Smut Studies

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...