Hopeless Romantics

Two killer books and a Netflix movie this week, my loves!!  They include:

1. The old Emily Henry book that I finally read (and enjoyed more than Great Big Beautiful Life)
2. Smut set in the 1400's
3. Another Netflix romcom you can enjoy while scrolling 

Love you, more than a friend x

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TV and radio powerhouse Sharyn Casey joins me this week to countdown the HR community's top voted TV couples.  But mainly this episode is just two horny mums in their late 30's drooling over men we will never even be in the same room as. 

I laughed a lot during this episode, I laughed a lot editing it, and I hope it brings you all the joy as you let yourself get carried away into a world of sexy TV boyfriends.  Amen. 

Content warning: there's some swears and some adult themes.  Duh!

Love you, more than a friend!

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Eden Victoria is an English #BookTok creator (with a lazy 750 thousand followers) turned published author, whose debut novel Close Protection hit shelves in March.  This week we sit down to compare our experiences as romance fans and now first time authors!

This episode is one for all the #BookTok fans out there, as well as those of you keen to turn your hand to writing (you can do it!!!)

Big love to Eden for this hilarious, affirming chat

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A smorgasboard of delicious romantical treats await you in today's quickie, Hopeless Romantics! 

This week:

1. An Italian Rom Com series that I'm ANNOYED nobody told me about until now
2. A wickedly funny novel set during a million dollar wedding on Rhode Island
3. Possibly one of the best books I've ever read.  For reals. 

As always, if you've got a suggestion for something you think I'd love SEND IT THROUGH! 

Love you, more than a friend x 

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NOTE: This film deals with a very prominent DV storyline, and as such this is discussed within the episode. 

It's the episode I never saw coming, and the film I never thought I'd watch!  This week, my mate Guy Mansell joins us to discuss 'It Ends With Us' in a STRICTLY PERIPHERAL DRAMA FREE episode.  

Some of the questions posed:

• Why isn't the actor who plays Atlas in everything? And can he drop his skincare routine?
• Where did Lily get the money for that boujee ass flower shop?

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Stuck in a funk? Need a recommendation from a trusted friend? I got you boo! (and all in under 10 minutes because WE BUSY!) Also this episode is spoiler free :) 

This week we're doing:

• Hot daddy cowboys in the new Netflix drama 'Ransom Canyon'
• A one night stand that turns into an adventure at sea in Beth O'Leary's 'Swept Away' 
• The OTHER radio romance book, 'First Time Caller' by BK Borison

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The book is out, I have recovered (just!) and so now...the podcast returns.  And WHAT A TITLE to return with! 

'Love Actually' is not only the most requested film, but also the one that comes up the most during other episodes.  I am delighted to welcome publishing superstar Emma Clifton to the poddy, who has seen this film more than 20 times (which doesn't sound as crazy when you do the maths and realise its once a year since it came out...)

This episode is pretty much a love letter to Colin Firth.  We also deep dive the strange sexiness of Alan Rickman (may he rest in peace) and the eternal queen Emma Thompson who is utterly flawless in this film, and every other film on earth.  

Love you, more than a friend 

x Ash 

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Infidelity, fate, Fboys and Ryan Gosling's abdominals.  It's all here, people! 

This movie rules, and this was such a fun episode to do with first time Hopeless Romantic Amelia Stamos.  We go deep (can a relationship survive infidelity?) and we go shallow (would you have sex with Ryan Gosling after meeting him at the bar for ten minutes?).

Love you, more than a friend x 

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Chris Parker is a kiwi comedian, writer, actor and perhaps most notably the guest who initially suggested the most absurd 'romance' film (it was Deep Impact.  And to be fair he argues a great point at the start of this episode).

We settled on French Canadian director Xavier Dolan's stunning film Matthias and Maxime which I'd not heard of before the podcast, but absolutely ADORED. 

You don't need to see the film to enjoy this episode as we cover soooo many other wonderful themes and films, but please see the film at some point in your life because it's beautiful.  You can watch it on Apple TV.  

Love you, more than a friend x 

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DOUBLE TROUBLE BABY! 

We liked 'Part of Your World' but we LOVED 'Yours Truly' and as such we present to you, the double header episode of your Abby Jimenez dreams!!!

Jess Farchione returns which means: lotsa food chat and lots of horny sex chat.  What else could you possibly want in life, people?

Bit of spicy language in this one, so this is definitely one to listen to when you don't have little ears in the backseat. 

Jess also joins Ash on the Newcastle leg of her book tour, get tickets here baby!

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