On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens
Batshit in the demimonde isn't very batshit, but is very filled with sexy encounters.
Jul 22, 2025•55 min
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Episodes
An Experienced Mistress by Bryn Donovan
Longtime listeners might think Laine was the first person to roar like a lion in this episode, but it was Meg!
Jul 18, 2025•29 min
The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen
The adventures in Tanria have come to an end, and we end up talking much more about the arc of Tanria than Rosie and Adam's immortal place in it.
Jul 15, 2025•36 min
The Fortune Flirtation by Jenna Bigelow
Did you know "Ostia" in Latin translates to "Cougar Town?"
Jul 11, 2025•40 min
Rerelease: Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
There is nothing I can put in this description that can come close to describing the crazy that is this novel. Convos with God, drugging a man so he'll knock you up, being blackmailed into marriage by a will and a butt birthmark are only the beginning.
Jul 08, 2025•46 min
Historical Accuracy with Jenny Holiday
Meg is joined by Jenny Holiday to discuss what we really mean when we say things are historically accurate.
Jul 04, 2025•44 min
Re-release: Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday
This books plays with using characters with anachronistically modern world views in a recognizable historical romance set up. Like it or don't, it's all very deliberate.
Jun 30, 2025•26 min
Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath
We both very much enjoyed this low-angst romance.
Jun 27, 2025•24 min
Eliza and the Duke by Harper St. George
This book has the best carriage sex of all time, we're pretty sure. Also, everything else about it is perfect.
Jun 24, 2025•41 min
Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas
Not even going to pretend that this episode isn't mostly a comparison with the original and a discussion of rewrites.
Jun 20, 2025•45 min
Savannah Royals by Lindsay Barrett
This books gets an A+ for vibes, and is very unconventional. YMMV on if that works.
Jun 17, 2025•33 min
Worldly and Temporal Things: Uncertain Magic with Kate Bateman
Alex and Meg are joined by Kate Batemen to discuss the final book in Laura Kinsale's backlist.
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Going Solo by D.P. Clarence
D.P. Clarence is fun and funny but the BTS on reality TV is depressing.
Jun 11, 2025•46 min
Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday
This book really leans in to the "manic pixie" in such a fun way.
Jun 06, 2025•36 min
When the Marquess Needed Me by Lydia Lloyd
Who knew we'd be so into a book about a man with insecurities about his penis?
Jun 06, 2025•41 min
Worldly and Temporal Things: The Dream Hunter
Meg and Alex are joined by Harper St. George to discuss The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale.
May 30, 2025•56 min
The Lady Makes Her Mark by Susanna Craig
Look, this series is totally adorable and this book in particular is really fun. It's one of those that comes close enough to great that the parts that fall short are more frustrating than they shold probably be because you're so mad it isn't perfect. I was too harsh in this episode, but only because it was sooo close to ideal.
May 28, 2025•30 min
A Delightful Deceit by Alexa Santi
I'd be lying if I said this episode was anything other than Laine fangirling over Amelia Peabody and squealing about how much fun this novella is. Sethos-coded lost all meaning because it was said too many times.
May 25, 2025•18 min
Behooved by M. Stevenson
Meg and Laine disagree about the amount of world building we want in a Romantasy, but agree that this book is super cute. Please uncancel My Lady Jane, someone.
May 22, 2025•30 min
Worldly and Temporal Things: Seize the Fire
Alex and Meg are joined by Candy Tan to discuss this book, which sounds completely insane TBH.
May 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min
The Legionary Seduction by Jenna Bigelow
We remain enamored with Jenna. That is all.
May 13, 2025•38 min
Hardly a Gentleman by Eloisa James
This book is a fucking delight.
May 11, 2025•39 min
Worldly and Temporal Things: Flowers from the Storm
Meg and Alex are joined by Cat Sebastian to discuss Alex's favorite book of all time.
May 03, 2025•1 hr 10 min
A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan
We were both very charmed by this mystery novel and can't help speculating on the future romantic turns. What does "cozy" mean to you?
Apr 29, 2025•30 min
Trope Talk: Spies with Emily Sullivan
Laine and Meg ostensibly talk with Emily Sullivan about spies. Come for the spies, stay for the tax questions.
Apr 25, 2025•41 min
Worldly and Temporal Things: Midsummer Moon
Meg and Alex are joined by Colleen Kelly to discuss this fairytale-adjacent book.
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Fan Service by Rosie Danan
This book is for anyone who was ever an embarrassing teenager.
Apr 16, 2025•31 min
Worldly and Temporal Things: My Sweet Folly
Meg and Alex are joined by Eloisa James to discuss My Sweet Folly by Laura Kinsale. Having not read any of these books, this hero really needs therapy.
Apr 05, 2025•54 min
The Tribune Temptation by Jenna Bigelow
This book provided a moment of light in a dark world. We will be immediately consuming everything that Jenna Bigelow puts out for the foreseeable future.
Mar 31, 2025•43 min
Worldly and Temporal Things: Shadowheart
Meg and Alex are joined by Tasha Suri to discuss Shadowheart. I concur that nothing in this book inspired the character in BG3.
Mar 22, 2025•56 min
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