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In this episode, the bookish biddies climb into a Wisconsin hotel bed to tackle the “Mothers of Romance” — the legendary romance authors who paved the way for the genre we know today. 

Nicole read Until You by Judith McNaught and Meghan suffered through The Dawn of Love by Dame Barbara Cartland, leading to a LOT of questions about rich aristocrats, manipulative men, unnecessary lies, “not like other girls” heroines, and why historical romance MMCs refuse to communicate like functioning adults.

Along the way, the ladies discuss:

• Barbara Cartland’s connection to Princess Diana
• Why ellipses should sometimes be illegal
• Mistaken identity and amnesia tropes
• The ongoing “booby prize” competition
• Whether honesty is actually the sexiest trope
• And why these old school romances may have inspired modern romance… but haven’t necessarily aged well

Cocktails this episode include a blackberry sage gin infusion cocktail and a sparkling gin drink appropriately titled “The Proper & Improper.”

Plus, Nicole and Meghan preview next week’s reads:
The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
The Bride by Julie Garwood

Grab a drink, climb into bed with the bookish biddies, and prepare for historical romance chaos.

Meghan's Book & Beverage:  The Dawn of Love by Dame Barbara Cartland with a gin drink

Nicole's Book & Beverage: Until You by Judith McNaught with The Proper & Improper

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