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Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceBonkers Catch Up March 2023!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 MayneHaunting Adeline by H.D. CarltonDoes It Hurt by H.D. Carlton The Hurricane Wars by Thea GuanzonMentioned 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...2023-03-2351 minBonkers RomanceBonkers Romance2022 Finale!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...2022-11-2721 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceShould It Bang? Xmas Movie Edition!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...2022-11-171h 13Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSave Your ScreamsJenny 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...2022-11-101h 16Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceMerman PearlsMelody 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...2022-11-031h 04Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceEnter the VoidToday, 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 | FacebookGet the PECULIAR TASTES books!Mentioned in this episode:...2022-10-271h 15Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceBig News for 2023: Dangerous Tides!đŠđąđœđ€đŹđ­đšđ«đ­đžđ« #𝟐 is coming!! Come sail the seas with us... PIRATES ARE COMING!->Make sure you're subscribed to the newsletter! Next year, we'll be launching the Dangerous Tides series, and it will be PIRATES. Sexy, bonkers pirates!But of course, we have to keep SOME secrets, so we're going to send y'all on a treasure hunt to find out who the season 2 authors are! It will be happening after the New Year, so keep an eye out for that!This series will be linked by our magical port town that sits out of time and space. It's none other t...2022-10-2115 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceGet Slimed with Elle DiazElle 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...2022-10-201h 05Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceMagical Pegging with RM VirtuesRM 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!2022-10-131h 04Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSex Gods with Hannah WhittenHannah 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...2022-10-061h 00Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceShadow Daddy with Amalie HowardOooooh 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 | TikTokAftercare: Amalie: a bath or Game of Thrones, depending on the moodMel: Squid Game. We know! It's shocking! Jenny: The new Point Break on mute, fast-forwarded to the Edgar Ramirez...2022-09-291h 43Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceA Post-Morality Chain KingDid you ever think anyone would figure out a way to recap John Wick for a romance podcast?? WELL ALI HAZELWOOD HAS DONE IT. Aftercare: Katee: The Way of the House Husband manga series!!!Melody: Shang Chi. Watch it immediately. (Warning: They don't kiss)Ali: The K-drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim! It gets a little sexy! 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...2022-09-221h 28Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceMel's Devilish SubmissionHey all! We're back to the books we imprinted on! This week Mel talks about The Devil's Submission by Nicola Davidson! Sheepish submissive! Lady Dom! Terrible mom! It's all here.Aftercare: Katee: playlists in 8D. The sound goes back and forth between your headphones and it scratches her ADHD brain in the best way! Mel: The third book in this series, The Seduction of Viscount Vice! It's another second chance romance and they're exhibitionists!As always, make sure to check out the Temple of Defiant Joy!Mentioned in this...2022-09-151h 08Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceWhy Not Both?Naima, Andie, Jenny, and Mel wrap up the second half of The Next 365 Days! Triads, boy makeouts, and Olga love! Enjoy! CW: we lightly discuss domestic violence because Mel couldn't suspend her disbelief far enough and toed the line of being a total buzz kill. (Hi. Mel here. I wrote this.)Mentioned in this episode:September in the Temple!- This month we're back with Katee regaling us with more Fertile in My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dungeon (and we discover an actual hard limit for Katee!), and Hannah Whitten is going to st...2022-09-0859 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceMobster DocumentariesIt's part 1 of The Next 365 Days! Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher are back to discuss the 3rd movie in the Netflix movie series. We had to split this into 2 episodes (again) because we are THE MOST in this recap (as usual). Along the way we discuss mobster "documentaries," stepsibling TikTok, and accidental exhibitionism. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode:September in the Temple!- This month we're back with Katee regaling us with more Fertile in My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dungeon (and we discover an actual hard limit for Katee!), and Hannah Whitten is go...2022-09-011h 08Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceWTF Did I Marry?Katee recaps Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews! It's our member-only episode, so if you want to hear the whole thing, head to our website and sign up for the Temple of Defiant Joy! If you want to get inside information for our next projects or have a chance to get a Peculiar Tastes special edition set or swag box, sign up for our NEWSLETTER! If we have extras because order minimums require it, we'll let you know! Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers...2022-08-2516 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceHellcat's Gotta HellcatJenny gets in the way, way back machine and transports us to a time when she had to sneak and scrounge to get her hands on romance. She recaps Lord of a Thousand Nights by Madeline Hunter and it's an enemies-to-lovers dream come true that really holds up!Aftercare: Jenny: The Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas and the narrative blueprints one can see across an author's work.Katee: Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White! Check the trigger warnings at the front!Melody: The One That Got Away...2022-08-181h 44Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomancePraise Us!Jenny recaps Praise by Sarah Cate!Aftercare: Jenny: we're onto Hosier compilations!Katee: Songs to Drown Sailors To and The Amazing DevilMel: Chris Evans voices Buzz Lightyear in that new Buzz Lightyear movie and it's a confusing treat for your pants!Mentioned in this episode:September in the Temple!- This month we're back with Katee regaling us with more Fertile in My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dungeon (and we discover an actual hard limit for Katee!), and Hannah Whitten is going to stop by to gi...2022-08-111h 26Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceFast & Furious: London Drift with Hannah Whitten!Hannah Whitten is here to introduce Jenny and Katee to the perfection that is the Fallen series by Nicola Davidson. We recap Surrender to Sin and it's a masterclass on what you can do with a novella!Don't forget there's less than a week left to back our Kickstarter! If you want the sexy special editions and the super sexy art, this is your only chance to get all of it! Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH...2022-08-041h 03Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceBeware the Fishmen!Hooooeeeeyyyy! It's our Temple-Only episode for July! Katee is recapping Fertile in my Ex-Boyfriend's Dungeon: Level 4. Ghost Pirates! Tentacle Beasts! Fishmen! It's a ride, to say the least. Thank you to everyone who's backed or shared our Kickstarter for the Peculiar Tastes Series! To listen to this episode in full, join the Temple of Defiant Joy at any level.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...2022-07-2811 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceFeed the Old Gods with Sophie Lark!Sophie Lark is here to recap The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden with Katee! We were obsessed with the fairytale vibes and Russian mythology...and Jenny might've been kind of obsessed with trying to make the villain into the love interest. Other things we're obsessed with? Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, which you can get right now through Bonkers Book Club! It's enemies to lovers where they're forced to marry and when she finds out he's allergic to strawberries, she deliberately eats them before the wedding so their kiss is...memorable. Also...attempted drowning as...2022-07-211h 12Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceDragon Schnurffels with Ana Huang!Hey Joy Lovers! Ana Huang is here to introduce Melody to Ruby Dixon's post-apocalyptic dragons (finally!) with Fire In His Blood. She's a crafty scavenger who's turned into bait, he's the dragon who will be saved by her love. Plus, so many dragon schnurffels and snuggles! Aftercare: Ana: The Lost City with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum! Mel: Vanessa's Dragon by Ruby DixonKatee: Love Island UK!!Our Kickstarter launched this week and we've been blown away by your support! THANK YOU! If you haven't seen it yet, you...2022-07-141h 34Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSubmitting Eagerly with Jenny NordbakKatee recaps Fertile in My Ex Boyfriend's Dungeon, Level 1 by Amanda Clover for Mel and Jenny! This might come as a shock, but it's bonkers! Our plucky heroine encounters some goblins, an orc, and a beetlekin! We've decided to recap the rest of the series for the Temple because we loved this one so much. Book 2 is already available! Make sure to check out OUR KICKSTARTER!!! We're 5 days from launch! After Care: Katee: Love Island UKMelody: I Was Never There. Awesome podcast! Jenny: Hozier. That is all. 2022-07-071h 09Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceWe've Been Scheming!Hello Beautiful Joylover! This is the public preview of June's Temple-only episode! We finally get to tell you all about our secret activities! Jenny, Katee, and Melody have been working hard to bring a brand new bonkers romance series into the world. Peculiar Tastes is a contemporary fantasy romance series that's set in our fictional Samhain festival, The Shadow Market. The series will be launching via a Kickstarter that includes decadent special editions (ebook, paperback, and hardback!) and swag that will only be available through the Kickstarter. Follow our prelaunch page so you don't miss when Katee...2022-06-3035 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceA New Record with Aveda ViceMelody and Katee are here with Aveda Vice to recap Desire the Star by Miranda Silver! This witchy, tarot-loving (literally), paranormal, polyknot, CLIFFHANGER was joy from start to finish. It has every trope you can think of and at least 3 you never would have guessed. Aveda Vice was one of our June book club picks because she just came out with INEXTRICABLY TIED, the follow up to her Gargoyle/Harpy masterpiece SKIN. Make sure to check it out! Aveda's Website Aftercare Suggestions: Aveda: All Of Us Are Dead on Netflix. It's coming of...2022-06-231h 43Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceGet the Poison Out with Angelina M. LopezWe're back and you better get ready because we're recapping the second book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series--Rhage's book! Angelina M. Lopez is here to tell us about Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward!But we have huge news! Katee Robert has joined Bonkers Romance as a cohost starting with this episode! We couldn't be more excited to have her as part of the Bonkers team! Katee, Jenny, and Angelina delve into all thing BDB, bow down to J.R. Ward as one of the patron saints of bonkers romance, and possibly spend some...2022-06-171h 46Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceRobot Daddy with Kimberly Lemming!Kimberly Lemming joined us to recap Robot Daddy by Allysa Hart and Rayanna Jamison. The title says it all! Listen as Jenny tries to process the awesomeness of the premise and then grapple with the...surprise? ending. A delight all around!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!2022-05-271h 12Bonkers RomanceBonkers Romance365 Days: This Day (Part 2) with Naima and Andie!We’re back with part 2 of this glorious, glorious film! Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher are back to recap the cinematic masterpiece that is 365 Days: This Day! We have many hot takes, an absurd amount of laughter, and an overall sense of delight that we exist in the same universe as this utterly perfect film. Buckle up! If you missed Part 1, you can find it here! As always, if you’re looking for more bonkers in your life, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy! May I particularly recommend the video for this episode? You’...2022-05-191h 05Bonkers RomanceBonkers Romance365 Days: This Day (Part 1) with Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher!We’re joined by Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher to recap the cinematic masterpiece that is 365 Days: This Day! We have many hot takes, an absurd amount of laughter, and an overall sense of delight that we exist in the same universe as this utterly perfect film. Buckle up!We’ll be back next week with Part 2, sure to be filled with more laughter, horror, and horniness.As always, if you’re looking for more bonkers in your life, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy! May I particularly recommend the video for this episod...2022-05-121h 05Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceJoining the Mafia with Joanna ShupeWe're joined byJoanna Shupe to recap Dark Mafia Prince by Annika Martin! Our first mafia romance did not let us down!Joanna has a brand new book out this month! The Bride Goes Rogue is magnificent! The third book in the Fifth Avenue Rebels series about an arranged engagement destined for disaster
and it brings the heat!Our After Care suggestions were:-Every Summer After by Carley Fortune—a book that satisfied Jenny’s deep craving for split timeline/first love, swoony romance.-365 Days: This Day-Eyes on Me by...2022-05-051h 26Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceAphrodisiacs and Avalanches with Katee RobertKatee Robert is here! Robin's here! And we’re recapping The Winter King by C.L. Wilson! This special episode is dedicated to Temple member Robin's late mom, Elaine, who was a romance reader and all around badass. We wish we could've known her, but we're honored Robin came to join us to celebrate her with a delightfully bonkers book that includes an aphrodisiac, weather magic, and an ice king who demands one of the daughters of his enemy as his wife...he just isn't specific enough about which daughter! Be sure not to miss Ka...2022-04-281h 36Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceAll Aboard the F*ck Bus with Steffanie HolmesWe’re joined by Steffanie Holmes to recap Devil’s Day Party by C.M. Stunich! It’s our first bully romance and we didn’t expect to be so charmed by it!Be sure to also check out Steffanie’s latest, Poison Ivy (out May 5), which is the start of a brand new series for her—one you’ll especially enjoy if you were intrigued by the bully sub-genre!Our After Care recs were:Mel: Bone, Marry, Bury PodcastSteffanie: Nala's World: One Man, His Rescue Cat, and a Bike Ride Around th...2022-04-211h 20Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceNo Shame with Sarah WendellSarah Wendell joins us for Part 1 of A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon—a book so delicious, Jenny was bouncing in her chair like an eager puppy dog. Part 2 will be available on Smart Bitches, Trashy Podcast on 4/15/22, so don't miss it!If you’re reading ahead, here are some of the books we’ll be covering in upcoming episodes:The Winter King by C.L. WilsonWe’ll be back next week with Steffanie Holmes to recap Devil’s Day Party by C.M. Stunich!As always, if you’re loo...2022-04-141h 01Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceHate Sex with Sophie Jordan!We’re joined by Sophie Jordan to recap The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary—one of our favorite enemies-to-lovers romances of all time! It’s bonkers how fearlessly Kate pushes the characters to be mean to each other, all the while walking the tightrope of never making us hate either of them! Also—hate sex. So much exceptional hate sex.Sophie’s latest, is The Rake Gets Ravished. I’m not going to try to do it justice
instead I’ll just drop this from the blurb and let you make the right choice: No one trifles with Silas Maste...2022-04-071h 20Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceNipple Paint as Formalwear with Juliette CrossJuliette Cross joins us to recap Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven!If you’re a fan of Khal Drogo, you’ll love this one! Luna agrees to marry an alien barbarian king to save her brother and frankly, hits the jackpot. We get tail bondage, tattoos in the best places, and nipple paint as formalwear!Juliette’s latest is Parks and Provocation—an enemies-to-lovers small town romance that sounds delicious! Be sure to also check out the romance podcast she has with her niece—Smart Women Read Romance!Our After Care sugge...2022-03-2419 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceInitiating Melody with Nisha SharmaWe’re joined by Nisha Sharma to recap The Initiation by Nikki Sloane!This book had us all questioning who gave Nikki Sloane permission to write this and the answer is that she’s exactly the kind of brave author we started the podcast to celebrate. We revel in the intrigue, sexual tension, and (ahem) the ritual it eventually builds to. We bow down before Nikki Sloane. Nisha’s latest is Dating Dr. Dil, a sexy, hilarious, clever reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew that turns it all on its head in the most brilli...2022-03-171h 24Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSweet Intrigue Boys with Roxie Noir!We’re joined by author Roxie Noir to to recap Unhallowed by Jordan L. Hawk!Our After Care suggestions were:A Society of Gentlemen series by KJ CharlesMorning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. NascostaWicked Beauty by Katee RobertIf you’re reading ahead, here are some of the books we’ll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn’t set yet):The Initiation by Nikki SloaneA Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn MoonCaptive of the Horde King by...2022-03-101h 46Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceAs Thick As Your Forearm with @BookishHillWe’re joined by one of our favorite BookTokers, Hillary (@bookishhill), to recap Love and Monsters by Raven Flanagan! Our minds were blown in the best possible way when Hillary shared her path to becoming a bonkers romance reader and the journey she’s been on for the last year!This absolute delight of a book features a human who finds herself accidentally transported to a monster world where she gets chucked into a dungeon with a demon who has many redeeming qualities for a cellmate. Not only can he efficiently deal with her period in a way...2022-03-031h 07Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceA Trisexual Awakening with R.M. VirtuesRM Virtues joined us to recap The Mummy! Jenny got to watch this Romancelandia favorite film for the first time and it was a delight!We fangirl over R.M., discuss why this film is in fact a tri-awakening rather than a bi-awakening, and generally flail at the magnitude of bonkers this swashbuckling romp pulls off. For proof that Jenny did in fact once wear suspenders made of bondage tape out in Vegas...or for links to the books we discussed, check the show notes on our website!Follow RM's Website : @rmvirtues on...2022-02-241h 35Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSloshing with His Shimmering Release with Robin Lovett!We’re joined by Robin Lovett to recap The Mabon Feast by C.M. Nascosta!We delve into Robin’s thoughts on bonkers books and why none of us should carry any shame about them—as well as her thoughts on author core stories. Then, we recap the delicious snack that is The Mabon Feast, a sexy romance between a socially awkward witch and a very charming (and hot) spider centaur. What exactly is sloshing with his shimmering release? It may not be what you’re thinking! Robin’s latest is the fourth book in the glorio...2022-02-171h 40Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceA Stable of Fae Menfolk with Monica CorwinWe’re joined by Monica Corwin to recap A Kiss of Shadows (first book in the Merry Gentry series) by Laurell K. Hamilton!Laurell K. Hamilton is one of the original queens of bonkers, an author who was pushing boundaries long before it was cool! Please be aware that in this episode we discuss content in the book that is typical of something written in the late nineties—including mention of a rape that occurs on page and sexual violence as punishment. We don’t get deep into that stuff, but mention that it happens. On a relate...2022-02-101h 24Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceMurdered in the Pants with Kenya Goree-BellWe’re joined by Kenya Goree-Bell to recap Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux!It’s the first horror romance we’ve covered and we bow down before the magnificence of Harley Laroux’s kinky, sexy, slightly scary, deeply satisfying story of a human who falls for a demon! Also be sure not to miss Kenya’s brand new release, The Kronic, out now on KU! Our After Care suggestions were:-The Road to Rose Bend by Naima Simone and His Leading Lady by Jenny Nordbak-Edin by Lily Mayne-The...2022-02-031h 31Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceKnotting Lessons with Lillian Lark!We’re joined by Lillian Lark to recap Manix by Grace McGinty!Lillian brought us an omegaverse, mpreg, warrior cat shifter book—with knotting! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or you just went on a google adventure looking up those terms, this episode should delight you.Be sure not to miss Lillian’s latest, Deceived by the Gargoyles, a monster romance which also features knotting, breeding, and multiple hot gargoyles with a curvy librarian!If you’re reading ahead, here are some of the books we’ll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the sc...2022-01-271h 29Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceEva Moore Saves A DemonWe’re joined by Eva Moore to recap That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming!This episode is a frothy cocktail of effervescent joy and we couldn’t be more delighted with the book Eva picked to bring us back from hiatus! Be sure not to miss Eva’s brand new release, Reclaimed Dreams, which is the deeply satisfying conclusion to her Exposed Dreams series (but it can be read as a standalone)! Our Aftercare suggestions were:-Penzey’s Spices-Art Hub on Youtube and Reclaimed Dreams2022-01-201h 28Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceBonkers Bonus - Alexis Hall SpotlightHappy New Year's Eve! We decided to end the year by showcasing an insightful chat with one of our Bonkers Book Club Spotlight Authors - Alexis Hall! We talk all about his upcoming release and January book club offering SOMETHING FABULOUS, what we can expect from him in the near future, the balance of creating art while navigating the expectations of an audience, wanting to be A Writer vs. wanting to Write, the confusion of celebrity in the age of niche media, and so much more! Today (Dec 31, 2021) is the last day Temple members can download the 6...2021-12-3148 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceA Sleep Paralysis Demon (!!!) with Liz from Make Out AlreadyWe’re joined by Liz from the Make Out Already podcast to recap Sing Me to Sleep by R.M. Virtues!We discuss how Melody is into grandpa fucking and why Jenny is livid she didn’t get to read this book (which has since been rectified!). Because y’all. It’s about a sexy, protective sleep paralysis demon. I’m not telling you more than that. It’s too good to summarize. Everyone needs to go read this book immediately.The podcast Liz mentioned for Aftercare is the Get Sleepy podcast. The movie Jenny couldn’t rem...2021-12-021h 33Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceJenny Gets Her C*ck Pocket with Stacey HamelWe recap I Married a Naga by Regine Abel with Stacey Hamel! Many of you already know and love Stacey, but for those who don't, we thought it was high time to introduce you to her beautiful brain. She's an admin of our Facebook group,The Altar of Defiant Joy, and Patron Saint of the Bonkers Romance TikTok. We've affectionately dubbed her our Adminotaur.We talked about many things, but the most important is clearly that Jenny finally got to recap a book with a motherfudging c*ck pocket! This book features a human woman who is...2021-11-2825 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSexy Antibodies with Alexis DariaWe're joined by Alexis Daria to recap Alien Quarantine Rescue by Robin Lovett! This was Jenny’s very first Robin Lovett book and she’s obsessed! It starts in an all too realistic setting where the world has gone to hell after a pandemic and the heroine has been alone for five years
but very, very quickly changes to a marvelous fantasy when an alien lands in her front yard offering antibodies. Copious amounts of antibodies. We talked about how much we love romances like this when the love interests are from different species having to learn about...2021-11-181h 03Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSensual Falconry with Adriana HerreraWe're joined by Adriana Herrera to recap Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning! We talk about why we’re Moning Maniacs, why this was the Golden Age of paranormal romance, and why falconer dirty talk is so sexy. This book has it all...time travel, a heroine fleeing a dark secret in her past, meddling fae, a murderous ex girlfriend, not one but two near death sick bed scenes, sensory deprivation, Highlander Times viagra, an accidental aphrodisiac scene, light kidnapping, and one swaggering Highlander who’s so generously hung that comparisons to actual horses are made. Be...2021-11-111h 38Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceBisexual Awakening (Or Not) with Andie J. Christopher!We're joined by Andie J. Christopher to recap Coyote Ugly (which somehow came out 20 years ago??)! We discuss early aughts fashion, dancing on bars, and this film’s impact on our bisexual awakening—or in one of our cases, a definitive confirmation of straightness. Please enjoy the references to a Minotaur Cock Water Gun (which could only possibly be understood by Romancelandia) and Fievel Does Fleet Week!Andie just revealed the cover of her next book, Thank You, Next
and we’re obsessed with it! If you haven’t gotten Hot Under His Collar (with Father What-a-Waste) yet, you’r...2021-11-041h 15Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceParty Kraken with Katee RobertWe're joined by Katee Robert to recap Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark! We talk about why this book is the perfect soft introduction to tentacles because it gives you a taste of the possibilities without being anything extreme. We also chat about kraken stereotypes, why we’re all pervs who want certain things to happen when tentacles are at play, and what on earth Katee Robert considers bonkers—given that she’s spent the last few years teaching most of us that we’re into things we thought were hard limits. For the full episode, check ou...2021-10-2825 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceA F*cking Smoke Monster with Dani LaceyWe're joined by Dani Lacey to recap Soul Eater by Lily Mayne! We discuss what it’s been like watching the Ice Planet TikTok craze when Dani hosts the Ice Planet podcast. Jenny throws a full blown tantrum because Melody keeps getting to recap the books with cock pockets. We celebrate this charming, romantic, delicious, sexy AF triumph of a bonkers book that features a smoke monster and the sweetest human guy ever written. “This is maybe the hottest book I’ve read in a minute...” -MelodyAftercare Links:Dani: True Crime Obsessed podcast (Grizzly...2021-10-211h 44Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleMonster Romance with Jenny NordbakWe’re talking minotaurs and spiders and orcs and gargoyles
it’s Monster Romance week at Fated Mates! Jenny Nordbak of the Wicked Wallflowers and Bonkers Romance podcast joins us to talk about this explosive, extremely popular genre that both intrigues and perplexes us. Our next read along is Uzma Jalaluddin’s Hana Khan Carries On. Find it at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or at your local indie. This episode sponsored by Radish: Bottomless content; one cute app. Visit radish.social/fatedmates for 24 free coins and to read your first Radish story.Show Notes2021-10-201h 24Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSex for Protection with Abby JimenezWe're joined by Abby Jimenez to recap Hold by Claire Kent! Hold is set on a prison planet and opens with the lines: Find the strongest man there. Give yourself to him in return for protection. It's the only way you'll ever survive.This was Abby’s first bonkers book, so we discuss how this has opened up her reading world and the marvelous rabbit hole it’s taken her down. We discuss the moments in the book where it’s clear the author has made a ballsy choice (and she nails it!), why it can be more f...2021-10-141h 15Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSex Club Masquerade with Sarah MacLeanWe're joined by Sarah MacLean to recap The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt! We discuss the many ways books can be bonkers (Sarah’s love of bananas books), sexy times in a sex club with a masquerade mask, how self indulgent it is to sob on the ground for hours, and the seriously good books we’ve read lately! Be sure not to miss Sarah’s brand new, super sexy, bonkers fun romance, Bombshell!For the complete list of books we mention (with links), check out the show notes on our website!Support for th...2021-10-071h 18Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomancePull-Out Orc Fountain with Naima SimoneWe're joined by Naima Simone to recap The Lady and the Orc by Finley Fenn! We discuss Naima and Jenny’s mutual obsession with Lord of the Rings, that time Naima accidentally showed the guy at the phone case kiosk a description of orc parts (that he’s still sitting somewhere thinking about), gloriously thick orc thighs, and why Jenny has declared Luke Arnold her sworn enemy! Be sure not to miss Naima’s stellar upcoming book, Christmas in Rose Bend that comes out October 26! For the list of books we mentioned in this episode, check...2021-09-301h 19Heaving BosomsHeaving BosomsEp. 207 - He's All That with Jenny NordbakHey HBs! Another friend is here! Jenny Nordbak joins Erin and Melody to discuss her new podcast Bonkers Romance and her romance debut HIS LEADING LADY. She's releasing a scorchingly hot contemporary romance about a Hollywood A-List actor who's trying to roughen up his squeaky clean image and an elite dominatrix who doesn't want the limelight, but can't help but be drawn to his mysterious charisma. There's fake dating and BDSM training and it's a book you absolutely have to read! Then, we recap Netflix rom-com He's All That, a gender bent remake of 90's treasure She's All That...2021-09-272h 02Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceSpider Shibari with Sierra SimoneWe’re joined by Sierra F*cking Simone to recap Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts! We discuss how bonkers books must fulfill the promise of the premise, how Jenny and Mel are consensual creeps, how Jenny is a spider kink hipster, and why this marvelous book sold a skeptical Sierra Simone on spider romance!“A real bonkers romance doesn’t just have fearlessness in the premise, but the author doesn’t shy away from the terrifying thing they signed up to write.” -Sierra Simone“The call of timidity is very strong. I can sometimes feel the temptation t...2021-09-231h 17Bonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceThe Tightrope: An IntroductionWelcome to our introductory episode! Get to know a little bit about your hosts, Jenny Nordbak and Melody Carlisle, and learn what Bonkers Romance is all about!We discuss what “bonkers” means to each of us since it’s something we’ve been asking guests. Jenny: It’s the brave decisions authors have made when they chose not to play it safe.Mel: It’s those books that make you wonder, “is this even allowed??” with absolute glee. Why we started Bonkers Romance and what we hope to accomplish with it:Celebrate those brave choices au...2021-09-2341 minBonkers RomanceBonkers RomanceBonkers Romance - Coming Soon!Coming September 23, 2021! Jenny Nordbak and Melody Carlisle are teaming up to bring you a brand new podcast that celebrates romance and the fearless creators who make the genre amazing. Every Thursday, we invite an author or creator from the romance community to recap a truly bonkers piece of romance media and discuss how it’s tropes are maximized and what they do for us. Along the way you’ll get commentary, book recs, hilarious stories, hot takes, and a unique peek into the brains of creators you admire. Join us each week as we celebrate the authors who really *go t...2021-09-0402 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club147 - Best Books of 2020 with Maureen Lenker!Maureen Lenker from Entertainment Weekly is back to talk to us about the best books she read in 2020. We talk through the 10 that made her Best of 2020 column along with some honorable mentions she didn't have space for and some of Jenny's favorites. Also enjoy a discussion of words we evidently don't know how to pronounce correctly (are you saying segue and buoy the right way?) and why Sarah thinks Jenny is far more metal than she actually is. 2021-03-051h 17Tea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance ReviewTea & Strumpets: A Regency Romance Review073 - Bridgerton S1 E6 Recap - Swish with Jenny Nordbak!**TW: Consent and Sexual Assault** It’s time to get into it and discuss Bridgerton’s most controversial episode. While we dove deep into these themes during our full book review (Episode 6 of our podcast, coincidentally), we wanted to find someone who had more authority than we did to speak on consent. We were so lucky to get to speak with former dominatrix, Wicked Wallflowers podcast co-host, and Bridgerton virgin Jenny Nordbak. We talk about her thoughts on the series as a whole, how they could have done much better addressing consent, and if she’ll be watching next season...2021-02-181h 12The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club145 - 3 Year Anniversary Episode!It's our third anniversary! We're so grateful for all of our listeners and guests who've made it an incredible 3 years! In this episode we reflect on some of the things we've been most struck by in past episodes, share some favorite memories, do a quick What We're Reading, and Jenny recaps the romance novel that kicked off Sarah's love of romance...and it is gloriously bananas! Also enjoy: Jenny's truly horrifying German accent, an Animaniacs song, the moment Sarah mixes Jenny up with a Miss Congeniality character, and the number of times Sarah is attacked by her cat! 2020-11-191h 12The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club140 - Rosie Danan: The RoommateWe're joined by debut author Rosie Danan! Her novel, The Roommate, is an absolute delight, so we talk all about the book, her research into the world of adult performers, and how the pandemic has impacted our reading habits.  2020-09-161h 06The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club139 - Molly O'Keefe: Burn Down the NightWe're joined by fan favorite Molly O'Keefe! We chat about why we all love take charge heroines who chain heroes to the bed, what it's like writing across genres, Jenny's love of dick piercings (sorry, Molly!), and what it's like writing during a pandemic.  2020-09-091h 12The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club131 - Karina Halle: The Forbidden ManWe're taking a break from our Book Recs and Laughs series this week to share the very last interview we got to do in person before lockdown! Jenny got to chat with Karina Halle about her bonkers, immersive writing process, her adventures in Hollywood going to the Westworld premiere and the Golden Globes, and why travel is the best! 2020-05-201h 25The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club128 - Too Hot to Handle with Andie J. Christopher and Naima SimoneThings have gone off the rails here in the Wicked Wallflowers Club. This episode (and the show we're talking about) may or may not be kind of a shit show, but we hope it's a hilarious, delightful shit show. Andie J. Christopher and Naima Simone are back to help us attempt to digest the train wreck that is Netflix's new show, Too Hot to Handle! I have no idea how else to summarize this, so I've included some choice out of context quotes instead of show notes!"I have trust issues because everyone hates my Christmas tree dick."...2020-04-291h 25The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club126 - Book Recs and Laughter #1We've started a new series of episodes to help us all through the isolation! It's kind of a spin on What We're Reading, but with funny stories and lots of old friends! We're having past guests (and some exciting new voices) come on to share "a book rec and a laugh" with us. We're basically crowd sourcing good books and joy for you from some of our favorite people! This first episode features Sarah and Jenny sharing their own recs and funny stories as well as a guest segment with Maureen Lee Lenker from Entertainment Weekly! In addition to...2020-04-1556 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club115 - Tracey Suppo: Book + Main BitesWe're joined by Tracey Suppo who is trying to create the perfect way for romance readers to find their next book. We talk about Book + Main Bites--how it works, why it's specially designed for romance readers, and where the idea came from. Sarah and Jenny try to corrupt the tool to use for their own filthy purposes ("Can I search for double vaginal penetration?"). We also cover Ice Planet Barbarians, fisting, and lots of great book recs!2020-01-1657 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club114 - Jennifer Ryan and Laura Lee Gurhke: Wild Rose Ranch and Dear Lady TrueloveThis week we have a slightly different format than usual. Jenny got the chance to sit down with Jennifer Ryan and Laura Lee Gurhke during an event at the Huntington Beach Library, but since we were really tight on time they were much shorter individual interviews than normal—so we’ve combined them into one episode for your listening pleasure. We wouldn’t want to abandon you with a short episode in the middle of your commute or while you’re trying to put your laundry away. Jennifer Ryan is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author of suspenseful contemporary romances...2020-01-091h 08The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club112 - Nicole Fischer and Emma Brodie: How to Write a RomanceWe’re joined by Avon Books editor Nicole Fischer (who is the editor of some of our favorites like Tessa Bailey, Talia Hibbert, and Vivienne Lorret). We’re also joined by Emma Brodie who is an editor for William Morrow. We talk about their How to Write a Romance book which Emma worked on with the Avon romance editing team. We also talk about how they got their start, what we can expect from Nicole’s authors in the near future, and why Jenny and Nicole agree that “thrust” is the best word to search a book for if you’re try...2019-12-1846 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club107 - Andie J. Christopher and Kristine Swartz: Not the Girl You MarryWe're joined by fan favorite Andie J. Christopher and her editor at Berkley, the fabulous Kristine Swartz! We chat about Not the Girl You Marry, how their author/editor relationship came to be...and Jenny may or may not cry while talking about the book!2019-11-1351 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club101 - Angela James: Editor ExtraordinaireWe're joined by editor Angela James! We discuss her departure from Harlequin, her work at Carina Press, her advice for writers, and her Before You Hit Send self editing workshop! She demonstrates how she does a Candid Cold Read to evaluate the first pages of Jenny's manuscript, giving us a fascinating glimpse into the way an editor's brain works. 2019-10-0255 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club96 - J.R. Ward: The Black Dagger BrotherhoodWe're joined by #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, J.R. Ward. She's chats with us about her rocky path to publishing success, why it's her fault Jenny became a dominatrix, her advice for women, and her writing process. She's everything we dreamed she would be...and more!2019-08-281h 02The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club66 - Sierra Simone and C.D. Reiss from The Ripped Bodice: Writing Erotic RomanceThis episode was recorded at a live event at The Ripped Bodice called Writing Erotic Romance for the Modern Reader featuring C.D. Reiss and Sierra Simone discussing how they write high heat levels. Jenny moderated, so we recorded it to share with everyone who wasn't able to attend!2019-01-2447 minHeaving BosomsHeaving BosomsEp. 67 - Priest by Sierra Simone with special guest Jenny NordbakHey all! We have a special guest for you! JENNY NORDBAK FROM THE WICKED WALLFLOWERS CLUB PODCAST! *squeee!*  Jenny and I talk all about Priest by Sierra Simone. A gorgeous tale about a Priest who's tempted for the first time when he meets a new resident in town. He's got a six pack and a dominant side, and while she's looking for direction for herself, they just might be each other's salvation... or undoing. The squee is real in this episode, y'all. Melody might reach pitches only dogs can hear at times.  Bonus content: Jenny's bo...2019-01-141h 59The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club58 - Holiday Special with Tessa Dare, Joanna Shupe, Sarah MacLean, and Sophie Jordan We’re joined this week by four incredible authors who've all been guests in the past: Tessa Dare, Joanna Shupe, Sarah MacLean, and Sophie Jordan! They tell us about their stories from their holiday anthology, How the Dukes Stole Christmas, chat about some of their holiday traditions, and answer questions from our Great Holiday Debate 2018! If you want to weigh in on the debate, you can submit your votes here: WWC Great Holiday Debate 2018 Listener Survey You can check out How the Dukes Stole Christmas here! The audio book is now available as well! ...2018-12-071h 50The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club56 - Priscilla Oliveras: Their Perfect MelodyWe’re joined this week by award winning romance author Priscilla Oliveras to chat about how she got her start in romance, her experiences as an RWA board member (and some of the challenges the organization faces), and how her characters become like family to her. We also talk all about her Matched to Perfection series, the latest of which is Their Perfect Melody--featuring a victim's advocate heroine and a hero who's a Spanish guitar playing Chicago PD officer. Thanks to everyone who has heeded our call from the Anniversary Episode and left us a review on iT...2018-11-281h 00The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club55 - Gail Carriger: The Omega ObjectionWe’re joined this week by the utterly charming Gail Garriger to talk about her fabulous books, her journey into romance, and her experiences as an archaeologist! Thanks to everyone who has heeded our call from the Anniversary Episode and left us a review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!)—we appreciate it more than you know! Make sure you remember to shoot us an email (wickedwallflowersclub@gmail.com) to claim your reward(s)! If you haven’t done it yet, offer still stands! A signed copy of Jenny's book! A custom limerick written about you by Sar...2018-11-211h 09The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club54 - What We're Reading: Anniversary Edition (#5)It's our one year anniversary, and we couldn't be more honored that you've chosen to spend time with us and be part of this incredible journey! The show has grown into something much bigger than we could ever have hoped for a year ago! We start this episode reflecting on the past year, sharing all the cool new Wicked Wallflowers stuff we're working on, and then go into a discussion of the fabulous books we've been reading lately. Fair warning, wine was consumed during the recording of this episode! We were overly ambitious when we...2018-11-141h 29The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club53 - Courtney Miller-Callihan: Literary AgentWe're joined by literary agent extraordinaire, Courtney Miller-Callihan! She answers all of our burning questions about what it means to be a literary agent, how she became one, and why she loves it! Ways to listen: iTunes: Click the button in the banner or here to download (and subscribe!) iTunes: 53 - Courtney Miller-Callihan: Literary Agent Stream on Simplecast: Ep. 53 Courtney Miller-Callihan: Literary Agent Click here for GooglePlay! It's also available on Stitcher, Spotify, or most other podcast apps!   You can find out more about Courtney (or query her!) on her website or follow her...2018-11-071h 07The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club51 - Maya Rodale: Duchess by DesignWe're joined by bestselling author, Maya Rodale! We discuss her outstanding new release, Duchess by Design...as well as how she started reading romance, some of the real historical inspiration for her books, why the Gilded Age is so awesome, feminism, and much more! Ways to listen: iTunes: Click the button in the banner or here to download (and subscribe!) iTunes: 51 - Maya Rodale: Duchess by Design Stream on Simplecast: Ep. 51 Maya Rodale: Duchess by Design Click here for GooglePlay! It's also available on Stitcher, Spotify, or most other podcast apps! To find out m...2018-10-2455 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club49 - What We're Reading #4In this fourth edition of What We're Reading, we're joined by special guest Eva Moore! Eva is an author and admin of OSRBC (Old School Romance Book Club) on Facebook and one of the founders of a new book club on Instagram called Romanced by the Book. How has everyone been? We've been rage baking and fantasizing about punching all the dicks. Seriously, guys. Group hug. Recs we're looking for: Anything that smashes the patriarchy F/F romance   Life updates: Sarah has been cat sitting a...2018-10-101h 30The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club48 - Andie J. Christopher: Not the Girl You MarryWe're joined by USA Today bestselling author And J. Christopher and special guest cohost Jenny Holiday. We chat about her upcoming release with Berkley, Not the Girl You Marry. We also discuss Andie's dating history, that time she flashed a priest, and what it was like for her growing up in Minnesota.2018-10-031h 04The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club42 - What We're Reading #3Our third iteration of What We're Reading, featuring Jen Prokop from JenReadsRomance! We give a few life updates on Sarah's new book and Jenny's adventures in motherhood. Also, dicksoap. We have thoughts. Books we discuss in this episode: A Taste of Pleasure by Chloe Blake Gorgeous cover! "Ghost Chef" meets handsome Italian man at a wedding Snappy dialog, great banter. Jen considers it "perfect" Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled by Lauren Dane Angst vs stakes high stakes low angst (external conflict) Forbidden Hearts series by Alisha...2018-08-221h 16The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club41 - Avery Flynn: ButterfaceOur guest this week is Avery Flynn who chats with us about her previous career as a crime reporter, her transition from writing romantic suspense to writing romantic comedy, and her newest book, Butterface! You can find Avery Flynn on her website or follow her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Highlights from our conversation include: How she got started reading romance. Her experiences as a crime reporter. How she embraced her sense of humor in her writing and started writing romantic comedy. How Butterface explores embracing women exactly as they...2018-08-1546 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club35 - What We're Reading #2 with Maureen Lee LenkerWe share what we've been up to and what we've been reading with special guest, Maureen Lee Lenker. Bonus: hear all about our first kisses, both real life and on stage! Life Updates: Sarah got an agent!  Jenny is back from the wilderness! Sarah is back from Guatamalan adventures! Recs we're looking for: Sci fi/fantasy Enemies to lovers (of the saucy variety) Ancient or Renaissance historical fiction Books mentioned in this episode: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (listen to our episode with Helen!)2018-07-041h 19The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club26 - What We're Reading!Jenny and Sarah chat about the books they've been reading for the last few months (that aren't already the focus of another episode). 2018-05-021h 06The Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club16 - Jenny Holiday: One and OnlyThis week we’re joined by Jenny Holiday, a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and historical, gay and straight romance. We discuss her new release, One and Only, the epidemic of bridezillas, our theories on the romantic lives of Canadian ice dancers, and how she balances writing and motherhood. 2018-02-2859 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club13 - Jasmine Guillory: The Wedding DateWe're joined in this episode by debut author, Jasmine Guillory, who is as adorable as her "sexy gem of a novel", The Wedding Date. You can find Jasmine on Twitter or Instagram or on her website. Some highlights from our conversation include: Her Dad's reaction to reading her romance novel. Why she doesn't want to write historicals despite having a history degree and loving to read them. What her journey to publication looked like--querying, pitching to publishers, and ultimately seeing her book on shelves. Why lawyers can make successful novelists. The...2018-02-0751 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers Club2 - Firsts and FavoritesHappy Wicked Wednesday, Wallflowers! We're back talking about our firsts and our favorites. Do you remember your first exposure to the genre? Sarah and I dig into our wildly different first encounters and then explore some of our favorites. We couldn't pick just one! Books we mentioned in this episode: The Scarlett Letters: My Secret Year of Men in an LA Dungeon by Jenny Nordbak Wicked Abyss by Kresley Cole Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward Dreams of a...2017-11-2236 minThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubThe Wicked Wallflowers ClubWelcome to The Wicked Wallflowers ClubWelcome to The Wicked Wallflowers Club! This is our first episode that will give you a quick overview of who we are and where we'll be going with the show (or at least where we thought we were going with it back then!). We are two authors who read, write, and love everything about the romance genre. We celebrate female empowerment and sex positivity.In this episode, we dig into (and dispel) some of the common misconceptions about romance and discuss how it has impacted our lives. We would love to hear from you too! What was...2017-11-1224 minSkylight Books Podcast SeriesSkylight Books Podcast SeriesJENNY NORDBAK DISCUSSES HER BOOK THE SCARLETT LETTERSThe Scarlett Letters: My Secret Year of Men in an L.A. Dungeon (St. Martins Press) Jenny Nordbak takes us to a place that few have seen, but millions have fantasized about, revealing how she transformed herself from a USC grad lacking in confidence into an elite professional dominatrix who finds her own voice, power and compassion for others. On an unorthodox quest to understand her hidden fantasies, Jenny led a double life for two years. By day she was a construction manager, but at night she became Mistress Scarlett. Working at LA s longest-running d...2017-08-0135 minAbsorb The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.Absorb The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.The Scarlett Letters by Jenny NordbakPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/20611to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Scarlett Letters Author: Jenny Nordbak Narrator: Jenny Nordbak Format: mp3 Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Release date: 05-23-17 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 150 ratings Genres: Sex Instruction Publisher's Summary:2017-05-239h 11Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceDownload High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Scarlett Letters: My Secret Year of Men in an L.A. Dungeon by Jenny NordbakPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344730 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Scarlett Letters: My Secret Year of Men in an L.A. Dungeon Author: Jenny Nordbak Narrator: Jenny Nordbak Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 11 minutes Release date: May 23, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: Jenny Nordbak takes us to a place that few have seen, but millions have fantasized about, revealing how she transformed herself from a USC grad lacking in confidence into an elite professional dominatrix who finds her own voice, power and compassion for others. On...2017-05-2305 minStream Popular Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsStream Popular Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsThe Scarlett Letters: My Secret Year of Men in an L.A. Dungeon by Jenny NordbakPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/344730 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Scarlett Letters: My Secret Year of Men in an L.A. Dungeon Author: Jenny Nordbak Narrator: Jenny Nordbak Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 11 minutes Release date: May 23, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Jenny Nordbak takes us to a place that few have seen, but millions have fantasized about, revealing how she transformed herself from a USC grad lacking in confidence into an elite professional dominatrix who finds her own voice, power and compassion for others. On an...2017-05-2305 minThis Is WhyThis Is WhyKinking Up Your Love Life ft. dominatrix Jenny Nordbak (and guest host/producer Nic Rad)We're shaking things up this week! Laura is out of town, so Producer Nic steps in to join Angela in an interview with former dominatrix-to-the-stars and author of the book "The Scarlett Letters" Jenny Nordbak! We find out what you should wear to an interview at a sex dungeon, the benefits of a blindfold in the bedroom, and why it's actually healthy to have crushes when you're in a relationship.This week's episode is brought to you by Adam & Eve and Squarespace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...2017-04-121h 01Brandi Glanville UnfilteredBrandi Glanville UnfilteredJenny NordbakFormer Dominatrix Jenny Nordbak joins Brandi to talk about how she got into her line of work, helping other people find their thrills, raising an eighteen month old, and shares some pretty kinky stories! Plus, Brandi's exciting adventure at the Great Wolf Lodge. Jenny's book can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Jenny-Nordbak/e/B01IZ1MQLG.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-04-0741 min