After reading this self-help book, Amber and Sam thought about how these tips fit into what we read in romance today.  There are many more conversations about sex acts, informed consent, and acknowledgment of trauma that lends to a better sexual experience for all partners.   Check out this episode for how we feel this fits into romance novels today, and how it fits into our own lives. Content Warnings: discussions of sex, trauma, abuse, purity culture ..read more

Amber & Sam discuss their favorite book in the Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me. This book follows Viscount Anthony Bridgerton on his quest to find a viscountess.  Discussion on the Netflix series, Bridgerton season 2 is weaved into the book discussion. This episode contains spoilers for both the book and the show.  Come listen to what we liked, what we thought didn’t work on the show, and what we hope they do in the future.  ..read more

Join Amber & Sam as they travel back in time to the Gilded Age.  In this episode we discuss the Gilded Age time period in American history, the new HBO series, Gilded Age, and Joanna Shupe’s Gilded Age novel, The Rogue of Fifth Avenue.  If you are curious about this time period, this is the episode for you! We have some funny true stories from the time and discuss steamy scenes in The Rogue of Fifth Avenue. We also give our thoughts on the new HBO series, Gilded Age and gush over the all-star cast list.  CW: discussions of sexual assault in the book ..read more

Catch up with Amber and Sam as they discuss what they've been up to the past couple of months.  Hint: it includes a lot of Outlander audiobooks and binge-watching shows. We discuss holiday novellas, romance, the Gilded Age, and Ted Lasso.  There's no particular book for this episode, but we do discuss a number of Halloween and Christmas reads that we enjoyed. We've missed giving you episodes, and we hope to be better about once a month steamy romance goodness in 2022 ..read more

Amber & Sam dive into the world of monster romance in this episode.  Travel with us to Cambric Creek to meet Violet, a human, and Rourke, a minotaur.   This slow-burn romance definitely brings the heat.  If you're curious about getting started into the world of monster romance, this is a great place to start.  Listen to see why we think this is a great starting point and why we enjoyed this book! Etsy shop to buy the book plus extras: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1087700265/morning-glory-milking-farm-book-box?ref=shop_home_recs_1&crt=1 CW: Discussion of anxiety ..read more

In this episode, Amber and Sam discuss Tessa Bailey’s newest, steamy release, It Happened One Summer. This Schitt’s Creek inspired story of Piper and Brendan had us laughing and fanning ourselves. Join us as we watch a dirty-mouthed, grouchy sailor and a high-maintenance, sunny socialite fall for each other. We had so much fun reading and discussing this story that has all the classic Tessa Bailey elements. Get ready for one steamy ride ..read more

Content/Trigger Warnings for this episode: Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Domestic Abuse Join Amber and Sam as they discuss Outlander.  Let’s go back in time to the 1700s and fall in love with Jamie Fraser, one of the most famous Highlander romantic heroes.  Amber and Sam will examine Jamie and Claire’s relationship and their steamy scenes in this episode.   Spoiler Alert for the book & first season of the show.  We will discuss the entire book in this episode. There are also minor spoilers for subsequent books and seasons in the series.   ..read more

Amber & Sam introduce themselves and their individual histories reading romance. Find out when they started reading and why they feel it’s important. Listen for some fun couples questions thrown in there, too.  Content warning: This episode contains discussion of religion and its effect on sex in our lives and relationship.  This is purely our own personal experience. We advocate for making your own decisions with any and all consenting partners.  Since many are deconstructing their religious experiences as we are, we want to be sensitive to the fact that this might be diff ..read more

Amber and Sam are staying in the Regency Era for just a bit longer as they cover The Duke and I and the Netflix series, Bridgerton.  This is the last episode in our 4 part series that will cover both the book and show in length. Spoilers ahead! In this episode, Amber and Sam discuss episodes 7&8 of the Netflix series and compare and contrast with The Duke and I. Find out what was added, what stayed the same, and which characters we love ..read more

Amber and Sam are staying in the Regency Era for just a bit longer as they cover The Duke and I and the Netflix series, Bridgerton.  This is episode 3 in a 4 part series that will cover both the book and show in length. Spoilers ahead! In this episode, Amber and Sam discuss episodes 5&6 of the Netflix series and compare and contrast with The Duke and I. Find out what was added, what stayed the same, and which characters we love. ***Content Warning*** Discussion of sexual consent related to events in the show and book.  ..read more