The BFF Bookcast

On this week's episode, we recap everything we've been reading lately which includes a VERY long rant about Claiming 10 by Chloe Walsh. In fact, if you've ever wondered if Teresa could out talk Katie she proves that she is more than capable of ranting for an hour straight on this episode. We discuss some sensitive topics this week which includes topics pertaining to mental health, childhood SA, and abuse (pertaining to Claiming 10) so please listen with caution.

On this week's episode, we discuss Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood. Spoiler alert, we are OBSESSED. According to us, this is her best book yet. There was something so addictive about it and we aren't even fans of an age-gap romance, HOWEVER, Ali did such a good job turning one of our least favorite tropes into a book that is one of our all time favorites.

On this week's episode we have Liz Tomforde on with us discussing 'Rewind it Back' and all things Windy City Series.We LOVE this series beyond words or comprehension and it is so bittersweet saying goodbye to some of our favorite characters but we cannot wait to see what else Liz has waiting for us up her sleeve in the future (Hint hint Monty and Reese) The episode is perfect for fans who have completed the Windy City Series and are dying to know what Liz will do next.

On this week' episode, we talk about everything we've been reading and loving lately. This includes some new releases (Problematic Summer Romance and Silver Elite) plus everything we have coming up over the next couple of weeks.

On this week's episode, we discuss 'Left of Forever' by Tarah DeWitt which is her newest release and one of our favorite books of the year. Tarah's writing somehow keeps getting better and better. She has such a beautiful way with words and creates the most wonderful love stories. We are lucky to be living in the same timeline as her.

On this week's episode we discuss the new Off Campus casting news, Teresa's regency romance recs, and Katie's newest romantasy reads!

On this week's episode, we interviewed author Maggie C Gates and talked about her newest release, 700 Senses of Summer. We absolutely devoured this book. It had hot firemen, forced proximity, houses renovations, and a little mysterious twist! Along with an amazing cast of side characters and burning tension between the two leads, we ate this one up!

On this week's episode we discuss Emily Henry's 'Great Big Beautiful Life' and we are a podcast that is SPLIT down the middle on how we feel about this one. While we both really enjoyed it, Teresa feels like this is her least liked EmHen book while Katie is shouting from the rooftops about this being her all-time favorite. As always though, we both found her writing and storytelling to be off the charts amazing.

On this week's episode we talk about recent book announcements including Liz Tomforde's Monty/Reese book and Mariana Zapata's newest release coming May 2. We also discuss what we've been reading lately and Teresa even DNFed a few books this month. Round of applause for her bravery !

On this week's epsiode, we discuss Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe and spoiler alert - we both loved this! The romance was SO adorable and we loved the addition of conspiracy theory talk because who doesnt love a Big Foot conspiracy ?If you are looking for something fun and sweet this book is the perfect one to pick up!

This week's episode is a doozie! People are either LOVING or HATING Abby's newest book. Say Youll Remember Me and we couldn't be more split on our opinions of this one. Katie listened to the audio book while Teresa read this with her eyeballs and hey both have very conflicting opinions on this book. We loved when we have discussions like this and can both see each others POVs on the things we loved and loathed!

In our newest episode, we spill the tea on all the books we've been reading... the good, the bad, the horny. It's been a while since our last 'tell all' episode so buckle in because there is A LOT to discuss.

On this week's episode we discuss Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone. This is easily one of our favorite books of the year and it currently sitting on our GOD TIER shelf because OH MY GOD you guys this book is phenomenal. Lenny and Miles could have all of our worldly possesions, the deserve everything and more. We are OBSESSED.

On this week's episode we review Elsie Silver's newest release, Wild Side, which is her third book in the Rose Hill series. Like all of Elsie's previous books we adored this one!Elsie put her heart and soul into this book, making it equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. We would die for Rhys, Tabby, and Milo.

On this week's episode we discuss everything we've been recently reading which includes a spoiler filled recap of Kristen Ciccarelli's Crimson Moth series, We also discuss Brynne Weaver's final book in her Ruinous Love Trilogy, Scythe and Sparrow. There were plenty of highs and some lows in February, but we are so excited to discuss some amazing new releases in March.

On this week's episode we discuss Quicksilver by Callie Hart. By listening it might seem like we didn't enjoy this book, but we actually both really did enjoy it. Like his name, CARRION carried this book, but Saeris and Kingfisher had their moments too. We can't wait to see where this story goes in the next book!

On this week's episode we review and recommend everything we've consumed in the past few weeks. Plenty of books we mutually loved and one book in particular that Teresa absolutely LOATHED. If you don't like negative reviews, skip the last few minutes of this episode, but if you love a good juicy rant then ENJOY!

On this week's episode we review Deep End By Ali Hazelwood and SPOILER ALERT we are both EXTENSIVE Lukas Blomqvist fans. If Ali writes it, we will read it, and we will LOVE IT. There really isn't much written by Ali that we haven't devoured, but Deep End is up there with some of our favorite books by this Hazelwood.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie speak with author Rebecca Jenshak about her newest release, Comeback. Comeback is book 3 in her Holland Brothers series and it was just as amazing as the first two.The girls discuss all things about this book, the Holland brother's series as a whole, and what we can expect next from Rebecca.

On this week's episode the girls deep dive into Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. They discuss all things from why Ridoc is the MVP to why Violet is DEFINITELY not pregnant. As always Xaden is ZADDY and the character growth and development of Violet was amazing to read. They both loved Onyx Storm and will probably be talking about it for a while for the foreseeable future.

On this week's episode, the girls read and review The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center. This is their first foray into Katherine's books and it won't be their last. They both thoroughly enjoyed this book and the quirky characters. The banter was great and the romance was adorable.

On this week's episode the girls contemplate what makes a 'good' fantasy romance series and what the perfect number of books in the series might be. They also talk about their hopes for Onyx Storm and then deep dive into everything they've been reading since the start of the new year.

On this week's episode the girls discuss Jessica Peterson's newest release, Wyatt, which is book 2 in the Lucky River Ranch series. This is not a positive review so listen at your own risk. Katie gets on her soup box about John B. and Teresa starts the 'I Hate Sally' club. In all seriousness, there is a lot we also liked about this book, but the issues were much more glaring

On this week's episode, the girls discuss their year in review. They go into everything from their bookish goals, their 5 stars reads, best audio books, and personal best from 2024.

On this week's episode, the girls discuss Meghan Quinn's new holiday romance, How My Neighbor Stole Christmas and spoiler alert - they LOVED it. I mean what's note to love about Cole and Storee? The answer is nothing, these two are amazing and kept us interested and laughing the whole time. This story follows these two as they compete against each other in the town's Christmas Kringle Contest to decide who is the holliest jolliest of all. These two set off as bitter rivals but their feelings from 10 years earlier start to make a comeback and makes this Christmas competition explosive. If you are looking for the perfect romance book to get you into the holiday spirit, then we highly recommend picking up this book!

On this week's episode the girls dive in to their most recent reads. Katie has taken a break from thw witchy-reads and is now in her 'thriller' era while Teresa has entered her Jewel E Ann era since finishing the author's newest release, From Air.

On this week's episode, the girls sit down with author, Jewel E Ann and discuss her newest release, From Air. From Air follows Jaime, a traveling nurse, as she moves from Miami to Montana into a house of firefighters and sparks fly with roommate Calvin Fitzgerald. She can't help but fixate on Calvin, a grumpy, elusive, smoke jumper ten years her senior. She makes playfully tormenting him her pet project, trying to get him to open up. It turns out he gives as good as he gets and the banter between these two had us laughing out loud. The characters are incredibly complex and although there is so much humor there is also a deeper and sadder storyline that is woven throughout the book. Fitzie&James4ever

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie review and discuss their most current reads. Teresa briefly discusses Wicked and Katie explains to everyone what the Boston Marathon is (sarcasm). The girls talk about what to expect from them for the rest of 2024 and where they're at in their current reading goals.

On this week's episode, the girls sit down with one of their favorite authors, Jennifer L Armentrout. You might know her from her From Blood and Ash series, but this week we discuss her book 'Fall of Ruin and Wrath'. However, for all you FBAA fans, we definitely do discuss her previous books as well and how this book/series ties into her others. Fall of Ruin and Wrath is perfect for all romantasy fans and is full of easy to follow world building, inspiring and relatable female characters, a deliciously sexy and mystery MMC, an intriguing plot, and spice that is spicing. Tune in to hear us deep dive into FoRaW and discuss what is next for JLA!

On this week's episode its PAINS the girls to discuss Sunlight by Devney Perry because while they LOVE her work they did not LOVE this book. Please listen at your own risk, if you do. not like negative reviews this episode is NOT for you. This book had all the things we normally like, but something just didn't work. Did we like this book? NO. Do we love Devney's work and will continue to support her wholeheartedly? YES.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie discuss their slumps AGAIN but this time they both leave the conversation feeling confident based on a book they both read over the weekend. They are both also enjoying their current reads and are looking forward to whats coming up on their TBRs.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie sit down with Author Laura Pavlov to discuss her newest release, 'Finding Hayes'. 'Finding Hayes' is book 5 in Laura's amazing Magnolia Falls series. We both devoured this book and had the best time chatting about it with Laura. Tune in to get our thoughts, Laura's POV on the story and found family she brought to life, and find out what is up next for Laura!

On this week's episode we discuss our most recent reads. Teresa won't shut up about Beartown and Katie recommends and amazing audio book, 'Listen for the Lie' by Amy Tintera. If you can believe it, we also complain about how we've both been experiencing slumps lately and what we're doing to try to get out of it.

On this week's episode, the ladies discuss Kirsty Greenwood's book, The Love of My Afterlife, which follows Delphie after she is given a second chance at life and 10 days to kiss her soulmate in order to stay alive. What she doesnt expect is her brooding (yet HOT) downstairs neighbor to help. Throughout the week Delphie meets an amazing side cast of quirky characters that quickly become her friends, and she begins to wonder if her 'soulmate' is really the man she wants.

On this week's episode the girls catch up with each other and discuss Teresa's trip to London and Katie's return to work. Then they both deep dive into everything they've been consuming lately, which is A LOT since its been about four weeks since their last spilling the tea episode! To no ones surprise, Katie is continuing with her witchy book reads and Teresa is kind of all over the place at the moment but is deeply recovering from finishing A Little Life. THIS IS A TRIGGER WARNING FOR THE LAST 10-15 MIN OF THE EPISDE, TERESA DISCUSSES THE BOOK, A LITTLE LIFE, IN DEPTH WHICH INCLUDES MENTIONS OF SELF-HARM, SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE, SUICIDE, DEATH OF LOVED ONES AND MORE

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie sit down with author, K. Bromberg, to discuss her newest release, Twisted Knight. Twisted Knight is book one in her newest trilogy, The Tangled Hearts Series. The story follows Holden who is out for revenge against the high powered families in his hometown and Rowan who wants to take over the family business but is constantly pushed aside and put down by said family. This is a spicy enemies to lovers story told in dual POV and alternating time lines. We cannot wait to see where this story goes next!

On this week's episode, the girls speak to author Teagan Hunter and break down her newest release, Delayed Penalty, which is book 3 in her Seattle Serpents hockey romance series. This book follows Adam, a hockey player for the Serpents as he navigates becoming the legal guardian to his 7 year old niece, Flora, and Quinn, who becomes Flora's nanny while she tries to get her life in order after a string of questionable decisions. Quinn is so relatable and her and Adam's relationship is so swoon-worthy. The group chat between the guys is laugh out loud funny, and the growing relationship between Flora and both Adam and Quinn is extremely heart warming. If you are a fan of hockey romances, this is one you will want to pick up.

On this week's episode, the girls discuss Jessica Peterson's novel, Cash - a spicy, cowboy romance. I mean, who doesn't love a cowboy with a dirty mouth? This book was so cute, with lovable characters, a compelling storyline, and HOT HOT HOT spice. If you are a fan of small town and/or cowboy romances, you will DEVOUR Cash.

On this week's episode the girls deep dive into their current reads and what is up next on their TBRs. Teresa has been in a LitFic kind of mood while, yes you guessed it, Katie has been into witchy reads.

On this week's episode, the girls discuss their newest favorite audio book, The Wedding People by Alison Espach /narrated by Helen Laser. The story follows a depressed Phoebe as she goes to a resort in Rhode Island to kill herself but instead ends up becoming completely immersed in a strangers wedding where she meets an amazing side cast of characters that are all battling their own demons. Definitely check trigger warnings before jumping in but this book is overall one of hope, self discovery and reinvention

We're back bitches! Did you miss us, because we missed you. Honestly is has been so long (at least it feels that way for us) so join us on this journey as we go through all of the books we've been reading and loving (or hating) recently.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie discuss Jessica Joyce's newest release, The Ex Vows, which is a second-chance, friends to lovers, forced proximity romance (can you hear the feral roar of Teresa in the distance?). This book was such a delight to read and absolutely blew us away.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie review Liz Tomforde's newest release and book four in the Windy City series, Play Along. They've been obsessed with this series for years and didn't think it was possible for Liz to continue to out do herself, but then they met Isaiah and Kennedy and have been SWOONING ever since, This book put them both into hardcore reading slumps because nothing is comparing to the high they got from Play Along.

On this week's episode the girls talk about Teresa's Emily Henry reread as well as some ARCs theyve read and would recommend, As always, Katie has some amazing witchy recs and goes over what is on her birthing TBR.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie delve into Krista and Becca's newest series with the first book Dishonestly Yours. Both of the girls absolutely devoured Phoebe and Rocky's story and are already wondering when the next installment will be in their grubby little hands. This book was literal crack and they both could not put it down.

On this week's episode Teresa and Katie deep dive into their most recent reads including a few DNFs from Katie and a book with a crazy plot including Italian marriages from Teresa. They also go into everything theyve loved recently and buckle in because there are A LOT.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie dive into everything they have been reading lately including a couple DNFs and a book with the worst plot ever. However, they also have been reading a lot of amazing books too that they cannot wait to discuss.

On this week's episode Teresa and Katie discuss Devney Perry's latest release, Crossroads which is a cowboy, small town, second chance, friends to lovers romance with forced proximity and AMAZING spice! Both girls rated this book a solid 4 stars and are itching to get the next book in this series (Hey Jax). Everything Devney writes is for us, and Crossroads was no exception.

On this week's episode the girls discuss Corinne Michaels' newest release, Forgotten Desires. This book is a second chance romances that features a hot billionaire and a marriage of convenience. However, there is more than what meets the eye for both Brynn and Crew as both of these characters are very complex yet extremely relatable and lovable. We also discuss what is coming down the pipeline for Corinne and we truly cannot wait to see what she writes next!

On this week's episode, we were privileged enough to interview one of our favorite authors, Tarah DeWitt and discuss her newest release, Savor It. This book means so much to us and it is truly a top romance read of all time. If you've listened to the podcast before you know we are huge fans and the dicksucking continues on this episode. Seriously, if you haven ready anything by Tarah yet we implore you to go pick one of her books up immediately!

On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie are joined by author, Amber V Nicole to discuss her newest release, The Dawn of the Cursed Queen which is book three in her Gods and Monsters fantasy romance series, There are heavy spoilers for the entire series so listen at your own risk. For fans of the series, we deep dive into the newest installment and find out what is up next for Amber.