This week on The Romance Reader Podcast, we’re joined by bestselling romance author Maggie Gates to talk all things cowboy romance, BookTok, writing routines, and her upcoming release Blue Jean Summer! 🤠💙

We chat about:

• the Griffith Brothers series
• single dad & grumpy/sunshine tropes
• marriage of convenience romances
• indie vs traditional publishing
• audiobook obsessions
• writing playlists & dream fancasts
• why romance books are finally getting the spotlight they deserve

Plus… Maggie gives us the PERFECT Gen Z pitch for Blue Jean Summer:
“That’s my wife… but make it yeehaw.” 😭

If you love cowboy romances, small towns, forced proximity, and chaotic bookish conversations, this episode is for you.

This week we’re talking all things books, BookTok discourse, fantasy hot takes, ARC culture, cozy gaming obsessions, and of course… the Miami Grand Prix. From Lando Norris debates to Fourth Wing opinions that might get us cancelled, this episode is basically one long chaotic yap session, and we loved every second of it. 🏎️📚✨

In this episode of The Romance Readers Podcast, Piper and Kimmy sit down with romance author Meghan Hollie to talk all things Try and Resist , from female rugby romance and writing burnout to playlists, Pinterest boards, paranormal romance dreams, and the chaos of writing ten books. The conversation feels like grabbing coffee with book besties as they dive into sports romances, character inspiration, creative slumps, and the stories behind Meghan’s fan-favorite books.

Two romance readers, Piper and Kimmy, kick off their podcast with a fun, unfiltered chat about what they’re reading, favorite authors like Abby Jimenez and Emily Henry, popular tropes, and the chaos of bookish life—plus a peek at what’s coming next.