Love Letters and Books

52: Two Very Sensitive Bunnies Talk About Hope, Hurt, and How Life Takes a Turn After Hitting Rockbottom

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for another hopecore episode with Ceilidh of @YourHopefulRomantic! Today, we’re exploring the double narrative of the phrase, “Good things...

51: Forced Proximity, Why Choose, and Vigilante Hearts: Grave Errors with Author CJ North

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Author CJ North returns to talk about Grave Errors, a why-choose MFM dark romance that collides medical debt rage, vigilante justice, and forced-proxi...

50: Good For Her by Tylor Paige: Horror Romance, Final Girls, and Why We Love a Good Revenge Story

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Horror romance author Tyler Page returns to Love Letters and Books to talk about her traditional publishing debut, Good for Her, a Hollywood-set horro...

49: Running Toward Love with Author Katie King in her book Rules for Starting Over

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Katie King, author of Rules for Starting Over and Rules for Faking a Marriage. Today, we're talking about slow burns, big feels, and ...

48: Hopecore with @YourHopefulRomantic: Why We Look For Hope In The Books We Read

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Ceidlih @YourHopefulRomantic for a conversation about what it really means to let hope guide us in life and love, and...

47: Our Favorite Mafia and Bratva Romance Books with Author Ali Roberts

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, my guest host, author Ali Roberts, and I drop into dark, deliciously over-the-top Mafia and Bratva romance books to explore why moral...

46: Lila Dawes, Cowboy Romance Author of Redemption, on Grief, Forgiveness, and the Cowgirls Running Wyoming

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with UK-based romance author Lila Dawes about Redemption, book one in her Cowgirls Do It Better series: a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers cow...

45: Elaine Evans: Autism, Anxiety and the Coming-of-Age Romance We Needed in Becoming Mallory

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with author Elaine Evans about her beautiful debut novel, Becoming Mallory, a sweet coming-of-age romance that follows Mallory, a young woman ...

44: Ariel N. Anderson Author of Entombed and Under Your Scars Talks Tenderness and Romantic Tragedies

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Ariel Anderson, the author behind the viral romantic tragedy Under Your Scars. Today, we're talking about her latest book, the mythic...

43: Author Erinn Maxwell on Grief, Scotland, and Second Chances in Her Debut Novel, Of Heather and Thistle

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with author Erinn Maxwell about her powerful debut novel, Of Heather and Thistle. This is a slow-burn, small-town romance where healing matter...

42: Learning to Let the Good In: Maggie Gates on Fire Line and Finding Love in Cowboy Romance

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie Gates returns to talk all things Fire Line, the finale in her bestselling Griffith Brothers Ranch series, now being re-released in North Amer...

41: CJ North: Author of Dark Dystopian and Paranormal Romance

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with author CJ North. We discuss her Louisiana swamp-set romance, Beast of the Bayou, and her dystopian love story, Jump or Fall, exploring de...

40: Cowboy Romance Book Club: Our Top Cowboy and Country Western Romance Book Recommendations

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined by author Ali Roberts (The Unseen and After Hours) for an in-depth chat about our all-time favorite cowboy and cowboy-adjacent romance boo...

39: Cowboy Romance, Soft Hearts and Strong Boundaries with Ceilidh of @YourHopefulRomantic

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Ceilidh of @yourhopefulromantic on IG/TikTok, PA to romance author Bailey Hannah, and the hype-engine behind content teams and reader com...

38: Ambar Cordova: Author of Multicultural Small Town Romance Books

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Ambar Cordova, author of the Baker Oaks series, a series of interconnected stand-alone stories about interracial and multicultural small-...

37: Ellie Mack: Author of Ballet Romance, Kiss Me Thrice

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Ellie Mack, author of Kiss Me Thrice, a New York City ballet romance that takes us on a journey of ambition, artistry, and first love. Th...

36: Lauren Biel: Author of Dark Romance, Horror Romance, and Dark Romantic Comedies

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Lauren Biel, author of dark romance, horror romance, and Dark romantic comedies. Lauren first captivated me with her Ride or Die series, ...

35: Allie Lasky: Neurodivergent Author of Sports Romance with Mental Health and Disability Representation

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Allie Lasky, a neurodivergent author of sports romance, for a powerful conversation about writing romance with mental-health and disabili...

34: Lauren Summers Talks Poetry, Yearning, Creativity and Her Podcast It's Only Up From Here

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Lauren Summers, poet and host of the It's Only Up From Here podcast. We trace Lauren’s path from “fake poems” in childhood jour...

33: Favorite Books and Tropes of 2025 with Author Ali Roberts

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author Ali Roberts returns to talk about her new book, After Hours, a romcom workplace romance kicking off the Dinner Club series. We discuss her main...

32: KD Cureton: Author of Cracked Ice, A Dark Hockey Romance

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with author KD Cureton about her viral debut, Cracked Ice, a spicy, dark hockey romance and prequel in the F*cked Up Player series. We discuss...

31: Lydia and I Talk About Rina Kent, Shantel Tessier, and All Things Dark Romance

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Lydia, a content creator I crossed paths with on TikTok and Instagram, who shares some of my favorite LORDs series theories and always sh...

30: Bailey Hannah: Author of The Wells Ranch Series Talks About Her Latest Book At Whit's End

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with author Bailey Hannah to discuss her latest book, At Whit’s End, book 4 in the Wells Ranch series. We’ve met our main characters in th...

29: Katana Collins: Romance and RomCom Author of "Meet Cute or Your Money Back"

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Katana Collins, a USA Today bestselling author known for her grumpy-sunshine RomComs and Romances. We talk about her recent book Meet Cut...

28: Ali Roberts: Author of The Unseen, a Reverse Kidnapping RomCom

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with author Ali Roberts about her debut novel, The Unseen. This is a sweet, spicy, and very funny book about a reverse kidnapping romantic com...

27: AJ Merlin: Dark Romance and Horror Author of "Dead of Summer" and "No, You Hang Up"

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with AJ Merlin, author of some of my favorite dark romance and horror books. She’s the go-to author for readers like me who enjoy a little t...

26: Raya Morris Edwards: Dark Cowboy Romance Author of Jensen in the Sovereign Mountain Series

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Raya Morris Edwards, the dark cowboy/country romance author of the Sovereign Mountain series, which also includes the books Sovereign, We...

25: Ariel N. Anderson: Author of Under Your Scars

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Ariel Anderson, the author behind the viral romantic tragedy Under Your Scars. We talk about love, grief, and the cost of devotion in dar...

24: Juliet: LGBTQ Books and the Lavender Library Podcast

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to introduce you to Juliet, your new Thursday host on Love Letters and Books with her Lavender Library episodes. In this fun kickoff, ...

23: Summer Riley: Dark Romance Author of The Tycoon (Book 1 in The Douglas Brothers series)

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Summer Riley, the dark romance author of the new four-book Douglas Brothers series. Summer and I talked about creativity, community, and ...

22: Mae Tingstrom: Owner of Smitten Bookstore Offering Romance Books and Women's Literature in Ventura, California

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Mae Tingstrom, owner of Smitten Bookstore in Ventura, California. In this very chatty episode, we explore how Mae dreamed up a dedicated ...

21: Maggie Gates: Author of Dust Storm, Down Pour, and Fire Line, Cowboy Romances on the Griffith Brothers Ranch

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Maggie Gates, author of raw, relatable romance books. We discussed her Griffith Brothers Cowboy Romance series, including Dust Storm, Dow...

20: Katherine Bitner: Author of Lucky Penny A Small Town Contemporary Romance

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Katherine Bitner about her new book, Lucky Penny, the emotional, second-chance, small-town romance in her Hometown series (an interconnec...

19: Measha Stone: Dark Romance Author of Dolly, Marked, and the Vicious Sinners Series

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Measha Stone, a dark romance author of spicy and complex psychological thrillers such as Dolly and Marked, as well as mafia romance serie...

18: Tawnya Torres: Dark Romance Author of A Taste of Candy

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Tawnya Torres, a dark romance and fantasy romance author, who writes about underrepresented characters. We discussed her latest book, A T...

17: Amanda Jones: Dark Romance and Fantasy Romance Author of the Queen City Series

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Amanda Jones, author of the Queen City series, a dark forbidden romance series, and the Guardian series, a fantasy romance series. We div...

16: K. Webster: Bestselling Romance Author and Banned Book Queen

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with K. Webster, bestselling author of over 150 books and the banned book queen of some of our favorite taboo romance books, including The Wil...

15: Tylor Paige: Horror Romance Author of Slash or Pass

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Tylor Paige, the horror-romance author of Slash or Pass from her Final Girls trilogy, her follow-up novella, Thots and Prayers, and the f...

14: Kate James: Paranormal Romance Author of Shifter Romance Rescued by the Wolf and Summer's Ghost

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Kate James, paranormal romance author, to talk shifter romance, soul-deep bonds, and writing the kind of love that feels a little bit lik...

13: A Tiny Love Letter From Me to You: Birthday Edition

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down for a solo episode today. It's my birthday week, and so much has risen to the surface as I process this rollercoaster year. I share a heart...

12: Raya Morris Edwards: Contemporary Dark Cowboy Romance Author of the Sovereign Mountain Series

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Raya Morris Edwards, the dark cowboy/country romance author of the Sovereign Mountain series, which includes books Sovereign, Westin, Dea...

11: Maren Riley: Dark Romance Author of Grave Obsession, Grave Possession, and Wrong Turn

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Maren Riley, the dark thriller romance author of the Grave Series (Grave Obsession, Grave Possession, and the forthcoming book three) and...

10: Emmy Kendall: Author of Ricochet, A Second-Chance Medical Romance

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with debut romance author Emmy Kendall about her upcoming book, Ricochet, a second-chance medical romance where two doctors reunite a decade a...

9: C.R. Jane: Romance and Fantasy Author of The Pucking Wrong Series

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with best-selling romance and fantasy author C.R. Jane. I am obsessed with her viral Pucking Wrong hockey romance universe, the Wrong Player s...

8: Bailey Hannah: Spicy Cowboy Romance Author of the Wells Ranch Series (Alive and Wells, Seeing Red, and Change of Hart)

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Bailey Hannah, the best-selling author of the Wells Ranch series, which is full of small-town heat, heartfelt stories, and an abundance o...

7: Kitty King: Dark Romance Author of Red Night and the Cult Campus Series

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Kitty King, a dark romance author, who writes unforgettable stories with blazing spice where flawed characters, making mistakes, deconstr...

6: Albany Archer: Sweet and Spicy Country Romance Author of Roughing It

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Albany Archer, an indie country romance author known for her “Hallmark-After-Dark” blend of heart, heat, and happily-ever-afters. In ...

5: Alina May: Author of Dark Romance Thrillers, Better Run and Make Me

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with Alina May, a bestselling indie author of dark romance thrillers. Alina shares her experience going from voracious reader to international...

4: Summer Riley: Dark Romance Author of Mine and Ours in the Possession Duology

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with dark romance indie author Summer Riley about her Possession Duology, including Mine, and its brand-new sequel, Ours, and the choices that...

3: Katherine Bitner: Small Town Romance Author of Unravel Me

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with author Katherine Bitner about the inspiration behind her book, Unravel Me, the first book in The Hometown Series of interconnected stand-...

2: Amy Gurley: Dark Romance Content Creator

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with my favorite dark romance content creator, Amy Gurley. We discussed everything from finding community through spicy reads, theories on S...

1: J.M. Zamudio: Regency Romance Author of Memories of You

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this debut episode, I spoke with Regency romance author J.M. Zamudio about the heart, craft, and inspiration behind her novel Memories of You...