Spice Makes Us Talk

This week we are trying something a little different... a book with NO SPICE. But it's Stephanie's birthday episode so we let her pick whatever book she wanted to talk about and we think you guys will love it regardless because we had so much fun! So everyone, prepare yourselves for a wild ride as we discuss Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. (try saying that title 3 times fast)

WARNING: Do not read the synopsis of this book unless you want it to spoil the plot, listen to this episode instead! ;) This week we discuss Variation by Rebecca Yarros, our first contemporary romance written by her. Not to take the spotlight away from Onyx Storm, but we think this book deserves some more attention! 

This book was very Grinchy, But Stephanie thought. It was actually based on Frozen, Even though it was not. Amy caught the references, She smiled and she cheered. To make up for our Christmas spirit, Which was worse than we feared. Grab your cup of eggnog, And we’ll travel to Whistler Lane. Where a competition is afoot, And we’ll never look at candy canes the same!

This week we do an author spotlight on the queen of taboo and bully romances, Penelope Douglas! We discuss the first book that lead us down the dark romance rabbit hole, how Amy cannot resist temptation of Pandoras box and debate the true meaning of reverse harem and daddy kink.  

Unlike Ross, we didn’t fall asleep reading (more than 18 pages front and back!) while we were on a break. This episode we each discuss 3 books we read in the last year while being away from the podcast. We bet you can’t guess who read the dark romances and who kept going back to small town…

It took a book about a real psychic to make Steph realize that maybe she can’t always predict the ending. The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score is a lighthearted romcom/whodunit that keeps you laughing and guessing the whole way through. (Spoilers included)

Have you ever started reading a book and in the first chapter you have to double check you read the synopsis right? Because same. This week Amy discusses her recent read Unwanted by Mia Sheridan and shares the wild ride that this story took her on. (Spoilers included).

Much like the pumpkin spice latte, our return has been highly anticipated! In this weeks episode we learn what our fall aesthetics are and discuss The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore. So get in your flannel and light a pumpkin scented candle for this cozy fall themed romance.

Welcome to the mess! This week we didn't really have a game plan so we take some bookish quizzes and discuss some of our general romance book likes and dislikes and try our best not to ramble. 

The week we take a break from the darker romances and find solace in a romcom. Don't let the over fool you though, In a Jam by Kate Canterbary is a spicy one! So treat yourself to this sweet (and spicy) story because we definitely ate it up!