Romance Read Along

Coming Home by Ellie Peat

Welcome to Romance Read-Along, where today we dive into the world of Ellie Peat's novel, "Coming Home". Join us as we chat with Ellie about the charm of low-stakes romance, the inspiration behind her characters, and the art of crafting a heartfelt story that resonates with everyday life.
In this episode, we explore the beauty of simplicity in storytelling, where real-life drama replaces high-stakes angst. Ellie shares anecdotes from her own experiences, revealing how personal stories influence her writing process, and how she balances humor and emotion to create relatable characters.
Discover how Ellie meticulously constructs her fictional world, from the inspiration of small-town dynamics to the intricacies of character development. We also delve into the interconnectedness of her series, where subplots weave through multiple books, offering readers a deeper understanding of her literary universe.
Whether you're a fan of cozy romances or curious about the behind-the-scenes of novel writing, this episode offers an engaging and insightful look at the making of "Coming Home". Join us for a conversation filled with laughter, nostalgia, and a genuine love for storytelling.
 
As always I'd love to hear from you romancereadalong@gmail.com
 
Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for our theme music. You can get Jacob the Horse's music at BandCamp. com
 

Who wants to marry a Cowboy? by Abigail Sharpe

In this episode of Romance Read-Along, we welcome author Abigail Sharp to discuss her debut novel, Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy? Abigail shares her experience of reclaiming the rights to her first book, updating it, and the journey of self-publishing. She reflects on the joy of revisiting her work and the changes she made over the years.
The conversation delves into the evolution of romance novels, touching on the importance of character development and emotional engagement. Abigail and Toni explore the dynamics of grumpy heroes and the charm of cowboys, while also sharing their love for classic romances and comic book heroes.
Listeners will get a sneak peek into Abigail's upcoming projects, including Who Wants to Marry a Doctor?, and insights into her writing process. Tune in to discover more about Abigail's world of romance and the inspiration behind her captivating stories.

Bonus Episode The Bernstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone

Classic children's book read by my adorable niece! 

Gambling with Common Sense Featuring Author Laughing Briar

Today author Laughing Briar and I discuss her new book Gambling on Common Sense and compare it to other scifi romances including Amanda Milo's Contagion.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48567611-contagion
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218659630-gambling-on-common-sense
https://laughingbriarbooks.com/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laughingbriar/gambling-on-common-sense-novel-by-l-briarhttps://youtu.be/z170jz1HABA
 
 
As always I'd love to hear from you romancereadalong@gmail.com
 
Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for our theme music. You can get Jacob the Horse's music at BandCamp. com
 

My favorite Neurodiversity in Romance

In this episode I gush about my favorite neurodiverse authors and main characters.
The Kissing Quotient by Helen Hoang (It was fine but its only listed first because it has had the most critical acclaim)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36199084-the-kiss-quotient
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5981872-the-madness-of-lord-ian-mackenzie
The Wedding Night Before Christmas by Kati Wilde
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43974752-the-wedding-night-before-christmas
Jonas by Jenna Myles
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65649920-jonas
Royal Bumblebee by Millie Lowelle
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61072788-the-royal-s-bumblebee
Contagion by Amanda Milo
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48567611-contagion
Beard Science by Penny Reid
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23337872-beard-science
Sweet Berries by C.M. Nacosta (My bad I thought it was Sweet Berry Farms)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60419993-sweet-berries
Strange Love by Ann Aguirre (Major Oops while Heather Guerre is Neurodivergent this book was written by Ann Aguirre)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48915429-strange-love
Small Packages by Drea Braddock
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59755520-small-packages
The NB aliens by Millie Lowell are in the Otherworldly Match series 
 
As always I'd love to hear from you romancereadalong@gmail.com
 
Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for our theme music. You can get Jacob the Horse's music at BandCamp. com

Suzanne Brockmann's Force of Nature & Shelly Laurenston's Hunting Season

Sarah and I recommend books from our favorite series and find out we have very different tastes.
Sarah reads Suzanne Brockmann's Force of Nature and has questions about the FMCs physical description and concerns about her MMCs suitability as a partner. 
 
Toni read Shelly Laurenston's Hunting Season and has concerns about all the murder. Not to mention the pressure on the FMC to be with the MMC.
Thanks again to Jacob the Horse for the use of their song Sunshine.
https://jacobthehorse.bandcamp.com/track/sunshine-2
And remember you  can contact us at Romancereadalong@gmail.com
We'd love to hear from you!

Unhinged by Vera Valentine

Unhinged by Vera Valentine lives up to its reputation.
https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/s/J4tBvMCcTh
 
This review by u/taramisu47 sold me on the book and I was not disappointed. If you want to pick up this ridiculous delight it is only available on Amazon but at least its only 99 cents.
 
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=unhinged
 
As always I'd love to hear from you romancereadalong@gmail.com
 
Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for our theme music. You can get Jacob the Horse's music at BandCamp. com

Kade by Jenna Myles (feat Jeremy)

As always I'd love to hear from you romancereadalong@gmail.com
 
Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for our theme music. You can get Jacob the Horse's music at BandCamp. com

The Unleahing by Shelly Laurenston (feat Sarah)

We talk about the Unleashing. I might be too harsh. We discuss the relative merits of focusing on world building verses focusing on feelings. Honorable mentions to Horse girls and horrible cover art.
Many Thanks to Jacob the Horse for the use of their Amazing song Sunshine.

Love is blind by Lynsay Sands (feat Sarah)

A light hearted comedy. Pratfalls abound. Gift of the Magi Vibes. You may or may not fine this female main character (FMC) to be to stupid to live (TSTL).
 
As always I'd love to hear from you romancereadalong@gmail.com
 
Many thanks to Jacob the horse for allowing us to sample their amazing song Sunshine for our theme music. You can get Jacob the Horse's music at BandCamp. com