Romancing the Amazon

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our Romantic Comedy Grab Bag novels! We've got walrus mustache hunting, a marriage of convenience, and a pizzeria poltergeist, plus lots of laughter. We end with a quick recap of the genre and the season, an extra prize, and a look at Season 3!Find Zoey's book here:https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Side-Flippin-Fantastic-Romance-ebook/dp/B08VZHBNCW/Read Melody's pick here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0744NDPD4/Download Elizabeth's book here:https://www.amazon.com/My-Ghostly-Valentine-Haunting-Paranormal-ebook/dp/B01BMYYQBG/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss The Dating Game by Jenny Proctor. This short-but-sweet book is packed full of romantic comedy tropes! Hear our thoughts on the bet that started it all, the hero at the end of the alphabet, and the precious pets we love to read about. As always, stick around to find out what we'll be reading next week!Pick up your copy here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NJ7338K

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Some Call it Love: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Sweet Dreams Book 1) by Sarah Peis. How awkward was the heroine? How alpha was the hero? How convincing was their chemistry? Listen to find out, and stick around to learn what we'll be reading next week!Read it here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GPPT54C/Find next week's pick here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NJ7338K/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Imperfect Chemistry: A Nerdy Romantic Comedy (Imperfect Series Book 1) by Mary Frame. It's our 50th episode! We celebrate by revisiting one of our favorite authors from Season 1, and it does not disappoint! Find out what we thought of the characters, sex, and random hijinks.Read it here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTJQRNW/Read along for next week here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GPPT54C/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss all things Romantic Comedy novels! From snappy banter to quirky characters, listen to find out all the things we love about rom-coms, as well as a couple things we can't stand. Stick around to find out what we're reading first!Read along here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTJQRNW/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our grab bag sports romance books! Who wins the coveted prize this time? Listen to find out!Melody's Pick:https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MYF33ZS/Zoey's Pick:https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L4W8WM1/Elizabeth's Pick:https://www.amazon.com/Unplanned-Christmas-Yours-Book-ebook/dp/B07SQBHH97/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Dare to Love by Carly Phillips, our last group-read sports romance! Only...was it a sports romance? And can one really finish therapy? And what happened to our heroine's shoes? Listen to find out!Download a copy here:https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Love-Carly-Phillips-ebook/dp/B00GQE9CXA/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Love Bats Last (The Tavonesi Series Book 1) by Pamela Aares.  This sports romance features 3 of Melody's favorite things: animals, wine, and baseball! Did it live up to her expectations? Listen to find out, and don't forget to stick around for next week's pick!Pick up your copy here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I63Y4OQ/Read along for next week here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GQE9CXA/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Blocked (Gold Hockey Book 1) by Elise Faber, the first novel in our Sports Romance section! Did it meet our expectations? How was the chemistry? Was there enough hockey? Listen to find out, and stick around to hear what we've picked to read next week!Pick up a copy here:https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07F6THT97/Read our next pick here:https://www.amazon.com/Love-Bats-Last-Tavonesi-Book-ebook/dp/B00I63Y4OQ/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss the genre of sports romance novels! What tropes do we expect? How much sport should we have to read for it to count? Which sports do we enjoy or hate reading? Stick around to hear our first pick of the new theme!Read along for next week here:https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07F6THT97/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we wrap our Highlander romance series with this grab bag episode: local library edition! Which book sounds most interesting? Who will take home the coveted prize? And of course, what are we exploring next? Listen to find out!Elizabeth's book:Falling for the Highlander by Lynsay SandsMelody's pick:Night of the Highland Dragon by Isabel CooperZoey's choice:Sinful Scottish Laird by Julia London

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Bound to the Highlander: The Highland Chiefs Series Book 1 by Kate Robbins.  Betrothals, betrayals, highland hypocrites, and...amnesia? Hear all our thoughts on our last group Highlander romance!Pick up a copy here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FQQC13C/Join us next week for our Grab Bag picks!

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Betrothed to the Beast: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance (Reformed Rogues Book 1) by Elina Emerald. Healers, seers, warriors, Macbeth, and...Gretna Green? Find out what we thought about this wild ride of a book!Read this book here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084SQ9V4BPick up our next book here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FQQC13C

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss The Bruce's Angel (The Highland Angels Book 5) by Caroline Lee. Did the swashbuckling, treason, sex, and romance meet our expectations? Download this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086H1BGPY/Read along for next week here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084SQ9V4B/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our favorite things about Highlander romance novels!  From kilts to castles, mistaken identities to maidens in distress, listen to find out what we expect from one of our favorite sub-genres. As always, stick around for the next book on our list!Read along here:https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B086H1BGPY/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we wrap up Western and Cowboy romances in this grab bag episode! Get a brief summary of 3 different romance novels, pick your favorite, and find out what we'll be diving into next!Elizabeth's book:https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CSQWVGS/ref=kinw_myk_ro_titleMelody's choice:https://www.amazon.com/Rodeo-Juliet-Sunny-Ridge-Montana-ebook/dp/B08YB88B9QZoey's pick:https://www.amazon.com/Serpents-Coil-Tin-Star-Witches-ebook/dp/B087QPH6L7

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Hitched: A Tarnation, Texas Novel by Rhonda Lee Carver. What did we think of our final group-read cowboy romance novel? Listen for our thoughts on the characters, the sex, and the happily ever after!Pick up a copy here:https://www.amazon.com/Hitched-Tarnation-Texas-Book-1-ebook/dp/B07N32V326

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Tame a Wild Heart (Tame Series, Book 1) by Cynthia Woolf.  What did we think of the feisty heroine?  Did the plot meet our expectations?  How was the sex?  Listen and find out!Download this book here:https://www.amazon.com/Tame-Wild-Heart-Book-ebook/dp/B005JFMPYUPick up our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/Hitched-Tarnation-Texas-Book-1-ebook/dp/B07N32V326

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Saddle Up: An Opposites Attract Romance (Ryker Ranch Book 1) by Kim Loraine.  Did expectations meet reality in our first Western/Cowboy romance novel? Find this book here:www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP99R4S/Download and read along for next week here:www.amazon.com/Tame-Wild-Heart-Book-ebook/dp/B005JFMPYU/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we give you an overview of Western/Cowboy romance novels! Which tropes do we expect? Why aren't we excited about this specific genre? Who is Joan Wilder, again? Find out all this and more! Be sure to stick around to find out what we'll be reading first!Read along here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WP99R4S/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss 3 different paranormal romance novels in our first Grab Bag episode! Mermaid sex, vampire hunting season, and steampunk vampire villains with the crazy eyes are just a few of the topics we touch on this week! Stick around to find out what's coming up.Find Melody's pick here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5X0I4C/Download Zoey's read here:https://www.amazon.com/Bitten-Smitten-Immortality-Bites-Book-ebook/dp/B08XY61NY1/Check out Elizabeth's book here:https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Improper-London-Steampunk-Conspiracy-ebook/dp/B01K9LS2GI/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Thrill of the Chase (City Shifters: The Pride Book 1) by Layla Nash. This lion-shifter book is the last in our Paranormal romance series! Find out what we thought of the alpha hero and spunky heroine, where the sex scenes fell on our Steaminess Scale, whether or not we believe they'll live happily ever after, and so much more! Download and read along here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014YPTR6Y

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss The Magpie Lord (A Charm of Magpies Book 1) by KJ Charles. What did we think of our heroes? Who is the Magpie Lord? What exactly are "champagne hands?" Find out all this and more! Don't forget to stick around to hear what we're reading next!Pick up a copy here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J1BL2TFind our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014YPTR6Y

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Knight's Redemption (Knights of Hell Book 1) by Sherilee Gray. Hear our thoughts on fated mates, soul-saving sex, MacGuffins, and more! Download this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4PGVKDRead along for next week here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J1BL2T

We're back! Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we dive into paranormal romance novels! What exactly is a paranormal romance? What do we love and hate about them? Which tropes do we expect? Find out all this and more, as well as our first pick of the new season!Download our first read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4PGVKD/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Securing Caite: A Navy SEAL Romance (SEAL of Protection: Legacy Book 1) by Susan Stoker. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the hero, the sex, and the happily ever after in our final pick for Romantic Suspense month, and stick around till the end to find out what's coming up next!Download this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DVT7K5M/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss A Honeybun and Coffee: Romantic Suspense With a Taste of Mystery (Honeybun Heat Book 1) by Sam Cheever. Motorcycle chases, incompetent minions, 8 brothers with weird names, and more! So much more. Hear our thoughts on the characters, the romance (or is it the lack thereof?), the suspense (again, lack thereof?), and the dachshund named Jaws!Download this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZRUSOWPick up a copy of our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DVT7K5M

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Protecting  Piper (Wilde Ways Book 1) by Cynthia Eden. We took a few weeks off, but only to build the suspense for... Romantic Suspense month! Listen to hear the tropes we expect, our thoughts on the characters, and the sizzling chemistry. As always, stay tuned to hear what we're reading next!Find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KY2ZRQB/Pick up our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZRUSOW/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our last pick of Regency month, Wicked Designs (The League of Rogues Book 1) by Lauren Smith. Hear our thoughts on the dramatic leading pair, which Rogue we liked best, and get a quick lesson in the evolution of condoms! Stay tuned for the reveal of next week's book!You can find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDRC417Pick up our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KY2ZRQB

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Belle of the Ball: Hot Historical Romance (Desperate and Daring Book 2) by Dayna Quince. Were there as many scandalous encounters as we expected? Which Regency romance tropes showed up? How should we pronounce the hero's last name? Tune in for the answers and for our next pick!Find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q6ZVPOS/Pick up our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDRC417/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss A Lady's Luck (Bluestocking Battalion) by Maggie Dallen. What's a bluestocking? How does a lady get away with gambling and remain in polite society? What is Alistair's dark secret? Were pirate hunters a thing? Listen to hear our answers and to find out what we've picked for next week!Find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J3XFRKM/Read along with our next pick here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q6ZVPOS/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our theme for April, Regency romance novels! Hear our thoughts on the Age of Austen, including which tropes we hope to encounter, our expectations for the sex scenes, and how we feel about modern portrayals of Regency heroines. Stick around to find out which book we'll be reading next!Read along with us here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J3XFRKM/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss the last pick in our Irish Romances month, More Than This (O'Learys Book 1) by Shannyn Schroeder.  Did it live up to our expectations? How was the sex? Was the HEA satisfying? Tune in to find out!You can download this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K28MMGH/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Wild Irish Rose (The Merriams Book 1) by Ava Miles. Hear our thoughts on the lovesick alpaca, knitting metaphors, and Trevor's so-called "man card." Don't forget to stick around to find out which Irish-themed romance novel we'll be reading next! Find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K8TR8SQDownload our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K28MMGH

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss A Match Made in Ireland (Escape to Ireland Book 1) by Michele Brouder. You'll hear our thoughts on the sweet romance, our opinions of the heroine's wardrobe choices, and our attempts at Irish accents (oh dear...)Don't forget to stick around to hear our pick for next week!Find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S2Z8JH6Find our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K8TR8SQ

Join hosts Melody and Zoey as we discuss Huddle With Me Tonight (New York Sabers Book 1) by Farrah Rochon. Hear our thoughts on football, artichokes, melted chocolate, and more! As always, stick around to find out what we're reading next week!Find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9RZDRTFind our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S2Z8JH6

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Valentine (Challenge Series Book 1) by Kiru Taye. We had mostly good things to say about this quick, easy read! Listen to hear our thoughts on the surprise setting, the many metaphors, and our leading couple's appropriate use of birth control. Don't forget to stick around for The Next Chapter!Find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00739ZU5GPick up our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9RZDRT

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Heart of Stone Book 1 (Emery and Jackson) Heart of Stone Series by Chiquita Dennie. Listen in entertaining detail to our thoughts on the writing, the sex, the characters, and the likelihood that our happy couple may not be happy for long! As always, stick around to find out what we'll be reading next week!You can find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SZ8Q5X8/And find our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00739ZU5G/

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our last selection for Billionaire month, Tempt: A World of Tease Novel (The Sutherland Scandals Book 1) by Alexis Anne. Listen for our thoughts on the dark and brooding hero, the strong female lead, all the sex (so much sex), and the unexpected plot development! Don't forget to stick around to find out what we'll be talking about next week!Find this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017I3JL1KFind our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SZ8Q5X8

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Hacker ReExposed: A Second Chance Billionaire Romance (White Hat Security Book 1) by Linzi Baxter. We have a lot to say about this one, so get comfortable as we discuss our most Alpha hero yet, the extensive plot, numerous euphemisms, and the next novel on our list!Find this book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086R7RQQ4/ref=pe_385040_117923520_TE_M1DPFind our next read here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017I3JL1K/ref=pe_385040_117923520_TE_M1DP

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Lila Monroe's Snowed in with the Billionaire: A Holiday Collection. Find out which tropes we pegged, what we thought about the sort-of-Alpha hero, the story's ranking on our Steaminess Scale, and of course what we'll be reading next week!Find this book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018SPRUME/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o01?ie=UTF8&psc=1Find our next read here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086R7RQQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss January's theme. Find out what we love and hate about Billionaire romance novels, and stick around to find out what we're reading next week!

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss the delight that is Special Delivery (The Boyfriend Material Series Book 1) by Lauren Blakely! Though none of us agreed on its place on the Steaminess Scale, this book might be our favorite so far. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the characters, the tropes, and what we'll be talking about next week!

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Married by Christmas (The Legendary Kent Brothers Book 6) by Taylor Hart. Hear our thoughts on the 10-years-estranged couple and their not-so-Christmasy Christmas romance! Stick around to find out what we've picked for next week and read along with us!

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we laugh and discuss He's Behind You by Clare London! Our first male/male romance selection was a quick read full of entertaining characters, hijinks, and Christmas spirit. Hear our thoughts and find out what we're reading next week!

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss the theme for this month's free romance novels. It's Holiday Romance time! What do we look for in a holiday romance? Which tropes do we love and which do we love to hate? If we could pick our ideal plot, what would it be? We talk about getting snowed in, adding some mystery, and strategically-placed Santa hats. Stay tuned for next week's book and read along!

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss A Match Made for Thanksgiving (Holidays with the Wongs Book 1) by Jackie Lau. This one made us laugh, made us hungry, and made it higher on the Steaminess Scale than all of our books so far! Get the rest of our thoughts and find out which book we picked for next time.

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Perfect For You (A Laurel Heights Novel, Book 1) by Kathia (aka Kate Perry). Hear our thoughts on the red-headed heroine, a slightly-more-alpha-than-we've-read-so-far hero, and the hijinks that bring them together. Stick around for the description of our next read!

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we review The Bride of Dr. Franklin Stein by Genevieve St. Yves! This novelette gave us plenty of puns but didn't make it onto the Steaminess Scale. Tune in to hear the rest of our thoughts and find out what we're reading next week!

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we talk about Mary Frame's Ridorkulous (Dorky Duet Book 1). Hear all about the quirky characters, where the book falls on our Steaminess Scale, and find out which free romance novel we're reading next!

Hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth discuss After the Night (Romance for All Seasons Book 1) by Sandra Marie. Join us as we talk about the adorable characters and laugh-out-loud funny moments, as well as where this book falls on our Steaminess Scale. Stick around to learn which free romance novel we'll be reading next week!