Learning The Tropes: A Podcast for Romance Novel Veterans and Virgins

Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson

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Interview: Kwana Jackson (Author of Real Men Knit)

May 22, 2020

As a special Friday bonus, here's an interview Erin did with Kwana Jackson, author of Real Men Knit! Enjoy!

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The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams, Episode 69

May 20, 2020

This one was a doozy! This week we read The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams and had A LOT to say!

This week's episode was brought to you by Wind River Undercover by Lindsay McKenna.

Discover the true meaning of love and freedom in the American West with the Wind River Valley series written by New York Times bestselling author, US Navy Veteran, and genre pioneer Lindsay McKenna. With her signature military and law enforcement heroes in a Western romance setting, this distinguished author’s finest talents combine to bring this engrossing series to a close as two federal DEA agents go undercover in the ranching community to finally take down the cartel that has darkened their doorstep for good.

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Tycoon by Joanna Shupe, Episode 68

May 13, 2020

This episode we read Tycoon by Joanna Shupe and talk about kissing skills, trains and Clayton drills down on his perfect hero!

This episode is brought to you by Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras.

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Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn, Episode 67

May 5, 2020

(Warning: This episode is HEAVY on the New York City talk. You've been warned!)

This week we read Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn and talk about the joy of long walks, the pain of friend break ups and our love of New York City. We warned you!

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Beastie Boys Story (Apple +)

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Open Book - Jessica Simpson

This episode is brought to you by In To Her by JA Huss, available now at Audible.com.

Hit men, AJ and Logan, are professional mobsters and spending a sexy night stranded with their mark, Yvette, wasn’t in the plan. But one night changes everything and they soon find themselves plotting a way out of the job AND the mob. In To Her is an angsty, MFM, page-turning read that will keep you guessing until the very last word.

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Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) Movie Review

April 29, 2020

This week we watched Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Did she end up with the right guy? Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty have some thoughts!

This episode is brought to you by In To Her by JA Huss, available now at Audible.com.

Hit men, AJ and Logan, are professional mobsters and spending a sexy night stranded with their mark, Yvette, wasn’t in the plan. But one night changes everything and they soon find themselves plotting a way out of the job AND the mob. In To Her is an angsty, MFM, page-turning read that will keep you guessing until the very last word.

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The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Episode 66

April 22, 2020

This week we read The Hating Game by Sally Thorne and talk about how tropey it is, whether Josh is an all-timer and Erin plays... The Clayton Game!

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Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us

As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new conversations with some of your favorite authors.

The first episode features an interview with Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six and a big Romance fan!

Books Connect Us is produced by our very own Producer Patty, hosted by Erin Leafe and edited by Clayton Gumbert. So the whole fam is involved! Please rate, review and subscribe.

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The Ruin Of A Rake by Cat Sebastian, Episode 65

April 15, 2020

This week we read The Ruin Of A Rake by Cat Sebastian and talked about coveralls, reoccurring malaria and why is Goodreads issuing challenges?!?

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Self Made (Netflix)

Insecure (HBO)

Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us

As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new conversations with some of your favorite authors.

The first episode features an interview with Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six and a big Romance fan!

Books Connect Us is produced by our very own Producer Patty, hosted by Erin Leafe and edited by Clayton Gumbert. So the whole fam is involved! Please rate, review and subscribe.

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Fall by Kristen Callihan, Episode 64

April 8, 2020

Because you voted for it, this week we read Fall by Kristen Callihan and talked about triple gonorrhea, bad band names and are all of Clayton's friends fake?

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Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us

As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new conversations with some of your favorite authors.

The first episode features an interview with Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six and a big Romance fan!

Books Connect Us is produced by our very own Producer Patty, hosted by Erin Leafe and edited by Clayton Gumbert. So the whole fam is involved! Please rate, review and subscribe.

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Valiant by Laurann Dohner

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Valiant by Laurann Dohner, Episode 63

April 1, 2020

This week we get reacquainted with the New Species and read Valiant by Laurann Dohner. Is this the best one yet? YES!

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Ben Gibbard: Live From Home (Youtube)

Sanditon (PBS)

Beechum House (PBS)

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Vow Of Silence by Melynda Price

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Vow Of Silence by Melynda Price, Episode 62

March 25, 2020

This week we read Vow Of Silence by Melynda Price and talk (remotely) about our spotty knowledge of Amish culture, whether Josiah is a good detective and could either of us spot a rug made out of hair.

(Note: The audio on this episode is not up to our usual standards, but it will be fixed by the next episode. Thanks for sticking with us on our first remote outing!)

This episode is brought to you by The Bachelor by Sabrina Jeffries.

From one of the biggest names in historical romance, New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries, comes the second in a sparkling series about an oft-widowed mother’s grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers. In the process, they may just find that love can conquer all...even for a headstrong young lady with a scandalous secret to hide.

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Lovesick (Netflix)

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Star Champion by Susan Grant

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Star Champion by Susan Grant, Episode 61

March 18, 2020

This week we read Star Champion by Susan Grant (aka The Champion of Baresh) and talked about hallucivapes, bajha and night slime. You know, the usual stuff!

(Note: This episode was recorded before the current health crisis, so we don't touch on it, but we hope our listeners stay safe and healthy. Look out for each other and help flatten the curve!)

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High Fidelity - S1 E8: Ballad of the Lonesome Loser (Hulu)

Gang of Youths - The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows (YouTube)

Gang of Youths - The Heart Is A Muscle (YouTube)

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Gang of Youths - Go Further In Lightness (Spotify)

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Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

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Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, Episode 60

March 11, 2020

This week we read Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert and talked about chronic pain, whether Red was a good artist or just hot, and what would be on our "Get A Life" lists!

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Gentefied (Netflix)

It was NOT a Pepsi Commercial! It was Diet Coke:

Shirtless Construction Worker Commercial (1995) [Youtube]

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March Preview Episode

March 3, 2020

It's March and boy do we have some books for you!

Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

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Star Champion (Star Series 4) by Susan Grant

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Vow of Silence by Melynda Price

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Act Like It by Lucy Parker, Episode 59

February 25, 2020

This week we read Act Like It by Lucy Parker and talked about stage acting, iPad mishaps and Clayton's face tattoo!

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Act Like It by Lucy Parker

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Hard Travel Case for Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer& Styler

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High Fidelity Series (Hulu)

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To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (Netflix Movie Review), Episode 58

February 19, 2020

(Spoiler Warning: If you haven't watched To All The Boys I've Loved Before or To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, watch them before listening!)

Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty talk about the big Netflix sequel, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You! Are we Team Peter or Team John Ambrose? Why can't Clayton pronounce Lara? Listen to find out!

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No Reservations (Hulu)

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Practice Perfect: The Complete Series

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Interview: Ruby Lang (Author of House Rules, Practice Perfect, Acute Reactions)

February 13, 2020

It's Valentine's Day! And as a special gift, we're posting our interview with author Ruby Lang. We talk about her new book House Rules, why she prefers writing novellas and (most importantly) New York real estate!

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Acute Reactions

Playing House

Open House

House Rules

The Uptown Collection

Ruby's Novella Recs:

A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong - Cecilia Grant

A Midnight Feast - Emma Barry, Genevieve Turner

Grounded For Christmas - Savannah J Frierson

One Masked Night - Beverly Jenkins

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Night of The Phantom - Anne Stuart

Bridget Jone's Diary - Helen Fielding

Lord of Scoundrels - Loretta Chase

Cinderella Deal - Jennifer Cruise

Bet Me - Jennifer Cruise

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Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein

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Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein, Episode 57

February 12, 2020

This week we read Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein and wow... just wow.

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Yuck - Glow & Behold (Spotify)

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Shrill - Season 2 (Hulu)

This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Cheris Hodges, OWNER OF A BROKEN HEART.

Sportswriter Nina Richardson had the perfect life away from her family’s famous shadow. But a social media blowup and rejection by her boyfriend brought her back to their peaceful Charleston, South Carolina B&B to figure out what went wrong. So there’s no way she’s going to trust the crazy-hot sparks flying between her and handsome new employee Clinton Jefferson. It’s just reckless, rip-his-clothes-off, one-night-and-forget-it lust—right?

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Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein

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February Preview Episode

February 5, 2020

It's February and we're reading two books and watching a movie!

To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (Netflix)

Act Like It by Lucy Parker

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Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

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Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 56

January 29, 2020

This week we read the LAST Hathaways Book, Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas. We say goodbye to the Hathaways and rank our top Kleypas heroes and heroines! It's a fun one!

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Succession (HBO)

Dickinson (Apple TV+)

This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Alexandra Ivy, INTENDED VICTIM.

New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy delivers a novel of romantic suspense about a vicious killer who attempts to punish the one that got away. It’s a creepy tale with a hot hero in law enforcement and a feisty heroine aiming to stay out of the killer’s clutches.

You can find INTENDED VICTIM by Alexandra Ivy wherever books are sold. Find out more at Kensingtonbooks.com.

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Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas

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Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 55

January 22, 2020

This week we read Book 4 of the Hathaways Series, Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas. We talked about how nonchalant the Hathaways are, if Clayton remembers various escaped animal headlines and Dodger. Frickin' Dodger.

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Cheer (Netflix)

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Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas

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Tempt Me At Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 54

January 15, 2020

This week we read Tempt Me At Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, Book 3 of the Hathaways Series. Join us!

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The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy

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Mannequin P---y - Drunk II (Spotify)

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Little Women (2019) Movie Review

January 10, 2020

(Spoiler Warning: If you haven't seen the movie yet, go see it, then listen!)

Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty saw Greta Gerwig's Little Women (2019) starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Timothee Chalamet. Is it a masterpiece? Find out in this special Friday Bonus Episode!

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Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas

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Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas (w/ Kate Clayborn) Episode 53

January 8, 2020

We're back with Book 2 of The Hathaways Series, Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas, and we have a special guest! Author Kate Clayborn joins us to talk about her new book Love Lettering, Virgin River (Spoiler Alert) and all things Kleypas!

(Also, we had a few audio issues this episode, so our apologies.)

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Lo ve Lettering by Kate Clayborn

Fleishman Is In Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

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OnWriting (iTunes)

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Movie Premieres Unlimited

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Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas

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Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 52

January 1, 2020

This week we ring in the New Year with Mine Till Midnight, Book 1 of The Hathaways Series by Lisa Kleypas!

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Wild Rose (Hulu)

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Harry Styles - Fine Line (Spotify)

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Virgin River Season 1 (Netflix Series) Review + Listener Questions!

December 31, 2019

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen!

It's our first annual Tipsy Episode and we watched Virgin River Season 1, based on the books by Robyn Carr. We talked about Mel vs. Charmaine, how much Brady sucks and Jack's hair... his luscious, luscious hair.

Plus, Listener Questions!

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Virgin River (Netflix)

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January Preview Episode

December 25, 2019

January is Hathaways Month!

To kick off 2020 right, we're reading every book in the five book Hathaways series by Lisa Kleypas! It's gonna be so much fun!

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Love in the Afternoon

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A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas

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A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 51

December 24, 2019

Because Clayton was good all year, this week we read A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas and talked about the Feast of Seven Fishes, Make-It Gifts and The Stony Cross Park Interactive Experience.

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Virgin River (Netflix)

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John Denver And The Muppets: A Christmas Together (Spotify)

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The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston

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The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston, Episode 50

December 18, 2019

This week we read The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston and talked about shirtless Hollister models, how the Crows need to work on their onboarding process, and whether or not this is even a Romance (!)

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First Aid Kit (Spotify)

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Emmylou Harris moved to tears by First Aid Kit at Polar Music Prize (Youtube)

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