Longtime friends Erin and Clayton sit down for a monthly chat about all things books.
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Aug 19, 2020
Aug 19, 2020
1hr 6 min
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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Aug 11, 2020
Aug 11, 2020
50 min
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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Breath: The New Science of A Lost Art by James Nestor
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Aug 5, 2020
Aug 5, 2020
1hr 8 min
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
Attachment to the land, hard work, and community is what sets the folks of Morgantown apart from the everyday, and always brings them back to the ranch—where they might even find love. In bestselling author Kate Pearce’s third Millers of Morgan Valley romance, a rough-around-the-edges cowboy and a pampered actress on a camping adventure must find common ground in order to survive the elements in the wild...and each other.
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Jul 28, 2020
Jul 28, 2020
1hr 5 min
(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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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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Jul 21, 2020
Jul 21, 2020
1hr 31 min
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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Jul 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
1hr 9 min
(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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Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence by Bryan Burrough
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Jul 7, 2020
Jul 7, 2020
46 min
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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I'll Be Gone In The Dark (HBO)
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Jul 1, 2020
Jul 1, 2020
41 min
Erin interviews Lauren Ho, author of Last Tang Standing.
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Jun 25, 2020
Jun 25, 2020
1 min
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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Jun 23, 2020
Jun 23, 2020
55 min
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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Thursday, June 25th @ 8pm ET
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Jun 17, 2020
Jun 17, 2020
53 min
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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Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean
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Jun 10, 2020
Jun 10, 2020
54 min
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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Jun 2, 2020
Jun 2, 2020
1hr 16 min
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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May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020
1hr 8 min
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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May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
30 min
As a special Friday bonus, here's an interview Erin did with Kwana Jackson, author of Real Men Knit! Enjoy!
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May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
1hr 7 min
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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May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
55 min
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...
When her flaky boyfriend ditches on her family’s vacation, a social media influencer recruits a Cuban firefighter paramedic to play her fake fiancé so she can maintain the image of her picture perfect life.
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May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
1hr 2 min
(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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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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Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
40 min
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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Apr 22, 2020
Apr 22, 2020
1hr 18 min
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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Apr 15, 2020
Apr 15, 2020
50 min
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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Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us
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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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Apr 8, 2020
Apr 8, 2020
1hr 4 min
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!
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Apr 1, 2020
Apr 1, 2020
1hr 24 sec
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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Mar 25, 2020
Mar 25, 2020
34 min
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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Mar 18, 2020
Mar 18, 2020
48 min
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)
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Mar 11, 2020
Mar 11, 2020
52 min
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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Shirtless Construction Worker Commercial (1995) [Youtube]
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Mar 3, 2020
Mar 3, 2020
16 min
It's March and boy do we have some books for you!
Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
Star Champion (Star Series 4) by Susan Grant
Vow of Silence by Melynda Price
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Feb 25, 2020
Feb 25, 2020
52 min
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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Feb 19, 2020
Feb 19, 2020
34 min
(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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Feb 13, 2020
Feb 13, 2020
56 min
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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