Erin (the Veteran) and Clayton (the “Virgin”) discuss a new romance novel every week in this fun celebration of the romance genre.
This week we read Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell. 100!
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This week we get a great e-mail with tips on how to become an Audiobook fan (2:36), we share a couple 5-star reviews (12:45) and then finally reveal our 100th book!(17:30)
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This week Jen Prokop of Fates Mates and Jen Reads Romance fame joins us to talk about Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and it is a DOOZY! We talk telepathy with tigers, secret royals and circus weddings. This is a really fun one!
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This week we talk about Transcendence starting out as Twilight Fanfic (0:16), Kennedy Ryan's "Hoops" and "All The King's Men" series' being developed for TV (11:50), open the mailbag to talk character names that could affect our enjoyment of books (14:30), and Clayton's voice changes before diving into a great 5-star review (23:53).
We also reveal next week's book, and next week's super special guest! (33:00)
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This week we read Transcendence by Shay Savage and talked about khizzes, luffs and Jordache Jeans.
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This week we gossip about Regé-Jean Page leaving Bridgerton (1:10), crack open the mailbag to discuss a possible audiobook review episode (14:03) and run down some top contenders for our 100th book (22:50).
Plus, we reveal next week's book (31:32)
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This week we read The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan and talked about angst free Romance, list making and unnamed brown sauces.
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Scoundrel of My Heart by Lorraine Heath
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In this weeks Minisode, we open up the mailbag to talk Virgin River Season 3 fan theories (3:54), share some 5-star reviews including one about Clayton's (possible) HEA (15:02) and dip into Twitter to discuss whether Learning The Tropes can be used as sex education (27:13).
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WARNING: If you haven't watched the Virgin River Netflix Series, at around 32:43 we start talking Book Vs. Show, so just a heads up if you don't want to be spoiled. And also, watch the show!)
This week we read Virgin River by Robin Carr and, boy howdy, did we have a lively conversation!
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Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein
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Erin talks toJoanna Shupe about all things Romance and her brand new book The Heiress Hunt!
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This week we continue our conversation on spoilers (2:19), discuss why most men don't read fiction (11:14) and we announce next week's book (31:48).
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This week, we welcomed Carly Lane-Perry to the show to to talk about Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey.
We discussed Tessa Bailey's knack for dirty talk, mayoral IQ requirements and Butt Twitter.
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Mike Nichols: A Life by Mark Harris
The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr
Love At First by Kate Clayborn
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In our first ever Minisode, we talk about Regé-Jean Page hosting SNL (1:20), respond to an e-mail slandering Charmaine from Virgin River (21:10) and reveal next week's book and the Special Guest who will be joining us (25:10).
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This week we read Love Code by Ann Aquirre and talked about meat sacks and consent. You know... the normal stuff!
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Our break is over and we're dropping in to announce what the plan is moving forward. Listen to find out!
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In June, Learning The Tropes and Fated Mates did an epic live show (via Zoom). It was so fun and we had so much to talk about, we weren't able to get to some questions from the audience. So, in the waning days of 2020, Erin, Clayton, Jen and Sarah hopped on Zoom, grabbed some drinks and decided to answer a few!
Enjoy this loosey goosey convo about Normal People, favorite sub genres and unexpected turn ons!
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Originally posted January 2nd, 2019.
This week we read the fourth book in The Brother's Sinister Series: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan. We discuss what makes a bad girl, missing fingers, and our weekly swoons! Also find out the answer to our weekly question- Did Clayton read this in a bath? (yes, yes he did)
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Originally posted December 5th, 2018, here's the book that REALLY started it all!
This week Erin and Clayton read Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, and finally find out what Clayton feels about the greatest Romance Hero of all time (don't @ us, or actually do, we love telling people they are wrong) DEREK CRAVEN! Also we discuss our feelings about epilogues, rich people, gaming hells, school reading lists and BDE.
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Erin, Clayton and the fabulous Romance author Kate Clayborn talk about their history with Taylor Swift, run down their 5 favorite songs and ponder whether Taylor reads Romance.
Pre-Order Kate Clayborn's excellent new novel, Love At First coming out on February 23rd, 2021!
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Erin sat down with Joy C. Mitchell, one of the writers on the Netflix series Bridgerton.
Joy talks about living in Europe, how she got the Bridgerton gig and what it was like on set. It's a fun chat!
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Erin and Clayton give their initial reactions to Episodes 7 and 8 of Bridgerton on Netflix.
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Erin and Clayton give their initial reactions to Episodes 5 and 6 of Bridgerton on Netflix.
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Erin and Clayton give their initial reactions to Episodes 3 and 4 of Bridgerton on Netflix.
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IT'S HERE!
Erin and Clayton give their initial reactions to Episodes 1 and 2 of Bridgerton on Netflix. They both had some Irish cream, so buckle up!
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(Warning: We discuss intimate partner assault in this episode)
This week we read The Duke And I by Julia Quinn, the inspiration for the upcoming Netflix series Bridgerton.
We talk about why we initially decided to skip this one, why we changed our minds and what made this book so groundbreaking when it was first published.
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Taylor Swift - Evermore (Spotify)
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(Warning: We go deep on Virgin River Season 1 and 2 spoilers, so make sure to watch before you listen!)
Erin, Clayton and Pat had the privilege of sitting down with the incredibly talented actor Lauren Hammersley!
Lauren talks about how she got the part of Charmaine, shares behind the scene stories and puts up with our ridiculous Virgin River fan theories.
We were so excited to talk to Lauren and she couldn't have been funnier or more game. You guys are gonna love this interview!
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Don't panic! We're not going anywhere!
We're just taking a little vacation from reading new books, but we have a TON of great episodes coming in Late December and January!
We'll be back to reading books in February! Clayton still needs to find a Shifter book to fall in love with.
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This week we read On The Way To The Wedding by Julia Quinn, the 8th and final Bridgertons book. Is this Erin or Clayton's favorite of the series? Listen to find out!
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Virgin River fanatics Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty are back to wrap up the back half of Season 2 and talk about Jack's teddy bear induced meltdown, the logistics of twin infants living in a house by themselves and Lizzie and Ricky's tepid CW grade love story.
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Virgin River is back, baybee! VR superfans Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty break down the first five episodes of Season 2 and talk about the entire town gaslighting Charmaine, Hope's teen boy energy and is Preacher serving human flesh at Jack's Bar?!? Plus, predictions for episodes 6-10! All this and much, much more!
Join us tomorrow for our review of Episodes 6 - 10!
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