Hey pals! It's time for Part 2 of RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston! Things are about to get rough for our queer boys, but in true fairytale prince fashion, Alex and Henry get their happily ever after. This episode is just about packed with fun facts, which might as well be as part of our brand as romance novels. Enjoy the show! Part 1: Ep. 35 Brazen banter: Getting high from dog farts! Lobster fun facts! Chekhov's riding crop! Cat Scale: 6 Revolutionary Resources Obergefell v. Hodg...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Hey pals! It's part one of our Pride Month bonanza finale: RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston. This book is the gateway queer romance of the century, It's bonkers camp from start to finish with a beating, bleeding, beautiful heart at its center. Alex, the first son of the United States, and Prince Henry, the youngest prince of the British Royal Family, go quickly from hate to covered in cake to texting late to love. Join us for this homoerotic frat boy mishap of a book—it was sooo mu...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re swooning over UNMASKED BY THE MARQUESS by Cat Sebastian. Alistair, Marquess of Pembroke is a old timey bisexual dude with a stick up his butt and Robin (formerly known as Robert Selby and Charity Church) is the nonbinary chaos agent ready to shake up his world one scam at a time. We're so excited to celebrate Pride Month by showing queer people in all times, and we hope you enjoy this semi-bonkers of a romance with many surprise cat elements. Brazen banter: Rachel has COVI...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over HOW TO FIND A PRINCESS by Alyssa Cole. Makeda is a hardworking gal/people-pleaser trying to avoid her alleged secret royal past and Bez is chaos embodied who's trying to avenge her grandmother's honor. This book is hilarious and sexy as hell and it takes place on a boat! Who can resist falling in love on a boat? It's an Anastasia retelling for the gays and we're so happy we read it. Throw in the fictional World Federation of Monarchists, a demon cat, and feral ...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re obsessing over NEON GODS by Katee Robert in honor of Pride Month. Listen to us rave over two chaotic bisexuals in this Hades and Persephone retelling. They go wild with some pretty exciting kink and while we would be very uncomfy doing it, we're not here to yuck anyone's consensual yum! Plus, a surprise cat appearance in the beginning of the episode. Brazen banter: Greek mythology fight club! Our newest Stern Brunch Daddy! Would you fuck your clone? Cat Scale: 10 Revolutio...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re gushing over ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED by Farah Heron. Reena is a beautiful bread baking goddess and Nadim is a man with a British accent and a new understanding of the power of clean shave. This book is an absolute delight that made us insanely hungry, gave us a new appreciation for foot fetishes, and somehow made checking for lice the sexiest thing ever. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! We also highly recommend the audiobook--it had some delightful surprises. Brazen ba...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Hey pals! WE HAVE MERCH! WRION and Romance Revolution t-shirts, stickers, and mugs ready and waiting for you on Redbubble. Link below! Today, we’re chatting about BROOKLYNAIRE by Sarina Bowen. Nate, a tech billionaire, and Becca, his friend/former assistant/hockey team wrangler and a woman after Alison's own heart (at least when it comes to clumsiness on ice rinks), attend a seemingly endless round of hockey playoff games all while falling in love and living under the ever-watchful eye of a frie...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over AN HEIRESS'S GUIDE TO DECEPTION AND DESIRE by Manda Collins. This listener suggestion brings you a second chance enemies to lovers where two complete knuckleheads, Val and Caro, solve crimes, rescue their friends, and fall in love in one of the most communicative relationships we've ever read. Seriously, no angst. Just love, a little bit of mystery, and a semi-feral cat. Brazen banter: Cat language! No thoughts, just vibes! The definition of kidnapping! Cat Sca...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Hey pals! Today, we're miraculously wrapping up our discussion of NEW MOON by Stephenie Meyer in just two parts. Don't worry, this episode is just as packed full of bonus content, laughs, much deserved Edward Cullen roasting, and anti-Team Jacob propaganda as the rest of our episodes. Find out what the hell Bella was running towards in that dramatic prologue and hear our completed pitch for the vampire winery. And don't forget to donate to the Quileute Move to Higher Ground Fund! Part 1: Ep. 27 ...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 57 min
Hey pals! Today, we're back on the Twilight Saga train with part one of our discussion on NEW MOON by Stephenie Meyer. In this book, Edward is a little bitch. Jacob graduates from side character to big bitch. And Bella does more running than she's ever done in her life. Join us for plenty of werewolf discourse, movie commentary, and deep dives into all the New Moon bonus content. And remember to donate to the Quileute Tribe Move to Higher Ground Fund! Part 2: Ep. 28 Twilight: Ep. 11 , 12 , 13 Ec...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over THE MADNESS OF LORD IAN MACKENZIE by Jennifer Ashley. We meet Lord Ian Mackenzie, the youngest son of a duke and a hero who has had it more than rough because he's on the autism spectrum in the Victorian Era. Ian very shortly meets Beth and is obsessed with her from minute one. Beth, luckily, feels the same way, and these two kids fall in love, have lots of steamy nights, and solve a murder or two before holding hands and skipping off into their happily ever af...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re obsessing over ACT YOUR AGE, EVE BROWN by Talia Hibbert and how this is possibly (definitely) the cutest book we've read this year. Eve Brown and Jacob Wayne (no relationship to Bruce) fight, kiss, bake, battle water fowl, and fall in love while running the cutest bed and breakfast you ever did see. This book somehow managed to be overwhelming sweet, incredibly hot, and slightly enraging (in a good way). We hope you enjoy as much as we did! Brazen banter: Wedding doves are...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 43 min
Hey pals! Welcome to part 2 of THE KISS QUOTIENT by Helen Hoang. Michael forces Stella to take care of herself and Stella is rightfully obsessed with him. We also have quite a few revelations about things like grapefruits and honey badgers all while swooning over how cute Michael and Stella are. We'll take one of these happily ever afters for ourselves, please! Part 1: Ep. 23 Brazen banter: Giving your number to strangers on the highway! Omegle! Big Pa Energy! Cat Scale: 6 Revolutionary Resource...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over THE KISS QUOTIENT by Helen Hoang. Stella is an autistic econometrician who hires sex worker Michael to give her sex lessons. Things quickly head down the fake dating route and suddenly these two dummies are falling for each other (oh, who could have seen that coming?!). This book is so cute and funny that we had to talk about it twice. Enjoy part one! Part 2: Ep. 24 Brazen banter: Gisele Bündchen is a witch! Autism in cats! Scare tactics! Married life financial...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Hey pals! Today, we're swooning, swearing, and slamming BRIDGERTON Season 2! We loved. We hated. And basically we died at this wildly evocative second season to Netflix's biggest hit. Kate and Anthony were the stuff of romance lover dreams. The rest...well, you'll just have to listen to find out. And if you want a refresher on what happened in the book first, don't forget to check out our episodes on THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME: 14 & 15! A correction from Alison: in the episode I say Johnathan...
Mar 29, 2022•58 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION by Emily Henry. Alex and Poppy met in a very Harry Met Sally-inspired moment and then proceeded to spend 12 years being best friends and not boning even once. Never fear, dear listener, while Emily Henry makes you earn this HEA, it is more than worth it. We love these two hot dummies and we are Emily Henry stans for life. Enjoy this absolutely flawless contemporary romance! Brazen banter: Daylight Savings! Emily Henry is a senior cat!...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re falling in love with MARRYING WINTERBORNE by Lisa Kleypas. We have ultimate nouveau riche department store owner and Welsh daddy, Rhys Winterborne, and possibly the nicest person on Earth and orchid lover, Lady Helen Ravenel. These two losers fall in love and get into scrapes all around Victorian London and the British countryside, while being incredibly soft for each other. Comrades, he builds a giant greenhouse in the middle of London for her. All aboard the Winterborne ...
Mar 15, 2022•2 hr
Hey pals! Today, we put our serotonin levels in the hands of contemporary queen Colleen Hoover with listener suggestion UGLY LOVE. Meet Miles, a broody airplane pilot who desperately needs therapy, and Tate, a nurse with a love of OJ and a refusal to take no for an answer. This book took us on a rollercoaster from angry to depressed to happy until we came out loving it. We think Colleen might be some sort of warlock, tbh. Brazen banter: Seatbelt safety! Cosmic brownies! A conversation about whet...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 57 min
Hey pals! Today, Alison interviews Alison Cochrun, author of our first book of the year, THE CHARM OFFENSIVE! The Alisons talk about queer identity, neurodiversity, and mental health—and how the romance genre is a safe space to explore these identities. We also play a rousing game of Fuck, Marry, Kill and ask Alison to rate her next book on the cat scale. Brazen banter: Taylor Swift fangirling! Queer holiday Hallmark movies! Trying to convince AC to write a queer paranormal romance! Cat Scale: 6...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over a 90s classic that is definitely a romance and not an action movie: THE MUMMY (1999), starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, playing Rick and Evie, respectively. Rick is a dashing rogue of a soldier/treasure hunter/general hot man and Evie is the super competent, super sexy archaeologist who steals his heart. Together, they'll find the ancient lost treasure of Hamunaptra, accidentally awaken its all-powerful mummy, and fight/kiss like hell to send him back t...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over SAVANNAH'S SECRETS by Reese Ryan, a sexy workplace romance. Alison is joined by a special guest host as Rachel is off writing her dissertation. Our stomachs hurt after chatting about this book because we were laughing so hard and had so much fun. This one is a true delight about our gal Savannah, who is very good at her job but very bad at being a sleuth, and literal golden retriever/Black Thor, Blake, who is head over heels for her. Hope you enjoy as much as w...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re diving back into THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME by Julia Quinn. We left Kate and Anthony just before they're about to engage in their famed pall mall game, where they once again practice violence as foreplay. Kate takes control of Anthony's balls (pun intended) and Anthony finally decides that telling a girl you like her does not make you look like a fool. Enjoy the conclusion of the love story of these two dweebs! Part 1: Ep. 14 Season 2 Brazen banter: How many tampons does a ...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME by Julia Quinn, the book that reeled us back into the romance genre and saved our souls at the beginning of the pandemic and second book/fan favorite of the massively popular BRIDGERTON series. This one stars Kate Sheffield (soon to be Sharma in the show) and Lord Anthony Bridgerton, fiery enemies to lovers who love to bicker almost as much as they love their families. We had so much fun talking about this one that the recording time r...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Hey pals! Welcome to the finale of our recap of TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer! We touch on all the most iconic parts of this book: the meadow scene, the vampire baseball scene (plus incredible soundtrack), the secret car chase in MIDNIGHT SUN. Most importantly, we believe that the majority of the problems in the Twilight saga would be solved if Edward and Bella just did the dirty. Enjoy, and start revving your engines for NEW MOON! Part 1: Ep. 11 ; Part 2: Ep. 12 New Moon: Ep. 27 , 28 Eclipse: Ep....
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 59 min
Hey pals! Today, we're feeding our teen vampire obsession with Part 2 of our series on TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer. In today's episode, we have a lot of brooding on both Bella and Edward's parts until the vampire secret finally comes out and Bella and Edward officially fall in love (after spending a total of 72 hours with each other). We love it and we love them! Part 1: Ep. 11 ; Part 3: Ep. 13 New Moon: Ep. 27 , 28 Eclipse: Ep. 43 , 44, 45 Breaking Dawn: Ep. 56 , 57 Interview with Ilyana Kadush...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re heading back to our romance roots with Part 1 of our discussion of TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer. Bella, the original YA heroine template, and Edward, her 117 year-old vampire boyfriend, swept the nation—and our hearts—almost twenty years ago. And now we’re bringing the fun to you. We have so much Twilight saga lore to share, behind the scenes movie info, banter, and overall joy (seriously, we laughed so much). We hope you enjoy this little look into our baby romance souls. ...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over THE CHARM OFFENSIVE by Alison Cochrun. Meet Charlie, the star of a Bachelor-like show called 'Ever After', and his producer, Dev. Listen as they 'practice' date, travel the world, hold hands, puzzle, and fall in love—all while possibly promoting a Costco sponsorship? Anyway, these two are the cutest, and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed reading this book. Brazen banter: Our viral TikTok! The electric carriage aesthetic revolution! Cat-Dog! A...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Hey pals! We’re loving ICE PLANET BARBARIANS by Ruby Dixon in today's episode. Georgie gets abducted by aliens and the next thing she knows she's the leader of a group of women stranded on an (you guessed it) ice planet. Never fear! She gets rescued by our 7'6'' blue alien chief, Vektal, who doesn't eat her, but instead eats her out. Watch them navigate this ice planet, have lots of a sex, and somehow prevent anyone else from dying by the end. Brazen banter: How to win The Bachelor! Barbarian se...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Hey fam! As a special holiday gift, we're releasing a bonus episode of us chatting about THE HATING GAME movie! This was a cute, holiday romcom with great chemistry between the two leads and enough Smurfs to keep us more than happy. Have you had a chance to watch yet? Tell us what you thought! Brazen banter: Rachel's high school English class trauma! Weather appropriate clothing! Appreciating costume director, Astrid Brucker! Cat Scale: 6.5 Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and ...
Dec 25, 2021•44 min
Hey pals! Today, we’re raving over ROYAL HOLIDAY by Jasmine Guillory. We meet Vivian, a social worker based on Meghan Markle's mom and Alison's new personal hero, as she travels to a royal estate for the Christmas holidays. There she meets our guy Malcolm, the first Black Private Secretary to the Queen. Join us as we follow along on their whirlwind romance and discover why mature characters can sometimes make the best couples. Brazen banter: Kristen Stewart's future Oscar win! Why we hate Britis...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 19 min
