Uninterested in reading about human men at this juncture, we’re thrilled to read our ARC of Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson. Lachlan Greer was more than able to carry our weary hearts around for a few hundred pages. He’s a Loss Ness Monster, after all. The thing is, turning into Nessie is a literal curse his family has carried for generations and he’s determined to break it once and for all. Enter: Keyanna McKay, the first granddaughter in the McKay family for hundreds of years. She’s beautiful, intelligent, and very determined. And she almost might be the death of him. Literally. Also Discussed: the rage we carry in our hearts, Rae’s recent medical adventure, and the trend of church choirs unironically singing “Like a Prayer.”

Up Next: Whisked Away by the Alien by Julie K. Cohen

SOS Novella: Rake: an erotic paranormal gardening romance by Nicole Parker

What We’re Reading:

Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair)

Alien Orc’s Prize by Ursa Dax

Married to the Alien Cowboy by Ursa Dax

What We’re Listening To:

Noble Blood Podcast

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It worked out really well for two angry ladies to be reading about a dragon shifter instead of a human man. This week, we read The Dragon of New Orleans by Genevieve Jack and we’re so glad. Gabriel is an immortal dragon, but a witch placed a curse on him. He doesn’t have long before his time runs out–he’ll either turn to stone or he’ll have to return to his homeland, where he’s surely to be killed on sight. He believes that Raven is the key to breaking the curse. Except that she’s in hospice, dying from a brain tumor. Good thing he can save her life…so that maybe she can save his. Also Discussed: Taylor Swift New Orleans Night 2, the shitshow of a week we’ve had, and why we choose the books we do.

Up Next: Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

SOS Novella: Melt for Daddy by Holly Wilde

What We’re Reading:

Swearing at a Sea Monster by Lauren Connolly

Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair) (11/15)

What We’re Listening To:

MaXXXine

Booze, Boobs, and Blood

How Did This Get Made?

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We got an ARC of Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage and we’re SO excited to talk to you about it. This series has us in a chokehold. Lost and Lassoed is book three in the Rebel Blue Ranch series–we finally get to see Teddy and Gus’s chemistry come to a head (giggle). Gus needs childcare assistance while Cam is out of town for the summer and Teddy is in need of a job. Can these two ever stop sniping at each other long enough to work together? In preparation for this episode, we also read Swift and Saddled, so we’ll be discussing that a bit, as well. Also discussed: Hear Me Out Cakes, Veronica’s upcoming anthology, and more spooky szn.

Up Next: The Dragon of New Orleans by Genevieve Jack

What We’re Reading:

Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

Accidental Abduction by EL Koslo

Rising in Ruin (Taunting Death Book 2) by Lady Kilroy

Court of Whispers (Realms of Lore: Fae Book 3) by Amber Thoma (10/31)

Tales Beneath the Winter Sky (Anthology) by The Distracted Inklings (Lady Kilroy, Amber Thoma, Amber Paige, Veronica Wynne, Roxie Cohen, Rebekah Sinclair) (11/15)

What We’re Listening To:

August the Duck

New Heights with the Kelce Brothers

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In honor of spooky szn, we’re reading monster romance! This week’s feature is a new-to-us author with a minotaur and fae couple. She’s a journalist trying to land her dream job and he’s the captain of the sportsball team (literally, that’s the name of the sport). Because of the requirements of her probationary period with the newspaper, Cass is forced to spend a lot of time with Elliot. And when he goes into heat….well, things heat up between them. Also discussed: spooky season, the Twilight eye shadow palette from ColorPop, and a disgusting amount of mayonnaise.

S.O.S. subject: My Hot Dog Came to Life and Screwed Me

Up Next: Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage

What We’re Reading

When She’s Handy by Ruby Dixon

The Barkeep and the Bro by A.J. Truman

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LVCRFT

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Time is a flat circle and we’re reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. The last time either of us read the Twilight series, it was 2008 and we read it at the very beginning of our friendship. We were both different people and the world was a different place. What do we think of Edward and Bella today versus 16 years ago? Are we Team Edward or Jacob? (Or someone else…?) We’ll talk about the book, as well as its cultural impact (we know WE KNOW) in our 100th episode. Also discussed: our friend’s birthday party, our disbelief over where this podcast has taken us, and Veronica’s upcoming anthology. Special thanks to Dani McLean, S.L. Prater, and friend of the show Lee for sending us well-wishes, which you’ll hear throughout the episode.

S.O.S. subject: Pushin’ Cushion by Vera Valentine

Up next: We’ll announce it when we know. Life is hard.

What We’re Reading:

Reclaiming the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair

Beauty and the Mustache - Penny Reid

Fire Line - Maggie Gates

What We’re Listening To:

How Did This Get Made - Twilight Episodes

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This week we’re immersing ourselves back into The Bachelor-esque world Kay Marie has curated for The Love Lie! Loyal listeners might remember the first installment in this series, The Love Rematch from Episode 73. In this followup, we see the aftermath of Emily’s decision to swap places with her identical twin Samantha. As we learned in the epilogue of The Love Rematch, the twin swap didn’t exactly go according to plan…so what happened? Kay Marie fills us in–and sets us up for book three–in The Love Lie. Also discussed: Lexington Legendary Book Bash, the scourge of living in Ohio, and spooooooooky szn.

S.O.S. subject: Taken by my TBR by Holly Wilde

Up next: It’s a surprise for our 100th episode!

What We’re Reading:

Make Believe Match by Melanie Harlow

Accidental Abduction by E.L. Koslo

Shadow Dragon (Shifter Agents) by Lauren Esker

What We’re Listening To:

Right Man, Right Time by Meghan Quinn

Alien Super Show

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This week we’re clinging to the Olympics by reading The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone! Luna is the first human to have ever entered the Kraken Games in Motham City. Kai is this year’s chosen kraken, who will have to fight every single entrant in order to win–and he must win if he’d like to bring honor back to his people. Last year’s kraken lost to an orc, and Kai has been told that losing is not an option. The only thing is…Luna and Kai met before the Games. And they had a *real* good time together, which is a problem because Luna hates kraken and kraken generally hate humans. Also discussed: Veronica’s upcoming book signing, Star Wars, and why the word “squishy” is only allowed in Finding Nemo.

Up next: The Love Lie by Kay Marie

What We’re Reading:

Reclaiming the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair

Reclaiming Kate - Mary Warren

My Orc Next Door - Veronika Kane

What We’re Listening To:

Beating Heart - Laura Pavlov

Constant Stream of Meidas Touch/Luke Beasley/FarronBalanced

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Legendary Book Bash - September

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It’s a double episode tonight, ladies and gentlemen! Last year, Tracy Sumner threw out the idea of getting some historical romance authors together and we were absolutely psyched about it. It took awhile to get schedules together, but we’ve finally nailed it. We’re focusing on The Rake Review series, specifically The Fake February Rake Charlie Lane and An Heiress for August by Kathleen Ayers, although there are 12 total that are being released on the first of every month in 2024. As an extra special treat, you can go to our YouTube channel and check out an interview with four of the authors from the anthology (Tabetha Waite, Kathleen Ayers, Charlie Lane, and Tracy Sumner). Also discussed: Veronica’s first book signing, spooky season, and f*cking COVID.

Up next: The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone

What We’re Reading:

Awakening the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair

Ghosts of Halloween - Layla Fae

My Orc (Fake) Boyfriend - Veronika Kane

What We’re Listening To:

Kitchen Nightmares (Thank you for keeping me sane, Gordo)

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Legendary Book Bash - September

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