Books and Brands

Get ready for some big feelings on this breakdown of "The Dead Romantics" by Ashley Poston!

FMC Florence is a ghostwriter who sees ghosts. After a tragic accident, her editor, Benji, becomes a ghost. Together, the pair work through the loss of Florence's dad and the lessons and regrets Benji has from his short lived life.

While the concept of this book is a little out there, the book besties are all glad they took the leap of faith with this one. It is a beautiful, hilarious, heartbreaking and heartwarming read.

Tune in to the episode and don’t forget to share your thoughts on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠! We’re eager to hear whether you loved this book as much as we did!

Today's episode we are leaving the sunshine behind and discussing 3 of the tropes that make us want to throw our books:

1. ​Miscommunication
2. ​Accidental Pregnancy
3. ​Love Triangles

Don't worry, we still give some great recommendations for each one!

So listen and report to us on Instagram how you feel about these tropes!

The Sunshine, Grump, and Vibes are digging into "Happily Never After" by Lynn Painter, and it's such a fun book and subsequently, a fun episode!

"Happily Never After" follows Sophie, a bride who catches her fiancee cheating. Thankfully, her bestie hires an Objector to object at the wedding. Max, the objector, then brings Sophie in on his business and the begin objecting weddings together. This leads to lots of shenanigans, fake dating, and two people growing and improving together. Cute, right?

Tune in to the episode and don’t forget to share your thoughts on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠! We’re eager to hear whether you loved this book as much as we did!

In this episode, the trio is thrilled to welcome Jessica Taylor to dive deep into the world of books! Jessica takes us on a journey through her personal reading evolution—from the stories that captivated her as a child to the novels she devours as an adult.

But this isn’t your typical academic reading list! Jessica brings a fresh perspective with her non-professional recommendations, especially for those who have a soft spot for romantasy. Get your Goodreads ready—Jessica’s sharing a treasure trove of book suggestions that will keep you turning pages all year long!

We loved "Spark of the Everflame" so much (episode 21 from June's Book Club Read) that we had to continue the series.

Welcome to this month’s Bonus Episode! We’re diving even deeper into the series with the second book "Glow of the Everflame" by Penn Cole. Join us as we explore the slow burn romance, found family dynamics, potential hidden easter eggs, and characters we loved (and loved to hate)!

Tune in to the episode and don’t forget to share your thoughts on ⁠Instagram⁠!

In this episode, Sunshine (Danielle), Vibes (Cale), and Grump (Jen) dive into “The Veiled Kingdom" by Holly Renee. We had some BIG thoughts on this one, and miraculously, we were in agreement.

Veiled follows Nyra, the lost princess, and Dacre, the rebellion leader’s son. Heavy on tropes like Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Romance, and Secret Identity, can Nyra and Dare make a relationship work? And maybe more importantly, should they?

Tune in to the episode and don’t forget to share your thoughts on Instagram! We’re eager to hear if your experience with the book aligns with ours.

Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of abuse, including sexual (instances of r*pe and grooming) and physical abuse. Please take care while listening, and if you need to skip this episode, we completely understand.

In this lesson in Trope 101 we are learning all about Found Family, which is a fan favorite of our trio. Professor Jen, as always, breaks down this beloved trope and then get your pen and paper ready to take down ALL the great recommendations! Be sure to head to Instagram to let us know what found families are your favorites!

June's book club book discussion really lives up to it's name! The Books & Brands trio get into quite a few heated discussions during this chat!

"Spark of the Everflame" by Penn Cole, has everything! Mystery, fantasy, a dash of romance and of course great banter. This episode dives into all of this and so much more!

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School is back in session as we are learning all things Arranged Marriage!

Get your Goodreads ready so you can add all of the great recommendations from Jen!

Also, we chat about our Summer Reading Program - Bingo! And you can download yours here!

Be sure to find us on instagram and let us know your favorite Arranged Marriage book!

Our latest read has sparked quite the debate among our members, with opinions divided on nearly every aspect.

The Rule Book by Sarah Adams, follows the story of Nora and Derek, college sweethearts who parted ways after graduation. Fate intervenes, reuniting them in adulthood. Shenanigans ensue when they find themselves drunkenly married in Vegas, leading them to stay together to protect Nora's reputation and career.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this book! Share your insights and reactions on  instagram!