Shelf Pleasure

Is there anything worse than living in a world overtaken by a dark lord and still having to work your 9-5?? Find out in this week's episode where Krista and Kelsey discuss Love, Laugh, Lich by Kate Prior.

CW: explicit sex, non-human/monster sex, violence, employee/employer relationship, apocalypse, attempted murder, murder

This week on Shelf Pleasure, Krista and Kelsey test the limits of monster fuckability with Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts. Have they finally found a monster that doesn't do it for them? Listen to find out!

CW: explicit sex, bondage, harassment, violence, PTSD, parental abandonment, death of family members (recounted), sexual assault (recounted), death 

In this week’s episode of Shelf Pleasure, listen as Krista and Kelsey push their knowledge of reality tv to the limit while they discuss D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins. Maybe it’s time for them to watch something other than RPDR??

CW: explicit sex, religious oppression, homophobia, racism and colorism, closeted sexuality/coming out

This week on Shelf Pleasure, Krista and Kelsey kick off their sapphic romance celebration with Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner. Listen in as they debate quality over quantity when it comes to spice and ponder if they really were completely unbearable in their college years.

CW: explicit sex, alcohol consumption, infidelity, parental divorce, misogyny

Shelf Pleasure is heading back to Westport, WA to catch up with the Hannah and Fox in Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey. Enjoy as Krista and Kelsey gush about a good slow-burn (and bemoan off-page spanking). Maybe friends-to-lovers is where it's at??

CW: explicit sex, alcohol use, slut shaming, death of a parent (recounted)

This week, Krista and Kelsey discuss It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey, (along with Schitt’s Creek and Deadliest Catch, of course). Would they let the crew of the Della Ray give them crabs? Listen to find out. 

CW: explicit sex, violence, discussions of grief and loss, death of a spouse (off page) death of a parent (off page), drowning (off page) 

Come be part of our world as Krista and Kelsey discuss The Merman's Kiss by Tamsin Ley! Nothing says fantasy romance like looting corpses, magic whales, and bland underwater sex.

CW: explicit sex, violence, infidelity, discussions of infertility and infant death, attempted suicide, attempted rape/sexual assault

This week Shelf Pleasure hits another milestone: finishing a damn series! Listen in as Krista and Kelsey discuss the finer points of Saint (Priest #3) by Sierra Simone, monk-brewed beer, and how much God is too much. Rosaries, chastity belts, and hair shirts are all optional (but encouraged). 

CW: explicit sex, infidelity, depression, religious trauma, racism, homophobia, childhood sexual abuse (off-page), suicidal ideation (recounted), suicide (off-page)
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This week we're circling back to something familiar and bringing you something new! For the first time in the show's history, Krista and Kelsey take opposite positions when discussing Sinner (Priest #2) by Sierra Simone and waste no time arguing their points. Listen in to see who was the lover and who was the hater...All's fair in smut and war, right?

CW: explicit sex, violence, racism, childhood sexual abuse, suicide (off-page), cancer, death of a parent, and discussions of statutory rape

Monarchist or not, you’re not going to want to miss this week’s episode where Krista and Kelsey discuss The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert. Listen as they gush over a stellar cast and unexpected spice level…and feel their confusion when they realize they don’t know what the bases are (when it comes to hookups). Honestly, does everyone just have their own definition? 

CW: explicit sex, violence, racism, child abuse, domestic abuse, forced outing, revenge porn, suicide (off-page), death of parents (off-page)