Textual Tension

Have you ever wondered where romance and human trafficking overlap? Neither have we. Lucky for us, Margie is here to tell us all about Last Breath by Jessica Clare and Jen Frederick: the book that answers the question that no one asked. Check out the supplemental episode where Rachel sits down with Dr. Tony Talbott from Abolition Ohio and discusses the real-life implications of human trafficking.

Ahoy there everyone! We're taking a trip to sea this week as Rachel tells Margie all about high adventure (and a lot of kidnapping) in The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen. Because nothing says attraction and romance like a healthy dose of bloody revenge!

Welcome back to Textual Tension! Listen this week as the girls bravely venture back into the rich CEO genre. Margie tells Rachel all about the book Hero by Samantha Young. Is this book capable of redeeming the CEO sub-genre in the eyes of our intrepid co-hosts? And more importantly, is a mustache twirling plot the best way to pick up chicks? Only one way to find out!

What do you get when you cross reality TV and misogynistic vampires? Kerrelyn Sparks' book Vamps and the City! Listen in as Rachel tells Margie all about high stakes (hah!) romance in the glamorous world of the undead. Let's not forget the healthy dose of misogyny that really makes up bare our fangs! 

Welcome back listeners! Listen in this week as Margie tells Rachel about The Princess and the Barbarian by Betina Krahn. You ready to learn about the seven pleasures of Mercia, because we can't WAIT to tell you about them! More info on the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/818203.The_Princess_and_the_Barbarian

Tune in this week as Rachel tells Margie about Shelly Laurenston's Hot and Badgered. Yes listeners, you read right, that is Hot and Badgered. And boy oh boy did it get us badgered...just not too hot. Another animorph episode is here for you to enjoy! Tell us what you think!

Happy What the February?! listeners! In this, the most romantic of months, listen in as I, MArgie, tell Rachel about Elizabeth Hoyt's The Raven Prince. While this book breaks some barriers in terms of romance age range and having characters who have had their virgin barriers broken, it still has some very outdated superhero rules and miscommunication mayhem. Enjoy!

Listen in this week as Rachel tells me, Margie, about Amy Raby's Spy's Honor. Hear about the forbidden romance between Janto and Rhianne, one a spy pretending to be a slave in an enemy nation, the other a princess desperately trying to learn more about the world. Ready for a healthy relationship and for some sick world-building? SO WERE WE. Enjoy!

In this weeks episode I, Margie, tell Rachel about Meredith Wild's book Hardwired, a book about a young, smart, businesswoman trying to get her startup off the ground despite the actions of Mr. Wonderful. Blake Landon is a "intellectual" hacker businesman who will literally tear down her defenses with his bare hands to get her to almost trust him. Almost. 

PSA: This episode deals with topics of abuse and stalking and may be difficult for some listeners to enjoy. It's still a fun episode but if you feel that you may be a bit sensitive to these topics and have a little less fun listening to this episode just come on back in a couple weeks for a great palate cleanser.

Happy New Year listeners! This week listen in as Rachel tells me, Margie, about Blaze by Donna Grant. Hear about our boi's perfect Dorito shape, the intricacies of hacking, and kidnap-ception. Please rate, review, and subscribe!