Podcast appearances and mentions of Eloisa James

In Episode 28 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James to discuss her new historical romance, HARDLY A GENTLEMAN. A runaway heiress. A naked laird. A marriage neither expected.
 In HARDLY A GENTLEMAN, Eloisa James spins a sizzling Scottish romance where one bookish beauty collides with a brooding hero who wants nothing to do with love—until he's forced to marry her. She may be his wife… but winning her heart is another matter. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

In Episode 28 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James to discuss her new historical romance, HARDLY A GENTLEMAN. A runaway heiress. A naked laird. A marriage neither expected.
 In HARDLY A GENTLEMAN, Eloisa James spins a sizzling Scottish romance where one bookish beauty collides with a brooding hero who wants nothing to do with love—until he's forced to marry her. She may be his wife… but winning her heart is another matter. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

Leah is joined by the amazing Eloisa James to talk about her new release, Hardly a Gentleman. 

Eloisa has published over 30 historical romances, many of which have hit the bestseller lists. She also wrote a bestselling memoir, Paris in Love, as well as a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante. Her books are published in 28 languages and 30 countries, from Slovakia to Sweden. Worldwide, she has approximately 7 million books published in print or electronically. She lives in New York City and Florence, Italy. After graduating from Harvard University, Eloisa earned a M.Phil. from Oxford University and a Ph.D. from Yale and eventually became a Shakespeare professor, publishing an academic book with Oxford University Press. Her "double life” as a professor and romance writer is a source of fascination to the media and her readers. In her professorial guise, she's written a New York Times op-ed defending the romance genre, as well as articles published everywhere from women's magazines such as More to journals such as the Romance Writers' Report.

Meg and Alex are joined by Eloisa James to discuss My Sweet Folly by Laura Kinsale. Having not read any of these books, this hero really needs therapy.

Don't have time for terrible ❤️ books? Kim and Aimee aim to save you an hour with a quick review of ‘Two Vows and a Viscount' by Eloisa James (the second book in her ‘The Seduction' series). (With reference to the previous novella in this series, ‘Two Dances and a Duke' and the completely unrelated Christmas-themed novella, ‘The Christmas Cuckoo'.)Want to recommend a book? Send us a text!We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Instagram @trash.or.treasure.podcast, or email trashortreasurepodcast@outlook.com.

New York Times bestselling author and professor of English literature, Eloisa James, joins Writer's Voices to discuss her newest historical romance, Viscount in Love. The first novel in her Accidental Brides series,Viscount in Love tells the story of Viscount Dominic Kelbourne, the caregiver of two orphaned twins, who has intentions of marrying his fiancée Leonora, Read More

Torie is basically the best and Dominic is... trying, but in a way we both REALLY enjoyed.

In which Hannah and Caroline interview Eloisa James, celebrate the release of Viscount in Love, and remain, at all times, within six degrees of Taylor Swift, William Shakespeare, and Formula 1. Reminders:- Follow Eloisa James on Instagram (@EloisaJamesBooks) and TikTok (@EloisaJamesBooks)- Order Viscount in Love from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Target, Libro.fm, or one of your local indies! Intro: (00:00)- Romance Your TBR in Love (with Eloisa James) - (00:21)- Viscount in Love - (10:14)- Interview with Eloisa James - (12:43)- Caroline's F1 Corner ft. Eloisa James - (50:00)Outro: (1:03:42)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.)

A New York Times bestselling author, professor and Shakespeare scholar (with degrees from Harvard University, Oxford University and Yale University), Eloisa has published more than 30 historical romances, as well as a bestselling memoir, Paris in Love, and a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante. Her books are published in 28 languages and 30 countries, from Slovakia to Sweden. Worldwide, she has approximately 7 million books published in print or electronically. She lives in New York City and Florence, Italy. Learn more at eloisajames.com Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview, author of over thirty historical romances, plus a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante, and a memoir, Paris in Love. She's published over 7 million books in 28 languages and 30 countries.Chapter 1: Opening ThoughtsNow that the WriterCon Retreat is over, all eyes are focused on the WriterCon Conference, August 30-Sept 2 (Labor Day weekend) in Oklahoma City at the Reneaissance Waterford. Over 70 speakers, including authors, agents, editors, and publishers. Over 90 sessions. And so many good people you want to know. Use this opportunity to take your writing to the next level and achieve your writing dreams.Chapter 2: News1) Leanpub offers authors AI translations of books on its platform2) Business Insider reveals Amazon report with surprising findingsChapter 3: Interview with Eloisa JamesDuring this chat, you'll learn1) why Eloisa loves history;2) her life growing up with a famous poet;3) how she channels romance into an intriguing historical story;4) how Shakespeare influences her work; and5) how she creates riveting narratives.Chapter 4: Parting WordsCome to the WriterCon Conference. Network, Make friends. Exchange ideas! Find your tribe!Subscribe to the WriterCon Magazine!Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com  

We asked Eloisa James to join us for a discussion of one of the tropes in her new book, and she said yes! We touch on so many topics, but it was fascinating to get an author's take on how romance evolves with the times. Thank you, Elosia!

Don't have time for terrible ❤️ books? Kim and Aimee continue their quest for satisfying romance novellas, reviewing the first in Eloisa James's ‘The Seduction' series, ‘Two Dances and a Duke'. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text!We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Twitter @or_treasure or email trashortreasurepodcast@outlook.com

Don't have time for terrible ❤️ books? Kim and Aimee do a snappy review of an Eloisa James novella, ‘To Wed a Rake'. Want to recommend a book? Send us a text!We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Twitter @or_treasure or email trashortreasurepodcast@outlook.com

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase booksPlease note that this episode was originally released in 2022. We have newly edited it for your enjoyment. In this episode, we chatted with Torry from Ready to Be Romanced in 2022 when she started her romance journey and provided her with a starter guide of recommendations on various romance tropes and sub-genres of interest. BOOKS RECOMMENDED Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly  https://amzn.to/3QlIGppThe Deal by Elle Kennedy  https://amzn.to/3Jf29DXCampus Nights by Rebecca Jenshak https://amzn.to/49w6eynPucked Series by Helena Hunting https://amzn.to/3W1qViqA Lie for  a Lie by Helena Hunting  https://amzn.to/4420j36Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid https://amzn.to/4aSIhm7The Locker Room by Meghan Quinn https://amzn.to/4aQjkYaRule by Jay Crownover https://amzn.to/3PZpY6vFortunate Son by Jay Crownover https://amzn.to/4cWekU3 Wilde in Love by Eloisa James https://amzn.to/4auO3KHHow the Duke Was Won by Lenora Bell  https://amzn.to/49DqUV3Waiting for Scot Like You by Eva Leigh https://amzn.to/4auP2L2The Duke Goes Down by Sophie Jordan https://amzn.to/4cMceWJThe Boss by Abigail Barnett https://amzn.to/3JgWeyuOn Dublin Street by Samantha Young https://amzn.to/4cRWtNMThe Most  Eligible Billionaire by Annika Martin https://amzn.to/43TWDA9The Not So Secret Crush  by Jayci Lee https://amzn.to/3Jf1DpKThe Stopover by T.L. Swan  https://amzn.to/3UcwOIrSeven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid https://amzn.to/3VTZB5ZIt Ends WIth Us by Colleen Hoover https://amzn.to/3xEC6U8Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon https://amzn.to/4auAgnzThe Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan https://amzn.to/3vM9rw2Skin of the Night by CK Bennett https://amzn.to/3UdscBX Don't have Kindle Unlimited? Click here to see if you have access to free or a low-cost offer to Kindle Unlimited (https://whattoreadnextblog.com/ku) Affiliate LinkCONNECT WITH TORRYReady to Be Romanced PodcastReady to Be Petty PodcastInstagram Want to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations and many more posts. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE

Show Notes episode 118. Eloisa James ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy this tremendous episode with best selling author Eloisa James. A university professor of Shakespearean, drama, raped, romantic, historical fiction novels! Discover and learn her insights about writing, her advice about writing, and tremendous back stories about what is involved in writing historical fiction. This is one of our favorite episodes for learning so much for readers in writers. For more details about her work visit her website at. EloisaiEloisaEloisaEloisa EloisaJames.com Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!! All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.com Main Book Webpage https://writingworkswonders.com/book/ Podcast email info@WritingWorksWonders.com Sign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email List Support this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWonders Twitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017 Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media. Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/ Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.

Tis the season not to waste time on terrible

Hey HBs! We're here with our first historical in a while and Sabrina has decided she lives there now. That's right, When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James has stolen our plucky co-host and may never return her! We've got an erroneously-ruined heroine, a supposedly-impotent and very grumpy doctor hero, and an arranged marriage that "doesn't suit." But swimming lessons might just be the key to flooding everyone's basements. Bonus Content: Sabrina quits the podcast so she can devote all her time to Eloisa James, Kelly Clarkson moments, boat jokes, unspoken demisexuality, and so much more!CW: childhood injury and chronic pain, discussions of previous opium addiction, discussions of sexual impotence. Lady Loves: Sabrina: Being late to a series so that the library hold times are slim to none and then INHALING that whole series. Don't be afraid to be late to the party!Mel: (has two again) 1. In the small moments, practice choosing to see the good in things, or the bright side. Sometimes happiness really is a choice, a quick reframing of an inconvenience can change your whole day! 2. The Foundation Single Crochet stitch! Apparently you *don't* have to start every project with chain. Make sure to check out Mel's new podcast Bonkers Romance! Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell all your friends :)Get more content on PATREON!!Sign up for our Newsletter! MERCH! Teepublic, Chicaloo Kate, RedbubbleInstagram: @heavingbosomsTwitter: @heaving_bosoms

Welcome to Hannah and Caroline pairing songs on 1989 (Taylor's Version) [Deluxe] with historical romance novels, being “sluts!” for a good grovel, and burning (burning) it (it) down (down). Is it over now?Intro: (00:00)1989 (Romance Your TBR's Version) [Deluxe] - (5:03)✪ 1. Welcome To New York (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (9:40)- A Scandalous Deal, Joanna Shupe- A Caribbean Heiress in Paris, Adriana Herrera✪ 2. Blank Space (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (13:50)- The Rakess, Scarlett Peckham- Bombshell, Sarah MacLean✪ 3. Style (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (16:34)- The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes, Eva Leigh- A Daring Pursuit, Kate Bateman✪ 4. Out Of The Woods (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (18:28)- Morning Glory, LaVyrle Spencer- The Diamond and the Duke, Christi Caldwell✪ 5. All You Had To Do Was Stay (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (21:42)- How to Deceive a Duke, Samara Parish- Marrying Off Morgan McBride, Amy Barry✪ 6. Shake It Off (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (24:55)- An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera- In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation, Alexandra Vasti✪ 7. I Wish You Would (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (26:55)- The Ugly Duchess, Eloisa James- Scoundrel of My Heart, Lorraine Heath✪ 8. Bad Blood (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (32:55)- Queen Bee, Amalie Howard- Never Cross a Highlander, Lisa Rayne✪ 9. Wildest Dreams (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (35:11)- Her Night with the Duke, Diana Quincy- The Lady Tempts an Heir, Harper St. George✪ 10. How You Get The Girl (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (38:15)- Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage, Jennifer Ashley- A Rogue's Rules for Seduction, Eva Leigh✪ 11. This Love (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (43:58)- A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall- Again the Magic, Lisa Kleypas✪ 12. I Know Places (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (46:24)- Scandalous Desires, Elizabeth Hoyt- The Wolf and the Wildflower, Stacy Reid✪ 13. Clean (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (51:07)- Devil's Daughter, Lisa Kleypas- Once More My Darling Rogue, Lorraine Heath✪ 14. Wonderland (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (56:40)- Forbidden, Beverly Jenkins- Touch of Enchantment, Teresa Medeiros✪ 15. You Are In Love (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:01:06)- We Could Be So Good, Cat Sebastian- How to Be a Wallflower, Eloisa James✪ 16. New Romantics (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:04:00)- Bombshell, Sarah MacLean- The Duke Gets Even, Joanna Shupe✪ 17. “Slut!” (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:05:41)- Unclaimed, Courtney Milan- Seduction of a Highland Lass, Maya Banks✪ 18. Say Don't Go (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:10:56)- Marry Me by Midnight, Felicia Grossman- Bringing Down the Duke, Evie Dunmore✪ 19. Now That We Don't Talk (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:17:00)- Third Degree Yearn, Laney Hatcher- For the Duke's Eyes Only, Lenora Bell✪ 20. Suburban Legends (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:22:11)- A Rogue to Remember, Emily Sullivan- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, KJ Charles✪ 21. Is It Over Now? (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:25:40)- Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas- The Day of the Duchess, Sarah MacLean✪ 22. Sweeter Than Fiction (Romance Your TBR's Version) - (1:32:40)- A Love by Design, Elizabeth Everett- Forever Your Rogue, Erin LangstonOutro: (1:34:54)(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)

Author Mary Bly, who publishes historical romance novels under the name Eloisa James, tells Newsline with Brigitte Quinn that she joined the suit to protect her intellectual property.

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)

We're on hiatus this week (next week, too!), but we miss you, so we're bringing you treats! On our Patreon, we host a short-video conversation series with our favorite people, sometimes about romance, and mostly about other things they are into. We've had Adriana Herrera, Dani from Ice Planet Pod, Maureen Lee Lenker, Eloisa James and Jen's friend Ernie, among others! This week we thought we'd share the audio from our chat with Christina Lauren, which, as you can imagine, is more than five minutes. Enjoy this fun chat with our friends and stay tuned for more goodies over the next two weeks…and learn more about our Patreon at fatedmates.net/patreon!

We're having a JAL-ly good time for the next couple weeks starting with Julie Anne Long's latest release How to Tame a Wild Rogue!Lady Daphne Worth had to take a job as a companion, but she needed to escape.  Privateer Lorcan St. Leger hears a thump which leads him to helping Daphne and faking a marriage. This book is everything!  The main characters need to look besotted however the forced proximity allows them to learn about each other.  The secondary characters and their antics while stuck indoors from the storm are entertaining.Not only is Lorcan in tune with Daphne, he gives great and thoughtful gifts.  He completely gives her the choice to take what she can get and what she wants.Daphne and Lorcan knows when the storm ends and the roads clear, they will go their separate ways.  They have gotten really close *wink* so what will it take for Lorcan to stay on British soil?Join us as we discuss Daphne and Lorcan make their relationship official!!!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSDear Universe Germany or Venice???“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 4:26How to Tame a Wild RogueThe Palace of Rogues serieshttp://julieannelong.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepigandthistleafterdarkhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20987.Julie_Anne_Longhttps://www.instagram.com/julieannelongauthor/https://twitter.com/julieannelong“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 23:57Orange and star anise herbal tea + Jim Beam Peach liqueurhttp://stefysflavours.altervista.org/en/orange-and-star-anise-herbal-tea/Not That Duke by Eloisa James, available nowhttps://www.eloisajames.com/The Poetics of Passion by Delphine Ross, available nowhttps://www.delphineross.com/Who'd You Rather: The Palace of Rogues EditionWho's your favorite palace resident or guest???#SummerofSarahMacLean readathonJuly 23 – 29, 2023: The Rogue Not Taken and A Scot in the DarkJuly 30 – August 5, 2023: Day of the Duchess and Wicked and the Wallflowerhttps://www.sarahmaclean.net/NEXTThe Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Longhttp://julieannelong.com/Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.comFollow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

We both really loved this book even though there are some elements and themes that aren't usually our favs.

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)

Yasmin is a BAMF who has overcome a ton to become both sassy and likeable. Giles is a wet noodle.

We're back with 8 books to chill your bones or possibly warm your hearts or possibly change the temperature of some portion of you, but in a good way. This time around, Meagan brings to the table 2 Ilona Andrews titles, a 50% reduction in Ilona Andrews recommendations from last time (I asked, she's okay, just excited about a couple other authors at the moment): Blitz by Daniel O'Malley https://bit.ly/42KAQsW Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews https://bit.ly/42waUle Not That Duke by Eloisa James https://bit.ly/42QxLaR Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews https://bit.ly/42ORzeD And Peter managed to bring 4 alternatives to classic books: Astro City Confessions by Kurt Busiek instead of Phantom of the Opera https://bit.ly/44UiibC The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt instead of As I Lay Dying by WIlliam Faulkner https://bit.ly/3VVIFKj Penny Nichols by M.K. Reed instead of The Scarlet Letter https://bit.ly/3O08eb6 Tenements, Towers and Trash by Julia Wertz instead of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn https://bit.ly/42YjSHS

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)

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

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

In which Caroline and Hannah pre-game for the holidays with the Hallmark Channel and Christmas anthologies, recommend some juicy contemporaries, and lament Chekhov's handcuffs, and also lament Chekhov's spoon, and also just lament having things to lament about.Show Notes:- Meet up with us at the Steamy Lit Rom Con next August! Find tickets here + more info on Instagram @theromconevent- One Duke Down is READ NOW on NetGalley in the romance section (as of 11/29)!Intro: (00:00)Books Mentioned:- Kissing Under the Mistletoe Anthology - (07:22)- How the Dukes Stole Christmas Anthology - (07:45)- Mistletoe Christmas Anthology - (08:24)- Something in the Heir, Suzanne Enoch - (10:45)- (ARC) One Duke Down (Rogues to Lovers), Anna Bennett - (11:05)- How to Be a Wallflower, Eloisa James - (11:25)- (ARC) A Wicked Game, Kate Bateman - (12:25)- The Duke in Question, Amalie Howard - (14:20)- The Duke Heist, Perks of Loving a Wallflower & Nobody's Princess, Erica Ridley - (18:30)- The Lady Gets Lucky, The Bride Goes Rogue & (ARC) The Duke Gets Even, Joanna Shupe - (21:25)- The Scoundrel's Daughter & The Rake's Daughter, Anne Gracie - (25:45)- A Duke for Diana & (ARC) What Happens in the Ballroom, Sabrina Jeffries - (26:50)- (ARC) Forget Me Not, Julie Soto - (29:15)- (ARC) The Nanny, Lana Ferguson - (32:35)- The Stand-Up Groomsman, Jackie Lau - (35:15)- The Wedding Ringer & Lucy on the Wild Side, Kerry Rea - (37:10)- (ARC) Exes & O's, Amy Lea - (39:54)- This May End Badly, Samantha Markum - (40:06)- (ARC) Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute, Talia Hibbert - (40:54)Outro: (43:25)Our TBR List:- Once Upon a December, Amy E. Reichert- One-Eyed Dukes are Wild, Megan Frampton- Get a Life Chloe Brown, Talia Hibbert- Wrapped Up in You, Talia Hibbert- Love on the Brain, Ali HazelwoodWhat We're Currently Reading:- Just Like Magic, Sarah Hogle- (ARC) A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, Sarah Hawley- Lord of Scoundrels, Loretta ChaseSocials:- 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)

In which Caroline and Hannah are aflame in a Panda Express parking lot, contemplate Taco Bell as foreplay, and once again give you full plot play-by-plays after explicitly stating "we'll be short this time."Show Notes:- Listen to Caroline's Always Be My Duchess Spotify Playlist- Caroline's Venn diagram between Catholics and artists- Book with Christmas ornament: A Visit From Sir Nicholas, Victoria Alexander- Harlequin cello book: A Song of Secrets, Jayci LeeOur Faking It Movie List:- The Proposal- Leap Year- Funny Farm- Christmas in Connecticut- Skipping ChristmasIntro: (00:00)Books Mentioned (✪ Denotes our fake relationship choices):A Daring Pursuit, Kate Bateman - (3:00)A Wicked Game, Kate Bateman - (4:30)Would You Rather, Allison Ashley - (9:43)In a Jam, Kate Canterbary - (10:15)✪ Always Be My Duchess, Amalie Howard - (15:35)The Brightest Star in Paris, Diana Biller - (24:10)Patience, Lisa Valdez - (26:08)Once Upon a Tower, Eloisa James - (28:10)✪ Do You Want to Start a Scandal, Tessa Dare - (30:00)✪ Any Rogue Will Do, Bethany Bennett - (39:40)West End Earl, Bethany Bennett - (48:50)Dukes Do It Better, Bethany Bennett - (49:37)✪ Some Day My Duke Will Come, Christina Britton - (51:15)✪ Not the Kind of Earl You Marry, Kate Pembrooke - (52:20)✪ My Darling Duke, Stacy Reid - (54:10)✪ Four Weeks of Scandal, Megan Frampton - (56:28)✪ The Perks of Loving a Wallflower, Erica Ridley - (59:23)✪ The Rogue Not Taken, Sarah MacLean - (1:00:58)✪ Never Fall for Your Fiancé, Virginia Heath - (1:01:28)Never Rescue a Rogue, Virginia Heath - (1:04:10)✪ The Spinster's Guide to Danger and Dukes, Manda Collins - (1:04:38)A Week to Be Wicked, Tessa Dare - (1:07:48)A Duchess by Midnight, Charis Michaels - (1:07:48)Some Dukes Have All the Luck, Christina Britton - (1:08:08)✪ The Gunslinger's Guide to Avoiding Matrimony, Michelle McLean - (1:09:22)Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover, Sarah MacLean - (1:13:14)The Earl Takes All, Lorraine Heath - (1:15:33)Outro: (1:16:30)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram(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 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)

Still extremely short on time and don't want to waste it on terrible ❤️ romance books? Kim and Aimee help you out with a review of Eloisa James's novella ‘Winning the Wallflower'. We LOVE it when our listeners ask us to read books! Please hit us with your suggestions via Twitter @or_treasure or email trashortreasurepodcast@outlook.com

We discuss When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James.  It's a historical romance adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.  We debate what counts as an adaptation vs. just being a trope, talked about epidemic responses, and touch on the show House.

Don't have time to waste on terrible ❤️ romance books? Kim and Aimee help you out by reviewing Eloisa James's ‘Potent Pleasures' (just the first novel in the series). 

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Our Trailblazer episodes continue this week with Jude Deveraux, an early historical romance author who broke several publishing barriers over her more than forty year career. In this episode, we talk about her journey through the Wild West of romance in the late 1970s, her publishing career at Avon Books, Pocket Books and Ballantine. We talk about the judgement and misogyny that circles romance, the buying power of readers, and the way the genre and bookselling has changed. We also talk about her writing process, and what it's like to be Jude Deveraux. This one is a real joy for us, as we wouldn't be the readers or writers we are without Jude Deveraux. This episode is sponsored by Avon Books, publisher of Joanna Shupe's The Bride Goes Rogue, and Amazon's Kindle Vella, publisher of Eloisa James's The Seduction Series. Our next read along is Virginia Henley's The Dragon and the Jewel, a deep cut from Sarah's childhood. Check your content warnings and remember this one is from 1991, so we don't even know, honestly. We're flying without a net here. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo or your local indie.Show NotesLike many of our trailblazers, Jude Deveraux's first brush with romance was Kathleen E Woodiwiss's The Flame & the Flower. The publisher with “the prettiest covers” in the 1970s she references was Woodiwiss's publisher, Avon Books. Books of Jude Deveraux's that we talk about in depth include: The Enchanted Land (her debut novel), A Knight in Shining Armor (early time-travel romance), Sweet Liar, The Providence Falls series with Tara Sheets, The Girl from Summer Hill, Twin of Ice (the twins!!), and “The Matchmakers” a short story in The Invitation collection (featuring Cale & the angel sex scene).The Four Js were Jude Deveraux, Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey and Judith McNaught.People mentioned in the episode: Kate Duffy, editor at Silhouette Books and Pocket Books; Joan Schulhafer, publicist at Pocket Books; Richard Gallen, publisher & packager; Ronald Busch, publisher of Pocket Books; Robert Gottlieb, agent; Linda Marrow, editor at Ballantine/Doubleday/Dell; Kathryn Falk, publisher of Romantic Times Magazine; Kathe Robin, reviewer at Romantic Times Magazine.

We're tackling one of Sarah's favorite tropes this week — the celebrity romance! We talk about all the ways that her buttons were installed (thanks Judith McNaught) and about how rare movie stars are in romance even now, all these years later. We discuss The Chrises, the appeal of celebrity/normal person pairings, the difference between film/tv romance and rockstar/sports star romance, and about why Americans especially love a celebrity. Oh, and we get into our own existential despair. Visit fatedmates.net/fatedstates for past episodes of us being Big Mad if you want some inspiration. Thanks to Avon Books, publishers of Eloisa James's How to Be a Wallflower for sponsoring the episode. Thanks, also, to Lumi Labs, creators of Microdose Gummies. Visit microdose.com and use code FATEDMATES to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. Our next read along is Jeannie Lin's Butterfly Swords. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, or Kobo. Show NotesA leaked memo from The Supreme Court makes clear the fate of Roe V. Wade, and the other civil rightsthey're looking to eliminate next. We'll be reactivating Fated States soon, and you can listen to some of our previous episodes (RBG, bodily autonomy, elda minger) related to these topics. It's terrifying and feels like its all unraveling, so just fight where you can, remember we've been here before, and you should organize in your local community to help others. Check out the Auction for Reproductive Rights being organized by The Meet Cute Book Shop, and donate to an abortion fund near you. Good Chrises only, please: Hemsworth, Pine, Pang, and Evans. As we say, name is destiny. We feel bad about it, but both of us thought about the book Perfect after hearing about the shooting on the movie set Rust. Here is a timeline of how Alec Baldwin ended up with a live weapon.Perfect takes place is some part of Texas where it snows, and Judith McNaught partnered with Coors to raise awareness of and adult literacy. We love it when Normal people and movie stars get together.Harry Styles will be on tour later this year, everyone. I'm not sure why photographers love “the wet suit photoshoot”, but it's definitely a thing. If you think you've bought a book before on Amazon, but it's showing you the buy button. Go to Your Content and Devices and search for the book. You can also search your digital orders. Charlevoix MI is a cute tourist town on the shores of Lake Michigan, which is very big by the way. Unsure about whether or not merpeople live there, but there are lots of shipwrecks. The final girl is a horror trope.Our next read along is Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin.

Double, trouble this week with “The Taming of the Duke” and “Pleasure for Pleasure,” books three and four of the Essex Sisters series, by Eloisa James!!  Well, should we say it is a double-couple feature??  If you love secondary romances, you are in for a treat!Join us as we discuss how Imogen and Rafe each transforms to become better versions of themselves, and how a mustache stuck them together.  During our pottail pondering, we discuss how Josephine ditches her corset and avoids scandal with Mayne's help!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONS –This episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest release “Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff” by Lexi George“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 6:45Eloisa JamesThe Taming of the DukeEssex Sisters, book threehttps://www.eloisajames.com/https://www.facebook.com/eloisajameshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/86778.Eloisa_Jameshttps://www.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks/https://www.tiktok.com/@eloisajamesbooks“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 31:57Cardhu Whiskywww.malts.com/en-row/brands/cardhuEloisa James' Pleasure for Pleasure, Essex Sisters, book four – 34:25Next – Julia Quinn's “To Catch an Heiress”Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.com Follow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers Lit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

A Scottish gentleman arrives for the season with one sister's eyes on him while another sister does not want his eyes on her in book two of the Essex Sisters series, Kiss Me, Annabel by Eloisa James. Ewan, the Earl of Ardmore, journeyed from up north to find a wife.  He may have the looks to catch a woman's eyes, however he does not seem to have the funds to seal the deal.Miss Annabel Essex served as her family's bookkeeper starting at a young again, yet experienced her father's wrath when she advised him on how to handle their meager funds.  She is determined to marry a rich man so she does not have to worry about penny pinching ever again.Younger sister Imogen's grief got her into a situation which she wanted to right.  She went to apologize to Ewan after a ball with her sister and chaperone for propriety's sake.  The visit turned into a nightmare which created a scandal for a gossip sheet to spread.  Join us as we discuss the lass who never wanted to go back to Scotland yet does not mind staying for love!!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONS - This episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest release “Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff” by Lexi GeorgeThe Queen's Ball: Bridgerton Experience Washington LAFood blogger/freelance journalist Sean Vukan @Seaneatsanddrinks“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 6:00Eloisa JamesKiss Me, AnnabelEssex Sisters, book twohttps://www.eloisajames.com/https://www.facebook.com/eloisajameshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/86778.Eloisa_Jameshttps://www.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks/https://www.tiktok.com/@eloisajamesbooks“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 27:33Cardhu Whiskywww.malts.com/en-row/brands/cardhuVisitingThe Ripped BodiceDivergent series: books vs filmNext – Double feature by Eloisa James, The Taming of the Duke and Pleasure for PleasureHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.com Follow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers Lit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores Eloisa James' debut novel Potent Pleasures. Delightful historic details about in the Regency era romance, but will that make up for a love interest who might be unredeemable? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or email us at arealbodiceripper@gmail.com. Better yet, leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/arealbodiceripper/message. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arealbodiceripper/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arealbodiceripper/support

The Essex sisters arrived at the Duke of Holbrook's estate as his wards in the first book of the Essex Sisters series, Much Ado About You by Eloisa James!!  However, can you call women-of-age wards??Rafe, the Duke of Holbrook, expected young wards, but he got young-ish women.  Now, the nursemaids he hired suddenly became ladies maids and he is doing what he can to find them respectable matches with only exceptional horses as their dowry.Tess, the eldest of the four sisters, believes a respectable marriage can be had with the duke's friend, the earl.  However, another friend stirs something in her, but she refuses his proposal.The passionate sister caused a scandal causing Tess to agree to marry earlier than expected.  What was unexpected was her actual bridegroom and how he became her bridegroom.  Join us as we discuss the great bond between the Essex sisters, Rafe and his friends, and how Tess got her happily ever after with a Mister!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONS –Toni and The Queen's Ball: Bridgerton Experience Washington DC“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 1:50Eloisa JamesMuch Ado About YouEssex Sisters, book onehttps://www.eloisajames.com/https://www.facebook.com/eloisajameshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/86778.Eloisa_Jameshttps://www.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks/https://www.tiktok.com/@eloisajamesbooks“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 27:42Cardhu Whiskywww.malts.com/en-row/brands/cardhuExcited for:Broken Bridge by Nana Malone avail April 12thAlways You by Samantha Young avail April 26thHeartbreaker by Sarah MacLean avail August 23rdNext – Kiss Me, Annabel by Eloisa James Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.comFollow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

Jake and Cleo a ton of fun as long as you're along with them for the ride on their unconventional courtship. If you're not and you think too hard, Jake is a stalker. We didn't think too hard.

Who needs the series to be put in order? Clearly, Marty and Kate don't. In this episode, they discuss phase three from Gwen Hayes' Romancing the Beat.Correction Note: around minute 22, the author Kate is trying to remember is actually Georgette Heyer, and she's from the 1930's, not 10's.  Also, it was Eloisa James and not Julia Quinn.Get Love, Laugh, Lich, Kate Prior's debut novella.Sign up for Marty's newsletter at her website to get You and Me in Quarantine for free!You can find Kate on Twitter @bykateprior and Instagram @bykateprior and Marty on TikTok @martyveeauthor and Instagram @martyveeauthor and Twitter @martyveeauthor.Please subscribe and rate our podcast, it helps us reach new listeners.

It's a Very Special Episode™️ of Fated Mates today, celebrating the rerelease of Sarah's first book, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake! We talk about the book that started Sarah's romance career, about why it still resonates, about new covers during a pandemic, and yes…we get to the bottom of the age old question: Will Benedick Ever Get a Book?You can buy the new Nine Rules at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and get signed copies at WORD. This episode is sponsored by Adriana Herrera, author of The Duke Makes Me Feel and The Romancelandia Shop.Our read along next week is Diana Quincy's Her Night With the Duke, which was on our Best of 2020 year-end list! Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or at your local bookstore. You can also get it in audio from Chirp Books!Show NotesThis tweet about Car Talk made Jen laugh. It really was the greatest NPR show of all time, and since they are no dummies, they have in fact made it into a podcast.Buy the books with stepbacks now, because we aren't sure how long they are going to last. Lots of folks participate in #StepbackSaturday on Twitter and Instagram to share their favorites. Sarah's agent at the time was Alyssa Eisner-Henkin, who is still a great YA and children's agent!Sarah's editor is still Carrie Feron, who has edited romance for her entire career. Authors she has edited include Lisa Kleypas, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Sally Thorne, Jude Deveraux, Elizabeth Lowell and Eloisa James. The name of the documentary about romance is called Love Beneath the Covers (2016), which is a fascinating look at the romance genre. Where's My Hero is a romance anthology that featured some of the good guys, and it's available in eBook and print.

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we had the privilege to sit down with Eloisa James, a pillar in the Romance Community, and someone we really look up to! Eloisa, also known as Mary Bly, is a New York Times Best Selling author of more than 30 books, and is a Shakespeare Scholar and Chair of the English Department of Fordham University.  We chat with Eloisa about the books that had the biggest impact on her throughout her life, social and courting practices in the 18th century, the importance of Romance both to readers and to the publishing industry, the importance of growing as an author, celebrity culture both now and historically and more!  You can find Wilde In Love here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Wilde-Love-Eloisa-James/dp/0062688227/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1645801225&sr=8-1Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Wilde-Love-Wildes-Lindow-Castle/dp/0062389475/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FXXVLFOP3RBI&keywords=wilde+in+love&qid=1645801333&sprefix=wilde+in+love%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1How To Be A Wallflower, the first book in the new The Would-Be Wallflowers series, releases on March 29, 2022 and can be pre-ordered here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Be-Wallflower-Would-Be-Wallflowers/dp/0063139537/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SWT7EJT3I3NV&keywords=how+to+be+a+wallflower&qid=1645801257&sprefix=how+to+be+a+wallflower%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-1Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Wallflower-Would-Be-Wallflowers/dp/0063139537/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21AL0C094LEQN&keywords=how+to+be+a+wallflower&qid=1645801369&sprefix=how+to+be+a+wallflower%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1Find Eloisa's new serialized novel, The Seduction, on Amazon Kindle Vella here:https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09S8CXWNZ?fbclid=IwAR1aMO1Nz6ahJTUxPFul8xzgtRDC4o53DRw7_w4ywmXvdOpkQW9YzQ6z3oMYou can keep up to date with Eloisa here:Website: Eloisa James ~ New York Times Best Selling AuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eloisajamesTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eloisajamesbooksWe hope you enjoyed today's episode!  If you did, please leave us a review, or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

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We wrap up our Christmas novellas with the most epic Christmas party ever! I need to go to this Arthurian grotto.

We are so delighted that guest host Lee is returning to discuss Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. This M/M romance is an epistolary lovefest between Alex, the First Son of the United States and Henry, Prince of Wales. It's enemies to lovers, y'all, so you know we're into it because we have issues. Also discussed are dumbbells for your penis (they're a real thing), how everyone has a weird accent on this episode, and unfortunately we pull a really boring A-YOS! card. You can find Red, White & Royal Blue on Amazon or inquire at your local bookstore. What We're Reading: Mistletoe Christmas by Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata You Can't Be Serious by Kal Penn What We're Listening To: The Gleep Glossary SHOW INFORMATION: Website: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com Twitter: @ChickLitPodcast TikTok: ChickLitBookClub Pinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Email: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: ChickLitBookClubPodcast Youtube: YouTube Facebook: Facebook Patreon: Support Us Here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicklitbookclubpodcast/support

Honoria [21ish] is a very bad violinist but a very good cousin and member of the Smythe-Smith family. Every year, she and her unmarried cousins play in a musicale that corrupts Mozart to a spectacular degree, but it's tradition and tradition is nice and Honoria loves her family and their traditions. But that doesn't mean she wants to play in the musicale again. Enter Marcus [29ish], a very reticent Earl for whom the Smythe-Smiths represent the only family he's ever known. But when he runs into Honoria again, she's not quite the bratty little sister-type he remembers. It's Season Four of What Would Danbury Do... and we're moving into the Bridgerton expanded universe. Featuring: - Kate singing (sorry) - The Honoria - Gonorrhea principle - A bossy e - Cinnamon roll heroes - A molehill that becomes a mountain - Sickbed geographies - Quite a gruesome description of wound cleaning - The weight of emotions (and why it's better to feel them on the floor) Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Mozart - Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward - Zsa-Zsa Gabor - The Duke and I by Julia Quinn - House, TV Series - It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn - The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn - Mindhunters, TV series - On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn - Persuasion by Jane Austen - When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn - Rookie Blue, TV series - The Babysitters Club, TV series - Beverly Jenkins, author - Women who Dare series by Beverly Jenkins Corrections Corner: When Rudi refers to a Tessa Dare book where the hero is based on House, it's actually Eloisa James and the book is When Beauty Tamed the Beast. This episode in What Would Danbury Do, we hear from Spring from Beverly Jenkins' Wild Rain who writes to Lady Danbury for advice on how to learn to trust, and poor Rudi ends up on the floor. You can find out more about Wild Rain here. If you would like to send us a What Would Danbury Do, simply record a voice memo on your phone with the letter and send it to us at bridgertonpod@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you and can't wait to offer up some Danbury advice to help other romance characters on their rocky road to true love. Don't forget you can find us on twitter and facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review helps you manage your emotions 12% better. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people and edited by Rudi Bremer on Gadigal country. What Would Danbury Do is a proud member of Frolic Media. You can find great romance content and other fantastic podcasts by visiting the Frolic site.

Duchess Katie and Lady Sadie head to the Drawing Room for a chat with author Eloisa James.

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they review, spoiler-free, the romance novel 'Wilde in Love' by Eloisa James, first book in the 'Wildes of Lindow Castle' series. 

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they review 'The Lady Most Likely' a romance novel "in three parts" written as a collaboration between podcast favourites Julia Quinn and Eloise James, and Connie Brockway. 

Mary Bly joins the Fab Five to discuss her long, successful career writing regency romances under the pseudonym Eloisa James while living somewhat of a double life as a Shakespeare professor and English Dept chair at Fordham University. We hear about how she made the decision to write contemporary fiction (LIZZIE & DANTE, out now) under her real name just this year for the first time and how her love of Italy and the classics infuses all of her writing. https://www.eloisajames.com/ She's joined by Sonali Dev who writes clever, deeply layered, and heartwarming Bollywood-style romantic comedies in the Jane Austen tradition (INCENSE AND SENSIBILITY, coming July 6th). Sonali discusses giving readers a glimpse into the Indian American experience through her work, and the importance of revisiting and retelling classics like Austen. https://sonalidev.com/

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Wendy and Toni are back with lots of groveling in “Once Upon a Tower” and in the “With this Kiss” novella by Eloisa James!Gowan fell in love at first sight with the quiet Edie at a ball.  Edie was quiet because she had a fever.  After corresponding, which mentioned pricks, they got married and journeyed home to Scotland.  Both being novices at love and being young, they had a lot of growing to do individually and as a couple.Grace had a childhood crush on Colin which continued to grow despite a physical distance.  The letters that Grace sent Colin kept them connected and kept Colin grounded while he was in the navy.  Grace knew too much about Colin’s state of mind and his need of escapism from the dark side of war.  But his preference for escapism cost him Grace and his connection to home.There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship.  Issues happen to couples who are married or unmarried.  Work still needs to happen to strengthen a couple whether married or unmarried.  When problems arise, we figure out what we need to do to wiggle into our partner’s good graces and learn from the situation.  Once in a while, there’s actual climbing involved to get our significant other to communicate with us.  Join the ladies as they discuss how to climb into someone’s heart!Drawing Room Discussions –Thank you for reaching outKresley Cole’s IAD series and Fated Mated Podcast for escapismWendy’s Placement tests“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW”/LISTICLE – 15:36Featuring – Once Upon a TowerWith this Kiss novellaFairy Tales serieswww.eloisajames.comwww.amazon.com/Eloisa-James/e/B001H6U948/www.bookbub.com/authors/eloisa-jameswww.facebook.com/eloisajameswww.goodreads.com/eloisajameswww.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 41:07Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskeywww.properwhiskey.comwww.facebook.com/ProperWhiskeywww.instagram.com/ProperWhiskeywww.twitter.com/ProperWhiskeywww.youtube.com/properwhiskeyEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.com Follow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsWebsite https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersNext Up – “The Rogue Not Taken” by Sarah MacLean with “Friend of the Pod” special guest Angeleke Kaldis aka IG@the_lovely_bibliophile

This week, Wendy and Toni reviewed transformations happening in “The Ugly Duchess” and the “Seduced by a Pirate” novella by Eloisa James!Theodora and James have been friends since childhood, since his father, the duke, was entrusted with her care since her father’s passing.  Then his father’s embezzling of Theodora aka Daisy’s dowry due to his bad investments led to his demand for James to marry Daisy.  It was Daisy’s first season on the marriage mart and their ruse to make her interest jealous by flirting with James had him noticing her differently, and it was evident by his body’s reactions.  They were caught in a compromising situation which led to marriage, but the passion between the two grew exponentially within the few days they were together.  Society wondered how “the ugly Duchess” caught the handsome James, but he only saw a beautiful woman.  His father, though, ruined everything with his ugly words and a truth of the betrothal which Daisy heard.  Instead of running to the country, Daisy kicked both the duke and her husband out.  Soon, Daisy started her transformation into the ducal head and fashionable woman that has everyone seek to grace their ballrooms.  James drifted the seas and started his transformation to Jack the pirate then privateer.  After seven years during James’ death ceremony, he showed up and they both find themselves changing again.  Sometimes, we change due to circumstances beyond our control.  Sometimes, we change because we want to.  Whatever the reasons, whatever the outcome, we transform into a stronger person.  Join the ladies as they discuss how to transform ourselves!Drawing Room Discussions –Thank you for your concerns and well wishes!Goodies from IG@romantically_swept_awaySmoked salmon & spicy ahi sauceWendy’s fashion plans"Official, unofficial book review” / Listicle – 17:41Featuring –The Ugly DuchessSeduced by a Pirate novellaFairy Tales serieswww.eloisajames.comwww.amazon.com/Eloisa-James/e/B001H6U948/www.bookbub.com/authors/eloisa-jameswww.facebook.com/eloisajameswww.goodreads.com/eloisajameswww.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks"Pot-tail Pondering" – 42:14Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskeywww.properwhiskey.comwww.facebook.com/ProperWhiskeywww.instagram.com/ProperWhiskeywww.twitter.com/ProperWhiskeywww.youtube.com/properwhiskeyEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.com Follow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsWebsite https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersNext Up – “Once Upon a Tower” and “With this Kiss” novella

Wherein your host Bethany is joined by Izzy from Happy for Now for an in-depth discussion of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas. For exclusive bonus content and early access to episodes, consider joining the Chapter 3 Podcast Patreon ! 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 from On My Radar segment: Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas: https://amzn.to/38vfw13 The Unbroken by C.L. Clark: https://amzn.to/3t1sP0S Wilde Child by Eloisa James: https://amzn.to/3bzQzDC Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo: https://amzn.to/3rAt2YH Careless Whispers by Synithia Williams: https://amzn.to/38p1EVW   Other Books Mentioned Sweethand by N.G. Peltier: https://amzn.to/2PR4OLQ Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto: https://amzn.to/3rzFyri A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/3cioZtv House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/2PILz6W Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/3l4nOBT A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/3bAF2E8   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Chapter3Podcast and you can also find Bethany talking about books on YouTube @BeautifullyBookishBethany. Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Or join our public Discord. A new episode will be available to download in two weeks!  This episode was recorded using a Blue Yeti USB condenser microphone kit: https://amzn.to/342dnqx

Wendy and Toni probably wouldn’t have been able to feel a pea under layers of mattresses hence they won’t pass the ultimate Princess/Duchess test. Hopefully, they would be able to feel a key for their freedom like in Eloisa James’s “The Duke is Mine.”Sometimes, we’re put in situations that we can’t control or can’t politely escape from. Long before Olivia Lytton was born, she was bred to become a duchess and betrothed to the future Duke of Canterwick, Rupert. Her twin sister, Georgiana, was also put through duchess training just in case, and she was in the running to marry Tarquin aka Quin, Duke of Sconce. Strong-willed Olivia was not the ideal duchess, but she followed the plan and remained loyal even when Rupert decided he wanted to go to war before ever marrying. She even watched over Lucy, Rupert’s dog, when he was away and beyond. The ideal bride, Georgiana, was perfect for Quin, the opposite type of woman in contrast to his first, trollop of a wife. But a kiss on the rainy night that sparked a desire between Olivia and Quin only grew and jeopardized everything. Olivia had been fighting the urge, but Georgiana surprised her with mention her own desires. Then they receive news about Rupert’s heroism and feelings were questioned. We never know what goes through other people’s mind. Our insecurities can make us think the worst. It’s a good thing there are many ways to communicate and get answers. Join the ladies as they discuss how to not jump to conclusions!Drawing Room Discussions –COVID-19 Vaccine side effectsTaylor Swift Love Story New Version“Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron” by Julia Quinn"Official, unofficial book review” / Listicle – 7:31Featuring – The Duke is MineFairy Tales serieswww.eloisajames.comwww.amazon.com/Eloisa-James/e/B001H6U948/www.bookbub.com/authors/eloisa-jameswww.facebook.com/eloisajameswww.goodreads.com/eloisajameswww.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks"Pot-tail Pondering" – 30:54Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskeywww.properwhiskey.comwww.facebook.com/ProperWhiskeywww.instagram.com/ProperWhiskeywww.twitter.com/ProperWhiskeywww.youtube.com/properwhiskeyEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.com Follow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsWebsite https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersNext Up – “The Ugly Duchess” and “Seduced by a Pirate” novella

This week, Wendy and Toni are reviewing “When Beauty Tamed the Beast” and “Winning the Wallflower” by Eloisa James!We enjoy a Beauty and the Beast retelling, and it was great to have a surly doctor inspired by the TV series “House” for a beast! Linnet left the London life for the sea pool of Wales and for her betrothed, Piers, whose father claims he can’t sire children, so her compromised status was welcomed. The doctor could tell there was no ruination and had no desire to marry, but he finds himself in her bedroom in the mornings so they can go swimming. Their morning swimming lessons helped to bring the two heroes together because Linnet was one of the few who wasn’t cowed by Piers’s sarcastic humor and genius. When an illness spread the area, the only way to get Linnet to leave were hurtful word regarding her only externally beautiful. When he found her fallen ill and scaly, he had to find the right words indicating her beauty is beyond skin deep. In his own sarcastic fashion and his medical prescribed medicine, Pier found a way to show Linnet’s beastly complexion wasn’t internal and she will heal in time. Linnet received some sort of help from others to get through her illness and trauma, but she had to find the beauty within her boiled-lobster-self to feel truly her again. Join the ladies as they discuss how to find beauty when we’re beastly!Drawing Room Discussions –Fated Mates Podcast featuring Kate Clayborn about retellings (https://fatedmates.net/episodes/tag/romance+retellings)Taylor Swift “Love Story”“Love Lettering” and “Love at First” by Clayborn (www.kateclayborn.com)“Once Upon a Time” TV show"Official, unofficial book review” / Listicle – 12:43Featuring –When Beauty Tamed the BeastWinning the Wallflower novellaFairy Tales serieswww.eloisajames.comwww.amazon.com/Eloisa-James/e/B001H6U948/www.bookbub.com/authors/eloisa-jameswww.facebook.com/eloisajameswww.goodreads.com/eloisajameswww.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks"Pot-tail Pondering" – 38:32Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskeywww.properwhiskey.comwww.facebook.com/ProperWhiskeywww.instagram.com/ProperWhiskeywww.twitter.com/ProperWhiskeywww.youtube.com/properwhiskeyEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.comFollow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsWebsite https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersNext Up – “The Duke is Mine”

Wendy and Toni are reviewing Eloisa James’s Fairy Tales series starting with “A Kiss at Midnight” and the novella “Storming the Castle!”We get pet dogs instead of cute rats in this re-telling of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella.” Instead of trying to get into a ball, Kate was trying to get out of one. Oh, we have a stepmother, but we only got the kinder stepsister with a twist. All Kate has to do is pretend in front of her future brother-in-law’s royal relatives for the benefit of her sister without falling in love with the already betrothed Prince Gabriel. The feelings turn out to be mutual, but circumstances allow for only a dalliance, or so they thought. With the help of family members, a wingless godmother for Kate, and faith, eventually Kate and Gabriel’s rainbow came shining through. Join the ladies as they discuss how to make our hearts wishes and dreams come true!Drawing Room Discussions –Reading the correct “Blood and Ash” series#KourtingKleypas: Someone to Watch Over MeEntrepreneur/Mentor Gary VeeSuperbowl Day drunkValentine’s Day flowers and pizza bagels"Official, unofficial book review” / Listicle – 13:25Featuring –A Kiss at MidnightStorming the Castle novellaFairy Tales serieswww.eloisajames.comwww.amazon.com/Eloisa-James/e/B001H6U948/www.bookbub.com/authors/eloisa-jameswww.facebook.com/eloisajameswww.goodreads.com/eloisajameswww.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks“A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes”Walt Disney Music CompanySongwriters: Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston, David Pack"Pot-tail Pondering" – 39:15Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskeywww.properwhiskey.comwww.facebook.com/ProperWhiskeywww.instagram.com/ProperWhiskeywww.twitter.com/ProperWhiskeywww.youtube.com/properwhiskey“Storming the Castle” by Eloisa James“A Hunger Like No Other” by Kresley ColeAudible narrated by Robert Petkoffwww.kresleycole.comSarah MacLean’s “Bombshell: A Hell’s Belles Novel” cover revealwww.sarahmaclean.netEmail - litwallflowerspodcast@gmail.com Follow on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsWebsite https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

with Angela Stephenson! Where we talk about: Valentine craft; Wi-fi hotspots to checkout; Digitizing the historic survey and inventory of the Old West Side;Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert; Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert;You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle; Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday; A Christmas Movie Christmas (2019); Midnight at the Magnolia (2020); Holidate (2020); Love, Guaranteed (2020); Roomies by Christina Lauren;Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren;The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan; The Bride Test by Helen Hoang; My Nerdy Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson; Fool’s Gold series by Susan Mallory; Virgin River series by Robyn Carr; Bridgertons series by Julia Quinn; The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang; Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Writer Friends series by Rachel Gibson; Aisling Grey series by Katie MacAlister; The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister; Say No to the Duke by Eloisa James; Nothing But Trouble by Amy Andrews; Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson; The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams; Sugarplum Way by Debbie Mason; One Day in December by Josie Silver; The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory; Love a la Mode by Stephanie Kate Strohm; Tweet Cute by Emma Lord; You Say it First by Katie Cotugno;Windy City Magic series by Crystal Cestari; Lucy Valentine series by Heather Webber; And more!

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Join Kim and Aimee as they explore Eloisa James's 'Desperate Duchesses' series, six novels set in the Georgian era. 

It's the holidays and we're talking family romances because many of us are with our families or thinking about them this week. No matter whether you have a perfect family life or one that's a bit more of a journey, romances focusing on families have been around from the beginning -- this week, we're talking royal houses like the Westmorelands and the Malorys, the LeVeqs and the Montgomeries, and the Holmeses and the Hathaways. We also talk a lot about our own families...which was unintended, but there it is.You still have time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2020 Book Pack from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria Virginia, and get the seven traditionally published books on the list, a Fated Mates sticker and a candle from the bookstore! Order here!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! For the next week or so, we've got a lot of fun stuff in the hopper -- be on the lookout for a few extra episodes! And, if you're celebrating this week -- Merry Christmas!Show NotesRichard Gere wasn’t old when he filmed Pretty Woman, even though he was going gray.Samantha Jaxon posted a very upsetting TikTok, and that's all we have to say about that. The days of the big and small envelope in college admissions are over, but they do have the Common Appand that seems nice. Maybe, you too, would like a karaoke microphone for your future weather-person. The 1987 movie Roxanne with Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah is a Cyrano retelling, and it has lots of very funny jokes and one-liners. There is one more phone-banking opportunity on January 4, 2021. You should join us!Bridgerton drops on December 25th, along with Wonder Woman 1984. Virgin River is another Netflix show based on a romance series. Just a heads up about the photo array, I’m just including the first book of a family series because otherwise it will be overwhelming! 70s and 80s Old School romance series with families include: the Malorys by Johanna Lindsey, The Montgomerys and Taggerts by Jude Deveraux, and the Westmorelands by Judith McNaught. 90s families: the LeVeq family by Beverly Jenkins, The Cynster family by Stephanie Laurens, the Rocking M series by Elizabeth Lowell.2000s families: Brenda Jackson’s Westmoreland family, the Essex Sisters by Eloisa James, The Holmes Brothers by Farrah Rochon, and the Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas. 2010s families: The Blackshear family by Cecilia Grant, The Ravenels by Kleypas, the Duke’s Daughters by Megan Frampton, the Mackenzie series by Jennifer Ashley, the Greene sisters in the Uptown Girls series by Joanna Shupe, the Talbot sisters in Sarah’s Scandal and Scoundrel series, the von Hasenberg sisters in the Consortium Rebellion series by Jessie Mihalik, the Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews, and the Sullivans by Bella Andre.Brenda Jackson was the first Black romance author to hit the New York Times bestseller list with the book Irresistible Forces in 2008. It's not a Westmoreland book, but the Westmoreland series is currently 30+ books and growing.

Before Emily in Paris (it's pronounced pair-ee, gosh), there was Paris in Love by Eloisa James? Have we read it? No. Is it good? Veve is gonna take a guess. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/judgingbooksbytheircovers/message

Interview with Jane Walsh The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 184 with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: Writing the sexually-experienced romance heroine The novels that made Jane fall in love with historic romance Salon culture as a place to meet women The complications of showing a HEA in f/f romance without marriage Historical romance as a “common conversation” among authors Jane's optimistic hopes for the future of f/f historical romance Plans for a connected series of sequels Books mentionedHer Lady to Love by Jane Walsh My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverley (m/f) various series by Eloisa James (m/f) Her Countess to Cherish by Jane Walsh (forthcoming in August 2021) A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Twitter: @heatherosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page) Links to Jane Walsh Online Website: JaneWalshWrites.com Twitter: @JaneWalshWrites

Interview with Jane Walsh The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 52b with Heather Rose Jones A series of interviews with authors of historically-based fiction featuring queer women. In this episode we talk about: Writing the sexually-experienced romance heroine The novels that made Jane fall in love with historic romance Salon culture as a place to meet women The complications of showing a HEA in f/f romance without marriage Historical romance as a “common conversation” among authors Jane’s optimistic hopes for the future of f/f historical romance Plans for a connected series of sequels Books mentionedHer Lady to Love by Jane Walsh My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverley (m/f) various series by Eloisa James (m/f) Her Countess to Cherish by Jane Walsh (forthcoming in August 2021) A transcript of this podcast may be available here. (Transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Twitter: @heatherosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page) Links to Jane Walsh Online Website: JaneWalshWrites.com Twitter: @JaneWalshWrites If you enjoy this podcast and others at The Lesbian Talk Show, please consider supporting the show through Patreon: The Lesbian Talk Show Patreon The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon

Nicola Coughlan aka Penelope Featherington hinted that Christmas may come November 1st! It’s today and we’re besides ourselves with a building, characters and an edition of Lady Whistledown Society Papers. Before we bee-come busy with that preview, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James were on IG Live this past week and talked costumes. Now, we all want to know which dress the fabric sample Julia was given was from. Also, we wonder if our sneak peak will soon be followed by a full trailer. Until the next Bee news, join the ladies as they keep all senses extra heightened and aware for at least the next 24-hours!Email - bridgerton2000@gmail.com Follow - www.instagram.com/bridgerton2000 Follow - www.twitter.com/bridgerton2000 Subscribe - www.youtube.com/channel/UCVbwzumQy5Gx1TKc-O4OCzQ Website - linktr.ee/bridgerton2000Penelope Featheringtonwww.instagram.com/nicolacoughlanwww.twitter.com/nicolacoughlanwww.juliaquinn.comwww.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaQuinnwww.instagram.com/juliaquinnauthorwww.eloisajames.comwww.facebook.com/eloisajameswww.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks

Thorn Daughtry, the bastard son of a duke, is looking to get married and he has the perfect candidate. She is nothing like the woman who is helping him renovate his new estate. India for her part wants no part in a marriage to a man she cannot manage and Thorn is anything but manageable. That being said, sparks fly within their first meeting and the two cannot seem to stay away from the other. Three Weeks with Lady X is our first read by author Eloisa James and it does not disappoint! Her whit and fast-moving plot kept us hooked from the very first page. **We do not neglect the SPOILERS**

Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is Jessica from Peace Love Books Booktube and Instagram account. Jessica’s channel is one of the reasons why i read romance today. In this episode, we chat historical romance, dark and angsty romance, and some fantasy romance.    NOTE FROM SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by  The Mermaid The Witch and the Sea, by Maggie Tokuda Hall- published by Candlewick Press Buy it on Amazon- https://amzn.to/2ZNrjns Buy it on Bookshop- https://bit.ly/3hCcv19 BOOK RECOMMENDED  Heid’s Guide to Four Letter Word by Tara Sivec and Andi Arndt Morgan Brother’s series by Lauren Rowe What He Doesn’t Know by Kandi Steiiner Tessa Dare Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare Lord of Scoundrel by Loretta Chase The Highwaymen by Kerrigan Byrne The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne  The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare Kerrigan Byrne  Sarah MacLean Day of the Duchess Sarah MacLean Say No to the Duke by Eloisa James  Hearts Aflame by Johanna Lyndsey  Say Yes to the Duke by Eloisa James   Dark Romance/Angsty Romance Dark Notes by Pam Goodwin  Bullseye by Monica James  Blowback by Monica James    Anticipated New Releases  Beach Read by Emily Henry You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria  Palm South University series by Kandi Steiner  Fallen Men by Giana Darling    The House of Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Wolfsong by TJ Klune  Wayward Children by Seanan McGuire  Ember and the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir  The House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas Bareknuckle Bastard series by Sarah MacLean Hate Crush by Angelina M. Lopez Ilona Andrews  Joanna Shupe  A Night and Shining Armor by Jude Devereux  The Bride by Julie Garwood  Where to buy books? Better World Books  Ebay - Add Author + Lot  Thriftbooks    VIDEO MENTIONED Jessica’s May TBR CONNECT WITH JESSICA Youtube Instagram  Twitter     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

Summary:New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Rachel Van Dyken, joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, Ruthless Princess, the first book in the Mafia Royals series. Other topics include Kelly and Rachel's shared obsession with Reality TV shows, the complex process of developing a SIXTEEN book series, and Rachel's dream sci-fi project... that she'll get to eventually.  Guest: Rachel Van Dyken Show Notes: - Introducing Rachel Van Dyken- Lots of love for The Matchmaker's Playbook (Wingman Inc. #1) - now a movie!- The complex process of seeing your book transformed into a movie (00:02:01)- What's harder to write: a novel or a screenplay?- "The Science of Well-Being" - the most popular FREE online course at Yale University- The importance of taking time to REST - "The Bachelor" and our obsession with Reality TV (00:08:35)- The beginning of Rachel's reading career and the library as a safe haven- Shoutouts to Eloisa James and Julia Quinn- An unexpected writing journey, from Regency to New Adult - Writing the way you read and reading outside of what you're writing (00:17:09) - Creating the worst character ever... and then making readers fall in love with him- Writing the male point of view- Korean soap operas set the bar for slow burn romance - Rachel's latest novel, Ruthless Princess (Mafia Royals #1), available now (00:22:51)- Binge-reading series during the time of quarantine: The Eagle Elite Series - Rachel's sneak peeks at the next book in the Mafia Royals series (00:29:50)- Why we love older women with younger men- Age is just a number: watch 100 Humans: "The Best Age to Be Alive" on Netflix- The research behind Rachel's mafia romance series (00:35:55)- The Psychology of a Character and the "dishwashing method" - The story you're dying to write? (00:40:58)- Rachel's advice for "noobie" romance readers (00:44:55)- Where to find, follow, and keep in touch with Rachel: on Instagram, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group for Rachel's New Rockin' ReadersFollow 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*

Trigger warning for child abuse, pandmeics, and dermatological issues. This book can't decide what it wants to be. Parts are Batshit but taken too seriously and parts tackle serious issues but are taken too lightly. Laine's disgusted, Meg's offended, but we ended up indifferent to it in the end.

We are very pro health care workers these days — we love all of you…doctors, nurses, EMTs, home health aides…if you know how to work a stethoscope, we’re into you. This week, we’re taking about some of our favorite medical romances. Listen for Jen getting thoughtful, and Sarah getting wildly inappropriate. We’re all just doing our best.We love having you with us! — subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and like/review the podcast, please!Next week, we’re reading Susan Elizabeth Phillips’s Nobody’s Baby But Mine, and we cannot WAIT. We know it’s tough to get it in print, but find it in e at your local library or at: Amazon (free in Kindle Unlimited!), Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or in print, mailed from your local indie (which is probably still shipping!).Show NotesAs we all shelter in place, romance twitter has been very entertaining. Julia Kelly posted a thread where she posed her pets as romance novel covers, and everyone had fun with it. Sarah also loved this one about a dog who howls along with the Law and Order theme song.We forgot to tell you last week when we talked about Devil's Bride that Stephanie Laurens has a new book out, The Inevitable Fall of Christopher Cynster. We also have added information about how to pronounce Honoria and details about peach silk.Now is the time to get the BookBub daily romance email. Here's Sarah's Bookbub page.The nurse and doctor books were the backbone of early Mills and Boon romances, and the forerunner of the modern Harlequin Medical Romance; whereas Americans often find big, soapy hospital dramas on TV.Budleigh Salterton looks like a very nice place to hang out unless you are a bored American 12 year old.The roots of American and British romance are different, as proven by this absolutely WRONG LitHub romance essay. (They're wrong about romance a lot.)Sarah has talked about Radclyffe and the origin of Bold Strokes Books, but many of her romances are about doctors or set in hospitals.Jen doesn't really care too much about job details. Sorry not sorry.No one likes a Bloodletter. We want our historical doctors to be foreward thinking. Or as Eloisa James does in When Beauty Tamed the Beast, use a modern TV character like House as model for a hero.In Tempest, Jen spoke out inequities in acess to medical care for black patients, and that's still true today.If you're looking to see some "don't fuck your doctor" romances that definitely fall somewhere on the Simone Scale. Wrong by Jana Aston and Medicine Man by Saffron Kent.Jurgen Klopp wants you to put your hands away, and this amazing thread by comedian Laura Lexx and support all the Liverpool fans out there (especially Jen's brother).Jen's cool TikTok project is up and running, she's interviewing YA authors and hoping to get kids to read while they are sheltering in place.You can order buttons from Kelly and t-shirts from Jordandene.Next time, we'll be reading Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

Amanda and Jenn discuss historical reads, female friendship, classical music, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Simon & Schuster, and Care/of. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson (rec’d by Brannan) Questions 1. I am looking for two sets of books. The first: historical romance. I like Julia Quinn and pretty much read most of her books. I also like Candace Camp and read some Eloisa James. My favorite of Julia’s are the Bridgerton series. Can you please suggest historical romance that have Cinderella/fariytale like stories. It would be great if there is witty banter and family dynamics. Second: I am looking for fantastical/magical sort of books. I loved Harry Potter. Something with wizards or witches could be fun. Also, if it could be a feel good sort of book where there is a happy ending, it would be great. Thank you so much for your help. -Maymuna 2. This is yet another request from a woman shopping for her husband, but there is no Brandon Sanderson involved. My husband self-identifies as a slow reader and he has very little free time to read (he’s an emergency medicine doctor and he runs a business on the side), so we try to make each book selection count. He recently loved The Sympathizer and Homegoing; he liked but didn’t love The Topeka School and Disappearing Earth; he is forcing himself to finish Lincoln in the Bardo because I loved it but it’s really not for him; and he DNFed my beloved Pride & Prejudice. Cutting for Stone and Cider House Rules are all-time favorites, and he loved Trevor Noah’s memoir Born a Crime. He also recently BLAZED THROUGH Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality; I was not surprised by how much he enjoyed that book, but I WAS surprised by how obsessively he read it. He is already planning to read The Overstory and Pachinko because of how much I loved them. I’d love any other suggestions you might have! -Elizabeth 3. Need by the end of March. At the beginning of April, I’m going back to Hungary for a friend’s wedding. I’m taking my time getting there so between planes, trains and no automobiles, I’m going to have a lot of time. I’m set on audiobooks but would like a physical book to bust out when I’m tired of listening. Countries I’m hitting up are the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Poland, Hungary and maybe Belgium. I don’t care about the genre, just need something for entertainment. -Megan 4. Hi Amanda and Jenn! Thank goodness for you two! I am seeking a book suggestion for my (hopefully) future Mother in Law’s birthday. Important stuff!! We have recently been discussing her love for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. She has friends who also love these books and have picked up the idea of sending jeans to one another. She didn’t realize there was a 5th book to the series and was so excited to listen to it on audio. Turns out the final book was not at all what she was hoping for nor expecting and a huge disappointment to the series ending. I’m hoping you ladies can help think up the perfect comp. to the Traveling Pants that embodies all the wholesome feel-good sentiments and tells a tale of amazing female friendships. No teenage innocence turning into adulthood angst or heart-wrenching plot lines that will make her cry. I think some romance mixed in might be fine but nothing too spicy. I suppose a series would be nice but definitely not necessary. Thanks so much for your help!! -Megan 5. Love the show and hearing your recommendations. I’ve been starting to get into classical music, but know so little about it that I feel a bit overwhelmed trying to familiarize myself the different eras, composers, etc. I was wondering if you have a classical music inspired recommendation. It could be a nonfiction pick, maybe a memoir, or even a work of fiction where classical music is part of the essence. I’ve seen good reviews for “Counterpoint: A Memoir of Bach and Mourning” so I’m already interested in picking that one up. -Eric 6. Hi Amanda and Jenn! I love reading romance books, especially with same sex couples. The problem is though, I can’t seem to find good, fictional, professional adult romances with a gay (male/male) couples. I would love if you could recommend any. It can be sad or triggering ( After reading A little life I’m immune

Join in on the conversation between Jessica Hannan and guest Lisa Kuchy of Ladies of Leisure on "Say No To The Duke" by Eloisa James. Topics include: The aformentioned book, what else Lisa is reading, a few recs, and more. Make sure to stay to the end to learn about a few updates and surprises!Ladies of Leisure can (and should) be found at https://www.ladiesofleisure.net/ The HBP Geriatric Friendship Cult hides out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/153692985292389/Our Top Patreons this time are: Dee Em Elms What's Her NameThe show music is "Crazy Glue Instrumental" by Josh Woodward. Used with permission.Find us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/damselspodcast. and on Twitter at @damselspodcast.Support Deconstructing Damsels by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deconstructing-damselsFind out more at https://deconstructing-damsels.pinecast.co

In this episode, Stacy, Minh, Meka, Kristin, and Natalia discuss the joys of holiday-themed romance novels. Books mentioned in this episode are: Lisa Kleypas, A Wallflower Christmas Kate Hardy, Mistletoe Proposal on the Children's Ward Sarah Morgan, Moonlight Over Manhattan Lauren Royal, Chase Family Recipes: A Historical Cookbook and a Chase Family Christmas Johanna Lindsey: The Present Nora Roberts, Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories 1990 and Gabriel's Angel Poppy Alexander, 25 Days 'til Christmas Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway, The Lady Most Willing Jodi Thomas, Ransom Canyon Lisa Harris, Christmas Witness Pursuit RaeAnne Thayne, Coming Home for Christmas Debbie Macomber, The Perfect Christmas and A Mrs. Miracle Christmas Jana Aston, If You Give a Jerk a Gingerbread Marina Adair, Kissing Under the Mistletoe 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: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Fated Mates in your favorite podcasting platform — subscriptions mean so much! While you’re there, please leave us a like or a review if you feel so inclined!Next week, we’re taking you to blasphemy town! Or are we?! The read is Sarah’s pick, Sierra Simone’s Priest, which is an erotic romance in first-person hero POV, featuring a priest and an exotic dancer (NB: She is not Catholic). If sex in church is your concern, maybe skip this one, but also know that there’s a lot fo religious allegory in here that is fascinating and brilliant. Content warning for discussion of the Catholic Church and sexual abuse. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo or your local indie.Show Notes- Jen said fossils are boring. It wasn't a good look.- Defining competence porn.- Christian Grey at work. - Despite when Jen said, most sex toys are not made out of neoprene. And please be cautious about the sex toys you buy. - Imposter syndrome is the worst for everyone but these guys. - Job versus career versus vocation. - The Joanna Shupe book about the architect is actually called A Scandalous Deal. - If you do want to read books about fossils, Amanda Quick and Tessa Dare have them. Eloisa James does not. Manda Collins does. Sarah MacLean does not. - What's wrong with "Not Like Other Girls."- What's a bluestocking?- Doogie Howser was a doctor, not an astrophysicist.- How to avoid the "What do you do" question.- The recent Supreme Court case about the rights of queer people to work.- Sarah mentioned an article about how Americans haven't gotten a raise in 40 years, and Jen mentioned the struggle to stay in the middle class.- Lori Lightfoot won the Chicago mayor's election, but here's the story about her background and why Black Lives Matter activists are worried.- The thing Jen made into a job: writing about romance for Kirkus.- High School Musical 2 had the "I need a college scholarship" plot.- Roseanne and class on television.- Jen really hated This is 40.- Are you in Chicago? Come to Jen's romance book club at 57th Street Books or at Love's Sweet Arrow.- Divorce has profoundly negative impact on women's financial security.- Sarah mentioned a twitter thread about mothers telling their daughter's to have separate money and why women get jewelry as wedding gifts.- All women work, even if they don't have a job outside the home.- An overwhelming majority of American school teachers are white women.- You should read Catch and Kill if you can, but the story about how it impacted Ronan Farrow's relationship is also interesting.- Subscribe to your local newspaper!- This week, caller Samantha from Kuala Lumpur recommends Spellbound by Nora Roberts.- Next up is Priest from Sierra Simone.

Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Mama Mia and Jessen's past obsession with putting on Celine Dion performances (01:00). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of When Beauty Tamed the Beast (6:01). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (14:12). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of our favorite historical romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast (19:18).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/swreadrom)

Meg and Laine talk about body insecurity, dead wife tropes, and Justin Beiber.

Laine and Meg talk about pineapple sex, American heiresses, and how to properly christen every room in a house on this Fourth of July themed episode.

Laine and Meg talk about fairy tales, BEEF, and beefcakes.

Ellen and Mom discuss The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James, a book that is quite Shakespearean in more than just name. Plus, we take a moment to get to know Mom a little better (because she likes when it's about her).

This week, Evangelina discusses the delightful To Have and to Harley by Regina Cole, and Alex is a mess who partially discusses The Ugly Dutchess by Eloisa James, then fangirls over The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. Later, they discuss tropes gone wrong in their own lives: Captive Date and May-December Romance.

Kevin Christopher Robles, Jeff Umbrell and Retrospect's new producer Alyssa Morales take on a triad of trying topics: Associate Dean Mary Bly comes on to discuss her double life as an English professor and as world-famous romance novelist Eloisa...

Kevin Christopher Robles, Jeff Umbrell and Retrospect's new producer Alyssa Morales take on a triad of trying topics: Associate Dean Mary Bly comes on to discuss her double life as an English professor and as world-famous romance novelist Eloisa James; former USG President Leighton Magoon gives his two cents on student government and the election process; Drew Bernstein airs the concerns of the frustrated and underserved vegan population of Fordham Lincoln Center. Music by: Michael Appler Jeff Umbrell

Amanda and Jenn discuss the Scottish Highlands, books for introverts, Rent read-alikes, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Nurx, and Girls With Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Feedback Lion Heart by Fran Seen A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer   Questions 1. I love the show; it’s fun to hear the really specific things people are looking for and your suggestions are so interesting. I’m headed in mid-April to Moniack Mhor, a writing center in Inverness-shire, Scotland. I’d love recommendations for books set in Inverness-shire, the town of Inverness, or anywhere else in the Scottish Highlands. I don’t really like historical fiction, romance (I’m okay with it being part of the plot, but don’t like books where it’s the main thing), science fiction/fantasy, or beautifully written books where not a lot happens. I’ve read books by Scottish authors Val McDermid, Ian Rankin (and probably most of the Scottish mystery writers) and Muriel Spark. Any suggestions for contemporary fiction, especially YA, would be amazing. -Sarah   2. Hi ladies! I’d like help finding a book for a friend or an audiobook recommendation (or both!). She loves books that empower women and have all the best intentions of showing you how to live your best life. She has enjoyed reading You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero, and loved listening to The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein. Anything similar would be great! -Megan   3. Thank you so much for this wonderful podcast! Longtime listener, first time “requester”… here goes. I am finally rejoining the dating scene after a painful divorce following almost twenty years of marriage. I am pretty nervous, as things have changed just a bit since I was last on a date! So, I’m hoping you can help me with a romance book recommendation. I am new to the genre and have enjoyed only “The Kiss Quotient” and “The Duchess War”… I identified with the awkwardness of the characters and would love to read more. Would you be able to recommend a romance that I might be able to identify with, given my circumstance? Trying really hard not to feel like I’m the only one!! (Maybe I am?!) Thank you both so much, -Jodi   4. I am looking for two sets of books. The first: historical romance. I like Julia Quinn and pretty much read most of her books. I also like Candace Camp and read some Eloisa James. My favorite of Julia’s are the Bridgerton series. Can you please suggest historical romance that have Cinderella/fairytale like stories. It would be great if there is witty banter and family dynamics. Second: I am looking for fantastical/magical sort of books. I loved Harry Potter. Something with wizards or witches could be fun. Also, if it could be a feel good sort of book where there is a happy ending, it would be great. Thank you so much for your help. -Maymuna   5. I am looking for a book recommendation to help with being an introvert handling drawn out social situations. I am very introverted but can usually handle social situations that I have some control over or that have a defined start and end time (ie being at work or going out for meals with friends). Drawn out social situations like hosting people at my house for several days are very stressful for me. Last week was really difficult when after having my second child and being postpartum my in-laws stayed with us for a week. Needless to say, I found it to be very stressful on top of the lack of sleep and am worried that I could damage my relationship with my family. Can you recommend any books on how to handle social situations when being introverted? I’ve already read Quiet. Thanks! -Stressed Introvert   6. So I recently caught the live performance of Rent on Fox, which is a musical I have loved since childhood and always leaves me wishing there was more. I am so enthralled by ensembles of all-compelling characters and strong friendships, but I mostly get that vibe from TV shows and movies such as The Family Stone, This Is Us, Friends (!), Parenthood, and of course Rent. I’m open to all levels of realism and time periods, but am hoping that you know of any books that reflect the feels from shows like these. Please PLEASE share your secrets!! -Emily #HookedOnGetBooked   7. Hi. I love your podcast and I usually don’t have a bit of trouble finding books to read. My TBR Of 560 books on Good Reads certainly attests to that. But… because of a family member, my Uncle Tom and because of a friend’s mother I have a special interest in finding 2 topics I haven’t come across yet. I love non- fiction but I love reading a historical fiction about a topic first. Do you know of any books, a) featuring the Flying Tigers over Burma during WWII and/or b) the flight of the people referred to as White Russians fleeing Russia after the fall of the Tsar. Thanks. I’m more than happy to just get an email… I’ll still listen to every episode! -Jill   Books Discussed Dune by Frank Herbert Thick by Tressie McMillan Cottom September by Rosamunde Pilcher The Sunlight Pilgrims by Jenni Fagan The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes The Day of the Duchess by Sarah Maclean A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert (tw: discussion of domestic violence) Tessa Dare’s Castles Ever After series (Romancing the Duke #1) Witchmark by CL Polk The Awakened Introvert by Arnie Kozak Post: Life-Changing Books for Introverts I Thought It Was Just Me by Brené Brown A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (TW self-harm, sexual assault, harm to children) Holding Still For As Long As Possible by Zoe Whitall A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles The Book of Happiness by Nina Berberova (tw: suicide)

Who: Romance author Damon Suede Authors/ Books Discussed:  Gordon Merrick, Deanne Gist, Tamsen Parker, Jane Austen, Mariana Zapata's From Lukov With Love, Wall of Winnipeg, Sonali Dev's A Distant Heart, KJ Charles, Joanna Shupe's A Daring Arrangement and the rest of the series, Amanda Bouchet's Kingmaker series, Eloisa James, Molly O'Keefe's Everything We Left Unsaid, Rachel Caine's Stillwater Lake, Great Libraries series, Nalini Singh, Kressley Cole, Alyssa Cole, ICE PLANET BARBARIANS (AGAIN!!), Beverly Jenkins' Indigo, Charlotte Stein   Find their books on my Goodreads Women With Books Bookshelf Check  out Damon's New Book: Verbalize Links:   The Damon Suede debut romance named one of the top 100 romances of all time: Hot Head Subscribe to the Women With Books newsletter (With extra Q&A from the guests!) Friend me on Goodreads!   Check out the new HBIC Nation Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2FunNkQ Google Play: http://bit.ly/2DP6jDs Online: https://hbicnation.com/hbic-nation-podcast/   THANK YOU FOR LEAVING A REVIEW SO THAT READERS CAN FIND THIS SHOW. XOXOX **> Here’s our Phone number to leave a message or (enthusiastic) review/ comment on a book: (435) 565-1523   "I was raised in a lab to write romance" "romance is the literature of hope" "Books are like lighthouses" 'I'm a genre slut." "I stand on the shoulders of female giants"      

Whatcha Reading (March 3rd, 2018) I’m sorry about the audio quality on this one; I’m not sure what happened after I finished exporting the file. One day I will know what the hell I’m doing. Today is not that day. *sigh* I start off with some good ol’ romancelandia WTFery, thanks to a romance that Lauren found where the heroine’s dog dies and comes back as a man, whom she then falls for. WHAT. (I still do not know, but PASS!) From there, I move into some more serious topics in romancelandia, mainly the Ripped Bodice’s 2017 diversity in publishing report, which is, uh, NOT GOOD, to say the least. Finally, I'm talking about books by Lia Riley, Elyse Springer, and Kelly Bowen, including quotes and sex scenes (OF COURSE!). As always, I wrap things up with my current read and audiobook (Naima Simone and Eloisa James, respectively). Have a great weekend everyone and happy reading!

Ellen and Mom get real when talking about Wilde in Love by Eloisa James. Plus, how do they feel about all the different eras that make up the historical romance genre.

Author and humorist Faith Salie jumps heart-first into the world of Romance literature and gets personal with Eloisa James, the best-selling author of Historical Romance novels. They discuss how Eloisa’s day job as a Shakespeare scholar inspires her writing (including historical methods for removing body hair) and why – surprise! – Romance lit is really a feminist genre.

Special guest host Laura Rowley interviews famed and award-winning author Eloisa James! James is the New York Times bestselling author of 27 romance novels. She has been nominated for a RITA – the highest award in romance fiction – several times, and she won her first RITA in 2003. James graduated from Harvard and received post-graduate degrees from Oxford University and Yale University. In addition to being an author, James is a Shakespeare professor at Fordham University. James will be at the Central Library as part of the 2017 AViD series on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:00 PM. Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC  

In this episode, you get the real "old days of radio" experience listening to Jen pick up her glass and drink from it and set it back down repeatedly. Ice clinking! It's like we are on Mad Men! Metal Desk + Podcast = Clink Amplification We start out playing a new game we dub "Scenarios" - Essentially we each make up a series of geeky/pop cultural scenarios for the other to navigate. It involves Harry Potter and Star Trek! For the main event, we have Smut Shaming or de-stigmatizing guilty pleasures. We have discussed before that we are adamantly against the concept of “guilty pleasures” - just like what you like and you should not be ashamed of it or made to feel shame because of it. In this segment, we express our love of fanfic and romance novels, defend them from shamers, and explain why they appeal. And, as promised, here are all the books we recommended during the show as well as some extras! Fanfic book: Textual Poachers by Henry Jenkins Jen's Romance Recs: YA sports themed romance: Miranda Kenneally & Simone Elkeles Urban Fantasy, no explicit sex (fade to black) - Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs Urban Fantasy with sex - Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris (LOTS OF SEX - Laurel K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake series) Urban Fantasy with some sex and lots of jokes - Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson Steampunk Werewolf romance - Soulless by Gail Carriger Contemporary amusing romance with a relatable heroine - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Contemporary romance with my kind of guy - Vision in White by Nora Roberts Historical romance, light - Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James, Nine rules to break when romancing a rake by Sarah Maclean Historical romance, epic - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Epic Fantasy Romance - Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey M/M romance - Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy YA romance, fairy tales - Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer YA romance, angels and demons - The Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor YA romance, contemporary - Stephanie Perkins trilogy - Anna and the French Kiss, Lola and the boy next door, Isla and the Happily Ever After Romance, contemporary, but with interesting structure - anything by Rainbow Rowell YA comic book, historical elements - The Dreamer As always, our amazing Intro/Outro music is "We Are Highscore" by Krackatoa

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on June 7 3 PM EST 2 PM CST 1PMMT NOON PST when she will be having a very special show featuring the very popular  LADY JANE SALON.  Founded in February 2009 by romance authors Hope Tarr, Leanna Renee Hieber, Maya Rodale, and  book blogger, Ron Hogan, Lady Jane's Salon is New York City's first–and only–monthly romance fiction reading series. The Salon takes great pride in having hosted such luminaries of romance fiction as Eloisa James, Sabrina Jeffries, and Marjorie M. Liu while also encouraging debut and mid-list authors to “be our guest.” Past and present guest authors represent the full spectrum of the diverse and ever-evolving romance genre from traditional historical and contemporary romances to novels that cross over to science fiction and futuristic, fantasy and steampunk, inspirational and GLBT romance, to name but a few. NOW THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE HOT SHOW! Lady Jane's is about sharing not only great romance fiction but also the promise of a Real Life Happily Ever After http://www.Women-in-Need.org. http://ladyjanesalonnyc.com/ Bethany Cross will be there to open the phone lines and chat room. For more info about the show. http://www.worldofinknetwork.com

Eloisa James appears at the 2012 Library of Congress National Book Festival. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5749.