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Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas
5 juli 2021 · 35 min
Look, this isn't our favorite Kleypas. The main couple certainly has its moments and this might be her best use of former characters yet, but ultimately we had a few too many issues with this one to sing its praises. Not even library negotiation sexytimes can make up for diet culture bullshit and sexual assault. And feet, but that might just be Laine. Lees meer
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The Trouble with True Love by Laura Lee Guhrke
2 juli 2021 · 30 min
We loved the sexy and reluctant advice columnist paired with the wallflower finding her voice and thought most of this book was really fun, and the take on the gossip industry remains great. We wish the main couple had spent more time working together in the end, in all the ways you're thinking of. Lees meer
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The Heiress Gets a Duke by Harper St. George
29 juni 2021 · 36 min
Impoverished aristocrat is a fortune hunter in need of a marriage of convenience has been done before, but it's definitely done well here. We might rant about capitalism and a contrived ending, but overall we thought this was the most consent-driven fortune hunter book we've read, and that is definitely a good thing. Lees meer
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Errata Not Erotica: Mispronunciations, Courtesy titles, and Lit Wallflowers
25 juni 2021 · 40 min
It seems we always have more to say about courtesy titles, Amelia Peabody, and Bridgerton.
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A Court of Thornes and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
21 juni 2021 · 31 min
Laine read this series a while ago and apparently can't keep the books straight or remember the gross plot elements. Meg was not here for Feyre's wet noodle personality. The first book in this trilogy is a pretty literal beauty and the beast retelling and the two main characters really have the hots for each other, but the real interest comes in the next book. Lees meer
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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
18 juni 2021 · 34 min
This gaslamp-ish romance is a ton of fun and made us laugh a lot. It's also filled with a LOT of literary references, and we're pretty sure we missed quite a few. We liked it best for the badass pirate society and the dick jokes, if we're honest.
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Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare
15 juni 2021 · 43 min
The final book in the Stud Club series has a great portrayal of deafness and Deaf culture but a confusing plot tied up with a plot twist that made Laine very angry. Not our usual response to a Dare, for sure. We wouldn't call this "fun."
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Film Review - Witness
11 juni 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
Laine and Meg are joined by "Just Plain Wrong" podcast hosts Erin and Tillie to discuss the romance in Witness. Harrison Ford is hot, the cops are really violent, and Laine comes up with the perfect sequel.
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Like No Other Lover by Julie Anne Long
10 juni 2021 · 26 min
Laine and Meg talk about marrying for money, bad girls, and the funniest drinking game in the genre.
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The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Long
9 juni 2021 · 24 min
Meg and Laine talk about how smelly people on the run are, if we want to solve the mystery, and believably duplicitous brothers.
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Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas
8 juni 2021 · 44 min
Laine and Meg both really like Phoebe and West. They're cute together, well suited, and largely pretty sexy. However, there are some ill-conceived notions of masculinity and even MEG agrees there's too much Sebastian FKA St. Vincent.
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The Bride of Larkspear by Sherry Thomas
4 juni 2021 · 35 min
Laine and Meg review a novella/writing exercise from Sherry Thomas in this one. It's... hard to talk about as a book because it mirrors Tempting the Bride so closely, but it does provide a lot of conversation fodder. Did he make his daughter a dog? Was anal sex a metaphor? Lees meer
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How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole
31 mei 2021 · 31 min
Alyssa Cole's latest is about the youngest woman in a line of badass female warriors with no respect for boundaries and maybe princess/definite doormat from New Jersey. Meg and Laine don't typically love pushover characters, especially those who turn down money, jewels, and status for reasons of principle we don't understand OR people who operate without concern for social comfort, so this wasn't really our thing. That said, the family dynamics and politics of this one were interesting. Lees meer
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Have You Any Rogues? by Elizabeth Boyle
28 mei 2021 · 27 min
Crispin and Henrietta have been locked in a will they/won't they thing for 11 years, and now they're locked in a wine cellar. This novella crams a lot of plot into a short span along with a lot of sexiness, and is a strange combination of angsty and fluffy. To the surprise of no one, we liked it. Lees meer
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Deception by Amanda Quick
25 mei 2021 · 43 min
Diving in the way back machine today for Deception by Amanda Quick. We love piracy and academic women, but could have done without the sexual assault. Quick holds up better than most of her time, and this is a fun one.
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The Truth about Love and Dukes by Laura Lee Guhrke
20 mei 2021 · 34 min
Meg and Laine talk about believable conflict, period-appropriate dialogue, and sexy debate tactics.
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Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare
18 mei 2021 · 19 min
This book has tropes galore and some seriously batshit plots (yes we bring up Cynsters...) but the characters are charming and we love tropes. Pay attention to the content warnings for this one, because some of them are intense.
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Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
14 mei 2021 · 39 min
Independent Doctor and Moral Spy trying to reform a corrupt system from the inside..... yeah Kleypas has our number. Add in some wonderful clothing and an inability to keep hands to themselves and you know we spent this episode raving.
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Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
11 mei 2021 · 46 min
In spite of the title Gabriel really is nothing like his father. You'd think that would make Laine happy, except he really wasn't much of a character at all. Meg tried to pretend the characterization of Pandora in the first two books could be dismissed, but even that didn't make this one our cup of tea. Lees meer
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Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas
6 mei 2021 · 49 min
We've enjoyed the Fitzhugh series so far but this one really turns up the heat. While this one deviates from our usual favorite tropes, Sherry Thomas continues to make us like things we usually don't. Maybe the best amnesia romance ever?
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Once Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare
4 mei 2021 · 29 min
We're dipping back into the Tessa Dare Archives with this one. Trope-tastic, sexy, and more than a little absurd, this book definitely previews the good stuff to come with Dare's books, even if the jacket doesn't live up to her usual standards.
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The Devil Comes Courting by Courtney Milan
28 april 2021 · 43 min
A Civil War vet and a Chinese-born missionary widow team up to solve global communication issues in an equitable and sustainable way. If it sounds like all that characterization and plot would make romance come second, you're right, but this is still a very good book. Lees meer
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To Love and To Loathe by Martha Waters
23 april 2021 · 42 min
There's plenty to love here - from a critical examination of rakishness to some really well developed friendships. Meg liked this more than Laine (who is admittedly a bit over independent and undersexed women who hide their emotions) but both of us thought it was a romp! Very much a romcom in text form, we look forward to the rest of the series. Lees meer
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To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters
20 april 2021 · 32 min
Martha Waters impressed us both with her debut novel, even if marriage in crisis isn't Meg's favorite. This series really gets us to dive in to whether romance novels in a series can or should be read as standalones.
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The Duke Undone by Joanna Lowell
16 april 2021 · 42 min
Meg and Laine disagree about the merits of this book. Laine found it to be almost Cynster-esque while Meg was able to put that aside and buy into the story and some of the social commentary. Lucy might draw Anthony's tool but Laine thought he WAS the tool. Lees meer
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And the Miss Ran Away with the Rake by Elizabeth Boyle
13 april 2021 · 33 min
Everything about this book is ridiculous in the best way. Hilarious and sexy, this book put big grins on both our faces. We just wish there'd been only one room at at least one inn!
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One Thing Leads to a Lover by Susanna Craig
9 april 2021 · 44 min
Spies! Again! Some more! But in this case it's a spy retrieving a much needed code book from an unsuspecting and bored widow. Meg and Laine disagree on how we felt about Amanda, but couldn't deny the chemistry between the leads. Worth a read!
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A Dance in Moonlight by Sherry Thomas
6 april 2021 · 28 min
Laine and Meg usually looooovveeee Sherry Thomas, and this book does have some cute moments and was was sexier than expected. But neither of us could really come around on rooting for a woman who was setting herself and her kids up to life as a mistress of an honorable dude. Lees meer
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Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas
2 april 2021 · 50 min
This book has a lot going for it, it's just not the plot or the conflict or the secondary characters. This book is, however, extremely sexy. So we liked it.
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Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase
30 maart 2021 · 27 min
Spies in Venice! Again! This book is FUN and really leans into the fantasy opulence of high society Italy. The main couple plays second fiddle to the plot here, but in a way that really works and gives plenty of opportunity for jewel porn.
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The Husband Plot by Katherine Grant
23 maart 2021 · 41 min
Adrian is the grandson of a duke and the heir to a shipping fortune but his black ancestry can prevent him from inheriting if he can't convince parliament to grant him a legal pass. Enter Lisbeth, who decides the best way to marry is to see your groom for the first time on your wedding day. Funny, historically interesting, and sexy so we definitely liked it. Lees meer
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Who's that Earl? by Susanna Craig
19 maart 2021 · 33 min
Laine and Meg enjoyed the tropes and the excellent chemistry between the two main characters. We were more than a little confused by the plot and the emotional arc, but overall thought this was an enjoyable read.
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A Rogue to Remember by Emily Sullivan
16 maart 2021 · 34 min
This debut novel is about a woman taking her destiny into her own hands and a man haunted by the choices he's made as a archeologist/spy. So yes we loved it and it's super sexy and Indiana Jones gets brought up so sue us. You should probably read this right now. Lees meer
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The Heiress Hunt by Joanna Shupe
12 maart 2021 · 43 min
We're all for a good childhood friends to lovers plot, but we aren't fans of men who lie or meddling mamas without development. We do love women in sports always, however, even if their books let them down.
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Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
9 maart 2021 · 39 min
Laine and Meg don't know what this book was about, who the characters were, or why so much time was spent on subplots. This book is bad, you guys, but it's also kinda bonkers in an almost Cynster way and you know we're reading the rest of the Ravenels regardless. Lees meer
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Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian
5 maart 2021 · 33 min
This book takes on a lot of tropes in an innovative way while being inspired by Georgette Heyer, which we found very charming. We disagreed on the quality of the conflict, but it's definitely worth checking out.
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Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas
2 maart 2021 · 29 min
Sherry Thomas continues to make us like narrative structures and plots we wouldn't care for written by anyone else. We're not sure this qualifies as our idea of romance, but it is a worthwhile read.
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The Lady Jewel Diviner by Rosalie Oaks
23 februari 2021 · 25 min
Meg loves tinges of fantasy in a romance world, and this new release is a great example of the genre. Elinor has a sixth sense for jewels that her new tiny vampire bestie recognizes as magic. Add in a hot and honorable Earl who thinks he knows what's best for her, and you know we're all in for this fun, romance adjacent series. Lees meer
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Take Me by Jen Trinh
19 februari 2021 · 42 min
The third book in the Burlfriends Series has the excellent writing and boundary-pushing characters we've come to expect from Jen Trinh. We're not sure if we're cool enough for this book, but the believable characters and unique situations definitely got us talking. Lees meer
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The Duke Heist by Erica Ridley
16 februari 2021 · 27 min
This kickoff to a fun series about a family of Regency orphan Robin Hoods sets up Chloe and a Duke. Chloe is super forgettable, the Duke is super proper, and they have to navigate shedding their personas to go after what they really want. The book can be uneven at times, but the fun family dynamics and sexy encounters made it worth the read! Lees meer
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A Lady's Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett
12 februari 2021 · 41 min
Leader of a secret society of female scientists needs protection from a grizzled bodyguard. We manage to avoid doing our best Whitney impressions while discussing how fun the personal arc was and how let down we felt by the mystery.
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Hidden Sins by Selena Montgomery
5 februari 2021 · 39 min
Trying to solve a family mystery and find the rumored treasure is much more fun with your super hot ex who is definitely moving on with his life. If only they'd stopped to buy her a sports bra and some clothes that fit - oh and if he didn't have a girl back home. In the end, we thought this was totally fine. Lees meer
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Along Came a Duke by Elizabeth Boyle
2 februari 2021 · 35 min
This is a short, sweet, and sexy book. The meet cute was so perfect we both bought into love after one dinner, and the high level of sexual tension didn't hurt either.
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Bridgerton Recap with Lit Wallflowers
26 januari 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
We break down the quality of our predictions before the show (low), compare the show to the books (spoilers abound), and talk about what we think will happen with the series going forward (please don't make us watch G or H have sex they are babies).
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The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman
22 januari 2021 · 47 min
Laine and Meg had a blast talking about this one! Do we have some questions about Russian titles, how to go on the run, and when desk sex is the right call? Yes. Did we like the Imperial Russian spin on the Renaissance man meets down on her luck lady? Also yes. Lees meer
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The Worst Duke in the World by Lisa Berne
15 januari 2021 · 26 min
This might be the fluffiest book we've ever reviewed on the podcast. If that's what you need right now, we've got you covered with this book that's so sweet it's not only the protagonist's son with a tooth ache.
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Beguiling the Beauty by Sherry Thomas
7 januari 2021 · 31 min
Laine and Meg talk about seductive seduction and what counts as sex while imploring our heroine to GET SOME ALREADY.
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Errata Not Erotica: Bridgerton
5 januari 2021 · 38 min
Laine, Meg, and special guest Maria discuss what we loved and what we didn't about the Bridgerton TV series. Spoiler: the aesthetics were very good.
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The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
28 december 2020 · 46 min
Keeping secrets is bad, but in this case Meg thinks good character development can make shitty behavior entertaining. Laine agrees, if only she hadn't had to endure the main character pointedly not thinking about the problem.
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On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
23 december 2020 · 37 min
Gregory Bridgerton is Regency JimBob. This episode is pretty much us trying to work out if this even counts as a Bridgerton novel, let alone the finale. Also, Meg meant to say she hated Benedict, not Colin (obvs).