Maggie is holding down the fort this week and she's joined by Sophie to discuss their passion for contemporary romance.

The two discuss their favorite tropes and trends, the sometimes misleading effects of "cartoon covers" on spicy stories, the perfect length for a "slow burn" romance and LOTS of recommendations. All this plus a small deviation on the popularity and history of golf in Scotland.

Given the topic the language is slightly saucier than our standard fare, so audience discretion is advised.

BOOKS MENTIONED

Business Casual by B.K. Borison

The Fiance Dilemma by Elena Armas

Daydream by Hannah Grace

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

Collide by Bal Khabra

The Off-Campus Series by Elle Kennedy

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

Twisted Hate by Ana Huang

Twisted Games by Ana Huang

Twisted Lies by Ana Huang

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey

Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey

My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey

Windy City Series by Liz Tomforde

Fix-Her Upper by Erin St. James

Knockemout Series by Lucy Score

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

Magnolia Parks by Jessica Hastings