In this special edition of the Historical Romance Sampler, Meg and Laine from Plot Trysts read an excerpt from 'Mr. Impossible' by Loretta Chase and discuss the book's setting, characters, and unique elements. The episode features an in-depth conversation about the evolution of historical romance, the impact of the genre's conventions, and the roles that adventure and progressive themes play in modern historical romance. Later, they play a fun 'Love It or Leave It' game, sharing their personal preferences and hot takes on common romance tropes. Tune in for a delightful and insightful episode on all things historical romance!

00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast

00:35 Special Guests: Meg and Laine from Plot Trysts

01:26 Reading from 'Mr. Impossible' by Loretta Chase

05:44 Discussion on the Book Excerpt

11:24 Exploring Adventure in Historical Romance

16:06 The State of Historical Romance Today

23:54 Love It or Leave It: Romance Rules

31:40 Where to Find More from Plot Trysts

32:54 Closing Remarks

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