Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast
Episodes
The Ruin Of A Rake by Cat Sebastian, Episode 65
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read The Ruin Of A Rake by Cat Sebastian and talked about coveralls, reoccurring malaria and why is Goodreads issuing challenges?!? Jo...
Fall by Kristen Callihan, Episode 64
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Because you voted for it, this week we read Fall by Kristen Callihan and talked about triple gonorrhea, bad band names and are all of Clayton's friend...
Valiant by Laurann Dohner, Episode 63
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get reacquainted with the New Species and read Valiant by Laurann Dohner. Is this the best one yet? YES! Join the Learning The Tropes ...
Vow Of Silence by Melynda Price, Episode 62
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Vow Of Silence by Melynda Price and talk (remotely) about our spotty knowledge of Amish culture, whether Josiah is a good detective ...
Star Champion by Susan Grant, Episode 61
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Star Champion by Susan Grant (aka The Champion of Baresh) and talked about hallucivapes, bajha and night slime. You know, the usual...
Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, Episode 60
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert and talked about chronic pain, whether Red was a good artist or just hot, and what would be...
March Preview Episode
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's March and boy do we have some books for you! Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert https://amzn.to/2uddBNz Star Champion (Star Series 4) by...
Act Like It by Lucy Parker, Episode 59
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Act Like It by Lucy Parker and talked about stage acting, iPad mishaps and Clayton's face tattoo! Read: Act Like It by Lucy Pa...
To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (Netflix Movie Review), Episode 58
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(Spoiler Warning: If you haven't watched To All The Boys I've Loved Before or To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, watch them before listening!) ...
Interview: Ruby Lang (Author of House Rules, Practice Perfect, Acute Reactions)
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Valentine's Day! And as a special gift, we're posting our interview with author Ruby Lang. We talk about her new book House Rules, why she prefe...
Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein, Episode 57
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein and wow... just wow. Read: Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein Listen: Yuck - Glow &...
February Preview Episode
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's February and we're reading two books and watching a movie! Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (Ne...
Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 56
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the LAST Hathaways Book, Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas. We say goodbye to the Hathaways and rank our top Kleypas heroes and ...
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 55
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Book 4 of the Hathaways Series, Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas. We talked about how nonchalant the Hathaways are, if Clayton rem...
Tempt Me At Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 54
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Tempt Me At Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, Book 3 of the Hathaways Series. Join us! Read: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas ...
Little Women (2019) Movie Review
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(Spoiler Warning: If you haven't seen the movie yet, go see it, then listen!) Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty saw Greta Gerwig's Little Women (2019) ...
Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas (w/ Kate Clayborn) Episode 53
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with Book 2 of The Hathaways Series, Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas, and we have a special guest! Author Kate Clayborn joins us to t...
Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 52
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we ring in the New Year with Mine Till Midnight, Book 1 of The Hathaways Series by Lisa Kleypas! Read: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa K...
Virgin River Season 1 (Netflix Series) Review + Listener Questions!
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! It's our first annual Tipsy Episode and we watched Virgin River ...
January Preview Episode
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
January is Hathaways Month! To kick off 2020 right, we're reading every book in the five book Hathaways series by Lisa Kleypas! It's gonna be so ...
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 51
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Because Clayton was good all year, this week we read A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas and talked about the Feast of Seven Fishes, Make-It Gifts ...
The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston, Episode 50
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston and talked about shirtless Hollister models, how the Crows need to work on their onboarding pro...
Playing It Cool by Amy Andrews, Episode 49
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Playing It Cool by Amy Andrews and probably got a lot of things wrong about rugby! We also talk about what's the appropriate amount ...
December Preview Episode + Moose Stories (w/ Sarah MacLean)
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our December books are here! Rugby, Vikings and WALLFLOWERS! Plus, Erin, Clayton and special guest Sarah MacLean talk about Moose! Read: Playing...
The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath (w/ Sarah MacLean), Episode 48
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the wonderful and talented author Sarah MacLean (Fated Mates Podcast) in the studio to talk about The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heat...
Last Christmas (Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding) Movie Review
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty went to see Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Goulding and Emma Thompson. What did they think...
Let Us Dream by Alyssa Cole, Episode 46
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Let Us Dream by Alyssa Cole and talked about Harlem in the 1910s, whether sucking on fingers is erotic or unsanitary, and how honkin...
Our Interview with Author Leta Blake
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago we read and loved Slow Heat, then we put out the call to interview Leta Blake and she answered! We had Leta in our studio a few weeks...
One Year Podiversary & November Preview
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's our one year podiversary show! To show you how much we love you, we answered all your burning questions with some very special help from Produce...
Better Off Red by Rebekah Weatherspoon, Episode 45
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
(Beware: This episode is not appropriate for Producer Patty or anyone else who hates ghost stories!) This week we read Better Off Red by Rebekah Weath...
Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath, Episode 44
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath and we have so many questions! Is Houston the best Beta Hero? How prevalent was bundling board humpi...
American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera, Episode 43
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera and talked about Turf Men, Caribbean food and whether or not trucks can give consent. Read: A...
The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne, Episode 42
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne and it was a BLOODY good time! Read: The Hunter by Kerrigan Bryne High School by Tegan and S...
October Preview Episode
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
October is here and we have FOUR books this month! Our October Books: The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne American Dreamer by Adrianna Herrera Texas De...
The Deal by Elle Kennedy, Episode 41
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read The Deal by Elle Kennedy and talk about hockey, musical theater and Bad Company. Read: The Deal by Elle Kennedy The Skies Belo...
Slave To Sensation by Nalini Singh, Episode 40
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Slave To Sensation by Nalini Singh and we talk about condos, changelings versus shifters and Clayton has a breakthrough. Read: Sl...
Playing House by Ruby Lang, Episode 39
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Playing House by Ruby Lang and talked about New York Real Estate, folding clothes while aroused and BH90210. Playing House By Ruby L...
Interview: Summer Heacock (Crashing The A-List, The Awkward Path To Getting Lucky)
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, we interview Summer Heacock, author of Crashing The A-List and The Awkward Path To Getting Lucky. We talk about Summer'...
September Preview Episode
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's September and we have three books to kick off the Fall! Our September Books: Playing House by Ruby Lang Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh ...
Slow Heat by Leta Blake, Episode 38
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dove headfirst into the Omegaverse and read Slow Heat by Leta Blake. And let's just say, it was a DOOZY! Things are gonna get real slick...
Prisoner Of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey, Episode 37
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
(Trigger Warning: We discuss rape and assault in this episode.) This week we travel all the way back to 1991 to read Prisoner Of My Desire by Johan...
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Episode 36
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the much buzzed about debut novel Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Does it live up to the hype? Why are we recording from...
August Preview Episode + An Interview With Vanessa Zoltan (Hot And Bothered Podcast)
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's August and we have three SWELTERING books for you! Plus, as a special treat, we chat with Vanessa Zoltan of the Hot and Bothered podcast. We talk...
Slade by Laurann Dohner, Episode 35
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
(Trigger Warning: We discuss assault and rape in this episode) This week we read Slade, the second book in the New Species series. Why is professional...
Introducing The Moment
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Moment, a new podcast with true stories of love, commitment, and what it takes for us all to get to "happily ever after." From a magical t...
Re-Release: Fury by Laurann Dohner, Episode 11
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Next week we're reading Slade, Book 2 of the New Species Series by Laurann Dohner. So in case you need to catch up, we're re-releasing the episode tha...
True Pretenses by Rose Lerner, Episode 34
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read True Pretenses by Rose Lerner and find out what words Erin thinks aren't swears, which one of us is a "flat" and why a gentleman sh...
The Last Wolf by Maria Vale, Episode 33
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read The Last Wolf by Maria Vale and talk about the difference between Shifters and Werewolves, how to get to Paris if your an animal an...
July Preview Episode
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to find out what we'll be reading in July! The Last Wolf by Maria Vale True Pretenses by Rose Lerner Slade by Laurann Dohner Find us: Instagram...
Luck Of The Draw by Kate Clayborn, Episode 32
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Luck of The Draw by Kate Clayborn and we talk about engagements of convenience, bunk bed sex and Clayton learns a new curse word! Al...
Rafe, A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon, Episode 31
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read about the super sexy, motorcycle ridin', quiche makin' Rafe, A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon! Find us: Instagram @learnin...
The Melier by Poppy Rhys, Episode 30
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read Poppy Rhys' Alien Romance, The Melier. How does Soren rank on the Vektal test? Listen to find out! CW: sexual assault Find us: In...
June Preview Episode
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to find out the books we will be reading in June! The Melier by Poppy Rhys Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon Luck of the Draw by ...
Scandal In Spring by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 29
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Daisy's turn! Scandal in Spring, the final book of the Wallflowers Series. Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes F...
The Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 28
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is the third in the Wallflowers Series- The Devil in Winter! It's a big one! Find us: Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebo...
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 27
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is the second in the Wallflowers Series- It Happened One Autumn! We finally meet St. Vincent, swoon over Lillian and Westcliff and find a new favor...
Secrets Of A Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 26
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
May Day! It's the first episode in our Wallflower Series! Meet the self-made Simon Hunt and the wallflower Annabelle Peyton in Secrets of a Summer Ni...
Ride Hard by Laura Kaye, Episode 25
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the motorcycle club runaway romance Ride Hard by Laura Kaye. We also talk about exciting lives and we find out Clayton's least favor...
Taking the Heat by Victoria Dahl, Episode 24
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we read the sexy rock climbing WYOMING romance, featuring one of the hottest heroes in the genre (according to our reader recommendati...
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole, Episode 23
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the first in the Immortals After Dark series the lykae, valkyrie/vampire romance A Hunger Like No Other! We have quite a few sidebar...
Top 5 RomComs & Romance or Nomance w/ Abbe Wright, Episode 22
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week it is all about romance on the big screen! We each talk through our top 5 RomComs. Then Abbe Wright host of the Read It Forward Podcast sto...
Rescue Me by Michelle L. Teichman, Episode 21
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the star crossed cop and EMT romance novel Rescue Me by Michelle L. Teichman. We also talk Mountie justice, workout programs and bon...
Do You Want To Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare, Episode 20
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 20th episode! We celebrated by reading the case of the mystery tuppers aka Do You Want To Start a Scandal By Tessa Dare. Listen to Clayton in...
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan, Episode 19
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the leopard shapeshifting romance Burning Wild by Christine Feehan. We were joined by our very special guest writer/producer/comedia...
Scoring Off The Field by Naima Simone, Episode 18
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the friends to lovers football romance Scoring Off The Field by Naima Simone! We also discuss Clayton's grooming habits, living in N...
Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins, Episode 17
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we head out to the Wild West to read Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins. We also talk boarding houses, yummy meals, working towards a dream and w...
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison, Episode 16
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is very special episode because we are also joined by the hilarious writer/producer and podcast host Erin Rose Chan! She joins us in reading...
Smut by Karina Halle, Episode 15
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we got literary, reading the contemporary college Canadian romance Smut by Karina Halle. We also discuss our favorite books on writing. ...
The Black Lily by Juliette Cross, Episode 14
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the first book in the Vampire Blood Series, The Black Lily By Juliette Cross! We discuss sex-positive kickass heroines, understandin...
Play by Kylie Scott, Episode 13
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the rockstar romance Play by Kylie Scott. Listen for Clayton doing an extreme deep dive into how Stage Dive might sound and more! Fi...
The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean, Episode 12
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the Rogue road trip romance The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean. We also discuss who to invite to the party? Unlikeable heroes and ...
Fury By Laurann Dohner, Episode 11
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the animal/human hybrid romance FURY by Laurann Dohner! It is the first of the New Species Series, and certainly won't be the last w...
The Virgin Duet by Alexa Riley, Episode 10
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is our very first listener recommendation- The Virgin Duet by Alexa Riley! We discuss the advantages of being a billionaire, "the man", vape...
The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan, Episode 9
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the fourth book in The Brother's Sinister Series: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan. We discuss what makes a bad girl, miss...
Buck Me...For Christmas by Anya Nowlan, Episode 8
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise!! It's our very special present to you, an episode three days early. We spent this week discussing our very first shifter, the novella Buck M...
Hot Head by Damon Suede, Episode 7
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we read the super hot (get it?) friends-to-lovers firefighter romance Hot Head by Damon Suede! Erin (@erinleafe) and Clayton (@your4thhost) ...
Solace Island by Meg Tilly, Episode 6
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode join Erin and Clayton as they read Meg Tilly's first romance novel Solace Island. Make sure you read the book first because we do some sp...
Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, Episode 5
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Erin (@erinleafe) and Clayton (@your4thhost) read Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas, and finally find out what Clayton feels about the greates...
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, Episode 4
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a great one for you! We read Ruby Dixon's big blue alien romance Ice Planet Barbarians. We create a super scientific test to judge a...
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory, Episode 3
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Are you traveling? Hiding out from your family? Have we got an episode for you! This week Erin (@erinleafe) and Clayton (...
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, Episode 2
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of Learning the Tropes! This week hosts Erin (@erinleafe) and Clayton (@your4thhost) dive into The Kiss Quotient by Hele...
Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning, Episode 1
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Learning the Tropes! In this episode hosts Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert discuss the bonkers Scottish, TimeTrave...
Welcome to LEARNING THE TROPES: A Romance Novel Podcast, debuting on Nov 7!
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Learning the Tropes: A Romance Novel Podcast! Join Erin, the veteran romance reader, and Clayton, the romance virgin, as each week they dis...