Our recollections of reading this book the first time, and our experience reading it this time, were so completely different. First of all, we remembered this book being WAY WAY kinkier than it actually is. Secondly, we remember just liking V so much more. *** Read Lover Unbound *** Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani A diverse, inclusive podcast that explores romance novels and helps our listeners pique their naughty curiosity with 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
So dear listeners, we were definitely not remembering this book the way it happened! I (Bridget) ended up liking it SOOO much more than I thought I was going to, and Shani ended up liking it a lot less. I was pleasantly surprised by Marissa’s arc in this book, I loved that she grew a backbone and started standing up for herself and figuring out what she wanted. Shani definitely thought this book was a building block and as you can see below or hear in the episode, she thought he was being a litt...
Feb 28, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We had a blast this week reading one of our favorite Brother’s stories! Zsadist and Bella did not disappoint us during the re-read and while we definitely forgot some of the amazing world-building that happens with the rest of the Brotherhood, we were so happy to find we are still very much on their team! *** Read Lover Awakened ! Our fav of the series! *** Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani A diverse, inclusive podcast that explores romance novels and helps our listeners pique their n...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We like Rhage and Mary’s story because we think everyone can relate to going out with someone that they consider “out of their league” either physically, sexually or financially and wondering what it is they see in you. And most of us can relate to having dated someone who is the questioning one, and that they don’t understand that you just love them or want them! Some fun moments for us in the book that we discuss on the podcast are when Rhage and Mary go out to dinner for the first time and he...
Feb 14, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
There is nothing better than a Christmas movie. Filled with tropes, extra sprinkle of love, Christmas magic, "perfect" timing for grand gestures, and great tugging on the heart strings. And now we are discovered Christmas romance novels, much to our delight ! Romance at a Glance reviews The Trouble with Mistletoe and the novella One Snowy Night, both by Jill Shalvis, and listen to our delight as we discuss the book and follow-up novella and our shocking lack of knowledge about this niche corner ...
Dec 25, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
We cannot even with this book! Gentleman Sinner is the first book we have reviewed that we detested! AND OUR CRITIQUE IS SO FUNNY. There is nothing quite like complete confusion about a plot and wtf is happening in the story to really make a hilarious review shine. Note : this book has triggering topics including domestic violence, rape, assault, and murder. We talk about these topics during this review. *** Read Gentleman Sinner *** Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani A diverse, inclus...
Dec 01, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
If you already listened to our review of The Duke I Tempted, the first book in this series, you may already be guessing that we are loving this author and series. Shani loves nothing more than some historical romance and some excellently written nitty gritty, and Bridget was here for the quippy dialogue, strong heroine, unrequited love on both sides and of course, the nookie. Listen as we laugh over some of the best moments in the book and talk about some of our own ideas around BDSM and kink in...
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
HOT DAMN!!!! We thought the Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang was going to be a fun, romantic jaunt, but in reality, it is a sexy, sexy thrill ride. Hear us as we wax poetic about our this pairing and the mixture of absolute dynamite sex scenes, with sweet sweet romance. Stella has Asperger's and French kissing reminds her of a shark getting its teeth cleaned by pilot fish. Her conclusion: she needs lots of practice — with a professional. Which is why she hires escort Michael Phan. The Vietnamese and...
Sep 22, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
A sexy, modern romance of a landscape architect falling in love with the smart, capable heiress to a company but doesn't want it woman. We're talking Cherish Hard by Nalini Singh, book #1 of the Hard Play series. Expect this book to get down and dirty, literally and figuratively and listen to us discuss it's sweet, sweet romance as well. *** Read Cherish Hard *** Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani A diverse, inclusive podcast that explores romance novels and helps our listeners pique t...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We discuss sex and romance starting from traumatic or high-adrenaline situations after reading Like the Wind by J. Bengtsson. While escaping the flames, Bodhi rescues Breeze, a quirky, pet-loving woman, and together the two fight their way to safety. In the aftermath of the fire, Bodhi and Breeze hit the road to uncover the truth about his family. This highly improbably romance novel worked for one of us, but not so much for the other. Enjoy our tangents as we discuss the quirks of each characte...
Sep 08, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Shani and Bridget review Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen. The first of the Steele Street books and boys. Listen to them lament not thinking of having sex on top a rumbling car, and the merits of romantic suspense as a romance novel genre. They also get into their favorite reasons to introduce a group of characters at once, and why they loved the sub romance plot in this book. *** Read Crazy Hot ! *** Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani A diverse, inclusive podcast that explores romance novels ...
Sep 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
T-rex Gabriel Bishop vs his mouse assistant Charlotte Baird in this review of the modern romance novel Rock Hard . Listen to see if this classic boss / assistant romantic trope works well for us, and hopefully for you. From best-selling author Nalini Singh’s “Rock Kiss” series, this one is modern romance and sizzles on the page. Read Rock Hard Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani A diverse, inclusive podcast that explores romance novels and helps our listeners pique their naughty curiosi...
Aug 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Romance at a Glance's Shani and Bridget review the opening novel from J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series "Dark Lover". A supernatural romance novel with some tall, dark and handsome vampires! We debate the benefits of supernatural characters allowing us to suspend disbelief on falling in love quickly, as well as how much we love series where we get introduced to a group and you’re excited to reach each character’s book! Buy Dark Lover Free 30 day Audible Trial to read like Shani! **** R...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Romance at a Glance's Shani and Bridget review the debut novel from Scarlett Peckham "The Duke I Tempted". A historical romance with some kink! In their book review, they debate the benefits of combining kink into historical romance, as well as their love of Scarlett's writing style. This is the first episode of the podcast where they will discuss all things romance and romance adjacent novels, as well as get into the nitty gritty of real life romance, relationships and sex... while cracking eac...
Aug 11, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
