Podcast appearances and mentions of Lisa Kleypas

Another year, another chaotic New Year's episode, with one of our favorites, the Lauren half of Christina Lauren! Y'all. When we say headphones in, we mean HEADPHONES IN. This is not for your kids, or your mechanic, or Kate. Today, we're getting into the kink Sarah has been dancing around at Fated Mates Lives for years...the one Sandra Brown and Bertrice Small installed, and Lisa Kleypas and Christina Lauren continued in a grand, noble tradition. Strap in, friends, we're talking lactation kink! You're welcome!Happy New Year, pervs. We love you.If you want other people to discuss brand new romance authors with, maybe you want to join our Patreon? You get an extra monthly episode from us and access to the incredible readers and brilliant people on the Fated Mates Discord! Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon.Our next read along will be Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians (you're welcome). Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, from your local indie, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.BooksSunny Chandler's Return by Sandra BrownAnother Dawn by Sandra BrownAll the Sweet Tomorrows by Bertrice SmallDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasFresh Cream by X CallistoThe Milky View by Luna StarkHeaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsMilking the Rabbi by Violet DareBigger by Casey CaneA Splash of Cream at the Alabaster Cafe by Astra RoseMorning Glory Milking Farm by CM Nascosta

It's that time of year when Leah, Melissa, and Kate put on their influencer hats and recommend the things that made their days a little brighter in 2025. This year, they're joined by two special guests: rockstar Strict Scrutiny intern Jordan Thomas to share some of his picks, and former Chair of the Federal Election Commission Ellen Weintraub to discuss two of democracy's favorite things—independent agencies and the regulation of money in politics. Favorite things: WANTLeah: Cozy Earth Bubble Cuddle Blanket, Jones Road Just Enough Tinted MoisturizerKate: Aventura electric scooter, Grüns Superfood Greens GummiesMelissa: True Botanicals, e.l.f. Camo Liquid BlushJordan: Tea Tree Leave-In Conditioner, Pink Oil Moisturizer,  NEEDLeah: Peloton stretching classes, Farmhounds dog treats; Badlands Ranch dog foodKate: custom bobbleheads & action figures, Lilly Allen's tour, Strict Scrutiny's upcoming West Coast tourMelissa: Caddis readers, Blackwing Matte pencils, As Ever RoséJordan: 2026 Evanescence and Korn tours, these headphones WEARLeah: Forme Power Bra, Argent, TheRealRealKate: Strict Scrutiny onesies, Cozy Earth Studio Wide Leg PantMelissa: Quince yak wool sweaters, Uniqlo White T-Shirt, Clearly Collective Collegiate Scarves, WaySoft Cashmere BeanieJordan: Crooked Con Merch, Mavi jeans READLeah: The Wedding People, Alison Espach; Julie Anne Long's Pennyroyal Green series; Lisa Kleypas' Wallflowers series; These Summer Storms, Sarah MacLean; Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, V. E. Schwab; The God of the Woods, Liz Moore; Book of the MonthKate: The Power Broker, Robert Caro; Who Is Government? Michael Lewis; Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, Kate Conger & Ryan Mac; The Radical Fund, John Fabian Witt; Isola, Allegra Goodman; Heart the Lover, Lily King; Martyr! Kaveh Akbar; The History of Sound, Ben ShattuckMelissa: Matriarch, Tina Knowles; Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People, Imani Perry; Jane Austen's Bookshelf, Rebecca Romney; Atmosphere, Taylor Jenkins Reid; The Book Club for Troublesome Women, Marie Bostwick; The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, Kiran DesaiJordan: Lawless, Leah Litman; The Sirens' Call, Chris Hayes; Bad Law, Elie Mystal; Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation, Zaakir Tameez; Just Shine! How to Be a Better You, Sonia SotomayorEllen: Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell Mysteries; Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Benjamin Stevenson; The Black Wolf, Louise Penny; Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent, Judi Dench; This Is Happiness, Niall Williams; Elizabeth Strout; Amor Towles Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 3/6/26 – San Francisco3/7/26 – Los AngelesLearn more: http://crooked.com/eventsOrder your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down last week's agonizing two-and-a-half-hour oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could see the already weakened Voting Rights Act gutted even further. They highlight the themes that emerged and dig into the case's broader context with Sam Spital, Associate Director-Counsel at the Legal Defense Fund, then recap the week's other arguments and the latest legal news. Finally, Leah talks with Joyce Vance about her new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy.Favorite things:Leah: The Bow Street Runners series, Lisa Kleypas; Flirting Lessons, Jasmine GuilloryKate: What Are We Living Through? By Jedediah Britton-Purdy & David Pozen (Boston Review); Originalist ‘Bombshell' Complicates Case on Trump's Power to Fire Officials, Adam Liptak (NYT)Melissa: The Lawyer, the Witch, and the Witness: Proving Witchcraft in the English Courts, Trace M. Maddox (Yale Journal of Law & the Humanities); Slow Dance, Rainbow Rowell; One Battle After Another Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesGet tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I am joined by Francesca of Under the Cover Book Blog to chat about one of my favorite topics in romance...book boyfriends!We had fun talking about what makes a "favorite book boyfriend" and share some of our favorite book boyfriends whom we'd totally bring home to mom as well as some of our favorite book boyfriends whom we'd totally hide from mom

Derek Craven brings in security. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114170.Then_Came_YouSimilar Books/AuthorsThrone of Glass by Sarah J. Maashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76703559-throne-of-glass?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=muWpbWjTfb&rank=1Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197743.Lady_Sophia_s_Lover?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hyvl3hqESa&rank=1Sherry Thomashttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/266470.Sherry_ThomasJulie Anne Longhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20987.Julie_Anne_Long?from_search=true&from_srp=trueSubscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

If you listened to Monday's episode and were wondering where to find Derek Craven, well, Katie found him.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/330721.Dreaming_of_YouSimilar BooksSix of Crows by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23437156-six-of-crowsThe Elf Tangent by Lindsay Burokerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60620822-the-elf-tangentDevil in Winter by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114166.Devil_in_WinterSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroineJoin us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

You can't just stop at one Lisa Kleypas book, and like Bridgerton, all the characters are interconnected. Lily Lawson is decidedly not a soft, virginal heroine, but if you've seen a bit of life, you might relate to her character more than your standard sword-wielding ingenue. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114170.Then_Came_You Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Readers, meet Hector.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7491418-love-in-the-afternoonSubscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

The second coming is here. Katie meets Lisa Kleypas.We're starting in the middle of a series and halfway through Kleypas' catalog. Like Bridgerton, all the secondary characters get their book, but it's not a requirement to read them in order. This story focuses on Beatrix (the quirky girl who loves animals) and Christopher, a war hero with a cute dog and a lot of baggage. Throw in some hidden identities, letter writing, and a mean girl villain and you've got romantic tension for 200+ pages. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7491418-love-in-the-afternoon Subscribe to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@notanotherheroine

Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas is the sixth book in the Ravenel series. The Ravenels are the most recent series in Kleypas' extended universe—going back to the Gamblers of Craven. The Ravenels are a family made up of two sets of cousins: Devon, Earl of Trenear and West Ravenel, then Helen Ravenel and her twin sisters Pandora and Cassandra. Cassandra's main goal is to have a family and she feels particularly lonely on the day of her twin's wedding. Tom Severin, an industrialist and sometimes friend to Devon and West and Ravenel, offers to marry her after he overhears her express her anxieties about ever getting married. He's immediately taken with her beauty and pragmatic interest in running a home, two things he is seeking in a wife. But when Tom reveals to Cassandra that he can never love her because he insists he is incapable, she puts distance between them. This book is one of Kleypas' more recent publications, from 2020. She has a long backlist and while this book definitely reads like a romance from the 2020s, there are many tell-tale signs of a Kleypas original.Support us on our Patreon!Visit our website for transcripts and show notes: reformedrakes.comFollow us on social media:Twitter: @reformedrakesInstagram: @reformedrakesBluesky: @reformedrakesBeth's SubstackChels' SubstackEmma's SubstackThank you for listening!

Not even going to pretend that this episode isn't mostly a comparison with the original and a discussion of rewrites.

HBs, it's the fourth and final part of DEVIL IN SPRING by Lisa Kleypas! Gabriel, the next St. Vincent is married to his neurodivergent queen Pandora, but they've been pulled into a big intrigue and Pandora might not make it! Bonus Content: don't call HBHQ for bomb disposal and so much more! Lady Loves: Sabrina: Be a little extra. She and Haley made a video to announce that the whole TBR crew are going to a Hozier show and it was THE BEST! Mel: Be a little extra!!! Have a whole truckload of dirt delivered to your house and spend all day happy as a pig in slop topping up your garden beds and creating a cutting garden! Episode Sponsor: MARIN IN THE MOONLIGHT by AE Merriweather! Imagine Succession as a Little Mermaid retelling and set the whole thing in a theme park. AE is a group of THREE BFFs who all write together. What's more HB than that?!?! Get your copy ASAP at B&N or Amazon. Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday, we're doing a roundup episode that includes a Quickie on the Human Pets of Talin series by RK Munin and BLOODFEVER by Karen Marie Moning!! Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz  Art: Author Kate Prior Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail  Follow our socials:  Instagram @heavingbosoms Tiktok @heaving_bosoms  Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more.

Hey HBs! It's time to finish up our St. Vincent Day celebration with part 3 of DEVIL IN SPRING by Lisa Kleypas! We jump in in the middle of their illicit rendezvous and it doesn't slow down from there! Bonus content: It's been two weeks since we recorded the last episode, Mel has now read almost all the books in the Ravenels series, the Duke who takes your silly nickname because YOU started it, all the swoony quotes, and so much more! Episode Sponsor: MARIN IN THE MOONLIGHT by AE Merriweather! Imagine Succession as a Little Mermaid retelling and set the whole thing in a theme park. AE is a group of THREE BFFs who all write together. What's more HB than that?!?! Get your copy ASAP at B&N or Amazon. Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday, we're doing a roundup episode that includes a Quickie on the Human Pets of Talin series by RK Munin and BLOODFEVER by Karen Marie Moning!! Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz  Art: Author Kate Prior Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail  Follow our socials:  Instagram @heavingbosoms Tiktok @heaving_bosoms  Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more.

HAPPY ST. VINCENT DAY!!!!! This year, we're celebrating Sebastian and Evie's first-born, the next St. Vincent, Gabriel and his neurodivergent QUEEN Pandora Ravenel!! This is part 2 of 4, so come back next week! Make sure you're following @romancingthedata for her Lisa Kleypas tournament, and so much more to come! Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners.  Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday, we're doing a Quickie on the first two books in The Ravenel series by Lisa Kleypas!! COLD-HEARTED RAKE and MARRYING WINTERBOURNE, which are the two books before THIS book! Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz  Art: Author Kate Prior Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail  Follow our socials:  Instagram @heavingbosoms Tiktok @heaving_bosoms  Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more.

It’s April! No fools here. This month, I have the pleasure of speaking with podcaster and mom, Kara Infante. Her podcast is Bookish Flights. On each episode, she features a guest who talks about three books centered on a theme. We talk about ways that women funnel their creativity. Books! Talking! Conversations! All my favorite things. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions. You can find Kara: Instagram: @bookishflights Facebook: @bookishflights Website: bookishflights.com Show Notes: movies, books, writers, and topics we discuss: Bookish Flights Podcast Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn Moloka’i by Alan Brennert Cold Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas

It's time to celebrate St. Vincent Day, HBs! And this year, we're going all in with Sebastian and Evie's first-born, the current St. Vincent, Gabriel and his neurodivergent QUEEN Pandora Ravenel!! Make sure you're following @romancingthedata for her Lisa Kleypas tournament, and so much more to come! Want to support the show? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! It super helps the algorithm connect us to new listeners.  Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday, we're doing a Quickie on the first two books in The Ravenel series by Lisa Kleypas!! COLD-HEARTED RAKE and MARRYING WINTERBOURNE, which are the two books before THIS book! Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz  Art: Author Kate Prior Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail  Follow our socials:  Instagram @heavingbosoms Tiktok @heaving_bosoms  Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more.

It's February 4th, the most important romance holiday in February: Derek Craven Day! We're celebrating this year with a little reminiscing of the past years' episodes, and a close reading of the first chapter of that classic, Lisa Kleypas's Dreaming of You. Read Dreaming of You at: Bookshop, Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Apple Books, or wherever you get your books. Learn more about the holiday, and the man who inspired it, and listen to past Derek Craven Day episodes on the Fated Mates website. If you want more discussion of Derek Craven in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com.

In this episode, Ines and Leslye reveal their favorite books of 2024 plus a few honorable mentions. Gird your wallet as they unapologetically aim for your TBR's expansion. Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ines' Favorites Marrying Winterbourne by Lisa Kleypas https://amzn.to/4h3CI7A  Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey https://amzn.to/4ga8f6O  The Midwinter Mail Order Bride by Kati Wilde https://amzn.to/3PJTcpv  Bound to the Battle God by Ruby Dixon https://amzn.to/40FOTBL  Bewitched by Lara Thalassa https://amzn.to/4arz7Oe  Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood https://amzn.to/4apmXFy  Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaros https://amzn.to/3Wu9SFo  Burn For Me by Ilonna Andrews https://amzn.to/4g9fewT    Ines' Honorable Mentions The Phoenix Pack by Suzanne Wright https://amzn.to/40IubkQ  Sins for All Seasons by Lorraine Heath https://amzn.to/4ho42gS  The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen https://amzn.to/3C8UxmO  Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Seguro https://amzn.to/3Cjo3WU  The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon https://amzn.to/40GahqB    Leslye's Favorites A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Quiet Types by L.H. Cosway When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh - (I limited myself to one Psy-Changeling book for the purposes of this list) Vicious by VE Schwab   Leslye's Honorable Mentions End of Story by Kylie Scott - https://amzn.to/40KZL1p Lies by Kylie Sacott - https://amzn.to/4h7LuSh Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo - https://amzn.to/4jsE6T4 The Wishing Game by Meg Schaffer - https://amzn.to/4geTBLA Grump Gone Wild by Cassie Mint - https://amzn.to/40xI18k   Get ready for Resonance Surge, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3C5XPqJ    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

You ready to talk about romance, feminism, and monsters? We sure are, and so is Sanjana Basker, a psychology PhD student and bookish content creator who we're obsessed with (in a totally normal way). Also: some animal updates, thank goodness.    Animal Updates! Kacey Musgraves is an NYC rat defender (join the club), the raccoon at LaGuardia has captured our hearts, and Claude has arrived at Erica's house (by way of Long Island Rabbit Rescue)!   Sanjana's Thingies are Rivals on Hulu, mass-market paperbacks, Calzedonia tights, @poetssquarecats (see also: @catworkers), and L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil.   Some authors mentioned in this ep include Lisa Kleypas and Libba Bray, and books mentioned include Left of Forever by Tara DeWitt, Office Hours and Sabbatical by Katrina Jackson, Creep: Accusations and Confessions by Myriam Gurba, and Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger and Harm by Emmeline Clein.   Want to more of Sanjana? The way she talks about romance on TikTok is an absolute delight, and her episode of the Care So Much Podcast is fantastic.   What romances are you loving right now? Let us know at podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, our Geneva, or our Substack comments!   Treat your hair to Nutrafol. Take $10 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Upgrade your cleaning experience with Blueland and get 15% off your first order when you use our link. YAY.  

I join The Historical Romance Sampler podcast with Katherine Grant to sample a scene from Lisa Kleypas's Secrets of a Summer Night. We discuss how historical romance has changed since the 1970s and talk about bestsellers and airport books. Also, learn more about Romancelandia Holiday Fairies 2024!Romancelandia Holiday Fairies is a mutual aid effort for the romance novel reader community to support anyone in the community who could use a little material help with purchasing gifts for themselves, or loved ones this holiday season. Learn more:bit.ly/holidayfairiesshelflovepodcast.com/holiday-fairies-Learn more about Katherine Grant and The Historical Romance Sampler podcasthttps://katherinegrantromance.com/historical-romance-sampler-podcast/episode-42-andrea-martucci-reads-lisa-kleypasKatherine Grant on InstagramThe Historical Romance Sampler on Instagram Shelf Love:NEW! Substack for original writing and stuff | Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.com

It's Book Club week! Jess and Trisha discuss The Siren of Sussex and similar historical romance books they recommend. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Keep up to date with the world of books and reading with Today in Books, Book Riot's daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Our editors offer commentary, context, and the occasional clap-back to keep you informed and entertained. Visit bookriot.com/todayinbooks to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Send us your requests for recommendations AND your favorites of 2024 - you can send both to WhenInRomance@BookRiot.com Books Discussed Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang The Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas (first book is Secrets of  Summer Night) The Brothers Sinister Series by Courtney Milan (first book is The Duchess War) The Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare (first book is The Duchess Deal) Let us know what you're reading, what you're thinking, and what you're thinking about what you're reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (WhenInRomance@BookRiot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@JessIsReading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @TrishaHaleyBrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Martucci, host of the Shelf Love podcast, joins the podcast for a deep dive into the world of historical romance through a close reading of 'Secrets of a Summer Night' by Lisa Kleypas. We discuss a specific passage between Simon Hunt and Annabelle, the evolution of romance genres over the decades, and reader expectations from historical versus modern romances. We also play Love It or Leave It to find out Andrea's preferences in romance narratives. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler 00:06 Introducing Andrea Martucci and Shelf Love 01:14 Close Reading: Secrets of a Summer Night 02:13 Overview of Secrets of a Summer Night 04:20 Analyzing Annabelle and Simon's Relationship 19:14 Historical Romance and Reader Expectations 23:37 The Role of Tension in Fiction 25:46 Trends in Romance Literature 28:04 The Power of Curation 30:15 Balancing Artistic Integrity and Commercial Success 34:45 Game: Love It or Leave It 40:11 Conclusion and Guest Plugs   Find out more about Shelf Love at www.shelflovepodcast.com!   HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Sign up here: https://tidd.ly/3WrMY0w      Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)   Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler)  Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)   

Jordan gets back to her roots this week with a fun, quirky, and not too serious regency romance - What I Did for a Duke by Julie Anne Long. While we're still not clear on what was done to get the duke, it's likely something naughty (especially since this is an open door romance!) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8430098-what-i-did-for-a-dukeIf you're looking for something similar, try anything by Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas or Sherry Thomas.

Meg has fond feelings about this 90s-tastic Kleypas, and Laine read it for the first time. It brought us both joy, just in different ways.

The Wallflowers reunite and help to bring the right individuals together at magical Stony Cross Park in “A Wallflower Christmas” by Lisa Kleypas!Rafe Bowman should be courting one cousin to marry into the nobility however he's interested in the other, a companion, Hannah Appleton.We love the angst and animosity Hannah and Rafe developed since their first meeting.  It makes their falling in love a story for the ages!This novella gives us friendship, family, jealousy, toupee and love aspects, and everything in between.  If you're a fan of love letters then get ready for an honest and spicy declaration!Join us as we discuss an honorary English wallflower and her letter writing American!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSBitter sweet reviewing the entire Wallflower series“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 2:03Lisa KleypasA Wallflower ChristmasWallflowers 4.5www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  21:59Brandy, Cranberry, Orange juice cocktailWhat should I do? – 23:17I think I'm in love with my girlfriend's friendNEXT– Bridgerton 1-6 by Julia QuinnHosts - 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!

None of us can remember the name of Sarah's hometown so we just call it Grover's Corners, which is fitting given how forgettable she is as a character. We also didn't recall how much of this book was threats of sexual violence. We had a great time recording, but make no promises as to your listening experience.

Hey pals! Today, we're wrapping up Lisa Kleypas's Wallflower's series with Daisy and surprise guest hero Matthew's book, SCANDAL IN SPRING! Follow along as the World's Smallest Woman and the World's Most American Man fall in love in the beautiful English countryside. Enjoy the show! WALLFLOWERS #1: Ep. 75 - Secrets of a Summer Night WALLFLOWERS #2: Ep. 85 - It Happened One Autumn WALLFLOWERS #3: Ep. 87 - Devil in Winter Brazen banter: The Tortured Poets Department! Tourism in Belgrade! Prewashing clothes! Kris Jenner! Cat Scale: 6 Revolutionary Resources 'Fortnight' music video The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Albatross poem) Elisa Braden books Barbie's friends and family Chelsea name Silphium (contraceptive plant) Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko episode   Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family all about us! Support the podcast and buy us coffee WRION merch! Our feminist, sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! Instagram: @wereaditonenight Twitter: @wereaditpodcast Facebook: We Read It One Night TikTok: @wereaditonenight Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

Matthew Swift's secrets are out including his feelings for the whimsical Daisy Bowman in Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas!We love the fun teasing and banter in this book, especially when the bag-o'-bones turned into a hunk of muscle!  Even better, tall and handsome where's spectacles and checks off Daisy's partner list.Of course we love the family and friendship aspect!  Lillian didn't like Swift being a marriage prospect however she protected Daisy while freeing him when his big secret was out.Join us as we discuss the last wallflower's wish come true!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSToni retiring her Evie Jenner!? *vroom vroom*Make jokes to counter a cunty dayWendy is (super) sun-kissed too“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 5:10Lisa KleypasScandal in SpringWallflowers 4.0www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  34:05Fourteen Hands Rose + PineappleOne Dangerous Night by Cathy MaxwellThe Scandalous Ladies of London: The Duchess by Sophie JordanMine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas; rerecording, unabridged with Mr C FrostReset Sundays, are you doing it?What should I do? – 39:42…My sisters hate my boyfriend for now reasonNEXT– A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa KleypasHosts - 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!

You will get taken on a journey, possibly against your will, in this discussion of dark romance with bestselling author Skye Warren. It's more than just the non-consent and power dynamics that make readers of the genre rabid. Learn why Skye insists dark romance is feminist literature, and see if you agree! Skye recommends if you want to try out a dark romance, start with her book The Pawn which you can find on her website at skyewarren.com    BOOKS MENTIONED: Dark Angel by Mary Balough: https://amzn.to/4azRwaB  Prisoner & Hostage by Skye Warren and Annika Martin: https://amzn.to/3vAp4GQ  One the Way Home by Skye Warren: https://amzn.to/3VEGwEL  Deliver by Pam Goodwin: https://amzn.to/3voIXk5 Wanderlust by Skye Warren: https://amzn.to/3VGAMKG  Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas: https://amzn.to/3VGAMKG  A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole: https://amzn.to/3PKPL2h  Twist Me by Anna Zaires: https://amzn.to/3PKPL2h Push by Clair Wallis looks like it's out of print: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21010103  The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: https://amzn.to/49glS0H  Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3U0pRu5 Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3U0pYpv Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/49ijBSN  Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3TVT0Xg  Blue Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3xihO2M  To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney: https://amzn.to/43H03WN What I Did for a Duke by Juliann Long: https://amzn.to/3TB6kip    Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP Get ready for Heart of Obsidian, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3PFEQXG    Find the hosts online at: L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/  Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Hey HBs! Mel and Sabrina are here to recap RAVISHED by Amanda Quick! It's a historical with a fossil-obsessed heroine, a VERY misunderstood hero, a dangerous ring of robbers, and a cavernous ruination!! Bonus Content: Mel got her 5 yards of dirt delivered, Sabrina wants to be BFFs with this heroine, the gals go on a crustacean tangent, Mel does a big word association on everyone because it's tired in here, Lady Whipplethorpe, Lord Applebottom Doorman, and so much more!Lady Loves: Joint lady love: HB David sending a much-sought 1st print of a Lisa Kleypas book to HB Emily after a Patreon watch party! HBs are the BEST.Sabrina: StoryGraph has actual graphs now! Pie and bar ones! Mel: Get yourself whatever your 5 yards of dirt is! Is it nuts? Maybe. But is it for you? DEFINITELY.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

Who knew Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent, was so caring?  Miss Evie Jenner opened up to the biggest rake in the country with cuddles and warm feet in Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas!Evie finally has had it and goes to the one man who couldn't be questioned if their marriage was consummated.  We admire her strength and balls to visit Sebastian at night and proposition him.  This baddie survived her relations countless times, and now, continues to survive with the help of her obsessed, marriage-of-convenience husband.Are you on the book husband Sebastian band wagon?  We love that the devil has a heart and takes care of his wallflower.  And, he gets sentimental about how much he misses his oldest friend.  There is nothing he won't do to protect Evie…dramatic swoon!Join us as we discuss a favorite wallflower-rake couple who didn't need a three month wager to fall in love!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSBullet train hot mess express, no eyebrows8 o'clock birdNo-bake bakingThe Gentlemen on Netflix with zaddy Theo JamesHappy sleeping baby on vision board“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 9:07Lisa KleypasDevil in WinterWallflowers 3.0www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  50:55Easy gin fizz: Hendrick's Floral Adora + lemon-lime sodaRoad to Rok – Immortals After Dark series by Kresley ColePleasure of a Dark PrinceDemon from the Darkhttps://kresleycole.com/bookshelf/the-immortals-after-dark-series/I need your help… – 55:33… how can I (22F) make my husband (37M) understand, it was a marriage of convenience, that I really love him?NEXT– Scandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasHosts - 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!

Is Lady of the Night the magic ingredient in It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas?!The Wallflowers carried out an experiment to see if Marcus, Lord Westcliff will kiss any lady  To his annoyance, he clearly favored one strong willed Miss Lillian Bowman.We still find ourselves laughing out loud no matter how many times we reread this novel.  Lillian and Westcliff constantly tried to one up each other in the competition that is a competitor of two.We love seeing the other side of starchy Westcliff who is all work and intimate no more than once a week.  We even get a taste of rakish Marcus which Lillian teased.  We also get the side that thinks he doesn't deserve happiness yet, and we eat that sad boy stuff up!Join us as we discuss our favorite hot headed couple fall in love in magical Stony Cross Park!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSUnabridged audio version overthinkingWonton soup kick“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 8:37Lisa KleypasIt Happened One AutumnWallflowers 2.0www.lisakelypas.com“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  59:12Hooter's Sangria recipeRoad to RokKiss of a Demon King by Kresley Colehttps://kresleycole.com/books/kiss-of-a-demon-king/Am I the A**hole… – 63:19… for signing up my girlfriend for a social etiquette class before meeting my familyNEXT– Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasHosts - 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!

The Wallflowers has formed and a misspoken wish was granted in Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas!We love the fast friendship between the Wallflowers, their epistolary communication, and their mischief, sort-of managed activities at #StonyCrossParkSimon taking care of Annabelle has us swooning!  He defends dowerless Annabelle against the peers who won't offer for her.  He simps after her.  Then he took care of business when things got bloody which  made us love him more.We got a kick out of Annabelle wanting to take back her wish.  However, she got her wish and even risked her life for Simon.Although the new audio version is abridged, it's worth the listen!  The narrator gives alpha Simon an even more emotional confession of love!Join us as we discuss how an adder bite, not a love bite, help the first Wallflower get wed!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSFreezing in CaliforniaExciting busy, busy, busy“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 1:48Lisa KleypasSecrets of a Summer NightWallflowers 1.0www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  41:04Rose Spritzer: equal parts Rose and Lemon-Lime sodaTakeover by Nana Malone, Marriage of Convenience, Knights of the Roundtable inspiredhttps://nanamalone.com/product/takeover-kings-of-the-boardroom-book-1/In Want of a Viscount by Lorraine Heath, heavy on the kissinghttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/in-want-of-a-viscount-lorraine-heath?variant=41063300235298A Season for Spies by Golden Angelhttps://www.goldenangelromance.com/copy-of-bridal-disciplineAm I the A**hole… – 46:32… for admitting I got married for money and ruining my cousin's idea of love?NEXT– It Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasHosts - 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!

Again, crying over Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas no matter how many rereads!King McKenna returned to #StonyCrossPark to get revenge on Lady Aline however he can't help uncovering her secret, can't help loving her.Lady Olivia and Gideon Shaw has a great meet-cute then cat-and-mouse game giving them a chance to live life to the fullest again.If you enjoy a crying man, a sad “boy,” a man who knows how to do beautiful and romantic gestures, then McKenna is for you!Join us as we discuss this love for the ages novel all over again!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSB&N Book mail, the sale got usBridgerton Season 3 Sneak Peak Event on Valentine's DaySuperbowl 2024Taylor and Travis “OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 4:58Lisa KleypasAgain the MagicWallflowers 0.5www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  50:41American-English Casino pottailhttps://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2332/casinoRoad to Rok – IAD by Kresley Colehttps://kresleycole.com/bookshelf/the-immortals-after-dark-series/Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maashttps://sarahjmaas.com/books/empire-of-storms/Am I the A**hole…?? – 55:50… by freaking out on my girlfriend, and would I be the a**hole if I asked?NEXT– Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasHosts - 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!

The Bow Street Runners, like Newgate Prison, are one of those setting markers that tells historical romance readers “oh we're in a historical romance in London, probably in pre-Victorian.” A few different authors have written whole series centered on Runners as heroes—Lisa Kleypas, Kate Bateman, Jillian Eaton, and they pop up in quite a few different standalone books as well. But like how we investigated in our Newgate Prison episode, we're interested in the why and the how of Bow Street becoming a part of the historical romance canon of setting markers. The proto-police force existed for a little less than a century, initially differed greatly in their mission than police forces of today, and would be nearly obsolete by the time Queen Victoria was crowned. Support us on our Patreon!Follow us on social media: Twitter: @reformedrakesInstagram: @reformedrakesBeth's TikTokChels' TikTokEmma's TikTokChels' SubstackEmma's Substack Visit our website for transcripts and show notes: reformedrakes.comThank you for listening!

Happy 30-ish years to Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas who gave us a pistol wielding author, Sara Rose Fielding, and a spectacles stealing extraordinaire, not for his green eyes, Derek Craven!Surprisingly, this is the first time we're reviewing this novel as a duo and we can never get enough!  We love the push and pull between Sara and Derek.  She did the one thing that he wants the most, to make him feel safe, which got her into his tight inner circle where surliness equals love.We discuss the controversial scene with Tabitha and we got some good points!  Toni loves telling everyone about the Fated Mates episode when author Sarah MacLean asks Lisa Kleypas about thee scene (time stamp 42:20).  https://fatedmates.net/episodes/2019/9/24/s021-lisa-kleypas-does-spectacles-better-than-f-scott-fitzgerald-dreaming-of-youHowever, we do love knowing everyone's take on thee scene so please message us! #derekcravenwouldnever beg unless Sara's involved

Hey pals! Today, kicking off 2024 in style with DEVIL IN WINTER by Lisa Kleypas! This is the third book in the iconic Wallflowers series and it features top ten all time great historical romance hero Sebastian St. Vincent, aka a super hot absolute drama queen. And much to our surprise, we have in fact switched our original opinions on Sebastian. Listen to this man be brought to his knees by Evie, a gal who just wants Sebastian to be cool for like two seconds. Enjoy the show! WALLFLOWERS #1: Ep. 75 - Secrets of a Summer Night WALLFLOWERS #2: Ep. 85 - It Happened One Autumn Brazen banter: Tips to make people fall in love with you! Lots of horniness or hospital! Lisa Kleypas is secretly Oscar Wilde? Cat Scale: 8.5 Revolutionary Resources

Hey pals! Today, we're celebrating the end of autumn with the second Wallflowers book, IT HAPPENED ONE AUTUMN by Lisa Kleypas. Meet Lillian Bowman, American dollar princess/spitfire with undiagnosed autism (at least according to us), and Marcus, Earl of Westcliff, short king Stern Brunch Daddy galore. This heavily Pride and Prejudice coded enemies to lovers Victorian love story will win your heart and have you kicking your feel with how adorable these losers are. Enjoy the show, and make sure you're reading the original text instead of the edited version! WALLFLOWERS #1: Ep. 75 - Secrets of a Summer Night Brazen banter: MAJOR personal cat updates! Ringworm: yikes! Scary trends in Romancelandia. Cat Scale: 8.75 Revolutionary Resources Ringworm Whitney, My Love The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith History of ether Changing horses for historical travel History of handcuffs   Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family all about us! Support the podcast and buy us coffee WRION merch! Our feminist, sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! Instagram: @wereaditonenight Twitter: @wereaditpodcast Facebook: We Read It One Night TikTok: @wereaditonenight Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

Michelle Major's USA Today, best-selling romance is all about new beginnings, second chances, and always a Happily Ever After. Just the thing for Christmas relief and her latest festive book, The Christmas Cabin delivers on all fronts. Hi, I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler, and on Binge Reading this week, Michelle talks about the appeal of Christmas stories -she's written lots of them - and why Second Chance Romance is one of her favorite things to write. This Week's Giveaway Our Giveaway this week is a Book Bundle of three holiday novellas for my own Of Gold & Blood historic mystery series. If you enjoy twisty family secrets and a dash of sweet romance, you'll love this trio of novellas et in New York, Hawaii, and California. DOWNLOAD HOLIDAY NOVELLAS https://dl.bookfunnel.com/1z2rd1zjlx You can support the show by buying me a cup of coffee@buymeacoffee.com/jennywheelx. Your contribution helps to pay for production costs, but all of my time in researching and recording the show is done for no cost. If you enjoy the show, leave us a review so others can find us too. Word of mouth is still the best way for others to find great books they will love to read. Links to things mentioned in the episode: Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series – books; https://juliaquinn.com/series/bridgertons/ Bridgerton TV show:  https://www.tvguide.com/news/bridgerton-season-3-release-date-cast-trailers-news-everything-to-know/ Shonda Rhimes: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722274/ Lisa Kleypas: https://lisakleypas.com/ Jill Shalvis: The Sweetheart List, https://www.jillshalvis.com/the-sweetheart-list Readers Take Denver: https://www.readerstakedenver.com/ Lori Foster Reader Author Get Together: https://readerauthorgettogether.com/ Where to find Michelle online Website: Michellemajor.com Facebook: @Michellemajorauthor Instagram @Michellemajorbooks. Introducing romance author Michelle Major Romance author Michelle Major - feel good books for Christmas Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Michelle. Hello there Michelle, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Michelle Major: I'm so excited to be here. Thank you. Jenny Wheeler: The Christmas Cabin is your newest release. and it's also part of the very successful Carolina Girls series.When I looked at the series, I discovered that this is actually the third Christmas book you've done in that series, so obviously your readers love them. What do you think it is that attracts readers to Christmas stories? Michelle Major: As a reader myself and a writer I think Christmas stories are so special because it's a time of year when we look back at our memories whether we have those rose-colored glasses on and everybody thinks about the perfect, Christmas around the fire though unfortunately, it's not always the reality in the world at large or in a family. And so, I think escaping into a Christmas book where you can just sink into all of those traditions and sweetness is really special at this time of year. Jenny Wheeler: Now the couple in your story, Laura and Ben, were married briefly as youngsters and for quite understandable reasons it didn't last very long. They're now meeting up again quite some time later in their old home territory. I guess you would describe this as a Second Chance Romance, wouldn't you? Michelle Major: I would. And Second Chance Romance is one of my favorites to write, so I loved it. The appeal of Second Chance Romance Jenny Wheeler: Why is that? Why is Second Chance Romance so attractive? Michelle Major: My writing process often starts with character development and the emotions between the two main characters, You know, in movies, I love Love at First Sight shows, and I love those moments of being hit by something. But I think writing Second Chance, it's just so juicy because they have a history and often it hasn't ended well. You can jump in the deep end on the emotional tension.

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Heiress Evelyn Stanford gets mistaken with a kiss by solicitor Rafe Griffin in “Beneath the Moonlight Pale” by Nicola Italia!We love the theater moment and chemistry between Evie and Rafe!  Then happiness turns to sorrow and moving.  The revenge plot turned upside down gave us life.  We were endeared to the hero when he gave the heroine time to heal.   This fast read by a great writer kept us engrossed with all the wild mystery, suspense, and horror!Join us as we discuss the twist of fate mystery romance!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSYay or Nay on McDonald's new saucesHalloween bucketsBartender WendyToni on Tinder?!  Tips and Tricks“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 11:24Beneath the Moonlight PaleNicola Italiahttps://nicolaitalia.com/https://linktr.ee/authornicolaitaliahttps://www.instagram.com/authornicolaitalia/“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 34:24Chilled green tea + PortRed Blend Portugal by Casa Santos Limahttps://www.casasantoslima.com/en/Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maashttps://sarahjmaas.com/books/throne-of-glass-series/throne-of-glass/Chaol  or DorianThe Duke Starts a Scandal by Sophie Jordanhttps://sophiejordan.net/thedukestartsascandal.htmlOn Dublin Street by Samantha Younghttps://authorsamanthayoung.com/books/series/on-dublin-street/NEXTI Will by Lisa Kleypas in A Christmas to Remember AnthologyHosts - 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!

Today, we're reading an absolute romance classic — one of those books everyone tells you is a must read, and one that neither of us had read before the podcast! We're taking a few minutes at the top to admit our mutual folly, though, because Flowers from the Storm is stunning, and we now feel grown up enough to appreciate it. We talk about Quakers, about dogs and kittens and apes, about men with pirate smiles and vengeance in their heart, about thees and thous, about capitalism and happily ever after and about how internal conflict can sometimes be the most difficult hurdle to overcome. Also, we find an undeniable reason to learn trigonometry. Our next read along, and last of the year, will be Roan Parrish's Rend. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books and Kobo. If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com.Show NotesAll about the Quakers, including some thoughts about pronoun usage.You definitely did not want to be in an Insane asylum in the 1800s...or in 2023. Just ask Britney Spears.People we think have read this: Ruby Dixon, Lisa Kleypas, Kresley Cole, Elizabeth Hoyt, Kerrigan Byrne.People we know have read this: Kate Clayborn (this is her favorite book) and Kennedy Ryan (this is one of her favorite books)The narrator of this audiobook is Nicholas Boulton, and Jen highly recommends it. Let Boulton do all the decoding for you. Here is a short YouTube clip of him talking with Kinsale about reading steam scenes.

The time has come, what did America Ferrera think of her very first romance novel, Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas? Listen to find out!  Also-What was that book I couldn't remember? When the Marquess Falls by Lorraine Heath!  While you're here- I'm hosting an event with author Sarah MacLean to celebrate the release of KNOCKOUT book #3 in her Hell's Belles Series at Book Club Bar, while the event is sold out there are still a chance to pre-order your copy, or simply start your Hell's Belles journey with Bombshell (available now!)! Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- Patreon Learning the Tropes Instagram @learningthetropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! Email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Can we get vulnerable for a bit? Hope so, because we did. Along with Jodie Slaughter and Andrea of Shelf Love Podcast, we come together - not unlike a certain Derek and Sarah - to reflect of what DREAMING OF YOU by LISA KLEYPAS. has to say about feminine identity, romance readers, and, as ever, ourselves. Why Derek Craven and why not Joyce? Why does Romance seek the approval of systems that do not serve it and indeed don't even get it? Are we not all always already overidentifying with main characters? Does DoY have problems or is it all cunning craftwork? Be sure to listen to the separate Whoa!mance and Shelf Love discussions before diving into the meta-ness and meta-mess of this text.

It's Derek Craven Day 2023—empirically the best romance holiday of February—and we're celebrating in traditional fashion by talking about why there are two types of Lisa Kleypas readers: The ones who think Derek Craven is the best hero, and the ones who are wrong. If you've been with us for any length of time at all, you know we are mildly obsessed with Lisa Kleypas's heroes, her writing, the way she writes objects into her books as talismans of emotion, and the way she injects excellent romance directly into our veins every single time. This year, to celebrate this most high holy of romance days, we asked all of you to help us by filling up a Google spreadsheet with things other Kleypas heroes do in their books…because while St. Vincent and Winterborne will never get a holiday all to themselves, they're pretty great dudes. Enjoy, friends. It's -11 degrees on the East Coast, so we give you permission to hang out in bed all day and read a book by Lisa Kleypas. Our first read along of 2023 (in February) is Tracy MacNish's Stealing Midnight—we've heard the calls from our gothic romance readers and we're delivering with this truly bananas story, in which the hero is dug out of a grave and delivered, barely alive, to the heroine. Get ready. You can find Stealing Midnight (for $1.99!) at Amazon, B&N, Kobo, or Apple Books.

You've been asking for a shifter interstitial, and we like to give you what you want. Today, we're talking manimals! We go back to the beginning and touch on all the shifter/Lycae business that we dealt with in Season 1, and then we talk about all the ways werewolves have evolved into were-other things and then into DNA-splicing experiments. The recs get wild, the plots get weird, and there's a lot happening! S05.20: Shifter Romance Interstitial: Manimals!Fated MatesDownloadOur next episode will drop Saturday in honor of the greatest of holidays, Derek Craven Day! To celebrate, we recommend rereading Lisa Kleypas's Dreaming of You and then enjoying a full hour of our banter about our proudest achievement. In observance of DCD23, we will not be releasing a Wednesday episode next week, but we will be with you all the week after!Our first read along of 2023 (in February) is Tracy MacNish's Stealing Midnight—we've heard the calls from our gothic romance readers and we're delivering with this truly bananas story, in which the hero is dug out of a grave and delivered, barely alive, to the heroine. Get ready. You can find Stealing Midnight (for $1.99!) at Amazon, B&N, Kobo, or Apple Books.Show NotesToday's show is apparently brought to you by 1983. The song She's a Maniac was on the Flashback soundtrack, and Manimal was a television show. We talked so much about shifters in Season One, you just have to go back. I'm sorry. Derek Craven Day is coming this Saturday. Please celebrate responsibly.