Shelf Pleasure

Calling all Alphas, Betas, and Omegas! This week Krista and Kelsey pop their Omegaverse cherries with Baby & the Late Night Howlers by Kathryn Moon. More questions were asked than answered. Brian also joins this episode to give his thoughts and tell everyone what he would smell like as an Alpha (Hint: it’s bright and sweet).

CW: explicit sex, drug and alcohol use, abuse, violence, dubious consent/forced orgasm, attempted sexual assault, kidnapping, PTSD, murder

Buckle up babes! We're off to London to infiltrate secret societies and spy on The Elite in Nana Malone's Big Ben. And we know you're all wondering "How big IS Ben?" Don't worry - he'll tell you. 

CW: explicit sex, infidelity, violence, emotional abuse/gaslighting, assault, attempted murder, murder

If you thought we were done with monster romances...you thought very, very wrong. Shelf Pleasure is back with the second installment of Katee Robert's Deal with a Demon series in The Kraken's Sacrifice. So if dragon men weren't your style (and even if they were), dive into the deep end and explore tentacled brat tamers and their bratty human lovers with us! 

CW: explicit sex, size difference, BDSM, abuse (historical), neglect, spousal death (historical), pregnancy termination

Hasn't everyone wished they could curse an ex after a messy breakup? On this week's episode of Shelf Pleasure, Krista and Kelsey finds out what happens when you can as they laugh their way through Erin Sterling's paranormal romcom The Ex Hex. Also find out what song they would play during their a sex montages (you know you have one too!)

CW: explicit sex, death (off page) 

If three monster boyfriends left you wanting, we have some exciting news for you! This week the ladies of Shelf Pleasure discuss A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon and its FIVE (yes, FIVE!) monster boyfriends. Also included in this episode: Kelsey has a cold and Krista holds a grudge. Hopefully this leaves you sated. 

CW: explicit sex, consensual non-consent, discussions of sexual assault and rape, blood play, violence, gore, attempted murder

Shelf Pleasure is back with more monster smut, this time with 3x the vampires daddies! This week Krista and Kelsey delve into Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert, discuss teenage vampire obsessions, and debate the existence of magical assholes. We also learn that Gary Oldman can still, in fact, get it. 

CW: dubious consent, explicit sex, graphic violence, blood, gore, blood play, breeding + pregnancy, discussions about abortion, attempted drugging/assault, parental abuse, murder, patricide

In their first read of spooky season, Krista and Kelsey venture into Pestilence by Laura Thalassa and ask the question: how can you fall in love with a being who is meant to end the entire human race? Especially if that being insists on guarding you while you pee and almost unalives you once or twice. Can love really conquer all? If you too need answers, this might be the episode for you!

CW: explicit sex, animal cruelty, graphic violence, torture, attempted/suggested rape, death

The Hate Read continues! Krista and Kelsey finally make it out of Den of Vipers by KA Knight but not without taking their pound of flesh along the way. That's how you have to do it with a mafia romance, right? Fans of the book beware: it's a Hate Read for a reason. 

CW: explicit sex, dubious consent/non-consent, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, kidnapping, self-harm, violence, torture, murder, gore

It's a two-for-one deal this week as Krista and Kelsey tackle their first Hate Read AND Why Choose Romance with Part I of Den of Vipers by KA Knight. This episode covers chapters 1-33 of the book and Part II will cover chapters 34-Epilogue. Fans of the book beware: this review may be even spicier than the book was. 

CW: explicit sex, dubious consent/non-consent, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, kidnapping, self-harm, violence, torture, murder, gore

On this episode of Shelf Pleasure, we present to you the chaotic ramblings of Kelsey and Krista as they dive into The Marriage Contract by Katee Robert. As an added bonus, listen in real-time as Krista discovers she has a hand kink and experience Kelsey's shame when she realizes she doesn't know how long she's been engaged to her partner. This is why they are no longer allowed to record on weekends.

CW: explicit sex, abuse, graphic violence, assault, kidnapping, gun violence, murder