This is a chaotic historical romance podcast hosted by confirmed spinsters: Caroline @salty_caroline_reads and Hannah @fringebookreviews. To be quite honest, they should not have been trusted with microphones. New episodes drop on Fridays and every other Tuesday. Hannah and Caroline are not responsible for any pants romanced off of your body and/or any addition to that pile of books just chilling by your bed.
In which Caroline and Hannah interview Lia Riley, celebrate both the release of Puck and Prejudice AND the death of modern literature.Reminders:- Follow Lia Riley on Instagram @LiaRileyAuthor and her podcast, Afternoona Delight!- Order Puck and Prejudice from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Libro.fm, or one of your local indies!Intro: (00:00)- Introducing Lia Riley - (00:44)- Unofficially Exclusive Book Two Title & Teaser - (11:40)- Spilling the Tea on Puck and Prejudice - (14:50)Outro: (1:32:20)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Hannah and Caroline interview Eloisa James, celebrate the release of Viscount in Love, and remain, at all times, within six degrees of Taylor Swift, William Shakespeare, and Formula 1. Reminders:- Follow Eloisa James on Instagram (@EloisaJamesBooks) and TikTok (@EloisaJamesBooks)- Order Viscount in Love from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Target, Libro.fm, or one of your local indies! Intro: (00:00)- Romance Your TBR in Love (with Eloisa James) - (00:21)- Viscount in Love - (10:14)- Interview with Eloisa James - (12:43)- Caroline's F1 Corner ft. Eloisa James - (50:00)Outro: (1:03:42)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Hannah and Caroline make their summer TBR your summer TBR, celebrate national donut day, and reveal the things that keep them up at night (endless TBRs, that me espresso, etc).Show Notes:- This episode is basically us reflecting and expanding on the recent Fated Mates Summer TBR episode! Plus, we've already read 10+ books off of their TBR*, so you'll get our thoughts on those as well.- Fated Mates S06.39: Summer 2024 Reads episode: https://fatedmates.net/episodes- The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love excerpt: https://reactormag.com/excerpts-the-ornithologists-field-guide-to-love-by-india-holton/Reminders:- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!Intro: (00:00)- Fated Mates Summer TBR Followup - (8:25)- The Romance Your TBR Summer Reading Program - (23:26)Historical Romance TBR:- *You Should Be So Lucky, Cat Sebastian (May 7, 2024)- *The Prince's Bride, Charis Michaels (May 21, 2024)- The Scot Who Made June Hot, Fenna Edgewood (June 1, 2024)- A Bluestocking's Guide to Decadence, Jess Everlee (June 4, 2024)- *Isabel and the Rogue, Liana De la Rosa (June 4, 2024)- The Lady's Mistake, Cara Devlin (June 15, 2024)- A Shore Thing, Joanna Lowell (June 18, 2024)- *Lady Scandal, Laura Lee Guhrke (June 18, 2024)- *The Mistress Experience, Scarlett Peckham (June 25, 2024)- A Scandal in July, Kate Bateman (July 1, 2024)- The Ornithologists Field Guide to Love, India Holton (July 23, 2024)- *Viscount in Love, Eloisa James (July 23, 2024)- Untamed, Lisa Rayne (July 30, 2024)- Hot Earl Summer, Erica Ridley (August 6, 2024)- An Heiress for August, Kathleen Ayers (August 1, 2024)- You're the Problem, It's You, Emma R. Alban (August 15, 2024)- Good Duke Gone Wild, Bethany Bennett (August 20, 2024)- Confounding Oaths, Alexis Hall (August 27, 2024)Contemporary Romance TBR:- This Summer Will Be Different, Carly Fortune (May 7, 2024)- Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie, Jackie Lau (May 7, 2024)- *A Love Like the Sun, Riss M. Neilson (June 11, 2024)- Not in Love, Ali Hazelwood (June 11, 2024)- *The Love of My Afterlife, Kirsty Greenwood (July 2, 2024)- The Ex Vows, Jessica Joyce (July 16, 2024)- Not Another Love Song, Julie Soto (July 16, 2024)- Business Casual, B.K. Borison (July 16, 2024)- Cross the Line, Simone Soltani (July 23, 2024)- Jewel Me Twice, Charish Reid (July 23, 2024)- The Truth According to Ember, Danica Nava (August 6, 2024)- Haunted Ever After, Jen DeLuca (August 13, 2024)- *Love and Other Conspiracies, Mallory Marlowe (August 20, 2024)- Marriage & Masti, Nisha Sharma (August 27, 2024)Outro: (1:40:18)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Caroline and Hannah have a lot of issues that include under-appreciated dad jokes, catastrophic failures (of several varieties), and being wholly unprepared to talk about romance books.Reminders:- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!Intro: (00:00)- HistRom wRECkS - (13:50)- Caroline's F1 Corner - (40:15)- Newsletter BTS - (45:16)Outro: (58:46)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
[HANNAH] Are you troubled by not knowing what to read in the middle of the night? [CAROLINE] Do you experience feelings of dread while looking at your TBR list or NetGalley ratio? [HANNAH] Have you or any of your moots recently read a three-, two-, or one-star book? [CAROLINE] If the answer is yes, then don't wait another minute. Pick up your phone and listen to the semi-professionals. [HANNAH, CAROLINE] Slumpbusters! [CAROLINE] Your improper and rambling co-hosts are on call every Friday to serve all your HistRom Slumpbusting needs. [HANNAH, CAROLINE] We're ready to influence you!Reminders:- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get biweekly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!Intro: (00:00)- Our Lovely Lady Slumps - (8:10)- What's in a Rake? - (13:10)- Our HistRom Slumpbusters - (18:10)- Caroline's F1 Corner: (51:10)Outro: (1:09:46)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Caroline and Hannah reveal their Independent Bookstore Day shopping lists, reveal YOUR
(It's been a long time coming…) [Cue Applause] It is an honor and a delight to say these words to you: Welcome to The Eras Tour (Romance Your TBR's Version)! We're about to go on a little adventure together and that adventure is going to span 17 years of music and 40 romance novels and it's going to be one era at a time. We'll be your hosts this Friday, our names are Caroline and Hannah. Thank you for listening with us here at Romance Your TBR
In which Hannah and Caroline shoot their romance novel shots with each other, listen to everything but audiobooks, and realize that it's always a duke.Show Notes:- "The Unknown" from the Glasgow Wonka Experience- Adriana Herrera's mood board on InstagramReminders:- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!Intro: (00:00)- Convincing Each Other to Read Romance Novels - (4:15)- Caroline's F1 Update - (46:44)Outro: (51:40)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Caroline and Hannah confront their dad/daddy/papa kink, make jokes that have little-to-no context, and elope to Gretna Greenwich Village. Reminders:- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!Intro: (00:00)- Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban - (00:15)Outro: (50:24)- Caroline's F1 Update - (55:20)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Hannah and Caroline do their first official author spotlight, Shrek reference, and F1 update of Season 3. Reminders:- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets and a Valentine's Day card from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!Show Notes:- Diana Quincy's Interview with Paul Marron: https://youtu.be/RLIZWNf4TsU?si=Xcbny0Q6fFBG5xPG- Diana Quincy's Old School Histrom Recs: The Bride by Julie Garwood and The Secret Pearl by Mary BaloghBooks Featured:The Clandestine Affairs Series- Her Night with the Duke (in Only One Bed)- The Viscount Made Me Do It (on a Desk)- The Marquess Makes His Move (in the Bathtub)The Sirens in Silk Series- The Duke Gets Desperate (to Be Inside Her)Intro: (00:00)- Author Spotlight: Diana Quincy - (08:38)Outro: (49:10)- Caroline's F1 Update - (54:33)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Participant Caroline and Participant Hannah kick off Season 3 with podcast updates, life updates, and—against all odds—reading updates. Reminders:- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets and a Valentine's Day card from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!Intro: (00:00)- Podcast Updates - (03:00)- Life Updates - (08:12)- Reading Updates - (48:00)- Friendship Bracelet Exchange Updates - (1:52:52)Outro: (1:55:00)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Hannah and Caroline come to the conclusion that Scrooge is hot, for some reason quote the entirety of Home Alone, and even manage to mention a few holiday romances (sleighhh).Reminders:- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9Intro: (00:00)- A Romance Your TBR Christmas Carol - (00:30)Outro: (48:20)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Caroline and Hannah wrap up season two with 21 historical romance superlatives, invent 1 new word, and have a lil holiday gift for their 32+ throbbing members.Reminders:- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!- Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9Intro: (00:00)- Season Two Historical Romance Superlatives - (10:40)- Most Likely to Take a Walk in the Moors Looking Moody - (11:40)- Most Likely to Reread - (13:31)- A Book We Wish We'd Never Read - (16:33)- Class Clown - (19:50)- Most Painful 3rd Act Breakup - (23:30)- Most Heartwarming Epilogue - (28:17)- Best Grovel - (31:36)- Worst Sex Words - (33:55)- A New Auto-Read Author - (39:08)- A Scene We'd Rewrite Better - (42:21)- A Book We Hated, But Lives In Our Mind Rent Free - (46:53)- Most Bonkers - (52:00)- Favorite 2023 Release - (58:45)- Most Cinematic (Want To See Adapted Into A Movie) - (1:00:20)- Favorite Novella - (1:03:43)- Favorite Paranormal/Fantasy Historical Romance - (1:06:28)- Most Egregiously Horny - (1:12:01)- Favorite Newly Released Book In A Series - (1:16:24)- A 2024 Release (We Read) We're Excited About - (1:22:06)- A 2024 Release We're Excited About - (1:26:48)- Favorite Pirate Booty - (1:27:22)Outro: (1:34:22)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik.)
In which Hannah and Caroline graduate Old School School 101, reveal their class rankings, and award end-of-season superlatives.Reminders:- Please write in to tell us which end-of-year superlatives you'd like to see for our final episode of Season 2! Send us an email at romanceyourtbr@gmail.com or DM @romanceyourTBR on Instagram!- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)- Old School School Class Rankings - (2:10)- Rank: #16 - (5:39)- Rank: #15 - (10:55)- Rank: #14 - (13:34)- Rank: #13 - (14:40)- Rank: #12 - (18:20)- Rank: #11 - (21:54)- Rank: #10 - (27:15)- Rank: #9 - (30:55)- Rank: #8 - (38:35)- Rank: #7 - (45:42)- Rank: #6 - (48:35)- Rank: #5 - (54:35)- Rank: #4 - (58:46)- Rank: #3 - (1:02:54)- Rank: #2 - (1:08:08)- Rank: #1 - (1:17:05)- Old School School Superlatives - (1:20:13)- Old School School 101 Graduation - (1:30:30)Outro: (1:31:20)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik. Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39 - March no. 1 in D major (band arr.) by Eastern Wind Symphony Music. License and copyright linked accordingly; not used for commercial/monetary purposes.)
In which Caroline and Hannah attend Old School School, study The Bride by Julie Garwood, and dissect the enneagrams of romance characters.Reminders:- Please write in to tell us which end-of-year superlatives you'd like to see for our final episode of Season 2! Send us an email at romanceyourtbr@gmail.com or DM @romanceyourTBR on Instagram!- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #16: The Bride by Julie Garwood - (7:18)Outro: (1:07:40)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
Welcome to Hannah and Caroline pairing songs on 1989 (Taylor's Version) [Deluxe] with historical romance novels, being “sluts!” for a good grovel, and burning (burning) it (it) down (down). Is it over now?Intro: (00:00)1989 (Romance Your TBR's Version) [Deluxe] - (5:03)✪ 1. Welcome To New York (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (9:40)- A Scandalous Deal, Joanna Shupe- A Caribbean Heiress in Paris, Adriana Herrera✪ 2. Blank Space (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (13:50)- The Rakess, Scarlett Peckham- Bombshell, Sarah MacLean✪ 3. Style (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (16:34)- The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes, Eva Leigh- A Daring Pursuit, Kate Bateman✪ 4. Out Of The Woods (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (18:28)- Morning Glory, LaVyrle Spencer- The Diamond and the Duke, Christi Caldwell✪ 5. All You Had To Do Was Stay (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (21:42)- How to Deceive a Duke, Samara Parish- Marrying Off Morgan McBride, Amy Barry✪ 6. Shake It Off (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (24:55)- An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera- In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation, Alexandra Vasti✪ 7. I Wish You Would (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (26:55)- The Ugly Duchess, Eloisa James- Scoundrel of My Heart, Lorraine Heath✪ 8. Bad Blood (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (32:55)- Queen Bee, Amalie Howard- Never Cross a Highlander, Lisa Rayne✪ 9. Wildest Dreams (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (35:11)- Her Night with the Duke, Diana Quincy- The Lady Tempts an Heir, Harper St. George✪ 10. How You Get The Girl (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (38:15)- Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage, Jennifer Ashley- A Rogue's Rules for Seduction, Eva Leigh✪ 11. This Love (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (43:58)- A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall- Again the Magic, Lisa Kleypas✪ 12. I Know Places (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (46:24)- Scandalous Desires, Elizabeth Hoyt- The Wolf and the Wildflower, Stacy Reid✪ 13. Clean (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (51:07)- Devil's Daughter, Lisa Kleypas- Once More My Darling Rogue, Lorraine Heath✪ 14. Wonderland (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (56:40)- Forbidden, Beverly Jenkins- Touch of Enchantment, Teresa Medeiros✪ 15. You Are In Love (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:01:06)- We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian- How to Be a Wallflower, Eloisa James✪ 16. New Romantics (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:04:00)- Bombshell, Sarah MacLean- The Duke Gets Even, Joanna Shupe✪ 17. “Slut!” (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:05:41)- Unclaimed, Courtney Milan- Seduction of a Highland Lass, Maya Banks✪ 18. Say Don't Go (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:10:56)- Marry Me by Midnight, Felicia Grossman- Bringing Down the Duke, Evie Dunmore✪ 19. Now That We Don't Talk (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:17:00)- Third Degree Yearn, Laney Hatcher- For the Duke's Eyes Only, Lenora Bell✪ 20. Suburban Legends (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:22:11)- A Rogue to Remember, Emily Sullivan- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, KJ Charles✪ 21. Is It Over Now? (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:25:40)- Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas- The Day of the Duchess, Sarah MacLean✪ 22. Sweeter Than Fiction (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:32:40)- A Love by Design, Elizabeth Everett- Forever Your Rogue, Erin LangstonOutro: (1:34:54)(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah attend Old School School, study Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer, and yet again represent the two wolves living inside you: a frolicking frog and a twerking toad.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on December 8th for Lesson #16: The Bride by Julie Garwood.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #15: Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer - (7:00)Outro: (1:16:12)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline attend Old School School, study Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain, and call a press meeting about how The Man sucks.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on November 17th for Lesson #15: Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #14: Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain - (4:45)Outro: (55:42)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah get into the Halloween spirit and the Halloween Spirit most definitely gets into them…Show Notes:Crochet candy corn with a rocking bodReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on November 3rd for Lesson #14: Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain.Intro: (00:00)✪ Spooky Szn Contemporary Romance TBR List - (10:33)- I'l Come Back for You, Charish Reid- Witchful Thinking & Kiss & Spell, Celestine Martin- This Spells Disaster, Tori Anne Martin- A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon & A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch, Sarah Hawley- Immortals After Dark, Kresley Cole✪ Spooky Szn Historical Romance TBR List - (20:33)- Bewitching, Jill Barnett- Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match, Sally Thorne- Gaywyck, Vincent Virga- His Mistress by Morning & Tempted by the Night, Elizabeth Boyle- Captive Bride, Katharine Ashe- Breath of Magic & Touch of Enchantment, Teresa Medeiros- My Lord Ghost & My Lady Ghost, June Calvin- Too Wicked to Kiss & Too Sinful to Deny, Erica Ridley- The Widow of Rose House & The Brightest Star in Paris, Diana Biller- Vampires of El Norte, Isabel Cañas- The Lady's Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count, Emmanuelle de Maupassant- A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel, K.J. Charles- Firelight, Kristin Callihan- Rejar & Mine to Take, Dara Joy- To Swoon and to Spar, Martha Waters- [ARC] Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man, Violet Marsh- The Vampire Viscount, Karen Harbaugh- Be Mine Tonight, Kathryn Smith- After Midnight & The Vampire Who Loved Me, Teresa Medeiros✪ Spooky Szn Young Adult TBR List - (1:16:24)- My Dear Henry, Kalynn Bayron- What Souls Are Made Of, Tasha Suri- Spell Bound, F.T. Lukens- Certain Dark Things, Sylvia Moreno-Garcia- A Starlet's Secret to a Sensational Afterlife & Murder for the Modern Girl, Kendall Kulper- Clown in a Cornfield, Adam Cesare- Suddenly a Murder, Lauren Muñoz- You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight, Kalynn Bayron- The Stalking Jack the Ripper Series, Kerri Maniscalco✪ Spooky Szn Contemporary Romance Novella TBR List - (1:37:52)- What the Hex, Alexis Daria- A Tale of Two Cities, Alexandra Warren- Boo'ed Up, Danielle Allen- Trick & Treat, Shae Sanders✪ Spooky Szn Historical Romance Novella TBR List - (1:43:47)- The Phantom of Drury Lane, Kate Bateman- The Devil of Drury Lane, Tracey Sumner- The Scoundrel of Drury Lane, Lauren Smith- Lord Samhain's Night, Jo Beverley- The Secrets of a Moonlit Night, Elisa Braden✪ Paranormal/Monster Romance Novella TBR List - (1:53:37)- Seduced by the Pumpkin King, Melanie Nyx- The Pumpkin King, Cara Demone- Beauty in Autumn, Ruby Dixon- Sweet Vengeance, Viano Oniomoh- Corny, Sabrina Cross- The Hellmouth Guardian's Lover, Adriana Herrera- Mating the Huntress, Talia Hibbert- Hollow, C.M. Nascosta- [ARC] Splinter, Jasper HydeOutro: (2:25:12)(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline are bewitched by Bewitching by Jill Barnett, enchanted by the idea of a stuffy duke in emotional pain, and mystified by the lack of other magical historical romances (!).Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on November 3rd for Lesson #14: Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Bewitching, Jill Barnett - (15:14)- More Magical Historical Romances - (1:08:05)Outro: (1:17:12)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline (young and savory) and Hannah (darling spicy cake) attend Old School School, study Gaywyck by Vincent Virga, and become sisters to the slime.Show Notes:- Gaywyck TikTok video by @chels_ebooksReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on November 3rd for Lesson #14: Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #13: Gaywyck by Vincent Virga - (3:00)Outro: (48:58)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline agree (yay!) that Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne is delightfully weird, get a crash course on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and pursue the goal of being adored (by Frankenstein's monster).Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on October 20th for Lesson #13: Gaywyck by Vincent Virga.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)- Caroline's Frankenstein Crash Course - (6:10)✪ Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match, Sally Thorne - (20:50)Outro: (53:12)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah attend Old School School, study An Unwilling Bride by Jo Beverley, and once again represent the two bodice-ripper-reading wolves living (at war) inside you.Show Notes:- Badass Romance review Caroline referencesReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on October 20th for Lesson #13: Gaywyck by Vincent Virga.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #12: An Unwilling Bride by Jo Beverley - (3:12)Outro: (52:45)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline finally read (and re-read) Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas, daydream about a cup and a bucket, and realize that life is indeed a highway(man).Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on October 6th for Lesson #12: An Unwilling Bride by Jo Beverley.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Again the Magic, Lisa Kleypas - (6:00)Outro: (1:14:44)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah attend Old School School, study The Rake by Mary Jo Putney, and volunteer to be the sacrificial penguins testing the waters of broken (and sexually gifted) men.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on October 6th for Lesson #12: An Unwilling Bride by Jo Beverley.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #11: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney - (2:37)Outro: (45:00)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline set sail upon the HMS Romance Your TBR to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day by bringing you a historical romance for every one of your swashbuckling, scallywagging, jolly rogering moods.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on September 22nd for Lesson #11: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney.Intro - (00:00)- Talk Like a Pirate Day - (7:22)- The Dangerous Damsels Series, India Holton - (13:46)- The Bootlegger's Bounty, Adriana Herrera - (16:45)- Hero Wanted, Betina Krahn - (19:40)- Dukes Do It Better, Bethany Bennett - (21:20)- The Ugly Duchess, Eloisa James - (24:52)- The Windflower, Laura London - (28:05)- Memoirs of a Scandalous Red Dress, Elizabeth Boyle - (37:22)- Scandalous Desires, Elizabeth Hoyt - (41:40)- Destiny's Captive & Captured, Beverly Jenkins - (51:50)- How to Tame a Wild Rogue, Julie Anne Long - (58:34)- Gentle Rogue, Johanna Lindsey - (1:01:49)- Any Duke in a Storm, Amalie Howard - (1:17:08)- Lady Pirate, Lynsay Sands - (1:24:12)- Across a Moonlit Sea, Marsha Canham - (1:34:06)- The Captain of All Pleasures, Kresley Cole - (1:45:12)- The Pirate Prince, Gaelen Foley - (1:56:30)- Thief of Hearts, Teresa Medeiros - (2:12:06)Outro: (2:25:46)Our Piratical TB-ARRRRR:~ The Pirate and I, Katharine Ashe~ Seduced by a Pirate, Eloisa James~ Stolen by a Pirate, Cynthia Wright~ Only With Your Love, Lisa KleypasSocials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah define aggressive kill mode (less killing than you'd think), create your aggressive kill mode starter pack of historical romances, and channel the Olivia Rodrigo feminine rage of it all.Show Notes:- Aggressive Kill Mode merch- Aggressive Kill Mode: The Porta Potty Edit- Tangled MemeReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on September 22nd for Lesson #11: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney.Intro - (00:00)- Your Aggressive Kill Mode Starter Pack - (2:45)Histroms in Aggressive Kill Mode- Any Duke in a Storm, Amalie Howard- One Dangerous Night, Cathy Maxwell- Gentle Rogue, Johanna Lindsey- Seduce Me at Sunrise, Lisa Kleypas- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles- Prisoner of Love, Beverly Jenkins- Never Cross a Highlander, Lisa Rayne- An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera- Never Love a Highlander, Maya Banks- A Kiss to Remember, Teresa Medeiros- To Catch a Raven, Beverly Jenkins- Rebel, Beverly Jenkins- The Bareknuckle Bastards Series, Sarah MacLean- Never Seduce a Scot, Maya Banks- The Rakehell of Roth, Amalie Howard- Queen Bee, Amalie Howard- The Beast of Beswick, Amalie Howard- The Rebel and the Rake, Emily Sullivan- West End Earl, Bethany Bennett- A Rogue's Rules for Seduction, Eva Leigh- The Perfect Crimes of Marianne Hayes, Cat Sebastian**Tempest, Beverly Jenkins is also in the “not afraid to shoot a gun” category- Lord of Scoundrels, Loretta Chase- A Season of Seduction, Jennifer Haymore- The Dangerous Damsels Series, India Holton- It Happened One Autumn, Lisa Kleypas- Shadowheart, Laura Kinsale- The Rake Gets Ravished, Sophie Jordan- The Marquess Makes His Move, Diana Quincy- The Highland Brides Series, Lynsay Sands- Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas- Ravishing the Heiress, Sherry Thomas- The Princess and the Rogue, Kate Bateman- Skye O'Malley, Bertrice Small- The Bachelor Bargain, Maddison MichaelsAuthors in Aggressive Kill Mode- Elizabeth Hoyt- Beverly Jenkins- Lynsay Sands- Sarah MacLean- Amalie Howard- Sherry ThomasNon-Histroms in Aggressive Kill Mode- Immortals After Dark, Kresley Cole- Sweet Vengeance, Viano Oniomoh- The Folk of the Air Series, Holly Black- Your Talk Like a Pirate Day Preview - (1:07:00)Outro: (1:19:22)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline attend Old School School, study Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small, and represent the two bodice-ripper-reading wolves living inside you.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on September 22nd for Lesson #11: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #10: Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small - (15:00)Outro: (1:14:55)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah meet in person for the first time, manifest their bookish destiny, and record live from Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, California.Show Notes:- Are you interested in going to Steamy Lit Con 2024? Find more information here: https://www.steamylitcon.com/Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on September 8th for Lesson #10: Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small.- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro - (00:00)- Romance Your TBR: Live from Steamy Lit Con - (1:17)- Q&A - (52:24)Outro: (1:15:22)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline attend Old School School, study The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, and are always just a teardrop away from laughing hysterically and running away...Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on August 11th for Lesson #10: Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #9: The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - (00:06)- Steamy Lit Con & Other Announcements - (56:56)Outro: (1:01:15)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah discuss the Halifax Hellions novellas by Alexandra Vasti, go to tonsil town with a pterodactyl…and also there's a cat (AND NOW A MONKEY*).*We've rereleased our Halifax Hellions episode in preparation for the upcoming release of In Which Winnie Halifax is Utterly Ruined by Alexandra Vasti! BONUS: At the end of the episode, there's now a portion of our conversation with Alexandra (from S02.07), where we chat about her romance/publishing journey, the Halifax Hellions novellas, and what happens on October 12th (
In which Hannah and Caroline attend Old School School, study Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught, and enter a kingdom of thrusting tongues and heaving breasts.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on August 11th for Lesson #9: The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #8: Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught - (4:05)Outro: (1:45:52)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
The story of Caroline (a foolish one) and Hannah (a careless man's careful daughter) pairing songs on Speak Now (Taylor's Version) with historical romance novels, being moths to flames for large dukes in tight breeches, and walking a fragile line between having too many and way too many book recommendations. The end.Note: It's kinda mean that this is episode fourteen and not thirteen…Intro: (00:00)Speak Now (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (2:21)✪ 1. Mine (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (7:07)- One Duke Down, Anna Bennett- A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall✪ 2. Sparks Fly (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (11:16)- Knockout, Sarah MacLean✪ 3. Back To December (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (13:41)- Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas- A Love by Design, Elizabeth Everett✪ 4. Speak Now (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (17:51)- My American Duchess, Eloisa James- An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera✪ 5. Dear John (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (20:18)- Someday My Duke Will Come, Christina Britton- The Marquess Makes His Move, Diana Quincy✪ 6. Mean (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (25:10)- A Duchess by Midnight, Charis Michaels- It Happened One Fight, Maureen Lee Lenker✪ 7. The Story Of Us (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (28:20)- The Notorious Lord Nightly, Lorraine Heath- To Have and to Hoax, Martha Waters✪ 8. Never Grow Up (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (31:35)- Once Upon a Marquess, Courtney Milan- A Kiss to Remember, Teresa Medeiros✪ 9. Enchanted (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (38:19)- Ana María and the Fox, Liana De la Rosa- The Bride Goes Rogue, Joanna Shupe✪ 10. Better Than Revenge (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (41:45)- Queen Bee, Amalie Howard✪ 11. Innocent (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (44:03)- A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel, K.J. Charles- Seize the Fire, Laura Kinsale✪ 12. Haunted (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (49:07)- Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas- Daring and the Duke, Sarah MacLean✪ 13. Last Kiss (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (53:12)- A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall- Aphrodite and the Duke, J. J. McAvoy✪ 14. Long Live (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (56:18)- Nobody's Princess & The Wild Wynchesters Series, Erica Ridley- Gwen & Art Are Not in Love, Lex Croucher✪ 15. Ours (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (58:04)- Get Thee Off My Lawn, Daria Vernon- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles✪ 16. Superman (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:00:26)- How to Win a Wallflower, Samara Parish- Lady Meets Earl, Christy Carlyle✪ 17. Electric Touch (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:04:57)- The Duke's Rules of Engagement, Jennifer Haymore- We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian✪ 18. When Emma Falls In Love (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:08:03)- The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes, Eva Leigh- The Duchess Deal, Tessa Dare✪ 19. I Can See You (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:11:50)- Hotel of Secrets, Diana Biller- The Governess Game, Tessa Dare✪ 20. Castles Crumbling (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:19:59)- The Rakess, Scarlett Peckham- The Beast of Beswick, Amalie Howard✪ 21. Foolish One (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:25:16)- Not That Duke, Eloisa James- While the Duke Was Sleeping, Sophie Jordan✪ 22. Timeless (Hannah & Caroline's Version) - (1:32:16)- Again the Magic, Lisa Kleypas- We Could Be So Good, Cat SebastianOutro: (1:38:35)
In which Hannah and Caroline attend Old School School, study Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, and *SPOILER* learn the value of making emotional (and physical?) love with a house wench who bears a striking resemblance to the heroine
In which Caroline and Hannah catch up on their favorite books from the past month, dangle a few carrots, and stream Speak Now (Taylor's Version).Reminders:- Catch our Speak Now (Taylor's Version) x Historical Romances episode on July 21st!- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on July 14th for Lesson #7: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas.- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)- We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian - (3:50)- Business or Pleasure, Rachel Lynn Solomon - (8:38)~ To Love and to Loathe, Martha Waters~ A Wicked Bargain for the Duke, Megan Frampton~ The Duchess War, Courtney Milan~ How to Win a Wallflower, Samara Parish~ Once Upon a Tower, Eloisa James~ The Kiss Quotient, Helen Hoang- Queen Bee, Amalie Howard - (16:14)- The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston - (17:28)- Her Good Side, Rebekah Weatherspoon - (20:25)- Someday My Duke Will Come, Christina Britton - (22:42)~ A Good Duke is Hard to Find, Christina Britton~ A Duke Worth Fighting For, Christina Britton~ Some Dukes Have All the Luck, Christina Britton~ What's a Duke Got to Do With It, Christina Britton- The London Trilogy Series, Sherry Thomas - (26:13)~ The Luckiest Lady in London, Book 1~ Private Arrangements, Book 2~ His at Night, Book 3- To Catch a Raven, Beverly Jenkins - (28:40)- [ARC] The Duke Gets Desperate, Diana Quincy - (30:50)- [ARC] Knockout, Sarah MacLean - (33:34)- [ARC] An Earl to Remember, Stacy Reid - (38:45)- A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall - (42:21)- Maiden Lane Books 1-3, Elizabeth Hoyt - (42:57)~ Wicked Intentions, Book 1~ Notorious Pleasures, Book 2~ Scandalous Desires, Book 3- [ARC] A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel, K.J. Charles - (48:23)- Diary of an Accidental Wallflower, Jennifer McQuiston - (49:52)~ What Happens in Scotland, Jennifer McQuistonOutro: (51:43)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline rudely barge in on white-veiled occasions, wrecked engagements, and other iconic "speak now” moments in historical romances.Reminders:- Catch our Speak Now (Taylor's Version) x Historical Romances episode on July 21st!- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on July 14th for Lesson #7: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas.- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)In Their Speak Now Era - (7:33)- An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera - (10:41)- Indigo, Beverly Jenkins - (13:30)- The Gentleman's Book of Vices, Jess Everlee - (14:50)- Say Yes to the Marquess, Tessa Dare - (18:45)- My American Duchess, Eloisa James - (21:18)- One Fine Duke, Lenora Bell - (30:31)- On the Way to the Wedding, Julia Quinn - (34:22)- Duke Most Wicked, Lenora Bell - (44:32)- Get Thee Off My Lawn, Daria Vernon (47:32)- Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas - (49:23)- Suddenly You, Lisa Kleypas - (54:51)- Tempt Me at Twilight, Lisa Kleypas - (58:18)- Butterfly Swords, Jeannie Lin - (59:56)- Waking Up with the Duke, Lorraine Heath - (1:02:10)- Her Night With the Duke & The Marquess Makes His Move, Diana Quincy - (1:04:22)- Lady Be Reckless, Megan Frampton - (1:07:25)- Forbidden, Beverly Jenkins - (1:09:49)- A Kiss at Midnight, Eloisa James - (1:12:08)- Marry Me By Midnight, Felicia Grossman - (1:14:15)- Scoundrel of My Heart, Lorraine Heath - (1:15:57)- Silk Is for Seduction, Loretta Chase - (1:19:49)- Say Yes to the Princess, Charis Michaels - (1:24:05)- Seize the Fire, Laura Kinsale - (1:26:20)- We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian - (1:31:45)- Gwen and Art Are Not in Love, Lex Croucher - (1:33:52)Outro: (1:35:02)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah trade places in Old School School, study The Proposition by Judith Ivory, and yearn for mud (not to mention a great pair of legs!).Bonus:- We talked for so long that the parts we edited out were enough to make a whole new episode…so we've posted the “deleted scenes” to our Substack exclusive podcast, Romance Your TBR: After Hours! Make sure you're subscribed
In which Hannah and Caroline wrap up Pride month on the pod, recommend their favorite queer histroms, and get laid low by white billowy shirts (and hot criminals).Show Notes:- The meme Caroline references: IMG_7789.heicPride Month Schedule:- June 9th: An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera Friday Episode- June 13th: Newsletter with Queer Histrom Novella Recs + Giveaway (winner contacted!)- June 23rd: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles Friday Episode- June 27th: Queer Histrom TBR Tuesday Episode- Last week of June: Newsletter (Feat. More Queer Romance Recs)Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on June 30th for Lesson #6: The Proposition by Judith Ivory.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)- Pride TBR Tuesday - (6:40)✪ The London Highwaymen Series, Cat Sebastian - (13:00)- The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, Book 1- The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes, Book 2✪ Lucky Lovers of London Series, Jess Everlee - (18:08)- The Gentleman's Book of Vices, Book 1- [ARC] A Rulebook for Restless Rogues, Book 2✪ We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian - (24:50)✪ The Perks of Loving a Wallflower, Erica Ridley - (30:30)✪ [ARC] Gwen and Art Are Not in Love, Lex Croucher - (38:28)✪ Feminine Pursuits Series, Olivia Waite - (42:55)- The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics, Book 1- The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows, Book 2- The Hellion's Waltz, Book 3✪ The Turners Series, Cat Sebastian - (48:49)- The Soldier's Scoundrel, Book 1- The Lawrence Browne Affair, Book 2- The Ruin of a Rake, Book 3- A Little Light Mischief, Book 3.5✪ Mortal Follies, Alexis Hall - (57:25)Queer Histroms We've Previously Recommended:- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles- An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera- A Lady For a Duke, Alexis Hall- Reputation, Lex Croucher- Infamous, Lex CroucherOutro: (1:06:38)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah ramble on about The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles, master the art of Italian snacking, and learn the simple joys of maidenhood (and marshhood).Show Notes:- The painting Caroline references in the intro: https://www.nationalgallery.ie/sites/default/files/2017-04/w1500-Burton-Meeting-Turret.jpgPride Month Schedule:- June 9th: An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera Friday Episode- June 13th: Newsletter with Queer Histrom Novella Recs + Giveaway (winner contacted!)- June 23rd: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles Friday Episode- June 27th: Queer Histrom TBR Tuesday Episode- Last week of June: Newsletter (Feat. More Queer Romance Recs)Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on June 30th for Lesson #6: The Proposition by Judith Ivory.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles - (7:26)Books We Mention:- A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel, K.J. Charles- The Wolves of Mercy Falls series, Maggie Stiefvater- The Raven Cycle series, Maggie Stiefvater- Mortal Follies, Alexis Hall- An Earl to Remember, Stacy Reid- The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston- Too Wicked to Kiss & Too Sinful to Deny, Erica Ridley- After Midnight, Teresa Medeiros- Kiss of a Demon King, Kresley ColeOutro: (46:05)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline attend Old School School, study Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath—contemplate dropping out—and then somehow tie it all back to the people's cowboy: Shrek.Giveaway:- Read our latest newsletter for a chance to win a copy of An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera! Ends June 20th.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on June 30th for Lesson #6: The Proposition by Judith Ivory.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #5: Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath - (7:14)Outro: (57:50)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah have a deep history with An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera, The Little Mermaid, choosing violence (misandry's version), and various pockets.Pride Month Schedule:- June 9th: An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera Friday Episode- June 13th: Newsletter with Queer Histrom Novella Recs + Giveaway- June 20th: Queer Histrom TBR Tuesday Episode- June 23rd: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles Friday Episode- Last week of June: Newsletter (Feat. More Queer Romance Recs)Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on June 16th for Lesson #5: Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Follow/friend our Goodreads account for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)- Yonic Definition & Meaning - (15:55)✪ An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera - (19:18)Outro: (1:08:58)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah, Caroline, and special guest, Alexandra Vasti, attend Old School School, study Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale, and ultimately drop out to go weep in a hovel.Special Guest: Alexandra Vasti @alexandravasti- Sign up for Alexandra's Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/w8IOR2- Add Ne'er Duke Well on Goodreads- Join The Ungovernables: Alexandra Vasti and Felicity Niven's Facebook group: The Ungovernables: Historical Romance Readers | FacebookReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on June 16th for Lesson #5: Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath.- We now have a Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/romanceyourtbr↳ Follow/friend us for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Intro: (00:00)- Alexandra Vasti 101 - (2:15)- Intro(s) to Historical Romance - (7:50)✪ Lesson #4: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale - (17:24)Outro: (1:42:30)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline (pathological people pleaser) and Hannah (argumentative, antithetical dream girl) gain an enemy, lose the plot, and probably talk about books at some point.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us:↳ Tune in on June 2nd for Lesson #4: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale↳ NOTE: We've moved Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath to 6/16 and The Flame and the Flower to 8/11- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack↳ Get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodesShow Notes:- Hi Hater, Bye Hater meme- Nicole Kidman AMC ad: AMC Theatres. We Make Movies Better.Intro: (00:00)~ Duke Most Wicked, Lenora Bell~ The Widow Rules Series, Janna MacGregor- Mrs. Nash's Ashes, Sarah Adler - (13:10)- The Beast of Beswick & The Rakehell of Roth, Amalie Howard - (16:45)~ The Wolf of Westmore, Amalie HowardYA Historical Romance Recs - (21:58)~ Queen Bee, Amalie Howard~ Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance, Jennieke Cohen~ Bellegarde, Jamie Lilac- Game of Dukes Series, Grace Callaway - (24:00)~ The Duke Identity~ Enter the Duke~ Regarding the Duke~ The Duke Redemption~ Return of the Duke- Wild Rain, Beverly Jenkins - (26:28)- Old West Series, Beverly Jenkins - (29:52)~ Forbidden~ Breathless~ Tempest- A Night to Surrender, Tessa Dare - (34:05)- That Summer Feeling, Bridget Morrissey - (42:00)- [ARC] Say Yes to the Princess, Charis Michaels - (42:20)- The Bareknuckle Bastards Series, Sarah MacLean - (45:05)~ Wicked and the Wallflower~ Brazen and the Beast~ Daring and the Duke- Bombshell & Heartbreaker, Sarah MacLean - (46:42)- A Duke by Default, Alyssa Cole - (47:10)- Murder for the Modern Girl & A Starlet's Secret to a Sensational Afterlife, Kendall Kulper - (48:06)Old School School Updates - (52:40)Outro: (54:55)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline round up their favorite historical romances that feature adorable/prickly/murderous children, probably most definitely set the Guinness World Record for the most books recommended in a single podcast episode, and only break into showtunes once…maybe twice.Intro: (00:00)Trope Roundup: Kids in Historical Romance - (7:48)✪ Orphanage Situationships - (17:13)Thief of Shadows & Wicked Intentions - (17:30)No Good Duke Goes Unpunished - (19:40)✪ Heroes Who are Good with Kids (Hot) - (21:44)Scandal in Spring - (21:50)A Love by Design - (22:18)Not the Kind of Earl You Marry - (22:44)The Duke Redemption - (23:08)✪ The Ultra Specific Nephew Visitation Restriction Trope - (24:00)Artfully Yours - (24:16)The Ruin of a Rake - (24:48)✪ When a Man Loves a Family - (25:25)Marry Me By Midnight - (25:45)The Bareknuckle Bastards - (27:20)✪ Illegitimate Children Who Sprinkle the Ol' Razzle Dazzle on a Plot - (28:25)Flowers from the Storm - (28:33)Lord of Scoundrels - (28:42)His Lessons on Love - (29:45)Enter the Duke - (30:40)Aphrodite and the Duke - (32:10)Never Seduce a Duke - (33:20)Dukes Do It Better - (34:43)✪ Single (But Getting Absolutely Mingled) Parents - (39:18)The Earl Takes All - (39:30)Devil's Daughter - (40:44)Tempest - (42:48)✪ Opinion: The Babylogue - (44:18)✪ Parental Role Models (Hot) - (45:50)The Rakess - (47:04)Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover - (47:30)Between the Devil and Desire - (49:30)✪ Riff-raff! Street Urchins! - (51:34)Chasing Cassandra - (51:40)Surrender to the Devil - (57:58)Through the Storm - (1:00:24)Say You'll Be My Lady - (1:08:34)✪ Single (But Getting Absolutely Mingled) Parents | The Reprise - (1:10:56)Forever Your Rogue - (1:11:06)✪ When a Man Loves a Family | The Reprise - (1:14:55)Seducing a Stranger - (1:15:12)Captured - (1:18:00)Forbidden - (1:18:30)✪ Guardians of the Much Younger Siblings - (1:19:55)Kit McBride Gets a Wife and Marrying Off Morgan McBride - (1:20:04)Up All Night With a Good Duke - (1:22:15)Once Upon A Marquess - (1:25:07)A Duke for Diana - (1:31:00)Marrying Winterborne - (1:32:48)Duke Most Wicked - (1:36:50)In Which Matilda Halifax Learns the Value of Restraint - (1:40:29)A Kiss to Remember - (1:41:32)✪ Wards. - (1:47:00)The Forty-Day Governess - (1:47:18)A Duchess By Midnight - (1:50:10)Some Dukes Have All the Luck - (1:52:50)The Governess Game - (1:56:58)✪ Three Dukes and Kid (Baa) - (1:59:18)The Wallflower Wager - (1:59:20)✪ The Ultra Specific Hero is Vexed by a Kid Trope - (2:03:05)Do You Want to Start a Scandal - (2:03:12)✪ The Ultra Specific Relationship with Children Gets Repaired Trope - (2:08:20)Regarding the Duke - (2:08:26)✪ Single (But Getting Absolutely Mingled) Parents | The Reprise's Reprise - (2:10:30)What a Difference a Duke Makes - (2:10:31)The Scoundrel's Daughter - (2:11:06)✪ MILFs, DILFs, and the Various –ILFs - (2:12:46)✪ The Babylogue to End All Babylogues - (2:13:50)The Secret Service of Tea and Treason - (2:13:55)✪ Bonus: Contemporary Kids - (2:15:12)Jana Goes Wild - (2:15:30)In a Jam - (2:15:37)Outro: (2:16:04)
In which Caroline and Hannah are back in Old School School to study Indigo by Beverly Jenkins, discuss a tale of literally so many kidnappings, and learn the definition of cuckoldom.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on June 2nd for Lesson #4: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale.- We now have a Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/romanceyourtbr↳ Follow/friend us for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Show Notes:- The TikTok video Hannah mentions at the beginning is actually on the differences between “yeehaw” and “yee yee”- Learn the definition of cuckoldom: David Lindhagen cuckolded me- It was hard to find a detailed family tree for Beverly Jenkins's characters, but here's a start: http://lustandfoundreads.com/rombkpod/jenkinsjuly-family-tree/Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #3: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins - (5:05)Outro: (59:11)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
Alternate Title: A Rogue's Rules for Groveling (and Girthy Thighs)In which Hannah and Caroline spend one whole hour drooling over A Rogue's Rule's for Seduction by Eva Leigh, bask in the glow of male suffering, and measure some plums.Reminders:- We now have a Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/romanceyourtbr↳ Follow/friend us for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us!↳ Tune in on May 19th for Lesson #3: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts!Show Notes:- Watch the Spongebob "Shave me down and make me round" clip- Surprisingly, if you Google "domdomdomdomdom dombedoobedomdomdomdomdom whoa whoa whoa whoahhhh" you'll be told the song you're looking for is Come Go with Me by The Del-VikingsIntro: (00:00)✪ A Rogue's Rules for Seduction, Eva Leigh - (4:55)Books We Mention:Lord of Scoundrels, Loretta ChasePortrait of a Scotsman, Evie DunmoreA Perfect Equation, Elizabeth EverettAlong Came a Lady, Christi CaldwellA Kiss of a Demon King, Kresley ColeSherry Thomas:~ Ravishing the Heiress~ Tempting the Bride~ Delicious~ The Luckiest Lady in LondonSarah MacLean:~ The Day of the DuchessGrace Callaway:~ Regarding the Duke~ The Duke IdentityLisa Kleypas:~ Marrying Winterborne~ Scandal in Spring~ The Devil's DaughterHannah's Andrews~ One Fine Duke~ One Duke Down~ The Duke Gets EvenMichelle McLean:~ Hitched to the Gunslinger~ The Gunslinger's Guide to Avoiding MatrimonyOutro: (1:16:00)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline and Hannah survive TBR Doomsday, suffer linguistic sex words, and experience all the moods: sad, horny, kissing, and killing.Reminders:- We now have a Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/romanceyourtbr ↳ Follow/friend us for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us!↳ Tune in on May 19th for Lesson #3: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes! Intro: (00:00)- Artfully Yours, Joanna Lowell - (13:00)~ The Runaway Duchess, Joanna Lowell- A Daring Pursuit, Kate Bateman - (20:10)- West Side Love Story, Priscilla Oliveras - (21:10)~ The Boyfriend Projects Series, Farrah Rochon- In A Jam, Kate Canterbary - (24:05)- Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat, Sonya Lalli - (28:05)~ Holly Jolly Diwali, Sonya Lalli- The Bride Goes Rogue & The Duke Gets Even, Johanna Shupe - (30:50)~ The Lady Gets Lucky, Johanna Shupe- Any Duchess Will Do, Tessa Dare - (35:50)~ A Night to Surrender & A Week to Be Wicked, Tessa Dare- Her Every Wish & The Suffragette Scandal, Courtney Milan - (38:20)- A Duchess by Midnight, Charis Michaels - (44:05)- A Kiss at Midnight, Eloisa James - (46:45)- Seize the Fire, Laura Kinsale - (48:45)- An Interlude: Oh Todger! My Todger! - (54:35)- One Fine Duke, Lenora Bell - (55:50)- Hitched to the Gunslinger, Michelle McLean - (1:00:20)~ The Gunslinger's Guide to Avoiding Matrimony, Michelle McLean~ The Prospector's Only Prospect, Dani Collins- Marrying Off Morgan McBride, Amy Barry - (1:05:10)~ Kit McBride Gets a Wife, Amy Barry- Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success, Jessica Parra - (1:07:20)- To Swoon and to Spar, Martha Waters - (1:09:30)- The Counterfeit Scoundrel, Lorraine Heath - (1:13:00)- The Princess Stakes, Amalie Howard - (1:15:20)- Four Weeks of Scandal, Megan Frampton - (1:18:38)- A London Season, Joan Wolf - (1:24:15)- [ARC] Tall, Duke, and Scandalous, Amy Rose Bennett - (1:30:45)Outro (and even more books): (1:40:10)~ Taken by the Earl, Carole Mortimer~ Regarding the Duke, Grace Callaway~ For My Lady's Heart, Laura KinsaleSocials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube & Goodreads- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline return to Old School School with Prisoner of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey, discuss the grapes of being a lanced youth, and ride the derogatory-to-endearing “wench” pipeline straight to detention.Reminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on May 19th for Lesson #3: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts! Watch this episode on YouTube!Show Notes:- Caroline's French Peas videos: "It was nice to meet you, now go a.way" & The French Peas- The Lord of the Beans: VeggieTales | Lord of the Beans | A Lesson in Using Your GiftsContent Warning: This episodes contains discussion of r*pe and violence against women.Intro: (00:00)✪ Lesson #2: Prisoner of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey - (3:00)Outro: (1:14:50)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline (resident lunatic in the attic), Hannah (mysterious scar-faced man lurking in the cellar), and Meghan (famous medium who comes in quarterly to refresh the ghosts) discuss The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton, enter the cartoon cover discourse, and deconstruct the dangerous damsels (and their Kens).Special Guest: Meghan Mazzaferro @meg_mazzaferroReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! We're discussing Prisoner of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey on May 5th.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!Show Notes:- Taylor Swift Twilight SNL Parody Sketch: SNL Digital Short: Firelight (Taylor Swift) - SNL- Twilight end credit scene that is basically the TSSoTaT epilogue: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 - End CreditsIntro: (00:00)- Meet Meghan Mazzaferro (famous medium who comes in quarterly to refresh the ghosts) - (9:15)✪ The Secret Service of Tea and Treason, India Holton | Part 1 - (12:30)- En Garde! Entering the Cartoon Cover Discourse - (1:09:45)✪ The Secret Service of Tea and Treason, India Holton | Part 2 - (1:29:50)- The Epilogue - (1:47:38)- Deconstructing the Dangerous Damsels - (1:57:15)Outro: (2:07:55)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Caroline, Hannah, and special guest, Sanjana Basker, kick off Old School School with Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase, highlight the importance of being earnestly thirsty, and write a thesis on the eroticism of cannibalism.Special Guest: Sanjana Basker @baskinsunsReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us!- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts! Watch this episode on YouTube!Intro: (00:00)- Extra Credit Cryptids - (00:50)- Saurian Lovers 101 - (6:00)- Intro to Werehedgehog Shifters - (10:50)✪ Lesson #1: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase - (19:43)Outro: (1:49:15)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)
In which Hannah and Caroline start Season 2 with a bang (taxation without representation and bug sacrifice), enroll in Old School School, and take the 11PM train going anyyywhereeeee.Reminders:- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, newsletter giveaways, and exclusive tipsy podcast episodes!- Subscribe to @romanceyourtbr on YouTube for our weekly episodes with captions and transcripts! Watch this episode on YouTube!- Our first Old School School episode—Lord of Scoundrels with Sanj @baskinsuns—launches Friday April, 21st ✨Show Notes:- Hannah's montage song (Revenge of the Bridesmaids, 2010): 10,000 Maniacs - These Are Days- Did you catch this quote? Arrested Development - I was hoping he'd be gifted sexually↳ Hannah bought this button during the making of the podcast: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234534422400Storytime Intro: (00:00)- Season 2 Housekeeping - (12:00)- The Inn on Sweetbriar Lane, Jeannie Chin - (16:13)- Something Wild & Wonderful, Anita Kelly - (17:35)- Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail, Ashley Herring Blake - (19:22)- How to Fail at Flirting, Denise Williams - (21:32)- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles - (22:35)- SPOILERS for TSLoCG - (24:20)- End of Spoilers for TSLoCG - (24:55)- Shadowheart & For My Lady's Heart, Laura Kinsale - (25:46)- Mine to Take, Dara Joy - (31:00)- Old School School - (33:10)Outro: (39:35)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)