Traci to talk Crescent City, ACOTAR, Throne of Glass... as well as Fourth Wing, Dramione, and others. Books discussed A Court Silver Flames –Sarah J Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses– Sarah J Maas Outlander series – Diana Gabaldon Twilight – Stephenie Meyer Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros Iron Flame – Rebecca Yarros Wretched – by Emily McIntire The Graham Effect – Elle Kennedy Twisted Lies – Ana Huang Beach Read – Emily Henry Happy Ever After Playlist – Abby Jimenez Crescent City – Sarah J Maas Swan Song- Elin Hildebrand Don't Forget to Write – Sara Goodman Confino From Blood and Ash –Jennifer Armentrout Powerless – Lauren Roberts Assassin's Blade – Sarah J Maas Tower of Dawn – Sarah J Maas House of Sky and Breath – Sarah J Maas House of Flame and Shadow –Sarah J Maas

Essentially an hour long high five. Jen and Traci reminisce about the last 10 episodes and act like they have their act together... and then lose 40 minutes of programming and have to re-record it all. Proving to all who were curious that they truly are just faking their way through this podcast game. Novels Discussed Don't Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez The Prospects: A Novel by KT Hoffman Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Thank you for Listening by Julia WhelanForget me Not by Julie Soto FICS Discussed Hot for Teacher MotherofBulls The Auction by Lovesbitca8 A Dress with Pockets by PacificRimbaud Spite's as Good a Reason to Take his Power by TakenbytheView Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by Isthisselfcare

Traci and Jen talk knotting, omegaverse, wolves and spice expectations.  This is not suitable for any younger listeners.   Books Discussed Bride – Ali Hazelwood Catching Feelings – Maren Moore For the Fans – Nyla K The Summer I Turned Pretty – Jenny Han The Happy Ever After Playlist – Abby Jimenez Love, Theoretically – Ali Hazelwood Heartless – Elsie Silver West With Giraffes – Lynda Rutledge   Fics All You Want - Senlinyu Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being In Love - Isthisselfcare Remain Nameless – HeyJude19 The Auction – Lovesbitca8

Traci and Jen discuss Dramione (as usual). Books Discussed: Bride by Ali Hazelwood Done and Dusted By Lyla Sage Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling Forget Me Not by Julie Soto Fics Discussed Remain Nameless by Heyjude19 Manacled by senlinyu Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by Isthisselfcare In Silence and Submission by gillianeliza Rosemary for Remembrance by rubber_soul02 Breathmints and Battlescars by Onyx and Elm The Auction by Lovesbitca8 The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter

In which Traci and Jen talk Dramione (of course); The Idea of You by Robinne Lee makes a significant appearance, and then they jump into one of Jen's favorite comfort reads... The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez. SOOO good. Books Discussed The Happy Ever After Playlist - Abby Jimenez A Court of Silver Flames - Sarah J Maas The Idea of You - Robinne Lee The Hating Game - Sally Thorne Bet Me - Jennifer Crusie Fics Discussed Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by Isthisselfcare

Jen podcasts from a closet in Missouri as we talk one of the best new releases from May 2024, Elle Kennedy's follow up from The Graham Effect, The Dixon Rule. This book follows Shane and Diana's spicy relationship and includes some fun cameos from Kennedy's previous books. Books Discussed Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy Fics Discussed The Auction by LovesBitca8 All the Wrong Things by LovesBitca8 The Right Thing to Do by LovesBitca8 Manacled by Senlinyu

Jen and Traci talk Fourth Wing & Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. Books Discussed: Yours Truly - Abby Jimenez House of Flame and Shadow - Sarah J Maas The Last Letter - Rebecca Yarros Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros Fics Discussed: Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love (199548 words) by isthisselfcare

Special guest, our producer, Ken comes to talk with Jen and Traci about Bridgerton, The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. Books Discussed: The Duke and I - Julia Quinn The Viscount Who Loved Me - Julia Quinn Romancing Mr Bridgerton - Julia Quinn Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton Girl Abroad - Elle Kennedy My Oxford Year - Julia Wheland The Graham Effect - Elle Kennedy Whitney my Love - Judith McNaught Almost Heaven - Judith McNaught When He was Wicked - Julia Quinn The Legend of Lyon Redmond - Julie Ann Long When He was Wicked - Julia Quinn

Traci and Jen meet to discuss Manacled and Dramoine fanfic (finally!). Fics Discussed Between Certifiable and Bliss - HeyJude19 Manacled - SenLinYu Books Discussed The Lone Wolf's Rejected Mate - Cate C Wells The Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate - Cate C Wells Twilight - Stephanie Meyer Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

Jen and Traci meet to talk about Jennifer Armentrout's From Blood and Ash series and then end up... not. Books Discussed: The Hating Game - Sally Thorne Beyond the Wand - Tom Felton From Blood and Ash - Jennifer Armentrout Kingdom of Flesh and Fire - Jennifer Armentrout A Crown of Gilded Bones - Jennifer Armentrout A War of Two Queens - Jennifer Armentrout A Soul of Ash and Blood - Jennifer Armentrout A Shadow in the Ember - Jennifer Armentrout A Light in the Flame - Jennifer Armentrout A Fire in the Flesh - Jennifer Armentrout House of Earth and Blood - Sara J Maas House of Breath and Sky - Sara J Maas House of Flame and Shadow - Sara J Maas The Summer I Turned Pretty (Box Set) - Jenny Han To all the Boys I've Loved Before (Box Set) - Jenny Han The Four Horsemen Series (Box Set) - Laura Thalassa Kingdom of the Wicked - Kerri Maniscalco Kingdom of the Cursed - Kerri Maniscalco Kingdom of the Feared - Kerri Maniscalco The Bargainer - Laura Thalassa A Strange Hymn - Laura Thalassa The Atlas Six - Olivie Blake Forget me Not - Julie Soto Shark Heart - Emily Habeck Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver The Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate - Cate C Wells Totally Folked - Penny Reid The Lone Wolf's Rejected Mate - Cate C Wells The Ice Planet Barbarians - Ruby Dixon The Dixon Rule - Elle Kennedy The Graham Effect - Elle Kennedy Fics Discussed: ⁠Manacled⁠ - SenLinYu ⁠Draco Malfoy and Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love - isthisselfcare The Auction - Lovesbitca8

Traci and Jen talk CC3 as well as Dramoine & murder-y books Breath Mints and Battle Scars - Onyx and Elm (Link not available) A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Holly Jackson House of Flame and Shadow - Sarah J Maas Throne of Glass Box Set - Sarah J Maas House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J Maas

Jen & Traci talk about the Sarah J Maas Universe and their feelings about House of Flame and Shadow. House of Flame and Shadow - Sarah J Maas House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J Maas House of Sky and Breath - Sarah J Maas Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas Crown of Midnight - Sarah J Maas Heir of Fire - Sarah J Maas ⁠Queen of Shadows - Sarah J Maas⁠ Empire Of Storms - Sarah J Maas Tower of Dawn - Sarah J Maas Kingdom of Ash - Sarah J Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J Maas A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J Maas A Court of Wings and Ruin - Sarah J Maas A Court of Silver Flames - Sarah J Maas Mortal Instruments, the complete collection - Cassandra Clare The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien

We have lovingly referred to this as our pancake episode...Jen and Traci talk about their favorite duologies, specifically the Letters of Enchantment series by Rebecca Ross. Books Discussed: A Court of Silver Flames Graphic Audio - Sarah J Maas Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross Ruthless Vows - Rebecca Ross Love Stories of World War II - Larry King Dance of Thieves/ Vow of Thieves Box Set - Mary E Pearson Ready Player One - Ernest Cline Ready Player Two - Ernest Cline Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator - Roald Dahl Flame in the Mist - Renee Ahdieh Smoke in the Sun - Renee Ahdieh It Happened One Summer - Tessa Bailey Hook, Line and Sinker - Tessa Bailey

The episode in which Jen loses her Canadian citizenship by showing how little she actually knows about the sport of hockey. Books discussed in this episode: He's Not My Type - Meghan Quinn Caught Up - Liz Tomforde The Graham Effect - Elle Kennedy The Deal - Elle Kennedy Mile High - Liz Tomforde Right Man, Right Time - Meghan Quinn Always Only You - Chloe Liese Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros Icebreaker - Hannah Grace Wildfire - Hannah Grace Him - Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen Us - Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen

Jen and Traci discuss how they fell into their chosen genre of romance and romantasy in their first (and appropriately titled) origin story. Books discussed: A Knight in Shining Armor - Jude Deveraux Bet Me - Jennifer Crusie Sweet Liar - Jude Deveraux Wreck the Halls - Tessa Bailey Kiss and Don't Tell - Megan Quinn Beyond Seduction - Stephanie Laurens Love Me Forever - Johanna Lindsey The Elusive Flame - Kathleen Woodiwiss The Prince Kidnaps a Bride - Christina Dodd Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas Can you Keep a Secret - Sophie Kinsella Neanderthal Seeks Human - Penny Reid