We continue our Pride month celebration with our returning guest, Lee (!!), for Satisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-Waters—a grumpy/sunshine-esque, opposites attract, F/F romance. Cade is a buttoned up, by the books, shy and serious art gallery owner and Selena is a free spirit with an open mind and a love of sex and sensuality. When the two are paired to save a dying sex toy store, sparks fly, but will they burn hot enough for a long-term relationship? Also discussed: a singlet Pride onesi...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The ladies are kicking off Pride Month a day early with A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall. In this historical romance, we follow Viola, a trans woman re-building her life and living her truth, and her best friend, The Duke of Gracewood. Except… she hasn’t spoken to Gracewood for two years. Oh, and he thinks she’s dead. Alexis Hall may have drawn us in, but the premise was certainly intriguing, and Hall does not disappoint. Also discussed: defining characteristics of a tuna melt (the sandwich), th...
May 31, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 38
We close out Asian Heritage month with an ARC of Circling Back to You by Julie Tieu (releases July 15). Coworkers Cadence and Matt end up teammates on a mission to close a real estate deal that Matt is having a hard time closing on his own. As a result, Cadence’s planned vacation turns more into a work trip complete with networking, shmoozing, and golf. Will these friends be able to acknowledge their romantic feelings for each other - or will potential job opportunities in different cities keep ...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We open Asian Heritage month with The Duke Who Didn’t from Courtney Milan. After 3 years apart, will Chloe and Jeremy find the common ground for their mutual attraction to lead to long term love? We’ve got another sunshine hero and grumpy heroine this week! Also discussed is our mutual bright spot with new tattoos, our new sex position database, and our love affair with Adam & Eve (SPONSOR US, ALREADY!). What We’re Reading Comfort Reads ( Space and Time from Penny Reid) A Reckless Match - Ka...
May 03, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 36
We close out “Authors You Should Know” month with S.L. Prater’s Robin Hood #steamysteampunk reimagining, “Of Heists and Hexes.” On opposite sides of the law, Sheriff Noah Nottingham fights his attraction to the beautiful witch thief Robin Hood, but soon finds he’d rather be binding her up for something more than law enforced penalization (giggity). We’d also like to thank the hysterical and wonderful S.L. Prater for sitting down to talk with us. The ladies also discussed how you’d have to pay th...
Apr 19, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 35
To start off “Authors You Should Know” month, the ladies are indulging in the oreo-fueled steamy hockey romance Consider Me by Becka Mack. When Hit-It-and-Quit-It Vancouver Vipers star Carter Beckett meets pint-sized phys ed teacher with a rapacious wit, Olivia Parker, his life is turned upside down. Can Carter prove to Ollie that he’s more than just a pretty face and convince her to at least consider him? The ladies would also like to thank the amazing and delightful Becka Mack for sitting down...
Apr 05, 2022•3 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The number 13 isn’t really lucky, friends. The ladies delve into the highly anticipated sophomore season of the Netflix “adaptation” of Julia Quinn’s romance novel series Bridgerton, with The Viscount Who Loved Me. The girls didn’t come to play, dear listeners, as the #raerage hits an all time high. The ladies present a deep dive into all 8 episodes; so spoilers abound! However, if you’ve read the book and are on the fence about watching the show, we may be doing you a favor. If you are looking ...
Mar 30, 2022•2 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The ladies are a day late with this one, but it’s worth it. This week, the ladies discuss the basis for season 2 of the exceedingly popular Netflix series Bridgerton – The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. In this book, we follow 29-year-old Anthony Bridgerton on his quest to find a wife. Anthony’s duties as the viscount essentially require him to marry and produce an heir, which he’s willing to do. What he’s *not* willing to do is marry a woman who could ever fall in love with. Anthony sets...
Mar 23, 2022•2 hr 30 min
To celebrate the upcoming release of Bridgerton Season 2 and our episode of Julia Quinn's The Viscount Who Loved Me, we are re-posting our 3rd episode on her first novel in the series, The Duke and I. The ladies understand that they're in the minority regarding their feelings towards this book, but learn what finally turned them against it. Rae throws in some historical Regency era facts and enjoy the short lived "Obligatory America's Ass" segment. Also, one of the ladies describes her dream boa...
Mar 23, 2022•2 hr 1 min
It’s a whirlwind adventure this week as the ladies discuss No Trespassing by KD Robichaux, the first (and only) of the Adventure Channel series. Emmy, a recent archaeology school graduate, grew up in the shadow of her world-renowned parents and is trying to find a niche for herself. But thanks to her arch-nemesis and (hot) No Trespassing host, Dean Savageman, Emmy is constantly shut out of newly discovered sites. When Emmy manages to sneak into the catacombs of New Orleans, she finds herself tra...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week, the ladies are closing out Black History Month by covering the absolutely fantastic, Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert. Yes, we know… we are the last people on the planet to read it – maybe WE needed to take a hint. The novel describes the fake-to-real relationship between practicing witch PhD student, Danika Brown, and retired professional rugby star-cum-security guard, Zafir Ansari. A viral video forces these two friends into a fake relationship for publicity. Will they find ...
Feb 22, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Rae and Veronica are starting Black History Month with award-winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon and the second book in her Cowboys of California series, If the Boot Fits . This Cinderella-inspired tale follows Amanda McQueen (personal assistant to an evil actress) and Sam Pleasant (recent Oscar winning actor). When a chance encounter at an after-Oscars party leads them to a steamy night, Amanda disappears into the sunrise… with Sam’s Oscar statue. Weatherspoon manages to incorporate heavy topic...
Feb 08, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Your favorite foul-mouthed ladies are excited for the first book review of the new year! We received an ARC of Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson which releases February 15th. Savannah Cade is in a bind: she’s on a time crunch to finish her super secret first romance novel and simultaneously finds herself inexplicably drawn to her uptight new boss, Will Pennington. A mystery editor steps in to surreptitiously lend her a hand – and manages to sideline her affections for Will. With a very ...
Jan 25, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 29
What do you get for your favorite podcast on their first anniversary? How about reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts?! Celebrate with Rae and Veronica as they recap some of their favorite moments from the past year. Their superlatives include: Favorite Hero/Heroine from the podcast (and otherwise read in 2021), Favorite Sexy Time, Most Cockle-warming moment, and more! Rae also has a few surprises for Veronica and shout outs to ARC authors and guests! SHOW INFORMATION: Website: www.chicklitbookc...
Jan 11, 2022•2 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We celebrate the New Year with T.L. Swans very steamy, The Stopover, which is the first in The Miles High Club series. After inclement weather leaves strangers Jim and Emily spending one sexy night together, both believe they’ll never cross paths ever again – until fate steps in. He’s the media mogul and she’s the intrepid reporter eager to make a life for herself in NYC. The ladies discuss their respective COVID stories and Veronica outlines a very detailed parallel between Taylor Swift and The...
Jan 04, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
It’s finally here, guys! Our Christmas aperitif for you is our review of the theatrical release of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game. Mostly a full-out love fest with just a couple of issues. Discussed on this episode: Austin Stowell’s bodacious rear-end, how Danny is the most adorkable side character, and supposedly Lucy now writes Smurf Fan Fiction. Did one of the screenwriters listen to our podcast?! PERHAPS. The Hating Game can be purchased or rented from Amazon or Apple TV+ . SHOW INFORMATION:...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Deck the Halls, y’all! It’s our Christmas episode! We’re celebrating this year with another guest, Ween! This holiday season, Santa brought us Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey, which tells the story of Stella, a woman rebuilding her life after literal prison time. As fate would have it, she encounters Aiden, a man with a ready smile and folksy wittisms for every occasion. Holiday window decor, festive bowties, and very dirty talk make for an enchanting short novel for the Christmas season. The la...
Dec 14, 2021•3 hr 12 min
To prepare for the theatrical release of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, we are re-releasing our previous episode devoted solely to this awesome book. We've removed Rae's dramatic reading of Smurf erotic fan fiction - You're welcome. We’ve come a long way in almost a year, but Joshua Templeman stays the same. A fixation with strawberries, a myriad of blue hued dress shirts, and a hostile paintball group activity all add up to the ultimate enemies to lovers story and we are definitely HERE FOR I...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 25 min
We are so delighted that guest host Lee is returning to discuss Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. This M/M romance is an epistolary lovefest between Alex, the First Son of the United States and Henry, Prince of Wales. It’s enemies to lovers, y’all, so you know we’re into it because we have issues. Also discussed are dumbbells for your penis (they’re a real thing), how everyone has a weird accent on this episode, and unfortunately we pull a really boring A-YOS! card. You can find Re...
Nov 30, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Do you believe in magic? Well, we do and we’re talking about it! The ladies break down Therese Beharrie’s And They Lived Happily Ever After, a South Africa-based rom-com filled with magical prose and happily ever afters. Gaia, a romance writer who creates (actual) magic when she puts pen to paper finds an immediate spark with her best friend’s brother, Jacob. With shared sexy dreams, will Gaia and Jacob find their HEA or is their love lost between the pages? The ladies also discuss why Veronica ...
Nov 16, 2021•2 hr 8 min
We’re kicking off the holiday season with a discussion of Love and Latkes by Stacey Agdern. A second chance, friends-to-lovers romance centered around Hanukkah and includes a delightful deep dive into Jewish culture. When their hometown holds a latke-making competition, will Abe Newman win both the girl and the top prize? The ladies also discuss porn for women (Bellesaplus.co), feature a new rating that is mom approved, and one of the girls is starting an offshoot horror podcast. You’ll have to ...
Nov 02, 2021•2 hr 6 min
It’s Spooky Szn, and to pay homage to the time of Samhain, we are covering Warm Bodies, a novel by Isaac Marion and a 2013 movie starring Nicholas Hoult. This book definitely hit the ladies right in the feels: beautifully written, great pacing, and extremely eloquent. The zombie apocalypse has never sounded so good. The accompanying film proved to be a fairly decent adaptation of the source material with two thumbs up all around from the ladies. You can find Warm Bodies (the novel) here and the ...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week the ladies are headed back to Mother (Mi)Russia with the second book in the Princesses By Royal Decree series, His Majesty’s Hidden Heir by Lucy Monroe. In this installment, we follow royal badboy, Konstantin Mirakov after he discovers an unknown son with his past love, Emma Carmichael. It’s a redemption/second chance love story of princely proportions. Also discussed: Veronica’s new addition (it’s a puppy!), more shilling for sponsorship (come on, Adam and Eve!), and since we’re talki...
Oct 19, 2021•2 hr 4 min
There was a lot of cockle warming to be had on this episode. The ladies discuss Abby Jimenez’s gorgeous romantic comedy, The Happy Ever After Playlist, which tells the story of how one very good dog brings together one grieving artist and a musician on the edge of stardom. This book includes an equally excellent playlist which can be found on Spotify. Also discussed in this episode are birthday burpees, how Rae wanted to fight and cry simultaneously, and a well-placed ad placement break from @th...
Oct 05, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Continuing the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the ladies partake in some magical realism with the classic Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. Taking place during the Mexican revolution, the novel presents life and love in a small family at the very beginning of the 20th century. Spanning a generation, the novel (and subsequent film) depict gender differences, cultural expectations, and familial tradition with a forbidden love story running throughout. It has been decided that Pe...
Sep 28, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with a review of A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria. Adios is a second chance romance and a love letter to New York City itself. It’s been 13 years since Michelle and Gabe have even set eyes on one another. Is the spark still present between these former best friends? Also discussed is the horrific story of a haunted baby doll, Veronica’s leap onto the Apple TV train, and Rae’s exuberance about Coach Beard liking their Ted Lasso tweet. In the @th...
Sep 21, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On today’s very special episode of Page 2 Screen, the ladies are taking another foray into the world of Pride and Prejudice adaptations with Pride and Prejudice: A Latter Day Comedy. Journey with them as they reminisce about bangs, wrap shirts, volkswagen beetles, and what the hell is wrong with Wickhams shirts?! Will this deter them from further exploration into the P&P adaptation hell or are they revved to take on more?Watch along with the ladies, by watching for free here: Amazon SHOW INF...
Sep 14, 2021•2 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this week’s episode, the ladies enjoy the last vestiges of summer while talking about the absolutely delightful Beach Read by Emily Henry. Two writers with mental blocks make a bet that will force themselves out of their comfort zones and take leaps both stylistically and emotionally. The ladies are beside themselves with this one… many tears were shed. Other topics include Rae’s fun new game to open each episode, podcast spokesdog, Bucky Barnes’ new middle name, and how many times can the wo...
Sep 07, 2021•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On today’s very special episode of Page 2 Screen, the ladies are live and in person… Well, not really. But you will get to hear their real-time reactions to Paul Gordon’s, Pride and Prejudice: The Musical. This musical adaptation of the quintessential enemies-to-lovers trope is certainly a journey. Be prepared for lots of talk about music, theatre, and personal experiences in the arts scene. Find out what made the ladies lose their minds in the second act and keep up with P&P (2005) referenc...
Aug 31, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The ladies are back from a brief hiatus! We’re taking a trip to the Reidiverse, or the RCU, by discussing Totally Folked by HRH Penny Reid. We may be a little biased as the heroine is literally Rae from Cleveland, and our own Rae from Cleveland might be having an existential crisis. They also discuss Covid (wear a mask and get your shots, people), Veronica drinking the Ted Lasso Kool-Aid, and what 80s fantasy they want to live in for a day. You can purchase Totally Folked by Penny Reid here , or...
Aug 24, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
