Sara and Shannon

Worth the Read Podcast

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Reviewing clean romance novels you simply can't put down! So whether you're a hopeless romantic or a fantasy fanatic, you've come to the right place. Hello! We're sisters who retell and review clean stories filled with high stakes, swooning moments, mysteries, plot twists, and oh so much drama! But in the end, we'll only have one question to answer, is this week's book Worth the Read? Listen to find out! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @worththereadpod

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Sara and Shannon

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Arts

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2025

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Episodes

Author Interview: Annah Conwell | Episode 38 05.07.2025

How did we manage to get Annah Conwell onto our podcast you ask? You might be thinking we're God's favorite, we bribed her, or the classic; we kidnapped her and forced her to speak with us...nope. None of those things. We simply got lucky on Tik Tok and were able to slide into her DM's through her sweet sister-in-law's introduction. We loved getting to know Annah Conwell and know y...

Mini-tropes That Make Us Swoon | Episode 37 20.06.2025

Its moments like the famous Mr. Darcey hand flex that makes us swoon. Listen to our mini-sode of swoon worthy mini-tropes we LOVE to read. What other mini-tropes do you love? Don't forget to follow us on TikTok  @worththereadpod , Instagram  @worththereadpod , and Twitter  @Worththereadpod  where you can vote and recommend book reviews for the podcast! Join our discussions on  Facebook  and  G...

Dare You to Kiss the Quarterback by Lacy Andersen | Episode 36 03.06.2025

It's her senior year and with home life shattered, she's ready to make the most out of her last year of high school. She joins the cheerleading team, becomes the mascot and signs up to sing her original song at the town's big centennial event. The only problem, the quarterback she's been dared to kiss is forced to sing with her.... Is it worth the read? Listen to find out! Don'...

Christmas Tropes Slay or Nay? | Episode 35 01.01.2025

WE'RE BACK!...Kinda... We couldn't help but hop on to update you all on what's been going on and to vote on the top holiday book tropes. We missed you and hope to get more podcasts up soon! *(Some mild graphic descriptions of birth delivery is included. Listen at your own risk!)* Any book recommendations for 2025? Message us on any of our social media platforms: TikTok  @worththereadpo...

Author Interview: Celeste Baxendell | Episode 34 09.08.2024

Listen to this wonderful interview with Celeste Baxendell, an author of 15 published books and counting! She's writes for fantasy, fairy, no spice romance genres. We had so much fun talking with her and can't wait for you to learn more about her writing, her books and her life! You can find all things Celeste here! So go check out her books and find her on social media! Don't forget to...

Battle of the Books (Round 1) | Episode 33 02.08.2024

In this episode we compare books by the same author and discuss which one we think is better and why. Which ones do you think should win and why? Message us on social media! Books Mentioned: Leah Brunner: Desire or Defense and Flirtation or Faceoff Sharon M. Peterson: The Do Over and The Fake Out Julianne Donaldson: Edenbrooke and Blackmoore Don't forget to follow us on TikTok  @worththereadpo...

The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden | Episode 32 27.07.2024

Please welcome our special guest...MOM! This being one of her favorites, we couldn't NOT record without her joining us! When Crispen tries to rid of a woman who doesn't take no for an answer, he finds the nearest servant to kiss in hopes to lose the annoying woman for good. What he didn't realize, is the servant he kisses isn't actually a servant at all. When he's forced into m...

A Cowboy's Runaway by Sara Van Buskirk | Episode 31 31.05.2024

James reluctantly runs his family ranch where his mother decides to hire on a desperate female ranch hand, Emma. James thinks Emma is stunning, stubborn and has secrets she hides. Even though he doesn't trust her, he can't help but act on his innate desire to protect her. So when danger follows Emma wherever she goes, slowly they learn to rely on each other for more than just survival. The...

Best Book Kisses Minisode | Episode 30 26.04.2024

We're back! Sara was busy launching her novel, A Cowboy's Runaway , but now we can focus on giving you the goods you've been waiting for. This episode is all about our favorite book kisses and what to look forward to in future recordings. Tell us your favorite book kisses on our social media at: TikTok  @worththereadpod , Instagram  @worththereadpod , Twitter  @Worththereadpod , Facebo...

The Golden Goal by Annah Conwell | Episode 29 19.04.2024

Sutton Jones got a new job working for a hockey team as a physical therapist. On her first day, she runs into the person she wanted to avoid, Shaw Daniels. Not only is he her twin brother's best friend, he's her life long rival. She plans to carry on life without continuously confronting him, but his plans to make her fall for him get in the way. He's loved her for years and now he&#39...

The Greatest Love Stories of All Time Minisode | Episode 28 14.02.2024

Happy Valentines Day! For a special minisode, we looked up the greatest love stories of all time and chose our top 5 to share with you! If we're missing a love story you think should be included, message us on our social media: TikTok  @worththereadpod , Instagram  @worththereadpod , Twitter  @Worththereadpod , Facebook @worththereadpod, and  Goodreads! Read with us and subscribe so you don&#3...

The Wicked Prince by Celeste Baxendell | Episode 27 31.01.2024

When Robin Hood is captured by Prince John, she thinks he wants to execute her, that is, until she hears his plan to marry her. As the only solution to settle the unrest among their country, Prince John is convinced marrying her will protect him, appease his king brother, and stop Robin from committing her crimes. What they weren't expecting was to form a different kind of alliance that forces...

A Scottish Christmas by Roxanne Rustand | Episode 26 22.12.2023

Lucy flies to Scotland to settle her late aunts estate. What she expects to be a retirement cottage ends up being a beautiful, large historic home that has been turned into a B&B. Forced to stay for 30 days, Lucy not only discovers secrets about her family's past but develops relationships with some guests who don't plan to leave any time soon. Is it worth the read? Listen to find out!...

A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund | Episode 25 15.12.2023

Mercy Wilkins is desperately poor with no other prospects than to jump at the opportunity to join the bride ship to British Columbia. While on the journey to start a new life, she aids Dr. Joseph Colville with his patients and proves to be a valuable help. Spending time working together builds a complicated relationship that leaves Mercy wondering what the future will look like for them both. Is i...

Scary Heart Pounding Moments | Episode 24 31.10.2023

Happy Halloween! For this minisode, we decided to share our top scary moments from the books we've shared on the podcast. This entire episode is a "Spoiler Section"! Listen at your own risk! Are there other scary moments in books that are not mentioned here? Message us on any of our social platforms: TikTok  @worththereadpod Instagram  @worththereadpod Twitter  @Worththereadpod   Faceb...

Scarlett Princess by Robin Mahle and Elle Madison | Episode 23 27.10.2023

When Princess Rowan gets stuck in an enemy's territory, she becomes their captive. Forced to obey their laws and participate in a summit where they decide her fate is eye-opening and challenging for the firey princess. But even among the enemy, she can't fight against the attraction she has for the man who holds her captive. Is it worth the read? Listen to find out! Don't forget to fol...

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross | Episode 22 20.10.2023

When war approaches, Iris Winnow tries to keep her family together while maintaining her job as a writer for a newspaper. Daily she must face her competitor who wants the same position she is vying for, who also happens to be the secret stranger she's been magically corresponding with. But when all her plans go awry, and all seems to be lost, she heads right into danger where she hopes she&#39...

Fable by Adrienne Young | Episode 21 01.10.2023

Determined to get off the island of Jeval, Fable must work as a dredger to save up coins to pay for passage to the Narrows. Her journey to get back to her father is ruthless just like the life she's lived on her own for four years after her mother has drowned in the unforgiving sea. To accomplish her goal, she must rely on others with their own secrets and risk breaking the rules that have kep...

Summer of Broken Rules by K. L. Walther | Episode 20 15.09.2023

"Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game hy… and her heart." Is it worth the read? Listen to find out! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok  @...

An Unlikely Plan by Laura Beers | Episode 19 01.09.2023

The only way to gain his inheritance is to marry Lady Beatrice. Aaron remembers her being annoying and unattractive from childhood. He wants to break the contract but would be destitute if he did. So, he does what many hopeless men do, he drinks his sorrows away. But when he shows up to his wedding drunk, Lady Beatrice who has been waiting to marry her childhood crush learns of his disagreement wi...

The Fake Out by Sharon M. Peterson | Episode 18 04.08.2023

When the NFL football star, Chris, is caught sleeping in Mae's library, she never thought she would end up getting fake engaged with him. Having a contract in place and a solution to her exhausting problems, everything is going according to plan, until their plan is no longer a viable option. Lossing what she didn't want in the first place is proving to be more painful than she expected. I...

Author Interview: Sharon M. Peterson | Episode 17 19.07.2023

The author of The Do-Over and The Fake-Out tells us about how she creates her hilarious stories, the books she loves, and her own love story! We are huge fans of Sharon and once you listen to this episode, you will be too! Her books are totally worth the read! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok  @worththereadpod , Instagram  @worththereadpod , and Twitter  @Worththereadpod  where you can vote...

Passion or Penalty by Leah Brunner | Episode 16 23.06.2023

Years of strained friendship and secret love have made Melanie and West wonder for too long what could have been. When their paths cross again, West decides to give them a shot, but lying to Melanie all those years ago might be unforgivable. Is it worth the read? Listen to find out! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok  @worththereadpod , Instagram  @worththereadpod , and Twitter  @Worththeread...

Desire or Defense by Leah Brunner | Episode 15 21.06.2023

Grumpy Mitch "The Machine" Anderson is notorious for getting penalties on the ice. This last fight during his hockey game went too far, and now he's suspended. As part of his suspension activities, he's required to coach a youth hockey team where he meets Andy, the legal guardian of his new student Noah. When Mitch's suspension is over, he isn't ready to say goodbye to thos...

The 5 Book Must Haves Minisode | Episode 14 30.05.2023

In this short episode, we share the 5 Book Must Haves we need to read a book! And of course, we go on tangents and talk about Tarzan, Bowser from the new Mario Movie, books we love but shouldn't read, and other off-the-wall stuff. So have a listen and let us know if these are your top book must-haves or if there's something we're missing! We'd love to know! Please subscribe and sha...

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