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The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
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Romance Writer's Therapy

Authors Marty Vee and Kate Prior

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Hello and welcome to Romance Writer’s Therapy! Some people write therapeutically, authors need therapy after writing. We aren’t therapists, but we feel like we need one. This podcast is like our group therapy, just a couple of budding romance authors discussing writing, storytelling, reading and publishing--with many detours along the way.
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Reformed Rakes is a historical romance novel podcast steeped in dissipation. Hosted by Beth, Emma, and Chels, this podcast is perfect for every pirate, second son, bluestocking, and viking who wants to hear more about the kissing books we love. We update every other Tuesday.
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New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren and author friends come up with fun romance stories for readers. Come for the celebration of romance, stay for the laughs. Pick our next story inside the Storytime with Skye Facebook group.
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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Romancing the Shelf

Emily Alexander and Heidi Rehwaldt

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Heidi and Emily are best friends who have been reading Nora Roberts’ books for over twenty years. If you are a fan of action, suspense, and thrillers all wrapped up in a glorious romance then join in as they discuss all of Nora Roberts’ romance novels. Be ready to laugh, sigh, and cringe as hundreds of book characters find their happy endings.
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Welcome to Ready to be Romanced! Host Torry, from the sassy pop culture hit Ready to be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast brings her signature wit to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and #BookTok trends. Whether you’re a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud!
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Hosts Bridget and Shani review romance novels and interview some of romance’s biggest authors exploring the breadth of the genre, the sex, diverse couplings, and taboo to create a safe space for listeners to learn, laugh, and pique their naughty curiosity. Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.
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Boomerotica

Allyssa and Ash

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Two millennials go on a quest to find out what lies in the romance novels our moms, aunts and grandmothers read. Lets see what Fabio is really hiding under that kilt....
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Open Door Discussions

Nicole Ryan & Shelby Frasher

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open door romance (noun): a novel that includes intimate “bedroom” scenes, ideally in ✨great detail✨ Open Door Discussions is a romance novel podcast discussing everything from reading them to writing them. Indie Romance Authors Nicole Ryan & Shelby Frasher will discuss the writing process, chat about their favorite books, and interview others within the Industry!
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Romance and romantic women's fiction author Y. M. Nelson discusses the nerdy - superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy, and nerd pop culture; and the romantic - romance novels, romantic movies, and romance tropes she loves. We'll review books, TV, and movies; interview authors, and see who does what romance and nerd pop culture tropes best. So if you like hearing about book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics and romance books, then this podcast is for you!
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Strange Bedfellows

Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring

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After discussing every single Baby-Sitters Club novel by Ann M. Martin, Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring are all grown up and immersing themselves in the wonderful world of romance!
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Jackie’s Books is a podcast dedicated to the emerging artist, Jackie Adams. We will interview Jackie, who will tell us about the novels she has published, what she is working on, and her life as an author. Jackie will also recommend books for you to read, and bring in guests who can tell us about their life and work.
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As an escape from her carefully curated life and dying marriage, Diana (Demi Moore) secretly runs an erotic website where women reveal their intimate sexual fantasies. Starring and executive produced by Demi Moore. This six-part adult drama is created & directed by Shana Feste and produced by QCODE Media, an award-winning storytelling company specializing in immersive scripted fiction. For more information please visit qcodemedia.com. Dirty Diana is presented by Dipsea. Desire is a fire to b ...
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Imagine reading your favorite steamy romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and her mom set out to do just that with this book club and they want you to join in. It's fun, it's swoony, and it's awkward. Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.com Twitter: @notyourmomsrom Facebook: fb.me/notyourmomsromancebookclub Podcast: notyourmomsrom.buzzsprout.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to su ...
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Two friends, Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich, understand the need to continue the conversation after completing a really great book that you didn't want to end. You know that feeling you get when you finish a good book, and you simply can't move on? Find yourself needing just a little more? This multi-trope romance podcast gives you the opportunity to dig deeper with us into books we love as we discuss all the reasons we can't move on.
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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We are Damsels who love reading spicy, exciting, and sometimes hilarious romance. We deep dive into the literary bowels of the romance genre and discuss what we liked, what we LOVED, and what we found downright ridiculous. Join us monthly as we discuss our spicy picks. This podcast contains mature adult content that may not be suitable for everyone. Damsel discretion is advised.
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Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
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The Craziness That Lives Inside My Head!

Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Eric Stephen Booth, a BRIO, (Bronx Recognizes Its Own), Award winner, 2x BETA, (Bronx Excellence In Television Access), Award winner, a Playwright, Poet, Director, Filmmaker, Editor, Producer, CEO of Fruta Extrana Productions LLC and the Author of the Nemesis Horizon Project Novel Series, has ventured out into producing his own podcast.A 70-year-old black gay American male talks about his earthbound experiences living in the United States of America. This podcast is not for children or peopl ...
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The Resilient Writers Radio Show

Rhonda Douglas Resilient Writers

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Welcome to the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This is the podcast for writers who want to create and sustain a writing life they love. It's for writers who love books, and everything that goes into the making of them. For writers who wanna learn and grow in their craft, and improve their writing skills. Writers who want to finish their books, and get them out into the world so their ideal readers can enjoy them, writers who wanna spend more time in that flow state, writers who want to connect ...
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The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

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Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://apple.co/SiriusXM.
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This is a chaotic historical romance podcast hosted by confirmed spinsters: Caroline @salty_caroline_reads and Hannah @fringebookreviews. To be quite honest, they should not have been trusted with microphones. New episodes drop on Fridays and every other Tuesday. Hannah and Caroline are not responsible for any pants romanced off of your body and/or any addition to that pile of books just chilling by your bed.
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Welcome to We Read It One Night, the bookish comedy podcast where sisters Alison and Rachel introduce you to the next romance novel that’ll make you want to stay up all night reading. Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends about us! Instagram: @wereaditonenight Twitter: @wereaditpodcast Facebook: We Read It One Night TikTok: @wereaditonenight Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com
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Heaving Bosoms

Heaving Bosoms Productions

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Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you're itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you've read the book or not, all are welcome! Giggling, tangents, and sincere joy abound.
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"Too Stupid to Live" is the smartest podcast to ever review romance novels $5 or less. It's basically if a comedy podcast fell in love with a romance novel podcast and had an unhinged and horny romance reader -- Becky Feldman -- hosting. Actually that's EXACTLY what it is. But it's so much more! The show also includes special episodes featuring your favorite and soon-to-be favorite romance authors talking about their latest books and careers. Come! (Happy endings guaranteed.)
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Are you an avid reader looking for your next great read? Or maybe you're someone who wants to fall in love with books? Look no further! Our podcast is the perfect place for all kinds of readers. With a wide range of genres, from romance to thrillers, historical fiction to non-fiction, we've got you covered. Hosted by Whitney Clark, each episode goes beyond the next chapter and explores important topics such as improving literacy rates in our communities, the concept of silent book clubs, ban ...
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Hot and Bothered

Not Sorry Productions

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Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays. CURRENT SEASON: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition) We make Hot and Bothered because we are interested in the way that love stories have impacted our lives and culture. For our fifth season of the show, we’re turning our attention to romantic films. Vanessa and Hannah McGregor dig into the canon of romantic films, from Tit ...
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Alison aka Fashionably Evil is back with us recapping the ads and features from Romantic Times’ October 1999 issue! There were leers, horny men, and nipples with personalities, and we explore effective friction and learn about The Douche Chills. The visual aids are amazing this week – don’t miss the horny covers! We also mentioned: Daniel Craig’s c…
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Get your copy of "True Believer" by Nicolas Sparks here: https://www.amazon.com/Believer-Jeremy-Marsh-Lexie-Darnell-ebook/dp/B000FCK3BE/ Get your copy of "This Could Be Us" by Kennedy Ryan here: https://www.amazon.com/This-Could-Be-Skyland-Book-ebook/dp/B0C9ZNPSM6/ Learn more about Jackie and her books here: https://jackieadamssite.wordpress.com/ U…
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We're back with Chris Rice celebrating one of the longest running themes in romance: Daddy Issues (not the good kind)! Today, we're talking about Chris's most recent banger, Sapphire Dawn, we talk about the longstanding history of characters with terrible fathers, about why romance seems to love a bad dad, about our favorite characters with terribl…
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In this chilling chapter of Wedding Bones, Baine takes us deep into the darkened chamber where his midnight autopsy of the Viscount begins. The once formidable lord, now a cold, lifeless figure, reveals the brutal injuries of his final grisly moments. As the layers are peeled back, secrets of the Viscount's violent past surface. Could the delicate …
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In chapter 28, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) recap A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (chapters 1-36, 8:15). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:09:15). Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: A Court of Silver Flames. Megan’s Previous RTBR Appearances …
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This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jacket, we are reviewing Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm. This sci-fi, mermaid romance is surprisingly amazing. The characters are so thoughtful, the world feels full and alive, and the relationships give us the warm fuzzies. Ever since humans have built cities in the ocean, they've been warring…
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How did love stories about vampires, cowboys, and wealthy dukes become the highest-grossing fiction genre in the world? Zachary Crockett gets swept away. SOURCES: Delaney Diamond, romance novelist. Danielle Flores, high school math teacher and avid romance novel reader. Brenda Hiatt, romance novelist. Diane Moggy, vice president of editorial at Har…
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This episode features an interview with Meggie Lee Calvin, an Amazon bestselling author, coach, and speaker, who specializes in helping spiritually attuned writers market and sell their books. The conversation delves into Meg’s journey from writing plays as a child to becoming a published author and coach for writers. In addition to her spiritual a…
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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "As a romance fan, we couldn't get anybody or any of the networks to buy into....(or) pay to make these adaptations, and so we started our own streaming platform..." Tosca Musk, CEO and founder behind streaming service Passionflix, takes proper time, care, and effort to make a romance boo…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode may contain spoilers. Please read the book before listening. Being a social media influencer isn’t all it's cracked up to be. Behind all the glitz and glamor, life isn’t so magical as Bailey Clark discovers, when a video of one of her worst moments goes viral, but for all the wrong reasons. Losing followers by t…
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You can find Author Heidi Main's website here. Sign up for Heidi's newsletter here. Keep up with Author Heidi Main on Instagram here. Get your copy of Her Loyal Companion from Bookshop.org here Get your copy of Her Loyal Companion from Harlequin's website here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating a…
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For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Casper take a close look at the last two scenes of French Kiss. They discuss Kate's financial sacrifice for Luc and what it means that she's willing to up and move to France. --- If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bo…
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The Highlights: How Romance Readers Play Minecraft Use Your Half-Started Ideas For a Change Theory about TikTok Theories Kate and Marty List Some Real Horny Shit Your Books Need A Quick Treatise on Instalove Everybody Looks Better with a Little Bit of Dirt on Their Face Your Hero Can't Just Be Hot But He Better Have Some Fucking Hands On Him Acts o…
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Open Door Discussions will return for season two November 5th, but be sure to tune in for a bonus episode to celebrate Shelby's new release September 15th. Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Open Door Discussi…
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Hey pals! Today, we're starting THE SELECTION series by Kiera Cass. This surprisingly Marxist, Bachelor-inspired, dystopian YA love triangle sucked us in and kept our attention. Join us as we follow kinda-like-other-girls America Singer as she struggles to choose between golden retriever Prince Maxon and dark-haired boy Aspen while living in a fanc…
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Fingersmith by Sarah Waters is a Victorian crime novel centered around two young women: Susan Trinder, who grew up in a house of thieves, and Maud Lilly, a lady who is trapped by her uncle in a macabre house called Briar, and compelled to work for him as a secretary. When it was initially published in 2002, Fingersmith made waves for its central le…
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In this episode we're taking you around the world, but on a budget! Our host Whitney Clarks to Jen Ruiz, the author of "12 Trips in 12 Months." The year before her 30th birthday, Ruiz decided to take a a challenge: Go on 12 trips in 12 months. Her book unpacks her travel journey around the world, how she was able to go from an attorney to a full-ti…
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For our "Sort-Of" Summer Special, we set ourselves a little literary homework and went off to research the giants our favourite subgenres stand on the shoulders of. Emma focused on paranormal romance and couldn't resist creating a Venn diagram, and Jess went the whole hog, digging back into romance in fantasy as far as The Iliad! There might be som…
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Jess and Trisha are off this week, so we're sharing an episode that went live on the Book Riot Podcast about the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni — notably not a romance novel, though as we've lamented on When in Romance, it often gets characterized as such. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, A…
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It’s 1979. Famous private Investigator, William Dear, begins his quest. Dallas Egbert, a genius young student, has gone missing from Michigan State University. Can Dear track him down, or is something more sinister at play? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninter…
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Hey y'all! Mel and Sabrina are here with SORRY, BRO by Taleen Voskuni! It's a gorgeous sapphic contemporary between two Armenian-American women, one of whom is on a serious journey to self-discovery. This book weaves a beautiful love story within a rich tapestry of Armenian history and culture. It was GORGEOUS. Bonus Content: Mel's son is the Pitbu…
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How do criminals turn their ill-gotten gains into taxable income? And how does law enforcement stop them? Zachary Crockett follows the money. SOURCES: Patrick McKenzie, fraud prevention expert and strategic advisor at Stripe. Kerry Myers, associate professor of instruction at the University of South Florida and former F.B.I. special agent. RESOURCE…
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Welcome back to a new BookCast episode! For #94, I’m tinkering. Moving things around. I’m bored, so that requires a bit of a re-tool. Find full show notes including my thoughts on this week’s reads on my website: Bookcast by DL White I'm back after a short break and ready to dig into my reads from the last few weeks, though I have hit a slump latel…
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Continuing my exploration of reality franchises that are favorites of romance readers, Shana joins me to talk about the Real Housewives franchise: her favorite Real Housewives locations and seasons, and what aspects of this reality franchise appeal to romance readers. We cover relationships, conflict, and the blend of fiction and “reality,” and som…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back! Life and schedules got in the way for a little bit but we are back! We are taking a shallow dive into sports romances, starting off with a golf romance. Wells Whitaker was once golf’s hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show for his “promising” career is a killer hangover, a collection of broken club…
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Bestselling Author Michelle Lindo-Rice joins me on the podcast today! You can find Michelle's website here. You can get your copy of A Beauty in the Beast from Harlequin's website here. You can get your copy of The Bookshop Sisterhood from Harlequin's website here. You can get your copy of A Fortune Thanksgiving from Harlequin's website here. Get y…
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Tati Richardson asks host Y. M. Nelson what makes the themes of The Accidental Proposal more serious and heavier than The Accidental Swipe. What do readers have to look forward to in The Accidental Proposal? And what made Y. M. Nelson want to put Jason and fortune through this? Also, for those that want to know why we didn't see as much of certain …
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Are YOU ready to be your TRUE DRAGON SELF?! Maybe a bit of MAGICAL pre-c*m will do the trick! Actor, writer, and podcast host Meghan Falcone (Seth and the City) joins the show to discuss Draco: An Alien Warrior Romance ($4.99). SHOW NOTES: (TSTL participates in Amazon Associates, an affiliate advertising program. Podcast creator may collect a small…
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This week, we're back to Mafia books, because it's been a few years since we've tackled this one and the landscape has changed drastically. We're talking about the appeal of the organized criminal, the way the genre is the direct descendant of the Medieval romance, and the fact that it underscores some of the deepest seeded patriarchy in the genre-…
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