A Love-Hate Relationship with Romance Novels
MERCH MERCH MERCH Shoutout to Trashy Divorces for our last hitman-related book! Triggerman Inc. : the worst and most conspicuous name for a secret hitman company Noel: The Iceman! \ This neighbor lady put up with way more than she should have So y’all my sister just had a kid and I can comfortably say... Continue Reading →
First of all, thank you so much for Trashy Divorces for joining us! And DEFINITELY listen to their podcast as I am OBSESSED and I love them! Seriously I am so starstruck that they came on. OK so I’m going to be honest: I feel really bad when we do books like this. Because...I’m a... Continue Reading →
Hello there friends and listeners! Your co-host Rachel here! Are you ready to go on an adventure to the Wild Wild West? Okay maybe not.... But hey props to Loraine for writing a pretty good romance novel back in the 90s! Not gonna lie. That particular era can be pretty hit or miss. Can you... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone, Margie here. I absolutely loved listening to this recording because I got to relive those moments of “OMG he’s PERFECT PLEASE LOVE ME,” And Gabriel isn’t perfect because he’s this impenetrable wall of toxic masculinity. No, he actually IS vulnerable, encourages Bitsy-I mean Charlotte-to be vulnerable around him, and in general helps his... Continue Reading →
Alright Listeners! You can finally fill in the super secret Textual Tension BINGO block for “Rachel reads a bad book”! Total side note: Do you like our new graphic? Because I do! Let me know what you think! That’s a good friend. Friends, call your friends on their shit. That’s what makes you a good... Continue Reading →
What is up with those arms? I don’t think those are human proportions… Aiden Caldwell: Professional cinnamon roll Hey Laura. You’re a bitch Smooth Aiden. Super smooth. “Hey baby. Wunna come back to my place and meet my weiner?” I apologize in advance y’all. This is kind of a crazy romcom-esque plot. Strap in and... Continue Reading →
It’s weird how sexy Scottish highlanders became such a big thing isn’t it? I mean...why highlanders in particular? In some ways to me it just seems so random. Like theres nothing in history that makes them stand out particularly in terms of...I don’t know romance. Like theres no deep really romantic traditions for highlanders I... Continue Reading →
Welcome Shawn Green from Halwayokay! Thanks so much for hanging out with us! As you guys will hear, we had an absolute blast with this episode! It’s a little too easy to get these authors confused...Sorry Karrelyn! You did great at the cold read Shawn. You’re wonderful DANIEL. Savior of humanity If you ever want... Continue Reading →
I know I’ve said similar things before but this book was like being taken down into the Phantom of the Opera’s lair. You’re turned on but you know that you shouldn’t be and when you come up for air you’re like “WAIT A MINUTE NO.” Rachel said she experienced the same thing after reading Twilight... Continue Reading →
