Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under

WOWZA! Is it HOT in here?! Author Brianne Gillen joins the show to talk about her latest Golden-Age-of-Hollywood rom-com meets paranormal romance My Favorite Leopard . She explains how 1930s screwball comedies inspired her, how she got started writing, and giving people the HEA they DESERVE! Show Notes: Giving Tuesday: Join Becky in supporting Tight Lipped , a national grassroots organization figh...

Is that a TENT-acle in your pants? Hell YES it is! The hilarious Mike Leffingwell (Two Dumb Lawyers) joins the show to discuss this SEA MONSTER of a romance: Nora’s Kraken by Leigh Miller ($3.99). Show Notes: Guest : Mike Leffingwell  ·      Instagram - ( https://www.instagram.com/mike_leffingwell/?hl=en ) ·      Two Dumb Lawyers  - ( https://www.instagram.com/twodumblawyers/?hl=en ) ·      TikTok...

Performer, writer, and Eric Northman lover Fiona Landers joins Becky as they dig their FANGS into The Lady Doc is a Vamp by Mindy Klasky ($3.99). Walk-ins WELCOME; hard-ons GUARANTEED! Show Notes: The Lady Doctor is a Vamp by Mindy Klasky Kindle : (https://amzn.to/3O54ns8) *** Paperback : (https://amzn.to/3YLeOG1) *** Support TSTL on Buy Me a Coffee ! (https://buymeacoffee.com/tstlpodcast) Get a s...

Uh, headless horseman?! More like Headless HORN-DOG! Phillip Iscove ( Podcast Like It’s… ) makes a triumphant return to bring his Sleepy Hollow perspective to “Riding the Headless Horseman” ($2.99). Every single pun made in this episode is absolutely intended! SHOW NOTES: Book: Riding the Headless Horseman by Molly Likovich Kindle : https://amzn.to/3zYh2ti Audio : https://amzn.to/3UlnzVU Paperback...

Filmmaker and co-host of JEWS ON FILM Daniel Zana joins Becky to review a Jewish romance that's even sweeter than honey drizzled on apples! They also talk movies, traditions, and "No One Wants This" as they analyze "Coming Home to You" by Rebecca Crawley. ($3.99). SHOW NOTES: Coming Home to You by Rebecca Crawley ebook (https://amzn.to/4gILIzt) paperback (https://amzn.to/47RLsdw) Jews on Film on A...

You need don’t need a to be a WHIZ to know this episode is a BANGER! Much like the protagonist in today’s book, TSTL takes an interesting twist! Courtney Davis returns to review a book as popular in the perimenopausal world as the latest Kegel doohickey. Today, Courtney and Becky put aside the dino and Xmas erotica (FOR ONCE) to discuss Miranda July’s "All Fours". Show Notes Episode Page: (For lin...

If you ever wondered if romance can save the/your world, THIS IS THE EP FOR YOU!!! Author Rebecca Anne Nguyen joins Becky to discuss her newest book, THE 23rd HERO. They also talk about writing sex scenes, not asking for permission to be a writer, and what it’s like recording your own audiobook! Bastion 4eva. SHOW NOTES: Purchase The 23rd Hero by Rebecca Anne Nguyen! Kindle Audiobook (Get your fre...

Are YOU ready to be your TRUE DRAGON SELF?! Maybe a bit of MAGICAL pre-c*m will do the trick! Actor, writer, and podcast host Meghan Falcone (Seth and the City) joins the show to discuss Draco: An Alien Warrior Romance ($4.99). SHOW NOTES: (TSTL participates in Amazon Associates, an affiliate advertising program. Podcast creator may collect a small commission if consumers purchase via certain Amaz...

DREAMS DO C*M TRUE! Becky’s sexual fantasy (banging an orc) collides with her podcast-guest fantasy (the hosts of Doughboys)! Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger trade their golden forks for horny orcs to review the short story OFFERED BY THE ORC by Finley Fenn ($0.00.) TODAY’S BOOK: Finley Fenn Website Offered by the Orc by Finley Fenn SHOW NOTES: Book: THE WIDOW AND THE ORCS Kindle Book: THE DUCHESS AN...

“We’re all idiots and then you die.” Mel Cowan delivers ALL THE WISDOM as he joins Becky to review DESPERATE MEASURES by Katee Robert ($4.99). Spoiler: they loved it despite the lack of dildo-delivering parrots. Purchase Desperate Measures on Amazon! * Kindle : https://amzn.to/4cvwIT9 Paperback : https://amzn.to/3VUtzoJ Audiobook : https://amzn.to/3zx5i0p Show Notes: Book: Three Women by Lisa Tadd...

June’s HOT AS HELL SUMMER reaches its FIERY CLIMAX! Today, Becky welcomes the wonderful JESSIE ROSEN onto the show! Jessie discusses her new book THE HEIRLOOM, her love for reading and readers, and her number one tip to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. (FYI – It’s to write a book.) SHOW NOTES: Want more Jessie Rosen? Author Website The Heirloom Amazon Links * for The Heirloom: Kindle Audiobook (Get an Audible Pl...

Becky finally gets to interview a monster romance author and it's none other than return guest Cat Wynn! She and Becky DIVE right into talking about her HUNK-QUATIC masterpiece "Breathless: A Fish Monster Romance". SHOW NOTES: Book: Breathless: A Fish Monster Romance Substack: Cat Wynn Cat Wynn on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MARIAN BRUNO Gets HOT AS HELL with TSTL! Author Marian Bruno joins the show to discuss her newest book The Exception. She and Becky get into a SIZZLING discussion about leaving La La Land to fulfill your dreams, laughing through difficult times, and SO MUCH MORE! Show Notes: Marian Bruno Author Site The Exception Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy… but in SPACE?! Ack! It’s a B*NER alert!!!! The hilarious Ryan Perez returns to the show alongside the brilliant Anne Rieman. Now usually these two host the podcast Mama Needs a Movie, but today they enter the world(s) of alien romance. They join Becky to review the book Stolen by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill ($4.99). Let’s BLAST OFF!!!! SHOW NOTES: Podcast: Mama Needs a Movie Book: Stolen by...

Welcome to Horny Hospital where the only co-pay is STEAM, BABY!! Torry, host of Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced, is back to give her SWOON-O-LOGICAL diagnosis on THE WORST GUY by Kate Canterbary ($4.99).   Show Notes:      Podcast:  Ready to be Petty         Podcast: Ready to be Romanced    Book:  The Worst Guy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If it doesn’t go in your tum-tum… babe, you’re gonna have to LISTEN to hear the rest! The fantastic Erin Whitehead delays her sleep med alarm to review the blasphemously sexy SINNER by Sierra Simone, which is under one dollar (plus $5… eeek!)  SHOW NOTES:  Book:  Sinner by Sierra Simone Podcast: College Town on Comedy Bang Bang World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Jennifer Wilck celebrates her birthday in this latest installment of Hot as Hell with TSTL! She talks Jewish romance and her latest book -- Matzah Ball Blues. She and Becky also discuss her career, the romance community, and what happens when you get those late-at-night story ideas. Show Notes: Purchase Matzah Ball Blues Jennifer Wilck Author Website Ready to be Romanced: A Romance Novel Po...

On Brand is ON TSTL! Ingenious co-hosts Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover give Harlequin their ON BRAND perspective as they join Becky to review PACK OF LIES by Charlie Adhara. (Ah, it was $1.99 at the time of purchase, but now it’s $9.99!*) *Becky is SO, SO sorry about this. She feels jinxed. Is this what breaking the internet is?! Show Notes: Podcast: On Brand with Jon and Marisa Book: Pack of Lies L...

The SHE who's the "she" in "She Reads Romance Books" LESLIE MURPHY joins the show to review THE GOOD GIRL by Nikki Sloane ($4.99). Show Notes: Site: She Reads Romance Books Book: The Good Girl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy REALLY likes being a romance author. And guess what? WE DO TOO! Today she joins Becky to discuss her latest book "At Her Service", working in Hollywood, and getting glammed up to WIN an AWARD! Buy AT HER SERVICE today! Preorder a SIGNED copy from Skylight Books Preorder paperback from Amazon * Preorder Kindle version * Preorder Audible version * *These are affiliate links which help support th...

It’s your HORNY HOLIDAY WISH COME TRUE!! Jordan Morris returns to the show to talk about his upcoming graphic novel Youth Group. Then Jordan and Becky change course to discuss one grumpy although HUNKY Rudolph in Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais ($2.99). SHOW NOTES*: Book: Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais Kindle Audiobook Graphic Novel: Youth Group by Jordan Morris Trade Paperback Amazon Hardcover Sho...

Writer and tutor Nina Emkin finally makes use of her English degree by guesting on this ESTEEMED book review podcast! And since even aliens celebrate the holidays, Nina and Becky review the SEX-traterrestrial Hannukah romance “Whisked Away by the Alien” ($3.99). Show Notes/Links to Purchase: (Some links may be affiliates.) Office Supplies: SmartLabels Book: Whisked Away by the Alien: A Curvy Girl...

It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99). SHOW NOTES: (Some links are affiliate links! Thanks!) Book: Amish Red Riding Hood Podcast: Ye Olde Crime Podcast ( Check out Beck...

Podcaster, Turkish TV connoisseur, and THE source for book recs Laura Yamin returns to the show to review the fraudulent romance novel (in many ways) -- THE OPPORTUNITY by Ian Schrauth (0.99). SHOW NOTES: Supplies: SmartLabels -- Easily catalog all your holiday decorations and more! Book: The Opportunity by Ian Schrauth. (This is an affiliate link.) Blog: What To Read Next Podcast: Turkish TV Obse...

Becky gets HO-spitable with Chris and Wah, the hosts of DocuSweeties! The three review MATING THE HUNTRESS by Talia Hibbert ($2.99) and become honorary Adofo sisters. Purchase MATING THE HUNTRESS : https://amzn.to/48X0L4M Listen to DocuSweeties : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docusweeties-with-chris-and-wah/id1636196864 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices