
Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you're itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you've read the book or not, all are welcome! Giggling, tangents, and sincere... more
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Hey HBs! We're back with part 2 of WAKING UP WITH THE DUKE by Lorraine Heath. Jane is ready to be an active (maybe even enthusiastic?) participant in this baby-making endeavor!
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Sabrina: Standing up for friends during important milestone... more
Hey HBs! We've got a special book for American Thanksgiving this year! Thank you to HB Caroline for the delicious recommendation and hilarious Embrace Reason for choosing it! We loved WAKING UP WITH THE DUKE by Lorraine Heath. Picture it: an Earl loo... more
Hey HBs! It's time for part 2 PLAY by Kylie Scott! Mal has just been the biggest dummy and he'll only get dumber... but also seggsy.
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Sabrina: get you a neighbor who can cook AND wants to feed you! Local connections are so crucial and af... more
Hey HBs! This week we're back in the Stage Dive universe with book 2, PLAY by Kylie Scott! Rockstar romance with class issues, a big save the day, and the whole messy bunch!
If you want to refresh yourself with the series, listen to our recap of the... more
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This podcast is like a warm hug, if a warm hug also made the best jokes. When things get hectic this is the one podcast I keep up with, without fail. Come for recaps and commentary on a perfectly curated cross section of romance books; stay for the callbacks, community, and joy. HB is my lady love.
(PS—I know the list is long, but Priestess by Kara Reynolds is the best thing I’ve read in so so long and I’d LOVE to hear you discuss on pod!)
I really enjoy the conversation and I always appreciate a litmus test for which books I should read and which ones I should skip. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy the recaps of the books I would never read because I love a good roast of a bad book
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The first episode I listened to was on Dark Lover by JR Ward, and even though I also loved those books when I first read them 20 years ago, I couldn’t stop laughing at Melody’s reactions and how problematic they are now. I love all the content, old and new, eps where the hosts love the books or hate them, free and Patreon content. It’s all amazing! As for my rec, I’ve been reading books by Emily Antoinette, and there are so many elements in all of the books that I suspect both Melody and Sabrina... more
Would love if y’all looked into Road of Bones but I know the queue is LONG
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This podcast features lively and comedic recaps of romance novels, delivered from a gender-inclusive, feminist perspective. Hosts Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley engage in raucous discussions peppered with humor, personal anecdotes, and intersectional themes, creating an inviting atmosphere for listeners both familiar with and new to the stories they cover. The show often emphasizes the joy of reading romance, offering insights that range from character dynamics to humorous plot observations. With a consistent focus on the light-hearted and entertaining elements of romance literature, listeners can expect a vibrant community feel, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a fun escape into the world of romance novels.
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