Podcast appearances and mentions of Beverly Jenkins

Preeti and Jenn recorded live with Patrons for a special retrospective, WoT readalikes, and Q&A!Read-Alikes:Dandelion Dynasty by Ken LiuBetween Earth and Sky series by Rebecca RoanhorseInheritance Trilogy by NK Jemisin (and then everything else)The Expanse series by James S.A. CoreyDead Djinn Universe series by P. Djeli ClarkBeverly Jenkins, Vivid (for Romanda)The Kushiel series (incl the Joscelin book) by Jacqueline CareyThe Thief / Megan Whalen Turner The Emily Wilde trilogy Babel by RF Kuang Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel anything Kit Rocha (Jenn loves Mercenary Librarians)It's Not Me, It's You by Stephanie Kate Strohm THE FLOATING WORLD by Axie OhDiviners by Libba BrayCirce by Madeline MillerHild / Menewood by Nicola GriffithPayal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot is out now!Merch:tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/products and northingtron.redbubble.com [new designs available!] Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the Historical Romance Sampler podcast, trailblazer, icon, and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins sits down for an interview. Jenkins shares her journey from her first book 'Nightsong' to her expansive career spanning 30 years. We talk about how she stays inspired to keep writing, the evolution of the genre, her research process, and future projects.   00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:37 Special Guest: Beverly Jenkins 01:37 Beverly Jenkins' Journey to Becoming a Writer 04:37 The Evolution of Romance and Representation 09:28 Writing Process and Inspirations 18:25 Future Projects and Reflections 27:07 Fun Segment: Love it or Leave it 33:59 Closing Remarks   Find out more about Beverly Jenkins at https://www.beverlyjenkins.net/   THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Historicals on the High Seas - https://www.historicalsonthehighseas.com/ Historical Romance Book Deals - https://historicalromancebookdeals.com/   HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh   Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)   Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Get your copy of "Paris A Love Story" by Kati Marton here: https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Love-Story-Kati-Marton-ebook/dp/B0078XGFN8/ Get your copy of "Indigo" by Beverly Jenkins here: https://www.amazon.com/Indigo-Beverly-Jenkins-ebook/dp/B006IYGDJ4/ Get your copy of "Call Me By Your Name" by André Aciman here: https://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Your-Name-Novel/dp/1250169445/ Get your copy of "When Katie Met Cassiday" by Camille Perri here:  https://www.amazon.com/When-Katie-Cassidy-Camille-Perri-ebook/dp/B0768ZKD3X/   Learn more about Jackie and her books here: https://jackieadamssite.wordpress.com/   Until next time!

Chosen as USA Today's best-selling author of Romance and Women's Fiction, Beverly Jenkins talks with me about her life, her inspiration, her love of books and libraries, her work to lift up others, and her hopes for the future.

In this week's episode hosts Leslye and Ines are joined by their mastermind partner, Cerece Renee Murphy. Not only will they discuss the invaluable benefits of participating in a mastermind group, but they will also give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how they run their own. Listen in to learn how a mastermind can elevate your skills, broaden your perspective, and significantly level up your projects.  Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Ali Hazelwood Knotting Book is Bride: https://amzn.to/49l4HNb Wanna see Ines' Book Boxes with BOB? https://shop.ineswrites.com/collections/book-boxes-with-bob Indigo by Beverly Jenkins: https://amzn.to/3VgpITr      Get ready for Alpha Night, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3ZPDAqB   Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/  Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Today, Book Bistro is bringing you a bonus group episode. Join Meka, Shan, Natalia, Shannon, Sara, and Amber for a discussion about books that make us feel hopeful. Titles mentioned include: Anne Bishop, Written In Red (The Others #1) Audrey Faye, Alpha (Ghost Mountain shifters #1) Rachel Vincent, Stray (Shifters #1) Heather G. Harris, Glimmer of the Other (The Other Realm #1) Lily Mayne, Berries and Greed (Deep Earth Dating #1) Jan Karon, At Home In Mitford (Mitford #1) Beverly Jenkins, Bring On the Blessings (Blessings #1) Macy Blake, Sweet Nothings (Chosen One Universe #0) J.D. Robb, Naked In Death (In Death #1) Jay Hogan, Off Balance (Painted Bay #1) Sarah Lyons Fleming, World Departed (Cascadia #1) Joseph P. Shapiro, No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

It's coming up on the end of Season 6, and that means we're talking about one of Sarah's books! We're finishing up (or beginning?) the Bareknuckle Bastards series today with a deep dive of Sarah's Wicked and the Wallflower, the first in her Bareknuckle Bastards series--part Rumplestiltskin retelling, part Peaky Blinders fic, all justifiable face punching and ode to the darkness. This is the series she loves the best, and Jen just might agree. You can get Wicked and the Wallflower in print, ebook and audiobook at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or wherever you get your books. It's also currently free with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.The BooksWicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLeanBrazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLeanDaring and the Duke by Sarah MacLeanThe Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLeanThe NotesWicked and the Wallflower was so early in the life of the podcast that we didn't do a deep dive, so here you go! You can follow up by listening to deep dives of Brazen and the Beast and Daring and the Duke, both available wherever you get your books, and free with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.Last week, Sarah and Jen were at Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim. There was a terrific panel on the 30th anniversary of the publication of Beverly Jenkins's Night Song. Artist Shannon Donahue made a very cool sketch of the panel, which along with Beverly Jenkins included Jeanne Lin, Adriana Herrera, Diana Quincy, and Alyssa Cole. Some of the influences on Wicked and the Wallflower include the fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin, Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders, the 99% Invisible podcast about Perfect Security, the Disney movie Frozen, and Gavin Weightman's The Frozen Water Trade. The SponsorsKayla Grosse, author of Silver Foxed, available in print, ebook, and audiobook, or with your...

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode of Unbound, Nikki Payne and Adriana Herrera take a deep dive into the fascinating world of gay vaqueros. Exploring the complex intersection of capitalism, manifest destiny, and the white people on the range, our hosts unravel the hidden history and contemporary realities of these courageous individuals who defy conventional expectations. From the origins of the Wild West to its lasting impact on American identity, they navigate the rough terrain of power dynamics and sexuality in the era of expansion and conquest.The conversation begins with an examination of the role of capitalism in shaping the gay vaquero experience. Our hosts discuss how the pursuit of wealth and prestige fueled the spread of American settlements across the continent, often at the expense of indigenous communities and other marginalized groups. They delve into how tInteract with Beverly Jenkins at https://www.beverlyjenkins.net/Get Beverly Jekins' newest book: A Christmas to RememberEver since Bernadine Brown bought the town of Henry Adams, her relationship with diner owner Malachi “Mal” July has had its share of ups and downs. But now they're finally ready to say “I do.”Available everywhere and https://www.beverlyjenkins.net/books/the-blessings-series/a-christmas-to-remember/#buy-todayhis ethos of endless growth and dominance created a unique environment for individuals like the gay vaqueros to flourish, finding freedom and acceptance within the masculine-dominated culture of the West.Next, Nikki and Adriana turn their attention to the concept of manifest destiny, dissecting its roots in white supremacy and its use as a justification for imperialistic expansion. As they explore how the belief in manifest destiny shaped the lives of gay vaqueros, they reveal how some found themselves navigating between two worlds: one that embraced them for their skills and contributions, and another that rejected them based on their sexual orientation. The hosts examine how these individuals carved out spaces for themselves within this fraught landscape and contributed significantly to the shaping of the American West.Read these award winning books from our co-hosts:Sex, Lies and Sensibility, by Nikki Payne (Pre-Order)In this contemporary diverse retelling of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, two sisters find themselves and find love in the rustic beauty of Maine.Run Darling, by New York Times best selling Author Adriana HerreraAll Arabella Gaspar wanted was to buy some fun sexy grown-up toys for her first time leading her house's run, but after one or two—okay, a dozen—threats from Magi who don't think a girl should be a Toy Runner (eye-roll) her overprotective brothers have stuck her with none other than Rhyne Carrasco to be her bodyguard. Interact with us atTikTok: @unbound.podInstagram: unboundpodX: @Unbound_PodCan't get enough of Nikki Payne? Check out her website at: https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com/Need more Adriana in your life? She can be found at:https://adrianaherreraromance.com/RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2196419.rssWebsite: https://www.unboundpod.com/

My experience so far with putting a Romantasy series in KU and plan to have RELUCTANT WIZARD wide for preorder and into KU on release day. Also thoughts on patriotism, politics, and diverse reading.Last day to bid on Personalized Author Coaching with Jeffe Kennedy to benefit the Romancing the Vote fundraiser! https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/74830/auctions/164081/auction_items/5468317The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizardThe posture-correcting sports bra I love almost more than life itself is here https://forme.therave.co/37FY6Z5MTJAUKQGAYou can buy tickets for Wild & Windy in Phoenix (February 2025) here https://www.wildandwindybookevent.com/phoenix-authorsJoin my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetYou can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)You can watch this podcast on video via YouTube https://youtu.be/Jnyip-nKTOcSupport the Show.Contact Jeffe!Tweet me at @JeffeKennedyVisit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find me on Instagram and TikTok!Thanks for listening!

Send us a Text Message.In this scorching installment of Unbound, hosts Nikki Payne and Adriana Herrera welcome acclaimed author Beverly Jenkins to the podcast. Known for her captivating blend of historical romance and western adventure with BIPOC leads, Jenkins brings her unique perspective on the genre as she joins our dynamic duo for a riveting discussion about the allure of the Wild West.Episode 3 dives into the heart of the western romance genre with Beverly Jenkins' take on the frontier experience and its irresistible charm. The trio explores the world-building behind Jenkins' novels and how she breathes life into stories that reflect the diversity and dynamism of the Old West. Jenkins shares her inspiration for creating strong, unapologetic characters who refuse to be bound by societal norms and defy expectations in their pursuit of love and happiness. From steamy encounters under the vast skies to epic sagas of courage and resilience, Jenkins reveals the secrets behind crafting a romance that blossoms amidst the sprawling backdrop of the American frontier.Throughout the episode, Nikki, Adriana, and Beverly discuss the evolution of the western romance genre, touching on the importance of representation in storytelling and the impact it has had on both readers and writers alike. They also delve into the role of Black cowboys and outlaws in shaping the history of the West, debunking myths and shedding light on the often-overlooked contributions of people of color in this iconic period. With wit and wisdom, Jenkins offers insightful advice for aspiring authors looking to add depth and authenticity to their own western romances, emphasizing the power of research and empathy in capturing the essence of a time when love knew no bounds.Read these award winning books from our co-hosts:Sex, Lies and Sensibility, by Nikki Payne (Pre-Order)In this contemporary diverse retelling of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, two sisters find themselves and find love in the rustic beauty of Maine.Run Darling, by New York Times best selling Author Adriana HerreraAll Arabella Gaspar wanted was to buy some fun sexy grown-up toys for her first time leading her house's run, but after one or two—okay, a dozen—threats from Magi who don't think a girl should be a Toy Runner (eye-roll) her overprotective brothers have stuck her with none other than Rhyne Carrasco to be her bodyguard. Interact with Beverly Jenkins at https://www.beverlyjenkins.net/Get Beverly Jekins' newest book: A Christmas to RememberEver since Bernadine Brown bought the town of Henry Adams, her relationship with diner owner Malachi “Mal” July has had its share of ups and downs. But now they're finally ready to say “I do.”Available everywhere and https://www.beverlyjenkins.net/books/the-blessings-series/a-christmas-to-remember/#buy-todayInteract with us atTikTok: @unbound.podInstagram: unboundpodX: @Unbound_PodCan't get enough of Nikki Payne? Check out her website at: https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com/Need more Adriana in your life? She can be found at:https://adrianaherreraromance.com/RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2196419.rssWebsite: https://www.unboundpod.com/

Send us a Text Message.Straddle up, romance aficionados and pop culture buffs—your journey through the Wild West of love just got a sizzling upgrade! We are excited to take you as we go West on our inaugural season of Unbound: "How the West Was Won." You're in for a treat, as we explore the Western as genre and delve into the iconic films and romance novels that have shaped our sense of the frontier. But hold onto your hats, because we're not just rehashing old legends—we're breaking new ground with Beverly Jenkins' legendary romances and shining a light on LGBTQ+ stories that boldly stake their claim on the great unknown. Get ready to ride through the twists and turns of love as we honor literary icon Beverly Jenkins and her remarkable novels "Topaz" and "Forbidden," which weave a tapestry of historical richness and romantic defiance. As we traverse the dusty trails of the West, we won't shy away from the vibrant LGBTQ+ narratives that redefine cowboy tales, tipping our hats to Rebecca Weatherspoon, Sarah Black, and the poignant "Brokeback Mountain." And the journey doesn't end there—our trailblazing adventure celebrates Latine characters and the cultural influence of vaqueros, as we spotlight the contributions of Mexican cinema and its icons. So grab a spot around the campfire and take a listen, because these pages of romance literature are ablaze with stories you won't want to miss. And hey, we write books too! Nikki's latest is Sex, Lies and Sensibility a retelling of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility that Jodi Picoult calls “The smartest Austen updates I've read in ages…” Adriana is in her Belle Epoque Paris era and her latest An Island Princess Starts a Scandal is a delicious sapphic romp set in the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Interact with us atTikTok: @unbound.podInstagram: unboundpodX: @Unbound_PodCan't get enough of Nikki Payne? Check out her website at: https://www.nikkipaynebooks.com/Need more Adriana in your life? She can be found at:https://adrianaherreraromance.com/RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2196419.rssWebsite: https://www.unboundpod.com/

Welcome to Episode 203! Some highlights of this episode: Emily dives into the pages of THE FROZEN RIVER by Ariel Lawhon and the delicious world of baking with THE COOKIE THAT CHANGED MY LIFE cookbook by Nancy Silverton and Carolynn Carreno. Meanwhile, Chris is back in high school with Jenna Miller's new sapphic YA romance, WE GOT THE BEAT. Emily devoured Elle Cosimano's new release, FINLAY DONOVAN ROLLS THE DICE, and was deeply moved by Suleika Jaouad's memoir BETWEEN TWO KINGDOMS. She also read three short stories: "Itinerary" by Lucia Berlin in EVENING IN PARADISE and "Los Angeles" and "Office Hours" by Ling Ma in BLISS MONTAGE: Stories. Chris highly recommends the new and first biography of a once hugely popular woman writer, THE VANISHING OF CAROLYN WELLS by Rebecca Rego Barry. She also revisited ETHAN FROME before reading SUMMER by Edith Wharton. We also discuss INDIGO by Beverly Jenkins, our first-quarter readalong pick. A question for those of you who read it: do you think Hester's name could be a nod to Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter? In Biblio Adventures, Chris explored The Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Over On Ingredient One, Emily sat down with Louise Miller, author of THE CITY BAKER'S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING AND THE LATE BLOOMER'S CLUB.

“Imagining Success” is an interview series where I talk to authors who have achieved career milestones that others only dream about and ask them how they got there and where they go from here.  In this interview, I speak with legendary romance author Beverly Jenkins about the power of representation, her unique relationship with her readers, and why she doesn't have imposter syndrome.  Find Beverly Jenkins at https://www.beverlyjenkins.net/ Her most recent novel is A Christmas to Remember. Watch this episode on YouTube. Want a "Slayer of Words" t-shirt?   The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe to the podcast: https://lpenelope.com/podcast Get the Footnotes newsletter & become an Imaginary Best Friend: https://myimaginaryfriends.net Support the show: Website | Instagram | Facebook Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

This week, we interview author Christa Tomlinson, who took her love of WWE and fan fiction, and crafting smart, interesting, paranormal mlm romance. We talk being a woman writing male perspectives, her love of romance, and what writing means to her. Learn more about Christa HERE In Watching Romance, Yaki and Tati talk two movies they watched: Mea Culpa (Netflix) and Single Black Female 2(Lifetime). In Reading Romance, Tati is still reading her Beverly Jenkins historicals, showing love for Indigo. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

Dr. Fozia Alvi just got back from Gaza and talks about those killed by Israeli forces at a food aid truck and the worsening hunger crisis there. And, anti-war activist and veteran Ramon Mejia joins us to discuss Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation. Then, authors Beverly Jenkins, Jasmine Guillory and Ali Hazelwood talk with Kalyani Saxena about the romance genre, their writing processes and the joys of telling love stories.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Welcome to Episode 202 of the Book Cougars, featuring an Author and Editor Spotlight with Jessica Pryde. Chris and Emily are enjoying and learning from Jess's ground-breaking anthology, BLACK LOVE MATTERS: REAL TALK ON ROMANCE, BEING SEEN, AND HAPPILY EVER AFTERS. Thanks to listener Katie for putting this book on our radar. We're both currently immersed in audiobooks. – Chris is reading a new biography, THE VANISHING OF CAROLYN WELLS by Rebecca Rego Barry (available now from Vibrance Press and narrated by Laura Jennings). – Emily is reading a memoir, BETWEEN TWO KINGDOMS: A MEMOIR OF LIFE INTERRUPTED, by Suleika Jaouad (out 3/1 from Penguin Random House Audio and read by the author). And we are both #currentlyreading INDIGO by Beverly Jenkins, the first book in our year of Reading Romance. Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Catherine Oni, whose new romance novel, IF HER LOVE WAS ENOUGH, is available now. Meet Catherine at Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT, on Saturday, March 2nd, from 1-3 pm ET. As always, we talk about what we've read, what we want to read, and Biblio Adventures. Thanks for listening, and Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2024/episode202

Thank you for listening over the years and helping us reach our 200th episode! To celebrate this milestone, we invited special guests to call the Book Cougars hotline and recommend two forthcoming books they can't wait for all of us to read. This idea was inspired by Ann Kingman and Michael Kindness, hosts of the podcast Books on the Nightstand, who had a segment called “Two Books We Can't Wait for You to Read.” Chris and Emily met through Books on the Nightstand; their sunset inspired our sunrise. As an homage, we were thrilled to have Ann and Michael contribute to the segment along with other guests that have been featured on the podcast over the past seven years including Amy Tector, Andrea Wang, Bianca Marais, Caroline Leavitt, Davina from BookBrowse, Fiona Davis, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Jennifer Savran Kelly, Jenna Miller, Rachel Barenbaum, Kelcey Ervick, Luanne Rice, Jung Yun, and our Mystery Man – John Valeri. We asked our author friends to shout out their new or forthcoming books. Your TBR List just might explode! #SorryNotSorry And that's not the only exciting segment in this episode. We crunched the numbers and share our Listener Top Ten Reads of 2023. They are: Tom Lake – Ann Patchett Hello Beautiful – Ann Napolitano Demon Copperhead – Barbara Kingsolver The Covenant of Water – Abraham Verghese Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store – James McBride Yellowface – R.F. Kuang The Reading List – Sara Nisha Adams Remarkably Bright Creatures – Shelby Van Pelt The Fraud – Zadie Smith Unlikely Animals – Annie Hartnett Signal Fires – Dani Shapiro Absolution – Alice McDermott The Postcard – Anne Berest As always, we share what we're currently reading, what we've read, and Biblio Adventures we've been on. Emily visited White River Books and the Carbondale Public Library in Colorado. She also attended Aspen Words featuring Ann Patchett in conversation with Elizabeth McCracken. Chris paid her respects to the Barnes and Noble closing in Naperville, Illinois (they're opening a new format store in nearby Oswego), and visited one of her favorite used bookstores, The Frugal Muse in Darien. She also attended Biography International Organization's Biography Lab, an online forum about the craft. If you're in the Connecticut area, join us on Friday, February 2nd at 5:30 pm ET at Bank Square Books for the launch of Luanne Rice's new book Last Night. Then on Sunday, February 11th at 5 pm ET, Chris's wife Laura Thoma will be reading from her work-in-progress as part of the Chester Arts & Literary Weekend. Reminder: our first quarter readalong book is Indigo by Beverly Jenkins. All the books we mention in this episode are in the show notes at https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2024/episode200. Thanks again for listening, and Happy Reading! Chris & Emily

Welcome to Episode 199! We have read A LOT since our last regularly recorded episode in December, so be prepared! In our “Just Read” segment, we talk about books by Lois Hamill, Hisashi Kashiwai, Martha Dickinson Bianchi, Josie Silver, James R. Benn, Alice Hoffman, Kate Jacobs, Tiago Forte, Julie Alvarez, Luanne Rice, Elizabeth Acevedo, Ann Hood, and Abraham Verghese. Phew! Spot any of your favorite authors in that list? The funny thing is, we are also currently reading a bunch of books. Go figure! We also have some fun Biblio Adventures to tell you about. Chris went to the New Bedford Whaling Museum for part of their 2024 Moby-Dick Marathon and then had a lovely browse through the New Bedford Free Library. Emily attended Katherine May's Book Club with special guest Diane Henry, author of the cookbook Roast Figs Sugar Snow. As always, there is a lot more in the episode than we include in our blurb. But we also want to remind you that our first quarter readalong for our year of reading romance is Indigo by Beverly Jenkins. We hope you'll join us. Happy Listening & Happy Reading!

This week I'm joined by author Danielle Jackson to discuss the old west, roadtrip romance Beverly Jenkins' Night Hawk! We discuss it all including- Is Maggie Freeman one of the great heroines? (yes).    Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Jess and Trisha talk about the current “steaminess” discourse in romance and new books with some of their favorite tropes. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Join Jess in conversation with the one and only Beverly Jenkins on Nov 2! Here's the video from Jessen Reads Romance that we discussed – thanks again to Polly for sharing. And here are some related thoughts from Mimi Matthews.  Plus! Next episode is our annual recommendation show, so send us requests for a family member, friend, or just yourself: wheninromance@bookriot.com! Books Discussed A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen The Marquis Who Mustn't by Courtney Milan Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Let us know what you're reading, what you're thinking, and what you're thinking about what you're reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bethany and Izzy talk witchy romance for fall! Let's discuss Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare and the recent trend of witchy romances.   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast   Book Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare: https://amzn.to/3PJRNyZ Books from On My Radar Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake: https://amzn.to/3Q6zh5d The Christmas Cabin by Michelle Major: https://amzn.to/3Q9qOy6 If You'll Have Me by Eunice: https://amzn.to/3ZK4aQd A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins: https://amzn.to/3rS2qrn Better Hate than Never by Chloe Liese: https://amzn.to/3RQAz5G   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

Indigo by Beverly Jenkins follows Hester Wyatt, a conductor on the Michigan Underground Railroad. Hester's hands are marked by indigo, a remnant from her days as an enslaved person on an indigo plantation. When she hides the notorious Black Daniel as he recovers from injuries, he challenges her. Hester finds the man aggravating and attractive in equal measure. As he pushes for a relationship, Hester's not sure she can make the jump. Her father sold himself into slavery to be with her mother, so to Hester, love is a dangerous thing. Beverly Jenkins famously leans on the historical part of historical romances. She's written 18th and 19th century stories set in various cities and states in America.Support us on our Patreon!Follow us on social media: Twitter: @reformedrakesInstagram: @reformedrakesBeth's TikTokChels' TikTokEmma's TikTokChels' SubstackEmma's Substack Visit our website for transcripts and show notes: reformedrakes.comThank you for listening!

A gun-toting mail order bride, a buttoned-up single dad doctor, and a small Old West town with a one-eyed cougar-it's Tempest by Beverly Jenkins along with our delightful author friend, Danielle Jackson!Follow us on Instagram and show us some love with a five star review on Apple Podcasts! Buy Steph's books HERE and check out Helen's yoga and comedy schedule HERE.We love you very much!

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 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)

Recently KJ Charles tweeted about how absolutely devouring the Blessings series by Beverly Jenkins helped “save her sanity during the 2020 lockdown.”So I asked if she'd talk to me about it - and to my surprise this is a popular topic at the moment! She recently did a panel about comfort reading, and I'm really excited to take a look at what makes a comfort read, well, comfy. Plus, we learn what a HFY ending is.And brace yourself, we have a LOT of recs....Music: purple-planet.com Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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)

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading mojo and a package of bookish delights Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how do we decide which books to own or keep? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:21 - Bookish Moment of the Week 3:15 - Parnassus Books 3:34 - Currently Reading Patreon (supporters get access to the IPL each month) 4:16 - Fabled Bookshop 5:32 - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff (Publishes Sept 2023) 7:09 - Current Reads 7:23 - To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins (Kaytee) 7:32 - Rebel by Beverly Jenkins  11:30 - A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) 16:46 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 18:11 - Beach Read by Emily Henry 18:54 - The Storyteller's Death by Ann Davila Cardinal (Kaytee) 19:06 - Schuler Books 21:10 - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 21:46 - The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow (Meredith) 23:28 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 25:08 - Diving In Podcast 25:37 - The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass (Kaytee) 25:43 - Changing Hands Bookstore 30:27 - The Future is Yours by Dan Frey (Meredith) 34:05 - How Books Make It To Our Forever Shelves 38:19 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher 38:20 - Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 38:22 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 38:25 - Search by Michelle Huneven 39:53 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 41:41 - The Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield 42:46 - Still Life by Louise Penny  43:13 - Babel by RF Kuang 46:15 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:42 - I wish everyone would read Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman in a Specific Way (Kaytee) 46:42 - Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman 47:01 - Fanny Hill by John Cleland 49:04 - Pango Books 49:14 -  I wish I liked putting together Ikea furniture (Meredith) 49:24 - Ikea full size Billy Bookcase Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Jenn and Sharifah are off this week, so please enjoy this When In Romance episode about sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal romances with Jenn and Trisha. When In Romance Trisha is joined by very special guest Jenn Northington to discuss Beverly Jenkins's Vivid and to offer some SFF (and P) romance recs.  Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. NEWS  Listen to Jenn discuss all kinds of other bookish things on Get Booked and SFF Yeah! If you are also a “cook or bake as you read” person, here's the recipe Jenn used for what we're now calling Miss Abigail bread. (It calls for a cast-iron skillet but you can use any oven-safe pan or cake tin of that approximate size.) AND Jenn was kind enough to also share her (soon to be famous, probably) jam recipe with all of us: 2 cups blueberries; 1 tbs white sugar; ½ tbs lemon juice; a pinch of cinnamon (optional). Mix blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan; cook, stirring regularly, over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes. It will gel a little more as it cools; an easy way to know if it's “done” is if you can draw a spoon through it along the bottom of the pan and it takes a second for the pan bottom to be covered up again. (TB note: this recipe apparently does not call for a dutch oven or a double boiler – I checked.) BOOKS DISCUSSED Vivid, Wild Rain, and Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins The Books of Ambha series by Tasha Suri In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens The Heroine Complex series by Sarah Kuhn Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray Touched By An Alien by Gini Koch The Off the Grid series by Alyssa Cole (First book is Radio Silence) The Heart is a Universe by Sherry Thomas Sword Stone Table: Old Legends, New Voices edited by Swapna Krishna and Jenn Northington Send us your favorite SFF(P) books AND your favorite bookish recipes! You can find Jenn on Twitter and Tumblr (@jennIRL) and on Instagram (@iamjennirl). And as always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Hannah and Caroline once again can't be controlled by arbitrary time constraints, end up elbow deep in a goat, and continue to make vague references that only they find funny. Oh and there are three separate kidnappings.Show Notes:- Subscribe to our Substack: https://romanceyourtbr.substack.com/- Despite the confidence, Hannah meant KIPPERS not capers- VeggieTales: BellyButton - Silly Song- That's So Raven - Boyz N Motion- Dan in Real Life: Put it on my tab- Frozen 2 reference- POV you're Hannah as a kid and in the middle of a nightmare: Scooby Doo Coin, Coin, Coin- POV you're Caroline as a kid and in the middle of a nightmare: https://s.hdnux.com/photos/67/40/50/14551589/4/rawImage.jpg- Santa Clause 3 - Jack Frost - Skillful & Delicious- Justin Bieber I like that laugh full interview- Forgiveness Is More Than Saying Sorry (Just Friends)Intro: (00:00)*We don't talk about spoilers for books labeled [ARC]- A Wicked Game, Kate Bateman - (13:50)~ The Duke Who Didn't, Courtney Milan~ How to Be a Wallflower, Eloisa James- Aphrodite and the Duke, J.J. McAvoy - (25:00)- How to Marry a Marble Marquis & The Orc Upstairs, C.M. Nacosta - (29:40)- [ARC] Bookshop Cinderella, Laura Lee Guhrke - (39:40)~ Along Came a Lady, Christi Caldwell- The Forty Day Governess, Merry Farmer - (44:20)- [ARC] Summer Reading, Jenn McKinlay - (48:00)- Midsummer Moon, Laura Kinsale - (50:35)- [ARC] Hotel of Secrets, Diana Biller - (58:40)- The Girl Meets Duke Series, Tessa Dare - (1:02:20)~ Any Duchess Will Do, Tessa Dare- [ARC] Night of the Living Queers: 13 Tales of Terror and Delight, Anthology - (1:12:20)- [ARC] Ana María and the Fox, Liana De la Rosa - (1:16:25)- A Dash of Salt and Pepper, Kosoko Jackson - (1:20:30)- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles - (1:21:50)~ A Thief in the Night, K.J. Charles- My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding, Sajni Patel - (1:27:05)- Rebel, Beverly Jenkins - (1:29:30)- [Unscheduled Intermission] - (1:31:19)- Rebel, Beverly Jenkins - (1:31:50)~ To Catch a Raven, Beverly Jenkins~ Through the Storm, Beverly Jenkins- Indigo, Beverly Jenkins - (1:35:20)- Lady Meets Earl, Christy Carlyle - (1:39:56)- Talk Sweetly to Me, Courtney Milan - (1:43:30)- It Happened One Fight, Maureen Lee Lenker - (1:47:00)- [Hannah Gets Cockblocked] - (1:52:50)Outro (Horny): (1:53:39)~ Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match, Sally ThorneDisclaimer:Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own. Image by Freepik

Ladies and Gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts and hold onto your bonnets! We're about to embark on a journey through history with the one and only Beverly Jenkins - the queen of African American historical fiction romance. Get ready for an unforgettable ride filled with laughter, Black history, and a whole lot of love! Ms. Bev edutains with her insights and inspirations as we dig into her novel, Through the Storm. So grab your favorite drink and settle in, because this interview with Beverly Jenkins is about to take you on a wild and romantic ride!Please consider supporting this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

All I am going to tell you is press play. You are in for a sweet treat... well it was for me. I had the wonderful chance to interview one of my most FAVORITE authors ever. I am still in shock that happened. Beverly Jenkins, Ms. Bev, Mayor Jenkins whatever you have to call MAKE SURE you add "legend" afterwards. In this Episode you will hear: Who is the true architect of those very steamy sex scenes that she so eloquently writes. How old she was when published her first book! Why she decided to write what she has coined "edutainment" All in All, I was and am still in awe of her. Your feedback is extremely important to me. Do not hesitate to let me know what you think of this and any future episode. Please be sure to LISTEN and COMMENT everywhere podcasts are heard. SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!!!! This is the link for her website: https://beverlyjenkins.net/ If you buy and read one of her books you will NOT be disappointed.

In which Hannah and Caroline start the episode by admiring your gentleman's fifth tumescent limb, sneak in yet another Shrek reference, and get absolutely bodied by epilogues, gorillas, delicate toes, oh Christ!Show Notes:- Sanjana on TikTok @baskinsuns- Alicia on TikTok @Uhleeseeuh.mp4Intro: (00:00)Books Mentioned:Someone to Watch Over Me, Lisa Kleypas - (00:42)Night Song, Beverly Jenkins - (4:15)✪ Once More My Darling Rogue, Lorraine Heath - (5:05)When the Marquess Was Mine, Caroline Linden - (6:25)✪ The Earl Takes All, Lorraine Heath - (7:55)Tom Severin (Chasing Cassandra) and West Ravenel (Devil's Daughter), Lisa Kleypas - (17:10)✪ Beauty Tempts the Beast, Lorraine Heath - (30:20)✪ The Duchess Hunt, Lorraine Heath - (30:55)✪ Waking Up with the Duke, Lorraine Heath - (31:35)A Daring Pursuit, Kate Bateman - (38:30)The Day of the Duchess, Sarah MacLean - (38:40)This Duchess of Mine (Desperate Duchesses Series), Eloisa James - (39:15)The Ugly Duchess, Eloisa James - (39:50)Outro: (44:55)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter- 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)

Completing a trilogy of episodes on the romance genre, we have an interview with award-winning Michigan-based romance author BEVERLY JENKINS. https://beverlyjenkins.net/   Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for multicultural romance, and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and NPR.

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. This week, we're revisiting Season 2, Episode 6. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read an excerpt from "Forbidden" by Beverly Jenkins and talk about finding—and living into—your life's purpose.You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-double-dippin-s2-e6-i-will-survive.Connect With The Turn OnWebsite: http://www.theturnonpodcast.comInstagram: @TheTurnOnPodcastTwitter: @TheTurnOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTurnOnPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=trueMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcastSupport the show

Bethany and Izzy are joined by special guests Ashley (Bookish Realm) and Bre (The Loc'd Booktician) to help you figure out where to start reading graphic novels and Manga! Thank you to our Patron Sarah for suggesting the topic for this episode. Bookish Realm: https://www.youtube.com/c/BookishRealm Loc'd Booktician: https://www.youtube.com/c/Loc%E2%80%99DBooktician Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books Mentioned   Monster: https://amzn.to/3Ptwv6F Blood on the Tracks: https://amzn.to/3QyaNiK Tokyo Ghoul: https://amzn.to/3QxpQsJ Food Wars: https://amzn.to/3zFkG7a Batman Court of Owls  https://amzn.to/3QARxkE Something is Killing the Children: https://amzn.to/3QgkBOB Love in Focus: https://amzn.to/3bI5Kxe That Wolf Boy is Mine: https://amzn.to/3BWepqr Wotokoi: Love is Hard for Otaku: https://amzn.to/3QdMCGh Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon: https://amzn.to/3Qy9HTZ Nana: https://amzn.to/3QAeyEd Sweat and Soap: https://amzn.to/3wijF4r Seaside Stranger: https://amzn.to/3JZAOWd If I Could Reach You: https://amzn.to/3PcICob How Do We Relationship: https://amzn.to/3dnr23N Yona of the Dawn: https://amzn.to/3p7jIvR Drops of God: https://amzn.to/3JLkFn0 Moriarty the Patriot: https://amzn.to/3Pelo12 Uzamaki: https://amzn.to/3Qyb84P Deathnote: https://amzn.to/3QAfEjj Fruits Basket: https://amzn.to/3BXQmrk Laidback Camp: https://amzn.to/3AbYFyi Days on Fes: https://amzn.to/3dkvaS2 The Devil is a Part Timer: https://amzn.to/3vWXRLj A Sign of Affection: https://amzn.to/3dlpMy9 Your Lie in April: https://amzn.to/3vVipUy Sasaki and Miyano: https://amzn.to/3vTIraJ Zom 100: https://amzn.to/3JRATej Witch Hat Atelier: https://amzn.to/3zJVNaF Blue Flag: https://amzn.to/3AanpXM Something's Wrong With Us: https://amzn.to/3p5IkVP Monstress: https://amzn.to/3bJcvit Saga: https://amzn.to/3P8jpLO Paper Girls: https://amzn.to/3QvBaX3 Y The Last Man: https://amzn.to/3Q8Hpjb The Runaways: https://amzn.to/3AcCmst Persepolis: https://amzn.to/3zKTXWY Locke and Key: https://amzn.to/3AbvqM1 The Nice House on the Lake: https://amzn.to/3PgvRJx Rachel Rising: https://amzn.to/3SIghsU The Tea Dragon Society: https://amzn.to/3BVQdEN Heartstopper: https://amzn.to/3JOgGpF Silver Coin: https://amzn.to/3bIZc1x Ice Cream Man: https://amzn.to/3bHHbAL Giant Days: https://amzn.to/3bR0tDz Archie: https://amzn.to/3Aa79pS BRZKRKR: https://amzn.to/3BXbdLp Lazarus: https://amzn.to/3QycJYn Radiant Black: https://amzn.to/3QtZlV2 Fable: https://amzn.to/3QhyfAO Wicked and the Divine: https://amzn.to/3QhPvGb Lore Olympus: https://amzn.to/3SIgQTy Far Sector: https://amzn.to/3SG2QK9 Chef's Kiss: https://amzn.to/3bItlhh Sweetness and Lightning: https://amzn.to/3AdsI99 Adventure Zone: https://amzn.to/3dnzFev Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu: https://amzn.to/3AcMlxW Books from On My Radar Babel by RF Kuang: https://amzn.to/3vWnzQd You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa: https://amzn.to/3C0i9HB Nubia and the Amazons: https://amzn.to/3QyewNg To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins: https://amzn.to/3JOijUy Aphrodite and The Duke by JJ McAvoy: https://amzn.to/3P8llny All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers: https://amzn.to/3bNJ5zF A Taste of Magic by J. Elle: https://amzn.to/3pal09u Amari and the Great Game by BB Alston: https://amzn.to/3zOItBV Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean: https://amzn.to/3SGyYx9 Much Ado about Dukes by Eva Devon: https://amzn.to/3SEHyN0 Bonds of Chaos by Zack Argyle: https://amzn.to/3JKBaja Mademoiselle Revolution by Zoe Sivak: https://amzn.to/3QAizbL Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter: https://amzn.to/3Qy4eMT Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney: https://amzn.to/3A9gvlI Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid: https://amzn.to/3C0jez9 Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus: https://amzn.to/3PgZudD A Girl's Guide to Love and Magic by Debbie Rigaud: https://amzn.to/3donvCp Coming up Cuban by Sonia Manzano: https://amzn.to/3P8Y44Q Wonder Girl: Homecoming: https://amzn.to/3SDZZBj Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Crowe: https://amzn.to/3Pe8vEj The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez: https://amzn.to/3SFC1pp A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland: https://amzn.to/3zPqiMg   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

The final Trailblazer of Season 4 is a very excellent one—we're welcoming JR Ward to Fated Mates! Best known as the author of The Black Dagger Brotherhood (a series that blooded Jen), JR began her career writing contemporary romances under the name Jessica Bird before turning to the vampires the romance world adores. In this episode, we talk about the twists and turns of her early career, about the influence of her mother and other powerful women in her life, about the business of being JR Ward, about her process of writing the Black Dagger Brotherhood, and about her relationship to her characters. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, and we are so grateful to JR Ward for spending some time with us.Thanks to Avon Books, publishers of Beverly Jenkins's To Catch a Raven, Blackstone Publishing, publishers of Nora Zelevansky's Competitive Grieving, and Alyxandra Harvey, author of How to Marry a Duke, for sponsoring the episode. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for an audio excerpt of Competitive Grieving.Next week, we finish out Season 4 as is traditional — with a deep dive episode on Sarah's summer release, Heartbreaker! Get it at Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, at your local indie, or signed and with special swag (and a Fated Mates sticker!) from her local indie, WORD in Brooklyn! Show NotesWelcome J.R. Ward, author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, a series of paranormal romances. She also wrote category romance under the name Jessica Bird.We did a deep dive of JR Ward's Dark Lover in Season Two. Listen here. People Mentioned: editor Hannah Braaten, publisher Jennifer Bergstrom, publicist Andrew Nguyen, editor and publisher Kara Cesare. Authors Mentioned: Sherilyn Kenyon, Laurel K. Hamilton, Christine Feehan, Kresley Cole, Nora Roberts, Kristen Ashley, Christopher Rice, and Gena Showalter.

Scientist Ralph McNutt, Jr. wants NASA to approve an Interstellar Probe that would explore the expansive stretches of space beyond the influence of our sun. He explains why. And, historical romance novels mostly feature white main characters. Beverly Jenkins and Courtney Milan, two best-selling authors of color, talk about what it's like to write within the genre.

Funmi's Beverly Jenkins collection is complete, and of course it includes the queen of Black historical romance's young adult romances that were originally published in the short-lived Avon True Romance line in the early 2000s. We discuss Belle and the Beau and Josephine and the Soldier. Did these romances hit the spot for early aughts tweens? And why do we feel like the parental gaze is peering over our shoulder while we read it?-Shelf Love:Join the Conversation on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/ShelfLoveSign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comDiscussed: Avon True Romances by Beverly JenkinsBelle and the Beau (2002)Belle (Kimani Tru reissue)Josephine and the Soldier (2003)Josephine (Kimani Tru reissue)Guest: FunmiTwitter | Instagram | Funmi in Fine Books & Collections magazine

Ellen and Mom discuss the bigotry, breakfasts, and bad guys in Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins.  Plus, 4th grade and pioneer stock.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

Book club is back as Jess and Trisha discuss The Beast by Katee Robert and then dive into the distinctions between steamy romance, erotic romance, and erotica.  Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston has some updates. Here's the discussion Jess mentioned between Katee Robert and Beverly Jenkins [insert heart eyes here!] Books Discussed The Beast by Katee Robert Looking by Katrina Jackson  American Royalty by Tracey Livesay Indigo by Beverly Jenkins A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria The Eastside Brewery series (first book is Thirsty) by Mia Hopkins Spoiler Alert and All the Feels by Olivia Dade Syncopation by Anna Zabo A Gentleman in the Streets by Alisha Rai (AOC) The Rose by Tiffany Reisz Harbor by Rebekah Weatherspoon The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice, writing as A.N. Roquelaure Tell us what you thought of The Beast, your thoughts on erotic romance and erotica, and anything else you're thinking or reading about. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we read The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins.   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow.   Rate us Five Stars on Spotify!   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com  

Annnnd….we're back! This week, we've got a new Trailblazer episode: Sandra Kitt—the first African American author at Harlequin (Rites of Spring, Harlequin American #43)—joins us to talk about the early days of writing category romance in the US, about writing for Vivian Stephens, about launching romance lines at Kensington and BET, and about her longstanding career. She also talks about writing the books that speak to you first and finding an audience for them later. This conversation is far reaching and could have gone for hours longer — our hope is that it is not the last time Sandra will join us at Fated Mates. We are so grateful to her for making time for us. Find the full list of trailblazer episodes here. For more conversations with Sandra Kitt, please listen to her episode of the Black Romance Podcast. Join us LIVE tonight, Feburary 9th, for our special edition IAD celebration/Fated Mates funtime/Munro/Very likely Derek Craven too episode! Tickets are “pay what you wish” at live.fatedmates.net, you're welcome to join us for free, or make a donation to help offset the costs of transcribing this season's Trailblazer episodes. Our next read along will feature some of Sarah's favorite quick & dirty books by London Hale, the pen name of authors Ellis Leigh and Brighton Walsh. Their Temperance Falls series is full of kinks and tropes and HEAs and while we won't be talking about all ten books, we'll definitely be talking about a few of them. Specific titles to follow, but Sarah is for sure going to want you to read Talk Dirty to Me, which is older mayor of the town heroine, younger firefighter and also phone sex operator hero because…obviously. The whole series is free in KU.Show NotesPeople Sandra mentioned: Vivian Stephens, Elsie Washington/Rosalind Welles, Georgette Heyer, Walter Zacharias, Beverly Jenkins, Jennifer Enderlin, Julie Moody Freeman, Kathryn Falk, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Patricia Veryan, Janet Dailey, Jayne Ann Krentz, Anita Richmond Bunkley, Eboni Snoe, Donna Hill, Gwynne Foster, Marcia King-Gamble, Brenda Jackson.

This week, we're continuing our Trailblazer episodes with Beverly Jenkins—the first Black author of historical romance featuring Black main characters. We talk about her path to romance writing, about how librarians make the best writers, and about her role as the first Black historical romance novelist. We're also talking about writing in multiple sub genres, about lifting up other authors, and about the importance of the clinch cover.Thank you to Beverly Jenkins for taking the time to talk to us, and share her story. There's still time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2021 Book Pack (which includes Beverly's Wild Rain!) from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA, and get eight of the books on the list, a Fated Mates sticker and other swag! Order the book box as soon as you can to avoid supply chain snafus. Thank you, as always, for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be very grateful! Our next read-alongs will be the Tiffany Reisz Men at Work series, which is three holiday themed category romances. Read one or all of them: Her Halloween Treat, Her Naughty Holiday and One Hot December.Show NotesWelcome Beverly Jenkins, the author of more than 50 romance novels, and the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for historical romance. You can hear Beverly's interview on the Black Romance History podcast, and last February, Jen interviewed her for Love's Sweet Arrow when Wild Rain was released. Wild Rain was also one of our best of 2021 romance novels. Beverly Jenkins's first agent was Vivian Stephens. You can listen to Julie Moody-Freeman's interview with Vivian in two parts on the Black Romance Podcast. Some of the people Beverly mentioned: sweet romance author Laverne St. George, author Patricia Vaughn, author Anita Richmond Bunkley, publisher Walter Zacharius, editor Ellen Edwards, editor Christine Zika, cover designer Tom Egner, author Shirley Hailstock, author Donna Hill, author Brenda Jackson, editor Monica Harris, author Gay Gunn, marketing expert Adrienne di Pietro, editor Erika Tsang, agent Nancy Yost, Romantic Times owner Kathryn Falk, and Gwen Osborne from The Romance Reader. Here's more information about 1994, the summer of Black love, and here's a PDF of Beverly Jenkins's 1995 profile in People Magazine.