If it doesn’t go in your tum-tum… babe, you’re gonna have to LISTEN to hear the rest! The fantastic Erin Whitehead delays her sleep med alarm to review the blasphemously sexy SINNER by Sierra Simone, which is under one dollar (plus $5… eeek!) SHOW NOTES: Book: Sinner by Sierra Simone Podcast: College Town on Comedy Bang Bang World…

Author Jennifer Wilck celebrates her birthday in this latest installment of Hot as Hell with TSTL! She talks Jewish romance and her latest book -- Matzah Ball Blues. She and Becky also discuss her career, the romance community, and what happens when you get those late-at-night story ideas. Show Notes: Purchase Matzah Ball Blues Jennifer Wilck Autho…

On Brand is ON TSTL! Ingenious co-hosts Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover give Harlequin their ON BRAND perspective as they join Becky to review PACK OF LIES by Charlie Adhara. (Ah, it was $1.99 at the time of purchase, but now it’s $9.99!*) *Becky is SO, SO sorry about this. She feels jinxed. Is this what breaking the internet is?! Show Notes: Podcast:…

The SHE who's the "she" in "She Reads Romance Books" LESLIE MURPHY joins the show to review THE GOOD GIRL by Nikki Sloane ($4.99). Show Notes: Site: She Reads Romance Books Book: The Good GirlBy Becky Feldman

Amy REALLY likes being a romance author. And guess what? WE DO TOO! Today she joins Becky to discuss her latest book "At Her Service", working in Hollywood, and getting glammed up to WIN an AWARD! Buy AT HER SERVICE today! Preorder a SIGNED copy from Skylight Books Preorder paperback from Amazon * Preorder Kindle version * Preorder Audible version …

It’s your HORNY HOLIDAY WISH COME TRUE!! Jordan Morris returns to the show to talk about his upcoming graphic novel Youth Group. Then Jordan and Becky change course to discuss one grumpy although HUNKY Rudolph in Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais ($2.99). SHOW NOTES*: Book: Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais Kindle Audiobook Graphic Novel: Youth Group by …

Writer and tutor Nina Emkin finally makes use of her English degree by guesting on this ESTEEMED book review podcast! And since even aliens celebrate the holidays, Nina and Becky review the SEX-traterrestrial Hannukah romance “Whisked Away by the Alien” ($3.99). Show Notes/Links to Purchase: (Some links may be affiliates.) Office Supplies: SmartLab…

It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99). SHOW NOTES: (Some links are affiliate links! Thanks!) Book: Amish Red Riding Ho…

Podcaster, Turkish TV connoisseur, and THE source for book recs Laura Yamin returns to the show to review the fraudulent romance novel (in many ways) -- THE OPPORTUNITY by Ian Schrauth (0.99). SHOW NOTES: Supplies: SmartLabels -- Easily catalog all your holiday decorations and more! Book: The Opportunity by Ian Schrauth. (This is an affiliate link.…

Becky gets HO-spitable with Chris and Wah, the hosts of DocuSweeties! The three review MATING THE HUNTRESS by Talia Hibbert ($2.99) and become honorary Adofo sisters. Purchase MATING THE HUNTRESS: https://amzn.to/48X0L4M Listen to DocuSweeties: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docusweeties-with-chris-and-wah/id1636196864…

Live from her CAR… it’s ERIN LA ROSA!!!! Erin, more or less, got kicked her out of the house by her children. But what a blessing for you, lovely listeners! She’s back to talk about her new book PLOT TWIST and review the monster romance SEA CREATURES PREFER REDHEADS! Purchase SIGNED COPIES of Erin’s Books here: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/pro…

Actress/comedian/"FISH-head" RENIE RIVAS joins the show to review a romance we WISH would put more "YUM" in our "aquarium"... IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. They review KISS ME AT MIDNIGHT ($3.99) by Lucinda Whitney. Purchase "Kiss Me at Midnight" Ebook: https://amzn.to/3RxLkK5 Audio: https://amzn.to/48isxZ5 Paperback: https://amzn.to/46fBT66…

Content Notice: Today’s episode is the Jewish romance podcast crossover you ALWAYS DREAMED OF! Raizel and Malya, hosts of The Hanukkah Erotica Book Club, join Becky to discuss Higher: A Butch for Butch Romance by Roz Alexander ($3.99). Purchase Higher by Roz Alexander: https://amzn.to/3R0rXJ2 Listen to the Hanukkah Erotica Book Club…

Author Anna Gomez does THE most important one MUST do when coming back from vacation – being a guest on Too Stupid to Live! She talks her new book "My Goodbye Girl", writing as therapy, and much more! Never forget: The strongest women are the dumbest. Check out “My Goodbye Girl” by Anna Gomez! Digital: https://books2read.com/MyGoodbyeGirl Paperback…

Now THIS BASEBALL BAD BOY can come to OUR DUGOUTS any day! Comedy writer Amy Rhodes joins the show to discuss the sports-themed romance 'Jock Blocked' ($4.99). Jock Block on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6hJvAtc Show Notes: TSTLpodcast.com/episodesBy Becky Feldman

Oh this isn’t your “Danny and Sandy” high school romance. Trade in your jazz hands for the RAW EMOTION that is LOVE between two teenagers. Who are SO DEEP. And who are way more mature than your 30-something host. Comedian Nicky Urban joins the show to review the high school (bully!) romance Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas. ($3.99). Punk 57 on Amazon: h…

It's My Worst Date… in SPACE?! The hilarious Keegan Winfield and Christina Conner (co-hosts, My Worst Date podcast) join the show to answer the MOST IMPORTANT question of all time: What happens when a super chill and easygoing person gets ABDUCTED BY ALIENS?! Today we're reviewing "Renegade Love" ($2.99) by Ann Aguirre! Purchase “Renegade Love”: ht…

Not MY fae king!!! Actor, writer, and Dungeon Master Amy Vorpahl brings her fantasy/D&D expertise to discuss the romance Dance of the Forest King by Alessa Thorn ($4.99). FINALLY, a book that knows what boning a fae king is ACTUALLY like! Dance of the Forest King: https://a.co/d/bsUfo0NBy Becky Feldman

Is it possible to have one of the NICEST discussions about a book called THE NOT SO NICE GIRL?! HELL YES it is! Author Skye McDonald returns to the show to discuss her upcoming release and so much more! And dare I say, this Hot as Hell with TSTL ep is pretty GROOVY!!! (Oops, wrong era.) PRE-ORDER THE NOT SO NICE GIRL TODAY! https://a.co/d/2blgciM…

Guess who’s back?! Comedy writer Courtney Hyde returns to the show to discuss 69 Million Things I Hate About You ($3.99) – a romance about a hunk-a-licious billionaire who honestly can take our freedom ALL NIGHT LONG, BABY!!! Book Link: https://a.co/d/g8DoPCwBy Becky Feldman

Author Amy Spalding returns to the show to discuss her newest romance FOR HER CONSIDERATION(and if you don’t CONSIDER adding this to your TBR list, you’re missing out!) They also talk working in the industry, living on the East Side of LA, friendship, big emotions, and how they’re both super popular with young, cool celebrities. **PRE-ORDER For Her…

The Miracle of Lights gets INTERGALACTIC as Becky and guest Aysha Wax review a romance about an alien with an enormous intergalact-DICK! Meteors and Menorahs ($3.99) is the book featured on this very special space-Hanukkah episode of TSTL. Meteors and Menorahs: https://amzn.to/3G6zdxc You Can Hide -- https://amzn.to/3V4p4oV Colorado Country -- http…

Becky and guest Courtney Davis – two DIRTY Lil Cindy Lou’s – academically “finger through” HOW THE MONSTER STOLE ME ON CHRISTMAS EVE: A Christmas Monster Romance by Jade Price ($2.99). https://amzn.to/3Pt14Lm GET KOBO PLUS: www.kobo.com/us/en/choose-your-country BOOKS: You Can Hide -- https://amzn.to/3V4p4oV Colorado Country -- https://amzn.to/3WnQ…

It’s doubly hot with another podcast crossover -- BOOBIES AND STUPIDS! Kelly Reynolds (host of Boobies and Noobies) returns to the show to discuss her newest novella Meet Me in Los Feliz and her podcast’s upcoming 12 Days of Boobsmas! This episode will make your Fa La La La La Land wishes come true. Meet Me in Los Feliz: https://amzn.to/3XFlGDz Get…

The hilarious, romance-loving Allyn Pintal joins the show to discuss THE PENALTY BOX by Odette Stone ($4.99) -- a romance that includes hockey… as in TONSIL HOCKEY! (But there’s regular sports-hockey too.) They also discuss favorite tropes, BookTok, and how they still haven’t gotten over their astonishment that books with sexy words are actually be…

Alana Johnston (Self-Esteem Party) RETURNS to the show to review the epic STEAMER of a conclusion in the Deadly Angel series – Good Vampires Go to Heaven ($5.99). Good Vampires Go to Heaven - https://amzn.to/3FwEpuuBy Becky Feldman

Ready to Be Petty host Torry takes a break from discussing HOT pop culture topics to discuss the HOT Talia Hibbert romance – A Girl Like Her ($3.99). SHOW NOTES: My Worst Date Live Recording: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-worst-date-tickets-404301505687 A Girl Like Her: https://amzn.to/3CoUrna Ready to be Petty Podcast: https://readytobepetty.pod…

Author, audiobook narrator, and founder of One Night Stand studios joins the show to discuss her newest book – MORE WITH YOU. She also chats about the process of recording audiobooks, the journey of using real life as writing inspiration, and much more! More With You (Kindle): https://amzn.to/3rfAidO More with You (Audiobook): https://amzn.to/3dLUU…

Who’s ready for some ORC-gy action?! Guest Aaron Taylor (Aaron’s Reading Room, Categorically Romance Podcast) joins the show to DORK OUT on all things ORCS as they review the insanely titillating The Librarian and the Orc ($4.99). The Librarian and the Orc: https://amzn.to/3eOjgAw Enchant the Dawn: https://amzn.to/3U9do51…

Warning: Parts of this episode, where things get DEEP, also get SMOKIN’ hot! And not just because author Cat Wynn talks about her STEAMY new book Partner Track. (It’s because we also discuss weed. As in marijuana. Get it – smokin’?) And if this episode doesn’t leave you HOT and BOTHERED, be sure to pick up The Unmatchmakers by Jackie Lau available …

Hello, Teardrops! In case you didn't know, I've started a whole new podcast called Rainbow Rodeo! This is the newest episode! Sylvia Rose Novak hates expecations. That's why they've torn down their Americana image and set stakes in the alt-rock world with their blistering album A Miss/A Masterpiece -- not coincidentally, breaking out of the America…

Phillip Iscove returns to the show to ASSIST Becky in a review of “Conquered by Clippy” ($2.99). And in THIS ep, Clippy gets conquered by some VERY ASTUTE criticism!By Becky Feldman

Author, podcaster, bookseller AND the person would will fall in LOVE with at the grocery store, ABIGAIL KELLY enters the sizzling, uh, sizzlement that is Hot as Hell with TSTL. She dishes about her new series, the Protectorate series, and boy are you in for a SEXXXXY treat.By Becky Feldman

You’re still SLAYING your dragons?! Oh, sweetie. You missed the memo – we’re F*CKING them now!! The categorically awesome Bree Hill (host of the Categorically Romance Podcast) enters the TSTL realm to review Katee Robert’s The Dragon Bride ($4.99).By Becky Feldman

Author (and tbh influencer as well) Erin La Rosa returns to the show to enjoy a cocktail, talk about her new book FOR BUTTER OR WORSE, and provide comfort food recommendations. Oh and there’s a deep discussion about 69.By Becky Feldman

WHO IS READY TO BONE?! Amy Heidt joins the show to review the book TOO MANY SISTERS!! Oh wait, it’s actually titled “Plaid to the Bone” ($3.99).By Becky Feldman

Zeus Almighty, is it HOT in here?! Hades and Persephone must be GETTING IT ON!! Marlene Maginot and Kevin Pedersen join the show to discuss Neon Gods ($3.70 x2).By Becky Feldman

Well, this is it: the very, very, last episode of Adobe & Teardrops. It's been a great 5-year run, but fear not! The blog will continue. In honor of Adobe & Teardrops' 10th anniversary, here's a super episode of the unsung heroes of Americana's development into a commercial genre with special thanks to Tucker Riggleman, Gabe di Chiara, Farce the Mu…

What to Read Next host Laura Yamin "jiggles down" with Becky to review The Score ($4.99) – a romance that includes a "manwhore" with excellent time management skills.By Becky Feldman

Ooh boy the heat is up x3!! Hosts of Dear Romance Writer -- Xio Axelrod, Avery Flynn, and Roan Parrish -- join the show to talk about being the women in a bar bathroom telling you how amazing you are… and how they turned that into a podcast.By Becky Feldman

It's the second-to-last episode of Adobe & Teardrops, and Jewish country music won by popular demand! Read more about Mya Byrne here! Featuring: Becky Warren -- "Good Luck (You're Gonna Need It)" (The Sick Season) Nessi Gomes -- "As You Will (Hine Ani)" (Single) Lily Henley -- "Morena Me Llaman" (Single) Tsibele -- "Di Svet Shop (The Sweat Shop)" (…

Writer, podcaster, performer, and Barbarian BABE Kate Spencer joins the show to RESONATE with Becky about “Devi’s Distraction” by Ruby Dixon ($3.99). They also discuss Kate’s upcoming (Earth-based) romance “In a New York Minute”.By Becky Feldman

Giddyup partners!! “Crichton-head” Patrick Gremillion (The Academy Academy podcast) joins the show to discuss the farm-to-Hollywood romance, Six-Pack Rancher ($3.99).By Becky Feldman

Instead of officiating their wedding, Becky’s brother and sister-in-law – Josh and Cindy – join the show to review Superman: The Wedding Album ($1.99).By Becky Feldman

It's February, so it's time for some of my favorite break-up songs! Also, I started a queer country music e-mail newsletter called Rainbow Rodeo! You can subscribe for free here and click the button twice, and subscribe to the zine for as little as $2 a year here. You can hear me talk more about Cowboy Mouth on the brand new One-Hit History podcast…

Hey, gang. I got a little tied up with finals and never made a December episode for Adobe & Teardrops. That’s embarrassing, because December 8th is Adobe & Teardrops’ tenth anniversary! I begin with a an all-time top 10 countdown for the last 10 years of Adobe & Teardrops. Then, at the 42-minute mark, I do my top 10 of 2021. See below for time stam…

Abigail Kelly (The Kingdom of Thirst podcast) comes dashing through that sexy snow to discuss the SEXmas romance UNWRAPPING HIS PACKAGE ($2.99) by Cameron Hart.By Becky Feldman

More Happy HUNK-u-kah…am I right?! The wonderful Jennie Pierson returns to the show for a post-Hanukkah review of Eight Cozy Nights ($0.99)!By Becky Feldman

Happy Hanukkah! (It begins on November 28th). Let's celebrate the season with a whole episode devoted to Jewish country music. If you want more, you can find two different playlists on www.adobeandteardrops.com Sarah Aroeste -- “Las Kandelikas de la Fiesta” (Hanuka!) Nefesh Mountain -- “Hanukkah’s Flame” (Live From Levon Helm Studios) Debbie Friedm…

Welcome back, Teardrops! Feels good to have you all here. Adobe & Teardrops will now be a bi-monthly (every 2 weeks) podcast, and I’m so honored to have Lilli Lewis with me to re-inaugurate the show. Lewis is a veteran of the New Orleans music world and her new album, Americana, draws a line in the sand for anyone who think Black artists don’t belo…