Jasmine I’m spending a week at my family’s beach house. Nothing but sea, sand, and a bit of work to catch up on. Just my usual getaway from the city’s hustle and bustle. Or so I thought… until I catch my big, buff, tatted, silver fox neighbor stark naked! Jake O’Malley is twice my age, a goddamn zaddy, and a bada$$ retired Navy SEAL. The stuff of e…

On this episode, Becky is joined by Jenni, Amanda, Heather, and Leah, and they discuss When I Had You by SL Scott.

We're kicking off a new series entitled "Living your life (UN)Closeted. Designed to make you think and to guid you out of the closets of your life, host Rick Clemons guides you by the hand to the freedom of living your life (un)closeted. We kick of the series exploring desire and freedom. In this episode you'll Learn how to get real with your desir…

Today, Megan and Kate fly (via dragon back of course) back to Basgiath as the revolution heats up in the second installment of the Empyrean series, IRON FLAME by REBECCA YARROS! Join them as they soar through Navarre and discuss the side characters they loved, how they became Dain and Cat’s biggest defenders, and Violet’s fall from grace. What did …

Top book boyfriend material has us fangirling as we chat about this unique twist on the marriage of convenience trope.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

2024 is halfway over, so let's talk about my reading year so far! How many books have I read so far this year? What are my top genres? And what books am I excited to read during the second half of 2024?? Let's have a cozy chat about books and how my 2024 reading journey is shaping up so far! The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel…

In this episode, Lindsey, Leah, and Becky help you find what to read next in romance. We dive into their TBR lists for July, August, and September.

We are already halfway through the reading year, so I’m doing the ultra-popular mid-year freakout book tag. I will talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising. Come find out which books I’ve deemed the best and worst of the year so far. You can find the companion blog here. Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions: Best Books of 2024 So Far Best …

10 hours of classic short stories with fire sounds to help you sleep. Listen ad-free and hear exclusive books every week by joining Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep A selection of stories by Hans Christian Andersen, Oscar Wilde, Brothers Grimm and more. Including complete readings of The Little Prince, Beauty and the Beast and The Littl…

In this interview, I chat with Kristy Woodson Harvey about A Happier Life, her title and cover, why this is a very personal story for her, tackling a dual timeline story, unearthing her feelings about traditions, her next book, and much more. Kristy's recommended reads are: Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan A Novel Summer by Jamie Brenner Seven Su…

I’m mixing up my summer reading list by adding two holidays to celebrate a little early. I’ll be reading some spooky books in honor of Summerween, and then I’ll also be reading some holiday books in honor of Christmas in July. Come find out the stories that I’ve chosen to read this month. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have …

For too long the voices of Christians have tried to silent the LGBTQ+ community. But what happens to their voices when Christian music artists sing the Lords praise, and those performers happen to be members of the LGBTQ+ community? Do they abandon them? Call them fake Christians? Film producer Ry Levey brings his newest documentary to life - Song …

Coming to Hermosa Beach was meant to be my escape, a breather after the storm of my divorce. I was here to relish the Memorial Day festivities, not to trip down memory lane. But then I saw him — the boy I once babysat. Except, he wasn’t a boy anymore. And those looks he gave me? They hinted at the promise of something more. Sure, there’s an age gap…

On today's Buzzing About Romance episode, Becky and Leah break down four years of the Buzzing About Romance Podcast with an AMA-style Episode.

Join me this summer as we read Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, a cozy, slice-of-life, family saga book about life, love, family, and the choices we make throughout our many lives. Read-along link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/39fc9dfa-fd72-46b0-be70-174e4b5b7e21. I hope you'll join me in reading Tom Lake this summer! The 2am Book Review Club …

Happy Pride from Shelf Pleasure! This month we’re celebrating sapphic love with Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. For added fun, count how many times we say cozy in a single episode and enjoy both our daytime soap opera picks and big three placements! CW: explicit sex, abandonment, infidelity (recounted)…

On this episode, Becky is joined by Jenni and Leah, and they discuss Garrett’s Destiny by Anna Blakely.

In this interview, I chat with Julie Satow about When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, deciding to write about these women, her research, getting the cover right, how her title came about, and much more. Julie's recommended reads are: Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan All the Summers in Between by Brooke Lea Foster Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen An…

As we wind up Pride Season, why not think about your next beach read. Even more provocative, why not think about the importance of having LGBTQ+ representation in our fiction life. After all, art imitates life...right? Proving that point, author Christopher Rice, writing under the pen name of C. Travis Rice shares a sizzling romance between two gay…

The call of princes, politics, and power steals Megan and Kate away to the land of Faerie today as they plummet into the world of THE CRUEL PRINCE by HOLLY BLACK! Listen in as they look at Jude’s journey to the top, the problematic boys they loved, and the kiss that made them question their sanity. What did YOU think of this week's read? Support th…

March was a huge reading month with lots of titles! I participated in Middle Grade March, got a couple of Irish books read in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and marked a few highly anticipated books off my list. Come find out what I thought about all of these books. You can find the companion blog here for the nine adult books. I read a Historical Rom…

When Savannah takes a trip into the city for some birthday self-care, she’s not expecting a flirtatious interaction with a handsome man at the hotel bar. But Sebastian is too handsome to resist, and she has no regrets about heading upstairs with him for some late-night fun. And why shouldn’t she? Every birthday girl deserves a little treat. Amazon:…

Pride and Prejudice audiobook (Part 5) read softly to help you get Down to Sleep Listen ad-free, hear exclusive books & get two readings a week by joining me on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep If you enjoy the readings, follow and leave a positive review to help it reach more people! Thank you. All the links you need Patreon: https://w…

We look back on our two-year podcast journey and share some highlights and behind-the-scenes stories in this Q&A style discussion. Plus, a peek into our first book event experience, Book Bonanza! No reading required.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

It's beach read season, and I've put together a list of the 10 best romance books to read at the beach! Romances that take place on summer vacation... A romance with a ghost... A romance between a movie star and a bodyguard... Whatever kind of romance book you want to read, I have beach read recommendations for you! Read The Blue Castle for free he…

On this episode, we'll share fantastic book recommendations for each of the challenge prompts, ensuring you have the perfect reads to keep you entertained all summer long.

It's officially summer!! The weather is heating up, and so are the summer book lists! It's the perfect time to pick up a seasonal book or a breezy beach read to get you in the summer spirit. I've curated 16 fantastic books across various genres that are perfect for summertime. Come find out what I'll be reading during these hot months! *Please note…

On this episode, Becky is joined by Jenni and Leah, and they discuss Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie.

Imagine being a young, closeted TV newscaster trying to make your way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Then because of one innocent move out in public, your whole world shatters. Joining us today on the podcast is three-time Emmy® award-winning anchorman and best-selling author turned actor, Mark Pettit, to share his journey of coming in…

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren! THEY NEVER LET US DOWN! We were so thrilled with this story. It was deep. It was adorable. It was funny. It was sweet. UGH it was perfect! Yes it's a trope we've all seen before, and we've seen it done well, but this was a fresh take on the fake dating trope and something all it's own. We loved these charac…

Jessa Ames is shy and a bit of a klutz. Roman Thatcher is confident and athletic. They couldn’t be more different, but they’re also made for each other. This quiet beauty will learn there’s more than one way to communicate when the language is love. Amazon: https://bit.ly/3VKHLBK ♥ ♥ ♥ BRAND NEW ALEXA RILEY: https://bit.ly/3h0y68D AR Taboo: https:/…

In this interview, I chat with Laura Hankin about One-Star Romance, setting the book over a longer period of time than most rom-coms, the publishing world as a backdrop, writing a rom-com versus women's fiction, and much more. Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my Summer Reading Guide Preview or my complete printable 12-page 2024 Summer…

Two classic pin-up calendar pages with a hand written message on them are what Sally started with for this story. In this episode, we discuss a bit of pin-up art history and then get into the writing on the pages. Five sailors on the U.S.S. Mission Bay signed this "last will" and we'll tell you what we found out about these men. As most WW II Veter…

It's beach read season, and I've put together a list of the 10 best mystery books to read at the beach! Murder at a luxurious seaside resort... A family trapped on a stormy island... A school that's basically Hogwarts for murder... Whatever kind of mystery book you want to read, I have beach read recommendations for you! Keep an eye out for my roma…

On this episode of Buzzing About Romance, Jenni, Leah, and Becky share their curated list of must-reads under 350 pages.

Send me fan mail! In this episode, I share progress on my Goodreads challenge (did I increase my goal? Tap in and find out!) and I give you a glimpse into the prepublication process for my upcoming novel, THE PEARL AT BLACK DIAMOND, a Black Diamond romance book 3. We are super close to pub day! I also discuss the summer writing challenge I'm runnin…

On this episode, Becky is joined by Jenni, Amanda, and Leah, and they discuss Savor It by Tara DeWitt.

In this interview, I chat with Clare Pooley about How to Age Disgracefully, including a memorable dog in this book, how readers do not like dogs to die in books, Iona Iverson's various covers and titles, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this one, her research into gang behavior, and much more. Clare's recommended reads are: Weyward by…

The journey of an LGBTQ+ persons life, more often than not, requires the GOD TALK. And even more often that not, that conversation kills their desire to talk about GOD. Today we have a candid discussion, just in time for Pride month, about the relationship you can have with GOD and all the lies you've been told. Author Dr. Jamie Marich shares her f…

Alzane’s lullaby calls Megan and Kate to the Underrealm as they journey into the second and final installment of the Letters of Enchantment series, RUTHLESS VOWS by REBECCA ROSS. Join them for their most ruthless episode yet as they challenge Iris as a heroine, discuss why Roman “Cuckoo” Kitt is a bag of potatoes, and dive into why Dacre was the vi…

I spend every Valentine’s Day baking cookies for my friends and neighbors. But the bad boy who just moved to town? He’s hungry for something else… My grandma always taught me to smile first and judge never. That honey will catch more flies than vinegar, and that kindness is free. I’ve got a smile for everyone. A pat for every dog, and a laugh for e…

As we celebrate our podcast's 2nd Birthday, we sit down and chat with the remarkably talented romantic suspense author Mia Sheridan!By Amy & Sarah

It's beach read season, and I've put together the ultimate beach read guide for every type of reader! Do you like thrillers? Classics? Family sagas? Nonfiction? Historical fiction? Fantasy? Whatever genre (or genres!) you like to read, I have beach read recommendations for you. Keep an eye out for my mystery beach read list and my romance beach rea…

On this episode of Buzzing about Romance Leah and Becky chat with authors Melanie Moreland and Carrie Ann Ryan.

In which Hannah and Caroline make their summer TBR your summer TBR, celebrate national donut day, and reveal the things that keep them up at night (endless TBRs, that me espresso, etc). Show Notes: - This episode is basically us reflecting and expanding on the recent Fated Mates Summer TBR episode! Plus, we've already read 10+ books off of their TB…