What's the one thing you didn't ask for and never knew you wanted? Hopefully the answer was a white girl rapping the summary of a romance novel, because you're getting it! Ellen and Mom give heaps of to Marriage of Inconvenience by Penny Reid and really just all things Penny Reid.

Ellen and Mom discuss Tempting Miss Allender by Wendy Vella and dramatic heroines and villains. Plus, Mom goes into full teacher mode with her vocab lesson on rakes, rogues, and scoundrels. 

Ellen and Mom get REAL awkward talking about The Hookup by Kristen Ashley. Plus, we talk about our hard limits when it comes to sexy times in a book. Ellen may reveal more to her mother than she wants to. 

Ellen and Mom visit the wild west with Anne and Cord of Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell. Plus, we talk about some of the pet peeves that have developed while reading the romance genre. 

Ellen and Mom get a bit fantastical talking about this fantasy/paranormal from Kerrelyn Sparks. Is this book as electrifying as it's premise? Plus, we give a rundown of some our favorite tropes. (Note: We recorded this past my bedtime and I got a bit punchy. Apologies in advance.)

Ellen and Mom feel pretty attached to Attachments by Rainbow Rowell. Plus, we discuss commitment issues and how Mom has none. NOTE: We apologize for the audio quality. I'm not saying it was operator error on Mom's part, but.....

Ellen and Mom get a bit worked up talking about Marian's Christmas Wish. What's are the holidays without someone getting worked up? Plus, we discuss the age old question of how young is too young?

Mom and Ellen get into the festive mood with their discussion of The Trouble with Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis. Was it naughty or nice? Plus, our thoughts on romance, feminism, and Hillary Clinton.

Ellen and Mom get real when talking about Wilde in Love by Eloisa James. Plus, how do they feel about all the different eras that make up the historical romance genre.