Do you like your romance to be traditional? Ready to wear? Maybe a little avant garde? Well whatever your taste, we've got you covered because today we're doing fashion designers! We read "Lavish Loving (The Drakes of California Book 9)" by Zuri Day and "The Life Revamp: An LGBTQ Romcom (The Love Study Book 3)" by Kirs Ripper. For this fashion-forw…

Have you been striking out in love? Are you looking for a real home run? Well we've got you covered because today we're doing Baseballers! For this home game episode we read "Work Me Up (Riggs Brothers Book 3)" by Julie Kriss and "Force Play" by Elle Brownlee. Our hosts act as umps and discuss the price of real estate, the semi-annual shaming of th…

We have a very special episode today, listeners! We are interviewing writer and writing teacher Laura Castoro! She's been in the biz for some time and talks with us about how to get creative with tropes, how the industry has changed over the years, and her upcoming workshop at Gemini Ink about how to prep for NaNoWritMo!Register for Laura's Class! …

Looking for a love tuneup? Need someone to get under the hood and make sure everything's well lubricated? Well you're in luck because today we're doing Mechanics! We take love into the shop and read "Don't Marry the Mechanic: A sweet small town, best friend romance (The Debutante Rules Book 1)" by Emily Childs, and "Mechanics of Love (Love On Madis…

Sometimes love is right there on the surface. But, more often than not, love is buried down deep and we have to dig it up and see what we can learn from it. Which is why today we're doing Archeologists! For this episode of cultural study we read "Whispers in the Dark: A Small Town Romantic Suspense in the Southwest" by Kris Bock and "Spectred Isle …

They say you know it's true love when you're willing to die for someone. We say it's true love when you're willing to kill for someone. And that's why today we're doing serial killers! For this stabalicious episode we read "Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy" by Brynne Weaver and "Beyond Time (Beyond Book 1)" by Lee McCormick. Our murder…

Neil and Claire are always right on top of the hottest new trends in pop culture. That includes watching and reviewing a movie that came out in 2023 for a book that came out in 2019. That's right! We are watching RED, WHITE, & ROYAL BLUE based on the book of the same name by Casey McQuiston. We have so many feelings about the royal line of successi…

Some friends are silver, some friends are gold, and some friends and a diamond engagement ring! And that's why today we're doing "reconnecting with childhood friends that then turns into a romance!" For this nostalgic episode we read "The One That I Love" by Ivy Laika and "A Lady's Desire (The Townsends)" by Lily Maxton. Our hosts reconnect over si…

Some of us need that one special person to love us. And some of us need the whole hoard! Which is why today we're doing orcs!! For this tusk-full episode, we read "Stolen by the Orc Commander : An Enemies to Lovers Monster Romance (Brides of the Frostwolf Clan Book 1)" by K. L. Wyatt, and "The Orc and Her Bride (The Sapphic Orcs of Torden Book 1)" …

Are you unlucky in love? Maybe what you need is the luck of the Irish. Which is why today we're doing Leprechauns! For this episode so good you'll find it at the end of a rainbow, we read "Falling for the Leprechaun King : A Leprechaun Romance" by S. L. Moon and "Oops! Leprechaun (Accidental Mates Book 8)" by Anitra Lynn McLeod. Our hosts get up to…

Love is like a goat: it's cute and loud, it'll eat almost anything, and it's got some fucked up pupils. Which is why today we're doing Goat Farms! For this farm-fresh episode, we read "Dizzy in Love: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Creekville Kisses Too)" by Brittany Larsen and "Sweat Equity (A Renovation Romance Book 1)" by Aurora Rey. Today our caprine …

We know we said we were going on a break, dear listeners, but we just couldn't stay away! For this extra special episode, we interview author Stacey Lynn Hafner, writer of The Vanished series. Neil and Claire read the first book in the series, "Tattoo My Heart," and ask Stacey all their burning questions about boss ass women, reality tv, and celebr…

Love is glitzy, the biggest gamble, and, for some reason, smoking is still allowed indoors. Which is why today we're doing Las Vegas! For this episode we read "Abby's Bluff" by Heather Heart and "Choosing Simon (Oz-Vegas Trilogy Book 1)" by K. A. Belle. And this episode is even more of a gamble than usual because Neil didn't finish one of the books…

Is that a snake in your pants or are you just happy to see me? Apparently two things can be true because today we're doing Snake Shifters! For this sibilant episode we read "Dangerous Serpent’s Secret Desire: Serpent Shifter Romance (Company 417 Shifters Series Book 8)" by Amelia Wilson and "AnyFANG for Him: A Bite to Save, Shifter, MPreg-Possible …

Some of us want to pillage British villages, and some of us just want to pillage hearts. Either way we have you covered because today we're doing Vikings! Today we read "Norse Jewel (Norse Series Book 1)" by Gina Conkle and "The Reluctant Berserker" by Alex Beecroft. For this fjord-full episode, our hosts discuss mommy witches, on of our favorite v…

Love is a lot like a cemetery: it's intimidating, it's very serous, and people are DYING to be in it! (Plus if Christine has her way, they both have a lot of ghosts) Which is why we're doing cemeteries! For this fatally funny episode we read "Morbidly Yours: A Steamy Romantic Comedy About Love & Luck" by Ivy Fairbanks and "Cemetery Boys" by Aiden T…

It's our 100th episode!!! (Cue fanfare) We couldn't have done it without all of you, our wonderful listeners! We have an extra special surprise for this ep, so listen to find out what it is! For this milestone episode, we read our hosts' problematic faves! And look no further than "Rescued by the Buccaneer (Pirates of the Jolie Rouge Book 1)" by No…

Does balancing the books get you going? Do spreadsheets give you a special thrill? Then you're not alone because today we're doing Accountants! We read "Sex by the Numbers (Blush)" by Marie Donovan and "Count on You: A Lesbian Romance" by Sienna Waters. Today our fiscally prudent hosts discuss an editor conspiracy, a surprise repeat author, and wha…

Here at FMKlit we are very discerning and only like men with the most admirable qualities: strength, a sense of humor, and being able to chase away the monsters under the bed. Which is why today we're doing single dads! We read "Egomaniac" by Vi Keeland and "Pies & Promises: An MM Single Dad Romance (Heartcraft Market Book 1)" by Duckie Mack. For t…

They say love makes your heart sing. Well we here at FMKlit say that loves makes your heart sing in 5-part harmony with high-energy choreography and a 32-bar tap solo, which is why today we're doing Broadway! For this showstopper of an episode, we read "Broadway Dreams - A Powerful New York City Romance" by Leigh Morano and "Love's Opening Night: A…

Are you desperate for a daddy? Do you go crazy for cougars? Well you're in luck because today we're doing Age Gap Romances! For this May/December episode we read "Boy Toy (Man Hands Book 3)" by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, and "Team Phison" by Chace Verity. Our age-appropriate hosts discuss punching people who sit at the bar, the birthday cakiness o…

Here at FMKlit we love our romance piping hot, stimulating, and with small bits of leaf floating in it. Which is why today we're doing Tea! For this flavorful episode, we read "Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop" by Roselle Lim and "Tea Leaves & Tourniquets: A Lesbian Romance" by Sienna Waters. Today our herbal hosts discuss: the proverbial "City,…

A thief steals something while a con artist convinces you to give it to them. Even if it's your heart! Which is why today we're doing con artists! For this felonious episode we read "Thieves at Heart" by Alina Adams and "The Hellion's Waltz: Feminine Pursuits" by Olivia Waite. Our hosts discuss when the shameful secrets aren't juicy enough, when th…

For some people, love feels like a violent storm. For others, love is literally a violent storm. Which is why today we're doing Stormchasers! Today we read "Storm Warning: A Novella" by Nellie Wilson and "Outrun the Rain (The Storm Boys Series Book 1)" by N. R. Walker. Our thrill-seeking hosts discuss tornado safety, the best shower in Australia, a…

Once upon a time, there was a silly little podcast that liked to talk about books about love and sex. The podcast became so popular that the hosts and producers were able to quit their jobs and become very famous and much beloved....right? We believe in fairytale endings, which is why today we're doing Fairytale Retellings! For this magical episode…

Are you in love with someone who seems to be everywhere at once? Maybe they changed their outfit a couple times during the day? No, you aren't seeing double - it's Twins! For this double trouble episode we read "The Switch" by Lynsay Sands and "Something Fabulous" by Alexis Hall. Today our boring ol' non-twin hosts discuss why it's sexy to run thro…

A good romance should steal your heart...and some jewels! And that's why today we're doing heists! For this daring episode, we read "Against the Dark (Undercover Associates Book 1)" by Carolyn Crane and "The Sunset Job (The Rainbow's Seven Book 1)" by Max Walker. Our scheming hosts discuss the importance of the correct pizza order, the secret going…

Sometimes love is hard to find. And sometimes is comes to you served on a silver platter. Which is why today we're doing servers! For this fresh from the kitchen episode, we read "Greek Tycoon, Waitress Wife (Bedded by Blackmail Book 11)" by Julia James and "Best Served: A Transgender Romance" by Cami Kates. Our hospitable hosts discuss: a whole ch…

Some like it hard and fast. Some like it slow and driving. And some even like it with black and what makeup and enormous hair. However you like it, there's a fine line between sex and rock, which is why today we're doing rockstars! For this banger of an ep, we read "Reckless Ambition: Issue #1 (Pretty Boy Rock Book 4)" by S. R. Watson and Ryan Stac…

Not only are flowers terribly romantic, but they can predict love using the ancient and forbidden magics of "They Love Me, They Love me Not." And that's precisely why today we're doing gardeners! For this fragrant episode we read "Night Gardening" by E. L. Swann and "The Midnight Gardener: A YA Urban Fantasy Gay Romance (The Town of Superstition Bo…

Is going out on all those dates just too much traveling? Are you looking for love but can't be bothered to leave the house? Well then we have the answer for you! Roommates! For today's episode we read "Loathe Thy Neighbor (Roommate Romps)" by Teagan Hunter and "Heartsong (Vino and Veritas)" by A. E. Wasp. Our hosts, from the comfort of their own ho…

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned...or I'm definitely about to! If power dynamics, religious iconography, and being are your knees do it for you, then you are truly blessed because today we're doing priests! For this holy episode we read "Mafia Priest: An Instalove Age-Gap Romance (Mafia Princesses Book 1)" by Portia Lux, and "Forbidden Fruit: …

Unfortunately, life has happened and we were not able to record our Valentine's Day Anniversary Episode. We will return soon with that episode, but for now, enjoy Neil and Claire being hot and bothered about being ghosted, catfishing, book clubs, big hair, local best friends, Colleen Hoover, and more. San Antonio Local Bookshop: https://www.nowhere…

Is your love full-bodied and earthy? Is it bright and fruity? Does it have a good mouth feel? Whatever your love, there's a silly wine analogy for it, which is why today we're doing Vintners (winemakers)! We searched the rich soil of romance to bring to you "Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr Book 1)" by Elizabeth Amber and "The Last Place You Look" by A…

Dear listener, do you like when things get steamy? Do you like knowing about how things are coupled? Do you like buying tickets? Ok...maybe not that last one. But we hope you like it at least a little because today we're doing trains! For this steam-powered episode, we read "Field Notes on Love" by Jennifer E. Smith, and "Blowing Off Steam" by Joy …

Whether it's getting trapped in a tower, sleeping in a glass box, or dissolving into foam, we do all kinds of crazy stuff for love. And we're all for it, which is why today we're doing Princess! For this royal episode, we read "The Fate of Crowns (The Fate of Crowns Trilogy Book 1)" by Rebecca L. Garcia, and "The Pyramid Waltz" by Barbara Ann Wrigh…

There's something that lurks in the deepest depths of the oceans. Something that devours everything it touches. The most fearsome of all monsters...ROMANCE!!! (Also tentacle porn). Grab some protection (wet suits) and lube up (apparently they make lube for wet suits), because today we're doing Sea Monsters! For this slithery episode, we read "Swear…

Do you puck on the first date? Are you in need of a good pucking? Third puck pun? Because we have the answer for you! Hockey Players! Today, we strap on our skates and read "Offside with #55 (Hockey Hotties Book 6)" by Piper Rayne, and "Enforcing Emory" by Mickie B. Ashling. For this teeth-shatteringly good episode, our hosts discuss the rare and b…

Hello, beautiful listeners! This, as I'm sure you've gathered, is not a regular episode. BUT! We will be back next week with our hockey talk. This will not affect our release schedule, so we will have an episode for you two weeks in a row! Consider it our gift to you!Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/fmklitpod…

Everyone has their favorite part of Thanksgiving: the food, seeing family, the food, football, the food. Ours is finally confessing our undying love for our childhood besties, which is exactly why today we're doing Thanksgiving! For this autumnal episode, we read "Pumpkin Everything: Now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie! (Autumnboro Sweet Romance …

They say "'Till death do us part," but we think that when it comes to love, death is just the beginning! And that's why today we're doing grim reapers! For this soulful episode we read "Pushing Up Posies (Grim Dating Book 1)" by Eve Langlais and "Kim Reaper Vol. 1: Grim Beginnings" by Sarah Graley. Our scythe-wielding hosts discuss: when books stra…

Listeners, we're not into just for your amazing bodies. We're also into you for your brains. Your tasty, tasty brains. And that's why today we're doing zombie apocalypses! For this world-ending episode we read "Tainted Blood: A Zombie Apocalypse Romance Novel (Forsaken Hope Book 1)" by Ellabee Andrews and "Stung (Zombie Gentlemen) (m/m romance)" by…

What do you look for in a romantic partner? Is it wisdom? A little danger? Financial security? Scales? If you answered 'yes' to these questions, then this episode is for you because today we're doing dragons! For this flaming hot episode, we read "Captured by the Dragons: Paranormal Mating Reverse Harem Romance" by Lilly Wilder and "Clutch (Forbidd…

As technology advances, it brings up so many very important questions. Is there a Turing test for the heart? Do androids dream of electric sheets? We endeavor to find out because today we're doing robits!! For this Asimovian episode, we read "The A.I. Who Loved Me" by Alyssa Cole and "Love Machine: An Erotic Robot Romance (The Body Electric Book 1)…

They say to never make a deal with a devil....unless it's a *sexy* deal. We here at FMKlit love a bad boy, which is why today we're doing demons! This ain't your mama's exorcism. Today we read "Azagoth: A Demonica Underworld Novella (1001 Dark Nights Book 1)" by Larissa Ione and "Damned if You Do" by Marie Sexton. On this fiendishly sexy episode, o…

Hail, good sir knight! By my troth, thou hast set my nethers aquiver most handily! Let us partake in the horizontal joust! This is a quote from our favorite Shakespeare sonnet, which is all too fitting because today we're doing Ren Faire! So grab your doublets and lead-based makeup and join us as we read "Well Met" by Jen DeLuca, and "Knight of Ple…

It gets lonely out here on the ranch, so we're ready to rustle up some love! That's why today we're doing cowpeople!...Cowfolk?...Cowpersons? Cowpokes! For this heart-wrangling episode, we read "Crazy for the Cowboy" by Cindy Spencer Pape and "Braggin Rights" by Kenna White. Our rugged hosts discuss the discombobulating power of hats, the ins and o…

Nothing's sexier than a little danger. Except maybe danger coupled with some fantastic organizational skills, which is why today we're doing Mobsters! For this criminally sexy episode, we read "Bedding the Enemy" by LaQuette and "Steel Hearts (Brothers in Blue Book 1)" by Jason Collins. Our felonious hosts discuss the most complicated route to get …

You, dear listeners, are royalty to us and should be wooed accordingly. Which is why today we're doing princes! Specifically, modern princes with commoners (we love a specific theme). For this episode we read "His Most Convenient Bride (Princely Passions)" by Holly Rayner and "The Royal Report" by Claire Castle. Our imperial hosts discuss baking ho…

What's better than finding the love of your life? Finding both the loves of your life! Which is why today we're doing polyamory! For this extra love-filled episode, we read "Heart and Hand: Interracial Mail Order Bride (Gold Sky Book 1)" by Rebel Carter, and "She Whom I Love (Treading the Boards Book 2)" by Tess Bowery. Our hosts discuss arguments …