Smart Women Read Romance

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Are there certain things that make you want to grind your teeth while reading romance novels? Jessen & Juliette have come up with a list of author/publisher practices, character traits, and plot devices that make us roll our eyes. There's no mention of any specific book or author because that's not how we roll - but there are specific situations that we describe which are grabbed right out of romance books!

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In our previous Minisode on Game of Thrones, we discussed our top ships, most anticipated character reunions, and who we thought would survive the series finale of this epic show. We're back to see how accurate our predications were and talk about our top favorite and least favorite moments, and go over our overall impression of the final season. 

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Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Blush Magazine and casting our favorite book characters in movies (00:52). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Bride Test (9:58). Spoiler Section:  Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (16:04). Then, take a  deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this slowburn romcom (22:00).

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Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Juliette trip to a comic book store and her own honeymoon in Maui (1:11). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Unhoneymooners (5:59). Spoiler Section:  Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:41). Then, take a  deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this slowburn enemies to lovers romance (15:11).

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Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about book taste testers and book reviewing etiquette (1:04). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Viscount Who Loved Me (2:57). Spoiler Section:  Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:25). Then, take a  deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this classic historical romance (15:36).

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Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about book taste testers and book reviewing etiquette (00:52). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their  spoiler-free discussion of Dirty Exes (7:56). Spoiler Section:  Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (14:16). Then, take a  deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this love triangle romcom (18:55).

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A woman scorned, Blaire has made a business out of exposing cheaters. When she and her best friend are hired by a socialite convinced that her estranged husband is cheating, she runs into The One That Got Away. While gathering intel for her new client, she meets a flirty bartender that she can't help but banter with. This love triangle will have you at the edge of your seat wondering which guy is the RIGHT guy for Blaire. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Jessen's Quick Reviews and 90s vs 80s romcoms (00:55). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their  spoiler-free discussion of Dirty Exes (4:10). Spoiler Section:  Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their  favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (8:48). Then, take a  deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this love triangle romcom (15:35).

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Mythology, magic, shifters, vampires - you name it, Magic Bleeds has it! Welcome to the world of Kate Daniels - our favorite urban fantasy romance series! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about The OA and The Umbrella Academy (00:59). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their  spoiler-free discussion of Magic Bleeds (4:46). Spoiler Section:  Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their  favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (10:16). Then, take a  deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this epic adventure and romance (16:32).

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Who doesn't love a good accent? Juliette and Jessen sure do - especially if it's Scottish! Get ready for this hilarious secret identity, friends-to-lovers themed romance - it's gonna be a fun ride! Before we deep dive into their story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about unusual names - like Jessen - and Juliette's trouble with shutting off her writer brain (00:52). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their  spoiler-free discussion of Talk British to Me (4:26). Spoiler Section:  Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their  favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:05). Then, take a  deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this hilarious romcom (13:42).

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