Tea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance Review

Today Kelsey is sharing a review of Julie Anne Long's newest book How to Tame Wild Rogue. This is the newest installment of her Palace of Rogues series and it checks all the boxes of why we love JAL!Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!

Join us as we get to know debut author Maureen Lee Lenker! Her debut novel, It Happened One Fight, officially came out on July 11th and it is everything you want a 1930s Hollywood Novel to be. Maureen and Kelsey dive deep into the archives as they talk about their favorite classic films, her journey to meeting some of the stars of Bridgerton, and her inspiration behind her Hollywood stars Joan and Dash. Pick up a copy of Maureen's book, It Happened One Night!Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read You Were Made to be Mine by Julie Anne Long!

While discussing Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt and the garden that our main character was restoring, Capability Brown's name came up! Today, here's a tidbit about him, his life, and his contribution to the landscapes of England. The sources for today's episode include: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/who-was-lancelot-capability-brownhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_Brown https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/capability-brown-landscape-design-england Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time for our discussion with Maureen Lee Lenker! 

A grumpy retired highway meets a happy, frivolous Lord. Except this needs the highwayman to help him commit a crime. Kit Webb left that life behind, but that doesn't mean he can't help Percy learn what he needs to do to pull off the heist. As criminal lessons commence can the two contain the simmering tension between them? We're feeling the sizzle with The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian. Pick up a copy of today's book, The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, by Cat Sebastian!   Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time for our discussion with Maureen Lee Lenker! 

It's Kelsey's favorite time of year: The Ripped Bodice's Annual Summer Bingo! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, by Cat Sebastian!  

Peggy has just convinced herself that she needs to find someone to love her as she is, when her former lover calls her back to London to ask a favor. Peggy is tasked with setting up her former lover with the new sensation in town, Orfeo. However, from the moment the two meet, the attraction is instantaneous. However, Orfeo has told Peggy that they only have room to love music. Despite knowing that their relationship has an end date, Peggy is determined to enjoy Orfeo for as long as possible. Yet as the two grow closer, they never could have imagined good-bye could be so hard. Join us as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!Pick up a copy of today's book, Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!  You can listen to the only recording of the last living Castrato (mentioned in the history fact) here!Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, by Cat Sebastian!  

Zoë was lucky enough to get a few ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) of some upcoming Historical Romances that she couldn't wait to share! The books shared from today's episode are:How to Tame a Wild Rogue by Julie Anne LongMy Rogue to Ruin by Erica RidleyThird Degree Yearn by Laney HatcherJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall! 

This novella may have more letters in it's title than pages! Despite it's long name, this novella is a gem of a story that follows the meeting and eventual romance between Mr. Right and Miss Eliza Cade. They are kindred spirits who find themselves thrown together over the years and at each meeting grow closer. Join us as we read, The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! Pick up a copy of today's book, The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 05:01: Intro, Author Fact05:01 - 10:45: Synopsis10:45 - 11:34: Parlour11:34 - 31:56: General DiscussionJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall!  

So there's a tiny human entering your orbit and you'd like to get them some books and/or read to them! Today, book lover and mother of two, Zoë, shares her top picks that are sure to instill a love of reading into any baby right from the start! The books shared from today's episode are: Global Babies by The Global Fund for ChildrenMoo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra BoyntonI Kissed the Baby by Mary MurphyJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! 

Well, listeners, it finally happened to us! Kelsey accidentally recorded with the wrong mic, so while our audio isn't quite the quality you're used to, the content still is! James Trevellion has been Lady Phoebe Batten's bodyguard for almost a year. While his presence seemed just another way for her brother to limit her freedom, she reconsiders his usefulness after he thwarts a kidnapping attempt. While she admits she needs him to keep her safe, she cannot help but feel more interested in him as a man than a guard. James has admired Phoebe from the start but never dreamed she would return his feelings. Yet when Phoebe suddenly kisses him one night, he's faced with a choice: make it clear he is only her brother's employee or give in to his deeper feelings. We're back in Maiden Lane with Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt.  Pick up a copy of today's book, Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt!If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 08:23: Intro, Author, and History Fact08:23 - 14:55: Synopsis14:55 - 16:22: Parlour16:22 - 44:56: General DiscussionJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read The Scandalous, Dissolute, No Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare! 

We do Regency Romance here but sometimes, a book is too good not to share. This is my review of Mazey Eddings's newest book, The Plus One. It's so good! Pick up any of Mazey's books, right here!Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt!

Ana María has just arrived in England after being sent away by her parents in order to avoid being a pawn of the French during their occupation of Mexico. Gideon is an MP with rising political career. Although they know they should stay away from each other both Ana María and Gideon constantly find themselves thrown together. When the threat in Mexico reaches England, will Ana María be able to count on Gideon or will he pick his political career over her? This is Liana de la Rosa's newest novel, Ana María and the Fox!Pick up a copy of today's book, Ana María and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa!If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 08:23: Intro, Author, and History Fact08:23 - 14:55: Synopsis14:55 - 16:22: Parlour16:22 - 44:56: General DiscussionJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt!

Regency Romance is the term we hear the most, but what defines the Regency? Why is it called that? And what's the difference between Regency, Georgian, and Victorian? Zoë is here today with a brief, macro overview of these three eras, and a few romance book recommendations if you want to dip your toes into each! Thank you to the following sources, used to compile the information for today's on-dit:https://victorian-era.org/georgian-era-facts/comparison-of-georgian-era-and-victorian-era.html https://ellaquinnauthor.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/regency-trivia-regency-vs-victorian/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_era#:~:text=The%20Regency%20Era%20is%20a,Act%20on%207%20June%201832. https://ironshepherdslivinghistory.co.uk/blog/posts/2019/ten-brilliant-victorian-inventions/ Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Ana María and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa!

Vere Alwyn Mallory is the last of the Mallory Hellions and the last of the male heirs to the Dukedom of Ainswood. He has been on course of self-destruction but just when he's ready to give up or pull himself out, he meets Miss Lydia Grenville. Lydia is a well known journalist and has a reputations for being the woman every man wants to tame, but no one has yet to succeed. After their fist run-in lands him on his ass, Vere is unable to stay away from this she-dragon. Sparks fly as two these two passionate, reckless individuals collide. We are delighted to read patron choice, The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase. Pick up a copy of today's book, The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 09:11: Intro, Author, and History Fact09:11 - 25:55: Synopsis25:55 - 26:57: Parlour26:57 - 57:06: General DiscussionJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Ana María and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa!

I went down the Booktok and Bookstagam rabbit hole last year. Now I'm in the middle of SO MANY SERIES! Here are the ones I need the next book for yesterday. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase! 

First appearances can be deceiving. Although he appear mute and dumb, Lily Stump cannot help but feel the monster in the garden is anything but. Apollo is just trying to stay hidden when his life intersects with Lily Stump and the two cannot seem to stay away from each other. As the two grow closer, will the truth of Apollo's imprisonment drive them apart? Can Lily love a lord when her experience tells her to stay away? We'll find out in Maiden Lane 7, Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt!Pick up a copy of today's book, Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt!If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 06:35: Intro and History Fact6:35 - 07:30:  TW07:30 - 18:57: Synopsis18:57 - 21:02: Parlour21:02 - 50:12: General DiscussionJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube! And join us next time as we read The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase! 

Parrots, swans, and chickens, oh my! Zoë shares three of her favorite Regency Romances that feature avian meet-cutes. Pick up any of the books from today's podcast:Get Thee off my Lawn by Daria VernonHen Fever by Olivia WaiteThe Wallflower Wager by Tessa DareZoe also mentioned a documentary you can watch on Prime called Chicken People.Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!

Maximus Batten, Duke of Wakefield, needs to be the perfect duke. He is haunted by the murder of his parents and feels he owes it to the dukedom to do everything just so while searching for their murderer as the Ghost of St. Giles. Artemis Greaves, while born the granddaughter of an Earl, is not a suitable bride. Her father was mad and her brother is currently in Bedlam for murder. Yet Maximus is drawn to Artemis like no other and soon passion cannot be ignored. Please join just as we read Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt. This will be our sixth Maiden Lane adventure!  Pick up a copy of today's book, Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt!If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 07:52: Intro and History Fact07:52 - 18:04: Synopsis18:04 - 20:25: Parlour20:25 - 42:309: General DiscussionJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube! 

In this week's on-dit, Kelsey shares her love of many things Jade Lee. Pick up a Jade Lee title at IndieBound.org or through Amazon and support the show at the same time! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!

Griffith Stanwick, the second son of a duke, has never much been noticed by his family as anything more than a spare. They turn a blind eye at his rakish ways and have no expectations for him whatsoever. Lady Kathryn Lambert must marry a titled peer to gain her inheritance, but her heart has always tugged her toward her friend's older brother. Nothing is easy though as these two have to fight off thugs, charges of treason, and a Duke's proposal to find their happily ever after! Pick up a copy of the book we read this week, Scoundrel of my Heart by Lorraine Heath.If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 10:05: Intro and History Fact10:05 - 21:06: Synopsis21:06 - 22:16: Parlour22:16 - 55:19: General DiscussionThank you so much to our patron Sindhu for choosing today's book!Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt!

Welcome to our own version of minisodes, where we'll be able to tell you about MORE awesome things and tidbits from the world of and surrounding Regency Romance. Today Zoë is sharing her favorite book of 2023 so far, an app that you probably all know about, but that did change her reading life, and two fabulous and FREE novellas. Pick up Julie Anne Long's You Were Made to be Mine on Amazon or Bookshop.org. Download the Libby app on your platform of choice.Subscribe to Alexandra Vasti's email list to read the Halifax Hellions novellas!Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!

Live from the 2022 Historical Romance Retreat in San Diego, Kelsey leads a panel of authors in a rousing discussion of the past, present, and future of the genre. This episode was filmed and recorded from an iPhone and is presented unedited (but mastered). Thank you so much to Jennifer Ashley, Amalie Howard, and Jade Lee! To find out more about them or purchase any of their books, please check out their respective websites: https://jenniferashley.com/https://amaliehoward.com/ https://kathylyons.com/ Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 02:38 Intro02:38 -1:30:41: PanelJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!

We're back this week (and just as excited as before) with the second half of the list of the 2023 Historical Romance Releases We Just Can't Wait For! From London to Lebanon, we're traveling through time and across all terrain to find you the most exciting, interesting Regency Romances coming out this year...that we know of so far! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 02:40: Intro02:40 -13:14: 2023 Releases (14- 19)13:14- 17:27: Parlour17:24 - 35:40: 2023 (20 - 24)35:40 - 42:22: Outro (Picking a book!)Want to pick up any of the books you heard about today? You can find them all in our Amazon store, here. If you'd like to participate in our listener survey, you can do so at bit.ly/tns2022survey. It will be open until February 1st, 2023! Thank you for your time.Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!Join us next time for Kelsey's Panel from the 2022 Historical Romance Retreat; Bringing the Past to the Present: Historical Romance for the Modern Reader with Jennifer Ashley, Jade Lee, and Amalie Howard!

As is our tradition each year, we're coming to you today with a list of the Regency, Victorian, and Georgian Romance 2023 releases that WE can't wait for! This year's list has some truly spectacular offerings and we as so jazzed to share them with you! And since 23 is a LOT of books to talk about, you're getting half the list today, and half next time. So get ready to click 'preorder' because there are so many GOOD BOOKS on the way! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 03:18: Intro03:18 -17:30: 2023 Releases (1-6)17:30 - 21:06: Parlour21:06 - 39:15: 2023 (6 -13)Our apologies to India Holton as we mistakenly named her book in today's episode. The correct title is the Secret Service of Tea and Treason.Want to pick up any of the books you heard about today? You can find them all in our Amazon store, here.  If you'd like to participate in our listener survey, you can do so at bit.ly/tns2022survey. It will be open until February 1st, 2023! Thank you for your time. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time for the continuation of today's list!

For our final episode of the year, we're bringing all the holiday cheer with an entire anthology of novels themed around a revelry that has no compare. We're reading Mistletoe Christmas with novellas from Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley. We hope you find a little holiday joy as 2022 comes to an end! Pick up a copy of Mistletoe Christmas by Eloisa James, Christie Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley!If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 04:54: Intro04:54 - 10:55: History Fact10:55 - 13:42: Anthology Premise13:42 - 19:36: A Mistletoe Kiss Summary and Chat19:36 - 24:09: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe Summary and Chat24:09 - 29:41: Compromise Under the Mistletoe Summary and Chat29:41 - 35:30: Mischief and Mistletoe Summary and Chat35:30 - 38:49: Favorite Quotes38:49 - 39:57: Book Ratings39:57 - 42:25: Hero/Heroine Rankings42:25 - 45:24: Feminist Recap45:24 - 51:29: Anthology General Discussion51:29 - 54:56: Outro54:56 - 56:51: OuttakesJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube! We will see you in the new year with our list of 23 2023 Historical Romances We Just Can't Wait For!

As 2022 starts to come to a close, we wanted to take the time to reflect on all that we read this year. Not just for the podcast but also in our free time, since it's one of our favorite activities. So please enjoy our favorite books of 2022! Pick up a copy of the books we read this week, available on our accompanying blog post! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Mistletoe Christmas by Eloisa James, Christie Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley!

August Faulkner, Duke of Holloway is a man with a head for business. Getting close to Clara Hayward, might lead to one of his biggest business deals yet. Clara may be drawn to August but she's not taken in by his charm. She meets him head on and August, cannot resist. Our second book of New Author November and Patron choice is Kelly Bowen's A Duke in the Night. **We're going to double the SPOILERS in this deal**Pick up a copy of the book we read this week, A Duke in the Night by Kelly Bowen.If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 06:18: Intro and Author Facts06:18 - 10:15: Synopsis10:15 - 12:26: Parlour12:26 - 38:32: General DiscussionThank you so much to our patron Ashley for choosing today's book! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we talk about Our Favorite Reads of 2022!

Pick up a copy of the book we read this week, Deception by Amanda Quick!If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week:0:00 - 06:30: Intro and Author Facts06:30 - 11:21: Synopsis11:21: - 15:01: Parlour15:01 - 39:41: General DiscussionJoin us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read A Duke in the Night by Kelly Bowen.

Thank you so much to our Patron Camille for choosing Love in the Afternoon for us to review! If you'd like to listen to a certain segment of our show, here's our outline this week: 0:00 - 10:09: Intro and History Fact10:09 - 10:21: Trigger Warning (PTSD)10:21 - 17:58: Synopsis17:85 - 21:40: Parlour21:40 - 1:00:00: General DiscussionJoin Camille and our other patrons at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Deception by Amanda Quick!

Thank you so much to Laura Yamin of the What to Read Next Podcast for joining us today!You can find Laura on:InstagramTwitterand her blog. Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 09:04: Intro09:04 - 30:54: Book ListPlease consider supporting the launch of our new Patreon! Check it out at patreon.com/tnstrumpetsSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Love in the Afternoon, by Lisa Kleypas!

Pick up a copy of the book we read today, Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 06:05: Intro/Author Facts06:05 - 19:59: Synopsis19:59 - 23:06: Parlour23:03 - 46:46: General DiscussionPlease consider supporting the launch of our new Patreon! Check it out at patreon.com/tnstrumpetsSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time for our Halloween Recommendations, featuring special guest Laura from the What to Read Next Podcast!

To purchase any of the books you've heard on today's episode AND support the show, visit our accompanying blog post.Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 05:32: Intro05:32 - 24:09: Governess Romances (1-8)24:09 - 27:06: Parlour27:06 - 49:25: Governess Romances (9-17)Please consider supporting the launch of our new Patreon! Check it out at patreon.com/tnstrumpetsSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt! 

Grab your copy of the book we read today, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here.Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 01:09: Intro01:09- 02:34: First Epilogue Recap02:34 - 03:46: Second Epilogue Recap03:46 - 17:36: General DiscussionPlease consider supporting the launch of our new Patreon! Check it out at patreon.com/tnstrumpetsSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next week for our list of Governess Romances - Hot for Teacher: Governess Romances that Deserve an A+

The Historical Romance Event of the Season is almost upon us, dear listeners, and today we're sharing with you that there will be a SPECIAL GUEST in attendance! Find out more and register at bit.ly/hrr2022!

Thank you again to Ayelen, Hazel, and Jessamyn for joining us today to discuss their project, Rational Creatures. You can learn more and watch the series through theirYouTube: Rational CreaturesInstagram @rationalseriesTwitter @rationalseriesFacebook facebook.com/rationalcreaturesPlease consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up a copy of next week's book, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here.

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Crying Wolfe by Kerrigan Byrne, here! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 15:02: Intro/History Fact15:02 - 15:24: Content Warnings15:24 - 27:45: Synopsis27:45 - 32:19: Parlour32:19 - 1:05:52: General DiscussionPlease consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up a copy of next week's book, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here.

Grab your copy of the book we read today, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here.Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 01:42: Intro01:42- 04:14: First & Second Epilogue Recap04:14 - 15:34: General DiscussionPlease consider supporting the launch of our new Patreon! Check it out at patreon.com/tnstrumpetsSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up the book we're reading next week, Crying Wolfe by Kerrigan Byrne, here! 

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt, here!Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 09:07: Intro/Author Facts/History Facts09:07 - 25:38: Synopsis25:38 - 27:14: Parlour27:14 - 59:28: General DiscussionFor more information on this week's history fact about clocked stockings, please visit our source. Be sure to check out our guest appearances on Pod and Prejudice through May and June, discussing the 2008 Sense and Sensibility.Please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up a copy of next week's book, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here.

Grab your copy of the book we read today, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here.Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 02:17: Intro02:17 - 03:49: First Epilogue Recap03:49 - 06:11: Second Epilogue Recap06:11 - 26:27: General DiscussionPlease consider supporting the launch of our new Patreon! Check it out at patreon.com/tnstrumpetsSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up the book we're reading next week, Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt, here!

This month (and every month) is a great month to donate to organizations that are working to better LGBTQ+ rights. If you're in a position to donate, we recommend donating to The Trevor Project or The National Center for Transgender Equality.Grab your copy of the book we read today, A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall!Check out his hilarious and insightful FAQs via his website: https://quicunquevult.com/faq/More information and portraiture of today's featured history fact can be found at https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/desire-love-and-identity/chevalier-deonWant to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 13:43: Intro/Author Facts/History Facts13:43 - 14:20: Content Guidance14:20 - 24:19: Synopsis24:19 - 28:23: Parlour28:23 - 1:09:12: General DiscussionBe sure to check out our guest appearances on Pod and Prejudice through May and June, discussing the 2008 Sense and Sensibility.Please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And pick up a copy of next week's book, The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn, here.

This month (and every month) is a great month to donate to organizations that are working to protect and expand LGBTQ+ rights. If you're in a position to donate, we recommend donating to The Trevor Project or The National Center for Transgender Equality. Grab your copy of the book we read today, The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley!Check out our interview with Erica, in conjunction with the Escondido Library, here! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 14:39: Intro/Author Facts/History Facts14:39 - 20:33: Synopsis20:33 - 25:08: Parlour25:08 - 55:49: General DiscussionBe sure to check out our guest appearances on Pod and Prejudice through May and June, discussing the 2008 Sense and Sensibility. Please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall!

Thank you so much to Adriana Herrera for joining us!You can find all of her books through her website, adrianaherreraromance.comAnd be sure to grab a copy of A Caribbean Heiress in Paris, and preorder her upcoming contemporary romance On the Hustle! You can find Adriana on Instagram @ladriana_herreraAnd subscribe to her newsletter via adrianaherreraromance.com for even more information! Some of Adriana's favorite books mentioned on the episode include:Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseAgain the Magic and Marrying Winterborne by Lisa KleypasWant to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 3:25: Intro03:25 - 45:30: Interview with Adriana Herrera45:30 - 52:55: Outro52:55 - 58:41: OuttakesAnd be sure to grab a copy of the book we're reading next time, The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley!

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Please consider supporting the launch of our new Patreon! Check it out at patreon.com/tnstrumpetsTo view and purchase the books mentioned on today's episode, please check out our accompanying blog post. Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time for our interview with Adriana Hererra! 

We mentioned two articles in today's episode:The Squandered Potential of Bridgerton's Bee Scene by Vanessa ZoltanTwo Indian half-sisters are the talk of 'Bridgerton' — and of modern-day India, too by Kamala ThiagarajanSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we share our list of Hate to Love You: Enemies to Lovers Regency Romances to add to your TBR!

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypas!Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 11:06: Intro/History Facts11:06 - 15:35: Synopsis15:35 - 17:28: Parlour17:28 - 46:26: General DiscussionFor more information on the Bow Street Runners, check out our source, https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Bow-Street-Runners/Contribute to our forthcoming Bridgerton Season 2 recap episode through our form, available at bit.ly/malletofdeath! Open until April 21st, 2022!Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we recap and react to Bridgerton Season 2! 

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 02:21: Intro/History Facts02:21 - 14:20: Synopsis14:20 - 21:10: Parlour21:10 - 48:15: General Discussion Contribute to our forthcoming Bridgerton Season 2 recap episode through our form, available at bit.ly/malletofdeath!To find out more about Pomp and Whimsy and their Bridgerton inspired recipes, check out Kelsey's blog post! Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypas!

To purchase any of the books you've heard on today's episode AND support the show, visit our accompanying blog post.Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 05:22: Intro05:29 - 33:27: Historical Romances of 2022 (1-11)33:27- 38:47: Parlour38:47 - 1:00:00: Historical Romances of 2022 (12-22)Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt! 

Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we present our 22 Historical Romances We Just Can't Wait for in 2022!

Grab your copy of the book we read today, The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 05:29: Intro/History Facts05:29 - 30:32: Synopsis30:32- 31:43: Parlour31:43 - 1:14:29: General Discussion Subscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt! 

Grab your copy of the book we read today, Highland Haunting by Lily Maxton! Want to listen to a certain segment? Here is our outline this week:0:00 - 17:07: Intro/History Facts17:07- 20:29: Synopsis20:29 - 27:21: Parlour27:21 - 49:26: General DiscussionThis week we discussed Halloween in the Regency as our history fact. Thank you very much to our sources! Please visit them to find out even more!https://regencyredingote.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/halloween-in-the-regency/https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloweenSubscribe to our email list to learn what we're reading next month, for fun extras, and more!Follow us on Instagram @tnstrumpetsFollow us on Twitter @tnstrumpetsFind us on Facebook facebook.com/tnstrumpetsAnd subscribe to us on YouTube!And join us next time as we read The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan!