Mates, marks and mind speak — oh my what a good girl… Wait, who's there? **Shadow Daddy has entered the mind chat**

In this episode of Blush & Bindings, hosts Kacy, Lauren and Lindsey discuss you guessed it — mates and bonds  in romance. They cover everything from glowing mate marks and shadow brands in questionable locations, to debating the differences in how bonds appear on page vs. screen vs. audio, tackling all the tiny details and then some in true topic takeover fashion.

Books

• Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
• What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L Woods 
• In the Veins of the Drowning by Kaylee Cassidy
• The Female by Invi Wright
• Queen of the Damned Series by Kel Carpenter
• Mates of the Domini by Talia Rhea
• Dire Bound by Sabel Sorensen
• Of Darkness and Ruination by Rachel Fallon
• A Game of Love and Betrayal by Elayna R. Gallea
• Spark the Flames by Ivy Asher
• Commanding Flame and Shield by SJ Barnette
• Marked by PC Cast
• Tinsel and Tentacles by Kate McDaris
• Rejected by Jaymin Eve

For a full list of books mentioned in the episode check out our website!

This episode contains mature themes and explicit content recommended for those who are 18+. Listener discretion is advised.

About Us

We’re a couple of friends and sisters who bonded over a love of romance novels. After countless book discussions and shared book hangovers, we decided to create Blush & Bindings, a space to break down stigmas, lift up love stories and get cozy with the pages that bind us together.💕

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