Plot Trysts

Something About Emmaline by Elizabeth Boyle

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This book is too perfect for something as trivial as making sense.

A Widow's Charm by Caitlyn Paxson

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Romantasy we liked!

A Woman Entangled by Cecilia Grant

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have finished the Blackshear series and I need to lay down.

Gladiator's Beloved by Jenna Bigelow

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another excellent Roman romance from Jenna Bigelow!

The Prize by Julie Garwood

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Meg takes a trip down memory lane and Laine gets an education.

Nobody's Baby by (and with) Olivia Waite

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Olivia Waite about... stuff. And blurbs. And the book!

A Dangerous Kind of Lady by Mia Vincey

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Or Guy is bad at listening until Arabella fixes him.

The Perfect Lover by Stephanie Laurens

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it's a Stephanie Laurens.

The Earl's Gamble by Stevie Sparks

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This was delightful! If you're not doing well in the modern world, may we suggest the past for romance?

It Takes a Scandal by Caroline Linden

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline Linden is delightful and bringing so much needed joy right now.

The Hollow of Fear with Emily Sullivan

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Emily Sullivan to discuss why the Hollow of Fear is so good.

Better than a Duke by Suzanne Enoch

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How sexy was the Parent Trap?

Much Obliged by D.P. Clarence

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Les Dieux du Stade. Thank us later.

A Gentleman Undone by Cecilia Grant

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This book caused an existential crisis.

No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We needed some bonkers, so it's back into His Dark Materials or whatever this series is called.

Love and Other Scandals by Caroline Linden

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It is a testament to how much I liked this book that I got this episode up.

A Tale of Two Dukes by Emma Orchard

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This book has many merits and if you like it will likely depend on your feelings on secret secrets(TM)

A Beastly Kind of Earl by Mia Vincy

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This book is a farce, in a good and intentional way.

Gladiator's Embrace by Jenna Bigelow

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Don't worry you guys, we get to rave about ancient roman escapism again.

Lost and Found by Stephanie Laurens

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Laurens is judged on her own rubric.

Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Laine learns a valuable lesson about giving things a second chance.

A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Laine died several times while recording this episode.

Her Time Traveling Duke by Bryn Donovan

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Meg said it best, this is the closest a contemporary can come to a historical (which is why we like it).

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oh hey, have you heard of Heated Rivalry?

Be My Bad Guy by Kate Prior

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We once again have social commentary disguised as monster romance, this time with superheros and mutants!

How to Get Away with Scandal by Caroline Linden

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We were both very charmed by this age gap situationship.

Wedding the Marquess by Stevie Sparks

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This book is a great pick me up if the fire department breaks down your door with an axe.

Mate by Ali Hazelwood

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Ali Lockheart to go off-topic a lot.

A Most Worthy Husband by Faye Delacour

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This unconventional series continues to give us plenty to talk about! In a good way!

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? by Catherine Stein

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, everyone!

The Seduction of Mr. Alfred Saintsbury by Lydia Lloyd

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg is correct. This is the final boss of alpha heroines.

A Christmas Affair to Remember by Mia Vincy

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to everyone who recommended Mia Vincy. Merry Christmas to us, becasue we can't wait to read more of her.

How the Rogue Stole Christmas by Ginny B. Moore

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the Marriage in Crisis plot didn't work for us as you have all probably come to expect, this book is very hot.

The Christmas I Stole A Viscount by Alexandra Vasti

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a perfect Christmas novella and I loved it. The end.

The Christmas Conquest by Claire Delacroix

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A marraige in crisis novella without enough Christmas that we both liked? Who are we?

The Countess's Christmas Groom by Fenna Edgewood

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine were both into this novella in spite of the relatively high amount of trauma. Christmas lovers take note, the title is about as Christma...

It Starts with a Kiss: A Very Merry Fairbanks Christmas by Alyssa Clarke

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should we have read the first 8 books before reading this? Yes. Is it a Christmas novella? Also yes.

Santa's Baby by Lacey Hawthorne

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every wondered what it would be like to have sex with Santa? I never did, but now unfortunately it's burned in my brain.

Christmas with a Chimera by Isabella Taylor

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Small town Christmas story but with knotting.

Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We both had wayyy more fun than we were expecting with this statue-comes-to-life romance.

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Read this but don't tell us if you don't like it because we will not understand.

The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine continue to check out this "romantasy" thing and both liked this one! Laine is a picky bitch.

Claiming the Princess by Charis Michaels

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a good historical romance novel is all you need.

Squeak by Vera Valentine

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In which Laine and Meg get an anatomy lesson.

The Earl That Got Away by Diana Quincy

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In which there is a lot of talk about Persuasion, which Laine has never read.

A Fae in Finance by Juliet Brooks

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This isn't even a romance but we both liked reading it anyway.

The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We both really loved the show-don't-tell banter and unresolved sexual tension and really don't love that the next book isn't out yet.

And Then There Was the One by Martha Waters

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes. Yes to all of *this*.

Olive Becket Plays the Rake by Kat Sterling

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We loved the setting and the characters here, and the challenges felt very authentic.

Hollow by Karina Halle

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg thought this was a weird and entertaining porno version of Sleepy Hollow. Laine did not.

Road Trip with a Vampire by Jenna Levine

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We start October right with some vampires!

The Scot's Seduction by Megan Frampton

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book is cute and fun and quick but I make a lot of gambling metaphors regarding a lack of payoff.

Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In which we determine the X Files is a send up of gothic literature.

Is This Real or Just Pretend? by Emily Sullivan

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book is perfect, wouldn't change a thing. Go read it.

For My Lady's Heart by Laura Kinsale

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg feels like this is a Masterpiece. Laine doesn't know how to feel.

A Waltz on the Wild Side by Erica Ridley

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Wynchester series ends as it began, in a crazy-whimsical version of England and featuring the detective skills of a band of wealthy and socially m...

The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is my new book boyfriend and I will not be taking questions at this time.

Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la Rosa

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We adored the relationship in the end to this trilogy, and it struck the perfect balance between setting and characters. The ending wasn't our cup of ...

On a Wicked Dawn by Stephanie Laurens

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Batshit in Bed works best in small sections, but Stephanie continues to Stephanie.

Bad Luck Bride by Laura Lee Guhrke

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This series has been a treat, and this book is no exception when it comes to providing the well-written complex characters we've come to expect. L...

Road Trip with a Rogue by Kate Bateman

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book is so much fun even if these girls are the worst spies ever.

Soulgazer by Maggie Rapier

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You should know before you read this that it is the first book in a duology.

Rerelease: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hathaways wraps up without any coitus interruptus, which doesn't seem very on-brand. We really liked certain parts of this book, but had a hard ti...

Rerelease: Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We don't love this plot, we don't love this conflict, but we love this book so so so much and we basically can't stop gushing about how perfect Leo an...

Rerelease: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The third Hathaway book may have a lackluster romance, but the sibling interactions are so good we can't recommend skipping it.

Rerelease: Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book has a LOT going on. Even though it's the second in the series it goes back in time for several chapters of set up, there's a weird murder do...

Rerelease: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book is a total fantasy. Rich dude who desperately wants to spend his money? Check. Incredible chemistry? Check. Dude who solves all problems so ...

On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Batshit in the demimonde isn't very batshit, but is very filled with sexy encounters.

An Experienced Mistress by Bryn Donovan

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Longtime listeners might think Laine was the first person to roar like a lion in this episode, but it was Meg!

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The adventures in Tanria have come to an end, and we end up talking much more about the arc of Tanria than Rosie and Adam's immortal place in it.

The Fortune Flirtation by Jenna Bigelow

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know "Ostia" in Latin translates to "Cougar Town?"

Rerelease: Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is nothing I can put in this description that can come close to describing the crazy that is this novel. Convos with God, drugging a man so he'l...

Historical Accuracy with Jenny Holiday

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg is joined by Jenny Holiday to discuss what we really mean when we say things are historically accurate.

Re-release: Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This books plays with using characters with anachronistically modern world views in a recognizable historical romance set up. Like it or don't, it's a...

Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We both very much enjoyed this low-angst romance.

Eliza and the Duke by Harper St. George

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book has the best carriage sex of all time, we're pretty sure. Also, everything else about it is perfect.

Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not even going to pretend that this episode isn't mostly a comparison with the original and a discussion of rewrites.

Savannah Royals by Lindsay Barrett

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This books gets an A+ for vibes, and is very unconventional. YMMV on if that works.

Worldly and Temporal Things: Uncertain Magic with Kate Bateman

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Meg are joined by Kate Batemen to discuss the final book in Laura Kinsale's backlist.

Going Solo by D.P. Clarence

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

D.P. Clarence is fun and funny but the BTS on reality TV is depressing.

Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book really leans in to the "manic pixie" in such a fun way.

When the Marquess Needed Me by Lydia Lloyd

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who knew we'd be so into a book about a man with insecurities about his penis?

Worldly and Temporal Things: The Dream Hunter

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Alex are joined by Harper St. George to discuss The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale.

The Lady Makes Her Mark by Susanna Craig

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Look, this series is totally adorable and this book in particular is really fun. It's one of those that comes close enough to great that the parts tha...

A Delightful Deceit by Alexa Santi

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'd be lying if I said this episode was anything other than Laine fangirling over Amelia Peabody and squealing about how much fun this novella is....

Behooved by M. Stevenson

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine disagree about the amount of world building we want in a Romantasy, but agree that this book is super cute. Please uncancel My Lady Jane...

Worldly and Temporal Things: Seize the Fire

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Meg are joined by Candy Tan to discuss this book, which sounds completely insane TBH.

The Legionary Seduction by Jenna Bigelow

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We remain enamored with Jenna. That is all.

Hardly a Gentleman by Eloisa James

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book is a fucking delight.

Worldly and Temporal Things: Flowers from the Storm

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Alex are joined by Cat Sebastian to discuss Alex's favorite book of all time.

A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We were both very charmed by this mystery novel and can't help speculating on the future romantic turns. What does "cozy" mean to you...

Trope Talk: Spies with Emily Sullivan

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg ostensibly talk with Emily Sullivan about spies. Come for the spies, stay for the tax questions.

Worldly and Temporal Things: Midsummer Moon

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Alex are joined by Colleen Kelly to discuss this fairytale-adjacent book.

Fan Service by Rosie Danan

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book is for anyone who was ever an embarrassing teenager.

Worldly and Temporal Things: My Sweet Folly

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Alex are joined by Eloisa James to discuss My Sweet Folly by Laura Kinsale. Having not read any of these books, this hero really needs therapy...

The Tribune Temptation by Jenna Bigelow

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book provided a moment of light in a dark world. We will be immediately consuming everything that Jenna Bigelow puts out for the foreseeable futu...

Worldly and Temporal Things: Shadowheart

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Alex are joined by Tasha Suri to discuss Shadowheart. I concur that nothing in this book inspired the character in BG3.

Trope Talk: Amnesia with Olivia Waite

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine are joined by Olivia Waite to discuss the use of amnesia in romance.

Worldly and Temporal Things: For My Lady's Heart

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Alex are joined by Olivia Waite to discuss For My Lady's Heart, and all I could think of was "a little sincerity is a dangerous thing...

The Devil's Charm by Megan Frampton

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don't you miss the days before museums had things like security or glass cases?