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The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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Our Opinions Are Correct

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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life
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Hosts Bridget and Shani review romance novels and interview some of romance’s biggest authors exploring the breadth of the genre, the sex, diverse couplings, and taboo to create a safe space for listeners to learn, laugh, and pique their naughty curiosity. Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.
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Strange Bedfellows

Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring

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After discussing every single Baby-Sitters Club novel by Ann M. Martin, Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring are all grown up and immersing themselves in the wonderful world of romance!
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#AmWriting

#AmWriting with Jess & KJ

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Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
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Romance Writer's Therapy

Authors Marty Vee and Kate Prior

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Hello and welcome to Romance Writer’s Therapy! Some people write therapeutically, authors need therapy after writing. We aren’t therapists, but we feel like we need one. This podcast is like our group therapy, just a couple of budding romance authors discussing writing, storytelling, reading and publishing--with many detours along the way.
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Hosted by Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan, fiction/non/fiction interprets current events through the lens of literature, and features conversations with writers of all stripes, from novelists and poets to journalists and essayists.
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New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren and author friends come up with fun romance stories for readers. Come for the celebration of romance, stay for the laughs. Pick our next story inside the Storytime with Skye Facebook group.
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Intoxicated Literature Podcast

Daniella Drake and Evelyne Crowe

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A podcast with books, alcohol, and lots of laughter. Daniella and Evelyne are sisters who have always shared book recommendations with each other. Join us while we drink and discuss books in the paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and epic fantasy genres!
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Romancing the Shelf

Emily Alexander and Heidi Rehwaldt

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Heidi and Emily are best friends who have been reading Nora Roberts’ books for over twenty years. If you are a fan of action, suspense, and thrillers all wrapped up in a glorious romance then join in as they discuss all of Nora Roberts’ romance novels. Be ready to laugh, sigh, and cringe as hundreds of book characters find their happy endings.
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Romance and romantic women's fiction author Y. M. Nelson discusses the nerdy - superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy, and nerd pop culture; and the romantic - romance novels, romantic movies, and romance tropes she loves. We'll review books, TV, and movies; interview authors, and see who does what romance and nerd pop culture tropes best. So if you like hearing about book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics and romance books, then this podcast is for you!
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Book Talk

Jenny Sparks and Nolan Crabb

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Welcome to Book Talk! We're all about books. What you like to read, how you like to read it. Who's your favorite author? What's your favorite series and much more.
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Imagine reading your favorite steamy romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and her mom set out to do just that with this book club and they want you to join in. It's fun, it's swoony, and it's awkward. Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.com Twitter: @notyourmomsrom Facebook: fb.me/notyourmomsromancebookclub Podcast: notyourmomsrom.buzzsprout.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to su ...
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Romance Roundup

Reader Seeks Romance channel

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Reader Seeks Romance channel’s Romance Roundup shares lists of current and upcoming must-read romance books curated by hosts Liz Donatelli and romance author Libby Kay.
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Romance Happy Hour

Romance Happy Hour

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A place for romance readers and the authors who love them to chat about romance books! Hosted by Dawn Luedecke & Dylann Crush. Listen to your favorite authors read from their own romance novels and answer YOUR questions.
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Smut, erotica, and romance, oh my! Whatever you call it, we got it. Welcome to the book club you didn‘t ask for but secretly always wanted. Where we pick some of the most outrageous pieces of sexy literature out there and give you our unsolicited two cents.
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Read Me Romance

Read Me Romance

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HEA on the go! Original, never-before-heard romance audiobooks from your favorite authors, narrated by professionals and presented for your listening pleasure every, single week! We’ll begin a new, original audiobook every Monday, releasing one section per day, until wrapping it up with a big, swoony happily ever after on Friday! Hosted by New York Times Bestselling Author Alexa Riley. For more information, check out readmeromance.com. If you like what you hear, don’t forget to rate, review ...
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Two friends, Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich, understand the need to continue the conversation after completing a really great book that you didn't want to end. You know that feeling you get when you finish a good book, and you simply can't move on? Find yourself needing just a little more? This multi-trope romance podcast gives you the opportunity to dig deeper with us into books we love as we discuss all the reasons we can't move on.
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A podcast about the worst books in existence...YA paranormal romance novels.Sit down as we dive deep into the bloody, cringy, sometimes incestuous and usually non-consensual world of fang bangers, fairy fornicators, and other manic magic teenage romance Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.
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This is a show where my sister Belle and I talk about different bookish content. Topics include recent read talks, book to movie comparisons, bad retellings of classic stories, and more. New episode releases every other Sunday!
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BOOK IT! A Book Podcast

Krissy Wilson & Sarah Hunt

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Welcome to our book club! It's a lot like a regular book club -- but no free personal pan pizza as a reward, yet*. Your reward is only the satisfaction of reading a book and talking about it with two of your friends - except we don't know each other... but we are closer than ever because we went through it together. Right? Right. Hosted by: Krissy Wilson and Sarah Hunt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Heaving Bosoms

Heaving Bosoms Productions

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Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you're itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you've read the book or not, all are welcome! Giggling, tangents, and sincere joy abound.
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We are Natalie & Connor, a husband-and-wife duo that read, chat about, and review romance novels in this monthly book club podcast. New book club episodes will be released on the 1st of every month.
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successfully self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
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Reformed Rakes is a historical romance novel podcast steeped in dissipation. Hosted by Beth, Emma, and Chels, this podcast is perfect for every pirate, second son, bluestocking, and viking who wants to hear more about the kissing books we love. We update every other Tuesday.
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Spicy Audio Roleplay, Boyfriend ASMR, Romantic Audiobooks, Dark Romance, Romantasy, DDLG, CNC and more! Listen to explore your deepest and darkest fantasies. Find out what you like.
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This month on the podcast, I wanted look more closely at the intersection of romance and reality tv, particular the Bachelor franchise and Real Housewives. There is only one place to start with that inquiry: with Dr. Jodi McAlister. Jodi McAlister is a scholar of romance and an expert on all things The Bachelor, and she’s the author of the Australi…
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In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It" by David Zahl. The book explores how modern-day obsessions—from career success to parenting, technology to politics—have taken on quasi-religious significanc…
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Harlequin Special Edition Author Jo McNally joins me on the podcast today! You can find Ms. Jo's website here. Follow Author Jo McNally on Instagram here. You can follow Author Jo McNally on Facebook here. Get your copy of A Cape Cod Summer here. Get your copy of Fortune's Secret Marriage here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple…
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Book Review: Spices & Demons - A Quirky Rom-Com Fantasy You Can't Miss That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon ⁠- By: Kimberly Lemming ⁠ If you're a fan of quirky rom-com fantasy novels, you won't want to miss Spices & Demons. This new release is perfect for readers who loved Legends & Lattes and The Dragon's Bride. Synopsis of Spices & Demons Cinn…
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Ellen and Mom discuss the daughter, diary, and dropped paint in Wild Love by Elsie Silver. Plus, teacher tangents and olympic fever! Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Networ…
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Romance Roundup on Reader Seeks Romance channel Liz Donatelli & romance author Libby Kay (Buckeye Falls series) chat about romance book covers, as per the request of Romance Roundup’s #1 fan, Emily! The hosts share the romance book covers they adore, break down cover design trends, and answer hard-hitting questions, "Do we truly judge books by thei…
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This week, we are doing something a little different, talking about the New York Times's Best 100 Books of the 21st Century, a list that Sarah was asked to contribute a ballot for. We talk about how Sarah made her list, what she put on it, and why...and why we think there are no romance novels on the final top 100 list. Don't fret, though -- on the…
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In this solo episode, Natalie makes her case in favor of the most hated on romance novel trope - surprise pregnancy! The next book club episode will be released August 1st. Natalie and Connor will be reviewing and discussing "When Sparks Fly" by Helena Hunting. Tune in on the 1st of every month for new book club episodes! Next month's book will alw…
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In this boozy episode of "The Book Fix," Yajaira and Cheli dive into "Fangirl Down" by Tessa Bailey, after having a few drinks. Amidst their laughter and tipsy chatter, they explore the story of our protagonist, a devoted fangirl, who unexpectedly ends up working for golfer, Wells Whitaker. Expect plenty of off-topic tangents, but join the besties …
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Jess is joined by All The Books co-host Emily Martin! They talk news around adaptations and recommend some reality TV romances worth checking out. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading …
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Hey HBs! We're here with a brand new historical era: Dickens' Times! Elizabeth Hoyt came out swinging with WICKED INTENTIONS, the first book in her Maiden Lane series. We've got a do-gooding heroine who needs cash for her orphanage, a bad boy aristocrat who needs entree into London's worst neighborhood, a murder mystery, a vigilante hero clown, and…
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Welcome to Romance Read-Along! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of "Lore Olympus" with our guest, Sarah. We start with a light-hearted catch-up about our weeks before delving into the fascinating dynamics of the webcomic. Sarah and I discuss the intricacies of the characters, the art style, and the compelling storyline that keeps reader…
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On this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture, M.G. Vassanji talks to Ali Hassan about his novel Everything There Is, Sarah Henstra talks to Christa Couture about her spellbinding mystery The Lost Tarot, and Vincent Lam answers the Proust questionnaire.
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Hey writers! Maybe I say this all the time, but this episode is GREAT. Remember how in Episode 402 I asked the question for the ages: How Bad Can a Good First Draft Be? At that point I was on a fifth draft and it was sadly still pretty “bad”— think “I built a bookshelf but one of the shelves is on the back and I don’t think it necessarily needed wi…
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Natalie and Connor discuss this month's book When Sparks Fly by Helena Hunting. Our next book club will release on September 1st, and we'll be discussing Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young. Keep tuning in on the 1st of every month for new book club episodes! The next month's book will always be announced at the end of the episode. Music is written…
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Romance novelists Elle Everhart and Ellie Palmer join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about the genre’s increasing popularity. Everhart, the London-based author of the new book Hot Summer, featuring a protagonist who joins the cast of a reality show only to realize she’s interested in a fellow contestant, discusses coming t…
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In this week's Thursday episode, Yajaira and Cheli delve into the steamy and intense world of Ana Huang's "Twisted Hate" which is the third book of her Twisted series. Also this book was requested by a listener! The hosts discuss the fiery chemistry between the protagonists, Josh and Jules, whose love-hate relationship keeps readers on their toes. …
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You guys. It's been two years, but with the publication of The Black Bird Oracle, we could not resist coming back. In this episode, we're catching up and finding our stride again as we cover Chapters 1-2 of Deborah Harkness's TBBO. We missed this, and we missed you. Looking forward to this next step into the universe of All Souls!…
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Join New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren each week as she crafts a new story with one of her author guests! About C. Hallman: Born and raised in Germany, Cassandra attended business school in her hometown before immigrating to America when she was only eighteen. At nineteen, she married her husband, who was active duty military at that ti…
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Y. M. Nelson and Nerdy Romantics guests Staci, Dana, Corey, Perry, and Marcie talk all things Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This discussion was a lively one where we touched on several topics that this rich movie and the franchise had to offer. We talk everything from Namor to women in Wakanda to colonialism in this lively review of the Marvel se…
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Book talk for July 30 2024 Breathe your last by Lisa Regan Dropping off a shirt off for her brother at his college job, Detective Josie Quinn spots a body in the pool, but her attempts to save the young woman fail. How did the star swimmer--who was not dressed for practice--drown? Strong language and some violence. 2020. DB101647 The Bodyguard Kath…
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The Highlights: Sometimes It's Better that an Opportunity Missed You Publishing Is Intensely Cyclical Statistically, How Are You Doing? The Fruits of Consistency Sometimes You Have to Make Terrible Choices (For Your Sinuses) Who Would Have Guessed that Authors Run on Positive Feedback Different Strategies for Writing Series Critically Acclaimed Hol…
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In this episode of 'The Book Fix,' Yajaira and Cheli dive into their first introduction to author Rina Kent by discussing, "Blood of my Monster" which was requested by one of their listeners! The story follows our main character who is posing as a man in the military in hopes to find the person responsible for the deaths in her family, but she beco…
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Brenna and Joe return to Canada for a reprieve on "the kids aren't alright" summer with D.W. Waterson's feature directorial debut, Backspot (2023). Starring HKHSPod fave Devery Jacobs, this exceptionally queer film focuses on the athleticism of the gymnastics, though Brenna is frustrated at its placelessness. Plus: strong performances from Jacobs a…
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Hey folks! I'm uploading the full interview with the iconic and legendary horror author, Darren Shan! This was originally recorded in 2021 during the COVID lockdown; my podcast had only just started and I didn't have the best equipment so the original audio was pretty crappy. This is a re-edited version and the video has been included with the audi…
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I am always down for a romantic comedy, especially when its a book. The humor brings out the best (usually) in a character and I just overall enjoy the book way more. The Unhoneymooners was a hit! I instantly was hooked into what was going on at the wedding and who each person was, I don't think I put down the book until I had finished. Also I WOUL…
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We're back this week living Olympic vibes and recommending books with big Olympic vibes! Whether you're drawn to the sports of it all or the France of it all or you just really love Flavor Flav stanning women's water polo, or you were very drawn to the wild, exciting, perplexing opening ceremony and just want to read a romance with beheading, we've…
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It's been a minute since we've recapped an alien romance, and HERE WE ARE, HBs! ARTEK by Honey Phillips manages to be both Western Times and alien, which is hard to pull off. This slice-of-life Seven Brides for Seven Brothers retelling was a romp from beginning to end! Bonus Content: Sabrina's Libby nemesis is still abusing her with book 2 of the S…
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Joanna Goodman reflects on the ways money changes and challenges family dynamics in new novel The Inheritance, Sarah Bernstein discusses her critically acclaimed breakout book, author Kevin Major takes the Proust questionnaire and an inside look at the social media phenomenon BookTok on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Chri…
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Welcome to Romance Happy Hour! Co-hostesses Dawn Luedecke and Dylann Crush chat with romance authors Erin La Rosa and Jen Talty! This episode was recorded on July 25, 2024. To find out more about Romance Happy Hour and sign up for our newsletter, visit our website at: https://www.romancehappyhour.com/​​​. Or our Facebook page at: https://www.facebo…
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We’re going back to December 1997 to look at the Ads & Features from Romantic Times. We’ve got a cover with many, many fonts, several memorials for Princess Diana, and we find out what happens when you win an award and find out while you’re on the john. There are profiles of readers and romance reading book clubs, AOL chat rooms about romance for w…
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Listen to the FULL SPICY audio and my entire collection of spicy audios NOW in my LinkTree!! https://linktr.ee/daddysounds ------------------------------------------------------- ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. VIEW AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. -------------------------------------------------------- Tired and not in the mood for questioning, your boyfrien…
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Tessa Dare is a goddess of historical romances!!! This book is quirky, lusty, hilarious, and charming AF. Trigger Warning- Grooming / child molestation in the heroine's past Friends, this historical season is doing us right. Tessa Dare delivered and we had a great time meeting her at the panel last fall. This episode was recorded PRE Corona - so en…
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New York Daily News columnist Harry Siegel joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his recent piece about the Supreme Court’s decision to permit what he has dubbed “after-the-fact bribery.” Siegel, who has covered corruption for years, explains how the legality of accepting gratuities, tips, and gifts has be…
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Oh my, did we have opinions on this one! And we desparately want to know your thoughts too! It's the final book in this trilogy, so of course, it is time to take down the big bad Cabhan and resolve the second chance romance between Fin and Branna. How does Nora do it all? Listen in as we discuss Blood Magick (2014).…
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In "Renovation of the Heart," Dallas Willard tackles the perennial question that echoes through the apostle Paul's writings: why do we struggle with behaviors contrary to our beliefs? Willard contends that our approach to spiritual growth often starts with external efforts to modify behavior, but true transformation must begin within, at the core o…
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We're learning so much about dinosaurs lately — there are incredible new species, discoveries about how they had sex, and more detailed evidence about what happened during their final days on Earth. To find out more, we talk to Riley Black, author of the award-winning book The Last Days of the Dinosaurs. Riley also tells us about being a furry, and…
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