This week we read The Proposition by Judith Ivory and talked about reverse Pygmalions, leg men and ferrets. This episode is brought to you by THE REBELLIOUS RANCHER (The Millers of Morgan Valley Series) by Kate Pearce Attachment to the land, hard work, and community is what sets the folks of Morgantown apart from the everyday, and always brings them back to the ranch—where they might even find love. In bestselling author Kate Pearce’s third Millers of Morgan Valley romance, a rough-around-the-ed...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 101
(Warning: We go pretty deep into the list of euphemisms for private parts in this book, so this episode is filthier than normal!) This week we read I Give You My Body...How I Write Sex Scenes by Diana Gabaldon and talked about the author's distaste for the Romance label, the one great nugget of advice in this book and euphemisms... so many euphemisms. Watch- Laurel Canyon (Epix) Listen- Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher (Spotify) This episode is brought to you by Candlewick Press , publisher of The Mer...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 100
Here it is, the full Learning The Tropes And Fated Mates LIVE Zoom broadcast from June 25th, 2020. We played games, answered questions and just had a good old time chatting about everything Romance. Enjoy! Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at ...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 99
(Warning: This episode touches upon rape and domestic abuse.) This week we read Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan and Clayton is (almost) at a loss for words. Read - Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence by Bryan Burrough Watch - I May Destroy You (HBO) Shop - Haus Of Hoodoo Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: ...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 98
This week we read Justice by Laurann Dohner and talked about Justice's dye job, Jessie's head wound and how much we love Breeze! Read - Justice, by Laurann Dohner Watch- Spaceship Earth (Hulu) I'll Be Gone In The Dark (HBO) Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts t...
Jul 07, 2020•46 min•Ep. 97
Erin interviews Lauren Ho, author of Last Tang Standing . Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts !...
Jul 01, 2020•41 min•Ep. 96
Our live show with Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop from Fated Mates is tonight at 8PM ET! We'll be talking all things Romance, playing games and taking questions! Tickets are FREE on Eventbrite. So come join us for Learning the Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! (On Zoom) Thursday, June 25th @ 8pm ET GET TICKETS Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tro...
Jun 25, 2020•1 min•Ep. 95
This week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty tackled the Netflix sensation 365 Days ! We talked about the art of the penis obstruction shot, the overabundance of music cues and attempted to cast the inevitable Hollywood remake. Come join us for Learning the Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! (On Zoom) Thursday, June 25th @ 8pm ET GET TICKETS Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespod...
Jun 24, 2020•55 min•Ep. 94
This week we read The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe and talked about revenge, whether Clayton was named after the character in this book and that closet scene. Yowza! Come join us for Learning the Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! Read- The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean Strange Love by Ann Aguirre Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetrop...
Jun 17, 2020•53 min•Ep. 93
This week we read Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid and talked about library sex, early 2000s fashion and overdue books. Read- Hearts On Hold by Charish Reid The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Watch- Pluto TV Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at F...
Jun 10, 2020•54 min•Ep. 92
This week we read Strange Love by Ann Aguirre and talked about some TRULY alien sex. Plus, Clayton falls for a beta! Read- Strange Love by Ann Aguirre Listen- snarls - Burst Watch- The 13th (Netflix) Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 91
This week Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty watched While You Were Sleeping (1995), starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. Does this movie make the Learning The Tropes Rom-Com Canon? Listen to find out! Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at F...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 90
As a special Friday bonus, here's an interview Erin did with Kwana Jackson, author of Real Men Knit! Enjoy! Read: Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts !...
May 22, 2020•30 min•Ep. 89
This one was a doozy! This week we read The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams and had A LOT to say! This week's episode was brought to you by Wind River Undercover by Lindsay McKenna. Discover the true meaning of love and freedom in the American West with the Wind River Valley series written by New York Times bestselling author, US Navy Veteran, and genre pioneer Lindsay McKenna. With her signature military and law enforcement heroes in a Western romance setting, this distinguished author’s ...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 88
This episode we read Tycoon by Joanna Shupe and talk about kissing skills, trains and Clayton drills down on his perfect hero! This episode is brought to you by Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras. USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras launches a new series set in Key West and filled with humor, Latinx culture, and fun family dynamics perfect for summer beach reading... When her flaky boyfriend ditches on her family’s vacation, a social media influencer recruits a Cuban firefighter par...
May 13, 2020•56 min•Ep. 87
(Warning: This episode is HEAVY on the New York City talk. You've been warned!) This week we read Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn and talk about the joy of long walks, the pain of friend break ups and our love of New York City. We warned you! Watch: Bon Appétit Youtube Channel Beastie Boys Story (Apple +) Read: Open Book - Jessica Simpson This episode is brought to you by In To Her by JA Huss , available now at Audible.com. Hit men, AJ and Logan, are professional mobsters and spending a sexy nig...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 86
This week we watched Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Did she end up with the right guy? Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty have some thoughts! This episode is brought to you by In To Her by JA Huss , available now at Audible.com. Hit men, AJ and Logan, are professional mobsters and spending a sexy night stranded with their mark, Yvette, wasn’t in the plan. But one night changes everything and they soon find themselves plotting a way out of the job AND the mob. In To Her is an angsty, MFM, page-turni...
Apr 29, 2020•41 min•Ep. 85
This week we read The Hating Game by Sally Thorne and talk about how tropey it is, whether Josh is an all-timer and Erin plays... The Clayton Game! Join the Learning The Tropes Troop on Facebook and VOTE for our NEXT BOOK! Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new conversations with some of your favorit...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 84
This week we read The Ruin Of A Rake by Cat Sebastian and talked about coveralls, reoccurring malaria and why is Goodreads issuing challenges?!? Join the Learning The Tropes Troop on Facebook and VOTE for our NEXT BOOK! Watch: Self Made (Netflix) Insecure (HBO) Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new ...
Apr 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 83
Because you voted for it, this week we read Fall by Kristen Callihan and talked about triple gonorrhea, bad band names and are all of Clayton's friends fake? Join the Learning The Tropes Troop on Facebook and VOTE for our NEXT BOOK! Check out the newest podcast from Penguin Random House, Books Connect Us As we stay indoors during uncertain times, we’re staying connected with each other and the stories and authors who inspire us. BOOKS CONNECT US brings you brand new conversations with some of yo...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 82
This week we get reacquainted with the New Species and read Valiant by Laurann Dohner . Is this the best one yet? YES! Join the Learning The Tropes Troop on Facebook and VOTE for our NEXT BOOK! Read: Valiant by Laurann Dohner Watch: Ben Gibbard: Live From Home (Youtube) Sanditon (PBS) Beechum House (PBS) Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Trop...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 81
This week we read Vow Of Silence by Melynda Price and talk (remotely) about our spotty knowledge of Amish culture, whether Josiah is a good detective and could either of us spot a rug made out of hair. (Note: The audio on this episode is not up to our usual standards, but it will be fixed by the next episode. Thanks for sticking with us on our first remote outing!) This episode is brought to you by The Bachelor by Sabrina Jeffries . From one of the biggest names in historical romance, New York T...
Mar 25, 2020•35 min•Ep. 80
This week we read Star Champion by Susan Grant (aka The Champion of Baresh) and talked about hallucivapes, bajha and night slime. You know, the usual stuff! (Note: This episode was recorded before the current health crisis, so we don't touch on it, but we hope our listeners stay safe and healthy. Look out for each other and help flatten the curve!) Read- Star Champion by Susan Grant Watch- High Fidelity - S1 E8: Ballad of the Lonesome Loser (Hulu) Gang of Youths - The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest...
Mar 18, 2020•49 min•Ep. 79
This week we read Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert and talked about chronic pain, whether Red was a good artist or just hot, and what would be on our "Get A Life" lists! Read: Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Watch: Gentefied (Netflix) It was NOT a Pepsi Commercial! It was Diet Coke: Shirtless Construction Worker Commercial (1995) [Youtube] Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email:...
Mar 11, 2020•52 min•Ep. 78
It's March and boy do we have some books for you! Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert https://amzn.to/2uddBNz Star Champion (Star Series 4) by Susan Grant https://amzn.to/37FVBJp Vow of Silence by Melynda Price https://amzn.to/38IiyNv Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstan...
Mar 04, 2020•16 min•Ep. 77
This week we read Act Like It by Lucy Parker and talked about stage acting, iPad mishaps and Clayton's face tattoo! Read: Act Like It by Lucy Parker Buy: Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush, Black Hard Travel Case for Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer& Styler Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part o...
Feb 26, 2020•53 min•Ep. 76
(Spoiler Warning: If you haven't watched To All The Boys I've Loved Before or To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You , watch them before listening!) Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty talk about the big Netflix sequel, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You ! Are we Team Peter or Team John Ambrose? Why can't Clayton pronounce Lara? Listen to find out! Watch: High Fidelity Series (Hulu) No Reservations (Hulu) Buy: Earhugz Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learni...
Feb 19, 2020•35 min•Ep. 75
It's Valentine's Day! And as a special gift, we're posting our interview with author Ruby Lang. We talk about her new book House Rules , why she prefers writing novellas and (most importantly) New York real estate! Find Ruby- Instagram @ruby.lang Twitter @RubeLang Facebook @RubyLangWrites Cheap Old Houses Instagram @cheapoldhouses Ruby's Books: Acute Reactions Practice Perfect: The Complete Series Playing House Open House House Rules The Uptown Collection Ruby's Novella Recs: A Christmas Gone Pe...
Feb 14, 2020•56 min•Ep. 74
This week we read Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein and wow... just wow. Read: Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein Listen: Yuck - Glow & Behold (Spotify) Watch: Shrill - Season 2 (Hulu) This episode is brought to you by Kensington’s newest title from Cheris Hodges, OWNER OF A BROKEN HEART . Sportswriter Nina Richardson had the perfect life away from her family’s famous shadow. But a social media blowup and rejection by her boyfriend brought her back to their peaceful Charleston, South Carolina B...
Feb 12, 2020•56 min•Ep. 73
It's February and we're reading two books and watching a movie! Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (Netflix) Act Like It by Lucy Parker Find us- Instagram @learningthetropes Twitter @learningtropes Facebook Learning The Tropes Podcast Join The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com Learning The Tropes is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts !...
Feb 05, 2020•9 min•Ep. 72
