Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast

The 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 day. Between the class prep, the meetings, grading student work, trying to find time to complete her own research and the meetings, she didn't have...

The 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, hello, midlife crisis. I’m starting over, but this time I’m doing it right. Or at least I’m doing what I want. Taking the day off from work to hang ou...

This 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 Author: Francis RayThe Noobie:Lauren, Writer and Creator of Literary Dates The Synopsis:Cicely St. John is not impressed by her friend C.J. Callahan’s so-call...

Summary: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 meditation, discovering romance novels at an early age, and Corinne's real life "instalove" story that influenced her writing. Guest: Corinne MichaelsShow Not...

The 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. That was then. Now Antonia is jobless, alone and at a crossroads. What better time to travel the world? A solo honeymoon on the Emerald Isle will be...

This 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 (@arianareadsbooks)The Synopsis:If he kisses me right now, I’ll drown. Every sip of air is shallow and burning, because in the arms of my best friend’s broth...

This 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 of Brand (@ashbyvose)Shop Ori online! The Synopsis: Manhattan kingpin. Brilliant mastermind. Gentleman gangster. He's built a wall around his heart...

Summary: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 googling the "dark web".  Guest: RC Boldt  Show Notes: - Promo for Dateable, a Frolic Podcast Network show- Introducing RC Boldt - RC's go-to karaoke...

The 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 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 h...

This 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 Song The Author:Emma Scott The Not-so-Noobies: Kamrun Nesa and Gabi Kelly, Hosts of LITerally Us Podcast @literallyuspodcast The Synopsis:At Santa Cruz...

*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 she's worn over the past decade, from professional matchmaker to Senior Dating Editor at Elite Daily and now, published novelist. Along with Hannah's lat...

The 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 catfished by a three-timing jerk of a boyfriend. Suddenly Samiah-along with his two other "girlfriends," London and Taylor-have gone viral online. No...

This 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 Author: Nicola Davidson The Noobies: Nikita Andester The Synopsis:Scotland, 1504.Lady Janet Fraser didn’t earn her reputation as Scotland’s most noto...

Summary: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 obsession with Reality TV shows, the complex process of developing a SIXTEEN book series, and Rachel's dream sci-fi project... that she'll get to event...

The 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 antiques dealer Eleanor Cole is handed the chance of a lifetime to work for the Hunt Corporation, the renowned antiques dealers, she doesn't think twi...

Summary: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, and the legacy of alpha-males Jodi has created in each of her books. Be sure to join us next week for our Book Club episode when we read and review Ar...

This 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 Scarlett PeckhamHeiress for Hire (A Duke's Heiress Romance Book #1) by Madeline Hunter  The Authors: Scarlett PeckhamMadeline Hunter  The Noobies: Erin Nick...

This 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 for May (because double the trouble, double the fun!) Kelly interviews bestselling author, Nana Malone about her latest novel, Big Ben. Other discus...

The 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 Karen Moning stirs up a sizzling brew of ancient mystery and modern passion as she brings together a devilishly handsome Celtic warrior trapped in ti...

Summary: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 our homes to yours, the Frolic Fam wishes you well. Now, go waffle something up! This episode was recorded via Zoom Video.  Featuring: Sarah Wendell...

The 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 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...

Summary: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 quarantine.  Guest: Martha Waters  Show Notes: - Surviving the Covid-19 Quarantine - Writing/reading romance at this time - hardship or escape?- Coming together...

This 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 any...

Summary: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 Fashioned, the fourth and final book in Kandi's Becker Brothers series is out March 19th.  Guest: Kandi SteinerShow Notes: - Kandi Steiner's whiskey recommendations...

The 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 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...