Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast

This episode is brought to you by Owner of a Broken Heart, the first book in the Richardson Sisters series, by Cheris Hodges. Owner of a Broken Heart is out now, and available wherever books are sold.  The Novel:Xeni: A Marriage of Inconvenience (Loose Ends Book #2) The Author: Rebekah Weatherspoon  The Noobies: Charia Rose (IG: @charia) The Synopsis:FROM NEW YORK TIMES ACCLAIMED AUTHOR REBEKAH WE...

This episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest title from Alexandra Ivy, The Intended Victim. You can find The Intended Victim wherever books are sold. Find out more at Kensingtonbooks.com.  The Novella:Grand Theft N.Y.E. The Author: Katrina Jackson  The Noobies: Chauncey Woods (IG: @chaunceeee_)So She Slays (@sosheslays) The Synopsis:Cleo Wright is just a happy scammer on a mission to rob...

This episode is sponsored by Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, published by Cleis Press. The Novella:Just One More: a Valentine's Day Novella  The Author: Jodie Slaughter  The Noobies: Krystal (IG: @krystal_casey)Cambria (IG: @camofclansquare)The Synopsis:Tattoo artist Whitney Harris loves Valentine’s Day. The bright colors, giant hearts, and sugary sweet c...

The Novel:An Extraordinary Union (The Loyal League Book 1) The Author: Alyssa Cole  The Noobies: MK McFadden (IG: @themkmcfadden)The Synopsis:As the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of ignorance, deceit, and danger, combining their unique skills to alter the course of history and break the chains of the past...Elle Burns is a former...

This episode is sponsored by Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, published by Cleis Press. The Novel:Hot Shot The Author: Robin Bielman  The Noobies: Nathan Zachary Brown (IG: @na_zac)The Synopsis:He believes in fate… Here’s my plan: Crash through the ceiling of my family’s business to become the best hotelier on the West Coast. Nothing rattles me when it com...

This episode is sponsored by Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, published by Cleis Press. Summary:In the THIRD season premiere, Kelly shares her goals for the season ahead, discusses a few alterations to the Boobies & Noobies show format, and offers up a sneak peek to the February reading schedule. Plus, can you guess our Top 5 Most-Anticipated Romance Reads...

The Novella:Baby, it's Hot in Here The Author: Olivia T. Turner  The Noobies: Katie Sullivan (IG: @katie_sullivan.19)The Synopsis:Sneak into my Christmas office party my friend said...It won't be a big deal she said... Well, now I have her hot CEO Trevor Benotti staring me down with his hungry eyes like Santa staring at a plate of cookies. It all started when I spotted him at the bar. I knew immed...

The Novella:Spreading Christmas Joy  The Author: Tory Baker  The Noobies: Craig Park (IG: @craiglzzskates) The Synopsis:Joy loves everything about Christmas. Her town has even nicknamed her Christmas Joy. Eb is a recluse who has no time for the holiday. When Joy comes over to share her cookies, spreading Christmas cheer, there’s only one thing that Eb wants to spread. Joy. This standalone Christma...

The Novella:Planes, Trains, and Head Over Heels  The Author: Erika Kelly  The Noobies: Ginger Pennington  The Synopsis:Eleven sweet and sexy holiday stories from New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors! Grab a cup of cocoa and curl up with this collection that will warm your heart and curl your toes. Each story is a new standalone contemporary romance set within popular series, with no s...

The Novella:A Second Chance Road Trip for Christmas  The Author: Jackie Lau  The Noobies: Sadie Chelsea **Sadie is currently offering coaching sessions for writers. To sign up, visit her website or contact her on social media. The Synopsis:Greg Wong hates when things don’t go according to plan, so he definitely doesn’t appreciate it when his mother insists he drive Tasha Edwards back to Mosquito B...

The Novella:Regifted The Author: Declan Rhodes The Noobies: Andrea Martucci, Host of Shelf Love The Synopsis:"Regifted? Isn’t that what people do with fruitcakes?"Vincent, owner and trainer at the most exclusive gym in the city, is in the middle of a bad luck streak in his dating game. To avoid having a blue Christmas, he reluctantly volunteers to participate in a date auction event at the holiday...

The Novella:The Earl's Christmas Pearl The Author: Megan Frampton The Noobies: Captain Nostalgia from Victims & Villains The Synopsis:A duke's daughter. An irresistible earl. And an energetic Corgi named Mr. Shorty. What more could you want in a Christmas novella by Megan Frampton? It's Christmastime in London, and Lady Pearl Howlett is eagerly ready for the festivities—until her family goes off t...

The Novella:The Earl's Christmas Consultant The Author: Bianca Blythe The Noobies: Tea & Strumpets Podcast The Synopsis:Flora has masqueraded as a French maid for years. Though she despises hiding her skill at the piano and has no innate fondness for mending, she is happy to no longer be on the run. When a handsome earl who sent butterflies fluttering through her chest as a child discovers her Fre...

The Novella:The Wrong Heiress for Christmas The Author: Bianca Blythe The Noobies: Make it Modern Podcast (@mim_podcast) The Synopsis:Lord Frederick Bowen, Duke of Salisbury, is expecting an heiress for Christmas. The fact does not bring him pleasure. Ever since the war ended, he would rather focus on experiments for his new waterproof material. Celia might be the daughter of an earl, but she's of...

The Novella:A Bad Boy for Christmas  The Author: Alex Wolf The Noobies: Kristen Clement (IG: @kristenkrissi)The Synopsis:Hallmark meets Fifty Shades! He’s at the top of the naughty list. Checks off all the boxes on the “you should run far away” checklist. Best friend’s new stepbrother. Broody. Hot as sin. Mysterious past. Pissed off at the world. Everyone says he’s trouble. Parker even has the lea...

The Novella:How to Capture a Duke  The Author: Bianca Blythe The Noobies: Isabella Costa (IG: @isabellaxcosta) The Synopsis:All she had to do was find a fiancé. In four days. In the middle of nowhere. One reclusive bluestocking...Fiona Amberly is more intrigued by the Roman ruins near her manor house than she is by balls. When her dying Grandmother worries about Fiona's future, Fiona stammers that...

The Novella:Eight Cozy Nights (The Sublime Book 6) The Author: Julia Wolf  The Noobies: Jason Berk (@guitarmanjb) The Synopsis:It'll take a miracle for the two of them to last more than eight nights... Larissa:Hanukkah's never been my favorite holiday. In fact, I usually forget it's happening. This year though, despite nearly being killed by my tall drink of water new neighbor, I'm in the mood to...

The Novella:Stocking Stuffers (So Over the Holidays Book 1) The Author: Erin McLellan The Noobies: My Worst Date Podcast (IG: @MyWorstDatePodcast) The Synopsis:Sasha Holiday is so over the holidays after getting left at the altar last Christmas Eve. But as the marketing maven for Lady Robin’s Intimate Implements, she’s stuck not-so-merrily pitching naughty toys at a romance book club’s Christmas p...

Book Covers 101: Judging a Book By its (ahem) PackageFeaturing:Skye McDonald (@writerSkyeMcD)Details: Author Skye McDonald (The Anti-Belle Series) joins Kelly to discuss the evolution of romance novel covers. From the "golden era" of shirtless Fabio to the colorful illustrations gracing covers today, Kelly and Skye dive into the past, present, and future of romance novel covers. Plus, they share Y...

The Novels:Wild Open Hearts by Kathryn NolanCrazy for Loving You by Pippa Grant The Authors:Kathryn NolanPippa Grant The Noobie:Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast) The Synopsis: Wild Open Hearts Luna da Rosa is America’s Vegan Best Friend. The self-made billionaire is a flower-crowned hippie whose Instagram feed is as popular as Wild Heart, her vegan makeup company...

The Novel:UnLucky in Love The Author:Cary Hart The Noobie:SheSquad LA Book Club The Synopsis:‘Getting lucky’ is a phrase I could barely say without blushing... Yep! I’m that girl. The one my friends call goody two shoes... But...good girls don’t finish first. THEY—GET—DUMPED. Even after investing—no, wasting—six years of their life on the guy who was supposed to be the one. So...I traded in my hal...

The Novella:Halloween Boo The Author:Sarah Spade The Noobie:Zoe Wernick Tea & Strumpets Podcast (@tnstrumpets) The Synopsis:A ghost falling in love with a mortal? It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… Dani - So, I think my apartment is haunted. No. Really. Spooky things have been happening to me ever since I moved in last year. At first, I ignored them. Later, I got used to the idea that I shared my p...

The Novels:The Price of Scandal by Lucy ScoreThe Mogul and the Muscle by Claire Kingsley The Authors:Lucy Score (@LucyScore1)Claire Kingsley (@ClaireKingsley1) The Noobie:Becky Feldman (@beckles212)Too Stupid to Live Podcast (@TSTLpodcast) The Synopsis: The Price of Scandal Emily Stanton’s perfect life just became a disaster. She has a trust fund brother looking for a handout, a father who is more...

The Novel:Mating the Huntress The Author:Talia Hibbert  The Noobie:Morgan Spatola (@Morganspatola)The Broads & The Bees Podcast (@broadsandbees) The Synopsis:This Halloween, love bites back… hard. Chastity Adofo knows a monster when she sees one. As soon as Luke Anthony wanders into her family’s coffee shop, she recognises the evil lurking beneath his charming smile and fantastic arse. The handsom...

The Novel:Run (NOLA Zombie Book 1)  The Author:Gillian Zane  The Noobie:Katie Finley (@katerfin) ORI (@orieveryday) The Synopsis:Zombies are on the loose in New Orleans and of all the End of the World scenarios, Alexis Winter wasn’t prepared for this one. But, an apocalypse is an apocalypse and she should have this covered. She has been “prepping” for the last three years. The problem is location...