Flashback Friday: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan, Episode 9

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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Flashback Friday: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 5

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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Talking Taylor Swift (w/ Kate Clayborn)

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!

And buy all her other books while you're at it HERE!

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Interview: Joy C. Mitchell (Writer for Bridgerton on Netflix)

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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Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 7 & 8) Review

Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 5 & 6) Review

Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 3 & 4) Review

Bridgerton Season 1 (Episodes 1 & 2) Review

(Warning: We spoil the hell out of this show, so make sure to watch the episodes before listening!)

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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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The Duke And I (Bridgertons Book 1) by Julia Quinn, Episode 93

(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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Mary Lattimore - Silver Ladders (Bandcamp)

Taylor Swift - Evermore (Spotify)

Little Miss

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Interview: Lauren Hammersley (Charmaine from Virgin River)

(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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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The next few weeks may be a little different…

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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On The Way To The Wedding (Bridgertons Book 8) by Julia Quinn, Episode 92

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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On The Way To The Wedding by Julia Quinn

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Dash & Lily (Netflix)

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War On Drugs - LIVE DRUGS (Spotify)

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Virgin River Season 2 (Episodes 6-10) Review

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

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 Season 2 (Episodes 1-5) Review

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

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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Re-Release: Virgin River Season 1 Review + Listener Questions

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

In honor of Season 2 of Virgin River on Netflix, we are re-releasing our Season 1 Review Episode! In this very special, tipsy edition of LTT we talk about Mel vs. Charmaine, how much Brady sucks and Jack's hair... his luscious, luscious hair.

Plus, Listener Questions! 

Keep your eye on this feed for our Season 2 (Episodes 1-5) Review dropping TODAY and our Season 2 (Episodes 6-10) Review dropping FRIDAY!

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It’s In His Kiss (Bridgertons Book 7) by Julia Quinn, Episode 91

This week we read It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn and talked about fancy hunts, historical heroines in men's clothing and which Bridgerton girls are ACTUALLY quiet and unusual.

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It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn

Courting Trouble by Kerrigan Byrne 

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Run (Hulu) 

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When He Was Wicked (Bridgertons Book 6) by Julia Quinn, Episode 90

This week we read When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn and talked about pining heroes, inaccurate Goodreads lists and stepping for brother.

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When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

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Double Love (Sweet Valley High Podcast)

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To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons Book 5) by Julia Quinn (w/Sarah MacLean), Episode 89

This week we're joined by romance writer, co-host of the podcast Fated Mates and friend of the show, Sarah MacLean to talk about To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn! We talked all things Julia, why this book is so impressive from a writing standpoint and what it takes for Clayton to receive guests.

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EVOLVED Nut Butter Cups

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The Crown (Season 4) (Netflix)

Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)

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Re-Release: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (Bridgertons Book 4) by Julia Quinn, Episode 80

(Note: This episode was recorded and released before we decided to do the whole series.) 

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)

Cassandra Violet - Superbloom (Bandcamp)

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An Offer From A Gentleman (Bridgertons Book 3) by Julia Quinn, Episode 88

This week we read An Offer From A Gentleman by Julia Quinn and talk about fairy tale riffs, bratty men and George W. Bush's paintings.

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An Offer From A Gentleman by Julia Quinn

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

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Celebrity Book Club

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The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons Book 2) by Julia Quinn, Episode 87

Here we go! We kick off a month and a half of Bridgerton books with The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. We talk about why we skipped the first book, which one of us is afraid of thunderstorms and Corgi butts.

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The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

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Black Rose by Nora Roberts, Episode 86

(Warning: Clayton's TERRIFYING sock story starts at 9:16 and ends around 18:29 if you scare easily and want to skip it!)  

This week we read Black Rose by Nora Roberts and talked about Full Moon Zoom Parties, the joys of giving out candy and buying paintings out of spite.

This episode is sponsored by Christmas Kisses With My Cowboy from Kensington Publishing.

Fans of Jill Shalvis, Linda Lael Miller, and Maisey Yates won’t want to miss these delightful Christmas love stories filled with humor and heart. Plenty of cowboy kisses under the mistletoe are the perfect escape this holiday season!

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Black Rose by Nora Roberts

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Strand Book Store

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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)

Phone Bank-

Indivisible.org

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The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson, Episode 83

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: If you hear a weird ad at the beginning of this episode, please just delete the episode and re-download. Podbean inserted an ad without our knowledge. The problem has been rectified! 

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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The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson

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Fleet Foxes - Shore (Bandcamp)

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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!)

Become Someone's Pen Pal-

Rachel Syme's Penpalooza

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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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