What do you do when you’re in your 20’s, single, and unemployed (again)? Move to Scotland for 6 months to run a coffee shop in a tiny town with your best friend of course! This sweet story has everything: grumpy/sunshine, LGBTQ+ representation, a penis rock, and hairy coo’s. Let Courtney and Rachael tell you why we loved The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn.

She wasn’t looking for him, she was looking for her father. He wasn’t looking for her, but she keeps showing up. He swore he would never love. She swore to stay away from the gangs that ruined her life. In this episode Rachael and Courtney discuss Arran’s Obsession by Jolie Vines. And they tell each other how they really feel about this dark romance murder mystery.

(In the tune of You Belong With Me)

She wears high heels, he wears converse.

She’s a fancy doctor and he’s a small town man.

Dreaming about the day when they wake up and find

That what they’re lookin for has been here the whole time.

Sorry about the long break, life just gets in the way sometimes. But this week Courtney and Rachael read one of our favorites, Part Of Your World by Abby Jimenez.

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any crazier, Rebecca Yarros cranks up the intensity with Onyx Storm! Join the High Ladies of the Smut Court as we return to Basgiath, ready to dive into the chaos and hunt for a cure for our favorite shadow daddy.

What starts as the worst possible meet cute, to an almost hookup, to a quickie wedding, turns to true love and being seen by your person. Walking gold star sticker (and multiple deleter) Lark Montague, forms a plan with grumpy contract killer Lachlan Kane, to save his family. Courtney and Rachael discuss Leather & Lark. The second book of The Ruinous love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver. This book will have you laughing out loud and wanting to do more arts and crafts.

Second year at Basgiath is just as hard as year 1; but now add so many lies, a secret revolution, new enemies, and a teenage dragon. There’s non stop drama and a really nice chair. Rachael and Courtney are back with Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.

Starting 2025 with the book that made Courtney and Rachael besties. Dragons, shadows, and lightning oh my! Join us while we head off to Basgiath War College to earn our dragon in Rebecca Yarros’s hit romantasy novel Fourth Wing! So squeeze those inner thighs and hold on tight this is going to be a wild ride.

In Kringle, CO it’s Christmas all year round. This year the Kringle competition to see who’s the merriest of all is between the town Grinch and an out of towner who hate each other (or do they?). Grab some candy canes and join Courtney and Rachael while they get festive with Meghan Quinn’s How My Neighbor Stole Christmas.

Are knife wielding masked man thirst trap videos your thing?? Listen to find out which of us is into it and who isn’t. Rachael and Courtney do a deep dive into Lights Out by Navessa Allen. This dark romantic comedy will have you laughing out loud and feeling funny in the tummy. (You won’t want put this one down, but please listen to the audiobook)

A meet cute in a cage, a yearly murder competition, and 4 years worth of pining. Courtney and Rachael talk about how Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver will become an instant favorite. Please read all the content warnings and enjoy!....Like for real. Read them all there are a lot of them