Smut Studies

This month on Smut Studies , Frankie and Ellis are tackling Christina Lauren’s The Romance Revival —and naturally, things take a turn into legal and brain science deep dives. Join us as we dissect: Romance vs. smut What makes someone "your person"  Why everyone in a romance novel needs to get their legal paperwork—specifically a Power of Attorney—in order. A classic Smut Studies rabbit h...

Welcome to Smut Studies—the final required seminar of our summer syllabus. Class is officially in session for a breakdown of Carley Fortune’s Our Perfect Storm . In this month’s lecture, we hit the field to unpack the friends-to-lovers trope and why fake honeymoons and forced proximity make for superior romance mechanics. Beyond the late-summer steam, we conduct a close reading on maintaining your...

This month on Smut Studies , we’re diving into Kate Folk’s Sky Daddy —and safe to say, flying will never be the same. Join us as we unpack the fine line between obsession and addiction, the dynamics of friendship, and the heavy weight of guilt woven throughout the story. Put your tray tables up and fold your armrests down; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

Class is in session! In this month’s episode, we’re dissecting Brynne Weaver’s Ruinous Love trilogy. We’re grading these serial killers on a curve as we discuss: The Ultimate Red Flags: Raise your hand if you also have a broken moral compass Family Ties: Chaotic sibling dynamics, and why the middle child is the best The MVP: Barbara the raccoon (because obviously) Tune in for our thoughts on Butch...

Batter up, scholars! This week we are diving into the sports romance world with Liz Tomforde’s In Her Own League . Join us as we officially declare a hero’s competence the ultimate home run and unpack the high-stakes drama of baseball HR politics—because managing professional boundaries on and off the field is a whole different game. Plus, we’re stepping up to the plate for an unfiltered chat abou...

Class is in session! This month on Smut Studies , we are honoring one of the modern queens of "taboo" romance: Sara Cate.  We’re turning the pages of Keep Me , a standout title from her Barclay Manor series. While the steam is off the charts, we’re looking past the spice to discuss why Sara Cate’s writing resonates so deeply. From the catharsis of spanking to the dynamics of power exchange, we exp...

Welcome to the very first episode of Smut Studies! Your hosts, Ellis and Frankie, make their podcasting debut with a deep dive into the high-stakes world of Sierra Simone’s New Camelot series. In this episode, we peel back the layers of the trilogy to discuss its intense power dynamics, political reimagining, and the scorching-hot romance that redefines the Arthurian legend. Whether you're her...