Former teen pop star? Check. Complicated crush? Check. Emotional identity crisis? Definitely. Rachel Lynn Solomon joins us to talk about her latest romance and why becoming yourself can be the greatest love story of all.

Why are we drawn to reading about stories that would terrify us in real life? New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver joins us to talk about dark romance, desire, vigilante killers, and why the things that scare us in real life can become irresistible in fiction.

Author Emma Alban joins us to talk about her latest book Like in Love with You, a sapphic rivals-to-lovers regency romance that begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just kissed? (IYKYK)

In this special episode Allie and Gideon narrate an original meet-cute to life written by Kate Cole as a love letter to romance lovers and listeners everywhere. Happy Valentine's Day! xoxo Zipless

Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone are best friends who realllly know how to celebrate Christmas - and each other. Writing partners for over a decade, Julie and Sierra join us to talk about late night writing sessions, spicy love in Christmas Notch, and their upcoming release Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl. (Oh, and pie. Lots and lots of pie.)

Slow burn? Smooth voice? Stealing flirty glances in front of a crowd of thousands? Yes, please! And then I'll take an encore. Kate Golden, author of If Not For My Baby, joins us to talk about her new rock star romance and the beauty of falling in love on and off the stage.

In her Luna Sisters series, USA Today bestselling author Liana De La Rosa turns Victorian England on its head infusing it with Mexican history and fierce women who rewrite the rules of love. Liana joins us to talk about how culture, intention, and a little flirtation can shape love and connection.