Best Lydias Ladies Podcasts (2024)

To be honest, we were both nervous about this book, but Lydia Lloyd stunned us both in the best way possible. Fake rakes are our favorite rakes, and this is a second chance romance we can both get behind.

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The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen 27:24

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8d ago27:24

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Ok real talk, this book was inevitably going to suffer by comparison to "The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy" becuase that book was surprising and perfection. It it fair? no. Did we appreciate the risks taken? yes. Are we ready for Rosie? Yes.

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My Word As Vorkosigan: A Civil Campaign 1:05:08

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Listening to this episode had me rereading the Lord Peter Wimsey books, if you're wondering how much of the conversation is about the dedication and comedies of manners and romance. The episode is celebration that works out way better than Miles' dinner party.

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A Ruse of Shadows by Sherry Thomas 25:21

16d ago25:21

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It's our favorite time of year: Lady Sherlock Time

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Bridgerton with a Romance Novice 1:29:07

18d ago1:29:07

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We talk for.... a while about season 3 of Bridgerton.

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Lady Scandal by Laura Lee Guhrke 28:56

22d ago28:56

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We both adored this book. It's perfectly feel good and exactly what we want from a romance. Can something spiritually have a virgin here even if he's not a virgin?

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My Word as Vorkosigan: Komarr 54:35

25d ago54:35

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Alex and Meg are joined by Everina Maxwell to discuss the meet cute? of Miles and Ekaterin and the plot. But mostly Miles and Ekaterin.

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Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood 32:27

27d ago32:27

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We've reached the Ali Hazelwood singularity and we are here for it.

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Isabel and the Rogue by Liana de la Rosa 25:53

1M ago25:53

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Usually spies do it for us but this book wouldn't have done it for us on that alone. Instead, the ending! The ending absolved so much.

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The Countess Without Conviction by Katherine Grant 31:32

1M ago31:32

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Meg and Laine were both super intrigued by this book but omg is it visceral. Perfect execution; Meg cried and Laine was waiting to get punched, which is not what we generally expect from Romance novellas.

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My Word as Vorkosigan: Falling Free 52:32

1M ago52:32

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Meg and Alex are joined by Jill Tew to discuss a Vorkosigan novel without any Vorkosigans in it.

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Death Wears a Lonely Smile | The Bog-Oak Necklace - Inner Sanctum Mysteries 54:34

1M ago54:34

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On this episode of the Old Time Radiocast we present you with two stories from the classic radio program Inner Sanctum Mysteries! Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.By Andy Tate

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All's Fair in Love and War by Virginia Heath 20:15

1M ago20:15

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Henry is very put upon! Georgina is too mouthy for governessing! They figure it out!

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To Cage a God by Elizabeth May 31:39

2M ago31:39

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Laine and Meg once again read Romantasy. Meg is glad they aren't teenagers, Laine has questions.

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The Prince's Bride by Charis Michaels 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Charis writes fairy tales so well, and Laine wasn't even annoyed by the kids. This is the kind of living in a cave we can get behind.

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My Word as Vorkosigan: Memory 59:43

2M ago59:43

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Alix Harrow joins Alex and Meg to discuss Memory: the transition book between young Miles and Lord Vorkosigan.

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Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas 54:20

2M ago54:20

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None of us can remember the name of Sarah's hometown so we just call it Grover's Corners, which is fitting given how forgettable she is as a character. We also didn't recall how much of this book was threats of sexual violence. We had a great time recording, but make no promises as to your listening experience.…

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Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday 26:07

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This books plays with using characters with anachronistically modern world views in a recognizable historical romance set up. Like it or don't, it's all very deliberate.

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The Lady Plays with Fire by Susanna Craig 27:11

2M ago27:11

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We're far enough into Susanna Craig that the appearance of characters from past series is a delight! We both really enjoyed this spin on the actor and his critic, and the low stakes found us both in the right moment.

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My Word as Vorkosigan: Mirror Dance 59:09

2M ago59:09

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Jo Walton joins Meg and Alex to discuss Mirror Dance. Come for the clones, stay for the amnesia.

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Barbarian's Taming by Ruby Dixon 34:26

2M ago34:26

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We're back with more sentient space dildos! Meg loves virgins and Laine needs some innovation.

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My Season of Scandal by Julie Anne Long 44:03

3M ago44:03

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This series continues to impress, even when exploring our less-enjoyed tropes.

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The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George 31:51

3M ago31:51

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This book just did a lot of things right. It struck a balance: well researched without being explosive, a slow burn that knew how to incorporate early heat, and a dramatic set up but two characters who communicate.

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My Word as Vorkosigan: Brothers in Arms 57:42

3M ago57:42

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Meg and Alex are joined by Olivia Waite to discuss this entry in the Vorkosigan saga. Is there a more fun way to represent issues of a fractious identity than clones?

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Dreams | Death of an Old Flame - Suspense! 48:38

3M ago48:38

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On this episode of the Old Time Radiocast we present you with two stories from the classic radio program Suspense! Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.By Andy Tate

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The Sailor Without a Sweetheart by Katherine Grant 34:59

3M ago34:59

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Katherine Grant always impresses us with the diversity of experiences she puts in her romances. Both of us enjoyed reading this! Meg had a lot of thoughts on Persuasion and was into it, Laine thought the reality was a little TOO real to be sexy.

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Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean 43:34

3M ago43:34

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We are officially Sarah MacLean completionists with this book. We are NOT fans of this couple, but it was very fun to see how far MacLean has come.

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The Lady He Lost by Faye Delacour 24:59

3M ago24:59

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This is a very promising debut, especially on the hot tamale scale. We just couldn't get over the hero's lack of conviction and making out with her cousin.

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My Word as Vorkosigan: Cetaganda 49:40

3M ago49:40

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Meg and Alex are joined by Katherine Addison, author of the Goblin Emperor, to discuss Cetaganda. For a romp, there's quite a bit of social and political commentary.

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Obsession at the Opera by Delphine Roy 21:36

3M ago21:36

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Is this the biggest disagreement ever on plot trysts?

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What Is Love? by Jen Comfort 36:47

4M ago36:47

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The title is meant to be Not!Jeopardy reference, but even though we loved this book all I can think is "baby don't hurt me."

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The Duchess by Sophie Jordan 23:43

4M ago23:43

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We (reasonably IMO) expected a sex book. This was NOT a sex book.

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My Word As Vorkosigan: Ethan of Athos 53:18

4M ago53:18

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We interrupt your usual Naismith/Vorkosigan family hijinks to explore some speculative, old-school SciFi. What if a planet inhabited only by men ran out of ova? One intrepid scientist must even *gasp* speak to a woman to find a solution!

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A Governess's Guide to Passion and Peril by Manda Collins 20:45

4M ago20:45

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This is a bite-sized good time, even if neither of us can articulate more than "it was fun and we figured out the mystery too soon so there should have been more sex."

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Shadow of a Mind | House of Fear - The Whistler 59:12

4M ago59:12

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On this episode of the Old Time Radiocast we present you with two stories from the classic radio program The Whistler! Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.By Andy Tate

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The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett 36:12

4M ago36:12

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This book really takes some chances and explored new-to-us things in Romance. We liked it overall, but if we're being honest Thorne's way of... taking control... is what really sold us here.

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Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean 31:25

4M ago31:25

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I think this is the closest we've ever come to grading on a curve. Is this good? No? Did it have potential that Sarah MacLean later realized. YES.

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My Word As Vorkosigan: Borders of Infinity 1:25:59

4M ago1:25:59

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Max Gladstone joins Meg and Alex for a deep dive into three novellas. Buckle up!Start - Mountains of Mourning;25 Minutes - Labyrinth;65 Minutes - Borders of Infinity.

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In Want of a Viscount by Lorraine Heath 27:50

4M ago27:50

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This book is neither hinged nor unhinged. It was fun, but we like the extremes.

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Talk Sweetly to Me by Courtney Milan 22:42

4M ago22:42

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This novella is a perfect standalone, and you should read it. However, it is the last book in a series, which made us sad, even though we wouldn't change anything about this book.

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The Chemistry of Familiar Objects by Alexandra Vasti 23:46

5M ago23:46

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If you haven't yet, go sign up for Alexandra Vasti's newsletter. You get free gems like this seriously perfect novella. A plot AND sex scenes? Sign us up.

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My Word as Vorkosigan: The Vor Game 59:36

5M ago59:36

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Meg and Alex are joined by R.E. Stearns to discuss the next book in Miles' coming of age journey. Given the social status of the main characters in this series, the social and political dynamics of being powerful and isolated are a focus of conversation.

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At First Spite by Olivia Dade 28:21

5M ago28:21

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If we didn't know better, we'd say Olivia Dade plumbed the recesses of our minds to produce Meg's platonic ideal of a sexy book and Laine's nightmares in book form. But with monster porn!

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The Paper Boys by D.P. Clarence 30:01

5M ago30:01

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If you criticize Sunny, Meg will fight you. Just an FYI.

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A Likely Murder Story | The Tapping On The Window - The Haunting Hour 48:36

5M ago48:36

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On this episode of the Old Time Radiocast we present you with two stories from the classic radio program The Haunting Hour! Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.By Andy Tate

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Death Is The Visitor | The Lady In Red - The Mysterious Traveler 58:04

5M ago58:04

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On this episode of the Old Time Radiocast we present you with two stories from the classic radio program The Mysterious Traveler! Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.By Andy Tate

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The Beast Of Darrow House | When The Grave Is Open - The Shadow 59:20

5M ago59:20

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On this episode of the Old Time Radiocast we present you with two stories from the classic radio program The Shadow! Check out all of our podcasts at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com where you'll find shows like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and Odd Trails.By Andy Tate

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Bride by Ali Hazelwood 49:39

5M ago49:39

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Ali Hazelwood breaks away from science contemporary into paranormal romance. A lot of her go-to tropes really worked for us here! Laine got a crash course in werewolf sub tropes that broke her.

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