Late Night Reads

In this episode, we’re joined by L.C. Whitehouse and discuss her debut novel, A Taste for Lies. She shares how she balanced working full-time, being a mom, and writing her romantasy in less than a year! We spend the majority of our conversation (without any spoilers) discussing the themes in her book, how she thought about the character development, the multiple POVs and their importance in the st...

In this episode, we deep dive into the second book in the Blood and Ash series, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer Armentrout. It was impossible to not start immediately reading this romantasy book after the cliffhanger ending of the first book when Casteel tells Poppy they’re headed home to Atlantia to marry.  During this episode, Steph and Megan discuss how much we love seeing Casteel and P...

In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book Those Three Little Words by Meghan Quinn .  This romcom is the second book in the Agitators series and focuses on Eli Hornsby and what happens after his one-night stand with Penny Lawes, who just happens to be the sister of his best friend, Pacey.  During this episode, Steph and Megan discuss how Eli’s childhood impacts his ability to hav...

In this author interview episode, we’re joined by Hannah Till and discuss her passion for writing both contemporary romance and romantasy books, why she incorporates characters with medical conditions in her writing, how she decides when to incorporate spicy scenes in her books, and the numerous books she has planned to release in the next couple of years. We also spend the majority of our convers...

It’s time to share our TBR schedule featuring the books we’re covering on the podcast in June. Each week, we deep dive into a new book alternating between the contemporary romance and romantasy genres. Plus, we’re excited to announce that we’re covering the entire Blood and Ash series and Flesh and Fire series by Jennifer Armentrout on the podcast over the next few months. We also will release aut...

In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez . We’re big fans of Abby Jimenez's books and enjoy how her books show how characters are influenced by their past and how it impacts their current lives in very profound ways. We discuss how Xavier’s childhood caused him to be closed off to most new people in his life, the challenges of long-dis...

In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book Queen by K. A. Riley. It’s the third book in the Thrall series, one of our top reads of the year, and this book is the best one in the series so far! We chat about how we immediately dove into this book after reading the major cliffhanger at the end of Broken, the jaw-dropping twists and turns we didn’t see coming, and how this book emotionally dest...

In this episode, we deep dive into the romantasy book The Never List by Jade Presley , and it’s one of our top three reads of the entire year. Steph and Megan chat about the incredible world-building in the book, how it was impossible not to fall in love with all four of the princes, the surprising twists and turns of the plot, and how Jade Presley has set the bar for romantasy to another level wi...

In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book, Kiss and Don’t Tell by Meghan Quinn . This romcom is the first book in the Agitators series and focuses on the hockey goalie, Pacey Lawes, and his adorable meet cute with Winnie Berlin who stumbles upon a mansion filled with hockey players after getting her car stuck in the mud. Talk about a lucky girl! During this episode, Steph and Meg...

In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book Broken by K. A. Riley. This book is the second book in the Thrall series following Shara’s journey to reunite with the man she loves, Thorne, while having to pose as the fiancee to Prince Talin. Steph and Megan discuss the expanded character development, the shocking plot twists, the incredibly spicy scenes, and the massive cliffhanger at the end. P...

In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Armentrout . Steph and Megan explore the complex layers of the plot and the numerous moments that completely changed everything. Plus, they chat about the countless tropes in the book, the extremely hot and steamy chapters, and all of their theories and unanswered questions. Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: http...

It’s time to share our TBR schedule featuring the books we’re covering on the podcast in May. Each week, we deep dive into a new book alternating between the contemporary romance and romantasy genres. Plus, we’re excited to feature multiple bonus episodes and introduce our new author interview episodes this month.  Here are the books on May’s TBR: May 7 - The Never List by Jade Presley May 12 - Qu...

In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book, Story of My Life, written by Lucy Score. This book is a combination of Gilmore Girls meets Schitt’s Creek with a little Weekend at Bernie’s thrown in. Steph and Megan discuss the numerous tropes in the book including small town, grump and sunshine, forced proximity, and fake relationship for research purposes only as well as the hilariou...

In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros and the magical world she created for us to enjoy. Steph and Megan chat about the insane amount of plot and additional world-building that happens, their love for all things Quest Squad, how this book felt like a love letter from Xaden and Violet, and the hot and steamy scenes that made our hearts race. Plus, they fall i...

Welcome to the first episode of the Late Night Reads podcast where we deep dive into the captivating world of Kravan in Thrall by K. A. Riley. Steph and Megan discuss everything including the multiple tropes (enemies to lovers, forbidden love, fated mates, and secrets), high-stakes drama in the plot, rich character development, hot and steamy scenes, and all the theories and unanswered questions w...

In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren . Steph and Megan discuss the countless tropes including a fake relationship, marriage of convenience, different worlds, and the infamous one bed. They chat about the major plot points of the romance and family/business drama, the complex character development of the two main characters, the laugh-...

Each week, we deep dive into a new book alternating between the contemporary romance and romantasy genres. We have a specific structure for episodes in each genre.  Connect with Late Night Reads: Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/ Instagram: @latenightreadspodcast TikTok: @latenightreadspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/ Threads: @latenightreadspodcast Email: l...

It’s time to share our TBR schedule with the books we’re covering on the podcast in April. Each week, we deep dive into a new book alternating between the contemporary romance and romantasy genres.  Here are the books on April’s TBR Schedule: April 2 - Thrall by K.A. Riley April 2 - The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren April 9 - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros April 16 - Story of My Life by Lucy...

Ever stayed up late because you can’t put down a book? Didn’t have anyone to talk to about the massive cliffhanger or your latest theory? Us too. We’re obsessed with books that pull us into their world, make us feel like we’re the main character, and cause us to forget how late it is.  Every week, we deep dive into a contemporary romance or romantasy book and talk plot, character development, trop...