Chick Lit Book Club Podcast

Time is a flat circle and we’re reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. The last time either of us read the Twilight series, it was 2008 and we read it at the very beginning of our friendship. We were both different people and the world was a different place. What do we think of Edward and Bella today versus 16 years ago? Are we Team Edward or Jacob? (Or someone else…?) We’ll talk about the book, as well as its cultural impact (we know WE KNOW) in our 100th episode. Also discussed: our friend’s birthday party, our disbelief over where this podcast has taken us, and Veronica’s upcoming anthology. Special thanks to Dani McLean, S.L. Prater, and friend of the show Lee for sending us well-wishes, which you’ll hear throughout the episode.

S.O.S. subject: Pushin’ Cushion by Vera Valentine

Up next: We’ll announce it when we know. Life is hard.

What We’re Reading:

Reclaiming the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair

Beauty and the Mustache - Penny Reid

Fire Line - Maggie Gates

What We’re Listening To:

How Did This Get Made - Twilight Episodes

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This week we’re immersing ourselves back into The Bachelor-esque world Kay Marie has curated for The Love Lie! Loyal listeners might remember the first installment in this series, The Love Rematch from Episode 73. In this followup, we see the aftermath of Emily’s decision to swap places with her identical twin Samantha. As we learned in the epilogue of The Love Rematch, the twin swap didn’t exactly go according to plan…so what happened? Kay Marie fills us in–and sets us up for book three–in The Love Lie. Also discussed: Lexington Legendary Book Bash, the scourge of living in Ohio, and spooooooooky szn.

S.O.S. subject: Taken by my TBR by Holly Wilde

Up next: It’s a surprise for our 100th episode!

What We’re Reading:

Make Believe Match by Melanie Harlow

Accidental Abduction by E.L. Koslo

Shadow Dragon (Shifter Agents) by Lauren Esker

What We’re Listening To:

Right Man, Right Time by Meghan Quinn

Alien Super Show

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This week we’re clinging to the Olympics by reading The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone! Luna is the first human to have ever entered the Kraken Games in Motham City. Kai is this year’s chosen kraken, who will have to fight every single entrant in order to win–and he must win if he’d like to bring honor back to his people. Last year’s kraken lost to an orc, and Kai has been told that losing is not an option. The only thing is…Luna and Kai met before the Games. And they had a *real* good time together, which is a problem because Luna hates kraken and kraken generally hate humans. Also discussed: Veronica’s upcoming book signing, Star Wars, and why the word “squishy” is only allowed in Finding Nemo.

Up next: The Love Lie by Kay Marie

What We’re Reading:

Reclaiming the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair

Reclaiming Kate - Mary Warren

My Orc Next Door - Veronika Kane

What We’re Listening To:

Beating Heart - Laura Pavlov

Constant Stream of Meidas Touch/Luke Beasley/FarronBalanced

Veronica’s upcoming signings (preorder form here):

Legendary Book Bash - September

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It’s a double episode tonight, ladies and gentlemen! Last year, Tracy Sumner threw out the idea of getting some historical romance authors together and we were absolutely psyched about it. It took awhile to get schedules together, but we’ve finally nailed it. We’re focusing on The Rake Review series, specifically The Fake February Rake Charlie Lane and An Heiress for August by Kathleen Ayers, although there are 12 total that are being released on the first of every month in 2024. As an extra special treat, you can go to our YouTube channel and check out an interview with four of the authors from the anthology (Tabetha Waite, Kathleen Ayers, Charlie Lane, and Tracy Sumner). Also discussed: Veronica’s first book signing, spooky season, and f*cking COVID.

Up next: The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone

What We’re Reading:

Awakening the Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair

Ghosts of Halloween - Layla Fae

My Orc (Fake) Boyfriend - Veronika Kane

What We’re Listening To:

Kitchen Nightmares (Thank you for keeping me sane, Gordo)

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Legendary Book Bash - September

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Back to our regularly scheduled programming, we read Muffin Top by Avery Flynn! BBW heroine Lucy is debating going home to her 15th high school reunion when her best friend’s soon-to-be brother-in-law plops down in the chair opposite her and offers to be her date. Frankie is on a self-imposed celibacy streak and is looking forward to the distraction. What could possibly go wrong? They definitely won’t fall in love with all that fake dating and forced proximity. Also discussed: The Olympics (!!!!!), Veronica’s upcoming book signings and special editions (pre-order form here!), and inexplicably, Jurassic Park.

Up next: The Fake February Rake Charlie Lane and An Heiress for August by Kathleen Ayers

What We’re Reading:

The Unforgotten Flame - Rebekah Sinclair

The Unforgotten Vow - Rebekah Sinclair

Daydreamer - Susie Tate

The Daring Debutante - Tracy Sumner

What We’re Listening To:

THE OLYMPICS

Aliens - B3

Veronica’s upcoming signings (preorder form here):

Black Cat Books and Oddities - August

Legendary Book Bash - September

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Slight change of plans! We got an ARC of Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto, so we pulled an audible and read that one instead. Given our background in music, this one was catnip for us. Xander and Gwen play in the same pops orchestra–although they don’t really play “together.” In fact, he doesn’t even know she’s in the orchestra until she tells him at an outside gig. When Gwen lands the promotion Xander has wanted for years, they’re forced to work together. Can they make beautiful music together or will Xander’s surly attitude keep them apart? Also discussed: Corn Daddy, the orchestra world, and the predatory practices of the music industry. (We’re so much fun.)

Up next: Muffin Top by Avery Flynn

What We’re Reading:

To Hunt a Ruby Remedy - Jen Lynning

Love, Utley - S.J. Tilly

The Forgotten Goddess - Rebekah Sinclair

There’s Blood on the Reef - Roxie Cohen

What We’re Listening To:

Midnight Mass - Sierra Simone

Artful Dodger - Hulu

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Strap in because this week, we’re diving into our inner cat ladies with The Unnatural Habitat of a Cat Lady by Dani Elias. When Ben realizes that the love of his life–a woman who broke up with him 20 years ago–matches with him on a very specific dating app, he’s determined to talk things out. For her part, Amelia agrees to talk to him… and then to maybe up the ante. When life throws some curveballs at Amelia, can Ben step in to help her out? Listen to find out! Also discussed: how we hate fireworks, getting bagged by a grocery man, and Rae’s new affinity for motorcycle club romance.

Up next: Muffin Top by Avery Flynn

What We’re Reading:

Shadows of Light (ARC) - Amber Thoma 

Fall With Me (ARC) - Becka Mack

Tame his Beast - Claire C. Riley

Mated to the Minotaur - Karla Doyle

What We’re Listening To:

Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver

Madame Web - WHM, GAM, and HDTGM Episodes

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We’re diving head first into some monster romance and no one here has a single refret. Today, we’re talking about Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae AND you get to hear from Layla herself! Wed to the Basilisk is part of the Arranged Monster Mates series, in which humans and monsters are matched using DNA at a temple. Voss, the last surviving basilisk, is extremely skeptical that his human bride, Alina, will actually be a true mate, but this is his last chance before he descends into madness. Alina, on the other hand, is desperate to escape the clutches of a possessive d-bag who unalived her fiance. Will their match save both of their lives? Or are their differences too vast? Extra special thanks to Layla Fae for joining us. Also discussed: how Layla Fae deserves a partnership with Bad Dragon, Veronica’s new book release (massive thank you to Voice of Hel - find her on TikTok and Instagram), our new dirty sentient storytime segment.

Up next: The Unnatural Habitat of a Cat Lady by Dani Elias

What We’re Reading:

Forever Cursed by Amber Paige (July 16, 2024)

Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels - Grace Callaway

What We’re Listening To:

Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver

Knowledge Fight - Alex Jones is imploding in real time

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Welcome back, dearest gentle readers! We watched the second half of Bridgerton Season 3 and we have THOUGHTS. Some of those thoughts are good and some of them are bad and some of them made us shout “WE DON’T CARE ABOUT THIS.” After this, we’ll be waiting for two years for Benedict’s story. (eyeroll.)

Up next: Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae

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We’re jumping back to Victorian England to discuss The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett! But the best part? We’re actually TALKING to Elizabeth! Apothecary Lucy Peterson is on the brink of financial ruin. A rival apothecary stole the formula for a throat lozenge and is passing it off as his own invention and she believes he stole another formula that has gone missing. So she hires Jonathan Thorne under the guise of being her store’s bookkeeper in order to find the culprit. But in the meantime, these two are quite drawn to each other. Also discussed: how the bar for men is STILL on the floor, reproductive care dating back to the 1800s, and Veronica’s upcoming book release.

Up next: Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae

What We’re Reading:

Still Wicked by Kathleen Ayers

Project Duke by Mariah Stone

Queen of Light by Amber Thoma 

What We’re Listening To:

The Victorian Pharmacy

Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver

How Did This Get Made? - Drop Dead Fred

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