In this episode of Blush & Bindings, your hosts Lindsey, Lauren, and Kacy introduce you to the world of historical romance with their Affairs of Antiquity series opener. They explore various subgenres within historical romance, including Regency, Highlander, Viking, and Pirate adventures. They discuss the appeal and popular themes in this subgenre, the historical evolution of the genre, key tropes like marriage of convenience and forbidden love, and delve into the importance of diversity and representation. They also tease the upcoming book club picks for the series, promising an immersive and passionate journey through time.
This episode contains mature themes and explicit content recommended for those who are 18+. Listener discretion is advised.
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We’re a couple of friends and sisters who bonded over a love of romance novels. After countless book discussions and shared book hangovers, we decided to create Blush & Bindings, a space to break down stigmas, lift up love stories and get cozy with the pages that bind us together.💕
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