We've missed you! The three of us catch up by sharing bonkers book recs with each other! Books we talked about: The Monstrous Series by Lily Mayne Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton Does It Hurt by H.D. Carlton The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie J. Christopher, Jenny Nordbak, and Nina Saxena! Plus, foiled special editions with sprayed edges, gorgeous art, and so much more! Don't miss it! Dangerous Tides ..read more

Hey gorgeous Joy Lovers! This is the public preview of our last episode of 2022! We haven't gotten to record together for a little while, so it gets a little silly. Not only do you get a behind-the-scenes look at how we've been commissioning pirate art, but Katee tells us about Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton! It's a little Bonker's style holiday fun = a dark romance that might include some hand removal for romantic purposes... look we're both delighted and confused. Then you get a sneak peek at our newest brainchild "Bespoke Bonkers." In the full episode on The Temple, we tell cougar stories ..read more

Julie Murphy AND Sierra Simone join us to discuss Christmas movies that should have... and should NOT have banged. They were also kind enough to write the Christmas romance we all deserve...and you can bet your asses it bangs. A Merry Little Meet Cute is out now and is not to be missed! For bonus content or video of this episode, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy! We'll be back next week with our final episode of the year, then we'll be taking a break for December to recharge, spend time with family, and scheme how we can make 2023 your most gloriously bonkers year yet! Mentioned in this epi ..read more

Jenny brings Mel and Katee gifts from the fae realm by recapping The Fae Queen's Captive by Sierra Simone! How does Queen Sierra do this to us every single time? We bow before the throne of her writing. You can read the entire Peculiar Tastes series now on KU! For bonus content or video of this episode, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy! We'll be back next week with Sierra Simone herself AND Julie Murphy to help us bridge the gap between spooky season and holiday season...by talking holiday movies that should've fucked! Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bo ..read more

Melody delights Jenny and Katee by recapping The Captive Merman's Promise by Zoey Castile! We discover a hard limit for Katee and learn what mermen have in their pocketses. You can read the entire Peculiar Tastes series now on KU! For bonus content or video of this episode (you really need to see Katee's expressions!), check out The Temple of Defiant Joy! We'll be back next week to finish off the Peculiar Tastes series with a bang by recapping The Fae Queen's Captive by Sierra Simone! Make sure to check out our Patreon equivalent, the Temple of Defiant Joy, for bonus episodes, Book Club, art ..read more

Today, Katee takes us through the twisty mind of the one and only Nikki Sloan with The Vixen's Deceit! YOWZA, she delivered a horror romance that got under our skin and stayed there. Make sure to check out our Patreon equivalent, the Temple of Defiant Joy, for bonus episodes, Book Club, art, and more! Sign up for our NEWSLETTER! You can opt into as much or as little info as you want. Follow us on: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook Get the PECULIAR TASTES books! Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM N ..read more

Elle Diaz, aka Liz from the Makeout Already Podcast, is here to recap The Hellmouth Guardian's Lover by Adriana Herrera! This is book 3 in our Peculiar Tastes series! All I have to say is second chance hemi-peen. Does that make y'all curious at all? Make sure to get Elle's debut book How That Makes You Feel!!! And get bonus content and secrets at the Temple of Defiant Joy! Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie J. Christopher, Jenny Nordbak, and Nina Saxena! Plus, foi ..read more

RM Virtues joins Jenny and Mel to recap The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert! A reluctant bargainer, a stolen amulet, and magical pegging. How did she do it?! Check out our offerings on the Temple of Defiant Joy! Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie J. Christopher, Jenny Nordbak, and Nina Saxena! Plus, foiled special editions with sprayed edges, gorgeous art, and so much more! Don't miss it! Dangerous Tides ..read more

Hannah Whitten joined Katee and Mel to start our 6 week series recapping the Peculiar Tastes series! All of these books are now available for purchase and in Kindle Unlimited! We start with The Death God's Sacrifice by Jenny Nordbak! A gorgon assassin, a death god, an assignment to save her sister. This book has everything! Antler fun, threats of torture as foreplay, roaring revivals, the most perfect gift, and more! Make sure to check out Hannah's work and follow her on social media! Mentioned in this episode: Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS M ..read more

Oooooh Amalie Howard brought us A GIFT!!! Luxuria by Colette Rhodes is the monster cinnamon roll arranged marriage with a hornbag heroine romance that we've always wanted! The world building is exquisite, the heroine's voice is evocative and hilarious, and the relationship is perfectly crafted. Make sure to follow Amalie Howard on all the socials! Instagram | Twitter | TikTok Aftercare: Amalie: a bath or Game of Thrones, depending on the mood Mel: Squid Game. We know! It's shocking! Jenny: The new Point Break on mute, fast-forwarded to the Edgar Ramirez parts. Is it specific? Yes. Does it hit ..read more