Jess and Trisha are joined by delightful and insightful author Rebekah Weatherspoon to follow up on romance covers, discuss what makes a romance “fluffy,” and recommend some of our favorite fluffy reads.

This episode is sponsored by My One and Only Duke on audiobook, written by Grace Burrowes and read by James Langton; Dragonshadow by Elle Katharine White; and Book Riot Insiders.

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Jess and Trisha talk about sports and independent women in Intercepted, wonder whether you should be able to judge a book by its cover, and share a few thoughts on Goodreads Readers Choice romance picks.

This episode is sponsored by Love, Lies, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Julie Wright, Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene Frost, and Book Riot Insiders.

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Jess and Trisha tease the Intercepted book club discussion, come to terms with their 2018 romance resolution shortcomings, look ahead to 2019 releases, and recommend some books with friendly, non-surly heroes.

This episode is sponsored by Duchess by Design by Maya Rodale, Unleashed by Caitlin Crews, and by TBR, Book Riot’s new subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes.

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Jess and Trisha take a deep dive into Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin for the When In Romance book club, talk about how and why romance authors are writing employer/employee romance, and suggest a cool way you can support your local romance booksellers. Join the book club conversation by commenting on the show notes for this episode or on Twitter or Instagram.

This episode is sponsored by Promises and Primroses by Josi S. Kilpack and by TBR, Book Riot’s new subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes.

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Jess and Trisha preview their When In Romance book club discussion, chat about what they’re reading, and do quick takes on topics from bad takes on romance covers to this exciting time in romance film and TV development to when's the right time for Christmas cowboys (hint: not yet).

This episode is sponsored by Vampires Like it Hot by Lynsay Sands and The Cost of Betrayal: Three Romantic Suspense Novellas by Dee Henderson, Dani Pettrey, and Lynette Eason.

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Jess and Trisha discuss the plagiarism and Kindle Unlimited stuffing, announce the first read for the When In Romance book club, chat about what they’re reading, and update everyone on the success of the #wheninromance hashtag.

This episode is sponsored by Love You by Stacy Finz.

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Jess and Trisha shout out romance bestsellers, talk about a whole bunch of romance series and what draws us in, discuss Trisha’s arbitrary list of rules for children in romance novels, and announce the short list for the WIR book club read.

This episode is sponsored by It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Timeby Kylie Scott, Blood Bond by Helen Hardt, and Chica Chocolate.

Also! Book Riot is giving away 16 of the books featured on our Recommended podcast! Go to bookriot.com/recommended3 before August 31 to enter.

Vote on our book club books by emailing Trisha or Jess (or via Twitter/Instagram)!

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Jess and Trisha discuss RITA judging past and future, Jess’s non-definitive list of who deserves an HEA, and depressing reminders that Twitter trolls are toxic and dangerous.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Bellewether by Susanna Kearsley, and Chica Chocolate.

Also! Book Riot is giving away 16 of the books featured on our Recommended podcast! Go to bookriot.com/recommended3 before August 31 to enter.

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Jess and Trisha discuss some excellent and important RWA speeches by Suzanne Brockmann and Sonali Dev; note the anti-climactic end of a certain trademark battle; and talk more about the romance (books) still to come in 2018.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s own Recommended Podcastand Ignite by Angel Payne.

Also! Book Riot is giving away $500 worth of the year's best YA fiction and nonfiction so far!Go to bookriot.com/500yagiveaway to enter before July 31 to enter.

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Jess and Trisha discuss the biggest romance news, books, and authors in 2018 so far. Plus, Jess has the top score on the first ever “When In Romance Mid-Year Quiz.” 

This episode is sponsored by Hot Response by Shannon Stacey.

Also! Book Riot is giving away $500 worth of the year's best YA fiction and nonfiction so far! Go to bookriot.com/500yagiveaway to enter before June 31 to enter.

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