How many pairs of panties are necessary for an overnight trip? Do fake condoms make you laugh or cringe? Are revenge schemes better when they include pranks or suffering? If you've asked yourself any of these questions, you'll probably enjoy Krista and Kelsey's discussion on The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa. Also learn which family members are brave enough to listen to this podcast! 

CW: explicit sex, sexism

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In this week’s episode of Shelf Pleasure, Kelsey & Krista get into Hooked by Emily McIntire and discover why going to therapy is sexy. If you enjoy dark romance, lively debates on virginity as a plot device, and brief anecdotes on why you should never follow strange men to their houseboats, then this may be the episode for you. Bonus content: What's the best way to apologize after kidnapping someone? 

CW: explicit sex, assault, murder, torture, kidnapping, drug references, choking/breath play, childhood physical and sexual abuse (historical)

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Join us on this episode of Shelf Pleasure to hear Krista and Kelsey fangirl over Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. For added fun (and possibly a drinking game), count the number of times they use the words "charming" or "cerebral" or "romantic". Bonus content: still wondering what dick spurs are made of? We have your answers!  

CW: explicit sex, forced outing, homophobia, attempted sexual assault (historical), death of a parent (historical), drug abuse (historical) 

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If you've ever wondered what it would be like to take a tumble with a giant blue alien after being abducted by little green men and crash landing onto a planet of perpetual winter, do we have the book for you! Journey to the distant planet Not-Hoth with Krista and Kelsey as they explore Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon in this week's episode. 

CW: explicit sex, interspecies sex, dubious consent, size difference, pregnancy, abduction, human trafficking, forced abortion, rape, imprisonment, violence

Step back in time with Krista and Kelsey as they discuss Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore! If you're a fan of the one horse trope, old-timey slang for fingerbanging, or wondered where you could find some Victorian reverse harems then this is the episode for you. 

CW: explicit sex, assault, unplanned pregnancy, miscarriage, imprisonment

In this latest installment of Shelf Pleasure, Krista and Kelsey dive into How to Bang a Billionaire by Alexis Hall. Conversation topics include the best way to say thank-you for a bj, why you should never touch someone's nipple rings unless invited, and how many pop culture references are too many (if such limits exist). 

CW: explicit sex, kink, abuse (historical), attempted suicide (historical), drug use, tobacco use, attempted sexual assault

In this episode of Shelf Pleasure, Krista and Kelsey review The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. There may or may not have been conversations about consensual Force choking, secondhand embarrassment strong enough to kill, and discovering that you're a size queen. Bonus content: Is anointing oil water-based? We have your answers!  

CW: explicit sex, workplace sexual harassment, bullying, gaslighting, death of a parent (off-page), power disparity

In this installment of Shelf Pleasure, Krista and Kelsey explore the steam and theme of Priest by Sierra Simone. Discussions of sex as religion, The Walking Dead subreddit, and whether or not sacred oils are water-based ensued.  

CW: explicit sex, sacrilege, blasphemy, BDSM, violence, child abuse, sexual assault, suicide, and religious trauma

In the inaugural episode of Shelf Pleasure, Krista and Kelsey recount how they met (once, twice, and thrice) and their first romance novels as readers before diving into The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert. Discussions of scaly lizard men, sexy chase scenes, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos followed. 

CW: violence, abuse, murder, explicit sex, breeding/pregnancy/birth, dubious consent, human/nonhuman sex, size difference

Shelf Pleasure is the podcast for romance readers, by romance readers. Explore everything from sweet and steamy rom-coms to sci-fi and fantasy erotica with your hosts Krista and Kelsey. Chapter 1 coming soon!