Podcast appearances and mentions of Christina C Jones

It's part two of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about romances with tough female heroines, queer fantasy romance, immersive romance series, and more! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club is coming back in early 2024! Read The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz along with us! Books Discussed Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon The Cowboy Whisperer by Sabrina Sol The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun  Role Playing by Cathy Yardley The Flowers of Time by A.L. Lester Reverb by Anna Zabo Lost Hearts by Ellie Green Vanlife by Nicolette Dane Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk Thorn by Anna Burke The Bright Falls series by Ashley Herring Blake, starting with Delilah Green Doesn't Care D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins Once Upon a Marquess by Courtney Milan Any series by Nalini Singh, including the Hard Play series (starting with Cherish Hard) and the Psy/Changling series (starting with Slave to Sensation) Game Changer by Rachel Reid Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston The Wallflowers and Ravenels series by Lisa Kleypas Anything by Christina C. Jones, including the Love Sisters series, starting with I Think I Might Love You A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon  Pack Queen by Zelda Knight The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann Play It Again by Aidan Wayne How to Be a Normal Person and How to Be a Movie Star by TJ Klune A Thorn in the Saddle by Rebekah Weatherspoon Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller 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

Amazon link: Amazon.com: Hostile Takeover: Blackwood Billions: 9781953214386: Jones, Christina C.: Books --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebibliophilebookcase/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebibliophilebookcase/support

Amazon links: 1. Maybe Next Time (Vegas Nights Book 1) - Kindle edition by Jones, Christina C.. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 2. Maybe This Time (Vegas Nights Book 2) - Kindle edition by Jones, Christina C.. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 3. Maybe One More Time (Vegas Nights Book 3) - Kindle edition by Jones, Christina C.. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebibliophilebookcase/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebibliophilebookcase/support

Hi! Hello! During this bonus episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Hostile Takeover by Christina C Jones. First in the Blackwood Billions series, CCJ gave us a story we didn't know we needed. Tap In!  Follow the podcast via our socials: Instagram, Twitter and Youtube @ brazenleeshadee. Rate/Review us via Apple Itunes and Spotify. ************************** music credit (Intro/Outro): Abstract World by Alexi Action from Pixabay (This track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5P9qYVx560dYQWLZz4cMa3?si=C_bYf7_JT-mQx9nQ1yHgIA) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brazenleeshadee/message

Kia and Elle have finished unpacking and noticed there's some sneakin' ass neighbors 'round here. Sit and listen as we gossip about this illicit affair we discovered about Nate Richardson and Sloane Brooks in Christina C. Jones' Pass Interference. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kia-moore/message

We have officially moved into Connecticut and got a townhome in Kings Court. On this episode, Kia & Elle are visiting our favorite couple, the Baileys, again; as well as exploring the friendship turned love affair of Wil Cunningham and Ramsey Bishop. Take this trip with us in Christina C. Jones' Determining Possession and Love Belvin's End Zone Love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kia-moore/message

Are you ready for some football?!?!?!?! Kia and Elle have temporarily moved into Connecticut for the next month and a half (Not really, but get it) as they delve into the Kings culture, the Connecticut Kings that is. This episode is all about introducing you to the Kangs. So get ready for a wild ride, starting with Trent Bailey and Jordan Johnson in Love Belvin's Love in the Red Zone and Christina C. Jones' Love on the Highlight Reel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kia-moore/message

Three brothers, four books and a dog or wait was it a baby. Join Kia and Elle as they discuss Christina C. Jones series: The Wright Brothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kia-moore/message

Vibe Check Gwen is busy but making lists, and took the time to relax by going on a long drive to see the snow. Danielle is being lazy on purpose but did some major Valentine's Day crafting with friends. Black Romance in Media MOVIES Gwen: If Beale Street Could Talk, The Lovebirds, Poetic Justice, Malcolm and Marie, Southside with You, The Bodyguard, Beyond the Lights, Cinderella Danielle: Love and Basketball, The Photograph, The Incredible Jessica James TV Gwen: Insecure, Harlem (also Run the World), Black-Ish, The Wonder Years (new version) Danielle: Insecure, Queen Sugar, This is Us, Living Single, Girlfriends CELEB COUPLES Gwen: Berry Jenkins and Lulu Wang, Oprah and Stedman Danielle: Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, Beyonce and Jay-Z, Barack and Michelle Obama, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky BLACK ROMANCE AUTHORS TO CHECK OUT! Beverly Jenkins, Brenda Jackson, Alyssa Cole, Tracey Livesay, Farrah Rochon, Vanessa Riley, Christina C. Jones, Rilzy Adams, Katrina Jackson, Tasha L. Harrison, Rebecca Weatherspoon, Chencia C. Higgins * Recs from JESSICA P. PRYDE BLACK LOVE MATTERS was in part, inspired by WELL-READ BLACK GIRL by Glory Edim, but with more romance! Jess co-hosts a podcast called When In Romance, with Trish Brown. Book recs: LOVE AND OTHER DISASTERS by Anita Kelly, YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY by Akwaeke Emezi (May 2022), TO CATCH A RAVEN by Beverly Jenkins (Aug 2022) What's bringing Jessica comfort: Star Trek: Discovery on Paramount+ Find Jess on Twitter and Instagram  * Goals/Comfort & Joy Last week, Danielle said she was going to deep clean, and whoo boy, she did NOT. This week, she wants to make her lunch at home to take to work. Gwen absolutely excelled at her daily yoga practice, and this week is going to explore a new part of her neighborhood! Gwen is obsessed with water in all forms. Danielle highly recommends the Universal Standard Seine skinny jeans (and just about everything else on the site). * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at danielle@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

This week we have an amazing group of panelists on to talk about Black Love Romance! Joining us are… Author Synithia Williams Editor & Podcaster Dani Lacey from Black Chick Lit & Ice Planet Podcast YouTuber Charles Books On Stereo YouTuber Jess Owens 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 American Sweethearts by Adriana Herrera: https://amzn.to/34fNOWY The Love Sisters Trilogy by Christina C Jones: https://amzn.to/3Lcms4I Redeemed by His New York Cinderella by Jadesola James: https://amzn.to/3rraDQn The Bad Boy Experiment by Reese Ryan: https://amzn.to/3HABkrG Careless Whispers by Synithia Williams: https://amzn.to/3GrXfzG Sweethand by NG Peltier: https://amzn.to/3sejjZK The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang: https://amzn.to/3Laybkw Them Boys series by Alexandria House: https://amzn.to/35QEh9q Reel by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/34fONXa Authors Mentioned Beverly Jenkins Christina C. Jones Rebekah Weatherspoon Nicole Falls Delaney Diamond Sharon C Cooper DL White Eva Sherie Black Women in Space Romance Recs  Taken to Voraxia by Elizabeth Stephens: https://amzn.to/3gmtbuK Unfrozen by Regina Abel: https://amzn.to/3oMgE8L Erstwhile by H.E. Trent: https://amzn.to/3uqBdLm Books from On My Radar Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams: https://amzn.to/35RsRCn The Thousand Eyes by AK Larkwood: https://amzn.to/3L4eVVL Reclaim the Stars ed. Zoraida Cordova: https://amzn.to/3HsTOKD House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/34aEsvT Wish Out of Water by Holley Trent: https://amzn.to/3oqu2Pn Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake: https://amzn.to/3Ld7Cv1 South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon… by Imani Perry: https://amzn.to/35ESIx4 Fake it Til You Bake it by Jamie Wesley: https://amzn.to/3J3PtO9 The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon: https://amzn.to/3J2LBNp Don't Go Baking My Heart by NG Peltier: https://amzn.to/3HscbPJ Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James: https://amzn.to/34yJnXk A Stud Like Her by Fiona Zedde: https://amzn.to/3skCsZZ Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter: https://amzn.to/3opkMvb   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

This week Ashley and Kelly get cozy with Behind The Scenes by Christina C. Jones. They share their opinions on the importance of strong female characters in stories, fangirl over the angsty male lead, and question why there seems to be a theme with romance novels and ain't shit family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/booksweshouldveread/support

Brown Book Series sits down with Award Winning Author Christina C. Jones. We'll talk about her new novel PRIOR AFFAIR, her experience as an Indie Author, Girl Have You Read and more! All in the name of ROMANCE!Connect with Christina: https://beingmrsjones.com

Sistah Girls, this year we hosted Behind the Pen virtually while celebrating Black Indie Authors Day. I got a chance to interview (with a live virtual audience) some of the heavy hitters in Black Indie Romance. 

T.S.O.B. is still on break for the summer and coming off the heels of a phenomenal live show; in the meantime, Dr. G took the time to chat it up with an indirect sexuality educator of sorts, romance novelist and creative Christina C. Jones. Not a typical educator-to-educator conversation by any means; however, the two had a wonderful discussion about centering Blackness in love stories, combating stigma and biphobia against Black gay men, and the capacity for romance novels to facilitate important discussions about reproductive health, contraceptives, STIs, consent, and much, much more! A lovely listen to hold you over as we move into the Fall--check it out! NOTE: A scene from the Christina's novel "Something Like Love", in which heroine Astrid claps back at two biphobic women during a heated conversation in her love interest's hometown was discussed during this episode; the specific excerpt from that scene can be listened to here: Episode Transcripts are delayed, but will be forthcoming as soon as possible. Guest Bio: Christina C. Jones is a best-selling romance novelist and digital media creator. A timeless storyteller, she is lauded by readers for her ability to seamlessly weave the complexities of modern life into captivating tales of black romance. As an author, Christina's work has been featured in various media outlets such as Oprah Mag and Shondaland.com and she is the winner of numerous community awards. In addition to her full-time writing career, she cofounded Girl, Have You Read – a popular digital platform that amplifies black romance authors and their stories. A former graphic designer, Christina has a passion for making things beautiful and can usually be found crafting and cooking in her spare time. She currently lives in Arkansas with her husband and their two children.  More information about Christina and her work can be found at https://beingmrsjones.com/.

In a series of podcast episodes that get to the heart of the authors whose works drew me to romance in particular, I've rounded up some friends to come along for the ride and discuss these authors, their works, and how they influence(d)/impact(ed). One of the first names on my list was Eric Jerome Dickey and I knew that I couldn't discuss him with no one other than my girl CCJ. Christina and mine's conversation begins loosely guided by Friends and Lovers x EJD, but we meander into a bevy of other subjects. It's a long ride, but it's worth every second of the journey in my less than humble opinion, ha! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nicole-falls/support

Jess and Trisha talk about the next round of the WIR book club and discuss and recommend romances featuring married couples. 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 post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. News  The WIR book club is back! Send your votes to wheninromance@bookriot.com! (Options are below)   Books Discussed Sweet Disorder by Rose Lerner (Book club option!) Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae (Book club option!) Vivid by Beverly Jenkins (Book club option!) Office Hours by Katrina Jackson (Book club option!) The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams Maybe Next Time by Christina C. Jones Rend by Roan Parrish A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev The Captain’s Midwinter Bride by Liana de la Rosa Send us your book club votes! And your favorite adventure romances! And your favorite married couple romances! 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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nicole and Tori feature some fiction and nonfiction reads that are receiving some well-deserved buzz! For read and recommended picks, both the co-hosts dug up some reads from the past that had an impact on their thinking and their hearts. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below: The Stand tv show; On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King; Steel Magnolias movie; Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour; Behind the Scenes by Christina C. Jones; I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James; Crown: Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James; Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi; Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi; How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan; I Almost Forgot About You by Terry McMillan; The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae; Insecure tv show; John Henry by Julius Lester, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; The Block: Poems by Langston Hughes, collage by Romare Bearden

The global pandemic has changed the world as we know it with many at-home reaching for new hobbies and good stories to escape their realities. With this in mind, Kim kicks off this 3-part interview series with one of her favorite best-selling Black romance novelists, Christina C. Jones, affectionately known as CCJ, to discuss how she stumbled into writing, co-writing a series with author bestie, Love Belvin, and her advice for those on the fence about becoming an author.  Press play and have your notebook ready to take notes! After listening, be sure to leave a review, share this podcast with your network, and https://beacons.ai/manifeast (follow ManiFeast). About Christina C Jones Christina is a digital media creator and phenomenal storyteller who has penned almost 30 books. Her fans love how she seamlessly weaves the complexities of modern life into captivating tales of black romance. As an author, Christina's work has been featured in various media outlets such as Oprahmag online, Shondaland, and Book Riot, and she is the winner of numerous community awards. In addition to her full-time writing career, she cofounded Girl, Have You Read – a popular digital platform that amplifies black romance authors and their stories. A former graphic designer, Christina has a passion for making things beautiful and can usually be found crafting and cooking in her spare time. She currently lives in Arkansas with her husband and their two children. Website: http://beingmrsjones.com/ (Being Mrs. Jones) Connect with Christina: http://twitter.com/@beingmrsjones (On Twitter)  http://www.facebook.com/beingmrsjones (On Facebook)  http://www.amazon.com/Christina-C-Jones/e/B00H5FYEDC (On Amazon Author Page) Support this podcast

Jess and Trisha discuss where “best of” lists come from and what they’re for, and then they do a deep dive into meet cutes – and not so cutes – that includes a pop quiz and some recommendations. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Sorrow by Tiffanie DeBartolo from Woodhall Press; and If The Boot Fits by Rebekah Weatherspoon from Kensington Books. 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! News  Publishers Weekly has weighed in on the best romances of the year, and Goodreads has asked readers to do the same.   Send us your recommendation requests for our holiday rec episode! Books Discussed His Convenient Husband by Robin Covington Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones One Last Chance by Therese Beharrie My Fake Rake by Eva Leigh Strange Love by Ann Aguirre Play It Again by Aiden Wayne Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Send us your holiday recommendation requests! 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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's shine a spotlight on the Romance authors and series I've read a lot of this year. Or: Listen to me trying to cram as much book feels into one episode after being absent for 6 months. Authors featured are: Alexandria House Christina C. Jones Roan Parrish Anna Zabo Adriana Herrera

Welcome to What to Read Next Podcast. Today my guest is Taima from ShadesandPage Instagram account. In this episode, we chat about Black Romance Authors and finding books on Amazon. This episode is full of book recommendations.    BOOKS RECOMMENDED: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid - https://amzn.to/2GNOQh9 Brenda Jackson- https://amzn.to/3lxecPh Alexandria House- https://amzn.to/30TrptI Christina C. Jones- https://amzn.to/30V0Vb8 Sheryl Lister - https://amzn.to/3iRfAKC Stephanie Nicole Morris- https://amzn.to/3iPW0P4 Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas - https://amzn.to/34La5bA His Weekend Special by Endiya Carter - https://amzn.to/3dgeE1t Let Me Love You by Alexandia House - https://amzn.to/2SNaVii The Forbidden Man by Karina Halle - https://amzn.to/3dmt3ZR On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves - https://amzn.to/2IkIfve The Idea of You by Robinne Lee - https://amzn.to/3lB8A6B Love Unsolicited by Alexandra Warren - https://amzn.to/3lALMnA Go Deep by Rilzy Adams - https://amzn.to/3lu6KUW Entangled Pursuits by Breda Jackson - https://amzn.to/36TZaih Legendborn by Tracey Deonn- https://amzn.to/3iXVUVP CONNECT WITH TAIMA Instagram   JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY  Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community. Monthly perks start at $1  a month. Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon   FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK  What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!    AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast    CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram  Goodreads

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to "Bittersweet" author Christina C. Jones about creating realistic, Black-ass characters, being prolific as hell and the importance of carving out a space for indie Black writers.You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-4_5-the-turn-on-x-christina-c-jones.Connect With The Turn OnWebsite: http://www.theturnonpodcast.comInstagram: @TheTurnOnPodcastTwitter: @TheTurnOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriberPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=trueMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcastSupport the show (https://cash.app/$theturnonpodcast)

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read from "Bittersweet" by Christina C. Jones and talk about hard-won orgasms, shaking free of perfectionism and teaching kids that being an asshole is not a healthy way to express love.You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-4-nobodys-supposed-to-be-here.Connect With The Turn OnWebsite: http://www.theturnonpodcast.comInstagram: @TheTurnOnPodcastTwitter: @TheTurnOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriberPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=trueMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcastSupport the show (https://cash.app/$theturnonpodcast)

Haunted The title of this book is so apt.  The atmosphere around Khalida is eerie and the sense that she is being haunted is palpable.  As she tries to convince herself she is content in her life, Aram enters and shows her that she truly longs for so much more.  At first the path to understanding her true nature and history is hard but with Aram as a catalyst Khalida rediscovers her memories and what she has been missing. The scenes between Aram and Khalida could not be hotter!  The electricity jumps off the page and runs along your skin making everything tingle.  The whole book kept us engaged and guessing as to what was coming next. Coveted Four years after writing Haunted, Christina returns to the world to give us Khalida's sister's story.  We follow as mysterious things keep happening around Ancelin and lead to Nasir being assigned to protect her from the darkness.  This book is a good follow up to Haunted but suffers a bit from the twist not being as surprising.  Luckily, the sex is just as steamy!  The massage scene in particular was one of our favorites.  Don't get too excited for a nice resolution, the book ends with so much more to be investigated and explained.  We look forward to revisiting this world when more books come, hopefully it's not another four years! ***We would love and appreciate it if you could Subscribe then Rate & Review us on iTunes! Follow us @ShhhDirtyBooks on FB, IG, Twitter as well as on our website at ShhhDirtyBooks.com. Thank you for joining us!*** Music by Jim Townsend

The Novel:Office HoursThe Author:Katrina JacksonThe Noobie:Jazmen, Host of Three Black ChicksBlk & Bkish MerchLiterally BlackThe Synopsis:What's life like on the tenure track?For Assistant Professor of Sociology, Dr. Deja Evans, it sucks. Hard. Every day.Between the class prep, the meetings, grading student work, trying to find time to complete her own research and the meetings, she didn't have a life, she had a digital calendar that decided whether she got to wallow in her feelings at 3pm or 7pm, on Thursday or maybe Sunday. And the worst meeting of them all was the two-and-a-half-hour, once a month Faculty Senate, which was drier than her dating life, duller than her skin in winter and far longer than her attention span.The only thing that made those never-ending Faculty Senate meetings bearable was watching Dr. Alejandro Mendoza, Associate Professor of History, breathe. For years, Deja had harbored a kind of secret crush on the sexiest man on campus never thinking that he would ever feel the same, until one unexpected day, they have a steamy after hours encounter in her office and suddenly her life seems much more exciting.That lasts about half a minute.Over the course of a hectic academic year, Deja tries to survive her classes, help her students, prepare herself for her third-year review, and most important of all, she has to learn how to get out of her own way and just let Alejandro love her.Show Notes: - Introducing the woman who does it all :) - The Boobies & Noobies drinking game - A very witchy birthday- Reading makes for better writing- The importance of reading independently published Black stories (00:05:37)- Shoutout to Christina C. Jones, Katrina Jackson, and Rebekah Weatherspoon - GOOGLE IT - Black Indie Reviewer Recs: Brazen Babe Reviews and Shades n Pages- Book Recs: Wonder by Christina C. Jones, Snowflake by Nia Forrester, Liquor & Laundry by Tasha L. Harrison, and Pink Slip by Katrina Jackson- An inside peek at Jazmen's WIP- Can we move beyond 20-something romance?- Introducing Office Hours by Katrina Jackson (00:19:36)- You might remember our review of Grand Theft N.Y.E. also by Katrina Jackson- And the award for sexiest cover model goes to...- Things we love: Mutual pining, Deja's anxiety, the ultimate girl tribe, and a "real man"- Petty relationship deal breakers? (00:35:32)- How do we feel about conflict-free, feel-good romance? (00:37:21)- What's sexier than creativity? Thank you Katrina "Steamy" Jackson- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:44:11)- The relationship between Black students and Black educators- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:37)Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*

This week's best thing: Writing the ending of REQUIEM OF SILENCE! Courtney Milan in EW: https://ew.com/books/courtney-milan-reveals-new-romance-cover/ Author Marie Force: https://marieforce.com/ Author Christina C. Jones: http://beingmrsjones.com/ Love Jacked on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81043813   The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, 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 and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - https://paypal.me/heartspell My Imaginary Friends is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM 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.

I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones is the Romcom Novella that will have you laughing out loud and wondering what DOD stands for. Highly irreverent, wholly lovable Nicole Falls is back for part 2 to discuss this romance novel worth reading.-Show Notes:Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.com58 Romance Novellas For A Quick Hit of HopeCheck out Shelf Love’s updated website including the transcript for this episodeBookstore Romance Day - Giveaways! Discounts! | [Q&A with Copper Dog Books co-owner Julie Karaganis](- Bookstore Romance Day - Giveaways! Discounts! | Q&A with Copper Dog Books co-owner Julie Karaganis)Shelf Love episodes with transcriptsGuest: Nicole FallsTwitter | Website | #fallsonlove podcast | Buy Nicole's books - includes KU optionsWe Discussed:I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. JonesNotes:Why So Many Novellas, CCJ?

Jess and Trisha talk about all of the many things they liked about Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones and and recommend some favorite romance reads from the year so far – to the extent that they’ve been able to read. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall, from Sourcebooks; and Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community. 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! News Book Riot’s best books of 2020 so far is here for your enjoyment and TBR-extending purposes. Books Discussed Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham Guarding Temptation by Talia Hibbert Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert One Last Chance by Therese Beharrie Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian Check, Please: Sticks and Scones by Ngozi Ukazu Let us know what you thought of Getting Schooled (do you need the dark moment??) and what your favorite books of 2020 so far have been. 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).

Katrina Jackson never actually left: we talk about Scandal, why impermanence and entropy are the root cause for readers' desire for a happily ever after - or at least according to my theory, and how Katrina's research on Black romance as liberation is coming along. We also discuss Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend by Lucy Eden, a true romcom novella that turns the one-day courtship trope on its head.03:05 - What Kat’s been up to. Scandal. Contagion. Growing jalapenos.14:21 - Kat’s Research: Black Romance as Liberation41:53 - HEA, HFN, Andrea’s grand theory of romance50:53 - The fantasy of resolution59:16 - Blind Date With A Book BoyfriendShelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.com58 Romance Novellas For A Quick Hit of HopeCheck out Shelf Love’s updated website including the transcript for this episodeGuest: Katrina JacksonTwitter | Instagram | Kat’s Email newsletter | Beautiful & DirtyWe Read:Blind Date With A Book Boyfriend by Lucy EdenNotes:03:05 - What Kat’s been up to. Scandal. Contagion. Growing jalapenos.Shelf Love Episode 017 - An Unconditional Freedom by Alyssa Cole with Katrina JacksonShelf Love Episode 023. Katrina Jackson: Communication, Polyamory + Financial ConversationsIce Planet PodcastAndrea’s episode of Ice Planet PodcastKatrina’s episode coming soon!American Queen by Sierra SimoneThe Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan14:21 - Kat’s Research: Black Romance as LiberationResearching the Romance Conference - Kat’s PresentationShelf Love Episode 013. The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams with Steve Ammidown (Steve is the archivist at the Browne Pop Culture Library at BGSU and was organizing the Researching the Romance Conference)Beverly Jenkinsbell hooks All About LoveBe Not Afraid by Alyssa ColeThat Could be Enough by Alyssa ColeLet Us Dream by Alyssa ColeShelf Love Episode 041. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang with Dr. Maria DeBlassie - we discussed “bodice rippers” and the origins of the romance genre, problematic warts and allGeorgette Heyer was an Antisemite and Her Work is Not Foundational Historical Romance by Felicia Grossman on Romance Daily NewsFelicia was also on the podcast and discussed this in the episode about History“The dynamacy” - Shelf Love Episode 014. Equivalent Exchange by Christina C. Jones with Funmi B. - Black Indie RomanceShelf Love Episode about Rose Lerner’s Work41:53 - HEA, HFN, Andrea’s grand theory of romanceWhat are Romances About? Twitter Survey with responsesAndrea’s Venn Diagram - scroll to the bottom of the page50:53 - The fantasy of resolutionHappier with Gretchen Rubin with Dan Harris - the episode that got me thinking about entropyKit Rocha’s Beyond Series59:16 - Blind Date With A Book BoyfriendThe Ripped BodiceZaida PolancoLucy Eden’s NewsletterSierra Simone’s Harvest of Sighs featureLydia San Andreas storyBefore moviesJodie Slaughter’s Just One MoreJack Harbon’s Meet Cute ClubMan at Work by Elaine Fox58 Novellas for a Quick Hit of HopeBeautiful & Dirty by Katrina Jackson

Jess and Trisha discuss some more RWA work, takeaways from a Juneteeth Book Fest panel on writing Black romance, the delight for all readers in reading queer romance, and offer some favorites for Pride Month. This episode is sponsored by Hey YA, Book Riot’s own podcast about all things young adult lit; Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; and TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Book Riot’s personalized reading recommendation service, which now has gifting! 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! News Please take a few minutes and fill out our survey! You could win an ereader! RWA is working to support Dreamspinner authors who are owed money. Here’s a great longform piece from Vox on the racism in RWA and how a new board is trying to turn things around. Learn about the Juneteenth Book Fest and then watch the “Black Love: Writing Black Romance” panel! Books Discussed Treasure by Rebekah Weatherspoon Just Like That by Cole McCade That Could be Enough by Alyssa Cole Lord of the Last Heartbeat by May Petersen Two Rogues Make a Right and It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian The Craft of Love by EE Ottoman Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Every Dark Desire by Fiona Zedde Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones (read it now for our book club discussion in the next episode!) Let us know what you thoughts of the Juneteeth Book Fest romance panel and what thoughts and questions you have about Getting Schooled! 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).

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Talia Hibbert is a published author of contemporary romance. Her latest is Take a Hint, Dani Brown is one of my favorite books of the year. In this interview, we chat about Talia’s writing process, her books, and of course a round of book recommendations.    BOOKS MENTIONED: Get a LIfe, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert  Ravenswood series by Talia Hibbert  Therese Behari Tasha Suri Roan Parrish   Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Trashed by Mia Hopkins Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones    CONNECT WITH TALIA HIBBERT Twitter  Instagram Facebook  Facebook Group  Book + Main Bites    SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends   JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY  Join the What to Read Next Podcast Patreon Romance Book Club. We are offering one tier Weekly Recommendation + Early Access to Author Interviews and other bonus podcast content + Access to Patron-only Facebook Group:  + Twice a month Zoom meetups (Backlist Book Club &  Author Q&A ) + Conversation with Publishers + Rolling IG Chat: $5  This is a great romance loving community where you will get book recommendations, make new friends and an opportunity to discover to new to you authors, series and genres to binge on.  Want to join the fun? Sign up today; https://bit.ly/WTRNRomanceBookClub FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK  What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!    CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com  Instagram  Goodreads Twitter

Jess and Trisha talk about the impact of anti-Black racism in publishing, an RWA awards decision, and books we love by Black authors. Plus! We announce a new book club pick! This episode is sponsored by Hey YA, Book Riot’s own podcast about all things young adult lit; Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; and TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Book Riot’s personalized reading recommendation service, which now has gifting! 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! News #PublishingPaidMe has illustrated the systemic racism in publishing. Lee and Low helped quantify it by posting their data about the appallingly low number of Black authors and publishing professionals. RWA has dropped the RITA and replaced it with the Vivian, a new award named for RWA founder Vivian Stephens. Books Discussed The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon That Kind of Guy by Talia Hibbert Pink Slip by Katrina Jackson Wherever You Are Are by Elle Wright So Sweet by Rebekah Weatherspoon In Case You Forgot by Frederick Smith and Chaz Lamar Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones (read it now for our July book club discussion!) 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).

This week I talk about Wolf Rain and the new Empath we meet! Alpha Night is out June 9 and you can get a copy at my Bookshop storefront which supports indie bookstores: https://bookshop.org/shop/loveessie Also you can add I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones, Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan, Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson and Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert and A Chance at Love by Beverly Jenkins to your TBR

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today, our guest is Jite from Now_Booking Instagram account. Jite from Nigeria. In this episode, we have a bunch of romance recommendations that includes but not limited to Secret Baby,  Friends to Lovers and Romantic Suspense.   BOOKS MENTIONED Secret Baby  The Best Thing by Mariana Zapata  Anubis by Kris Michaels, The Billionaire’s Legacy by Reese Ryan, basically 90% of Harlequin Presents A Lie for A Lie by Helena Hunting  Fumbled by Alexa Martin    Friends to Lovers Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid (KITC 2),  Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren,  Painted Faces by LH Cosway,  Determining Possession by Christina C. Jones The Play by Elle Kennedy  The Guy on the Right by Kate Stewart (KU)   Romantic Suspense Kings of Guardian by Kris Michaels (KU) Christine Feehan  Rebecca Zanetti Julie Garwood  Masters and Mercenaries series by Lexi Blake  Written on his skin by Simone Stark   Bully Romance Penelope Douglas LJ Shen   This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman  Pride and Prejudice and Other Flavor by Sonali Dev Alexandria House Love from A to Z by SK Ali Ayesha at Last  by Uzma Jalaluddin Christina C. Jones Amaka Azie The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa Adriana Herrera  Alexis Daria  The Lord I Left  by Scarlett Peckham Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev What You Wish For by Katherine Center Them Boys series by Alexandria House  Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria  The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham  Beverly Jenkins  Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams  Lisa Kleypas  Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams  The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon Talia Hibbert  Empi Baryeh The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides   *Affiliate Disclosure: I use Bookshop.org affiliate links Through Bookshop.org you can support Independent Bookstores. If the book is not on Bookshop, I will use an Amazon link which is not an affiliate link.   CONNECT WITH JITE Instagram @now_booking Twitter @NowBookingBlog    JOIN THE CONVERSATION Visit WhattoReadNextBlog.com and share what you have been reading. If you would like a book recommendation, feel free to email me at whattoreadnextblog@gmail.com and I will be happy to answer your questions.   BUY MY FAVORITE ROMANCE BOOKS - SUPPORT INDIE BOOKSTORES I partnered up with Bookshop  https://bookshop.org/shop/laurayaminreads an organization that supports Independent Bookstores. You can purchase most of the books that were featured in today’s podcast by visiting the storefront.   If you purchase a book through Bookshop, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you,  that will go towards covering the cost of the podcast.    SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends   JOIN THE ROMANCE BOOK CLUB Join the What to Read Next Podcast Patreon Romance Book Club. Each month, we will read a backlist romance title and we will meet to discuss. You will receive monthly romance book recommendation list and be part of a romance reader community. My hope is for you to make new friends, discover new to you authors, series and genres to binge on and have some fun.  Cost: $5 a month. Please note 10% of the profit will be donated to a COVID-19 fund of the group’s choice.  Want to join the fun? Sign up today; https://bit.ly/WTRNRomanceBookClub   FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK  What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!    CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com  Instagram @laurayaminreads Goodreads Twitter 

THIS WEEK'S BEST THING: My Birthday & Giveaway: Enter to win ARCs of CRY OF METAL & BONE by me & THE FIERY CROWN by Jeffe Kennedy - https://www.instagram.com/leslyepenelope/ The Cupid Guild - Complete Collection - available for purchase for a limited time on my website https://lpenelope.com/book/the-cupid-guild-the-complete-collection/ John Truby - The Anatomy of Story - https://amzn.to/2VheOOD Eye doctor mask & glasses advice  Christina C. Jones - I Think I Might Love You (Love Sisters book 1)  - https://amzn.to/2VzLcuM   The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, 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 and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes My Imaginary Friends is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at http://frolic.media/podcasts! Website: https://www.lpenelope.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslyepenelope Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/leslyepenelope Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlpenelope  Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM 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.

Megan Erickson (USA Today bestselling romance author) is my guest, and we talk prison planet romances, which can briefly be summarized as “forced proximity on steroids.” The romance worth reading is Guardian by Emmy Chandler, the first in a series of prison planet romances. Discussed: Morality, The Trolley Dilemma, Consent, Humanity.CW: in this episode we discuss consent, sex work, threat of sexual violence, and violence.--Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter listWebsiteTwitterInstagramEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comSign up for the Shelf Love newsletter for bonus content!Guest Host: Megan EricksonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meggiejoknows/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganErickson_Website: https://meganerickson.orgElla Maven: https://www.ellamaven.com/We Read Guardian by Emmy ChandlerModern romance canon: Kristen Ashley: Sweet DreamsBooks/Media/Mentions:Hold by Claire Kenthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24582265-hold?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=vHtVIw6XdD&rank=1The Gamers series by Megan EricksonThe one Andrea read and remembers fondly: Changing His Game m/f romanceTied to Trouble: m/m romanceNetflix film: 13th13th is a 2016 American documentary by director Ava DuVernay. The film explores the "intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States;"[3] it is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1865, which abolished slavery throughout the United States and ended involuntary servitude except as a punishment for conviction of a crime.Sonali Dev: spoke at Baltimore Book Festival about how romance novels aren’t the journey of finding someone to love, it’s about the journey to discovering you’re worthy of being loved.https://sonalidev.com/Disney “I Want” Songs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22I_Want%22_songTangled is a great movie - Disney-fied version of Rapunzel Reese Witherspoon’s Glamour Speech “What do we do now!?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKRBnpDpBYI mentioned episode 14 with Funmi B when we were discussing characters, and black heroines in particular, “not needing to be fixed.” You can listen to that full conversation here: we read Equivalent Exchange by Christina C. Jones.Listener contributions:Kini Allen: for her continual ribbing of that one time I pronounced Gif like JiffWhat are prison planet romances about? Contributors: Katrina Jackson, B. and her Books, Marisa Elaine Getas, Jess

So about those friends to lovers reads.....I'm talking the first book in CCJones Inevitable series.  Book Details: Amazon (all editions): https://www.amazon.com/Inevitable-Conclusions-Book-1/dp/B0831SC99H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HBY57MYMX5A&dchild=1&keywords=inevitable+conclusions&qid=1584300433&sprefix=inev%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27805506-inevitable-conclusions?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=qLqgxv28uP&rank=1 Where to find Me: Twitter| https://twitter.com/BBrReviews Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/brazenbabereviews/  Contact Me | brazenbabereviews@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brazen-babe-reviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brazen-babe-reviews/support

Guest: Funmi B.Twitter: @FunmiReadsHEAs https://twitter.com/FunmiReadsHEAsInstagram: @When_Funmi_Met_Romance https://www.instagram.com/when_funmi_met_romance/We read:Equivalent Exchange by Christina C. Joneshttps://www.amazon.com/Equivalent-Exchange-Night-Shift-Christina-ebook/dp/B07YP1GHJT(Available on Kindle Unlimited)Content Warning: off-page domestic and sexual abuseBooks mentioned:Forever by Judy BlumeTop 3 Beverly Jenkins Books:IndigoBreathlessCapturedBollywood Bride by Sonali DevOther mentions:Funmi’s favorite sour beer: Raspberry Crush by Ten Barrel Brewing CompanyWhere Should We Begin, podcast with couple’s therapy: https://www.estherperel.com/podcastFunmi’s guest post on Ana Coqui’s website about reading romance/Beverly Jenkins: https://www.anacoqui.com/2019/07/guest-post-thank-you-beverly-jenkins-by-funmi-baker.htmlTasha L. Harrison response to Rebekah Weatherspoon Tweet: https://twitter.com/tashalharrison/status/1196934724524134401Stone Fox Meme (Adele Morse): https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2291620/Meet-Stoned-Fox-The-badly-stuffed-creature-reborn-Russian-internet-celebrity.htmlKate Clayborn - Frolic article: “Face Value: ‘Natural’ Beauty, Cosmetic Surgery, and the Woman You’re Not Supposed to Love in Romance Novels” https://frolic.media/face-value-natural-beauty-cosmetic-surgery-and-the-woman-youre-not-supposed-to-love-in-romance-novels/Trope Town: Therapy/Healing/GrowthCare for Me by Bria FelicienDetermining Possession by Christina C. JonesEncore for Love by Alexandra WarrenIn His Corner by Alexandra WarrenSomeone Seeking Someone Else by Nicole FallsBeard in Mind by Penny Reid (Penny is a guest on an upcoming episode!)A Duke by Default by Alyssa ColeTeach Me by Olivia Dade (upcoming episode book pick by Denise Williams!)Fall by Kristen CallihanServing Pleasure by Alisha RaiBest of Luck from the Chance of a Lifetime Series by Kate Clayborn (Kate was the guest in episode 11!)Getting Schooled by Christina C. JonesGet a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia HibbertWork for It by Talia HibbertHero by Lauren RoweContributors:B.andherbooks, Spaamanda_4, HannahHeartsRomance---Shelf Love is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.

Jess and Trisha pass along some recs from listeners, run through some recent romance news, and celebrate some of their 2019 reading highlights. This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, Regretting You by Colleen Hoover from Amazon Publishing, and Libro FM. 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! NEWS Don’t forget to check out The Lesbian Review for great f/f options! Here’s Christine Feehan’s second statement. We’re sending good vibes/energy/magic to Donna, and as of this writing the Feel Better Bundle is still available at kitrocha.com/surgery. And here’s Jenny Trout’s rundown of the many ways defenses of Lucia Franco’s book are a BIG problem. BOOKS DISCUSSED From the additional request section: Wait by Susan Fanetti Secrets Well Kept and Chain Reactions by Lynn Ames The Witch of Stalingrad (and others) by Justine Saracen The Journey Home by K’Anne Meinel Letters Never Sent by Sandra Moran Kitten by Jack Harbon The Fixer by HelenKay Dimon Hearts of Ishira by Bethany Aan Chosen by Stacy Jones Other books discussed: Well Met by Jen DeLuca Blitzed by Alexa Martin World Turned Upside Down by Elyse Springer My Fake Rake by Eva Leigh Work For It by Talia Hibbert Flashed by Zoey Castile Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin The Bride Test by Helen Hoang Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (which we’re discussing on the WIR ep coming Jan 27!) Huge thanks to everyone who sent recommendations for other listeners. Let us know what romance you loved in 2019 and what you’re excited about for 2020 – we’ll meet you there! 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).

This week we're joined by friend to the show, Black indie romance author Christina C. Jones and we're talking about sex in romance novels. We touch on it from a number of different aspects and the show ends with...well I'll just let y'all hear it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nicole-falls/support

Jess and Trisha discuss an unprofessional move by a writer in New Zealand, authors who aren’t getting paid by a romance publisher, and the romance authors, series, and subgenres they came to a bit late. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s mysteries giveaway, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and the Recommended podcast. 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! NEWS Check out the new inclusive romance podcast RomBkPod! Here is what a professional article about romance author Nalini Singh looks like. And if you want to learn more about a literary charity supporting New Zealand romance writers, check out the Sandra Hyde Romance Writers Trust. Tweets about the Dreamspinner Press non-payment debacle from Anna Zabo (not a Dreamspinner author), Avon Gale, and TJ Klune. We’re discussing The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics for the Great Big Romance Read in our next episode! Send us your thoughts before Sept 19! BOOKS I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Wolfsong and How to Be a Movie Star by TJ Klune The Preacher’s Promise and A Champion’s Heart by Piper Huguley The Princess Trap, A Girl Like Her, and Damaged Goods by Talia Hibbert It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian Stripped by Zoey Castile Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey Let us know your thoughts and questions about The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics and what series, authors, and genres you came to late. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com) or you can still catch us at trisha@riotnewmedia.com and jessica@riotnewmedia.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).

Jess and Trisha are not surprised that romance sales are up, talk a little about romance book printing and supply decisions, and recommend books in which the geographic setting is integral to the story. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders; Libro FM; and TBR, Book Riot’s new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes. 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! NEWS Barnes & Noble is selling more romance (and the bestselling books are listed at that link). Podcast high-five for all of the booksellers involved in Bookstore Romance Day! The Great Big Romance Read caused a spike in sales for The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics – and don’t forget we’re discussing that next month! Here are Esi Sogah’s threads on book availability and on romance covers and trade paperback. And here’s the Book Riot piece on illustrated covers by Kelly Jensen. BOOKS The Big Burn by Timothy Egan We Are Never Meeting In Real Life by Samantha Irby Misadventures of a Curvy Girl by Sierra Simone The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole Virgin River by Robyn Carr Three Part Harmony by Holley Trent Pride by Ibi Zoboi Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean The World Turned Upside Down by Elyse Springer Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Rebel by Beverly Jenkins I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichart Let us know your thoughtful thoughts on romance sales, supply, covers, and geography! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com) or you can still catch us at trisha@riotnewmedia.com and jessica@riotnewmedia.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).

Hey Babes! During this episode I'm talking about I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones and a new-to-me author D. Rose. Both books are novella's I think you may enjoy.  Where to find me: Blog| http://www.brazenbabereviews.com/ Twitter| https://twitter.com/BBrReviews Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/brazenbabereviews/  Goodreads| https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/48871591-sharonda-isadora --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brazen-babe-reviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brazen-babe-reviews/support

My thoughts on the 3rd book in Mrs. Jones High Stakes series. A cop and a former assassin start a romance. What can go wrong? Song Credit: The Garden State by Audiobinger via FMA music archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brazen-babe-reviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brazen-babe-reviews/support

Today's show is pretty special even though I sound like I am less than enthused to talk to my guest. I was fresh offa nap, LMAO. Me and my girl CCJ chop it up about her love of romance, her forthcoming dinosaur shifter sex fic, and I take a bit of time to go full on head Jonesie and stan out over her contributions to the genre. Follow CCJ on the interwebz: Twitter: @beingmrsjones Facebook: /BeingMrsJones Instagram: /beingmrsjones Website: beingmrsjones.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nicole-falls/support