Tea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance Review

On-dit 011: How to Tame a Wild Rogue

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Kelsey is sharing a review of Julie Anne Long's newest book How to Tame Wild Rogue. This is the newest installment of her Palace of Rogues serie...

129 - Hollywood Past and Present with Maureen Lee Lenker

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we get to know debut author Maureen Lee Lenker! Her debut novel, It Happened One Fight, officially came out on July 11th and it is everythi...

On-dit 010: Capability Brown and the English Garden

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While discussing Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt and the garden that our main character was restoring, Capability Brown's name came up! Today, here's ...

128 - London Highwaymen 1 - The Queer Principles of Kit Webb

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A grumpy retired highway meets a happy, frivolous Lord. Except this needs the highwayman to help him commit a crime. Kit Webb left that life behind, b...

On-dit 009: Bingo!

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Kelsey's favorite time of year: The Ripped Bodice's Annual Summer Bingo! Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/tnstrumpets!Subscribe to our email li...

127 - Something Spectacular

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peggy has just convinced herself that she needs to find someone to love her as she is, when her former lover calls her back to London to ask a favor. ...

On-dit 008: Put these on your TBR!

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zoë was lucky enough to get a few ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) of some upcoming Historical Romances that she couldn't wait to share! The books shared...

126 - The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This novella may have more letters in it's title than pages! Despite it's long name, this novella is a gem of a story that follows the meeting and eve...

On-dit 007: The Best Books for a Newborn

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So there's a tiny human entering your orbit and you'd like to get them some books and/or read to them! Today, book lover and mother of two, Zoë, shar...

125 - Maiden Lane 8 - Dearest Rogue

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, listeners, it finally happened to us! Kelsey accidentally recorded with the wrong mic, so while our audio isn't quite the quality you're used to...

On-dit 006: The Plus One by Mazey Eddings

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We do Regency Romance here but sometimes, a book is too good not to share. This is my review of Mazey Eddings's newest book, The Plus One. It's so goo...

124 - Luna Sisters 1 - Ana María and the Fox

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ana María has just arrived in England after being sent away by her parents in order to avoid being a pawn of the French during their occupation of Me...

On-dit 005: Georgian vs Regency vs Victorian

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Regency Romance is the term we hear the most, but what defines the Regency? Why is it called that? And what's the difference between Regency, Georgian...

123 - Scoundrels 4 - The Last Hellion

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vere Alwyn Mallory is the last of the Mallory Hellions and the last of the male heirs to the Dukedom of Ainswood. He has been on course of self-destru...

On-dit 004: Non-Regency Books I'm Impatiently Waiting For

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I went down the Booktok and Bookstagam rabbit hole last year. Now I'm in the middle of SO MANY SERIES! Here are the ones I need the next book for yest...

122 - Maiden Lane 7 - Darling Beast

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First appearances can be deceiving. Although he appear mute and dumb, Lily Stump cannot help but feel the monster in the garden is anything but. Apoll...

On-dit 003: Meet Me in the Aviary!

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parrots, swans, and chickens, oh my! Zoë shares three of her favorite Regency Romances that feature avian meet-cutes. Pick up any of the books from t...

121 - Maiden Lane 6 - Duke of Midnight

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maximus Batten, Duke of Wakefield, needs to be the perfect duke. He is haunted by the murder of his parents and feels he owes it to the dukedom to do ...

On-dit 002: Kelsey's Pitch for Jade Lee

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's on-dit, Kelsey shares her love of many things Jade Lee. Pick up a Jade Lee title at IndieBound.org or through Amazon and support the sh...

120 - Once Upon a Dukedom 1 - Scoundrel of My Heart

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Griffith Stanwick, the second son of a duke, has never much been noticed by his family as anything more than a spare. They turn a blind eye at his rak...

On-dit 001: Three books and an App!

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our own version of minisodes, where we'll be able to tell you about MORE awesome things and tidbits from the world of and surrounding Regen...

119 - Bringing the Past to the Present: Historical Romance for the Modern Reader with Jennifer Ashley, Jade Lee, and Amalie Howard

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the 2022 Historical Romance Retreat in San Diego, Kelsey leads a panel of authors in a rousing discussion of the past, present, and future o...

118 - 23+ 2023 Historical Romance Releases We Just Can't Wait For! (Part 2)

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back this week (and just as excited as before) with the second half of the list of the 2023 Historical Romance Releases We Just Can't Wait For! ...

117 - 23+ 2023 Historical Romance Releases We Just Can't Wait For! (Part 1)

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As is our tradition each year, we're coming to you today with a list of the Regency, Victorian, and Georgian Romance 2023 releases that WE can't wait ...

116 - Mistletoe Christmas: An Anthology

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For our final episode of the year, we’re bringing all the holiday cheer with an entire anthology of novels themed around a revelry that has no compa...

115 - Our Favorite Reads of 2022

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As 2022 starts to come to a close, we wanted to take the time to reflect on all that we read this year. Not just for the podcast but also in our free ...

114 - Devils of Dover 1 - A Duke in the Night

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

August Faulkner, Duke of Holloway is a man with a head for business. Getting close to Clara Hayward, might lead to one of his biggest business deals y...

113 - Deception

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've started New Author November with a bang! We have a pirate-like hero, feuding families, and a secret treasure map that needs to be decoded. Altho...

112 - Hathaways 5 - Love in the Afternoon

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beatrix Hathaway loves to heal wounded creatures, so when a soldier with a wounded soul pours his heart out onto a page, does she really have any choi...

111 - Spooky Story Suggestions for the Scary Season with Laura Yamin

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you so much to Laura Yamin of the What to Read Next Podcast for joining us today!You can find Laura on:InstagramTwitterand her blog. Want to lis...

110 - Maiden Lane 5 - Lord of Darkness

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago Megs married Godric St. John to save her reputation and then promptly left to live in the country. Now she is back in town and wants to ...

109 - Hot for Teacher: Governess Romances that Deserve an A+

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in the U.S., then tis the season to head back to school. In honor of this fall tradition, we're bringing you a list of excellent romances al...

108 - Bridgertons HEA - On the Way to the Wedding: Second Epilogue

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our final installment of Bridgerton HEAs, we get a detailed look at Gregory's epilogue and the birth of his youngest children. TW: Traumatic Birth ...

Historical Romance Retreat 2022 UPDATE!

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Historical Romance Event of the Season is almost upon us, dear listeners, and today we're sharing with you that there will be a SPECIAL GUEST in a...

107.5 - Interview with the Co-Creators of Rational Creatures - a Persuasion Adaptation

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined to day by three of the amazing creators of Rational Creatures. From their website: Just as Jane Austen used her books to shed light on s...

107 - Goode Girls 5 - Crying Wolfe

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rosaline Goode's life is turned upside down after she sneaks into the house next door to use their telescope. Instead of running foul of an old lady, ...

106 - Bridgertons HEA: It's in His Kiss: Second Epilogue

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're checking in on Hyacinth and Gareth as Hyacinth is still looking for the cache of missing family jewels. **It's a second Epilogue, I would be w...

105 - Maiden Lane 4 - Thief of Shadows

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winter Makepeace is going through the motions as manager of the Home and ghost of St. Giles at night. However, when Isabel Beckinhall tells him he mus...

104 - Bridgertons HEA - When He Was Wicked: Second Epilogue

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to check-in on the realm of Bridgerton! You thought we were done but we still have a few HEAs to discover. This week we catch up with France...

103 - A Lady for a Duke

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Viola Carroll is finally living the life she wants, but when an old friend is in need she cannot turn away. The Duke of Gracewood has spent the last t...

102 - The Wild Wynchesters 3 - The Perks of Loving a Wallflower

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Wynchester may be a master of disguise but what she cannot disguise is her feelings for Philippa York. It's combounded by the fact that Philippa...

101 - Writing Stories that Reflect Your Own Experience with Adriana Herrera

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the show's most anticipated novels of the year is finally about to be released. Your hosts have been not so patiently waiting to read A Caribbe...

100.5 - Patreon Announcement!

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've started a Patreon! Listen in and learn all about it, or check it out at patreon.com/tnstrumpets Thank you for all your support!

100 - I Hate To Love You: Enemies to Lovers Regency Romances To Add To Your TBR

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Holy wow! Triple digits! Thank you to everyone for supporting us thus far. In honor of making it to episode 100, we have put together a list of books...

099 - Bridgerton Season 2 Recap and Reactions!

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's the day! We're finally sharing our thoughts on Bridgerton Season 2. Not only do we deep dive into our favorite (and not so favorite) moments, ...

098 - Bow Street Runners 2 - Lady Sophia's Lover

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lady Sophia has her heart set on revenge against the man who set her brother to his death. However, that resolve will falter when she's faced with the...

097 - Maiden Lane 3 - Scandalous Desires

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are taking you back in time to our favorite Home for Unfortunate Children in London. Silence Hollingbrook once again finds herself face to face wit...

096 - 22 Historical Romances of 2022 We Just Can't Wait For!

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2022! Well...we've been in 2022 for a couple months but who's counting? While we're a little late, we still thought we'd bring you a select...

095.5 - Update: Hello Stranger(s)!

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! We hope you've missed us and are ready to hear what we've been up to and what we're up to next!

095 - Brothers Sinister 2 - The Heiress Effect

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Fairfield has four hundred and eighty days more that she needs to remain unmarried - and her enormous dowry is a prize for any man. She has to de...

094 - Townsends 3.5 - Highland Haunting

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spooky Ooky season is here at last! We’re getting you in the mood with a pair of lovers who seem to be encountering a restless spirit. They need to ...

093 - Maiden Lane 2 - Notorious Pleasures

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everything was going well for Lady Hero Batten until she finds herself attracted to her fiancé’s scandalous brother. Pretty soon they cannot keep t...

092 - Hell's Belles 1 - Bombshell

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sesily Talbot has lived her life in the spotlight as one of the ton's favorite troublemakers - and she likes it that way. She uses her reputation as c...

091 - From Royals to Rogues with Julie Anne Long

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago, two intrepid ladies set out on a creative endeavor inspired by their shared love of regency romance. And today, we're delighted to shar...

090 - Bedwyn Saga 3 - Slightly Scandalous

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Freyja Bedwyn is enjoying life as an unattached, privileged woman. She rides recklessly and she wields her social status expertly, setting down those ...

089 - Survivors 6 - A Duke a Dozen

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phineas Duncombe may be a duke, but as the fifth son, he was not raised to be one. When he meets Annabel, the Countess of Longstowe, he find that bein...

088 - Maiden Lane 1 - Wicked Intentions

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stumblers 2: Still Stumbling may be a real bar in West Virginia, but it's also would be an excellent alternate title for this episode, as your plucky ...

087 - Sibling Series of Regency Romance

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's something special about a family bond and that's what we're celebrating in today's list; amazing series in historical romance that focus on si...

086 - Bridgertons HEA - To Sir Phillip With Love: Second Epilogue

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TW: Death of a parent, suicide, grief. It's time to check-in on the realm of Bridgerton! You thought we were done but we still have a few HEAs to disc...

085 - Society of Beasts 1 - The Vicar and the Rake

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A duke known as Scandal itself. A vicar paying for his sinful thoughts through service to the Lord. What happens when these childhood friends meet aga...

084 - {Second Chance at Love} - Writing Queer Stories in the Past with Cat Sebastian

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last year we were lucky enough to get to sit down with Cat Sebastian, author of many LQBTQ novels, including Avon's first published MM historical roma...

083 - What We've Been Reading

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what your co-hosts do when they're not prepping for an episode? Turns out, they read more books. This week Tea & Strumpets is sharing ...

082 - Pennyroyal Green Series Wrap-up & Your Questions Answered!

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From gallows to galleries to galleys, from spiders to sea monsters to Spain, we've read our way through the eleven books of the Pennyroyal Green Serie...

081 - Pennyroyal 11 - The Legend of Lyon Redmond

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After almost two years of waiting we finally come to our Pennyroyal Green conclusion. Olivia Eversea is at last ready to put the Redmond she should ha...

080 - Rules of Scoundrels 1 - A Rogue by Any Other Name with Vanessa Zoltan!

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you lost every cent to your name over one hand of cards? Well, that's what our hero Bourne is dealing with - and he's chosen reve...

079 - Bridgertons HEA: Romancing Mister Bridgerton - Second Epilogue

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with the next installment of our most-requested episodes! We return to the Bridgertons to check in with our favorite writing and flirting d...

078 - Pennyroyal 10 - It Started with a Scandal

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elise Fountain has never met a challenge she could not rise to, and that includes being the housekeeper for a grumpy, convalescing Lord Lavay. Lavay i...

077 - Wallflowers 3 - Devil In Winter

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking about an absolute favorite in the genre! Evie Jenner needs to get married - and quickly. After failing to kidnap and marry o...

076 - A Window into Gothic Romance with Rose Lerner

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we were joined by fabulous author Rose Lerner to discuss the regency, revolution, and research, and most of all, her new Audible Exclusive a...

075 - Bridgerton S1 E8 Recap - After the Rain with Tessa Dare and Jodi Picoult!

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our last episode so we had to have our biggest guests ever on the pod. Best-selling author, Regency Romance royalty, and Anthony Bridgerton sup...

074 - Bridgerton S1 E7 Recap - Oceans Apart with Mazey Eddings!

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our second to last episode on the series, we speak with friend of the podcast, bookstagramer and author Mazey Eddings. Mazey talks about her overal...

073 - Bridgerton S1 E6 Recap - Swish with Jenny Nordbak!

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

**TW: Consent and Sexual Assault** It’s time to get into it and discuss Bridgerton’s most controversial episode. While we dove deep into these the...

072 - Bridgerton S1 E5 Recap - Diamond of the First Water with Mariana Fonseca!

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For Episode 5, we knew we could not exclude the thoughts of Julia Quinn’s largest fan base - Brazil! So we spoke with the founder of the hugely foll...

071 - Bridgerton S1 E4 Recap - An Affair of Honor with Vanessa Riley!

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re halfway through the series so it was high time to bring in a regency expert - historical fiction and regency romance author Vanessa Riley! We ...

070 - Bridgerton S1 E3 Recap - Art of the Swoon with Bianca Hernandez-Knight!

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this third episode we’re talking fashion with Jane Austen fan and historical costume hobbyist Bianca Hernandez-Knight. We discuss gatekeeping in ...

069 - Bridgerton S1 E2 Recap - Shock and Delight with Christy Carew!

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our second installment, we’re talking the music of Bridgerton (by Kris Bowers) with composer Christy Carew. Everyone has been exclaiming over the...

068 - Bridgerton S1 E1 Recap - Diamond of the First Water with Korrie Noelle!

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is our first of eight episodes all about the Netflix hit series Bridgerton! In this first chat we’re joined by insta-blogger and entrepreneur K...

067 - Pennyroyal 9 - Between the Devil and Ian Eversea

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our first review of 2021 is bringing it back to where we started, Pennyroyal Green. This time we're learning more about the infamous Ian Eversea. His ...

066 - 21+ Historical Romances in 2021 We Just Can't Wait For! (Part 2)

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well...so far 2021 is still wild but that’s okay! Grab your favorite cup of tea and be transported to the future of amazing books. This week we brin...

065 - 21+ Historical Romances in 2021 We Just Can't Wait For! (Part 1)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! As someone recently said, "Wow. That was Crazy!" Finally that dumpster fire of a year is over and we can look forward to some great re...

064 - How the Dukes Stole Christmas - Meet Me in Mayfair

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are full of laughter and cheer, but for Louisa Ward this year is not the same. This will be the last Christmas in the Ward family home un...

063 - An Open Heart

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With different views on how to live a Jewish life in Regency London, Esther Baumann is convinced she can never marry a man like Adam Halevy. He views ...

062 - {Second Chance at Love} - Once Upon A Christmas Eve

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

~ This episode originally aired December 2019 ~ Join us this week for a relisten of last year's Christmas episode, because it's that special time of y...

061 - Erotic Romance with Rosemary Willhide and Tamsen Parker

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's our final romance chat in this series, and we saved the steamiest for last! Join Zoë and Jessica as they learn what Erotic Romance actually is f...

060 - Bridgertons HEA: An Offer from A Gentleman - Second Epilogue

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We know that Benedict and Sophie are happy but what about Posy? The unsung (except we did sing!) hero of the third Bridgerton installment. Thankfully,...

059 - Getting Published in Romance with Avery Flynn and Stacey Agdern

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back this week with our Romance Chats series in conjunction with the Escondido Public Library! And this time we're talking publishing. How *do* ...

058 - Feed Drop! Too Stupid To Live with Tea & Strumpets: The Harvest Moon

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings ghosts and ghouls and welcome to the spookiest episode of the season! We suppose we must admit it's not *that* spooky, but we stand by it be...

057 - Paranormal Romance Zoe Forward and Mariah Ankenman

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our fourth chat in this series, Zoe and Jessica are talking with our authors about things that are out of this world! Well, not exactly, but we're ...

056 - Bridgertons HEA: The Viscount Who Loved Me - Second Epilogue

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony and Kate are living their best lives, but once a year, the gloves come off and our happy couple will do anything to outsmart and out-play the ...

055 - Getting Started in Romance with Allison Ashley and Yaffa Santos

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our third chat in this series, Zoe and Jessica sit down with debut authors Allison Ashley and Yaffa Santos to discuss their publishing journeys, ti...

054 - Bridgertons HEA: The Duke and I - Second Epilogue

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what happens after happily ever after? Well, Julia Quinn decided to give us a quick peek into the continuing lives of the Bridgerton Famil...

053 - Historical Romance in Today's World with Eva Leigh and Erica Ridley

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our second chat in conjunction with the Escondido Library, Zoe & Jessica sit down with Historical Romance authors Eva Leigh and Erica Ridley to...

052 - Mad and Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency with Bea Koch

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We interrupt our scheduled program to bring you a fabulous interview! We sat down with co-owner of The Ripped Bodice Bea Koch to talk all about her ne...

051 - Rescued from Ruin 2 - The Truth About Cads and Dukes

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A prank gone horribly wrong leads to a marriage to save a reputation. Lady Jane Huxley may be a reluctant duchess but she soon finds that her new husb...

050 - Bridgertons 8 - On the Way to the Wedding

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. How could he not after watching all his siblings, including Hyacinth, enjoying life in HEA? He finally find...

049 - Desperate Duchesses 7 - Three Weeks With Lady X

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thorn Daughtry, the bastard son of a duke, is looking to get married and he has the perfect candidate. She is nothing like the woman who is helping hi...

048 - Writing Romance for Today's Reader with Lyssa Kay Adams and Kristin Rockaway

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Back in May, cohost Zoë had the fabulous opportunity to partner with her local library to moderate a series of chats with Romance Authors! In this se...

047 - Sweetest Taboo 3 - The Scandalous Diary of Lily Layton

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to a listener recommendation we have one of our steamiest reviews to date. Oliver is a Marquess looking for the perfect wife; a friend who can ...

046 - Bareknuckle Bastards 2 - Brazen and the Beast

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hattie Sedley is taking life by the horns. It is the Year of Hattie and she is going to finish the year as a woman in charge. However, her plans are b...

045 - Bridgertons 7 - It's In His Kiss

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the penultimate Bridgerton book, we return to the clan to watch our youngest Bridgerton find her HEA! Will Hyacinth allow herself to be a bit uncom...