Best Jenny Nordbak Podcasts (2024)

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Bonkers Catch Up March 2023! 51:22

1y ago51:22

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We've missed you! The three of us catch up by sharing bonkers book recs with each other! Books we talked about: The Monstrous Series by Lily Mayne Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton Does It Hurt by H.D. Carlton The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read TH…

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2022 Finale! 21:45

1+ y ago21:45

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Hey gorgeous Joy Lovers! This is the public preview of our last episode of 2022! We haven't gotten to record together for a little while, so it gets a little silly. Not only do you get a behind-the-scenes look at how we've been commissioning pirate art, but Katee tells us about Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton! It's a little Bonker's style holiday fu…

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Should It Bang? Xmas Movie Edition! 1:13:01

1+ y ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Julie Murphy AND Sierra Simone join us to discuss Christmas movies that should have... and should NOT have banged. They were also kind enough to write the Christmas romance we all deserve...and you can bet your asses it bangs. A Merry Little Meet Cute is out now and is not to be missed! For bonus content or video of this episode, check out The Temp…

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Save Your Screams 1:16:31

1+ y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Jenny brings Mel and Katee gifts from the fae realm by recapping The Fae Queen's Captive by Sierra Simone! How does Queen Sierra do this to us every single time? We bow before the throne of her writing. You can read the entire Peculiar Tastes series now on KU! For bonus content or video of this episode, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy! We'll be…

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Merman Pearls 1:04:01

1+ y ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Melody delights Jenny and Katee by recapping The Captive Merman's Promise by Zoey Castile! We discover a hard limit for Katee and learn what mermen have in their pocketses. You can read the entire Peculiar Tastes series now on KU! For bonus content or video of this episode (you really need to see Katee's expressions!), check out The Temple of Defia…

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Enter the Void 1:15:59

1+ y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Today, Katee takes us through the twisty mind of the one and only Nikki Sloan with The Vixen's Deceit! YOWZA, she delivered a horror romance that got under our skin and stayed there. Make sure to check out our Patreon equivalent, the Temple of Defiant Joy, for bonus episodes, Book Club, art, and more! Sign up for our NEWSLETTER! You can opt into as…

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Big News for 2023: Dangerous Tides! 15:49

1+ y ago15:49

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𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝟐 is coming!! Come sail the seas with us... PIRATES ARE COMING! ->Make sure you're subscribed to the newsletter! Next year, we'll be launching the Dangerous Tides series, and it will be PIRATES. Sexy, bonkers pirates! But of course, we have to keep SOME secrets, so we're going to send y'all on a treasure hunt to find out who the season…

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Get Slimed with Elle Diaz 1:05:45

1+ y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Elle Diaz, aka Liz from the Makeout Already Podcast, is here to recap The Hellmouth Guardian's Lover by Adriana Herrera! This is book 3 in our Peculiar Tastes series! All I have to say is second chance hemi-peen. Does that make y'all curious at all? Make sure to get Elle's debut book How That Makes You Feel!!! And get bonus content and secrets at t…

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Magical Pegging with RM Virtues 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

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RM Virtues joins Jenny and Mel to recap The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert! A reluctant bargainer, a stolen amulet, and magical pegging. How did she do it?! Check out our offerings on the Temple of Defiant Joy! Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM N…

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Sex Gods with Hannah Whitten 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

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Hannah Whitten joined Katee and Mel to start our 6 week series recapping the Peculiar Tastes series! All of these books are now available for purchase and in Kindle Unlimited! We start with The Death God's Sacrifice by Jenny Nordbak! A gorgon assassin, a death god, an assignment to save her sister. This book has everything! Antler fun, threats of t…

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Shadow Daddy with Amalie Howard 1:43:20

1+ y ago1:43:20

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Oooooh Amalie Howard brought us A GIFT!!! Luxuria by Colette Rhodes is the monster cinnamon roll arranged marriage with a hornbag heroine romance that we've always wanted! The world building is exquisite, the heroine's voice is evocative and hilarious, and the relationship is perfectly crafted. Make sure to follow Amalie Howard on all the socials! …

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A Post-Morality Chain King 1:28:26

1+ y ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Did you ever think anyone would figure out a way to recap John Wick for a romance podcast?? WELL ALI HAZELWOOD HAS DONE IT. Aftercare: Katee: The Way of the House Husband manga series!!! Melody: Shang Chi. Watch it immediately. (Warning: They don't kiss) Ali: The K-drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim! It gets a little sexy! Mentioned in this epis…

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Mel's Devilish Submission 1:08:56

1+ y ago1:08:56

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Hey all! We're back to the books we imprinted on! This week Mel talks about The Devil's Submission by Nicola Davidson! Sheepish submissive! Lady Dom! Terrible mom! It's all here. Aftercare: Katee: playlists in 8D. The sound goes back and forth between your headphones and it scratches her ADHD brain in the best way! Mel: The third book in this serie…

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Why Not Both? 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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Naima, Andie, Jenny, and Mel wrap up the second half of The Next 365 Days! Triads, boy makeouts, and Olga love! Enjoy! CW: we lightly discuss domestic violence because Mel couldn't suspend her disbelief far enough and toed the line of being a total buzz kill. (Hi. Mel here. I wrote this.) Mentioned in this episode: September in the Temple! - This m…

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Mobster Documentaries 1:08:39

1+ y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

It's part 1 of The Next 365 Days! Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher are back to discuss the 3rd movie in the Netflix movie series. We had to split this into 2 episodes (again) because we are THE MOST in this recap (as usual). Along the way we discuss mobster "documentaries," stepsibling TikTok, and accidental exhibitionism. Enjoy! Mentioned in …

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WTF Did I Marry? 16:09

1+ y ago16:09

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Katee recaps Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews! It's our member-only episode, so if you want to hear the whole thing, head to our website and sign up for the Temple of Defiant Joy! If you want to get inside information for our next projects or have a chance to get a Peculiar Tastes special edition set or swag box, sign up for our NEWSLETTER! If we ha…

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Hellcat's Gotta Hellcat 1:44:50

1+ y ago1:44:50

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Jenny gets in the way, way back machine and transports us to a time when she had to sneak and scrounge to get her hands on romance. She recaps Lord of a Thousand Nights by Madeline Hunter and it's an enemies-to-lovers dream come true that really holds up! Aftercare: Jenny: The Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas and the narrative blueprints one c…

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Praise Us! 1:26:02

1+ y ago1:26:02

1:26:02

Jenny recaps Praise by Sarah Cate! Aftercare: Jenny: we're onto Hosier compilations! Katee: Songs to Drown Sailors To and The Amazing Devil Mel: Chris Evans voices Buzz Lightyear in that new Buzz Lightyear movie and it's a confusing treat for your pants! Mentioned in this episode: September in the Temple! - This month we're back with Katee regaling…

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Fast & Furious: London Drift with Hannah Whitten! 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

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Hannah Whitten is here to introduce Jenny and Katee to the perfection that is the Fallen series by Nicola Davidson. We recap Surrender to Sin and it's a masterclass on what you can do with a novella! Don't forget there's less than a week left to back our Kickstarter! If you want the sexy special editions and the super sexy art, this is your only ch…

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Beware the Fishmen! 11:37

1+ y ago11:37

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Hooooeeeeyyyy! It's our Temple-Only episode for July! Katee is recapping Fertile in my Ex-Boyfriend's Dungeon: Level 4. Ghost Pirates! Tentacle Beasts! Fishmen! It's a ride, to say the least. Thank you to everyone who's backed or shared our Kickstarter for the Peculiar Tastes Series! To listen to this episode in full, join the Temple of Defiant Joy…

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Feed the Old Gods with Sophie Lark! 1:13:00

2y ago1:13:00

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Sophie Lark is here to recap The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden with Katee! We were obsessed with the fairytale vibes and Russian mythology...and Jenny might've been kind of obsessed with trying to make the villain into the love interest. Other things we're obsessed with? Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, which you can get right now throug…

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Dragon Schnurffels with Ana Huang! 1:34:03

2y ago1:34:03

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Hey Joy Lovers! Ana Huang is here to introduce Melody to Ruby Dixon's post-apocalyptic dragons (finally!) with Fire In His Blood. She's a crafty scavenger who's turned into bait, he's the dragon who will be saved by her love. Plus, so many dragon schnurffels and snuggles! Aftercare: Ana: The Lost City with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum! Mel: Va…

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Submitting Eagerly with Jenny Nordbak 1:09:11

2y ago1:09:11

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Katee recaps Fertile in My Ex Boyfriend's Dungeon, Level 1 by Amanda Clover for Mel and Jenny! This might come as a shock, but it's bonkers! Our plucky heroine encounters some goblins, an orc, and a beetlekin! We've decided to recap the rest of the series for the Temple because we loved this one so much. Book 2 is already available! Make sure to ch…

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We've Been Scheming! 35:49

2y ago35:49

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Hello Beautiful Joylover! This is the public preview of June's Temple-only episode! We finally get to tell you all about our secret activities! Jenny, Katee, and Melody have been working hard to bring a brand new bonkers romance series into the world. Peculiar Tastes is a contemporary fantasy romance series that's set in our fictional Samhain festi…

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A New Record with Aveda Vice 1:43:56

2y ago1:43:56

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Melody and Katee are here with Aveda Vice to recap Desire the Star by Miranda Silver! This witchy, tarot-loving (literally), paranormal, polyknot, CLIFFHANGER was joy from start to finish. It has every trope you can think of and at least 3 you never would have guessed. Aveda Vice was one of our June book club picks because she just came out with IN…

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Get the Poison Out with Angelina M. Lopez 1:46:19

2y ago1:46:19

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We're back and you better get ready because we're recapping the second book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series--Rhage's book! Angelina M. Lopez is here to tell us about Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward! But we have huge news! Katee Robert has joined Bonkers Romance as a cohost starting with this episode! We couldn't be more excited to have her as par…

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Robot Daddy with Kimberly Lemming! 1:12:51

2y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Kimberly Lemming joined us to recap Robot Daddy by Allysa Hart and Rayanna Jamison. The title says it all! Listen as Jenny tries to process the awesomeness of the premise and then grapple with the...surprise? ending. A delight all around! Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MO…

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365 Days: This Day (Part 2) with Naima and Andie! 1:05:24

2y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

We’re back with part 2 of this glorious, glorious film! Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher are back to recap the cinematic masterpiece that is 365 Days: This Day! We have many hot takes, an absurd amount of laughter, and an overall sense of delight that we exist in the same universe as this utterly perfect film. Buckle up! If you missed Part 1, …

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365 Days: This Day (Part 1) with Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher! 1:05:08

2y ago1:05:08

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We’re joined by Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher to recap the cinematic masterpiece that is 365 Days: This Day! We have many hot takes, an absurd amount of laughter, and an overall sense of delight that we exist in the same universe as this utterly perfect film. Buckle up! We’ll be back next week with Part 2, sure to be filled with more laught…

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Joining the Mafia with Joanna Shupe 1:26:30

2y ago1:26:30

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We're joined byJoanna Shupe to recap Dark Mafia Prince by Annika Martin! Our first mafia romance did not let us down! Joanna has a brand new book out this month! The Bride Goes Rogue is magnificent! The third book in the Fifth Avenue Rebels series about an arranged engagement destined for disaster…and it brings the heat! Our After Care suggestions …

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Aphrodisiacs and Avalanches with Katee Robert 1:36:42

2y ago1:36:42

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Katee Robert is here! Robin's here! And we’re recapping The Winter King by C.L. Wilson! This special episode is dedicated to Temple member Robin's late mom, Elaine, who was a romance reader and all around badass. We wish we could've known her, but we're honored Robin came to join us to celebrate her with a delightfully bonkers book that includes an…

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All Aboard the F*ck Bus with Steffanie Holmes 1:20:22

2y ago1:20:22

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We’re joined by Steffanie Holmes to recap Devil’s Day Party by C.M. Stunich! It’s our first bully romance and we didn’t expect to be so charmed by it! Be sure to also check out Steffanie’s latest, Poison Ivy (out May 5), which is the start of a brand new series for her—one you’ll especially enjoy if you were intrigued by the bully sub-genre! Our Af…

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No Shame with Sarah Wendell 1:01:55

2y ago1:01:55

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Sarah Wendell joins us for Part 1 of A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon—a book so delicious, Jenny was bouncing in her chair like an eager puppy dog. Part 2 will be available on Smart Bitches, Trashy Podcast on 4/15/22, so don't miss it! If you’re reading ahead, here are some of the books we’ll be covering in upcoming episodes: The Winter K…

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Hate Sex with Sophie Jordan! 1:20:17

2y ago1:20:17

1:20:17

We’re joined by Sophie Jordan to recap The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary—one of our favorite enemies-to-lovers romances of all time! It’s bonkers how fearlessly Kate pushes the characters to be mean to each other, all the while walking the tightrope of never making us hate either of them! Also—hate sex. So much exceptional hate sex. Sophie’s latest,…

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Nipple Paint as Formalwear with Juliette Cross 19:47

2y ago19:47

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Juliette Cross joins us to recap Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven! If you’re a fan of Khal Drogo, you’ll love this one! Luna agrees to marry an alien barbarian king to save her brother and frankly, hits the jackpot. We get tail bondage, tattoos in the best places, and nipple paint as formalwear! Juliette’s latest is Parks and Provocation—an…

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Initiating Melody with Nisha Sharma 1:24:23

2y ago1:24:23

1:24:23

We’re joined by Nisha Sharma to recap The Initiation by Nikki Sloane! This book had us all questioning who gave Nikki Sloane permission to write this and the answer is that she’s exactly the kind of brave author we started the podcast to celebrate. We revel in the intrigue, sexual tension, and (ahem) the ritual it eventually builds to. We bow down …

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Sweet Intrigue Boys with Roxie Noir! 1:46:02

2y ago1:46:02

1:46:02

We’re joined by author Roxie Noir to to recap Unhallowed by Jordan L. Hawk! Our After Care suggestions were: A Society of Gentlemen series by KJ Charles Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert If you’re reading ahead, here are some of the books we’ll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn’t set ye…

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As Thick As Your Forearm with @BookishHill 1:07:37

2y ago1:07:37

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We’re joined by one of our favorite BookTokers, Hillary (@bookishhill), to recap Love and Monsters by Raven Flanagan! Our minds were blown in the best possible way when Hillary shared her path to becoming a bonkers romance reader and the journey she’s been on for the last year! This absolute delight of a book features a human who finds herself acci…

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A Trisexual Awakening with R.M. Virtues 1:35:17

2y ago1:35:17

1:35:17

RM Virtues joined us to recap The Mummy! Jenny got to watch this Romancelandia favorite film for the first time and it was a delight! We fangirl over R.M., discuss why this film is in fact a tri-awakening rather than a bi-awakening, and generally flail at the magnitude of bonkers this swashbuckling romp pulls off. For proof that Jenny did in fact o…

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Sloshing with His Shimmering Release with Robin Lovett! 1:40:57

2y ago1:40:57

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We’re joined by Robin Lovett to recap The Mabon Feast by C.M. Nascosta! We delve into Robin’s thoughts on bonkers books and why none of us should carry any shame about them—as well as her thoughts on author core stories. Then, we recap the delicious snack that is The Mabon Feast, a sexy romance between a socially awkward witch and a very charming (…

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A Stable of Fae Menfolk with Monica Corwin 1:24:36

2y ago1:24:36

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We’re joined by Monica Corwin to recap A Kiss of Shadows (first book in the Merry Gentry series) by Laurell K. Hamilton! Laurell K. Hamilton is one of the original queens of bonkers, an author who was pushing boundaries long before it was cool! Please be aware that in this episode we discuss content in the book that is typical of something written …

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Murdered in the Pants with Kenya Goree-Bell 1:31:46

2y ago1:31:46

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We’re joined by Kenya Goree-Bell to recap Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux! It’s the first horror romance we’ve covered and we bow down before the magnificence of Harley Laroux’s kinky, sexy, slightly scary, deeply satisfying story of a human who falls for a demon! Also be sure not to miss Kenya’s brand new release, The Kronic, out now on KU! Our …

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Knotting Lessons with Lillian Lark! 1:29:23

2y ago1:29:23

1:29:23

We’re joined by Lillian Lark to recap Manix by Grace McGinty! Lillian brought us an omegaverse, mpreg, warrior cat shifter book—with knotting! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or you just went on a google adventure looking up those terms, this episode should delight you. Be sure not to miss Lillian’s latest, Deceived by the Gargoyles, a monster romanc…

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Eva Moore Saves A Demon 1:28:28

2+ y ago1:28:28

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We’re joined by Eva Moore to recap That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming! This episode is a frothy cocktail of effervescent joy and we couldn’t be more delighted with the book Eva picked to bring us back from hiatus! Be sure not to miss Eva’s brand new release, Reclaimed Dreams, which is the deeply satisfying conclusion to her…

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Bonkers Bonus - Alexis Hall Spotlight 48:25

2+ y ago48:25

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Happy New Year's Eve! We decided to end the year by showcasing an insightful chat with one of our Bonkers Book Club Spotlight Authors - Alexis Hall! We talk all about his upcoming release and January book club offering SOMETHING FABULOUS, what we can expect from him in the near future, the balance of creating art while navigating the expectations o…

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A Sleep Paralysis Demon (!!!) with Liz from Make Out Already 1:33:46

2+ y ago1:33:46

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We’re joined by Liz from the Make Out Already podcast to recap Sing Me to Sleep by R.M. Virtues! We discuss how Melody is into grandpa fucking and why Jenny is livid she didn’t get to read this book (which has since been rectified!). Because y’all. It’s about a sexy, protective sleep paralysis demon. I’m not telling you more than that. It’s too goo…

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Jenny Gets Her C*ck Pocket with Stacey Hamel 25:10

2+ y ago25:10

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We recap I Married a Naga by Regine Abel with Stacey Hamel! Many of you already know and love Stacey, but for those who don't, we thought it was high time to introduce you to her beautiful brain. She's an admin of our Facebook group,The Altar of Defiant Joy, and Patron Saint of the Bonkers Romance TikTok. We've affectionately dubbed her our Adminot…

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Sexy Antibodies with Alexis Daria 1:03:34

2+ y ago1:03:34

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We're joined by Alexis Daria to recap Alien Quarantine Rescue by Robin Lovett! This was Jenny’s very first Robin Lovett book and she’s obsessed! It starts in an all too realistic setting where the world has gone to hell after a pandemic and the heroine has been alone for five years…but very, very quickly changes to a marvelous fantasy when an alien…

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Sensual Falconry with Adriana Herrera 1:38:56

2+ y ago1:38:56

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We're joined by Adriana Herrera to recap Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning! We talk about why we’re Moning Maniacs, why this was the Golden Age of paranormal romance, and why falconer dirty talk is so sexy. This book has it all...time travel, a heroine fleeing a dark secret in her past, meddling fae, a murderous ex girlfriend, not one …

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Bisexual Awakening (Or Not) with Andie J. Christopher! 1:15:43

2+ y ago1:15:43

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We're joined by Andie J. Christopher to recap Coyote Ugly (which somehow came out 20 years ago??)! We discuss early aughts fashion, dancing on bars, and this film’s impact on our bisexual awakening—or in one of our cases, a definitive confirmation of straightness. Please enjoy the references to a Minotaur Cock Water Gun (which could only possibly b…

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