We’ve got a guest in da house! The ladies are joined by special guest, Sunny, to break down American Queen by Sierra Simone. For most of her adult life, Greer has been in love with two men, who happen to be best friends. One the President of the United States, the other, his running mate. Who will she choose? Or is there a third option? The ladies also discuss the newest podcast spokesdog Bucky Barnes, whether or not Veronica can stick the landing, and that belief that sound is language and each...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this week's episode, the ladies were lucky enough to get an ARC of Emma Jackson’s Sleepless in Sicily and even had the opportunity to have a sit down with Emma herself. Our interview is included in the episode and we can easily say she is an absolute delight. Sleepless in Sicily begins with a magical meetcute between an American makeup artist with crippling social anxiety and a drop dead gorgeous British movie star. Will Lila be able to find a way to cope with intrusive paparazzi to find love...
Jul 27, 2021•3 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Veronica got her karma this week reading, then watching Driven by K. Bromberg. Rae had the fortune of only watching it. The ladies ponder whether Colton’s d*ck is really that good, complain about company names, and lament inconsistency in the heroine. Additionally, they realize they must now rely heavily on that sponsorship from Safelite, because someone else might not be taking their calls.In all seriousness, Passionflix is only $5.99/month. It’s a company dedicated to turning romance novels in...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The ladies are going back to school this week with Amy Pennza’s Daughter of Rage and Beauty, a Berserker Academy novel. A strong, sassy heroine and swoon-worthy Nordic hero embark on a dangerous quest for immortality and fall in love. Other topics include the TGIF sitcom lineup, what happens when Veronica finds beetles doing it on her plants, and why Jenny Slate would never date a douchebag. Also, Veronica’s mom stops in for an impromptu guest spot. You can purchase Daughter of Rage and Beauty b...
Jul 13, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Rae has never been in a Street Fight before, however, she’s about to go Chun-Li on a certain southern writer. The ladies go on a Nicholas Sparks journey that essentially ends in rage. They talk about Safe Haven, whether or not Nicholas Sparks actually writes romance, and why trigger warnings are important. Also, remember when Josh Duhamel was a thing? The ladies discuss his constant hair disheveling and why this quaint little oceanside town holds a special place in Rae’s heart. Nick Sparks, you’...
Jul 06, 2021•2 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Listeners: sit down in your favorite comfy chair, grab a cup of strong black coffee, and attempt to follow along. Rae describes the plot of Passionflix’s Wicked directed by Taryn O’Neill adapted from the novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout. To compare her struggles to that of Claire Danes unsuccessfully scrutinizing a Homeland-esque red-string laden evidence board wouldn’t be too far off. This is crazy, y’all. Veronica escaped the insanity by not watching it; however, poor Rae has to struggle throug...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this week's episode, the ladies handle some very serious material when they review Fighting Conviction by Greer Rivers. Fighting Conviction is Greer’s sophomore and newest release in the Conviction series. To fully discuss this book we have to give away plot points from Escaping Conviction; therefore, SPOILERS ABOUND, dear listener. We suggest you read Escaping Conviction before taking on this book and definitely before you listen to the episode. Also, please read the description and trigger ...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 52 min
As if we weren’t dirty enough: the ladies review the Hulu documentary, Naughty Books. The film showcases the boom and decline of the smut (aka Erotica) market after the publication of 50 Shades of Gray. The doc follows three authors for a number of years and showcases the struggle many find in having to constantly create new content. The ladies discuss their aversion to 5sog and why some things are better if they just stay on Wattpad. Also, they petition for a documentary just on the marriages o...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
It’s beach season, ladies and gents! What better book to enjoy lounging in the sun, drinking a fun fruity drink than My Kind of Perfect by Tracy Brogan? Veronica and Rae received an ARC of this absolutely lovely book and had a blast reading it! Lilly Callaghan must choose between sexy home town boy (Yoga) Matt or devastatingly handsome movie star Jayden Pierce. What’s a girl to do? The ladies get all fancy and talk about art, pay a stunt casting tribute to the Avengers, and are astonished by Rae...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Veronica and Rae fangirl it up hardcore on this episode. The ladies discuss the newest release from Mariana Zapata, All Rhodes Lead Here. In true Zapata fashion, we have a slow burn romance between free spirit songwriter Aurora and deliciously gruff and moody game warden Tobias (Tobers) Rhodes. Veronica and Rae finished this book in record time, so you can imagine that it’s a total 10/10, hands down (pun intended). The ladies discuss their amazing moms, the little bits of adulting that we encoun...
Jun 01, 2021•2 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The ladies are super excited to review Lucy Monroe’s Queen by Royal Appointment from Harlequin Books which releases May 25th! Russian royalty, arranged marriages, sexy courtship, and hacking abound in this lovely book which will warm your heart like a big bowl of delicious borscht. The ladies discuss collegiate drinks of choice, Keanu Reeves look alikes, trying not to say Oxsana Baiul, and how they grow them real nice in Russia. We also shove in a last-minute America’s Ass Obligatory Segment in ...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We’ve got company! On this episode, Rae and Veronica invite their very special friend Lee to join in on the discussion of Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. All three hosts wax poetic about the amazingness that is Oliver Blackwood and his delicious V-cut. We play a game of ‘two truths and a lie” that involves seriously sexy times, discover what exactly a gallic shrug is, and Rae insults the entire country of Scotland with her attempt at a Scottish brogue. As per usual, we discuss any upcoming Am...
May 18, 2021•2 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Holiday Lift - Corrine Michaels The Merry Mistake - Vi Keeland Penelope Ward Sexy Scrooge - Vi Keeland Penelope Ward We’re finishing up the Christmas Passionflix Shorts this week! You’re getting three mini reviews for the price of one -- and that cost is free! We never thought the term EAD would be brought up as a plot point in a review, but apparently, we’ve reached the pinnacle of meta. The ladies discuss Superman, ugly dress shirts, and what exactly are the lyrics to ‘Levitating’. The three s...
May 11, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Baby on Board, dear listener! We are reviewing Chelle Sloan’s latest book, Off Track. For small town girl Bethany and commitment-phobe Davis, an unexpected pregnancy will either make or break the fledgling couple. When it comes to babies, nothing seems to go to plan. Veronica regails Rae with vivid tales of childbirth and Rae is extremely happy to only have Shiba Inu’s. Obligatory America’s Ass reference, the podcast is now fully vaccinated, and Rae has an unhealthy obsession with Ted Lasso and ...
May 04, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We’re hitting you with a two-fer this week! Rae reviews 2 Passionflix original shorts for this latest installment of P2S. We start with The Naughty List adapted from the short story by Emma Chase, which was released to Passionflix last year with a myriad of Christmas themed short films. The second selection is Dry Spell, based on a short story by Vi Keeland. Both entries confused poor Rae’s loins: should they be burning or not? Was she going to be viewing porn for the podcast? Also, what does Ve...
Apr 27, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week Veronica and Rae were lucky enough to receive an ARC of Tracie Banister’s new book, Straight from the Hart. Vanessa Hart is the premiere romance concierge to the stars but has she given up her heart for the bottom line? Will she find love again with her former flame or settle down with the sexy man who gives Idris Elba a run for his money? The ladies discuss A-Rod’s social media crime, getting bench pressed by Henry Cavill, and Rae proves she’s a total hypocrite. Also, for the 9th epis...
Apr 20, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this episode, Veronica and Rae review the wonderful yet emotionally packed Beneath the Stands by Emily McIntire. With beautiful prose and more than a little bit of angst, the girls highly recommend this sophomore effort. Between a conversation about America’s ass, why everyone needs therapy, and the discovery of their male podcasting counterparts, Veronica and Rae have a blast discussing this very sultry and sexy book. To purchase Beneath the Stands please visit Amazon or inquire at your loca...
Apr 06, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 8
From fangirling over Last of the Mohicans to slow dancing to Sam Cooke, Wrapped Up in You by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine hits all the right romance buttons. For Carter Pierce and his boyfriend, ER doc Vaughn Bennett, another holiday comes and goes with little to no celebration. Vaughn’s hectic schedule keeps the pair apart each year - however, this year proves to be very different. Surprises abound! It’s Christmas in February with this short film adapted for Passionflix by Tosca Musk. Find out ...
Mar 30, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Your favorite book nerds were lucky enough to score an advanced reader copy of Liz Talley’s new book Adulting! Rapidly heading on a path toward self-destruction, former child star Chase London is at a crossroads. Enter life coach Olivia Han, who challenges Chase to battle inner demons while confronting a few ghosts of her own. While sharing a small cabin in rural California, Chase learns to forgive herself and gain the self-acceptance needed to succeed at ‘adulting’. Please be aware there are tr...
Mar 30, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We have the luck of the Irish this week with our pick of Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas. The ladies gush over successful Irish media magnate Jack Devlin, the badassery of Amanda Briars, and how we all want someone to speak Gaelic to us. They also decide that if a man tells you to “set the world afire. Just let me hand you the matches” - KEEP HIM. To purchase Suddenly You please visit Amazon or inquire at your local bookstore. Next Book: Beneath the Stands by Emily McIntire - Amazon , Signed Paperb...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
What could be better than Mr. Darcy climbing out of a pond with a soaked mess of repressed sexuality? The ladies have been Pride and Prejudice fans since forever, so anything inspired by the classic enemies to lovers trope has to be worth reading. Right? They get into Ilsa Madden-Mills’ Dirty English and how closely it compares to the OG in this episode. Also, Veronica recaps the Netflix film 365 Days (even though she never watches movies) and Rae discusses her cougar feelings for Harry Styles a...
Mar 09, 2021•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Have we died and gone to heaven? You’ll have to listen and find out! Veronica and Rae discuss Jamila Jasper’s Bad Boy Heaven along with cola can-sized girths, sexy times preparation, and strong African American heroines. Rae also provides a review of Passionflix’s “Just Say When” a short film based on a story by Jill Shalvis. Find out more about Passionflix here . To purchase “Bad Boy Heaven” please visit Amazon or inquire at your local bookstore. Recommendations: Hands Down by Mariana Zapata - ...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Dear listeners, have Rae and Veronica found the perfect single dad hero in Max Monroe’s “Single Dad Seeks Juliet: A Feel Great Romantic Comedy”? Quite possibly! The ladies discuss single parent tropes, porn tok, raising the societal bar, and why this book is absolutely hysterical. Rae also provides a review of Passionflix’s “The Package”, an original Christmas film based on a short story by K. Bromberg. Find out more about Passionflix here . To purchase the “Single Dad Seeks Juliet” please visit...
Feb 09, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
There’s very little hate in this episode, dear listeners! Veronica and Rae review “The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne and decipher their love of the enemies to lovers trope. Is it toxic? Do they need therapy? A little both? Does Rae entertain Veronica with a telling of Smurf Fan Fiction? All these questions may be answered, but you’ll have to listen to find out! To purchase the book, please visit Amazon or inquire at your local bookstore. Recommendations: The Kiss Thief by LJ Shen - Amazon Love in...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 03 - The Duke and I, Julia Quinn Buckle Up! It’s arrived, folks, the highly anticipated review of “The Duke and I” by Julia Quinn. Veronica and Rae delve into Regency era England with a tale of a fake relationship, an interrupted duel, titillating sex-ploits, and Simon Freaking Bassett. How does a spectacular book run off the rails so quickly? You’ll have to listen to find out! The ladies also compare the book to Netflix’s 8 episode adaptation “Bridgerton”. Spoilers abound dear listener,...
Jan 26, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 01 - Friends Without Benefits, Penny Reid Veronica and Rae are embarking on their first foray into the podcasting world with a virtual book club dedicated to romance novels. Join two (foul-mouthed) friends as they discuss "Friends Without Benefits" by Penny Reid, the 3rd book in her "Knitting in the City" series. We talk about compliment sandwiches, stunt casting, and a certain kink list which will be left unnamed here. It’s a little dirty… definitely funny. To purchase the book, please ...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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