StoryChats @ InspyRomance

Today we're hanging out with Courtney Walsh and talking about her new release, Is it Any Wonder! This book is set in Nantucket (as her previous two books have been) and we'll talk about the setting, the title, forgiveness, second chances, just what a golden birthday is, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. 

We had so much fun recording this episode, you definitely don't want to miss it!

Find all the details about the book and where to find it (and where to follow Courtney) on her website: http://courtneywalshwrites.com/

Join us as we talk with Lee Tobin McClain about books that feature Easter as an important part of their plot!

 

Books mentioned:

A Family for Easter by Lee Tobin McClain

Easter in Dry Creek by Janet Tronsted

A Stray Drop of Blood by Rosanna M. White

Hope for Freedom by Elizabeth Maddrey

A Match to Call Ours by Merrillee Whren

Dancing at Daybreak by Valerie Comer

Find Lee at her website www.LeeTobinMcClain.com

Today we're talking with one of the queens of royalty romance herself, Carol Moncado! Why do we love royalty so much and why do princes, princesses, kings, and queens make such great romantic heroes?

Books/Series Mentioned

Along Came a Prince by Carol Moncado

Daughters of Peverell series by Hannah Currie (First book: Heart of a Royal)

The King and the Kindergarten Teacher by Shanae Johnson

Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck (also the movie) - plus the rest of the series

To Love a Prince by Rachel Hauck

Royally Yours - Multi Author 

Julia Keanini - Princes of Valdoria series

Good Enough for a Princess by Carol Moncado

The Princess and the P.I. by Angela Ruth Strong

The Indentured Queen by Carol Moncado

Movies Mentioned

A Christmas Prince (Possibly The Christmas Prince - it's on Netflix)

The Princess Switch Movies

The King and I

Find Carol's books on Amazon (in KU), find her and interact in the Serenity Landing Bookclub Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SerenityLandingBookClub

Today we're talking about all the lovely places that we can travel in books without ever leaving our comfy chairs.

Books Mentioned (and it's by no means a comprehensive list!):

The Riverbend Novellas by Valerie ComerKinsale Kisses by Elizabeth MaddreyLuna Rosa by Elizabeth MaddreyA Tuscan Legacy Series (multi-author)The Callaghans & McFaddens Series by Kimberly Rae JordanFostered by Love series by Kimberly Rae JordanMarion Ueckermann (pretty much anything by her), specifically: Poles Apart, Orphaned Hearts, Helsinki Sunrise, The Bloom SistersThe Love in Store series by Autumn Macarthur - particularly Forget ParisThe Macleans Series by Autumn MacarthurJuliette Duncan - books set in AustraliaClose to You by Kara Isaac Then There Was You by Kara IsaacOrganized Backup by Meredith ResceA Season to Dance by Patricia BealeDesert Willow by Patricia BealeThe Red Door Inn by Liz JohnsonFive Days in Skye, London Tides, Under Scottish Skies by Carla Laureano

Today we're talking tricky tropes in CCR - think secret baby, fake relationship, and love triangles!

Books/Series Mentioned

Claim My Heart by Mikal Dawn (in Once Upon a Christmas box set)

Marry Me For Real, Cowboy by Valerie Comer

Hope for Family by Elizabeth Maddrey

An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh

Two Blue Doors Series by Hillary Manton Lodge (Book one is A Table by the Window)

The Last Summer by Brandy Bruce

Poppy's Proposal by Tara Grace Ericson

The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride by Valerie Comer

TV/Movies Mentioned

Married at First Sight

Mulan

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Find Toni and all the places to get her books at ToniShiloh.com

Let's talk all things small town romance! Mandi Blake joins us to chat about why readers love small towns and what makes them great settings for CCR.

Books/Series Mentioned

Bloom Sisters Series by Tara Grace Ericson

Hope Springs Series by Valerie Bodden

Arcadia Valley Series by Valerie Comer, Elizabeth Maddrey, Lee Tobin McClain, Danica Favorite, Annalisa Daughety, and Mary Jane Hathaway

Freedom Lake by Toni Shiloh

Maple Run by Toni Shiloh

Faith and Love series and Small Town Billionaires by Hannah Jo Abbott

Remembering the Cowboy by Mandi Blake (Blackwater Ranch)

Peacock Hill series by Elizabeth Maddrey

Freedom Ridge Colorado - Multiple Authors

New Hope Falls - Kimberly Rae Jordan

TV/Movies Mentioned

Reba (TV show)

Gillmore Girls

Sweet Magnolias

Find Mandi and all the ways to stalk her at www.MandiBlakeAuthor.com

Toni Shiloh joins us today as we talk proposals. Does a romance novel have to have one? Can the woman be the one who asks? Must there be a ring? And, for fun, we all share our personal proposal stories as well.

Books MentionedFive Days in Skye by Carla LaureanoA Glitter of Gold by Liz JohnsonThe Last Summer by Brandy BruceCherish Me by Autumn MacarthurThe Trouble with Love by Toni ShilohJoint Venture by Elizabeth MaddreyNot Until This Day by Valerie BoddenSeaside Inn by Lucie UlrichAn Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh

TV/MoviesEver AfterWhile You Were SleepingThe ProposalRunaway Bride

You can find Toni and all of her books at ToniShiloh.com

We're talking about the grand gesture with Angela Ruth Strong today. How grand does the grand gesture need to be and what makes a grand gesture satisfying?

Books MentionedThen There Was You by Kara IsaacA Reason to Run by Christina CoryellFinding Love in Sun Valley, Idaho by Angela Ruth StrongEven If by Bethany RiehlCherish Me by Autumn MacarthurHer Best Friend by Hannah Jo AbbottPromises of Love by Juliette DuncanThe Cubicle Next Door by Siri Mitchell

TV Shows/MoviesAn Officer and a GentlemanArthur (remake with Russel Brand)Never Been Kissed50 First DatesPretty WomanThe Wedding Singer

You can find Angela and her books at AngelaRuthStrong.com

Valerie, Narelle, and Elizabeth talk about the annual Birthday Bash kicking off today at InspyRomance.com -- you won't want to miss all the fun books and prizes that we're giving away over the next month!

We're talking kissing today with Jaycee Weaver! First kisses vs the Almost Kiss. How hot is too hot? What makes a kiss swoon worthy? Which is better: book kisses or TV/movie kisses? And so much more!

Books MentionedFor the Love of Joy by Janet FergusonMy Stubborn Heart by Becky WadeStar Rising by Janet FergusonChautona Havig (all books)Marry Me for Real, Cowboy by Valerie ComerAn Informal Introduction by Heather GrayBack to You by Jess Mastorakos

TV Shows/MoviesMad About You

You can find Jaycee and all about her books at: JayceeWeaver.com