Romance Read Along

Discussion with Author Jaye Pool   As always I'd love to hear from you  romancereadalong@gmail.com @chemangel.bsky.social   Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for our theme music. You can get Jacob the Horse's music at BandCamp. com      

Today on Romance read along we Talk with Abby from the Keeping the Bones Podcast. We discuss 'Magic Bites' by Iona Andrews, exploring its themes, character dynamics, and the nuances of romance in fantasy literature. They delve into the challenges of podcasting, the intricacies of editing, and the expectations of romance novels, providing insights into both the book and the podcasting process. This...

In this episode of Romance Read Along, Toni discusses her recent reading experiences, focusing on three books: 'The Snow Queen' by Elizabeth Gannon, 'Travels with a Fairy Tale Monster', and 'A Goddess Unraveled' by Morgan Ryder. She shares her thoughts on the characters, themes, and writing styles of these works, providing insights into her preferences and biases in romance literature. Toni invite...

In this episode of Romance Read Along, Toni discusses the book 'Frisco's Kid' from the Tall, Dark and Dangerous series by Suzanne Brockmann. She shares personal insights about the characters, particularly Frisco and Mia, and explores themes of personal growth, emotional struggles, and the impact of alcoholism. Toni emphasizes the importance of asking for help and the journey of self-acceptance tha...

Today on Romance Read Along Toni discusses 'Forever Blue,' the second book in Suzanne Brockman's 'Tall, Dark, and Dangerous' series. The conversation covers the book's main themes, character dynamics, and plot elements, including a murder mystery intertwined with a romance between Lucy, a police officer, and Blue, a Navy SEAL.    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Forever Blue 03:10 Plot Overview and...

Hello and Welcome to Romance Read Along! Today we discuss the commonalities and differences between romances and horror.   Keywords Aviv Rubenstein, Lizzie Lazarus, romance novels, horror movies, vampire lore, storytelling, wildfires, Los Angeles, female protagonists, genre exploration, literary themes, character identification, romantic tropes, humor in romance, historical context, storytelling,...

Hello and Welcome to Romance Read Along! Today we talk about Suzanne Brockmann's Prince Joe.  Keywords Suzanne Brockman, Tall Dark and Dangerous, romance, Navy SEAL, character development, love story, action-adventure, book review, series, impersonation Summary In this episode, Toni discusses Suzanne Brockman's 'Tall, Dark, and Dangerous' series, focusing on the first book, 'Prince Joe.' The conve...

Keywords Ruby Dixon, Worst Guy, romance, relationship, clones, love, sacrifice, character development, emotional journey, fantasy Summary In this episode of Romance Read Along, Toni discusses the conclusion of Ruby Dixon's 'Worst Guy,' focusing on the emotional journey of the characters Victor and B. The conversation explores themes of love, sacrifice, and personal growth as Victor navigates his r...

In this episode of Romance Read Along we dive into the whimsical and endearing world of "The Alien Nanny for Christmas" by Amanda Milo. This delightful episode explores the charming antics of a dragon-like alien, Mitteeku, who finds himself in suburbia after Amanda Milo's Stolen by the Alien series aliens visit Earth. When Gwen, a single mother struggling to balance work and family life, encounter...

In this episode of Romance Read-Along, we try something new. I use a new program to record this episode tell me what you think! In this episode we dive into the whimsical world of BeBe Harper's Mandy and Tentacle Monster, a delightful alien romance available on Kindle Unlimited. Follow Mandy, our human heroine, as she's abducted and sold to good-natured if ill informed aliens, only to transform he...

Welcome to Romance Read-Along, where we delve into the intriguing realms of romantic fiction. In this episode, join us as we explore the complex and multifaceted novel "If Music Be the Food of Love" by Lenny Cavallaro. Dive into a world where dark eroticism intertwines with historical elements and paranormal spirituality, as we discuss the journey of Elena and Giovanni under the shadow of an ancie...

Author Jordan Willis Bright and I discuss books including their debut novel Radiant Words of Power. The importance of representation and the importance of writing with respect.   The  new mics seem to be working better, I am greatly relieved.   As always I'd love to hear from you  romancereadalong@gmail.com   Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for...

Author Sam Ledel and I discuss her novel Daughter of No One. The importance of familial relationships and how the distance created by fiction allows us to process emotional issues.   We also briefly discuss Ruby Dixon's When she's Shy.   I apologize for the audio we are trying out new mics and the quality is not what I hoped for.   As always I'd love to hear from you  romancereadalong@gmail.com  ...

Enjoy the second installment of my guest spot on the Functionally Literate podcast. As Host Ryan and I discuss chapters 13 through 18 of Ruby Dixon's "Worst Guy". As we continue to explore the intriguing dynamics between Bea and Victor, our protagonists navigate complex emotions and personal growth. Bea and Victor move to the country as Bea continues to give Victor lessons in being a person. Their...

Enjoy the second installment of my guest spot on the Functionally Literate podcast. As Host Ryan and I discuss chapters 7 through 12 of Ruby Dixon's "Worst Guy". As we continue to explore the intriguing dynamics between Bea and Victor, our protagonists navigate complex emotions and personal growth. We begin with Bea's internal struggle as she juggles feelings for Victor, a clone with a dark past,...

Welcome to this episode of Romance Read Along, where we delve into the sci-fi romance novel "Worst Guy" by Ruby Dixon. This is the first of four episodes in collaboration with the Functionally Literate podcast, where Ryan and Toni join forces to discuss the intricacies of this captivating story. In this episode, we cover chapters one through six, introducing the enigmatic world created by Ruby Dix...

Welcome to Romance Read-Along, where today we dive into the world of Ellie Peat's novel, "Coming Home". Join us as we chat with Ellie about the charm of low-stakes romance, the inspiration behind her characters, and the art of crafting a heartfelt story that resonates with everyday life. In this episode, we explore the beauty of simplicity in storytelling, where real-life drama replaces high-stake...

In this episode of Romance Read-Along, we welcome author Abigail Sharp to discuss her debut novel, Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy? Abigail shares her experience of reclaiming the rights to her first book, updating it, and the journey of self-publishing. She reflects on the joy of revisiting her work and the changes she made over the years. The conversation delves into the evolution of romance novels,...

Classic children's book read by my adorable niece! 

Today author Laughing Briar and I discuss her new book Gambling on Common Sense and compare it to other scifi romances including Amanda Milo's Contagion. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48567611-contagion https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218659630-gambling-on-common-sense https://laughingbriarbooks.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laughingbriar/gambling-on-common-sense-novel-by-l-b...

In this episode I gush about my favorite neurodiverse authors and main characters. The Kissing Quotient by Helen Hoang (It was fine but its only listed first because it has had the most critical acclaim) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36199084-the-kiss-quotient The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5981872-the-madness-of-lord-ian-mackenzie Th...

Sarah and I recommend books from our favorite series and find out we have very different tastes. Sarah reads Suzanne Brockmann's Force of Nature and has questions about the FMCs physical description and concerns about her MMCs suitability as a partner.    Toni read Shelly Laurenston's Hunting Season and has concerns about all the murder. Not to mention the pressure on the FMC to be with the MMC. T...

Unhinged by Vera Valentine lives up to its reputation. https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/s/J4tBvMCcTh   This review by u/taramisu47 sold me on the book and I was not disappointed. If you want to pick up this ridiculous delight it is only available on Amazon but at least its only 99 cents.   https://www.amazon.com/s?k=unhinged   As always I'd love to hear from you romancereadalong@gmail.com   M...

As always I'd love to hear from you romancereadalong@gmail.com   Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for our theme music. You can get Jacob the Horse's music at BandCamp. com

We talk about the Unleashing. I might be too harsh. We discuss the relative merits of focusing on world building verses focusing on feelings. Honorable mentions to Horse girls and horrible cover art. Many Thanks to Jacob the Horse for the use of their Amazing song Sunshine.