Romance ME Podcast

In this episode, we discuss Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison.

After taking a penny and leaving a penny, Pia Giovanni is wrapped into the loving (and smothering) wings of an ancient dragon. All Dragos Cuelebre, a.k.a. the dragon, wants to do is protect her as if she were the most valuable treasure in his hoard. Unfortunately, Pia’s theft has far-reaching complications that put them both in danger. And, while Dragos has forgiven her, he has no intention of letting her go. 

Content warning: Dubious consent.

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In this episode, we discuss Haven by Rebekah Weatherspoon.

Claudia Cade's camping trip with her brother turns horrific, leaving her running for her life and relying on the kindness of a stranger. Shep Olsen happens to be in the right place at the right time and saves Claudia from a terrible fate. Months later, they reunite to find closure. Now that the dust has settled, the city girl and the mountain man must figure out if what they feel is not just lust but actually love.

Content warning: Graphic violence off the page and healing from related trauma, and BDSM

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In this episode, we discuss Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs by Molly Harper.

After having one of ‘those days,’ Jane is mistaken for a deer, shot, and then gets better when Gabriel transforms her into a vampire. While trying to navigate the world as an undead person, she also is trying to figure out what she and her sire are to one another. It’s complicated.

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In this episode, we discuss the Camp NaNo experience, Em’s previous attempts, as well as her writing plans for the month of April.

Check out our recommended reading list for learning about writing.

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In this episode, we discuss Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

America's First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is convinced he has a nemesis in the British Prince Henry of Wales due to a previous snubbing. When an act of clumsiness creates a $75,000 problem that requires the First Son and Prince to play nice for the public and their respective world leaders, Alex learns the truth behind Henry’s carefully crafted image. Soon, Alex and Henry must make a decision that will go down in history. 

Content warning: Homophobia

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In this episode, we discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

This story is written as an autobiography from the viewpoint of Jane Eyre, who wishes to be seen and loved for being a person. She manages to improve her station in life, growing from discarded, undereducated girl into an industrious and accomplished governess. 

Her employer, Edward Rochester, is a passionate and complicated man who treats Jane more as a friend and confidante than as an employee. As their relationship grows, a secret of Rochester's comes to light and deconstructs the happiness they have tenuously built, forcing Jane to flee in the night. 

Although Jane picks up the pieces of her life, she constantly feels pulled to return to Rochester. But, when she finally answers the call, what will she find?

Content warning: Child abuse.

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In this episode, we discuss Butterface by Avery Flynn.

Gina Luca plans weddings, content in her life having mostly made peace with the "butterface" label given to her in high school. Stickler Ford Hartigan is a "hot" by-the-book police officer who wants to get to know Gina and gather intel on her mildly mob-ish brothers. 

While initially denying their shared chemistry, they prove capable of renovating Gina's old Victorian and grow into a relationship; however, can they repair their burgeoning romance when Ford's hidden motives are revealed?

If you would like to skip the movie commentary, our closing thoughts begin about 1h:38m into the track. 

In this episode, we discuss The Princess Bride movie by William Goldman and directed by Rob Reiner.

After her true love  allegedly dies, Buttercup agrees to marry Prince Humperdinck. Former farm boy turned pirate Westley attempts to save her from that fate so they can reunite. Meanwhile, Inigo and Fezzik bromance across the Florian countryside.

Back in the real world, a sick grandson is uninterested in hearing his well-meaning grandfather read him a “kissing book.” However, as the young boy hears about the adventures of Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, and Fezzik, he gradually becomes more invested, and maybe doesn’t even mind the kissing parts so much.

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Don't forget, for this episode, we are trying a new format called “watch with ME” where we have pre-recorded our commentary for you to listen along while you watch The Princess Bride movie with us. 

To fully enjoy this episode, you will need to watch The Princess Bride movie along with us, using your platform of choice. If you do a Google search for "stream princess bride" you will find a list of the services that currently host the movie. 

If this format is not your cup of tea, please join us for our next book episode, releasing on March 6th!

In this episode, we discuss The Princess Bride by William Goldman.

After her true love  allegedly dies, Buttercup agrees to marry Prince Humperdinck. Former farm boy turned pirate Westley attempts to save her from that fate so they can reunite. Meanwhile, Inigo and Fezzik bromance across the Florian countryside, yay!

Back in the unreal, unfair world, fictionalized William Goldman, the author, undergoes trials and insanities of his own where he inserts himself (without consent) into the abridged version of the fictional S. Morgenstern’s high adventure fantasy romance.

Will Buttercup and Westley fall in love again before the meta nature of the storytelling makes us want to subject ourselves to the pain?

Content warning: Mentions of suicide, the hero slaps the heroine, and the hero is tortured and then dies for a while. 

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Don't forget, for our next episode, we will be trying a new format called “watch with ME” where we have pre-recorded our commentary for you to listen along while you watch The Princess Bride movie with us. 

To fully enjoy this episode, you will need to watch The Princess Bride movie along with us, using your platform of choice. If you do a Google search for "stream princess bride" you will find a list of the services that currently host the movie. 

If this format is not your cup of tea, please join us for our next book episode, releasing on March 6th!

In this episode, we discuss Stripped by Zoey Castile. 

Robyn Flores teaches 5th grade while struggling to be a functional adult. Zac Fallon has spent the last 10 years making money and improving his skills as a stripper. Amidst steamy romantic encounters and awkward social settings, Zac and Robyn get to know each other in ways most of the world doesn’t get to see. But can they make a lasting connection before Zac is supposed to fly off to Vegas for the dream job he’s been working toward?