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Lit Wallflowers is an official, unofficial Historical Romance book review podcast presented by Toni Rose and Wendy Woo. Every week they take themes from a Historical Romance and relate it back to how it can be applied to life in modern times! Then they Pot-Tail with a whiskey of the series and discuss all things Bookstagram and Romance! For more content, giveaways, and bonus material follow @litwallflowerspodcast on Instagram and Facebook, and @Lit_Wallflowers on Twitter!
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The Lit Wallflowers: Toni Rose & Wendy Woo cordially invite you to Tea At No. 5: Bee After Show! Tea At No. 5 discusses all things Bridgerton from the books to the Netflix series! New episodes every Society Papers Sunday!
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Fresh off of two hours of sleep, we’re back with our non-spoilery (kind of) reactions to Season three, part two! Which Bridgerton sibling will be next? The storyline for multiple Bees are ready. Cousin Sterling makes an appearance! We’re happy with the modernized, Shondalized version of the source material! You may need a break to prepare for the n…
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We’re back with our initial reactions of the second trailer of Season 3 part II. We recorded day of the trailer releasing however we’re on busy-doing-other-things bee time, oops! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBwRga4b1Os Benedict finding his hook up with another on her arm, is his season next? Could Miss Stowell be Sophie but with a different nam…
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It’s been at least a week since Bridgerton season three part one premiered so it’s spoiler time! We’ve invited Bee super fans Angeleke, The Lovely Bibliophile, and Sarah, Romantically Swept Away, to share how they feel about Polin-ating season so far! We discuss the kind Lord Debling and if he’ll be back in part two. His like-able character made Co…
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Bridgerton Season III part I is here! This episode was recorded prior to part one premiere. We’re recapping the major similarities and differences between the books and film. Plus, we present clever, fan-made Am I The A**hole Bridgerton edition for all of us to enjoy! The Duke and I – 3:33 AITA for telling my wife I don’t want kids, but in fact I j…
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Bridgerton Season III part I is here! This episode was recorded prior to part one premiere. We’re recapping the major similarities and differences between the books and film. Plus, we present clever, fan-made Am I The A**hole Bridgerton edition for all of us to enjoy! The Duke and I – 3:33 AITA for telling my wife I don’t want kids, but in fact I j…
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We’re on our #POLIN rewatch and need to get our almost non-spoilery reactions out! Not only is it Polin-ating season, it’s yearning season. For the book version lovers, we do get the major elements in the show. We did get our John! The John we needed, expected. Our predictions were half wrong, half right however so exciting! We got odes to author J…
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The Wallflowers reunite and help to bring the right individuals together at magical Stony Cross Park in “A Wallflower Christmas” by Lisa Kleypas! Rafe Bowman should be courting one cousin to marry into the nobility however he’s interested in the other, a companion, Hannah Appleton. We love the angst and animosity Hannah and Rafe developed since the…
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Marcus, Lady Danbury’s brother, is in town however what’s up with her salty scowl? Is it towards a Violet trying to bloom or her brother? Francesca interviewed alongside John… as in Stirling? Or just another John? He will be going against ton rules and visiting outside proper visiting hours. And, will Michael show up? An interview has Philippa spil…
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Matthew Swift’s secrets are out including his feelings for the whimsical Daisy Bowman in Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas! We love the fun teasing and banter in this book, especially when the bag-o’-bones turned into a hunk of muscle! Even better, tall and handsome where’s spectacles and checks off Daisy’s partner list. Of course we love the famil…
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We’re back with our initial thoughts of the Bridgerton season three trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4JYAx5rNRA Colin with his longing looks at Pen and his sturdy look gives us life! Francesca looking like the platinum of the season Violet in Bloom (IYKYK) and possibly dating Grecian influence in the amazing lewks Gagging over the new frie…
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Kate officially calls herself a Bridgerton clip Passing the torch from eldest to favorite brother Mirror scene, enough said! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45T0GoTbKas Madame Delacroix, Queen Charlotte, and more in the wild doing press tours Promotional clips with the side eye and Colin’s hand twitch. Any significance with Penelope’s dress colors?…
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Who knew Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent, was so caring? Miss Evie Jenner opened up to the biggest rake in the country with cuddles and warm feet in Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas! Evie finally has had it and goes to the one man who couldn’t be questioned if their marriage was consummated. We admire her strength and balls to visit Sebastian at night a…
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Is Lady of the Night the magic ingredient in It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas?! The Wallflowers carried out an experiment to see if Marcus, Lord Westcliff will kiss any lady To his annoyance, he clearly favored one strong willed Miss Lillian Bowman. We still find ourselves laughing out loud no matter how many times we reread this novel. Lilli…
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What we thought was a teaser trailer was just a clip yet it still teased! In a room decorated as the seasons, we get a little bit Francesca, Penelope, and Violet, plus PDA KAnthony! We’re humming with theories! Where’s Francesca going? Will she possibly run into John? Penelope was wearing a gorgeous emerald dress… Queen Charlotte loves emeralds. Vi…
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The Wallflowers has formed and a misspoken wish was granted in Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas! We love the fast friendship between the Wallflowers, their epistolary communication, and their mischief, sort-of managed activities at #StonyCrossPark Simon taking care of Annabelle has us swooning! He defends dowerless Annabelle against the pe…
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Again, crying over Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas no matter how many rereads! King McKenna returned to #StonyCrossPark to get revenge on Lady Aline however he can’t help uncovering her secret, can’t help loving her. Lady Olivia and Gideon Shaw has a great meet-cute then cat-and-mouse game giving them a chance to live life to the fullest again. If …
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Straight from attending the Valentine’s Day Bridgerton virtual event, we give you our initial theories and thoughts! Will Mondrich and his family is inheriting a title! Is Will thee Michael? Or, is Will related to a Stirling? Peneloise will have their separation for a bit longer. No early season making up. Plus, Pen is distancing herself from anoth…
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Happy 30-ish years to Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas who gave us a pistol wielding author, Sara Rose Fielding, and a spectacles stealing extraordinaire, not for his green eyes, Derek Craven! Surprisingly, this is the first time we’re reviewing this novel as a duo and we can never get enough! We love the push and pull between Sara and Derek. She di…
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It’s Nice to Bee Back with all the honey! Before we begin, please RSVP for the Virtual Event of Bridgerton Season 3 - https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/bridgerton-season-3-live-event Bridgerton casts members have been out and about. Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne) was on Elle magazine. Congrats Jonathan Bailey for winning the 2024 Critic’s Choice awar…
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Heiress Evelyn Stanford gets mistaken with a kiss by solicitor Rafe Griffin in “Beneath the Moonlight Pale” by Nicola Italia! We love the theater moment and chemistry between Evie and Rafe! Then happiness turns to sorrow and moving. The revenge plot turned upside down gave us life. We were endeared to the hero when he gave the heroine time to heal.…
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Princess Isabel de Orleans and Henrique, Viscount Penafiel, taka a road trip to Spain for patriotism however other passions grow in “The Truth About Myths” by Giovanna Siniscalchi! We love the opposites attract and forced proximity between the open to experiment royal and the handsome scientist. The last quarter of the book kept us in suspense as l…
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A do-gooder and a Don get mixed up in “The Devil of Downtown” by Joanna Shupe! Justine Greene brings justice to those who abandon their families. She’s resourceful on her own however sometimes needs her cop acquaintance, but one case leads her to seek help from the devil himself, Jack Mulligan. He does what he wants however finds it more difficult …
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We’re back with our Uptown Girls and “The Prince of Broadway” by Joanna Shupe! Florence Greene sneaks into Clayton Madden’s exclusive casino and gambles to get his attention. He does notice however he never would’ve guessed she wants lessons from him for her own exclusive casino. Her first lesson is that he intends to ruin her father. This book has…
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Imogen Loveless and Tommy Peck has taken over our schedule! There are cameos, explosions, flirting, and thighs. Join us as we discuss why we love everything about Knockout by Sarah MacLean!!! DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONS Universe bringing balance to Toni’s fun times Magic music combo: The Fame Monster by Lady Gaga and Red by Taylor Swift YouTuber Steph…
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We have entered the Gilded Era starting with Joanna Shupe’s “The Rogue of Fifth Avenue” to start our She’s Da Bomb series! Frank Tripp follows Mamie Greene for business and for his pleasure. He watches his client’s daughter to keep her from scandal. She is the definition of “attenzione, pickpocket” however for a good cause! We love a good secret id…
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We’re having a JAL-ly good time for the next couple weeks starting with Julie Anne Long’s latest release How to Tame a Wild Rogue! Lady Daphne Worth had to take a job as a companion, but she needed to escape. Privateer Lorcan St. Leger hears a thump which leads him to helping Daphne and faking a marriage. This book is everything! The main character…
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This week, we review “Bookshop Cinderella” the latest release and the first of Laura Lee Guhrke’s newest series Scandal at the Savoy! Bookshop owner Miss Evie Harlow asks for a sign if she should accept a vacation, fully paid by Max the Duke of Westbourne, to relax and potentially win a wager, and then her boiler responds! We love Cinderella retell…
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Christian the Duke of Scarborough sailed to America for investment ventures. However, he never thought he would be investing his time to plant doubt in Miss Annabel Wheaton’s mind in Trouble at the Wedding by Laura Lee Guhrke!!! We love Annabel!!! She will always find a solution to obstructions and scandals. Plus, we get a sad boy who loses at stay…
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What really happened to land Julia, Baroness of Yardley, in divorce court, and Aidan Carr, Duke of Trathen, in the thick of it??? We find out how desperate Julia was in Scandal of the Year by Laura Lee Guhrke! We love that Julia and Aidan met earlier than we thought, however we do not know how to describe them. They are not enemies nor rivals, they…
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We are back with a New(ish) to Us Author, Laura Lee Guhrke, and her Abandoned at the Altar series! Ex-Will sails back to town and Beatrix believes he is back to ruin her nuptials in the Wedding of the Season! This book is so much fun making it a fast read! There is great banter and great characters. In this roller coaster read, we learn what caused…
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Tudum came and went and we got soooo much! Did you see the first looks?? https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctmy_sOvJQg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== (https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctmy_sOvJQg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) Let us know what you think!! Join us as we dive into what we got from Tudum and what we w…
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Manuela goes on a long bachelorette party for a last hurrah in An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera!!! This is our first sapphic romance and we could not have been happier to pop that cherry with Herrera’s second book of the Las Leonas series. We did not know how fun the chemistry could be. This book has a top cringe feature, awfu…
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Tudum is coming three months early this year!! Nicola, Corey, and India are slated as guests!! What does that mean?!?! Are we finally going to get a release date for season 3? Are we going to get another season of Queen Charlotte? Is it news of spin-offs? Join us as we do what we do best and make up fake unconfirmed theories!! Tudum!! June 17, 2023…
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Revenge sounds good, but does more damage in Queen Bee by Amalie Howard a Bridgerton x Count of Monte Cristo mashup!!! Lady Ela has the breeding to be allowed near a future duke and the new family in town. However, best friend Poppy, daughter of a solicitor, wants a meet-cute and she shows her true colors when she finds out Ela and Lord Keston alre…
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What a treat!! Queen Charlotte a Bridgerton story released earlier this month on Netflix and the novel by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes soon followed. We can read the amazing scenes from the film plus read the points of views from key characters. We love Just George aka Farmer George and determined Charlotte. There are many old and new odes to Brid…
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What a treat!! Queen Charlotte a Bridgerton story released earlier this month on Netflix and the novel by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes soon followed. We can read the amazing scenes from the film plus read the points of views from key characters. We love Just George aka Farmer George and determined Charlotte. There are many old and new odes to Brid…
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Nesta needs to shape up or get winnowed out of the Night Court in A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas!! Tough love is the plan for Nesta to stop wasting away. The Inner Circle gives her an ultimatum. She must train with Cassian then work in the House of Wind library. However, she resists until he meets her half way. Training comes in handy aga…
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The war is over and healing begins in A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas! The inhabitants of Velaris are picking up the pieces and rebuilding their home or a new life after some type of loss. Some spend more time with their lover while others are simply glad their fated mate is living. Feyre learns more about Rhysand and an annual bat b…
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Smythe-Smith!! Have you watch Queen Charlotte yet?? The soundtrack is fire. The odes to Bridgerton makes us scream. The relationships are hot. Plus, there is a special cameo you must see!! Join us as we gush post watching the entire Queen Charlotte show within a night!! Hosts – Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - bridgerton2000@gmail.com Follow - www.ins…
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We are in for an epic war in “A Court of Wings and Ruin” by Sarah J Maas!! Feyre and Rhysand make their way back to each other while Lucien scrutinize her actions while in the Spring Court. Lucien’s soul leads him towards his mate. The Lords meet to strategize how to combat Hybern and his allies. There are High Fae who remain wild cards until the v…
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Sad boy Rhysand allows Feyre to live and love with someone else until he hears her call in “A Court of Mist and Fury” by Sarah J Maas!! Feyre and Tamlin return to the Spring Court. Wedding planning should excite her however she continues to have nightmares while Tamlin’s fear keeps her close to the keep. There is always ­­­ Tamlin’s childhood frien…
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Spring is a time of new beginnings so that means the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas with the Spring Court! We will have two points of view, Toni’s first ACOTAR experience and Wendy’s reread. Youngest daughter Feyre Archeron hunts to feed her sisters and injured father, but one hunt changes their lives forever. High Fae, High Lor…
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Monroe Sinclair returns to Ardnoch for as long as she has to while her ex-best friend Brodan Adair returns to reassess his life in “Only You” by Samantha Young!! Monroe and Brodan were inseparable since age five, and she naturally befriended his younger siblings. They stayed true to their friendship as the chemistry changed between them and their s…
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Eredine Willows keeps to herself however Arran Adair charms his way into becoming besties and more in “Be With Me” by Samantha Young!! Arran moves away from a painful memory to back home in Ardnoch, to grow roots, and to show he is not a screw up. One connection he wants to grow is with the mysterious Ery. He does not treat her with kid gloves like…
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Arrochar Adair has loved Mackennon Galbraith for years until one night when she bared it all in “Always You” by Samantha Young!! Arrochar has always had an easy and good friendship with her brother’s best friend and ex-bodyguard, and now head of security at Ardnoch Estates, Mac. They have shared secrets and had great conversations throughout the ye…
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The Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Teaser Trailer is fire!! Pre-order your Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes Hardcover from ubookstore.com/Queen-Charlotte and submit your personalization request. Available on May 9, 2023. Fan pictures with a possible John Stirling leaving Bridgerton House with Francesca. Where is Michael Stirlin…
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Regan Penhaligon flees and surprises her sister at Ardnoch Castle, and she lucks out with a job becoming a nanny for Thane Adair in “There With You” by Samantha Young!! Regan pretends that everything is okay however she has a lot of explaining to do, starting with her absence while her sister fought for her life. While her relationship with her sis…
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For the first time, we dive into romantic suspense with Samantha Young’s Adair Family series starting with “Here With Me!” Robyn Penhaligon makes a career change when death knocks her out in the line of duty! Then she goes on a healing journey taking her to face her father, Mac, in the highlands of Scotland at Ardnoch Castle. Retired actor Lachlan …
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New to Kate Clayborn?! Start with her perfect, latest release “Georgie, All Along” then dive into her backlist! We love her and moved our schedule to get it [this book] in!! Georgie Mulcahy returns to her hometown to help her pregnant BFF nest and to figure out her next career. If she could avoid everyone who knows her as a flake and creative songw…
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Queen Charlotte set for May 4, 2023. Teaser… trailer, please??!! When do you think season three will release! Hopefully we get a teaser on April 6, 2023!! #PolinDay 13th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nomination for Best Music Supervision – Television Drama: Justin Kamps Bridgerton Season 2 Held on March 5, 2023 54th NAACP Image Awards No…
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