We all know Nikki read her first romance novel (Born in Ice by Nora Roberts) when she was around 10 years old - but what about Meg’s first romance read?!

In this week’s episode, Meg and Nikki are doing a read-along of Meg’s first romance novel (that she read in 2018!!), Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren.We talk:❤️ whether your first trope is really the best trope❤️ Nikki's Korean blindness❤️ Meg's thoughts on "that girl" heroines❤️ Crazy helvetica merch ideas❤️ and why we hate surprise babies

Books & Media We Mention In This Episode:

* Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

* If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

* Beautiful Bastard series by Christina Lauren

* Back to the Future (film)

* Ella gets the D by Tanvier Peart

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