Episode 34: Romance Special

In honor of Valentine's Day, Lindsay invited good friend Monica to join her in a special romance reader episode to delve into this sexy, and sometimes dark, fandom. They traverse through all the romance phases one could have: historical romance, new adult, the unfortunate Twilight/Fifty Shades phase, as well as BDSM, shapeshifter/vampire/werewolf romance, dark romance, new adult reverse harem, and finally touching on the exciting, confounding, and popular, monster porn.  Monica also enlightens us to some of the scandals that have hit Romancelandia, as well as breaks down the newest genre that's getting everyone excited: Omegaverse. You are in for a treat! Don't get left behind, listen in to get educated!

CW: While no graphic details are shared, we do bring up the terms "noncon" (non consent), "dubcon" (dubious consent), and briefly mention romantized rape in romance, a serious and complicated topic we didn't have time to give the adequate space for in our discussion. We hope listeners can still feel safe to listen in, but if the mention of such things will cause harm, please take care and perhaps check out one of our other episodes at this time.

Authors mentioned in this podcast to check out: Julie Garwood, Diana Gabaldon, Julia Quinn, Anne Rice, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Katee Robert, L. J. Smith, Stephanie Meyers, E. L. James, Charlaine Harris, Kresley Cole, Lynsay Sands, Johanna Lindsey, Nora Roberts, Jude Deveraux, G. A. Aiken (aka Shelly Laurenston), Christina Lauren, Ruby Dixon, Ella Goode, Kati Wilde, Cheyenne McCray, Addison Caine, Golden Angel, Grace McGinty, Milana Jacks, L.V. Lane, and Sam Hall.

PLUGS: Monica highly recommends the following books: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood, Born to Be Bound (Alpha's Claim series) by Addison Cain, and Morning Glory Milking Farm by C. M. Nascosta.

Lindsay forgot to mention her recommends in the pod, but for beginners to steamy romance, check out the romcom books Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert,  and The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

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