Plot Trysts

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This book has a lot going for it, it's just not the plot or the conflict or the secondary characters. This book is, however, extremely sexy. So we lik...

Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spies in Venice! Again! This book is FUN and really leans into the fantasy opulence of high society Italy. The main couple plays second fiddle to the ...

The Husband Plot by Katherine Grant

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian is the grandson of a duke and the heir to a shipping fortune but his black ancestry can prevent him from inheriting if he can't convince parlia...

Who's that Earl? by Susanna Craig

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg enjoyed the tropes and the excellent chemistry between the two main characters. We were more than a little confused by the plot and the ...

A Rogue to Remember by Emily Sullivan

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This debut novel is about a woman taking her destiny into her own hands and a man haunted by the choices he's made as a archeologist/spy. So yes we lo...

The Heiress Hunt by Joanna Shupe

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're all for a good childhood friends to lovers plot, but we aren't fans of men who lie or meddling mamas without development. We do love women in sp...

Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg don't know what this book was about, who the characters were, or why so much time was spent on subplots. This book is bad, you guys, but...

Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This book takes on a lot of tropes in an innovative way while being inspired by Georgette Heyer, which we found very charming. We disagreed on the qua...

Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sherry Thomas continues to make us like narrative structures and plots we wouldn't care for written by anyone else. We're not sure this qualifies as o...

The Lady Jewel Diviner by Rosalie Oaks

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meg loves tinges of fantasy in a romance world, and this new release is a great example of the genre. Elinor has a sixth sense for jewels that her new...

Take Me by Jen Trinh

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third book in the Burlfriends Series has the excellent writing and boundary-pushing characters we've come to expect from Jen Trinh. We're not sure...

The Duke Heist by Erica Ridley

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This kickoff to a fun series about a family of Regency orphan Robin Hoods sets up Chloe and a Duke. Chloe is super forgettable, the Duke is super prop...

A Lady's Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leader of a secret society of female scientists needs protection from a grizzled bodyguard. We manage to avoid doing our best Whitney impressions whil...

Hidden Sins by Selena Montgomery

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to solve a family mystery and find the rumored treasure is much more fun with your super hot ex who is definitely moving on with his life. If o...

Along Came a Duke by Elizabeth Boyle

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short, sweet, and sexy book. The meet cute was so perfect we both bought into love after one dinner, and the high level of sexual tension di...

Bridgerton Recap with Lit Wallflowers

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We break down the quality of our predictions before the show (low), compare the show to the books (spoilers abound), and talk about what we think will...

The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg had a blast talking about this one! Do we have some questions about Russian titles, how to go on the run, and when desk sex is the right...

The Worst Duke in the World by Lisa Berne

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This might be the fluffiest book we've ever reviewed on the podcast. If that's what you need right now, we've got you covered with this book that's so...

Beguiling the Beauty by Sherry Thomas

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg talk about seductive seduction and what counts as sex while imploring our heroine to GET SOME ALREADY.

Errata Not Erotica: Bridgerton

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laine, Meg, and special guest Maria discuss what we loved and what we didn't about the Bridgerton TV series. Spoiler: the aesthetics were very good.

The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping secrets is bad, but in this case Meg thinks good character development can make shitty behavior entertaining. Laine agrees, if only she hadn't...

On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gregory Bridgerton is Regency JimBob. This episode is pretty much us trying to work out if this even counts as a Bridgerton novel, let alone the final...

It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg love Lady Danbury and debate the relative merits of her grandson.

Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is this novella ridiculous? Yes. Is is Christmasy? Not really. Did we like it? You bet we did.

Tarnished Knight by Bec McMaster

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tis the season for Christmas novellas. Meg and Laine disagree about how Christmasy this one is, but both thought it was a fun expansion of the London ...

When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Quinn out does herself with this one. This is both her angstiest and sexiest book in the Bridgertons series. Meg feels this one deeply and Laine...

To Sir Phillip with Love by Julia Quinn

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg talk about when kids become a trope, the inherent sexiness of celibacy, and Laine fangirls over Julie Andrews.

A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg are joined by the Lit Wallflowers to dive into The Wallflower Christmas novella! The main couple here is an afterthought, so much so tha...

When a Rogue Meets His Match by Elizabeth Hoyt

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hoyt's new release is a relatively low-angst, high-lust tale that checks a whole lot of our boxes: married early in the text, competency porn, and bat...

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Bridgerton is the literal best.

An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Benedict Bridgerton is the literal worst.

How to Catch a Queen by Alyssa Cole

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Cole kicks off a new series in a familiar universe with this fun novel about an ambitious woman and an overburdened and unprepared king. Some t...

Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta Chase

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Only Loretta Chase could convince us waiting until the wedding night can be sexy. His Grace with the Angel Face has to work for it, but the result was...

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine talk about bee stings and Colin Bridgerton. Meg says "coitus" a lot.

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg talk about what a difference 20 years makes, characters who maybe shouldn't have ended up together, and wondering how an adaptation of t...

Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine debate what makes a Young Adult book and celebrate the moody mentor being treated like the scum he is rather than a romantic hero.

Lord Dashwood Missed Out by Tessa Dare

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This novella is an exceedingly cute story about childhood companions who have a falling out and resolve it by getting snowed in together. While it doe...

Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Both of the main characters in this book have a dead parent. Unfortunately, their past trauma takes precedence over the romance. This isn't the fun su...

Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth and final Carsington book. We're both a little sad to be done with the series because it's Just. So. Good. He's an explorer, she's a woman w...

A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem by Manda Collins

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg like good guys working for corrupt institutions and the women who seek to broaden their world views. We also would have liked some train...

Claiming the Duchess by Sherry Thomas

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg enjoyed this short flashback to how two characters from "Beguiling the Beauty" first met. We were left wanting more, but this is a fun a...

The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine both really liked reading about these enemies coming around to one another while forced to attend double weddings and resisting their at...

The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Widow of Rose House is a gilded age ghost story/romance with a perfect hero. We both had some (different) issues with the ghost plot, but none wit...

Dangerous by Amanda Quick

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first third of this book has a rich cast, hilarious duel plot lines, and a flirtatious couple being compromised which was all pretty great. The ba...

Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This book mixes the lore of Arthur with the origin of vampires in a very cool way, and has a fun and sexy main couple. The only BIG downer is that she...

Pandora's Bottle by Eileen Wilks

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pandora's Bottle is a magical take on the straight-laced guy with a wild side trope with a plot that's mostly spoiled by the book jacket. Cute concept...

Tangled Dreams by Lori Foster

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Halloween reads with Tangled Dreams, where ghosts enable kinky mind reading sex to facilitate their ability to move on. Too bad consen...

Murder on Cold Street by Sherry Thomas

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth meeting of the Lord Ingram appreciation society has officially convened. We do leave room to talk about well crafted mysteries, amazing char...

Bridal Jitters by Jayne Castle

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This novella introduces a lot of sci-fi world building into a a fairly short novella, but still manages to squeeze in a fun relationship dynamic with ...

An Irresistible Force by Rosanna Leo

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The main characters in this book are very cute and their flirtatious banter is excellent. Important discussions were had about bullying and working th...

Man in the Mirror by Julie Beard

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Katie can't commit to men or a profession until she's sent back in time to meet a dude in King Arthur's court who is the ancestor of the dude she's su...

The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The best ever execution of "only one room at the inn" plus a set-up we've never seen before in a romance novel? Yes, please. We spend this episode gus...

Not Quite a Lady by Loretta Chase

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The final book about the Carsington Brothers has the villanous interludes of Miss Wonderful, a potential bride from Lord Perfect, and the money of Dap...

Do You Want to Start a Scandal? by Tessa Dare

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tessa Dare writes very sexy books, but for a thirty-something gentleman/spy, Piers fell rather short in the emotional maturity department. His emotion...

Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg thought this book was sexy. Like... Really sexy. Clio is a badass who is finally asking for what she wants and deserves and Rafe is pini...

When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine talk about sexy respect, sexing lobsters, and sexy Scots.

Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Izzy has a way with words but instead of spinning tales she spins a reclusive Duke into her bed. This wasn't our favorite Tessa Dare book, but we had ...

A Night Like This by Julia Quinn

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg don't find stalking romantic and require more sexual tension than this book provides to look past a woman driven by trauma and a man who...

The Matchmaker's Bargain by Elizabeth Boyle

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you can accept magic and fate without having to question the how or why, this novella is incredibly fun, cute, and sexy. How clean does jail have t...

Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg like flirtatious couples with similar senses of humor. Throw in a sexy road trip and a treasure hunt and you know we were all about this...

The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Highwayman was a sexy, dark romance filled with tropes and "mysteries" that we downed like potato chips. Dorian is a more violent and sinister Nic...

The Duchess Wager by Katherine Grant

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg like desk sex and crushing the patriarchy, and so does Katherine Grant. Overall a fun read, if a bit on the tame side compared to our us...

The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This book was a serious history lesson with a dang cute and sexy couple. It was a bit heavy on trauma and torture for us, but that's probably not what...

Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diana and Aaron spend a lot of time at the blacksmith's sparking at one another until they ignite. This novella takes desk sex to a whole new level an...

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We were expecting an adorable romcom genderswap of Pretty Woman. This is a lot sexier than that.

Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg finish their recap of The Wallflowers with this tale of a manic pixie dream girl and the guy who is obsessed with her. What it lacks in ...

Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg grin through this review of an adorable and trope-y love story. Sometimes you just need to read about two compatible people bantering, a...

Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This book is really really sexy... and not much else. We had fun, but did feel like this fell short of perfection.

The Naked Baron by Sally MacKenzie

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg describes this book as all frosting, no cake in the best way and honestly I can't top that. Everyone is adorable, the story is fluffy, and they do...

Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine talk about the first romance novel they had in common. This one has it all, and very little angst.

A Bride by Moonlight by Liz Carlyle

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This book has everything we say annoys us and yet we both really liked it. Is anyone in the book part of the titular secret society? No, but give us a...

Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg really enjoyed the finale to the Bareknuckle Bastards series. This book is fun, sexy, and capable of laughing at its own absurdity, whic...

Rebellious Desire by Julie Garwood

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg revisits one of her first romance authors and Laine is highly entertained by the romantic notions of 1986. Brad is a duke who never wants to love ...

Errata Not Erotica 5: Romance in Gaming

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg (and Conner) talk about their favorite romantic plots in video games. Meg likes fidelity and Laine likes bros.

Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg rave about this novel and Bujold's mastery of her craft. Bujold herself called this book what happens after the happily ever after. What...

His Bride for the Taking by Tessa Dare

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Laine are totally fine with historical anachronisms as long as the book is sexy and fun, which this is. Our only complaint is that we wish it ...

Miss Wonderful by Loretta Chase

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg gush about the Carsington Brothers' perfection and lament how hard it is to be clever about something that's just very very good.

All About Passion by Stephanie Laurens

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg complain about parental sex tips, offensive selections of mental illness, and why we are so entertained by the Cynsters.

Remembrance by Jude Deveraux

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine loves fairytale time travel, Meg hates self-absorbed heroines and heros that don't show up until the last chapter. Laine loves the insanity and ...

Falling for You by Jen Trinh

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg learns about climbing, Laine rants about dating, and both really like this book!

Errata not Erotica 4

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg go on tangents about boats, the Kleypas universe, and Mr. Rochester's wife.

When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warning for child abuse, pandmeics, and dermatological issues. This book can't decide what it wants to be. Parts are Batshit but taken too ser...

The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg rave about swashbuckling romantic heroes, mistaken identities, and doomed love with yearly gestures. If you've never read Prisoner of Ze...

Have His Carcase by Dorothy Sayers

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg talk about how important a raw and honest fight can be to a budding relationship, what to do when you're suspected of murder (again), an...

Errata Not Erotica 3: Interview with a Romance Simulation Game Expert

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg sit down with Conner, author of the blog "Reader, I Clicked on Him," to discuss the dating sim featured in Alyssa Cole's "A Prince on Pa...

Close Up by Amanda Quick

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg thinks this books suffers in comparison to Amanda Quick's bibliography. Laine suffered reading this book.

Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The epitome of a reformed rake requires Meg's defense when Laine comes in swinging. Is Sebastian a true bad boy capable of being redeemed or is he too...

Strong Poison by Dorothy Sayers

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg break down this excellent murder mystery/romance and the excellent character development in the series so far. She's a badass with a qui...

All About Love by Stephanie Laurens

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Laurens puts on her deer stalker and calls for the Orient express in this community-centered whodunnit. Generic Cynster Man and Future Cynst...

The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This Romance-adjacent read covers the most traditionally romance-y book in the Amelia Peabody series. Amnesia? Check. Love triangle? Check? Passionate...

Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg compare this to the first book (mostly favorably) while praising the complex characters and ranting about Chardonnay. Ok the last part i...

It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to make Meg and Laine hate a book by Lisa Kleypas? A boring heroine, a mistmatched pair, oh and the hero having sex with the heroine...

A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Batshit continues... with masks! Asking a friend for help is so embarrassing, especially when you're not sure if they're willing to help at all. T...

Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine says the world fairytale 37,000 times but Meg wasn't charmed by this book.

Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine is overwhelmed with excitement over her favorite book and spends the whole episode gushing. Meg manges to get insightful comments in over the so...

Love in Egypt

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg talk about several books set in Egypt and where they go wrong. All of them have different issues, but a woman can talk to panthers and u...

My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg talk about what makes a romance and how to make us love tropes we usually hate.

Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This book takes the angst and sex of the rest of the series and turns it way way up. A library is put to excellent use, and we discuss what "full angs...

The Bachelor by Sabrina Jeffries

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How was this book written by the same woman who wrote "In the Prince's Bed"? No real conflict, no real relationship building, no real plot. What's the...

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laine and Meg review a meta sports romance! Cute, fun, and irreverent in a loving way, we really enjoyed this summer-y read.