Romance at a Glance

We were split on this book. Bridget thought it had some cute quips and flirting (especially on the honeymoon) and Shani thought this book was all over the place and hated the narrator. Some  major  points we discussed:  The narrator making Ethan sound like a bro Ethan not believing her :( Whether Olive should have agreed to lie to Ami Enemies to lovers with lust in their eyes How gross Ethan’s bro...

Sadly, we are swiping left We were super hyped to read this book, because it was so hyped up and had such great reviews everywhere. Unfortunately, this book really missed the mark for us and we really broke down why. Some  major  points we discussed:  Rhiannon is super rigid & never gives anyone the benefit of the doubt except her best friend The fact this seemed to be based on the creator of Bumb...

Fun, flirty summer romance at the renaissance faire This book was very cute, and really got going for us when they were in character at the faire. Who doesn’t want a swashbuckling pirate who is wooing you and bantering? The book definitely had some moments for us that were a bit problematic, especially in the way Emily is communicating with everyone, but all in all, a fun time. And pirate Simon is...

1000% honest reviews all the time! Season 3 has some amazing books coming up! Read along with us and see the full list: www.romanceataglance.com/upcoming-books On Romance at a Glance, we discuss and review all genres of romance novels, as well as get into the nitty-gritty of real-life romance, relationships, and sex... while cracking each other up. Expect some spontaneous singing, funny anecdotes,...

If you caught any episodes this season, you know we were SOOOO excited to finally get to Quinn and Blay's book. We have been shipping them since they were newly transitioned and the sexual moments they had in past books had us hot and bothered.  We were PUMPED, to say the least.  And this book was such a letdown. There was no real story between the two of them (no outside conflict to battle, or ov...

We wanted Tohr to have a new HEA after Wellsie. He has been struggling so hard to come back from the dead to re-engage with everything and everyone in his life. We were cautiously optimistic about this book, despite having no real connection to No'one yet. But this book was not the beautiful new romance we were promised, and we are here to tell you why! Some major points we discussed:  Tohr and hi...

Was this Payne and Manny's "book" or was this Vishous and Jane's book... again?! We reviewed Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward Book 9 of the Black Dagger Brotherhood... and had A LOT of thoughts.  Some major points we discussed:  Payne and Manny's relationship and the fact that he refuses to have sex with her when she repeatedly asks because "she doesn't know what she is doing" UGH The fact this book s...

AKA Soulmates in the time of kidnapping AKA The feelz were so real  If you listened last episode, you know we were shocked to find Xhex captured. THIS BOOK. Was soo good. We were worried that John Matthew was just going to save her, but Xhex retained her agency and John Matthew delivered as a male of worth.   We waited a long time for Lover Mine and were shipping this couple from the jump! In this...

AKA Rehvenge and Ehlena’s book AKA McSteamy McSexy McFuckmenowplease talking dirty to a female of worth There comes a time in every bad boy’s life in literature when he finds his soulmate and expresses his inner romantic self while wooing and sexing her up. And leaving us, the reading public, with feelings of intense longing, warm mushy happiness, and squeals of delight. This was Rehvenge’s time!...

When you read a series as long as The Black Dagger Brotherhood, it is inevitable that you will come to a book that is harder to read through and finish than the others.  That was Phury's book (and Cormia's) for us. We discuss how we did not enjoy the addition of Phury's Wizard in his head, the fact that their love story and HEA didn't feel justified because they spent so little time together in th...

Our recollections of reading this book the first time, and our experience reading it this time, were so completely different. First of all, we remembered this book being WAY WAY kinkier than it actually is. Secondly, we remember just liking V so much more. *** Read Lover Unbound *** Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani A diverse, inclusive podcast that explores romance novels and helps our...

So dear listeners, we were definitely not remembering this book the way it happened! I (Bridget) ended up liking it SOOO much more than I thought I was going to, and Shani ended up liking it a lot less. I was pleasantly surprised by Marissa’s arc in this book, I loved that she grew a backbone and started standing up for herself and figuring out what she wanted. Shani definitely thought this book w...

We had a blast this week reading one of our favorite Brother’s stories! Zsadist and Bella did not disappoint us during the re-read and while we definitely forgot some of the amazing world-building that happens with the rest of the Brotherhood, we were so happy to find we are still very much on their team! *** Read Lover Awakened ! Our fav of the series! *** Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like S...

We like Rhage and Mary’s story because we think everyone can relate to going out with someone that they consider “out of their league” either physically, sexually or financially and wondering what it is they see in you. And most of us can relate to having dated someone who is the questioning one, and that they don’t understand that you just love them or want them!  Some fun moments for us in the b...

There is nothing better than a Christmas movie. Filled with tropes, extra sprinkle of love, Christmas magic, "perfect" timing for grand gestures, and great tugging on the heart strings. And now we are discovered Christmas romance novels, much to our delight ! Romance at a Glance reviews The Trouble with Mistletoe and the novella One Snowy Night, both by Jill Shalvis, and listen to our delight as w...

We cannot even with this book! Gentleman Sinner is the first book we have reviewed that we detested! AND OUR CRITIQUE IS SO FUNNY. There is nothing quite like complete confusion about a plot and wtf is happening in the story to really make a hilarious review shine. Note : this book has triggering topics including domestic violence, rape, assault, and murder. We talk about these topics during this...

If you already listened to our review of The Duke I Tempted, the first book in this series, you may already be guessing that we are loving this author and series. Shani loves nothing more than some historical romance and some excellently written nitty gritty, and Bridget was here for the quippy dialogue, strong heroine, unrequited love on both sides and of course, the nookie. Listen as we laugh ov...

HOT DAMN!!!! We thought the Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang was going to be a fun, romantic jaunt, but in reality, it is a sexy, sexy thrill ride. Hear us as we wax poetic about our this pairing and the mixture of absolute dynamite sex scenes, with sweet sweet romance. Stella has Asperger's and French kissing reminds her of a shark getting its teeth cleaned by pilot fish. Her conclusion: she needs lo...

A sexy, modern romance of a landscape architect falling in love with the smart, capable heiress to a company but doesn't want it woman. We're talking Cherish Hard by Nalini Singh, book #1 of the Hard Play series. Expect this book to get down and dirty, literally and figuratively and listen to us discuss it's sweet, sweet romance as well. *** Read Cherish Hard *** Free 30 day Audible Trial to read...

We discuss sex and romance starting from traumatic or high-adrenaline situations after reading Like the Wind by J. Bengtsson. While escaping the flames, Bodhi rescues Breeze, a quirky, pet-loving woman, and together the two fight their way to safety. In the aftermath of the fire, Bodhi and Breeze hit the road to uncover the truth about his family. This highly improbably romance novel worked for on...

Shani and Bridget review Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen. The first of the Steele Street books and boys. Listen to them lament not thinking of having sex on top a rumbling car, and the merits of romantic suspense as a romance novel genre. They also get into their favorite reasons to introduce a group of characters at once, and why they loved the sub romance plot in this book. *** Read Crazy Hot ! *** Fre...

T-rex Gabriel Bishop vs his mouse assistant Charlotte Baird in this review of the modern romance novel Rock Hard . Listen to see if this classic boss / assistant romantic trope works well for us, and hopefully for you. From best-selling author Nalini Singh’s “Rock Kiss” series, this one is modern romance and sizzles on the page. Read Rock Hard Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani A diverse...

Romance at a Glance's Shani and Bridget review the opening novel from J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series "Dark Lover". A supernatural romance novel with some tall, dark and handsome vampires! We debate the benefits of supernatural characters allowing us to suspend disbelief on falling in love quickly, as well as how much we love series where we get introduced to a group and you’re excited...

Romance at a Glance's Shani and Bridget review the debut novel from Scarlett Peckham "The Duke I Tempted". A historical romance with some kink! In their book review, they debate the benefits of combining kink into historical romance, as well as their love of Scarlett's writing style. This is the first episode of the podcast where they will discuss all things romance and romance adjacent novels, as...