An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles, Episode 85

This week we read An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles and talked about London fog, hate shtuppin' and the con Clayton has been running on Erin this whole time!

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An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles

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Learning The Tropes and Whoa!mance Crossover Episode

In this very special bonus episode, Clayton and Erin talk with Isabeau (@ivdasho) and Morgan (@morganmaurhino), the hosts of the terrific Whoa!mance podcast!

We gab about our favorite heroes & heroines, the weirdest sex scenes we've ever read, ferrets, and much, much more!

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Practical Magic (1998) Movie Review

This week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty watched Practical Magic (1998) and talked about how this was a seminal film for one of us, whether or not we ate paste as a kid and how this film was cursed by an actual witch! 

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The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller, Episode 84

We kick off our month of SPOOKY books (and movies) with The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller! We talk about The Guilded Age, how to make ghosts leave you alone and why Clayton and Sam are oil and water.

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The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller

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Saturday Night Live Season 12 - 19 (Peacock)

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Indivisible.org

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The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson, Episode 83

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This week we read The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson and talked about the denigration of food trucks, sex on cooking surfaces and whether or not chefs have to be a-holes.

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How To Tame A Beast In Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks, Episode 82

This week we read How To Tame A Beast In Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks and talked about '90s nose jobs, dog shifters and Clayton tries to pronounce "colloquialism".

Also, Clayton recorded in a shed outside (long story, never mentioned on the pod) so occasionally there are birds noises. You aren't hearing things!

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Great British Baking Show (Netflix) (New Season Starts Friday, September 25th!)

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The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai, Episode 81

This week we read The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai and talked about online dating, ghosting and a car trunk full of condoms.

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The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai

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From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast (Audible)

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Yellowstone 

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The Lost Husband (2020) Netflix Movie Review

This week we watched the Netflix movie The Lost Husband (2020) starring Leslie Bibb and Josh Duhamel.

How does this movie compare to Pauly Shore's Son In Law? Why does this "farm" consist of only a dozen goats? Why is Producer Patty shirtless?

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The Lost Husband (2020) (Netflix)

What If (2014) (Amazon Prime)

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Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn, Episode 80

This week we read Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and talked about secret identities, jealousy and Colin's (possible) tapeworm.

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Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

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Nation of Language - Introduction, Presence (Bandcamp)

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Interview: Bea Koch (Author of Mad And Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency and Co-owner of The Ripped Bodice)

(Note: An earlier upload of this episode had an audio glitch around 21:00. It's fixed now!)

In this special bonus episode, we Zoom with Bea Koch, author of Mad And Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency and Co-Owner of The Ripped Bodice and talk about the wonders of Lisa Kleypas, accuracy in Historical Romance and the pleasures of snooping.

ALSO, we play a round of Romance or Nomance: Wolf Shifter Edition!

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Spellbound by Allie Therin, Episode 79

This week we read Spellbound by Allie Therin and talked about New York City in the 1920s, Coney Island and who's taller: Erin or Clayton? 

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Spellbound by Allie Therin

Stereogum - The Number Ones (Website)

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Love On The Spectrum (Netflix)

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Fight or Flight by Samantha Young, Episode 78

This week we read Fight or Flight, by Samantha Young and OH BOY!

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Fight or Flight, by Samantha Young

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe

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Ted Lasso (Apple TV +)

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Bliss by Fiona Zedde, Episode 77

This week we read Bliss by Fiona Zedde and talked about Jamaica, surprise half sisters and food options at BDSM clubs.

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Bliss by Fiona Zedde

Breath: The New Science of A Lost Art by James Nestor

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The Chicks - Gaslighter (Spotify)

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The Proposition by Judith Ivory, Episode 76

This week we read The Proposition by Judith Ivory and talked about reverse Pygmalions, leg men and ferrets.

This episode is brought to you by THE REBELLIOUS RANCHER (The Millers of Morgan Valley Series) by Kate Pearce

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Happy Endings Zoom Reunion (YouTube)

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I Give You My Body… by Diana Gabaldon, Episode 75

(Warning: We go pretty deep into the list of euphemisms for private parts in this book, so this episode is filthier than normal!)

This week we read I Give You My Body...How I Write Sex Scenes by Diana Gabaldon and talked about the author's distaste for the Romance label, the one great nugget of advice in this book and euphemisms... so many euphemisms.

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Laurel Canyon (Epix)

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Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher (Spotify)

This episode is brought to you by Candlewick Press, publisher of The Mermaid The Witch and the Sea, the new YA fantasy novel by Maggie Tokuda Hall.

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Learning The Tropes And Fated Mates LIVE (On Zoom) June 25th, 2020

Here it is, the full Learning The Tropes And Fated Mates LIVE Zoom broadcast from June 25th, 2020. We played games, answered questions and just had a good old time chatting about everything Romance. Enjoy!

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Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan, Episode 74

(Warning: This episode touches upon rape and domestic abuse.)  

This week we read Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan and Clayton is (almost) at a loss for words.

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Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence by Bryan Burrough

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I May Destroy You (HBO)

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Haus Of Hoodoo

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Justice by Laurann Dohner, Episode 73

This week we read Justice by Laurann Dohner and talked about Justice's dye job, Jessie's head wound and how much we love Breeze!

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Justice, by Laurann Dohner

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Spaceship Earth (Hulu)

I'll Be Gone In The Dark (HBO)

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Interview: Lauren Ho (Last Tang Standing)

Erin interviews Lauren Ho, author of Last Tang Standing.

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REMINDER: Learning The Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! (On Zoom) TONIGHT, June 25TH @8PM ET

Our live show with Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop from Fated Mates is tonight at 8PM ET! We'll be talking all things Romance, playing games and taking questions! Tickets are FREE on Eventbrite.

So come join us for Learning the Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! (On Zoom)

Thursday, June 25th @ 8pm ET

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365 Days (2020) Movie Review

This week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty tackled the Netflix sensation 365 Days! We talked about the art of the penis obstruction shot, the overabundance of music cues and attempted to cast the inevitable Hollywood remake.

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The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe, Episode 72

This week we read The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe and talked about revenge, whether Clayton was named after the character in this book and that closet scene. Yowza!

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The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe

Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean

Strange Love by Ann Aguirre

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Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid, Episode 71

This week we read Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid and talked about library sex, early 2000s fashion and overdue books.

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Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

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Pluto TV

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Strange Love by Ann Aguirre, Episode 70

This week we read Strange Love by Ann Aguirre and talked about some TRULY alien sex. Plus, Clayton falls for a beta! 

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Strange Love by Ann Aguirre

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snarls - Burst

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The 13th (Netflix)

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While You Were Sleeping (1995) Movie Review

This week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty watched While You Were Sleeping (1995), starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. Does this movie make the Learning The Tropes Rom-Com Canon? Listen to find out!

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Interview: Kwana Jackson (Author of Real Men Knit)

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

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Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson

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The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams, Episode 69

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

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.

USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras launches a new series set in Key West and filled with humor, Latinx culture, and fun family dynamics perfect for summer beach reading...

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Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn, Episode 67

(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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Bon Appétit Youtube Channel

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

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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