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Romancing the Amazon

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For all the romantic bibliophiles out there, Romancing the Amazon is a book club pod about romance novels available for free in the Kindle store! Each episode, hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth discuss our most recent free selection.

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12. Feb 2026

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Forgivable Historical Inaccuracy in "The Bruce's Angel" 24.11.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss The Bruce's Angel (The Highland Angels Book 5) by Caroline Lee. Did the swashbuckling, treason, sex, and romance meet our expectations?  Download this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086H1BGPY/ Read along for next week here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084SQ9V4B/

Lairds, Kilts, and All Things Highlander Romance Novels 17.11.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our favorite things about Highlander romance novels!  From kilts to castles, mistaken identities to maidens in distress, listen to find out what we expect from one of our favorite sub-genres. As always, stick around for the next book on our list! Read along here: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B086H1BGPY/

And Our Cowboys Ride Off Into the Sunset 03.11.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we wrap up Western and Cowboy romances in this grab bag episode! Get a brief summary of 3 different romance novels, pick your favorite, and find out what we'll be diving into next! Elizabeth's book: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CSQWVGS/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title Melody's choice: https://www.amazon.com/Rodeo-Juliet-Sunny-Ridge-Montana-eb...

"Hitched" and What it Means to Self-Doubt Oneself 27.10.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Hitched: A Tarnation, Texas Novel  by Rhonda Lee Carver. What did we think of our final group-read cowboy romance novel? Listen for our thoughts on the characters, the sex, and the happily ever after! Pick up a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Hitched-Tarnation-Texas-Book-1-ebook/dp/B07N32V326

Rolling Our Eyes Out Loud at "Tame a Wild Heart" 20.10.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Tame a Wild Heart (Tame Series, Book 1)  by Cynthia Woolf.  What did we think of the feisty heroine?  Did the plot meet our expectations?  How was the sex?  Listen and find out! Download this book here: https://www.amazon.com/Tame-Wild-Heart-Book-ebook/dp/B005JFMPYU Pick up our next read here: https://www.amazon.com/Hitched-Tarnation-Texas-Book...

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy in "Saddle Up" 13.10.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Saddle Up: An Opposites Attract Romance (Ryker Ranch Book 1)  by Kim Loraine.  Did expectations meet reality in our first Western/Cowboy romance novel?  Find this book here: www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP99R4S/ Download and read along for next week here: www.amazon.com/Tame-Wild-Heart-Book-ebook/dp/B005JFMPYU/

Intro to Western Romance Novels 06.10.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we give you an overview of Western/Cowboy romance novels! Which tropes do we expect? Why aren't we excited about this specific genre? Who is Joan Wilder, again? Find out all this and more! Be sure to stick around to find out what we'll be reading first! Read along here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WP99R4S/

Vampires, Mermen, Werewolves, Oh My! 29.09.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss 3 different paranormal romance novels in our first Grab Bag episode! Mermaid sex, vampire hunting season, and steampunk vampire villains with the crazy eyes are just a few of the topics we touch on this week! Stick around to find out what's coming up. Find Melody's pick here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5X0I4C/ Download Zoey&...

Mansplaining to the Extreme in "Thrill of the Chase" 22.09.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Thrill of the Chase (City Shifters: The Pride Book 1)  by Layla Nash. This lion-shifter book is the last in our Paranormal romance series! Find out what we thought of the alpha hero and spunky heroine, where the sex scenes fell on our Steaminess Scale, whether or not we believe they'll live happily ever after, and so much more!  Download a...

"The Magpie Lord" and His Champagne Hands 15.09.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  The Magpie Lord (A Charm of Magpies Book 1)  by KJ Charles. What did we think of our heroes? Who is the Magpie Lord? What exactly are "champagne hands?" Find out all this and more! Don't forget to stick around to hear what we're reading next! Pick up a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J1BL2T Find our next read here:...

Constant Horniness in "Knight's Redemption" 08.09.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Knight's Redemption (Knights of Hell Book 1)  by Sherilee Gray. Hear our thoughts on fated mates, soul-saving sex, MacGuffins, and more!  Download this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4PGVKD Read along for next week here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J1BL2T

Season 2 Begins! Demystifying Paranormal Romances 01.09.2021

We're back! Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we dive into paranormal romance novels! What exactly is a paranormal romance? What do we love and hate about them? Which tropes do we expect? Find out all this and more, as well as our first pick of the new season! Download our first read here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4PGVKD/

"Securing Caite" and the Shirtless Guy in the Action Pose 16.06.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss Securing Caite: A Navy SEAL Romance (SEAL of Protection: Legacy Book 1) by Susan Stoker. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the hero, the sex, and the happily ever after in our final pick for Romantic Suspense month, and stick around till the end to find out what's coming up next! Download this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DVT7K5M/

The Not-So-Romantic-Suspenseful "A Honeybun and Coffee" 10.06.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss A Honeybun and Coffee: Romantic Suspense With a Taste of Mystery (Honeybun Heat Book 1) by Sam Cheever. Motorcycle chases, incompetent minions, 8 brothers with weird names, and more! So much more. Hear our thoughts on the characters, the romance (or is it the lack thereof?), the suspense (again, lack thereof?), and the dachshund named Jaws! Down...

"Protecting Piper" and Acceptable Levels of Alpha-ness 26.05.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Protecting  Piper (Wilde Ways Book 1)  by Cynthia Eden. We took a few weeks off, but only to build the suspense for... Romantic Suspense month! Listen to hear the tropes we expect, our thoughts on the characters, and the sizzling chemistry. As always, stay tuned to hear what we're reading next! Find this book here: https://www.amazon.com/d...

"Wicked Designs" and Lots of Alone Togetherness 28.04.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our last pick of Regency month,  Wicked Designs (The League of Rogues Book 1)  by Lauren Smith. Hear our thoughts on the dramatic leading pair, which Rogue we liked best, and get a quick lesson in the evolution of condoms! Stay tuned for the reveal of next week's book! You can find this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDRC417 Pick u...

The Rake-iest of Rakes (but not a cad) in "Belle of the Ball" 14.04.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Belle of the Ball: Hot Historical Romance (Desperate and Daring Book 2)  by Dayna Quince. Were there as many scandalous encounters as we expected? Which Regency romance tropes showed up? How should we pronounce the hero's last name? Tune in for the answers and for our next pick! Find this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q6ZVPOS/ Pi...

Secrets Upon Secrets in "A Lady's Luck" 07.04.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  A Lady's Luck (Bluestocking Battalion)  by Maggie Dallen. What's a bluestocking? How does a lady get away with gambling and remain in polite society? What is Alistair's dark secret? Were pirate hunters a thing? Listen to hear our answers and to find out what we've picked for next week! Find this book here: https://www.amazon...

April in the Regency Era 31.03.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss our theme for April, Regency romance novels! Hear our thoughts on the Age of Austen, including which tropes we hope to encounter, our expectations for the sex scenes, and how we feel about modern portrayals of Regency heroines. Stick around to find out which book we'll be reading next! Read along with us here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J...

"More Than This" and All the Wishy-Washiness 24.03.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss the last pick in our Irish Romances month, More Than This (O'Learys Book 1)  by Shannyn Schroeder.  Did it live up to our expectations? How was the sex? Was the HEA satisfying? Tune in to find out! You can download this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K28MMGH/

"Wild Irish Rose" and the Lovesick Alpaca 10.03.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Wild Irish Rose (The Merriams Book 1) by Ava Miles. Hear our thoughts on the lovesick alpaca, knitting metaphors, and Trevor's so-called "man card." Don't forget to stick around to find out which Irish-themed romance novel we'll be reading next!  Find this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K8TR8SQ Download our nex...

No Mention Even of Hosiery! "A Match Made in Ireland" 03.03.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  A Match Made in Ireland (Escape to Ireland Book 1)  by Michele Brouder. You'll hear our thoughts on the sweet romance, our opinions of the heroine's wardrobe choices, and our attempts at Irish accents (oh dear...) Don't forget to stick around to hear our pick for next week! Find this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S2Z8JH...

Cooking and Football? "Huddle With Me Tonight" Delivers 20.02.2021

Join hosts Melody and Zoey as we discuss  Huddle With Me Tonight (New York Sabers Book 1)  by Farrah Rochon. Hear our thoughts on football, artichokes, melted chocolate, and more! As always, stick around to find out what we're reading next week! Find this book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9RZDRT Find our next read here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S2Z8JH6

The Appropriately Timed "Valentine" Contemporary Romance 10.02.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Valentine (Challenge Series Book 1) by Kiru Taye.  We had mostly good things to say about this quick, easy read! Listen to hear our thoughts on the surprise setting, the many metaphors, and our leading couple's appropriate use of birth control.  Don't forget to stick around for The Next Chapter! Find this book here: https://www.amazon...

Our Stony Reaction to "Heart of Stone" 05.02.2021

Join hosts Melody, Zoey, and Elizabeth as we discuss  Heart of Stone Book 1 (Emery and Jackson) Heart of Stone Series  by Chiquita Dennie. Listen in entertaining detail to our thoughts on the writing, the sex, the characters, and the likelihood that our happy couple may not be happy for long! As always, stick around to find out what we'll be reading next week! You can find this book here: htt...

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