Ellen and Mom talk about whether The Best Thing by Mariana Zapata is actually "the best thing".  Does Zapata's signature slow burn deliver yet again?

Ellen has made it no secret that she loves Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella but what did Mom think?  Plus, we discuss how the age of a heroine makes a difference to the story.  

Ellen and Mom discuss How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan Byrne.  Did we learn how to love this book in less than a week?  

Ellen and Mom talk about The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez to find out if it is friend or foe.  Plus, our own experiences with "the friend zone" and a birthday ode to Mom!

Ellen and Mom discuss The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare to see if it continues in her storied tradition of being endlessly enjoyable.  

Ellen and Mom get creepy and kooky with Soulless by Gail Carriger.  Plus!  We break down Mom's Romance Trope Bracket!

Ellen and Mom discuss whether they want to share a flat with The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary.  Plus, our Book Bonanza adventures!

Ellen and Mom discuss The Swedish Prince by Karina Halle.  Is this book "Money, Money, Money" or is it calling out for an "SOS"? (These are ABBA songs).  Plus Rom Com Talk with Roman Holiday!

Things get suspenseful when Ellen and Mom discuss The Witness by Nora Roberts.  Plus, what would be our cover stories if we went in the witness protection program.  

Ellen and Mom chat about the utterly charming Arabella by Georgette Heyer and it's place within the history of the historical romance.  Plus!  Our thoughts on the Bridgerton casting news.