Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast

This 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. Discussion topics include Madeleine's journey from finance to fiction, our obsession with food porn, and an *EXCLUSIVE PEEK* at one of Madeleine's upcoming...

This 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: @rtbppodcastTwitter: @rtbppodcastThe Synopsis:A jilted bride and an overwhelmed banker from New York are about to embark on the adventure of a life...

This 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 Deconstructing Damsels IG: @damselspodcastTwitter: @damselspodcastThe Synopsis:Three…Amanda Ellis knows three things: she’s tired of doing what’s expecte...

Summary: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 Aunt Carol" MadLibs, straight from Melissa's book.  Guest: Melissa Croce Show Notes: - From viral Twitter post to published author, meet Melissa Croce-...

The 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 spirit. Thanks to her coworker, she has a temporary housing possibility. However, her new potential roommate is about as welcoming as the Grinch. But Noelle ref...

The 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 tells her the old coven is coming for a visit, she wants to see everyone. Well, almost everyone. After four and a half years, Sawyer Collins finally ha...

The 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 autumn in beautiful Stratford-Upon-Avon and Kelsey Anderson is enjoying her new life in her adopted town. Her Shakespearean tour guide days behind her...

This 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 City BooksThe Synopsis:All’s fair in love and prank warsFor barista and café owner Sari Tomas, Christmas means parols, family and no-holds-barred karao...

The 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 actually aiming for his chin, but he was a few years older, clearly not wiser, but at least taller. He started wheezing on his candy cane. And well, t...

The 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 cancellation, she comes up with an idea: a new slogan and advertising campaign topped off with a metal menorah large enough to fill the center of town....

Summary: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 holiday stories, and of course, the great latke debate... applesauce or sour cream? Look out for our upcoming review of Stacey's debut novel, Miracl...

The 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 with her pet pig—much less true love—just in time for Christmas...*This is one of three novellas featured in the anthology series, Christmas Kisses wi...

The 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 ridicule and nagging about her nonexistent love life makes her want to skip the holidays altogether. After all, she's happy with her friends, her wor...

The 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 expects to find is a tractor load of painful memories—until a holiday storm, a power outage—and perhaps the magic of Christmas—deliver him to rescue...

The 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 parents absconded to Florida for the season and left him to handle the family farm which will be his one day―whether he wants it or not. Driven by d...

The 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 giving spirit, donating much of her time and wealth to various charities in the local area. Charlie Sullivan despises Christmas. Though it keeps his fam...

The 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 in love with the holiday, but adult Noelle just saw it as another day to get through. Jay has moved back home after a breakup and is looking to reco...

This 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 Stupid to LiveThe Synopsis:A desperate passion, a dangerous love story...Eleanor Cole had no idea that when she met the charmingly irresistible Becker H...

The 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 beach goers, but she didn’t expect the Maui food truck scene to be so eat-or-be-eaten—or the competition to be so smoking hot. But Tiva’s Filipina Kusi...

The 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 she discovers her boyfriend making out with another woman at a Hallowe’en party. The cherry on top of her evening is when her rideshare is driven by...

This 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 Synopsis:With a business skidding toward bankruptcy and bone-dry bank account, Helen Schrader is willing to do the unthinkable. But what will happen when she h...

The 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 impossible to bring back the dead, yet Cecily's resurrection spell is nearly complete and grows more powerful by the day. But when a cowboy she barel...

The 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 idolized football coach and "cool" teacher in the hometown where he's not just a golden boy—he's platinum. He has good friends, a great house on the l...

This 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 Author: Olivia DadeThe Noobie:Alysa, Host of Fataliteas and Best Forevers PodcastThe Synopsis:This match is no game. When a rogue wave strips Tess Dunn of her bi...

Summary: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 reviewing in an upcoming episode! Join Leni and I as we discuss the recent illustrated cover phenomenon sweeping romance, her art aesthetic and why...