Latest Romance books Podcast Episodes

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Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse - April 25, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
If you’ve always wanted to hear about a romance that takes place within a traveling circus and features a telepathic tiger, hang onto your trapeze bar: Emma from the Substack Restorative Romance and the Reformed Rakes podcast is here to talk about Susan Elizabeth Phillips' “Kiss an Angel,” a con...

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We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - April 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom talk about the cat bath, close friends, and corrupt cops in We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian.  Plus, Mom's Road Trip and Ellen's deep dive on The Tortured Poets Department.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Gro...

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Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up by Charish Reid

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - April 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the curvy girl, compositions, and cocktails in Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up by Charish Reid.  Plus, hot wings and kids who deserve to be in a fight. Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsr...

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Evolution of Romance Novel Cover Design

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
Guest: Sarah Rutherford, a romance reader and Associate Professor of Design at Cleveland State University @sarahatschool on Instagram Highlights: The evolution of romance novel covers from the 1980s to the contemporary post-digital age. The significant role of design elements such as typogra...

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The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - April 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the pigeons, pies, and passing time in The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston.  Plus, Mexican restaurants and lazy spring breaks.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmai...

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On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the med students, murals, and mamma drama in On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi.  Plus, highwaywomen and Bridgerton fever. Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: [email protected] Not ...

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Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey (with Listener Ashley!)

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - March 25, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom are joined by Listener Ashley to discuss the grumpy golfer, glucose levels, and good clean "fun" in Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey.  Plus, more tangents than usual and we get to know Ashley a little better. Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: N...

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Ep.39 Tour Wars by Carla Luna - Author Interview

Nerdy Romantics Podcast - March 25, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Host Y. M. Nelson interviews Carla Luna, author of Tour Wars, her latest release in the Romancing the Ruins Series. We talk archaeology, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Mummy, and slow burn rivals to lovers romance. This book is the essence of what Nerdy Romantics is all about! Get your copy of S...

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The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros (with special guest, Dad!)

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - March 18, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom are joined by Dad to talk to about the tragedy, trauma, and torn up checks in The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros!  Plus, we test our knowledge of each other and get some military perspective.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom'...

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Love is Blind Season 6

Forced Proximity: a husband, a wife, a romance novel - March 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour
Megan and Jonathan have a riveting discussion on all things Love is Blind Season 6. We have favorite moments, cringeworthy moments, and which contestants resonated the most. It is a can't miss episode! Support the show

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Ep.38 What Eyes Can't See by Paulette Stout

Nerdy Romantics Podcast - March 07, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Nerdy Romantics Podcast host and romance and romantic women's fiction author Y. M. Nelson talks to romantic women's fiction author  Paulette Stout about her new release What Eyes Can't See, Book 3 in her Bold Journeys series. We discuss writing diverse characters, racism in the workplace (especi...

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The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - March 04, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the printing presses, politics, and puppy cannons in The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan.  Plus, brother movies and not being shocked in sex ed.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourm...

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Winter 2024 Free for All!

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - February 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom are joined (last minute, oops) by all of you for our Winter 2023/2024 Free For All! You all really came through with some banger picks for this list and we can't wait to have them sit on our TBR forever :)  Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group:...

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Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - February 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the fake dating, female solidarity, and friends to lovers in Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola.  Plus, creating future romance readers and being hard to impress.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: ...

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Harlequin Kiss & Collecting Category Romance on Categorically Romance Podcast

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse - February 19, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
I was a guest on The Categorically Romance Podcast to discuss my category romance collecting addiction, reading some books from Kiss a short-lived Harlequin line from the early 20 teens, and how not being allowed to read romance as a teen actually made me more obsessed with reading romance. Hope...

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Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory / The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - February 12, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the politicians, patients, and pastries in BOTH Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory AND The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon.  Plus, a very Swiftie Super Bowl and more than our usual tangents.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your M...

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Covering Romance: John Ennis's Art & Thoughts on Fandom

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse - February 12, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
In this episode, host Andrea Martucci embarks on a journey with Dame Jodie Slaughter to the Covering Romance exhibition. The event showcases romance novel cover art by award-winning artist, John Ennis. Interviews with John Ennis and other attendees, including author Nisha Sharma, romance fan Mar...

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Hysteria

Forced Proximity: a husband, a wife, a romance novel - February 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour
We got the assignment done! We did however go off the rails and had riveting discussion about our unconventional celeb crushes. Support the show

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Ep.37 Exciting Changes for Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2024

Nerdy Romantics Podcast - January 31, 2024 23:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Y. M. Nelson, romance and romantic women's fiction author and podcast host breaks down the changes coming to Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2024 and talks about a new opportunity for fans to connect! Get your copy of SECRET SECOND CHANCES, a friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance with a suspensef...

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Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - January 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the marauding, masters, and toxic masculinity in Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey.  Plus, sick dogs and modern feminism.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: [email protected]...

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Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married by Marian Keyes

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - January 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the fortune tellers, friends to lovers, and family drama in Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married by Marian Keyes.  Plus, a lot about 15 year old Ellen and nostalgia for the 90's (well, some of it). Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not ...

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Prison Planet Romance: Love in a Hopeless Place

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse - January 16, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
An exploration of prison planet romances with Megan Erickson. We discuss Guardian by Emmy Chandler and how it explores issues of consent, agency, and morality through an extreme version of the forced proximity trope. Are these brutal dystopians actually hopeful explorations of humanity and love?...

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Superfan by Sarina Bowen

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - January 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the singer, stalker, and Sparkle Puppies in Superfan by Sarina Bowen.  Plus, a very obvious pop star connection and TMI with Ellen.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@...

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Welcome Back!

Forced Proximity: a husband, a wife, a romance novel - January 08, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes
We are back! On this episode we tak about what we have been up to, books Megan read, shows we watched together, and all things Hank. The show will be a bit different, we do not know what the final product will end up looking like, but we hope you stick around because it will be fun. Support the...

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The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - January 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the sick bed, sea voyage, and subtle breasts in The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.  Plus, lowkey New Years and misunderstood song lyrics.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyo...

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Ep.36 Best Christmas Ever- Movie Review

Nerdy Romantics Podcast - January 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@authorymnelson Y. M. Nelson and co-hosts Marcie, Dana and Corey and Staci review the Netflix movie Best. Christmas. Ever! to end the 2023 season.  See transcript of this review on the podcast website. Get your copy of SECRET SECOND CHANCES, a friends-to-...

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LIVE! A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews / The Best of 2023 Awards!

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - December 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom go LIVE to talk about the dowries, decorating, and dastardly dad in A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews.  PLUS, we reveal our picks and yours for the Best of the Year Awards! Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Grou...

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Romancelandia Holiday Fairies!

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse - December 13, 2023 00:32 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
Romancelandia Holiday Fairies 2023! Romancelandia Holiday Fairies is a mutual aid effort for the romance novel reader community to support anyone in the community who could use a little material help with purchasing gifts for themselves, or loved ones this holiday season. Learn more: bit.ly/ho...

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The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter

Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club - December 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Ellen and Mom discuss the mayhem, muscle memory, and Mr. & Mrs. Michaelson in The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter.  Plus, a lot of coughing and whining on our end.   Come hang out with us!  Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsromance...

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🔒 P6 Sneak Peek of Accidental Lovers series

Nerdy Romantics Podcast - November 30, 2023 01:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Subscriber-only episode Check out what the next installment in the Accidental Lovers series will bring and learn why the themes of The Accidental Proposal are more serious and heavier than The Accidental Swipe.  Get your copy of SECRET SECOND CHANCES, a friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance...