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Smart Women Read Romance

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** This podcast will no longer be producing episodes **

Just a couple of fangirls that love to talk about our favorite books, authors, and characters and are challenging people to think of romance novels as more than just "mommy porn" - though there's nothing wrong with a copious amount of sexy times. Bring that *ish on!

This one goes out to all the fangirls! Life's better with a little HEA. 



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Episodes

Ep. 54 - Still by Kennedy Ryan

The Grip Series Review - Part 2. Still is the final installment of the epic Gripstol romance! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette and Jessen list their most anticipated books of 2020 (1:10). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Still (11:00). Spoiler Section: Take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this incredibly moving second chance romance (13:18). Then, Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they ...

Jan 15, 2020•50 min

Ep. 53 - Flow & Grip by Kennedy Ryan

What better way to start 2020 than with the series that landed at the top of our "Best of 2019 reads" list! One of the best love stories that we've ever read. PERIOD. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette and Jessen list their 2020 resolutions (1:10). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The Grip series (5:07). Spoiler Section: Take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of one of this incredibly moving second chance romance ...

Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min

Ep. 52 - Get to Know Us (Again!)

It's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We're bringing it back to the beginning and delivering our "redo" Get to Know Us episode. We talk about behind the scenes shenanigans, how the podcast has changed us, and answer some fan question. Bring it on 2020! Support the show

Jan 01, 2020•40 min

Ep. 50 - Wrapped Up in You by Jill Shalvis

A less cliche, Christmas-heavy romance this time around! An opposites attract romance with just a hint of the holiday season for those who don't enjoy straight up holiday romances. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette & Jessen discuss the right time to decorate for Christmas and Jessen's experience working retail during the holidays (00:59). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Wrapped Up in You (13:18). Spoiler Section: Ju...

Dec 11, 2019•41 min

Ep. 49 - Montana Secret Santa by Debra Salonen

It's the holiday season and we're kicking off the month of December with a cute Christmas romance set in the fictional town of Marietta, Montana! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette and Jessen discuss Christmas traditions and Jessen's most memorable Christmas present (1:06). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Montana Secret Santa (8:45). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up thei...

Dec 04, 2019•47 min

Ep. 48 - When We Kiss by Tia Louise

HOT SEX SCENES AHEAD! Guys, we could not stop talking about the smoking hot sex scenes between our main characters. Tia Louise sure know how to write 'em! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette discuss some Game of Thrones news that they are really excited about if the length of this chit chat is anything to go by (00:53). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of When We Kiss (8:32). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a ...

Nov 20, 2019•50 min

Ep. 47 - The One You Can't Forget by Roni Loren

This entire series is amazing, but we think you can guess why Jessen wanted to review this one for the podcast....hottie chef. It's a weakness! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Juliette discuss Jessen's book bible project that she insisted she do for Wolf Gone Wild and their plot parties (1:44). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of The One You Can't Forget (9:03). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they...

Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 25 min

Ep. 46 - Beard Necessities by Penny Reid

The HEA we've all been waiting for! Billy and Claire will finally come to terms with their tragic past and move forward with the help of the well-meaning Winston Brood. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Jessen explain why she is only mostly dead while recording this episode and how the universe is having a laugh at her optimism (1:00). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Beard Necessities (3:45). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen...

Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 7 min

Ep. 45 - Beard with Me by Penny Reid

Technically not a romance book in its own right, but it IS a part of the Billy and Claire duet. A very integral part in our opinion. Touted for being the most angsty book that Penny has delivered in the Winston Brother series, Juliette and Jessen found that the reading experience was enjoyable, and not too much to bear. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Jessen and Juliette sort the Winston siblings into Hogwarts Houses (1:10). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during th...

Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 38 min

Ep. 44 - Baking Me Crazy by Karla Sorensen

More books in the Pennyverse?! Yes, please! We are so excited to discover new authors writing in one of our favorite settings, Green Valley. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to Jessen and Juliette talk about their wacky dreams (1:01). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Baking Me Crazy (5:33). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:18)...

Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 10 min

Ep. 43 - Earls Just Want to Have Fun by Shana Galen

After months and months of Juliette's pleading, we are finally featuring her favorite Shana Galen book! I am kicking myself for waiting this long. Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette where they talk about tv streaming services and FOMO (00:57). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Earls Just Want to Have Fun (6:57). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they...

Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 16 min

Ep. 42 - Work for It by Talia Hibbert

Our first M/M romance! Whoop! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about how Jessen's controversial "sexiest accent" statement made in Episode 39 played out on The Swoon Zone (1:20). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Work for It (5:20). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (11:06...

Oct 09, 2019•1 hr

Ep. 41 - Talon by Carian Cole

We're back in the Ashes & Embers world, and this time with the famous #cockstar guitar player, Talon! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about all of Jessen's adolescent boy band dreams coming true (1:14). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Talon (6:04). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which on...

Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 24 min

Ep. 40 - Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries

Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about how Jessen keeps historical fashion straight and what she thinks about the trends of the early 1800s (0:54). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Project Duchess (4:20). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (9:01). Then, take a deep dive in...

Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 11 min

Ep. 39 - Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

"Son of Satan" - a swoony chant that I heard from dozens of screaming fans during a panel at RT Vegas. After eliciting such a reaction, I had to find out who this hero was and holy hell was I glad I did! Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about Jessen's new obsession with rugby, the Amazon documentary on the NZ All Blacks, and the debate on what is the sexiest accent: Scottish or Kiwi (1:07). Get to know the characters, setting,...

Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 24 min

Ep. 38 - Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews

One of my favorite things about this podcast is having a ton of new people to speculate about ongoing romance series. This is a big one! Not only do we get a change in POV for the series, but we have some new mysteries to uncover to go along with those plot threads that were left hanging at the end of Wildfire (Hidden Legacy #3). Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about kulning and the shenanigans of Juliette's other half who is...

Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 20 min

Ep. 36 - Dirty Talker by Piper Rayne

Before we deep dive into the story, listen to a brief chit-chat/check-in with Jessen and Juliette talk about potatoes v. rice and what's acceptable to put in chili (00:56). Get to know the characters, setting, and tropes during their spoiler-free discussion of Dirty Talker (5:12). Spoiler Section: Juliette and Jessen compete in a Showdown where they each offer up their favorite scene to see which one reigns supreme (09:12). Then, take a deep dive into all the SPOILERY details of this enemies to ...

Aug 28, 2019•55 min
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