https://www.boobiesandnoobies.comwww.boobiesandnoobies.com.]]>enBooksCopyright Kelly Reynoldshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1285b6d397c1b77b94fe69dea9980315.jpghttps://www.boobiesandnoobies.comFri, 27 Dec 2024 22:56:35 +0000Boobies & NoobiesKelly Reynoldsboobiespodcast@gmail.comA hilarious podcast hosted by Kelly Reynolds that asks novice romance readers to think outside the (dick in a) box. 📚❤️💋www.boobiesandnoobies.com.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/santa-s-coming-boobsmas-9--63491544The Novel:
Santa's Coming (High Five Series #1)

The Author:
Serena Pier

The Guest:
Bree, host of The Categorically Romance podcast

The Synopsis:
I sat on Santa’s lap, and now he wants to see me again.

Single mother Emily is resigned to yet another stressful holiday season alone. That is, until she meets a charismatic man playing Santa in a local bar. Their chance meeting leads to a playful and flirtatious text exchange throughout the holiday season until Santa is on her doorstep, ready to give Emily her Christmas wishes.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Some recent booktok tea about category romance
- From reading to writing erotica...
- What comes after Tiktok?
- A few brief thoughts on Hot Frosty, because we just can't help ourselves (00:17:59)
- Entering our feral, unhinged era in 2025
- Introducing today's book pick, Santa's Coming (00:22:34)
- A brief synopsis for Santa's Coming (00:24:26)
- Why we love novellas
- Looking ahead to the rest of the High Five series
- #Unhinged2025
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:35:45)
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin


Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Santa Monica Baby by me, Kelly Reynolds (for more spicy Santa content), Naughty or Nice by Sophie Snow - listen to our 7th Day of Boobsmas episode, the Momcoms series (for more single mother romance)
- Bree's picks: Naughty or Nice: Christmas Erotica (anthology from Cleiss Press), The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore
- Best Women's Erotica of the Year: Volume 6 (featuring Naima Simone)
- How to Write Erotica by Rachel Kramer Bussel


Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63491544Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:54:59 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Santas-Coming-Christmas-Connection-Strangers-ebook/dp/B0D92MDFPS (High Five Series #1) The Author: https://www.instagram.com/serenapierwrites/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bree.unabashedly/, host of...The Novel:
Santa's Coming (High Five Series #1)

The Author:
Serena Pier

The Guest:
Bree, host of The Categorically Romance podcast

The Synopsis:
I sat on Santa’s lap, and now he wants to see me again.

Single mother Emily is resigned to yet another stressful holiday season alone. That is, until she meets a charismatic man playing Santa in a local bar. Their chance meeting leads to a playful and flirtatious text exchange throughout the holiday season until Santa is on her doorstep, ready to give Emily her Christmas wishes.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Some recent booktok tea about category romance
- From reading to writing erotica...
- What comes after Tiktok?
- A few brief thoughts on Hot Frosty, because we just can't help ourselves (00:17:59)
- Entering our feral, unhinged era in 2025
- Introducing today's book pick, Santa's Coming (00:22:34)
- A brief synopsis for Santa's Coming (00:24:26)
- Why we love novellas
- Looking ahead to the rest of the High Five series
- #Unhinged2025
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:35:45)
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin


Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Santa Monica Baby by me, Kelly Reynolds (for more spicy Santa content), Naughty or Nice by Sophie Snow - listen to our 7th Day of Boobsmas episode, the Momcoms series (for more single mother romance)
- Bree's picks: Naughty or Nice: Christmas Erotica (anthology from Cleiss Press), The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore
- Best Women's Erotica of the Year: Volume 6 (featuring Naima Simone)
- How to Write Erotica by Rachel Kramer Bussel


Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and 2742boobsmas,book,books,booktok,christmas,dating,erotic,erotica,hea,holiday,holidays,literature,love,review,romance,santa,santarotica,singletrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gifted-to-his-dad-boobsmas-8--63439400

The Novel: 
Gifted to His Dad

The Author:
J. Wilder

The Guest:
Jared Goode, creator of Midnight Musicals

The Synopsis:
When my boyfriend Cole invited me to celebrate Christmas at his step-dad’s cabin. Nothing could have prepared for what would happen next.

Griffin’s nothin g like I pictured. Instead of a typical middle-aged man. I’m faced with broad shoulders, a muscular chest and a jawline sharp enough to kill.

Spine tingling grazes, and heated glances that last too long have me feeling guilty about how my body’s reacting.

That is until my boyfriend asks to share me with his step-dad

After the steamiest Christmas holiday of my life, everything feels perfect.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- The horror musical erotica collaboration nobody asked for, but just wait...
- Introducing today's book pick, Gifted to His Dad (00:11:14)
- We love a new-to-us author
- A brief synopsis for Gifted to His Dad (00:12:39)
- TWO spicy, polyamorous romances this Boobsmas season
- "Step" family romances open up the... possibilities
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:28:18)
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Listen to our 6th Day of Boobsmas episode on The Perfect Gift for more spicy, poly love; One Winter's Night by Kiley Dunbar, another previous Boobsmas pick

- Jared's picks: You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (listen to our previous 2nd Day of Boobsmas episode about it), Ho Ho Homicidal Maniac by K.A. Merikan, the FULL Dolly Parton Christmas experience: "Christmas on the Square", "Smoky Mountain Christmas", and "Dolly & Kenny: a Christmas to Remember"

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63439400Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:12:18 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKR6NLY1/ The Author: https://www.instagram.com/jwilderauthor/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/jaredthegoode/, creator of...

The Novel: 
Gifted to His Dad

The Author:
J. Wilder

The Guest:
Jared Goode, creator of Midnight Musicals

The Synopsis:
When my boyfriend Cole invited me to celebrate Christmas at his step-dad’s cabin. Nothing could have prepared for what would happen next.

Griffin’s nothin g like I pictured. Instead of a typical middle-aged man. I’m faced with broad shoulders, a muscular chest and a jawline sharp enough to kill.

Spine tingling grazes, and heated glances that last too long have me feeling guilty about how my body’s reacting.

That is until my boyfriend asks to share me with his step-dad

After the steamiest Christmas holiday of my life, everything feels perfect.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- The horror musical erotica collaboration nobody asked for, but just wait...
- Introducing today's book pick, Gifted to His Dad (00:11:14)
- We love a new-to-us author
- A brief synopsis for Gifted to His Dad (00:12:39)
- TWO spicy, polyamorous romances this Boobsmas season
- "Step" family romances open up the... possibilities
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:28:18)
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Listen to our 6th Day of Boobsmas episode on The Perfect Gift for more spicy, poly love; One Winter's Night by Kiley Dunbar, another previous Boobsmas pick

- Jared's picks: You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (listen to our previous 2nd Day of Boobsmas episode about it), Ho Ho Homicidal Maniac by K.A. Merikan, the FULL Dolly Parton Christmas experience: "Christmas on the Square", "Smoky Mountain Christmas", and "Dolly & Kenny: a Christmas to Remember"

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all...]]>2279boobsmas,book,books,booktok,christmas,erotic,erotica,holiday,holidays,mfm,polyamorous,polyamory,romance,threesometrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/naughty-or-nice-boobsmas-7--63405842The Novel:
Naughty or Nice

The Author:
Sophie Snow

The Guest:
Leslie, of She Reads Romance

The Synopsis:
Santa Claus is coming... and so is his niece's best friend.

Rora Stanley hates Christmas.

But when her best friend needs a Santa photographer for her family’s toy store, Rora is forced to return to her Christmas-obsessed hometown for the holidays.

Henry Whitten loves Christmas.

And a few weeks in Wintermore, Wyoming playing Santa is exactly what he needs as he stands at a career crossroads.

Henry isn’t prepared for the Christmas-hating photographer to consume his thoughts the second he lays eyes on her. And Rora isn’t expecting to be so turned on by her best friend’s uncle in his Santa suit…

When “just this once” snowballs into something more, Rora and Henry scramble to make every second count before their time runs out. It’ll take more than a Christmas miracle to turn this festive fling into forever.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Holiday traditions, eats, and treats
- Some Christmas movie faves
- Introducing today's book pick, Naughty or Nice (00:10:28)
- A brief synopsis for Naughty or Nice (00:11:53)
- Holiday fling to lovers is perfect for novella length
- So. Much. Lap. Sitting.
- Age gap... but it's not creepy
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:23:31)
- Lube lube lube
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:30:55)
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza (THE Santarotica romance that you HAVE to read), The Naughty List by Ellie Mae MacGregor, Dashing All the Way by Chelsea Curto
- Leslie's picks: The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, Santa Baby Maybe by S. Doyle
- Find my Holidays in L.A. series on Leslie's "10 Christmas Romance Novella Series that are Naughty and Nice" list
- "Klaus" (the animated movie with buff Santa Daddy)
- "Dear Santa" (the Jack Black Santa movie we couldn't remember the name of)
- "Violent Night" (starring David Harbour, the sexiest Santa ever)

Other News: 
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links: 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63405842Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:49:56 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:...The Novel:
Naughty or Nice

The Author:
Sophie Snow

The Guest:
Leslie, of She Reads Romance

The Synopsis:
Santa Claus is coming... and so is his niece's best friend.

Rora Stanley hates Christmas.

But when her best friend needs a Santa photographer for her family’s toy store, Rora is forced to return to her Christmas-obsessed hometown for the holidays.

Henry Whitten loves Christmas.

And a few weeks in Wintermore, Wyoming playing Santa is exactly what he needs as he stands at a career crossroads.

Henry isn’t prepared for the Christmas-hating photographer to consume his thoughts the second he lays eyes on her. And Rora isn’t expecting to be so turned on by her best friend’s uncle in his Santa suit…

When “just this once” snowballs into something more, Rora and Henry scramble to make every second count before their time runs out. It’ll take more than a Christmas miracle to turn this festive fling into forever.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Holiday traditions, eats, and treats
- Some Christmas movie faves
- Introducing today's book pick, Naughty or Nice (00:10:28)
- A brief synopsis for Naughty or Nice (00:11:53)
- Holiday fling to lovers is perfect for novella length
- So. Much. Lap. Sitting.
- Age gap... but it's not creepy
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:23:31)
- Lube lube lube
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:30:55)
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza (THE Santarotica romance that you HAVE to read), The Naughty List by Ellie Mae MacGregor, Dashing All the Way by Chelsea Curto
- Leslie's picks: The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, Santa Baby Maybe by S. Doyle
- Find my Holidays in L.A. series on Leslie's "10 Christmas Romance Novella Series that are Naughty and Nice" list
- 2692agegap,boobsmas,book,books,bookstagram,booktok,christmas,dating,erotic,erotica,holidays,literature,reading,romance,santa,santarotica,sextrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfect-gift-boobsmas-6--63364416The Novel:
The Perfect Gift: a Christmas Cuckold Novella

The Author:
Clio Evans

The Guest:
Alexis, of Have Curves Will Travel

The Synopsis:
What happens when you get snowed in with two hot lumberjacks and your husband?

Rosie is a pro bono lawyer on a holiday vacation with her uptight, neurosurgeon husband of eight years. Greg has promised a week-long getaway in a remote lake-side cabin where they can escape their high-pressure jobs and explore their fantasies...

The only problem is—it’s been three days, and Greg has yet to even kiss Rosie.

When a snowstorm hits Christmas Eve, two lumberjacks show up on their doorstep in need of refuge from the cold. Hawk and Ashton are two rugged, hot-blooded mountain men in need of something—or someone—to defrost their icy hearts.

Rosie knows it's wrong, but she can’t resist the temptation. Besides, it’s Christmas Eve, and she deserves the perfect gift…

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- A last-minute book switcheroo
- Parallel reading (00:04:15)
- Introducing today's book pick, The Perfect Gift (00:08:02)
- Baseball monster pirates anyone?
- A brief synopsis for The Perfect Gift (00:10:55)
- Before, during, and after care
- The technological advancement every romance reader needs
- The... "three for one" scene (00:22:23)
- Don't worry, there's plenty of lube
- Switch/submissive men in romance
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:29:15)
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: The Jacksonville Rays series by Emily Rath (why choose hockey romance), Axes and O's (married lumberjacks + a third) and Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse

- Alexis' picks: Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns by Philip Miller, The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links: 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63364416Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:18:28 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:...The Novel:
The Perfect Gift: a Christmas Cuckold Novella

The Author:
Clio Evans

The Guest:
Alexis, of Have Curves Will Travel

The Synopsis:
What happens when you get snowed in with two hot lumberjacks and your husband?

Rosie is a pro bono lawyer on a holiday vacation with her uptight, neurosurgeon husband of eight years. Greg has promised a week-long getaway in a remote lake-side cabin where they can escape their high-pressure jobs and explore their fantasies...

The only problem is—it’s been three days, and Greg has yet to even kiss Rosie.

When a snowstorm hits Christmas Eve, two lumberjacks show up on their doorstep in need of refuge from the cold. Hawk and Ashton are two rugged, hot-blooded mountain men in need of something—or someone—to defrost their icy hearts.

Rosie knows it's wrong, but she can’t resist the temptation. Besides, it’s Christmas Eve, and she deserves the perfect gift…

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- A last-minute book switcheroo
- Parallel reading (00:04:15)
- Introducing today's book pick, The Perfect Gift (00:08:02)
- Baseball monster pirates anyone?
- A brief synopsis for The Perfect Gift (00:10:55)
- Before, during, and after care
- The technological advancement every romance reader needs
- The... "three for one" scene (00:22:23)
- Don't worry, there's plenty of lube
- Switch/submissive men in romance
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:29:15)
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: The Jacksonville Rays series by Emily Rath (why choose hockey romance), Axes and O's (married lumberjacks + a third) and Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse

- Alexis' picks: Screw the Roses, Send Me the...]]>2382bdsm,boobsmas,book,books,booktok,christmas,dating,erotic,erotica,holiday,kink,literature,polyamorous,polyamory,reading,relationships,review,romancetrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frosted-boobsmas-5--63344831The Novel:
Frosted: A Frosty the Snowman Erotic Parody (Demon Cream Chronicles #1)

The Author:
Adelyne Graves & Rebecca Massey

The Guest:
Victoria Hamel

The Synopsis:
Rule #1: Never try to summon a demon in a trash can.

Rule #2: Never get summoning instructions off the internet.

Rule #3: Don't sleep with Frosty the snowman no matter how sexy you think he is.

Frosted is an erotic parody novella aboHout Frosty the Snowman and a down on her luck witch who can't help but take Frosty for a ride.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- From readers to fans to authors
- Be sure to check out Victoria's "Hallmark after Dark" romance novels
- Trading in toxic/unhealthy habits for things that bring us joy
- Introducing today's book pick, Frosted (00:12:18)
- A brief synopsis for Frosted (00:13:37)
- Soooo many fantastic highlights
- Leaning into the humor and parody
- Why not carve a dicksicle?
- Unhinged to the nth degree
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:31:02)
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: "Hot Frosty" on Netflix, Regifted: Ganged by the Ghosts of Christmas by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz, Back for Seconds: A Reverse Harem Feast by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz, "Violent Night" starring David Harbour

Victoria's picks: "Hot Frosty" on Netflix, It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer (listen to our Boobsmas episode), Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas, Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan

Other News: 
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links: 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63344831Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:25:44 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CPDKCS56: A Frosty the Snowman Erotic Parody (Demon Cream Chronicles #1) The Author: Adelyne Graves & https://www.instagram.com/r.massey.author/ The Guest:...The Novel:
Frosted: A Frosty the Snowman Erotic Parody (Demon Cream Chronicles #1)

The Author:
Adelyne Graves & Rebecca Massey

The Guest:
Victoria Hamel

The Synopsis:
Rule #1: Never try to summon a demon in a trash can.

Rule #2: Never get summoning instructions off the internet.

Rule #3: Don't sleep with Frosty the snowman no matter how sexy you think he is.

Frosted is an erotic parody novella aboHout Frosty the Snowman and a down on her luck witch who can't help but take Frosty for a ride.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- From readers to fans to authors
- Be sure to check out Victoria's "Hallmark after Dark" romance novels
- Trading in toxic/unhealthy habits for things that bring us joy
- Introducing today's book pick, Frosted (00:12:18)
- A brief synopsis for Frosted (00:13:37)
- Soooo many fantastic highlights
- Leaning into the humor and parody
- Why not carve a dicksicle?
- Unhinged to the nth degree
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:31:02)
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: "Hot Frosty" on Netflix, Regifted: Ganged by the Ghosts of Christmas by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz, Back for Seconds: A Reverse Harem Feast by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz, "Violent Night" starring David Harbour

Victoria's picks: "Hot Frosty" on Netflix, It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer (listen to our Boobsmas episode), Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Christmas Crush by Noelle Douglas, Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan

Other News: 
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: 2458boobsmas,book,books,bookstagram,booktok,christmas,erotica,fanfic,fanfiction,holiday,holidays,literature,monster,reading,review,romance,sextrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gnome-one-like-you-boobsmas-4--63308547The Novel:
Gnome One Like You (The Wordplay Series #3)

The Author:
Tobie Carter

The Guest:
MK McFadden


The Synopsis:
She’s his best friend’s little sister. He’s the boy that got her sent away…

After being unceremoniously evicted from her craft shop right before Christmas, ambitious carpenter Dandelion Johnson must pick up shifts at her grandparents’ bakery to earn enough to sue her slummy landlord. Just trying to make it through the holidays, the last thing Andi needs is a distraction in the form of her brother’s best friend—the man who stole her heart years ago only to crush it in front of the entire high school. When her car breaks down in the middle of a snowstorm, she has no choice but to accept the ride home he offers.

Reformed bad boy and cutthroat lawyer Winchester Robinson’s grandmother refuses to retire and make him a partner at the family law firm until he convinces her he values something more than just his win-loss streak. Discovering his old flame stranded on the side of the road could solve his problem but facing down her protective big brother and his own feelings of unworthiness might be too big of a roadblock for him to overcome.

As the storm worsens, they’re forced to seek refuge at Win’s family’s house, where his Nana is staying for the holiday. Win seizes the opportunity and begs Andi to pretend to be his girlfriend for the weekend to appease Nana’s worries, offering to take on her lawsuit in exchange for the favor. Realizing it could be a Christmas blessing, Andi agrees. But Christmas cheer brings back old feelings neither want to face. This holiday season could bring the gift of a second chance…if they can move on from the past.


Show Notes: 
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- What if Frosty the Snowman was... hot?
- A small town romance trope we need to retire (00:07:15)
- Introducing today's book pick, Gnome One Like You (00:09:19)
- The story behind weird character names
- When the characters match each other's freak... *fans self*
- A few steamy sexcerpts
- Penis jokes keeping love playful in 2024 (00:33:48)
- Emotional maturity FTW
- The definitive Christmas Die Hard debate
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:42:47)
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Santa Monica Baby by Kelly Reynolds, Snowed in with the Player by Rebecca Jenshak, Gigolo All the Way by JN Welsh
- MK's picks: The Holidays in L.A. series, "Nightmare Before Christmas"
- The Nashville Neighborhood series by Nikki Sloane

Other News: 
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63308547Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:08:26 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Gnome-One-Like-You-Wordplay-ebook/dp/B0DDWNF2HS/ (The Wordplay Series #3) The Author: https://www.instagram.com/tobiecarter.writer/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/themkmcfadden/ The Synopsis: She’s his best...The Novel:
Gnome One Like You (The Wordplay Series #3)

The Author:
Tobie Carter

The Guest:
MK McFadden


The Synopsis:
She’s his best friend’s little sister. He’s the boy that got her sent away…

After being unceremoniously evicted from her craft shop right before Christmas, ambitious carpenter Dandelion Johnson must pick up shifts at her grandparents’ bakery to earn enough to sue her slummy landlord. Just trying to make it through the holidays, the last thing Andi needs is a distraction in the form of her brother’s best friend—the man who stole her heart years ago only to crush it in front of the entire high school. When her car breaks down in the middle of a snowstorm, she has no choice but to accept the ride home he offers.

Reformed bad boy and cutthroat lawyer Winchester Robinson’s grandmother refuses to retire and make him a partner at the family law firm until he convinces her he values something more than just his win-loss streak. Discovering his old flame stranded on the side of the road could solve his problem but facing down her protective big brother and his own feelings of unworthiness might be too big of a roadblock for him to overcome.

As the storm worsens, they’re forced to seek refuge at Win’s family’s house, where his Nana is staying for the holiday. Win seizes the opportunity and begs Andi to pretend to be his girlfriend for the weekend to appease Nana’s worries, offering to take on her lawsuit in exchange for the favor. Realizing it could be a Christmas blessing, Andi agrees. But Christmas cheer brings back old feelings neither want to face. This holiday season could bring the gift of a second chance…if they can move on from the past.


Show Notes: 
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- What if Frosty the Snowman was... hot?
- A small town romance trope we need to retire (00:07:15)
- Introducing today's book pick, Gnome One Like You (00:09:19)
- The story behind weird character names
- When the characters match each other's freak... *fans self*
- A few steamy sexcerpts
- Penis jokes keeping love playful in 2024 (00:33:48)
- Emotional maturity FTW
- The definitive Christmas Die Hard debate
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:42:47)
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Santa Monica Baby by Kelly Reynolds, Snowed in with the Player by Rebecca Jenshak, Gigolo All the Way by JN Welsh
- MK's picks: The Holidays in L.A. series, "Nightmare Before Christmas"
- The Nashville Neighborhood series by Nikki Sloane

Other News: 
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!3136bipoc,black,boobsmas,book,books,booktok,christmas,dating,diverse,erotic,erotica,holidays,literature,reading,romance,sextrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-december-darling-boobsmas-3--63215311The Novel:
My December Darling

The Author:
Lauren Asher

The Guest:
Torry, host of Ready to be Romanced and Ready to be Petty

The Synopsis:
Catalina
Playing the part of my sister’s maid of honor is easy even if she’s marrying my ex. But playing nice with the best man? An impossible task given our history. Sure, Luke Darling may be suspiciously kind, incredibly handsome, and stubborn to a fault, but regardless of how hard he tries to make me see otherwise, I’m not interested. It’s on me to remind him that he’s my ex-boyfriend’s best friend. And the one I’m secretly starting to wish I met first.

Luke
My job as the best man is a simple one, except for one minor issue. I’ve spent so much time avoiding my best friend’s ex that I didn’t consider what could happen if I started craving Catalina Martinez’s company instead. She is only in Lake Wisteria for the winter wedding, but her January departure date won’t stop me from pursuing her. Getting her to date me would be nothing short of a Christmas miracle, but I’m determined to make her mine. ‘Tis the season to fall in love…even if I’m the only one taking the risk.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- From romance noobie to romance podcaster
- Romance novels don't need to be hidden
- Don't forget to shop your local romance bookstore this holiday season (updated June 2024)
- Introducing today's book pick, My December Darling (00:12:45)
- Our new favorite micro-trope... "maid of honor hot for the best man"
- A brief synopsis for My December Darling (00:17:23)
- Novel vs. novella
- Bye bye evil ex, hello dating your sister's ex
- What women want from men vs. what men think women want... according to other men (00:32:28)
- Romance novels are and have always been political. Period.
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:43:05)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Holiday Wedding by Dr. Melissa Dymond; books with healthy masculinity - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, Hit it and Quit it by Kelly Reynolds
- Torry's picks: Kelly's Holidays in L.A. series, Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey, A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore, Scrooge-ish by L.B. Dunbar, Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood
- Listen to Kelly discuss another Lauren Asher book, The Fine Print, on Ready to be Romanced
- Listen to Torry on another episode of Boobies & Noobies as we cover a post-Christmas, winter romance, Something New
- Fall Into You by Caroline Frank (major fall vibes)

Other News: 
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links: 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63215311Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:06:14 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.amazon.com/My-December-Darling-Holiday-Novella-ebook/dp/B0DF972KTF The Author: https://www.instagram.com/laurenasherauthor/ The Guest: Torry, host of https://www.instagram.com/readytoberomanced/ and...The Novel:
My December Darling

The Author:
Lauren Asher

The Guest:
Torry, host of Ready to be Romanced and Ready to be Petty

The Synopsis:
Catalina
Playing the part of my sister’s maid of honor is easy even if she’s marrying my ex. But playing nice with the best man? An impossible task given our history. Sure, Luke Darling may be suspiciously kind, incredibly handsome, and stubborn to a fault, but regardless of how hard he tries to make me see otherwise, I’m not interested. It’s on me to remind him that he’s my ex-boyfriend’s best friend. And the one I’m secretly starting to wish I met first.

Luke
My job as the best man is a simple one, except for one minor issue. I’ve spent so much time avoiding my best friend’s ex that I didn’t consider what could happen if I started craving Catalina Martinez’s company instead. She is only in Lake Wisteria for the winter wedding, but her January departure date won’t stop me from pursuing her. Getting her to date me would be nothing short of a Christmas miracle, but I’m determined to make her mine. ‘Tis the season to fall in love…even if I’m the only one taking the risk.

Show Notes:
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- From romance noobie to romance podcaster
- Romance novels don't need to be hidden
- Don't forget to shop your local romance bookstore this holiday season (updated June 2024)
- Introducing today's book pick, My December Darling (00:12:45)
- Our new favorite micro-trope... "maid of honor hot for the best man"
- A brief synopsis for My December Darling (00:17:23)
- Novel vs. novella
- Bye bye evil ex, hello dating your sister's ex
- What women want from men vs. what men think women want... according to other men (00:32:28)
- Romance novels are and have always been political. Period.
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:43:05)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Holiday Wedding by Dr. Melissa Dymond; books with healthy masculinity - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, Hit it and Quit it by Kelly Reynolds
- Torry's picks: Kelly's Holidays in L.A. series, Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey, A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore, 3167boobsmas,book,books,bookstagram,booktok,christmas,holiday,holidays,latine,literature,reading,review,romancetrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holidays-are-for-suckers-boobsmas-2--63175340The Novel:
Holidays are for Suckers (Tinsels and Tentacles 2.0)

The Author:
Kiernan Kelly

The Guest:
Becky, host of Too Stupid to Live

The Synopsis: 
Ebenezer Spooge is an adult film star who specializes in holiday films. Until today, that is. Today, he's determined that his life will take a new -- and abstinent -- turn. After a terrible fight with his director, he swears to give it all up, live a clean, boring life, and never need to worry about fluffers, lubricant, or multiple takes again.

Gorg is an alien from a galaxy far away who crash lands on our little blue planet right in Ebenezer's backyard. Although Ebenezer refuses to believe Gorg is real, and that everything he sees is an illusion or delusion, Gorg refuses to give up. Gorg is entranced by the holidays and by the lithe little human who hates them and everything associated with them and is determined to bring joy back into Ebenezer's life.

Show Notes: 
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Falling down the omegaverse rabbit hole...
- Celebrating the holidays (00:09:30)
- We can't all be great gift givers
- Introducing today's book pick, Holidays are for Suckers (00:13:42)
- A brief synopsis (00:16:40)
- Unhinged and hilarious... exactly what alien romance should be
- If you've got tentacles, use them. (00:23:25)
- Sex positivity at its finest
- Some other books in the Tinsels and Tentacles 2.0 series
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:42:53)
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard by Tiffany Roberts, Sinta by Honey Phillips
- Becky's picks: Meteors and Menorahs by Nessa Claugh, Whisked Away by the Alien by Julie K. Cohen
- Feast of Love coming soon to Too Stupid to Live
- Previous Boobsmas episodes featuring Becky: Sentient Sour Cream and Applesauce... (Hannukah romance), Snowbound in her Boss' Bed (Hannukah romance), Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard (Alien Christmas romance)

Other News: 
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links: 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63175340Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:38:22 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:...The Novel:
Holidays are for Suckers (Tinsels and Tentacles 2.0)

The Author:
Kiernan Kelly

The Guest:
Becky, host of Too Stupid to Live

The Synopsis: 
Ebenezer Spooge is an adult film star who specializes in holiday films. Until today, that is. Today, he's determined that his life will take a new -- and abstinent -- turn. After a terrible fight with his director, he swears to give it all up, live a clean, boring life, and never need to worry about fluffers, lubricant, or multiple takes again.

Gorg is an alien from a galaxy far away who crash lands on our little blue planet right in Ebenezer's backyard. Although Ebenezer refuses to believe Gorg is real, and that everything he sees is an illusion or delusion, Gorg refuses to give up. Gorg is entranced by the holidays and by the lithe little human who hates them and everything associated with them and is determined to bring joy back into Ebenezer's life.

Show Notes: 
- The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Falling down the omegaverse rabbit hole...
- Celebrating the holidays (00:09:30)
- We can't all be great gift givers
- Introducing today's book pick, Holidays are for Suckers (00:13:42)
- A brief synopsis (00:16:40)
- Unhinged and hilarious... exactly what alien romance should be
- If you've got tentacles, use them. (00:23:25)
- Sex positivity at its finest
- Some other books in the Tinsels and Tentacles 2.0 series
- Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:42:53)
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions:
- Kelly's picks: Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard by Tiffany Roberts, Sinta by Honey Phillips
- Becky's picks: 3310alien,boobsmas,book,bookstagram,booktok,christmas,erotica,gay,holidays,literature,mpreg,omegaverse,queer,reading,review,romancetrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mistle-ho-boobsmas-1--63117964The Novel: Mistle-Ho

The Author: Josie Watts (also Janice Whiteaker)

The Guest: Angela, creator of the Cozy Mystery Book Club

The Synopsis:
Gavin Wilkes is rugby’s biggest star and my older brother’s best friend. He’s tall, dark, handsome… and a notorious player—not just in the sportsball way.

For years he’s teased me—flirted with me as a joke—and I’m tired of it. So the night of my parents’ annual Christmas party, I call his bluff, never expecting him to take me up on it.

He does. Many times.

At my place. At his place. In my mom’s she shed and the back of a bar. Not once does it cross my mind that our little meet-ups might lead to more. That I might be the woman who makes Gavin want to settle down.

Especially since he’d have to risk everything to make me his. Maybe I’ll just make him mine.

Shownotes: 

• The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
• Celebrate the 12 Days of Cozies December 1st-12th
• The crossover between romance readers and cozy mystery readers
• Introducing today's book pick, Mistle-Ho (00:14:30)
• All I want for Christmas is some Swamp Cats swag...
• A brief synopsis (00:18:08)
• An uptick in rugby romance?
• The "proper" way to watch Christmas movies
• The misogyny in brother's best friend romances
• "Pulling a Bill Clinton"
• Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:45:20)
• The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions: 
- Angela's story, Knew Your Were Mine, on the Read Me Romance podcast
- Kelly on the Cozy Mystery Book Club
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (2020)
- Snow Way Out (2021)
- Books Can Be Deceiving (2002)
- A Brush with Murder (2023)
- Dead and Gondola (2024)
- The Player by Claire Contreras
- Kelly's picks: Venice Actually by Kelly Reynolds, Taylor by Mary Warren
- Angela's picks: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland, The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandria Benedict, A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina Romeril

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase my Holidays in L.A. series: Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually, and Santa Monica Baby

Links: 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63117964Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:38:55 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D772WBGV?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_0&storeType=ebooks The Author: https://www.instagram.com/writerjosiewatts/ (also Janice Whiteaker) The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/writerahart/, creator of...The Novel: Mistle-Ho

The Author: Josie Watts (also Janice Whiteaker)

The Guest: Angela, creator of the Cozy Mystery Book Club

The Synopsis:
Gavin Wilkes is rugby’s biggest star and my older brother’s best friend. He’s tall, dark, handsome… and a notorious player—not just in the sportsball way.

For years he’s teased me—flirted with me as a joke—and I’m tired of it. So the night of my parents’ annual Christmas party, I call his bluff, never expecting him to take me up on it.

He does. Many times.

At my place. At his place. In my mom’s she shed and the back of a bar. Not once does it cross my mind that our little meet-ups might lead to more. That I might be the woman who makes Gavin want to settle down.

Especially since he’d have to risk everything to make me his. Maybe I’ll just make him mine.

Shownotes: 

• The 7th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
• Celebrate the 12 Days of Cozies December 1st-12th
• The crossover between romance readers and cozy mystery readers
• Introducing today's book pick, Mistle-Ho (00:14:30)
• All I want for Christmas is some Swamp Cats swag...
• A brief synopsis (00:18:08)
• An uptick in rugby romance?
• The "proper" way to watch Christmas movies
• The misogyny in brother's best friend romances
• "Pulling a Bill Clinton"
• Supplemental Reading suggestions (00:45:20)
• The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Supplemental Reading/Watching/Listening Suggestions: 
- Angela's story, Knew Your Were Mine, on the Read Me Romance podcast
- Kelly on the Cozy Mystery Book Club
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (2020)
- Snow Way Out (2021)
- Books Can Be Deceiving (2002)
- A Brush with Murder (2023)
- Dead and Gondola (2024)
- The Player by Claire Contreras
- Kelly's picks: Venice Actually by Kelly Reynolds, Taylor by Mary...]]>3235boobsmas,book,bookclub,books,booktok,christmas,cozy,erotica,holidays,mysteries,mystery,reading,romance,santatrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantasy-fiction-draft-winter-edition--58649446Summary: It's Super Bowl Sunday, and this football fan is here to celebrate with a Fantasy Fiction book draft. Join the romance reading (and writing) "team captains" as they draft their favorite books releasing between January 1st - March 31st, 2024. 💖

Then, vote for your favorite "team" on the Boobies & Noobies Instagram.

The Team Captains:
Kelly Reynolds, Author & Host of Boobies & Noobies
Satoria, Instagram and Tiktok
Lena, Instagram and Tiktok
Torry, Podcast host of Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced

An Indie-published romance book (00:17:45)
Torry's pick: Face Off by Teagan Hunter
Lena's pick: Girl Meets Grump by Hailey Gardiner
Sat's pick: The Seventh Month Itch by Tanvier Peart
Kelly's pick: The Wiener Across the Way by Amy Award

A traditionally published romance book (00:25:35)
Lena's pick: The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition)
Sat's pick: Sex, Lies, and Sensibility by Nikki Payne
Kelly's pick: This Could be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Torry's pick: Bride by Ali Hazelwood

An LGBTQIA+ romance book (indie or trad pub) (00:38:05)
Sat's pick: Loving Safoa by Liza Wemakor
Kelly's pick: My Fair Brady by Brian D. Kennedy
Torry's pick: Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
Lena's pick: Mortgage of Convenience by Dani McLean

A romance book written by a new-to-you author (indie or trad pub) (00:46:15)
Kelly's pick: A Duet of Darkness and Dreams by L.H. Blake
Torry's pick: Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Lena's pick: The Accidental Crush by Mia Heintzelman
Sat's pick: I'll Conjure for You by Charish Reid

A freebie (any book published between January 1st and March 31st) (01:00:18)
Sat's pick: Saint, Sorrow, Sinner by Freydis Moon
Lena's pick: Play Me Once by Carina Taylor
Kelly's pick: Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod
Torry's pick: Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58649446Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:13:09 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: It's Super Bowl Sunday, and this football fan is here to celebrate with a Fantasy Fiction book draft. Join the romance reading (and writing) "team captains" as they draft their favorite books releasing between January 1st - March 31st, 2024....Summary: It's Super Bowl Sunday, and this football fan is here to celebrate with a Fantasy Fiction book draft. Join the romance reading (and writing) "team captains" as they draft their favorite books releasing between January 1st - March 31st, 2024. 💖

Then, vote for your favorite "team" on the Boobies & Noobies Instagram.

The Team Captains:
Kelly Reynolds, Author & Host of Boobies & Noobies
Satoria, Instagram and Tiktok
Lena, Instagram and Tiktok
Torry, Podcast host of Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced

An Indie-published romance book (00:17:45)
Torry's pick: Face Off by Teagan Hunter
Lena's pick: Girl Meets Grump by Hailey Gardiner
Sat's pick: The Seventh Month Itch by Tanvier Peart
Kelly's pick: The Wiener Across the Way by Amy Award

A traditionally published romance book (00:25:35)
Lena's pick: The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition)
Sat's pick: Sex, Lies, and Sensibility by Nikki Payne
Kelly's pick: This Could be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Torry's pick: Bride by Ali Hazelwood

An LGBTQIA+ romance book (indie or trad pub) (00:38:05)
Sat's pick: Loving Safoa by Liza Wemakor
Kelly's pick: My Fair Brady by Brian D. Kennedy
Torry's pick: Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
Lena's pick: Mortgage of Convenience by Dani McLean

A romance book written by a new-to-you author (indie or trad pub) (00:46:15)
Kelly's pick: A Duet of Darkness and Dreams by L.H. Blake
Torry's pick: 8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-kristen-alicia--58525959Episode Summary: We're kicking off the eighth season of Boobies & Noobies with Kristen Alicia, whose debut romance, You've Been Served, is available now! Along with Kristen's new book, we also discuss the legacy of Legally Blonde, magic eight balls, and dismantling "milestone" expectations for women.

Guest: Kristen Alicia, author of You've Been Served

Book Summary: It’s the Magic 8 Ball’s fault. All of it. One teeny little question, and suddenly Simone Alexander is chucking her whole life out the window. So long, being a chef in California–it’s time for law school. In Michigan. Where there’s actual winter . And law school’s nothing like the romantic comedies said it was.

Simone is tragically underprepared. Hell, she’s already behind before classes have even begun, and her hard-as-nails Contracts professor is giving her no mercy. Then there’s Silas Whitman, her tall and annoyingly cute neighbor. Off campus, Silas is incredible. Kissable, even . In class, he is one thousand percent the obnoxious kiss-ass.

But Simone’s given up everything to be a lawyer. The competition is fierce and she has a hateful professor gunning for her to fail, but she’s not about to let little things like sleep, or love, stop her from kicking law school ass…

Show Notes:
- Welcome to Season 8 of the podcast!
- Legally Blonde... in all its iterations
- Bay Area babes unite!
- Kristen's relationship with romance books (00:10:25)
- First romance reads and airport bookstores
- A quick synopsis for You've Been Served (00:16:24)
- Women in high-powered careers... in romance and in real life
- No shade to the Magic 8 ball
- Writing Black joy without trauma (00:24:26)
- If you can read about monsters, you can read about Black characters falling in love. Period.
- What's up next for Kristen?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Brandy's Cinderella
- Legally Blonde: The Musical

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58525959Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:49:46 +0000Boobies & NoobiesEpisode Summary: We're kicking off the eighth season of Boobies & Noobies with Kristen Alicia, whose debut romance, You've Been Served, is available now! Along with Kristen's new book, we also discuss the legacy of Legally Blonde, magic eight...Episode Summary: We're kicking off the eighth season of Boobies & Noobies with Kristen Alicia, whose debut romance, You've Been Served, is available now! Along with Kristen's new book, we also discuss the legacy of Legally Blonde, magic eight balls, and dismantling "milestone" expectations for women.

Guest: Kristen Alicia, author of You've Been Served

Book Summary: It’s the Magic 8 Ball’s fault. All of it. One teeny little question, and suddenly Simone Alexander is chucking her whole life out the window. So long, being a chef in California–it’s time for law school. In Michigan. Where there’s actual winter . And law school’s nothing like the romantic comedies said it was.

Simone is tragically underprepared. Hell, she’s already behind before classes have even begun, and her hard-as-nails Contracts professor is giving her no mercy. Then there’s Silas Whitman, her tall and annoyingly cute neighbor. Off campus, Silas is incredible. Kissable, even . In class, he is one thousand percent the obnoxious kiss-ass.

But Simone’s given up everything to be a lawyer. The competition is fierce and she has a hateful professor gunning for her to fail, but she’s not about to let little things like sleep, or love, stop her from kicking law school ass…

Show Notes:
- Welcome to Season 8 of the podcast!
- Legally Blonde... in all its iterations
- Bay Area babes unite!
- Kristen's relationship with romance books (00:10:25)
- First romance reads and airport bookstores
- A quick synopsis for You've Been Served (00:16:24)
- Women in high-powered careers... in romance and in real life
- No shade to the Magic 8 ball
- Writing Black joy without trauma (00:24:26)
- If you can read about monsters, you can read about Black characters falling in love. Period.
- What's up next for Kristen?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Brandy's Cinderella
- Legally Blonde: The Musical

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>2060author,black,book,books,dating,interview,joy,lawyer,literature,love,oakland,romance,sex,women,writer,writerstrue8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-heir-for-christmas-boobsmas-12--58112930The Novel: Secret Heir for Christmas

The Author: LaQuette

The Guest: Bree, co-host of The Categorically Romance Podcast

The Synopsis:
This holiday, will the man next door tempt him with a second chance?

Actor Carter Jiménez lived a glamorous life until he lost his wife to the dark side of fame. Now he’ll protect his young daughter by avoiding celebrity at all costs. Then his seemingly understated neighbor, Stephan Devereaux-Smith, tempts his still-wounded heart. Is this Carter’s second chance at love?

But Stephan isn’t an average man caring for a sick relative. He’s part of a billionaire family and the ritzy world Carter left behind. Torn between new love and old demons, can Carter trust Stephan with his family—and his heart?

Show Notes:
- The 12th (and final) Day of Boobsmas
- A bit on the history of category romance, plus the upcoming Harlequin imprint, Afterglow, coming in 2024
- Book Sale Finder - find the next library sale near you!
- Introducing today's read - one of the final titles in the Harlequin Desire line (00:13:52)
- If you've watched "Dynasty"...
- Picture this... Monsters + Category
- Romance books ahead of their time: Jennifer Crusie's backlist, early 2010s Harlequin Kiss that mentions abortion, etc.
- A brief (but very dramatic) synopsis for Secret Heir for Christmas (00:24:17)
- Celebrating the memories, rather than mourning
- These are a few of my favorite things... and excerpts (00:41:32)
- A few spicy sexcerpts
- A few holiday category recs from Bree (00:50:20)
Christmas in River's Edge by Nan Reinhardt
Boston Christmas Miracles by Various Authors (Bree's medical romance series rec)
- The 12th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin... you're going to want to listen to this one!

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58112930Mon, 25 Dec 2023 02:58:47 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Heir-Christmas-Emotional-Devereaux-ebook/dp/B0BQJKLWQ8 The Author: https://www.instagram.com/la_quette/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bree.unabashedly/, co-host of...The Novel: Secret Heir for Christmas

The Author: LaQuette

The Guest: Bree, co-host of The Categorically Romance Podcast

The Synopsis:
This holiday, will the man next door tempt him with a second chance?

Actor Carter Jiménez lived a glamorous life until he lost his wife to the dark side of fame. Now he’ll protect his young daughter by avoiding celebrity at all costs. Then his seemingly understated neighbor, Stephan Devereaux-Smith, tempts his still-wounded heart. Is this Carter’s second chance at love?

But Stephan isn’t an average man caring for a sick relative. He’s part of a billionaire family and the ritzy world Carter left behind. Torn between new love and old demons, can Carter trust Stephan with his family—and his heart?

Show Notes:
- The 12th (and final) Day of Boobsmas
- A bit on the history of category romance, plus the upcoming Harlequin imprint, Afterglow, coming in 2024
- Book Sale Finder - find the next library sale near you!
- Introducing today's read - one of the final titles in the Harlequin Desire line (00:13:52)
- If you've watched "Dynasty"...
- Picture this... Monsters + Category
- Romance books ahead of their time: Jennifer Crusie's backlist, early 2010s Harlequin Kiss that mentions abortion, etc.
- A brief (but very dramatic) synopsis for Secret Heir for Christmas (00:24:17)
- Celebrating the memories, rather than mourning
- These are a few of my favorite things... and excerpts (00:41:32)
- A few spicy sexcerpts
- A few holiday category recs from Bree (00:50:20)
Christmas in River's Edge by Nan Reinhardt
Boston Christmas Miracles by Various Authors (Bree's medical romance series rec)
- The 12th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin... you're going to want to listen to this one!

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>3589billionaire,boobsmas,book,books,category,christmas,dating,gay,harlequin,holiday,holidays,interracial,laquette,lgbtq,literature,love,millionaire,m/m,queer,sextrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christmas-veto-boobsmas-11--58110734The Novel: The Christmas Veto

The Author: Keira Andrews

The Guest: Simone

The Synopsis:
Can fake dating lead to true love?

My name’s Connor Lisowski, and here’s what you need to know about me:

I’ve had a massive crush on my best friend’s older brother since high school.

Everyone thinks I’m straight.

I have two dads but I’m afraid to come out.

I’ve never even been kissed.

And somehow, I’ve been roped into pretending to be Reid’s boyfriend for the holidays. Who’s Reid, you ask? Only the aforementioned best friend’s older brother who never looked at me twice.

Until now.

Show Notes:
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas
- Simone fangirls over me and my books
- Introducing today's holiday romance (00:07:38)
- We HEART fake dating
- A little on German Christmas markets from a real German (00:10:22)
- A synopsis for The Christmas Veto (00:18:20)
- Catching up on the first two books in the series
- Books about queer characters vs. coming out stories
- "Ridiculously political. Ridiculously feminist."
- A few steamy sexcerpts... that don't have sex in them (00:41:30)
- Shoe-tying as a love language
- Tit or Tat: a Holiday Game (00:50:19)
- Kelly's major brain fart
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58110734Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:39:47 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Veto-Festive-Fakes-ebook/dp/B0CGXSJZZ6 The Author: https://www.keiraandrews.com/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/books_first_/ The Synopsis: Can fake dating lead to true love? My name’s Connor...The Novel: The Christmas Veto

The Author: Keira Andrews

The Guest: Simone

The Synopsis:
Can fake dating lead to true love?

My name’s Connor Lisowski, and here’s what you need to know about me:

I’ve had a massive crush on my best friend’s older brother since high school.

Everyone thinks I’m straight.

I have two dads but I’m afraid to come out.

I’ve never even been kissed.

And somehow, I’ve been roped into pretending to be Reid’s boyfriend for the holidays. Who’s Reid, you ask? Only the aforementioned best friend’s older brother who never looked at me twice.

Until now.

Show Notes:
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas
- Simone fangirls over me and my books
- Introducing today's holiday romance (00:07:38)
- We HEART fake dating
- A little on German Christmas markets from a real German (00:10:22)
- A synopsis for The Christmas Veto (00:18:20)
- Catching up on the first two books in the series
- Books about queer characters vs. coming out stories
- "Ridiculously political. Ridiculously feminist."
- A few steamy sexcerpts... that don't have sex in them (00:41:30)
- Shoe-tying as a love language
- Tit or Tat: a Holiday Game (00:50:19)
- Kelly's major brain fart
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>3619bisexual,book,books,christmas,dating,erotica,gay,german,holiday,holidays,lgbtq,literature,love,m/m,queer,reading,romance,sextrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-fabulous-life-boobsmas-10--58101617The Novel: It's a Fabulous Life

The Author: Kelly Farmer

The Guest: Jessica Buck, San Diego Public Library

The Synopsis:
After years of putting aside her dreams of travel and adventure, Bailey George is ready to leave Lanford Falls and her responsibilities behind on a long-awaited vacation to New York City. But when the volunteer who took over her leadership position for the town's Winter Wonderfest has a medical emergency, Bailey finds herself stuck in Lanford Falls. She gets roped into reassuming her old role, not wanting to let the town or her friends and family down.

Staying home seems slightly less terrible when Bailey runs into her high school crush, Maria Hatcher. A kiss they shared years ago in the town's mistletoe grove was a life-defining moment for them both. Maria quickly offers to pitch in and help with Winter Wonderfest. Her sunny disposition and holiday cheer perk up Bailey's grinchy feelings about everything.

However, one disaster after another snowball on the day of the festival. Bailey’s frustration boils over, and she ends up on the town's old wooden bridge. There, she meets fabulous drag queen Clara Angel. Bailey declares that she wishes she hadn’t been born in this Christmas-obsessed, suffocating small town. With a little of the magic Clara possesses, she shows Bailey how wrong she is about Lanford Falls and her place in it. And that with a little hope and some true holiday spirit, there is a way to attain all her dreams.

Show Notes:
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas
- San Diego Public Library (SDPL) Matchbook - ask a librarian to "make you a match"
- Check out Listener's Advisory Podcast's upcoming romance novel series
- Romance is for everyone. Stop stigmatizing it.
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:12:40)
- A not-so-brief synopsis for It's a Fabulous Life (00:14:54)
- From the perspective of one "It's a Wonderful Life" fan and one who won't watch it
- One heck of an acknowledgment (00:20:20)
- Count the "It's a Wonderful Life" references
- The fantasy of moving to a small town... vs. reality (00:28:49)
- A smut-free holiday read
- What's your drag queen name? (00:37:34)
- Some fun behind-the-scenes factoids about "It's a Wonderful Life" (00:44:14)
- Can women fall in love with men their age? Or younger?
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58101617Sat, 23 Dec 2023 03:03:39 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/81071247-it-s-a-fabulous-life?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15 The Author: https://www.instagram.com/kellyfarmerauthor/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/romancelibrarian/, San Diego Public Library The Synopsis:...The Novel: It's a Fabulous Life

The Author: Kelly Farmer

The Guest: Jessica Buck, San Diego Public Library

The Synopsis:
After years of putting aside her dreams of travel and adventure, Bailey George is ready to leave Lanford Falls and her responsibilities behind on a long-awaited vacation to New York City. But when the volunteer who took over her leadership position for the town's Winter Wonderfest has a medical emergency, Bailey finds herself stuck in Lanford Falls. She gets roped into reassuming her old role, not wanting to let the town or her friends and family down.

Staying home seems slightly less terrible when Bailey runs into her high school crush, Maria Hatcher. A kiss they shared years ago in the town's mistletoe grove was a life-defining moment for them both. Maria quickly offers to pitch in and help with Winter Wonderfest. Her sunny disposition and holiday cheer perk up Bailey's grinchy feelings about everything.

However, one disaster after another snowball on the day of the festival. Bailey’s frustration boils over, and she ends up on the town's old wooden bridge. There, she meets fabulous drag queen Clara Angel. Bailey declares that she wishes she hadn’t been born in this Christmas-obsessed, suffocating small town. With a little of the magic Clara possesses, she shows Bailey how wrong she is about Lanford Falls and her place in it. And that with a little hope and some true holiday spirit, there is a way to attain all her dreams.

Show Notes:
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas
- San Diego Public Library (SDPL) Matchbook - ask a librarian to "make you a match"
- Check out Listener's Advisory Podcast's upcoming romance novel series
- Romance is for everyone. Stop stigmatizing it.
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:12:40)
- A not-so-brief synopsis for It's a Fabulous Life (00:14:54)
- From the perspective of one "It's a Wonderful Life" fan and one who won't watch it
- One heck of an acknowledgment (00:20:20)
- Count the "It's a Wonderful Life" references
- The fantasy of moving to a small town... vs. reality (00:28:49)
- A smut-free holiday read
- What's your drag queen name? (00:37:34)
- Some fun behind-the-scenes factoids about "It's a Wonderful Life" (00:44:14)
- Can women fall in love with men their age? Or younger?
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & 7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-santa-pageant-boobsmas-9--58092971The Novel: The Santa Pageant

The Author: Lillian Barry

The Guest: Amanda, from Talk About Swoon

The Synopsis: Ten years ago, best friends Effie and Tove kissed in the bushes at Winter Ball…and then stood there like lemons, as if they weren’t crushing on each other so hard it hurt. In the confusion, their friendship fizzled, and Tove walked into the sunset with some guy who had nice hair.

Now a cocksure twenty-five-year-old with secretly appalling self-esteem, Effie enters the Santa of the Year Pageant to prove to her unsupportive family that Santa could, in fact, be a lesbian. Enter Tove, the grumpiest Santa in the grotto, back on the island after a harrowing break-up with Nice Hair Guy and using the Pageant to reconnect with the world.

As the Pageant eliminates Santa after Santa, Effie and Tove clash over their past: the kiss that drove them apart, and the fears the last ten years have etched into their worldviews. Effie must let go of others’ opinions and learn to love herself, and Tove must move forward despite there being no guarantee they won’t be hurt again… Or they risk losing each other a second time.

Show Notes:
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas
- Amanda's Santa Romance Recs are FIRE
- What's your Christmas Aesthetic?
- A few words on nutcrackers...
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick (00:11:41)
- A synopsis for The Santa Pageant plus a LOT of Britishisms (00:12:58)
- Sunshine characters that aren't really sunshine-y
- Holiday romance that takes place in other countries and climates
- Identifying your needs (00:25:30)
- A few steamy sexcerpts... that are worth the LONG wait (00:30:57)
- Some surprising heat
- Santa Trivia! (00:37:24)
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58092971Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:37:16 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196938492-the-santa-pageant?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17 The Author: https://www.instagram.com/solillianbarry/ The Guest: Amanda, from https://www.instagram.com/talk_about_swoon/ The Synopsis: Ten years ago,...The Novel: The Santa Pageant

The Author: Lillian Barry

The Guest: Amanda, from Talk About Swoon

The Synopsis: Ten years ago, best friends Effie and Tove kissed in the bushes at Winter Ball…and then stood there like lemons, as if they weren’t crushing on each other so hard it hurt. In the confusion, their friendship fizzled, and Tove walked into the sunset with some guy who had nice hair.

Now a cocksure twenty-five-year-old with secretly appalling self-esteem, Effie enters the Santa of the Year Pageant to prove to her unsupportive family that Santa could, in fact, be a lesbian. Enter Tove, the grumpiest Santa in the grotto, back on the island after a harrowing break-up with Nice Hair Guy and using the Pageant to reconnect with the world.

As the Pageant eliminates Santa after Santa, Effie and Tove clash over their past: the kiss that drove them apart, and the fears the last ten years have etched into their worldviews. Effie must let go of others’ opinions and learn to love herself, and Tove must move forward despite there being no guarantee they won’t be hurt again… Or they risk losing each other a second time.

Show Notes:
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas
- Amanda's Santa Romance Recs are FIRE
- What's your Christmas Aesthetic?
- A few words on nutcrackers...
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick (00:11:41)
- A synopsis for The Santa Pageant plus a LOT of Britishisms (00:12:58)
- Sunshine characters that aren't really sunshine-y
- Holiday romance that takes place in other countries and climates
- Identifying your needs (00:25:30)
- A few steamy sexcerpts... that are worth the LONG wait (00:30:57)
- Some surprising heat
- Santa Trivia! (00:37:24)
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>2965boobsmas,book,books,british,christmas,erotica,holiday,holidays,lesbian,lgbtq,literature,nonbinary,pageant,queer,romance,santa,sapphictrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wishing-on-winter-boobsmas-8--58074104The Novel: Wishing on Winter

The Author: Brenna Bailey

The Guest: Laura, host of What to Read Next and Turkish TV Obsessed

The Synopsis:
The aspiring novelist. The retired drummer. The fake relationship that will warm up their winter.

Evvie Adler thought she’d never find love again. Then the recent pair-ups of her two best friends make the queer septuagenarian realize she doesn’t want to be alone for Christmas. Besides, she needs fodder for her romance novel, and what better research than the real thing? But one disastrous date later, and Evvie’s ready to give up on love once and for all.

After years on the road, drummer Matthias Vogel is settling down in Juniper Creek to focus on family—and to finish the band memoir he has no idea how to start. When he literally bumps into an aspiring novelist, his sister suggests they collaborate. But how could he trust a stranger with his secrets, let alone immortalize them in ink?

When Evvie proposes they fake date to give her material while she helps Matthias finish his memoir, it seems like the perfect solution—until feelings get real and insecurities, presumptions, and a meddling bandmate interfere. With a lifetime of baggage to unpack, will Evvie and Matthias take a chance on love and make this the best holiday season ever?

Show Notes:
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas
- Listen to Kelly on What to Read Next with Spicy Holiday Romance recommendations
- Laura's latest venture? The Turkish TV Obsessed Podcast
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick... with characters in their 70s (00:15:15)
- A brief synopsis for Wishing on Winter (00:18:17)
- "Golden Bachelor" but make it a book
- Miracles and Menorahs by Stacey Agdern - listen to our 12 Days of Boobsmas episode
- Calling our Biphobia a LOT this Boobsmas
- Labels can be empowering... but also limiting
- Writing about identity and sexuality without "preaching" - listen to our Steamy Spotlight episode with T.J. Alexander
- Stop. Settling. (00:32:23)
- AITA: See my IG post for details
- Take a sip every time Kelly says, "Patriarchy"
- Older women and the "Last F*ckable Day"
- Tit or Tat: a Holiday Game (00:49:01)
- How did we make it to Twilight talk?!
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58074104Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:14:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181858864-wishing-on-winter The Author: https://www.brennabailey.com/ The Guest: Laura, host of https://whattoreadnextblog.com/ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turkish-tv-obsessed/id1702592046...The Novel: Wishing on Winter

The Author: Brenna Bailey

The Guest: Laura, host of What to Read Next and Turkish TV Obsessed

The Synopsis:
The aspiring novelist. The retired drummer. The fake relationship that will warm up their winter.

Evvie Adler thought she’d never find love again. Then the recent pair-ups of her two best friends make the queer septuagenarian realize she doesn’t want to be alone for Christmas. Besides, she needs fodder for her romance novel, and what better research than the real thing? But one disastrous date later, and Evvie’s ready to give up on love once and for all.

After years on the road, drummer Matthias Vogel is settling down in Juniper Creek to focus on family—and to finish the band memoir he has no idea how to start. When he literally bumps into an aspiring novelist, his sister suggests they collaborate. But how could he trust a stranger with his secrets, let alone immortalize them in ink?

When Evvie proposes they fake date to give her material while she helps Matthias finish his memoir, it seems like the perfect solution—until feelings get real and insecurities, presumptions, and a meddling bandmate interfere. With a lifetime of baggage to unpack, will Evvie and Matthias take a chance on love and make this the best holiday season ever?

Show Notes:
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas
- Listen to Kelly on What to Read Next with Spicy Holiday Romance recommendations
- Laura's latest venture? The Turkish TV Obsessed Podcast
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick... with characters in their 70s (00:15:15)
- A brief synopsis for Wishing on Winter (00:18:17)
- "Golden Bachelor" but make it a book
- Miracles and Menorahs by Stacey Agdern - listen to our 12 Days of Boobsmas episode
- Calling our Biphobia a LOT this Boobsmas
- Labels can be empowering... but also limiting
- Writing about identity and sexuality without "preaching" - listen to our Steamy Spotlight episode with T.J. Alexander
- Stop. Settling. (00:32:23)
- AITA: See my IG post for details
- Take a sip every time Kelly says, "Patriarchy"
- Older women and the "Last F*ckable Day"
- Tit or Tat: a Holiday Game (00:49:01)
- How did we make it to Twilight talk?!
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and 3533bachelor,biphobia,bisexual,boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,fake,hanukkah,holiday,holidays,lgbtq,literature,queer,romance,sex,turkishtrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/under-the-meh-stletoe-boobsmas-7--58063919The Novel: Under the Meh-stletoe

The Author: Leonor Soliz

The Guest: Caroline, Just Me and My Mirror (Tiktok, Instagram)

The Synopsis: Planning my hometown’s annual Christmas celebrations is bad enough… Having to do it with a hard-to-resist grump is even worse.

When my injured sister guilt-trips me into organizing the town’s holiday celebrations, only a week after moving back home, all I want to do is survive the season, nurse my bruised heart, and start my life over.

Now I have to co-chair a Christmas committee with a grouchy man I’ve never met. He has sexy curls, intense eyes that make it clear he craves my curves, and he dares look hot chopping down trees. He even likes it when I make fun of him! Grumps like him are my weakness.

But I can’t be interested. Who cares if we bond over our disdain of the holiday nonsense around us. Who cares if we share private jokes or engage in benign Christmas-related vandalism. Or even if we share a kiss or two.

I need time to be single and settle back into small-town living, not the distraction of an infatuation.

Except there may be more between us than a few rushed moments… and mistletoe won’t let me forget it.

Show Notes:
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas
- "Your mom says, 'Hi!'"
- Jack Black burlesque & spreading fat joy
- The pressure on "delivering" content to your followers
- A brief synopsis for today's Boobsmas read (00:14:39)
- An honest to goodness "noobie"
- The fat, funny friend can also be the main character
- Authors designing their own book covers... leave some talent for the rest of us
- Not one Grinch, but TWO (00:23:56)
- Time for more plus-size rep for male characters (00:30:25)
- We STAN Scott & Alicia
- Diversifying your reading list... especially as a noobie romance reader
- Christmas-lite
- A few steamy sexcerpts... but also, lumberjack fantasies (00:39:01)
- "What those hands do?"
- Give us more awkward sex!!
- Tit or Tat: a holiday game (00:48:34)
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58063919Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:31:10 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Meh-stletoe-plus-holiday-romance-ebook/dp/B0CLWL9Y93/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YCZC26EMKFFM&keywords=under+the+meh-stletoe&qid=1698697050&sprefix=under+the+meh%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1 The Author:...The Novel: Under the Meh-stletoe

The Author: Leonor Soliz

The Guest: Caroline, Just Me and My Mirror (Tiktok, Instagram)

The Synopsis: Planning my hometown’s annual Christmas celebrations is bad enough… Having to do it with a hard-to-resist grump is even worse.

When my injured sister guilt-trips me into organizing the town’s holiday celebrations, only a week after moving back home, all I want to do is survive the season, nurse my bruised heart, and start my life over.

Now I have to co-chair a Christmas committee with a grouchy man I’ve never met. He has sexy curls, intense eyes that make it clear he craves my curves, and he dares look hot chopping down trees. He even likes it when I make fun of him! Grumps like him are my weakness.

But I can’t be interested. Who cares if we bond over our disdain of the holiday nonsense around us. Who cares if we share private jokes or engage in benign Christmas-related vandalism. Or even if we share a kiss or two.

I need time to be single and settle back into small-town living, not the distraction of an infatuation.

Except there may be more between us than a few rushed moments… and mistletoe won’t let me forget it.

Show Notes:
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas
- "Your mom says, 'Hi!'"
- Jack Black burlesque & spreading fat joy
- The pressure on "delivering" content to your followers
- A brief synopsis for today's Boobsmas read (00:14:39)
- An honest to goodness "noobie"
- The fat, funny friend can also be the main character
- Authors designing their own book covers... leave some talent for the rest of us
- Not one Grinch, but TWO (00:23:56)
- Time for more plus-size rep for male characters (00:30:25)
- We STAN Scott & Alicia
- Diversifying your reading list... especially as a noobie romance reader
- Christmas-lite
- A few steamy sexcerpts... but also, lumberjack fantasies (00:39:01)
- "What those hands do?"
- Give us more awkward sex!!
- Tit or Tat: a holiday game (00:48:34)
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on 7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentient-sour-cream-and-applesauce-boobsmas-6--58031107The Novella: Sentient Sour Cream And Applesauce Bisexually Get Me Off For Hanukkah Because The Latkes Are Gone But My Ass Is Still Here

The Author: Chuck Tingle

The Guest: Becky, host of Too Stupid to Live

The Synopsis:
Hanukkah is Sarah’s favorite holiday, but there’s one part of the festivities she adores even more than the rest: latkes.

Who could blame her? These delicious potato pancakes are one of the greatest foods ever crafted, offering up two distinct ways to enjoy them. But this incredible culinary masterwork is not without drama. According to Sarah’s friends, there’s a sharp divide that’s determined by what kind of sauce you like: you’re either an applesauce person, or a sour cream person.

When Sarah discovers a sentient version of each condiment has joined her yearly Hanukkah celebration, she’s forced to make an impossible choice. Fortunately, this year Sarah’s ready to chart a path of her own in a bisexual group encounter. She wants both.

Show Notes:
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas
- When romance readers & podcasters unite - Laura from What to Read Next on Too Stupid to Live
- Romance reading "noobies" - start small or dive into the deep end?
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick, the shortesy book we've ever read on Boobies & Noobies (00:13:45)
- Who exactly is Chuck Tingle?
- A satirical take on a real question: sour cream or applesauce?
- A brief synopsis for the book (00:25:02)
- Sentient Beings for the win: Unhinged by Vera Valentine (the door erotica), Back for Seconds by Vera Valentine & J.L. Logosz (Thanksgiving leftovers come to life)
- Sentient sour cream and applesauce... what exactly does that look like? (00:27:49)
- A subtle take on biphobia
- A few steamy sexcerpts
- Chuck Tingle or Chris Pine? (00:53:04)
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58031107Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:19:23 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: https://www.amazon.com/Sentient-Applesauce-Bisexually-Hanukkah-Because-ebook/dp/B0BQGTT7Q2 The Author: https://www.instagram.com/chucktingle/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/tstlpodcast/, host of https://www.tstlpodcast.com/ The...The Novella: Sentient Sour Cream And Applesauce Bisexually Get Me Off For Hanukkah Because The Latkes Are Gone But My Ass Is Still Here

The Author: Chuck Tingle

The Guest: Becky, host of Too Stupid to Live

The Synopsis:
Hanukkah is Sarah’s favorite holiday, but there’s one part of the festivities she adores even more than the rest: latkes.

Who could blame her? These delicious potato pancakes are one of the greatest foods ever crafted, offering up two distinct ways to enjoy them. But this incredible culinary masterwork is not without drama. According to Sarah’s friends, there’s a sharp divide that’s determined by what kind of sauce you like: you’re either an applesauce person, or a sour cream person.

When Sarah discovers a sentient version of each condiment has joined her yearly Hanukkah celebration, she’s forced to make an impossible choice. Fortunately, this year Sarah’s ready to chart a path of her own in a bisexual group encounter. She wants both.

Show Notes:
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas
- When romance readers & podcasters unite - Laura from What to Read Next on Too Stupid to Live
- Romance reading "noobies" - start small or dive into the deep end?
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick, the shortesy book we've ever read on Boobies & Noobies (00:13:45)
- Who exactly is Chuck Tingle?
- A satirical take on a real question: sour cream or applesauce?
- A brief synopsis for the book (00:25:02)
- Sentient Beings for the win: Unhinged by Vera Valentine (the door erotica), Back for Seconds by Vera Valentine & J.L. Logosz (Thanksgiving leftovers come to life)
- Sentient sour cream and applesauce... what exactly does that look like? (00:27:49)
- A subtle take on biphobia
- A few steamy sexcerpts
- Chuck Tingle or Chris Pine? (00:53:04)
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>3619applesauce,boobsmas,book,books,chanukkah,christmas,chuck,dating,erotica,hanukkah,holidays,jewish,literature,reading,sex,tingletrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/almost-pefect-boobsmas-5--58000803The Novel: Almost Perfect

The Author: E.F. Dodd

The Guest: Briana, owner and founder of Wicked Words

The Synopsis:
All he wants for Christmas is her.

Dave Richardson's life hasn't turned out the way he thought it would. He never expected to slink back to his hometown of Rochester two years ago and take a bartending job, nor did he expect he'd still be tending said bar. Everyone thought he would achieve great things. Hell, he'd believed he would achieve great things. But when Vivian Walters walked into his bar, wearing that dress, on a random Wednesday night . . . things were looking up for the first time in a long time. And they looked even better when he got her number, even if it was obvious she didn't see things between them lasting beyond her night out on Sunday. If he wanted to keep a woman like her, he'd need to become the man he was supposed to be, and fast.

If there was one thing Vivian "V" Walters liked almost as much as designer heels, it was checklists. They'd served her well her entire life- first with college, then med school, landing the perfect internship followed by an even better residency, and, finally, her dream job. So far, her checklist for the perfect man hadn't panned out the same way. But that didn't mean she would lose her ever-loving mind and chuck it all out the window for a hot, sweaty weekend with a bartender . . . right? No matter how good he looked in those worn jeans, or how his blond hair curled just so at the nape of his neck, or the way his deep-brown gaze made her stomach somersault. And even if she gave in to her purely physical attraction to him, it wouldn't be anything other than a fling . . . would it?

Show Notes:
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas
- Ode to advent calendars
- Lady Krampus and Krampusnacht (Bremerton)
- The Dickens Faire (San Francisco)
- Introduction & Synopsis for today's read (00:10:03)
- The perfect transition from fall into winter
- A very merry millennial Christmas
- A long distance grown-up relationship (00:22:55)
- A few spicy sexcerpts - lube and phone sex?! (00:25:06)
- Fling-to-lovers, but make them fall in love
- A holiday romance or a romance with holidays?
- A Holiday Romance Drinking Game (00:35:58)
- Romance reading "icks"
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Eight Kinky Nights by Xan West
Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast review
Getting it on with Gargoyles by Hazel Mack
A Christmas Cowboy Legend by Linda Broday (this is the one with the creepy, cartoon-like children) - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast review
Need a BIPOC holiday romance? We recommend Amanda, from Talk About Swoon and Taima, from Shades n Pages

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58000803Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:16:04 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197507847-almost-perfect The Author: https://www.efdoddwrites.com/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/shopwickedwords/?hl=en, owner and founder of https://shopwickedwords.com/ The Synopsis: All he...The Novel: Almost Perfect

The Author: E.F. Dodd

The Guest: Briana, owner and founder of Wicked Words

The Synopsis:
All he wants for Christmas is her.

Dave Richardson's life hasn't turned out the way he thought it would. He never expected to slink back to his hometown of Rochester two years ago and take a bartending job, nor did he expect he'd still be tending said bar. Everyone thought he would achieve great things. Hell, he'd believed he would achieve great things. But when Vivian Walters walked into his bar, wearing that dress, on a random Wednesday night . . . things were looking up for the first time in a long time. And they looked even better when he got her number, even if it was obvious she didn't see things between them lasting beyond her night out on Sunday. If he wanted to keep a woman like her, he'd need to become the man he was supposed to be, and fast.

If there was one thing Vivian "V" Walters liked almost as much as designer heels, it was checklists. They'd served her well her entire life- first with college, then med school, landing the perfect internship followed by an even better residency, and, finally, her dream job. So far, her checklist for the perfect man hadn't panned out the same way. But that didn't mean she would lose her ever-loving mind and chuck it all out the window for a hot, sweaty weekend with a bartender . . . right? No matter how good he looked in those worn jeans, or how his blond hair curled just so at the nape of his neck, or the way his deep-brown gaze made her stomach somersault. And even if she gave in to her purely physical attraction to him, it wouldn't be anything other than a fling . . . would it?

Show Notes:
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas
- Ode to advent calendars
- Lady Krampus and Krampusnacht (Bremerton)
- The Dickens Faire (San Francisco)
- Introduction & Synopsis for today's read (00:10:03)
- The perfect transition from fall into winter
- A very merry millennial Christmas
- A long distance grown-up relationship (00:22:55)
- A few spicy sexcerpts - lube and phone sex?! (00:25:06)
- Fling-to-lovers, but make them fall in love
- A holiday romance or a romance with holidays?
- A Holiday Romance Drinking Game (00:35:58)
- Romance reading "icks"
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Eight Kinky Nights by Xan West
Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast review
Getting it on with Gargoyles by Hazel Mack
A Christmas Cowboy...]]>3579alcohol,boobsmas,book,books,bookstore,christmas,dating,drinking,holiday,holidays,indie,literature,love,read,reading,review,romance,tropestrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hookup-to-holidate-boobsmas-4--57968365The Novel: Hook-up to Holidate

The Author: Rose Santoriello (previously published as Priscilla Rose)

The Guest: Anna & Taylor, co-hosts of The Naked Peach Podcast

The Synopsis:
Indigo Watson gets serotonin from sticking to her plans. She has a long list of to-do’s, including grading midterms, and the list only grows longer when she meets a sexy half-orc at the bar. After spending a weekend with the woman, Indigo is beside herself with feelings, and for once, it’s not anxiety: it’s lust.

Vega Daelor is an orcling woman with a body of steel and a heart of pure gold. She recently started a new job as Department Chair of Charms at Augury University, but everything goes astray when the submissive, little elfborn she’s been fooling around with turns out to be her subordinate.

With the holiday season upon them and a perfect sister to outshine, Indigo gathers up the courage to ask Vega to be her “Holidate.” It’s a foolproof plan. She’ll have a hottie by her side to show off to the family, and she can get Vega out of her system for good. But when the sun sets and the string-lights rise, they find themselves falling for each other instead. Will Indigo follow her job’s zero fraternization policy, or will she be asking for a girlfriend this Christmas?

Show Notes:
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas
- Shoutout to former Boobies & Noobies guest, Caleb for introducing us!
- Breaking from "traditional" jobs and expectations
- A brief synopsis for today's read, Hook-up to Holidate (00:15:11)
- She big and hot, but... the tusks
- Prime example of how we explore real world politics, challenges, etc. in fiction (00:22:30)
- Challenging gender roles, too?!
- A few steamy sexcerpts - mind the tusks (00:33:45)
- Book Rec: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast episode!
- We love the toys and lube!
- Book Rec: Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard by Tiffany Roberts - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast episode!
- Tit or Tat: A Holiday Game (00:43:53)
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57968365Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:56:19 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199334635-hook-up-to-holidate The Author: https://monsterromanceauthor.com/ (previously published as Priscilla Rose) The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/annamclaughlinphoto/ &...The Novel: Hook-up to Holidate

The Author: Rose Santoriello (previously published as Priscilla Rose)

The Guest: Anna & Taylor, co-hosts of The Naked Peach Podcast

The Synopsis:
Indigo Watson gets serotonin from sticking to her plans. She has a long list of to-do’s, including grading midterms, and the list only grows longer when she meets a sexy half-orc at the bar. After spending a weekend with the woman, Indigo is beside herself with feelings, and for once, it’s not anxiety: it’s lust.

Vega Daelor is an orcling woman with a body of steel and a heart of pure gold. She recently started a new job as Department Chair of Charms at Augury University, but everything goes astray when the submissive, little elfborn she’s been fooling around with turns out to be her subordinate.

With the holiday season upon them and a perfect sister to outshine, Indigo gathers up the courage to ask Vega to be her “Holidate.” It’s a foolproof plan. She’ll have a hottie by her side to show off to the family, and she can get Vega out of her system for good. But when the sun sets and the string-lights rise, they find themselves falling for each other instead. Will Indigo follow her job’s zero fraternization policy, or will she be asking for a girlfriend this Christmas?

Show Notes:
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas
- Shoutout to former Boobies & Noobies guest, Caleb for introducing us!
- Breaking from "traditional" jobs and expectations
- A brief synopsis for today's read, Hook-up to Holidate (00:15:11)
- She big and hot, but... the tusks
- Prime example of how we explore real world politics, challenges, etc. in fiction (00:22:30)
- Challenging gender roles, too?!
- A few steamy sexcerpts - mind the tusks (00:33:45)
- Book Rec: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast episode!
- We love the toys and lube!
- Book Rec: Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard by Tiffany Roberts - Listen to our Boobsmas podcast episode!
- Tit or Tat: A Holiday Game (00:43:53)
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>3362book,books,bookstagram,booktok,christmas,dating,fantasy,holiday,holidays,lesbian,lgbtq,literature,love,monster,monsters,orc,reading,romance,sapphictrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-chance-snowmance-boobsmas-3--57933956The Novel: Second Chance Snowmance

The Author: Caroline Frank

The Guest: Caroline Frank

The Synopsis:
Rosie Castillo swore to herself that she’d never go back home—no matter what. But after her sister decides to get married in her snowy hometown in Colorado on New Year’s Eve, she’s left with no other choice but to return to the scene of the worst mistake she’s ever made. Though assured several times by family members that the man who had her heart for so many years would not be home, Rosie runs into him the first day she arrives. Immediately, she’s left wondering how she could ever walk away from him again. With the wedding, the holidays, their families being so close-knit, and the fact that they’re neighbors, it’s looking more and more like there’s no way for them to avoid falling back in love with one another.

Can they manage to forgive each other and themselves and put the past behind them, or will it catch up and run their new relationship into the ground?

Watch as Rosie navigates meddling mothers, bridezilla sisters, a heart-melting love interest, and the general insanity that comes with the holiday season. Second Chance Snowmance is a holiday childhood-friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with delicious pining, banter, Spanglish, and a whole lot of steam. It is book 3 of the Seasons of Love series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Show Notes:
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas
- Give back, organize, and protest this holiday season (if you can, however you can)
- A different take on Boobsmas (00:06:09)
- Dating your brother's best friend... in real life
- Writing from your own experiences
- A brief synopsis for Second Chance Snowmance (00:10:54)
- When wedding season meets the holiday season
- Holiday eats, treats, and favorite traditions (00:15:22)
- Breaking generational expectations and trauma (in real life and in fiction)
- Pop culture references in book: Adam Brody FTW (00:29:01)
- Artists + Scientist = Love
- Research is sexy
- What's up next in Caroline's Seasons of Love series?
- Justice for the divorced single mom!
- Tit or Tat: a Holiday Game (00:44:21)
- Toxic relationships on TV in the 90s & 00s (00:50:09)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57933956Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:48:33 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197891098-second-chance-snowmance The Author: https://www.carolinefrankwrites.com/ The Guest: Caroline Frank The Synopsis: Rosie Castillo swore to herself that she’d never go back home—no matter what....The Novel: Second Chance Snowmance

The Author: Caroline Frank

The Guest: Caroline Frank

The Synopsis:
Rosie Castillo swore to herself that she’d never go back home—no matter what. But after her sister decides to get married in her snowy hometown in Colorado on New Year’s Eve, she’s left with no other choice but to return to the scene of the worst mistake she’s ever made. Though assured several times by family members that the man who had her heart for so many years would not be home, Rosie runs into him the first day she arrives. Immediately, she’s left wondering how she could ever walk away from him again. With the wedding, the holidays, their families being so close-knit, and the fact that they’re neighbors, it’s looking more and more like there’s no way for them to avoid falling back in love with one another.

Can they manage to forgive each other and themselves and put the past behind them, or will it catch up and run their new relationship into the ground?

Watch as Rosie navigates meddling mothers, bridezilla sisters, a heart-melting love interest, and the general insanity that comes with the holiday season. Second Chance Snowmance is a holiday childhood-friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with delicious pining, banter, Spanglish, and a whole lot of steam. It is book 3 of the Seasons of Love series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Show Notes:
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas
- Give back, organize, and protest this holiday season (if you can, however you can)
- A different take on Boobsmas (00:06:09)
- Dating your brother's best friend... in real life
- Writing from your own experiences
- A brief synopsis for Second Chance Snowmance (00:10:54)
- When wedding season meets the holiday season
- Holiday eats, treats, and favorite traditions (00:15:22)
- Breaking generational expectations and trauma (in real life and in fiction)
- Pop culture references in book: Adam Brody FTW (00:29:01)
- Artists + Scientist = Love
- Research is sexy
- What's up next in Caroline's Seasons of Love series?
- Justice for the divorced single mom!
- Tit or Tat: a Holiday Game (00:44:21)
- Toxic relationships on TV in the 90s & 00s (00:50:09)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new 3284author,bipoc,boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,friends,hea,holiday,holidays,interview,literature,love,lovers,millennial,review,romance,snowmancetrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clued-in-christmas-boobsmas-2--57889275The Novel: Clued in Christmas

The Author: Mia Heintzelman

The Guest: Angela Maria Hart, host of the Cozy Mystery Book Club
12 Days of Cozies (December 1st - 12th)

The Synopsis:
Nadia Sikes usually loves the holidays—cozy game nights, snowy mountain girls’ trips, hours decking the halls at Love & Games. But when her two best friends and co-owners find love, all she wants is to tuck away her heart and make it through the season. Quietly handsome bookstore owner and single dad Micah Hamilton is determined to a) build lasting Christmas memories with his little girl and b) avoid Nadia. When his daughter asks to attend the holiday festivities at Love & Games, though, Micah is forced to introduce the woman who broke his heart, to his child she never knew existed. The scene would drive anyone to plot their romantic reunion…and someone does.

Between turkey dinners, tree decorating, and mistletoe kisses, mysterious notes begin showing up at the game store. As Nadia strings together clues, motives, and suspects for this twisty whodunit, she and Micah are blindsided by the return of their desire. Is it a mistake to lose themselves in each other again? Or will a Christmas miracle bring them back to where they belong?

Show Notes:
- A familiar face for the 2nd Day of Boobsmas
- RIP Twitter
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas meets the 12 Days of Cozies
- Stop downplaying your accomplishments (00:10:54)
- Today's reading selection - the perfect mystery/romance crossover (00:12:30)
- Trivia and Murder, She Wrote
- The 90s reference to end all 90s references
- A short synopsis for Clued in Christmas (00:21:27)
- Some petty notes... that we just can't let go of
- Hard up for cardigans (00:35:14)
- Are newsboy hats actually SEXY?!
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:37:17)
- Tit or Tat? A festive holiday game (00:45:35)
- Don't overstretch yourself
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- "The One with the Embryos" from Friends
- Murder, She Wrote - which you will find ample references to in my book, Venice Actually
- Clue (1985)
- Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) - and underrated 90s classic
- A Christmas Story (1983)


Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57889275Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:00:03 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174717721-clued-in-christmas The Author: https://www.miaheintzelman.com/ The Guest: https://angelamariahart.com/, host of the https://thecozymysterybookclub.com/...The Novel: Clued in Christmas

The Author: Mia Heintzelman

The Guest: Angela Maria Hart, host of the Cozy Mystery Book Club
12 Days of Cozies (December 1st - 12th)

The Synopsis:
Nadia Sikes usually loves the holidays—cozy game nights, snowy mountain girls’ trips, hours decking the halls at Love & Games. But when her two best friends and co-owners find love, all she wants is to tuck away her heart and make it through the season. Quietly handsome bookstore owner and single dad Micah Hamilton is determined to a) build lasting Christmas memories with his little girl and b) avoid Nadia. When his daughter asks to attend the holiday festivities at Love & Games, though, Micah is forced to introduce the woman who broke his heart, to his child she never knew existed. The scene would drive anyone to plot their romantic reunion…and someone does.

Between turkey dinners, tree decorating, and mistletoe kisses, mysterious notes begin showing up at the game store. As Nadia strings together clues, motives, and suspects for this twisty whodunit, she and Micah are blindsided by the return of their desire. Is it a mistake to lose themselves in each other again? Or will a Christmas miracle bring them back to where they belong?

Show Notes:
- A familiar face for the 2nd Day of Boobsmas
- RIP Twitter
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas meets the 12 Days of Cozies
- Stop downplaying your accomplishments (00:10:54)
- Today's reading selection - the perfect mystery/romance crossover (00:12:30)
- Trivia and Murder, She Wrote
- The 90s reference to end all 90s references
- A short synopsis for Clued in Christmas (00:21:27)
- Some petty notes... that we just can't let go of
- Hard up for cardigans (00:35:14)
- Are newsboy hats actually SEXY?!
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:37:17)
- Tit or Tat? A festive holiday game (00:45:35)
- Don't overstretch yourself
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- "The One with the Embryos" from Friends
- Murder, She Wrote - which you will find ample references to in my book, Venice Actually
- Clue (1985)
- Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) - and underrated 90s classic
- A Christmas Story (1983)


Other News:
December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually.]]>3886book,books,christmas,clue,dating,erotica,holiday,holidays,interracial,literature,love,mysteries,mystery,reading,romance,sextrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snowed-in-for-christmas-boobsmas-1--57879440The Novella: Snowed in for Christmas

The Author: Jaqueline Snowe

The Guest: Esther

The Synopsis:
Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is used to guys not taking her seriously. She’s too blond, too quirky, or Just. Too. Much. So she’s ditched dating to focus on her job and a house filled with drama and plenty of tea. Now with the holidays and a major blizzard on her doorstep, Becca has everything she needs to survive the next two weeks on her own. Hot cocoa, plenty of books . . . and the memory of a steamy kiss with a certain sexy, grumposaurus next-door neighbor to keep her warm.

Only Becca’s seriously underestimated this Snowpocalypse. So when the power goes out and Harrison Cooper—football coach, master crank, and the guy who acted mega-awkward after said steamy kiss—offers her shelter, it only makes sense to accept. They’ll just be Blizzard Buddies. Hang out, stay safe, and maybe indulge in a little R-rated cuddling . Becca knows that Harrison isn’t the dating kind, and what happens during the storm lasts only as long as the storm. But are they keeping warm . . . or playing with fire?

Show Notes:
- The 5th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Cotton Mouth March Madness, hosted by Amanda (Talk About Swoon)
- Discovering indie romance
- What's your favorite holiday memory or tradition? (00:06:09)
- Introducing today's read, Snowed in for Christmas
- A brief synopsis for today's read, Snowed in for Christmas (00:11:55)
- Still finding "firsts" in romance reading, even after a decade
- Pop culture references: yay or nay?
- A shift in romance towards REAL people with REAL jobs
- Henley Harrison (00:27:06)
- A few cold AF experiences
- Why we love snowed-in romance... especially when it's messy
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:37:08)
- Removing the "masculine" and "feminine" from romance novels (00:41:30)
- Tit or Tat? A festive holiday game (00:46:30)
- The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- The House Bunny (if you want another story about a sorority mom)
- THE monologue from Barbie
- Corporate Mandated Holiday Romance by Nellie Wilson
- The Christmas Notch series by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone

December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57879440Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:42:35 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/103488821 The Author: http://www.jaquelinesnowe.com/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/esther.reads/ The Synopsis: Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is used to guys not taking her seriously. She’s...The Novella: Snowed in for Christmas

The Author: Jaqueline Snowe

The Guest: Esther

The Synopsis:
Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is used to guys not taking her seriously. She’s too blond, too quirky, or Just. Too. Much. So she’s ditched dating to focus on her job and a house filled with drama and plenty of tea. Now with the holidays and a major blizzard on her doorstep, Becca has everything she needs to survive the next two weeks on her own. Hot cocoa, plenty of books . . . and the memory of a steamy kiss with a certain sexy, grumposaurus next-door neighbor to keep her warm.

Only Becca’s seriously underestimated this Snowpocalypse. So when the power goes out and Harrison Cooper—football coach, master crank, and the guy who acted mega-awkward after said steamy kiss—offers her shelter, it only makes sense to accept. They’ll just be Blizzard Buddies. Hang out, stay safe, and maybe indulge in a little R-rated cuddling . Becca knows that Harrison isn’t the dating kind, and what happens during the storm lasts only as long as the storm. But are they keeping warm . . . or playing with fire?

Show Notes:
- The 5th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Cotton Mouth March Madness, hosted by Amanda (Talk About Swoon)
- Discovering indie romance
- What's your favorite holiday memory or tradition? (00:06:09)
- Introducing today's read, Snowed in for Christmas
- A brief synopsis for today's read, Snowed in for Christmas (00:11:55)
- Still finding "firsts" in romance reading, even after a decade
- Pop culture references: yay or nay?
- A shift in romance towards REAL people with REAL jobs
- Henley Harrison (00:27:06)
- A few cold AF experiences
- Why we love snowed-in romance... especially when it's messy
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:37:08)
- Removing the "masculine" and "feminine" from romance novels (00:41:30)
- Tit or Tat? A festive holiday game (00:46:30)
- The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- The House Bunny (if you want another story about a sorority mom)
- THE monologue from Barbie
- Corporate Mandated Holiday Romance by Nellie Wilson
- The Christmas Notch series by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone

December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!

Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>3293boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,erotica,fiction,hea,holiday,holidays,literature,love,reading,romance,sex,smut,snow,snowedintrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tit-talk-nostalgic-love-romantic-updates-to-stories-we-love--57094986Summary: I, for one, am a huge fan of adaptations, retellings, and re-imaginings of romance favorites, from Shakespeare's classic comedies to romcoms of the 80s and 90s. During this panel we'll discuss the process of adapting existing source material, highlight a few favorites (including some of the panelists' books), and explore stories we haven't seen yet (that we'd like to). 💕

Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk (usually) takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

Today's Panelists:
Alison Cochrun, author of Kiss Her Once for Me
Livy Hart, author of Planes, Trains, and All the Feels (May '23)
Allie Parker, author and podcast host of Romance Ever After Podcast

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/mont&]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57094986Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:05:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: I, for one, am a huge fan of adaptations, retellings, and re-imaginings of romance favorites, from Shakespeare's classic comedies to romcoms of the 80s and 90s. During this panel we'll discuss the process of adapting existing source material,...Summary: I, for one, am a huge fan of adaptations, retellings, and re-imaginings of romance favorites, from Shakespeare's classic comedies to romcoms of the 80s and 90s. During this panel we'll discuss the process of adapting existing source material, highlight a few favorites (including some of the panelists' books), and explore stories we haven't seen yet (that we'd like to). 💕

Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk (usually) takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

Today's Panelists:
Alison Cochrun, author of Kiss Her Once for Me
Livy Hart, author of Planes, Trains, and All the Feels (May '23)
Allie Parker, author and podcast host of Romance Ever After Podcast

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/mont&]]>409490s,author,book,books,comedy,interview,literature,love,millennial,movies,nostalgia,reading,romance,romcom,shakespeare,writer,writerstrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-camille-kellogg--54651544Episode Summary: What's better than Pride and Prejudice? GAY Pride and Prejudice. Join debut author, Camille Kellogg, and I as we discuss her debut release, Just as You Are. Other topics include our favorite adaptations of Pride and Prejudice (in books and on screen), how early 2000s romcoms shaped our romance reading journeys, and of course, the importance of queer joy in media today. Happy Pride, y'all!

Guest: Camille Kellogg, author of Just as You Are

Book Summary:
The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.

Liz Baker and her three roommates work at the Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that’s on the verge of shutting down—until it’s bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Liz knows she’s lucky to still have a paycheck but it’s hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the color printer to prevent “frivolous use.” When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her listicles, she knows that it’s only a matter of time before her impulsive mouth gets herself fired.

But as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria—she’s funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz’s gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Despite the evidence that Liz can’t trust her, it’s hard to keep hating Daria—and even harder to resist the chemistry between them.

This page-turning, sexy, and delightfully funny rom-com celebrates queer culture, chosen family, and falling in love against your better judgment.

Show Notes:
- Be sure to grab your copy of the Queer and Cute Anthology and read my novella!
- Camille's jump from editing/publishing to writing
- Our shared love of romcoms
- "The gayest book I could possibly write."
- A brief synopsis for Just as You Are, a queer twist on Pride and Prejudice (00:11:10)
- All the extra crap that goes into writing a book... after the writing itself
- Pride and Prejudice adaptations... and Kelly's spreadsheet (00:14:32)
- Camille's version of Pemberley: how she adapted (and changed) a story we know well
- Found family in queer romance
- Where are all the vegans in romance novels?
- HANDS. OFF. OUR. BOOKS.
- The legacy of romance writers writing LGBTQIA+ stories (00:34:02)
- Someone will love your book... and someone won't!
- What's up next for Camille? (00:44:15)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Pride and Prejudice (2005) - the almighty version
- Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Pre-order your copy of the Queer and Cute Anthology - featuring my spicy sapphic short, "Love is in the Air" - available June 30th.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54651544Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:02:29 +0000Boobies & NoobiesEpisode Summary: What's better than Pride and Prejudice? GAY Pride and Prejudice. Join debut author, Camille Kellogg, and I as we discuss her debut release, Just as You Are. Other topics include our favorite adaptations of Pride and Prejudice (in...Episode Summary: What's better than Pride and Prejudice? GAY Pride and Prejudice. Join debut author, Camille Kellogg, and I as we discuss her debut release, Just as You Are. Other topics include our favorite adaptations of Pride and Prejudice (in books and on screen), how early 2000s romcoms shaped our romance reading journeys, and of course, the importance of queer joy in media today. Happy Pride, y'all!

Guest: Camille Kellogg, author of Just as You Are

Book Summary:
The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.

Liz Baker and her three roommates work at the Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that’s on the verge of shutting down—until it’s bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Liz knows she’s lucky to still have a paycheck but it’s hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the color printer to prevent “frivolous use.” When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her listicles, she knows that it’s only a matter of time before her impulsive mouth gets herself fired.

But as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria—she’s funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz’s gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Despite the evidence that Liz can’t trust her, it’s hard to keep hating Daria—and even harder to resist the chemistry between them.

This page-turning, sexy, and delightfully funny rom-com celebrates queer culture, chosen family, and falling in love against your better judgment.

Show Notes:
- Be sure to grab your copy of the Queer and Cute Anthology and read my novella!
- Camille's jump from editing/publishing to writing
- Our shared love of romcoms
- "The gayest book I could possibly write."
- A brief synopsis for Just as You Are, a queer twist on Pride and Prejudice (00:11:10)
- All the extra crap that goes into writing a book... after the writing itself
- Pride and Prejudice adaptations... and Kelly's spreadsheet (00:14:32)
- Camille's version of Pemberley: how she adapted (and changed) a story we know well
- Found family in queer romance
- Where are all the vegans in romance novels?
- HANDS. OFF. OUR. BOOKS.
- The legacy of romance writers writing LGBTQIA+ stories (00:34:02)
- Someone will love your book... and someone won't!
- What's up next for Camille? (00:44:15)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Pride and Prejudice (2005) - the almighty version
- Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Pre-order your copy of the Queer and Cute Anthology - featuring my spicy sapphic short, "Love is in the Air" - available June 30th.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>2995austen,book,books,dating,debut,hea,lesbian,lgbtq+,lgbtqia,literature,love,queer,reading,romance,romcom,sapphic,sex,summertrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-kayla-grosse--54010849Episode Summary: This episode has been a long time coming, and it's a wild one for sure! We cover everything from the wonderful world of fanfiction - "The Practice" and the Green & Pink Power Rangers, obviously - to the effects of purity culture on readers and writers today, and even a few helpful tips for how to write more authentic fat characters in romance novels.

Guest: Kayla Grosse, author of Rein Me In (The Cowboys of Night Hawk)

Book Summary:
BLAKE TANNER never thought she’d return to her hometown after her brother Reed died in a tragic accident. But when her mom gets injured, she comes home to help out on her family's ranch. Now, only five years after her brother's accident, she can’t hide from the grief, the people, or the guilt that she's been running from.

GAVIN MONTGOMERY didn’t plan for his life to be this way. He didn’t ask to be stuck with a pile of debt, the responsibility of a failing family business, or a little brother with a drinking problem. But when his dad died nine months ago, Gavin had no choice but to step up and take care of his family, even if that involved hiding the truth from them: that they’re about to lose everything.

When Blake reluctantly agrees to attend a charity “date auction” at the local townie bar, she figures supporting the family of her late brother's best friend is the right thing to do. Only Gavin is no longer the sweet young boy she remembers, and when he challenges her to ride the mechanical bull in front of the whole town, what choice does she have but to saddle up.

But getting back in the saddle might be a mistake. Because even if she's an expert rider, there’s no way in hell she's letting that cowboy hold the reins.

Will Blake and Gavin find a way to work through their grief and ride off into the sunset?

Or will they be over faster than an eight-second ride?

Authors Note: Rein Me In is the first in The Cowboys of Night Hawk series. This book can be read as a standalone novel and has a HEA. Please know that while there are lots of fun and uplifting moments in this book, the characters also deal with themes of loss, grief, alcohol abuse, and depression.

Show Notes:
- May Patreon Shoutout
- Kelly and Kayla have WAY too much in common
- Soap operas as gateway into reading (and writing) romance
- How purity culture has affected a generation of romance readers (00:07:19)
- Glad to know I'm not the only person who watched "The 10th Kingdom"
- From "The Practice" to "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"... Kayla is a shipper
- Don't try to legislate LGBTQIA+ romances "for the sake of kids" when there have ALWAYS been cishet romances in our media
- How positive fat rep in "Hairspray" changed our outlook on love (00:17:45)
- Fat joy & fat liberation
- How the love we see in books and on screen affects the way we receive love in real life (00:27:30)
- From rockstars to cowboys...
- The almost bull ride that inspired Rein Me In
- Writing meet cutes from missed opportunities
- Third. Act. Break-ups. Are. NOT. Necessary. (00:38:18)
- Hockey romance vs. romance with hockey in it (especially with plus-size love interests)
- Writing plus-size characters without a weight loss journey or shame (00:45:27)
- What's up next for Kayla?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Julia Wolf's rockstar romance - check out our episode on Built to Fall
- Kat Blackthorne's The Halloween Boys - a good example of a straight-sized author writing a plus-size character
- I Like You Like That aka the fastest book that Kayla's written (before now) based on her high school friends and one traumatic 15-year-old girl experience.
- Emily Rath's Pucking Around

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54010849Fri, 26 May 2023 20:05:33 +0000Boobies & NoobiesEpisode Summary: This episode has been a long time coming, and it's a wild one for sure! We cover everything from the wonderful world of fanfiction - "The Practice" and the Green & Pink Power Rangers, obviously - to the effects of purity culture...Episode Summary: This episode has been a long time coming, and it's a wild one for sure! We cover everything from the wonderful world of fanfiction - "The Practice" and the Green & Pink Power Rangers, obviously - to the effects of purity culture on readers and writers today, and even a few helpful tips for how to write more authentic fat characters in romance novels.

Guest: Kayla Grosse, author of Rein Me In (The Cowboys of Night Hawk)

Book Summary:
BLAKE TANNER never thought she’d return to her hometown after her brother Reed died in a tragic accident. But when her mom gets injured, she comes home to help out on her family's ranch. Now, only five years after her brother's accident, she can’t hide from the grief, the people, or the guilt that she's been running from.

GAVIN MONTGOMERY didn’t plan for his life to be this way. He didn’t ask to be stuck with a pile of debt, the responsibility of a failing family business, or a little brother with a drinking problem. But when his dad died nine months ago, Gavin had no choice but to step up and take care of his family, even if that involved hiding the truth from them: that they’re about to lose everything.

When Blake reluctantly agrees to attend a charity “date auction” at the local townie bar, she figures supporting the family of her late brother's best friend is the right thing to do. Only Gavin is no longer the sweet young boy she remembers, and when he challenges her to ride the mechanical bull in front of the whole town, what choice does she have but to saddle up.

But getting back in the saddle might be a mistake. Because even if she's an expert rider, there’s no way in hell she's letting that cowboy hold the reins.

Will Blake and Gavin find a way to work through their grief and ride off into the sunset?

Or will they be over faster than an eight-second ride?

Authors Note: Rein Me In is the first in The Cowboys of Night Hawk series. This book can be read as a standalone novel and has a HEA. Please know that while there are lots of fun and uplifting moments in this book, the characters also deal with themes of loss, grief, alcohol abuse, and depression.

Show Notes:
- May Patreon Shoutout
- Kelly and Kayla have WAY too much in common
- Soap operas as gateway into reading (and writing) romance
- How purity culture has affected a generation of romance readers (00:07:19)
- Glad to know I'm not the only person who watched "The 10th Kingdom"
- From "The Practice" to "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"... Kayla is a shipper
- Don't try to legislate LGBTQIA+ romances "for the sake of kids" when there have ALWAYS been cishet romances in our media
- How positive fat rep in "Hairspray" changed our outlook on love (00:17:45)
- Fat joy & fat liberation
- How the love we see in books and on screen affects the way we receive love in real life (00:27:30)
- From rockstars to cowboys...
- The almost bull ride that inspired Rein Me In
- Writing meet cutes from missed opportunities
- Third. Act. Break-ups. Are. NOT. Necessary. (00:38:18)
- Hockey romance vs. romance with hockey in it (especially with plus-size love interests)
- Writing plus-size characters without a weight loss journey or shame (00:45:27)
-...]]>3630author,book,books,cowboy,dating,fanfiction,hea,hockey,interview,literature,love,meetcute,millennial,novel,plus-size,reading,representation,romancetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tit-talk-redeeming-the-unlikeable-heroine--53679016Summary: I, myself, am a fan of "messy, unlikeable" heroines, mostly because I just think of them as REAL ASS human beings. So why do they get so much hate? Especially from female readers? 💖 Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk (usually) takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

The Panelists:
Follow Suzanne Baltsar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanned523/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzMWrites

Follow Tavi
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tattletav
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattletav/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tattletav
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattletav

Follow Cat Wynn
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catwynnauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwynnauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/catwynnauthor

Follow Ariana
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianareadsbooks
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arianareadsbooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariana_reads

Books, Articles, & Other Media Mentioned:

• Reddit: "Can someone please explain unlikeable heroines to me?"
• Partner Track and Airplane Games by Cat Wynn
• Chelsea Handler's "A Day in the Life of Childless Woman"
• "An Ode to the Unlikeable Heroine" (Frolic)
• We Should All Be Mirandas: Life Lessons from Sex and the City's Most Underrated Character
• General "Sex and the City" chatter
• My Steamy Spotlight Interview with Kwana Jackson (re: her book, How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days)
• The Stand-up Groomsman by Jackie Lau and Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade (both books feature plus-size male main characters)
• How to Survive a Scandal by Samara Parish
• Releasing the Gods by Leia Stone & Jaymin Eve
• Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
• Book Lovers by Emily Henry
• The Devil You Know by Elizabeth O'Roark
• Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
• Kiss the Sky by Krista & Becca Ritchie
• Broken King by Bella Matthews
• Do You Take this Man by Denise Williams
• The Bluewater Billionaire series (with ethical female billionaires)

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53679016Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:34:14 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: I, myself, am a fan of "messy, unlikeable" heroines, mostly because I just think of them as REAL ASS human beings. So why do they get so much hate? Especially from female readers? 💖 Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who...Summary: I, myself, am a fan of "messy, unlikeable" heroines, mostly because I just think of them as REAL ASS human beings. So why do they get so much hate? Especially from female readers? 💖 Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk (usually) takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

The Panelists:
Follow Suzanne Baltsar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanned523/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzMWrites

Follow Tavi
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tattletav
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattletav/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tattletav
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tattletav

Follow Cat Wynn
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catwynnauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwynnauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/catwynnauthor

Follow Ariana
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianareadsbooks
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arianareadsbooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariana_reads

Books, Articles, & Other Media Mentioned:

• Reddit: "Can someone please explain unlikeable heroines to me?"
• Partner Track and Airplane Games by Cat Wynn
• Chelsea Handler's "A Day in the Life of Childless Woman"
• "An Ode to the Unlikeable Heroine" (Frolic)
• We Should All Be Mirandas: Life Lessons from Sex and the City's Most Underrated Character
• General "Sex and the City" chatter
• My Steamy Spotlight Interview with Kwana Jackson (re: her book, How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days)
• The Stand-up Groomsman by Jackie Lau and Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade (both books feature plus-size male main characters)
• How to Survive a Scandal by Samara Parish
• Releasing the Gods by Leia Stone & Jaymin Eve
• Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
• Book Lovers by Emily Henry
• The Devil You Know by Elizabeth O'Roark
• Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
• Kiss the Sky by Krista & Becca Ritchie
• Broken King by Bella Matthews
• Do You Take this Man by Denise Williams
• The Bluewater Billionaire series (with ethical female billionaires)

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>4337book,books,booktok,booktube,childfree,childless,dating,divorce,feminism,literature,love,marriage,novel,panel,reading,relationships,romance,sex,womentrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-sarah-hawley--53669489Episode Summary: We had waaayyy too much fun with this one! Join debut author, Sarah Hawley, and I as we discuss her debut release, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon. She also gives us an inside look at the rest of the series... can you say, "I accidentally summoned a succubus from a stone I bought on Ebay?" Other topics include incorporating current issues and political messaging into paranormal/fantasy romance, lusting after men in black leather gloves, and the emotional rollercoaster of publishing your first book. Enjoy!

Guest: Sarah Hawley, author of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

Book Summary:
Mariel Spark knows not to trust a demon, especially one that wants her soul, but what’s a witch to do when he won’t leave her side—and she kind of doesn’t want him to?

Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries of the famed Spark family, but to the displeasure of her mother, she prefers baking to brewing potions and gardening to casting hexes. When a spell to summon flour goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down a demon—one she inadvertently summoned for a soul bargain.

Ozroth the Ruthless is a legend among demons. Powerful and merciless, he drives hard bargains to collect mortal souls. But his reputation has suffered ever since a bargain went awry—if he can strike a bargain with Mariel, he will earn back his deadly reputation. Ozroth can’t leave Mariel’s side until they complete a bargain, which she refuses to do (turns out some humans are attached to their souls).

But the witch is funny. And curvy. And disgustingly yet endearingly cheerful. Becoming awkward roommates quickly escalates when Mariel, terrified to confess the inadvertent summoning to her mother, blurts out that she’s dating Ozroth. As Ozroth and Mariel struggle with their opposing goals and maintaining a fake relationship, real attraction blooms between them. But Ozroth has a limited amount of time to strike the deal, and if Mariel gives up her soul, she’ll lose all her emotions—including love—which will only spell disaster for them both.

Show Notes:
Cocktober came early! Let's chat with paranormal romance author, Sarah Hawley
- The emotional rollercoaster of publishing your debut
- Not every book is for every reader... and that's okay!!
- Authors staying out of readers' spaces (00:09:15)
- The anatomy of a demon cock
- Varying spice levels and a shoutout to my mom!
- Another podcaster turned writer... have you listened to the Wicked Wallflowers? (00:14:34)
- A not-so-brief (but thoroughly entertaining) synopsis for A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon
- Incorporating current issues and political messaging into paranormal and fantasy romance (00:23:50)
- It's funny. It's horny. And good things happen.
- Looking ahead at the rest of Sarah's series (pre-order A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch now)
- Two words... GHOST. E-BAY.
- Creating the "rules" and lore for A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon (00:33:59)
- I meant have found an amnesia romance I actually want to read...
- Brown is NOT the new black
- Werewolves in sweater vests
- Do you have a dream project? (00:47:25)
- More paranormal comedies, please!!

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Wicked Wallflowers Club (Sarah's podcast)
- Bonkers Romance Podcast
- Remember our Steamy Spotlight Interview with Sally Thorne? Listen for more on haunted dollhouses...
- Revisit our March Tit Talk on "Nostalgic Love: Romantic Updates to Stories We Love"

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53669489Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:34:27 +0000Boobies & NoobiesEpisode Summary: We had waaayyy too much fun with this one! Join debut author, Sarah Hawley, and I as we discuss her debut release, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon. She also gives us an inside look at the rest of the series... can you say, "I...Episode Summary: We had waaayyy too much fun with this one! Join debut author, Sarah Hawley, and I as we discuss her debut release, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon. She also gives us an inside look at the rest of the series... can you say, "I accidentally summoned a succubus from a stone I bought on Ebay?" Other topics include incorporating current issues and political messaging into paranormal/fantasy romance, lusting after men in black leather gloves, and the emotional rollercoaster of publishing your first book. Enjoy!

Guest: Sarah Hawley, author of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

Book Summary:
Mariel Spark knows not to trust a demon, especially one that wants her soul, but what’s a witch to do when he won’t leave her side—and she kind of doesn’t want him to?

Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries of the famed Spark family, but to the displeasure of her mother, she prefers baking to brewing potions and gardening to casting hexes. When a spell to summon flour goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down a demon—one she inadvertently summoned for a soul bargain.

Ozroth the Ruthless is a legend among demons. Powerful and merciless, he drives hard bargains to collect mortal souls. But his reputation has suffered ever since a bargain went awry—if he can strike a bargain with Mariel, he will earn back his deadly reputation. Ozroth can’t leave Mariel’s side until they complete a bargain, which she refuses to do (turns out some humans are attached to their souls).

But the witch is funny. And curvy. And disgustingly yet endearingly cheerful. Becoming awkward roommates quickly escalates when Mariel, terrified to confess the inadvertent summoning to her mother, blurts out that she’s dating Ozroth. As Ozroth and Mariel struggle with their opposing goals and maintaining a fake relationship, real attraction blooms between them. But Ozroth has a limited amount of time to strike the deal, and if Mariel gives up her soul, she’ll lose all her emotions—including love—which will only spell disaster for them both.

Show Notes:
Cocktober came early! Let's chat with paranormal romance author, Sarah Hawley
- The emotional rollercoaster of publishing your debut
- Not every book is for every reader... and that's okay!!
- Authors staying out of readers' spaces (00:09:15)
- The anatomy of a demon cock
- Varying spice levels and a shoutout to my mom!
- Another podcaster turned writer... have you listened to the Wicked Wallflowers? (00:14:34)
- A not-so-brief (but thoroughly entertaining) synopsis for A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon
- Incorporating current issues and political messaging into paranormal and fantasy romance (00:23:50)
- It's funny. It's horny. And good things happen.
- Looking ahead at the rest of Sarah's series (pre-order A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch now)
- Two words... GHOST. E-BAY.
- Creating the "rules" and lore for A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon (00:33:59)
- I meant have found an amnesia romance I actually want to read...
- Brown is NOT the new black
- Werewolves in sweater vests
- Do you have a dream project? (00:47:25)
- More paranormal comedies, please!!

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Wicked Wallflowers Club (Sarah's podcast)
- Bonkers Romance Podcast
- Remember our 3222author,book,books,dating,demon,fantasy,hea,interview,love,novel,novels,paranormal,reading,review,romance,sex,witch,witches,writer,writerstrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-amanda-elliot--53473191Episode Summary: Be sure to stock up on snacks before listening! On this hunger-inducing episode, author Amanda Elliot joins me to discuss her latest release, a food critic v. food critic romance called Best Served Hot. Other topics include the symbiotic relationship between food, sex, & romance, the surprisingly positive impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on 2023 book releases, and a bit of 90s nostalgia. Enjoy!

Guest: Amanda Elliot, author of Best Served Hot

Book Summary:
Two restaurant critics learn their opposing tastes might make for a five-star relationship in the next foodie romantic comedy from the author of Sadie on a Plate.

By day, Julie Zimmerman works as an executive assistant. After hours, she’s @JulieZeeEatsNYC, a social media restaurant reviewer with over fifty thousand followers. As much as she loves her self-employed side gig, what Julie really wants is to be a critic at a major newspaper, like the New York Scroll. The only thing worse than the Scroll’s rejection of her application is the fact that smarmy, social-media-averse society boy Bennett Richard Macalester Wright snagged her dream job.

While at the Central Park Food Festival, Julie confronts the annoyingly handsome Bennett about his outdated opinions on social media and posts the resulting video footage. Julie's follower count soars—and so does the Scroll’s. Julie and Bennett grudgingly agree to partner up for a few reviews to further their buzz. Online buzz, obviously.

Over tapas, burgers, and more, Julie and Bennett connect over their shared love of food. But when the competitive fire between them turns extra spicy, they'll have to decide how much heat their relationship can take.

Show Notes:
- Let's talk food and foodie romance with Amanda Elliot
- Cookbooks and recipes we love
- Food vs. romance novels (and what they have in common)
- Amanda's romance reading & writing journey (00:06:45)
- Our shared passion for "Top Chef"
- The impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on 2023 book releases
- The symbiotic relationship between food & sex & romance (00:14:12)
- The Literary Dates food tour collab we need!
- Food evokes memories (and creates new ones)
- Creating a hand-me-down recipe keepsake (here's the tea towel I bought for my Mimi)
- What's up next for Amanda? (00:24:20)
- The dream project or story Amanda is dying to tell...
- 90s nostalgia for the win

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Well Met by Jen DeLuca
- "Top Chef" Season 20
- Sadie on a Plate (Amanda's previous book)
- For Her Consideration by Amy Spalding
- Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53473191Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:11:09 +0000Boobies & NoobiesEpisode Summary: Be sure to stock up on snacks before listening! On this hunger-inducing episode, author Amanda Elliot joins me to discuss her latest release, a food critic v. food critic romance called https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61053817....Episode Summary: Be sure to stock up on snacks before listening! On this hunger-inducing episode, author Amanda Elliot joins me to discuss her latest release, a food critic v. food critic romance called Best Served Hot. Other topics include the symbiotic relationship between food, sex, & romance, the surprisingly positive impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on 2023 book releases, and a bit of 90s nostalgia. Enjoy!

Guest: Amanda Elliot, author of Best Served Hot

Book Summary:
Two restaurant critics learn their opposing tastes might make for a five-star relationship in the next foodie romantic comedy from the author of Sadie on a Plate.

By day, Julie Zimmerman works as an executive assistant. After hours, she’s @JulieZeeEatsNYC, a social media restaurant reviewer with over fifty thousand followers. As much as she loves her self-employed side gig, what Julie really wants is to be a critic at a major newspaper, like the New York Scroll. The only thing worse than the Scroll’s rejection of her application is the fact that smarmy, social-media-averse society boy Bennett Richard Macalester Wright snagged her dream job.

While at the Central Park Food Festival, Julie confronts the annoyingly handsome Bennett about his outdated opinions on social media and posts the resulting video footage. Julie's follower count soars—and so does the Scroll’s. Julie and Bennett grudgingly agree to partner up for a few reviews to further their buzz. Online buzz, obviously.

Over tapas, burgers, and more, Julie and Bennett connect over their shared love of food. But when the competitive fire between them turns extra spicy, they'll have to decide how much heat their relationship can take.

Show Notes:
- Let's talk food and foodie romance with Amanda Elliot
- Cookbooks and recipes we love
- Food vs. romance novels (and what they have in common)
- Amanda's romance reading & writing journey (00:06:45)
- Our shared passion for "Top Chef"
- The impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on 2023 book releases
- The symbiotic relationship between food & sex & romance (00:14:12)
- The Literary Dates food tour collab we need!
- Food evokes memories (and creates new ones)
- Creating a hand-me-down recipe keepsake (here's the tea towel I bought for my Mimi)
- What's up next for Amanda? (00:24:20)
- The dream project or story Amanda is dying to tell...
- 90s nostalgia for the win

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Well Met by Jen DeLuca
- "Top Chef" Season 20
- Sadie on a Plate (Amanda's previous book)
- For Her Consideration by Amy Spalding
- Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month.
]]>1750author,authors,book,books,chef,cookbook,cooking,food,foodie,hea,interview,literature,love,novel,novels,nyc,restaurant,romance,writertrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantasy-fiction-draft-winter-edition--53445377Summary: March Madness might be coming to a close, but the Fantasy Fiction Draft is just getting started. Join the romance reading (and writing) "team captains" as they draft their favorite books releasing between January 1st - March 31st, 2023. 💖

Then, vote for your favorite "team" on the Boobies & Noobies Instagram.

The Team Captains:
Kelly Reynolds, Author & Host of Boobies & Noobies
José Orlando, Bookstagram & Booktok
Anna P, Author & Bookstagram
Esther, Bookstagram, Booktwitter, & Co-host of Holy Ship: A Romance Novel Podcast

Categories & Book Picks available in the full shownotes on www.boobiesandnoobies.com/episodes

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53445377Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:14:17 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: March Madness might be coming to a close, but the Fantasy Fiction Draft is just getting started. Join the romance reading (and writing) "team captains" as they draft their favorite books releasing between January 1st - March 31st, 2023. 💖...Summary: March Madness might be coming to a close, but the Fantasy Fiction Draft is just getting started. Join the romance reading (and writing) "team captains" as they draft their favorite books releasing between January 1st - March 31st, 2023. 💖

Then, vote for your favorite "team" on the Boobies & Noobies Instagram.

The Team Captains:
Kelly Reynolds, Author & Host of Boobies & Noobies
José Orlando, Bookstagram & Booktok
Anna P, Author & Bookstagram
Esther, Bookstagram, Booktwitter, & Co-host of Holy Ship: A Romance Novel Podcast

Categories & Book Picks available in the full shownotes on www.boobiesandnoobies.com/episodes

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>1814author,authors,bookrec,books,bookstagram,booktok,dating,erotica,hea,indie,lgbtq,literature,publishing,reading,romance,romcom,sextrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tit-talk-separating-the-art-from-the-artist-yay-or-nay--53216898Summary: Authors behaving badly is nothing new... and yet, they're still selling books? Do we ever truly separate the book from the writer and where do we draw the line? You be the judge... 💖

Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk (usually) takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

Panelists:
Georgina Kierston, Author (Preorder More to Love)
Shannon Elliot, Author (Buy her latest release, Devil in the Dark)
Sonia, Bookstagrammer

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53216898Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:25:36 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Authors behaving badly is nothing new... and yet, they're still selling books? Do we ever truly separate the book from the writer and where do we draw the line? You be the judge... 💖 Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks...Summary: Authors behaving badly is nothing new... and yet, they're still selling books? Do we ever truly separate the book from the writer and where do we draw the line? You be the judge... 💖

Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk (usually) takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

Panelists:
Georgina Kierston, Author (Preorder More to Love)
Shannon Elliot, Author (Buy her latest release, Devil in the Dark)
Sonia, Bookstagrammer

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>5751art,artist,author,authors,book,books,booktube,hea,lgbtq,literature,love,podcast,problematic,reading,romancetrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-emma-barry--52688120Episode Summary: We're kicking off the seventh season of Boobies & Noobies with Emma Barry, whose latest release, Chick Magnet, is available now! Along with Emma's new book - which touches on everything from farm animals to gaslighting and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic - we also discuss such topics as how the pandemic has affected our media consumption, owning farm animals, and the concepts of "chaos muppets."

Guest: Emma Barry, author of Chick Magnet

Book Summary:
From Emma Barry comes a clever romance about a hot veterinarian and a chicken-loving influencer who can’t help but ruffle each other’s feathers.

Nicole Jones needs a fresh start. “Chick Nic” to millions of internet fans, the social media star and her flock of chickens bask in the spotlight—until she’s publicly dumped by a YouTuber for clout. She has no choice but to round up her birds and move on.

But when one of her hens has an emergency, Nic gets her first taste of her new stomping grounds—and it isn’t good. Veterinarian Will Lund is wildly attractive, yes, but he’s also surly. In fact, he comes right out and calls her a menace for parading her chickens on social media.

As neighbors, Nic and Will can’t exactly avoid each other. Then again, maybe they don’t want to. The two can’t deny their smoldering attraction, and it isn’t long before late-night confessions lead to backyard shenanigans.

Is this the start of a neighborly relationship—or could something more be hatching?

Show Notes:
- Welcome to Season 7 of the podcast!
- Let's talk chickens (and other farm animals) with Emma Barry
- Emma's romance reading and writing journey (00:09:28)
- Stop minimizing your accomplishments, ladies
- A brief synopsis for Emma's latest release, Chick Magnet
- Navigating the presence of Covid-19 and the pandemic in fiction
- How the pandemic has affected our media consumption
- Exploring stigmas like gaslighting and men's mental health in romance novels (00:29:30)
- What's up next for Emma? (00:35:06)
- "Chaos muppets"
- The celebrity drama that inspires our books
- Writing comedy for a book about comedians
- Emma's dream project... can you say, Mideival Times?! (00:44:31)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- "Chicken People" - watch for free on Amazon Prime
- Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
- "Gaslight" (1944)
- Funny Guy, Emma's next book (available in May)
- "Chaos Theory: A Unified Theory of Muppet Types"
- A complete timeline of the "Don't Worry Darling" drama

Other News:
- Join Kelly in-person OR virtually at Residence 11's first annual Desire Summit on Saturday February 11th. Use the code 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄𝟑𝟎 for 30% your tickets!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52688120Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:32:16 +0000Boobies & NoobiesEpisode Summary: We're kicking off the seventh season of Boobies & Noobies with Emma Barry, whose latest release, Chick Magnet, is available now! Along with Emma's new book - which touches on everything from farm animals to gaslighting and the...Episode Summary: We're kicking off the seventh season of Boobies & Noobies with Emma Barry, whose latest release, Chick Magnet, is available now! Along with Emma's new book - which touches on everything from farm animals to gaslighting and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic - we also discuss such topics as how the pandemic has affected our media consumption, owning farm animals, and the concepts of "chaos muppets."

Guest: Emma Barry, author of Chick Magnet

Book Summary:
From Emma Barry comes a clever romance about a hot veterinarian and a chicken-loving influencer who can’t help but ruffle each other’s feathers.

Nicole Jones needs a fresh start. “Chick Nic” to millions of internet fans, the social media star and her flock of chickens bask in the spotlight—until she’s publicly dumped by a YouTuber for clout. She has no choice but to round up her birds and move on.

But when one of her hens has an emergency, Nic gets her first taste of her new stomping grounds—and it isn’t good. Veterinarian Will Lund is wildly attractive, yes, but he’s also surly. In fact, he comes right out and calls her a menace for parading her chickens on social media.

As neighbors, Nic and Will can’t exactly avoid each other. Then again, maybe they don’t want to. The two can’t deny their smoldering attraction, and it isn’t long before late-night confessions lead to backyard shenanigans.

Is this the start of a neighborly relationship—or could something more be hatching?

Show Notes:
- Welcome to Season 7 of the podcast!
- Let's talk chickens (and other farm animals) with Emma Barry
- Emma's romance reading and writing journey (00:09:28)
- Stop minimizing your accomplishments, ladies
- A brief synopsis for Emma's latest release, Chick Magnet
- Navigating the presence of Covid-19 and the pandemic in fiction
- How the pandemic has affected our media consumption
- Exploring stigmas like gaslighting and men's mental health in romance novels (00:29:30)
- What's up next for Emma? (00:35:06)
- "Chaos muppets"
- The celebrity drama that inspires our books
- Writing comedy for a book about comedians
- Emma's dream project... can you say, Mideival Times?! (00:44:31)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- "Chicken People" - watch for free on Amazon Prime
- Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
- "Gaslight" (1944)
- Funny Guy, Emma's next book (available in May)
- "Chaos Theory: A Unified Theory of Muppet Types"
- A complete timeline of the "Don't Worry Darling" drama

Other News:
- Join Kelly in-person OR virtually at Residence 11's first annual Desire Summit on Saturday February 11th. Use the code 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄𝟑𝟎 for 30% your tickets!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies...]]>2834author,book,books,booktok,chickens,dating,farm,farming,gaslighting,interview,literature,novel,novels,reading,romance,writer,writers,writingtrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boobies-noobies-live-show-feat-too-stupid-to-live--52646034Summary: This episode was recorded live in October 2022 during the Boobies & Noobies live performance with My Worst Date podcast, featuring Becky Feldman, host of Too Stupid to Live.

Join Becky and Kelly for a round of romance "Would You Rather", a saucy twist on Mad Libs, and of course, a few book recommendations inspired by our favorite bad date stories from past My Worst Date episodes.

Listen to My Worst Date's Live performance HERE.



Books Recommended:

• The Librarian and the Orc by Eden Finley
• All the Feels by Olivia Dade
• Oh! Daddy: 20 Erotic Short Stories by Hayden Ash
• Meet Me in Los Feliz by Kelly Reynolds

Links:

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.


👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52646034Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:10:14 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: This episode was recorded live in October 2022 during the Boobies & Noobies live performance with https://www.myworstdatepodcast.com/ podcast, featuring Becky Feldman, host of https://www.tstlpodcast.com/. Join Becky and Kelly for a...Summary: This episode was recorded live in October 2022 during the Boobies & Noobies live performance with My Worst Date podcast, featuring Becky Feldman, host of Too Stupid to Live.

Join Becky and Kelly for a round of romance "Would You Rather", a saucy twist on Mad Libs, and of course, a few book recommendations inspired by our favorite bad date stories from past My Worst Date episodes.

Listen to My Worst Date's Live performance HERE.



Books Recommended:

• The Librarian and the Orc by Eden Finley
• All the Feels by Olivia Dade
• Oh! Daddy: 20 Erotic Short Stories by Hayden Ash
• Meet Me in Los Feliz by Kelly Reynolds

Links:

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.


👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>1800book,books,california,dating,erotica,la,literature,love,millennial,reading,review,romance,sex,womentrue7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forbidden-kisses-with-her-millionaire-boss-boobsmas-12--52276078The Novel: Forbidden Kisses with Her Millionaire Boss

The Author: Hana Sheik

The Guests: Aaron and Bree, co-hosts of The Categorically Romance Podcast

The Synopsis:
Heiress Lin dreams of a life different from the one that’s been planned for her. Traveling from Kenya to Canada to work for renowned tycoon Karl on a Kwanzaa-themed event is thrilling—and their instant, off-limits attraction blows her away! By the time the seven days of Kwanzaa arrive, even the snow outside can’t cool the sparks between them—especially after their sizzling kiss… But Karl’s a closed book, so will Lin dare to trust in their unique connection?

*Please Note* I accidentally call this book, Forbidden Kisses with her Millionaire like three times in this book! Apologies to all.

Show Notes:
- It's the 12th (and final) Day of Boobsmas...
- Bree and Aaron from the Categorically Romance Podcast, but this time, together!
- The ups and downs of Category Romance
- A few more (mostly category) holiday book recommendations (00:06:31)
- Why aren't there more Halloween romances (in the style and spirit of Holiday romances)?
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:11:20)
- The (literal) price we pay for books... just one more reason to try Category Romance
- Reading outside of your "comfort zone"
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:15:03)
- Bree doesn't like pie. Period.
- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:31:47)
- Holiday memories tied to food
- A brief synopsis for Forbidden Kisses with her Millionaire Boss (00:35:03)
- Harlequin Romance vs. Harlequin Presents
- Defying expectations - with location, sexuality, and career choice (00:45:15)
- The stigma surrounding bisexual men
- Why do most families in romance look the same way?
- "Blood is thicker than water"... or not? (01:00:09)
- But is it Kwanzaa?
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (01:08:53)
- "Can I kiss you?"
- The 12th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin (don't miss this one!)

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- A true Christmas classic: "Dick in a Box"
- A few more (mostly) Category Romance holiday recs:

• Maybe this Christmas by Ieshia Wiedlin
• A Christmas Negotiation by Karen Booth
• A Valentine for Christmas by Reese Ryan
• The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish
• The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish (listen to our Boobsmas 2021 episode about it)

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52276078Sun, 25 Dec 2022 01:25:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60572438-forbidden-kisses-with-her-millionaire-boss The Author: https://hanasheik.com/author/hanasheik/ The Guests: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2OtOBwEATHu_Ku1mWHCrw and...The Novel: Forbidden Kisses with Her Millionaire Boss

The Author: Hana Sheik

The Guests: Aaron and Bree, co-hosts of The Categorically Romance Podcast

The Synopsis:
Heiress Lin dreams of a life different from the one that’s been planned for her. Traveling from Kenya to Canada to work for renowned tycoon Karl on a Kwanzaa-themed event is thrilling—and their instant, off-limits attraction blows her away! By the time the seven days of Kwanzaa arrive, even the snow outside can’t cool the sparks between them—especially after their sizzling kiss… But Karl’s a closed book, so will Lin dare to trust in their unique connection?

*Please Note* I accidentally call this book, Forbidden Kisses with her Millionaire like three times in this book! Apologies to all.

Show Notes:
- It's the 12th (and final) Day of Boobsmas...
- Bree and Aaron from the Categorically Romance Podcast, but this time, together!
- The ups and downs of Category Romance
- A few more (mostly category) holiday book recommendations (00:06:31)
- Why aren't there more Halloween romances (in the style and spirit of Holiday romances)?
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:11:20)
- The (literal) price we pay for books... just one more reason to try Category Romance
- Reading outside of your "comfort zone"
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:15:03)
- Bree doesn't like pie. Period.
- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:31:47)
- Holiday memories tied to food
- A brief synopsis for Forbidden Kisses with her Millionaire Boss (00:35:03)
- Harlequin Romance vs. Harlequin Presents
- Defying expectations - with location, sexuality, and career choice (00:45:15)
- The stigma surrounding bisexual men
- Why do most families in romance look the same way?
- "Blood is thicker than water"... or not? (01:00:09)
- But is it Kwanzaa?
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (01:08:53)
- "Can I kiss you?"
- The 12th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin (don't miss this one!)

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- A true Christmas classic: "Dick in a Box"
- A few more (mostly) Category Romance holiday recs:

• Maybe this Christmas by Ieshia Wiedlin
• A Christmas Negotiation by Karen Booth
• A Valentine for Christmas by Reese Ryan
• The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish
• The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish (listen to our Boobsmas 2021 episode about it)

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈


]]>4670billionaire,bisexual,black,boobsmas,book,books,canada,category,christmas,dating,hanukkah,kwanzaa,lgbtq,literature,millionaire,reading,romancetrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/single-and-ready-to-jingle-boobsmas-11--52270934The Novel: Single and Ready to Jingle

The Author: Piper Rayne

The Guest: Amelia Remeta

The Synopsis:
The girl who loves Christmas falls for the Grinch—it’s a Christmas miracle.

What started as a dumpster fire of a blind date turns into a deal.

In truth, it probably didn’t help that I showed up dressed like an elf but that’s a story for another time. Our start was rocky at best which is why it’s so frustrating that I can’t stop thinking about his sexy British accent. Or the way his chest and arms fill out his suit. Or his perfect hair with that single streak of grey at the front.

Santa likes lists and so do I, so here’s all the reasons why Andrew and I aren’t right for each other:

He’s my brother’s best friend He’s the biggest grump I’ve ever met. He hates Christmas.

That last one is big for a girl like me who thinks that the entire month of December should be a national holiday. So, when he calls for my help in planning his firm’s holiday party, I can’t pass up the opportunity to grow my small business. Bonus, we make a deal, and he agrees to attend three holiday events with me so I can make him fall in love with Christmas. As if I’d pass up an opportunity to make a Grinch’s heart grow three times its size.

It isn’t long until I discover Andrew has a very real reason to hate Christmas and I start to see him in a different light. That’s when the Christmas miracle begins.

Show Notes:
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas with return podcast guest, Amelia
- Listen to Amelia's previous Boobies & Noobies episode: 99 Percent Mine
- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:05:10)
- Living in your hometown as an adult & creating NEW traditions
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read, PLUS Holiday Tit or Tat (00:11:26)
- A not-so-brief synopsis for Single and Ready to Jingle (00:18:00)
- A fun read for all, but especially for the Piper Rayne stans
- Single vs. Dual POV
- Who's this Bethany bitch?!
- You don't get to propose in lieu of a proposal... (00:31:01)
- When possession translates to misogyny in romance (00:35:50)
- The first sex scene vs. the first sex scene with feelings
- A steamy (and surprising) sexcerpt (00:38:58)
- "Predatory"
- A nod to Chris Evans' sweater, PLUS a fun (and gross) history lesson
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:49:54)
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52270934Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:17:16 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63113046-single-and-ready-to-jingle The Author: https://piperrayne.com/ The Guest: Amelia Remeta The Synopsis: The girl who loves Christmas falls for the Grinch—it’s a Christmas miracle. What started...The Novel: Single and Ready to Jingle

The Author: Piper Rayne

The Guest: Amelia Remeta

The Synopsis:
The girl who loves Christmas falls for the Grinch—it’s a Christmas miracle.

What started as a dumpster fire of a blind date turns into a deal.

In truth, it probably didn’t help that I showed up dressed like an elf but that’s a story for another time. Our start was rocky at best which is why it’s so frustrating that I can’t stop thinking about his sexy British accent. Or the way his chest and arms fill out his suit. Or his perfect hair with that single streak of grey at the front.

Santa likes lists and so do I, so here’s all the reasons why Andrew and I aren’t right for each other:

He’s my brother’s best friend He’s the biggest grump I’ve ever met. He hates Christmas.

That last one is big for a girl like me who thinks that the entire month of December should be a national holiday. So, when he calls for my help in planning his firm’s holiday party, I can’t pass up the opportunity to grow my small business. Bonus, we make a deal, and he agrees to attend three holiday events with me so I can make him fall in love with Christmas. As if I’d pass up an opportunity to make a Grinch’s heart grow three times its size.

It isn’t long until I discover Andrew has a very real reason to hate Christmas and I start to see him in a different light. That’s when the Christmas miracle begins.

Show Notes:
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas with return podcast guest, Amelia
- Listen to Amelia's previous Boobies & Noobies episode: 99 Percent Mine
- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:05:10)
- Living in your hometown as an adult & creating NEW traditions
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read, PLUS Holiday Tit or Tat (00:11:26)
- A not-so-brief synopsis for Single and Ready to Jingle (00:18:00)
- A fun read for all, but especially for the Piper Rayne stans
- Single vs. Dual POV
- Who's this Bethany bitch?!
- You don't get to propose in lieu of a proposal... (00:31:01)
- When possession translates to misogyny in romance (00:35:50)
- The first sex scene vs. the first sex scene with feelings
- A steamy (and surprising) sexcerpt (00:38:58)
- "Predatory"
- A nod to Chris Evans' sweater, PLUS a fun (and gross) history lesson
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:49:54)
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

]]>3493boobsmas,book,books,british,christmas,dating,elf,grinch,grumpy,holiday,holidays,literature,nyc,party,reading,romance,single,sunshinetrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sinta-boobsmas-10--52261755The Novella: Sinta (Stranded with an Alien)

The Author: Honey Phillips

The Guest: Liz Donatelli, Host of Reader Seeks Romance on YouTube

The Synopsis:
An unexpected inheritance comes at the perfect time for Holly. Her on-again, off-again relationship is off for good, her Christmas plans have been canceled, and her parents have decided to spend the holiday traveling. But the remote mountain cabin she inherited is not the idyllic paradise she remembers from her childhood. There’s no power, no cell service, and she's quite sure someone - or something - is watching her from the woods…

Sinta’s observation trip to this primitive planet has gone disastrously wrong. His ship's systems have gone haywire, the freezing temperatures have thrown his body into his beast-like survival mode, and he's lost touch with his world. Then the enchanting human female he spies from the woods threatens to throw his beast into a mating frenzy…

When Sinta and Holly are forced to work together to survive they discover an unexpected connection – but is there any future for them once the holidays are over?

Show Notes:
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas with my favorite Booktuber, Liz Donatelli
- Boobsmas: the soundtrack for all your holiday driving needs
- Catch Kelly on Reader Seeks Romance, discussing Meet Me in Los Feliz
- Looking ahead to 2023
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:09:32)
- A few words about why we prefer novellas (and why they're potentially more difficult to write than novels)
- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:15:33)
- Feast of the Seven Fishes... but which fishes?
- Holiday Tit or Tat? (00:19:00)
- Baths, jizz, and trees, oh my!
- A brief synopsis for Sinta (00:27:59)
- Does her dad know ALL the aliens?
- The one BIG issue with this book: women's safety
- But what does his peen look like? (00:44:11)
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:49:59)
- Earth girls are easy?
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:57:58)
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Re: peppermint flavored spunk - Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza
- Listen to our previous alien holiday romance review on The 12 Days of Boobsmas (2021): Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard
- A few callbacks to our episode review of Sweet Berries

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52261755Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:30:40 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62907303-sinta (Stranded with an Alien) The Author: https://www.honeyphillips.com/ The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/readerseeksromance/?hl=en, Host of https://www.youtube.com/@ReaderSeeksRomance...The Novella: Sinta (Stranded with an Alien)

The Author: Honey Phillips

The Guest: Liz Donatelli, Host of Reader Seeks Romance on YouTube

The Synopsis:
An unexpected inheritance comes at the perfect time for Holly. Her on-again, off-again relationship is off for good, her Christmas plans have been canceled, and her parents have decided to spend the holiday traveling. But the remote mountain cabin she inherited is not the idyllic paradise she remembers from her childhood. There’s no power, no cell service, and she's quite sure someone - or something - is watching her from the woods…

Sinta’s observation trip to this primitive planet has gone disastrously wrong. His ship's systems have gone haywire, the freezing temperatures have thrown his body into his beast-like survival mode, and he's lost touch with his world. Then the enchanting human female he spies from the woods threatens to throw his beast into a mating frenzy…

When Sinta and Holly are forced to work together to survive they discover an unexpected connection – but is there any future for them once the holidays are over?

Show Notes:
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas with my favorite Booktuber, Liz Donatelli
- Boobsmas: the soundtrack for all your holiday driving needs
- Catch Kelly on Reader Seeks Romance, discussing Meet Me in Los Feliz
- Looking ahead to 2023
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:09:32)
- A few words about why we prefer novellas (and why they're potentially more difficult to write than novels)
- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:15:33)
- Feast of the Seven Fishes... but which fishes?
- Holiday Tit or Tat? (00:19:00)
- Baths, jizz, and trees, oh my!
- A brief synopsis for Sinta (00:27:59)
- Does her dad know ALL the aliens?
- The one BIG issue with this book: women's safety
- But what does his peen look like? (00:44:11)
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:49:59)
- Earth girls are easy?
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:57:58)
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Re: peppermint flavored spunk - Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me by M.L. Eliza
- Listen to our previous alien holiday romance review on The 12 Days of Boobsmas (2021): Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard
- A few callbacks to our episode review of Sweet Berries

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>4046alien,boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,fated,holiday,holidays,literature,mates,paranormal,reading,romance,santa,sinta,spicytrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nutcracker-with-benefits-boobsmas-9--52252897The Novella: Nutcracker with Benefits

The Author: Liz Alden

The Guest: Owen Hansen

The Synopsis:
Clara
I love my life—as a food and travel blogger I make my own hours, work all over the world, and don’t have a single regret. The cherry on top is flying home to New York City to celebrate the holidays with my family—and Nash.

He’s my best friend with benefits and was just named the sexiest billionaire bachelor of the year. He’s all mine—for now. But someday, Nash is going to break my heart.

Nash
Clara can have her cake—whether its pavlova, mochi, or tres leches—and eat it too.

I have twenty-four hours to convince her that she can have everything she wants right here in the city—including me.

Show Notes:
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas with an honest-to-Krampus romance-reading "noobie"
- Cinnamon rolls and Ebelskivers
- A long debated topic on Boobies & Noobies - see our Just One Kiss review for the "Orange Juice" debate (00:07:58)
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:13:30)
- A few guesses about the next book in the series
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:16:45)
- Ballin' in Bali 2023
- A quick synopsis for Nutcracker with Benefits (00:27:30)
- Where can WE get an (almost) billionaire with benefits?
- Perhaps one of the most traumatizing (in an awkward way) moments I've ever read...
- Calling out the patriarchy... without calling out the patriarchy
- You're not the Rat King, bitch! (00:39:29)
- Let's talk about men today...
- What else do you have besides a good dick?
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:49:45)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:54:15)
- Lube & TSA... a new project?
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52252897Thu, 22 Dec 2022 02:38:20 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62823315-nutcracker-with-benefits?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15 The Author: https://www.lizalden.com/ The Guest: https://tophathansen The Synopsis: Clara I love my life—as a food and travel blogger I make my...The Novella: Nutcracker with Benefits

The Author: Liz Alden

The Guest: Owen Hansen

The Synopsis:
Clara
I love my life—as a food and travel blogger I make my own hours, work all over the world, and don’t have a single regret. The cherry on top is flying home to New York City to celebrate the holidays with my family—and Nash.

He’s my best friend with benefits and was just named the sexiest billionaire bachelor of the year. He’s all mine—for now. But someday, Nash is going to break my heart.

Nash
Clara can have her cake—whether its pavlova, mochi, or tres leches—and eat it too.

I have twenty-four hours to convince her that she can have everything she wants right here in the city—including me.

Show Notes:
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas with an honest-to-Krampus romance-reading "noobie"
- Cinnamon rolls and Ebelskivers
- A long debated topic on Boobies & Noobies - see our Just One Kiss review for the "Orange Juice" debate (00:07:58)
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:13:30)
- A few guesses about the next book in the series
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:16:45)
- Ballin' in Bali 2023
- A quick synopsis for Nutcracker with Benefits (00:27:30)
- Where can WE get an (almost) billionaire with benefits?
- Perhaps one of the most traumatizing (in an awkward way) moments I've ever read...
- Calling out the patriarchy... without calling out the patriarchy
- You're not the Rat King, bitch! (00:39:29)
- Let's talk about men today...
- What else do you have besides a good dick?
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:49:45)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:54:15)
- Lube & TSA... a new project?
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈


]]>4103benefits,billionaire,boobsmas,book,books,booktok,christmas,contemporary,dating,friends,holiday,holidays,lgbtq,literature,nutcracker,nyc,reader,reading,romancetrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jingle-his-bells-boobsmas-8--52230442The Novel: Jingle His Bells

The Author: Kaci Rose

The Guest: Victoria, Founder of BiblioLifestyle and Host of The Reader's Couch Podcast

The Synopsis:

Emma
A relaxing Christmas back home with my boyfriend is what I was supposed to have. Instead, what I got was dumped just as I pulled into town. My best friend won’t let me sit around and wallow all Christmas, so she takes me to Club Red, where of all people I run into my ex-boyfriend’s brother… Only he isn’t the Zion I know. He’s more commanding, dominating, and sexy then the man I remember.

Zion
I have wanted Emma for years, but my brother got to her first. When I find out he’s been cheating on Emma I see red. I need an escape, so I head to the one place where I don’t have to pretend. I never expected to see Emma there. When I find out my brother dumped her, I know now is my chance to make her mine. I plan to show her a Club Red Christmas because the only present I want to unwrap under the Christmas tree this year is her.

Shownotes:

The 8th Day of Boobsmas with the busiest book worm around
- Changing lives one book at a time
- Join Victoria's 2023 Reading Goals & Vision Board Workshop
- Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals and being an "intentional reader"
- Victoria's evolution from "romance snob" to avid romance reader (00:10:15)
- What's your favorite holiday tradition? (00:16:28)
- Kelly's "House Hunters" must have: a Christmas tree window
- Fancy some French hot chocolate?
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read PLUS today's Holiday Tit or Tat? (00:24:36)
- A brief synopsis for Jingle His Bells (00:32:45)
- Christmas in Chicago
- Show, Not Tell
- A couple of steamy (and silly?) sexcerpts (00:52:35)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:56:42)
- Mafia romance and BDSM... but make it a comedy?
- Not enough bell play!!
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52230442Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:07:23 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63561101-jingle-his-bells?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=C1A1v7ZQW0&rank=2 The Author: https://www.kacirose.com/ The Guest: Victoria, Founder of https://www.instagram.com/bibliolifestyle/?hl=en...The Novel: Jingle His Bells

The Author: Kaci Rose

The Guest: Victoria, Founder of BiblioLifestyle and Host of The Reader's Couch Podcast

The Synopsis:

Emma
A relaxing Christmas back home with my boyfriend is what I was supposed to have. Instead, what I got was dumped just as I pulled into town. My best friend won’t let me sit around and wallow all Christmas, so she takes me to Club Red, where of all people I run into my ex-boyfriend’s brother… Only he isn’t the Zion I know. He’s more commanding, dominating, and sexy then the man I remember.

Zion
I have wanted Emma for years, but my brother got to her first. When I find out he’s been cheating on Emma I see red. I need an escape, so I head to the one place where I don’t have to pretend. I never expected to see Emma there. When I find out my brother dumped her, I know now is my chance to make her mine. I plan to show her a Club Red Christmas because the only present I want to unwrap under the Christmas tree this year is her.

Shownotes:

The 8th Day of Boobsmas with the busiest book worm around
- Changing lives one book at a time
- Join Victoria's 2023 Reading Goals & Vision Board Workshop
- Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals and being an "intentional reader"
- Victoria's evolution from "romance snob" to avid romance reader (00:10:15)
- What's your favorite holiday tradition? (00:16:28)
- Kelly's "House Hunters" must have: a Christmas tree window
- Fancy some French hot chocolate?
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read PLUS today's Holiday Tit or Tat? (00:24:36)
- A brief synopsis for Jingle His Bells (00:32:45)
- Christmas in Chicago
- Show, Not Tell
- A couple of steamy (and silly?) sexcerpts (00:52:35)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (00:56:42)
- Mafia romance and BDSM... but make it a comedy?
- Not enough bell play!!
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.]]>4012bdsm,bibliolifestyle,bondage,boobsmas,book,books,chicago,christmas,dating,erotic,erotica,goals,holiday,holidays,literature,reading,romancetrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-of-love-boobsmas-7--52200954The Novel:
Season of Love

The Author:
Helena Greer

The Guest:
Andrea, host of Shelf Love Podcast

The Synopsis:
Miriam Blum has no choice but to face the past she thought she’d left behind when she inherits her great-aunt’s Christmas tree farm in this witty, glittering, heart-filled romcom.

Thanks to her thriving art career, Miriam Blum finally has her decoupaged glitter ducks in a row—until devastating news forces her to a very unwanted family reunion. Her beloved great-aunt Cass has passed and left Miriam part-owner of Carrigan’s, her (ironically) Jewish-run Christmas tree farm.

But Miriam’s plans to sit shiva, avoid her parents, then put Carrigan’s in her rearview mirror are spoiled when she learns the business is at risk of going under. To have any chance at turning things around, she’ll need to work with the farm’s grumpy manager—as long as the attraction sparking between them doesn’t set all their trees on fire first.

Noelle Northwood wants Miriam Blum gone—even if her ingenious ideas and sensitive soul keep showing Noelle there’s more to Cass’s niece than meets the eye. But saving Carrigan’s requires trust, love, and risking it all—for the chance to make their wildest dreams come true.

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
"Flea Market Flip"
THE Timothy Olyphant scene from "Catch and Release"

That one Yule romance we read for The 12 Days of Boobsmas: A Very Witchy Yuletide
Miracles and Menorahs by Stacey Agdern (another read from Boobsmas past)


Full Show Notes available on www.boobiesandnoobies.com/episodes

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52200954Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:17:15 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60383010-season-of-love?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=kDKLTHTJx4&rank=2 The Author: https://www.helenagreer.com/ The Guest: Andrea, host of...The Novel:
Season of Love

The Author:
Helena Greer

The Guest:
Andrea, host of Shelf Love Podcast

The Synopsis:
Miriam Blum has no choice but to face the past she thought she’d left behind when she inherits her great-aunt’s Christmas tree farm in this witty, glittering, heart-filled romcom.

Thanks to her thriving art career, Miriam Blum finally has her decoupaged glitter ducks in a row—until devastating news forces her to a very unwanted family reunion. Her beloved great-aunt Cass has passed and left Miriam part-owner of Carrigan’s, her (ironically) Jewish-run Christmas tree farm.

But Miriam’s plans to sit shiva, avoid her parents, then put Carrigan’s in her rearview mirror are spoiled when she learns the business is at risk of going under. To have any chance at turning things around, she’ll need to work with the farm’s grumpy manager—as long as the attraction sparking between them doesn’t set all their trees on fire first.

Noelle Northwood wants Miriam Blum gone—even if her ingenious ideas and sensitive soul keep showing Noelle there’s more to Cass’s niece than meets the eye. But saving Carrigan’s requires trust, love, and risking it all—for the chance to make their wildest dreams come true.

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
"Flea Market Flip"
THE Timothy Olyphant scene from "Catch and Release"

That one Yule romance we read for The 12 Days of Boobsmas: A Very Witchy Yuletide
Miracles and Menorahs by Stacey Agdern (another read from Boobsmas past)


Full Show Notes available on www.boobiesandnoobies.com/episodes

]]>4444boobsmas,book,books,christmas,hanukkah,hea,holiday,holidays,jew,jewish,lesbian,literature,love,reading,romance,sapphic,wlwtrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snowbound-in-her-boss-s-bed-boobsmas-6--52178252Snowbound in Her Boss's Bed

The Author:
Marcella Bell

The Guest:
Becky Feldman, Host of Too Stupid to Live

The Synopsis:
Outside the snow is falling
Inside the heat is definitely rising!

On the first day of Hanukkah, new events director Miriam Howard is summoned to CEO Benjamin Silver’s luxurious Aspen chalet. But while she’s briefing him on plans for a dazzling gala, a blizzard leaves her stranded!

All too soon, their chemistry becomes all too obvious. Yet no matter how surprised Miri is to see her own loneliness reflected in Benjamin’s piercing blue eyes, she’s determined to resist temptation. Which means until the storm passes, they must battle their scandalous and ever-intensifying attraction…

Show Notes:
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas (or Boobsmakkah) with Becky Feldman
- Hanukkah romance on Too Stupid to Live
- Where's our monster Hanukkah romance?
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:10:21)
- Shoutout to our friends who read (and watch) category romance, The Categorically Romance Podcast
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:14:07)
- But can you put brisket in it?
- A brief-ish synopsis for Snowbound in Her Boss's Bed (00:29:45)
- The one missing link
- Creating community through religion... but it's off the page?
- The "Bruce Wayne" narrative
- Eight nights to fall in love
- What the EFF are "Hanukkah movies"? (00:47:05)
- Our hypothetical Hanukkah romance books
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings... PLUS horny real estate (00:53:48)
- Time to mix it up with holiday romance
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan (he's a hot rabbi)
- Eight Cozy Nights by Julia Wolf (Listen to the TSTL podcast review AND our review on Boobies & Noobies)
- "March Cotton Mouth Madness" from @TalkAboutSwoon on IG
- A few of our favorite past Boobsmas reads:
The Captain's Midwinter Bride by Liana De la Rosa
Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan
Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard by Tiffany Roberts

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.

- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52178252Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:50:59 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Snowbound in Her Boss's Bed The Author: Marcella Bell The Guest: Becky Feldman, Host of Too Stupid to Live The Synopsis: Outside the snow is falling Inside the heat is definitely rising! On the first day of Hanukkah, new...Snowbound in Her Boss's Bed

The Author:
Marcella Bell

The Guest:
Becky Feldman, Host of Too Stupid to Live

The Synopsis:
Outside the snow is falling
Inside the heat is definitely rising!

On the first day of Hanukkah, new events director Miriam Howard is summoned to CEO Benjamin Silver’s luxurious Aspen chalet. But while she’s briefing him on plans for a dazzling gala, a blizzard leaves her stranded!

All too soon, their chemistry becomes all too obvious. Yet no matter how surprised Miri is to see her own loneliness reflected in Benjamin’s piercing blue eyes, she’s determined to resist temptation. Which means until the storm passes, they must battle their scandalous and ever-intensifying attraction…

Show Notes:
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas (or Boobsmakkah) with Becky Feldman
- Hanukkah romance on Too Stupid to Live
- Where's our monster Hanukkah romance?
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read (00:10:21)
- Shoutout to our friends who read (and watch) category romance, The Categorically Romance Podcast
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:14:07)
- But can you put brisket in it?
- A brief-ish synopsis for Snowbound in Her Boss's Bed (00:29:45)
- The one missing link
- Creating community through religion... but it's off the page?
- The "Bruce Wayne" narrative
- Eight nights to fall in love
- What the EFF are "Hanukkah movies"? (00:47:05)
- Our hypothetical Hanukkah romance books
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings... PLUS horny real estate (00:53:48)
- Time to mix it up with holiday romance
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan (he's a hot rabbi)
- Eight Cozy Nights by Julia Wolf (Listen to the TSTL podcast review AND our review on Boobies & Noobies)
- "March Cotton Mouth Madness" from @TalkAboutSwoon on IG
- A few of our favorite past Boobsmas reads:
The Captain's Midwinter Bride by Liana De la Rosa
Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan
Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard by Tiffany Roberts

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.

- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 ]]>4122billionaire,black,blackwoman,book,books,chanukkah,christmas,dating,hanukkah,harlequin,harlequinpresents,holiday,holidays,interracial,jewish,literature,love,reading,review,romancetrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kiss-her-once-for-me-boobsmas-5--52168908Kiss Her Once for Me

The Author:
Alison Cochrun

The Guest:
Bianca aka spooky storyteller, Countess Carm

The Synopsis:
One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. But after a betrayal the next morning and the loss of her job soon after, she finds herself adrift, alone, and desperate for money.

Finding work at a local coffee shop, she’s just getting through the days—until Andrew, the shop’s landlord, proposes a shocking, drunken plan: a marriage of convenience that will give him his recent inheritance and alleviate Ellie’s financial woes and isolation. They make a plan to spend the holidays together at his family cabin to keep up the ruse. But when Andrew introduces his new fiancée to his sister, Ellie is shocked to discover it’s Jack—the mysterious woman she fell for over the course of one magical Christmas Eve the year before. Now, Ellie must choose between the safety of a fake relationship and the risk of something real.

Show Notes:
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas with my favorite spooky storyteller, Bianca
- The series that launched so many millennials' romance reading journey: Twilight
- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:07:05)
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read, another Holigays read (00:10:03)
- Up the Krampus Quotient
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:12:22)
- A brief synopsis for Kiss Her Once for Me (00:23:45)
- Great rep or "identity Bingo"?
- Do we need to define identities... or can we just let the characters exist?
- The one thing missing... that "While You Were Sleeping" has in spades (00:32:43)
- Your sexuality is not a trope
- Our warped idea of age thanks to media
- A couple steamy sexcerpts (00:44:26)
- Aro characters for the win
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:54:08)
- Why are all the vampires rich?!
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Vampires in romance: from Twilight to the Sookie Stackhouse series and Anne Rice
- The Great Dickens Christmas Fair (at the Cow Palace)
- The movie that inspired the book: "While You Were Sleeping"
- Check out our previous review of Alison Cochrun's The Charm Offensive

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52168908Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:42:28 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Kiss Her Once for Me The Author: Alison Cochrun The Guest: Bianca aka spooky storyteller, Countess Carm The Synopsis: One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve...Kiss Her Once for Me

The Author:
Alison Cochrun

The Guest:
Bianca aka spooky storyteller, Countess Carm

The Synopsis:
One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. But after a betrayal the next morning and the loss of her job soon after, she finds herself adrift, alone, and desperate for money.

Finding work at a local coffee shop, she’s just getting through the days—until Andrew, the shop’s landlord, proposes a shocking, drunken plan: a marriage of convenience that will give him his recent inheritance and alleviate Ellie’s financial woes and isolation. They make a plan to spend the holidays together at his family cabin to keep up the ruse. But when Andrew introduces his new fiancée to his sister, Ellie is shocked to discover it’s Jack—the mysterious woman she fell for over the course of one magical Christmas Eve the year before. Now, Ellie must choose between the safety of a fake relationship and the risk of something real.

Show Notes:
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas with my favorite spooky storyteller, Bianca
- The series that launched so many millennials' romance reading journey: Twilight
- What's your favorite holiday tradition or memory? (00:07:05)
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read, another Holigays read (00:10:03)
- Up the Krampus Quotient
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:12:22)
- A brief synopsis for Kiss Her Once for Me (00:23:45)
- Great rep or "identity Bingo"?
- Do we need to define identities... or can we just let the characters exist?
- The one thing missing... that "While You Were Sleeping" has in spades (00:32:43)
- Your sexuality is not a trope
- Our warped idea of age thanks to media
- A couple steamy sexcerpts (00:44:26)
- Aro characters for the win
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:54:08)
- Why are all the vampires rich?!
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Vampires in romance: from Twilight to the Sookie Stackhouse series and Anne Rice
- The Great Dickens Christmas Fair (at the Cow Palace)
- The movie that inspired the book: "While You Were Sleeping"
- Check out our previous review of Alison Cochrun's The Charm Offensive

Other News:
- Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long for the 12 Days of Boobsmas.
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>3905bisexual,boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,holiday,holidays,lgbtq,literature,portland,queer,reading,romance,romcom,sapphic,sex,vampiretrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snowed-in-with-the-player-boobsmas-4--52142261Snowed in with the Player (Holiday with the Players #1)

The Author:
Rebecca Jenshak

The Guest:
Laura Yasmin, Host of What to Read Next and What to Listen Next

The Synopsis:
It was supposed to be a weekend of holiday cheer.
Just me and my twin sister, watching Christmas movies and baking cookies.
My brother was absolutely not supposed to show up with half the football team.
Including Teddy. My brother’s best friend and my secret crush.
I’m the shy sister. The one with her nose stuck in a book and quoting every word of Elf, not the one getting attention from guys like Teddy.
He’s cool and smart and so handsome I could die.
The only thing that could make things worse is if I got snowed in with him.

Show Notes:
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas with a holiday romance convert, Laura
- Big cities during the holidays
- What's one of your favorite holiday traditions or memories? (00:09:02)
- Today's Boobsmas read PLUS Holiday Tit or Tat (00:11:20)
- Chicago and Portland: donut destinations of America
- A brief synopsis for Snowed in with the Player (00:18:50)
- You're know you're in college when...
- Holiday books vs. winter books
- To conflict or not to conflict in holiday romance?
- A slightly steamy sexcerpt (it's more of a "mild bell pepper" kind of spice)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:40:55)
- Dry-humping for the win
- Listen to Kelly on What to Read Next: Spicy Holiday Romance Recommendations 2022
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Sneaking Around with the Player (Holiday with the Players #2) by Rebecca Jenshak
- Laura's comfort movie watch, "The Devil Wears Prada"
- Shoutout to Bree, host of the Categorically Romance Podcast, for all of her holiday movie recommendations

Other News:
- December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long! 
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Edit Image

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52142261Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:20:55 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: Snowed in with the Player (Holiday with the Players #1) The Author: Rebecca Jenshak The Guest: Laura Yasmin, Host of What to Read Next and What to Listen Next The Synopsis: It was supposed to be a weekend of holiday cheer....Snowed in with the Player (Holiday with the Players #1)

The Author:
Rebecca Jenshak

The Guest:
Laura Yasmin, Host of What to Read Next and What to Listen Next

The Synopsis:
It was supposed to be a weekend of holiday cheer.
Just me and my twin sister, watching Christmas movies and baking cookies.
My brother was absolutely not supposed to show up with half the football team.
Including Teddy. My brother’s best friend and my secret crush.
I’m the shy sister. The one with her nose stuck in a book and quoting every word of Elf, not the one getting attention from guys like Teddy.
He’s cool and smart and so handsome I could die.
The only thing that could make things worse is if I got snowed in with him.

Show Notes:
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas with a holiday romance convert, Laura
- Big cities during the holidays
- What's one of your favorite holiday traditions or memories? (00:09:02)
- Today's Boobsmas read PLUS Holiday Tit or Tat (00:11:20)
- Chicago and Portland: donut destinations of America
- A brief synopsis for Snowed in with the Player (00:18:50)
- You're know you're in college when...
- Holiday books vs. winter books
- To conflict or not to conflict in holiday romance?
- A slightly steamy sexcerpt (it's more of a "mild bell pepper" kind of spice)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:40:55)
- Dry-humping for the win
- Listen to Kelly on What to Read Next: Spicy Holiday Romance Recommendations 2022
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Sneaking Around with the Player (Holiday with the Players #2) by Rebecca Jenshak
- Laura's comfort movie watch, "The Devil Wears Prada"
- Shoutout to Bree, host of the Categorically Romance Podcast, for all of her holiday movie recommendations

Other News:
- December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long! 
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Edit Image

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 ]]>2891boobsmas,book,books,christmas,college,dating,erotica,football,holidays,love,novel,read,reader,reading,recommendations,romance,sex,skiing,sports,wintertrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-something-about-merry-boobsmas-3--52134860There's Something About Merry

The Author:
Codi Hall

The Guest:
Angela Maria Hart, from The Cozy Mystery Book Club
Celebrate The 12 Days of Cozies

The Synopsis:
Merry Winters has the holiday blues. She's spent the last year learning to love herself, and now she's ready to find the right guy. But the pickings are slim in Mistletoe, Idaho, and it’s just her luck that the man who catches her eye is the stoic new foreman at her family’s Christmas tree farm. Too bad he wants to keep a 39-and-a-half-foot pole between them.
Single dad Clark Griffin isn't looking for romance, but he wouldn't mind a friend to snuggle with on a cold winter's night. When he signs up for online dating, he doesn't expect to connect with the sassy, crafty Knottygirl25 and get wrapped up in every message she writes.

But when Merry turns out to be his blind internet date, his surprise causes him to miss his chance under the mistletoe. Can a little Christmas magic give these two a second chance at a first impression?

Show Notes:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas... and Cozies
- Manifest some monster holiday romance... and in the meantime, there's Merry Monsters: A Festive Monster Romance Anthology
- All about the 12 Days of Cozies -
- Listen to Angela's previous Boobsmas episodes - A Highlander is Coming to Town and Mistletoe Christmas
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read and the series at large (00:12:57)
- If you're going to write Christmas, you better go FULL Christmas
- What's one of your favorite holiday traditions or memories? (00:18:56)
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:24:45)
- A brief synopsis for There's Something About Merry (00:34:35)
- Make it an MFM romance!
- Merry's too perfect and Clark's too... misogynistic?
- I definitely didn't have road head on this year's Boobsmas Bingo card (00:58:11)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (01:04:15)
- The first time they have sex vs. the first time they have sex (while in love)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Ruby Dixon's Christmas novella, The Barbarian Before Christmas
- A Library Lover's Mystery series by Jenn McKinlay
- The Christmas Movies that Made Us: Elf
- The Honeywood Theme Park (from Julie Olivia's Honeywood series)
- Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (the first in the series)

Other News:
- December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long! 
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52134860Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:43:35 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: There's Something About Merry The Author: Codi Hall The Guest: Angela Maria Hart, from The Cozy Mystery Book Club Celebrate The 12 Days of Cozies The Synopsis: Merry Winters has the holiday blues. She's spent the last year...There's Something About Merry

The Author:
Codi Hall

The Guest:
Angela Maria Hart, from The Cozy Mystery Book Club
Celebrate The 12 Days of Cozies

The Synopsis:
Merry Winters has the holiday blues. She's spent the last year learning to love herself, and now she's ready to find the right guy. But the pickings are slim in Mistletoe, Idaho, and it’s just her luck that the man who catches her eye is the stoic new foreman at her family’s Christmas tree farm. Too bad he wants to keep a 39-and-a-half-foot pole between them.
Single dad Clark Griffin isn't looking for romance, but he wouldn't mind a friend to snuggle with on a cold winter's night. When he signs up for online dating, he doesn't expect to connect with the sassy, crafty Knottygirl25 and get wrapped up in every message she writes.

But when Merry turns out to be his blind internet date, his surprise causes him to miss his chance under the mistletoe. Can a little Christmas magic give these two a second chance at a first impression?

Show Notes:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas... and Cozies
- Manifest some monster holiday romance... and in the meantime, there's Merry Monsters: A Festive Monster Romance Anthology
- All about the 12 Days of Cozies -
- Listen to Angela's previous Boobsmas episodes - A Highlander is Coming to Town and Mistletoe Christmas
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read and the series at large (00:12:57)
- If you're going to write Christmas, you better go FULL Christmas
- What's one of your favorite holiday traditions or memories? (00:18:56)
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:24:45)
- A brief synopsis for There's Something About Merry (00:34:35)
- Make it an MFM romance!
- Merry's too perfect and Clark's too... misogynistic?
- I definitely didn't have road head on this year's Boobsmas Bingo card (00:58:11)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, & Holiday Ratings (01:04:15)
- The first time they have sex vs. the first time they have sex (while in love)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Ruby Dixon's Christmas novella, The Barbarian Before Christmas
- A Library Lover's Mystery series by Jenn McKinlay
- The Christmas Movies that Made Us: Elf
- The Honeywood Theme Park (from Julie Olivia's Honeywood series)
- Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (the first in the series)

Other News:
- December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long! 
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4748boobsmas,book,books,christmas,cozies,cozy,dating,holiday,holidays,literature,mysteries,mystery,reader,reading,romance,sex,wintertrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-a-mean-one-matthew-prince-boobsmas-2--52102860You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (Boy Meets Boy #2)

The Author:
Timothy Janovsky

The Guest:
Kate Barkley, Host of All the Good Dogs

The Synopsis:
Bring a little joy to the world?
Not today, Santa.

Matthew Prince is young, rich, and thoroughly spoiled. So what if his parents barely remember he exists and the press is totally obsessed with him? He’s on top of the world. But one major PR misstep later, and Matthew is cut off and shipped away to spend the holidays in his grandparents’ charming small town hellscape. Population: who cares?
It’s bad enough he’s stuck in some festive winter wonderland—it’s even worse that he has to share space with Hector Martinez, an obnoxiously attractive local who’s unimpressed with anything and everything Matthew does.

Just when it looks like the holiday season is bringing nothing but heated squabbles, the charity gala loses its coordinator and Matthew steps in as a saintly act to get home early on good behavior…with Hector as his maddening plus-one. But even a Grinch can’t resist the unexpected joy of found family, and in the end, the forced proximity and infectious holiday cheer might be enough to make a lonely Prince’s heart grow three sizes this year.

Show Notes:
- It's the 2nd Day of Boobsmas
- Make it gay... but with a dog!
- Listen to ME talk about my "step dog", Noodle, on the All the Good Dogs Podcast
- Check out the full line-up of "Holigays 2022" romance
- Remembering the good ol' (dirty) days of Tumblr
- What's your favorite holiday memory or tradition? (00:10:24)
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas read (00:12:03)
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:13:39)
- The drink of this year's holiday romance: Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
- Excellent (and unique) anxiety rep
- A brief synopsis for today's read: You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (00:22:31)
- A very David Rose Christmas (00:25:52)
- LGBTQ+ characters who can exist in peace
- Where are all the UTI's in romance?
- There's 21, and then there's NYC celebrity 21
- The difference between Millennials and Gen Z
- "Dude"... and Masculinity (00:40:51)
- Let's talk about the spice (more than expected)
- A steamy (but also, cold?) sexcerpt (00:45:17)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:49:08)
- No dirty fingers, please
- Buy Kelly a house!!
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Olive and Mabel
- "Queer as Folk" (The American version)
- The PsyCop series by Jordan Castillo Price
- Life after Twitter?
- Why you need to stick with "Schitt's Creek"
- Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Other News:
- December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long! 
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52102860Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:07:26 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (Boy Meets Boy #2) The Author: Timothy Janovsky The Guest: Kate Barkley, Host of All the Good Dogs The Synopsis: Bring a little joy to the world? Not today, Santa. Matthew Prince is young,...You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (Boy Meets Boy #2)

The Author:
Timothy Janovsky

The Guest:
Kate Barkley, Host of All the Good Dogs

The Synopsis:
Bring a little joy to the world?
Not today, Santa.

Matthew Prince is young, rich, and thoroughly spoiled. So what if his parents barely remember he exists and the press is totally obsessed with him? He’s on top of the world. But one major PR misstep later, and Matthew is cut off and shipped away to spend the holidays in his grandparents’ charming small town hellscape. Population: who cares?
It’s bad enough he’s stuck in some festive winter wonderland—it’s even worse that he has to share space with Hector Martinez, an obnoxiously attractive local who’s unimpressed with anything and everything Matthew does.

Just when it looks like the holiday season is bringing nothing but heated squabbles, the charity gala loses its coordinator and Matthew steps in as a saintly act to get home early on good behavior…with Hector as his maddening plus-one. But even a Grinch can’t resist the unexpected joy of found family, and in the end, the forced proximity and infectious holiday cheer might be enough to make a lonely Prince’s heart grow three sizes this year.

Show Notes:
- It's the 2nd Day of Boobsmas
- Make it gay... but with a dog!
- Listen to ME talk about my "step dog", Noodle, on the All the Good Dogs Podcast
- Check out the full line-up of "Holigays 2022" romance
- Remembering the good ol' (dirty) days of Tumblr
- What's your favorite holiday memory or tradition? (00:10:24)
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas read (00:12:03)
- Holiday Tit or Tat (00:13:39)
- The drink of this year's holiday romance: Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
- Excellent (and unique) anxiety rep
- A brief synopsis for today's read: You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (00:22:31)
- A very David Rose Christmas (00:25:52)
- LGBTQ+ characters who can exist in peace
- Where are all the UTI's in romance?
- There's 21, and then there's NYC celebrity 21
- The difference between Millennials and Gen Z
- "Dude"... and Masculinity (00:40:51)
- Let's talk about the spice (more than expected)
- A steamy (but also, cold?) sexcerpt (00:45:17)
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:49:08)
- No dirty fingers, please
- Buy Kelly a house!!
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Olive and Mabel
- "Queer as Folk" (The American version)
- The PsyCop series by Jordan Castillo Price
- Life after Twitter?
- Why you need to stick with "Schitt's Creek"
- Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Other News:
- December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long! 
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈]]>3475boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,gay,genz,holiday,holidays,holigays,lgbtq,love,millennial,novel,novels,reading,recommendation,romance,sex,wintertrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-a-date-with-secret-santa-boobsmas-1--52069563Win a Date with Secret Santa (Curvy Girls' Bachelor Auction #11)

The Author:
Kate Tilney

The Guest:
Kate Wilhite

The Synopsis:
What could be more fun than going on a Polar Express-like train ride with a toymaker at Christmas? Apparently, everything. While Fraser Douglas may be in the business of creating toys that bring joy to children worldwide, the man himself is clearly a big grump.

No problem. I’m not looking for a love connection when I bid on a date with him at a charity bachelor auction. I just want to get the free toy that comes along with him. A toy that just so happens to be at the top of my niece’s Christmas wishlist, but is sold out at every store.

Neither Fraser nor I knows what to expect when we go on our date. But as we spend hours together on board a magical train, it becomes harder to deny the spell that seems to be cast around us. I may just discover that under his grumpy exterior, he has a heart of gold.

Show Notes:
- The 5th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- A few favorite tropes (and a few we don't)
- The amnesia-secret baby-Christmas romance we're waiting for...
- What's your favorite holiday memory or tradition? (00:09:23)
- The transition from Christmas as a kid to Christmas WITH a kid
- The 1st Day of Boobsmas read (00:11:35)
- Tit or Tat? Holiday Edition (00:13:01)
- But would you do it on a train?
- A brief synopsis for today's read, Win a Date with Secret Santa (00:19:47)
- A holiday name first!
- A couple of petty notes
- The toy that sounds like a sex toy... but (sadly) isn't
- Another epilogue baby... are we surprised though?
- A couple steamy sexcerpts… with Santa! (00:34:33)
- "A Christmas cookie of a book"
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:39:18)
- Where's MY Christmas train ride?!
- The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947, 1994)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Jingle All the Way
- The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish
- Be sure to check out last year's 1st Day of Boobsmas read (also by Roan Parrish), The Lights on Knockbridge Lane
- A Merry Little Meet Cute by Sierra Simone & Julie Murphy

Other News:
- December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52069563Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:25:42 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: Win a Date with Secret Santa (Curvy Girls' Bachelor Auction #11) The Author: Kate Tilney The Guest: Kate Wilhite The Synopsis: What could be more fun than going on a Polar Express-like train ride with a toymaker at...Win a Date with Secret Santa (Curvy Girls' Bachelor Auction #11)

The Author:
Kate Tilney

The Guest:
Kate Wilhite

The Synopsis:
What could be more fun than going on a Polar Express-like train ride with a toymaker at Christmas? Apparently, everything. While Fraser Douglas may be in the business of creating toys that bring joy to children worldwide, the man himself is clearly a big grump.

No problem. I’m not looking for a love connection when I bid on a date with him at a charity bachelor auction. I just want to get the free toy that comes along with him. A toy that just so happens to be at the top of my niece’s Christmas wishlist, but is sold out at every store.

Neither Fraser nor I knows what to expect when we go on our date. But as we spend hours together on board a magical train, it becomes harder to deny the spell that seems to be cast around us. I may just discover that under his grumpy exterior, he has a heart of gold.

Show Notes:
- The 5th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- A few favorite tropes (and a few we don't)
- The amnesia-secret baby-Christmas romance we're waiting for...
- What's your favorite holiday memory or tradition? (00:09:23)
- The transition from Christmas as a kid to Christmas WITH a kid
- The 1st Day of Boobsmas read (00:11:35)
- Tit or Tat? Holiday Edition (00:13:01)
- But would you do it on a train?
- A brief synopsis for today's read, Win a Date with Secret Santa (00:19:47)
- A holiday name first!
- A couple of petty notes
- The toy that sounds like a sex toy... but (sadly) isn't
- Another epilogue baby... are we surprised though?
- A couple steamy sexcerpts… with Santa! (00:34:33)
- "A Christmas cookie of a book"
- Heart, Humor, Heat, AND Holiday Ratings (00:39:18)
- Where's MY Christmas train ride?!
- The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Movies, etc. Mentioned in this Episode:
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947, 1994)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Jingle All the Way
- The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish
- Be sure to check out last year's 1st Day of Boobsmas read (also by Roan Parrish), The Lights on Knockbridge Lane
- A Merry Little Meet Cute by Sierra Simone & Julie Murphy

Other News:
- December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!! 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>2795boobsmas,book,books,bookstagram,booktok,christmas,dating,hea,holiday,holidays,literature,novella,read,reading,romance,santa,sex,tbrtrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kink-camp--52051825
The Author: A. Anders

The Guests: Cassi, Keegan, & Christina, co-hosts of My Worst Date

The Synopsis:
My desires…

I’m afraid. I want things – to escape, to run, to be caught, held down and… I’ve come here to find the thing to quench my most sensual fantasies.

When I see him - I know. He’s brutal and made of stone. An artist with his hands who keeps everyone at arm’s length. He’s the one I want – I need.

May be my downfall.

I’m not a man you play with. I gave up on finding a partner years ago.
But now I see her. Innocent. Beautiful. Temptation. I want to possess her as much as I want to protect her from myself.

I am the king here, but once she’s gone? I’ll be a man alone once again.
Now that I have her. I have to find a way to keep her – forever.

Show Notes:
- I might be biased, but Aries is the almighty
- Meet my pod-sisters, My Worst Date
- Is she your roommate... or are you in a relationship?
- Cum in a jar? Hear more in the "Major Cringe" episode of My Worst Date
- Revisiting previous MWD and Boobies & Noobies episodes: Poison or Protect by Gail Carriger and Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan (00:12:45)
- A brief synopsis for today's read: Hunted (00:15:58)
- Kinky, but not as kinky as expected?
- Realism does NOT mean less sexy
- Yes, it's sexy... but it's also sooooo well written!
- Who's paying for your loft apartment and therapy sessions?!
- A quick word on the POV and consistency (00:38:05)
- A small preview of the next book in the series...
- But would you do it in the woods?
- A few steamy sexcerpts... plus SEVERAL questions! (00:43:55)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:53:16)
- Get kinky with me... don't FIX me.

Books & Other Media Mention
- Poison or Protect by Gail Carriger (aka "button porn")
- Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan (Hallmark Christmas... but with sex toys)
- The Salacious Players Club series by Sara Cate
- "New Girl"
- The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by Anne Rice

Other News:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas begins December 1st. Get ready to stock those TBR lists with all the holiday romances!
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52051825Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:01:18 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Hunted (Kink Camp #1) The Author: A. Anders The Guests: Cassi, Keegan, & Christina, co-hosts of My Worst Date The Synopsis: My desires… I’m afraid. I want things – to escape, to run, to be caught, held down and… I’ve come...
The Author: A. Anders

The Guests: Cassi, Keegan, & Christina, co-hosts of My Worst Date

The Synopsis:
My desires…

I’m afraid. I want things – to escape, to run, to be caught, held down and… I’ve come here to find the thing to quench my most sensual fantasies.

When I see him - I know. He’s brutal and made of stone. An artist with his hands who keeps everyone at arm’s length. He’s the one I want – I need.

May be my downfall.

I’m not a man you play with. I gave up on finding a partner years ago.
But now I see her. Innocent. Beautiful. Temptation. I want to possess her as much as I want to protect her from myself.

I am the king here, but once she’s gone? I’ll be a man alone once again.
Now that I have her. I have to find a way to keep her – forever.

Show Notes:
- I might be biased, but Aries is the almighty
- Meet my pod-sisters, My Worst Date
- Is she your roommate... or are you in a relationship?
- Cum in a jar? Hear more in the "Major Cringe" episode of My Worst Date
- Revisiting previous MWD and Boobies & Noobies episodes: Poison or Protect by Gail Carriger and Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan (00:12:45)
- A brief synopsis for today's read: Hunted (00:15:58)
- Kinky, but not as kinky as expected?
- Realism does NOT mean less sexy
- Yes, it's sexy... but it's also sooooo well written!
- Who's paying for your loft apartment and therapy sessions?!
- A quick word on the POV and consistency (00:38:05)
- A small preview of the next book in the series...
- But would you do it in the woods?
- A few steamy sexcerpts... plus SEVERAL questions! (00:43:55)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:53:16)
- Get kinky with me... don't FIX me.

Books & Other Media Mention
- Poison or Protect by Gail Carriger (aka "button porn")
- Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan (Hallmark Christmas... but with sex toys)
- The Salacious Players Club series by Sara Cate
- "New Girl"
- The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by Anne Rice

Other News:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas begins December 1st. Get ready to stock those TBR lists with all the holiday romances!
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4687book,books,date,dating,erotic,erotica,fantasy,kink,kinky,literature,novel,novels,primal,reading,romance,sextrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forever-wolf--52026022
The Author: Maria Vale

The Guest: Courtney, Host of The Cult of Domesticity

The Synopsis: Legend says his eyes portend the end of the world...or perhaps, the beginning...

Born with one blue eye and one green, Eyulf was abandoned by his pack as an infant and has never understood why, or what he is...

Varya is fiercely loyal to the Great North Pack, which took her in when she was a teenager. While out on patrol, Varya finds Eyulf wounded and starving and saves his life, at great risk to her own.

With old and new enemies threatening the Great North, Varya knows as soon as she sees his eyes that she must keep Eyulf hidden away from the superstitious wolves who would doom them both. Until the day they must fight to the death for the Pack's survival, side by side and heart to heart...

Show Notes:
- From Chuck Tingle to "Velocipastor"... they can't all be winners
- A few thoughts on Booktok recommendations
- We're sluts for good book covers
- Listen to Courtney's previous Boobies & Noobies episode - we review The Write Escape by Charish Reid
- It's okay to write off an artist or author you love when you find out they're a garbage human being (00:12:07)
- Apologies for butchering all of the names... there are a LOT of them
- A brief synopsis for today's read (00:20:49)
- Looking back at the previous books in the series
- Why is the glossary of key terms at the END of the book?!
- Creating unique lore
- But IS it an HEA? (00:48:29)
- The rest of the series at a glance
- But IS it a romance?
- A few (steamy?) sexcerpts (01:01:40)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:08:38)
- Why is the lawyer having the most sex in this book?
- Reading outside of your usual interests (and taking a chance on a new book)

Books & Other Media Mention
- Kissing the Coronavirus by M.J. Edwards
- Literally anything by Chuck Tingle
- "Velocipastor"... don't watch it, DO watch the TikTok recap
- Books that made Kelly "feel things": The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, Reel by Kennedy Ryan, and The Lost Boys series by Emma Scott

Other News:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas begins December 1st. Get ready to stock those TBR lists with all the holiday romances!
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52026022Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:26:39 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Forever Wolf (The Legend of All Wolves #3) The Author: Maria Vale The Guest: Courtney, Host of The Cult of Domesticity The Synopsis: Legend says his eyes portend the end of the world...or perhaps, the beginning... Born with...
The Author: Maria Vale

The Guest: Courtney, Host of The Cult of Domesticity

The Synopsis: Legend says his eyes portend the end of the world...or perhaps, the beginning...

Born with one blue eye and one green, Eyulf was abandoned by his pack as an infant and has never understood why, or what he is...

Varya is fiercely loyal to the Great North Pack, which took her in when she was a teenager. While out on patrol, Varya finds Eyulf wounded and starving and saves his life, at great risk to her own.

With old and new enemies threatening the Great North, Varya knows as soon as she sees his eyes that she must keep Eyulf hidden away from the superstitious wolves who would doom them both. Until the day they must fight to the death for the Pack's survival, side by side and heart to heart...

Show Notes:
- From Chuck Tingle to "Velocipastor"... they can't all be winners
- A few thoughts on Booktok recommendations
- We're sluts for good book covers
- Listen to Courtney's previous Boobies & Noobies episode - we review The Write Escape by Charish Reid
- It's okay to write off an artist or author you love when you find out they're a garbage human being (00:12:07)
- Apologies for butchering all of the names... there are a LOT of them
- A brief synopsis for today's read (00:20:49)
- Looking back at the previous books in the series
- Why is the glossary of key terms at the END of the book?!
- Creating unique lore
- But IS it an HEA? (00:48:29)
- The rest of the series at a glance
- But IS it a romance?
- A few (steamy?) sexcerpts (01:01:40)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:08:38)
- Why is the lawyer having the most sex in this book?
- Reading outside of your usual interests (and taking a chance on a new book)

Books & Other Media Mention
- Kissing the Coronavirus by M.J. Edwards
- Literally anything by Chuck Tingle
- "Velocipastor"... don't watch it, DO watch the TikTok recap
- Books that made Kelly "feel things": The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, Reel by Kennedy Ryan, and The Lost Boys series by Emma Scott

Other News:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas begins December 1st. Get ready to stock those TBR lists with all the holiday romances!
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4746book,books,dating,fiction,literature,paranormal,reading,relationships,romance,sex,shifter,werewolf,wolf,wolvestrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-olivia-dade--51906427
Guest: Olivia Dade, author of Ship Wrecked (Spoiler Alert #3)

Show Notes:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas begins next month, but the Boobsmas giveaways start on Thanksgiving Day!
- Raving about Olivia's books for a solid minute - be sure to check out our podcast review of 40-Love and interview with cover artist, Leni Kaufmann
- Secret paranormal romances?!
- Writing what your read... except when you're actually writing
- Let's talk about Ship Wrecked (00:12:23)
- I'm a sucker for Hollywood stories!
- Not a fanfic, but rather a love letter to the fanfic community (check out our Steamy Spotlight episode about Fanfiction)
- The crossover between fanfiction and Romancelandia
- Teachers in romance novels, re: There's Something About Marysburg series
- "Gods of the Gates"... the TV show we need
- Fat characters and body normalization (00:33:46)
- Shoutout to the late and great, Corey Alexander/Xan West (00:40:44)
- How Hollywood interacts with fatness (in the book and in real life)
- Looking ahead at Olivia's next main character... hot mess, depressed express
- The dream project Olivia's dying to write (and it might surprise you)

Books & Other Media Mention
- What Olivia's reading: Once Upon a Forbidden Desire
- Where are all the fat men in romance? Here are a few to check out: Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon, Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon, and just about anything written by Marie Lipscomb
- Eight Kinky Nights by Xan West

Other News:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas begins December 1st. Get ready to stock those TBR lists with all the holiday romances!
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51906427Wed, 16 Nov 2022 01:44:29 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Whether she's writing about small town teachers or fictional TV shows about gods and goddesses, author Olivia Dade's books are packed full of humor, heart, and heat (our three favorite things on Boobies & Noobies). Olivia's latest release,...
Guest: Olivia Dade, author of Ship Wrecked (Spoiler Alert #3)

Show Notes:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas begins next month, but the Boobsmas giveaways start on Thanksgiving Day!
- Raving about Olivia's books for a solid minute - be sure to check out our podcast review of 40-Love and interview with cover artist, Leni Kaufmann
- Secret paranormal romances?!
- Writing what your read... except when you're actually writing
- Let's talk about Ship Wrecked (00:12:23)
- I'm a sucker for Hollywood stories!
- Not a fanfic, but rather a love letter to the fanfic community (check out our Steamy Spotlight episode about Fanfiction)
- The crossover between fanfiction and Romancelandia
- Teachers in romance novels, re: There's Something About Marysburg series
- "Gods of the Gates"... the TV show we need
- Fat characters and body normalization (00:33:46)
- Shoutout to the late and great, Corey Alexander/Xan West (00:40:44)
- How Hollywood interacts with fatness (in the book and in real life)
- Looking ahead at Olivia's next main character... hot mess, depressed express
- The dream project Olivia's dying to write (and it might surprise you)

Books & Other Media Mention
- What Olivia's reading: Once Upon a Forbidden Desire
- Where are all the fat men in romance? Here are a few to check out: Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon, Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon, and just about anything written by Marie Lipscomb
- Eight Kinky Nights by Xan West

Other News:
- The 12 Days of Boobsmas begins December 1st. Get ready to stock those TBR lists with all the holiday romances!
- Purchase my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz now!!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>3429book,books,booktok,dating,erotic,erotica,fanfic,fanfiction,fat,fiction,hollywood,interview,literature,plus-size,reading,romance,sex,televisiontrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sweet-berries--51720727
The Author: C.M. Nascosta

The Guest: James Ranney

The Synopsis: Grace has a job she loves, a community she adores, and plenty of friends... but her lack of bedroom action has left this event planner too horny to think.

When one ill-advised night at the bar leads to her giving an exhibitionistic show to an unknown presence outside her bedroom window, she thinks she’s hit a new low. When her voyeur turns out to be a nebbishly charming mothman, Grace needs to decide if she can trust her body — and her heart — with this garnet-eyed stranger before he flys out of her life for good.

Show Notes:
- My LIVE SHOW with My Worst Date & Too Stupid to Live, is TONIGHT!!
- AND my debut holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz is available now!
- "Too horny to think"?
- A brief intro for today's read, Sweet Berries (00:05:29)
- The obsession with monster romance... Be sure to check out our September Tit Talk: "Monster Fuckery"
- Cambric Creek - a cozy, idyllic community to live in
- The (actually) quick synopsis for Sweet Berries (00:13:08)
- Modern... but also, monsters
- James schools me in Dungeons & Dragons' species
- Monster-ish sex toys
- But what does his dick look like? And other "important" questions about mothman anatomy (00:21:12)
- Creepy, but also sexy
- Where does the series (and the society of Cambric Creek) go from here?
- A few favorite sexcerpts (00:42:20)
- Why vanilla isn't really "vanilla"
- Fruit roll up tongue?
- Discussing a few more mythological monsters in romance
- What's up next?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:57:53)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll by Kat Baxter (listen to our podcast review of this one from #Cocktober past)
- Morning Glory Milking Farm (Cambric Creek #1) by C.M. Nascosta - a viral sensation (and the gateway into monster romance for so many readers)

Announcements:
- Snag your copy of my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available NOW)
- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show.

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51720727Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:21:51 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Sweet Berries (Cambric Creek #2) The Author: C.M. Nascosta The Guest: James Ranney The Synopsis: Grace has a job she loves, a community she adores, and plenty of friends... but her lack of bedroom action has left this event planner too...
The Author: C.M. Nascosta

The Guest: James Ranney

The Synopsis: Grace has a job she loves, a community she adores, and plenty of friends... but her lack of bedroom action has left this event planner too horny to think.

When one ill-advised night at the bar leads to her giving an exhibitionistic show to an unknown presence outside her bedroom window, she thinks she’s hit a new low. When her voyeur turns out to be a nebbishly charming mothman, Grace needs to decide if she can trust her body — and her heart — with this garnet-eyed stranger before he flys out of her life for good.

Show Notes:
- My LIVE SHOW with My Worst Date & Too Stupid to Live, is TONIGHT!!
- AND my debut holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz is available now!
- "Too horny to think"?
- A brief intro for today's read, Sweet Berries (00:05:29)
- The obsession with monster romance... Be sure to check out our September Tit Talk: "Monster Fuckery"
- Cambric Creek - a cozy, idyllic community to live in
- The (actually) quick synopsis for Sweet Berries (00:13:08)
- Modern... but also, monsters
- James schools me in Dungeons & Dragons' species
- Monster-ish sex toys
- But what does his dick look like? And other "important" questions about mothman anatomy (00:21:12)
- Creepy, but also sexy
- Where does the series (and the society of Cambric Creek) go from here?
- A few favorite sexcerpts (00:42:20)
- Why vanilla isn't really "vanilla"
- Fruit roll up tongue?
- Discussing a few more mythological monsters in romance
- What's up next?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:57:53)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll by Kat Baxter (listen to our podcast review of this one from #Cocktober past)
- Morning Glory Milking Farm (Cambric Creek #1) by C.M. Nascosta - a viral sensation (and the gateway into monster romance for so many readers)

Announcements:
- Snag your copy of my DEBUT holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available NOW)
- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show.

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4291book,books,booktok,cambric,cocktober,creek,erotic,erotica,fantasy,halloween,hea,literature,love,monster,mothman,mothmen,nascosta,paranormal,reading,romancetrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-magic-ice-cream--51577389
The Author: Lauren Connolly

The Guest: Craig Elliott - Grab a copy of Rad Dad on Amazon

The Synopsis: When fire meets ice cream, will passion turn into a melted mess or dessert flambé?

Quinn Byrne is rare even among fire elementals, with her powers hard-wired into her arousal. She can’t touch herself without setting the sheets ablaze. With an incendiary sex drive, Quinn’s dating life is dryer than the desert that surrounds her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. She’d give anything to have a normal romantic relationship. But she knows one thing for sure: human men are out of the question. No exceptions. Not even if the guy is trying to woo her with delicious ice cream.

August Nord is new to town, building a business that involves things staying cold. His whole life has been one, long icy stretch, until a fiery redhead saunters into his ice cream shop. Quinn is the hottest accountant he’s ever met, and a small business owner would be dense not to hire a professional to review their finances, right?

As the two approach their attraction with wary steps, the sparks flying between them are all too real. Will the flames feed their burning desire or melt their chance of a happily ever after?

Show Notes:
- Redemption for my previous episode with Craig - listen to us discuss A Cowboy Christmas Legend
- A few exciting Cocktober announcements: My LIVE SHOW with My Worst Date & Too Stupid to Live on October 28th and my book, Meet Me in Los Feliz is available on October 25th
- Some philosophical questions about... proper holiday season etiquette?
- Rad Dad: feminist parenting through a social justice lens
- Introducing today's book pick, Fire Magic & Ice Cream (00:12:07)
- A brief (and hilariously punny) synopsis for the book (00:13:40)
- A few words on "happily ever after"
- A world unto its own: one full of elementals, but NOT divided by elementals
- So many fun details... too many fun details? (00:26:21)
- How many times can you get away with the same joke?
- There are only so many sexual innuendos you can make at the farmer's market
- When an adult romance could've (or should've been) a YA/NA romance
- Hot sex... but maybe for the wrong reasons? (00:40:02)
- Popcorn and bathtub sex... a few petty notes (00:48:00)
- And a few lines we loved, too!
- The "good stuff" in relationships, on and off the page
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:56:32)
- Why does she smell like a smoky oven?
- Why isn't there more role-playing in romance novels?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:07:15)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- "Vampire Academy" (streaming on Peacock)
- "Divergent" film franchise
- "Good Will Hunting" and "the good stuff" in relationships
- Romance movies that are a bit... stalker-ish

Coming Soon:
- Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th).
- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show. 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51577389Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:32:38 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Fire Magic & Ice Cream The Author: Lauren Connolly The Guest: Craig Elliott - Grab a copy of Rad Dad on Amazon The Synopsis: When fire meets ice cream, will passion turn into a melted mess or dessert flambé? Quinn Byrne is...
The Author: Lauren Connolly

The Guest: Craig Elliott - Grab a copy of Rad Dad on Amazon

The Synopsis: When fire meets ice cream, will passion turn into a melted mess or dessert flambé?

Quinn Byrne is rare even among fire elementals, with her powers hard-wired into her arousal. She can’t touch herself without setting the sheets ablaze. With an incendiary sex drive, Quinn’s dating life is dryer than the desert that surrounds her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. She’d give anything to have a normal romantic relationship. But she knows one thing for sure: human men are out of the question. No exceptions. Not even if the guy is trying to woo her with delicious ice cream.

August Nord is new to town, building a business that involves things staying cold. His whole life has been one, long icy stretch, until a fiery redhead saunters into his ice cream shop. Quinn is the hottest accountant he’s ever met, and a small business owner would be dense not to hire a professional to review their finances, right?

As the two approach their attraction with wary steps, the sparks flying between them are all too real. Will the flames feed their burning desire or melt their chance of a happily ever after?

Show Notes:
- Redemption for my previous episode with Craig - listen to us discuss A Cowboy Christmas Legend
- A few exciting Cocktober announcements: My LIVE SHOW with My Worst Date & Too Stupid to Live on October 28th and my book, Meet Me in Los Feliz is available on October 25th
- Some philosophical questions about... proper holiday season etiquette?
- Rad Dad: feminist parenting through a social justice lens
- Introducing today's book pick, Fire Magic & Ice Cream (00:12:07)
- A brief (and hilariously punny) synopsis for the book (00:13:40)
- A few words on "happily ever after"
- A world unto its own: one full of elementals, but NOT divided by elementals
- So many fun details... too many fun details? (00:26:21)
- How many times can you get away with the same joke?
- There are only so many sexual innuendos you can make at the farmer's market
- When an adult romance could've (or should've been) a YA/NA romance
- Hot sex... but maybe for the wrong reasons? (00:40:02)
- Popcorn and bathtub sex... a few petty notes (00:48:00)
- And a few lines we loved, too!
- The "good stuff" in relationships, on and off the page
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:56:32)
- Why does she smell like a smoky oven?
- Why isn't there more role-playing in romance novels?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:07:15)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- "Vampire Academy" (streaming on Peacock)
- "Divergent" film franchise
- "Good Will Hunting" and "the good stuff" in relationships
- Romance movies that are a bit... stalker-ish

Coming Soon:
- Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th).
- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show. 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4581book,books,dating,fantasy,feminism,feminist,food,halloween,literature,magic,paranormal,read,reading,relationships,romance,sex,witchestrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-sally-thorne--51439858
Summary: In the name of science and love... Bestselling author of The Hating Game, Sally Thorne, joins Kelly to discuss her recent spooky romance release, Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match. Other conversation topics include creepy dollhouses, writing "deliberately bad" fiction (as a writing exercise), and why we love retellings of classic stories.

Guest: Sally Thorne

Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad Spot for Enchant the Dawn by Amanda Ashley (00:00:05 - 00:01:20)
- A few quick thoughts on Sally's debut novel (and film adaptation), The Hating Game
- Sally's relationship with the romance genre (00:06:41)
- Tropes in Sally's books... fancy a manic pixie dream BOY?
- Listen to our previous episode review of 99 Percent Mine
- A fresh spin on Frankenstein... and an amnesia trope I don't hate?
- A brief synopsis for Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match (00:12:59)
- Sally's haunted dollhouse, Blackthorne Manor
- Why we love retellings in romance (00:18:40)
- Everything to love about questionable, imperfect characters... especially when they're women
- From contemporary romcoms to historical romance retellings, Sally's writing is all over the place (in the best way possible)

Coming Soon:
- Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th).
- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show. 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51439858Sat, 01 Oct 2022 22:47:58 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title, Enchant the Dawn by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Amanda Ashley. Summary: In the name of science and love... Bestselling author of The Hating Game, Sally Thorne,...
Summary: In the name of science and love... Bestselling author of The Hating Game, Sally Thorne, joins Kelly to discuss her recent spooky romance release, Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match. Other conversation topics include creepy dollhouses, writing "deliberately bad" fiction (as a writing exercise), and why we love retellings of classic stories.

Guest: Sally Thorne

Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad Spot for Enchant the Dawn by Amanda Ashley (00:00:05 - 00:01:20)
- A few quick thoughts on Sally's debut novel (and film adaptation), The Hating Game
- Sally's relationship with the romance genre (00:06:41)
- Tropes in Sally's books... fancy a manic pixie dream BOY?
- Listen to our previous episode review of 99 Percent Mine
- A fresh spin on Frankenstein... and an amnesia trope I don't hate?
- A brief synopsis for Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match (00:12:59)
- Sally's haunted dollhouse, Blackthorne Manor
- Why we love retellings in romance (00:18:40)
- Everything to love about questionable, imperfect characters... especially when they're women
- From contemporary romcoms to historical romance retellings, Sally's writing is all over the place (in the best way possible)

Coming Soon:
- Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th).
- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show. 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>2216author,bestseller,book,books,contemporary,dating,frankenstein,halloween,historical,interview,literature,love,read,romance,sex,spooky,writertrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-accidental-pinup--51285164
The Author: Danielle Jackson

The Guest: Caleb Thomas, Boudoir Photographer

The Synopsis: Photographer Cassie Harris loves her job—her company Buxom Boudoir makes people look beautiful and feel empowered with her modern twist on classic pinup photography. Cassie’s best friend, Dana, is about to launch her own dangerously dreamy lingerie line and wants Cassie to shoot and direct the career-changing national campaign. But company politics and Dana’s complicated pregnancy interfere, and Cassie finds herself—a proud plus size Black woman—not behind the camera but in front of it.

Though she’s never modeled herself, Cassie’s pretty sure she can handle the sheer underwear and caution tape bralettes. She’s not sure she can work so intimately with the chosen photographer, her long-time competitor in the Chicago photography scene, Reid Montgomery. Their chemistry is undeniable on set, however, and feelings can develop faster than film…

Show Notes:
- Let's talk about boudoir photography...
- It's not selfish to celebrate yourself!
- The concept of "Flanderization" (00:11:50)
- Introducing today's read, The Accidental Pinup (00:14:22)
- Be sure to check out my IGTV interview with the author, Danielle Jackson for more behind-the-book info
- A brief synopsis for The Accidental Pinup, after a few brief ads (00:17:52)
- A few petty notes about photography (from a professional photographer)
- Ode to Chicago
- Less drama, more REAL ASS characters
- Emotional intelligence vs. Internalized misogyny (00:32:58)
- Stop romanticizing bad behavior
- My one complaint... pacing (00:38:57)
- Perhaps a bit more character growth?
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:48:21)
- The almighty empowering BJ scene
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:55:55)
- Some misconceptions about boudoir

Coming Soon:
- Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th).
- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show. 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51285164Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:49:30 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: The Accidental Pinup The Author: Danielle Jackson The Guest: Caleb Thomas, Boudoir Photographer The Synopsis: Photographer Cassie Harris loves her job—her company Buxom Boudoir makes people look beautiful and feel empowered with...
The Author: Danielle Jackson

The Guest: Caleb Thomas, Boudoir Photographer

The Synopsis: Photographer Cassie Harris loves her job—her company Buxom Boudoir makes people look beautiful and feel empowered with her modern twist on classic pinup photography. Cassie’s best friend, Dana, is about to launch her own dangerously dreamy lingerie line and wants Cassie to shoot and direct the career-changing national campaign. But company politics and Dana’s complicated pregnancy interfere, and Cassie finds herself—a proud plus size Black woman—not behind the camera but in front of it.

Though she’s never modeled herself, Cassie’s pretty sure she can handle the sheer underwear and caution tape bralettes. She’s not sure she can work so intimately with the chosen photographer, her long-time competitor in the Chicago photography scene, Reid Montgomery. Their chemistry is undeniable on set, however, and feelings can develop faster than film…

Show Notes:
- Let's talk about boudoir photography...
- It's not selfish to celebrate yourself!
- The concept of "Flanderization" (00:11:50)
- Introducing today's read, The Accidental Pinup (00:14:22)
- Be sure to check out my IGTV interview with the author, Danielle Jackson for more behind-the-book info
- A brief synopsis for The Accidental Pinup, after a few brief ads (00:17:52)
- A few petty notes about photography (from a professional photographer)
- Ode to Chicago
- Less drama, more REAL ASS characters
- Emotional intelligence vs. Internalized misogyny (00:32:58)
- Stop romanticizing bad behavior
- My one complaint... pacing (00:38:57)
- Perhaps a bit more character growth?
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:48:21)
- The almighty empowering BJ scene
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:55:55)
- Some misconceptions about boudoir

Coming Soon:
- Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th).
- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show. 

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4231black,boudoir,chiacago,curvy,dating,hea,interracial,love,novel,novels,photographer,photography,pinup,plus-size,poc,reading,romance,sex,winter,woctrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stirring-up-love--51177097
The Author: Chandra Blumberg

The Guest: Tamara, Host of Shelf Addiction

The Synopsis: After doing her time in corporate Chicago, Simone Blake returns to small-town Illinois to tackle a new venture: her grandfather’s barbecue restaurant. The secret, as they say, is in the sauce. Simone’s plan is to sell Honey and Hickory’s signature sauce to put her hometown on the map.

But she’s not the only one with a recipe and a plan: chef Finn Rimes from nearby Springfield has a similar vision. To jump-start his dream of opening a culinary school, he shows up at the local farmers’ market with his own barbecue sauce.

When Simone’s plan to outsell Finn falls flat, she auditions for a reality show to pitch her brand. But she’s horrified to discover Finn’s had the same idea. As Simone and Finn wage barbecue war on television, their feud turns into an undeniable attraction.

With their livelihoods on the line, it may not be so much about making the best sauce—but finding their way to each other.

Content Warnings: Mention of the foster care system, parental abandonment, cancer and the death of a family member (ALL off-page)

Show Notes:
- Romance books & murder shows
- A little bit about Tamara's podcast, Shelf Addiction - listen to me on The Night Shift episode
- "Gateways" into Romance: Fifty Shades of Grey and Twilight
- The overnight Twilight movie marathon
- When there's only one bed... but they don't use it
- Introducing today's book pick (00:12:28)
- A few paranormal & fantasy romance recs from Tamara
- Synopsis for Stirring for Love (00:18:41)
- Too many bad BBQ puns (ours, not the author's)
- Discussing the series as a whole (and making predictions for what comes next)
- When you find yourself connecting more with the male characters (00:25:53)
- Our obsession with sick bed/injury trope
- Tropes-a-palooza: only one bed, road trip, rivals, snowed-in, wedding shenanigans, reality TV competition
- When the relationship dynamic changes and SHE proposes (00:36:38)
- "Do not come up in here with a surprise teeny-home"
- A healthy conversation about remaining childless (00:41:42)
- No sexcerpts in this one, but...
- Do you know how weather works?
- An inconsistent timeline? Blame it on "romance reasons"
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:55:50)
- Finding romance recommendations on Booktok
- A bit on the "Why Choose" Booktok discourse - how many dicks are too many dicks?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- "Deadly Women"
- Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
- Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
- Hidden Legacy series by Illona Andrews
- "Tiny House Hunters"
- Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold - don't let the sweet, illustrated cover fool you! It's spicy as hell.

Coming Soon:
- Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th).

- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show.

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51177097Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:53:04 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Stirring Up Love (Taste of Love #2) The Author: Chandra Blumberg The Guest: Tamara, Host of Shelf Addiction The Synopsis: After doing her time in corporate Chicago, Simone Blake returns to small-town Illinois to tackle a new...
The Author: Chandra Blumberg

The Guest: Tamara, Host of Shelf Addiction

The Synopsis: After doing her time in corporate Chicago, Simone Blake returns to small-town Illinois to tackle a new venture: her grandfather’s barbecue restaurant. The secret, as they say, is in the sauce. Simone’s plan is to sell Honey and Hickory’s signature sauce to put her hometown on the map.

But she’s not the only one with a recipe and a plan: chef Finn Rimes from nearby Springfield has a similar vision. To jump-start his dream of opening a culinary school, he shows up at the local farmers’ market with his own barbecue sauce.

When Simone’s plan to outsell Finn falls flat, she auditions for a reality show to pitch her brand. But she’s horrified to discover Finn’s had the same idea. As Simone and Finn wage barbecue war on television, their feud turns into an undeniable attraction.

With their livelihoods on the line, it may not be so much about making the best sauce—but finding their way to each other.

Content Warnings: Mention of the foster care system, parental abandonment, cancer and the death of a family member (ALL off-page)

Show Notes:
- Romance books & murder shows
- A little bit about Tamara's podcast, Shelf Addiction - listen to me on The Night Shift episode
- "Gateways" into Romance: Fifty Shades of Grey and Twilight
- The overnight Twilight movie marathon
- When there's only one bed... but they don't use it
- Introducing today's book pick (00:12:28)
- A few paranormal & fantasy romance recs from Tamara
- Synopsis for Stirring for Love (00:18:41)
- Too many bad BBQ puns (ours, not the author's)
- Discussing the series as a whole (and making predictions for what comes next)
- When you find yourself connecting more with the male characters (00:25:53)
- Our obsession with sick bed/injury trope
- Tropes-a-palooza: only one bed, road trip, rivals, snowed-in, wedding shenanigans, reality TV competition
- When the relationship dynamic changes and SHE proposes (00:36:38)
- "Do not come up in here with a surprise teeny-home"
- A healthy conversation about remaining childless (00:41:42)
- No sexcerpts in this one, but...
- Do you know how weather works?
- An inconsistent timeline? Blame it on "romance reasons"
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:55:50)
- Finding romance recommendations on Booktok
- A bit on the "Why Choose" Booktok discourse - how many dicks are too many dicks?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- "Deadly Women"
- Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
- Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
- Hidden Legacy series by Illona Andrews
- "Tiny House Hunters"
- Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold - don't let the sweet, illustrated cover fool you! It's spicy as hell.

Coming Soon:
- Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (Available October 25th).

- See Boobies & Noobies LIVE (with My Worst Date podcast) October 28th at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Click HERE for tickets! There's also a livestream option if you can't make it to the show.

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4131barbecue,bbq,black,book,books,booktok,dating,entrepreneur,family,hea,interracial,literature,love,poc,reading,relationships,review,romance,wedding,woctrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-tit-talk-the-elusive-baby-free-hea--51087627
Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

Panelists:
Lila Dawes, Author - Read The Citrus Pines series
Jenny Bunting, Author - Read Safe With You, Jenny's latest release
Gabrielle Dooha-Chambers, Activist & Blogger

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51087627Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:14:11 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Today's Tit Talk topic is "The Elusive Baby-Free HEA". There couldn't be a better time to discuss happily ever afters... that don't include a baby. This topic was picked long before the #RoeVWade ruling, yet it was one of the most requested...
Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

Panelists:
Lila Dawes, Author - Read The Citrus Pines series
Jenny Bunting, Author - Read Safe With You, Jenny's latest release
Gabrielle Dooha-Chambers, Activist & Blogger

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.  ]]>4215author,authors,baby,baby-free,book,books,child-free,fiction,hea,literature,love,novel,novels,parenting,reading,romance,writer,writingtrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-erin-la-rosa--51030949
Summary: Calling all "Great British Bake-Off" fans! In this episode, Erin La Rosa joins Kelly to discuss her debut romance, For Butter or Worse. Other topics include writing about a woman in the male-dominated food industry, including mental health rep for male characters, and why we're trading in "alpha" heroes for "soft top" cinnamon rolls.

Guest: Erin La Rosa

Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad Spot for Twice a Quinceañera by Yamile Saied Méndez (00:00:05 - 00:01:39)
- What might be the best pitch for a book... ever
- Shoutout to our mutual, Becky Feldman (host of Too Stupid to Live)
- Dirty stories on Bing.com (00:07:50)
- Erotica vs. "capital-L" Literature
- Check out our Steamy Spotlight: Frisky Fanfiction episode for more fanfic talk
- Women in a male-nominated field - the inspiration behind For Butter or Worse (00:15:05)
- Erin's Tiktok series on why Paul Hollywood is problematic
- How social media impacts celebrity status
- Mental health representation... for MALE characters (00:22:11)
- Why I'm done with alpha heroes - bring on the "soft tops"
- Mafia and Royalty Romance - a subgenre of Fantasy? (00:27:40)
- Eat your way around Los Angeles with Erin's food guide (see below)
- Read about the holiday season in Los Angeles in my upcoming novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (add to Goodreads and pre-order on Amazon)
- What's up next for Erin?
- A few deets on the... memorable steamy scenes in For Butter or Worse
- Writing epilogues that don't include a baby (00:40:50)
- Exploring your queerness without labels

Erin's Guide to Los Angeles Eats:
- Chateau Marmont (for dine-dining and star-sightings)
- Donut Friend (for Vegan donuts)
- Uovo (for yummy Italian food)
- Oak Glen (day trip for apple-picking and cider donuts)
- A day trip to Ojai, if you've got the time!

Links:
Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz.

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51030949Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:31:15 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title, Twice a Quinceañera by Yamile Saied Méndez. Summary: Calling all "Great British Bake-Off" fans! In this episode, Erin La Rosa joins Kelly to discuss her debut romance, For Butter or...
Summary: Calling all "Great British Bake-Off" fans! In this episode, Erin La Rosa joins Kelly to discuss her debut romance, For Butter or Worse. Other topics include writing about a woman in the male-dominated food industry, including mental health rep for male characters, and why we're trading in "alpha" heroes for "soft top" cinnamon rolls.

Guest: Erin La Rosa

Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad Spot for Twice a Quinceañera by Yamile Saied Méndez (00:00:05 - 00:01:39)
- What might be the best pitch for a book... ever
- Shoutout to our mutual, Becky Feldman (host of Too Stupid to Live)
- Dirty stories on Bing.com (00:07:50)
- Erotica vs. "capital-L" Literature
- Check out our Steamy Spotlight: Frisky Fanfiction episode for more fanfic talk
- Women in a male-nominated field - the inspiration behind For Butter or Worse (00:15:05)
- Erin's Tiktok series on why Paul Hollywood is problematic
- How social media impacts celebrity status
- Mental health representation... for MALE characters (00:22:11)
- Why I'm done with alpha heroes - bring on the "soft tops"
- Mafia and Royalty Romance - a subgenre of Fantasy? (00:27:40)
- Eat your way around Los Angeles with Erin's food guide (see below)
- Read about the holiday season in Los Angeles in my upcoming novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz (add to Goodreads and pre-order on Amazon)
- What's up next for Erin?
- A few deets on the... memorable steamy scenes in For Butter or Worse
- Writing epilogues that don't include a baby (00:40:50)
- Exploring your queerness without labels

Erin's Guide to Los Angeles Eats:
- Chateau Marmont (for dine-dining and star-sightings)
- Donut Friend (for Vegan donuts)
- Uovo (for yummy Italian food)
- Oak Glen (day trip for apple-picking and cider donuts)
- A day trip to Ojai, if you've got the time!

Links:
Pre-order your copy of my upcoming holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz.

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>3021author,bake,baking,book,books,british,butter,chef,cooking,food,interview,la,lgbtq,love,pastry,read,romance,summer,writer,writingtrue6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slick-summer-nights-part-six--50805661
All month long, we've highlighted a few of our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head styled showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram. 

The Judge: 
Bree Hill, co-host of the Categorically Romance podcast

The Contestants:
Jillian Graves reading from The Professional by Kresley Cole
- Read Jillian's debut novel, Titan: a Gargoyle Daddy Dom Romance

Kelly Reynolds reading from Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley
- Add Kelly's upcoming debut holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz on Goodreads
- And of course, listen to Boobies & Noobies!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50805661Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:58:57 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: That's all folks! July has come to a close and so has Boobies & Noobies' inaugural summer special, Slick Summer Nights (not to mention the fifth season of the podcast). What happens when one of your contestants has an emergency the day of...
All month long, we've highlighted a few of our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head styled showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram. 

The Judge: 
Bree Hill, co-host of the Categorically Romance podcast

The Contestants:
Jillian Graves reading from The Professional by Kresley Cole
- Read Jillian's debut novel, Titan: a Gargoyle Daddy Dom Romance

Kelly Reynolds reading from Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley
- Add Kelly's upcoming debut holiday novella, Meet Me in Los Feliz on Goodreads
- And of course, listen to Boobies & Noobies!

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>2412book,books,bookstagram,booktok,clairekingsley,dating,erotica,gargoyle,gargoyleromance,hea,kink,kresleycole,love,nights,reading,relationships,romance,sex,slick,summertrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slick-summer-nights-part-five--50767070
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram. 

The Judge: 
Andrea Martucci, host of the Shelf Love podcast

The Contestants:
Jess Bryant reading Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James
- Upcoming release: Unmistakable Mate (The Fated Mates series #4) available July 21st

Stephanie Rose reading Shifting Gears by Melanie Moreland
- Latest release: Just One Favor

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50767070Sun, 31 Jul 2022 21:51:12 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: It's the penultimate episode of Boobies & Noobies summer special, Slick Summer Nights and today, things are heating up OUTSIDE of the bedroom. And we're cranking the dirty talk up to an eleven... Join us throughout the month of July as we...
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram. 

The Judge: 
Andrea Martucci, host of the Shelf Love podcast

The Contestants:
Jess Bryant reading Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James
- Upcoming release: Unmistakable Mate (The Fated Mates series #4) available July 21st

Stephanie Rose reading Shifting Gears by Melanie Moreland
- Latest release: Just One Favor

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>2373author,book,books,cowboy,cowboys,dating,erotic,erotica,literature,mc,motrocycle,nights,novel,reading,romance,sex,slick,summer,western,writertrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slick-summer-nights-part-four--50753381
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram. 

The Judge: 
Sarah, blogger from Really Into This

The Contestants:
Aaron reading from Mama's Boy by Avery Flynn
- Watch Aaron's Reading Room on YouTube
- You can also listen to Aaron on the Categorically Romance Podcast
Simone reading from Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50753381Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:17:02 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Boobies & Noobies summer special, Slick Summer Nights continues with a round-up of romcoms. Because who says romance can't turn you on AND make you LOL? Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from...
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram. 

The Judge: 
Sarah, blogger from Really Into This

The Contestants:
Aaron reading from Mama's Boy by Avery Flynn
- Watch Aaron's Reading Room on YouTube
- You can also listen to Aaron on the Categorically Romance Podcast
Simone reading from Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>2359book,books,comedy,cupcake,dating,erotic,erotica,food,literature,nights,novel,novels,reading,romcom,sex,slick,summertrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-angie-hockman--50707860
Guest: Angie Hockman

*Please Note* This episode was recorded in June, ahead of the Dream On release (July 5th). That's why you'll hear us mention pre-orders for the book. Dream On is available now!

Show Notes:
- Some "super sleuthing" into Angie's life
- Penguins, karaoke, and 90s movies
- Travelers... who don't actually take the trips they plan
- From education and eco-tourism to writing romance (00:08:06)
- Write the story that you want to read
- Another pandemic debut author (00:14:01)
- A brief synopsis for Angie's new release, Dream On (00:17:38)
- A few words on fate & soulmates
- Kelly rails on the amnesia trope (00:22:39)
- Read Dream On for your #50Romances50States Ohio pick
- "The Mistake on the Lake"
- Angie's future books... *chanting* Sitka, Sitka
- No dream projects, just deep dives
- The importance of neurodiverse characters (00:33:34)
- Angie's advice for noobie romance readers

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper as featured in "Romy & Michele's High School Reunion"
- "The Proposal" (re. Sitka, Alaska)
- The Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn
- Angie's local bookstore rec: Mac's Backs
- "Overboard" - cute in the 80s, icky in the 2020s

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50707860Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:16:18 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: In this episode, Angie Hockman, author of Shipped (named a "Best Romance Book of 2021" by Entertainment Weekly, Goodreads, and BookBub, to name a few) joins Kelly to discuss her sophomore release, Dream On. Other topics include Angie's exotic...
Guest: Angie Hockman

*Please Note* This episode was recorded in June, ahead of the Dream On release (July 5th). That's why you'll hear us mention pre-orders for the book. Dream On is available now!

Show Notes:
- Some "super sleuthing" into Angie's life
- Penguins, karaoke, and 90s movies
- Travelers... who don't actually take the trips they plan
- From education and eco-tourism to writing romance (00:08:06)
- Write the story that you want to read
- Another pandemic debut author (00:14:01)
- A brief synopsis for Angie's new release, Dream On (00:17:38)
- A few words on fate & soulmates
- Kelly rails on the amnesia trope (00:22:39)
- Read Dream On for your #50Romances50States Ohio pick
- "The Mistake on the Lake"
- Angie's future books... *chanting* Sitka, Sitka
- No dream projects, just deep dives
- The importance of neurodiverse characters (00:33:34)
- Angie's advice for noobie romance readers

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper as featured in "Romy & Michele's High School Reunion"
- "The Proposal" (re. Sitka, Alaska)
- The Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn
- Angie's local bookstore rec: Mac's Backs
- "Overboard" - cute in the 80s, icky in the 2020s

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 

Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.  ]]>2414amnesia,angie,author,book,books,cleveland,dating,flowers,hockman,interview,literature,love,ohio,reading,romance,sex,writer,writingtrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slick-summer-nights-part-three--50620437
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram.

The Judge:
Aria Wyatt, author of The Compass series

The Contestants:
Ammy Belle reading from Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Amy Richards reading from Priceless by Miranda Silver
- Shop the Words and Kisses online bookshop (and subscription boxes)

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50620437Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:03:06 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Boobies & Noobies summer special, Slick Summer Nights continues with another steamy match-up. I'm calling this one "Witchy Tricks & Yummy Treats", in honor of today's guests (aka my kindred spirits). Also, please note that today's sexcerpts...
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram.

The Judge:
Aria Wyatt, author of The Compass series

The Contestants:
Ammy Belle reading from Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Amy Richards reading from Priceless by Miranda Silver
- Shop the Words and Kisses online bookshop (and subscription boxes)

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>1675author,authors,book,books,bookstagram,booktok,dating,erotic,erotica,kink,kinky,literature,novel,novels,read,review,romance,sex,sexy,summertrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slick-summer-nights-part-two--50516547
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram.

The Judge:
Ariana Marie

The Contestants:
Rebecca Hefner reading from Beyond Control by Kit Rocha
- Be sure to check out Rebecca's latest release, Garridan’s Mate
- Rebecca also publishes under the pen name, Ayla Asher
Kat Mary reading from Stanton Adore by T.L. Swan
- Subscribe to Kat's Youtube channel, Kat Reads Romance

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50516547Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:30:26 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Boobies & Noobies summer special, Slick Summer Nights continues with another steamy match-up. Today's scenes are both kinky AF, but which do you prefer... group sex or a homemade sex tape? Join us throughout the month of July as we...
Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram.

The Judge:
Ariana Marie

The Contestants:
Rebecca Hefner reading from Beyond Control by Kit Rocha
- Be sure to check out Rebecca's latest release, Garridan’s Mate
- Rebecca also publishes under the pen name, Ayla Asher
Kat Mary reading from Stanton Adore by T.L. Swan
- Subscribe to Kat's Youtube channel, Kat Reads Romance

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>1913book,books,booktok,booktube,couple,dating,erotic,erotica,love,novel,novels,polyamorous,review,romance,scifi,sextrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slick-summer-nights-part-one--50475059
Today's episode poses a very important question... Cinnadom or Daddy?

Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram.

The Judge:
Nikki Brooks

The Contestants:
Jenny Smith reading from Bohemian by Kathryn Nolan
Alicia Delory reading from Weather Girl by Rachel Solomon

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50475059Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:10:51 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: We're kicking off Boobies & Noobies inaugural summer special, Slick Summer Nights. 6 episodes, 12 spicy romance scenes, 1 champion (though let's be honest, we're all winners here). Today's episode poses a very important question......
Today's episode poses a very important question... Cinnadom or Daddy?

Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram.

The Judge:
Nikki Brooks

The Contestants:
Jenny Smith reading from Bohemian by Kathryn Nolan
Alicia Delory reading from Weather Girl by Rachel Solomon

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>1945author,book,bookrec,books,bookstagram,booktok,california,dating,erotic,erotica,father,kink,literature,love,reading,romance,sex,sexy,steamy,summertrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-unexpected--50438274
The Author: Jenny Proctor

The Guest: Lyndi Macke, Co-Host of Hello Out There

The Synopsis: A famous boss. A secret identity. And a hilarious road trip to love.
Yes. Yes, Rosie does have a crush on Isaac, her YouTube-famous boss.

Does she ever talk to him? Absolutely not. Crippling social anxiety can do that.

But Rosie is nothing if not tenacious. Ignoring her friends’ advice to just talk to him already (Nope, that’s way too hard), she instead opts to pursue a virtual relationship with Isaac using a secret identity.

The plan is genius. Online, Rosie has social skills she’d never dream of having in person. She’s possibly even cool. If Isaac can just get to know her, he’ll see how amazing she is.

But then a spontaneous road trip throws Rosie and Isaac together, and their virtual and in-person lives collide. (Eleven hundred miles in a seventy’s era VW hatchback? What could possibly go wrong?)

Much to Rosie’s surprise, she doesn’t constantly humiliate herself. Conversation is easy, and their chemistry? It’s pretty much off the charts.

But every road trip is bound to hit a speed bump or two.

Will Rosie’s secret identity be the thing that brings them together? Or the thing that tears them apart?

Show Notes:
- Words matter... stop calling it "clean" romance
- Hidden coding and allegories in Twilight
- Hello Out There, an improvised podcast (00:08:45)
- Introducing today's read, Love Unexpected (00:12:44)
- A brief discussion of blurb-writing
- "Chick Lit" during the "Sex and the City" era (circa 2002-2006)
- The not-so-brief synopsis for this slightly-stalker-ish romance (00:22:34)
- When you know the book just isn't for you...
- Books written AFTER their time
- The Marty Stu
- A few positives: How social anxiety impacts all facets of life (including dating), a diverse cast, and an incredibly powerful support system
- And a whole bunch of negatives...
- The very anti-climatic third act (00:49:50)
- When the hero is basically a robot...
- The best friends are the ones you tell you when you're doing something wrong
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:13:10)
- When your family is also your friend group... and co-workers...
- What this book COULD'VE been
- Is there hope for the camera man in Book #3?

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50438274Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:39:32 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Love Unexpected (Some Kind of Love #2) The Author: Jenny Proctor The Guest: Lyndi Macke, Co-Host of Hello Out There The Synopsis: A famous boss. A secret identity. And a hilarious road trip to love. Yes. Yes, Rosie does have a...
The Author: Jenny Proctor

The Guest: Lyndi Macke, Co-Host of Hello Out There

The Synopsis: A famous boss. A secret identity. And a hilarious road trip to love.
Yes. Yes, Rosie does have a crush on Isaac, her YouTube-famous boss.

Does she ever talk to him? Absolutely not. Crippling social anxiety can do that.

But Rosie is nothing if not tenacious. Ignoring her friends’ advice to just talk to him already (Nope, that’s way too hard), she instead opts to pursue a virtual relationship with Isaac using a secret identity.

The plan is genius. Online, Rosie has social skills she’d never dream of having in person. She’s possibly even cool. If Isaac can just get to know her, he’ll see how amazing she is.

But then a spontaneous road trip throws Rosie and Isaac together, and their virtual and in-person lives collide. (Eleven hundred miles in a seventy’s era VW hatchback? What could possibly go wrong?)

Much to Rosie’s surprise, she doesn’t constantly humiliate herself. Conversation is easy, and their chemistry? It’s pretty much off the charts.

But every road trip is bound to hit a speed bump or two.

Will Rosie’s secret identity be the thing that brings them together? Or the thing that tears them apart?

Show Notes:
- Words matter... stop calling it "clean" romance
- Hidden coding and allegories in Twilight
- Hello Out There, an improvised podcast (00:08:45)
- Introducing today's read, Love Unexpected (00:12:44)
- A brief discussion of blurb-writing
- "Chick Lit" during the "Sex and the City" era (circa 2002-2006)
- The not-so-brief synopsis for this slightly-stalker-ish romance (00:22:34)
- When you know the book just isn't for you...
- Books written AFTER their time
- The Marty Stu
- A few positives: How social anxiety impacts all facets of life (including dating), a diverse cast, and an incredibly powerful support system
- And a whole bunch of negatives...
- The very anti-climatic third act (00:49:50)
- When the hero is basically a robot...
- The best friends are the ones you tell you when you're doing something wrong
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:13:10)
- When your family is also your friend group... and co-workers...
- What this book COULD'VE been
- Is there hope for the camera man in Book #3?

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4912book,books,comedy,contemporary,dating,epistolary,feminist,love,marriage,proximity,reading,review,roadtrip,romance,sex,texting,women,yatrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tit-talk-rated-r-beyond-the-5-star-rating-system--50286534
Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

Panelists:
Emily Rath (Author): Instagram, Tiktok
Bridget & Shani (Co-Hosts of Romance at a Glance Podcast): Instagram, Tiktok
Kara (Bookstagrammer): Twitter

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50286534Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:22:21 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Today's Tit Talk topic is "Rated R: Beyond the 5-Star Rating System". Why have we become so accustomed to rating books on a scale of 1-5 stars? Today's panelists have two things in common: their love for the romance genre and the fact that...
Tit Talk is a monthly panel discussion between the folks who write romance and the readers who love them. Join Kelly every month as she moderates a discussion - with a new topic each time - amongst readers, bloggers, podcasters, authors and more!

Tit Talk takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. These panels will be recorded LIVE on YouTube and released later in the month as podcast episodes.

Watch: Watch the full episode with video HERE on YouTube.

Panelists:
Emily Rath (Author): Instagram, Tiktok
Bridget & Shani (Co-Hosts of Romance at a Glance Podcast): Instagram, Tiktok
Kara (Bookstagrammer): Twitter

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4076author,authors,book,books,bookstagram,booktube,dating,erotica,literature,novel,novels,panel,review,reviews,romance,sex,youtubetrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/penelope-s-paths--50055189
The Novel: Penelope's Paths (What If... #1)

The Author: Isabelle Peterson

The Guest: Rosemary Watson, Host of Curated Conversations

The Synopsis: Is there only one path to a Happily Ever After? Is one choice, or path, better than another?

After a humiliating divorce, Penelope Pierce is about to try her luck in the dating world for the first time in years. Luckily, she has her two best friends to help her face the singles scene.

Laura, single and loving life, wants to bring Penelope to the club scene. Drink. Dance. Have fun. Nothing serious. Her married friend, Shannon, on the other hand, wants to set Penelope up with a guy from her husband's legal firm insisting he's “perfect” for Penelope.

Should Penelope go on the blind date? Or hit the clubs?
It’s up to YOU, the reader.

If you choose for Penelope to go on the blind date... When handsome, confident, British William makes a risqué and daring request, does Penelope rise to the challenge? Or does she retreat? And then what?

Or, If things get hot and heavy at the dance club with the full-lipped, floppy-haired musician, Mitch, will Penelope lean into her desires? Or does she run and not look back! And when she encounters a curious noise in the night…then what?

You, the reader, will make Penelope's choices, and you will determine which kind of risks Penelope takes and what kinds of romances Penelope gets. Your choices will bring about a wide range of favorite romance tropes and adventures. Most are happy endings, however - as in life - things don't always work out.

But one of the best parts about Penelope's Paths... When you get to the end, you can go back, make different choices, and enjoy an entirely different story.

1 heroine... 9 potential heroes... 10 unique endings.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff by Lexi George (00:00:05 - 00:01:14)
- Keep up to date with our announcements about Tit Talk and Slick Summer Nights...
- Introducing Rosemary Watson, host of Curated Conversations and founder of Artisan Creative & Media Agency
- Shoutout to a previous podcast guest (and the almighty hype woman) Heidi B.
- Taking the "old school" Choose Your Own Adventure novel and giving it a romance-spin
- Romance, the ever-evolving genre
- Today's read, Penelope's Paths - a "choose your own romance" novel (00:14:53)
- A throwback to our Live Show read of My Lady's Choosing (another "choose your own romance" novel)
- A brief - and somewhat unconventional - synopsis for today's read (00:23:10)
- Give your panties to a stranger? How about your partner?
- Exploring a few paths Rosemary and I chose... oh, the variety!!
- Pubic hair... in multiple stories
- A shift from the traditional CYOA point of view (00:38:30)
- The map of possible outcomes, courtesy of the author
- Showcasing a different side of LGBTQ+ male characters
- So many different possibilities for future books!
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:48:53)
- Reading romance for the full escape vs. reading for heightened (and better) versions of reality
- When did pancakes become sexy? (00:55:45)
- A solid recommendation for "noobie" romance readers
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:59:44)
- A few words about returning books vs. returning books WITH Kindle Unlimited
- Judging a book (or wine) by the cover/label

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- A few childhood favorites: Nancy Drew and The Boxcar Children
- The new Batman movie, "The Batman" (that's way too long)
- The "Schitt's Creek" analogy for pansexuality
- Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50055189Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:16:16 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title, Unstable by Alexandra Ivy. The Novel: Penelope's Paths (What If... #1) The Author: Isabelle Peterson The Guest: Rosemary Watson, Host of Curated Conversations The Synopsis: Is...
The Novel: Penelope's Paths (What If... #1)

The Author: Isabelle Peterson

The Guest: Rosemary Watson, Host of Curated Conversations

The Synopsis: Is there only one path to a Happily Ever After? Is one choice, or path, better than another?

After a humiliating divorce, Penelope Pierce is about to try her luck in the dating world for the first time in years. Luckily, she has her two best friends to help her face the singles scene.

Laura, single and loving life, wants to bring Penelope to the club scene. Drink. Dance. Have fun. Nothing serious. Her married friend, Shannon, on the other hand, wants to set Penelope up with a guy from her husband's legal firm insisting he's “perfect” for Penelope.

Should Penelope go on the blind date? Or hit the clubs?
It’s up to YOU, the reader.

If you choose for Penelope to go on the blind date... When handsome, confident, British William makes a risqué and daring request, does Penelope rise to the challenge? Or does she retreat? And then what?

Or, If things get hot and heavy at the dance club with the full-lipped, floppy-haired musician, Mitch, will Penelope lean into her desires? Or does she run and not look back! And when she encounters a curious noise in the night…then what?

You, the reader, will make Penelope's choices, and you will determine which kind of risks Penelope takes and what kinds of romances Penelope gets. Your choices will bring about a wide range of favorite romance tropes and adventures. Most are happy endings, however - as in life - things don't always work out.

But one of the best parts about Penelope's Paths... When you get to the end, you can go back, make different choices, and enjoy an entirely different story.

1 heroine... 9 potential heroes... 10 unique endings.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff by Lexi George (00:00:05 - 00:01:14)
- Keep up to date with our announcements about Tit Talk and Slick Summer Nights...
- Introducing Rosemary Watson, host of Curated Conversations and founder of Artisan Creative & Media Agency
- Shoutout to a previous podcast guest (and the almighty hype woman) Heidi B.
- Taking the "old school" Choose Your Own Adventure novel and giving it a romance-spin
- Romance, the ever-evolving genre
- Today's read, Penelope's Paths - a "choose your own romance" novel (00:14:53)
- A throwback to our Live Show read of My Lady's Choosing (another "choose your own romance" novel)
- A brief - and somewhat unconventional - synopsis for today's read (00:23:10)
- Give your panties to a stranger? How about your partner?
- Exploring a few paths Rosemary and I chose... oh, the variety!!
- Pubic hair... in multiple stories
- A shift from the traditional CYOA point of view (00:38:30)
- The map of possible outcomes, courtesy of the author
- Showcasing a different side of LGBTQ+ male characters
- So many different possibilities for future books!
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:48:53)
- Reading romance for the full escape vs. reading for heightened (and better) versions of reality
- When did pancakes become sexy? (00:55:45)
- A solid recommendation for "noobie" romance readers
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:59:44)
- A few words about returning books vs. returning books WITH Kindle Unlimited
- Judging a book (or wine) by the cover/label

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- A few childhood favorites: Nancy Drew and The Boxcar Children
- The new Batman movie, "The Batman" (that's way too long)
- The "Schitt's Creek" analogy for pansexuality
- Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, &...]]>4217adventure,bdsm,book,books,choose,cyoa,dating,lgbtq,novel,pancakes,pride,reading,relationships,review,romance,sex,singletrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-t-j-alexander--49914303
Guest: T.J. Alexander

Show Notes:
- The Pandemic Baking Craze (circa May 2020)
- Writing a debut novel during the pandemic and BECAUSE of the pandemic
- New York vs. Portland
- Eating like a college student... in your 30s
- T.J.'s romance reading & writing journey (00:10:55)
- Trans & Non-binary character rep in romance
- A coming out "bonanza"
- A brief synopsis for Chef's Kiss (00:21:35)
- The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen scandal
- Putting toxic workplace culture on blast
- The perfect book to read if you're a "noobie" to pronouns, Enby rep, etc. (00:29:07)
- Found family in romance
- Stolen family recipes (00:37:31)
- Recipe pamphlet coming soon!
- The Simon & Schuster test kitchen?
- What's up next for T.J.? (00:46:30)
- Hungry and horny... it's a brand

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Bread Illustrated, from America's Test Kitchen
- Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49914303Mon, 23 May 2022 23:04:05 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: In this episode, debut author T.J. Alexander joins Kelly to discuss their DELICIOUS debut romance, Chef's Kiss. It takes three words to describe this book: hungry and horny. If you're in the market for a scoop of LGBTQ+ romance (featuring...
Guest: T.J. Alexander

Show Notes:
- The Pandemic Baking Craze (circa May 2020)
- Writing a debut novel during the pandemic and BECAUSE of the pandemic
- New York vs. Portland
- Eating like a college student... in your 30s
- T.J.'s romance reading & writing journey (00:10:55)
- Trans & Non-binary character rep in romance
- A coming out "bonanza"
- A brief synopsis for Chef's Kiss (00:21:35)
- The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen scandal
- Putting toxic workplace culture on blast
- The perfect book to read if you're a "noobie" to pronouns, Enby rep, etc. (00:29:07)
- Found family in romance
- Stolen family recipes (00:37:31)
- Recipe pamphlet coming soon!
- The Simon & Schuster test kitchen?
- What's up next for T.J.? (00:46:30)
- Hungry and horny... it's a brand

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Bread Illustrated, from America's Test Kitchen
- Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>3041baking,bisexual,book,books,chef,cooking,dating,enby,fiction,food,interview,lgbtq,love,nonbinary,nyc,queer,relationship,relationships,romance,sextrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ll-come-back-for-you--49777408
The Author: Charish Reid

The Guest: Tara, co-host of 3 Spooked Girls

The Synopsis: When a hurricane destroys Whitney Beck’s chances to run a Miami resort, a bed and breakfast inheritance from her eccentric grandmother saves her and her sister, Helen. Unfortunately, within months, the Beck sisters run into paranormal problems: missing objects and bumps in the night. Helen reaches out to her favorite ghost-hunting show for help, but Whitney can only feel dread. Her high school crush is the lead camera operator for Ghost Punters. And after years of missed chances, she doesn’t want to meet him again under these circumstances.

Reality television has helped Deon Grant carve a path toward his dream of directing films, but he feels guilty about the fake stunts along the way. His crew uses cheap parlor tricks to create good TV but those methods won’t work at the Bordeaux B&B. While battling an actual ghost, Deon gets to know Whitney again. She’s different from the girl he knew years ago, but their bond is still powerful enough to reveal his true feelings.
The past doesn’t stay in the past, and the dead don’t stay dead.

Whitney will have to confront her trauma and family secrets before she can succeed in business or love. Deon will have to slow down and finally see the truth standing before him: Ghosts are real, and so is his love for Whitney.

Content Warnings: Natural disaster trauma resulting in PTSD, Death of relative (off-page), brief mention of blood, discussions about therapy

Show Notes:
- Keep up to date with our announcements about Tit Talk and Slick Summer Nights...
- Not quite ghost-f*cking
- Accidentally discovering romance novels
- Romance (and murder) as a "palette cleanser"
- Introducing today's spooky Black Romance: I'll Come Back for You (00:09:10)
- A not-so-brief synopsis for the book (00:11:01)
- Why we're trash for trashy TV
- Single at 40... how refreshing (00:17:23)
- Leon and Deon?!
- Discussing the paranormal with Tara, the paranormal expert (00:23:05)
- Learn more about "The Hat Man"
- Second chance romance with built-in history
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:31:00)
- A baby-free HEA is still an HEA (00:37:31)
- Therapy and mental health (and how they're perceived by the Black community)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:46:36)
- Tara's next venture into romance...

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- And That's Why We Drink podcast
- Book of the Month Club
- Red, White, & Royal Blue and One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
- Be sure to listen to our previous podcast on Charish Reid's The Write Escape
- Trash reality shows with celebrities "fixing" things - "Nicole and Jionni's Shore Flip" and "The Vanilla Ice Project"
- And some spookier "reality" TV shows: "Ghost Adventures", "Deadly Women", and "1000 Ways to Die"
- Netflix's latest dating show: "The Ultimatum"

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49777408Thu, 12 May 2022 19:14:06 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: I'll Come Back for You The Author: Charish Reid The Guest: Tara, co-host of 3 Spooked Girls The Synopsis: When a hurricane destroys Whitney Beck’s chances to run a Miami resort, a bed and breakfast inheritance from her eccentric...
The Author: Charish Reid

The Guest: Tara, co-host of 3 Spooked Girls

The Synopsis: When a hurricane destroys Whitney Beck’s chances to run a Miami resort, a bed and breakfast inheritance from her eccentric grandmother saves her and her sister, Helen. Unfortunately, within months, the Beck sisters run into paranormal problems: missing objects and bumps in the night. Helen reaches out to her favorite ghost-hunting show for help, but Whitney can only feel dread. Her high school crush is the lead camera operator for Ghost Punters. And after years of missed chances, she doesn’t want to meet him again under these circumstances.

Reality television has helped Deon Grant carve a path toward his dream of directing films, but he feels guilty about the fake stunts along the way. His crew uses cheap parlor tricks to create good TV but those methods won’t work at the Bordeaux B&B. While battling an actual ghost, Deon gets to know Whitney again. She’s different from the girl he knew years ago, but their bond is still powerful enough to reveal his true feelings.
The past doesn’t stay in the past, and the dead don’t stay dead.

Whitney will have to confront her trauma and family secrets before she can succeed in business or love. Deon will have to slow down and finally see the truth standing before him: Ghosts are real, and so is his love for Whitney.

Content Warnings: Natural disaster trauma resulting in PTSD, Death of relative (off-page), brief mention of blood, discussions about therapy

Show Notes:
- Keep up to date with our announcements about Tit Talk and Slick Summer Nights...
- Not quite ghost-f*cking
- Accidentally discovering romance novels
- Romance (and murder) as a "palette cleanser"
- Introducing today's spooky Black Romance: I'll Come Back for You (00:09:10)
- A not-so-brief synopsis for the book (00:11:01)
- Why we're trash for trashy TV
- Single at 40... how refreshing (00:17:23)
- Leon and Deon?!
- Discussing the paranormal with Tara, the paranormal expert (00:23:05)
- Learn more about "The Hat Man"
- Second chance romance with built-in history
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:31:00)
- A baby-free HEA is still an HEA (00:37:31)
- Therapy and mental health (and how they're perceived by the Black community)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:46:36)
- Tara's next venture into romance...

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- And That's Why We Drink podcast
- Book of the Month Club
- Red, White, & Royal Blue and One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
- Be sure to listen to our previous podcast on Charish Reid's The Write Escape
- Trash reality shows with celebrities "fixing" things - "Nicole and Jionni's Shore Flip" and "The Vanilla Ice Project"
- And some spookier "reality" TV shows: "Ghost Adventures", "Deadly Women", and "1000 Ways to Die"
- Netflix's latest dating show: "The Ultimatum"

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @b00biespodcast, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>3334black,book,contemporary,crime,ghosts,hurricane,literature,love,marriage,novel,novels,paranormal,ptsd,reading,romance,spooky,television,witchtrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-i-told-you--49694031
The Author: Avery Easton

The Guest: Leo Schell, Writer & Producer

The Synopsis:
Paige Parker danced before she could walk. After a lifetime of performing, her wildest dreams come true: she gets the chance to originate a lead in a Broadway show. Determined to make the most of her time in Chicago, where the musical is workshopping, she vows to find herself. No more crushes, no more dating, no more mistakes. But all of that changes when stand-up comedian Alexandra Tate walks into her life.

Sweet, sexy, and fun as hell, Alex sweeps Paige off her feet. Gone are Paige’s rules, as well as her insecurities about not being worthy of love. The magic of Chicago summer surrounds them, and even though they try their best to simply enjoy the time they have, they can't help falling in love.

Autumn and life-long dreams pull them in different directions. What comes first -- a love like neither's ever known, or opportunities that they've yearned for their entire careers? If their ambitions don’t keep them apart, Alex and Paige could find a way to their own happily ever after

Show Notes:
- Tit Talk: a monthly panel discussion amongst romance readers, bloggers, and writers
- Slick Summer Nights: our summer showdown of your favorite steamy scenes
- When your "internet friends" become your real friends
- A few thoughts on Mafia Romance... and Aliens (00:09:25)
- How your romance reading "comfort spot" is defined by your first few romance reads
- When does contemporary become historical?
- #ThirstTrappThursday
- Introducing today's read, a Sapphic romance set in the theatre (00:18:01)
- Book Synopsis (00:21:20)
- The beauty of flawed female characters
- A single POV... and the challenges that presents
- The (odd?) connection between romance novels and serial killer documentaries
- When the couple still hasn't reconciled at 90% in... (00:36:45)
- A coming out story that focuses on celebrating queer love
- The musical theatre playlist within the pages (00:44:35)
- A fictional musical that should be real!
- The one major problem with the "break-up" moment... (00:48:24)
- Make HER the choice you make... regardless of how convenient it is
- A few steamy sexcerpts… a lot of which happen in the shower (00:59:45)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:05:01)
- Why are fictional stand-up comics never funny?
- The "key word" search terms (01:11:57)
- A quick peek at the rest of the series
- The Sapphic mafia romcom we all need?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical
- A few romcom movierecs: "Music & Lyrics" and "When Harry Met Sally"
- Perhaps the best theatre-to-film adaptation: "Chicago"
- Priest by Sierra Simone
- Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
- "Smash"
- The SNL "Lil' Rent" sketch
- Che Diaz from "And Just Like That" is the worst fictional comedian ever

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49694031Fri, 06 May 2022 19:58:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: If I Told You (Hearts of Broadway #2) The Author: Avery Easton The Guest: Leo Schell, Writer & Producer The Synopsis: Paige Parker danced before she could walk. After a lifetime of performing, her wildest dreams come true: she...
The Author: Avery Easton

The Guest: Leo Schell, Writer & Producer

The Synopsis:
Paige Parker danced before she could walk. After a lifetime of performing, her wildest dreams come true: she gets the chance to originate a lead in a Broadway show. Determined to make the most of her time in Chicago, where the musical is workshopping, she vows to find herself. No more crushes, no more dating, no more mistakes. But all of that changes when stand-up comedian Alexandra Tate walks into her life.

Sweet, sexy, and fun as hell, Alex sweeps Paige off her feet. Gone are Paige’s rules, as well as her insecurities about not being worthy of love. The magic of Chicago summer surrounds them, and even though they try their best to simply enjoy the time they have, they can't help falling in love.

Autumn and life-long dreams pull them in different directions. What comes first -- a love like neither's ever known, or opportunities that they've yearned for their entire careers? If their ambitions don’t keep them apart, Alex and Paige could find a way to their own happily ever after

Show Notes:
- Tit Talk: a monthly panel discussion amongst romance readers, bloggers, and writers
- Slick Summer Nights: our summer showdown of your favorite steamy scenes
- When your "internet friends" become your real friends
- A few thoughts on Mafia Romance... and Aliens (00:09:25)
- How your romance reading "comfort spot" is defined by your first few romance reads
- When does contemporary become historical?
- #ThirstTrappThursday
- Introducing today's read, a Sapphic romance set in the theatre (00:18:01)
- Book Synopsis (00:21:20)
- The beauty of flawed female characters
- A single POV... and the challenges that presents
- The (odd?) connection between romance novels and serial killer documentaries
- When the couple still hasn't reconciled at 90% in... (00:36:45)
- A coming out story that focuses on celebrating queer love
- The musical theatre playlist within the pages (00:44:35)
- A fictional musical that should be real!
- The one major problem with the "break-up" moment... (00:48:24)
- Make HER the choice you make... regardless of how convenient it is
- A few steamy sexcerpts… a lot of which happen in the shower (00:59:45)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:05:01)
- Why are fictional stand-up comics never funny?
- The "key word" search terms (01:11:57)
- A quick peek at the rest of the series
- The Sapphic mafia romcom we all need?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical
- A few romcom movierecs: "Music & Lyrics" and "When Harry Met Sally"
- Perhaps the best theatre-to-film adaptation: "Chicago"
- Priest by Sierra Simone
- Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
- "Smash"
- The SNL "Lil' Rent" sketch
- Che Diaz from "And Just Like That" is the worst fictional comedian ever

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4667actor,bisexual,book,books,broadway,comedian,lesbian,lgbtq,literature,love,novel,novels,pride,queer,review,romance,sapphic,theater,theatretrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-girl-s-guide-to-rakes--49630458
The Author: Eva Leigh

The Guest: Helen Broom, co-host of The Talk of the Street

The Synopsis:
When Kieran Ransome’s latest antics result in a massive scandal, his father issues an ultimatum: find a respectable wife or inherit nothing. But as one of London’s most inveterate scoundrels, Kieran doesn’t know any ladies who fit the bill. Or does he?

Celeste Kilburn is a society darling, beloved by influential members of the ton. But keeping a spotless reputation leaves little room for adventure and she longs to escape her gilded cage, especially with her impending engagement to a stuffy earl. When Kieran—her older brother’s best friend and an irresistibly attractive rogue—begs for her help, Celeste makes a deal: she’ll introduce him to the right social circles if he’ll show her the scandalous side of London.

In between proper teas and garden parties, Kieran escorts Celeste—disguised as “Salome”—to rowdy gaming hells, wild fêtes, and sensual art salons. As they spend more time together, their initial attraction builds to a desperate desire that neither can ignore. But when someone discovers their midnight exploits, Celeste’s freedom and reputation are endangered, and Kieran must save the woman he loves… respectable or not.

Show Notes:
- A few big announcements...
- Tit Talk: a monthly panel discussion amongst romance readers, bloggers, and writers
- Slick Summer Nights: our summer showdown of your favorite steamy scenes
- The difference between British soap operas and American soap operas
- The connection between "Coronation Street" and "Bridgerton"
- Introducing today's read, The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes (00:13:01)
- Book synopsis (00:16:20)
- Dispelling a few notions about "historical accuracy" in romance
- A few predictions about the next books in the series...
- A sibling's best friend romance... without all the angst
- Appreciation for a few sexy words, and some brief history on the etymology of "p*ssy (00:40:43)
- When the dirty talk is better than the deed
- A few steamy sexcerpts - plenty to choose from (00:44:35)
- Putting a historical issue into modern context... Blame it on the patriarchy
- Is it romantic or is he just a serial killer?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:30)
- Daddy issues
- Let's talk Rakes (in historical and contemporary romance)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- British TV shows: "Coronation Street", "Emmerdale", "EastEnders"
- Helen's other podcasts: The Lists of Lists and SpongeBob SquareCast
- Outlander (the books & TV show) & Game of Thrones
- The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49630458Mon, 02 May 2022 21:17:38 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes (Last Chance Scoundrels #1) The Author: Eva Leigh The Guest: Helen Broom, co-host of The Talk of the Street The Synopsis: When Kieran Ransome’s latest antics result in a massive scandal, his father...
The Author: Eva Leigh

The Guest: Helen Broom, co-host of The Talk of the Street

The Synopsis:
When Kieran Ransome’s latest antics result in a massive scandal, his father issues an ultimatum: find a respectable wife or inherit nothing. But as one of London’s most inveterate scoundrels, Kieran doesn’t know any ladies who fit the bill. Or does he?

Celeste Kilburn is a society darling, beloved by influential members of the ton. But keeping a spotless reputation leaves little room for adventure and she longs to escape her gilded cage, especially with her impending engagement to a stuffy earl. When Kieran—her older brother’s best friend and an irresistibly attractive rogue—begs for her help, Celeste makes a deal: she’ll introduce him to the right social circles if he’ll show her the scandalous side of London.

In between proper teas and garden parties, Kieran escorts Celeste—disguised as “Salome”—to rowdy gaming hells, wild fêtes, and sensual art salons. As they spend more time together, their initial attraction builds to a desperate desire that neither can ignore. But when someone discovers their midnight exploits, Celeste’s freedom and reputation are endangered, and Kieran must save the woman he loves… respectable or not.

Show Notes:
- A few big announcements...
- Tit Talk: a monthly panel discussion amongst romance readers, bloggers, and writers
- Slick Summer Nights: our summer showdown of your favorite steamy scenes
- The difference between British soap operas and American soap operas
- The connection between "Coronation Street" and "Bridgerton"
- Introducing today's read, The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes (00:13:01)
- Book synopsis (00:16:20)
- Dispelling a few notions about "historical accuracy" in romance
- A few predictions about the next books in the series...
- A sibling's best friend romance... without all the angst
- Appreciation for a few sexy words, and some brief history on the etymology of "p*ssy (00:40:43)
- When the dirty talk is better than the deed
- A few steamy sexcerpts - plenty to choose from (00:44:35)
- Putting a historical issue into modern context... Blame it on the patriarchy
- Is it romantic or is he just a serial killer?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:30)
- Daddy issues
- Let's talk Rakes (in historical and contemporary romance)

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- British TV shows: "Coronation Street", "Emmerdale", "EastEnders"
- Helen's other podcasts: The Lists of Lists and SpongeBob SquareCast
- Outlander (the books & TV show) & Game of Thrones
- The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4401book,books,bridgerton,british,dating,erotica,historical,literature,love,marriage,reading,regency,romance,sextrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-dr-dil--49589525
The Author: Nisha Sharma

The Guest: Aaron, romance booktuber (Aaron's Reading Room) and podcaster (The Categorically Romance Pod)

The Synopsis:
Kareena Mann dreams of having a love story like her parents, but she prefers restoring her classic car to swiping right on dating apps. When her father announces he’s selling her mother’s home, Kareena makes a deal with him: he’ll gift her the house if she can get engaged in four months. Her search for her soulmate becomes impossible when her argument with Dr. Prem Verma, host of The Dr. Dil Show, goes viral. Now the only man in her life is the one she doesn’t want.

Dr. Prem Verma is dedicated to building a local community health center, but he needs to get donors with deep pockets. The Dr. Dil Show was doing just that, until his argument with Kareena went viral, and he’s left short changed. That’s when Kareena’s meddling aunties presented him with a solution: convince Kareena he’s her soulmate and they’ll fund his clinic.

Even though they have conflicting views on love-matches and arranged-matches, the more time Prem spends with Kareena, the more he begins to believe she’s the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. But for Prem and Kareena to find their happily ever after, they must admit that hate has turned into fate.

Show Notes:
- Sorry for the delay, but we've finally made it to April episodes!
- The complexities of BookTube vs. BookCasts
- Highlighting category romance
- Loving romance BECAUSE of it's predictable structure, not in spite of
- Introducing today's read, Dating Dr. Dil (00:14:25)
- The different iterations of Taming of the Shrew
- A not-so-brief synopsis for Dating Dr. Dil (00:17:55)
- Everything you ever wanted to know about South Asian culture
- Why it's perfectly okay to be single in your 30s!
- A book dedication to remember (00:26:30)
- Discussing cultural and gender expectations... while also making us laugh
- Somebody needs to tell Prem they love him... (00:32:51)
- Looking ahead and who comes next in the series...
- How this book defied my own assumptions: surprisingly hot AND hilarious!!
- We're bringing back sweater vests
- A few steamy sexcerpts… We were not prepared for rimming! (00:46:42)
- Kind of a stalker... but a cute stalker?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:53)
- One one "10 Things I Hate About You" moment that was missing from this book
- Keep Grandma's vibrator in the drawer where it belongs...

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- The Harlequin Presents line (Aaron's fave)
- "Kiss Me Kate" (movie and musical), "10 Things I Hate About You"
- 3 Minute Shakespeare: Taming of the Shrew
- "Love is Blind" Season 2

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49589525Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:56:47 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Dating Dr. Dil (If Shakespeare was an Auntie #1) The Author: Nisha Sharma The Guest: Aaron, romance booktuber (Aaron's Reading Room) and podcaster (The Categorically Romance Pod) The Synopsis: Kareena Mann dreams of having a love...
The Author: Nisha Sharma

The Guest: Aaron, romance booktuber (Aaron's Reading Room) and podcaster (The Categorically Romance Pod)

The Synopsis:
Kareena Mann dreams of having a love story like her parents, but she prefers restoring her classic car to swiping right on dating apps. When her father announces he’s selling her mother’s home, Kareena makes a deal with him: he’ll gift her the house if she can get engaged in four months. Her search for her soulmate becomes impossible when her argument with Dr. Prem Verma, host of The Dr. Dil Show, goes viral. Now the only man in her life is the one she doesn’t want.

Dr. Prem Verma is dedicated to building a local community health center, but he needs to get donors with deep pockets. The Dr. Dil Show was doing just that, until his argument with Kareena went viral, and he’s left short changed. That’s when Kareena’s meddling aunties presented him with a solution: convince Kareena he’s her soulmate and they’ll fund his clinic.

Even though they have conflicting views on love-matches and arranged-matches, the more time Prem spends with Kareena, the more he begins to believe she’s the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. But for Prem and Kareena to find their happily ever after, they must admit that hate has turned into fate.

Show Notes:
- Sorry for the delay, but we've finally made it to April episodes!
- The complexities of BookTube vs. BookCasts
- Highlighting category romance
- Loving romance BECAUSE of it's predictable structure, not in spite of
- Introducing today's read, Dating Dr. Dil (00:14:25)
- The different iterations of Taming of the Shrew
- A not-so-brief synopsis for Dating Dr. Dil (00:17:55)
- Everything you ever wanted to know about South Asian culture
- Why it's perfectly okay to be single in your 30s!
- A book dedication to remember (00:26:30)
- Discussing cultural and gender expectations... while also making us laugh
- Somebody needs to tell Prem they love him... (00:32:51)
- Looking ahead and who comes next in the series...
- How this book defied my own assumptions: surprisingly hot AND hilarious!!
- We're bringing back sweater vests
- A few steamy sexcerpts… We were not prepared for rimming! (00:46:42)
- Kind of a stalker... but a cute stalker?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:53)
- One one "10 Things I Hate About You" moment that was missing from this book
- Keep Grandma's vibrator in the drawer where it belongs...

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- The Harlequin Presents line (Aaron's fave)
- "Kiss Me Kate" (movie and musical), "10 Things I Hate About You"
- 3 Minute Shakespeare: Taming of the Shrew
- "Love is Blind" Season 2

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>3941asian,book,books,contemporary,dating,doctor,fiction,indian,literature,love,novel,novels,relationships,review,romance,womentrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-certain-appeal--49537177The Author: Vanessa King
The Guest: Queenie von Curves, burlesque artist and producer of Bare Book Club Minneapolis

The Synopsis:
After a betrayal derailed her interior design career, Liz Bennet found a fresh start in New York. Now an executive assistant by day and stage kitten by night, she's discovered a second home with the performers at Meryton, Manhattan's top-tier burlesque venue. Love's the last thing on her mind when she locks eyes with Will Darcy across the crowded club. The spark between them is undeniable--that is, until she overhears the uptight wealth manager call her merely "tolerable."

Bennet is determined to write Darcy off, but once their besties fall head-over-heels, they're thrown into each other's orbit again and again. Each encounter begins to feel more heated than the last, but is their chemistry enough to topple that terrible first impression? What's more, when a charming newcomer arrives on the scene with accusations against Darcy, his claims leave Bennet torn. And when a sudden development leaves Meryton's fate in jeopardy, she will have to decide who to trust in time to salvage her design dreams, her heart, and the stage she shares with her found family...

Show Notes:
- Discussing the film "Burlesque" with Queenie, a burlesque performer
- Healing and exploring our trauma throw art
- Find your local chapter of Bare Book Club
- Introducing today's read, A Certain Appeal - a romance set within the world of burlesque (00:16:42)
- A modern retelling of a Jane Austen classic
- A brief synopsis for A Certain Appeal (00:21:31)
- Dispelling a few stereotypes about romance
- All of the connections to Pride and Prejudice
- "It's about the sizzle, not the steak."
- The different levels of intimacy
- "Fact checking" for accuracy with the burlesque expert (00:41:53)
- A few steamy sexcerpts, but really... it's all in the banter and eye contact (00:47:16)
- Some early romantic influences, from Sweet Valley High to Twilight
- The level of continuous consent is *chef's kiss*
- Heart, Humor & Heat Ratings (01:09:05)
- More romance in Queenie's future?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- The best (and worst) of burlesque-ish movies: "Burlesque", "Cabaret", and "Showgirls"
- The Curvy Canvas, as featured in the Feminist Book Club box
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Nicole Byer's podcast, Why Won't You Date Me?
- Sweet Valley books
- The Sookie Stackhouse series (aka the books that inspired "True Blood")

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49537177Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:20:17 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: A Certain Appeal The Author: Vanessa King The Guest: Queenie von Curves, burlesque artist and producer of Bare Book Club Minneapolis The Synopsis: After a betrayal derailed her interior design career, Liz Bennet found a fresh start in...The Author: Vanessa King
The Guest: Queenie von Curves, burlesque artist and producer of Bare Book Club Minneapolis

The Synopsis:
After a betrayal derailed her interior design career, Liz Bennet found a fresh start in New York. Now an executive assistant by day and stage kitten by night, she's discovered a second home with the performers at Meryton, Manhattan's top-tier burlesque venue. Love's the last thing on her mind when she locks eyes with Will Darcy across the crowded club. The spark between them is undeniable--that is, until she overhears the uptight wealth manager call her merely "tolerable."

Bennet is determined to write Darcy off, but once their besties fall head-over-heels, they're thrown into each other's orbit again and again. Each encounter begins to feel more heated than the last, but is their chemistry enough to topple that terrible first impression? What's more, when a charming newcomer arrives on the scene with accusations against Darcy, his claims leave Bennet torn. And when a sudden development leaves Meryton's fate in jeopardy, she will have to decide who to trust in time to salvage her design dreams, her heart, and the stage she shares with her found family...

Show Notes:
- Discussing the film "Burlesque" with Queenie, a burlesque performer
- Healing and exploring our trauma throw art
- Find your local chapter of Bare Book Club
- Introducing today's read, A Certain Appeal - a romance set within the world of burlesque (00:16:42)
- A modern retelling of a Jane Austen classic
- A brief synopsis for A Certain Appeal (00:21:31)
- Dispelling a few stereotypes about romance
- All of the connections to Pride and Prejudice
- "It's about the sizzle, not the steak."
- The different levels of intimacy
- "Fact checking" for accuracy with the burlesque expert (00:41:53)
- A few steamy sexcerpts, but really... it's all in the banter and eye contact (00:47:16)
- Some early romantic influences, from Sweet Valley High to Twilight
- The level of continuous consent is *chef's kiss*
- Heart, Humor & Heat Ratings (01:09:05)
- More romance in Queenie's future?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- The best (and worst) of burlesque-ish movies: "Burlesque", "Cabaret", and "Showgirls"
- The Curvy Canvas, as featured in the Feminist Book Club box
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Nicole Byer's podcast, Why Won't You Date Me?
- Sweet Valley books
- The Sookie Stackhouse series (aka the books that inspired "True Blood")

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4785austen,book,burlesque,dating,family,lgbtq,literature,love,novel,novels,prejudice,pride,queer,review,romance,theater,theatretrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-in-chicago--49472238
The Novel: What Happens in Chicago
The Author: Liz Crowe
The Guest: Kelly Booth, Co-Host of Squintcast

The Synopsis:
Sloane
I figured it would be just another night at the club. Another chance to put my parents' expectations and their pressure to return home behind me. But hiding from my issues by entertaining clients at an exclusive club in Chicago wasn't the erotic buzz it used to be. And then, this smoking hot dude spilled bourbon down the front of my dress...

Michael
What had, at one time, been sexy, illicit, and thrilling now felt like one more night stuck on a hamster wheel. I was bored to tears with the whole club scene, forced yet again to verify to everyone that I was as Alpha as I claimed to be while continuing to hide from my responsibilities as part owner of my family's brewery. And then, I literally ran into her...
What happens between Sloane and Michael in Chicago seems like nothing more than a hookup, a scorching hot interlude for a couple of well-matched libidos. Once they realize that there are legit feelings involved, they find plenty of ways to deflect and sabotage their burgeoning relationship.

When they both have to leave their beloved Chicago and go home to Michigan--Sloane to help an ill parent, Michael to salvage his family's famous brewery--things get even more complicated. Accepting the depth of their emotion for each other means acknowledging their own flaws, which makes for tough conversations...along with smoking hot make-up sessions.

Content Warnings: Death of a parent (off-the-page), therapy, body dysmorphia and eating disorders. One of the main characters has an active eating disorder.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff by Lexi George (00:00:05 - 00:01:33)
- Kelly with a "y" vs. Kelli with an "i"
- "Bones", aka one of the best slow-burn colleagues-to-lovers shows
- Introducing today's read, What Happens in Chicago PLUS a few major trigger warnings (00:09:27)
- A new t-shirt: "World Traveling Sexer"?
- Pick a side, any side
- Discussing mental, physical, and emotional health in romance novels
- Addiction and the role it plays in relationships (fictional and IRL)
- A couple of petty notes on strip clubs... and bottled water? (00:32:24)
- Butt stuff for all
- The tie-in to What Happens in Denver (00:39:50)
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:42:30)
- Productive laundry time
- Choking on his d*ck: Yay or Nay?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:53:06)
- Are all the Kelly's dead inside?
- Wrapping-up and looking ahead (01:00:12)

Books & Films Mentioned:
- Liz's "companion book", What Happens in Denver
- "Bones", the show that inspired Kelly's new podcast
- Best Women's Erotica of the Year by Cleis Press
- Erotic historical romance author rec: Nicola Davidson (listen to our podcast episode review of Scandalous Passions)
- Queer historical romance author rec: Cat Sebastian
- Science fiction romance author rec: Ruby Dixon (though I admit, I haven't read Ice Planet Barbarians...)

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49472238Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:47:42 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title, Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff by Lexi George. The Novel: What Happens in Chicago The Author: Liz Crowe The Guest: Kelly Booth, Co-Host of Squintcast The Synopsis: Sloane...
The Novel: What Happens in Chicago
The Author: Liz Crowe
The Guest: Kelly Booth, Co-Host of Squintcast

The Synopsis:
Sloane
I figured it would be just another night at the club. Another chance to put my parents' expectations and their pressure to return home behind me. But hiding from my issues by entertaining clients at an exclusive club in Chicago wasn't the erotic buzz it used to be. And then, this smoking hot dude spilled bourbon down the front of my dress...

Michael
What had, at one time, been sexy, illicit, and thrilling now felt like one more night stuck on a hamster wheel. I was bored to tears with the whole club scene, forced yet again to verify to everyone that I was as Alpha as I claimed to be while continuing to hide from my responsibilities as part owner of my family's brewery. And then, I literally ran into her...
What happens between Sloane and Michael in Chicago seems like nothing more than a hookup, a scorching hot interlude for a couple of well-matched libidos. Once they realize that there are legit feelings involved, they find plenty of ways to deflect and sabotage their burgeoning relationship.

When they both have to leave their beloved Chicago and go home to Michigan--Sloane to help an ill parent, Michael to salvage his family's famous brewery--things get even more complicated. Accepting the depth of their emotion for each other means acknowledging their own flaws, which makes for tough conversations...along with smoking hot make-up sessions.

Content Warnings: Death of a parent (off-the-page), therapy, body dysmorphia and eating disorders. One of the main characters has an active eating disorder.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff by Lexi George (00:00:05 - 00:01:33)
- Kelly with a "y" vs. Kelli with an "i"
- "Bones", aka one of the best slow-burn colleagues-to-lovers shows
- Introducing today's read, What Happens in Chicago PLUS a few major trigger warnings (00:09:27)
- A new t-shirt: "World Traveling Sexer"?
- Pick a side, any side
- Discussing mental, physical, and emotional health in romance novels
- Addiction and the role it plays in relationships (fictional and IRL)
- A couple of petty notes on strip clubs... and bottled water? (00:32:24)
- Butt stuff for all
- The tie-in to What Happens in Denver (00:39:50)
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:42:30)
- Productive laundry time
- Choking on his d*ck: Yay or Nay?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:53:06)
- Are all the Kelly's dead inside?
- Wrapping-up and looking ahead (01:00:12)

Books & Films Mentioned:
- Liz's "companion book", What Happens in Denver
- "Bones", the show that inspired Kelly's new podcast
- Best Women's Erotica of the Year by Cleis Press
- Erotic historical romance author rec: Nicola Davidson (listen to our podcast episode review of Scandalous Passions)
- Queer historical romance author rec: Cat Sebastian
- Science fiction romance author rec: Ruby Dixon (though I admit, I haven't read Ice Planet Barbarians...)

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4192addiction,alcohol,beer,book,books,brewery,chicago,dating,drinking,erotic,erotica,feminism,literature,reading,review,romance,sex,womentrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/affinity--49361172
The Novel: Affinity (Red Door #2)

The Author: Dyan Layne

The Guest: Kate Wallinga, Host of Ignorance was Bliss

The Synopsis: Be careful what you wish for…
When Chloe was seventeen, she wished she belonged to the man in the poster on her bedroom wall. Taylor Kerrigan. Lead guitarist of the debauched band Venery. Tattooed rock god with a bad-boy smirk. Reputed sexual deviant.

And a puppy.

Make a wish, Chloe.

But Chloe isn’t seventeen anymore, and now the only thing she wishes for is to be loved by the man right here in front of her. Jesse Nolan. Former football player. Soft-spoken bartender with the purest heart, eyes she could drown in, and a smile she wishes was only for her. Maybe it is.

And a puppy.

Make a wish, Chloe.

She kept the poster of the bad-boy rock star, but she left her girlhood fantasy behind when she packed up her life for college. The city. She thought she was ready for whatever awaited her here. She wasn’t.

New friends. New family. New loves. New dreams.

Make a wish, Chloe.

…because sometimes they come true.

And sometimes you get more than you ever wished for

Content Warnings: Parental neglect and suicide (both off-the-page)

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for The Most Eligible Bride in London by USA Today bestselling author, Ella Quinn (00:00:05 - 00:01:25)
- From forensic psychology to true crime to storytelling
- #Podsluts
- Connecting with people, interests, and topics that might not typically interest you... but make you more well-rounded and empathetic
- Introducing today's read, Affinity - one that I got from Tiktok (00:13:09)
- Thanks for the romance books, Grandma
- Formulaic Romance - a positive or negative critique of the genre?
- A synopsis for Affinity (00:24:27)
- If you're going to write a content/trigger warning (which you should), be specific!!
- The reasons why I wanted to read this book... and the reasons I almost DNF'd it, too (00:31:48)
- LUBE. PERIOD.
- Let's count the relationship red flags...
- Highlighting biphobia, especially with bisexual men
- The worst baby name since Twilight's Renesmee (00:51:12)
- What sets this poly romance apart from the others I've read... in a negative way
- A few steamy sexcerpts - too many to choose from (01:09:09)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:12:50)
- Is it worth reading more of the series?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- The Witch's Wolves by Ellie Mae MacGregor (another MMF romance)
Links:

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49361172Fri, 08 Apr 2022 02:25:59 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title, The Most Eligible Bride in London by USA Today bestselling author, Ella Quinn. The Novel: Affinity (Red Door #2) The Author: Dyan Layne The Guest: Kate Wallinga, Host of Ignorance...
The Novel: Affinity (Red Door #2)

The Author: Dyan Layne

The Guest: Kate Wallinga, Host of Ignorance was Bliss

The Synopsis: Be careful what you wish for…
When Chloe was seventeen, she wished she belonged to the man in the poster on her bedroom wall. Taylor Kerrigan. Lead guitarist of the debauched band Venery. Tattooed rock god with a bad-boy smirk. Reputed sexual deviant.

And a puppy.

Make a wish, Chloe.

But Chloe isn’t seventeen anymore, and now the only thing she wishes for is to be loved by the man right here in front of her. Jesse Nolan. Former football player. Soft-spoken bartender with the purest heart, eyes she could drown in, and a smile she wishes was only for her. Maybe it is.

And a puppy.

Make a wish, Chloe.

She kept the poster of the bad-boy rock star, but she left her girlhood fantasy behind when she packed up her life for college. The city. She thought she was ready for whatever awaited her here. She wasn’t.

New friends. New family. New loves. New dreams.

Make a wish, Chloe.

…because sometimes they come true.

And sometimes you get more than you ever wished for

Content Warnings: Parental neglect and suicide (both off-the-page)

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for The Most Eligible Bride in London by USA Today bestselling author, Ella Quinn (00:00:05 - 00:01:25)
- From forensic psychology to true crime to storytelling
- #Podsluts
- Connecting with people, interests, and topics that might not typically interest you... but make you more well-rounded and empathetic
- Introducing today's read, Affinity - one that I got from Tiktok (00:13:09)
- Thanks for the romance books, Grandma
- Formulaic Romance - a positive or negative critique of the genre?
- A synopsis for Affinity (00:24:27)
- If you're going to write a content/trigger warning (which you should), be specific!!
- The reasons why I wanted to read this book... and the reasons I almost DNF'd it, too (00:31:48)
- LUBE. PERIOD.
- Let's count the relationship red flags...
- Highlighting biphobia, especially with bisexual men
- The worst baby name since Twilight's Renesmee (00:51:12)
- What sets this poly romance apart from the others I've read... in a negative way
- A few steamy sexcerpts - too many to choose from (01:09:09)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:12:50)
- Is it worth reading more of the series?

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- The Witch's Wolves by Ellie Mae MacGregor (another MMF romance)
Links:

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>5023book,books,dating,erotic,erotica,lgbtq,literature,mmf,poly,polyamorous,polyamory,reading,review,romance,sextrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fortune-favors-the-duke--49113842
The Author: Kristin Vayden

The Guest: Addie Yoder (IG: @addie.yoder), Host of Grace & Growth with Addie

The Synopsis: Quinton Errington is perfectly happy teaching at Cambridge, with his elder brother carrying the duties of being the Duke of Wesley. But when a trip to celebrate Wesley's last week of bachelorhood ends in tragedy, Quinton, who becomes the Duke of Wesley, would give anything to have his brother back.

Now, under the most heartbreaking circumstances, Wesley's would-be bride, Catherine Greatheart, is left wanting. Her only protection left, her grandmother, has fallen ill, and Catherine has nowhere left to turn but to the family she was so close to being part of. The new Duke is kind, and she could use a friend who understands what she's going through.

Between learning how to be the head of his family's estate, mourning his brother, and trying not to fall in love with his late-brother's fiancée, Quinton will need some help—and it's a good thing he's not alone.

Show Notes:
- Introducing Addie, podcast host and purveyor of category romance oldies
- How your relationship with romance alters depending on your "introduction"
- The 2022 motto we all need: "I am the boss of me"
- Acknowledging the "good" from the pandemic, in retrospect
- Planting corn: spring cleaning or baseball?
- A brief intro and synopsis for today's book review. Plus, why are there so many "dead brother's fiancée" romances? (00:20:06)
- The "second sons" inherit their places amongst the aristocracy
- Atypical historical romance: beta hero, low-conflict, not a lot of lavish parties
- A romance where people openly share their feelings... and have level-headed conversations instead of misunderstandings (00:33:50)
- The final 5% is basically a telenovela
- When in doubt, add in some kidnapping or amnesia... and a pirate ship
- A closed door romance that's still REALLY sexy
- And I repeat, romance novels do not need to include sex (00:40:20)
- Losing the clutter to focus on the romance
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:48:08)
- Some of us don't like to read angst... #SorryNotSorry
- Do you expect the same heat level across all books in the series? (00:54:21)
- Another heated argument in romance... content warnings
- What's up next on our readings lists...

Links:

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49113842Sat, 19 Mar 2022 02:32:12 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Fortune Favors the Duke (Cambridge Brotherhood #1) The Author: Kristin Vayden The Guest: Addie Yoder (IG: @addie.yoder), Host of Grace & Growth with Addie The Synopsis: Quinton Errington is perfectly happy teaching at Cambridge,...
The Author: Kristin Vayden

The Guest: Addie Yoder (IG: @addie.yoder), Host of Grace & Growth with Addie

The Synopsis: Quinton Errington is perfectly happy teaching at Cambridge, with his elder brother carrying the duties of being the Duke of Wesley. But when a trip to celebrate Wesley's last week of bachelorhood ends in tragedy, Quinton, who becomes the Duke of Wesley, would give anything to have his brother back.

Now, under the most heartbreaking circumstances, Wesley's would-be bride, Catherine Greatheart, is left wanting. Her only protection left, her grandmother, has fallen ill, and Catherine has nowhere left to turn but to the family she was so close to being part of. The new Duke is kind, and she could use a friend who understands what she's going through.

Between learning how to be the head of his family's estate, mourning his brother, and trying not to fall in love with his late-brother's fiancée, Quinton will need some help—and it's a good thing he's not alone.

Show Notes:
- Introducing Addie, podcast host and purveyor of category romance oldies
- How your relationship with romance alters depending on your "introduction"
- The 2022 motto we all need: "I am the boss of me"
- Acknowledging the "good" from the pandemic, in retrospect
- Planting corn: spring cleaning or baseball?
- A brief intro and synopsis for today's book review. Plus, why are there so many "dead brother's fiancée" romances? (00:20:06)
- The "second sons" inherit their places amongst the aristocracy
- Atypical historical romance: beta hero, low-conflict, not a lot of lavish parties
- A romance where people openly share their feelings... and have level-headed conversations instead of misunderstandings (00:33:50)
- The final 5% is basically a telenovela
- When in doubt, add in some kidnapping or amnesia... and a pirate ship
- A closed door romance that's still REALLY sexy
- And I repeat, romance novels do not need to include sex (00:40:20)
- Losing the clutter to focus on the romance
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:48:08)
- Some of us don't like to read angst... #SorryNotSorry
- Do you expect the same heat level across all books in the series? (00:54:21)
- Another heated argument in romance... content warnings
- What's up next on our readings lists...

Links:

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>3776aristocracy,books,british,duke,england,historical,literature,marriage,novel,novels,reading,regency,review,romance,sextrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-kwana-jackson--49050098
Guest: Kwana (K.M.) Jackson

Show Notes:
- It all started with a tweet...
- The break-up (and make-up?) that affected us all: Jason Mamoa and Lisa Bonet
- The consequence of celebrity
- Processing shared-trauma and grief... in a book about grief (00:10:19)
- Our favorite Keanu flicks (00:13:25)
- The universal appeal of Keanu Reeves
- What's it about? What's it really about?
- When you can't remember lines you wrote in your own book
- Policing women's - more specifically, 40+ Black women's - joy (00:31:28)
- Why are we worrying about fictional characters' ovaries?
- Ask yourself, "Why?"
- The only character types for women: "main character ingenue" or the "mom" (00:45:02)
- A few more favorite authors to recommend: Xio Axelrod, Seressia Glass (you can listen to my Steamy Spotlight interview with Seressia) Farrah Rochon
- Up next for Kwana: Knot Again (July 2022)
- A couple of (secret) dream projects in the works...

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49050098Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:15:56 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: In this episode, USA Today bestselling author Kwana Jackson joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days. At its core, this book is about processing grief - along with a lot of fun road-trip hijinks, too....
Guest: Kwana (K.M.) Jackson

Show Notes:
- It all started with a tweet...
- The break-up (and make-up?) that affected us all: Jason Mamoa and Lisa Bonet
- The consequence of celebrity
- Processing shared-trauma and grief... in a book about grief (00:10:19)
- Our favorite Keanu flicks (00:13:25)
- The universal appeal of Keanu Reeves
- What's it about? What's it really about?
- When you can't remember lines you wrote in your own book
- Policing women's - more specifically, 40+ Black women's - joy (00:31:28)
- Why are we worrying about fictional characters' ovaries?
- Ask yourself, "Why?"
- The only character types for women: "main character ingenue" or the "mom" (00:45:02)
- A few more favorite authors to recommend: Xio Axelrod, Seressia Glass (you can listen to my Steamy Spotlight interview with Seressia) Farrah Rochon
- Up next for Kwana: Knot Again (July 2022)
- A couple of (secret) dream projects in the works...

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>3608ageism,author,bipoc,books,feminism,hollywood,interview,keanu,literature,reading,roadtrip,romance,romcom,women,writer,writingtrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bishop--48889241
The Author: Sawyer Bennett

The Guest: Dr. Alysa Lucas, Host of Fataliteas Podcast, Best Forevers, and Unrequited (Coming Soon) Twitter: @FriendswAlysa Instagram: @friendswithalysa

The Synopsis: Meet the Arizona Vengeance, hockey’s hottest new team. They’re burning up the ice—until a one-night-stand with the coach’s daughter freezes one player in his skates.
Bishop Scott, co-captain. Not too shabby, huh? It’s all part of my fresh start with the NHL’s latest expansion team, and that means new teammates, a new coach, a new city, and a big new contract. Basically, I cannot f***ing wait to show my old squad what they’re missing.

But first, I decide to check out the town before the grind begins. Turns out Arizona chicks are totally smokin’, and I’m fortunate enough to meet one who’s looking for the same thing I am: a night of anonymous, unforgettable, no-strings-attached sex.

Fast forward to the Vengeance arena. It’s the last place I expect to see her again—let alone in her own office. Then bells go off and I finally realize who this girl is: Brooke Perron. My new coach’s daughter. All of a sudden, we’re picking up right where we left off, which means our hands are all over each other. That’s when her dad—my boss—walks in. And before I can get a word out, Brooke’s introducing me as her fiancé.
Sure, she just saved my ass. So why do I get the feeling Brooke’s going to turn my world upside down? Maybe it’s because this fake relationship feels way too real...

Show Notes:
- Welcoming back Alysa Lucas (heard previously in our review of 40-Love episode)
- Why hockey romance (over all the other sports)?
- Alysa's podcasts - all rooted in friendship, relationships, and communication (00:10:43)
- Plus a tangent on "The Tinder Swindler" plus a few Lady Pod Squad plugs: My Worst Date and Book of Lies (both of whom have been on Boobies & Noobies)
- The "truth bias"
- Introducing today's read, Bishop, a fake-dating hockey romance (00:23:15)
- Looking ahead at the rest of the series
- Book synopsis (00:30:52)
- Accurately detailed... without the jargon
- Sex in Chapter 1
- Mouth porn... (00:40:56)
- Why are you teasing me with the butt stuff?? Also, the UTI's...
- Friendship break-ups in romance novels
- The third act "pause" rather than the third act break-up
- Why are we so surprised by healthy love? (00:57:46)
- Next up, give us more male friendships in romance
- A few steamy sexcerpts... and a post-massage nap (01:07:13)
- From oral sex to "Mary Poppins"...
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:15:13)
- Charming, not funny
- Send Alysa your sports romance recommendations!

Books & Films Mentioned:
- Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus series
- Olivia Dade's 40-Love
- Female friendships on screen: "For a Good Time, Call..." and "Booksmart"

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48889241Sun, 27 Feb 2022 23:19:33 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Bishop (Arizona Vengeance #1) The Author: Sawyer Bennett The Guest: Dr. Alysa Lucas, Host of Fataliteas Podcast, Best Forevers, and Unrequited (Coming Soon) Twitter: @FriendswAlysa Instagram: @friendswithalysa The Synopsis: Meet...
The Author: Sawyer Bennett

The Guest: Dr. Alysa Lucas, Host of Fataliteas Podcast, Best Forevers, and Unrequited (Coming Soon) Twitter: @FriendswAlysa Instagram: @friendswithalysa

The Synopsis: Meet the Arizona Vengeance, hockey’s hottest new team. They’re burning up the ice—until a one-night-stand with the coach’s daughter freezes one player in his skates.
Bishop Scott, co-captain. Not too shabby, huh? It’s all part of my fresh start with the NHL’s latest expansion team, and that means new teammates, a new coach, a new city, and a big new contract. Basically, I cannot f***ing wait to show my old squad what they’re missing.

But first, I decide to check out the town before the grind begins. Turns out Arizona chicks are totally smokin’, and I’m fortunate enough to meet one who’s looking for the same thing I am: a night of anonymous, unforgettable, no-strings-attached sex.

Fast forward to the Vengeance arena. It’s the last place I expect to see her again—let alone in her own office. Then bells go off and I finally realize who this girl is: Brooke Perron. My new coach’s daughter. All of a sudden, we’re picking up right where we left off, which means our hands are all over each other. That’s when her dad—my boss—walks in. And before I can get a word out, Brooke’s introducing me as her fiancé.
Sure, she just saved my ass. So why do I get the feeling Brooke’s going to turn my world upside down? Maybe it’s because this fake relationship feels way too real...

Show Notes:
- Welcoming back Alysa Lucas (heard previously in our review of 40-Love episode)
- Why hockey romance (over all the other sports)?
- Alysa's podcasts - all rooted in friendship, relationships, and communication (00:10:43)
- Plus a tangent on "The Tinder Swindler" plus a few Lady Pod Squad plugs: My Worst Date and Book of Lies (both of whom have been on Boobies & Noobies)
- The "truth bias"
- Introducing today's read, Bishop, a fake-dating hockey romance (00:23:15)
- Looking ahead at the rest of the series
- Book synopsis (00:30:52)
- Accurately detailed... without the jargon
- Sex in Chapter 1
- Mouth porn... (00:40:56)
- Why are you teasing me with the butt stuff?? Also, the UTI's...
- Friendship break-ups in romance novels
- The third act "pause" rather than the third act break-up
- Why are we so surprised by healthy love? (00:57:46)
- Next up, give us more male friendships in romance
- A few steamy sexcerpts... and a post-massage nap (01:07:13)
- From oral sex to "Mary Poppins"...
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:15:13)
- Charming, not funny
- Send Alysa your sports romance recommendations!

Books & Films Mentioned:
- Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus series
- Olivia Dade's 40-Love
- Female friendships on screen: "For a Good Time, Call..." and "Booksmart"

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>5011book,books,communication,dating,hockey,hookup,literature,love,reading,relationship,relationships,review,romance,sex,sportstrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-for-show--48822295
The Novel: Just for Show

The Author: Julie Hamilton

The Guest: Beth Cranford, Verve Romance Content Coordinator

The Synopsis: #TwitterBae forever…They'll fake a relationship for the social media exposure, but can they be more than a hashtag?

Here's how things are going so far for me in Chicago:
1) Messed up my attempt at asking out the gorgeous woman next to me on the plane.
2) Couldn't catch up to her at O'Hare.
3) I'm hoping she finds me on Twitter.
4) Maybe if she sees this, we can split another cheese plate sometime.

It doesn't take long for Luke Murphy's tweet to go viral. So it also doesn't take long to reconnect with Audrey. Nailed it. But at what cost? His network has put his whole career as a TV home renovations carpenter on the line. A midair meet cute is exactly what they want.

After recovering from the shock, Audrey Whitaker can see the benefits of faking a relationship for social media exposure. She'll get the publicity to launch her photography business—her lifelong dream—and she'll get to spend time with a man who can, as his fans say, "really fill out a plaid shirt."

Luke and Audrey agree to spend the summer together to get what they each need, then say goodbye. And to keep it professional, they'll follow all the rules…except the "no kissing" one. And maybe the "no sex" one, too! But with so much on the line, they definitely can't fall in love.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ads for Romancing the Rancher by Kate Pearce and The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes (00:00:05 - 00:02:27)
- Join the Verve (formerly Book & Main) community!
- The books that have recently kept us up too late: A Most Unusual Duke by Susanna Allen (a duke that's also a bear shifter) and Lucy Score's Things We Never Got Over
- "Able to quote almost the entirety of 'Sleepless in Seattle'" - put it on your resume
- Introducing today's read, Just for Show (00:13:07)
- Creating another character out of the setting
- Small town romance is lovely, but what about the big city love stories??
- Just for Show Synopsis (00:19:33)
- If you like "fake dating", you'll LOVE a "no sex pact"
- The relatable, multi-faceted awkwardness of Audrey
- Our complex relationship with the word "curvy" in romance novels (00:29:31)
- Strangers on a plane: the fantasy of falling for someone you're seated next to while traveling
- The positives and negatives of becoming "Twitter famous"
- Contemporary romance - it's got to be "this could happen to me" or "this is soooo over-the-top, out of this world banana-pants that I don't care" (00:41:50)
- More to come in a series?
- Remember Craigslist's Missed Connections?
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:51:01)
- "Consent Porn" at its finest... Questions are sexy!
- Hire Kelly to read your audiobook?
- Just as some romantic relationships exist without sex, romance novels can also exist without sex (01:00:30)
- How subjective is "happily ever after"?
- Heart, Humor, and Heat Ratings (01:07:15)
- Noobie Romance Recommended? YES (01:14:48)
- Why we love romance novels and true crime

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Verve and read Kelly's articles.

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48822295Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:26:20 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by two of Kensington’s newest titles, Romancing the Rancher by Kate Pearce and The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes. The Novel: Just for Show The Author: Julie Hamilton The Guest: Beth Cranford, Verve...
The Novel: Just for Show

The Author: Julie Hamilton

The Guest: Beth Cranford, Verve Romance Content Coordinator

The Synopsis: #TwitterBae forever…They'll fake a relationship for the social media exposure, but can they be more than a hashtag?

Here's how things are going so far for me in Chicago:
1) Messed up my attempt at asking out the gorgeous woman next to me on the plane.
2) Couldn't catch up to her at O'Hare.
3) I'm hoping she finds me on Twitter.
4) Maybe if she sees this, we can split another cheese plate sometime.

It doesn't take long for Luke Murphy's tweet to go viral. So it also doesn't take long to reconnect with Audrey. Nailed it. But at what cost? His network has put his whole career as a TV home renovations carpenter on the line. A midair meet cute is exactly what they want.

After recovering from the shock, Audrey Whitaker can see the benefits of faking a relationship for social media exposure. She'll get the publicity to launch her photography business—her lifelong dream—and she'll get to spend time with a man who can, as his fans say, "really fill out a plaid shirt."

Luke and Audrey agree to spend the summer together to get what they each need, then say goodbye. And to keep it professional, they'll follow all the rules…except the "no kissing" one. And maybe the "no sex" one, too! But with so much on the line, they definitely can't fall in love.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ads for Romancing the Rancher by Kate Pearce and The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes (00:00:05 - 00:02:27)
- Join the Verve (formerly Book & Main) community!
- The books that have recently kept us up too late: A Most Unusual Duke by Susanna Allen (a duke that's also a bear shifter) and Lucy Score's Things We Never Got Over
- "Able to quote almost the entirety of 'Sleepless in Seattle'" - put it on your resume
- Introducing today's read, Just for Show (00:13:07)
- Creating another character out of the setting
- Small town romance is lovely, but what about the big city love stories??
- Just for Show Synopsis (00:19:33)
- If you like "fake dating", you'll LOVE a "no sex pact"
- The relatable, multi-faceted awkwardness of Audrey
- Our complex relationship with the word "curvy" in romance novels (00:29:31)
- Strangers on a plane: the fantasy of falling for someone you're seated next to while traveling
- The positives and negatives of becoming "Twitter famous"
- Contemporary romance - it's got to be "this could happen to me" or "this is soooo over-the-top, out of this world banana-pants that I don't care" (00:41:50)
- More to come in a series?
- Remember Craigslist's Missed Connections?
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:51:01)
- "Consent Porn" at its finest... Questions are sexy!
- Hire Kelly to read your audiobook?
- Just as some romantic relationships exist without sex, romance novels can also exist without sex (01:00:30)
- How subjective is "happily ever after"?
- Heart, Humor, and Heat Ratings (01:07:15)
- Noobie Romance Recommended? YES (01:14:48)
- Why we love romance novels and true crime

Links:
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Verve and read Kelly's articles.

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>4849book,books,celebrity,chicago,contemporary,dating,hgtv,literature,love,novel,novels,photographer,photography,reading,renovation,romance,sex,twittertrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-seressia-glass--48547904
Summary: Bestselling author, Seressia Glass, joins Kelly to discuss her latest contemporary, Interracial romance release, The Love Con. Other discussion topics include why artists and scientists mesh so well, the wonderful world of cosplaying, and a potential new roller derby romance!

Guest: Seressia Glass

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ads for Romancing the Rancher by Kate Pearce and The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes (00:00:05 - 00:02:27)
- Welcome to Season 5!!
- Seressia Glass schools us on cosplay
- Check out #BookCoverCosplay on Instagram (Shoutout to former podcast guest, Esme Brett and Jacque for organizing)
- A few cosplaying tips & tricks (00:09:48)
- From comic books and cereal boxes to romance novels: Seressia's romance reading and writing journey (00:16:14)
- #RIP Walden Books
- Some light-stalking of your favorite authors can lead to some interesting discoveries...
- What's one misconception non-romance readers have about romance? (00:23:34)
- From roller derby to wrestling...
- A brief-ish synopsis for The Love Con (00:30:06)
- Swooning over pining heroes
- Creative/artistic men in romance
- The melding of arts and sciences
- The grittier side of fame (00:39:01)
- Growing a thick skin, without being callous
- More "Blerd" (Black nerd) books coming soon!! (00:47:01)
- The Nubian fantasy that Seressia is dying to write...
- "One book at a time" (our motto for 2022)

Links:

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48547904Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:39:37 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by two of Kensington’s newest titles, Romancing the Rancher by Kate Pearce and The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes. Summary: Bestselling author, Seressia Glass, joins Kelly to discuss her latest contemporary,...
Summary: Bestselling author, Seressia Glass, joins Kelly to discuss her latest contemporary, Interracial romance release, The Love Con. Other discussion topics include why artists and scientists mesh so well, the wonderful world of cosplaying, and a potential new roller derby romance!

Guest: Seressia Glass

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ads for Romancing the Rancher by Kate Pearce and The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes (00:00:05 - 00:02:27)
- Welcome to Season 5!!
- Seressia Glass schools us on cosplay
- Check out #BookCoverCosplay on Instagram (Shoutout to former podcast guest, Esme Brett and Jacque for organizing)
- A few cosplaying tips & tricks (00:09:48)
- From comic books and cereal boxes to romance novels: Seressia's romance reading and writing journey (00:16:14)
- #RIP Walden Books
- Some light-stalking of your favorite authors can lead to some interesting discoveries...
- What's one misconception non-romance readers have about romance? (00:23:34)
- From roller derby to wrestling...
- A brief-ish synopsis for The Love Con (00:30:06)
- Swooning over pining heroes
- Creative/artistic men in romance
- The melding of arts and sciences
- The grittier side of fame (00:39:01)
- Growing a thick skin, without being callous
- More "Blerd" (Black nerd) books coming soon!! (00:47:01)
- The Nubian fantasy that Seressia is dying to write...
- "One book at a time" (our motto for 2022)

Links:

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.]]>3236author,blerd,book,books,fandom,interview,literature,love,nerd,novel,novels,reading,romance,writer,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-found-in-copper-ridge-boobsmas-12--48050919Lost & Found in Copper Ridge

The Author:
Harlow James

The Guest:
Laura Von Holt, Host of The Mermaid Podcast
IG: @lauravonholt, @lauralovelybooks (writing)
Twitter: @vonhottie

The Synopsis:
It all started with Jack & Diane…
And no, not the couple from the popular 80’s song—the couple that signed a five-dollar bill with their names and the location of The Livingston Cabin in Copper Ridge, Colorado.
And I just so happened to acquire that five-dollar bill on the same day of the funeral of a close friend AND the day I was supposed to be getting married.
Coincidence? Perhaps.
A sign? I think so.
After a short internet search, I found the cabin in question and wasted no time booking a trip for myself to the magical house tucked high in the mountains.
But apparently, someone else wanted to experience The Livingston Cabin during the same ten days as I did—and he was hotter than sin.
Carson took five years off of my life when I discovered him in my place of solitude. But he also became Santa’s helper as he opened me up to more fun and adventure than I ever thought possible.
The magic of Copper Ridge cast a spell over us for those ten days, and then one question remained when our time was up…
Did we find love just like Jack and Diane did all those years ago? Or were we both still lost after our stay in Copper Ridge?

Show Notes:
- Closing out the final day of Boobsmas with Laura Von Holt
- Check out Laura's books, published under Laura Lovely, and her podcasts - The Mermaid Podcast and Astrology Zoned
- "The Witch of Wall Street"
- Decorating for the holidays (00:06:25)
- Your annual Cocomotion reminder
- From "Flaming Mermaid, Broken Star" aerial-comedy to an Audible Original - what's up next for Laura
- More silks, aerials, and pole artists in romance (00:22:15)
- Introducing our 12th Day of Boobsmas pick, Lost & Found in Copper Ridge (00:24:30)
- The difficulty of writing "fated mates" in a contemporary setting
- A very merry naked meet-cute
- Stop shaming people who have gotten divorced
- A super random Adam Sandler shoutout (00:43:08)
- One too many coincidences? (00:45:39)
- Who's never done karaoke?!
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:53:50)
- "Raw dogging the hot chocolate dong"
- An epilogue proposal that didn't make us gag
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:03:02)
- The 12th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Holiday movies mentioned in this episode:
- Susan Miller (Astrology Zone)
- If you really love me, throw me off the mountain by Erin Clark
- A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant (Laura's rec)

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48050919Fri, 24 Dec 2021 22:30:07 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Lost & Found in Copper Ridge The Author: Harlow James The Guest: Laura Von Holt, Host of The Mermaid Podcast IG: @lauravonholt, @lauralovelybooks (writing) Twitter: @vonhottie The Synopsis: It all started with Jack & Diane… And no, not...Lost & Found in Copper Ridge

The Author:
Harlow James

The Guest:
Laura Von Holt, Host of The Mermaid Podcast
IG: @lauravonholt, @lauralovelybooks (writing)
Twitter: @vonhottie

The Synopsis:
It all started with Jack & Diane…
And no, not the couple from the popular 80’s song—the couple that signed a five-dollar bill with their names and the location of The Livingston Cabin in Copper Ridge, Colorado.
And I just so happened to acquire that five-dollar bill on the same day of the funeral of a close friend AND the day I was supposed to be getting married.
Coincidence? Perhaps.
A sign? I think so.
After a short internet search, I found the cabin in question and wasted no time booking a trip for myself to the magical house tucked high in the mountains.
But apparently, someone else wanted to experience The Livingston Cabin during the same ten days as I did—and he was hotter than sin.
Carson took five years off of my life when I discovered him in my place of solitude. But he also became Santa’s helper as he opened me up to more fun and adventure than I ever thought possible.
The magic of Copper Ridge cast a spell over us for those ten days, and then one question remained when our time was up…
Did we find love just like Jack and Diane did all those years ago? Or were we both still lost after our stay in Copper Ridge?

Show Notes:
- Closing out the final day of Boobsmas with Laura Von Holt
- Check out Laura's books, published under Laura Lovely, and her podcasts - The Mermaid Podcast and Astrology Zoned
- "The Witch of Wall Street"
- Decorating for the holidays (00:06:25)
- Your annual Cocomotion reminder
- From "Flaming Mermaid, Broken Star" aerial-comedy to an Audible Original - what's up next for Laura
- More silks, aerials, and pole artists in romance (00:22:15)
- Introducing our 12th Day of Boobsmas pick, Lost & Found in Copper Ridge (00:24:30)
- The difficulty of writing "fated mates" in a contemporary setting
- A very merry naked meet-cute
- Stop shaming people who have gotten divorced
- A super random Adam Sandler shoutout (00:43:08)
- One too many coincidences? (00:45:39)
- Who's never done karaoke?!
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:53:50)
- "Raw dogging the hot chocolate dong"
- An epilogue proposal that didn't make us gag
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:03:02)
- The 12th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Holiday movies mentioned in this episode:
- Susan Miller (Astrology Zone)
- If you really love me, throw me off the mountain by Erin Clark
- A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant (Laura's rec)

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4449boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,divorce,erotica,hea,holiday,holidays,love,reading,review,sex,snow,writer,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-kiss-at-the-mistletoe-rodeo-boobsmas-11--48044649A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo (Montana Maverick: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights #5)

The Author:
Kathy Douglass

The Guest:
Sarah & Bree, Co-Hosts of The Categorically Romance Podcast
IG: @thecategoricallyromancepod
Twitter: @thecategorical1

The Synopsis:
Rodeo superstar Geoff Burris is adored by legions of female fans, but life on the road makes him shun commitment. During a rare hometown visit to Bronco for a holiday competition, he’s sidelined by an injury—and meets Stephanie Brandt. She’s a local nurse who is not dazzled by his fame—and prefers to keep out of the spotlight! Geoff is captivated by the no-nonsense introvert. He’d never planned to put down roots, but when Stephanie is in his arms, all this cowboy can think about is forever...

Show Notes:
- The penultimate episode in this year's 12 Days of Boobsmas
- When your online friends become your REAL friends
- Why are we throwing so much shade at Category Romance? (00:06:50)
- Breaking down the categories in Category Romance (00:09:08)
- Sarah & Bree share a few favorite authors
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick - part of the Montana Mavericks legacy (00:16:37)
- "Pretty Woman"-esque romantic gestures aren't going to cut it
- The issues with celebrity romance
- Is the rodeo THAT big? Is he really THAT famous?
- "Fake Holiday Books" (00:39:45)
- How much is Kathy Douglass and how much is the Montana Mavericks?
- No steamy sexcerpts in this one
- The advent calendar that had Kelly screaming (00:49:14)
- Don't give us a "haunted stool" and no follow-up
- The different versions of this book we hoped for... but didn't get
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:06:55)
- Worth reading the rest of the series?
- Holiday plans and writing goals (01:12:55)
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books & people mentioned in this episode:
- Maisey Yates
- Rachel Stewart
- Pippa Roscoe
- Jana DeLeon
- The 12 Days of Kissmas series
- The Montana Mavericks series (Harlequin)
- Pumpkin Patch Sweethearts by Sasha Summers
- Listen to Kathy Douglass' interview on Categorically Romance Podcast
- Listen to our Nobody Else But You episode (the "horse girl" book)

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48044649Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:52:41 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo (Montana Maverick: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights #5) The Author: Kathy Douglass The Guest: Sarah & Bree, Co-Hosts of The Categorically Romance Podcast IG: @thecategoricallyromancepod Twitter:...A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo (Montana Maverick: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights #5)

The Author:
Kathy Douglass

The Guest:
Sarah & Bree, Co-Hosts of The Categorically Romance Podcast
IG: @thecategoricallyromancepod
Twitter: @thecategorical1

The Synopsis:
Rodeo superstar Geoff Burris is adored by legions of female fans, but life on the road makes him shun commitment. During a rare hometown visit to Bronco for a holiday competition, he’s sidelined by an injury—and meets Stephanie Brandt. She’s a local nurse who is not dazzled by his fame—and prefers to keep out of the spotlight! Geoff is captivated by the no-nonsense introvert. He’d never planned to put down roots, but when Stephanie is in his arms, all this cowboy can think about is forever...

Show Notes:
- The penultimate episode in this year's 12 Days of Boobsmas
- When your online friends become your REAL friends
- Why are we throwing so much shade at Category Romance? (00:06:50)
- Breaking down the categories in Category Romance (00:09:08)
- Sarah & Bree share a few favorite authors
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick - part of the Montana Mavericks legacy (00:16:37)
- "Pretty Woman"-esque romantic gestures aren't going to cut it
- The issues with celebrity romance
- Is the rodeo THAT big? Is he really THAT famous?
- "Fake Holiday Books" (00:39:45)
- How much is Kathy Douglass and how much is the Montana Mavericks?
- No steamy sexcerpts in this one
- The advent calendar that had Kelly screaming (00:49:14)
- Don't give us a "haunted stool" and no follow-up
- The different versions of this book we hoped for... but didn't get
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:06:55)
- Worth reading the rest of the series?
- Holiday plans and writing goals (01:12:55)
- The 11th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books & people mentioned in this episode:
- Maisey Yates
- Rachel Stewart
- Pippa Roscoe
- Jana DeLeon
- The 12 Days of Kissmas series
- The Montana Mavericks series (Harlequin)
- Pumpkin Patch Sweethearts by Sasha Summers
- Listen to Kathy Douglass' interview on Categorically Romance Podcast
- Listen to our Nobody Else But You episode (the "horse girl" book)

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4693boobsmas,book,books,category,christmas,cowboy,dating,harlequin,holiday,holidays,literature,love,nurse,reading,rodeo,romance,sex,westerntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-captain-s-midwinter-bride-boobsmas-10--48040461The Captain's Midwinter Bride

The Author:
Liana De la Rosa

The Guest:
Dr. Maria DeBlassie
IG: @mdeblassie.writer
Twitter: @EnchantmentLL

The Synopsis:
Life at sea sharpened Captain Phillip Dalton into a shrewd and strategic military man...yet none of those skills prepared him for the intricacies of planning his daughter’s upcoming Christmas wedding. His family, most especially his wife, are all but strangers to him thanks to his service to the Crown. But if Phillip finds himself bewitched by his practical, charming, and guileless wife, he does his best to hide his struggles.

Annalise Dalton raised two children and built a comfortable life for herself while her husband of convenience provided for them from afar. But now Phillip's home to stay, and she finds it impossible to ignore his gruff manner, brilliant blue eyes, or the gentle way he looks after her needs. And if Annalise is unnerved by the budding feelings her husband inspires in her, she does her best to hide how they unsettle her.

When past secrets and misunderstandings threaten the tenuous steps they've taken to create a real and loving marriage, can Phillip and Annalise overcome the years they spent apart to forge a happy future together, and for every Christmas to come?

Show Notes:
- Mutually fangirling with Dr. Maria DeBlassie for the 10th Day of Boobsmas
- Discussing Maria's research into courtship novels
- The concept of "joyful problematization" - as heard on the Shelf Love Podcast (00:06:51)
- When love triangles should just become polyamorous relationships
- Maria's relationship with romance novels, from an academic viewpoint (00:17:17)
- Bring back the clinch cover!
- Maria's current publications (link below) - Daily magic & cozy gothic (00:26:45)
- Introducing the bite-sized holiday novella, The Captain's Midwinter Bride (00:29:43)
- Second chance romance... but with a "lived-in" relationship
- Praise for MC's over the age of 40 (competence porn for Christmas)
- Subverting several typical holiday-centric tropes and character types
- Exploring retirement and civilian life in romance novels (00:45:07)
- A few quotable moments
- PLUS a few steamy sexcerpts (00:55:12)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (00:59:59)
- Where to find and follow Maria for more of her writing, recipes, etc.
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Movies, books, and people mentioned in this episode:
- Maria's Publications
- The Bruja Professor's Brief Guide to Courtship Novels (an infographic)
- Celeste De Blasis' bodice rippers
- Art of the Clinch (Twitter)
- "This Film is Not Yet Rated"

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48040461Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:23:43 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: The Captain's Midwinter Bride The Author: Liana De la Rosa The Guest: Dr. Maria DeBlassie IG: @mdeblassie.writer Twitter: @EnchantmentLL The Synopsis: Life at sea sharpened Captain Phillip Dalton into a shrewd and strategic military...The Captain's Midwinter Bride

The Author:
Liana De la Rosa

The Guest:
Dr. Maria DeBlassie
IG: @mdeblassie.writer
Twitter: @EnchantmentLL

The Synopsis:
Life at sea sharpened Captain Phillip Dalton into a shrewd and strategic military man...yet none of those skills prepared him for the intricacies of planning his daughter’s upcoming Christmas wedding. His family, most especially his wife, are all but strangers to him thanks to his service to the Crown. But if Phillip finds himself bewitched by his practical, charming, and guileless wife, he does his best to hide his struggles.

Annalise Dalton raised two children and built a comfortable life for herself while her husband of convenience provided for them from afar. But now Phillip's home to stay, and she finds it impossible to ignore his gruff manner, brilliant blue eyes, or the gentle way he looks after her needs. And if Annalise is unnerved by the budding feelings her husband inspires in her, she does her best to hide how they unsettle her.

When past secrets and misunderstandings threaten the tenuous steps they've taken to create a real and loving marriage, can Phillip and Annalise overcome the years they spent apart to forge a happy future together, and for every Christmas to come?

Show Notes:
- Mutually fangirling with Dr. Maria DeBlassie for the 10th Day of Boobsmas
- Discussing Maria's research into courtship novels
- The concept of "joyful problematization" - as heard on the Shelf Love Podcast (00:06:51)
- When love triangles should just become polyamorous relationships
- Maria's relationship with romance novels, from an academic viewpoint (00:17:17)
- Bring back the clinch cover!
- Maria's current publications (link below) - Daily magic & cozy gothic (00:26:45)
- Introducing the bite-sized holiday novella, The Captain's Midwinter Bride (00:29:43)
- Second chance romance... but with a "lived-in" relationship
- Praise for MC's over the age of 40 (competence porn for Christmas)
- Subverting several typical holiday-centric tropes and character types
- Exploring retirement and civilian life in romance novels (00:45:07)
- A few quotable moments
- PLUS a few steamy sexcerpts (00:55:12)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (00:59:59)
- Where to find and follow Maria for more of her writing, recipes, etc.
- The 10th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Movies, books, and people mentioned in this episode:
- Maria's Publications
- The Bruja Professor's Brief Guide to Courtship Novels (an infographic)
- Celeste De Blasis' bodice rippers
- Art of the Clinch (Twitter)
- "This Film is Not Yet Rated"

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Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4179boobsmas,book,books,bride,christmas,england,family,historical,holiday,holidays,literature,love,marriage,navy,professor,regency,review,romance,wedding,wintertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-in-full-bloom-boobsmas-9--48028900Christmas in Full Bloom

The Author:
Denise N. Wheatley

The Guest:
Essie, Host of Love, Essie - the Podcast
IG: @essiemv

The Synopsis:
This Christmas, can they slow down long enough to smell the roses and fall in love?
When savvy, up-and-coming floral designer Lauren Beal returns home to Maple Valley, Michigan, for her sister’s holiday wedding, she’s determined to be the perfect maid of honor. She didn’t expect the best man to be the college crush she’d reluctantly left behind to pursue her Chicago-based dreams.

Family practice doctor Mel Jennings always knew he’d remain rooted in Maple Valley to work for his father’s clinic. He happily juggles his demanding practice with philanthropic endeavors that connect him to his tight-knit community. Sparks fly when he reunites with Lauren, the one who ran away. As they enjoy Maple Valley’s Christmas festivities, Mel remembers how close they once were. But can they ever have a future?

Lauren finds herself falling for Mel and suspects the feelings are mutual. Yet they’re both pulled in different directions by work and family. Will the pair find a moment alone during the hectic
holiday season to figure things out, or will they miss their chance at love once again?

*Trigger Warning* Dieting and body consciousness

Show Notes:
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas with Essie
- West Coast living (from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR)
- NYC as the go-to city destination for the holidays... but why? (00:06:40)
- Only so much time to read only so many books
- Surprisingly, soap operas and romance novels have a LOT in common
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read, Christmas in Full Bloom (00:27:40)
- Where are all the parents??
- The one redeeming factor... the food
- Character descriptions: Yay or Nay? (00:49:35)
- A few outdated tropes that just don't cut it in 2021
- If you're THAT busy, then you don't have time for a relationship with ANYBODY
- We rewrite the book to be about the MC's best friend and a cranky male florist (00:59:15)
- No steamy scenes to be found, sorry!
- Not utilizing all of the pieces in the puzzle
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:08:33)
- More on our hypothetical cranky florist story (#FloristsAreTheNewBakers)
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Movies, Books, & People mentioned in this episode:
- All things by Nalini Singh
- Webtoon: another way to enjoy romance
- "Single All the Way" (Netflix)
- Previous Boobsmas reviews mentioned: A Very Witchy Yuletide by D. Lieber and Sweet on You by Carla de Guzman

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48028900Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:20:11 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Christmas in Full Bloom The Author: Denise N. Wheatley The Guest: Essie, Host of Love, Essie - the Podcast IG: @essiemv The Synopsis: This Christmas, can they slow down long enough to smell the roses and fall in love? When savvy,...Christmas in Full Bloom

The Author:
Denise N. Wheatley

The Guest:
Essie, Host of Love, Essie - the Podcast
IG: @essiemv

The Synopsis:
This Christmas, can they slow down long enough to smell the roses and fall in love?
When savvy, up-and-coming floral designer Lauren Beal returns home to Maple Valley, Michigan, for her sister’s holiday wedding, she’s determined to be the perfect maid of honor. She didn’t expect the best man to be the college crush she’d reluctantly left behind to pursue her Chicago-based dreams.

Family practice doctor Mel Jennings always knew he’d remain rooted in Maple Valley to work for his father’s clinic. He happily juggles his demanding practice with philanthropic endeavors that connect him to his tight-knit community. Sparks fly when he reunites with Lauren, the one who ran away. As they enjoy Maple Valley’s Christmas festivities, Mel remembers how close they once were. But can they ever have a future?

Lauren finds herself falling for Mel and suspects the feelings are mutual. Yet they’re both pulled in different directions by work and family. Will the pair find a moment alone during the hectic
holiday season to figure things out, or will they miss their chance at love once again?

*Trigger Warning* Dieting and body consciousness

Show Notes:
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas with Essie
- West Coast living (from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR)
- NYC as the go-to city destination for the holidays... but why? (00:06:40)
- Only so much time to read only so many books
- Surprisingly, soap operas and romance novels have a LOT in common
- Introducing today's Boobsmas read, Christmas in Full Bloom (00:27:40)
- Where are all the parents??
- The one redeeming factor... the food
- Character descriptions: Yay or Nay? (00:49:35)
- A few outdated tropes that just don't cut it in 2021
- If you're THAT busy, then you don't have time for a relationship with ANYBODY
- We rewrite the book to be about the MC's best friend and a cranky male florist (00:59:15)
- No steamy scenes to be found, sorry!
- Not utilizing all of the pieces in the puzzle
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:08:33)
- More on our hypothetical cranky florist story (#FloristsAreTheNewBakers)
- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Movies, Books, & People mentioned in this episode:
- All things by Nalini Singh
- Webtoon: another way to enjoy romance
- "Single All the Way" (Netflix)
- Previous Boobsmas reviews mentioned: A Very Witchy Yuletide by D. Lieber and Sweet on You by Carla de Guzman

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5018african,black,boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,florists,flowers,hallmark,hea,literature,love,reading,romance,smalltown,weddingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/claimed-by-the-alien-bodyguard-boobsmas-8--48001759Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard

The Author:
Tiffany Roberts

The Guest:
Becky Feldman, host of Too Stupid to Live Podcast
IG: @tstlpodcast
Twitter: @tstlpodcast

The Synopsis:
A retired alien bodyguard. A luscious human female he craves. He’ll do whatever it takes to make her his by Christmas.

Gabriela Romero is a single mother struggling to make ends meet. With Christmas fast approaching, she’s lost work, she’s late on rent, and the zeroes in her bank account are on the wrong side of the decimal point. Fortunately, she has a couple bright spots in her life—her amazing daughter, Ana, and her brief interactions with her gorgeous neighbor from across the street, Mason Lee.

He’s big, strong, kind, and he’s great with Ana. Plus, he looks at Gabriela like he wants to devour her. How could a man like him be real? When he finally asks her out—and an unexpected job comes her way—it seems Gabriela’s luck is finally turning around.

Until the universe decides to give her a reality check and disaster strikes.

In Gabriela’s most desperate moments, Mason rushes to the rescue. But her savior isn’t what he seems. He’s a seven-foot-tall alien with horns and glowing violet eyes. Did she run into the arms of an otherworldly demon or will this unusual being save Christmas—and claim Gabriela’s heart in the process?

*Content Warnings* Fire. One of the MC's loses her house in a fire

Show Notes:
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas with LAST YEAR'S 8th Day of Boobsmas guest, Becky Feldman
- Shoutout to a few other favorite romance podcasts
- Becky rants about Jewish holiday romances (00:05:02)
- Revisiting a Hanukkah romance, this time on Too Stupid to Live
- Introducing today's read, Claimed by the Alien's Bodyguard (00:22:20)
- The alien with human emotions
- Gifts: Want vs. Need
- The mystery of mashed potatoes... (00:42:07)
- His magical tail (00:51:25)
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:56:30)
- We've ruined the word "daddy"
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:02:30)
- Our holiday romance writing goals for 2022
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, people, and movies mentioned in this episode:
- Eight Cozy Nights (listen to our Boobsmas review)
- "Love Hard" (Netflix) - featuring music from a former Boobsmas guest, Jason Berk

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48001759Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:04:10 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard The Author: Tiffany Roberts The Guest: Becky Feldman, host of Too Stupid to Live Podcast IG: @tstlpodcast Twitter: @tstlpodcast The Synopsis: A retired alien bodyguard. A luscious human female he craves....Claimed by the Alien Bodyguard

The Author:
Tiffany Roberts

The Guest:
Becky Feldman, host of Too Stupid to Live Podcast
IG: @tstlpodcast
Twitter: @tstlpodcast

The Synopsis:
A retired alien bodyguard. A luscious human female he craves. He’ll do whatever it takes to make her his by Christmas.

Gabriela Romero is a single mother struggling to make ends meet. With Christmas fast approaching, she’s lost work, she’s late on rent, and the zeroes in her bank account are on the wrong side of the decimal point. Fortunately, she has a couple bright spots in her life—her amazing daughter, Ana, and her brief interactions with her gorgeous neighbor from across the street, Mason Lee.

He’s big, strong, kind, and he’s great with Ana. Plus, he looks at Gabriela like he wants to devour her. How could a man like him be real? When he finally asks her out—and an unexpected job comes her way—it seems Gabriela’s luck is finally turning around.

Until the universe decides to give her a reality check and disaster strikes.

In Gabriela’s most desperate moments, Mason rushes to the rescue. But her savior isn’t what he seems. He’s a seven-foot-tall alien with horns and glowing violet eyes. Did she run into the arms of an otherworldly demon or will this unusual being save Christmas—and claim Gabriela’s heart in the process?

*Content Warnings* Fire. One of the MC's loses her house in a fire

Show Notes:
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas with LAST YEAR'S 8th Day of Boobsmas guest, Becky Feldman
- Shoutout to a few other favorite romance podcasts
- Becky rants about Jewish holiday romances (00:05:02)
- Revisiting a Hanukkah romance, this time on Too Stupid to Live
- Introducing today's read, Claimed by the Alien's Bodyguard (00:22:20)
- The alien with human emotions
- Gifts: Want vs. Need
- The mystery of mashed potatoes... (00:42:07)
- His magical tail (00:51:25)
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:56:30)
- We've ruined the word "daddy"
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:02:30)
- Our holiday romance writing goals for 2022
- The 8th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, people, and movies mentioned in this episode:
- Eight Cozy Nights (listen to our Boobsmas review)
- "Love Hard" (Netflix) - featuring music from a former Boobsmas guest, Jason Berk

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4606alien,bodyguard,boobsmas,book,books,christmas,erotic,erotica,holiday,holidays,idaho,literature,mates,mating,mom,mother,romance,sex,spacetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mistletoe-christmas-boobsmas-7--47972260Mistletoe Christmas

The Novellas:
"Compromise Under the Mistletoe"
"Mischief and Mistletoe"

The Authors:
Janna MacGregor
Erica Ridley

The Guest:
Erin Nickell
IG: @erinangelena

The Synopsis:
The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti.

But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid.

Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid.

A house party so large that mothers lose track of their charges leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!

Show Notes:
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas with returning Boobies & Noobies guest - listen to our previous episode together, The Rakess & Heiress for Hire
- Seeing people again for the holidays (or grocery shopping) is weird
- Favorite go-to holiday movies (00:05:03)
- Our shared distaste for "amnesia romance"
- A few thoughts on "The Hating Game" (before watching the movie)
- A Christmas charcuterie?
- The next two novellas in the Mistletoe Christmas anthology (00:14:46) - revisit the first two novellas in the series in our 2nd Day of Boobsmas episode
- Novellas: aka "love in 100 pages"
- Let's start with "Compromise Under the Mistletoe" (00:21:40)
- These novellas as the love languages
- More male friendships
- A couple steamy sexcerpts from "Compromise Under the Mistletoe" (00:35:53)
- And onto "Mischief and Mistletoe" (00:40:41)
- "Not like other girls" in contemporary romance, "unmarriageable" in historical romance
- Grand gestures... but make them personable
- A couple steamy sexcerpts from "Mischief and Mistletoe" (00:56:16)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings... for each novella (01:01:19)
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books & People mentioned in this episode:
- "The Holiday"
- "12 Dates of Christmas" (the ABC Family "amnesia" romance)
- Positive examples of male friendships: "Love Life" (on HBO Max) and "500 Days of Summer"

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47972260Sat, 18 Dec 2021 06:24:19 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Anthology: Mistletoe Christmas The Novellas: "Compromise Under the Mistletoe" "Mischief and Mistletoe" The Authors: Janna MacGregor Erica Ridley The Guest: Erin Nickell IG: @erinangelena The Synopsis: The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas...Mistletoe Christmas

The Novellas:
"Compromise Under the Mistletoe"
"Mischief and Mistletoe"

The Authors:
Janna MacGregor
Erica Ridley

The Guest:
Erin Nickell
IG: @erinangelena

The Synopsis:
The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti.

But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid.

Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid.

A house party so large that mothers lose track of their charges leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!

Show Notes:
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas with returning Boobies & Noobies guest - listen to our previous episode together, The Rakess & Heiress for Hire
- Seeing people again for the holidays (or grocery shopping) is weird
- Favorite go-to holiday movies (00:05:03)
- Our shared distaste for "amnesia romance"
- A few thoughts on "The Hating Game" (before watching the movie)
- A Christmas charcuterie?
- The next two novellas in the Mistletoe Christmas anthology (00:14:46) - revisit the first two novellas in the series in our 2nd Day of Boobsmas episode
- Novellas: aka "love in 100 pages"
- Let's start with "Compromise Under the Mistletoe" (00:21:40)
- These novellas as the love languages
- More male friendships
- A couple steamy sexcerpts from "Compromise Under the Mistletoe" (00:35:53)
- And onto "Mischief and Mistletoe" (00:40:41)
- "Not like other girls" in contemporary romance, "unmarriageable" in historical romance
- Grand gestures... but make them personable
- A couple steamy sexcerpts from "Mischief and Mistletoe" (00:56:16)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings... for each novella (01:01:19)
- The 7th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books & People mentioned in this episode:
- "The Holiday"
- "12 Dates of Christmas" (the ABC Family "amnesia" romance)
- Positive examples of male friendships: "Love Life" (on HBO Max) and "500 Days of Summer"

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4702boobsmas,book,books,bridgerton,christmas,england,historical,holiday,holidays,literature,marriage,reading,regency,review,romance,sextruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fool-me-twice-at-christmas-boobsmas-6--47938162Fool Me Twice at Christmas

The Author:
Camilla Isley

The Guest:
Kristen Clement
IG: @kristenkrissi
Tiktok: @kristenkrissi

The Synopsis:
There are two types of relationships: fake and real.
Chuck and Kate’s used to be real, oh-so-real. But after she broke his heart four months ago, leaving him, it became all just pretense for the sake of their entwined families.
With parents who are best friends and business partners, it’s not easy for Chuck and Kate to announce they’ve split up. But with the holidays looming over them, they can no longer keep pretending.

Chuck and Kate head home for Christmas, determined to tell the truth—and end up accidentally engaged instead. The more they try to pull apart, the more the Universe seems to push them back together, shortening the road to the altar. And when just-for-show kisses stir up forgotten feelings, things get even more complicated.

Now, with the midnight hour approaching, will Chuck and Kate’s relationship turn out to be real or fake?

Show Notes:
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas with actress and former podcast guest, Kristen
- Listen to Krissi's previous Boobies & Noobies appearances: A Bad Boy for Christmas and My Lady's Choosing (Live Show)
- Why can't the holidays be sweet AND spicy??
- Creating new (and weird) traditions during the holidays (00:07:55)
- That time Krissy starred in a TV Christmas movie
- The "Hallmark machine"
- Diversity in romance novels vs. Hallmark movies (00:19:22)
- Introducing today's reading, Fool Me Twice at Christmas (00:22:23)
- "Holiday in Handcuffs" meets "While You Were Sleeping" with a hint of "The Family Stone"
- The most endearing hero
- "Fuck it" money - that's how rich they are
- A book that doesn't end in marriage... and rightfully so (00:46:06)
- Krissi's rant about no boning
- A few flirty excerpts... but no sexcerpts!
- Heart, Humor, Heat & Holiday Ratings (01:00:35)
- Just call them the Cockblockers
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other books, people, movies, & things mentioned in this episode:
- "The Movies that Made Us" (Netflix)
- "A Christmas Wedding Date" (the holiday movie that Krissy's in)
- Universal Yums subscription box

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47938162Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:42:26 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Fool Me Twice at Christmas The Author: Camilla Isley The Guest: Kristen Clement IG: @kristenkrissi Tiktok: @kristenkrissi The Synopsis: There are two types of relationships: fake and real. Chuck and Kate’s used to be real, oh-so-real....Fool Me Twice at Christmas

The Author:
Camilla Isley

The Guest:
Kristen Clement
IG: @kristenkrissi
Tiktok: @kristenkrissi

The Synopsis:
There are two types of relationships: fake and real.
Chuck and Kate’s used to be real, oh-so-real. But after she broke his heart four months ago, leaving him, it became all just pretense for the sake of their entwined families.
With parents who are best friends and business partners, it’s not easy for Chuck and Kate to announce they’ve split up. But with the holidays looming over them, they can no longer keep pretending.

Chuck and Kate head home for Christmas, determined to tell the truth—and end up accidentally engaged instead. The more they try to pull apart, the more the Universe seems to push them back together, shortening the road to the altar. And when just-for-show kisses stir up forgotten feelings, things get even more complicated.

Now, with the midnight hour approaching, will Chuck and Kate’s relationship turn out to be real or fake?

Show Notes:
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas with actress and former podcast guest, Kristen
- Listen to Krissi's previous Boobies & Noobies appearances: A Bad Boy for Christmas and My Lady's Choosing (Live Show)
- Why can't the holidays be sweet AND spicy??
- Creating new (and weird) traditions during the holidays (00:07:55)
- That time Krissy starred in a TV Christmas movie
- The "Hallmark machine"
- Diversity in romance novels vs. Hallmark movies (00:19:22)
- Introducing today's reading, Fool Me Twice at Christmas (00:22:23)
- "Holiday in Handcuffs" meets "While You Were Sleeping" with a hint of "The Family Stone"
- The most endearing hero
- "Fuck it" money - that's how rich they are
- A book that doesn't end in marriage... and rightfully so (00:46:06)
- Krissi's rant about no boning
- A few flirty excerpts... but no sexcerpts!
- Heart, Humor, Heat & Holiday Ratings (01:00:35)
- Just call them the Cockblockers
- The 6th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Other books, people, movies, & things mentioned in this episode:
- "The Movies that Made Us" (Netflix)
- "A Christmas Wedding Date" (the holiday movie that Krissy's in)
- Universal Yums subscription box

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4323boobsmas,book,books,christmas,comedy,holidays,literature,michigan,reading,review,romance,romcom,wintertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/santa-claus-is-going-to-town-on-me-boobsmas-5--47908727Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me

The Author:
Marie Lipcomb, writing as M.L. Eliza

The Guest:
Isabella Costa
IG: @isabellaxcosta

*Listen to our previous review together: How to Capture a Duke

The Synopsis:
When Holly wakes up on Christmas Eve to find an intruder in her home, she does what anyone else would; grabs her replica medieval broadsword and sneaks downstairs to deal with him.
But he isn't a burglar. He wears a big red coat, big brown boots, and his big round belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly. He's Santa Claus. He's thick. And he's HOT.
What begins as a simple misunderstanding, develops into a passion Holly never knew she needed, with a man who knows her every want and desire. But Holly has a secret, one she can't ever let Claus discover; the true reason she hates Christmas.

*Content Warnings* Loss of a parent, mentions of a car accident, grief, guilt.

Show Notes:
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas with former guest, Isabella Costa - listen to her in our previous Boobsmas review of How to Capture a Duke
- The #Santarotica drinking game
- Eating our way through the holidays
- Where are all the roasted chestnuts?
- Today's read: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me (00:12:05)
- Exploring "Santaphilia", aka the sexual attraction to Santa (00:16:47)
- Peppermint jizz and candy cane condoms
- A few memorable highlights
- Christmas magic... in the bedroom (00:33:58)
- Acknowledging your past relationships and what you've learned from them
- The "3-date rule" is bullsh*t
- A few steamy sexcerpts... and a few more sexy one-liners (00:46:12)
- Making blow jobs sexy for the giver (00:50:04)
- Recommend a romance "noobie"
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:00:03)
- Next up on Isabella's romance reading journey
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, people, and movies mentioned in this episode:
- Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan (listen to our Boobsmas review)
- Marie Lipscomb's Hearts of Blackmere series
- The Naughty List by Ellie Mae MacGregor

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47908727Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:38:01 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me The Author: Marie Lipcomb, writing as M.L. Eliza The Guest: Isabella Costa IG: @isabellaxcosta *Listen to our previous review together: How to Capture a Duke The Synopsis: When Holly wakes up on...Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me

The Author:
Marie Lipcomb, writing as M.L. Eliza

The Guest:
Isabella Costa
IG: @isabellaxcosta

*Listen to our previous review together: How to Capture a Duke

The Synopsis:
When Holly wakes up on Christmas Eve to find an intruder in her home, she does what anyone else would; grabs her replica medieval broadsword and sneaks downstairs to deal with him.
But he isn't a burglar. He wears a big red coat, big brown boots, and his big round belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly. He's Santa Claus. He's thick. And he's HOT.
What begins as a simple misunderstanding, develops into a passion Holly never knew she needed, with a man who knows her every want and desire. But Holly has a secret, one she can't ever let Claus discover; the true reason she hates Christmas.

*Content Warnings* Loss of a parent, mentions of a car accident, grief, guilt.

Show Notes:
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas with former guest, Isabella Costa - listen to her in our previous Boobsmas review of How to Capture a Duke
- The #Santarotica drinking game
- Eating our way through the holidays
- Where are all the roasted chestnuts?
- Today's read: Santa Claus is Going to Town on Me (00:12:05)
- Exploring "Santaphilia", aka the sexual attraction to Santa (00:16:47)
- Peppermint jizz and candy cane condoms
- A few memorable highlights
- Christmas magic... in the bedroom (00:33:58)
- Acknowledging your past relationships and what you've learned from them
- The "3-date rule" is bullsh*t
- A few steamy sexcerpts... and a few more sexy one-liners (00:46:12)
- Making blow jobs sexy for the giver (00:50:04)
- Recommend a romance "noobie"
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:00:03)
- Next up on Isabella's romance reading journey
- The 5th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, people, and movies mentioned in this episode:
- Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan (listen to our Boobsmas review)
- Marie Lipscomb's Hearts of Blackmere series
- The Naughty List by Ellie Mae MacGregor

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

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*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4245boobsmas,book,books,christmas,erotica,holidays,literature,novella,reading,romance,santa,santaphilia,santarotica,sex,sexuality,toystruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-cowboy-christmas-legend-boobsmas-4--47856205A Christmas Cowboy Legend (Lone Star Legends #2)

The Author:
Linda Broday

The Guest:
Craig Elliott
IG: @cmedos

Grab a copy of Rad Dad on Amazon

The Synopsis:
This stunning, emotional, and redemptive historical Western romance by bestselling author Linda Broday will leave you cozy and warm this Christmas season, with:

• A cowboy learning how to start over
• A fiery young woman with the heart to save him
• A past neither can escape, and
• A future worthy of any Christmas miracle.

Devastated by the loss of his young wife—and the life he'd always thought would be his—Sam Legend II has done everything he can to make a fresh start. As a bladesmith, all he needs is a bed, a hot fire, and enough distance from his famous family to finally indulge in a little peace and quiet. So what if it's almost Christmas? This year, he's happy just keeping to himself.

But then fiery Cheyenne Ronan comes blasting into his home, and any notion of peace goes flying out the door.

Cheyenne's like no one Sam has ever met—and from the moment he first catches her eye, his quiet life is anything but. Now he's hunting wanted men with the Texas Rangers, decking every hall, and sharing passionate embraces with the woman who's set his world alight. For the first time in what feels like forever, Sam's facing Christmas feeling like his life is full of meaning again—and that with Cheyenne by his side, love can be the stuff of Legend.

Show Notes:
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas with Dr. Craig Elliott
- Raising boys through a feminist lens, while referencing Rad Dads
- Holiday rest & ridiculous gifts (00:06:13)
- From "Ted Lasso" to Broadway showtunes
- Today's reading: A Cowboy Christmas Legend - Thank you for the advanced copy, Sourcebooks Casablanca (00:14:05)
- Distinguishing the difference between erotica and romance - it's all about the happily ever after (aka the HEA)
- Comparing comic books with romance novels
- Sexy Yosemite Sam or young Sam Elliott... or Woody the Cowboy from "Toy Story"?
- From a wagon road-trip romance to a romantic suspense?! (00:33:25)
- A missed opportunity to critique gender norms and colonization
- Kelly rips into the dialogue (00:44:00)
- Dirty talk does not include knives and dead animals
- Another missed opportunity for kinky ties/ascots
- Exploring vulnerability, trauma, and grief in romance
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:03:08)
- Finding Craig a redemptive romance read... coffee shops and Navy Seals?
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Shows, & People mentioned in this episode:
- "Ted Lasso", "The Morning Show", and "Shmigadoon" (all on Apple TV)
- Musicals: West Side Story, Rent, Hamilton, Heathers, Wicked, and I Love You Because

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47856205Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:31:57 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: A Christmas Cowboy Legend (Lone Star Legends #2) The Author: Linda Broday The Guest: Craig Elliott IG: @cmedos Grab a copy of Rad Dad on Amazon The Synopsis: This stunning, emotional, and redemptive historical Western romance by...A Christmas Cowboy Legend (Lone Star Legends #2)

The Author:
Linda Broday

The Guest:
Craig Elliott
IG: @cmedos

Grab a copy of Rad Dad on Amazon

The Synopsis:
This stunning, emotional, and redemptive historical Western romance by bestselling author Linda Broday will leave you cozy and warm this Christmas season, with:

• A cowboy learning how to start over
• A fiery young woman with the heart to save him
• A past neither can escape, and
• A future worthy of any Christmas miracle.

Devastated by the loss of his young wife—and the life he'd always thought would be his—Sam Legend II has done everything he can to make a fresh start. As a bladesmith, all he needs is a bed, a hot fire, and enough distance from his famous family to finally indulge in a little peace and quiet. So what if it's almost Christmas? This year, he's happy just keeping to himself.

But then fiery Cheyenne Ronan comes blasting into his home, and any notion of peace goes flying out the door.

Cheyenne's like no one Sam has ever met—and from the moment he first catches her eye, his quiet life is anything but. Now he's hunting wanted men with the Texas Rangers, decking every hall, and sharing passionate embraces with the woman who's set his world alight. For the first time in what feels like forever, Sam's facing Christmas feeling like his life is full of meaning again—and that with Cheyenne by his side, love can be the stuff of Legend.

Show Notes:
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas with Dr. Craig Elliott
- Raising boys through a feminist lens, while referencing Rad Dads
- Holiday rest & ridiculous gifts (00:06:13)
- From "Ted Lasso" to Broadway showtunes
- Today's reading: A Cowboy Christmas Legend - Thank you for the advanced copy, Sourcebooks Casablanca (00:14:05)
- Distinguishing the difference between erotica and romance - it's all about the happily ever after (aka the HEA)
- Comparing comic books with romance novels
- Sexy Yosemite Sam or young Sam Elliott... or Woody the Cowboy from "Toy Story"?
- From a wagon road-trip romance to a romantic suspense?! (00:33:25)
- A missed opportunity to critique gender norms and colonization
- Kelly rips into the dialogue (00:44:00)
- Dirty talk does not include knives and dead animals
- Another missed opportunity for kinky ties/ascots
- Exploring vulnerability, trauma, and grief in romance
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:03:08)
- Finding Craig a redemptive romance read... coffee shops and Navy Seals?
- The 4th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books, Shows, & People mentioned in this episode:
- "Ted Lasso", "The Morning Show", and "Shmigadoon" (all on Apple TV)
- Musicals: West Side Story, Rent, Hamilton, Heathers, Wicked, and I Love You Because

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>44321900s,boobsmas,book,books,christmas,cowboy,erotic,erotica,historical,holidays,interview,literature,reading,romance,westerntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/window-shopping-boobsmas-3--47812379Window Shopping

The Author:
Tessa Bailey

The Guest:
Esme Brett
IG: @feminist_romance

The Synopsis:
Two weeks before Christmas and all through Manhattan, shop windows are decorated in red and green satin. I'm standing alone in front of the famous Vivant department store, when a charming man named Aiden asks my opinion of the décor.

It's a tragedy in tinsel, I say, unable to lie.
He asks for a better idea with a twinkle in his eye.
Did I know he owned the place? No. He put me on the spot.
Now I'm working for that man, trying to ignore that he's hot.
But as a down on her luck girl with a difficult past, I know an opportunity when I see one—and I have to make it last.

I'll put my heart and soul into dressing his holiday windows.
I'll work without stopping. And when we lose the battle with temptation, I'll try and remember I'm just window shopping.

Show Notes:
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas is sponsored by bow ties (not really, but...)
- The Halloween Cover Cosplay Challenge (with @onthesamepa9e)
- Stop minimizing your accomplishments - Own your great!!
- Mowing the lawn for Christmas in New Zealand (00:11:32)
- Growing up without a white Christmas
- Holiday music (00:22:36)
- Introducing today's read, Window Shopping (00:24:15)
- Why it's okay to not love every book by every author... even if they're your favorite author
- Not being somebody's "everything"
- Charming or aggressively positive?
- Objectifying man butts (00:41:15)
- The complexities of a workplace romance and power imbalance
- Exploring less-than-picture-perfect family dynamics in holiday romance (00:48:38)
- Steamy sexcerpts… everywhere except the bed (00:53:19)
- "The taste of tight"... part of our future candle line
- One HUGE missed opportunity (01:01:42)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:03:26)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books & more mentioned in this episode:
- Peach PRC's "Christmas Kinda Sucks"
- Shae Sanders' On the Clock series
- Sweet on You by Carla de Guzman - listen to our Boobsmas review!
- Our Steamy Spotlight interview with Tessa Bailey
- Esme's novella, Eyes On

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47812379Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:16:46 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Window Shopping The Author: Tessa Bailey The Guest: Esme Brett IG: @feminist_romance The Synopsis: Two weeks before Christmas and all through Manhattan, shop windows are decorated in red and green satin. I'm standing alone in front...Window Shopping

The Author:
Tessa Bailey

The Guest:
Esme Brett
IG: @feminist_romance

The Synopsis:
Two weeks before Christmas and all through Manhattan, shop windows are decorated in red and green satin. I'm standing alone in front of the famous Vivant department store, when a charming man named Aiden asks my opinion of the décor.

It's a tragedy in tinsel, I say, unable to lie.
He asks for a better idea with a twinkle in his eye.
Did I know he owned the place? No. He put me on the spot.
Now I'm working for that man, trying to ignore that he's hot.
But as a down on her luck girl with a difficult past, I know an opportunity when I see one—and I have to make it last.

I'll put my heart and soul into dressing his holiday windows.
I'll work without stopping. And when we lose the battle with temptation, I'll try and remember I'm just window shopping.

Show Notes:
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas is sponsored by bow ties (not really, but...)
- The Halloween Cover Cosplay Challenge (with @onthesamepa9e)
- Stop minimizing your accomplishments - Own your great!!
- Mowing the lawn for Christmas in New Zealand (00:11:32)
- Growing up without a white Christmas
- Holiday music (00:22:36)
- Introducing today's read, Window Shopping (00:24:15)
- Why it's okay to not love every book by every author... even if they're your favorite author
- Not being somebody's "everything"
- Charming or aggressively positive?
- Objectifying man butts (00:41:15)
- The complexities of a workplace romance and power imbalance
- Exploring less-than-picture-perfect family dynamics in holiday romance (00:48:38)
- Steamy sexcerpts… everywhere except the bed (00:53:19)
- "The taste of tight"... part of our future candle line
- One HUGE missed opportunity (01:01:42)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:03:26)
- The 3rd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books & more mentioned in this episode:
- Peach PRC's "Christmas Kinda Sucks"
- Shae Sanders' On the Clock series
- Sweet on You by Carla de Guzman - listen to our Boobsmas review!
- Our Steamy Spotlight interview with Tessa Bailey
- Esme's novella, Eyes On

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4476boobsmas,book,books,christmas,dating,erotica,feminism,feminist,holidays,literature,reading,review,romance,sex,sexy,shoppingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mistletoe-christmas-boobsmas-2--47764691Mistletoe Christmas

The Novellas:
"A Mistletoe Kiss"
"Wishing Under the Mistletoe"

The Authors:
Eloisa James
Christi Caldwell

The Guest:
Angela Maria Hart, Founder of The Cozy Mystery Book Club
IG: @writerahart, @cozymysteryclub
Twitter: @writerahart, @cozymysteryclub

The Synopsis:
The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti.

But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid.

Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid.

A house party so large that mothers lose track of their charges leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!

Show Notes:
- Welcoming back Angela for the 2nd Day of Boobsmas
- Sharing words, tweets, and more that spark conversations
- Detailed maps for fictional towns that we love!
- There's still time to check out the 12 Days of Cozies (00:12:50)
- Gifts are our love language... specifically, giving gifts
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick - the first two novellas in the Mistletoe Christmas anthology (00:19:15)
- Some author talk
- Let's start with "A Mistletoe Kiss" (00:26:10)
- Finding the Christmas "Easter eggs"
- Instalove or the Regency version of "She's All That?"
- More sex in the snow?
- Placing contemporary issues/topics in a historical context
- More on "Wishing Under the Mistletoe" (00:53:05)
- Surprisingly hot... a few steamy sexcerpts (01:00:29)
- So much thigh-gripping
- Grand gestures: yay or nay? (01:07:30)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings... for each novella (01:14:01)
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books & People mentioned in this episode:
- Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend by Lucy Eden
- Fool's Gold series by Susan Mallery
- It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey - listen to our Steamy Spotlight interview with Tessa Bailey
- "Love Between the Covers" documentary
- Literary Dates - listen to our podcast review of With Just One Kiss
- Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron - listen to our podcast review HERE

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47764691Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:00:04 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Anthology: Mistletoe Christmas The Novellas: "A Mistletoe Kiss" "Wishing Under the Mistletoe" The Authors: Eloisa James Christi Caldwell The Guest: Angela Maria Hart, Founder of The Cozy Mystery Book Club IG: @writerahart,...Mistletoe Christmas

The Novellas:
"A Mistletoe Kiss"
"Wishing Under the Mistletoe"

The Authors:
Eloisa James
Christi Caldwell

The Guest:
Angela Maria Hart, Founder of The Cozy Mystery Book Club
IG: @writerahart, @cozymysteryclub
Twitter: @writerahart, @cozymysteryclub

The Synopsis:
The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti.

But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid.

Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid.

A house party so large that mothers lose track of their charges leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!

Show Notes:
- Welcoming back Angela for the 2nd Day of Boobsmas
- Sharing words, tweets, and more that spark conversations
- Detailed maps for fictional towns that we love!
- There's still time to check out the 12 Days of Cozies (00:12:50)
- Gifts are our love language... specifically, giving gifts
- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick - the first two novellas in the Mistletoe Christmas anthology (00:19:15)
- Some author talk
- Let's start with "A Mistletoe Kiss" (00:26:10)
- Finding the Christmas "Easter eggs"
- Instalove or the Regency version of "She's All That?"
- More sex in the snow?
- Placing contemporary issues/topics in a historical context
- More on "Wishing Under the Mistletoe" (00:53:05)
- Surprisingly hot... a few steamy sexcerpts (01:00:29)
- So much thigh-gripping
- Grand gestures: yay or nay? (01:07:30)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings... for each novella (01:14:01)
- The 2nd Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Books & People mentioned in this episode:
- Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend by Lucy Eden
- Fool's Gold series by Susan Mallery
- It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey - listen to our Steamy Spotlight interview with Tessa Bailey
- "Love Between the Covers" documentary
- Literary Dates - listen to our podcast review of With Just One Kiss
- Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron - listen to our podcast review HERE

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5418anthology,books,british,christmas,cozy,england,fiction,historical,holidays,literature,mystery,reading,regency,review,romancetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lights-on-knockbridge-lane-boobsmas-1--47730643The Lights on Knockbridge Lane (Garnet Run #3)

The Author:
Roan Parrish

The Guest:
Dory, Co-host of All the Feels Podcast and Y'all, this Book
IG: @dorybenford
Twitter: @AlltheFeelsPod

The Synopsis:
Can one man’s crowded, messy life fill another man’s empty heart?
Raising a family was always Adam Mills’ dream, although solo parenting and moving back to tiny Garnet Run certainly were not. After a messy breakup, Adam is doing his best to give his young daughter the life she deserves—including accepting help from their new, reclusive neighbor to fulfill her Christmas wish.

Though the little house may not have “the most lights ever,” the Mills home begins to brighten as handsome Wes Mobray spends more time there and slowly sheds his protective layers. But when the eye-catching house ends up in the news, Wes has to make a choice: hide from the darkness of his unusual past or embrace the light of a future—and a family—with Adam.

Show Notes:
- The 4th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Where are all the Halloween romance movies?
- The All the Feels' Holiday Movie Bracket - download your own copy and play along!
- From The Snacket to "The Masked Singer"... we love a bracket
- TV holiday movie recs from Kelly & Dory (00:09:01)
- Holiday traditions & memories (00:18:30)
- A Sherlock Carol - I saw it, I loved it... but it's not a musical
- Where's the erotic retelling of A Christmas Carol?
- Introducing our 1st Day of Boobsmas pick: The Lights on Knockbridge Lane (00:28:11) Plus some info on the Boobsmas giveaways!
- All I want for Christmas is more LGBTQ+ Christmas romance
- Future books in the series? We have ideas...
- Nonbinary representation in romance novels
- Let's talk about holiday light trivia (and the Gay family's Guinness World Record)
- A fictional child who isn't annoying or precocious (00:50:51)
- Thank you for reminding us that men have insecurities, too
- The darker, lonelier side of the holiday season
- Light on the heat and the holidays... But we still have a few steamy sexcerpts to share (01:04:25)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:10:44)
- The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Holiday movies mentioned in this episode:
"The Christmas Ornament" (Hallmark) - Dory's pick
"Trading Christmas" (Hallmark) - Dory's pick
"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" (Hallmark) - Kelly's pick
"A Christmas Melody" (Hallmark) - Kelly's pick

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47730643Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:03 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: The Lights on Knockbridge Lane (Garnet Run #3) The Author: Roan Parrish The Guest: Dory, Co-host of All the Feels Podcast and Y'all, this Book IG: @dorybenford Twitter: @AlltheFeelsPod The Synopsis: Can one man’s crowded, messy life...The Lights on Knockbridge Lane (Garnet Run #3)

The Author:
Roan Parrish

The Guest:
Dory, Co-host of All the Feels Podcast and Y'all, this Book
IG: @dorybenford
Twitter: @AlltheFeelsPod

The Synopsis:
Can one man’s crowded, messy life fill another man’s empty heart?
Raising a family was always Adam Mills’ dream, although solo parenting and moving back to tiny Garnet Run certainly were not. After a messy breakup, Adam is doing his best to give his young daughter the life she deserves—including accepting help from their new, reclusive neighbor to fulfill her Christmas wish.

Though the little house may not have “the most lights ever,” the Mills home begins to brighten as handsome Wes Mobray spends more time there and slowly sheds his protective layers. But when the eye-catching house ends up in the news, Wes has to make a choice: hide from the darkness of his unusual past or embrace the light of a future—and a family—with Adam.

Show Notes:
- The 4th annual 12 Days of Boobsmas
- Where are all the Halloween romance movies?
- The All the Feels' Holiday Movie Bracket - download your own copy and play along!
- From The Snacket to "The Masked Singer"... we love a bracket
- TV holiday movie recs from Kelly & Dory (00:09:01)
- Holiday traditions & memories (00:18:30)
- A Sherlock Carol - I saw it, I loved it... but it's not a musical
- Where's the erotic retelling of A Christmas Carol?
- Introducing our 1st Day of Boobsmas pick: The Lights on Knockbridge Lane (00:28:11) Plus some info on the Boobsmas giveaways!
- All I want for Christmas is more LGBTQ+ Christmas romance
- Future books in the series? We have ideas...
- Nonbinary representation in romance novels
- Let's talk about holiday light trivia (and the Gay family's Guinness World Record)
- A fictional child who isn't annoying or precocious (00:50:51)
- Thank you for reminding us that men have insecurities, too
- The darker, lonelier side of the holiday season
- Light on the heat and the holidays... But we still have a few steamy sexcerpts to share (01:04:25)
- Heart, Humor, Heat AND Holiday Ratings (01:10:44)
- The 1st Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper Baldwin

Holiday movies mentioned in this episode:
"The Christmas Ornament" (Hallmark) - Dory's pick
"Trading Christmas" (Hallmark) - Dory's pick
"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" (Hallmark) - Kelly's pick
"A Christmas Melody" (Hallmark) - Kelly's pick

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4743boobsmas,christmas,fiction,gay,holidays,lgtbqia,lgtbtq,literature,queer,reading,romance,science,smalltown,stem,wyomingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-erin-sterling--47728550**Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order**
Summary:
Erin Sterling, who also writes as New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, joins Kelly to discuss her debut adult romance, The Ex Hex.
Guest:
Erin Sterling (aka Rachel Hawkins)
IG: @LadyHawkins
Twitter: @LadyHawkins
Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Dinner on Primrose Hill by Jodi Thomas
- Fawning over boobies... and hot dudes being funny
- Deciding to publish under a pen name
- The crossover between romance readers and mystery readers (00:08:35)
- Writing YA vs. writing adult fiction
- Letting go of books (and everything else you might be hoarding) - somebody else will love it, even if you don't
- Erin's favorite tropes and themes (00:16:43)
- A few of Erin's favorite authors
- Discussing Erin's latest release, The Ex Hex (00:21:10)
- Good ol' Ho'garth
- Drawing from witchy lore, as well as creating your own
- Choosing to include non-gendered language in the world of witchcraft... and beyond (00:31:13)
- Why witches? Why now?
- The politically-driven witch (2016) and the rise of "cottage core" (2020)
- A small-town festival that's (finally) NOT about Christmas (00:44:32)
- What Erin's got planned for the world of The Ex Hex
- Coming soon from Rachel Hawkins: Reckless Girls
Books & authors mentioned in this episode:
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
Rebekah Weatherspoon - Listen to our review of Xeni on the pod
Sarah MacLean
Sarina Bowen - Listen to our review of Loverboy on the pod
Christina Lauren
*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

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Summary:
Erin Sterling, who also writes as New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, joins Kelly to discuss her debut adult romance, The Ex Hex.
Guest:
Erin Sterling (aka Rachel Hawkins)
IG: @LadyHawkins
Twitter: @LadyHawkins
Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Dinner on Primrose Hill by Jodi Thomas
- Fawning over boobies... and hot dudes being funny
- Deciding to publish under a pen name
- The crossover between romance readers and mystery readers (00:08:35)
- Writing YA vs. writing adult fiction
- Letting go of books (and everything else you might be hoarding) - somebody else will love it, even if you don't
- Erin's favorite tropes and themes (00:16:43)
- A few of Erin's favorite authors
- Discussing Erin's latest release, The Ex Hex (00:21:10)
- Good ol' Ho'garth
- Drawing from witchy lore, as well as creating your own
- Choosing to include non-gendered language in the world of witchcraft... and beyond (00:31:13)
- Why witches? Why now?
- The politically-driven witch (2016) and the rise of "cottage core" (2020)
- A small-town festival that's (finally) NOT about Christmas (00:44:32)
- What Erin's got planned for the world of The Ex Hex
- Coming soon from Rachel Hawkins: Reckless Girls
Books & authors mentioned in this episode:
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
Rebekah Weatherspoon - Listen to our review of Xeni on the pod
Sarah MacLean
Sarina Bowen - Listen to our review of Loverboy on the pod
Christina Lauren
*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3280author,book,feminism,feminist,fiction,interview,literature,magic,novel,novels,reading,review,romance,witch,witches,writer,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-vanessa-vale--47575476USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Vale joins Kelly to discuss her latest release (Book #3 in the Two Marks series, co-authored with Renee Rose), branding herself as the "Queen of Steamy Cowboy books" and of course, hypothetical threesomes with fictional characters. They also make plans to write a mafia romantic comedy (or at least manifest one into existence).

Guest:
Vanessa Vale
IG: @vanessa_vale_author
Twitter: @IamVanessaVale

Show Notes:
- NaNoWriMo in November, 12 Days of Boobsmas in December
- Introducing today’s Vanessa Vale, bestselling author of “steamy cowboy romance”
- Instant pot vs. pressure cooker vs. crockpot
- Launching your romance writing career on a “dare” (00:05:52)
- How the pandemic changed our reading interests
- Where are all the comedic mafia and MC romances?
- Misconceptions about the romance genre… from a romance author (00:12:28)
- Writing historical vs. contemporary cowboys
- The “honorable” cowboy hero (00:26:04)
- Romance in the time of... dysentery
- The process of co-writing a book/series (00:29:26)
- The appeal of reading and writing ménage romances
- The benefits and challenges of writing a single-POV vs. multiple POVs
- A ménage relationship with your characters? (00:41:10)
- Vanessa's latest release - Desired (Book #3 in the Two Marks series)
- What's up next for Vanessa
- Creating a world that other authors can write in (00:48:30)

Other work, podcasts, etc. mentioned:
The Bridgewater series (Vanessa's historical cowboy series)
Vanessa's interview with No Shelf Control Podcast
Strong and Steady (More than a Cowboy #1)
Rough and Ready (More than a Cowboy #2)
Teach Me the Ropes (Bachelor Auction #1)

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47575476Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:12:35 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Vale joins Kelly to discuss her latest release (Book #3 in the Two Marks series, co-authored with Renee Rose), branding herself as the "Queen of Steamy Cowboy books" and of course, hypothetical threesomes...USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Vale joins Kelly to discuss her latest release (Book #3 in the Two Marks series, co-authored with Renee Rose), branding herself as the "Queen of Steamy Cowboy books" and of course, hypothetical threesomes with fictional characters. They also make plans to write a mafia romantic comedy (or at least manifest one into existence).

Guest:
Vanessa Vale
IG: @vanessa_vale_author
Twitter: @IamVanessaVale

Show Notes:
- NaNoWriMo in November, 12 Days of Boobsmas in December
- Introducing today’s Vanessa Vale, bestselling author of “steamy cowboy romance”
- Instant pot vs. pressure cooker vs. crockpot
- Launching your romance writing career on a “dare” (00:05:52)
- How the pandemic changed our reading interests
- Where are all the comedic mafia and MC romances?
- Misconceptions about the romance genre… from a romance author (00:12:28)
- Writing historical vs. contemporary cowboys
- The “honorable” cowboy hero (00:26:04)
- Romance in the time of... dysentery
- The process of co-writing a book/series (00:29:26)
- The appeal of reading and writing ménage romances
- The benefits and challenges of writing a single-POV vs. multiple POVs
- A ménage relationship with your characters? (00:41:10)
- Vanessa's latest release - Desired (Book #3 in the Two Marks series)
- What's up next for Vanessa
- Creating a world that other authors can write in (00:48:30)

Other work, podcasts, etc. mentioned:
The Bridgewater series (Vanessa's historical cowboy series)
Vanessa's interview with No Shelf Control Podcast
Strong and Steady (More than a Cowboy #1)
Rough and Ready (More than a Cowboy #2)
Teach Me the Ropes (Bachelor Auction #1)

*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3307author,cowboy,cowboys,dating,erotic,erotica,interview,love,novel,novels,poly,polyamorous,romance,sex,western,writer,writerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-suzanne-park--47414592Korean-American writer and former stand-up comedian, Suzanne Park joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, So We Meet Again. Other topics include favorite fall eats and treats, writing about darker themes (racism, sexism, etc.) in romance novels, and writing diversity and representation, without focusing on characters' trauma.
Guest:
Suzanne Park
IG: @suzannepark
Twitter: @suzannepark
Show Notes:
- Stay tuned... The 12 Days of Boobsmas is coming
- Suzanne and I meet again - have you seen our video together with Reader Seeks Romance
- Fall favorite eats, treats, and activities
- The great (annual) Starbucks holiday cup debacle (aka "Satan in a cup")
- Suzanne's relationship with romance as a writer and reader (00:10:44)
- A few of Suzanne's recent reads
- The apps that only exist in romance novels that we wish were real (00:17:24)
- A brief synopsis for So We Meet Again - a "part coming of age, part love story"
- Writing young adult vs. writing adult romance
- The willingness to "unlearn" and challenge what you already know
- Incorporating "heavier" topics into romance novels (00:35:40)
- Taking on male-dominated industries and toxic masculinity
- Drawing inspiration from a background in stand-up comedy
- "Actually", aka the most back-handed compliment ever
- Move beyond dick jokes, let your comedy, jokes, work, etc. grow as you grow
- Diversity and representation... without centering trauma (00:46:50)
- Rating with boobies?
- Up next for Suzanne... The Do-Over (Awkwafina meets "Ted Lasso"), an untitled YA novel set at the mall, and a future stand-up comedy book
- Waxing poetic about the mall
Books, Authors, & TV Shows Mentioned:
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
The Love Proof by Madeleine Henry
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard (Coming February 2022)
K-Pop Revolution by Stephan Lee (Coming April 2022)
*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47414592Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:37:56 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Korean-American writer and former stand-up comedian, Suzanne Park joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, So We Meet Again. Other topics include favorite fall eats and treats, writing about darker themes (racism, sexism, etc.) in romance...Korean-American writer and former stand-up comedian, Suzanne Park joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, So We Meet Again. Other topics include favorite fall eats and treats, writing about darker themes (racism, sexism, etc.) in romance novels, and writing diversity and representation, without focusing on characters' trauma.
Guest:
Suzanne Park
IG: @suzannepark
Twitter: @suzannepark
Show Notes:
- Stay tuned... The 12 Days of Boobsmas is coming
- Suzanne and I meet again - have you seen our video together with Reader Seeks Romance
- Fall favorite eats, treats, and activities
- The great (annual) Starbucks holiday cup debacle (aka "Satan in a cup")
- Suzanne's relationship with romance as a writer and reader (00:10:44)
- A few of Suzanne's recent reads
- The apps that only exist in romance novels that we wish were real (00:17:24)
- A brief synopsis for So We Meet Again - a "part coming of age, part love story"
- Writing young adult vs. writing adult romance
- The willingness to "unlearn" and challenge what you already know
- Incorporating "heavier" topics into romance novels (00:35:40)
- Taking on male-dominated industries and toxic masculinity
- Drawing inspiration from a background in stand-up comedy
- "Actually", aka the most back-handed compliment ever
- Move beyond dick jokes, let your comedy, jokes, work, etc. grow as you grow
- Diversity and representation... without centering trauma (00:46:50)
- Rating with boobies?
- Up next for Suzanne... The Do-Over (Awkwafina meets "Ted Lasso"), an untitled YA novel set at the mall, and a future stand-up comedy book
- Waxing poetic about the mall
Books, Authors, & TV Shows Mentioned:
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
The Love Proof by Madeleine Henry
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard (Coming February 2022)
K-Pop Revolution by Stephan Lee (Coming April 2022)
*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3957asian,author,book,books,feminism,feminist,interview,literature,reading,romance,sex,women,writer,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scarlett-the-wolf--47072107
The Novel:
Scarlett and the Wolf (Tantalizing Tales #2)

The Author:
Lorelei Johnson

The Noobie:
Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey, Host of Victims & Villains
IG: @victimsandvillains
Facebook: Victims & Villains

The Synopsis:
Scarlett has never felt like she belonged, except when she visits her grandmother…

…when she visits this time, she discovers that her grandmother has been kidnapped by the Huntsman and there was a lot more to the old woman than meets the eye.

Branden is a werewolf, and there's something about him that draws her in, an undeniable attraction like she has never known. But their relationship is forbidden. If he chooses her, he forsakes his pack and everything he has ever known.

The clock is ticking. Can they stop the Huntsman before it’s too late? Their lives and their love depend on it.

Show Notes:
- Listen to Kelly on the Victims & Villains Podcast: Episode 330: "The Legacy of Nomi Malone" (Showgirls), Episode 237: "Mean Girls", "Oklahoma: Watchmen Chapter Four", and the incredibly awful "Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven" (Episode 362)
- Celebrating a massive milestone: 400 episodes of Victims & Villains
- Check out Boobies & Noobies at the Horrific Hope: a Spooky Livestream this Friday, October 22nd at 9 pm EST
- Streaming and virtual events... beyond the pandemic
- Support Victims & Villains on Patreon!
- Introducing today's read, Scarlett and the Wolf, PLUS a peek at the rest of the series (00:19:38)
- You can also listen to Josh in a 12 Days of Boobsmas episode from 2019 - The Earl's Christmas Pearl
- Did we really need an epilogue or did the epilogue ruin the ending??
- Creating a world and establishing the "rules"
- Comparing Scarlett and the Wolf with The Witch's Wolves - finding similarities between the books and our reality today
- Discussing "purity culture"... in the book and in America (00:36:30)
- From undeveloped characters to unearned sex scenes... we've got some complaints (00:42:21)
- When the characters make a choice vs. when a choice is made FOR the characters
- When the sexiest moment of the book is a tender handhold (00:53:02)
- A few general thoughts on epilogues
- Writing to your strengths
- Should we revisit Lorelei Johnson's take on The Little Mermaid for Patreon??
- Heart, Humor & Heat Ratings (01:10:30)
- Spooky AND sexy...
- Check out a Bonus Boobies excerpt about "Danger Boners" on our Patreon!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Love the podcast? Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47072107Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:02:01 +0000Boobies & Noobies*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order* The Novel: Scarlett and the Wolf (Tantalizing Tales #2) The Author: Lorelei Johnson The Noobie: Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey, Host of Victims & Villains IG:...
The Novel:
Scarlett and the Wolf (Tantalizing Tales #2)

The Author:
Lorelei Johnson

The Noobie:
Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey, Host of Victims & Villains
IG: @victimsandvillains
Facebook: Victims & Villains

The Synopsis:
Scarlett has never felt like she belonged, except when she visits her grandmother…

…when she visits this time, she discovers that her grandmother has been kidnapped by the Huntsman and there was a lot more to the old woman than meets the eye.

Branden is a werewolf, and there's something about him that draws her in, an undeniable attraction like she has never known. But their relationship is forbidden. If he chooses her, he forsakes his pack and everything he has ever known.

The clock is ticking. Can they stop the Huntsman before it’s too late? Their lives and their love depend on it.

Show Notes:
- Listen to Kelly on the Victims & Villains Podcast: Episode 330: "The Legacy of Nomi Malone" (Showgirls), Episode 237: "Mean Girls", "Oklahoma: Watchmen Chapter Four", and the incredibly awful "Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven" (Episode 362)
- Celebrating a massive milestone: 400 episodes of Victims & Villains
- Check out Boobies & Noobies at the Horrific Hope: a Spooky Livestream this Friday, October 22nd at 9 pm EST
- Streaming and virtual events... beyond the pandemic
- Support Victims & Villains on Patreon!
- Introducing today's read, Scarlett and the Wolf, PLUS a peek at the rest of the series (00:19:38)
- You can also listen to Josh in a 12 Days of Boobsmas episode from 2019 - The Earl's Christmas Pearl
- Did we really need an epilogue or did the epilogue ruin the ending??
- Creating a world and establishing the "rules"
- Comparing Scarlett and the Wolf with The Witch's Wolves - finding similarities between the books and our reality today
- Discussing "purity culture"... in the book and in America (00:36:30)
- From undeveloped characters to unearned sex scenes... we've got some complaints (00:42:21)
- When the characters make a choice vs. when a choice is made FOR the characters
- When the sexiest moment of the book is a tender handhold (00:53:02)
- A few general thoughts on epilogues
- Writing to your strengths
- Should we revisit Lorelei Johnson's take on The Little Mermaid for Patreon??
- Heart, Humor & Heat Ratings (01:10:30)
- Spooky AND sexy...
- Check out a Bonus Boobies excerpt about "Danger Boners" on our Patreon!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Love the podcast? Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4761book,books,cocktober,erotic,erotica,fable,fairytale,literature,marriage,novel,novels,paranormal,review,romance,sex,werewolf,wolftruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-witch-s-wolves--47070364
The Novel:
The Witch's Wolves

The Author:
Ellie Mae MacGregor

The Noobie:
Valerie Johnson

The Synopsis:
Little Red Riding Hood is all grown up- and she’s queer. Manon has been caught in one scandalous situation too many, now she’s on the run. When she finally sees a lone cottage in the woods she thinks she’s found her salvation, only to find that she’s stumbled into a den of wolves. But she soon finds that these wolf-men are much more interested in pleasure than they are in pain.

*Content Warnings* Straight from the author's list of content warnings: "This story centers on a queer person running from a priest. The priest is never actually featured on the page. This book is also openly critical of the church. If that isn't your thing, this story may not be for you. Lastly, this book features several explicit sex scenes."

Show Notes:
- Welcome to #Cocktober... The 12 Days of Boobsmas coming soon
- Motherhood and shitty doctors
- A few misconceptions about romance... blame Nicholas Sparks
- Why can't holiday romance books be sexy, too?
- A parent's reaction to secret babies and single parents in romance (00:10:49)
- The "default" parent
- Introducing today's read, The Witch's Wolves by former podcast guest, Ellie Mae MacGregor - listen to Ellie on Boobies & Noobies (00:17:18)
- "This book has everything... including lube."
- The different dynamics in polyamorous romances
- Let's talk about content/trigger warnings (00:34:11)
- A few favorite one-liners
- A few steamy sexcerpts - plenty to choose from (00:48:25)
- Ellie's sexy Santa novella, The Naughty List
- Novella over novels
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:55:43)
- Wrapping up and what to read next
- Where's the "mutual knowledge of the baby" romance novels?

Books & Authors Mentioned:
Mrs. Martin's Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Love the podcast? Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47070364Wed, 20 Oct 2021 22:37:05 +0000Boobies & Noobies*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order* The Novel: The Witch's Wolves The Author: Ellie Mae MacGregor The Noobie: Valerie Johnson The Synopsis: Little Red Riding Hood is all grown up- and she’s queer. Manon has been...
The Novel:
The Witch's Wolves

The Author:
Ellie Mae MacGregor

The Noobie:
Valerie Johnson

The Synopsis:
Little Red Riding Hood is all grown up- and she’s queer. Manon has been caught in one scandalous situation too many, now she’s on the run. When she finally sees a lone cottage in the woods she thinks she’s found her salvation, only to find that she’s stumbled into a den of wolves. But she soon finds that these wolf-men are much more interested in pleasure than they are in pain.

*Content Warnings* Straight from the author's list of content warnings: "This story centers on a queer person running from a priest. The priest is never actually featured on the page. This book is also openly critical of the church. If that isn't your thing, this story may not be for you. Lastly, this book features several explicit sex scenes."

Show Notes:
- Welcome to #Cocktober... The 12 Days of Boobsmas coming soon
- Motherhood and shitty doctors
- A few misconceptions about romance... blame Nicholas Sparks
- Why can't holiday romance books be sexy, too?
- A parent's reaction to secret babies and single parents in romance (00:10:49)
- The "default" parent
- Introducing today's read, The Witch's Wolves by former podcast guest, Ellie Mae MacGregor - listen to Ellie on Boobies & Noobies (00:17:18)
- "This book has everything... including lube."
- The different dynamics in polyamorous romances
- Let's talk about content/trigger warnings (00:34:11)
- A few favorite one-liners
- A few steamy sexcerpts - plenty to choose from (00:48:25)
- Ellie's sexy Santa novella, The Naughty List
- Novella over novels
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:55:43)
- Wrapping up and what to read next
- Where's the "mutual knowledge of the baby" romance novels?

Books & Authors Mentioned:
Mrs. Martin's Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

Love the podcast? Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4129book,books,cocktober,erotic,erotica,lgbtq,literature,mmf,novel,novels,october,polyamorous,queer,review,romance,werewolf,werewolves,witchtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-charm-offensive--46945724
The Novel:
The Charm Offensive
The Author:
Alison Cochrun
The Noobie:
Lauren Marie Fleming, Founder of School for Writers
IG: @laurenmariefleming (personal)
IG: @schoolforwriters (School for Writers)

The Synopsis:
Dev Deshpande has always believed in fairy tales. So it’s no wonder then that he’s spent his career crafting them on the long-running reality dating show Ever After. As the most successful producer in the franchise’s history, Dev always scripts the perfect love story for his contestants, even as his own love life crashes and burns. But then the show casts disgraced tech wunderkind Charlie Winshaw as its star.

Charlie is far from the romantic Prince Charming Ever After expects. He doesn’t believe in true love, and only agreed to the show as a last-ditch effort to rehabilitate his image. In front of the cameras, he’s a stiff, anxious mess with no idea how to date twenty women on national television. Behind the scenes, he’s cold, awkward, and emotionally closed-off.

As Dev fights to get Charlie to connect with the contestants on a whirlwind, worldwide tour, they begin to open up to each other, and Charlie realizes he has better chemistry with Dev than with any of his female co-stars. But even reality TV has a script, and in order to find to happily ever after, they’ll have to reconsider whose love story gets told.

*Content Warnings* On-the-page anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive tendencies and experiences with depression as well as conversations about mental health stigmas and workplace discrimination. Book talk begins at (00:21:21)

Show Notes:
- Lusting after Hollywood stories (especially LGBTQ+ Hollywood stories) with today's guest, Lauren Marie Fleming
- Fat love, queer love... but where's the fat queer love?
- Check out Lauren's interview with Talia Hibbert on School for Writers Podcast
- Diversifying your romance reading (with intention)
- Jasmine Guillory's Time Magazine piece: "Reading Anti-Racist Nonfiction Is a Start. But Don’t Underestimate the Power of Black Fiction"
- Kelly's next project: a fat, billionaire queer witch romance
- Before there was School for Writers, there was Queerie Bradshaw
- Introducing today's book pick, The Charm Offensive (00:21:21) - be sure to check out our Steamy Spotlight interview with Alison Cochrun
- A brief-ish synopsis for The Charm Offensive
- Our personal experiences with celebrity-handling, reality TV, and "UnREAL"
- Love is not a cure-all
- Choosing "labels" (or not) and also letting those "labels" change (00:38:16)
- Reading queer love stories by queer authors
- A really well-developed ensemble and the movie, "Notting Hill" (00:50:13)
- A few "door-ajar" steamy sexcerpts (01:01:40)
- Do your research!! It's sexy!!
- High school love... but as adults
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:17:18)

Books & Authors Mentioned:
Jasmine Guillory
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron (Listen to our review HERE)
Satisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-Waters
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Also, shoutout to Bawdy Bookworms

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46945724Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:50:01 +0000Boobies & Noobies*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order* The Novel: The Charm Offensive The Author: Alison Cochrun The Noobie: Lauren Marie Fleming, Founder of School for Writers IG: @laurenmariefleming (personal) IG: @schoolforwriters...
The Novel:
The Charm Offensive
The Author:
Alison Cochrun
The Noobie:
Lauren Marie Fleming, Founder of School for Writers
IG: @laurenmariefleming (personal)
IG: @schoolforwriters (School for Writers)

The Synopsis:
Dev Deshpande has always believed in fairy tales. So it’s no wonder then that he’s spent his career crafting them on the long-running reality dating show Ever After. As the most successful producer in the franchise’s history, Dev always scripts the perfect love story for his contestants, even as his own love life crashes and burns. But then the show casts disgraced tech wunderkind Charlie Winshaw as its star.

Charlie is far from the romantic Prince Charming Ever After expects. He doesn’t believe in true love, and only agreed to the show as a last-ditch effort to rehabilitate his image. In front of the cameras, he’s a stiff, anxious mess with no idea how to date twenty women on national television. Behind the scenes, he’s cold, awkward, and emotionally closed-off.

As Dev fights to get Charlie to connect with the contestants on a whirlwind, worldwide tour, they begin to open up to each other, and Charlie realizes he has better chemistry with Dev than with any of his female co-stars. But even reality TV has a script, and in order to find to happily ever after, they’ll have to reconsider whose love story gets told.

*Content Warnings* On-the-page anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive tendencies and experiences with depression as well as conversations about mental health stigmas and workplace discrimination. Book talk begins at (00:21:21)

Show Notes:
- Lusting after Hollywood stories (especially LGBTQ+ Hollywood stories) with today's guest, Lauren Marie Fleming
- Fat love, queer love... but where's the fat queer love?
- Check out Lauren's interview with Talia Hibbert on School for Writers Podcast
- Diversifying your romance reading (with intention)
- Jasmine Guillory's Time Magazine piece: "Reading Anti-Racist Nonfiction Is a Start. But Don’t Underestimate the Power of Black Fiction"
- Kelly's next project: a fat, billionaire queer witch romance
- Before there was School for Writers, there was Queerie Bradshaw
- Introducing today's book pick, The Charm Offensive (00:21:21) - be sure to check out our Steamy Spotlight interview with Alison Cochrun
- A brief-ish synopsis for The Charm Offensive
- Our personal experiences with celebrity-handling, reality TV, and "UnREAL"
- Love is not a cure-all
- Choosing "labels" (or not) and also letting those "labels" change (00:38:16)
- Reading queer love stories by queer authors
- A really well-developed ensemble and the movie, "Notting Hill" (00:50:13)
- A few "door-ajar" steamy sexcerpts (01:01:40)
- Do your research!! It's sexy!!
- High school love... but as adults
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:17:18)

Books & Authors Mentioned:
Jasmine Guillory
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron (Listen to our review HERE)
Satisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-Waters
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Also, shoutout to Bawdy Bookworms

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5110bachelor,book,books,dating,lgbtq,lgbtqia,love,novel,novels,queer,review,romance,writer,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-tessa-bailey--46854828
Summary:
New York Times Bestselling author Tessa Bailey joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, the "Schitt's Creek"-inspired romance, It Happened One Summer. Other discussion topics include staying true to yourself in your writing, growing older (NOT old) alongside your characters, and learning to embrace "zoom culture" in 2020. Plus, a sneak peek at Tessa's next project with Avon!

Guest:
Tessa Bailey
IG: @tessabaileyisanauthor
Tiktok: @authortessabailey

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurenston (00:00:05 - 00:01:37)
- You can catch Tessa and I in conversation with Burbank Public Library on their Summer Love panel (on YouTube)
- Embracing "zoom culture" and understanding each other better
- The professor who went viral on TikTok as a potato
- Starting with (and revisiting) Tessa's first book, Protecting What's His (00:06:56)
- Keeping the work to yourself in order to stay true to yourself
- "If it turns you on, it's going to turn someone else on."
- Establishing trust with an editor who knows your limits for criticism (00:16:13)
- Writing/Publishing outside of your comfort zone: from lifeguards to vampires
- Aging up with your characters
- Tessa's latest release, It Happened One Summer, and the binge-worthy TV show that inspired it (00:25:08)
- Meet you in Westport, WA?
- The benefits and challenges to writing a small town romance in a REAL small town (00:31:03)
- Getting called out by comedians... Bo Burnham vs. Bill Burr
- Creating art, making moves, and "rearranging the cards" in 2020
- What if a man said and did everything he meant...? Enter Brendan.
- The process of writing steamy scenes (00:51:39)
- Next up: tackling toxic masculinity in Hook, Line, and Sinker (March 1st, 2022 release)
- A future time travel romance?

Books, Authors, & TV Shows Mentioned:
Historical Romance Authors: Kerrigan Byrne & Sarah MacLean
"Schitt's Creek" (Netflix)
"Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)
"White Woman's Instagram" by Bo Burnham (from "Inside" on Netflix)
Karen Marie Moning's Highlander series - listen to our review of Spell of the Highlander
*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46854828Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:21:53 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Shelly Laurenston, Breaking Badger. Summary: New York Times Bestselling author Tessa Bailey joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, the "Schitt's Creek"-inspired romance, It...
Summary:
New York Times Bestselling author Tessa Bailey joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, the "Schitt's Creek"-inspired romance, It Happened One Summer. Other discussion topics include staying true to yourself in your writing, growing older (NOT old) alongside your characters, and learning to embrace "zoom culture" in 2020. Plus, a sneak peek at Tessa's next project with Avon!

Guest:
Tessa Bailey
IG: @tessabaileyisanauthor
Tiktok: @authortessabailey

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurenston (00:00:05 - 00:01:37)
- You can catch Tessa and I in conversation with Burbank Public Library on their Summer Love panel (on YouTube)
- Embracing "zoom culture" and understanding each other better
- The professor who went viral on TikTok as a potato
- Starting with (and revisiting) Tessa's first book, Protecting What's His (00:06:56)
- Keeping the work to yourself in order to stay true to yourself
- "If it turns you on, it's going to turn someone else on."
- Establishing trust with an editor who knows your limits for criticism (00:16:13)
- Writing/Publishing outside of your comfort zone: from lifeguards to vampires
- Aging up with your characters
- Tessa's latest release, It Happened One Summer, and the binge-worthy TV show that inspired it (00:25:08)
- Meet you in Westport, WA?
- The benefits and challenges to writing a small town romance in a REAL small town (00:31:03)
- Getting called out by comedians... Bo Burnham vs. Bill Burr
- Creating art, making moves, and "rearranging the cards" in 2020
- What if a man said and did everything he meant...? Enter Brendan.
- The process of writing steamy scenes (00:51:39)
- Next up: tackling toxic masculinity in Hook, Line, and Sinker (March 1st, 2022 release)
- A future time travel romance?

Books, Authors, & TV Shows Mentioned:
Historical Romance Authors: Kerrigan Byrne & Sarah MacLean
"Schitt's Creek" (Netflix)
"Ted Lasso" (Apple TV+)
"White Woman's Instagram" by Bo Burnham (from "Inside" on Netflix)
Karen Marie Moning's Highlander series - listen to our review of Spell of the Highlander
*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3893author,book,books,interview,kindle,literature,novel,novels,publishing,reader,reading,romance,schitts,smalltown,summer,washington,writer,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nobody-else-but-you--46780665
The Novel:
Nobody Else But You (Pacific Vista Ranch #1)

The Author:
Claire Marti

The Noobie:
Laura Yamin, host of What to Read Next Podcast
IG: @whattoreadnextpod
Twitter: @whattoreadnextpod

The Synopsis:
She’s avoided Hollywood for years…

When an arrogant Hollywood stuntman struts into Samantha McNeill’s breeding barn, sparks fly. She doesn’t care how mouthwateringly gorgeous he is, not when he assumes Pacific Vista Ranch’s resident horse breeding manager must be a man. Not to mention his job threatens to pull her family back into the paparazzi filled world they escaped from over a decade ago.

Now it’s at her door––wearing faded jeans and a wicked grin.

Holt Ericsson can tell the beautiful redhead hates him on sight and the feeling is becoming mutual. But he will call in a favor and convince Sam’s legendary director father that Pacific Vista Ranch is the only suitable place left in California to film an epic Western. Holt’s invested all his savings in the movie and his entire career is riding on it. No way will he allow one irritating, sexy woman to stand in his way.

Sam intends to fight him at every turn…if only her heart didn’t race when they’re together. Holt does his best to steer clear of her…except all he wants to do is hold her close. The sizzling attraction between them is either going to burn up the sheets or burn down the ranch…

*Content Warnings* Grief and post-traumatic stress from the death of a parent

Show Notes:
- Welcoming Laura, blogger and host of What to Read Next Podcast
- Adult "horse girl" books (Flicka with fellatio)
- Rebekah Weatherspoon's Cowboys of California series
- Introductions and synopsis for Nobody Else But You (00:11:52)
- A lot to love, especially about the characters
- Dare I say, the "perfect man"?
- Repetition with no payoff...
- A happy ending... but a lot of questions
- Newsflash: It doesn't have to end in a proposal or baby (00:33:13)
- A different take on Hollywood
- Men who do ballet (and women who don't emasculate them)
- Kelly's weekly mention of "The Circle" and the hustler lifestyle
- A steamy sexcerpt - and why Laura skips them (00:54:56)
- The line that made Kelly lose her sh*t
- Hypotheses about future books in the series
- Heart, Humor & Heat Ratings (01:03:49)
- Another Hollywood-ish romance rec, Make it Sweet by Kristen Callihan

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46780665Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:43:10 +0000Boobies & Noobies*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order* The Novel: Nobody Else But You (Pacific Vista Ranch #1) The Author: Claire Marti The Noobie: Laura Yamin, host of What to Read Next Podcast IG: @whattoreadnextpod Twitter:...
The Novel:
Nobody Else But You (Pacific Vista Ranch #1)

The Author:
Claire Marti

The Noobie:
Laura Yamin, host of What to Read Next Podcast
IG: @whattoreadnextpod
Twitter: @whattoreadnextpod

The Synopsis:
She’s avoided Hollywood for years…

When an arrogant Hollywood stuntman struts into Samantha McNeill’s breeding barn, sparks fly. She doesn’t care how mouthwateringly gorgeous he is, not when he assumes Pacific Vista Ranch’s resident horse breeding manager must be a man. Not to mention his job threatens to pull her family back into the paparazzi filled world they escaped from over a decade ago.

Now it’s at her door––wearing faded jeans and a wicked grin.

Holt Ericsson can tell the beautiful redhead hates him on sight and the feeling is becoming mutual. But he will call in a favor and convince Sam’s legendary director father that Pacific Vista Ranch is the only suitable place left in California to film an epic Western. Holt’s invested all his savings in the movie and his entire career is riding on it. No way will he allow one irritating, sexy woman to stand in his way.

Sam intends to fight him at every turn…if only her heart didn’t race when they’re together. Holt does his best to steer clear of her…except all he wants to do is hold her close. The sizzling attraction between them is either going to burn up the sheets or burn down the ranch…

*Content Warnings* Grief and post-traumatic stress from the death of a parent

Show Notes:
- Welcoming Laura, blogger and host of What to Read Next Podcast
- Adult "horse girl" books (Flicka with fellatio)
- Rebekah Weatherspoon's Cowboys of California series
- Introductions and synopsis for Nobody Else But You (00:11:52)
- A lot to love, especially about the characters
- Dare I say, the "perfect man"?
- Repetition with no payoff...
- A happy ending... but a lot of questions
- Newsflash: It doesn't have to end in a proposal or baby (00:33:13)
- A different take on Hollywood
- Men who do ballet (and women who don't emasculate them)
- Kelly's weekly mention of "The Circle" and the hustler lifestyle
- A steamy sexcerpt - and why Laura skips them (00:54:56)
- The line that made Kelly lose her sh*t
- Hypotheses about future books in the series
- Heart, Humor & Heat Ratings (01:03:49)
- Another Hollywood-ish romance rec, Make it Sweet by Kristen Callihan

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4225book,books,california,dating,hollywood,horse,horses,literature,love,novel,novels,ranch,reading,review,romance,sextruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reel--46568957
The Novel:
Reel (Hollywood Renaissance #1)

The Author:
Kennedy Ryan

The Noobies:
Mel Gill, Founder of Steamy Lit
IG: @bookrecsbymel (personal)
IG: @thesteamboxco (The Steam Box)

The Synopsis:
One moment in the spotlight.

For months I stood by, an understudy waiting in the wings, preparing for my time to shine.
I never imagined he would watch in the audience that night.
Canon Holt.
Famous film director.
Fascinating. Talented. Fine.
Before I could catch my breath, everything changed.
I went from backstage Broadway to center stage Hollywood.
From being unknown, to my name, Neevah Saint, on everyone’s lips.
Canon casts me in a star-studded Harlem Renaissance biopic, catapulting me into another stratosphere.

But stars shine brightest in the dead of night.
Forbidden attraction, scandal and circumstances beyond my control jeopardize my dream.
Could this one shot—the role of a lifetime, the love of a lifetime—cost me everything?

*Content Warnings* Loss of a loved one, chronic illness (heroine is living with Discoid Lupus), hospital/medical scenes

Show Notes:
- Steamy Lit, home of the Steam Box: providing women romance authors of color and non-binary/genderqueer authors a platform to amplify their voices through their work while also empowering discourse around sexuality.
- A bit of city talk... Sponsor us, San Diego
- How romance books make us feel - "self love, and what that means to you"
- Diversifying and expanding your reading list... beyond Booktok (00:06:52)
- Unpack your feelings and think about them
- A brief synopsis for today's reading selection, Reel
- An idealized version of Hollywood (that I wish was real): Daycare on set and a therapist on standby, and an almost-all female crew
- A movie... about a movie... within a book
- Choosing not to villainize the hero's ex and other female characters (00:26:07)
- Addressing chronic illness in romance
- Constant devotion... characters will chronic illness can be sexual creatures, too (00:38:24)
- Some hypotheses about the future books in the series
- Coming soon: The Close-up, a Hollywood Renaissance novella
- When secondary characters have their own stories
- Let's talk about some steamy sexcerpts (00:48:48, then again at 00:57:12)
- Shoutout to former guest of the pod, Amanda aka @talk_about_swoon for all of her lists
- Addressing stigmas about women in male-dominated industries
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:01:08)
- The books coming soon in the Fall Steam Box: Latin X themed!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46568957Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:49:51 +0000Boobies & Noobies*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order* The Novel: Reel (Hollywood Renaissance #1) The Author: Kennedy Ryan The Noobies: Mel Gill, Founder of Steamy Lit IG: @bookrecsbymel (personal) IG: @thesteamboxco (The Steam Box)...
The Novel:
Reel (Hollywood Renaissance #1)

The Author:
Kennedy Ryan

The Noobies:
Mel Gill, Founder of Steamy Lit
IG: @bookrecsbymel (personal)
IG: @thesteamboxco (The Steam Box)

The Synopsis:
One moment in the spotlight.

For months I stood by, an understudy waiting in the wings, preparing for my time to shine.
I never imagined he would watch in the audience that night.
Canon Holt.
Famous film director.
Fascinating. Talented. Fine.
Before I could catch my breath, everything changed.
I went from backstage Broadway to center stage Hollywood.
From being unknown, to my name, Neevah Saint, on everyone’s lips.
Canon casts me in a star-studded Harlem Renaissance biopic, catapulting me into another stratosphere.

But stars shine brightest in the dead of night.
Forbidden attraction, scandal and circumstances beyond my control jeopardize my dream.
Could this one shot—the role of a lifetime, the love of a lifetime—cost me everything?

*Content Warnings* Loss of a loved one, chronic illness (heroine is living with Discoid Lupus), hospital/medical scenes

Show Notes:
- Steamy Lit, home of the Steam Box: providing women romance authors of color and non-binary/genderqueer authors a platform to amplify their voices through their work while also empowering discourse around sexuality.
- A bit of city talk... Sponsor us, San Diego
- How romance books make us feel - "self love, and what that means to you"
- Diversifying and expanding your reading list... beyond Booktok (00:06:52)
- Unpack your feelings and think about them
- A brief synopsis for today's reading selection, Reel
- An idealized version of Hollywood (that I wish was real): Daycare on set and a therapist on standby, and an almost-all female crew
- A movie... about a movie... within a book
- Choosing not to villainize the hero's ex and other female characters (00:26:07)
- Addressing chronic illness in romance
- Constant devotion... characters will chronic illness can be sexual creatures, too (00:38:24)
- Some hypotheses about the future books in the series
- Coming soon: The Close-up, a Hollywood Renaissance novella
- When secondary characters have their own stories
- Let's talk about some steamy sexcerpts (00:48:48, then again at 00:57:12)
- Shoutout to former guest of the pod, Amanda aka @talk_about_swoon for all of her lists
- Addressing stigmas about women in male-dominated industries
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:01:08)
- The books coming soon in the Fall Steam Box: Latin X themed!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4249actor,actress,black,book,books,director,film,filmmaking,harlem,hollywood,literature,lupus,movies,novel,novels,reading,reel,review,romance,woctruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-girl-with-stars-in-her-eyes--46521519The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes (The Lillys #1)

The Author:
Xio Axelrod

The Noobies:
Amanda
IG: @talk_about_swoon

The Synopsis:
They say the road to stardom is paved with broken dreams.

Growing up, Antonia "Toni" Bennett's guitar was her only companion...until she met Sebastian Quick. Seb was a little older, a lot wiser, and he became Toni's way out, promising they'd escape their small town together. Then Seb turned eighteen and split without looking back.

Now, Toni B is all grown up and making a name for herself in Philadelphia's indie rock scene. When a friend suggests she try out for the hottest new band in the country, she decides to take a chance. She's in for a surprise when one of the decision-makers turns out to be none other than Seb. Toni can handle it. No problem. Or it wouldn't be if Seb didn't still hold a piece of her heart, not to mention the key to her future.

*Content Warnings* Abandonment, parental neglect, memories of child abuse (off the page), drug and alcohol use/abuse.

Show Notes:
- Patreon Shoutout
- Meet Amanda, bookstagrammer and list-maker
- Show Me the Tropes: kissing/sex lessons, pegging, and sex toys in romance
- The Six Degrees of Kevin Bookin
- Girls rock, too! Today's book pick: The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes (00:14:37)
- A brief synopsis for the book
- What's her name?!
- Two 400+ page books in one month...
- Prepare yourselves for a slow burn...
- An author writing music who knows music
- Reading lyrics in a book: Yay or Nay? (00:26:28)
- A fictional group with a real Instagram - follow The Lillys
- A little more character development than romance (but there's nothing wrong with that)
- A possible redemption story for Candi, the "villain"? (00:38:18)
- A few hypotheses for the rest of the series...
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:41:54)
- Big d*cks and tight puss*es... or not!
- A father's redemption story
- Kelly and Amanda wax poetic about "Where the Heart is" (00:51:01)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:17)
- Be sure to check out Amanda's review of The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes on IG!

Books Mentioned:
- What We May Be by Layla Reyne
- The Governess Game by Tessa Dare
- The Girl in the Love Song by Emma Scott

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46521519Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:27:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes (The Lillys #1) The Author: Xio Axelrod The Noobies: Amanda IG: @talk_about_swoon The Synopsis: They say the road to stardom is paved with broken dreams. Growing up, Antonia "Toni" Bennett's guitar was...The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes (The Lillys #1)

The Author:
Xio Axelrod

The Noobies:
Amanda
IG: @talk_about_swoon

The Synopsis:
They say the road to stardom is paved with broken dreams.

Growing up, Antonia "Toni" Bennett's guitar was her only companion...until she met Sebastian Quick. Seb was a little older, a lot wiser, and he became Toni's way out, promising they'd escape their small town together. Then Seb turned eighteen and split without looking back.

Now, Toni B is all grown up and making a name for herself in Philadelphia's indie rock scene. When a friend suggests she try out for the hottest new band in the country, she decides to take a chance. She's in for a surprise when one of the decision-makers turns out to be none other than Seb. Toni can handle it. No problem. Or it wouldn't be if Seb didn't still hold a piece of her heart, not to mention the key to her future.

*Content Warnings* Abandonment, parental neglect, memories of child abuse (off the page), drug and alcohol use/abuse.

Show Notes:
- Patreon Shoutout
- Meet Amanda, bookstagrammer and list-maker
- Show Me the Tropes: kissing/sex lessons, pegging, and sex toys in romance
- The Six Degrees of Kevin Bookin
- Girls rock, too! Today's book pick: The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes (00:14:37)
- A brief synopsis for the book
- What's her name?!
- Two 400+ page books in one month...
- Prepare yourselves for a slow burn...
- An author writing music who knows music
- Reading lyrics in a book: Yay or Nay? (00:26:28)
- A fictional group with a real Instagram - follow The Lillys
- A little more character development than romance (but there's nothing wrong with that)
- A possible redemption story for Candi, the "villain"? (00:38:18)
- A few hypotheses for the rest of the series...
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:41:54)
- Big d*cks and tight puss*es... or not!
- A father's redemption story
- Kelly and Amanda wax poetic about "Where the Heart is" (00:51:01)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:17)
- Be sure to check out Amanda's review of The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes on IG!

Books Mentioned:
- What We May Be by Layla Reyne
- The Governess Game by Tessa Dare
- The Girl in the Love Song by Emma Scott

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3989book,books,celebrity,dating,friends,literature,love,music,novel,novels,philadelphia,reading,review,rock,rockstar,romance,sex,woctruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-alison-cochrun--46463465The Charm Offensive (available September 7th, 2021) marks Alison Cochrun's debut romance novel and judging by Kelly's strong emotional response to this book, it's only the beginning for this author. Topics discussed include the best (and worst) of reality TV dating shows, the complexities of labels (are they empowering or limiting?), and unlearning "work as worth" for the sake of our mental health.

Guest:
Alison Cochrun
IG: @alisoncochrun

*Content Warnings* Within The Charm Offensive, you will find on-page anxiety, panic attacks, and experiences with depression as well as conversations about mental health stigmas and workplace discrimination. During this episode, we discuss some of these topics (beginning at 00:20:00)

Show Notes:
- Introducing Alison Cochrun and her debut romance that had Kelly bawling
- Reading The Charm Offensive coupled with watching "Inside" by Bo Burnham
- Alison's relationship with writing and romance (00:03:25)
- A few favorite tropes
- Reality TV talk and how these shows inspired The Charm Offensive (00:09:23)
- "The Bachelor"... but make it gay!
- A brief synopsis for The Charm Offensive (00:19:54)
- Unlearning productivity/work as your worth
- Romance as a forum for discussing heavier topics like mental health (00:24:17)
- Can you have a full-fledged escape in a contemporary romance?
- A complex relationship with labels - empowering or limiting?
- A therapeutic writing experience
- Alison's next book: Kiss Her Once for Me, a second-chance, Sapphic Christmas romcom (Fall 2022) - #TheHoligays in 2022
- Taking LGBTQ+ romances mainstream
- A 12 Days of Boobsmas fave: A Very Witchy Yuletide by D. Lieber
- The story you're dying to tell... (00:48:43)
- Grab your copy of The Charm Offensive today!

Books Mentioned:
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky (Coming May 2022)
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
The One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
A Very Witchy Yuletide by D. Lieber

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*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46463465Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:00:38 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: The Charm Offensive (available September 7th, 2021) marks Alison Cochrun's debut romance novel and judging by Kelly's strong emotional response to this book, it's only the beginning for this author. Topics discussed include the best (and...The Charm Offensive (available September 7th, 2021) marks Alison Cochrun's debut romance novel and judging by Kelly's strong emotional response to this book, it's only the beginning for this author. Topics discussed include the best (and worst) of reality TV dating shows, the complexities of labels (are they empowering or limiting?), and unlearning "work as worth" for the sake of our mental health.

Guest:
Alison Cochrun
IG: @alisoncochrun

*Content Warnings* Within The Charm Offensive, you will find on-page anxiety, panic attacks, and experiences with depression as well as conversations about mental health stigmas and workplace discrimination. During this episode, we discuss some of these topics (beginning at 00:20:00)

Show Notes:
- Introducing Alison Cochrun and her debut romance that had Kelly bawling
- Reading The Charm Offensive coupled with watching "Inside" by Bo Burnham
- Alison's relationship with writing and romance (00:03:25)
- A few favorite tropes
- Reality TV talk and how these shows inspired The Charm Offensive (00:09:23)
- "The Bachelor"... but make it gay!
- A brief synopsis for The Charm Offensive (00:19:54)
- Unlearning productivity/work as your worth
- Romance as a forum for discussing heavier topics like mental health (00:24:17)
- Can you have a full-fledged escape in a contemporary romance?
- A complex relationship with labels - empowering or limiting?
- A therapeutic writing experience
- Alison's next book: Kiss Her Once for Me, a second-chance, Sapphic Christmas romcom (Fall 2022) - #TheHoligays in 2022
- Taking LGBTQ+ romances mainstream
- A 12 Days of Boobsmas fave: A Very Witchy Yuletide by D. Lieber
- The story you're dying to tell... (00:48:43)
- Grab your copy of The Charm Offensive today!

Books Mentioned:
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky (Coming May 2022)
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
The One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
A Very Witchy Yuletide by D. Lieber

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3186anxiety,author,book,books,health,interview,lgbtq,literature,love,queer,reader,reading,romance,writer,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baking-with-a-rockstar--46417313Baking with a Rockstar (Mitchell Brothers #1)

The Author:
Jasmin Miller

The Noobies:
Chris Sturdy
Laurie Hahn Ganser

The Synopsis:
When a rockstar and a single mom become roommates, delicious sparks are bound to fly.

Rockstar Hudson Mitchell is over the glitz and spotlight of the music industry. Desperate for a break from the fast-paced life of fame, he retreats to the one place that has always been home.

Brooksville, California.

It's the same place where Charlie has taken refuge, trying to build a life for herself and her young daughter. The quiet, small-town atmosphere and her new bakery venture are exactly what she needs to pick up the pieces of her shattered past.

As they spend more time together, neither of them is prepared for the effect Charlie has on Hudson, and how important she would become for his career.

Show Notes:
- Introducing Chris (the romance-convert) and Laurie (the romance-enabler)
- Listen to Chris in our previous review of The Ones Who Got Away
- Discussing and incorporating romance into a literature curriculum (00:06:23)
- Finding your place in romance novels
- Read Chris' published work in Emerge Literary Journal and Press Pause Press and look out for Laurie's podcast, #TheoryBabes (coming soon)
- Education is sexy. Period.
- Introducing today's small town, rockstar romance, Baking with a Rockstar (00:19:26)
- A brief synopsis for the book
- Overall impressions: a hero with top-notch emotional intellect, the "all-knowing" granny, and a cast of character to love
- Being a mother vs. the act of mothering
- Not enough baking, not enough rocking (00:35:14)
- Lyrics or no?
- Specific character descriptions: helpful or hindering? (00:39:58)
- Introducing the "penis funnel"
- Her "salty gumbo" and other non-sexy, food-related euphemisms
- Intimacy vs. sex (00:56:53)
- A few steamy sexcerpts + some missed opportunities (01:00:10)
- Spontaneous combustion... and cardigan sweaters
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:11:57)
- The next book in the series...
- One more penis funnel

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*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46417313Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:05:17 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Baking with a Rockstar (Mitchell Brothers #1) The Author: Jasmin Miller The Noobies: Chris Sturdy Laurie Hahn Ganser The Synopsis: When a rockstar and a single mom become roommates, delicious sparks are bound to fly. Rockstar Hudson...Baking with a Rockstar (Mitchell Brothers #1)

The Author:
Jasmin Miller

The Noobies:
Chris Sturdy
Laurie Hahn Ganser

The Synopsis:
When a rockstar and a single mom become roommates, delicious sparks are bound to fly.

Rockstar Hudson Mitchell is over the glitz and spotlight of the music industry. Desperate for a break from the fast-paced life of fame, he retreats to the one place that has always been home.

Brooksville, California.

It's the same place where Charlie has taken refuge, trying to build a life for herself and her young daughter. The quiet, small-town atmosphere and her new bakery venture are exactly what she needs to pick up the pieces of her shattered past.

As they spend more time together, neither of them is prepared for the effect Charlie has on Hudson, and how important she would become for his career.

Show Notes:
- Introducing Chris (the romance-convert) and Laurie (the romance-enabler)
- Listen to Chris in our previous review of The Ones Who Got Away
- Discussing and incorporating romance into a literature curriculum (00:06:23)
- Finding your place in romance novels
- Read Chris' published work in Emerge Literary Journal and Press Pause Press and look out for Laurie's podcast, #TheoryBabes (coming soon)
- Education is sexy. Period.
- Introducing today's small town, rockstar romance, Baking with a Rockstar (00:19:26)
- A brief synopsis for the book
- Overall impressions: a hero with top-notch emotional intellect, the "all-knowing" granny, and a cast of character to love
- Being a mother vs. the act of mothering
- Not enough baking, not enough rocking (00:35:14)
- Lyrics or no?
- Specific character descriptions: helpful or hindering? (00:39:58)
- Introducing the "penis funnel"
- Her "salty gumbo" and other non-sexy, food-related euphemisms
- Intimacy vs. sex (00:56:53)
- A few steamy sexcerpts + some missed opportunities (01:00:10)
- Spontaneous combustion... and cardigan sweaters
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:11:57)
- The next book in the series...
- One more penis funnel

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4894bakery,baking,book,books,cake,california,dating,erotica,literature,love,music,musician,novel,novels,reading,review,rockstar,romance,sex,smalltowntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/built-to-fall--46304214Built to Fall

The Author:
Julia Wolf

The Not-so-Noobie:
Liz, Co-host of Nerdy Bitches Podcast
IG: @nerdybitches
Twitter: @nerdybitchespod

The Synopsis:
“You’re perfect for this job, Claire. He won’t want to sleep with you. You’re not his...type.”
Dominic Cantrell has been famous almost as long as I’ve been alive, but he remains a dark, volatile mystery. I know why I was hired to handle Dominic’s PR while he’s on tour. It’s not because of my experience—I have next to none. It’s because I’m safe. Plain, quiet, shy, with more-than-ample curves, I won’t distract him.
What I didn’t count on was Dominic distracting me instead. I shouldn’t be so drawn to him. He’s too old for me, too closed-off, and definitely too angry, but I’ve been a good girl for far too long. Why can’t I be just a little bit bad, especially when my rock star fantasy is so willing to corrupt me?
Our fling has an expiration date at the end of the tour. No strings, no feelings, no heartbreak when it’s over.
I tell myself I won’t fall. But I don’t know if I’m built that way.

*Content Warnings* One scene of physical abuse, memories of off-the-page physical and emotional abuse, drug and alcohol use.

Show Notes:
** Patreon Updates!
- Introducing Liz Serna, author and co-host of Nerdy Bitches
- Redefining "nerds" and looking at when "nerds" become "gatekeepers"
- An aside about narcissistic personalities (that isn't really an aside)
- Healing through humor and how that relates to today's reading, Built to Fall (00:17:01)
- Check out the Romance Happy Hour Book Box
- 26 year age gap or 400 years?
- Put a pin in the biting... A brief synopsis first (00:26:33)
- Finding inspiration on TikTok during 2020
- And now, back to the biting
- A few cringeworthy (and slightly cannibalistic) excerpts
- Books Mentioned: Anything by Melissa Foster, the Soul Serenade series by Kaylee Ryan
- The questionable power dynamic within boss/employee romance
- Some differences from the "typical" rock star romance (00:51:37)
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:55:22)
- Good vs. Bad
- Remembering our previous Julia Wolf review, Eight Cozy Books (from the 12 Days of Boobsmas)
- Heat, Humor, & Heat Ratings
- A possible redemption story and series?
- Romance written by men
- Coming Soon to Nerdy Bitches: Gutember (Steve Gutenberg September)


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*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46304214Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:15:43 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Built to Fall The Author: Julia Wolf The Not-so-Noobie: Liz, Co-host of Nerdy Bitches Podcast IG: @nerdybitches Twitter: @nerdybitchespod The Synopsis: “You’re perfect for this job, Claire. He won’t want to sleep with you. You’re not...Built to Fall

The Author:
Julia Wolf

The Not-so-Noobie:
Liz, Co-host of Nerdy Bitches Podcast
IG: @nerdybitches
Twitter: @nerdybitchespod

The Synopsis:
“You’re perfect for this job, Claire. He won’t want to sleep with you. You’re not his...type.”
Dominic Cantrell has been famous almost as long as I’ve been alive, but he remains a dark, volatile mystery. I know why I was hired to handle Dominic’s PR while he’s on tour. It’s not because of my experience—I have next to none. It’s because I’m safe. Plain, quiet, shy, with more-than-ample curves, I won’t distract him.
What I didn’t count on was Dominic distracting me instead. I shouldn’t be so drawn to him. He’s too old for me, too closed-off, and definitely too angry, but I’ve been a good girl for far too long. Why can’t I be just a little bit bad, especially when my rock star fantasy is so willing to corrupt me?
Our fling has an expiration date at the end of the tour. No strings, no feelings, no heartbreak when it’s over.
I tell myself I won’t fall. But I don’t know if I’m built that way.

*Content Warnings* One scene of physical abuse, memories of off-the-page physical and emotional abuse, drug and alcohol use.

Show Notes:
** Patreon Updates!
- Introducing Liz Serna, author and co-host of Nerdy Bitches
- Redefining "nerds" and looking at when "nerds" become "gatekeepers"
- An aside about narcissistic personalities (that isn't really an aside)
- Healing through humor and how that relates to today's reading, Built to Fall (00:17:01)
- Check out the Romance Happy Hour Book Box
- 26 year age gap or 400 years?
- Put a pin in the biting... A brief synopsis first (00:26:33)
- Finding inspiration on TikTok during 2020
- And now, back to the biting
- A few cringeworthy (and slightly cannibalistic) excerpts
- Books Mentioned: Anything by Melissa Foster, the Soul Serenade series by Kaylee Ryan
- The questionable power dynamic within boss/employee romance
- Some differences from the "typical" rock star romance (00:51:37)
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:55:22)
- Good vs. Bad
- Remembering our previous Julia Wolf review, Eight Cozy Books (from the 12 Days of Boobsmas)
- Heat, Humor, & Heat Ratings
- A possible redemption story and series?
- Romance written by men
- Coming Soon to Nerdy Bitches: Gutember (Steve Gutenberg September)


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*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4890book,books,dating,feminism,feminist,literature,music,musician,novel,novels,review,rock,rockstar,romance,sex,tattootruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shot-through-the-heart--46057815
The Novel:
Shot Through the Heart (North Star #2)

The Author:
Nicole Helm

The Not-so-Noobie:
Becky, Co-host of Buzzing About Romance
IG: @buzzingaboutromance

The Synopsis:
She’s spent her life concealing her identity. Now she must trust an undercover agent to survive.

Willa Zimmerman grew up as the daughter of spies, so she’s always known her life could be in danger. That’s why, when North Star undercover operative Holden Parker follows her to her home, seeking a lead on a hit man, she captures him. But soon they learn they’re actually on the same side—and they’re being pursued by the same relentless foe. Together, can they stop a deadly hunter before they end up as the next victims?

Show Notes:
*Sponsored ad for Outrageous by Minerva Spencer (00:00:05 - 00:01:36)
- Introducing Becky, co-host of Buzzing About Romance and lifelong reader of romance
- Growing up on historical romance from Jude Deveraux to Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught to Fern Michaels
- Some connections between romance and teachers/professors (including Jennifer Crusie)
- Shoutout to Olivia Dade and Jennifer Crusie, for their "real" bodied, sassy heroines
- Books Mentioned: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade, Faking It, Welcome to Temptation, and Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie, and Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
- Reliving our childhood library experiences with the Buzzing About Romance Summer Reading Challenge (00:11:12)
- A few (less talked about) hockey romance recs: Gina Azzi's Boston Hawks series, Kate Meader's Chicago Rebels series, and Lorelei James' Need You series
- Happy 1st Anniversary to Buzzing About Romance AND 3rd Anniversary to Boobies & Noobies
- Reading outside of our comfort zones with Shot Through the Heart (00:25:46)
- Procedural suspense with a hint of romance (plus, some dangerous cosmetics)
- Creating intimacy without explicit sex (see our Accidentally Engaged episode)
- A network of badass women
- Holden, Hunter, Hudson: an atypical suspense hero (00:53:22)
- Cinnadoms and Stern brunch Daddies
- A few words on book rating systems - check out Kelly on Buzzing About Romance for more (01:03:20)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings
- Wrapping up with Becky - don't forget to listen to Kelly on Buzzing About Romance

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46057815Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:21:00 +0000Boobies & Noobies*This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Minerva Spencer, Outrageous. The Novel: Shot Through the Heart (North Star #2) The Author: Nicole Helm The Not-so-Noobie: Becky, Co-host of Buzzing About Romance IG:...
The Novel:
Shot Through the Heart (North Star #2)

The Author:
Nicole Helm

The Not-so-Noobie:
Becky, Co-host of Buzzing About Romance
IG: @buzzingaboutromance

The Synopsis:
She’s spent her life concealing her identity. Now she must trust an undercover agent to survive.

Willa Zimmerman grew up as the daughter of spies, so she’s always known her life could be in danger. That’s why, when North Star undercover operative Holden Parker follows her to her home, seeking a lead on a hit man, she captures him. But soon they learn they’re actually on the same side—and they’re being pursued by the same relentless foe. Together, can they stop a deadly hunter before they end up as the next victims?

Show Notes:
*Sponsored ad for Outrageous by Minerva Spencer (00:00:05 - 00:01:36)
- Introducing Becky, co-host of Buzzing About Romance and lifelong reader of romance
- Growing up on historical romance from Jude Deveraux to Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught to Fern Michaels
- Some connections between romance and teachers/professors (including Jennifer Crusie)
- Shoutout to Olivia Dade and Jennifer Crusie, for their "real" bodied, sassy heroines
- Books Mentioned: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade, Faking It, Welcome to Temptation, and Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie, and Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
- Reliving our childhood library experiences with the Buzzing About Romance Summer Reading Challenge (00:11:12)
- A few (less talked about) hockey romance recs: Gina Azzi's Boston Hawks series, Kate Meader's Chicago Rebels series, and Lorelei James' Need You series
- Happy 1st Anniversary to Buzzing About Romance AND 3rd Anniversary to Boobies & Noobies
- Reading outside of our comfort zones with Shot Through the Heart (00:25:46)
- Procedural suspense with a hint of romance (plus, some dangerous cosmetics)
- Creating intimacy without explicit sex (see our Accidentally Engaged episode)
- A network of badass women
- Holden, Hunter, Hudson: an atypical suspense hero (00:53:22)
- Cinnadoms and Stern brunch Daddies
- A few words on book rating systems - check out Kelly on Buzzing About Romance for more (01:03:20)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings
- Wrapping up with Becky - don't forget to listen to Kelly on Buzzing About Romance

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4625action,book,bookclub,books,dating,espionage,library,literature,love,novel,novels,reading,review,romance,sex,spies,spy,suspensetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-ve-got-plaid--46027268You've Got Plaid (Prince Charlie's Angels #3)

The Author:
Eliza Knight

The Not-so-Noobie:
Liz Donatelli, Host of Reader Seeks Romance
IG: @readerseeksromance
Twitter: @romancebookshow

The Synopsis:
This Highlander is determined to return the daughter of his enemy to the safety of her home, even if it means helping her...

Brogan Grant, a Jacobite soldier and bastard son of the Chief, fought savagely on the battlefield, and barely escaped capture. On the run for his life, Brogan comes across what he thinks is a spy—a very bonny lass disguised as a lad, who happens to be the daughter of his clan's enemy. He admires her bravery, but he knows what can happen to a woman alone in a war-ravaged land.

Lady Fiona MacBean is determined to do her part to ensure there is a Scottish king. Disguised as a healer, she delivers coded messages to rebels throughout the Highlands. There's only one thing impeding her mission—a striking Highlander who's determined to send her home.

Unfortunately, Fiona will not be deterred. Left with little choice, Brogan agrees to join her mission if she agrees to return home after. Now the two must work together and risk everything to save the life of Bonnie Prince Charlie himself. If only their hearts weren't at risk as well...

Show Notes:
- Introducing Liz and schooling Kelly on "The Boogie Down"
- Reader Seeks Romance: a romance novel YouTube show (*watch my episode with Liz and author, Suzanne Park now)
- Shoutout to Robin Bielman and Leonie Mack for putting us in their books!!
- Ode to Robin Bielman's American Royalty series - listen to us review all three books on Boobies & Noobies (Heartthrob is Book #1)
- Bring Hotmail back
- Thank you Casablanca Books for the advanced copy!
- Historical romance talk plus a few Victorian romance recommendations: A Lady's Formula for Love (*as reviewed on the podcast) and The Duke Undone
- A brief synopsis for You've got Plaid... and a few words about the Scottish accents (00:20:00)
- A super unsexy book, full of war and grit... and probably UTIs
- A romance novel for fans of history, ready to dip their toes in the romance pond
- A tough ending to swallow, but considering the source...
- The pressure of including popular tropes and "staying in your lane" (00:42:29)
- A historical heroine with sexual agency
- How long have women really been rolling their eyes?
- A few new terms to add to your dictionary
- A few "key" search words and a few more Steamy Sexcerpts (00:56:48)
- "No folds, just pussy" swag coming soon
- Cave talk (see our Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob) & potential cavemen erotica
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:06:35)
- Check out our Patreon for lots of bonus content from this episode!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46027268Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:45:25 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: You've Got Plaid (Prince Charlie's Angels #3) The Author: Eliza Knight The Not-so-Noobie: Liz Donatelli, Host of Reader Seeks Romance IG: @readerseeksromance Twitter: @romancebookshow The Synopsis: This Highlander is determined to...You've Got Plaid (Prince Charlie's Angels #3)

The Author:
Eliza Knight

The Not-so-Noobie:
Liz Donatelli, Host of Reader Seeks Romance
IG: @readerseeksromance
Twitter: @romancebookshow

The Synopsis:
This Highlander is determined to return the daughter of his enemy to the safety of her home, even if it means helping her...

Brogan Grant, a Jacobite soldier and bastard son of the Chief, fought savagely on the battlefield, and barely escaped capture. On the run for his life, Brogan comes across what he thinks is a spy—a very bonny lass disguised as a lad, who happens to be the daughter of his clan's enemy. He admires her bravery, but he knows what can happen to a woman alone in a war-ravaged land.

Lady Fiona MacBean is determined to do her part to ensure there is a Scottish king. Disguised as a healer, she delivers coded messages to rebels throughout the Highlands. There's only one thing impeding her mission—a striking Highlander who's determined to send her home.

Unfortunately, Fiona will not be deterred. Left with little choice, Brogan agrees to join her mission if she agrees to return home after. Now the two must work together and risk everything to save the life of Bonnie Prince Charlie himself. If only their hearts weren't at risk as well...

Show Notes:
- Introducing Liz and schooling Kelly on "The Boogie Down"
- Reader Seeks Romance: a romance novel YouTube show (*watch my episode with Liz and author, Suzanne Park now)
- Shoutout to Robin Bielman and Leonie Mack for putting us in their books!!
- Ode to Robin Bielman's American Royalty series - listen to us review all three books on Boobies & Noobies (Heartthrob is Book #1)
- Bring Hotmail back
- Thank you Casablanca Books for the advanced copy!
- Historical romance talk plus a few Victorian romance recommendations: A Lady's Formula for Love (*as reviewed on the podcast) and The Duke Undone
- A brief synopsis for You've got Plaid... and a few words about the Scottish accents (00:20:00)
- A super unsexy book, full of war and grit... and probably UTIs
- A romance novel for fans of history, ready to dip their toes in the romance pond
- A tough ending to swallow, but considering the source...
- The pressure of including popular tropes and "staying in your lane" (00:42:29)
- A historical heroine with sexual agency
- How long have women really been rolling their eyes?
- A few new terms to add to your dictionary
- A few "key" search words and a few more Steamy Sexcerpts (00:56:48)
- "No folds, just pussy" swag coming soon
- Cave talk (see our Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob) & potential cavemen erotica
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:06:35)
- Check out our Patreon for lots of bonus content from this episode!

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*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4720book,books,dating,highlander,historical,history,literature,love,novel,novels,plaid,review,romance,scotland,scottish,sex,war,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-lauren-layne--45982509New York Times bestselling author of romantic fiction, Lauren Layne, joins Kelly to discuss her recent release, To Sir with Love, everything we love about Nora Ephron, the almighty queen of romcom writing, and the magnetic appeal of a "high school kinda love". *Please note, this episode was recorded back in May 2021, well before the release of To Sir with Love. Hopefully, by this point, Lauren has fully-binged both "The Circle" and "Love is Blind"...

Guest:
Lauren Layne
IG: @laurenlaynewriter (she's back on Instagram now!)

Show Notes:
- Introducing Lauren Layne, author of To Sir with Love
- Take a shot every time you hear the word "boobies"
- Worshipping at the heels of Nora Ephron, the romcom queen
- The many nuances of "You've Got Mail" and redefining the concept of "the one"
- A story about hope, not technology (00:09:33)
- You call it a "high school kinda love", I call it the "zsa zsa zsu" - the universality of personal connection
- Lauren's relationship with romance reading and writing (00:15:03)
- Some early influences: Nora Roberts (The Bride Quartet, The Reef), Julia Quinn (The Duke and I), and Judith McNaught
- A brief synopsis of To Sir with Love (00:21:27)
- Writing a love triangle/square between two characters... and their online personas
- A round up of reality shows, from "The Circle" to "Love is Blind"
- "Researching" champagne and wine (00:35:16)
- Creating characters as "shadows" so the reader can insert themselves into the story
- A New Yorker vs. someone who lives in New York (00:45:34)
- City talk - the best and worst places to set a romance novel (*cough* not LA *cough*)
- What's up next for Lauren: Made in Manhattan (00:53:00)
- Lauren's writing idea bucket list and another book to read by Lauren: Runaway Groom

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*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45982509Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:39:45 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: New York Times bestselling author of romantic fiction, Lauren Layne, joins Kelly to discuss her recent release, To Sir with Love, everything we love about Nora Ephron, the almighty queen of romcom writing, and the magnetic appeal of a "high...New York Times bestselling author of romantic fiction, Lauren Layne, joins Kelly to discuss her recent release, To Sir with Love, everything we love about Nora Ephron, the almighty queen of romcom writing, and the magnetic appeal of a "high school kinda love". *Please note, this episode was recorded back in May 2021, well before the release of To Sir with Love. Hopefully, by this point, Lauren has fully-binged both "The Circle" and "Love is Blind"...

Guest:
Lauren Layne
IG: @laurenlaynewriter (she's back on Instagram now!)

Show Notes:
- Introducing Lauren Layne, author of To Sir with Love
- Take a shot every time you hear the word "boobies"
- Worshipping at the heels of Nora Ephron, the romcom queen
- The many nuances of "You've Got Mail" and redefining the concept of "the one"
- A story about hope, not technology (00:09:33)
- You call it a "high school kinda love", I call it the "zsa zsa zsu" - the universality of personal connection
- Lauren's relationship with romance reading and writing (00:15:03)
- Some early influences: Nora Roberts (The Bride Quartet, The Reef), Julia Quinn (The Duke and I), and Judith McNaught
- A brief synopsis of To Sir with Love (00:21:27)
- Writing a love triangle/square between two characters... and their online personas
- A round up of reality shows, from "The Circle" to "Love is Blind"
- "Researching" champagne and wine (00:35:16)
- Creating characters as "shadows" so the reader can insert themselves into the story
- A New Yorker vs. someone who lives in New York (00:45:34)
- City talk - the best and worst places to set a romance novel (*cough* not LA *cough*)
- What's up next for Lauren: Made in Manhattan (00:53:00)
- Lauren's writing idea bucket list and another book to read by Lauren: Runaway Groom

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3719author,bestseller,book,books,champagne,dating,fiction,interview,literature,love,novel,novels,romance,sex,women,writer,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-with-julia-jarrett--45733237
Summary:
Julia Jarrett, author of the recently released Always and Forever, joins Kelly to discuss the best fictional small towns, dogs with human names, and of course, her romance writing career that began as a dare. Grab your copy of Always and Forever before the second book in the Dogwood Cove series, Rumours and Romance, drops in September.

Guest:
Julia Jarrett
IG: @juliajarrettauthor
Julia's Linktree

*Content Warnings* Family abandonment and estrangement, the aftermath of the death of a parent.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for OUTRAGEOUS, by Minerva Spencer
- Introducing Julia Jarrett, author of Always and Forever (Dogwood Cover #1)
- The best fictional small towns: Stars Hollow and Cabot Cove
- A few "Gilmore Girls" celeb anecdotes (00:02:54)
- Animals with human names
- Julia's romance reading & writing journey (00:07:34)
- Books recommended: Claire Kingsley & Lucy Score's Bootleg Springs and Chelle Bliss' Men of Inked series
- Shoutout to Zoe York (who also writes as Ainsley Booth) for pushing for Canadian romance
- "Like a Hallmark movie... but with sex."
- A brief summary of Always and Forever (00:14:24)
- Dogwood Cove: a fictional fave (inspired by real locales)
- A romance novel title generator?
- Shoutout to Claire Hastings for naming The Nutty Muffin
- Axe-throwing for the win!!
- Having conversations about romance within romance novels
- More differently-abled and disabled characters (00:32:01)
- Up next in the Dogwood Cove series
- Grab your FREE copy of the Hot As F*cK Romance Club's anthology, Free Sultry Summer Nights Collection for a Dogwood Cove novella
- Single Dad romance, Hot Dudes Reading, and DILFs of Disneyland

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Summary:
Julia Jarrett, author of the recently released Always and Forever, joins Kelly to discuss the best fictional small towns, dogs with human names, and of course, her romance writing career that began as a dare. Grab your copy of Always and Forever before the second book in the Dogwood Cove series, Rumours and Romance, drops in September.

Guest:
Julia Jarrett
IG: @juliajarrettauthor
Julia's Linktree

*Content Warnings* Family abandonment and estrangement, the aftermath of the death of a parent.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for OUTRAGEOUS, by Minerva Spencer
- Introducing Julia Jarrett, author of Always and Forever (Dogwood Cover #1)
- The best fictional small towns: Stars Hollow and Cabot Cove
- A few "Gilmore Girls" celeb anecdotes (00:02:54)
- Animals with human names
- Julia's romance reading & writing journey (00:07:34)
- Books recommended: Claire Kingsley & Lucy Score's Bootleg Springs and Chelle Bliss' Men of Inked series
- Shoutout to Zoe York (who also writes as Ainsley Booth) for pushing for Canadian romance
- "Like a Hallmark movie... but with sex."
- A brief summary of Always and Forever (00:14:24)
- Dogwood Cove: a fictional fave (inspired by real locales)
- A romance novel title generator?
- Shoutout to Claire Hastings for naming The Nutty Muffin
- Axe-throwing for the win!!
- Having conversations about romance within romance novels
- More differently-abled and disabled characters (00:32:01)
- Up next in the Dogwood Cove series
- Grab your FREE copy of the Hot As F*cK Romance Club's anthology, Free Sultry Summer Nights Collection for a Dogwood Cove novella
- Single Dad romance, Hot Dudes Reading, and DILFs of Disneyland

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>2911author,authors,book,books,canada,canadian,fiction,literature,love,novel,novels,romance,women,writertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pink-slip--45730375Pink Slip (The Spies Who Loved Her #1)

The Author:
Katrina Jackson

The Not-so-Noobie:
Julie Moody-Freeman, Host of the Black Romance Podcast
IG: @blk_romance
Twitter: @blk_romance

Show Notes:
- Introducing Julie Moody-Freeman, professor and podcaster
- Teaching Black Romance, Black Love, and Romance & Race: a few of Julie's courses
- Black Romance from Brenda Jackson to Beverly Jenkins, Alyssa Cole to Maureen Smith
- Podcasts as a digital archive and resource material
- Launching the Black Romance Podcast as an oral history for Black Romance (00:11:05)
- The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction
- The commonalities amongst Julie's interviews/research
- Love as a universal theme
- Introducing Pink Slip, a polyamorous spy romance (00:26:21)
- Previously reviewed Katrina Jackson books on Boobies & Noobies (listen now): Grand Theft N.Y.E. and Office Hours
- Julie's interview with Katrina Jackson on the Black Romance Podcast
- Synopsis for today's book: Pink Slip
- If James Bond and his wife wanted to f*ck their receptionist...
- Normalizing "diverse" characters within romance
- Challenging stereotypes and gender roles within a queer relationship
- Exploring a "lived-in", established relationship - a marriage NOT in trouble (00:45:57)
- Referencing Bell Hooks' All About Love
- Expecting EVERYTHING from one partner
- A few steamy sexcerpts (01:00:32)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings for Pink Slip (01:04:45)
- Don't forget some oil...
- Bringing the "fun" into spy romance
- A little James Bond talk: Idris Elba vs. Regé-Jean Page (01:12:46)
- #KatrinaJacksonSummer

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45730375Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:29:48 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Pink Slip (The Spies Who Loved Her #1) The Author: Katrina Jackson The Not-so-Noobie: Julie Moody-Freeman, Host of the Black Romance Podcast IG: @blk_romance Twitter: @blk_romance Show Notes: - Introducing Julie Moody-Freeman,...Pink Slip (The Spies Who Loved Her #1)

The Author:
Katrina Jackson

The Not-so-Noobie:
Julie Moody-Freeman, Host of the Black Romance Podcast
IG: @blk_romance
Twitter: @blk_romance

Show Notes:
- Introducing Julie Moody-Freeman, professor and podcaster
- Teaching Black Romance, Black Love, and Romance & Race: a few of Julie's courses
- Black Romance from Brenda Jackson to Beverly Jenkins, Alyssa Cole to Maureen Smith
- Podcasts as a digital archive and resource material
- Launching the Black Romance Podcast as an oral history for Black Romance (00:11:05)
- The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction
- The commonalities amongst Julie's interviews/research
- Love as a universal theme
- Introducing Pink Slip, a polyamorous spy romance (00:26:21)
- Previously reviewed Katrina Jackson books on Boobies & Noobies (listen now): Grand Theft N.Y.E. and Office Hours
- Julie's interview with Katrina Jackson on the Black Romance Podcast
- Synopsis for today's book: Pink Slip
- If James Bond and his wife wanted to f*ck their receptionist...
- Normalizing "diverse" characters within romance
- Challenging stereotypes and gender roles within a queer relationship
- Exploring a "lived-in", established relationship - a marriage NOT in trouble (00:45:57)
- Referencing Bell Hooks' All About Love
- Expecting EVERYTHING from one partner
- A few steamy sexcerpts (01:00:32)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings for Pink Slip (01:04:45)
- Don't forget some oil...
- Bringing the "fun" into spy romance
- A little James Bond talk: Idris Elba vs. Regé-Jean Page (01:12:46)
- #KatrinaJacksonSummer

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4635bisexual,black,book,books,dating,erotica,espionage,literature,love,novel,novels,polyamorous,reading,review,romance,romantic,sex,spies,spy,suspensetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-georgia-clark--45606272
Guest: Georgia Clark
IG: @georgialouclark

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Undercover Duke, the fourth installment in Sabrina Jeffries' Duke Dynasty quartet. (00:00:06 – 00:01:41)
- Introducing Georgia Clark, author, screenwriter, and cheese connoisseur
- The wandering Australian
- “Compare and despair will destroy you.”
- Improv talk
- An affinity for cheese… and a new dating app idea? (00:16:18)
- From reader to writer (00:19:57)
- Falling too hard, too quickly in romance vs. in reality
- A brief spoiler-free synopsis for It Had to Be You (00:27:43)
- A wedding IRL inspires a romance about wedding planning
- Writing multi-generational stories
- Seeing ourselves reflected and represented in art
- It Had to Be You as a Book Club pick (00:55:00)
- What’s up next for Georgia
- Shoutout to the Casual Birder Podcast… plus a quick bird story
- The story you're dying to write? (01:05:08)
- Find & Follow Georgia

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*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45606272Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:01:51 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Writer and performer, Georgia Clark, joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, It Had to Be You, an Elin Hilderbrand Entertainment Weekly Summer Reading Pick. Other discussion topics include Georgia’s work with Generation Women, a...
Guest: Georgia Clark
IG: @georgialouclark

Show Notes:
- Sponsored ad for Undercover Duke, the fourth installment in Sabrina Jeffries' Duke Dynasty quartet. (00:00:06 – 00:01:41)
- Introducing Georgia Clark, author, screenwriter, and cheese connoisseur
- The wandering Australian
- “Compare and despair will destroy you.”
- Improv talk
- An affinity for cheese… and a new dating app idea? (00:16:18)
- From reader to writer (00:19:57)
- Falling too hard, too quickly in romance vs. in reality
- A brief spoiler-free synopsis for It Had to Be You (00:27:43)
- A wedding IRL inspires a romance about wedding planning
- Writing multi-generational stories
- Seeing ourselves reflected and represented in art
- It Had to Be You as a Book Club pick (00:55:00)
- What’s up next for Georgia
- Shoutout to the Casual Birder Podcast… plus a quick bird story
- The story you're dying to write? (01:05:08)
- Find & Follow Georgia

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4194author,book,books,dating,fiction,interview,lgbtq,millennial,novel,pride,queer,reading,romance,sex,sexuality,wedding,weddings,writer,writerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lowcountry-bride--45446110A Lowcountry Bride

The Author:
Preslaysa Williams

The Noobie:
Marchae Miller

The Synopsis:

A heartwarming Avon debut of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings set in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry.

Maya Jackson has worked for Laura Whitcomb, Inc, a renowned New York City bridal gown brand, for years and dreams of becoming Head Designer. She has the talent; she just needs a chance to showcase her unique style. Due to an illness, she’s always prioritized her career over her personal life until her father fractures his hip and Maya returns to Charleston, South Carolina. While home for only a few months, she’s thrilled to find an opportunity at the local bridal gown boutique, never expecting sparks to fly with its owner...

A military veteran and widowed father, Derek Sullivan hopes to save Always a Bride from bankruptcy in order to preserve the legacy of his mother. He also wants to reconnect with his estranged, twelve-year-old daughter, who is still recovering from the loss of her mother. The last thing he needs is a relationship with a beautiful, smart, complicated woman who will be leaving soon.

When Derek begins to fall for the lovely Maya, he knows there’s no future. But destiny has its own plans, and these two lonely people with big hearts discover that coming home to love is the best gift life can give. 

Trigger Warnings: Loss of a partner, discussions of a mass shooting, hospital scenes, the main character suffers from sickle cell anemia. Note, there is NO death on the page and this book does have an HEA. 

Show Notes:
- Meet Marchae, writer, reader, and romance skeptic
- House hunting apps and restaurant lists
- Coffee shop audio porn 
- From Jackie Collins to James Patterson (00:05:30)
- "Beach reads" 
- Drawing universal themes and ideas from romance novels
- Black authors mentioned: Terry McMillan, Zane, and Eric Jerome Dickey
- The "contract" between romance readers and writers 
- Introducing today's reading, A Lowcountry Bride (00:18:14)
- A few potential triggers...
- Synopsis for A Lowcountry Bride (00:24:08)
- Bring on the A Lowcountry Bride sketches
- The modern day millennial Miranda Priestly 
- Sweet, but not sickly
- Stop complaining, find a solution
- A few minor complaints... including the lack of sexual content (00:54:46)
- "F*ck her in the garden!"
- All the Heart, no Humor or Heat (01:01:40)
- Where's the adult coloring book?!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45446110Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:43:49 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:  A Lowcountry Bride The Author: Preslaysa Williams The Noobie: Marchae Miller The Synopsis: A heartwarming Avon debut of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings set in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry. Maya Jackson has worked for...A Lowcountry Bride

The Author:
Preslaysa Williams

The Noobie:
Marchae Miller

The Synopsis:

A heartwarming Avon debut of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings set in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry.

Maya Jackson has worked for Laura Whitcomb, Inc, a renowned New York City bridal gown brand, for years and dreams of becoming Head Designer. She has the talent; she just needs a chance to showcase her unique style. Due to an illness, she’s always prioritized her career over her personal life until her father fractures his hip and Maya returns to Charleston, South Carolina. While home for only a few months, she’s thrilled to find an opportunity at the local bridal gown boutique, never expecting sparks to fly with its owner...

A military veteran and widowed father, Derek Sullivan hopes to save Always a Bride from bankruptcy in order to preserve the legacy of his mother. He also wants to reconnect with his estranged, twelve-year-old daughter, who is still recovering from the loss of her mother. The last thing he needs is a relationship with a beautiful, smart, complicated woman who will be leaving soon.

When Derek begins to fall for the lovely Maya, he knows there’s no future. But destiny has its own plans, and these two lonely people with big hearts discover that coming home to love is the best gift life can give. 

Trigger Warnings: Loss of a partner, discussions of a mass shooting, hospital scenes, the main character suffers from sickle cell anemia. Note, there is NO death on the page and this book does have an HEA. 

Show Notes:
- Meet Marchae, writer, reader, and romance skeptic
- House hunting apps and restaurant lists
- Coffee shop audio porn 
- From Jackie Collins to James Patterson (00:05:30)
- "Beach reads" 
- Drawing universal themes and ideas from romance novels
- Black authors mentioned: Terry McMillan, Zane, and Eric Jerome Dickey
- The "contract" between romance readers and writers 
- Introducing today's reading, A Lowcountry Bride (00:18:14)
- A few potential triggers...
- Synopsis for A Lowcountry Bride (00:24:08)
- Bring on the A Lowcountry Bride sketches
- The modern day millennial Miranda Priestly 
- Sweet, but not sickly
- Stop complaining, find a solution
- A few minor complaints... including the lack of sexual content (00:54:46)
- "F*ck her in the garden!"
- All the Heart, no Humor or Heat (01:01:40)
- Where's the adult coloring book?!

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4121black,book,books,dating,literature,marriage,novel,novels,reading,review,romance,sex,sexuality,wedding,weddings,writingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-this-cake--45345650With this Cake (Meet Me at the Altar #2)

The Author:
Samantha Chase 

The Noobie:
Amy, Founder and Editor of Words & Kisses
IG: @wordsandkissesclub
Twitter: @words_kisses


The Synopsis:

Cheery baker dreams of finding Mr. Right…

When your last name is Baker, it’s really only a matter of time before it also becomes your job title. Some might see it as a self-fulfilling prophecy, but for Leanna, being the go-to baker for Meet Me at the Altar is a dream come true. There’s nothing she loves more than to create the perfect desserts to help couples celebrate their big days. But despite what they say about the way to a man’s heart being through his stomach, Leanna has yet to lure her perfect man with her sweet treats.

Uptight workaholic dreams of being left alone…

If Brody King is going to take time off, he would much rather it be to train for his triathlon and not his brother’s engagement party. It would be one thing if it was just a regular party, but no, his brother and his bride-to-be had to go over the top and plan a full week of family togetherness and ridiculous wedding games. There’s no way he’s going to survive it.

When Brody crashes into Leanna and a hundred cupcakes are ruined, he does the only thing he can–he offers to help her make more. All it takes is a few cups of sugar and a dash of vanilla before Brody is craving not just Leanna’s sweet treats, but the baker herself. 

Show Notes:
- All month long: "Wedding Season" 
- Introducing Amy, founder of Words & Kisses 
- Tearing up the dance floor at weddings
- Amy's romance reading journey and Words & Kisses (00:06:15)
- Finding romance through podcasts, subscriptions, and the library
- Amy's romance rec for our "noobies" - anything Talia Hibbert (00:14:21)
- Pushing historical romance forward with Courtney Milan, Tessa Dare, and Sarah MacLean
- Ushering in new readers via film/TV adaptations
- Today's reading: With this Cake (00:21:50)
- An unexplained aversion to sugar?
- We've got some questions... 
- The super self-conscious heroine that needs to be retired
- Billionaires and their burritos (00:45:37)
- Rating foreplay without penetrative sex...
- Something kind of like a steamy sexcerpt (00:54:28)
- Blueberries in the puss? 
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:01:15)
- Up next on both of our lists: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
- Everybody's "jammy"!
- Another yummy pick coming soon: Battle Royal by Lucy Parker

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45345650Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:25:20 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:  With this Cake (Meet Me at the Altar #2) The Author: Samantha Chase  The Noobie: Amy, Founder and Editor of Words & Kisses IG: @wordsandkissesclub Twitter: @words_kisses The Synopsis: Cheery baker dreams of finding Mr. Right… When...With this Cake (Meet Me at the Altar #2)

The Author:
Samantha Chase 

The Noobie:
Amy, Founder and Editor of Words & Kisses
IG: @wordsandkissesclub
Twitter: @words_kisses


The Synopsis:

Cheery baker dreams of finding Mr. Right…

When your last name is Baker, it’s really only a matter of time before it also becomes your job title. Some might see it as a self-fulfilling prophecy, but for Leanna, being the go-to baker for Meet Me at the Altar is a dream come true. There’s nothing she loves more than to create the perfect desserts to help couples celebrate their big days. But despite what they say about the way to a man’s heart being through his stomach, Leanna has yet to lure her perfect man with her sweet treats.

Uptight workaholic dreams of being left alone…

If Brody King is going to take time off, he would much rather it be to train for his triathlon and not his brother’s engagement party. It would be one thing if it was just a regular party, but no, his brother and his bride-to-be had to go over the top and plan a full week of family togetherness and ridiculous wedding games. There’s no way he’s going to survive it.

When Brody crashes into Leanna and a hundred cupcakes are ruined, he does the only thing he can–he offers to help her make more. All it takes is a few cups of sugar and a dash of vanilla before Brody is craving not just Leanna’s sweet treats, but the baker herself. 

Show Notes:
- All month long: "Wedding Season" 
- Introducing Amy, founder of Words & Kisses 
- Tearing up the dance floor at weddings
- Amy's romance reading journey and Words & Kisses (00:06:15)
- Finding romance through podcasts, subscriptions, and the library
- Amy's romance rec for our "noobies" - anything Talia Hibbert (00:14:21)
- Pushing historical romance forward with Courtney Milan, Tessa Dare, and Sarah MacLean
- Ushering in new readers via film/TV adaptations
- Today's reading: With this Cake (00:21:50)
- An unexplained aversion to sugar?
- We've got some questions... 
- The super self-conscious heroine that needs to be retired
- Billionaires and their burritos (00:45:37)
- Rating foreplay without penetrative sex...
- Something kind of like a steamy sexcerpt (00:54:28)
- Blueberries in the puss? 
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:01:15)
- Up next on both of our lists: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
- Everybody's "jammy"!
- Another yummy pick coming soon: Battle Royal by Lucy Parker

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4407baking,book,books,dating,literature,love,novel,novels,reading,romance,sex,sexuality,wedding,weddingstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tied-score--45140745
The Novel:
Tied Score (Slices of Pi #2)

The Author:
Elia Winters

The Noobie:
Ellie Mae MacGregor
IG: @bisexual_booknerd Buy Ellie's book: The Naughty List

The Synopsis:
Iris Parker never planned on ending up in HR because, let’s face it: HR isn’t the most glamorous position in the world. She took a comfortable job and always planned on leaving when something better came along, but before she knows it, she’s thirty and the HR director for PI Games. Even though she likes her coworkers, there’s no excitement in the job for her, and Iris is worried that she’ll lose her spark. Luckily, Iris’s romantic life provides some thrills—living the confirmed bachelor life, when she wants her bed warm, she can find company, and in her sights at the moment is the cute pastry chef at her favorite bakery.

Owen Hobbs has noticed the gorgeous businesswoman making eyes at him when she comes in for coffee and sweets, but he’s not the type of guy who dates much anymore. Unfortunately for him, it didn’t take long in his sporadic dating history to learn that most women aren’t interested in taking charge in bed, which is what he really craves. Working early mornings at the bakery keeps him from the nightlife where he might meet someone who can fulfill his needs, so he’s resigned himself to fantasies and pretty much given up on the dating scene altogether. But when Iris’s advances become too much to resist, Owen finds himself revealing his desire to be sexually dominated… the only question is, is she the right woman for the job?

Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad for An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler (00:00:05 - 00:01:55)
- Fancy cakes and fetishes to cap of our month of "Yummy Love"
- June's reading theme is "Wedding Season"
- Introducing Ellie, author and bookstagrammer, and fellow fan of Netflix's "The Circle"
- Would you catfish on "The Circle"?
- Writing Santa erotica (00:12:31)
- Up next for Ellie... a werewolf ménage novella
- Today's book pick, Tied Score (00:19:53)
- Ellie's introduction to the wonderful world of romance via Hot & Bothered
- UPDATE: Hot & Bothered will cover Jane Eyre in their third season.
- A "thorough synopsis of Tied Score (00:28:37)
- Bring on the pegging!
- Other pegging picks previously reviewed on the podcast: Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon and Their Discovery by Rebecca Grace Allen
- A healthy look at a couple exploring kink... with a secondary romance
- Adding to our vocabulary/knowledge while reading
- Redefining what's "normal" in the bedroom, thanks to romance novels (00:48:07)
- A look at the rest of the Slices of Pi series
- Plenty of steamy sexcerpts (00:53:56)
- Diversifying the male characters in romance (01:01:42)
- Fuck, Marry, Kill: Eric, Flynn Rider, and Aladdin
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:08:26)
- When you measure the heat level of everything you read against Katee Robert (Ellie) and Nikki Sloane (Kelly)
- Wrap-up and Kelly's plea for Easter Bunny erotica

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45140745Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:04:18 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler, the latest book in Vanessa Riley's Rogues and Remarkable Women series. The Novel: Tied Score (Slices of Pi #2) The Author: Elia Winters The Noobie: Ellie Mae MacGregor IG:...
The Novel:
Tied Score (Slices of Pi #2)

The Author:
Elia Winters

The Noobie:
Ellie Mae MacGregor
IG: @bisexual_booknerd Buy Ellie's book: The Naughty List

The Synopsis:
Iris Parker never planned on ending up in HR because, let’s face it: HR isn’t the most glamorous position in the world. She took a comfortable job and always planned on leaving when something better came along, but before she knows it, she’s thirty and the HR director for PI Games. Even though she likes her coworkers, there’s no excitement in the job for her, and Iris is worried that she’ll lose her spark. Luckily, Iris’s romantic life provides some thrills—living the confirmed bachelor life, when she wants her bed warm, she can find company, and in her sights at the moment is the cute pastry chef at her favorite bakery.

Owen Hobbs has noticed the gorgeous businesswoman making eyes at him when she comes in for coffee and sweets, but he’s not the type of guy who dates much anymore. Unfortunately for him, it didn’t take long in his sporadic dating history to learn that most women aren’t interested in taking charge in bed, which is what he really craves. Working early mornings at the bakery keeps him from the nightlife where he might meet someone who can fulfill his needs, so he’s resigned himself to fantasies and pretty much given up on the dating scene altogether. But when Iris’s advances become too much to resist, Owen finds himself revealing his desire to be sexually dominated… the only question is, is she the right woman for the job?

Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad for An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler (00:00:05 - 00:01:55)
- Fancy cakes and fetishes to cap of our month of "Yummy Love"
- June's reading theme is "Wedding Season"
- Introducing Ellie, author and bookstagrammer, and fellow fan of Netflix's "The Circle"
- Would you catfish on "The Circle"?
- Writing Santa erotica (00:12:31)
- Up next for Ellie... a werewolf ménage novella
- Today's book pick, Tied Score (00:19:53)
- Ellie's introduction to the wonderful world of romance via Hot & Bothered
- UPDATE: Hot & Bothered will cover Jane Eyre in their third season.
- A "thorough synopsis of Tied Score (00:28:37)
- Bring on the pegging!
- Other pegging picks previously reviewed on the podcast: Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon and Their Discovery by Rebecca Grace Allen
- A healthy look at a couple exploring kink... with a secondary romance
- Adding to our vocabulary/knowledge while reading
- Redefining what's "normal" in the bedroom, thanks to romance novels (00:48:07)
- A look at the rest of the Slices of Pi series
- Plenty of steamy sexcerpts (00:53:56)
- Diversifying the male characters in romance (01:01:42)
- Fuck, Marry, Kill: Eric, Flynn Rider, and Aladdin
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:08:26)
- When you measure the heat level of everything you read against Katee Robert (Ellie) and Nikki Sloane (Kelly)
- Wrap-up and Kelly's plea for Easter Bunny erotica

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4650baking,book,books,dating,erotic,erotica,food,kink,kinky,literature,love,novel,novels,reading,review,romance,sex,sexualitytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accidentally-engaged--45013625
The Novel: 
Accidentally Engaged

The Author:
Farah Heron

The Noobie:
Justin & Quita, Co-Hosts of Cooking for Reels 
IG: @cookingforreelspod
Facebook: Cooking for Reels
Twitter: @cookingforreels


The Synopsis:
Reena Manji doesn’t love her career, her single status, and most of all, her family inserting themselves into every detail of her life. But when caring for her precious sourdough starters, Reena can drown it all out. At least until her father moves his newest employee across the hall--with hopes that Reena will marry him.

But Nadim’s not like the other Muslim bachelors-du-jour that her parents have dug up. If the Captain America body and the British accent weren’t enough, the man appears to love eating her bread creations as much as she loves making them. She sure as hell would never marry a man who works for her father, but friendship with a neighbor is okay, right? And when Reena’s career takes a nosedive, Nadim happily agrees to fake an engagement so they can enter a couples video cooking contest to win the artisan bread course of her dreams.

As cooking at home together brings them closer, things turn physical, but Reena isn’t worried. She knows Nadim is keeping secrets, but it’s fine— secrets are always on the menu where her family is concerned. And her heart is protected… she’s not marrying the man. But even secrets kept for self preservation have a way of getting out, especially when meddling parents and gossiping families are involved.


Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad for Lone Wolf (00:00:05 - 00:02:04)
- Introducing Justin & Quita, co-hosts of the upcoming podcast, Cooking for Reels
- Listen to Justin in our previous review of Irresistible You
- "Door ajar with a chain attached" - not an open door romance, not a closed door, either...
- Cooking for Reels: a podcast for film fans and foodies (Coming Soon)
- Accidentally Engaged: fake dating and food porn (00:15:33)
- A quick synopsis for the book
- Accidentally Engaged inspired dishes
- Food competitions in romance (00:23:06)
- An episode of Gilmore Girls?
- Kink positivity and foot fetishes (00:27:48)
- Squishy love and men with extra cushion
- Drama, open relationships, and familial obligations
- Searching for the red flags in every relationship (even when they're not there)
- Let's talk sourdough starters... (00:52:45)
- Somebody finally acknowledged UTI's in romance (plus, head lice)
- Some less-than-steamy sexcerpts (01:05:55)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings - sexier than usual... (01:11:30)
- A refreshing immigrant story
- Some insight into our heat scales
- A hockey romance rec: Kate Meader's Chicago Rebels series
- "How do I judge the heat level in a romance before I read it?" (01:21:45)
- Farah knows her bread

Books Mentioned: 
- The Sanctuary Sound series by Jamie
- The Chicago Rebels series by Kate Meader
- The Chai Factor by Farah Heron
- All things Melissa Foster


Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.


*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45013625Mon, 24 May 2021 22:43:56 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by Lone Wolf, the latest anthology series from Kensington, which features stories from Diana Palmer, Rebecca Zanetti and Kate Pearce.  The Novel:  Accidentally Engaged The Author: Farah Heron The Noobie: Justin & Quita,...
The Novel: 
Accidentally Engaged

The Author:
Farah Heron

The Noobie:
Justin & Quita, Co-Hosts of Cooking for Reels 
IG: @cookingforreelspod
Facebook: Cooking for Reels
Twitter: @cookingforreels


The Synopsis:
Reena Manji doesn’t love her career, her single status, and most of all, her family inserting themselves into every detail of her life. But when caring for her precious sourdough starters, Reena can drown it all out. At least until her father moves his newest employee across the hall--with hopes that Reena will marry him.

But Nadim’s not like the other Muslim bachelors-du-jour that her parents have dug up. If the Captain America body and the British accent weren’t enough, the man appears to love eating her bread creations as much as she loves making them. She sure as hell would never marry a man who works for her father, but friendship with a neighbor is okay, right? And when Reena’s career takes a nosedive, Nadim happily agrees to fake an engagement so they can enter a couples video cooking contest to win the artisan bread course of her dreams.

As cooking at home together brings them closer, things turn physical, but Reena isn’t worried. She knows Nadim is keeping secrets, but it’s fine— secrets are always on the menu where her family is concerned. And her heart is protected… she’s not marrying the man. But even secrets kept for self preservation have a way of getting out, especially when meddling parents and gossiping families are involved.


Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad for Lone Wolf (00:00:05 - 00:02:04)
- Introducing Justin & Quita, co-hosts of the upcoming podcast, Cooking for Reels
- Listen to Justin in our previous review of Irresistible You
- "Door ajar with a chain attached" - not an open door romance, not a closed door, either...
- Cooking for Reels: a podcast for film fans and foodies (Coming Soon)
- Accidentally Engaged: fake dating and food porn (00:15:33)
- A quick synopsis for the book
- Accidentally Engaged inspired dishes
- Food competitions in romance (00:23:06)
- An episode of Gilmore Girls?
- Kink positivity and foot fetishes (00:27:48)
- Squishy love and men with extra cushion
- Drama, open relationships, and familial obligations
- Searching for the red flags in every relationship (even when they're not there)
- Let's talk sourdough starters... (00:52:45)
- Somebody finally acknowledged UTI's in romance (plus, head lice)
- Some less-than-steamy sexcerpts (01:05:55)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings - sexier than usual... (01:11:30)
- A refreshing immigrant story
- Some insight into our heat scales
- A hockey romance rec: Kate Meader's Chicago Rebels series
- "How do I judge the heat level in a romance before I read it?" (01:21:45)
- Farah knows her bread

Books Mentioned: 
- The Sanctuary Sound series by Jamie
- The Chicago Rebels series by Kate Meader
- The Chai Factor by Farah Heron
- All things Melissa Foster


Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.


*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5174african,book,books,comedy,cooking,dating,food,indian,literature,love,novel,novels,review,romance,sex,sexuality,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sweetest-fix--44818138The Sweetest Fix

The Author: 
Tessa Bailey 

The Noobie:
Ashley Greenwald
Food & Product Photographer, That's Ashley's Kitchen
IG: @thatsashleyskitchen
YouTube: That's Ashley's Kitchen

The Synopsis: 
Reese dreams of seeing her name in lights on Broadway, but so far she has only graced the used car parking lots of rural Wisconsin. With her window of opportunity shrinking fast, a miracle happens. She wins an audition with Bernard Bexley, Broadway’s most respected dance choreographer. When disaster strikes and Reese misses the audition, she has to find another way in front of Bernard, otherwise face the disappointment back home.

Following the sage advice of a Times Square Pikachu—Reese seeks out Bernard’s son, prepared to beg for his aid, never expecting mega sparks to fly between her and the gentle giant baker. With Reese’s heart now involved, she refuses to use Leo to her advantage and tries to walk away before her ulterior motives are exposed, but gravity continues to draw them back together…until it’s impossible to stay apart.

But Reese’s lie of omission can only stay buried for so long. When Leo finds out how their relationship started, will Reese keep her ultimate role as Leo’s leading lady? Or will the curtain fall on their real-life fairytale?

Show Notes:
- Introducing food and product photographer, Ashley
- The behind-the-scenes look at photographing food
- Our obsession with food... and toy food, in Ashley's case (00:09:34)
- More food-styling secrets 
- No shiny hamburgers?
- The difficulties of podcasting and TikTok-ing
- We're bringing "boobies" back
- The book selection process (00:21:01)
- Today's read: The Sweetest Fix (00:23:28)
- Ashley's romance reading journey
- Referencing the "raunch-com" - see our review of Rosie Danan's The Intimacy Experiment
- A brief synopsis for The Sweetest Fix (00:30:07)
- Overall impressions
- Why are we hiding behind the language when it comes to our plus-size hero? (00:35:10)
- Color conscious vs. color blind
- Stop white-washing romance (especially in NYC)
- Bring on the shower and nap dates
- Some steamy sexcerpts PLUS a few "sex notes" (00:48:02)
- The unglamorized version of sex (00:56:32)
- "You're my tight little fuck."
- The fear of failure  
- What's your "perfect bite"? (01:11:01)
- The woes of chocolate covered bacon
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:17:31)
- Wrap up with Ashley 

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44818138Fri, 14 May 2021 18:05:20 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: The Sweetest Fix The Author:  Tessa Bailey  The Noobie: Ashley Greenwald Food & Product Photographer, That's Ashley's Kitchen IG: @thatsashleyskitchen YouTube: That's Ashley's Kitchen The Synopsis:  Reese dreams of seeing her name in...The Sweetest Fix

The Author: 
Tessa Bailey 

The Noobie:
Ashley Greenwald
Food & Product Photographer, That's Ashley's Kitchen
IG: @thatsashleyskitchen
YouTube: That's Ashley's Kitchen

The Synopsis: 
Reese dreams of seeing her name in lights on Broadway, but so far she has only graced the used car parking lots of rural Wisconsin. With her window of opportunity shrinking fast, a miracle happens. She wins an audition with Bernard Bexley, Broadway’s most respected dance choreographer. When disaster strikes and Reese misses the audition, she has to find another way in front of Bernard, otherwise face the disappointment back home.

Following the sage advice of a Times Square Pikachu—Reese seeks out Bernard’s son, prepared to beg for his aid, never expecting mega sparks to fly between her and the gentle giant baker. With Reese’s heart now involved, she refuses to use Leo to her advantage and tries to walk away before her ulterior motives are exposed, but gravity continues to draw them back together…until it’s impossible to stay apart.

But Reese’s lie of omission can only stay buried for so long. When Leo finds out how their relationship started, will Reese keep her ultimate role as Leo’s leading lady? Or will the curtain fall on their real-life fairytale?

Show Notes:
- Introducing food and product photographer, Ashley
- The behind-the-scenes look at photographing food
- Our obsession with food... and toy food, in Ashley's case (00:09:34)
- More food-styling secrets 
- No shiny hamburgers?
- The difficulties of podcasting and TikTok-ing
- We're bringing "boobies" back
- The book selection process (00:21:01)
- Today's read: The Sweetest Fix (00:23:28)
- Ashley's romance reading journey
- Referencing the "raunch-com" - see our review of Rosie Danan's The Intimacy Experiment
- A brief synopsis for The Sweetest Fix (00:30:07)
- Overall impressions
- Why are we hiding behind the language when it comes to our plus-size hero? (00:35:10)
- Color conscious vs. color blind
- Stop white-washing romance (especially in NYC)
- Bring on the shower and nap dates
- Some steamy sexcerpts PLUS a few "sex notes" (00:48:02)
- The unglamorized version of sex (00:56:32)
- "You're my tight little fuck."
- The fear of failure  
- What's your "perfect bite"? (01:11:01)
- The woes of chocolate covered bacon
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:17:31)
- Wrap up with Ashley 

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5374baker,baking,book,books,comedy,cooking,dating,feminism,feminist,literature,novel,novels,nyc,reading,review,romance,sex,sexualitytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-fudge-a-heartthrob--44709559Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob (Lovebird Café #3)

The Author: 
Dylann Crush 

The Noobie:
Heidi Busche 
IG: @heidibcoaching
Podcast: Relationship Ready Podcast

The Synopsis: 
We only have one thing in common...we're both excellent liars.

A little white lie. That's what started it. How was I to know that a tiny slip of the tongue would result in the adventure of a lifetime?

When Theo Wilder stops in at the Lovebird Café, looking for an experienced guide to show him around the deserted caves surrounding Swallow Springs, I seize the opportunity to get down and dirty with the heartthrob scientist. Rumor has it there's hidden treasure on our homestead and I've been itching for a way to claim it.

But when Mother Nature fails to cooperate, Theo and I find ourselves short on luck and running out of time. We'll need to come clean with each other if we want to survive. And when we go deep? We might find more than buried treasure.

Show Notes:
- May's reading theme: "Yummy Love"
- Patreon Shoutout 
- Introducing relationship coach, author, and podcast host, Heidi B.
- Heidi's book: Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate 
- The influence of romcoms on relationships 
- Paint those red flags, green
- "I moved to Denver and all I got was breakfast and a husband."
- Connections and coaching during a pandemic 
- Heidi's friendship with author, Diana Biller
- Embrace the HEA; enjoy the journey (00:21:02)
- Ideals vs. unrealistic expectations
- Understanding the "Linear Social Script" (00:26:48)
- Moving from Science is Sexy to Yummy Love with Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob (00:29:57)
- Dylann Crush's Romance Happy Hour Book Box
- Reading a book about bats during the pandemic... caused by bats
- Erotica-Light? 
- A brief synopsis for Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob (00:37:02)
- Joan Wilder meets Theo 
- Seeing a man "do the work" 
- Bonding over romance novels and musicals 
- LAYERS upon LAYERS
- "They better be getting down" (00:52:36)
- Sexpectations for erotica vs. romance 
- Do your research...
- A few steamy (and somewhat awkward) sexcerpts (01:02:57)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:05:09)
- Wrap-up 

Books Mentioned: 
- The Widow of Rose House and The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller
- Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44709559Sat, 08 May 2021 20:56:26 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob (Lovebird Café #3) The Author:  Dylann Crush  The Noobie: Heidi Busche  IG: @heidibcoaching Podcast: Relationship Ready Podcast The Synopsis:  We only have one thing in common...we're both excellent liars. A...Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob (Lovebird Café #3)

The Author: 
Dylann Crush 

The Noobie:
Heidi Busche 
IG: @heidibcoaching
Podcast: Relationship Ready Podcast

The Synopsis: 
We only have one thing in common...we're both excellent liars.

A little white lie. That's what started it. How was I to know that a tiny slip of the tongue would result in the adventure of a lifetime?

When Theo Wilder stops in at the Lovebird Café, looking for an experienced guide to show him around the deserted caves surrounding Swallow Springs, I seize the opportunity to get down and dirty with the heartthrob scientist. Rumor has it there's hidden treasure on our homestead and I've been itching for a way to claim it.

But when Mother Nature fails to cooperate, Theo and I find ourselves short on luck and running out of time. We'll need to come clean with each other if we want to survive. And when we go deep? We might find more than buried treasure.

Show Notes:
- May's reading theme: "Yummy Love"
- Patreon Shoutout 
- Introducing relationship coach, author, and podcast host, Heidi B.
- Heidi's book: Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate 
- The influence of romcoms on relationships 
- Paint those red flags, green
- "I moved to Denver and all I got was breakfast and a husband."
- Connections and coaching during a pandemic 
- Heidi's friendship with author, Diana Biller
- Embrace the HEA; enjoy the journey (00:21:02)
- Ideals vs. unrealistic expectations
- Understanding the "Linear Social Script" (00:26:48)
- Moving from Science is Sexy to Yummy Love with Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob (00:29:57)
- Dylann Crush's Romance Happy Hour Book Box
- Reading a book about bats during the pandemic... caused by bats
- Erotica-Light? 
- A brief synopsis for Hot Fudge & a Heartthrob (00:37:02)
- Joan Wilder meets Theo 
- Seeing a man "do the work" 
- Bonding over romance novels and musicals 
- LAYERS upon LAYERS
- "They better be getting down" (00:52:36)
- Sexpectations for erotica vs. romance 
- Do your research...
- A few steamy (and somewhat awkward) sexcerpts (01:02:57)
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:05:09)
- Wrap-up 

Books Mentioned: 
- The Widow of Rose House and The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller
- Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4414book,books,comedy,dating,erotica,food,literature,love,novel,novels,parenting,reading,romance,sex,sexuality,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lady-s-formula-for-love--44589624A Lady's Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1)

The Author: 
Elizabeth Everett 

The Noobies:
Feminists Without Mystique 
IG: @feministswithoutmystique
Twitter: @fwmpodcast

The Synopsis: 
What is a Victorian lady's formula for love? Mix one brilliant noblewoman and her enigmatic protection officer. Add in a measure of danger and attraction. Heat over the warmth of humor and friendship, and the result is more than simple chemistry—it's elemental.

Lady Violet Hughes is keeping secrets. First, she founded a clandestine sanctuary for England's most brilliant female scientists. Second, she is using her genius on a confidential mission for the Crown. But the biggest secret of all? Her feelings for protection officer Arthur Kneland.

Solitary and reserved, Arthur learned the hard way to put duty first. But the more time he spends in the company of Violet and the eccentric club members, the more his best intentions go up in flames. Literally.

When a shadowy threat infiltrates Violet's laboratories, endangering her life and her work, scientist and bodyguard will find all their theories put to the test—and learn that the most important discoveries are those of the heart.

Show Notes:
- Welcome Erin and Maria, co-hosts of Feminists Without Mystique podcast
- Some brief Oscars chat: #TeamPromisingYoungWoman
- About Feminists Without Mystique (00:05:02)
- A little bit of hope...
- Introducing A Lady's Formula for Love (00:14:51)
- Erin & Maria's experience to romance novels
- Remembering Borders Bookstore (RIP)
- A brief synopsis for A Lady's Formula for Love (00:19:59)
- Men who get out of the way...
- Tear gas, hairspray, and other "feminine" things
- Bucking with traditional archetypes 
- A "protection officer" named Arthur (00:32:55)
- Real characters and themes... but in fiction
- Erotic hypotheses
- A questionable ending... or another beginning? (00:38:40)
- Redemption and forgiveness in romance
- Good ol' Greta Green (Shoutout to the Wallflower series by Lisa Kleypas)
- A few steamy sexcerpts… and some not-so-sexy euphemisms (00:52:15)
- Sponges, French letters, and other contraceptive talk
- The future of the series?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:06:45)
- Romance writing reference book mentioned (I forgot the title at the time): Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Novel Thesaurus
- DTRRN (Down to Read Romance Novels)
- Falling for the online romance community

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44589624Sat, 01 May 2021 21:38:13 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: A Lady's Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1) The Author:  Elizabeth Everett  The Noobies: Feminists Without Mystique  IG: @feministswithoutmystique Twitter: @fwmpodcast The Synopsis:  What is a Victorian lady's formula...A Lady's Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1)

The Author: 
Elizabeth Everett 

The Noobies:
Feminists Without Mystique 
IG: @feministswithoutmystique
Twitter: @fwmpodcast

The Synopsis: 
What is a Victorian lady's formula for love? Mix one brilliant noblewoman and her enigmatic protection officer. Add in a measure of danger and attraction. Heat over the warmth of humor and friendship, and the result is more than simple chemistry—it's elemental.

Lady Violet Hughes is keeping secrets. First, she founded a clandestine sanctuary for England's most brilliant female scientists. Second, she is using her genius on a confidential mission for the Crown. But the biggest secret of all? Her feelings for protection officer Arthur Kneland.

Solitary and reserved, Arthur learned the hard way to put duty first. But the more time he spends in the company of Violet and the eccentric club members, the more his best intentions go up in flames. Literally.

When a shadowy threat infiltrates Violet's laboratories, endangering her life and her work, scientist and bodyguard will find all their theories put to the test—and learn that the most important discoveries are those of the heart.

Show Notes:
- Welcome Erin and Maria, co-hosts of Feminists Without Mystique podcast
- Some brief Oscars chat: #TeamPromisingYoungWoman
- About Feminists Without Mystique (00:05:02)
- A little bit of hope...
- Introducing A Lady's Formula for Love (00:14:51)
- Erin & Maria's experience to romance novels
- Remembering Borders Bookstore (RIP)
- A brief synopsis for A Lady's Formula for Love (00:19:59)
- Men who get out of the way...
- Tear gas, hairspray, and other "feminine" things
- Bucking with traditional archetypes 
- A "protection officer" named Arthur (00:32:55)
- Real characters and themes... but in fiction
- Erotic hypotheses
- A questionable ending... or another beginning? (00:38:40)
- Redemption and forgiveness in romance
- Good ol' Greta Green (Shoutout to the Wallflower series by Lisa Kleypas)
- A few steamy sexcerpts… and some not-so-sexy euphemisms (00:52:15)
- Sponges, French letters, and other contraceptive talk
- The future of the series?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:06:45)
- Romance writing reference book mentioned (I forgot the title at the time): Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Novel Thesaurus
- DTRRN (Down to Read Romance Novels)
- Falling for the online romance community

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4637book,books,comedy,entertainment,feminism,feminist,literature,novel,novels,review,romance,science,stemtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-intimacy-experiment--44400283
The Novel:
The Intimacy Experiment

The Author:
Rosie Danan

The Noobie:
Kini Allen
Twitter: @kinilei1

The Synopsis:
Naomi Grant has built her life around going against the grain. After the sex-positive start-up she cofounded becomes an international sensation, she wants to extend her educational platform to live lecturing. Unfortunately, despite her long list of qualifications, higher ed won't hire her.

Ethan Cohen has recently received two honors: LA Mag named him one of the city's hottest bachelors and he became rabbi of his own synagogue. Taking a gamble in an effort to attract more millennials to the faith, the executive board hired Ethan because of his nontraditional background. Unfortunately, his shul is low on both funds and congregants. The board gives him three months to turn things around or else they'll close the doors of his synagogue for good.

Naomi and Ethan join forces to host a buzzy seminar series on Modern Intimacy, the perfect solution to their problems--until they discover a new one--their growing attraction to each other. They've built the syllabus for love's latest experiment, but neither of them expected they'd be the ones putting it to the test.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad for The Most Eligible Viscount in London (00:00:05 - 00:01:25)
- A few quick announcements: #ThirtyFlirtyAndReading, Reviews, and Patreon updates
- Introducing blogger and podcaster, Kini Allen
- The fear of self-promotion
- Check out Kini's podcast, Romance Romp
- Hidden romance reads
- Shoutout to Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
- Romance readers helping other romance readers (and podcasters)
- "Love Between the Covers" Documentary
- "There's room for everybody here"
- Shoutout to author, Beverly Jenkins
- Kini's 2021 Romance Picks (00:19:48)

- A brief synopsis for The Intimacy Experiment (00:23:31)
- Overall impressions
- Modern Intimacy vs. Modern Dating
- More talk on modern intimacy and post-pandemic dating in my Steamy Spotlight interview with Rosie Danan
- Falling for Naomi Grant (00:34:06)
- Exploring faith in romance novels
- Everything to love about Ethan (00:41:50)
- Friendships between men and women in romance novels
- Finding real themes in fiction
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:57:55)
- "Tab B" and other vulva euphemisms
- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings (01:06:04)
- Finding and creating community

Books Mentioned:
- Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle
- You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
- Hot Copy by Ruby Barrett
- Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne
- The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon
- How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days by K.M. Jackson
- Come As You Are... by Emily Nagoski
- Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44400283Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:07:27 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by The Most Eligible Viscount in London, the latest from bestselling author, Ella Quinn. The Novel: The Intimacy Experiment The Author: Rosie Danan The Noobie: Kini Allen Twitter: @kinilei1 The Synopsis: Naomi...
The Novel:
The Intimacy Experiment

The Author:
Rosie Danan

The Noobie:
Kini Allen
Twitter: @kinilei1

The Synopsis:
Naomi Grant has built her life around going against the grain. After the sex-positive start-up she cofounded becomes an international sensation, she wants to extend her educational platform to live lecturing. Unfortunately, despite her long list of qualifications, higher ed won't hire her.

Ethan Cohen has recently received two honors: LA Mag named him one of the city's hottest bachelors and he became rabbi of his own synagogue. Taking a gamble in an effort to attract more millennials to the faith, the executive board hired Ethan because of his nontraditional background. Unfortunately, his shul is low on both funds and congregants. The board gives him three months to turn things around or else they'll close the doors of his synagogue for good.

Naomi and Ethan join forces to host a buzzy seminar series on Modern Intimacy, the perfect solution to their problems--until they discover a new one--their growing attraction to each other. They've built the syllabus for love's latest experiment, but neither of them expected they'd be the ones putting it to the test.

Show Notes:
- Sponsored Ad for The Most Eligible Viscount in London (00:00:05 - 00:01:25)
- A few quick announcements: #ThirtyFlirtyAndReading, Reviews, and Patreon updates
- Introducing blogger and podcaster, Kini Allen
- The fear of self-promotion
- Check out Kini's podcast, Romance Romp
- Hidden romance reads
- Shoutout to Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
- Romance readers helping other romance readers (and podcasters)
- "Love Between the Covers" Documentary
- "There's room for everybody here"
- Shoutout to author, Beverly Jenkins
- Kini's 2021 Romance Picks (00:19:48)

- A brief synopsis for The Intimacy Experiment (00:23:31)
- Overall impressions
- Modern Intimacy vs. Modern Dating
- More talk on modern intimacy and post-pandemic dating in my Steamy Spotlight interview with Rosie Danan
- Falling for Naomi Grant (00:34:06)
- Exploring faith in romance novels
- Everything to love about Ethan (00:41:50)
- Friendships between men and women in romance novels
- Finding real themes in fiction
- A few steamy sexcerpts (00:57:55)
- "Tab B" and other vulva euphemisms
- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings (01:06:04)
- Finding and creating community

Books Mentioned:
- Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle
- You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
- Hot Copy by Ruby Barrett
- Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne
- The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon
- How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days by K.M. Jackson
- Come As You Are... by Emily Nagoski
- Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4562book,books,comedy,dating,intimacy,literature,millennial,novel,novels,reading,review,romance,science,sex,sexualitytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-sarah-skye--44332519Let's talk female masturbation, mental health awareness, and of course, food! Authors Skye McDonald (The Anti-Belle series) and Sarah Smith (Faker, Simmer Down) join Kelly to discuss their platonic love story, mental health awareness in romance novels, and of course, female masturbation.

Together, they host the Quick & Dirty Romance Podcast (also part of the Frolic Podcast Network), and now, they’ve joined forces to write their first romance together, Sips & Strokes under the nom de plume, Sarah Skye. 

Guests: 
Skye McDonald
IG: @writerskyemcd
Twitter: @writerskyemcd

Sarah Smith
IG: @authorsarahs
Twitter: @AuthorSarahS

Sarah Skye
IG: @quickndirtyromance
Twitter: @quickndirtyrom

Show Notes: 
- Introducing Sarah Smith and Skye McDonald, aka Sarah Skye.
- Sips & Strokes - Available April 20th, 2021
- What We're Reading 
- Romance Origin Stories (00:07:28)
- "It all boils down to the happily ever after"
- Talking author "trademarks" and styles (00:14:39)
- Masturbation & Therapy
- The platonic love story-turned-writing partnership (00:20:36)
- "You make it shine for me" (The new "I burn for you"?)
- The best (and worst) kind of feedback
- How to maintain a well-balanced writing partnership (00:26:45)
- Fake Dating & Wedding Hijinks 
- A quick synopsis for Sips & Strokes
- Splitting a dual POV between two authors (00:33:40)
- Female friendships for the win!
- Allowing ourselves (and our characters) to be wrong during the time of "Cancel Culture"
- More books to come...?
- What's up next for Skye & Sarah (00:45:08)
- The stories we're dying to write
- Pre-order Sips & Strokes now (or win a copy during the #ThirtyFlirtyAndReading giveaway on our Instagram)

Sarah Smith's Books:
Faker
Simmer Down
If You Never Come Back
On Location (Coming Soon)

Skye McDonald's Books:
Not Suitable For Work
Off the Record
Nemesis

Other Books Recommended/Discussed:
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Falling Like Stars (All in Series #1) by Eve Kasey
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44332519Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:46:46 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Let's talk female masturbation, mental health awareness, and of course, food! Authors Skye McDonald (The Anti-Belle series) and Sarah Smith (Faker, Simmer Down) join Kelly to discuss their platonic love story, mental health awareness in...Let's talk female masturbation, mental health awareness, and of course, food! Authors Skye McDonald (The Anti-Belle series) and Sarah Smith (Faker, Simmer Down) join Kelly to discuss their platonic love story, mental health awareness in romance novels, and of course, female masturbation.

Together, they host the Quick & Dirty Romance Podcast (also part of the Frolic Podcast Network), and now, they’ve joined forces to write their first romance together, Sips & Strokes under the nom de plume, Sarah Skye. 

Guests: 
Skye McDonald
IG: @writerskyemcd
Twitter: @writerskyemcd

Sarah Smith
IG: @authorsarahs
Twitter: @AuthorSarahS

Sarah Skye
IG: @quickndirtyromance
Twitter: @quickndirtyrom

Show Notes: 
- Introducing Sarah Smith and Skye McDonald, aka Sarah Skye.
- Sips & Strokes - Available April 20th, 2021
- What We're Reading 
- Romance Origin Stories (00:07:28)
- "It all boils down to the happily ever after"
- Talking author "trademarks" and styles (00:14:39)
- Masturbation & Therapy
- The platonic love story-turned-writing partnership (00:20:36)
- "You make it shine for me" (The new "I burn for you"?)
- The best (and worst) kind of feedback
- How to maintain a well-balanced writing partnership (00:26:45)
- Fake Dating & Wedding Hijinks 
- A quick synopsis for Sips & Strokes
- Splitting a dual POV between two authors (00:33:40)
- Female friendships for the win!
- Allowing ourselves (and our characters) to be wrong during the time of "Cancel Culture"
- More books to come...?
- What's up next for Skye & Sarah (00:45:08)
- The stories we're dying to write
- Pre-order Sips & Strokes now (or win a copy during the #ThirtyFlirtyAndReading giveaway on our Instagram)

Sarah Smith's Books:
Faker
Simmer Down
If You Never Come Back
On Location (Coming Soon)

Skye McDonald's Books:
Not Suitable For Work
Off the Record
Nemesis

Other Books Recommended/Discussed:
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Falling Like Stars (All in Series #1) by Eve Kasey
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3180book,comedy,dating,erotica,interview,interviews,literature,love,novel,reading,review,romance,sex,sexuality,writer,writerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-rosie-danan--44197737Rosie Danan's debut novel, The Roommate was named a "Best Book of the Year" by such publications as NPR, Buzzfeed, Bustle, and Refinery 29. And now, she's back with The Intimacy Experiment, a book about human connection, destigmatizing sex work, and what intimacy looks like in the 21st century.

Guest: 
Rosie Danan
IG: @RosieDanan
Twitter: @RosieDanan

Show Notes: 
- Introducing Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate and The Intimacy Experiment (Available April 6th, 2021)
- The best and worst of movie sequels 
- "Recreating the magic" vs. flexing different writing muscles
- Rosie's relationship with romance and pink covers (00:10:17)
- The "back room at the video store" genre (00:12:21)
- Sex, Relationships, & Intimacy
- Permission from the rabbi
- The evolution of connection
- Researching and destigmatizing the sex work industry (00:28:08)
- The Jewish experience
- Weird, but perfect timing
- "We are more lonely now than ever before"
- How to navigate modern intimacy post-pandemic (00:39:07)
- "Radical Vulnerability" 
- Stop confusing vulnerability with weakness
- A sneak peek at what up's next for Rosie (00:44:32)
- Rosie's advice for romance-reading "noobies"
- The story you're dying to write...

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44197737Sun, 04 Apr 2021 22:09:32 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary: Rosie Danan's debut novel, The Roommate was named a "Best Book of the Year" by such publications as NPR, Buzzfeed, Bustle, and Refinery 29. And now, she's back with The Intimacy Experiment, a book about human connection, destigmatizing sex...Rosie Danan's debut novel, The Roommate was named a "Best Book of the Year" by such publications as NPR, Buzzfeed, Bustle, and Refinery 29. And now, she's back with The Intimacy Experiment, a book about human connection, destigmatizing sex work, and what intimacy looks like in the 21st century.

Guest: 
Rosie Danan
IG: @RosieDanan
Twitter: @RosieDanan

Show Notes: 
- Introducing Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate and The Intimacy Experiment (Available April 6th, 2021)
- The best and worst of movie sequels 
- "Recreating the magic" vs. flexing different writing muscles
- Rosie's relationship with romance and pink covers (00:10:17)
- The "back room at the video store" genre (00:12:21)
- Sex, Relationships, & Intimacy
- Permission from the rabbi
- The evolution of connection
- Researching and destigmatizing the sex work industry (00:28:08)
- The Jewish experience
- Weird, but perfect timing
- "We are more lonely now than ever before"
- How to navigate modern intimacy post-pandemic (00:39:07)
- "Radical Vulnerability" 
- Stop confusing vulnerability with weakness
- A sneak peek at what up's next for Rosie (00:44:32)
- Rosie's advice for romance-reading "noobies"
- The story you're dying to write...

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3223art,author,book,books,comedy,dating,interview,literature,novel,novels,romance,romcom,sex,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/by-mistake--44068310The Author: Sigal Ehrlich

The Noobie: Jaimee Bell
Twitter: @jaimeebell_

The Synopsis: There’s so much going on in Anna’s life. Teaching countless hours at the studio and nurturing the three major relationships of her life – her group of tight-knit friends, all while attempting to not screw up this whole adulthood thing leaves very little time to waste on yet another dating app. At this point, a relationship is off the menu. Being “self-partnered” is more than enough.

A serious relationship has been crossed off Liam Brody’s list of goals, at least for the foreseeable future. Completing his residency and becoming a trauma surgeon is his only priority. Casual relationships, his friends, and books are the only things he’s willing to lose his precious free time to.

When an accidental email starts a deep online connection, both Liam and Anna dive in with zero concern . . . because there’s really no harm in getting close to someone who you’ll never meet in real life, right? Wrong. When a turn of events brings their “safe” virtual connection to an unexpected face-to-face, Anna and Liam learn their online chemistry pales in comparison to the real deal. A realization that brings along the bazillion-dollar question – what do you do when you meet The One at the most impossibly wrong time?

Show Notes:
- Introducing Jaimee Bell, freelance writer turned erotica author
- Jaimee's personal experience with "digital love"
- Check out Jaimee's writing on sexual health, relationships, and more on Sofia Gray
- A sneak peek at Jaimee's work in progress!
- A few words on Fifty Shades of Grey's legacy - we need a new frame of reference when it comes to BDSM (00:11:51)
- Be sure to check out our Snacket episodes on Patreon!
- Today's reading: By Mistake by Sigal Ehrlich (00:16:47)
- Jaimee's relationship with romance novels 
- The benefits of a Dual POV- A brief synopsis for By Mistake (00:21:07)
- Stop double-first-naming men!
- Overall impressions: A sweet "cilantro" read- A beautiful bouquet... of red flags (00:31:57)
- A fine line between educational and "preachy" 
- Why aren't we having more digital sex in digital love stories?
- "Get on the plane, Rachel."
- Some not-so-steamy sexcerpts (00:47:27)
- Night fishing and funeral home dates?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:31)
- More romance reading ahead Books Mentioned
- All the Dirty Little Things: An Erotica Collection by Jaimee Bell
- Eat Pray Love and Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/c9a01f56-8fe4-3d27-8e29-ced899d34557Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:16:01 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: By Mistake (Poison & Wine #1) The Author: Sigal Ehrlich The Noobie: Jaimee Bell Twitter: @jaimeebell_ The Synopsis: There’s so much going on in Anna’s life. Teaching countless hours at the studio and nurturing the three major...The Author: Sigal Ehrlich

The Noobie: Jaimee Bell
Twitter: @jaimeebell_

The Synopsis: There’s so much going on in Anna’s life. Teaching countless hours at the studio and nurturing the three major relationships of her life – her group of tight-knit friends, all while attempting to not screw up this whole adulthood thing leaves very little time to waste on yet another dating app. At this point, a relationship is off the menu. Being “self-partnered” is more than enough.

A serious relationship has been crossed off Liam Brody’s list of goals, at least for the foreseeable future. Completing his residency and becoming a trauma surgeon is his only priority. Casual relationships, his friends, and books are the only things he’s willing to lose his precious free time to.

When an accidental email starts a deep online connection, both Liam and Anna dive in with zero concern . . . because there’s really no harm in getting close to someone who you’ll never meet in real life, right? Wrong. When a turn of events brings their “safe” virtual connection to an unexpected face-to-face, Anna and Liam learn their online chemistry pales in comparison to the real deal. A realization that brings along the bazillion-dollar question – what do you do when you meet The One at the most impossibly wrong time?

Show Notes:
- Introducing Jaimee Bell, freelance writer turned erotica author
- Jaimee's personal experience with "digital love"
- Check out Jaimee's writing on sexual health, relationships, and more on Sofia Gray
- A sneak peek at Jaimee's work in progress!
- A few words on Fifty Shades of Grey's legacy - we need a new frame of reference when it comes to BDSM (00:11:51)
- Be sure to check out our Snacket episodes on Patreon!
- Today's reading: By Mistake by Sigal Ehrlich (00:16:47)
- Jaimee's relationship with romance novels 
- The benefits of a Dual POV- A brief synopsis for By Mistake (00:21:07)
- Stop double-first-naming men!
- Overall impressions: A sweet "cilantro" read- A beautiful bouquet... of red flags (00:31:57)
- A fine line between educational and "preachy" 
- Why aren't we having more digital sex in digital love stories?
- "Get on the plane, Rachel."
- Some not-so-steamy sexcerpts (00:47:27)
- Night fishing and funeral home dates?
- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:54:31)
- More romance reading ahead Books Mentioned
- All the Dirty Little Things: An Erotica Collection by Jaimee Bell
- Eat Pray Love and Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert

Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.

*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3850truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-marni-mann--44051668boobiepodcast.podbean.com/aae27983-d989-3a1e-94b6-af049111dfffTue, 23 Mar 2021 19:04:03 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:USA Today Bestselling author, Marni Mann joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, When We Met (Moments in Boston #2). Other topics include our shared wanderlust (amplified by times of quarantine), the art of note-taking, and everything to...2843truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/call-me-maybe--44051681boobiepodcast.podbean.com/cabb5f7c-b4cb-3025-98b0-514fca127014Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:35:27 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by Love at First, an uplifting and unforgettable story of love and second chances by critically acclaimed author, Kate Clayborn. The Novel:Call Me Maybe The Author: Cara BastoneThe Noobie:Adam Murphy IG:...3920truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-happy-ever-after-playlist--44051693boobiepodcast.podbean.com/89a60286-196d-33e9-86bd-5fe150207326Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:58:53 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Happy Ever After Playlist (The Friend Zone #2)The Author: Abby JimenezThe Noobie:Hadas LevIG: @hadas_levTwitter: @levhadas*Watch Hadas in the short film, The Audition*The Synopsis: Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't...4328truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loverboy--44051683boobiepodcast.podbean.com/636ea12e-b2e7-3cd9-ad3f-95a74e15ba7cThu, 04 Mar 2021 17:46:08 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by Driven, the fourth book in the Deep Ops series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Rebecca Zanetti. The Novel:Loverboy (The Company #2)The Author: Sarina BowenThe Noobie:Sara Runnels IG: @omgskrTwitter:...4172truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rogue-to-ruin--44051672boobiepodcast.podbean.com/032143ff-e4dc-3fc6-976a-f0ba8953e880Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:07:45 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by The Duke Heist, the first installment in the Wild Wynchesters series by New York Times bestselling author, Erica Ridley.*Stay tuned for a free sample (the first three chapters) of the audiobook for The Duke Heist at...7199truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-madeleine-henry--44051688boobiepodcast.podbean.com/70ef23e3-eba2-3a06-906e-286483f1b482Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:16:21 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by The Duke Heist, the first installment in the Wild Wynchesters series by New York Times bestselling author, Erica Ridley.Summary:Author Madeleine Henry joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, The Love Proof....3199truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/something-new--44051694 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/bc7f228f-4d66-3e9d-8948-e8e0565d4edeTue, 16 Feb 2021 17:15:51 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Fairy Godmothers, Inc., the first installment in a new Para-Rom-Com series by Saranna DeWylde.The Novel:Something New (Holiday Springs Resort #6)The Author: B. Ivy WoodsThe Noobies:Torry, Host of Ready to Be Petty IG:... ]]>4726truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/party-favors--44051695 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/19f94edd-ef99-389f-b75f-72ca0ceb2151Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:14:46 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by The Rancher Meets His Match, the fourth Western romance in the Millers of Morgan Valley series by Kate Pearce.The Novel:Party Favors (So Over the Holidays #4)The Author: Erin McLellanThe Noobies:Jessica, Host of... ]]>4863truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-melissa-croce--44051697boobiepodcast.podbean.com/4b5e5b97-d11f-33e3-8f37-5c6d0af848cdTue, 19 Jan 2021 17:23:40 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:Melissa Croce, joins Kelly to discuss her debut book, Single and Forced to Mingle: A Guide for (Nearly) Any Socially Awkward Situation. Other topics include a few favorite 2020 reads, the difficulties of online dating, and a round of "Dear...4369truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-merry-boobsmas-12--44051748boobiepodcast.podbean.com/0ce01af4-5bf1-3e3e-8737-7b3d535a673fFri, 25 Dec 2020 05:00:22 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Being Merry (Desert Rose Hook-ups Book #3)The Author: Meka JamesThe Noobie: MK McFadden The Synopsis:Goodwill towards others never felt so good…Noelle Cameron won’t let being basically homeless in a new state dampen her Christmas...4819truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-very-witchy-yuletide-boobsmas-11--44051684boobiepodcast.podbean.com/321bac34-aa9b-37e9-8e0b-733201c2656eThu, 24 Dec 2020 23:44:28 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:A Very Witchy YuletideThe Author: D. LieberThe Noobie: Annie Hex, Owner of Hex Poetry ApothecaryThe Synopsis:First love is hard to forget, and even harder to ignore…Evergreen Pendre wasn’t planning on going home for Yule. But when her Mom...4094truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-winter-s-night-boobsmas-10--44051704boobiepodcast.podbean.com/83396b5c-d347-39bb-8f3f-b659fdda58b2Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:02:42 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:One Winter's Night The Author: Kiley DunbarThe Noobie: Jared GoodeMidnight Musicals (Coming in 2021)The Synopsis:A gorgeously uplifting, romantic read that will warm your heart – take a trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon, where magic happens…It’s...4199truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sweet-on-you-boobsmas-9--44051806boobiepodcast.podbean.com/3f067f4e-622d-346d-a7e1-6acdd654bd81Wed, 23 Dec 2020 04:14:28 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Don't Look, the latest release from New York Times bestselling author, Alexandra Ivy. The Novel:Sweet on YouThe Author: Carla de GuzmanThe Noobies: Elizabeth & Desiree, Hosts of Really Reading Romance Book ClubEast...4894truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-crown-for-christmas-boobsmas-8--44051703boobiepodcast.podbean.com/3799e715-3bc0-3fcb-9076-3338454995b8Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:36:39 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:A Crown for Christmas The Author: Rachel Van Dyken The Noobie: Becky Feldman, Host of Too Stupid to Live The Synopsis:The first time I met Fitz or to most of the world Duke Fitzegerald Heraldo Belleville, I punched him in the throat.I was...4309truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miracles-and-menorahs-boobsmas-7--44051707boobiepodcast.podbean.com/c3a2e473-b709-3ad2-ac60-40792da41e6bTue, 22 Dec 2020 02:34:42 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Miracles and MenorahsThe Author: Stacey AgdernThe Noobie: Miri SmithThe Synopsis:Sarah Goldman loves Hanukkah, and she's thrilled to be appointed as vice chair of the Hollowville Hanukkah Festival. So when the festival is threatened with...4192truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-stacey-agdern--44051690boobiepodcast.podbean.com/930f1b9a-417a-3dcf-acba-947db157886dSun, 20 Dec 2020 22:16:24 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:Happy Boobsmakkuh! Author Stacey Agdern joins the podcast to discuss her brand new Hanukkah romance release, Miracles and Menorahs. Additional topics include our favorite Hallmark holiday movies, diverse representation (or the lack thereof) in...3229truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mistletoe-detour-boobsmas-6--44051685boobiepodcast.podbean.com/c87df770-f042-347f-95f3-1d3682508eaeMon, 14 Dec 2020 04:53:57 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Mistletoe DetourThe Author: Kate PearceThe Noobies: Michelle Jace The Synopsis:When Morgan Valley rancher Ted Baker gets out his tow truck to pick up a snowbound driver, he doesn’t expect to find his old school friend Veronica on the lam...4606truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gigolo-all-the-way-boobsmas-5--44051699boobiepodcast.podbean.com/a7ec1944-03f1-3268-8515-c70ab4832979Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:44:45 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Gigolo All the WayThe Author: JN WelshThe Noobie: Kelly "Nerdzilla" MendenhallThe Medical Gaslighting PodcastThe Synopsis:All Noelle "Elle" Rudolph wants this Christmas is for her Caribbean family to back off. Sick and tired of the constant...4941truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blame-it-on-the-mistletoe-boobsmas-4--44051706boobiepodcast.podbean.com/e4f7d174-4fac-3f4c-890f-377f73662806Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:30:12 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Blame it on the Mistletoe The Author: Marina AdairThe Noobies: Joelle ("Mouse") and Julianne ("Weens")Mouse and Weens PodcastThe Synopsis:To claim his slice of the family ranch, Texas Ranger Noah is forced back to Tucker’s Crossing. All he...4370truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-highlander-is-coming-to-town-boobsmas-3--44051700boobiepodcast.podbean.com/e864530c-7a9d-3e26-8be3-2bc46b8b21b4Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:55:47 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:A Highlander is Coming to Town (Highland, Georgia #3)The Author: Laura TrenthamThe Noobie: Angela Maria Hart Angela's YouTube: @booksaremyhartCozy Mystery Book ClubThe Synopsis:You better watch out. . .Holt Pierson is dreading Christmas. His...4718truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holidate-boobsmas-2--44051701boobiepodcast.podbean.com/8ed581f0-c724-3033-9348-e5bcd269fa27Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:50:57 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Holidate (Dating #3)The Author: Monica MurphyThe Noobies: Alanna ReganThe Synopsis:Candice Gaines loves Christmas. Not only does she bask in the twinkling lights, sing Christmas carols and go crazy with the decorations, she’s also in the...3839truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noelle-the-first-boobsmas-1--44051698boobiepodcast.podbean.com/7712be89-558d-3da7-98af-5e941f0bfd2eTue, 01 Dec 2020 18:27:41 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Noelle the First (Holliday Sisters #1)The Author: Nicole FallsThe Noobies: Bridget, Co-host of Romance at a Glance PodcastThe Synopsis:Despite sharing a birthday with the holiday, Christmas just wasn't Noelle's thing. As a kid she had been...3847truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wicked-truths-november-book-club--44051702boobiepodcast.podbean.com/0ebcc727-aa44-3936-b963-00949e273378Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:01:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by If the Boot Fits, the latest second book in Rebekah Weatherspoon's Cowboys of California series. The Novel:Wicked Truths (The Hunt Legacy Duology #2)The Author:Jodi Ellen MalpasThe Not-so-Noobie:Becky, Host of Too...5528truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simmer-down--44051708 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/174933eb-5cd2-3af4-bf14-0475300ca762Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:54:41 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Simmer DownThe Author: Sarah SmithThe Noobies:Rex Barraza (@rexbarraza)The Synopsis:Nikki DiMarco knew life wouldn’t be all sunshine and coconuts when she quit her dream job to help her mom serve up mouthwatering Filipino dishes to hungry... ]]>4593truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-hallowe-en-heartbreak--44051692boobiepodcast.podbean.com/591d3092-c4c4-3f7f-99a6-64e3490b7101Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:54:21 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:My Hallowe'en Heartbreak (Holiday Hat Trick Book #2)The Author: Melanie TingThe Noobies:Sasha & Courtney, Hosts of SpoopHour The Synopsis:It’s officially the worst Hallowe’en ever.First, Sophia Ando gets a demotion at her big law firm. Then...5423truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hex-love-and-rock-roll--44051711boobiepodcast.podbean.com/da5b8f0c-9a55-39a1-8789-f16400953fc0Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:53:53 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Christmas Kisses with my Cowboy, the latest holiday anthology series from Kensington. The Novel:Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll (Coven Daughters #1)The Author: Kat TurnerThe Noobie:James (IG: @amalgamation81)The...4479truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caroline-s-heart--44051710boobiepodcast.podbean.com/faabba54-fe9b-366f-968a-765135d8ea5dMon, 30 Nov 2020 17:53:25 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Caroline's Heart The Author: Austin ChantThe Not-so-Noobie:Andrea, Host of Shelf Love PodcastThe Synopsis:Cecily lost her soulmate years ago, leaving her with nothing but the clockwork heart that once beat in Caroline's chest. They say it's...3682truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-schooled-september-book-club--44051712boobiepodcast.podbean.com/3feb9fd2-5638-3b61-a3e6-cf8b7a55a92fMon, 30 Nov 2020 17:00:59 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Getting SchooledThe Author:Emma ChaseThe Not-so-Noobie:Laura, What to Read Next PodcastThe Synopsis:Head of the class...Garrett Daniels has this whole life thing figured out.The cocky, charismatic former high school star quarterback is an...5651truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-love--44051714boobiepodcast.podbean.com/01d8986c-e3f7-3d31-b186-a3eb26ecddb8Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:27:16 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by The Siren and the Deep Blue Sea, the latest book in the Embraced by Magic series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Kerrelyn Sparks. The Novel:40-Love (There's Something About Marysburg #1)The...5895truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-leni-kauffman--44051735boobiepodcast.podbean.com/acde39e3-dddf-399a-abec-5970af2f72dbThu, 17 Sep 2020 00:55:45 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:Even if you don’t recognize her name, chances are you’re already familiar with Leni Kauffman's work. She is the illustrator behind such romance novel covers as Adriana Herrera’s Finding Joy and Olivia Dade’s 40-Love, which we’ll be reading and...2246truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/office-hours--44051709boobiepodcast.podbean.com/db86aa2e-753a-3ce7-9e25-c5ddb2d09283Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:59:33 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Office HoursThe Author:Katrina JacksonThe Noobie:Jazmen, Host of Three Black ChicksBlk & Bkish MerchLiterally BlackThe Synopsis:What's life like on the tenure track?For Assistant Professor of Sociology, Dr. Deja Evans, it sucks. Hard. Every...3640truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pool-boy-august-book-club--44051802boobiepodcast.podbean.com/2144816d-9d26-399e-a5a7-5bdb4ab17753Wed, 02 Sep 2020 23:41:01 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:The Pool Boy (Nashville Neighborhood #2)The Author:Nikki SloaneThe Not-so-Noobie:Thien-Kim Lam Bawdy BookwormsThe Synopsis:Nothing says happy birthday like catching your husband in a compromising position with his boss.His male boss.Why,...5212truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-just-one-kiss--44051715 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/2a3cbf16-3a44-34b6-8036-a89e2d52f09cWed, 26 Aug 2020 03:09:46 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by The Rebellious Rancher, the third book in the Millers of Morgan Valley series by Kate Pearce. The Rebellious Rancher is available wherever books are sold.The Novel:With Just One Kiss (Grayson Friends #6)The... ]]>5160truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-corinne-michaels--44051733boobiepodcast.podbean.com/a772de3c-7d95-3afc-b514-cb4bacc4e51dFri, 14 Aug 2020 18:31:40 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Corinne Michaels joins Kelly to discuss her upcoming release, The One for Me, book three in the Arrowood Brothers series. Other topics include mindfulness through...3332truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-write-escape--44051720boobiepodcast.podbean.com/0392a140-ca8a-36bb-be61-0f202db5a60aFri, 14 Aug 2020 03:18:49 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:The Write Escape: an Irish RomanceThe Author:Charish ReidThe Noobie:Courtney, Host of The Cult of Domesticity Podcast The Synopsis:Take one heartbroken Chicago girl...Literary editor Antonia Harper had it all—the career, the man, the future....5251truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-me-hate-you-july-book-club--44051716Giveaway Winners:Emily MorrisKayla Schleicher*Shawna Broadstock*
August Book Club:The Pool Boy by Nikki Sloane (Available August 11th) Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/5100e3ee-7444-329d-8904-e9ea0b1992ccSat, 01 Aug 2020 00:57:56 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Crushing It, the exciting new romantic comedy from debut author, Lorelei Parker. Crushing It is available wherever books are sold. The Novel:Make Me Hate You The Author:Kandi Steiner The Not-so-Noobie: Ariana...Giveaway Winners:Emily MorrisKayla Schleicher*Shawna Broadstock*
August Book Club:The Pool Boy by Nikki Sloane (Available August 11th) Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>6192truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-devil-of-downtown--44051713Manhattan kingpin.Brilliant mastermind.Gentleman gangster.He's built a wall around his heart...Orphaned and abandoned on the Bowery's mean streets, Jack Mulligan survived on strength, cunning, and ambition. Now he rules his territory better than any politician or copper ever could. He didn't get here by being soft. But in uptown do-gooder Justine Greene―the very definition of an iron fist in a velvet glove―Jack may have met his match.She wears hers on her sleeve...Justine is devoted to tracking down deadbeat husbands and fighting for fair working conditions. When her mission brings her face-to-face with Jack, she's shocked to find the man behind the criminal empire is considerably more charming and honorable than many "gentlemen" she knows.Forming an unlikely alliance, they discover an unexpected desire. And when Justine's past catches up with them, Jack may be her only hope of survival. Is she ready to make a deal with the devil...?
 
Show Notes: - Sponsored promo for The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea- Introducing Ashby Vose & Ori - Catch the replay of our discussion at Virtual PopCon!- Join the Plus Size Group Chat on Facebook for a group of like-minded, body-positive women :)- Check out our FREE Bonus Patreon chat about anxiety, finding connection during quarantine, and barista woes!- Today's book: The Devil of Downtown (00:11:25)- Acknowledging our misconceptions about romance - Defining "pleasure reading"...- Revisiting my discussion about romance novel covers with Skye McDonald- Synopsis for The Devil of Downtown (00:21:33)- Getting to know our heroine through the rest of the characters- The subtle (and not-so-subtle) mention of what's "good" and "bad" and how it relates to exploring privilege in the world today (00:34:35)- Kelly's Advice: start reading cover-to-cover - The historical research behind The Devil of Downtown (00:43:50)- Channeling Hamilton while reading - A variety of progressive, modern relationships- Sharing your space with a significant other?- Not a lot of negatives, but... (01:04:10)- The uniqueness of "sister stories"- A newfound appreciation for where we are today- A PLETHORA of saucy sexcerpts (01:11:58)- The oral sex and dirty talk in this book puts every other book to shame- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings (01:25:15)- Bringing things full circle with some more "pleasure reading"Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/a13d193b-e995-3754-ac42-753ddfc2bb74Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:54:45 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Candlewick Press, publisher of The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea, the new YA fantasy novel by Maggie Takuda-Hall.The Novel:The Devil of DowntownThe Author: Joanna ShupeThe Noobie: Ashby Vose, Ori Co-founder and Head...Manhattan kingpin.Brilliant mastermind.Gentleman gangster.He's built a wall around his heart...Orphaned and abandoned on the Bowery's mean streets, Jack Mulligan survived on strength, cunning, and ambition. Now he rules his territory better than any politician or copper ever could. He didn't get here by being soft. But in uptown do-gooder Justine Greene―the very definition of an iron fist in a velvet glove―Jack may have met his match.She wears hers on her sleeve...Justine is devoted to tracking down deadbeat husbands and fighting for fair working conditions. When her mission brings her face-to-face with Jack, she's shocked to find the man behind the criminal empire is considerably more charming and honorable than many "gentlemen" she knows.Forming an unlikely alliance, they discover an unexpected desire. And when Justine's past catches up with them, Jack may be her only hope of survival. Is she ready to make a deal with the devil...?
 
Show Notes: - Sponsored promo for The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea- Introducing Ashby Vose & Ori - Catch the replay of our discussion at Virtual PopCon!- Join the Plus Size Group Chat on Facebook for a group of like-minded, body-positive women :)- Check out our FREE Bonus Patreon chat about anxiety, finding connection during quarantine, and barista woes!- Today's book: The Devil of Downtown (00:11:25)- Acknowledging our misconceptions about romance - Defining "pleasure reading"...- Revisiting my discussion about romance novel covers with Skye McDonald- Synopsis for The Devil of Downtown (00:21:33)- Getting to know our heroine through the rest of the characters- The subtle (and not-so-subtle) mention of what's "good" and "bad" and how it relates to exploring privilege in the world today (00:34:35)- Kelly's Advice: start reading cover-to-cover - The historical research behind The Devil of Downtown (00:43:50)- Channeling Hamilton while reading - A variety of progressive, modern relationships- Sharing your space with a significant other?- Not a lot of negatives, but... (01:04:10)- The uniqueness of "sister stories"- A newfound appreciation for where we are today- A PLETHORA of saucy sexcerpts (01:11:58)- The oral sex and dirty talk in this book puts every other book to shame- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings (01:25:15)- Bringing things full circle with some more "pleasure reading"Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5600truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-rc-boldt--44051730Guest: RC Boldt 
Show Notes: - Promo for Dateable, a Frolic Podcast Network show- Introducing RC Boldt - RC's go-to karaoke jams and workout playlists (00:02:27)- The beginning of RC's romance-reading career (00:05:35)- Friends-to-lovers and Second-Chance Romance with a dash of military - RC recommends: Anything by Lauren Layne - You gotta love a book named Clam Jam... - It's okay to break "the rules" and talk to the audience/reader- The history behind The Good Samaritan and why it doesn't fit inside "the box"- The crazy story behind RC's latest book, Hell Hath No Fury (00:15:20)- The challenges of writing romantic suspense (00:21:59)- The beauty that is Timothy Olyphant (and other dudes with shaved-heads) - A brief discussion about the evolution of romance novel covers- More romantic suspense to come!- The research deep-dive for Hell Hath No Fury (00:27:30)- What's one or two tidbits about the Dixie Mafia?- What's up next for RC? More mafia... (00:35:11)- Our shared gift for finding the best hole-in-the-wall foodie spots- The EXCLUSIVE blurb for RC's next mafia book! (00:39:13)- RC's advice to the "noobie" romance readers (00:45:08)
- This might be the start of a beautiful business venture... - Where to find, follow, and keep in touch with RC: on Instagram, Facebook, or join the Boldt's Beach Babes Readers group on Facebook.  
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/5f11d425-4fcd-5501-bd33-f000a501e8d4Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:58:25 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:Hell Hath No Fury author and karaoke queen, RC Boldt, joins Kelly to discuss her venture into romantic suspense, her gift for digging up hole-in-the-wall taco stands, and her deep dive into the Dixie Mafia which may (or may not) have involved...Guest: RC Boldt 
Show Notes: - Promo for Dateable, a Frolic Podcast Network show- Introducing RC Boldt - RC's go-to karaoke jams and workout playlists (00:02:27)- The beginning of RC's romance-reading career (00:05:35)- Friends-to-lovers and Second-Chance Romance with a dash of military - RC recommends: Anything by Lauren Layne - You gotta love a book named Clam Jam... - It's okay to break "the rules" and talk to the audience/reader- The history behind The Good Samaritan and why it doesn't fit inside "the box"- The crazy story behind RC's latest book, Hell Hath No Fury (00:15:20)- The challenges of writing romantic suspense (00:21:59)- The beauty that is Timothy Olyphant (and other dudes with shaved-heads) - A brief discussion about the evolution of romance novel covers- More romantic suspense to come!- The research deep-dive for Hell Hath No Fury (00:27:30)- What's one or two tidbits about the Dixie Mafia?- What's up next for RC? More mafia... (00:35:11)- Our shared gift for finding the best hole-in-the-wall foodie spots- The EXCLUSIVE blurb for RC's next mafia book! (00:39:13)- RC's advice to the "noobie" romance readers (00:45:08)
- This might be the start of a beautiful business venture... - Where to find, follow, and keep in touch with RC: on Instagram, Facebook, or join the Boldt's Beach Babes Readers group on Facebook.  
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>2943truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/issued--44051691The Author: Paris WyntersThe Noobie: Caleb Alman (@calebalman)The Synopsis:She needs a total life reboot… even if it means marrying a strangerTaya Maverick has just volunteered to marry a random Navy SEAL as part of the military’s new spouse-matching program. What other choice does she have? Her former best friend killed her father and torched her house. Taya’s determined to start over, but to be safe she has to disappear. The program is the perfect opportunity, complete with refuge and a built-in bodyguard. Her Navy SEAL husband can keep her safe, right?After one spectacularly disastrous marriage, Jim Stephens nixes round two. But his commanding officer never accepts no for an order. While an injury may have sidelined him temporarily, Jim still needs to salvage his career after a mistake in combat puts him in leadership’s cross-hairs. Being the first in the pilot program guarantees him his rank and eventual active duty clearance…as long as he can last the trial year.The I dos are barely uttered before Jim and Taya realize they’ve each miscalculated. Their sizzling chemistry might lead to bed, but neither is prepared to open their heart. And then Taya’s past comes knocking...
Show Notes: - Promo for Textual Tension - Introducing Caleb Alman, a self-proclaimed "Twitter gay"- The increase of TikTok and Instagram content during the start of quarantine- A brief discussion of Midnight Sun, a decade in the making- The OTHER Caleb Alman (have you Googled yourself today?)- Caleb's history (or lack thereof) with the romance genre (00:12:30)- Introducing Issued by Paris Wynters (aka the best drag name ever) - Creating your drag queen name: the last place you visited + favorite season- Expect the second book in the Navy Seals of Little Creek series in September 2020- The lack of queer representation in romance... ESPECIALLY in bookstores- Inherent biases, both in romance and IRL - see "100 Humans" (00:20:29)- Synopsis for Issued (00:23:44)- A contemporary marriage of convenience and marriage contract? Hell yeah!- The "slow burn" that defied Caleb's expectations- We've got a couple of questions... - Who doesn't know how to use a microwave? Girlfriend... (00:38:35)- When will people just say what they're feeling? Can that exist in a book? - An ode to ass-eating (00:44:52)- A couple of "petty points" - hot chocolate and imaginary timelines- The most cinematic combat scenes in romance- Kelly mixes up IEDs with IUDs... and Caleb confuses IUDs with STIs- A couple of steamy sexcerpts... just kidding, we both chose ass-eating (00:56:42)- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:59:20)- The Ass-Eating Chronicles of Caleb & Kelly: To be continued?
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/edbb43ed-dc57-54f2-9019-4b4b098add4eThu, 16 Jul 2020 03:49:35 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Issued (Navy Seals of Little Creek #1) The Author: Paris WyntersThe Noobie: Caleb Alman (@calebalman)The Synopsis:She needs a total life reboot… even if it means marrying a strangerTaya Maverick has just volunteered to marry a random Navy...The Author: Paris WyntersThe Noobie: Caleb Alman (@calebalman)The Synopsis:She needs a total life reboot… even if it means marrying a strangerTaya Maverick has just volunteered to marry a random Navy SEAL as part of the military’s new spouse-matching program. What other choice does she have? Her former best friend killed her father and torched her house. Taya’s determined to start over, but to be safe she has to disappear. The program is the perfect opportunity, complete with refuge and a built-in bodyguard. Her Navy SEAL husband can keep her safe, right?After one spectacularly disastrous marriage, Jim Stephens nixes round two. But his commanding officer never accepts no for an order. While an injury may have sidelined him temporarily, Jim still needs to salvage his career after a mistake in combat puts him in leadership’s cross-hairs. Being the first in the pilot program guarantees him his rank and eventual active duty clearance…as long as he can last the trial year.The I dos are barely uttered before Jim and Taya realize they’ve each miscalculated. Their sizzling chemistry might lead to bed, but neither is prepared to open their heart. And then Taya’s past comes knocking...
Show Notes: - Promo for Textual Tension - Introducing Caleb Alman, a self-proclaimed "Twitter gay"- The increase of TikTok and Instagram content during the start of quarantine- A brief discussion of Midnight Sun, a decade in the making- The OTHER Caleb Alman (have you Googled yourself today?)- Caleb's history (or lack thereof) with the romance genre (00:12:30)- Introducing Issued by Paris Wynters (aka the best drag name ever) - Creating your drag queen name: the last place you visited + favorite season- Expect the second book in the Navy Seals of Little Creek series in September 2020- The lack of queer representation in romance... ESPECIALLY in bookstores- Inherent biases, both in romance and IRL - see "100 Humans" (00:20:29)- Synopsis for Issued (00:23:44)- A contemporary marriage of convenience and marriage contract? Hell yeah!- The "slow burn" that defied Caleb's expectations- We've got a couple of questions... - Who doesn't know how to use a microwave? Girlfriend... (00:38:35)- When will people just say what they're feeling? Can that exist in a book? - An ode to ass-eating (00:44:52)- A couple of "petty points" - hot chocolate and imaginary timelines- The most cinematic combat scenes in romance- Kelly mixes up IEDs with IUDs... and Caleb confuses IUDs with STIs- A couple of steamy sexcerpts... just kidding, we both chose ass-eating (00:56:42)- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (00:59:20)- The Ass-Eating Chronicles of Caleb & Kelly: To be continued?
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4141truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-girl-in-the-love-song-june-book-club--44051719*Promo for Smart Podcast Trashy Books (01:10:50)
- Let the Spoiler Talk begin... (01:11:30)- The medical talk - referencing Lani Lynn Vale's I'm Only Here for the Beard - Subverting typical rockstar/movie star romance tropes - A couple of steamy sexcerpts...- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings - July Book Club announcement and Giveaway Winner - Why are all the kids independent on One Tree Hill (and every other teen show?)
Giveaway Winner:Anne-Marie Reddick 
June Book Club:Make Me Hate You by Kandi Steiner (Available Now) 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/e5633baf-1a49-5afe-9601-ac5d63564cfaMon, 29 Jun 2020 22:56:50 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Never Conspire with a Sinful Baron, the fourth book in Renee Ann Miller's Infamous Lords series. Never Conspire with a Sinful Baron is out now, and available wherever books are sold. The Novel:The Girl in the Love...*Promo for Smart Podcast Trashy Books (01:10:50)
- Let the Spoiler Talk begin... (01:11:30)- The medical talk - referencing Lani Lynn Vale's I'm Only Here for the Beard - Subverting typical rockstar/movie star romance tropes - A couple of steamy sexcerpts...- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings - July Book Club announcement and Giveaway Winner - Why are all the kids independent on One Tree Hill (and every other teen show?)
Giveaway Winner:Anne-Marie Reddick 
June Book Club:Make Me Hate You by Kandi Steiner (Available Now) 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>6680truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-hannah-orenstein--44051771Show Notes: - Introducing Hannah Orenstein, author, editor, and... professional matchmaker? - The 2020 Summer Olympics and Simone Biles - Incorporating personal experiences into the books we write (00:05:28)- Becoming a professional matchmaker: Playing with Matches - Hannah's professional dating advice for singles post-pandemic- Writing relationships as something "out of your control" (00:14:30)- Kelly & Hannah's histories with romance shame- "Bonnet Rippers" aka Amish Romance- Recommending Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston - Hannah's favorite tropes to read and write and Love at First Like: (00:19:53) - The importance of loving what you write - The story behind Hannah's latest novel, Head Over Heels, available now (00:21:55)- "Everything I know about gymnastics I learned from watching 'Stick It'"- The physical, mental, and emotional challenges of being an Olympic teen athlete- The darker side of gymnastics (00:28:42) *Content Warning*- Recommended gymnastics reading: Fierce by Aly Raisman- Hannah's favorite (spoiler-free) scenes from Head Over Heels - Predictions for quarantine love stories (and quarantine break-ups)- Next up for Hannah and the story she's dying to write (00:42:29)- Murder mystery recs - Too Good to be True and They Wish They Were Us- Advice for romance reading AND writing "noobies" - Where to find, follow, and keep in touch with Hannah: on Instagram, on Twitter, and on her website: hannahorenstein.com 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/f4a41b20-8d8d-5530-bf41-ca598d2b7420Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:32:55 +0000Boobies & Noobies*Content Warning* In our discussion of Head Over Heels (beginning 00:28:42) we do reference one of the book's subplots which deals with sexual and emotional abuse of minors. Summary:Author Hannah Orenstein joins Kelly to discuss the multiple hats...Show Notes: - Introducing Hannah Orenstein, author, editor, and... professional matchmaker? - The 2020 Summer Olympics and Simone Biles - Incorporating personal experiences into the books we write (00:05:28)- Becoming a professional matchmaker: Playing with Matches - Hannah's professional dating advice for singles post-pandemic- Writing relationships as something "out of your control" (00:14:30)- Kelly & Hannah's histories with romance shame- "Bonnet Rippers" aka Amish Romance- Recommending Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston - Hannah's favorite tropes to read and write and Love at First Like: (00:19:53) - The importance of loving what you write - The story behind Hannah's latest novel, Head Over Heels, available now (00:21:55)- "Everything I know about gymnastics I learned from watching 'Stick It'"- The physical, mental, and emotional challenges of being an Olympic teen athlete- The darker side of gymnastics (00:28:42) *Content Warning*- Recommended gymnastics reading: Fierce by Aly Raisman- Hannah's favorite (spoiler-free) scenes from Head Over Heels - Predictions for quarantine love stories (and quarantine break-ups)- Next up for Hannah and the story she's dying to write (00:42:29)- Murder mystery recs - Too Good to be True and They Wish They Were Us- Advice for romance reading AND writing "noobies" - Where to find, follow, and keep in touch with Hannah: on Instagram, on Twitter, and on her website: hannahorenstein.com 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>2892truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boyfriend-project--44051752The Author: Farrah Rochon 
The Noobies: Nathaniel Williams (@natwill91)
The Synopsis:Samiah Brooks never thought she would be "that" girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just revealed the painful truth: she's been catfished by a three-timing jerk of a boyfriend. Suddenly Samiah-along with his two other "girlfriends," London and Taylor-have gone viral online. Now the three new besties are making a pact to spend the next six months investing in themselves. No men and no dating.For once Samiah is putting herself first, and that includes finally developing the app she's always dreamed of creating. Which is the exact moment she meets the deliciously sexy Daniel Collins at work. What are the chances? But is Daniel really boyfriend material or is he maybe just a little too good to be true?
Show Notes: - The unrealistic expectations associated with turning 30- Redefining success and self-worth - Why do I give people strange voices when I tell stories about them? - Introducing The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon (00:09:08)- A smart story about love, friendship, and biases in the workplace- Celebrating the history, heritage, and contributions of African Americans for Juneteenth 2020 (00:16:32)- Synopsis for The Boyfriend Project (00:17:19)- Defying our expectations and being happily surprised - The most epic first chapter in the history of romance novels...- Questionable sushi- The difficulties of dating in general, let alone dating as a successful woman of color - Discussing racial and gender biases in romance without defining the characters by their race or gender (00:33:07)- Praise for showcasing people doing their jobs (and killing it)- The fictional app that we all need- The fictional company that we all want to work at (00:43:57)- Somebody better call HR about these workplace massages, though... - Everybody knows THAT employee- The surprisingly seedy world of computer and financial crimes (00:48:08)- What can you fit on your plate? - Work and wealth does not define self worth (00:54:30)- Take a shot - here comes a "Sex and the City" reference - Nathaniel's "petty" notes and Kelly's "pretty" note - Hiking on a first date might as well be a "Dateline" episode- Our passion for "sexy realism" - condom talk, y'all (01:01:45)- A couple of steamy sexcerpts (01:05:50)- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:10:58)- Comparing it to Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley - Romance beyond cishet white authors and characters- What we can do to curb the vast racial gap in romance publishing Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/5865b0e0-b0be-549a-9688-96e57e610a96Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:46:05 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:The Boyfriend Project The Author: Farrah Rochon  The Noobies: Nathaniel Williams (@natwill91) The Synopsis:Samiah Brooks never thought she would be "that" girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just revealed the painful truth: she's been...The Author: Farrah Rochon 
The Noobies: Nathaniel Williams (@natwill91)
The Synopsis:Samiah Brooks never thought she would be "that" girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just revealed the painful truth: she's been catfished by a three-timing jerk of a boyfriend. Suddenly Samiah-along with his two other "girlfriends," London and Taylor-have gone viral online. Now the three new besties are making a pact to spend the next six months investing in themselves. No men and no dating.For once Samiah is putting herself first, and that includes finally developing the app she's always dreamed of creating. Which is the exact moment she meets the deliciously sexy Daniel Collins at work. What are the chances? But is Daniel really boyfriend material or is he maybe just a little too good to be true?
Show Notes: - The unrealistic expectations associated with turning 30- Redefining success and self-worth - Why do I give people strange voices when I tell stories about them? - Introducing The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon (00:09:08)- A smart story about love, friendship, and biases in the workplace- Celebrating the history, heritage, and contributions of African Americans for Juneteenth 2020 (00:16:32)- Synopsis for The Boyfriend Project (00:17:19)- Defying our expectations and being happily surprised - The most epic first chapter in the history of romance novels...- Questionable sushi- The difficulties of dating in general, let alone dating as a successful woman of color - Discussing racial and gender biases in romance without defining the characters by their race or gender (00:33:07)- Praise for showcasing people doing their jobs (and killing it)- The fictional app that we all need- The fictional company that we all want to work at (00:43:57)- Somebody better call HR about these workplace massages, though... - Everybody knows THAT employee- The surprisingly seedy world of computer and financial crimes (00:48:08)- What can you fit on your plate? - Work and wealth does not define self worth (00:54:30)- Take a shot - here comes a "Sex and the City" reference - Nathaniel's "petty" notes and Kelly's "pretty" note - Hiking on a first date might as well be a "Dateline" episode- Our passion for "sexy realism" - condom talk, y'all (01:01:45)- A couple of steamy sexcerpts (01:05:50)- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:10:58)- Comparing it to Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley - Romance beyond cishet white authors and characters- What we can do to curb the vast racial gap in romance publishing Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5022truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scandalous-passions--44051778The Author: Nicola Davidson
The Noobies: Nikita Andester The Synopsis:Scotland, 1504.Lady Janet Fraser didn’t earn her reputation as Scotland’s most notorious sinner by following the rules. A former mistress of King James IV, she’s content to live her life from pleasure to pleasure. Even if those pleasures—and people—are forbidden.People like Sir Lachlan Ross, given the moniker The Highland Beast, a man as intimidating in battle as he is in size. A beast she discovers secretly wishes to be tamed and submit to her dominance.Or like her new ward, Lady Marjorie Hepburn, a convent-raised virgin with a desire to be taught all the sensual secrets of the marriage bed. Things that Janet is fully willing to teach her, again and again. There’s much for her to learn.And forbidden pleasures like the three of them together in one bed.But Lachlan and Marjorie both have ties to the king. As wicked lusts are indulged and affection unexpectedly grows into love, breaking the rules this time could mean all of their undoing…Show Notes: - Sponsored promo for Never Conspire with a Sinful Baron- Introducing Pride Month and our fabulous guest, Nikita Andester- Our favorite months and seasons (does Awards Season count?) - The disconnect between artists and art consumption - What changes can YOU make? Reference your "zone of control"- Celebrating Pride Month and Fighting for Racial Equality (00:11:43)- Nikita recommends Black-owned sex shops and we highlight Feelmore in Oakland, CA- Why aren't we experimenting and exploring more??- What does Pride Month mean to you? (00:21:05)- Pride reading & watching recommendations - see full list below (00:24:09)- Find and follow Nikita on Twitter or on her personal website- Introducing Scandalous Passions (00:32:38)- A brief synopsis for Scandalous Passions (00:35:10)- Falling in love with the dedication page - Finding romance novels that go beyond cishet and "white people problems"- Discussing non-binary and trans characters in literature - their journey does not always need to be about discovering their identity - What we loved about this book (00:44:40)- Sexual agency, speech impediments, and body positivity in one book?!- But WTF is up with that bacon and egg hair washing scene? - Some saucy sexcerpts (01:03:55)- "We forget that sexuality is wholesome."- Heart, Humor, and Heat ratings - This could be the start of Nikita's romance-reading Renaissance Pride 2020 Recs: - "Las chicas del cable" (aka "Cable Girls") on Netflix - Janelle Monae's "Dirty Computer"- Starless by Jacqueline Carey - Terra Ignota by Ada Palmer- Eating Chinese Food Naked by Mei Ng - "Pose" on Netflix - "Self Made" on Netflix- Fake Out (Book #1 in the Fake Boyfriend series by Eden Finley)- Big Gay Fiction Podcast 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/ad1099a3-ca00-5832-9595-5dc2e975c124Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:11:15 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Never Conspire with a Sinful Baron, the fourth book in Renee Ann Miller's Infamous Lords series. Never Conspire with a Sinful Baron is out now, and available wherever books are sold. The Novel:Scandalous Passions The...The Author: Nicola Davidson
The Noobies: Nikita Andester The Synopsis:Scotland, 1504.Lady Janet Fraser didn’t earn her reputation as Scotland’s most notorious sinner by following the rules. A former mistress of King James IV, she’s content to live her life from pleasure to pleasure. Even if those pleasures—and people—are forbidden.People like Sir Lachlan Ross, given the moniker The Highland Beast, a man as intimidating in battle as he is in size. A beast she discovers secretly wishes to be tamed and submit to her dominance.Or like her new ward, Lady Marjorie Hepburn, a convent-raised virgin with a desire to be taught all the sensual secrets of the marriage bed. Things that Janet is fully willing to teach her, again and again. There’s much for her to learn.And forbidden pleasures like the three of them together in one bed.But Lachlan and Marjorie both have ties to the king. As wicked lusts are indulged and affection unexpectedly grows into love, breaking the rules this time could mean all of their undoing…Show Notes: - Sponsored promo for Never Conspire with a Sinful Baron- Introducing Pride Month and our fabulous guest, Nikita Andester- Our favorite months and seasons (does Awards Season count?) - The disconnect between artists and art consumption - What changes can YOU make? Reference your "zone of control"- Celebrating Pride Month and Fighting for Racial Equality (00:11:43)- Nikita recommends Black-owned sex shops and we highlight Feelmore in Oakland, CA- Why aren't we experimenting and exploring more??- What does Pride Month mean to you? (00:21:05)- Pride reading & watching recommendations - see full list below (00:24:09)- Find and follow Nikita on Twitter or on her personal website- Introducing Scandalous Passions (00:32:38)- A brief synopsis for Scandalous Passions (00:35:10)- Falling in love with the dedication page - Finding romance novels that go beyond cishet and "white people problems"- Discussing non-binary and trans characters in literature - their journey does not always need to be about discovering their identity - What we loved about this book (00:44:40)- Sexual agency, speech impediments, and body positivity in one book?!- But WTF is up with that bacon and egg hair washing scene? - Some saucy sexcerpts (01:03:55)- "We forget that sexuality is wholesome."- Heart, Humor, and Heat ratings - This could be the start of Nikita's romance-reading Renaissance Pride 2020 Recs: - "Las chicas del cable" (aka "Cable Girls") on Netflix - Janelle Monae's "Dirty Computer"- Starless by Jacqueline Carey - Terra Ignota by Ada Palmer- Eating Chinese Food Naked by Mei Ng - "Pose" on Netflix - "Self Made" on Netflix- Fake Out (Book #1 in the Fake Boyfriend series by Eden Finley)- Big Gay Fiction Podcast 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4634truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-rachel-van-dyken--44051696Guest: Rachel Van Dyken Show Notes: - Introducing Rachel Van Dyken- Lots of love for The Matchmaker's Playbook (Wingman Inc. #1) - now a movie!- The complex process of seeing your book transformed into a movie (00:02:01)- What's harder to write: a novel or a screenplay?- "The Science of Well-Being" - the most popular FREE online course at Yale University- The importance of taking time to REST - "The Bachelor" and our obsession with Reality TV (00:08:35)- The beginning of Rachel's reading career and the library as a safe haven- Shoutouts to Eloisa James and Julia Quinn- An unexpected writing journey, from Regency to New Adult - Writing the way you read and reading outside of what you're writing (00:17:09) - Creating the worst character ever... and then making readers fall in love with him- Writing the male point of view- Korean soap operas set the bar for slow burn romance - Rachel's latest novel, Ruthless Princess (Mafia Royals #1), available now (00:22:51)- Binge-reading series during the time of quarantine: The Eagle Elite Series - Rachel's sneak peeks at the next book in the Mafia Royals series (00:29:50)- Why we love older women with younger men- Age is just a number: watch 100 Humans: "The Best Age to Be Alive" on Netflix- The research behind Rachel's mafia romance series (00:35:55)- The Psychology of a Character and the "dishwashing method" - The story you're dying to write? (00:40:58)- Rachel's advice for "noobie" romance readers (00:44:55)- Where to find, follow, and keep in touch with Rachel: on Instagram, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group for Rachel's New Rockin' ReadersFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/87c29e27-2bdc-582e-9bd1-c3c48d6cb2ddMon, 08 Jun 2020 22:31:06 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Rachel Van Dyken, joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, Ruthless Princess, the first book in the Mafia Royals series. Other topics include Kelly and Rachel's shared...Guest: Rachel Van Dyken Show Notes: - Introducing Rachel Van Dyken- Lots of love for The Matchmaker's Playbook (Wingman Inc. #1) - now a movie!- The complex process of seeing your book transformed into a movie (00:02:01)- What's harder to write: a novel or a screenplay?- "The Science of Well-Being" - the most popular FREE online course at Yale University- The importance of taking time to REST - "The Bachelor" and our obsession with Reality TV (00:08:35)- The beginning of Rachel's reading career and the library as a safe haven- Shoutouts to Eloisa James and Julia Quinn- An unexpected writing journey, from Regency to New Adult - Writing the way you read and reading outside of what you're writing (00:17:09) - Creating the worst character ever... and then making readers fall in love with him- Writing the male point of view- Korean soap operas set the bar for slow burn romance - Rachel's latest novel, Ruthless Princess (Mafia Royals #1), available now (00:22:51)- Binge-reading series during the time of quarantine: The Eagle Elite Series - Rachel's sneak peeks at the next book in the Mafia Royals series (00:29:50)- Why we love older women with younger men- Age is just a number: watch 100 Humans: "The Best Age to Be Alive" on Netflix- The research behind Rachel's mafia romance series (00:35:55)- The Psychology of a Character and the "dishwashing method" - The story you're dying to write? (00:40:58)- Rachel's advice for "noobie" romance readers (00:44:55)- Where to find, follow, and keep in touch with Rachel: on Instagram, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group for Rachel's New Rockin' ReadersFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3001truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/artful-lies-may-book-club--44051717Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/c6c4c81f-139e-5ec5-a2b4-8026d427a5b2Fri, 29 May 2020 20:03:53 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Artful Lies (The Hunt Legacy Duology #1)The Author:Jodi Ellen Malpas The Not-so-Noobie: Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast)The Synopsis:An irresistible connection, a desire that won't let go...When aspiring...Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>6272truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-jodi-ellen-malpas--44051722boobiepodcast.podbean.com/4cc52594-d2ff-5983-9a2e-6212a3064db0Sun, 24 May 2020 03:03:48 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:Bestselling author, Jodi Ellen Malpas, joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, Artful Lies, the first book in the Hunt Legacy Duology. Other topics include Kelly and Jodi's shared passion for home goods, writing as an escape from reality,...3336truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rakess-heiress-for-hire--44051766The Authors: Scarlett PeckhamMadeline Hunter 
The Noobies: Erin Nickell 
The Rakess Synopsis:She’s a Rakess on a quest for women’s rights…Seraphina Arden’s passions include equality, amorous affairs, and wild, wine-soaked nights. To raise funds for her cause, she’s set to publish explosive memoirs exposing the powerful man who ruined her. Her ideals are her purpose, her friends are her family, and her paramours are forbidden to linger in the morning.
He’s not looking for a summer lover…Adam Anderson is a wholesome, handsome, widowed Scottish architect, with two young children, a business to protect, and an aversion to scandal. He could never, ever afford to fall for Seraphina. But her indecent proposal—one month, no strings, no future—proves too tempting for a man who strains to keep his passions buried with the losses of his past.
But one night changes everything...What began as a fling soon forces them to confront painful secrets—and yearnings they thought they’d never have again. But when Seraphina discovers Adam’s future depends on the man she’s about to destroy, she must decide what to protect… her desire for justice, or her heart.Heiress for Hire Synopsis: Minerva Hepplewhite has learned the hard way how to take care of herself. When an intruder breaks into her home, she doesn’t swoon or simper. Instead she wallops the rogue over the head and ties him up—only to realize he is Chase Radnor, the man who nearly got her convicted of her late husband’s murder. Now he’s insisting that Minerva has inherited a fortune from his uncle, a wealthy Duke. Only one thing could surprise her more: her sudden attraction to this exasperating man . . .Chase can’t decide whether Minerva is a wronged woman or a femme fatale. Either way, he’s intrigued. Since the scandal surrounding her husband’s death, she has set up a discreet detective business to rival Chase’s own. She may be the perfect person to help him uncover the truth about his uncle’s demise. But as proximity gives way to mutual seduction, Chase realizes he craves a much deeper alliance . . .
Show Notes:- Promo for Wind River Undercover by Lindsay McKenna - Meet Erin Nickell, a smart woman obsessed with reality television- Erin schools Kelly in the differences between "Below Deck" and "Below Deck: Mediterranean"- Other faves include "Dance Moms", "The Challenge", and "#RichKids of Beverly Hills" - Callback to "what you're trash for" from our Steamy Spotlight: Interview with Nana Malone- Constructing our future reality TV romance novel...- LISTENERS: Please share your reality TV/behind the scenes TV romance novel recs! - Intro to our show format for today (and the explanation behind it) 00:09:17- "I'll show you mine if you show me yours"- Thank you Patreon patrons!- Be sure to check out (and join) the Boobies & Noobies Book Club - Artful Lies is our May pick!- All it takes is the right book to get hooked on reading- Erin recaps The Rakess (00:18:40) - Feminism, female friendships, and a widower architect with baggage... but not enough "fuckery" - A brief history of Mary Wollstonecraft and her ties to The Rakess - Kelly recaps Heiress for Hire (00:28:30): "Murder She Wrote" meets "Knives Out"- Similarities (00:37:20): Sexual hang-ups/baggage, first book in a series, women challenging gender roles, fully-realized characters, men going down on women - A couple steamy sexcerpts - She takes him "into herself" several times- One more mention of "Murder She Wrote"- Heart, Heat, & Humor ratings for both books... These books are all about heart!- We're in it to win it for the rest of the series - LISTENERS: Do you want to see more book comparisons?Shoutouts:Tea & Strumpets Heather Toth (*New Patron*)Claire Kingsley & Lucy Score's Bootleg Springs series Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts* ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/65214157-9c3f-51d0-8245-c38a53a0b532Sat, 16 May 2020 05:17:36 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Wind River Undercover, the final book in Lindsay McKenna's Wind River Valley series. Wind River Undercover is out now, and available wherever books are sold. The Novel:The Rakess (Society of Sirens Book #1) by...The Authors: Scarlett PeckhamMadeline Hunter 
The Noobies: Erin Nickell 
The Rakess Synopsis:She’s a Rakess on a quest for women’s rights…Seraphina Arden’s passions include equality, amorous affairs, and wild, wine-soaked nights. To raise funds for her cause, she’s set to publish explosive memoirs exposing the powerful man who ruined her. Her ideals are her purpose, her friends are her family, and her paramours are forbidden to linger in the morning.
He’s not looking for a summer lover…Adam Anderson is a wholesome, handsome, widowed Scottish architect, with two young children, a business to protect, and an aversion to scandal. He could never, ever afford to fall for Seraphina. But her indecent proposal—one month, no strings, no future—proves too tempting for a man who strains to keep his passions buried with the losses of his past.
But one night changes everything...What began as a fling soon forces them to confront painful secrets—and yearnings they thought they’d never have again. But when Seraphina discovers Adam’s future depends on the man she’s about to destroy, she must decide what to protect… her desire for justice, or her heart.Heiress for Hire Synopsis: Minerva Hepplewhite has learned the hard way how to take care of herself. When an intruder breaks into her home, she doesn’t swoon or simper. Instead she wallops the rogue over the head and ties him up—only to realize he is Chase Radnor, the man who nearly got her convicted of her late husband’s murder. Now he’s insisting that Minerva has inherited a fortune from his uncle, a wealthy Duke. Only one thing could surprise her more: her sudden attraction to this exasperating man . . .Chase can’t decide whether Minerva is a wronged woman or a femme fatale. Either way, he’s intrigued. Since the scandal surrounding her husband’s death, she has set up a discreet detective business to rival Chase’s own. She may be the perfect person to help him uncover the truth about his uncle’s demise. But as proximity gives way to mutual seduction, Chase realizes he craves a much deeper alliance . . .
Show Notes:- Promo for Wind River Undercover by Lindsay McKenna - Meet Erin Nickell, a smart woman obsessed with reality television- Erin schools Kelly in the differences between "Below Deck" and "Below Deck: Mediterranean"- Other faves include "Dance Moms", "The Challenge", and "#RichKids of Beverly Hills" - Callback to "what you're trash for" from our Steamy Spotlight: Interview with Nana Malone- Constructing our future reality TV romance novel...- LISTENERS: Please share your reality TV/behind the scenes TV romance novel recs! - Intro to our show format for today (and the explanation behind it) 00:09:17- "I'll show you mine if you show me yours"- Thank you Patreon patrons!- Be sure to check out (and join) the Boobies & Noobies Book Club - Artful Lies is our May pick!- All it takes is the right book to get hooked on reading- Erin recaps The Rakess (00:18:40) - Feminism, female friendships, and a widower architect with baggage... but not enough "fuckery" - A brief history of Mary Wollstonecraft and her ties to The Rakess - Kelly recaps Heiress for Hire (00:28:30): "Murder She Wrote" meets "Knives Out"- Similarities (00:37:20): Sexual hang-ups/baggage, first book in a series, women challenging gender roles, fully-realized characters, men going down on women - A couple steamy sexcerpts - She takes him "into herself" several times- One more mention of "Murder She Wrote"- Heart, Heat, & Humor ratings for both books... These books are all about heart!- We're in it to win it for the rest of the series - LISTENERS: Do you want to see more...]]>3901truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-nana-malone--44051718Guest: Nana Malone Show Notes: - Surviving the Covid-19 Quarantine - The struggles of writing at home with tiny humans around- The "Covid 15" - Nana has a thing for Oreos - Not as young as we used to be... - Maintaining a normal(ish) work schedule during quarantine - Escaping the editing process by any means possible - A secret love affair with romance novels that began in Ghana...- The "black market" for book exchanges- Reading while writing, or no? (00:25:30)- Praise for diversity in romance - Shoutout to Brenda Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, and Sandra Kitt- You're not going to be "everyone's cup of tea" and that's okay!- Jennifer Lynn Barnes and the Psychology of Fiction: Writing to your Id (00:31:00)- Nana and I both have a thing for Robin Hood- Somewhere between Meli Raine and Julia Kent - it's funny, but people are gonna get shot at *Promo for The Mermaid Podcast* (00:35:05)- Introducing Big Ben - office romance meets The Skulls and Ocean's Eleven (00:36:03)- We must talk about The Skulls (Shoutout to Rachel Van Dyken)- Other Heist Stories to watch: Money Heist, Inside Man, Takers, The Italian Job, Widows- Nana's "thing" for Clive Owen and Hayden Christenson - Praise for the Big Ben cover (and cover model): James Clippinger- Big Ben's ties to Nana's Royals Series (Full Reading Order)- Planting "Easter eggs" for the readers - Adventures living abroad in London - from Princess Diana to parties with models - Prince Harry swinging his bid d*ck up in here (00:49:21)- Loving the royals for their traditions... and then writing royals to turn those traditions around- The idea behind Big Ben and the See No Evil Trilogy (00:54:09)- Shoutout to Sierra Simone - Making Your Id List (whatever "you're trash for")- Raise your hand if you're an achiever... Creating strong female heroes - Nana's Id List: Robin Hood, tight banter, snarky/cocky heroes, superheroes, secret societies, strong ass female characters, a training montage (01:01:20)- Shoutout to Mia Sosa for her latest release, The Worst Best Man - Nana has a fangirl moment for author Juno Rushdan- Apologies in advance for the cliffhanger in Big Ben... - Look out for the next book in the series, The Benefactor (available June 9th) - The stories that Nana is dying to write... Alias fanfic and La Femme Nikita (01:11:04) - Back to heist stories with Covert Affairs and White Collar - Nana remembers college with Joe Manganiello and Matt Bomer - Nana's advice to writers: BITCHOK "Butt in the Chair, Hands on Keyboard" (01:17:45)- Nana's advice for Noobie romance readers: Make your own Id list! (01:22:42)- "We're all in romance together. What's on your Kindle is YOUR business." - Nana Malone- Understanding what you love about the books you read- Connect with Nana Malone on social media and on her website! Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/46720d28-9492-5ab9-bf18-4beff1e475c6Fri, 08 May 2020 17:04:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Island Affair, the first book in a brand new series from USA TODAY bestselling author, Priscilla Oliveras. Island Affair is out now, and available wherever books are sold. Summary:In the first of two Steamy Spotlights...Guest: Nana Malone Show Notes: - Surviving the Covid-19 Quarantine - The struggles of writing at home with tiny humans around- The "Covid 15" - Nana has a thing for Oreos - Not as young as we used to be... - Maintaining a normal(ish) work schedule during quarantine - Escaping the editing process by any means possible - A secret love affair with romance novels that began in Ghana...- The "black market" for book exchanges- Reading while writing, or no? (00:25:30)- Praise for diversity in romance - Shoutout to Brenda Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, and Sandra Kitt- You're not going to be "everyone's cup of tea" and that's okay!- Jennifer Lynn Barnes and the Psychology of Fiction: Writing to your Id (00:31:00)- Nana and I both have a thing for Robin Hood- Somewhere between Meli Raine and Julia Kent - it's funny, but people are gonna get shot at *Promo for The Mermaid Podcast* (00:35:05)- Introducing Big Ben - office romance meets The Skulls and Ocean's Eleven (00:36:03)- We must talk about The Skulls (Shoutout to Rachel Van Dyken)- Other Heist Stories to watch: Money Heist, Inside Man, Takers, The Italian Job, Widows- Nana's "thing" for Clive Owen and Hayden Christenson - Praise for the Big Ben cover (and cover model): James Clippinger- Big Ben's ties to Nana's Royals Series (Full Reading Order)- Planting "Easter eggs" for the readers - Adventures living abroad in London - from Princess Diana to parties with models - Prince Harry swinging his bid d*ck up in here (00:49:21)- Loving the royals for their traditions... and then writing royals to turn those traditions around- The idea behind Big Ben and the See No Evil Trilogy (00:54:09)- Shoutout to Sierra Simone - Making Your Id List (whatever "you're trash for")- Raise your hand if you're an achiever... Creating strong female heroes - Nana's Id List: Robin Hood, tight banter, snarky/cocky heroes, superheroes, secret societies, strong ass female characters, a training montage (01:01:20)- Shoutout to Mia Sosa for her latest release, The Worst Best Man - Nana has a fangirl moment for author Juno Rushdan- Apologies in advance for the cliffhanger in Big Ben... - Look out for the next book in the series, The Benefactor (available June 9th) - The stories that Nana is dying to write... Alias fanfic and La Femme Nikita (01:11:04) - Back to heist stories with Covert Affairs and White Collar - Nana remembers college with Joe Manganiello and Matt Bomer - Nana's advice to writers: BITCHOK "Butt in the Chair, Hands on Keyboard" (01:17:45)- Nana's advice for Noobie romance readers: Make your own Id list! (01:22:42)- "We're all in romance together. What's on your Kindle is YOUR business." - Nana Malone- Understanding what you love about the books you read- Connect with Nana Malone on social media and on her website! Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spell-of-the-highlander--44051770The Author: Karen Marie Moning 
The Noobies: Abby Bokun
The Synopsis:Powerful. Sensual. Seductive. He is all that is shamelessly erotic in a man. In her sexiest Highlander novel yet, New York Times bestselling author Karen Moning stirs up a sizzling brew of ancient mystery and modern passion as she brings together a devilishly handsome Celtic warrior trapped in time . . . and the woman who’s about to pay the ultimate price for freeing him. Age-old secrets haunt them. Deadly danger and irresistible desire shadow their every move. It’s a relationship for the ages. And all that separates them is a mere thirteen hundred years. . . .Jessi St. James has got to get a life. Too many hours studying ancient artifacts has given the hardworking archaeology student a bad case of sex on the brain. So she figures she must be dreaming when she spies a gorgeous half-naked man staring out at her from inside the silvery glass of an ancient mirror. But when a split-second decision saves her from a terrifying attempt on her life, Jessi suddenly finds herself confronting six and a half feet of smoldering, insatiable alpha male.Heir to the arcane magic of his Druid ancestors, eleven centuries ago Cian MacKeltar was trapped inside the Dark Glass, one of four coveted Unseelie Hallows, objects of unspeakable power. When the Dark Glass is stolen, an ancient enemy will stop at nothing to reclaim it, destroying everything in his path–including the one woman who may just hold the key to breaking the ninth-century Highlander’s dark spell. For Jessi, the muscle-bound sex god in the mirror is not only tantalizingly real, he’s offering his protection–from exactly what, Jessi doesn’t know. And all he wants in exchange is the exquisite pleasure of sharing her bed.Yet even as Cian’s insatiable hunger begins to work its dark magic on Jessi, his ancient enemy is about to obtain the final and most dangerous of the Unseelie Hallows–and the ninth-century Highlander must stop him from getting it. Nothing less than the very fabric of the universe and two passionately entwined lives are at stake–as Cian and Jessi fight to claim the kind of love that comes along but once in an ice age. . . .*TRIGGER WARNING* While there is no rape or sexual assault depicted in this book, there are several mentions/threats of such acts.Show Notes: - Prepare your earbuds... this is a long (but HILARIOUS) discussion!- Introducing the amazing Abby Bokun, from our Frisky Fanfiction Steamy Spotlight episode - Thanks to IG user bisexual_booknerd for recommending this book during the Frolic livestream- Starting a series in the middle vs. in the beginning - Remember that problematic stalker-sign-scene from "Love Actually"?- A not-so-brief synopsis for Spell of the Highlander (with commentary)- His name is Cian (KEY-on), not Cian (See-an)- Abby makes some Dungeons and Dragons connections- The amount of early 2000's references - does anybody else remember "The 10th Kingdom"? - Plus some shoutouts to "Dirty Dancing" and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series?!- Some problematic elements, namely Cian's "power to influence" - This is the Voice!- Call back to "danger boners" in our To Have and to Hoax episode with Sarah Wendell- Sorry Cian, we might like your family better than you, bro- Things We Like: A fantasy story that doesn't take itself too seriously, an adventurous, history-obsessed heroine with agency, a fun set of side characters (who, thankfully, have their own books in the series), a man in a mirror strapped to a chair- Not Our Fave: The soulmates trope, but if you use it, use it to the full potential! Also, some lowkey "rapey" vibes, and the ending exposition that still has us puzzled...- Abby's Scottish accent is EVERYTHING- The author's use of italics for flashbacks threw us off - Why does she lose her power and talent as she falls in love? Love shouldn't make you stupid...- Does anybody know what "the promise of sex" smells like?- Ties to Tiger from Laurann Dohner's New Species series (check out Learning the Tropes' review of Fury, the first book in the series)- If you want more Scottish reads, check out our review of Falling for the Highlander. - A couple of steamy sexcerpts- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings  - The Heat rating is a toss up, considering the not-so-consensual moments of dialogue- Send your fantasy romance recs my way! 
Shoutouts- Learning the Tropes Podcast- Laurann Dohner- Janet Evanovich- The Frolic Podcast Network
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest & Facebook @boobiespodcast, find us and what we're reading on Goodreads, and be sure to check out our BRAND NEW WEBSITE at www.boobiesandnoobies.com *Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/ae1540d4-14b8-5860-85cd-21cc80814e96Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:54:14 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Spell of the Highlander The Author: Karen Marie Moning  The Noobies: Abby Bokun The Synopsis:Powerful. Sensual. Seductive. He is all that is shamelessly erotic in a man. In her sexiest Highlander novel yet, New York Times bestselling author...The Author: Karen Marie Moning 
The Noobies: Abby Bokun
The Synopsis:Powerful. Sensual. Seductive. He is all that is shamelessly erotic in a man. In her sexiest Highlander novel yet, New York Times bestselling author Karen Moning stirs up a sizzling brew of ancient mystery and modern passion as she brings together a devilishly handsome Celtic warrior trapped in time . . . and the woman who’s about to pay the ultimate price for freeing him. Age-old secrets haunt them. Deadly danger and irresistible desire shadow their every move. It’s a relationship for the ages. And all that separates them is a mere thirteen hundred years. . . .Jessi St. James has got to get a life. Too many hours studying ancient artifacts has given the hardworking archaeology student a bad case of sex on the brain. So she figures she must be dreaming when she spies a gorgeous half-naked man staring out at her from inside the silvery glass of an ancient mirror. But when a split-second decision saves her from a terrifying attempt on her life, Jessi suddenly finds herself confronting six and a half feet of smoldering, insatiable alpha male.Heir to the arcane magic of his Druid ancestors, eleven centuries ago Cian MacKeltar was trapped inside the Dark Glass, one of four coveted Unseelie Hallows, objects of unspeakable power. When the Dark Glass is stolen, an ancient enemy will stop at nothing to reclaim it, destroying everything in his path–including the one woman who may just hold the key to breaking the ninth-century Highlander’s dark spell. For Jessi, the muscle-bound sex god in the mirror is not only tantalizingly real, he’s offering his protection–from exactly what, Jessi doesn’t know. And all he wants in exchange is the exquisite pleasure of sharing her bed.Yet even as Cian’s insatiable hunger begins to work its dark magic on Jessi, his ancient enemy is about to obtain the final and most dangerous of the Unseelie Hallows–and the ninth-century Highlander must stop him from getting it. Nothing less than the very fabric of the universe and two passionately entwined lives are at stake–as Cian and Jessi fight to claim the kind of love that comes along but once in an ice age. . . .*TRIGGER WARNING* While there is no rape or sexual assault depicted in this book, there are several mentions/threats of such acts.Show Notes: - Prepare your earbuds... this is a long (but HILARIOUS) discussion!- Introducing the amazing Abby Bokun, from our Frisky Fanfiction Steamy Spotlight episode - Thanks to IG user bisexual_booknerd for recommending this book during the Frolic livestream- Starting a series in the middle vs. in the beginning - Remember that problematic stalker-sign-scene from "Love Actually"?- A not-so-brief synopsis for Spell of the Highlander (with commentary)- His name is Cian (KEY-on), not Cian (See-an)- Abby makes some Dungeons and Dragons connections- The amount of early 2000's references - does anybody else remember "The 10th Kingdom"? - Plus some shoutouts to "Dirty Dancing" and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series?!- Some problematic elements, namely Cian's "power to influence" - This is the Voice!- Call back to "danger boners" in our To Have and to Hoax episode with Sarah Wendell- Sorry Cian, we might like your family better than you, bro- Things We Like: A fantasy story that doesn't take itself too seriously, an adventurous, history-obsessed heroine with agency, a fun set of side characters (who, thankfully, have their own books in the series), a man in a mirror strapped to a chair- Not Our Fave: The soulmates trope, but if you use it, use it to the full potential! Also, some lowkey "rapey" vibes, and the ending exposition that still has us puzzled...- Abby's Scottish accent is EVERYTHING- The author's use of italics for flashbacks threw us off - Why does she lose her power and talent as she falls in love? Love shouldn't make you stupid...- Does anybody know what "the promise of sex" smells like?-...]]>5854truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-frolic-podcast-network-mayhem--44051726Featuring: Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches Trashy BooksZoe Wernick & Kelsey Lubbe, Tea & Strumpets Laura Von Holt, The Mermaid Podcast Show Notes (kinda...):- Hello's and Welcome's- The amazing things you can do with a waffle iron - Jokes all around (Thank you for the inspiration, Robin Bielman)- What we're reading, watching, and listening to- How to cope during times of quarantine (dance your buns off with Mark Kanemura on IG) - Ranch dressing on pizza - Yay or Nay?- Baking as a pick-me-up - Name that (hypothetical) quarantine romance novel- What plant is this? Books Mentioned:- Soulless by Gail Carriger- Changeless by Gail Carriger- Blameless by Gail Carriger- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski- Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixen- Pestilence by Laura Thalassa Music Mentioned: - Hamilton Soundtrack- Les Miserables Soundtrack (Plus the British family who reimagined "One Day More") - More Les Miserables renditions (Thanks to the wonderful world of Broadway)- Mary Poppins Soundtrack - Future Nostalgia, Dua LipaMovies/Shows Mentioned: - Great British Bake Off - Great Pottery Throw Down - Junior Bake OffFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, & Facebook @boobiespodcast. Website coming soon! *Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/7a12562a-ce6a-5291-abdc-0ed2ebf14cbaTue, 21 Apr 2020 20:23:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:When quarantine strikes, the Frolic Podcast Network bands together to share jokes, recipes, and our favorite Broadway musicals. In this unedited BONUS EPISODE, Kelly joins forces with some familiar podcasting faces to spread a little joy! From...Featuring: Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches Trashy BooksZoe Wernick & Kelsey Lubbe, Tea & Strumpets Laura Von Holt, The Mermaid Podcast Show Notes (kinda...):- Hello's and Welcome's- The amazing things you can do with a waffle iron - Jokes all around (Thank you for the inspiration, Robin Bielman)- What we're reading, watching, and listening to- How to cope during times of quarantine (dance your buns off with Mark Kanemura on IG) - Ranch dressing on pizza - Yay or Nay?- Baking as a pick-me-up - Name that (hypothetical) quarantine romance novel- What plant is this? Books Mentioned:- Soulless by Gail Carriger- Changeless by Gail Carriger- Blameless by Gail Carriger- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski- Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixen- Pestilence by Laura Thalassa Music Mentioned: - Hamilton Soundtrack- Les Miserables Soundtrack (Plus the British family who reimagined "One Day More") - More Les Miserables renditions (Thanks to the wonderful world of Broadway)- Mary Poppins Soundtrack - Future Nostalgia, Dua LipaMovies/Shows Mentioned: - Great British Bake Off - Great Pottery Throw Down - Junior Bake OffFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, & Facebook @boobiespodcast. Website coming soon! *Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3772truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-have-and-to-hoax--44051728The Author: Martha Waters 
The Noobies: Sarah Wendell
The Synopsis:In this fresh and hilarious historical rom-com, an estranged husband and wife in Regency England feign accidents and illness in an attempt to gain attention—and maybe just win each other back in the process.Five years ago, Lady Violet Grey and Lord James Audley met, fell in love, and got married. Four years ago, they had a fight to end all fights, and have barely spoken since.Their once-passionate love match has been reduced to one of cold, detached politeness. But when Violet receives a letter that James has been thrown from his horse and rendered unconscious at their country estate, she races to be by his side—only to discover him alive and well at a tavern, and completely unaware of her concern. She’s outraged. He’s confused. And the distance between them has never been more apparent.Wanting to teach her estranged husband a lesson, Violet decides to feign an illness of her own. James quickly sees through it, but he decides to play along in an ever-escalating game of manipulation, featuring actors masquerading as doctors, threats of Swiss sanitariums, faux mistresses—and a lot of flirtation between a husband and wife who might not hate each other as much as they thought. Will the two be able to overcome four years of hurt or will they continue to deny the spark between them?With charm, wit, and heart in spades, To Have and to Hoax is a fresh and eminently entertaining romantic comedy—perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Julia Quinn. Show Notes: - Introducing Sarah Wendell, writer, reader, & podcasting extraordinaire - 15+ amazing years of connecting romance readers from around the world on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books- Sarah's favorite and least favorite tropes (no "danger boners" please)- Pass on the "Best Friend's Brother" trope - for a less traditional take on that trope, check out our review of The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister by Meghan Quinn- Quarantine does not mean stress-free reading...- A quick guide to painting your non-dominant hand- Introducing To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters - Sarah's first foray into romance novels at the library - Kelly's introduction to romance novels with I'm in No Mood for Love by Rachel Gibson- A brief synopsis for To Have and to Hoax - This is a romance novel written by someone who loves romance novels- If you're looking for a contemporary romcom set during Regency Era...- Things we love: female friendships, a perfect meet cute, and a commitment to consumption!- The secret that just keeps on going... a difficult task to accomplish in a novel- A little something extra for fans of Friends- We're hooked on the female characters, but when it comes to the men... "Such dudes."- How did we get to this point? What have you been doing for the last five years?- More groveling, please! - This is a "cilantro" book - you will absolutely love it if you can get on board with the silliness - All the makings for a theatrical farce - Martha, we need the stage adaptation.- Get ready for a SLOW burn...- Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches' Guide to Romance Novels and some wise words about writing sex scenes from Lisa Kleypas- An ode to Lisa Kleypas' Wallflower series- Kelly shares a sexcerpt (or more like a kisscerpt)- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings  - What's drawing people in right now? Cozy, low-angst reads that make you laugh - Some quick recs: Jennifer Crusie, Knit One, Girl Two by Shira Glassman- It's easy to root for nice, good humans  - Where and how to find Sarah - she's here to help you with recs!What Sarah's reading: The Cadfael Series, Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland, Witch Hat Atelier (Kindle Unlimited), Julia Quinn's Rokesby SeriesWhat Kelly's reading: Carolina Reapers Series by Samantha Whiskey ShoutoutsAtria BooksFrolic Podcast Network Sonali DevFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/2aec8798-d5ba-5fbc-b3f8-0afa82eac718Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:27:44 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:To Have and to Hoax The Author: Martha Waters  The Noobies: Sarah Wendell The Synopsis:In this fresh and hilarious historical rom-com, an estranged husband and wife in Regency England feign accidents and illness in an attempt to gain...The Author: Martha Waters 
The Noobies: Sarah Wendell
The Synopsis:In this fresh and hilarious historical rom-com, an estranged husband and wife in Regency England feign accidents and illness in an attempt to gain attention—and maybe just win each other back in the process.Five years ago, Lady Violet Grey and Lord James Audley met, fell in love, and got married. Four years ago, they had a fight to end all fights, and have barely spoken since.Their once-passionate love match has been reduced to one of cold, detached politeness. But when Violet receives a letter that James has been thrown from his horse and rendered unconscious at their country estate, she races to be by his side—only to discover him alive and well at a tavern, and completely unaware of her concern. She’s outraged. He’s confused. And the distance between them has never been more apparent.Wanting to teach her estranged husband a lesson, Violet decides to feign an illness of her own. James quickly sees through it, but he decides to play along in an ever-escalating game of manipulation, featuring actors masquerading as doctors, threats of Swiss sanitariums, faux mistresses—and a lot of flirtation between a husband and wife who might not hate each other as much as they thought. Will the two be able to overcome four years of hurt or will they continue to deny the spark between them?With charm, wit, and heart in spades, To Have and to Hoax is a fresh and eminently entertaining romantic comedy—perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Julia Quinn. Show Notes: - Introducing Sarah Wendell, writer, reader, & podcasting extraordinaire - 15+ amazing years of connecting romance readers from around the world on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books- Sarah's favorite and least favorite tropes (no "danger boners" please)- Pass on the "Best Friend's Brother" trope - for a less traditional take on that trope, check out our review of The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister by Meghan Quinn- Quarantine does not mean stress-free reading...- A quick guide to painting your non-dominant hand- Introducing To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters - Sarah's first foray into romance novels at the library - Kelly's introduction to romance novels with I'm in No Mood for Love by Rachel Gibson- A brief synopsis for To Have and to Hoax - This is a romance novel written by someone who loves romance novels- If you're looking for a contemporary romcom set during Regency Era...- Things we love: female friendships, a perfect meet cute, and a commitment to consumption!- The secret that just keeps on going... a difficult task to accomplish in a novel- A little something extra for fans of Friends- We're hooked on the female characters, but when it comes to the men... "Such dudes."- How did we get to this point? What have you been doing for the last five years?- More groveling, please! - This is a "cilantro" book - you will absolutely love it if you can get on board with the silliness - All the makings for a theatrical farce - Martha, we need the stage adaptation.- Get ready for a SLOW burn...- Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches' Guide to Romance Novels and some wise words about writing sex scenes from Lisa Kleypas- An ode to Lisa Kleypas' Wallflower series- Kelly shares a sexcerpt (or more like a kisscerpt)- Heart, Heat, & Humor Ratings  - What's drawing people in right now? Cozy, low-angst reads that make you laugh - Some quick recs: Jennifer Crusie, Knit One, Girl Two by Shira Glassman- It's easy to root for nice, good humans  - Where and how to find Sarah - she's here to help you with recs!What Sarah's reading: The Cadfael Series, Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland, Witch Hat Atelier (Kindle Unlimited), Julia Quinn's Rokesby SeriesWhat Kelly's reading: Carolina Reapers Series by Samantha Whiskey ShoutoutsAtria BooksFrolic Podcast Network Sonali DevFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part...]]>3977truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-martha-waters--44051738Guest: Martha Waters 
Show Notes: - Surviving the Covid-19 Quarantine - Writing/reading romance at this time - hardship or escape?- Coming together through isolation - Tips and tricks for surviving social-distancing (long Jane Austen-esque walks)- A toast to "Future Martha" for reaching her deadline- Martha's romance origin story: Georgette Heyer and Julia Quinn- The Best of Regency Romance: Eloisa James, Tessa Dare, & Sarah MacLean- A switch to the new "rom com" with The Hating Game by Sally Thorne- Writing Children's and Young Adult (YA) vs. Writing Romance- Separating your day job from your passion projects- Martha's obsession with consumption, the "most romantic way to die"- Anne of the Island Spoiler Alert! - Introducing To Have and To Hoax (which began as a NaNoWriMo project)- Morning bird or night owl?- Setting a timer for writing ala Lauren Graham- Recommended: Anything Lucy Parker (even non-romance readers will love)- If you missed it, I read Act Like It by Lucy Parker on an episode of Too Stupid to Live- Recommended: Kate Clayborn - fantastic real, dreamy book boyfriends - To Have and To Hoax: Pride and Prejudice meets "First Wives Club" - So much more than a debut novel - A quick note on reviews... keep them positive or keep them to yourself- A brief summary of To Have and To Hoax from Martha (it only took 35 minutes to get here)- This one's for the Friends fans: "The One Where Everyone Finds Out" - A sneak peek at Martha's next book, To Love and To Loathe, out in 2021 - Reimagining Friends in the Regency Era: "The One with the Regency Romance" - Martha's inspirations: sitcoms, Regency romance, and screwball comedies - What's up next for Martha? Lots of possibilities and ideas...- Martha's take on why so many adults enjoy YA novels- Advice to "noobies": read a subgenre that appeals to you!- Kelly loves her military/Navy SEAL romances- Who has the secret book of names for romance heroes?- The beginning of a beautiful friendship :)Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/4c619b68-98ad-5919-adce-7b9c081942a6Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:17:01 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:In this month's Steamy Spotlight episode, Kelly interviews author Martha Waters about her debut novel, To Have and To Hoax (on sale April 7th, 2020), her favorite book-spirations, and of course, how she's surviving the long days of...Guest: Martha Waters 
Show Notes: - Surviving the Covid-19 Quarantine - Writing/reading romance at this time - hardship or escape?- Coming together through isolation - Tips and tricks for surviving social-distancing (long Jane Austen-esque walks)- A toast to "Future Martha" for reaching her deadline- Martha's romance origin story: Georgette Heyer and Julia Quinn- The Best of Regency Romance: Eloisa James, Tessa Dare, & Sarah MacLean- A switch to the new "rom com" with The Hating Game by Sally Thorne- Writing Children's and Young Adult (YA) vs. Writing Romance- Separating your day job from your passion projects- Martha's obsession with consumption, the "most romantic way to die"- Anne of the Island Spoiler Alert! - Introducing To Have and To Hoax (which began as a NaNoWriMo project)- Morning bird or night owl?- Setting a timer for writing ala Lauren Graham- Recommended: Anything Lucy Parker (even non-romance readers will love)- If you missed it, I read Act Like It by Lucy Parker on an episode of Too Stupid to Live- Recommended: Kate Clayborn - fantastic real, dreamy book boyfriends - To Have and To Hoax: Pride and Prejudice meets "First Wives Club" - So much more than a debut novel - A quick note on reviews... keep them positive or keep them to yourself- A brief summary of To Have and To Hoax from Martha (it only took 35 minutes to get here)- This one's for the Friends fans: "The One Where Everyone Finds Out" - A sneak peek at Martha's next book, To Love and To Loathe, out in 2021 - Reimagining Friends in the Regency Era: "The One with the Regency Romance" - Martha's inspirations: sitcoms, Regency romance, and screwball comedies - What's up next for Martha? Lots of possibilities and ideas...- Martha's take on why so many adults enjoy YA novels- Advice to "noobies": read a subgenre that appeals to you!- Kelly loves her military/Navy SEAL romances- Who has the secret book of names for romance heroes?- The beginning of a beautiful friendship :)Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3196truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-two-date-rule--44051859The Author: Tawna Fenske
The Noobies: Jake (@jakecessna)Maddy (@madison.rane)The Synopsis:Willa Frank has one simple rule: never go on a date with anyone more than twice. Now that her business is providing the stability she’s always needed, she can’t afford distractions. Her two-date rule will protect her just fine…until she meets smokejumper Grady Billman.
After one date—one amazing, unforgettable date—Grady isn’t ready to call it quits, despite his own no-attachments policy, and he’s found a sneaky way around both their rules.
Throwing gutter balls with pitchers of beer? Not a real date. Everyone knows bowling doesn’t count.
Watching a band play at a local show? They just happen to have the same great taste in music. Definitely not a date.
Hiking? Nope. How can exercise be considered a date?
With every "non-date" Grady suggests, his reasoning gets more ridiculous, and Willa must admit she’s having fun playing along. But when their time together costs Willa two critical clients, it's clear she needs to focus on the only thing that matters—her future. And really, he should do the same.
But what is she supposed to do with a future that looks gray without Grady in it?*Trigger Warnings for alcoholism, depression, and mental health*Show Notes: - Introducing college sweethearts, Jake & Maddy- Jake's Mom, Outlander, and binge-watching woes- Love is Blind vs. 90 Day Fiance... Battle of the Trainwrecks- YA Novels have come so far- Why do people discount and discredit "fun" books?- Plot Synopsis for The Two-Date Rule- This book has a lot of heart! - Grady: the epitome of what a man should be. #ManGoals- Emotionally darker than most romance novels- The most uncomfortable game of Monopoly! ever played- From strippers to knitting circles, there are a lot of funny moments- If you ever wanted to learn about smoke jumping, Tanya did her research- Where does one buy a beef jerky bouquet?- A great "couples" book - Less heat, more dating - Maddy loves slow-burn... a girl after my own heart- I love a girl who keeps condoms in the soap dish- One thing we can agree on... we don't like "folds"- We need sexier words for vagina- Apparently, men are drawing dicks in bathrooms - why didn't I know this??- Heart, Heat, & Humor- Quality vs. Quantity when it comes to sex scenes- Call for sexy pirate romance!Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/8abe7a79-2b75-5882-8146-865ca89abd85Sat, 21 Mar 2020 05:57:12 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by The Bachelor, the second of the Duke Dynasty Quartet by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Sabrina Jeffries. The Bachelor is out now, and available wherever books are sold. The Novel:The Two-Date Rule ...The Author: Tawna Fenske
The Noobies: Jake (@jakecessna)Maddy (@madison.rane)The Synopsis:Willa Frank has one simple rule: never go on a date with anyone more than twice. Now that her business is providing the stability she’s always needed, she can’t afford distractions. Her two-date rule will protect her just fine…until she meets smokejumper Grady Billman.
After one date—one amazing, unforgettable date—Grady isn’t ready to call it quits, despite his own no-attachments policy, and he’s found a sneaky way around both their rules.
Throwing gutter balls with pitchers of beer? Not a real date. Everyone knows bowling doesn’t count.
Watching a band play at a local show? They just happen to have the same great taste in music. Definitely not a date.
Hiking? Nope. How can exercise be considered a date?
With every "non-date" Grady suggests, his reasoning gets more ridiculous, and Willa must admit she’s having fun playing along. But when their time together costs Willa two critical clients, it's clear she needs to focus on the only thing that matters—her future. And really, he should do the same.
But what is she supposed to do with a future that looks gray without Grady in it?*Trigger Warnings for alcoholism, depression, and mental health*Show Notes: - Introducing college sweethearts, Jake & Maddy- Jake's Mom, Outlander, and binge-watching woes- Love is Blind vs. 90 Day Fiance... Battle of the Trainwrecks- YA Novels have come so far- Why do people discount and discredit "fun" books?- Plot Synopsis for The Two-Date Rule- This book has a lot of heart! - Grady: the epitome of what a man should be. #ManGoals- Emotionally darker than most romance novels- The most uncomfortable game of Monopoly! ever played- From strippers to knitting circles, there are a lot of funny moments- If you ever wanted to learn about smoke jumping, Tanya did her research- Where does one buy a beef jerky bouquet?- A great "couples" book - Less heat, more dating - Maddy loves slow-burn... a girl after my own heart- I love a girl who keeps condoms in the soap dish- One thing we can agree on... we don't like "folds"- We need sexier words for vagina- Apparently, men are drawing dicks in bathrooms - why didn't I know this??- Heart, Heat, & Humor- Quality vs. Quantity when it comes to sex scenes- Call for sexy pirate romance!Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3576truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steamy-spotlight-interview-with-kandi-steiner--44051826boobiepodcast.podbean.com/6807f6f6-6acc-56d5-823e-bc61f76d1126Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:29:34 +0000Boobies & NoobiesSummary:In this month's Steamy Spotlight episode, Kelly interviews bestselling author, Kandi Steiner about her writing origin story, her love for "emotional roller coaster" romances, and of course, the best whiskey recommendations. Old...3082truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sex-and-other-shiny-objects--44051744The Author: Lauren Blakely 
The Noobies: Ronny Pascale 
The Synopsis:The second the test-the-sexy-scenes offer landed in my lap, I said yes.After all, I've been damn curious about a few things I've read in romance novels. Do buttons truly go flying across the floor when you rip off a guy's shirt? Is staircase nookie hella hot or does it leave you with a big old bruise mark on your back? And don’t even get me started on all that panty shredding, and whether it even works.Time to find out as I embark on Project Romance Novel Scenes Research, at the request of my hotshot book editor bestie.
All I need is a willing scene partner. Enter Tristan, my best guy friend. The witty, tell-it-like-it-is, bearded hottie volunteers for the experiment.
He's also the guy who gave me the most devastating, toe-curling kiss of my life ten years ago. But nothing has happened since then.And nothing will come between my panties and our friendship now since we have a plan to keep it PG.But once the buttons start flying, all bets are off...
S-E-X AND OTHER SHINY OBJECTS is a standalone romance in the BOYFRIEND MATERIAL series. The other titles are ASKING FOR A FRIEND and ONE NIGHT STAND-IN.Show Notes: - Memories of Myspace Top 8 - What do I do if my dog eats a tampon? Based on a true story- Introducing Ronny Pascale and "Ronny 365": 365 Podcasts in 2020- How to become verified or "famous enough"- Twitter vs. Instagram- What's not to love about game shows and cooking competitions? - Fifty Shades of Grey the Musical - 365 dni ("365 Days")- Stuffed Breads & Anthony Bourdain- Plot Synopsis for Sex and Other Shiny Objects - Apologies to anybody named Gage...- Positive and non-toxic male relationships are so refreshing *Cue noisy apartment-dwelling children in background*- Reenactment shows are our vice - Do New Yorkers really have bathtubs big enough for bath sex?- New York notes: what is a bottega? - Some of our favorite (and least favorite) lines - Let's talk about badminton... - A couple more petty notes- The voice of Tristan sounds like a chainsmoker (just in case you listen to the audiobook)- The coming out story we all need and love- The beauty/difficulty of 69-ing- Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate - Heart, Heat, & Humor- If you need a podcast guest, meet Ronny! Shoutouts: Talkward PodcastRockwell Table & Stage: Parody Musicals Fine & Raw Chocolate Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/1cf31bff-6244-51d4-9cc2-50fc05cfc365Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:36:05 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Sex and Other Shiny Objects  The Author: Lauren Blakely  The Noobies: Ronny Pascale  The Synopsis:The second the test-the-sexy-scenes offer landed in my lap, I said yes.After all, I've been damn curious about a few things I've read in...The Author: Lauren Blakely 
The Noobies: Ronny Pascale 
The Synopsis:The second the test-the-sexy-scenes offer landed in my lap, I said yes.After all, I've been damn curious about a few things I've read in romance novels. Do buttons truly go flying across the floor when you rip off a guy's shirt? Is staircase nookie hella hot or does it leave you with a big old bruise mark on your back? And don’t even get me started on all that panty shredding, and whether it even works.Time to find out as I embark on Project Romance Novel Scenes Research, at the request of my hotshot book editor bestie.
All I need is a willing scene partner. Enter Tristan, my best guy friend. The witty, tell-it-like-it-is, bearded hottie volunteers for the experiment.
He's also the guy who gave me the most devastating, toe-curling kiss of my life ten years ago. But nothing has happened since then.And nothing will come between my panties and our friendship now since we have a plan to keep it PG.But once the buttons start flying, all bets are off...
S-E-X AND OTHER SHINY OBJECTS is a standalone romance in the BOYFRIEND MATERIAL series. The other titles are ASKING FOR A FRIEND and ONE NIGHT STAND-IN.Show Notes: - Memories of Myspace Top 8 - What do I do if my dog eats a tampon? Based on a true story- Introducing Ronny Pascale and "Ronny 365": 365 Podcasts in 2020- How to become verified or "famous enough"- Twitter vs. Instagram- What's not to love about game shows and cooking competitions? - Fifty Shades of Grey the Musical - 365 dni ("365 Days")- Stuffed Breads & Anthony Bourdain- Plot Synopsis for Sex and Other Shiny Objects - Apologies to anybody named Gage...- Positive and non-toxic male relationships are so refreshing *Cue noisy apartment-dwelling children in background*- Reenactment shows are our vice - Do New Yorkers really have bathtubs big enough for bath sex?- New York notes: what is a bottega? - Some of our favorite (and least favorite) lines - Let's talk about badminton... - A couple more petty notes- The voice of Tristan sounds like a chainsmoker (just in case you listen to the audiobook)- The coming out story we all need and love- The beauty/difficulty of 69-ing- Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate - Heart, Heat, & Humor- If you need a podcast guest, meet Ronny! Shoutouts: Talkward PodcastRockwell Table & Stage: Parody Musicals Fine & Raw Chocolate Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4277truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/xeni-a-marriage-of-inconvenience--44051745The Novel:Xeni: A Marriage of Inconvenience (Loose Ends Book #2)
The Author: Rebekah Weatherspoon 
The Noobies: Charia Rose (IG: @charia)
The Synopsis:FROM NEW YORK TIMES ACCLAIMED AUTHOR REBEKAH WEATHERSPOON, COMES THE SECOND INSTALLMENT IN A NEW SERIES THAT BRINGS TRUE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS TO SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS.She just wanted to claim her inheritance. What she got was a husband…Xeni Everly-Wilkins has ten days to clean out her recently departed aunt’s massive colonial in Upstate New York. With the feud between her mom and her sisters still raging even in death, she knows this will be no easy task, but when the will is read Xeni quickly discovers the decades old drama between the former R&B singers is just the tip of the iceberg.The Secrets, lies, and a crap ton of cash spilled on her lawyer’s conference room table all come with terms and conditions. Xeni must marry before she can claim the estate that will set her up for life and her aunt has just the groom in mind. The ruggedly handsome and deliciously thicc Scotsman who showed up at her aunt’s memorial, bagpipes at the ready.When his dear friend and mentor Sable Everly passed away, Mason McInroy knew she would leave a sizable hole in his heart. He never imagined she’d leave him more than enough money to settle the debt that’s keeping him from returning home to Scotland. He also never imagined that Sable would use her dying breaths to play match-maker, trapping Mason and her beautiful niece in a marriage scheme that comes with more complications than either of them need.With no choice but to say I do, the unlikely pair try to make the best of a messy situation. They had no plans to actually fall in love.**This is a stand alone romance that can be read along with RAFE: A Buff Male Nanny. It features a woman sick to death of her family's sh*t and a plus-size Scotsman who just wants to make sweet, sweet music. And love.**Show Notes: - Sponsored promo for Owner of a Broken Heart by Cheris Hodges - The hidden talents you should put on your resume - Introducing Charia Rose and taking it back to our time in Chicago- Status Update: "In Progress" - Have you followed us on Patreon? We've got Bonus Content coming your way this March.  - We need more pegging in romance novels. Period.- Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny (Loose Ends Book #1)- Creating strong black characters and thinking beyond Black History Month - The problems with "color blind" casting and our high school theatre woes - Plot synopsis for Xeni- Why don't we have more plus size men in romance novels?- Also, do people have a thing for big hands?- Shoutout to the ladies - we're all witches and princesses. Look out, gents!- Pegging, Fisting, and Sexcerpts, oh my! - Safe Oral Sex? Yes, please. No dirty dicks for us. - Heart, Heat, & Humor- Should we start a Boobies & Noobies book club? We want to hear from you! - The Drunk Fanfiction Podcast Charia and I need.
Shoutouts: Tamara Lush on Wattpad - Shelf LoveRebekah WeatherspoonAbby Bokun, from our Frisky Fanfiction Steamy Spotlight episodeSuck My Fanfic
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/d5a642e8-3103-5405-b60e-2ccc69269f0fMon, 02 Mar 2020 00:55:08 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Owner of a Broken Heart, the first book in the Richardson Sisters series, by Cheris Hodges. Owner of a Broken Heart is out now, and available wherever books are sold.  The Novel:Xeni: A Marriage of Inconvenience...The Novel:Xeni: A Marriage of Inconvenience (Loose Ends Book #2)
The Author: Rebekah Weatherspoon 
The Noobies: Charia Rose (IG: @charia)
The Synopsis:FROM NEW YORK TIMES ACCLAIMED AUTHOR REBEKAH WEATHERSPOON, COMES THE SECOND INSTALLMENT IN A NEW SERIES THAT BRINGS TRUE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS TO SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS.She just wanted to claim her inheritance. What she got was a husband…Xeni Everly-Wilkins has ten days to clean out her recently departed aunt’s massive colonial in Upstate New York. With the feud between her mom and her sisters still raging even in death, she knows this will be no easy task, but when the will is read Xeni quickly discovers the decades old drama between the former R&B singers is just the tip of the iceberg.The Secrets, lies, and a crap ton of cash spilled on her lawyer’s conference room table all come with terms and conditions. Xeni must marry before she can claim the estate that will set her up for life and her aunt has just the groom in mind. The ruggedly handsome and deliciously thicc Scotsman who showed up at her aunt’s memorial, bagpipes at the ready.When his dear friend and mentor Sable Everly passed away, Mason McInroy knew she would leave a sizable hole in his heart. He never imagined she’d leave him more than enough money to settle the debt that’s keeping him from returning home to Scotland. He also never imagined that Sable would use her dying breaths to play match-maker, trapping Mason and her beautiful niece in a marriage scheme that comes with more complications than either of them need.With no choice but to say I do, the unlikely pair try to make the best of a messy situation. They had no plans to actually fall in love.**This is a stand alone romance that can be read along with RAFE: A Buff Male Nanny. It features a woman sick to death of her family's sh*t and a plus-size Scotsman who just wants to make sweet, sweet music. And love.**Show Notes: - Sponsored promo for Owner of a Broken Heart by Cheris Hodges - The hidden talents you should put on your resume - Introducing Charia Rose and taking it back to our time in Chicago- Status Update: "In Progress" - Have you followed us on Patreon? We've got Bonus Content coming your way this March.  - We need more pegging in romance novels. Period.- Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny (Loose Ends Book #1)- Creating strong black characters and thinking beyond Black History Month - The problems with "color blind" casting and our high school theatre woes - Plot synopsis for Xeni- Why don't we have more plus size men in romance novels?- Also, do people have a thing for big hands?- Shoutout to the ladies - we're all witches and princesses. Look out, gents!- Pegging, Fisting, and Sexcerpts, oh my! - Safe Oral Sex? Yes, please. No dirty dicks for us. - Heart, Heat, & Humor- Should we start a Boobies & Noobies book club? We want to hear from you! - The Drunk Fanfiction Podcast Charia and I need.
Shoutouts: Tamara Lush on Wattpad - Shelf LoveRebekah WeatherspoonAbby Bokun, from our Frisky Fanfiction Steamy Spotlight episodeSuck My Fanfic
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4397truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grand-theft-n-y-e--44051729The Novella:Grand Theft N.Y.E.
The Author: Katrina Jackson 
The Noobies: Chauncey Woods (IG: @chaunceeee_)So She Slays (@sosheslays)
The Synopsis:Cleo Wright is just a happy scammer on a mission to rob a rich man before his ex-wife or the federal government seize all of his money and possessions. She's not expecting to meet another rich man who makes her want to use her nimble fingers for other, not thieving, things. But Robert Shimizu is just that man.The two share a night of fast cars, expensive champagne and the best sex of her life. But Cleo is who she is and when Robert wakes up the next morning, she's long gone... with his car and a few other very expensive possessions.It takes him months to track down the woman who stole his favorite watch and his heart, but when he does, there's fireworks.Content Warnings:Mentions of parental illness and death
Show Notes: - Sponsored promo for The Intended Victim by Alexandra Ivy- "What's your sign, girl?" Our take on astrology- So She Slays: a community that's your friend, but also tells it like it is- The next show for you to get hooked on: The Circle- She's Into It, a podcast/webseries featuring Shan Berries - Katrina Jackson on Shelf Love Podcast - Highlighting Black History Month - "It's not just for black people; it's for everyone."- Romance vs. Erotica and Erotic Romance- Why we need more interracial couples in romance that don't include white people - Book Synopsis & Analysis - Cleo: a female protagonist with BIG CLIT ENERGY- Robert: a rich snack (Kelly's picturing Henry Golding with a beard)- Why is everyone 28 years old in romance novels? - Who doesn't love a good con-artist story? But also, we need more con-women. - Not a lot of complaints about this one! - Katrina Jackson's breaking down all the racial stereotypes in romance - Tara Janzen's Steele Street series- The Renaissance of Kristen Stewart- Heart, Heat, & Humor- Could this be a modern take on dating? - We're reading to manifest our own romances by reading romance!
Shoutouts: Katrina Jackson on Shelf LoveSo She SlaysShe's Into It Shan Berries, co-host of She's Into It Joanne the Scammer
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/0a99b288-c1e6-5a05-9f78-581b8bfb5900Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:31:35 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest title from Alexandra Ivy, The Intended Victim. You can find The Intended Victim wherever books are sold. Find out more at Kensingtonbooks.com.  The Novella:Grand Theft N.Y.E. The Author: Katrina...The Novella:Grand Theft N.Y.E.
The Author: Katrina Jackson 
The Noobies: Chauncey Woods (IG: @chaunceeee_)So She Slays (@sosheslays)
The Synopsis:Cleo Wright is just a happy scammer on a mission to rob a rich man before his ex-wife or the federal government seize all of his money and possessions. She's not expecting to meet another rich man who makes her want to use her nimble fingers for other, not thieving, things. But Robert Shimizu is just that man.The two share a night of fast cars, expensive champagne and the best sex of her life. But Cleo is who she is and when Robert wakes up the next morning, she's long gone... with his car and a few other very expensive possessions.It takes him months to track down the woman who stole his favorite watch and his heart, but when he does, there's fireworks.Content Warnings:Mentions of parental illness and death
Show Notes: - Sponsored promo for The Intended Victim by Alexandra Ivy- "What's your sign, girl?" Our take on astrology- So She Slays: a community that's your friend, but also tells it like it is- The next show for you to get hooked on: The Circle- She's Into It, a podcast/webseries featuring Shan Berries - Katrina Jackson on Shelf Love Podcast - Highlighting Black History Month - "It's not just for black people; it's for everyone."- Romance vs. Erotica and Erotic Romance- Why we need more interracial couples in romance that don't include white people - Book Synopsis & Analysis - Cleo: a female protagonist with BIG CLIT ENERGY- Robert: a rich snack (Kelly's picturing Henry Golding with a beard)- Why is everyone 28 years old in romance novels? - Who doesn't love a good con-artist story? But also, we need more con-women. - Not a lot of complaints about this one! - Katrina Jackson's breaking down all the racial stereotypes in romance - Tara Janzen's Steele Street series- The Renaissance of Kristen Stewart- Heart, Heat, & Humor- Could this be a modern take on dating? - We're reading to manifest our own romances by reading romance!
Shoutouts: Katrina Jackson on Shelf LoveSo She SlaysShe's Into It Shan Berries, co-host of She's Into It Joanne the Scammer
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4179truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-one-more--44051721The Author: Jodie Slaughter 
The Noobies: Krystal (IG: @krystal_casey)Cambria (IG: @camofclansquare)The Synopsis:Tattoo artist Whitney Harris loves Valentine’s Day.The bright colors, giant hearts, and sugary sweet coating that seems to cover the world on February 14th make her feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy inside. She may be more festive than the average person, but her plans for her long weekend are pretty tame. As long as she gets to stay in her bed, marathon a ton of romantic movies, and eat at least three of her favorite pink heart cupcakes, she’ll count it as a win. The very last thing she expects is for a handsome stranger to completely upend all of that.The only thing Victor Grant enjoys more than being a barber is Valentine’s Day.For him, it’s all about the experience of romance and the possibility of forever. The man loves love and he’s determined to be apart of his own great love story someday. Even if that means taking a few losses along the way when things don’t work out. Just when he thinks his Valentine’s Day has turned into a total bust, a beautiful stranger crashes into his life and suddenly makes his long weekend a lot more interesting.A near-disastrous first meeting brings them together, but with both chemistry and desire running high, one sexy night together doesn’t feel nearly enough like true satisfaction.
Details:Sponsored promo for Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5Pounce, the game of Competitive Solitaire: Who knew that was a thing?Travel Collectibles Black History Month... but why is it the shortest month of the year? Joaquin Phoenix - You never know what to expect when the man opens his mouthValentine's Day Plans The BookThe "Straight" Man/Woman Character vs. Their Quirky Best FriendsSandy is the Worst Character in GreaseFirst Person POV or no? Cambria Hates Holden Caulfield.Heart, Heat, & Humor When it comes to the sex, Whitney + Vic = #SexGoalsIf you had to choose between men and cupcakes...?The future of romance for Krystal and Cambria...Shoutouts: Alyssa Cole's The Reluctant Royals series 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/12b76b57-3e23-5fdb-8ae9-8e67ae7b528bMon, 17 Feb 2020 22:01:47 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, published by Cleis Press. The Novella:Just One More: a Valentine's Day Novella  The Author: Jodie Slaughter  The Noobies: Krystal (IG:...The Author: Jodie Slaughter 
The Noobies: Krystal (IG: @krystal_casey)Cambria (IG: @camofclansquare)The Synopsis:Tattoo artist Whitney Harris loves Valentine’s Day.The bright colors, giant hearts, and sugary sweet coating that seems to cover the world on February 14th make her feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy inside. She may be more festive than the average person, but her plans for her long weekend are pretty tame. As long as she gets to stay in her bed, marathon a ton of romantic movies, and eat at least three of her favorite pink heart cupcakes, she’ll count it as a win. The very last thing she expects is for a handsome stranger to completely upend all of that.The only thing Victor Grant enjoys more than being a barber is Valentine’s Day.For him, it’s all about the experience of romance and the possibility of forever. The man loves love and he’s determined to be apart of his own great love story someday. Even if that means taking a few losses along the way when things don’t work out. Just when he thinks his Valentine’s Day has turned into a total bust, a beautiful stranger crashes into his life and suddenly makes his long weekend a lot more interesting.A near-disastrous first meeting brings them together, but with both chemistry and desire running high, one sexy night together doesn’t feel nearly enough like true satisfaction.
Details:Sponsored promo for Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5Pounce, the game of Competitive Solitaire: Who knew that was a thing?Travel Collectibles Black History Month... but why is it the shortest month of the year? Joaquin Phoenix - You never know what to expect when the man opens his mouthValentine's Day Plans The BookThe "Straight" Man/Woman Character vs. Their Quirky Best FriendsSandy is the Worst Character in GreaseFirst Person POV or no? Cambria Hates Holden Caulfield.Heart, Heat, & Humor When it comes to the sex, Whitney + Vic = #SexGoalsIf you had to choose between men and cupcakes...?The future of romance for Krystal and Cambria...Shoutouts: Alyssa Cole's The Reluctant Royals series 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3754truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-extraordinary-union--44051743The Author: Alyssa Cole 
The Noobies: MK McFadden (IG: @themkmcfadden)The Synopsis:As the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of ignorance, deceit, and danger, combining their unique skills to alter the course of history and break the chains of the past...Elle Burns is a former slave with a passion for justice and an eidetic memory. Trading in her life of freedom in Massachusetts, she returns to the indignity of slavery in the South—to spy for the Union Army.Malcolm McCall is a detective for Pinkerton's Secret Service. Subterfuge is his calling, but he’s facing his deadliest mission yet—risking his life to infiltrate a Rebel enclave in Virginia.Two undercover agents who share a common cause—and an undeniable attraction—Malcolm and Elle join forces when they discover a plot that could turn the tide of the war in the Confederacy's favor. Caught in a tightening web of wartime intrigue, and fighting a fiery and forbidden love, Malcolm and Elle must make their boldest move to preserve the Union at any cost—even if it means losing each other...Show Notes:2019: The year romantic comedies made a comebackThe Oscar Noms + a brief rant about white peoplePlea for better roles for actors of color - a romance with Gabrielle Union & John Cho?Black History Month Romance ReviewsHistorical romance is sexy, tooRomance novels on film - The Bridgertons, Virgin River on NetflixHeart, Heat, & Humor RWA drama #TeamCourtney
Shoutouts: Norma Perez-HernandezShelf Love PodcastThe Ripped Bodice 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/e508b189-6552-54ba-ae2d-8e017c927f5fFri, 07 Feb 2020 04:01:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:An Extraordinary Union (The Loyal League Book 1) The Author: Alyssa Cole  The Noobies: MK McFadden (IG: @themkmcfadden)The Synopsis:As the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of...The Author: Alyssa Cole 
The Noobies: MK McFadden (IG: @themkmcfadden)The Synopsis:As the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of ignorance, deceit, and danger, combining their unique skills to alter the course of history and break the chains of the past...Elle Burns is a former slave with a passion for justice and an eidetic memory. Trading in her life of freedom in Massachusetts, she returns to the indignity of slavery in the South—to spy for the Union Army.Malcolm McCall is a detective for Pinkerton's Secret Service. Subterfuge is his calling, but he’s facing his deadliest mission yet—risking his life to infiltrate a Rebel enclave in Virginia.Two undercover agents who share a common cause—and an undeniable attraction—Malcolm and Elle join forces when they discover a plot that could turn the tide of the war in the Confederacy's favor. Caught in a tightening web of wartime intrigue, and fighting a fiery and forbidden love, Malcolm and Elle must make their boldest move to preserve the Union at any cost—even if it means losing each other...Show Notes:2019: The year romantic comedies made a comebackThe Oscar Noms + a brief rant about white peoplePlea for better roles for actors of color - a romance with Gabrielle Union & John Cho?Black History Month Romance ReviewsHistorical romance is sexy, tooRomance novels on film - The Bridgertons, Virgin River on NetflixHeart, Heat, & Humor RWA drama #TeamCourtney
Shoutouts: Norma Perez-HernandezShelf Love PodcastThe Ripped Bodice 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4550truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-shot--44051761The Author: Robin Bielman 
The Noobies: Nathan Zachary Brown (IG: @na_zac)The Synopsis:He believes in fate…
Here’s my plan: Crash through the ceiling of my family’s business to become the best hotelier on the West Coast. Nothing rattles me when it comes to a challenge and hard work, but when I spot my almost one-night-stand in my lobby, I’m thrown totally off my game. Alejandra is my dream girl. The one I can’t forget who got away – literally. Which might explain why I blurt out to my meddlesome, matchmaking grandmother that Alejandra is my date for her fast approaching and highly choreographed eightieth birthday party.
She’s been on pause…
Some decisions are harder than others, but agreeing to a date with Drew isn’t one of them. He’s a charming and gorgeous curveball I didn’t see coming, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember to play it safe. I’ve made a promise, and even though I’m now torn: I have to honor it in order to move on from the past. Drew feels like my future, but I’m about to put everything I want in jeopardy.Show Notes:Promo Spot for Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5Nerdy Fandoms & Meddling Grandmas Thank You's to Robin Bielman - she put us in her book!?Which feisty broad should play Rosemary in the miniseries?Ranking the American Royalty booksHeart, Heat, & Humor Shoutouts: Robin BielmanTule PublishingEmilio GarciaThe SocietyClaire Kingsley
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/94ba8b35-22bd-5020-90f5-61f1d0ccada1Wed, 05 Feb 2020 02:21:14 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, published by Cleis Press. The Novel:Hot Shot The Author: Robin Bielman  The Noobies: Nathan Zachary Brown (IG: @na_zac)The Synopsis:He believes in...The Author: Robin Bielman 
The Noobies: Nathan Zachary Brown (IG: @na_zac)The Synopsis:He believes in fate…
Here’s my plan: Crash through the ceiling of my family’s business to become the best hotelier on the West Coast. Nothing rattles me when it comes to a challenge and hard work, but when I spot my almost one-night-stand in my lobby, I’m thrown totally off my game. Alejandra is my dream girl. The one I can’t forget who got away – literally. Which might explain why I blurt out to my meddlesome, matchmaking grandmother that Alejandra is my date for her fast approaching and highly choreographed eightieth birthday party.
She’s been on pause…
Some decisions are harder than others, but agreeing to a date with Drew isn’t one of them. He’s a charming and gorgeous curveball I didn’t see coming, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember to play it safe. I’ve made a promise, and even though I’m now torn: I have to honor it in order to move on from the past. Drew feels like my future, but I’m about to put everything I want in jeopardy.Show Notes:Promo Spot for Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5Nerdy Fandoms & Meddling Grandmas Thank You's to Robin Bielman - she put us in her book!?Which feisty broad should play Rosemary in the miniseries?Ranking the American Royalty booksHeart, Heat, & Humor Shoutouts: Robin BielmanTule PublishingEmilio GarciaThe SocietyClaire Kingsley
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4395truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-spotlight-2020-reads-podcast-goals--44051781Top 5 Most Anticipated Romance Reads for 20201. Love According to Science (Dirty Martini Running Club Book #2) by Claire Kingsley: January 23rd 2. Chasing Cassandra (The Ravenals Book #6) by Lisa Kleypas: February 18th 3. Undercover Bromance (Bromance Book Club #2) by Lyssa Kay Adams: March 10th  4. Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson: May 19th 5. The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon: June 9th 
Shoutouts: My Worst Date PodcastQuick & Dirty Romance Podcast 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/01fce044-0a6f-5452-a39d-9a19d1f5c74bFri, 24 Jan 2020 19:15:58 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThis episode is sponsored by Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, published by Cleis Press. Summary:In the THIRD season premiere, Kelly shares her goals for the season ahead, discusses a few alterations to the...Top 5 Most Anticipated Romance Reads for 20201. Love According to Science (Dirty Martini Running Club Book #2) by Claire Kingsley: January 23rd 2. Chasing Cassandra (The Ravenals Book #6) by Lisa Kleypas: February 18th 3. Undercover Bromance (Bromance Book Club #2) by Lyssa Kay Adams: March 10th  4. Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson: May 19th 5. The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon: June 9th 
Shoutouts: My Worst Date PodcastQuick & Dirty Romance Podcast 
Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>1331truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baby-it-s-hot-in-here-boobsmas-12--44051775The Author: Olivia T. Turner 
The Noobies: Katie Sullivan (IG: @katie_sullivan.19)The Synopsis:Sneak into my Christmas office party my friend said...It won't be a big deal she said... Well, now I have her hot CEO Trevor Benotti staring me down with his hungry eyes like Santa staring at a plate of cookies. It all started when I spotted him at the bar. I knew immediately that he was the true alpha male in the room. Power and authority flowed off him in waves and he had so much confidence, you'd swear he owned the entire world.I didn't think I could ever be with a man like him. A big curvy girl like me would need a Christmas miracle for that to happen. Well, luckily there's always a little magic in the air at Christmas time. Because when Mr. Benotti sees me, all my dreams come true. I'm all he wants for Christmas. He's obsessed with unwrapping me to get to his new toys underneath my dress. And Mr. Benotti is the kind of dominant man who always gets what he wants. Looks like I'm going to have a very Merry Christmas...Billionaire Mr. Benotti may be dressed like Santa but he's down to get Scrooged. One look at his full-figured curvy girl and this Over-The-Top possessive alpha is ready to pull out his candy cane and get put on the naughty list.SAFE, no cheating, and a sweet Christmasy HEA that will make you wish that X-Mas was every day! Enjoy and Happy Holidays! - OTT
Giveaway Winner:Amy Latas *Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/7f917876-390c-59ab-8a08-ab5ee276f5d0Wed, 25 Dec 2019 06:46:08 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Baby, it's Hot in Here The Author: Olivia T. Turner  The Noobies: Katie Sullivan (IG: @katie_sullivan.19)The Synopsis:Sneak into my Christmas office party my friend said...It won't be a big deal she said... Well, now I have her hot CEO...The Author: Olivia T. Turner 
The Noobies: Katie Sullivan (IG: @katie_sullivan.19)The Synopsis:Sneak into my Christmas office party my friend said...It won't be a big deal she said... Well, now I have her hot CEO Trevor Benotti staring me down with his hungry eyes like Santa staring at a plate of cookies. It all started when I spotted him at the bar. I knew immediately that he was the true alpha male in the room. Power and authority flowed off him in waves and he had so much confidence, you'd swear he owned the entire world.I didn't think I could ever be with a man like him. A big curvy girl like me would need a Christmas miracle for that to happen. Well, luckily there's always a little magic in the air at Christmas time. Because when Mr. Benotti sees me, all my dreams come true. I'm all he wants for Christmas. He's obsessed with unwrapping me to get to his new toys underneath my dress. And Mr. Benotti is the kind of dominant man who always gets what he wants. Looks like I'm going to have a very Merry Christmas...Billionaire Mr. Benotti may be dressed like Santa but he's down to get Scrooged. One look at his full-figured curvy girl and this Over-The-Top possessive alpha is ready to pull out his candy cane and get put on the naughty list.SAFE, no cheating, and a sweet Christmasy HEA that will make you wish that X-Mas was every day! Enjoy and Happy Holidays! - OTT
Giveaway Winner:Amy Latas *Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4298truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spreading-christmas-joy-boobsmas-11--44051812The Author: Tory Baker 
The Noobies: Craig Park (IG: @craiglzzskates)
The Synopsis:Joy loves everything about Christmas. Her town has even nicknamed her Christmas Joy. Eb is a recluse who has no time for the holiday. When Joy comes over to share her cookies, spreading Christmas cheer, there’s only one thing that Eb wants to spread.
Joy.This standalone Christmas novella is hot enough to put you on Santa’s naughty list and give you visions of a lot more than sugar plums dancing.Giveaway Winner:Rikki Baugh*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/539edc0d-436e-56a0-990a-4e454ecade73Wed, 25 Dec 2019 02:28:04 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Spreading Christmas Joy  The Author: Tory Baker  The Noobies: Craig Park (IG: @craiglzzskates) The Synopsis:Joy loves everything about Christmas. Her town has even nicknamed her Christmas Joy. Eb is a recluse who has no time for the...The Author: Tory Baker 
The Noobies: Craig Park (IG: @craiglzzskates)
The Synopsis:Joy loves everything about Christmas. Her town has even nicknamed her Christmas Joy. Eb is a recluse who has no time for the holiday. When Joy comes over to share her cookies, spreading Christmas cheer, there’s only one thing that Eb wants to spread.
Joy.This standalone Christmas novella is hot enough to put you on Santa’s naughty list and give you visions of a lot more than sugar plums dancing.Giveaway Winner:Rikki Baugh*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5116truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planes-trains-and-head-over-heels-boobsmas-10--44051762The Author: Erika Kelly 
The Noobies: Ginger Pennington 
The Synopsis:Eleven sweet and sexy holiday stories from New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors! Grab a cup of cocoa and curl up with this collection that will warm your heart and curl your toes.Each story is a new standalone contemporary romance set within popular series, with no spoilers, no cliffhangers, never-before-featured couples, and hot happy endings. This anthology of quick reads (each can be read in an hour or so) will only be available as a collection for a very limited time. Naughty never looked so nice!
*This story appears in the limited-edition Holiday Anthology, Holiday Ever After. As of December 22nd, this anthology series is no longer available for purchase on Amazon. Giveaway Winner:IG: @angela2bpecked
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/43a591ea-9ee9-54b2-84dd-167a64377b6aTue, 24 Dec 2019 02:58:04 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Planes, Trains, and Head Over Heels  The Author: Erika Kelly  The Noobies: Ginger Pennington  The Synopsis:Eleven sweet and sexy holiday stories from New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors! Grab a cup of cocoa and curl up with...The Author: Erika Kelly 
The Noobies: Ginger Pennington 
The Synopsis:Eleven sweet and sexy holiday stories from New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors! Grab a cup of cocoa and curl up with this collection that will warm your heart and curl your toes.Each story is a new standalone contemporary romance set within popular series, with no spoilers, no cliffhangers, never-before-featured couples, and hot happy endings. This anthology of quick reads (each can be read in an hour or so) will only be available as a collection for a very limited time. Naughty never looked so nice!
*This story appears in the limited-edition Holiday Anthology, Holiday Ever After. As of December 22nd, this anthology series is no longer available for purchase on Amazon. Giveaway Winner:IG: @angela2bpecked
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4673truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-second-chance-road-trip-for-christmas-boobsmas-9--44051901The Author: Jackie Lau 
The Noobies: Sadie Chelsea **Sadie is currently offering coaching sessions for writers. To sign up, visit her website or contact her on social media.
The Synopsis:Greg Wong hates when things don’t go according to plan, so he definitely doesn’t appreciate it when his mother insists he drive Tasha Edwards back to Mosquito Bay for the Christmas holidays. He likes peace and quiet when he’s in the car, and that’s the opposite of what he’ll get with Tasha, his high school sweetheart. The first woman he ever loved.Not that he has feelings for her now. Of course not. Though while he’s trying not to smile at her laughter and terrible singing, he can’t help noticing how beautiful she is.And then his plans veer further off course when a snowstorm forces them to spend the night in an unheated motel room with only one bed…
Giveaway Winner:Pups N' Pop Culture*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/ebf32bec-0610-5ef8-8247-d29231821e72Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:25:12 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:A Second Chance Road Trip for Christmas  The Author: Jackie Lau  The Noobies: Sadie Chelsea **Sadie is currently offering coaching sessions for writers. To sign up, visit her website or contact her on social media. The Synopsis:Greg Wong...The Author: Jackie Lau 
The Noobies: Sadie Chelsea **Sadie is currently offering coaching sessions for writers. To sign up, visit her website or contact her on social media.
The Synopsis:Greg Wong hates when things don’t go according to plan, so he definitely doesn’t appreciate it when his mother insists he drive Tasha Edwards back to Mosquito Bay for the Christmas holidays. He likes peace and quiet when he’s in the car, and that’s the opposite of what he’ll get with Tasha, his high school sweetheart. The first woman he ever loved.Not that he has feelings for her now. Of course not. Though while he’s trying not to smile at her laughter and terrible singing, he can’t help noticing how beautiful she is.And then his plans veer further off course when a snowstorm forces them to spend the night in an unheated motel room with only one bed…
Giveaway Winner:Pups N' Pop Culture*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4898truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/regifted-boobsmas-8--44051820The Author: Declan Rhodes
The Noobies: Andrea Martucci, Host of Shelf Love The Synopsis:"Regifted? Isn’t that what people do with fruitcakes?"Vincent, owner and trainer at the most exclusive gym in the city, is in the middle of a bad luck streak in his dating game. To avoid having a blue Christmas, he reluctantly volunteers to participate in a date auction event at the holiday benefit for his city's LGBTQ community center. Vincent’s thrilled when a wealthy silver fox with muscles as big as his own wins the auction.All is going well for the merriest of Christmases until Vincent finds himself regifted to Desmond, a viola-playing nerd who wants a date for a performance of the Nutcracker at the city ballet.Desmond can’t believe his good fortune, and Vincent is laid low by the humiliation of his rejection. With the help of good friends Maeve and Jerry, both Vincent and Desmond learn that there is much more to falling in love at Christmas than shallow appearances.There’s plenty of good humor, steamy scenes, and a happily-ever-after ending in this muscle man and nerd romance.Shoutouts: IG: @b.andherbooksGiveaway Winner:Nerdy Bitches Podcast*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/regifted-boobsmas-8-ea4d6663fd89e30b1171c1849d432cd8Sun, 22 Dec 2019 03:10:49 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Regifted The Author: Declan Rhodes The Noobies: Andrea Martucci, Host of Shelf Love The Synopsis:"Regifted? Isn’t that what people do with fruitcakes?"Vincent, owner and trainer at the most exclusive gym in the city, is in the middle of a...The Author: Declan Rhodes
The Noobies: Andrea Martucci, Host of Shelf Love The Synopsis:"Regifted? Isn’t that what people do with fruitcakes?"Vincent, owner and trainer at the most exclusive gym in the city, is in the middle of a bad luck streak in his dating game. To avoid having a blue Christmas, he reluctantly volunteers to participate in a date auction event at the holiday benefit for his city's LGBTQ community center. Vincent’s thrilled when a wealthy silver fox with muscles as big as his own wins the auction.All is going well for the merriest of Christmases until Vincent finds himself regifted to Desmond, a viola-playing nerd who wants a date for a performance of the Nutcracker at the city ballet.Desmond can’t believe his good fortune, and Vincent is laid low by the humiliation of his rejection. With the help of good friends Maeve and Jerry, both Vincent and Desmond learn that there is much more to falling in love at Christmas than shallow appearances.There’s plenty of good humor, steamy scenes, and a happily-ever-after ending in this muscle man and nerd romance.Shoutouts: IG: @b.andherbooksGiveaway Winner:Nerdy Bitches Podcast*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5205truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earl-s-christmas-pearl-boobsmas-7--44051774The Author: Megan Frampton
The Noobies: Captain Nostalgia from Victims & Villains
The Synopsis:A duke's daughter. An irresistible earl. And an energetic Corgi named Mr. Shorty. What more could you want in a Christmas novella by Megan Frampton?It's Christmastime in London, and Lady Pearl Howlett is eagerly ready for the festivities—until her family goes off to their country estate...accidentally leaving her home alone! But she's not dismayed. Rather, she's thrilled to do exactly what she wants. Unfortunately, this daughter of a duke doesn't know how to do anything.The Earl of Llanover has come to London to take refuge in his godmother's townhouse, free to be as awkward and grumpy as he wants. With his pet Corgi, Mr. Shorty, for company, Owen Dwyfor is ready for a quiet holiday away from his mother and sisters who would have him married off. That is, until his godmother's neighbor, Lady Pearl Howlett comes barging in to his solitude.After some reluctance, the two come together for a joyous—and steamy—Christmas they won't forget.Giveaway Winner:IG: @nellymynell*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/the-earls-christmas-pearl-boobsmas-7-d0537310da86741edc2ca26c22734ebdSat, 21 Dec 2019 06:25:20 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:The Earl's Christmas Pearl The Author: Megan Frampton The Noobies: Captain Nostalgia from Victims & Villains The Synopsis:A duke's daughter. An irresistible earl. And an energetic Corgi named Mr. Shorty. What more could you want in a...The Author: Megan Frampton
The Noobies: Captain Nostalgia from Victims & Villains
The Synopsis:A duke's daughter. An irresistible earl. And an energetic Corgi named Mr. Shorty. What more could you want in a Christmas novella by Megan Frampton?It's Christmastime in London, and Lady Pearl Howlett is eagerly ready for the festivities—until her family goes off to their country estate...accidentally leaving her home alone! But she's not dismayed. Rather, she's thrilled to do exactly what she wants. Unfortunately, this daughter of a duke doesn't know how to do anything.The Earl of Llanover has come to London to take refuge in his godmother's townhouse, free to be as awkward and grumpy as he wants. With his pet Corgi, Mr. Shorty, for company, Owen Dwyfor is ready for a quiet holiday away from his mother and sisters who would have him married off. That is, until his godmother's neighbor, Lady Pearl Howlett comes barging in to his solitude.After some reluctance, the two come together for a joyous—and steamy—Christmas they won't forget.Giveaway Winner:IG: @nellymynell*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4839truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earl-s-christmas-consultant-boobsmas-6--44051784The Author: Bianca Blythe
The Noobies: Tea & Strumpets Podcast
The Synopsis:Flora has masqueraded as a French maid for years. Though she despises hiding her skill at the piano and has no innate fondness for mending, she is happy to no longer be on the run. When a handsome earl who sent butterflies fluttering through her chest as a child discovers her French is atrocious, Flora requires a new position, lest her true identity be discovered.
Christmas has never been Lord Wolfe McIntyre’s favorite season. His parents never celebrated it, and he never imagined he would succumb to sentimentality as an adult. After all, he runs a gaming hell. But when his sister’s engagement is broken, Wolfe vows to host a magnificent holiday ball so she can find a husband before the next season. The only problem? His lack of knowledge about the holiday. 
Wolfe is shocked when his friend’s maid appears at his manor house in Scotland. When he hired a Christmas consultant, he expected a stern Bavarian woman with a knowledge of Yule logs, not an alluring young woman whom he last saw claiming a blatantly false identity and who seems distressed at seeing him. Wolfe is even more shocked when he discovers he... desires her. Earls are not supposed to find their servants appealing, no matter how much they fill their homes with Yuletide joy and music. But perhaps there’s a reason Flora looks familiar...*This story also appears in Bianca Blythe's Christmas Anthology, Lords, Snow, and Mistletoe: A Regency Christmas Collection Giveaway Winner:Mouse & Weens 
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/the-earls-christmas-consultant-b63107a0ab57a946e5ca166cc9b9e73fThu, 19 Dec 2019 07:17:29 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:The Earl's Christmas Consultant The Author: Bianca Blythe The Noobies: Tea & Strumpets Podcast The Synopsis:Flora has masqueraded as a French maid for years. Though she despises hiding her skill at the piano and has no innate fondness for...The Author: Bianca Blythe
The Noobies: Tea & Strumpets Podcast
The Synopsis:Flora has masqueraded as a French maid for years. Though she despises hiding her skill at the piano and has no innate fondness for mending, she is happy to no longer be on the run. When a handsome earl who sent butterflies fluttering through her chest as a child discovers her French is atrocious, Flora requires a new position, lest her true identity be discovered.
Christmas has never been Lord Wolfe McIntyre’s favorite season. His parents never celebrated it, and he never imagined he would succumb to sentimentality as an adult. After all, he runs a gaming hell. But when his sister’s engagement is broken, Wolfe vows to host a magnificent holiday ball so she can find a husband before the next season. The only problem? His lack of knowledge about the holiday. 
Wolfe is shocked when his friend’s maid appears at his manor house in Scotland. When he hired a Christmas consultant, he expected a stern Bavarian woman with a knowledge of Yule logs, not an alluring young woman whom he last saw claiming a blatantly false identity and who seems distressed at seeing him. Wolfe is even more shocked when he discovers he... desires her. Earls are not supposed to find their servants appealing, no matter how much they fill their homes with Yuletide joy and music. But perhaps there’s a reason Flora looks familiar...*This story also appears in Bianca Blythe's Christmas Anthology, Lords, Snow, and Mistletoe: A Regency Christmas Collection Giveaway Winner:Mouse & Weens 
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4708truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wrong-heiress-for-christmas-boobsmas-5--44051724The Author: Bianca Blythe
The Noobies: Make it Modern Podcast (@mim_podcast)
The Synopsis:Lord Frederick Bowen, Duke of Salisbury, is expecting an heiress for Christmas. The fact does not bring him pleasure. Ever since the war ended, he would rather focus on experiments for his new waterproof material.Celia might be the daughter of an earl, but she's of the illegitimate variety. She has resigned herself to life as a maid for the wicked countess and her two half-sisters.When Celia's half-sister begs her to pretend to be her, Celia is thrust into a fairy tale. Everyone knows though that fairy tales never come true...
*This story also appears in Bianca Blythe's Christmas Anthology, Lords, Snow, and Mistletoe: A Regency Christmas Collection 
Shoutouts:Twitter@janicelikes@xina1682Instagram@WriterSkyeMcD@nellymynell@titanicmbg@thee_morales@hannahheartsromance@elizamacarthurwrites@ammybel@authorkatransom@laurie_h_g 
Giveaway Winner:IG: @serreall
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/the-wrong-heiress-for-christmas-boobsmas-5-9b30530f722ce22d362f933670265955Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:33:27 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:The Wrong Heiress for Christmas The Author: Bianca Blythe The Noobies: Make it Modern Podcast (@mim_podcast) The Synopsis:Lord Frederick Bowen, Duke of Salisbury, is expecting an heiress for Christmas. The fact does not bring him pleasure....The Author: Bianca Blythe
The Noobies: Make it Modern Podcast (@mim_podcast)
The Synopsis:Lord Frederick Bowen, Duke of Salisbury, is expecting an heiress for Christmas. The fact does not bring him pleasure. Ever since the war ended, he would rather focus on experiments for his new waterproof material.Celia might be the daughter of an earl, but she's of the illegitimate variety. She has resigned herself to life as a maid for the wicked countess and her two half-sisters.When Celia's half-sister begs her to pretend to be her, Celia is thrust into a fairy tale. Everyone knows though that fairy tales never come true...
*This story also appears in Bianca Blythe's Christmas Anthology, Lords, Snow, and Mistletoe: A Regency Christmas Collection 
Shoutouts:Twitter@janicelikes@xina1682Instagram@WriterSkyeMcD@nellymynell@titanicmbg@thee_morales@hannahheartsromance@elizamacarthurwrites@ammybel@authorkatransom@laurie_h_g 
Giveaway Winner:IG: @serreall
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4491truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bad-boy-for-christmas-boobsmas-4--44051751The Author: Alex Wolf
The Noobies: Kristen Clement (IG: @kristenkrissi)The Synopsis:Hallmark meets Fifty Shades!He’s at the top of the naughty list. Checks off all the boxes on the “you should run far away” checklist. Best friend’s new stepbrother. Broody. Hot as sin. Mysterious past. Pissed off at the world. Everyone says he’s trouble. Parker even has the leather jacket for crying out loud.I can’t take my eyes off him, though. When he’s in the room, I can feel his gaze on me at all times, heating me from within.All I wanted to do was come home for the holidays and spend Christmas with friends and family, before I had to go out in the real world and put my degrees to use. We’re polar opposites. There’s no way it would ever work between us. But, the first time he touches me, and electricity blooms across my skin, I know one thing…All I want for Christmas is him.Shoutouts:My Worst Date Skye McDonaldFeminists Without MystiqueThe Masked SingerShelf Love
Giveaway Winner:IG: @Ammybel
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/a-bad-boy-for-christmas-boobsmas-4-607d35be53be09b368d80409ed1e2c9bThu, 12 Dec 2019 20:55:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:A Bad Boy for Christmas  The Author: Alex Wolf The Noobies: Kristen Clement (IG: @kristenkrissi)The Synopsis:Hallmark meets Fifty Shades!He’s at the top of the naughty list. Checks off all the boxes on the “you should run far away”...The Author: Alex Wolf
The Noobies: Kristen Clement (IG: @kristenkrissi)The Synopsis:Hallmark meets Fifty Shades!He’s at the top of the naughty list. Checks off all the boxes on the “you should run far away” checklist. Best friend’s new stepbrother. Broody. Hot as sin. Mysterious past. Pissed off at the world. Everyone says he’s trouble. Parker even has the leather jacket for crying out loud.I can’t take my eyes off him, though. When he’s in the room, I can feel his gaze on me at all times, heating me from within.All I wanted to do was come home for the holidays and spend Christmas with friends and family, before I had to go out in the real world and put my degrees to use. We’re polar opposites. There’s no way it would ever work between us. But, the first time he touches me, and electricity blooms across my skin, I know one thing…All I want for Christmas is him.Shoutouts:My Worst Date Skye McDonaldFeminists Without MystiqueThe Masked SingerShelf Love
Giveaway Winner:IG: @Ammybel
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>3992truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-capture-a-duke-boobsmas-3--44051824The Author: Bianca Blythe
The Noobies: Isabella Costa (IG: @isabellaxcosta)
The Synopsis:All she had to do was find a fiancé. In four days. In the middle of nowhere.One reclusive bluestocking...Fiona Amberly is more intrigued by the Roman ruins near her manor house than she is by balls. When her dying Grandmother worries about Fiona's future, Fiona stammers that she's secretly engaged. Soon she finds herself promising that she will introduce her husband-to-be by Christmas.One dutiful duke...Percival Carmichael, new Duke of Alfriston, is in a hurry. He's off to propose to London's most eligible debutante. After nearly dying at Waterloo, he's vowed to spend the rest of his life living up to the ton's expectations.One fallen tree...When Fiona tries to warn a passing coach about a tree in the road, the driver mistakes her for a highwaywoman. Evidently he's not used to seeing women attired in clothes only suitable for archaeology waving knives. After the driver flees, Fiona decides she may as well borrow the handsome passenger...*This story also appears in Bianca Blythe's Christmas Anthology, Lords, Snow, and Mistletoe: A Regency Christmas Collection 
Shoutouts:Miri Smith2GirlsonaBenchThe Phoenix NestHappily Ever AftermathPups n PopcultureThe Prosecco SessionsWhere Does It? PodcastBS with Booby & SarahThe NomcastTalking CodswallopGiveaway Winner:True Crime Lab Podcast*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/how-to-capture-a-duke-boobsmas-3-6ef74d99b7076818b59c740980307d25Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:52:34 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:How to Capture a Duke  The Author: Bianca Blythe The Noobies: Isabella Costa (IG: @isabellaxcosta) The Synopsis:All she had to do was find a fiancé. In four days. In the middle of nowhere.One reclusive bluestocking...Fiona Amberly is more...The Author: Bianca Blythe
The Noobies: Isabella Costa (IG: @isabellaxcosta)
The Synopsis:All she had to do was find a fiancé. In four days. In the middle of nowhere.One reclusive bluestocking...Fiona Amberly is more intrigued by the Roman ruins near her manor house than she is by balls. When her dying Grandmother worries about Fiona's future, Fiona stammers that she's secretly engaged. Soon she finds herself promising that she will introduce her husband-to-be by Christmas.One dutiful duke...Percival Carmichael, new Duke of Alfriston, is in a hurry. He's off to propose to London's most eligible debutante. After nearly dying at Waterloo, he's vowed to spend the rest of his life living up to the ton's expectations.One fallen tree...When Fiona tries to warn a passing coach about a tree in the road, the driver mistakes her for a highwaywoman. Evidently he's not used to seeing women attired in clothes only suitable for archaeology waving knives. After the driver flees, Fiona decides she may as well borrow the handsome passenger...*This story also appears in Bianca Blythe's Christmas Anthology, Lords, Snow, and Mistletoe: A Regency Christmas Collection 
Shoutouts:Miri Smith2GirlsonaBenchThe Phoenix NestHappily Ever AftermathPups n PopcultureThe Prosecco SessionsWhere Does It? PodcastBS with Booby & SarahThe NomcastTalking CodswallopGiveaway Winner:True Crime Lab Podcast*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4642truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eight-cozy-nights-boobsmas-2--44051780The Author: Julia Wolf 
The Noobies: Jason Berk (@guitarmanjb)
The Synopsis:It'll take a miracle for the two of them to last more than eight nights...
Larissa:Hanukkah's never been my favorite holiday. In fact, I usually forget it's happening. This year though, despite nearly being killed by my tall drink of water new neighbor, I'm in the mood to celebrate. Only I can't seem to find my menorah...
Yo:Hanukkah's one of my favorite holidays. I look forward to celebrating every December. This year could be more interesting than ever, when a gorgeous, curvy (and grumpy) woman moves in next door. Only I seem to have misplaced my candles...
Together these two opposites will light up the night.If you love Hallmark movies, but sometimes wish the language was a tad saltier and the loves scenes, well, existed, then this funny, sweet, and sexy Hanukkah novella is for you.
Shoutouts:Bad at Love Podcast The Phoenix NestFeminists Without MystiqueSpoop HourGiveaway Winner:Happily Ever Aftermath
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/eight-cozy-nights-7222fc57ff309811cd9b1a4069affffaWed, 04 Dec 2019 22:06:36 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Eight Cozy Nights (The Sublime Book 6) The Author: Julia Wolf  The Noobies: Jason Berk (@guitarmanjb) The Synopsis:It'll take a miracle for the two of them to last more than eight nights... Larissa:Hanukkah's never been my favorite...The Author: Julia Wolf 
The Noobies: Jason Berk (@guitarmanjb)
The Synopsis:It'll take a miracle for the two of them to last more than eight nights...
Larissa:Hanukkah's never been my favorite holiday. In fact, I usually forget it's happening. This year though, despite nearly being killed by my tall drink of water new neighbor, I'm in the mood to celebrate. Only I can't seem to find my menorah...
Yo:Hanukkah's one of my favorite holidays. I look forward to celebrating every December. This year could be more interesting than ever, when a gorgeous, curvy (and grumpy) woman moves in next door. Only I seem to have misplaced my candles...
Together these two opposites will light up the night.If you love Hallmark movies, but sometimes wish the language was a tad saltier and the loves scenes, well, existed, then this funny, sweet, and sexy Hanukkah novella is for you.
Shoutouts:Bad at Love Podcast The Phoenix NestFeminists Without MystiqueSpoop HourGiveaway Winner:Happily Ever Aftermath
*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>4821truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stocking-stuffers-boobsmas-1--44051885The Author: Erin McLellan
The Noobies: My Worst Date Podcast (IG: @MyWorstDatePodcast)
The Synopsis:Sasha Holiday is so over the holidays after getting left at the altar last Christmas Eve. But as the marketing maven for Lady Robin’s Intimate Implements, she’s stuck not-so-merrily pitching naughty toys at a romance book club’s Christmas party. Her loathing of the yuletide only intensifies as a snowstorm rolls in and traps her at the Winterberry Inn. Stranded with her is Perry Winters—a hot bearded book club member trimmed in flannel and tattoos.
Perry’s a romantic with an unerring belief in the magic of the season, and he recognizes a Christmas miracle when he sees it. Brave, smart, and confident—Sasha Holiday is a gift. And the gifts keep coming when she suggests they pass the time with some no-strings fun. After all, she has a big bag of toys that would make even Santa want to stay in bed on Christmas Eve.
But the frisky festivities turn complicated as feelings spark between Sasha and Perry. Perry wants to see Sasha once the snow clears, but Sasha is reluctant to take the relationship sleigh ride again. Perry will have to show her that love is more than just a holiday feeling.Shoutouts:Death By ChampagneHappily Ever AftermathFuck Depression Claire KingsleyGiveaway Winner:Caitlin Flopkins*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/stocking-stuffers-boobsmas-1-a2405410fd2d3898357a0ba6fc01395eMon, 02 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Stocking Stuffers (So Over the Holidays Book 1) The Author: Erin McLellan The Noobies: My Worst Date Podcast (IG: @MyWorstDatePodcast) The Synopsis:Sasha Holiday is so over the holidays after getting left at the altar last Christmas Eve....The Author: Erin McLellan
The Noobies: My Worst Date Podcast (IG: @MyWorstDatePodcast)
The Synopsis:Sasha Holiday is so over the holidays after getting left at the altar last Christmas Eve. But as the marketing maven for Lady Robin’s Intimate Implements, she’s stuck not-so-merrily pitching naughty toys at a romance book club’s Christmas party. Her loathing of the yuletide only intensifies as a snowstorm rolls in and traps her at the Winterberry Inn. Stranded with her is Perry Winters—a hot bearded book club member trimmed in flannel and tattoos.
Perry’s a romantic with an unerring belief in the magic of the season, and he recognizes a Christmas miracle when he sees it. Brave, smart, and confident—Sasha Holiday is a gift. And the gifts keep coming when she suggests they pass the time with some no-strings fun. After all, she has a big bag of toys that would make even Santa want to stay in bed on Christmas Eve.
But the frisky festivities turn complicated as feelings spark between Sasha and Perry. Perry wants to see Sasha once the snow clears, but Sasha is reluctant to take the relationship sleigh ride again. Perry will have to show her that love is more than just a holiday feeling.Shoutouts:Death By ChampagneHappily Ever AftermathFuck Depression Claire KingsleyGiveaway Winner:Caitlin Flopkins*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5630truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-spotlight-book-covers-101-with-skye-mcdonald--44051739https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ply10wSThM*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/sexy-spotlight-book-covers-101-with-skye-mcdonald-74edc41772cfe756d9b76fcc8816fd50Mon, 02 Dec 2019 04:59:59 +0000Boobies & NoobiesBook Covers 101: Judging a Book By its (ahem) PackageFeaturing:Skye McDonald (@writerSkyeMcD)Details: Author Skye McDonald (The Anti-Belle Series) joins Kelly to discuss the evolution of romance novel covers. From the "golden era" of shirtless Fabio...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ply10wSThM*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>5900truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bluewater-billionaires-book-club-2--44051755The Authors:Kathryn NolanPippa Grant
The Noobie:Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast)
The Synopsis: Wild Open Hearts
Luna da Rosa is America’s Vegan Best Friend. The self-made billionaire is a flower-crowned hippie whose Instagram feed is as popular as Wild Heart, her vegan makeup company. When she’s not changing the cosmetics industry, she’s dazzling her online fans with kombucha recipes—until Wild Heart is caught in a scandal, destroying her reputation as a cheerful do-gooder.Beck Mason is the prodigal son of Miami’s most notorious biker gang. But Beck left his criminal family to start Lucky Dog, rescuing dogs who need the most help… except the surly ex-outlaw never realized leading a struggling nonprofit with a ragtag crew would be so damn hard. They’re in dire need of cash—and fast.Luna believes working at Lucky Dog will fix her image problem and get Beck the money he needs. It’s a win-win, right? Except Beck doesn’t like the sunny, free-spirited—okay beautiful—billionaire. He sure as hell doesn’t trust Luna not to use him just to make herself look good.Sure, Beck’s grumpy, stubborn pride and meat-eating ways irritates Luna. Even though his big-heart-and-big-beard-combo is dangerously sexy. And they really shouldn’t have shared The Kiss to End All Kisses on the back of his motorcycle one night…But as the bohemian billionaire and the burly biker give into their electrifying attraction, will their differences keep them apart? Or will they finally learn to trust their wild hearts?Author’s Note: Big, grumpy, bearded hero. Happy-go-lucky hippie heroine. Snarky banter. Opposites that don’t so much attract as combust. Motorcycle sex. Steamy Miami nights. Four lady billionaire best friends. All the rescue dogs. Major heart-feels.
The Synopsis: Crazy for Loving You
Is there anything hotter than a growly, overprotective Marine cradling a baby? My melted ovaries don’t think so.When you work hard and have the bank account to prove it, you’re entitled to play hard. I’ve seen some crazy things. I’ve caused some crazy scenes. And there’s no shame in my game.
But I’m still knocked off my stilettos when an insane chain of events leads to me inheriting a baby. The craziest part? The baby comes with a by-the-books, no-nonsense retired Marine who's so regimented that I wouldn't be surprised if he irons his boxer shorts.
Parenting? Bring it on. I don’t need sleep—I once started my day with business meetings in Cairo and ended it three days later at a club in Melbourne. Changing diapers? Please. It can't be any more challenging than changing out of Spanx on the back of a moving motorcycle. Training the little guy to run the family’s real estate empire? He’ll be all our bosses by the time he’s four.
But living with my new co-guardian? The gruff, muscled, tattooed former military man who manages to check all my boxes while trying to sneak under my skin?
He needs to go.
Because the longer he stays, the more layers he’s peeling off my heart.
But love isn’t something that’s ever diluted my gene pool, and I like my life just fine without it. I have awesome friends, this adorable baby and an obscene amount of money. Who needs love?
Turns out…maybe me.
Crazy for Loving You is a larger-than life ride through accidental parenthood featuring a fun-loving billionaire playgirl, a crusty Marine with a gooey center, a horny dolphin, the world’s most obscene pool, and all the fun you’d expect from a world built by Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley, Kathryn Nolan, and Pippa Grant.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/bluewater-billionaires-book-club-2-aae7e1f0166f19973f4c3a64faab4218Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novels:Wild Open Hearts by Kathryn NolanCrazy for Loving You by Pippa Grant The Authors:Kathryn NolanPippa Grant The Noobie:Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast) The Synopsis: Wild Open Hearts Luna da Rosa is...The Authors:Kathryn NolanPippa Grant
The Noobie:Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast)
The Synopsis: Wild Open Hearts
Luna da Rosa is America’s Vegan Best Friend. The self-made billionaire is a flower-crowned hippie whose Instagram feed is as popular as Wild Heart, her vegan makeup company. When she’s not changing the cosmetics industry, she’s dazzling her online fans with kombucha recipes—until Wild Heart is caught in a scandal, destroying her reputation as a cheerful do-gooder.Beck Mason is the prodigal son of Miami’s most notorious biker gang. But Beck left his criminal family to start Lucky Dog, rescuing dogs who need the most help… except the surly ex-outlaw never realized leading a struggling nonprofit with a ragtag crew would be so damn hard. They’re in dire need of cash—and fast.Luna believes working at Lucky Dog will fix her image problem and get Beck the money he needs. It’s a win-win, right? Except Beck doesn’t like the sunny, free-spirited—okay beautiful—billionaire. He sure as hell doesn’t trust Luna not to use him just to make herself look good.Sure, Beck’s grumpy, stubborn pride and meat-eating ways irritates Luna. Even though his big-heart-and-big-beard-combo is dangerously sexy. And they really shouldn’t have shared The Kiss to End All Kisses on the back of his motorcycle one night…But as the bohemian billionaire and the burly biker give into their electrifying attraction, will their differences keep them apart? Or will they finally learn to trust their wild hearts?Author’s Note: Big, grumpy, bearded hero. Happy-go-lucky hippie heroine. Snarky banter. Opposites that don’t so much attract as combust. Motorcycle sex. Steamy Miami nights. Four lady billionaire best friends. All the rescue dogs. Major heart-feels.
The Synopsis: Crazy for Loving You
Is there anything hotter than a growly, overprotective Marine cradling a baby? My melted ovaries don’t think so.When you work hard and have the bank account to prove it, you’re entitled to play hard. I’ve seen some crazy things. I’ve caused some crazy scenes. And there’s no shame in my game.
But I’m still knocked off my stilettos when an insane chain of events leads to me inheriting a baby. The craziest part? The baby comes with a by-the-books, no-nonsense retired Marine who's so regimented that I wouldn't be surprised if he irons his boxer shorts.
Parenting? Bring it on. I don’t need sleep—I once started my day with business meetings in Cairo and ended it three days later at a club in Melbourne. Changing diapers? Please. It can't be any more challenging than changing out of Spanx on the back of a moving motorcycle. Training the little guy to run the family’s real estate empire? He’ll be all our bosses by the time he’s four.
But living with my new co-guardian? The gruff, muscled, tattooed former military man who manages to check all my boxes while trying to sneak under my skin?
He needs to go.
Because the longer he stays, the more layers he’s peeling off my heart.
But love isn’t something that’s ever diluted my gene pool, and I like my life just fine without it. I have awesome friends, this adorable baby and an obscene amount of money. Who needs love?
Turns out…maybe me.
Crazy for Loving You is a larger-than life ride through accidental parenthood featuring a fun-loving billionaire playgirl, a crusty Marine with a gooey center, a horny dolphin, the world’s most obscene pool, and all the fun you’d expect from a world built by Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley, Kathryn Nolan, and Pippa Grant.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*]]>6806truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlucky-in-love--44051723The Author:Cary Hart
The Noobie:SheSquad LA Book Club
The Synopsis:‘Getting lucky’ is a phrase I could barely say without blushing...
Yep! I’m that girl. The one my friends call goody two shoes...
But...good girls don’t finish first. THEY—GET—DUMPED. Even after investing—no, wasting—six years of their life on the guy who was supposed to be the one.
So...I traded in my halo for a pair of horns!
Hello, world...Clover Kelly is single and ready to mingle!
Then it happened, I suddenly found myself starring in the dating game to beat all dating games.
While pouring out my heart to my best friend, my new quest for lust is accidentally broadcast live...ON THE RADIO! Yay, me!
Did I mention my best friend is an uber famous radio personality...and a guy? A really hot guy? Yeah, his face isn’t plastered all over town simply for his name…
When the requests to win my heart came pouring in and became date after horribly bad date - I couldn’t help but wonder...
Could he? Could we? I mean I’m already breaking all the rules.
What’s a girl gotta do to get lucky?
 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/unlucky-in-love-a32dd8654d62722dfdd053e22768a797Fri, 08 Nov 2019 17:07:09 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:UnLucky in Love The Author:Cary Hart The Noobie:SheSquad LA Book Club The Synopsis:‘Getting lucky’ is a phrase I could barely say without blushing... Yep! I’m that girl. The one my friends call goody two shoes... But...good girls don’t...The Author:Cary Hart
The Noobie:SheSquad LA Book Club
The Synopsis:‘Getting lucky’ is a phrase I could barely say without blushing...
Yep! I’m that girl. The one my friends call goody two shoes...
But...good girls don’t finish first. THEY—GET—DUMPED. Even after investing—no, wasting—six years of their life on the guy who was supposed to be the one.
So...I traded in my halo for a pair of horns!
Hello, world...Clover Kelly is single and ready to mingle!
Then it happened, I suddenly found myself starring in the dating game to beat all dating games.
While pouring out my heart to my best friend, my new quest for lust is accidentally broadcast live...ON THE RADIO! Yay, me!
Did I mention my best friend is an uber famous radio personality...and a guy? A really hot guy? Yeah, his face isn’t plastered all over town simply for his name…
When the requests to win my heart came pouring in and became date after horribly bad date - I couldn’t help but wonder...
Could he? Could we? I mean I’m already breaking all the rules.
What’s a girl gotta do to get lucky?
 ]]>4137truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/halloween-boo--44051753The Author:Sarah Spade
The Noobie:Zoe Wernick Tea & Strumpets Podcast (@tnstrumpets)
The Synopsis:A ghost falling in love with a mortal? It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus…
Dani - So, I think my apartment is haunted. No. Really. Spooky things have been happening to me ever since I moved in last year. At first, I ignored them. Later, I got used to the idea that I shared my place with a ghost. I even called him Casper. We got along just fine.
Until a sexy hunk showed up the night before Halloween and told me that his name wasn’t Casper—it was Zack. And that, on All Hallow’s Eve, certain ghosts sometimes have the power to cross over into the human world. Which he did, because he loves me.
Okay then.
Zack - I’m in love. The only problem? She’s alive. And me? I’m kinda not.
At least, I’m not on every day except for October 31st. Because on Halloween? Anything goes. I want Dani. And even if it’s only for the one night when ghosts can cross over to the living world, I’ll take what I can get. Because I love a mortal, and it’s not just hocus pocus.Danielle Williams doesn’t believe in ghosts. But this Halloween, after a year of watching over and falling in love with his mortal houseguest, Zack Banks is ready to prove that this particular ghost might just believe in her.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/halloween-boo-5d6fc9378e4223e9c51e6640ef21c2b8Fri, 25 Oct 2019 21:43:33 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Halloween Boo The Author:Sarah Spade The Noobie:Zoe Wernick Tea & Strumpets Podcast (@tnstrumpets) The Synopsis:A ghost falling in love with a mortal? It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… Dani - So, I think my apartment is haunted. No....The Author:Sarah Spade
The Noobie:Zoe Wernick Tea & Strumpets Podcast (@tnstrumpets)
The Synopsis:A ghost falling in love with a mortal? It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus…
Dani - So, I think my apartment is haunted. No. Really. Spooky things have been happening to me ever since I moved in last year. At first, I ignored them. Later, I got used to the idea that I shared my place with a ghost. I even called him Casper. We got along just fine.
Until a sexy hunk showed up the night before Halloween and told me that his name wasn’t Casper—it was Zack. And that, on All Hallow’s Eve, certain ghosts sometimes have the power to cross over into the human world. Which he did, because he loves me.
Okay then.
Zack - I’m in love. The only problem? She’s alive. And me? I’m kinda not.
At least, I’m not on every day except for October 31st. Because on Halloween? Anything goes. I want Dani. And even if it’s only for the one night when ghosts can cross over to the living world, I’ll take what I can get. Because I love a mortal, and it’s not just hocus pocus.Danielle Williams doesn’t believe in ghosts. But this Halloween, after a year of watching over and falling in love with his mortal houseguest, Zack Banks is ready to prove that this particular ghost might just believe in her.]]>4582truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bluewater-billionaires-book-club-1--44051850The Authors:Lucy Score (@LucyScore1)Claire Kingsley (@ClaireKingsley1)
The Noobie:Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast)
The Synopsis: The Price of Scandal Emily Stanton’s perfect life just became a disaster. She has a trust fund brother looking for a handout, a father who is more board member than dad, and a mother who thinks she should give up on this whole billionaire CEO thing and meet a man with a pre-nup and a yacht.
Oh, and then there’s that “misunderstanding” with law enforcement witnessed by Miami’s paparazzi. Now her billion-dollar deal is on the line, and there’s a naked man in her bathtub who claims he’s going to make all her problems disappear.
Charming—and happy to bend the rules when necessary—Derek Price has made a living polishing the tarnished images of the rich and famous. He’s never lost, and he never takes clients to bed. Until the dazzling Emily. Derek promised her a win and offered up a lifetime supply of orgasms as part of the deal. But if he can’t stop her enemies, he’ll end up losing much more than he bargained for.
Author Notes: An enemies-to-allies-to-lovers workplace romcom with a meet-nude, four lady billionaire BFFs, a hero whose many talents include styling hair and picking pockets, the best dang drag queen brunch in Miami, and a shameless romance novelist cameo.The Synopsis: The Mogul and the Muscle Cameron Whitbury—billionaire aerospace mogul—can engineer her way out of any problem. Sure, she’s living with the threat of a potential sex scandal thanks to her lying ex. And that attempted mugging in her parking garage might not have been a random attack.
But she’s totally got this. Sacrifice her privacy to an overprotective bodyguard? No thanks. She doesn’t need a six-foot-five, motorcycle-riding, square-jawed, hazel-eyed man-beast shadowing her every move.
Jude Ellis—one-man security operation and professional problem solver—is ready to retire from the cloak and dagger stuff to live a normal life. He doesn’t need another client. Not even one with coppery-red hair and mile-long legs who looks hot AF in a sexy pair of heels.
To appease her worried friends, Cameron hires Jude as her bodyguard. And despite their feisty banter and their rampant—and totally inappropriate—sex fantasies, they’re both determined to keep it professional.
But as the danger to Cameron escalates, the heat simmering between them just might combust.
Author’s note: Big wall-of-man hero with a fierce (and growly) protective streak. Confident and snarky heroine. All the banter. Sex in a closet. And a daring rescue with a big, heart squishing HEA.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/bluewater-billionaires-book-club-1-3836b89338831d3e6c0876bf272ec54eFri, 18 Oct 2019 19:49:52 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novels:The Price of Scandal by Lucy ScoreThe Mogul and the Muscle by Claire Kingsley The Authors:Lucy Score (@LucyScore1)Claire Kingsley (@ClaireKingsley1) The Noobie:Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast) The...The Authors:Lucy Score (@LucyScore1)Claire Kingsley (@ClaireKingsley1)
The Noobie:Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast)
The Synopsis: The Price of Scandal Emily Stanton’s perfect life just became a disaster. She has a trust fund brother looking for a handout, a father who is more board member than dad, and a mother who thinks she should give up on this whole billionaire CEO thing and meet a man with a pre-nup and a yacht.
Oh, and then there’s that “misunderstanding” with law enforcement witnessed by Miami’s paparazzi. Now her billion-dollar deal is on the line, and there’s a naked man in her bathtub who claims he’s going to make all her problems disappear.
Charming—and happy to bend the rules when necessary—Derek Price has made a living polishing the tarnished images of the rich and famous. He’s never lost, and he never takes clients to bed. Until the dazzling Emily. Derek promised her a win and offered up a lifetime supply of orgasms as part of the deal. But if he can’t stop her enemies, he’ll end up losing much more than he bargained for.
Author Notes: An enemies-to-allies-to-lovers workplace romcom with a meet-nude, four lady billionaire BFFs, a hero whose many talents include styling hair and picking pockets, the best dang drag queen brunch in Miami, and a shameless romance novelist cameo.The Synopsis: The Mogul and the Muscle Cameron Whitbury—billionaire aerospace mogul—can engineer her way out of any problem. Sure, she’s living with the threat of a potential sex scandal thanks to her lying ex. And that attempted mugging in her parking garage might not have been a random attack.
But she’s totally got this. Sacrifice her privacy to an overprotective bodyguard? No thanks. She doesn’t need a six-foot-five, motorcycle-riding, square-jawed, hazel-eyed man-beast shadowing her every move.
Jude Ellis—one-man security operation and professional problem solver—is ready to retire from the cloak and dagger stuff to live a normal life. He doesn’t need another client. Not even one with coppery-red hair and mile-long legs who looks hot AF in a sexy pair of heels.
To appease her worried friends, Cameron hires Jude as her bodyguard. And despite their feisty banter and their rampant—and totally inappropriate—sex fantasies, they’re both determined to keep it professional.
But as the danger to Cameron escalates, the heat simmering between them just might combust.
Author’s note: Big wall-of-man hero with a fierce (and growly) protective streak. Confident and snarky heroine. All the banter. Sex in a closet. And a daring rescue with a big, heart squishing HEA.]]>7004truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mating-the-huntress--44051788The Author:Talia Hibbert 
The Noobie:Morgan Spatola (@Morganspatola)The Broads & The Bees Podcast (@broadsandbees)
The Synopsis:This Halloween, love bites back… hard.Chastity Adofo knows a monster when she sees one. As soon as Luke Anthony wanders into her family’s coffee shop, she recognises the evil lurking beneath his charming smile and fantastic arse. The handsome werewolf is determined to have her—but she’s determined to cut out his heart.Little does she know, Luke’s plans for her are far more pleasurable than murder. And when the full moon rises, all bets are off…]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/mating-the-huntress-de89b38d106a15ad6831839859f0ad22Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:04:41 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Mating the Huntress The Author:Talia Hibbert  The Noobie:Morgan Spatola (@Morganspatola)The Broads & The Bees Podcast (@broadsandbees) The Synopsis:This Halloween, love bites back… hard.Chastity Adofo knows a monster when she sees one. As...The Author:Talia Hibbert 
The Noobie:Morgan Spatola (@Morganspatola)The Broads & The Bees Podcast (@broadsandbees)
The Synopsis:This Halloween, love bites back… hard.Chastity Adofo knows a monster when she sees one. As soon as Luke Anthony wanders into her family’s coffee shop, she recognises the evil lurking beneath his charming smile and fantastic arse. The handsome werewolf is determined to have her—but she’s determined to cut out his heart.Little does she know, Luke’s plans for her are far more pleasurable than murder. And when the full moon rises, all bets are off…]]>3540truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/run-nola-zombie-series--44051760The Author:Gillian Zane 
The Noobie:Katie Finley (@katerfin) ORI (@orieveryday)
The Synopsis:Zombies are on the loose in New Orleans and of all the End of the World scenarios, Alexis Winter wasn’t prepared for this one. But, an apocalypse is an apocalypse and she should have this covered. She has been “prepping” for the last three years. The problem is location and timing. She’s stuck downtown and she has to get to her house on the outskirts of the city so she can get her supplies and bug-in (for the “non-preppers” this means hole up and stay safe).
Agreeing to work on a Saturday is now coming back to bite her on the ass big time. Hopefully, it won’t be a literal bite by the walking dead.Luck favors the prepared, and as luck would have it, it comes in the form of the ridiculously hot Blake Miller. Former military man, current mercenary, Blake Miller, the man with the plan, his goal: steal a boat and trek up the Mississippi until they find safety. Alexis thinks this is a great plan and she decides to team up with Blake. The two team up in unexpected ways as they find they can’t keep their hands off of each other even when the world is falling down around them.
Can Alexis and Blake survive the end of the world, and if they do make it through the night, find a place that is safe and secure? Can their newfound attraction lead them down the road to love or heartbreak?
Zombies, sex, romance and carnage…you can’t get any better than this.
 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/run-nola-zombie-series-fb0d73e08f221008b0cc28c4b3c96396Tue, 08 Oct 2019 05:35:32 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Run (NOLA Zombie Book 1)  The Author:Gillian Zane  The Noobie:Katie Finley (@katerfin) ORI (@orieveryday) The Synopsis:Zombies are on the loose in New Orleans and of all the End of the World scenarios, Alexis Winter wasn’t prepared for this...The Author:Gillian Zane 
The Noobie:Katie Finley (@katerfin) ORI (@orieveryday)
The Synopsis:Zombies are on the loose in New Orleans and of all the End of the World scenarios, Alexis Winter wasn’t prepared for this one. But, an apocalypse is an apocalypse and she should have this covered. She has been “prepping” for the last three years. The problem is location and timing. She’s stuck downtown and she has to get to her house on the outskirts of the city so she can get her supplies and bug-in (for the “non-preppers” this means hole up and stay safe).
Agreeing to work on a Saturday is now coming back to bite her on the ass big time. Hopefully, it won’t be a literal bite by the walking dead.Luck favors the prepared, and as luck would have it, it comes in the form of the ridiculously hot Blake Miller. Former military man, current mercenary, Blake Miller, the man with the plan, his goal: steal a boat and trek up the Mississippi until they find safety. Alexis thinks this is a great plan and she decides to team up with Blake. The two team up in unexpected ways as they find they can’t keep their hands off of each other even when the world is falling down around them.
Can Alexis and Blake survive the end of the world, and if they do make it through the night, find a place that is safe and secure? Can their newfound attraction lead them down the road to love or heartbreak?
Zombies, sex, romance and carnage…you can’t get any better than this.
 ]]>4571truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sweet-talker--44051741The Author: Robin Bielman
The Noobie: Nathan Brown (IG: @na_zac)
The Synopsis:He likes to be in control...
It’s like this: I’m the hottest restauranteur on the west coast. I work hard, play hard, and love my family. I’m also the guy on the receiving end of some unwelcome threats and fixation. Then Pascale Nichols walks back into my life, and I forget about everything but her. They say lightening never strikes twice, but she’s the one that got away. She’s also, I soon discover, the one my family secretly hired to protect me. Am I mad? Hell, yes. Am I game to play along? You bet.
She’s in over her head...
Everyone knows and loves Ethan Auprince. With his sexy-as-sin dimples and crazy likeability, he’s always the center of attention. I’ve been tasked with protecting celebrities, bigwigs, and high-ranking officials, but when I come face-to-face with the man I spent one incredible summer with, I’m in trouble. A careless mistake on my last assignment cost me, and now Ethan is looking at me like he wants to devour me, not cooperate with my subtle instructions while I work under the guise of his restaurant manager.
My reputation is at risk. His safety is on the line. But worse, we're falling in love again.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/sweet-talker-9fc82d306569775c53007fa2f54a0148Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:13:52 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Sweet Talker (American Royalty Book 2)  The Author: Robin Bielman The Noobie: Nathan Brown (IG: @na_zac) The Synopsis:He likes to be in control... It’s like this: I’m the hottest restauranteur on the west coast. I work hard, play hard, and...The Author: Robin Bielman
The Noobie: Nathan Brown (IG: @na_zac)
The Synopsis:He likes to be in control...
It’s like this: I’m the hottest restauranteur on the west coast. I work hard, play hard, and love my family. I’m also the guy on the receiving end of some unwelcome threats and fixation. Then Pascale Nichols walks back into my life, and I forget about everything but her. They say lightening never strikes twice, but she’s the one that got away. She’s also, I soon discover, the one my family secretly hired to protect me. Am I mad? Hell, yes. Am I game to play along? You bet.
She’s in over her head...
Everyone knows and loves Ethan Auprince. With his sexy-as-sin dimples and crazy likeability, he’s always the center of attention. I’ve been tasked with protecting celebrities, bigwigs, and high-ranking officials, but when I come face-to-face with the man I spent one incredible summer with, I’m in trouble. A careless mistake on my last assignment cost me, and now Ethan is looking at me like he wants to devour me, not cooperate with my subtle instructions while I work under the guise of his restaurant manager.
My reputation is at risk. His safety is on the line. But worse, we're falling in love again.]]>4329truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flashed--44051767The Author: Zoey Castile  
The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall)Promo:There Will be Porn Podcast (@therewillbeprn)
The Synopsis: When a man makes his living by his looks, he can forget that love—and lust—are more than skin deep. But the right woman can remind him...A former soccer player, stripper, and model, legendary party boy Patrick Halloran finally gets his big break starring in the summer blockbuster. But when an accident leaves him changed forever, he hides away in his secluded Montana ranch. Only his new housekeeper is allowed inside—with one rule: she’s not allowed to see him. But Pat sees her, and she’s the most stunning woman he’s ever laid eyes on. Even her voice is beautiful. Still, Pat can’t allow himself to get close to anyone. Not without a fight at least...Magdalena “Lena” Martel is a long way from Queens, New York. After a rough patch, the aspiring artist is working her way through college—even if it means keeping house for a man whose gruff voice she can only hear through a closed door. Still, Lena senses Pat’s got a good heart, maybe even a lovable one. She’s intrigued—until his anger sends her running into the freezing woods. Now Pat will have to find her—and when he does he may have found the one woman who can thaw his heart—not to mention the rest of him. But can their new bond survive the paparazzi—and their personal demons?]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/flashed-1569436228-d252703daa3b2a9d572e842b8157822aWed, 25 Sep 2019 20:21:53 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Flashed The Author: Zoey Castile   The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall)Promo:There Will be Porn Podcast (@therewillbeprn) The Synopsis: When a man makes his living by his looks, he can forget that love—and lust—are more than skin...The Author: Zoey Castile  
The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall)Promo:There Will be Porn Podcast (@therewillbeprn)
The Synopsis: When a man makes his living by his looks, he can forget that love—and lust—are more than skin deep. But the right woman can remind him...A former soccer player, stripper, and model, legendary party boy Patrick Halloran finally gets his big break starring in the summer blockbuster. But when an accident leaves him changed forever, he hides away in his secluded Montana ranch. Only his new housekeeper is allowed inside—with one rule: she’s not allowed to see him. But Pat sees her, and she’s the most stunning woman he’s ever laid eyes on. Even her voice is beautiful. Still, Pat can’t allow himself to get close to anyone. Not without a fight at least...Magdalena “Lena” Martel is a long way from Queens, New York. After a rough patch, the aspiring artist is working her way through college—even if it means keeping house for a man whose gruff voice she can only hear through a closed door. Still, Lena senses Pat’s got a good heart, maybe even a lovable one. She’s intrigued—until his anger sends her running into the freezing woods. Now Pat will have to find her—and when he does he may have found the one woman who can thaw his heart—not to mention the rest of him. But can their new bond survive the paparazzi—and their personal demons?]]>4109truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-percent-mine--44051759The Author: Sally Thorne
The Noobies: Amelia Remeta (@ameliaremeta)The Synopsis:Crush (n.): a strong and often short-lived infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your reach…
Darcy Barrett has undertaken a global survey of men. She’s travelled the world, and can categorically say that no one measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that Darcy’s twin brother Jamie saw him first and claimed him forever as his best friend. Despite Darcy’s best efforts, Tom’s off limits and loyal to her brother, 99%. That’s the problem with finding her dream man at age eight and peaking in her photography career at age twenty—ever since, she’s had to learn to settle for good enough.
When Darcy and Jamie inherit a tumble-down cottage from their grandmother, they’re left with strict instructions to bring it back to its former glory and sell the property. Darcy plans to be in an aisle seat halfway across the ocean as soon as the renovations start, but before she can cut and run, she finds a familiar face on her porch: house-flipper extraordinaire Tom’s arrived, he’s bearing power tools, and he’s single for the first time in almost a decade.
Suddenly Darcy’s considering sticking around to make sure her twin doesn’t ruin the cottage’s inherent magic with his penchant for grey and chrome. She’s definitely not staying because of her new business partner’s tight t-shirts, or that perfect face that's inspiring her to pick up her camera again. Soon sparks are flying—and it’s not the faulty wiring. It turns out one percent of Tom’s heart might not be enough for Darcy anymore. This time around, she’s switching things up. She’s going to make Tom Valeska 99 percent hers.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/99-percent-mine-260438db9491ec04dc438786bb8b71a9Mon, 09 Sep 2019 22:12:38 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:99 Percent Mine The Author: Sally Thorne The Noobies: Amelia Remeta (@ameliaremeta)The Synopsis:Crush (n.): a strong and often short-lived infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your reach… Darcy Barrett has undertaken a global survey...The Author: Sally Thorne
The Noobies: Amelia Remeta (@ameliaremeta)The Synopsis:Crush (n.): a strong and often short-lived infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your reach…
Darcy Barrett has undertaken a global survey of men. She’s travelled the world, and can categorically say that no one measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that Darcy’s twin brother Jamie saw him first and claimed him forever as his best friend. Despite Darcy’s best efforts, Tom’s off limits and loyal to her brother, 99%. That’s the problem with finding her dream man at age eight and peaking in her photography career at age twenty—ever since, she’s had to learn to settle for good enough.
When Darcy and Jamie inherit a tumble-down cottage from their grandmother, they’re left with strict instructions to bring it back to its former glory and sell the property. Darcy plans to be in an aisle seat halfway across the ocean as soon as the renovations start, but before she can cut and run, she finds a familiar face on her porch: house-flipper extraordinaire Tom’s arrived, he’s bearing power tools, and he’s single for the first time in almost a decade.
Suddenly Darcy’s considering sticking around to make sure her twin doesn’t ruin the cottage’s inherent magic with his penchant for grey and chrome. She’s definitely not staying because of her new business partner’s tight t-shirts, or that perfect face that's inspiring her to pick up her camera again. Soon sparks are flying—and it’s not the faulty wiring. It turns out one percent of Tom’s heart might not be enough for Darcy anymore. This time around, she’s switching things up. She’s going to make Tom Valeska 99 percent hers.]]>4432truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-cream-lover--44051783The Author: Jackie Lau 
The Noobies: Maddie Conklin (@maddiesaysthis)2 Blondes (@2blondesandabottle)The Synopsis: I hate ice cream. Ever since my fiancée left me at the altar and skewered me in her bestseller "Embrace Your Inner Ice Cream Sandwich: Finding the Positive You in a World of Negativity," I haven't been able to stomach the stuff.
Unfortunately, my five-year-old niece is a budding foodie and her favorite place in the world is Ginger Scoops, a cutesy Asian ice cream shop. Since I've been looking after my niece a lot lately, I've spent too much time there, sipping black coffee, refusing to eat ice cream, and trying not to look at the owner, Chloe Jenkins. Chloe is obnoxiously cheerful, and I can't stand her.
Naturally, I end up kissing her.
But I've sworn off women after the fiasco with my ex-fiancée, and I'm convinced I'm no good at relationships. Still, with Chloe I'm tempted to do the impossible: give love and ice cream another chance...]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/ice-cream-lover-ba23e63af52af148db5bfaeea866aa51Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:42:10 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Ice Cream Lover   The Author: Jackie Lau  The Noobies: Maddie Conklin (@maddiesaysthis)2 Blondes (@2blondesandabottle)The Synopsis: I hate ice cream. Ever since my fiancée left me at the altar and skewered me in her bestseller "Embrace Your...The Author: Jackie Lau 
The Noobies: Maddie Conklin (@maddiesaysthis)2 Blondes (@2blondesandabottle)The Synopsis: I hate ice cream. Ever since my fiancée left me at the altar and skewered me in her bestseller "Embrace Your Inner Ice Cream Sandwich: Finding the Positive You in a World of Negativity," I haven't been able to stomach the stuff.
Unfortunately, my five-year-old niece is a budding foodie and her favorite place in the world is Ginger Scoops, a cutesy Asian ice cream shop. Since I've been looking after my niece a lot lately, I've spent too much time there, sipping black coffee, refusing to eat ice cream, and trying not to look at the owner, Chloe Jenkins. Chloe is obnoxiously cheerful, and I can't stand her.
Naturally, I end up kissing her.
But I've sworn off women after the fiasco with my ex-fiancée, and I'm convinced I'm no good at relationships. Still, with Chloe I'm tempted to do the impossible: give love and ice cream another chance...]]>4641truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prince-of-sin--44051813The Author: Cass Ford 
The Noobies: There Will be Porn (@therewillbeprn)More Banana Podcasts
The Synopsis: When savvy gossip vlogger Morgan Sidney gets assigned the breakup of porn's most illustrious couple, she strikes a deal with her boss--if she scores an exclusive, she'll get promoted. So when the famous and flirtatious Prince of Sin offers to fulfill her three wildest sex fantasies, Morgan must decide whether she'll keep things professional or surrender and explore her sensual side. As someone who despises the media, why is Chase Prince spending time with a reporter? Clearly, he's intrigued. But can a scorched sinner--and the biggest smut star around--let a fierce civilian enter his domain? Prince of Sin takes readers beyond Tinseltown's glossy Hollywood Hills to Silicone Valley--for a behind-the-scenes look at a sometimes bleak, always risqué world.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/prince-of-sin-ad1cdd26c5b845a0b2ed7344c2802e3eFri, 09 Aug 2019 03:59:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Prince of Sin  The Author: Cass Ford  The Noobies: There Will be Porn (@therewillbeprn)More Banana Podcasts The Synopsis: When savvy gossip vlogger Morgan Sidney gets assigned the breakup of porn's most illustrious couple, she strikes a deal...The Author: Cass Ford 
The Noobies: There Will be Porn (@therewillbeprn)More Banana Podcasts
The Synopsis: When savvy gossip vlogger Morgan Sidney gets assigned the breakup of porn's most illustrious couple, she strikes a deal with her boss--if she scores an exclusive, she'll get promoted. So when the famous and flirtatious Prince of Sin offers to fulfill her three wildest sex fantasies, Morgan must decide whether she'll keep things professional or surrender and explore her sensual side. As someone who despises the media, why is Chase Prince spending time with a reporter? Clearly, he's intrigued. But can a scorched sinner--and the biggest smut star around--let a fierce civilian enter his domain? Prince of Sin takes readers beyond Tinseltown's glossy Hollywood Hills to Silicone Valley--for a behind-the-scenes look at a sometimes bleak, always risqué world.]]>5384truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smooth-moves--44051795The Author: Marie Harte
The Noobies: Katie Lynn Stoddard (@dexterdoggie3.0)What is Love? Short Film (@whatislovemovie)The Synopsis: He may be all brawnBut when it really counts... His heart is all gold
Former Marine Cash Griffith is a brawny beacon for trouble, always finishing a fight that someone else starts. Working at his family's moving company, he does his best to keep a low profile, but he can't help but tangle with the newest employee, Jordan Fleming.
When Jordan joins Vets on the Go! she has her hands full with her new job and her rebellious teenage brother, not to mention going toe to toe with the obnoxious, arrogant, incredibly hot Marine at work. Soon their battles turn to camaraderie, and one kiss leads to a connection neither of them expected. But when dark secrets come to light, will their bond break...or strengthen into a happily-ever-after they desperately desire?]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/smooth-moves-340cd21d513d40da5e8db1bf8f03361aThu, 01 Aug 2019 01:05:07 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Smooth Moves The Author: Marie Harte The Noobies: Katie Lynn Stoddard (@dexterdoggie3.0)What is Love? Short Film (@whatislovemovie)The Synopsis: He may be all brawnBut when it really counts... His heart is all gold Former Marine Cash...The Author: Marie Harte
The Noobies: Katie Lynn Stoddard (@dexterdoggie3.0)What is Love? Short Film (@whatislovemovie)The Synopsis: He may be all brawnBut when it really counts... His heart is all gold
Former Marine Cash Griffith is a brawny beacon for trouble, always finishing a fight that someone else starts. Working at his family's moving company, he does his best to keep a low profile, but he can't help but tangle with the newest employee, Jordan Fleming.
When Jordan joins Vets on the Go! she has her hands full with her new job and her rebellious teenage brother, not to mention going toe to toe with the obnoxious, arrogant, incredibly hot Marine at work. Soon their battles turn to camaraderie, and one kiss leads to a connection neither of them expected. But when dark secrets come to light, will their bond break...or strengthen into a happily-ever-after they desperately desire?]]>4545truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-spotlight-10-reviews-in-10-ish-minutes--44051731Details: 10 Romance Reviews in 10 Minutes... ish. Kelly calls on book bloggers, booktubers, and romance podcasters to share quick reviews of their favorite recent romance reads. 
 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/sexy-spotlight-10-reviews-in-10-ish-minutes-a38bb696cf7e820fc0cfb92014d1ab48Fri, 12 Jul 2019 06:47:20 +0000Boobies & NoobiesFeaturing: Marissa Backlin, co-owner of Love's Sweet Arrow Romantically Inclined ReviewsBitch_with_a_Book Bodice Tipplers Learning the Tropes Too Stupid to Live Angela Hart, Book BloggerAfter Hours Book Club Smart Women Read RomanceTextual...Details: 10 Romance Reviews in 10 Minutes... ish. Kelly calls on book bloggers, booktubers, and romance podcasters to share quick reviews of their favorite recent romance reads. 
 ]]>1885truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cathian--44051785The Author: Laurann Dohner
The Noobies: Mikaley Osley (@kaleskorner)Novel Predictions Podcast (@novelprediction)
The Synopsis: When Nara Barns and her tiny crew find themselves with a choice between jail or the sex-slave auction block, it’s an easy choice. Especially when they plan to escape their buyers as soon as possible, anyway. Even better, Nara’s buyer wants her for just six days, long enough to get him through his heat until women from his planet can come to his aid. Six days and then freedom? Sign her up.However, Nara’s completely unprepared for the impact Captain Cathian Vellar has on her body. To survive his heat, the Tryleskian must feed—and Nara is his favorite meal. Her body can barely withstand the rapture. Soon, her heart is just as engaged. But enduring the pinnacle of Cathian’s heat he could kill Nara, and he refuses to risk her life.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/cathian-651ec17e6f5ce956e39dce80c64ca5d9Sat, 06 Jul 2019 06:58:49 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Cathian  The Author: Laurann Dohner The Noobies: Mikaley Osley (@kaleskorner)Novel Predictions Podcast (@novelprediction) The Synopsis: When Nara Barns and her tiny crew find themselves with a choice between jail or the sex-slave auction...The Author: Laurann Dohner
The Noobies: Mikaley Osley (@kaleskorner)Novel Predictions Podcast (@novelprediction)
The Synopsis: When Nara Barns and her tiny crew find themselves with a choice between jail or the sex-slave auction block, it’s an easy choice. Especially when they plan to escape their buyers as soon as possible, anyway. Even better, Nara’s buyer wants her for just six days, long enough to get him through his heat until women from his planet can come to his aid. Six days and then freedom? Sign her up.However, Nara’s completely unprepared for the impact Captain Cathian Vellar has on her body. To survive his heat, the Tryleskian must feed—and Nara is his favorite meal. Her body can barely withstand the rapture. Soon, her heart is just as engaged. But enduring the pinnacle of Cathian’s heat he could kill Nara, and he refuses to risk her life.]]>5733truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hired--44051789The Author: Zoey Castile  
The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall)
The Synopsis: For a man who makes his living pleasuring women, what happens when the only pay-out worth having is love? Faith Abigail Charles has always done the right thing. So when her mother runs for mayor of New Orleans, Faith puts her law career on hold to help her win. But when tensions run high, Faith trades one kind of heat for another—in the arms of a hard-bodied stranger. He’s everything a woman dreams of in a lover. So much so that her one-night stand turns into two, then three, then four …For Aiden Rios, meeting smart, sexy Faith feels like fate. After being ditched by his client in the Big Easy, the high-paid male escort needs a little company himself. Aiden knows he’ll have to come clean about his line of work, and he plans to—right after another taste of Faith’s sweetness—and another and another … Until a chance meeting with his client leaves Aiden exposed—and Faith shocked and hurt. Now the hired hottie must show Faith that the love they share is bigger than the scandal threatening to destroy them …]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/hired-04d1aa4ced8e9119ca0776d5637139a3Fri, 05 Jul 2019 06:00:19 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Hired The Author: Zoey Castile   The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall) The Synopsis: For a man who makes his living pleasuring women, what happens when the only pay-out worth having is love? Faith Abigail Charles has always done the...The Author: Zoey Castile  
The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall)
The Synopsis: For a man who makes his living pleasuring women, what happens when the only pay-out worth having is love? Faith Abigail Charles has always done the right thing. So when her mother runs for mayor of New Orleans, Faith puts her law career on hold to help her win. But when tensions run high, Faith trades one kind of heat for another—in the arms of a hard-bodied stranger. He’s everything a woman dreams of in a lover. So much so that her one-night stand turns into two, then three, then four …For Aiden Rios, meeting smart, sexy Faith feels like fate. After being ditched by his client in the Big Easy, the high-paid male escort needs a little company himself. Aiden knows he’ll have to come clean about his line of work, and he plans to—right after another taste of Faith’s sweetness—and another and another … Until a chance meeting with his client leaves Aiden exposed—and Faith shocked and hurt. Now the hired hottie must show Faith that the love they share is bigger than the scandal threatening to destroy them …]]>3546truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ones-who-got-away--44051790The Author:Roni Loren
The Noobie:Chris Sturdy (@cesturdy)
The Synopsis:It's been twelve years since tragedy struck the senior class of Long Acre High School. Only a few students survived that fateful night—a group the media dubbed The Ones Who Got Away.
Liv Arias thought she'd never return to Long Acre—until a documentary brings her and the other survivors back home. Suddenly her old flame, Finn Dorsey, is closer than ever, and their attraction is still white-hot. When a searing kiss reignites their passion, Liv realizes this rough-around-the-edges cop might be exactly what she needs…
Liv's words cut off as Finn got closer. The man approaching was nothing like the boy she'd known. The bulky football muscles had streamlined into a harder, leaner package and the look in his deep green eyes held no trace of boyish innocence.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/the-ones-who-got-away-aa9f263792738101e0162174d0f83ab5Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:59:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:The Ones Who Got Away The Author:Roni Loren The Noobie:Chris Sturdy (@cesturdy) The Synopsis:It's been twelve years since tragedy struck the senior class of Long Acre High School. Only a few students survived that fateful night—a group the...The Author:Roni Loren
The Noobie:Chris Sturdy (@cesturdy)
The Synopsis:It's been twelve years since tragedy struck the senior class of Long Acre High School. Only a few students survived that fateful night—a group the media dubbed The Ones Who Got Away.
Liv Arias thought she'd never return to Long Acre—until a documentary brings her and the other survivors back home. Suddenly her old flame, Finn Dorsey, is closer than ever, and their attraction is still white-hot. When a searing kiss reignites their passion, Liv realizes this rough-around-the-edges cop might be exactly what she needs…
Liv's words cut off as Finn got closer. The man approaching was nothing like the boy she'd known. The bulky football muscles had streamlined into a harder, leaner package and the look in his deep green eyes held no trace of boyish innocence.]]>4494truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stud-a-smart-sexy-romantic-comedy--44051792The Author:Kelly Siskind
The Noobie:Chris Kim (IG: @lifthungry)
The Synopsis:A down-to-earth carpenter. A Prada loving personal shopper. A Habitat for Humanity project that erects more than walls…...The word “nail” has so many meanings: Ainsley’s manicured nails belong in the Museum of Modern Art.The fashionista hammers nails at Habitat for Humanity.She desperately wants to nail Owen Phillips.Unfortunately, she mistakenly thinks he’s gay.Owen needs to shed his hellish last few years. Yearning for the simpler things in life, like working with his hands, the finance mogul joins a Habitat build. Turns out he also wants to work over Ainsley Hall…but the confusing bombshell flirts blatantly with other men. When Ainsley discovers Owen’s true sexuality, their mutual attraction ignites, but he hasn’t shared details about his past. If Ainsley gets wind of the lies chasing him, it will take more than hammers and nails (and nailing studs) to keep their walls from caving in. ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/stud-a-smart-sexy-romantic-comedy-8737862431cc6a37f9377a37f917f0acSat, 15 Jun 2019 06:12:13 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Stud The Author:Kelly Siskind The Noobie:Chris Kim (IG: @lifthungry) The Synopsis:A down-to-earth carpenter. A Prada loving personal shopper. A Habitat for Humanity project that erects more than walls…...The word “nail” has so many...The Author:Kelly Siskind
The Noobie:Chris Kim (IG: @lifthungry)
The Synopsis:A down-to-earth carpenter. A Prada loving personal shopper. A Habitat for Humanity project that erects more than walls…...The word “nail” has so many meanings: Ainsley’s manicured nails belong in the Museum of Modern Art.The fashionista hammers nails at Habitat for Humanity.She desperately wants to nail Owen Phillips.Unfortunately, she mistakenly thinks he’s gay.Owen needs to shed his hellish last few years. Yearning for the simpler things in life, like working with his hands, the finance mogul joins a Habitat build. Turns out he also wants to work over Ainsley Hall…but the confusing bombshell flirts blatantly with other men. When Ainsley discovers Owen’s true sexuality, their mutual attraction ignites, but he hasn’t shared details about his past. If Ainsley gets wind of the lies chasing him, it will take more than hammers and nails (and nailing studs) to keep their walls from caving in. ]]>5155truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faking-ms-right--44051800The Author:Claire Kingsley
The Noobie:Alicia Cordova (@Alicia_Cordova)Lieography Podcast (@lieographypod)The Synopsis:Everly Dalton is a walking, talking, martini-drinking dating disaster. Forget kissing frogs. She can’t even get past the first date. But at work, she’s a badass—the longest-running assistant billionaire Shepherd Calloway has ever had. Her coworkers wonder how she handles the big bad wolf—and never gets bit.
Shepherd Calloway isn’t interested in being anyone’s sugar daddy. Tired of women who only want him for his money, he swears off dating, determined to focus on running his empire. Until his gold-digging ex hits him where it hurts, putting him in a difficult position.
His solution—to have Everly pose as his live-in girlfriend—is obviously crazy. But the timing is uncanny. It just so happens Everly needs a favor from her boss—a big and awkward one—and this could ensure everyone gets what they want.
Besides, Everly can totally survive a few months of faux romance.
Except there’s a problem. Shepherd is supposed to be a single-minded, unemotional robot boss. Not an actual human with a heart and morning wood. Between the awkward bed-sharing and tingly fake dates, lines are blurring. And as Everly gets to know the real Shepherd, she discovers there’s more to the man behind the bank account.
And faking it gets all too real...
 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/faking-ms-right-e9ea0c0194f7cafce3bfc8c765c3b5beFri, 31 May 2019 17:20:32 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Faking Ms. Right The Author:Claire Kingsley The Noobie:Alicia Cordova (@Alicia_Cordova)Lieography Podcast (@lieographypod)The Synopsis:Everly Dalton is a walking, talking, martini-drinking dating disaster. Forget kissing frogs. She can’t...The Author:Claire Kingsley
The Noobie:Alicia Cordova (@Alicia_Cordova)Lieography Podcast (@lieographypod)The Synopsis:Everly Dalton is a walking, talking, martini-drinking dating disaster. Forget kissing frogs. She can’t even get past the first date. But at work, she’s a badass—the longest-running assistant billionaire Shepherd Calloway has ever had. Her coworkers wonder how she handles the big bad wolf—and never gets bit.
Shepherd Calloway isn’t interested in being anyone’s sugar daddy. Tired of women who only want him for his money, he swears off dating, determined to focus on running his empire. Until his gold-digging ex hits him where it hurts, putting him in a difficult position.
His solution—to have Everly pose as his live-in girlfriend—is obviously crazy. But the timing is uncanny. It just so happens Everly needs a favor from her boss—a big and awkward one—and this could ensure everyone gets what they want.
Besides, Everly can totally survive a few months of faux romance.
Except there’s a problem. Shepherd is supposed to be a single-minded, unemotional robot boss. Not an actual human with a heart and morning wood. Between the awkward bed-sharing and tingly fake dates, lines are blurring. And as Everly gets to know the real Shepherd, she discovers there’s more to the man behind the bank account.
And faking it gets all too real...
 ]]>5405truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/calling-it--44051793The Author:Jen Doyle
The Noobie:Kelly "Nerdzilla" Mendenhall (@NerdzillaKelly)A Non Mom Happy Hour Podcast (@NonMomHappyHour)
The Synopsis:Baseball player Nathan Hawkins needs to get away from Chicago. After a near career-ending car accident and with paparazzi surrounding his penthouse, Nate can only think of one place to go: home. But when he finds his old apartment occupied by a half-naked woman wielding a baseball bat, he's not sure what to think...except that maybe his luck has finally changed for the better.
Librarian Dorie Donelli never thought she'd get to meet her fantasy man in person--much less while she's wearing her bathrobe. To her surprise, her nearly naked run-in with Nate leads to more unclothed encounters. But Dorie is sure their fling is only temporary. As long as she remembers he'll be gone once his life gets back on track, she won't get hurt. In the meantime, she throws herself into enjoying their three weeks together before he has to report for spring training and go back to his old life.
For Nate, being with Dorie is the only time in months that he finds himself smiling. Laughing. And he has no intention of letting that go. He might even befalling in love...if only Dorie will let him say the words. What they have isn't just a dream, but the start of a dream come true.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/calling-it-3638af3a1ef79aea56aa3083aef3ce23Thu, 30 May 2019 04:50:41 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Calling It The Author:Jen Doyle The Noobie:Kelly "Nerdzilla" Mendenhall (@NerdzillaKelly)A Non Mom Happy Hour Podcast (@NonMomHappyHour) The Synopsis:Baseball player Nathan Hawkins needs to get away from Chicago. After a near career-ending...The Author:Jen Doyle
The Noobie:Kelly "Nerdzilla" Mendenhall (@NerdzillaKelly)A Non Mom Happy Hour Podcast (@NonMomHappyHour)
The Synopsis:Baseball player Nathan Hawkins needs to get away from Chicago. After a near career-ending car accident and with paparazzi surrounding his penthouse, Nate can only think of one place to go: home. But when he finds his old apartment occupied by a half-naked woman wielding a baseball bat, he's not sure what to think...except that maybe his luck has finally changed for the better.
Librarian Dorie Donelli never thought she'd get to meet her fantasy man in person--much less while she's wearing her bathrobe. To her surprise, her nearly naked run-in with Nate leads to more unclothed encounters. But Dorie is sure their fling is only temporary. As long as she remembers he'll be gone once his life gets back on track, she won't get hurt. In the meantime, she throws herself into enjoying their three weeks together before he has to report for spring training and go back to his old life.
For Nate, being with Dorie is the only time in months that he finds himself smiling. Laughing. And he has no intention of letting that go. He might even befalling in love...if only Dorie will let him say the words. What they have isn't just a dream, but the start of a dream come true.]]>5734truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-spotlight-frisky-fanfiction--44051797Details: Kelly plays "Noobie" in this episode as animator and fanfiction expert, Abby Bokun (@l8torgator) schools her on the history and evolution of fanfiction. Shoutouts: And Then They F#*ked (@andthentheyfked)Not Now I'm Reading (@NNIRpodcast)Podcoin]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/sexy-spotlight-frisky-fanfiction-650938139c525aea7f47cb4d54d72455Sat, 25 May 2019 02:05:19 +0000Boobies & NoobiesTopics:Fanfiction Origins & TerminologyTop 20 Fandoms on Fanfiction.net Different Types of FanficAbby's Obsession with Supernatural Fanfic Most Popular Gay Marvel FanFic Relationships Alphas, Betas, and Omegas... OH MY!Sensual FanFic excerpts...Details: Kelly plays "Noobie" in this episode as animator and fanfiction expert, Abby Bokun (@l8torgator) schools her on the history and evolution of fanfiction. Shoutouts: And Then They F#*ked (@andthentheyfked)Not Now I'm Reading (@NNIRpodcast)Podcoin]]>6205truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heartthrob--44051804The Author:Robin Bielman
The Noobie:Nathan Brown (IG: @na_zac)The Synopsis:He likes a challenge…
Here’s the deal: I’m the best center fielder in the major leagues. I’m also the guy who cost his team the championship game and acted very unsportsmanlike. So, when the team hires a social media manager to repair the damage to my reputation, I don’t argue. But then I meet Chloe Conrad, and I suddenly understand what people mean when they say they have an instant connection to someone. Which means I’m in serious trouble. Chloe’s a smart, sexy distraction I can’t afford, but one date can’t hurt, right? Only she turns me down. And just like that, it’s game on.
She’s sworn off love…
Finn Auprince is the hottest player in the major leagues. Look up “It Factor” in the dictionary and there’s his handsome face. He’s also my biggest client and I don’t care how easy it is to talk to him or how fun it is to manage his social media accounts, I will not give in to his charms. Then one drunken night, I tell him about my curse: all my previous boyfriends have found their soul mates while dating me. One more heartbreak, and I’ll never recover. But Finn doesn’t believe in curses—he believes in me. Professionally and personally. He sets out to prove the universe isn’t against me, and that his one true love isn’t waiting around the next corner.
The problem is…can we play the game of love and both come out on top?
 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/heartthrob-1a8c37a83d07f3d2642b0716608d80cbFri, 17 May 2019 02:55:46 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Heartthrob The Author:Robin Bielman The Noobie:Nathan Brown (IG: @na_zac)The Synopsis:He likes a challenge… Here’s the deal: I’m the best center fielder in the major leagues. I’m also the guy who cost his team the championship game and acted...The Author:Robin Bielman
The Noobie:Nathan Brown (IG: @na_zac)The Synopsis:He likes a challenge…
Here’s the deal: I’m the best center fielder in the major leagues. I’m also the guy who cost his team the championship game and acted very unsportsmanlike. So, when the team hires a social media manager to repair the damage to my reputation, I don’t argue. But then I meet Chloe Conrad, and I suddenly understand what people mean when they say they have an instant connection to someone. Which means I’m in serious trouble. Chloe’s a smart, sexy distraction I can’t afford, but one date can’t hurt, right? Only she turns me down. And just like that, it’s game on.
She’s sworn off love…
Finn Auprince is the hottest player in the major leagues. Look up “It Factor” in the dictionary and there’s his handsome face. He’s also my biggest client and I don’t care how easy it is to talk to him or how fun it is to manage his social media accounts, I will not give in to his charms. Then one drunken night, I tell him about my curse: all my previous boyfriends have found their soul mates while dating me. One more heartbreak, and I’ll never recover. But Finn doesn’t believe in curses—he believes in me. Professionally and personally. He sets out to prove the universe isn’t against me, and that his one true love isn’t waiting around the next corner.
The problem is…can we play the game of love and both come out on top?
 ]]>4953truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/their-discovery--44051823boobiepodcast.podbean.com/their-discovery-fc81086dc63789b84bc3e0a0f5b0e589Sat, 04 May 2019 05:02:55 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Their DiscoveryThe Author:Rebecca Grace AllenThe Noobie:Gabby Oloye (@gabbyoo)The Synopsis:Samantha Archer's life has hit a wall. Her world is housework, homework and reminding her husband—the biggest kid in the family—to help out at home....4434truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/last-night-with-the-earl--44051769boobiepodcast.podbean.com/last-night-with-the-earl-75eea1271ff3a6df02fa3f436099bcb1Thu, 02 May 2019 05:05:16 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Last Night with the EarlThe Author:Kelly BowenThe Noobie:Stephanie Callas - Anglophilia Podcast (@anglopodcast)The Synopsis:Earl. War hero. Notorious rake. After the Battle of Waterloo, Eli Dawes was presumed dead-and would have happily...4913truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-spotlight-evolution-of-the-romantic-comedy--44051776Details: Previous guest, MK McFadden (@themkmcfadden) joins Kelly to talk all things Romantic Comedy, from the earliest flicks to the best of the best and finally, where the genre is going.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/sexy-spotlight-evolution-of-the-romantic-comedy-23eda1935e024d82e0e5d9a439841e25Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:11:44 +0000Boobies & NoobiesTopics:Romantic Comedies through the decades Will the Rom-Com return to the theater?Ryan Seacrest's weird obsession...MK's Top 5 Romantic Comedy PicksKelly's Top 5 Romantic Comedy Picks Details: Previous guest, MK McFadden (@themkmcfadden) joins Kelly...Details: Previous guest, MK McFadden (@themkmcfadden) joins Kelly to talk all things Romantic Comedy, from the earliest flicks to the best of the best and finally, where the genre is going.]]>3468truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-governess-game--44051737The Author: Tessa Dare
The Noobies:Feminist Book Club (@feministbookclubbox)
The Synopsis:The accidental governess
After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. However, the girls don’t need discipline. They need a loving home. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud: duke’s heir in the streets and devil in the sheets. The ladies of London have tried—and failed—to make him settle down. Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart . . . without risking her own.The infamous rakeLike any self-respecting libertine, Chase lives by one rule: no attachments. When a stubborn little governess tries to reform him, he decides to give her an education—in pleasure. That should prove he can’t be tamed. But Alexandra is more than he bargained for: clever, perceptive, passionate. She refuses to see him as a lost cause. Soon the walls around Chase’s heart are crumbling . . . and he’s in danger of falling, hard.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/the-governess-game-61e7b5a3dc21c6b82248af04461fd649Sun, 14 Apr 2019 01:35:51 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:The Governess Game The Author: Tessa Dare The Noobies:Feminist Book Club (@feministbookclubbox) The Synopsis:The accidental governess After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post:...The Author: Tessa Dare
The Noobies:Feminist Book Club (@feministbookclubbox)
The Synopsis:The accidental governess
After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. However, the girls don’t need discipline. They need a loving home. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud: duke’s heir in the streets and devil in the sheets. The ladies of London have tried—and failed—to make him settle down. Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart . . . without risking her own.The infamous rakeLike any self-respecting libertine, Chase lives by one rule: no attachments. When a stubborn little governess tries to reform him, he decides to give her an education—in pleasure. That should prove he can’t be tamed. But Alexandra is more than he bargained for: clever, perceptive, passionate. She refuses to see him as a lost cause. Soon the walls around Chase’s heart are crumbling . . . and he’s in danger of falling, hard.]]>4341truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-brother-s-five-friends--44051811The Author: B.B. Hamel
The Noobies:Too Stupid to Live (@tstlpodcast)The Synopsis: When I get evicted from my apartment, I move in with my older brother in his ocean-view mansion.And he has other guests. Five sexy-as-hell, dirty, rich guests, to be exact.Some of them remember when I was just a little girl, and some of them only care about the woman I’ve become. But all of them keep staring at me with that look, the one that makes my whole body tremble with desire. My brother would freak if he found out that I want to taste all of his friends, and I can’t afford to be homeless. But my five men definitely aren’t stopping.And I can’t say no when they sneak into my room in the middle of the night, half-dressed, their hands on my skin. There might be something here, something even deeper than the way their touch pushes me to my limits.The craziest part is, they don’t mind if they’re sharing me.And I don’t mind getting passed between them, from one ripped guy to the next.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/my-brothers-five-friends-39215157ae43aac73d91a5e8522378ddFri, 12 Apr 2019 05:26:08 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:My Brother's Five Friends    The Author: B.B. Hamel The Noobies:Too Stupid to Live (@tstlpodcast)The Synopsis: When I get evicted from my apartment, I move in with my older brother in his ocean-view mansion.And he has other guests. Five...The Author: B.B. Hamel
The Noobies:Too Stupid to Live (@tstlpodcast)The Synopsis: When I get evicted from my apartment, I move in with my older brother in his ocean-view mansion.And he has other guests. Five sexy-as-hell, dirty, rich guests, to be exact.Some of them remember when I was just a little girl, and some of them only care about the woman I’ve become. But all of them keep staring at me with that look, the one that makes my whole body tremble with desire. My brother would freak if he found out that I want to taste all of his friends, and I can’t afford to be homeless. But my five men definitely aren’t stopping.And I can’t say no when they sneak into my room in the middle of the night, half-dressed, their hands on my skin. There might be something here, something even deeper than the way their touch pushes me to my limits.The craziest part is, they don’t mind if they’re sharing me.And I don’t mind getting passed between them, from one ripped guy to the next.]]>5244truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-spotlight-feminism-romance--44051848Details: In honor of Women's History Month, Keegan and Madigan from Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist (@angryneighborhoodfeminist) join me once again to discuss Feminism in Romance Novels! 
 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/sexy-spotlight-feminism-romance-1a65852ea5a21582277632ca2ccd9c87Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesTopics:Feminism in Romance NovelsSex PositivityPorn vs. Romance Novels The Infamous/famous Romance Novel Covers Details: In honor of Women's History Month, Keegan and Madigan from Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist (@angryneighborhoodfeminist) join me...Details: In honor of Women's History Month, Keegan and Madigan from Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist (@angryneighborhoodfeminist) join me once again to discuss Feminism in Romance Novels! 
 ]]>1826truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-sense--44051838The Author: Lila Rose 
The Noobies: Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist (@angryneighborhoodfeminist)The Synopsis: Adalyn Sage. I'm thirty-seven, a mother, a divorcee, and I’m ready to date again. I need a man willing to love me for who I am, despite what size I am. Only finding such a guy is harder than it’s cracked up to be. Afterall, I'm a little clumsy and just a tad outspoken… that is unless I’m in front of a man so good-looking my panties melt. Then I become an absolute weirdo. Case in point: Vice Salvatore. Stunning. Growly. And also my boss. Thank God his a**hole attitude put my racing heart at ease and changed my lust to hate. Nope. I don’t care for him. Won’t. I’ll continue to ignore my ladybits and stay strong. At least for a while.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/making-sense-82791c0a9c4641b6c3f1c4086cff134cWed, 20 Mar 2019 23:14:29 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Making Sense   The Author: Lila Rose  The Noobies: Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist (@angryneighborhoodfeminist)The Synopsis: Adalyn Sage. I'm thirty-seven, a mother, a divorcee, and I’m ready to date again. I need a man willing to love me...The Author: Lila Rose 
The Noobies: Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist (@angryneighborhoodfeminist)The Synopsis: Adalyn Sage. I'm thirty-seven, a mother, a divorcee, and I’m ready to date again. I need a man willing to love me for who I am, despite what size I am. Only finding such a guy is harder than it’s cracked up to be. Afterall, I'm a little clumsy and just a tad outspoken… that is unless I’m in front of a man so good-looking my panties melt. Then I become an absolute weirdo. Case in point: Vice Salvatore. Stunning. Growly. And also my boss. Thank God his a**hole attitude put my racing heart at ease and changed my lust to hate. Nope. I don’t care for him. Won’t. I’ll continue to ignore my ladybits and stay strong. At least for a while.]]>4960truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-to-dating-your-best-friend-s-sister--44051794The Author: Meghan Quinn 
The Noobies: Kristen Springer (@SpringerKristen)
The Synopsis: How do you date your best friend's sister? Easy. Step one: Pretend you want her to set you up with someone else. That will bring the two of you closer.Step two: Go on date with lots of random women, proceed to get stupid drunk and talk about your best friend's sister, thus gaining the courage to finally make a move.Step three: Randomly show up at her apartment and confess your love. Women love that, right?It all seemed so simple. A fool-proof three step process that will guarantee the love of you life to fall madly in love with you. At least--that's what I thought was going to happen. But my attempts to win over Julia Westin backfired in more ways than I can count. The thing about Julia? She's smart--really smart--and her wicked gaze cuts through all the charm I've tried slinging her way. She's not interested in games, my gifts, or my stories. She might want me too; but she's not giving in that easy...]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/the-secret-to-dating-your-best-friends-sister-5e745583370534ec32c6fd6ec8c088fcFri, 08 Mar 2019 22:13:44 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister   The Author: Meghan Quinn  The Noobies: Kristen Springer (@SpringerKristen) The Synopsis: How do you date your best friend's sister? Easy. Step one: Pretend you want her to set you up with...The Author: Meghan Quinn 
The Noobies: Kristen Springer (@SpringerKristen)
The Synopsis: How do you date your best friend's sister? Easy. Step one: Pretend you want her to set you up with someone else. That will bring the two of you closer.Step two: Go on date with lots of random women, proceed to get stupid drunk and talk about your best friend's sister, thus gaining the courage to finally make a move.Step three: Randomly show up at her apartment and confess your love. Women love that, right?It all seemed so simple. A fool-proof three step process that will guarantee the love of you life to fall madly in love with you. At least--that's what I thought was going to happen. But my attempts to win over Julia Westin backfired in more ways than I can count. The thing about Julia? She's smart--really smart--and her wicked gaze cuts through all the charm I've tried slinging her way. She's not interested in games, my gifts, or my stories. She might want me too; but she's not giving in that easy...]]>5139truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stripped--44051749The Author: Zoey Castile  
The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall)
The Synopsis: Skilled, sculpted, and sexy, the men of adult entertainment are the kind of guys a woman reserves for her fantasies, not her reality. But is there more to these professional hotties than meets the eye? …The day Robyn Flores meets Zac Fallon is one of those days. You know, when you’re already late for work. Mostly because you haven’t really slept since your best friend abandoned you for her fiancé and her exponentially better life. The kind of day you drag yourself to the cleaners to pick up your laundry, only to discover you’ve got the wrong bag—Star Spangled sequined thong, anyone? So Robyn is definitely not ready for the ridiculously gorgeous guy at her front door, except that they have each other’s clothes. But then, is any woman ever ready to meet the love of her life?
There’s just one problem: Zac Fallon is not the love of Robyn’s life. Zac knows, despite the all-too-intimate dinner they share, he doesn’t have a shot at her. Because the next time Zac sees Robyn, he’s front and center of the male revue headlining her best friend’s bachelorette party. So much for wooing the pretty schoolteacher, much less impressing her old-fashioned family, with his upstanding lifestyle. Now he’s only got one way to win his dream girl. It’s gonna be the steamiest, most irresistible seduction she’s ever seen. And this time it will be no act …]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/stripped-1551319988-260572ec457f5160f64b18f0ccf81f09Thu, 28 Feb 2019 02:13:07 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:Stripped   The Author: Zoey Castile   The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall) The Synopsis: Skilled, sculpted, and sexy, the men of adult entertainment are the kind of guys a woman reserves for her fantasies, not her reality. But is...The Author: Zoey Castile  
The Noobies: Serena Ghazzawi (IG: @serreall)
The Synopsis: Skilled, sculpted, and sexy, the men of adult entertainment are the kind of guys a woman reserves for her fantasies, not her reality. But is there more to these professional hotties than meets the eye? …The day Robyn Flores meets Zac Fallon is one of those days. You know, when you’re already late for work. Mostly because you haven’t really slept since your best friend abandoned you for her fiancé and her exponentially better life. The kind of day you drag yourself to the cleaners to pick up your laundry, only to discover you’ve got the wrong bag—Star Spangled sequined thong, anyone? So Robyn is definitely not ready for the ridiculously gorgeous guy at her front door, except that they have each other’s clothes. But then, is any woman ever ready to meet the love of her life?
There’s just one problem: Zac Fallon is not the love of Robyn’s life. Zac knows, despite the all-too-intimate dinner they share, he doesn’t have a shot at her. Because the next time Zac sees Robyn, he’s front and center of the male revue headlining her best friend’s bachelorette party. So much for wooing the pretty schoolteacher, much less impressing her old-fashioned family, with his upstanding lifestyle. Now he’s only got one way to win his dream girl. It’s gonna be the steamiest, most irresistible seduction she’s ever seen. And this time it will be no act …]]>3637truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-spotlight-my-lady-s-choosing-live-show-recording--44051866The Author: Kitty Curran & Larissa Zageris 
The Noobies: Kristen Clement (IG: @kristenkrissi)The Synopsis: You are the plucky but penniless heroine in the center of eighteenth-century society, courtship season has begun, and your future is at hand. Will you flip forward fetchingly to find love with the bantering baronet Sir Benedict Granville? Or turn the page to true love with the hardworking, horse-loving highlander Captain Angus McTaggart? Or perhaps race through the chapters chasing a good (and arousing) man gone mad, bad, and scandalous to know, Lord Garraway Craven? Or read on recklessly and take to the Continent as the “traveling companion” of the spirited and adventuresome Lady Evangeline? Or yet some other intriguing fate? Make choices, turn pages, and discover all the daring delights of the multiple (and intertwining!) storylines. And in every path you pick, beguiling illustrations bring all the lust and love to life.
**This episode was recorded with a live audience at Actors Workout Studio in North Hollywood, CA on February 9th. ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/my-ladys-choosing-live-show-209c0f947491ba2929be0a3891ae1178Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:12:06 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: My Lady's Choosing  The Author: Kitty Curran & Larissa Zageris  The Noobies: Kristen Clement (IG: @kristenkrissi)The Synopsis: You are the plucky but penniless heroine in the center of eighteenth-century society, courtship season has...The Author: Kitty Curran & Larissa Zageris 
The Noobies: Kristen Clement (IG: @kristenkrissi)The Synopsis: You are the plucky but penniless heroine in the center of eighteenth-century society, courtship season has begun, and your future is at hand. Will you flip forward fetchingly to find love with the bantering baronet Sir Benedict Granville? Or turn the page to true love with the hardworking, horse-loving highlander Captain Angus McTaggart? Or perhaps race through the chapters chasing a good (and arousing) man gone mad, bad, and scandalous to know, Lord Garraway Craven? Or read on recklessly and take to the Continent as the “traveling companion” of the spirited and adventuresome Lady Evangeline? Or yet some other intriguing fate? Make choices, turn pages, and discover all the daring delights of the multiple (and intertwining!) storylines. And in every path you pick, beguiling illustrations bring all the lust and love to life.
**This episode was recorded with a live audience at Actors Workout Studio in North Hollywood, CA on February 9th. ]]>1973truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/once-ghosted-twice-shy--44051816The Author: Alyssa Cole 
The Noobies: MK (@themkmcfadden)
The Synopsis: Alyssa Cole returns with a fun, sexy romance novella in the Reluctant Royals series!
While her boss the prince was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. But her romance had ended in heartbreak, and now, back in NYC again, she’s determined to rediscover her joy—so of course she runs into the woman who broke her heart.
When Likotsi and Fabiola meet again on a stalled subway train months later, Fab asks for just one cup of tea. Likotsi, hoping to know why she was unceremoniously dumped, agrees. Tea and food soon leads to them exploring the city together, and their past, with Fab slowly revealing why she let Likotsi go, and both of them wondering if they can turn this second chance into a happily ever after.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/once-ghosted-twice-shy-905892ce9014d6934ff7dc36f359bea0Fri, 01 Feb 2019 07:25:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: Once Ghosted, Twice Shy   The Author: Alyssa Cole  The Noobies: MK (@themkmcfadden) The Synopsis: Alyssa Cole returns with a fun, sexy romance novella in the Reluctant Royals series! While her boss the prince was busy wooing his...The Author: Alyssa Cole 
The Noobies: MK (@themkmcfadden)
The Synopsis: Alyssa Cole returns with a fun, sexy romance novella in the Reluctant Royals series!
While her boss the prince was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. But her romance had ended in heartbreak, and now, back in NYC again, she’s determined to rediscover her joy—so of course she runs into the woman who broke her heart.
When Likotsi and Fabiola meet again on a stalled subway train months later, Fab asks for just one cup of tea. Likotsi, hoping to know why she was unceremoniously dumped, agrees. Tea and food soon leads to them exploring the city together, and their past, with Fab slowly revealing why she let Likotsi go, and both of them wondering if they can turn this second chance into a happily ever after.]]>4617truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-spotlight-the-best-of-2018--44051747boobiepodcast.podbean.com/sexy-spotlight-the-best-of-2018-fbf1927cf0da1b898849dcf68e8d9f81Sat, 26 Jan 2019 01:16:53 +0000Boobies & NoobiesTopics:January Patreon Shout-OutsStarting a Romance podcastKelly's Top 5 Favorite Episodes Top 5 Book RecommendationsMost Downloaded Episodes Details: In the first of our Sexy Spotlight mini-episodes, Kelly reviews "The Best of 2018". 2500truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duke-by-day-rogue-by-night--44051830The Author: Katherine Bone
The Noobies: Adam Jewell (IG: @aj_grizz41)Michelle Jewell (IG: @shellnicole33)
The Synopsis: His identity is in jeopardy—and so is his heart…
When a number of ill-advised financial dealings threaten her father’s reputation, Lady Constance Danbury finds herself facing an arranged marriage to a cruel man nearly twice her age. Willing to do anything to escape the betrothal, she boards a merchantman bound for Spain to enlist her estranged aunt’s aid. But when the ship is overtaken by pirates, her dream of freedom disappears as memories of her mother’s death at the hand of corsairs flood her with determination never to bow down to a pirate.
Percival Avery, Duke of Blendingham, is a member of Nelson’s Tea, an elite group of patriots assigned to protect England’s shores at any cost. Service to the Crown requires heroic sacrifice, and for Percy, that means living a double life. On land, he is a mysterious nobleman, and at sea, he is a dangerous pirate infiltrating the underbelly of society. He takes great care to keep his two identities separate, but while investigating a notorious pirate ring, Percy finds them coming to a head. Now, he must choose between completing his mission and saving the life of the beautiful woman he recognizes as his commander’s niece.
Returning Constance to London isn’t easy, however. She will have none of it, even as her traitorous body longs for the devil who saved her. But she is not the only one struggling for control. Passion has no place in a world of intrigue and espionage, and despite his feelings, Percy swears to protect her—not only from the enemy but from himself.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/duke-by-day-rogue-by-night-c663aa03695760f9bb2e1f47ffc04317Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:26:09 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Duke by Day, Rogue by Night  The Author: Katherine Bone The Noobies: Adam Jewell (IG: @aj_grizz41)Michelle Jewell (IG: @shellnicole33) The Synopsis: His identity is in jeopardy—and so is his heart… When a number of ill-advised financial...The Author: Katherine Bone
The Noobies: Adam Jewell (IG: @aj_grizz41)Michelle Jewell (IG: @shellnicole33)
The Synopsis: His identity is in jeopardy—and so is his heart…
When a number of ill-advised financial dealings threaten her father’s reputation, Lady Constance Danbury finds herself facing an arranged marriage to a cruel man nearly twice her age. Willing to do anything to escape the betrothal, she boards a merchantman bound for Spain to enlist her estranged aunt’s aid. But when the ship is overtaken by pirates, her dream of freedom disappears as memories of her mother’s death at the hand of corsairs flood her with determination never to bow down to a pirate.
Percival Avery, Duke of Blendingham, is a member of Nelson’s Tea, an elite group of patriots assigned to protect England’s shores at any cost. Service to the Crown requires heroic sacrifice, and for Percy, that means living a double life. On land, he is a mysterious nobleman, and at sea, he is a dangerous pirate infiltrating the underbelly of society. He takes great care to keep his two identities separate, but while investigating a notorious pirate ring, Percy finds them coming to a head. Now, he must choose between completing his mission and saving the life of the beautiful woman he recognizes as his commander’s niece.
Returning Constance to London isn’t easy, however. She will have none of it, even as her traitorous body longs for the devil who saved her. But she is not the only one struggling for control. Passion has no place in a world of intrigue and espionage, and despite his feelings, Percy swears to protect her—not only from the enemy but from himself.]]>3990truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whiskey-sharp-unraveled--44051851The Author: Lauren Dane
The Noobies: Jason Berk (@guitarmanjb)
The Synopsis: The sharpest ache comes from wanting what you think you can’t have…
Maybe Dolan has lived independent, free-spirited and unattached since leaving home at sixteen. Whiskey Sharp, Seattle’s sexy vintage-styled barbershop and whiskey bar, gave her a job—and a reason to put down roots. Cutting hair by day, losing herself drumming in a punk rock band by night, she’s got it good.
But a longtime crush that turns into a hot, edgy night with brooding and bearded Alexsei Petrov makes it a hell of a lot better.
Maybe’s blunt attitude and carnal smile hooked Alexsei from the start. Protecting people is part of his nature and Maybe is meant to be his…even if she doesn’t know it. Yet. He can’t help himself from wanting to protect and care for her.
But Maybe’s fiery independent spirit means pushing back when Alexsei goes too far. Still, he’s not afraid to do a little pushing of his own to get what he wants—her in his life, and his bed, for good. Maybe’s more intoxicating than all the liquor on his shelf…and he’s not afraid to ride the blade’s edge to bind her to him.
 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/whiskey-sharp-unraveled-817b2b922b732fd543b0250f63a27514Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:03:15 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled The Author: Lauren Dane The Noobies: Jason Berk (@guitarmanjb) The Synopsis: The sharpest ache comes from wanting what you think you can’t have… Maybe Dolan has lived independent, free-spirited and unattached since...The Author: Lauren Dane
The Noobies: Jason Berk (@guitarmanjb)
The Synopsis: The sharpest ache comes from wanting what you think you can’t have…
Maybe Dolan has lived independent, free-spirited and unattached since leaving home at sixteen. Whiskey Sharp, Seattle’s sexy vintage-styled barbershop and whiskey bar, gave her a job—and a reason to put down roots. Cutting hair by day, losing herself drumming in a punk rock band by night, she’s got it good.
But a longtime crush that turns into a hot, edgy night with brooding and bearded Alexsei Petrov makes it a hell of a lot better.
Maybe’s blunt attitude and carnal smile hooked Alexsei from the start. Protecting people is part of his nature and Maybe is meant to be his…even if she doesn’t know it. Yet. He can’t help himself from wanting to protect and care for her.
But Maybe’s fiery independent spirit means pushing back when Alexsei goes too far. Still, he’s not afraid to do a little pushing of his own to get what he wants—her in his life, and his bed, for good. Maybe’s more intoxicating than all the liquor on his shelf…and he’s not afraid to ride the blade’s edge to bind her to him.
 ]]>5821truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-cowboy-boobsmas-12--44051837The Author: Jessica Clare  
The Noobies: Cora Dianne (@vintageortacky)Gabrielle Dooha-Chambers (@musingsofafox)
The Synopsis:Christmas may be coming, but it's just another day at the ranch as far as Eli Pickett is concerned. Someone has to take care of the herd and that means no holiday vacation for him. But that's just the way he likes it--it’s not like he has a woman to spend time with anyways. Most women don't want the ranch life, or the surly, silent cowboy that comes with it. Fine with him. He'd rather have the quiet of a roaring fire and the company of his dogs.Cassandra Horn is trying to make it to her parents' winter cabin in Wyoming before the blizzard hits. She desperately needs a vacation from the chaos of Manhattan...and her boss’s boyfriend, who is making her life miserable. But Cass never makes it to the cabin. A raging snowstorm causes her car to crash, where she's found unconscious by Eli. When Cass wakes, she has no memories of who she is. Eli takes one look at Cass's big blue eyes and dark curls, and like a Christmas miracle, falls head over heels in love. But while the attraction is mutual, can she give her heart to this cowboy if she’s not sure it’s hers to give?
 



 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-cowboy-boobsmas-12-fd6c55e7d2d98afd7206ebfa29f954b7Mon, 24 Dec 2018 23:08:09 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel:All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy   The Author: Jessica Clare   The Noobies: Cora Dianne (@vintageortacky)Gabrielle Dooha-Chambers (@musingsofafox) The Synopsis:Christmas may be coming, but it's just another day at the ranch as far as Eli...The Author: Jessica Clare  
The Noobies: Cora Dianne (@vintageortacky)Gabrielle Dooha-Chambers (@musingsofafox)
The Synopsis:Christmas may be coming, but it's just another day at the ranch as far as Eli Pickett is concerned. Someone has to take care of the herd and that means no holiday vacation for him. But that's just the way he likes it--it’s not like he has a woman to spend time with anyways. Most women don't want the ranch life, or the surly, silent cowboy that comes with it. Fine with him. He'd rather have the quiet of a roaring fire and the company of his dogs.Cassandra Horn is trying to make it to her parents' winter cabin in Wyoming before the blizzard hits. She desperately needs a vacation from the chaos of Manhattan...and her boss’s boyfriend, who is making her life miserable. But Cass never makes it to the cabin. A raging snowstorm causes her car to crash, where she's found unconscious by Eli. When Cass wakes, she has no memories of who she is. Eli takes one look at Cass's big blue eyes and dark curls, and like a Christmas miracle, falls head over heels in love. But while the attraction is mutual, can she give her heart to this cowboy if she’s not sure it’s hers to give?
 



 ]]>5070truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heiress-alone-boobsmas-11--44051814The Author: Sophie Jordan 
The Noobies: Megan Jace (IG: @megan_jace)
The Synopsis:When Annis Bannister's family leaves her behind in the rush to escape an impending snowstorm, she finds herself stranded in the Highlands, left to fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside, robbing homes locked up for winter. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a look, then a kiss ... until she fears the danger to her heart outweighs the danger of brigands and snowstorms. ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/heiress-alone-boobsmas-11-0e844f67e4de20ddce13f825cea125f0Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:54:01 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Heiress Alone  The Author: Sophie Jordan  The Noobies: Megan Jace (IG: @megan_jace) The Synopsis:When Annis Bannister's family leaves her behind in the rush to escape an impending snowstorm, she finds herself stranded in the Highlands,...The Author: Sophie Jordan 
The Noobies: Megan Jace (IG: @megan_jace)
The Synopsis:When Annis Bannister's family leaves her behind in the rush to escape an impending snowstorm, she finds herself stranded in the Highlands, left to fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside, robbing homes locked up for winter. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a look, then a kiss ... until she fears the danger to her heart outweighs the danger of brigands and snowstorms. ]]>3153truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-unexpected-gift-boobsmas-10--44051828The Author: Kate Pearce 
The Noobies: Michelle Jace (IG: @chelleandhercreatures)
The Synopsis:Widower Billy Morgan wishes his grown children still needed him. Good thing his longtime friend, Bella, does. She’s planning her son’s Christmas wedding and Billy is happy to help. Along the way they just might discover their own occasion to celebrate . . .]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/an-unexpected-gift-boobsmas-10-4645bca03286cbb12b3fb671518a81d2Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:42:45 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:An Unexpected Gift  The Author: Kate Pearce  The Noobies: Michelle Jace (IG: @chelleandhercreatures) The Synopsis:Widower Billy Morgan wishes his grown children still needed him. Good thing his longtime friend, Bella, does. She’s planning...The Author: Kate Pearce 
The Noobies: Michelle Jace (IG: @chelleandhercreatures)
The Synopsis:Widower Billy Morgan wishes his grown children still needed him. Good thing his longtime friend, Bella, does. She’s planning her son’s Christmas wedding and Billy is happy to help. Along the way they just might discover their own occasion to celebrate . . .]]>4026truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-homerun-boobsmas-9--44051809The Author: Priscilla Oliveras 
The Noobies: Heather Young (IG: @thehyoung)So She Slays (IG: @sosheslays)The Synopsis:Event planner Julia Louisa Fernandez dreams of a life in Chicago. But her family in Puerto Rico expects her to take over the catering business. Former pro baseball player Ben Thomas knows what that’s like—and when they meet, he might be the one to inspire a winning strategy, just in time for the holidays . .]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/holiday-homerun-boobsmas-9-9fdfa7cb36f68c7fb3eec837a864c3beFri, 21 Dec 2018 11:00:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Holiday Homerun  The Author: Priscilla Oliveras  The Noobies: Heather Young (IG: @thehyoung)So She Slays (IG: @sosheslays)The Synopsis:Event planner Julia Louisa Fernandez dreams of a life in Chicago. But her family in Puerto Rico expects...The Author: Priscilla Oliveras 
The Noobies: Heather Young (IG: @thehyoung)So She Slays (IG: @sosheslays)The Synopsis:Event planner Julia Louisa Fernandez dreams of a life in Chicago. But her family in Puerto Rico expects her to take over the catering business. Former pro baseball player Ben Thomas knows what that’s like—and when they meet, he might be the one to inspire a winning strategy, just in time for the holidays . .]]>3992truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-homecoming-boobsmas-8--44051836The Author: Fern Michaels 
The Noobies: Elizabeth Morales (@TheE_Morales)Left Unsupervised Podcast (@LeftUnsuperPod)
The Synopsis:Former Air Force Pararescueman Kevin Matthews is back home in Texas, working at his family’s Christmas tree farm while deciding his next move. Or maybe he won’t move at all, if sparks keep flying with the town’s new surgeon, Kate Stafford...]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/christmas-homecoming-boobsmas-8-1e76ac4e367370feb00f9c3459ffd799Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:42:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Christmas Homecoming  The Author: Fern Michaels  The Noobies: Elizabeth Morales (@TheE_Morales)Left Unsupervised Podcast (@LeftUnsuperPod) The Synopsis:Former Air Force Pararescueman Kevin Matthews is back home in Texas, working at his...The Author: Fern Michaels 
The Noobies: Elizabeth Morales (@TheE_Morales)Left Unsupervised Podcast (@LeftUnsuperPod)
The Synopsis:Former Air Force Pararescueman Kevin Matthews is back home in Texas, working at his family’s Christmas tree farm while deciding his next move. Or maybe he won’t move at all, if sparks keep flying with the town’s new surgeon, Kate Stafford...]]>3208truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eggnog-makes-her-easy-boobsmas-7--44051871The Author: Erin Nicholas 
The Noobies: Claudia Capria (IG: capri_asun)
The Synopsis:Lindsey is expecting silent nights this holiday. Just her and her boys while her husband serves overseas. But her blue Christmas turns merry when things start rockin’ under the mistletoe thanks to a surprise gift from her naughty Santa.Hey, the nice list is overrated anyway.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/eggnog-makes-her-easy-boobsmas-7-b0b2260a57404b76f28ea6257f6ba136Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:54:51 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Eggnog Makes Her Easy The Author: Erin Nicholas  The Noobies: Claudia Capria (IG: capri_asun) The Synopsis:Lindsey is expecting silent nights this holiday. Just her and her boys while her husband serves overseas. But her blue Christmas...The Author: Erin Nicholas 
The Noobies: Claudia Capria (IG: capri_asun)
The Synopsis:Lindsey is expecting silent nights this holiday. Just her and her boys while her husband serves overseas. But her blue Christmas turns merry when things start rockin’ under the mistletoe thanks to a surprise gift from her naughty Santa.Hey, the nice list is overrated anyway.]]>3975truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-in-blue-hollow-falls-boobsmas-6--44051827The Author: Donna Kauffman 
The Noobies: Lauren Cabrales (IG: @laurencabrales) 
The Synopsis:Attorney Moira Brogan expects her brother’s Christmas wedding to be a peaceful affair. She doesn’t expect to be cornered by an unwanted lothario, rescued by a gorgeous Aussie chef—or be swept off her feet by said chef. Nursing a broken heart, the last thing she wants is a new romance. But Hudson Walker has other ideas . . .]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/christmas-in-blue-hollow-falls-boobsmas-6-b5fd7c30f8f4e132de4b11028f085f43Mon, 17 Dec 2018 06:24:48 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:Christmas in Blue Hollow Falls The Author: Donna Kauffman  The Noobies: Lauren Cabrales (IG: @laurencabrales)  The Synopsis:Attorney Moira Brogan expects her brother’s Christmas wedding to be a peaceful affair. She doesn’t expect to be...The Author: Donna Kauffman 
The Noobies: Lauren Cabrales (IG: @laurencabrales) 
The Synopsis:Attorney Moira Brogan expects her brother’s Christmas wedding to be a peaceful affair. She doesn’t expect to be cornered by an unwanted lothario, rescued by a gorgeous Aussie chef—or be swept off her feet by said chef. Nursing a broken heart, the last thing she wants is a new romance. But Hudson Walker has other ideas . . .]]>3761truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-duke-of-christmas-present-boobsmas-5--44051756The Author: Sarah MacLean 
The Noobies: Corey Rittmaster (@CoreyRittmaster)
The Synopsis:Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd, has no time for holidays. Holidays are for whimsy and charm—the only two things his money cannot buy. Lady Jacqueline Mosby is full of both, even now, twelve years after she left to see the world. When Jacqueline returns for a single Christmas, Eben can’t resist the woman he never stopped loving…or the future they'd once been promised. It will take a miracle to convince her to stay…but if ever there were a time for miracles, it’s Christmas…]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/the-duke-of-christmas-present-boobsmas-5-49d5c0480b83c0969842068034ee097eSun, 16 Dec 2018 03:02:19 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella:The Duke of Christmas Present  The Author: Sarah MacLean  The Noobies: Corey Rittmaster (@CoreyRittmaster) The Synopsis:Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd, has no time for holidays. Holidays are for whimsy and charm—the only two...The Author: Sarah MacLean 
The Noobies: Corey Rittmaster (@CoreyRittmaster)
The Synopsis:Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd, has no time for holidays. Holidays are for whimsy and charm—the only two things his money cannot buy. Lady Jacqueline Mosby is full of both, even now, twelve years after she left to see the world. When Jacqueline returns for a single Christmas, Eben can’t resist the woman he never stopped loving…or the future they'd once been promised. It will take a miracle to convince her to stay…but if ever there were a time for miracles, it’s Christmas…]]>2953truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-on-4th-street-boobsmas-4--44051839boobiepodcast.podbean.com/christmas-on-4th-street-boobsmas-4-2a1b443c481c55cd3296f0f4d090b963Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:01:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Christmas on 4th Street The Author: Susan Mallery The Noobies: Bridget Case (@bridgetcasee)Elizabeth Berganza (@localizzie)The Synopsis:There's nowhere better to spend the holidays than with New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery...5437truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bossy-christmas-party-boobsmas-3--44051772The Author: Mia Madison 
The Noobies: Raquel Lucero (IG: @rockhellmariie)
The Synopsis:
I'm only the office temp so hardly surprising an invite to the office party is forgotten. But being dumped with overtime while the staff gets into a full-on debauch has me steaming. And starving. When I hide out in the CEO's office to enjoy a stack of pilfered snacks, the last person I expect to see is him.The guy in the five-thousand-dollar suit who butted in line this morning. He's exactly the kind of billionaire a**hole I love to hate, and I didn't hesitate to tell him off.Now he's here, with his smoking hot body, and he's not about to let me off the hook. He has a different kind of overtime in mind.It's wrong..And hot.But he's so gorgeous, with a power I can't resist. There's only one thing I want this Christmas...But what happens when the party's over?This is a standalone novella, with complete satisfaction guaranteed. So wring out your panties and strap on your bondage suit and gift yourself this taboo forbidden fantasy between the CEO and the temp. Enjoy!]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/bossy-christmas-party-boobsmas-3-f02a561515c7a81a4ba7d77a9ad037fdMon, 10 Dec 2018 22:06:19 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: Bossy Christmas Party  The Author: Mia Madison  The Noobies: Raquel Lucero (IG: @rockhellmariie) The Synopsis: I'm only the office temp so hardly surprising an invite to the office party is forgotten. But being dumped with overtime while...The Author: Mia Madison 
The Noobies: Raquel Lucero (IG: @rockhellmariie)
The Synopsis:
I'm only the office temp so hardly surprising an invite to the office party is forgotten. But being dumped with overtime while the staff gets into a full-on debauch has me steaming. And starving. When I hide out in the CEO's office to enjoy a stack of pilfered snacks, the last person I expect to see is him.The guy in the five-thousand-dollar suit who butted in line this morning. He's exactly the kind of billionaire a**hole I love to hate, and I didn't hesitate to tell him off.Now he's here, with his smoking hot body, and he's not about to let me off the hook. He has a different kind of overtime in mind.It's wrong..And hot.But he's so gorgeous, with a power I can't resist. There's only one thing I want this Christmas...But what happens when the party's over?This is a standalone novella, with complete satisfaction guaranteed. So wring out your panties and strap on your bondage suit and gift yourself this taboo forbidden fantasy between the CEO and the temp. Enjoy!]]>3149truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-me-in-mayfair-boobsmas-2--44051833The Author: Tessa Dare 
The Noobies: Krystal Elebiary (@krystal_casey)The Synopsis: Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball tonight, the horrid, heartless Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their beloved Mayfair home. But when her friend begs to switch dance cards, Louisa finds herself waltzing with the enemy: the horrid, heartless—and unexpectedly handsome—Thorndale himself. Now the duke's holding her future in his hands...and he's not letting go.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/meet-me-in-mayfair-boobsmas-2-d02807be8b752fcde077d126e6051516Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:34:06 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: Meet in Mayfair  The Author: Tessa Dare  The Noobies: Krystal Elebiary (@krystal_casey)The Synopsis: Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball tonight, the horrid, heartless Duke of Thorndale...The Author: Tessa Dare 
The Noobies: Krystal Elebiary (@krystal_casey)The Synopsis: Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball tonight, the horrid, heartless Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their beloved Mayfair home. But when her friend begs to switch dance cards, Louisa finds herself waltzing with the enemy: the horrid, heartless—and unexpectedly handsome—Thorndale himself. Now the duke's holding her future in his hands...and he's not letting go.]]>2389truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-in-central-park-boobsmas-1--44051841The Author: Joanna Shupe 
The Noobies: Kenny Griggs (@k.t.griggs)The Synopsis: Women all over America devour Mrs. Walker’s weekly column for recipes and advice. No one knows Rose, the column's author, can’t even boil water. When the paper’s owner, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must scramble to find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Duke is not a man easily fooled and she fears her perfect plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her feel anything but professional. To save her career will she give up her chance at love?]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/christmas-in-central-park-6bbcedc1c04c3064b28e3ebc086d7c67Sat, 01 Dec 2018 06:09:21 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novella: Christmas in Central Park  The Author: Joanna Shupe  The Noobies: Kenny Griggs (@k.t.griggs)The Synopsis: Women all over America devour Mrs. Walker’s weekly column for recipes and advice. No one knows Rose, the column's author, can’t even...The Author: Joanna Shupe 
The Noobies: Kenny Griggs (@k.t.griggs)The Synopsis: Women all over America devour Mrs. Walker’s weekly column for recipes and advice. No one knows Rose, the column's author, can’t even boil water. When the paper’s owner, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must scramble to find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Duke is not a man easily fooled and she fears her perfect plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her feel anything but professional. To save her career will she give up her chance at love?]]>2985truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-dare-you--44051893The Author: Ilsa Madden-Mills 
The Noobies: Steve Kniss (@stevekniss)
The Synopsis: Badass Athlete: I dare you to…Delaney Shaw: Who is this?The late night text is random, but "Badass Athlete" sure seems to know who she is…Delaney Shaw. Good girl.Lover of fluffy kitties and Star Wars. Curious.His dare? Spend one night in his bed—a night he promises will be unforgettable—and she can solve the mystery of who he is. She knows she shouldn't, but what else is she going to do with her boring Valentine's Day? One sexy hook-up later, her mind is blown and the secret's out.Maverick Monroe.Bad boy.The most talented football player in the country.Just ask him.Too bad for him Delaney's sworn off dating athletes forever after her last heartbreak.But Maverick wants more than one night and refuses to give up on winning Delaney’s heart. She isn’t one to be fazed by a set of broad shoulders. Will the bad boy land the nerd girl or will the secrets they keep from each other separate them forever?]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/i-dare-you-1541740944-d36bcfd967062c3bb33d8a3514dfa2deFri, 09 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: I Dare You  The Author: Ilsa Madden-Mills  The Noobies: Steve Kniss (@stevekniss) The Synopsis: Badass Athlete: I dare you to…Delaney Shaw: Who is this?The late night text is random, but "Badass Athlete" sure seems to know who she...The Author: Ilsa Madden-Mills 
The Noobies: Steve Kniss (@stevekniss)
The Synopsis: Badass Athlete: I dare you to…Delaney Shaw: Who is this?The late night text is random, but "Badass Athlete" sure seems to know who she is…Delaney Shaw. Good girl.Lover of fluffy kitties and Star Wars. Curious.His dare? Spend one night in his bed—a night he promises will be unforgettable—and she can solve the mystery of who he is. She knows she shouldn't, but what else is she going to do with her boring Valentine's Day? One sexy hook-up later, her mind is blown and the secret's out.Maverick Monroe.Bad boy.The most talented football player in the country.Just ask him.Too bad for him Delaney's sworn off dating athletes forever after her last heartbreak.But Maverick wants more than one night and refuses to give up on winning Delaney’s heart. She isn’t one to be fazed by a set of broad shoulders. Will the bad boy land the nerd girl or will the secrets they keep from each other separate them forever?]]>5193truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/falling-for-the-highlander--44051840The Author: Emma Prince
The Noobies: Jordan Williams (IG: @jordan_willyums)
The Synopsis: Destiny throws her back in time. Can love make her stay?Caroline Sutton doesn’t belong here. Not in the Highlands, and certainly not in the fourteenth century. Headstrong Caroline hopes an adventure will ease the pain of her parents’ deaths. One minute, she’s standing at the edge of a waterfall, daring her two sisters to jump with her. The next, she wakes up on the shores of a Scottish loch—600 years in the past. She’s determined to return to her sisters and her own time, but Callum, the rugged Highland Laird who discovers her, has other ideas. When heat flares between them, all Caroline’s plans are thrown into jeopardy, but if she gives in to her blazing desire, she may never want to leave the past behind.Laird Callum MacMoran is in a bind. He has inherited a clan feud with no end in sight. When he comes across a strange yet strikingly beautiful woman on enemy lands, he thinks to use her as a bargaining chip to end the bloodshed. Little does he know this odd lass is more than she seems, and falling for her will threaten the peace he has worked so long to build. Torn between responsibility to his clan and his growing feelings for Caroline, can he love her enough to let her go? Or will fate decide their futures for them?]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/falling-for-the-highlander-d789fe77811752616ef580db472b094aFri, 02 Nov 2018 20:57:11 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Falling for the Highlander: A Time Travel Romance (Enchanted Falls Trilogy, Book 1) The Author: Emma Prince The Noobies: Jordan Williams (IG: @jordan_willyums) The Synopsis: Destiny throws her back in time. Can love make her stay?Caroline...The Author: Emma Prince
The Noobies: Jordan Williams (IG: @jordan_willyums)
The Synopsis: Destiny throws her back in time. Can love make her stay?Caroline Sutton doesn’t belong here. Not in the Highlands, and certainly not in the fourteenth century. Headstrong Caroline hopes an adventure will ease the pain of her parents’ deaths. One minute, she’s standing at the edge of a waterfall, daring her two sisters to jump with her. The next, she wakes up on the shores of a Scottish loch—600 years in the past. She’s determined to return to her sisters and her own time, but Callum, the rugged Highland Laird who discovers her, has other ideas. When heat flares between them, all Caroline’s plans are thrown into jeopardy, but if she gives in to her blazing desire, she may never want to leave the past behind.Laird Callum MacMoran is in a bind. He has inherited a clan feud with no end in sight. When he comes across a strange yet strikingly beautiful woman on enemy lands, he thinks to use her as a bargaining chip to end the bloodshed. Little does he know this odd lass is more than she seems, and falling for her will threaten the peace he has worked so long to build. Torn between responsibility to his clan and his growing feelings for Caroline, can he love her enough to let her go? Or will fate decide their futures for them?]]>6032truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-have-all-the-cowboys-gone--44051843The Author: Kate Pearce  
The Noobies: Michelle Jace (@chelleandhercreatures)Megan Jace (@megan_jace)
The Synopsis:What happens in Vegas…
It’s one thing to have a one night stand with a sexy stranger …it’s quite another to marry him.
But that’s what city-slicker Lauren Redstone does, waking up the morning after with a hot cowboy for a husband.
As far as she’s concerned, last night never happened, but Grayson wants to give their hasty marriage a try…
Rouge X - red-hot romance just got steamier!]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/where-have-all-the-cowboys-gone-5a89dab388f374db65eb3a91908c34fbSat, 27 Oct 2018 00:32:37 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone  The Author: Kate Pearce   The Noobies: Michelle Jace (@chelleandhercreatures)Megan Jace (@megan_jace) The Synopsis:What happens in Vegas… It’s one thing to have a one night stand with a sexy stranger …it’s...The Author: Kate Pearce  
The Noobies: Michelle Jace (@chelleandhercreatures)Megan Jace (@megan_jace)
The Synopsis:What happens in Vegas…
It’s one thing to have a one night stand with a sexy stranger …it’s quite another to marry him.
But that’s what city-slicker Lauren Redstone does, waking up the morning after with a hot cowboy for a husband.
As far as she’s concerned, last night never happened, but Grayson wants to give their hasty marriage a try…
Rouge X - red-hot romance just got steamier!]]>6972truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poison-or-protect--44051853The Author: Gail Carriger  
The Noobies: My Worst Date Podcast (@WorstDatePod)
The Synopsis:A sexy assassin, a Scotsman, and two lobsters attend a Victorian house party. New York Times best selling author Gail Carriger brings you a charming stand alone love story set in her wildly popular Parasolverse. ASSASSIN Lady Preshea Villentia, the Mourning Star, has four dead husbands and a nasty reputation. Fortunately, she looks fabulous in black. What society doesn’t know is that all her husbands were marked for death by Preshea’s employer. And Preshea has one final assignment. VERSUS SCOTSMAN It was supposed to be easy, a house party with minimal bloodshed. Preshea hadn’t anticipated Captain Gavin Ruthven – massive, Scottish, quietly irresistible, and… working for the enemy. In a battle of wits, Preshea may risk her own heart – a terrifying prospect, as she never knew she had one. From the bestselling author of the Finishing School series, this story stands entirely on it's own but you can find out what happened to the next generation in Reticence. May include plaid, appearances from favorite characters, and the strategic application of leather gloves. Delicate Sensibilities? Contains men pleasing women, and ladies who know what they want and ask for it, sometimes in detail. If you like that kind of thing, you'll probably enjoy How to Marry a Werewolf. ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/poison-or-protect-e0490b00f872bf81fe4ab2d1f23f6aecFri, 12 Oct 2018 17:08:31 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Poison or Protect: A Delightfully Deadly Novella   The Author: Gail Carriger   The Noobies: My Worst Date Podcast (@WorstDatePod) The Synopsis:A sexy assassin, a Scotsman, and two lobsters attend a Victorian house party. New York Times best...The Author: Gail Carriger  
The Noobies: My Worst Date Podcast (@WorstDatePod)
The Synopsis:A sexy assassin, a Scotsman, and two lobsters attend a Victorian house party. New York Times best selling author Gail Carriger brings you a charming stand alone love story set in her wildly popular Parasolverse. ASSASSIN Lady Preshea Villentia, the Mourning Star, has four dead husbands and a nasty reputation. Fortunately, she looks fabulous in black. What society doesn’t know is that all her husbands were marked for death by Preshea’s employer. And Preshea has one final assignment. VERSUS SCOTSMAN It was supposed to be easy, a house party with minimal bloodshed. Preshea hadn’t anticipated Captain Gavin Ruthven – massive, Scottish, quietly irresistible, and… working for the enemy. In a battle of wits, Preshea may risk her own heart – a terrifying prospect, as she never knew she had one. From the bestselling author of the Finishing School series, this story stands entirely on it's own but you can find out what happened to the next generation in Reticence. May include plaid, appearances from favorite characters, and the strategic application of leather gloves. Delicate Sensibilities? Contains men pleasing women, and ladies who know what they want and ask for it, sometimes in detail. If you like that kind of thing, you'll probably enjoy How to Marry a Werewolf. ]]>5473truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-girl-gone-bad--44051845The Author: Carmen Falcone 
The Noobies: Ethan "Emoney" Cohen (@emoneysunset)
The Synopsis: Lily has always lived up to her preacher father’s expectations of how she should behave, but all that changes when a hot stranger walks in to her hair salon and a feral need to have him takes over her common sense. On a whim, she screws him in the supply room, caving to a desire that only grows with each kiss.
When she learns he’s the billionaire alpha who wants to boot her out of her business for the sake of his own, she’s livid. But the pulse between her legs never got the memo. Things heat up even more when he offers her a naughty proposal that’s going to make this good girl stop thinking twice about being bad…]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/good-girl-gone-bad-1538277191-f0c4f79062df1f9ba569c89149b57919Sun, 30 Sep 2018 03:13:11 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Good Girl Gone Bad  The Author: Carmen Falcone  The Noobies: Ethan "Emoney" Cohen (@emoneysunset) The Synopsis: Lily has always lived up to her preacher father’s expectations of how she should behave, but all that changes when a hot...The Author: Carmen Falcone 
The Noobies: Ethan "Emoney" Cohen (@emoneysunset)
The Synopsis: Lily has always lived up to her preacher father’s expectations of how she should behave, but all that changes when a hot stranger walks in to her hair salon and a feral need to have him takes over her common sense. On a whim, she screws him in the supply room, caving to a desire that only grows with each kiss.
When she learns he’s the billionaire alpha who wants to boot her out of her business for the sake of his own, she’s livid. But the pulse between her legs never got the memo. Things heat up even more when he offers her a naughty proposal that’s going to make this good girl stop thinking twice about being bad…]]>5155truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hookup--44051844The Author: Erin McCarthy 
The Noobies: Natalie Medved
The Synopsis:Is there an equation for the perfect hookup? Turns out it’s a lot more complicated than one plus one. . . .Sophie: Numbers are my comfort zone, which explains why my sex life is a big fat zero. Then again, if I’m smart enough to earn a PhD, why can’t I calculate a way to get a guy into bed, just to see what all the fuss is about? With my prima donna sister, Bella, getting married in Maine, I figure her wedding is the perfect opportunity for my little experiment. And Cain Jordan seems hot enough—he’s certainly drunk enough—to show me what I’ve been missing. Judging by the body of evidence, it’s a lot. . . .Cain: Being stuck in the same town as my lying SOB twin brother, Christian—who may or may not be the father of the son I’m not allowed to see—is a hell of a reason to drink myself silly after the lobster boat docks each day. Any port in a storm . . . But Sophie’s different. She doesn’t play around. And she’s becoming a habit I don’t want to break. Because the smartest woman I’ve ever met is also the sexiest—and the only one who makes me want to change.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/the-hookup-b3c06e588f81adaf1b747de56a9668dbFri, 14 Sep 2018 22:24:57 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: The Hookup  The Author: Erin McCarthy  The Noobies: Natalie Medved The Synopsis:Is there an equation for the perfect hookup? Turns out it’s a lot more complicated than one plus one. . . .Sophie: Numbers are my comfort zone, which explains...The Author: Erin McCarthy 
The Noobies: Natalie Medved
The Synopsis:Is there an equation for the perfect hookup? Turns out it’s a lot more complicated than one plus one. . . .Sophie: Numbers are my comfort zone, which explains why my sex life is a big fat zero. Then again, if I’m smart enough to earn a PhD, why can’t I calculate a way to get a guy into bed, just to see what all the fuss is about? With my prima donna sister, Bella, getting married in Maine, I figure her wedding is the perfect opportunity for my little experiment. And Cain Jordan seems hot enough—he’s certainly drunk enough—to show me what I’ve been missing. Judging by the body of evidence, it’s a lot. . . .Cain: Being stuck in the same town as my lying SOB twin brother, Christian—who may or may not be the father of the son I’m not allowed to see—is a hell of a reason to drink myself silly after the lobster boat docks each day. Any port in a storm . . . But Sophie’s different. She doesn’t play around. And she’s becoming a habit I don’t want to break. Because the smartest woman I’ve ever met is also the sexiest—and the only one who makes me want to change.]]>4629truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hotter-than-ever--44051858The Author: Elle Kennedy   
The Noobies: Jared Goode (@jaredgoode)Bryan Sandlin 
The Synopsis: Three is most definitely not a crowd…
Claire McKinley has just experienced every bride’s nightmare: the groom is a no-show, and now she must face five hundred guests alone. Furious and humiliated, she seeks help from the most unlikely candidate—her almost-brother-in-law, who promptly whisks her away to his apartment in San Diego, where she can recover her pride in peace and quiet.
Dylan Wade is no fan of Claire’s, but he can’t ignore the jilted bride in her time of need. Bringing her home seems like a good idea—until he remembers his new roommate. Dylan’s relationship with Aidan Rhodes is…complicated. And with Claire thrown into the mix, life becomes even more…complicated.
Claire is blindsided by her attraction not only to Dylan, but also to Aidan, a man she’s just met. Soon they’re caught up in an all-consuming sexual storm they can’t fight even if they wanted to. But when their hearts get involved, Claire wonders if it can last, or if she’s just setting herself up for more heartache.
Warning: This book is very dirty. Ménage a trois and man-on-man dirty. Graphic language and explicit sex dirty. Basically? Dirty. You’ve been warned.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/hotter-than-ever-c76aba61aa3bb61c4897ec57b1efb302Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:14:21 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Hotter than Ever  The Author: Elle Kennedy    The Noobies: Jared Goode (@jaredgoode)Bryan Sandlin  The Synopsis: Three is most definitely not a crowd… Claire McKinley has just experienced every bride’s nightmare: the groom is a no-show, and...The Author: Elle Kennedy   
The Noobies: Jared Goode (@jaredgoode)Bryan Sandlin 
The Synopsis: Three is most definitely not a crowd…
Claire McKinley has just experienced every bride’s nightmare: the groom is a no-show, and now she must face five hundred guests alone. Furious and humiliated, she seeks help from the most unlikely candidate—her almost-brother-in-law, who promptly whisks her away to his apartment in San Diego, where she can recover her pride in peace and quiet.
Dylan Wade is no fan of Claire’s, but he can’t ignore the jilted bride in her time of need. Bringing her home seems like a good idea—until he remembers his new roommate. Dylan’s relationship with Aidan Rhodes is…complicated. And with Claire thrown into the mix, life becomes even more…complicated.
Claire is blindsided by her attraction not only to Dylan, but also to Aidan, a man she’s just met. Soon they’re caught up in an all-consuming sexual storm they can’t fight even if they wanted to. But when their hearts get involved, Claire wonders if it can last, or if she’s just setting herself up for more heartache.
Warning: This book is very dirty. Ménage a trois and man-on-man dirty. Graphic language and explicit sex dirty. Basically? Dirty. You’ve been warned.]]>6166truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooked-vikings-bastards-mc-book-1--44051829The Author: Christina Phillips  
The Noobies: Tiffany Whitely (@tiffysinterlude)
The Synopsis: Zach - I like my sex dirty and disposable. I'm not into commitment or chicks who want more than one night. My brothers and club come first, second and last.
Until she walks into my life. Classy, rich and so out of my league it's crazy. A week together should get her out of my system, but this good girl is so bad when we're all alone and I can't get enough of her.
I don't do forever, but she's hooked me so bad I don't ever want to let her go. Except there's no way a princess can live in my world and I sure as hell won't live in hers...]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/hooked-vikings-bastards-mc-book-1-64a7f39a1bcc5bccfd0ce22c3c1853a7Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:50:53 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Hooked The Author: Christina Phillips   The Noobies: Tiffany Whitely (@tiffysinterlude) The Synopsis: Zach - I like my sex dirty and disposable. I'm not into commitment or chicks who want more than one night. My brothers and club come...The Author: Christina Phillips  
The Noobies: Tiffany Whitely (@tiffysinterlude)
The Synopsis: Zach - I like my sex dirty and disposable. I'm not into commitment or chicks who want more than one night. My brothers and club come first, second and last.
Until she walks into my life. Classy, rich and so out of my league it's crazy. A week together should get her out of my system, but this good girl is so bad when we're all alone and I can't get enough of her.
I don't do forever, but she's hooked me so bad I don't ever want to let her go. Except there's no way a princess can live in my world and I sure as hell won't live in hers...]]>4516truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/irresistible-you--44051849The Author: Kate Meader  
The Noobies: Nate WhitakerJustin Tsatsa
The Synopsis: Hot in Chicago series author Kate Meader returns with her all new, scorching Chicago Rebels hockey series, featuring her signature “steamy sex scenes, colorful characters, and riveting dialogue” (Romantic Times). Three estranged sisters inherit their late father’s failing hockey franchise and are forced to confront a man’s world, their family’s demons, and the battle-hardened ice warriors skating into their hearts.Harper Chase has just become the most powerful woman in the NHL after the death of her father Clifford Chase, maverick owner of the Chicago Rebels. But the team is a hot mess—underfunded, overweight, and close to tapping out of the league. Hell-bent on turning the luckless franchise around, Harper won’t let anything stand in her way. Not her gender, not her sisters, and especially not a veteran player with an attitude problem and a smoldering gaze designed to melt her ice-compacted defenses.Veteran center Remy “Jinx” DuPre is on the downside of a career that’s seen him win big sponsorships, fans’ hearts, and more than a few notches on his stick. Only one goal has eluded him: the Stanley Cup. Sure, he’s been labeled as the unluckiest guy in the league, but with his recent streak of good play, he knows this is his year. So why the hell is he being shunted off to a failing hockey franchise run by a ball-buster in heels? And is she seriously expecting him to lead her band of misfit losers to a coveted spot in the playoffs?He’d have a better chance of leading Harper on a merry skate to his bed…]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/irresistible-you-07015f279dc40332ac379b28e341d990Fri, 03 Aug 2018 05:29:11 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Irresistable You  The Author: Kate Meader   The Noobies: Nate WhitakerJustin Tsatsa The Synopsis: Hot in Chicago series author Kate Meader returns with her all new, scorching Chicago Rebels hockey series, featuring her signature “steamy sex...The Author: Kate Meader  
The Noobies: Nate WhitakerJustin Tsatsa
The Synopsis: Hot in Chicago series author Kate Meader returns with her all new, scorching Chicago Rebels hockey series, featuring her signature “steamy sex scenes, colorful characters, and riveting dialogue” (Romantic Times). Three estranged sisters inherit their late father’s failing hockey franchise and are forced to confront a man’s world, their family’s demons, and the battle-hardened ice warriors skating into their hearts.Harper Chase has just become the most powerful woman in the NHL after the death of her father Clifford Chase, maverick owner of the Chicago Rebels. But the team is a hot mess—underfunded, overweight, and close to tapping out of the league. Hell-bent on turning the luckless franchise around, Harper won’t let anything stand in her way. Not her gender, not her sisters, and especially not a veteran player with an attitude problem and a smoldering gaze designed to melt her ice-compacted defenses.Veteran center Remy “Jinx” DuPre is on the downside of a career that’s seen him win big sponsorships, fans’ hearts, and more than a few notches on his stick. Only one goal has eluded him: the Stanley Cup. Sure, he’s been labeled as the unluckiest guy in the league, but with his recent streak of good play, he knows this is his year. So why the hell is he being shunted off to a failing hockey franchise run by a ball-buster in heels? And is she seriously expecting him to lead her band of misfit losers to a coveted spot in the playoffs?He’d have a better chance of leading Harper on a merry skate to his bed…]]>5281truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-delivery--44051847The Noobies: Chris KrakeGreg Winkler (@himynameisgreg)
The Synopsis: She has a crush on the delivery guy. He has a billion-dollar secret.
As the CEO of Aston Corp, Jake usually wears Hugo Boss. But when his company acquires SwiftEx, he goes undercover as a delivery driver so he can understand the business from the ground up. The last thing he expects is to fall head over heels for a sexy and sweet illustrator on his route...
First in a sexy new rom com series of standalone stories about different couples! Keep reading with Personal Escort and Personal Disaster...
 ]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/personal-delivery-d0e45a7975ef4d28185c9f5c2a3b00b2Sat, 21 Jul 2018 02:27:56 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Personal Delivery The Author: Ainsley Booth  The Noobies: Chris KrakeGreg Winkler (@himynameisgreg) The Synopsis: She has a crush on the delivery guy. He has a billion-dollar secret. As the CEO of Aston Corp, Jake usually wears Hugo Boss....The Noobies: Chris KrakeGreg Winkler (@himynameisgreg)
The Synopsis: She has a crush on the delivery guy. He has a billion-dollar secret.
As the CEO of Aston Corp, Jake usually wears Hugo Boss. But when his company acquires SwiftEx, he goes undercover as a delivery driver so he can understand the business from the ground up. The last thing he expects is to fall head over heels for a sexy and sweet illustrator on his route...
First in a sexy new rom com series of standalone stories about different couples! Keep reading with Personal Escort and Personal Disaster...
 ]]>5212billionaire,book,books,dating,erotica,love,reading,review,romance,sextruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hello-stranger--44051852The Author: Lisa Kleypas
The Noobies: Miri Smith (@myriadsmith) & Kris Miranda (@krismiranda09)Follow their reaction blog, Reacting to Something (@reactingtosome)
The Synopsis: Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man—why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again.
As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett’s skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he’s ever known.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/episode-2-hello-stranger-0658c54b06375edb5780e4b6943b28cdTue, 03 Jul 2018 01:08:50 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Hello Stranger The Author: Lisa Kleypas The Noobies: Miri Smith (@myriadsmith) & Kris Miranda (@krismiranda09)Follow their reaction blog, Reacting to Something (@reactingtosome) The Synopsis: Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in...The Author: Lisa Kleypas
The Noobies: Miri Smith (@myriadsmith) & Kris Miranda (@krismiranda09)Follow their reaction blog, Reacting to Something (@reactingtosome)
The Synopsis: Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man—why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again.
As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett’s skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he’s ever known.]]>5483book,bridgerton,british,england,historical,literature,love,novel,novels,regency,review,romancetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/compromised-in-paradise--44051782The Author: Samanthe Beck
The Noobies: Cooper Baldwin @swervinthrulief & Ellen Anne Murphy 
The Synopsis: Stressed out hotel heiress Arden St. Sebastian is in Maui for one thing and one thing only. Work. But when the hottie at the bar buys her a drink to end all frilly umbrella-and-glow stick drinks, she can't help but accept his unspoken invitation. When they get back to her villa, however, and the sexy moment of truth arrives, she can't…quite…get there. Again.
ER resident Nick Bancroft can handle a night of fun, anonymous sex, but he draws the line at a fake orgasm. He makes his mystery woman a deal. He'll take care of her little stress-induced orgasm problem if she'll spend the next six days exploring the island with him, no questions asked.
A week of island relaxation on the arm of the sexiest man she's ever met? Arden's game. As long as she keeps her identity secret, she's got nothing to lose…except her heart.]]>boobiepodcast.podbean.com/episode-1-compromised-in-paradise-8a7bbc92440df51f3e0d030f9f5f1244Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:36:56 +0000Boobies & NoobiesThe Novel: Compromised in Paradise The Author: Samanthe Beck The Noobies: Cooper Baldwin @swervinthrulief & Ellen Anne Murphy  The Synopsis: Stressed out hotel heiress Arden St. Sebastian is in Maui for one thing and one thing only. Work. But when the...The Author: Samanthe Beck
The Noobies: Cooper Baldwin @swervinthrulief & Ellen Anne Murphy 
The Synopsis: Stressed out hotel heiress Arden St. Sebastian is in Maui for one thing and one thing only. Work. But when the hottie at the bar buys her a drink to end all frilly umbrella-and-glow stick drinks, she can't help but accept his unspoken invitation. When they get back to her villa, however, and the sexy moment of truth arrives, she can't…quite…get there. Again.
ER resident Nick Bancroft can handle a night of fun, anonymous sex, but he draws the line at a fake orgasm. He makes his mystery woman a deal. He'll take care of her little stress-induced orgasm problem if she'll spend the next six days exploring the island with him, no questions asked.
A week of island relaxation on the arm of the sexiest man she's ever met? Arden's game. As long as she keeps her identity secret, she's got nothing to lose…except her heart.]]>4300book,books,dating,island,literature,love,novel,novels,reading,review,romance,sex,sexy,vacationtruefull