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109. We Need More Diversity in Romantasy with Shelly Page, CHARMED AND DANGEROUS
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shelly Page, author of BREWED WITH LOVE, joins Krystle Hope to talk about her newest sapphic cozy romantasy, CHARMED AND DANGEROUS, as well as the imp...
108. Pirates, Mermaids, and Queer Fantasy with Falencia Jean-Francois, DEVIL OF THE DEEP
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Falencia Jean-Francois joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate DEVIL OF THE DEEP, releasing on April 7, 2026! Join us as we chat ab...
107. Are you a dragon rider or a dragon slayer? with Elise Kova, DRAGON CURSED
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Kova returns to Must Love Books Podcast to share all about her latest novel, DRAGON CURSED – and dish on some major cinematic news!In Dragon C...
106. What If Hobbits Were Hot? with Melissa de la Cruz, RINGS OF FATE *Season 3 Premiere*
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Must Love Books Podcast is BACK for season 3! For the premiere episode, best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz joins Krystle Hope to talk about her la...
105. Top Holiday Reads with Shae - Season 2 Finale!
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is the season 2 finale for Must Love Books Podcast! Shae Winter (formerly known as shae.reads, now known as _shaewinter) has returned to the podcas...
Episode 104: The President is a Blood Sucker with Kalla Harris, THE GROUND THAT DEVOURS US
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world ended 10 years ago when vampires showed up and took over. Vampire slayer-in-training Ruby is forced to strike a deal with the dangerous vamp...
103. Girlhood and Murderous Cults with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, THE MEAN ONES
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tatiana Schlote-Bonne returns to Must Love Books Podcast to talk about her latest horror thriller, THE MEAN ONES. Join us for some murderous cults, du...
102. Why Pride Matters with Joe Chianakas, PRIDE AND PERSISTENCE
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Chianakas joins Must Love Books Podcast to talk about the importance of Pride and representation, as well as the release of PRIDE AND PERSISTENCE,...
101. Writing Under Pen Names with Margaux Eliot, HONEYMOON STAGE
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Julia Fine joins Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate the release of the first novel under her new pen name Margaux Eliot, HONEYMOON STAGE. Bri...
100. Something Smutty Book Club celebrate the 100th episode!
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the 100th episode of Must Love Books Podcast! The Something Smutty Book Club are celebrating with books we love and hate, funny stories and hid...
99. Stranger Things Season 1 Deep Dive - Welcome to the Upside Down!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is our very first “Not Just Books” project on the Must Love Books Podcast Patreon: Stranger Things reactions, theories, and predictions.For t...
98. 3 Things to Know About Traditional Publishing with Emily Krempholtz, VIOLET THISTLEWAITE IS NOT A VILLAIN ANYMORE
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Krempholtz joins Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate the release of her debut novel VIOLET THISTLEWAITE IS NOT A VILLAIN ANYMORE and talk about...
97. Happy Life Day! Let’s Talk Star Wars
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Life Day – a Star Wars Holiday dedicated to family, friendship, gratitude, and joy!First created by the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Specia...
96. This Episode is Cursed! With Sangu Mandanna, A WITCH’S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beware! This episode is cursed! Sangu Mandanna, the best-selling author of THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES, visits Must Love Books Podcas...
95: Halloween Poetry with Pooja Arshanapally, THE HAUNTED WARDROBE
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for spooky season! Pooja Arshanapally joins Must Love Books Podcast to talk about her Halloween poetry collection, THE HAUNTED WARDROBE, a...
94. The Importance of Pre-Orders for Black Authors with Michael LaBorn, LEFT UNREAD BOOKS
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Activist, book influencer, and imprint publisher Michael LaBorn joins Krystle Hope to discuss the importance of pre-order campaigns to support Black a...
93. Trilogies and Morally Gray Love Interests with Abigail Owen, THE THINGS GODS BREAK
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abigail Owen joins Krystle Hope on the podcast to talk about THE THINGS GODS BREAK, the sequel THE GAMES GODS PLAY and book 2 in The Crucible trilogy....
92. Live from RomanceCon with Brigid Kemmerer
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded LIVE at RomanceCon September 2025 at the Must Love Books Podcast Panel: Live Interview with Brigid KemmererThis was my very ...
91. The Politics of Reading Romance - LIVE from RomanceCon with Edie Cay
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded LIVE at RomanceCon September 2025 at the Must Love Books Podcast Panel: The Politics of Reading Romance.Reading is political...
90. Ai Could Destroy the Book Industry with Keshe Chow, FOR NO MORTAL CREATURE
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author Keshe Chow returns to Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate the release of FOR NO MORTAL CREATURE, an adult gothic romantasy that ...
89. Swords and Kissing with Sarah Hawley, PRINCESS OF BLOOD
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Podcast Day!Sarah Hawley returns to Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate PRINCESS OF BLOOD, book 2 of her dark fae romantasy serie...
88. Our Favorite and Least Favorite Adaptations with Read the Book First Podcast
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Podcast Day!Special guest Janessa from Read the Book First Podcast joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to talk about our...
87. International Podcast Day, crossover with OFFSCRIPT
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Podcast Day!Join Must Love Books Podcast for a special crossover episode with Offscript podcast, where literature meets cinema. We...
86. Querying advice for writers with Carmela Dutra, A MURDER MOST FOWL
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carmela Dutra joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate her cozy mystery debut, A MURDER MOST FOWL in which a food truck run by twins...
85. Brynne Weaver is busier than you think! TOURIST SEASON release day!
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes a wickedly delicious new series where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense—...
84. From YA to Adult Romantasy with Tricia Levenseller, WHAT FURY BRINGS
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#1 New York Times-bestselling author Tricia Levenseller makes her adult debut in WHAT FURY BRINGS, a sexy, empowering romantasy featuring a warrior ge...
83. What to read after K Pop Demon Hunters with Jayci Lee, KING FORETOLD and GIVE ME A REASON
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is my birthday and we talk about cheese!Jayci Lee, author of GIVE ME A REASON and KING FORETOLD, joins the podcast to talk about writing, cheese...
82. Bonnie Bennett Deserved Better! BLOOD MOON Pre-order Campaign with Britney S Lewis
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Britney S Lewis joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast as part of the BLOOD MOON pre-order campaign and talks about diversity and fair represen...
81. September New Releases
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Amanda (“Reverse Harem BB” from the Something Smutty Book Club) dive into over 100 new and upcoming releases for September 2025 i...
80. World Book Lovers Day with Tina Bree, Hello Darling Books & Beyond
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Darlings! Celebrate World Book Lovers Day (August 9th) AND Romance Bookstore Day with a special LIVE RECORDING of Must Love Books Podcast! Featu...
79. Is reading political? With special guest Briana N Cox
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are books political? Is reading smut and spice political?Special guest Briana N Cox joins Krystle Hope to discuss the historical, cultural, and politi...
78. From Viral TikTok Skit to Bestselling Author with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, ACCOMPLICE TO THE VILLAIN
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Nicole Maehrer joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate the release day of ACCOMPLICE TO THE VILLAIN, the highly-anticipated...
77. August New Releases
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope dives into almost 70 new and upcoming releases for August 2025 in this new monthly segment of Must Love Books. Stay tuned every month for...
76. Let's Do A Tarot Reading with Elise Kova, ARCANA ACADEMY
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Kova joins Krystle Hope for the release of the first book in her latest fantasy series, ARCANA ACADEMY. We talk about slow burn enemies to lover...
75. Dungeons & Dragons & Dating with Lenora Woods, ROLL FOR ROMANCE
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lenora Woods joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release of ROLL FOR ROMANCE and dish on all things Dungeons & Dragons. We also chat about World o...
74. July New Releases
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Stephanie (“Daddy Zeus” from the Something Smutty Book Club) dive into new and upcoming releases for July 2025 in this new monthl...
73. Read and React: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING - Part Three
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
May the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hun...
72. The Importance of Reading Diversely (with book recs!)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reading diversely is important, especially if you want to be well-read. In this episode, Krystle Hope is joined by Bookstagrammer and diversity advoca...
71. Read and React: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING - Part Two
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
May the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hun...
70. Why we (still) love YA Dystopia with EL Starling, BOUND BY STARS
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EL Starling joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release date of BOUND BY STARS, sci-fi gender-bent retelling of Titanic…in space! We talk all about ...
69. Gothic Horror and Girlhood with Lyndall Clipstone, TENDERLY I AM DEVOURED
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndall Clipstone joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release date of TENDERLY I AM DEVOURED, a gothic horror romantasy for fans of Saltburn and House...
68. Read and React: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING - Part One
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
May the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hun...
67. Books are political, defining romantasy, and…mermaid dong? with CW Rose, OCEANSONG
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CW Rose, author of OCEANSONG, joins Krystle Hope to discuss how her passion for environmentalism inspired her Asian Romeo & Juliet meets The Littl...
66. Tips, Tools, and Tricks for Building a Bookstagram with Shae Reads
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bookstagrammer Shae Reads is BACK on Must Love Books Podcast to share some of her favorite tips, tools, and tricks that have helped her go viral on Bo...
65. Why We Love Villains with Brittney Arena, A DANCE OF LIES
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Debut author & friend of the podcast, Brittney Arena joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release of A DANCE OF LIES.Do you love villains, spies, ...
64. From screenwriting to novel writing with Carlyn Greenwald, MURDER LAND
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for a thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, it’s time for MURDER LAND. Carlyn Greenwald joins Krystle Hope to talk about h...
63. Space Horror Q&A – COLD ETERNITY Launch Party!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I went to the launch party for COLD ETERNITY by SA Barnes, hosted by Read Between the Lynes in Woodstock, IL. We had themed drinks at Stage ...
62. Inside Indie Publishing with Golden Scales Publishing
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sister publishing duo Kyera and Nicole from Golden Scales Publishing join Krystle Hope to dive inside the world of indie publishing: from the challeng...
61. Something Smutty Book Club reads GET IN MY SWAMP and goes to a Shrek Burlesque Show!
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m making waffles! Join the Something Smutty Book Club for brunch as we talk about GET IN MY SWAMP An Ogre Love Story by GM Fairy and our experienc...
60. How Indie Authors can Diversify from Amazon with MJ Etkind, THE WITCH OF WALL STREET
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and author MJ Etkind celebrate the release day of THE WITCH OF WALL STREET and talk about supporting indie authors, how indie authors are...
59. Using fantasy to deconstruct propaganda with Rocio Carranza, BLOOD OF THE BLACKTHORN
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and author Rocio Carranza celebrate the release day of BLOOD OF THE BLACKTHORN and talk about the themes of propaganda and “medieval cl...
58. Bookshelves and Bookstagram with Shae Reads
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shae is an Australian Bookstagrammer most known for organizing her collection of over 700 books into the viral rainbow aesthetic. Join Shae and Krystl...
57. Cozy Fantasy with Rebecca Thorne, TEA YOU AT THE ALTAR
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and best-selling author Rebecca Thorne celebrate the release day of TEA YOU AT THE ALTAR (book 3 of Tomes and Teas) and talk about cozy f...
56. Best Books of 2024, Editing Tips for Writers, & Onyx Storm Hot Takes with Hannah Sol Marie
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indie Editor Hannah Sol Marie joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to share her favorite editing tips for writers and her creative community,...
55. Something Smutty Book Club plays Never Have I Ever (NSFW)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy ONE YEAR Anniversary to Must Love Books Podcast! To celebrate, the Something Smutty Book Club played a game of Never Have I Ever, featuring seve...
54. Happy Holidays from the Something Smutty Book Club
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy a holiday message from Slowburn and Crazy Beach, followed by a few rounds of Never Have I Ever with the Something Smutty Book Club.Something Smu...
53. Horror tropes for a Black audience with Sami Ellis, DEAD GIRLS WALKING
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and author Sami Ellis talk about writing horror tropes for a Black audience, decentering whiteness in horror, Jordan Peele, imperfect mai...
52. Building Community on BookTok and the Literary Libra with Samantha Ferrand, SEVEN LITTLE KISSES
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Ferrand is a writer, director, and bookish influencer known for the Literary Libra Book Club. Her debut novel, SEVEN LITTLE KISSES, is a beau...
51. Comedy erotica with GM Fairy, POUNDED BY PRODUCE
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G.M. FAIRY is a #1 best-selling, erotica author who dabbles in Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and all things whimsical. She’s best known for GET IN MY SWAMP and B...
50. Something Smutty Book Club: STUFFED BY THE WERE-TURKEY
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**50th Episode!!**Gobble Gobble! It’s a special holiday episode on Must Love Books Podcast featuring the Something Smutty Book Club. Listen in as Kr...
49. Death By Podcasting (with Sarah Archer and Landis Wade)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Death By Podcasting is a witty murder-mystery comedy novella by Sarah Archer and Landis Wade of the Charlotte Readers Podcast. Sarah and Landis join K...
48. Retelling classics as cozy fantasy and romantasy with Sharon Lyn Fisher, GRIMM CURIOSITIES
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon Lynn Fisher is the best-selling author of SALT & BROOM, a witchy Jane Eyre retelling. In this episode of Must Love Books, Sharon and Krystl...
47. Fae romance, Reylo, fan fiction, and dating advice with Sarah Hawley, SERVANT OF EARTH
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Sarah Hawley discuss the best-selling Glimmer Falls series and her new fae romantasy Servant of Earth. We get into writing inspiratio...
Exciting news, gratitude, and announcing Must Love Books Awards!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! This is just a short update episode to share some exciting news as I prepare to wrap up 2024. We have 10 episodes left of the first seas...
46. Top Romantasy Reads with A Pod of Smut and Wingspan - Crossover Episode!
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Krystle Hope of Must Love Books and Sam and B of A Pod of Smut and Wingspan as they talk about some of their top romantasy reads!A Pod of Smut an...
45. Crafting atmospheric space horror with SA Barnes, GHOST STATION
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Halloween episode, author SA Barnes shares how she creates creepy atmospheric space horror and talks about some upcoming releases.Inst...
44. Death by TBR! Author and bookstore owner Stephanie Rose, HIDING LIES
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Death by TBR Books owner Stephanie Rose discusses her debut cozy horror about a serial killer at a campground, HIDING LIES. We talk horror, indie publ...
43. “Serial Killer Barbie” with Emma C Wells, THIS GIRL’S A KILLER
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We support women’s rights – but we also support women’s wrongs! Join Krystle Hope and Emma C Wells to celebrate the release of THIS GIRL’S A K...
42. Something Smutty Book Club: SPOOKILY YOURS
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is this a trick or a treat? Check out the special Halloween episode featuring the Something Smutty Book Club. Our October pick was Spookily Yours by J...
41. Why we should be in charge of everything with Stacey McEwan, VALLEY
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is no denying that Krystle Hope and Stacey McEwan should be running the world - and Netflix. In this special bonus episode, let's dive into ...
40. Our love for Dark Academia with ST Gibson, AN EDUCATION IN MALICE
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and ST Gibson discuss dark academia and writing inspirations for three new releases: AN EDUCATION IN MALICE, EVOCATION, and ODD SPIRITS.I...
39. Something Smutty Book Club: SEDUCED BY THE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s PSL season! The Something Smutty Book Club read SEDUCED BY THE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE by Evelyn Cloves.We also play a few rounds of F*ck, Marry, K...
38. Roleplay and Dark Academia with Allison Saft, A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times best-selling author Allison Saft share her inspirations and writing process for A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE. Krystle Hope and Allison remi...
37. Chinese myths and fated mates with Katrina Kwan, THE LAST DRAGON OF THE EAST
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Katrina Kwan celebrate the release of THE LAST DRAGON OF THE EAST and play Bookish Would You Rather.Instagram: @katrinazkwanWebsite: ...
36. Horror Would You Rather with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, SUCH LOVELY SKIN
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially spooky season! Krystle Hope and Tatiana Schlote-Bonne celebrate the release of horror novel SUCH LOVELY SKIN. We talk video games,...
35. Writing as a Collaborative Duo with Hazel Beck, TRULY MADLY MAGICALLY
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The duo behind Hazel Beck celebrates the release of Witchlore #3: TRULY MADLY MAGICALLYHazel Beck is the magical partnership authors Megan and Nicole....
34. Meet the Witches of Thistle Grove with Lana Harper, RISE AND DIVINE
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Lana Harper celebrate the release of RISE AND DIVINE, the fifth and final installment of The Witches of Thistle Grove.Which Thistle G...
33. An Ode to the Midwest with Calahan Skogman, BLUE GRAFFITI
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Calahan Skogman celebrate the release of Calahan’s debut novel, BLUE GRAFFITI.In this episode, Krystle and Calahan discuss writing ...
32. Game Night with the Something Smutty Book Club
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Something Smutty Book Club: Game Night Edition THE AUDIO GAMEWelcome to our funniest – and dirtiest – episode yet! In this episode, four of us pla...
31. Something Smutty Book Club: MATING WITH MALLOWS by Nora Noodle
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhi...
30. Finding creativity after burnout with Keshe Chow, THE GIRL WITH NO REFLECTION
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Keshe Chow discuss filling the creative well, winning writing awards, exploring different methods of writing, and how rest is an impo...
29. BONUS: Adaptations we love and hate, crossover with Offscript Podcast
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Alli and Bri from Offscript Podcast! In this crossover episode, we talk about some of our favorite book-to-film adaptations and some that real...
28. Going viral on BookTok with Emily Blackwood, BLOOD SO BRUTAL
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Emily Blackwood (HOUSE OF LIES AND SORROWS, WINGS SO WICKED) talk about going viral on BookTok and using manifestation techniques to ...
27. Flipping the script on horror tropes with Joelle Wellington, THE BLONDE DIES FIRST
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Joelle Wellington (THEIR VISCIOUS GAMES, THE BLONDE DIES FIRST) discuss approaching common horror tropes in a new way, rooftop horror...
26. Using fantasy as political commentary with Bethany Baptiste, THE POISONS WE DRINK
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writing is political and in this episode Krystle Hope and Bethany Baptiste dive into THE POISONS WE DRINK and how this fantasy tale about magic and mo...
25. Small towns, big cities, and writing relatable characters with Elena Goudelias, BEFORE NEW YORK
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and independent author Elena Goudelias talk about the Oak Plains series, writing from experience to create relatable characters, and what...
24. Perfectly Imperfect Love Stories with Tarah DeWitt, SAVOR IT
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and USA Today best-selling author Tarah DeWitt discuss perfectly imperfect love stories, flawed characters, and foggy small towns.This ep...
23. Indie Publishing is Changing the Industry with Allie Samberts, COMMON GROUNDS
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Allie Samberts (COMMON GROUNDS, THE WRITE PLACE) discuss book covers, self-publishing, interconnected standalone novels, and ask do r...
22. Cosplays, Roleplays, and Writing with Aster Vaughn and Heather "BluFlameChic"
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope, Aster Vaughn, and Heather (cosplayer BluFlameChic) talk about Briarthorne University, cosplays and RPGs, streaming on Twitch, and the go...
21. The Positive Side of Negative Reviews with Margaret Rose, KISSING BANDIT
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Margaret rose talk about rom-coms, indie versus trad publishing, and the importance of “no”.Margaret Rose majored in English with...
20. Something Smutty Book Club: ICE PLANET BARBARIANS
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warnings and content warnings: discussions of s*xual assault, r*pe, dubious consent, excrement, forced ab*rtion, and lots of explicit language...
19. More Book Vacations! with Clare Solly, SAVE THE LAST PIECE
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Krystle Hope and Clare Solly as they talk about SAVE THE LAST PIECE, a Devil Wears Prada-esque rom-com set within the wedding industry. This epi...
18. Balancing Work Life and Writing with Madeline Vaughn, RETRIBUTION FOR THE FALLEN
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Madeline Vuaghn discusses the final installment of the Emily Fallon trilogy, GoodReads ratings, balancing work life with writing, and her love for Kar...
17. Author Fun Facts with Claire Kann, LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE HAUNTED PLACES
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Claire Kanna celebrates the release of LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE ALL THE HAUNTED PLACES, out today everywhere!Claire Kann’s Fun A...
16. Book bans, diversity, and romance with Eden Books CEO Robyn Crawford
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Eden Books CEO Robyn Crawford dive into the importance of standing up against book bans and how diversity in books translates to dive...
15. Something Smutty Book Club: ICEBREAKER by Hannah Grace
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins, cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, unce...
14. Brooding Fae Kings and Paranormal Rom-Coms with Amy Boyles, HOW TO FAKE IT WITH A FAE
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and author Amy Boyles discuss brooding fae kings, the importance of author groups, and how self-publishing is changing the industry!HOW T...
13. Taylor Swift and Romance Books with Elora Maxwell, BLINDED BY THE SPOTLIGHT
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krystle Hope and Elora Maxwell discuss BLINDSIDED BY THE SPOTLIGHT, a contemporary romance featuring a country music star and a professional athlete.E...
12. "Smut Up and Love Books" Crossover with Smut Up and Listen!
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the crossover episode! As a special bonus, Charlotte and Riley from Smut Up and Listen joins Krystle and Must Love Books for some smutty bo...
11. Feminism and sexuality in fantasy with Jacqueline Carey, CASSIEL'S SERVANT
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NYT best-selling author Jacqueline Carey talks about her newest release, CASSIEL’S SERVANT, an epic fantasy retelling of her first novel Kushiel’s...