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Love at First ScreeningLove at First ScreeningGillian Anderson for Christmas, Please (Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun)Get cozy this holiday season with a toasty drink of your choice in a well-loved mug and crack open a feel good rom com. Which one should you read? Obviously one of the best sapphic Christmas novels out there-- Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun! Ever since our hosts read this last year, they knew it had to be discussed on the podcast. Now, that dream is reality! Chelsea and Madison discuss themes of honesty, communication, and forgiveness and how these support the romance in this book while also grounding the story beyond the bounds of the...2024-12-181h 20Qu\'est-ce que tu lis?Qu'est-ce que tu lis?S-2 #6 Qu'est-ce que tu lis?Qu'est-ce que tu lis c'est une discussion cozy, entre ami-e-s, sur nos lectures. Panélistes :  @SylvainDementi   @SigneDaphne  Karine la bouquineuse https://www.instagram.com/pm.alapage/ Livres mentionnées L'encyclopédie féerique d'Emily Wilde T.1 : L'encyclopédie féerique, Heather Fawcett The Paradise Problem, Christina Lauren Autoboyographie, Christina Lauren In a Holidaze, Christina Lauren The Unhoneymooners, Christina Lauren Le livre des martyrs T.1 : Les jardins de la lune, Steven Erikson, Les reines maudites T.1 : Catherine d'Aragon : la première reine, Alison Weir Deux Soeurs pour un Roi, Philippa Gregory Mafalda, Quino Mafalda, mon héroïne The Charm Offensive, Al...2024-12-141h 03Fully Booked & CaffeinatedFully Booked & CaffeinatedEpisode 75: Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison CochrunOn today’s episode, we’re reviewing the cozy Christmas romance: Kiss Her Once for Me by: Alison Cochrun. Tune in to hear us discuss the numerous Rom-Com cliches, the complicated queer love trapezoid situation and all of the fun character quirks. This is a good palate cleanser for the hectic holiday season!Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!2024-12-0551 minJazlynn-SaitoJazlynn-Saito(ePub) Download Kiss Her Once for Me BY Alison Cochrun in Kindlestart Reading or Download ebook Kiss Her Once for Me Written by Alison Cochrun EPub Visit Link Bellow You Can Download or Read Book online for free   Get Book Here 👉 https://anytimesbook.com/?book=1982191139 Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Summary : The author of The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord?only to fall for his sister.One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her...2024-11-2100 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 123- Harry Dresden Has Entered The Chat (Grave Peril)Send us a textHannah and Laura talk about the themes, characters, and share overall thoughts of Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, and Laura actually can't believe that she wants the Loup-Garous back. They also chat about "loving all the Spidermen," Emily Henry's books, Task Master, and another S.T. Gibson book that Hannah enjoyed via audio.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Grave Peril by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 56 min 15 secs.****CW for the episode: discussions of violence, sexual assault, infertility, pregnancy, illness, hospitalization, gore, misogyny, infant illness, blood**...2024-07-171h 45Feminist Book Club: The PodcastFeminist Book Club: The PodcastSapphic Romances + Separating Art from Artist Pride Month is here and we've got our queerly beloveds on our minds. In this double header, you'll first hear Rah and Jordy discuss their favorite sapphic romances and why they love a good WLW love story. Then, Ashley and Mhairie tackle the question of whether we can ever separate a piece of art (such as a certain nostalgic magical series) from the artist when they actively harm the people we love. Queerly Beloved - Sapphic Stories to Light Up Your Pride Month (1:47) Happy Pride Month! We don’t ne...2024-06-1841 minThe Meet Cute BookPodThe Meet Cute BookPodAuthor Alison Cochrun with Mazey Eddings, A Virtual Event RecordingToday, we have the audio recording of our April 3rd, 2024 virtual event celebrating Alison Cochrun’s latest book Here We Go Again, a sapphic romcom about death in which two childhood friends to enemies to lovers take their beloved, terminally ill former teacher on a cross country roadtrip. Alison is in conversation with the great Mazey Eddings.   They chat about Alison’s writing process for this book and what was so challenging about it; The importance of great teachers and the difficulty of being one; The relative merits of Dunkin Donuts and Whataburger; Advice Alison would giv...2024-04-171h 13On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- "Only one bed. 100%. All the time." Chatting About Queer Romances with Dani FinnSend us a textHannah and Laura had so much fun talking with the wonderful Dani Finn about queer romance as a genre, queer characters, and tropes! Dani shares about their writing journey, talks publishing and some of their favorite books featuring queer love. If you're looking to add to your TBR, this is the episode you need to listen to!Be sure to follow Dani and read their work (or request it at your local library)!Twitter: @DaniFinnwritesInstagram: @danifinnwritesLinktree: DaniFinnMedia Mentions:Hollow Road by Dani...2024-04-101h 14Raging RomanticsRaging Romantics#86 Can't Take this Away From Us - Presenting Steven Salvatore!CONTENT WARNING - Language use, please use headphones if in mixed company!Buckle in folks, this is a long one! Thomas and I are so happy to introduce Steven Salvatore, whose debut adult romance has recently been added to their YA catalogue! In this episode we talk about publishing, writing degrees, genderqueer books, and what we want to see in the writing community.Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!Make sure to check out Steven's website and follow them on social media!2024-04-051h 23Queerly PopularQueerly PopularThe Charm OffensiveWelcome to today's episode of Queerly Popular! Today, we are going to talk about the 2021 book The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. The book is about a contestant and a producer on a reality dating show who meet and fall in love. There is a lot of talk in the book about mental health issues including anxiety, OCD, and depression. There is also good representation of different sexualities. There are also a couple of characters who appear to be non-binary (both characters use "they" pronouns), but that is never specifically revealed. So I talk about the plot, t...2024-04-0456 minExperience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookExperience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookHere We Go Again: A Novel Audiobook by Alison CochrunListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 693918 Title: Here We Go Again: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Length: 12:28:10 Language: English Release date: 04-02-24 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Rom-Com, Contemporary, LGBTQ+ Summary: The author of the “sexy, insightful, and utterly charming” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country. A long time ago, Logan Maletis and Rosemary Hale used to be friends. They spent thei...2024-04-0212h 28Kobo Writing Life PodcastKobo Writing Life Podcast#340 – Writing a Road Trip Romance Novel with Alison Cochrun In this episode, we are joined by author Alison Cochrun, writer of the best-selling romance novels The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once For Me. Her latest work, Here We Go Again, is a “new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.” Here We Go Again is available now from Simon & Schuster Canada! We had a great time hearing about Alison’s journey to becoming an author after being a full-time high school English teacher, the ups and downs of publishing, being inspired to wri...2024-04-0244 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernHere We Go Again: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693918 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Here We Go Again: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 28 minutes Release date: April 2, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A Publishers Weekly Best Romance of 2024 The author of the “sexy, insightful, and utterly charming” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country. A long time ago, Logan Maletis and Rosemary Hale used to be frie...2024-04-0203 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernHere We Go Again: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693918to listen full audiobooks. Title: Here We Go Again: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 28 minutes Release date: April 2, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A Publishers Weekly Best Romance of 2024 The author of the “sexy, insightful, and utterly charming” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country. A long time ago, Logan Maletis and Rosemary Hale used to be friends. They...2024-04-0212h 28Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComListen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComHere We Go Again: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693918to listen full audiobooks. Title: Here We Go Again: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 28 minutes Release date: April 2, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: A Publishers Weekly Best Romance of 2024 The author of the “sexy, insightful, and utterly charming” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country. A long time ago, Logan Maletis and Rosemary Hale used to be friends. They...2024-04-0212h 28Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComListen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComHere We Go Again: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693918 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Here We Go Again: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 28 minutes Release date: April 2, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: A Publishers Weekly Best Romance of 2024 The author of the “sexy, insightful, and utterly charming” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country. A long time ago, Logan Maletis and Rosemary Hale used to be frie...2024-04-0203 minWas It Chance?Was It Chance?Alison Cochrun: Authors... They're Just Like Us!Welcome to the beautiful world of queer romance with author Alison Cochrun. Hear about the stories behind her heartwarming novels that celebrate love's many hues and the courageous journey of self-discovery that echoes through her pages. From the award-winning "Kiss Her Once for Me" to the charm of "The Charm Offensive," and the excitement building around "Here We Go Again," Alison shares her thoughts on crafting the quirkiest, most endearing characters that resonate with readers everywhere. Discover how a feverish six-day writing stint morphed into an international bestseller, and why taking risks can lead to the most beautiful of...2024-03-301h 13Book Club with BenefitsBook Club with BenefitsChapter 20 - The Mollys Fake Date Their LandlordsIn this week’s book club, The Mollys breakdown a new holiday favorite: Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun! Gear up for Molly Read bringing up some big feelings post Crescent City 2, Molly B talking all things holiday romance, and the gals getting into why booktok doesn’t seem to warn us against violent books. Then, the Mollys dig deep into topics like gender and identity in a conversation sparked by a simple question: can men write good romance? Stick around for some hilarious discord in anatomy class! All that and more in Chapter 20 of the pod!  2023-12-131h 21Girls Gotta ReadGirls Gotta ReadKiss Her Once for MeSend us a Text Message.This week we are bringing some holiday cheer with ‘Kiss Her Once for Me’ by Alison Cochrun! Spoilers to come ❄️Hosted by: Ellery & EmilyShare your thoughts with us on Instagram @girlsgottareadpodcast or email us @ girlsgottareadpodcast@gmail.com !Sources:Interview with Alison Cochrun:https://www.geeksout.org/2022/11/10/interview-with-author-alison-cochrun/Alison Cochrun’s website:https://www.alisoncochrun.com/Interview with quote about independent bookstores:https://parnassusmusing.net/2022/11/19/alison-cochrun/2023-12-041h 12Look What You Made Me ReadLook What You Made Me ReadKiss Her Once For Me - Alison CochrunWelcome to holiday month! We are going to be reading holiday books! And Cat's pick is Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun, an author Cat and Val have been a big fan of in the past! We also rank the Taylor Swift albums and discuss our skips from each album Feel free to follow and interact with us on our socials. Beware we discuss spoilers! IG: @whatyoumademeread Twitter: @mademereadpod TikTok: @lookwhatyoumademeread2023-12-011h 26We Read It One NightWe Read It One NightEp. 84 - Love & Other Disasters by Anita KellyHey pals! Today, we’re indulging our inner foodie with sapphic cooking show soiree LOVE & OTHER DISASTERS by Anita Kelly. In this book bisexual disaster Dahlia and nonbinary icon London compete on a Top Chef inspired cooking show while having lots of sex on their days off (some of which is food-based, which, well, you'll have to let us know how you feel about that). I'm joined by fellow book editor Mollie for this episode; one of us has edited a romance novel before, and it's not me. Enjoy the show! 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Just another example of microphones hating us this season!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message2023-02-0106 minA Gay, a Bi, & a BookA Gay, a Bi, & a Book18 - The Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunWe're baaack! Queer chaos has returned to your listening device. This week we discuss the offensively charming Charm Offensive by the ever wonderful Alison Cochrun. Join us for some serious laughs and a lot of fun.  Triggers: Panic/Anxiety, reality television --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message2023-01-2546 minPages n\' PagesPages n' PagesChapter 82: Hot Stories to Warm Us this WinterIt's bitter cold outside, so what better way to warm us up than to take about "hot" books! In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we talk about the hot and spicy books we love to read! From aliens to an ex-boyfriend's dad and everything in between, we love reading spicy books!  There is a trigger warning in this episode for a brief discussion of suicide. What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen and narrated by Michael Gallagher and Rachanee Lumayno ...2023-01-241h 15Honestly BookedHonestly BookedBest and Worst Reads of 2022 - Episode 3 | Honestly BookedHappy New Year! In the third episode of Honestly Booked, Rachel and Ariel rank their best and worst books read in 2022. They also play bookish This or That, discuss current reads, latest reads, and if they were able to read through more of their TBR. As always, this episode is brutally honest and full of laughs. They also give a look into future episodes of Honestly Booked. Feedback is appreciated. Happy reading! Join Ariel and Rachel every Wednesday at 3pm PST/5pm CST/6pm EST to talk all things bookish! Rachel & Ariel's Top Books of 2022:2023-01-0457 minReading MaterialsReading MaterialsHoliday Hijinks & Sapphic Shenanigans: Kiss Her Once For Me | Bonus EpisodePublished in November 2022, Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun is a queer Christmas romance brimming with snow, second chances, and found family.So grab a cookie and something warm to drink, and join us as we dive into fake dating tropes, festive traditions, complicated family dynamics, and the joy of seeing diverse love stories on the page.Happy holidays, everyone, and as always - thank you for listening!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Life Updates03:40 - An Introduction to Alison Cochrun05:35 - Spoiler Wa...2022-12-261h 36I Read a Book OnceI Read a Book OnceA Christmas Romance Novel That Finally Works (Kiss Her Once For Me - Alison Cochrun)Happy Holidays everyone! This year I tried Book of the Month's Christmas romance selection for the third time, and for the first time it actually hit! Alison Cochrun's Kiss Her Once For Me follows Ellie a broke bisexual who agrees to marry her landlord only to find out that his sister's is the woman she had a one night stand with last Christmas. I fangirl over the amount of Taylor Swift references in this book, explain the messy drama that I was living for, and break down the fabulous representation in this book. 2022-12-2335 minA Gay, a Bi, & a BookA Gay, a Bi, & a BookHump Day Quickie - Kiss Her Once for Me - Alison CochrunHo Ho Ho and happy holidays, you filthy animals! All we brought for Dirty Santa this year was this Hump Day Quickie for Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message2022-12-2212 minHappy to Meet Cute!Happy to Meet Cute!4: Happy to Meet Alison Cochrun!For this episode, we're so excited to be joined by the phenomenal Alison Cochrun! We talk with Alison all about her new book Kiss Her Once for Me, writing through depression (extensive talk on depression and mental health, so please take care as needed!), and some of our favorite queer TV shows. Oh, and there's an emotional support bag of popcorn (everybody needs one). Book Links! (affiliate links--which means when you buy a book from one of our links, you're helping support the show!) Alison's Books: Kiss Her Once for Me and...2022-12-2155 minA Gay, a Bi, & a BookA Gay, a Bi, & a BookHoliday Special - Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison CochrunWhat's better than a sweet and steamy holiday read? Only one written by Alison Cochrun and read by Natalie Naudus of course! Don your gay apparel and come along as we discuss Kiss Her Once for Me. Trigger Warning: Anxiety, Family trauma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message2022-12-1442 minBoobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastBoobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastKiss Her Once for Me (Boobsmas #5)The Novel:Kiss Her Once for MeThe Author:Alison CochrunThe Guest:Bianca aka spooky storyteller, Countess CarmThe Synopsis:One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. But after a betrayal the next morning and the loss of her job soon after, she finds herself adrift, alone, and desperate for money.Finding work at a...2022-12-131h 05Books and the CityBooks and the CitySecret Santa III: More Secret, More SantaIt’s time for the most fun episode of the year: SECRET SANTA! In typical fashion, Kayla’s coming in hot with evidence, Libby has thoughts, Emily has suspicions, and Becky has no idea. We’ve got some great books and some great mysteries lined up for you, so enjoy the holiday chaos :) and don’t forget to read The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb for Emily’s final fan club book club pick, coming up on January 3 in the new year. Thanks for listening! Grab your BATC merch (perfect stocking stuffers!) here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop a...2022-12-121h 17Make Out AlreadyMake Out AlreadyTis the Damn Season for a Love Trapezoid: "Kiss Her Once for Me" by Alison CochrunHi Smooches! Today we’re recapping “Kiss Her Once for Me” by Alison Cochrun. This book is a sapphic Christmas second chance romance with a fake engagement to the love interest’s brother. It sounds complicated, and it is. It’s the perfect holiday read for you if you loved the movie “Dan In Real Life,” if you wanted Kristen Stewart and Aubrey Plaza to end up together during “Happiest Season,” and if Evermore is your favorite Taylor Swift album. Spoilers ahead. Where to find us Website: www.makeoutalreadypod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeou...2022-12-0648 minWe Read It One NightWe Read It One NightEp. 58 - Season of Love by Helena GreerWe have *limited edition* holiday merch up in our store, including ugly Christmas sweater designs, Hanukkah puns, and winter gags! It's only available for the month of December. Today, we’re kicking off our holiday episodes with SEASON OF LOVE by Helena Greer, a sapphic, Jewish, Hallmark Christmas movie of a romance that ticked all the boxes we didn't even know we had. Miriam and Noelle spend the book working to save the Christmas tree farm Miriam's great aunt and Noelle's mentor, Cass, left them. Helena really knows her Hallmark Christmas movie tropes, and she gives you them all wi...2022-12-061h 40Book of the Month LiveBook of the Month LiveAlison Cochrun draws inspo from '90s holiday rom-coms.Boozy grandmothers are truly the life of any holiday party. In today’s episode, Alison talks about what Christmas looks like in Portland, complete with brunch mimosas, fancy cocktails, and Voodoo donuts. She also shares how Bill Pullman was her inspiration for Jack, the butch lesbian, and how consent is really cool when it comes to romance novels.  Kiss Her Once for Me tells the story of Ellie, a struggling artist working at a coffee shop in Portland. When the coffee shop’s landlord Andrew needs to marry someone in order to secure his recent inheritance, Ellie steps...2022-12-0132 minGet Lit With Lianna: The PodcastGet Lit With Lianna: The PodcastGet Lit with Alison Cochrun, author of "Kiss Her Once For Me"Today I’m joined by one of today’s leading LGBTQ2+ romance authors, Alison Cochrun, who wrote the new holiday romcom “Kiss Her Once For Me”. Alison’s debut novel, “The Charm Offensive”, made waves upon its debut, as one of the top M/M romances released that year. In her sophomore novel, Cochrun has taken a spin on the beloved 90s romcom “While You Were Sleeping”, and completely transformed the story into one of the best holiday romances I’ve read this year! We had the best time chatting about the importance of telling diverse stories with d...2022-11-1627 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE-Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison CochrunSend us a textHannah and Laura were THRILLED to talk with author, Alison Cochrun, about her new book Kiss Her Once For Me! Pick up a copy NOW!!! You can find Alison, see her work and find out what's next @alisoncochrun on Twitter and Instagram and her website: allisoncochrun.com Media Mentions:Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison CochrunThe Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunWhile You Were Sleeping---Disney+Gilmore Girls---NetflixTaylor Swift's EvermoreMy Best Friend's Wedding---PeacockSleepless in Seattle---Hulu10 Things I Hate About Y...2022-11-1638 minBooks With Benefits PodcastBooks With Benefits Podcast3.. 2.. 1.. Fade To Black (The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun)Tune in for our first podcast of November! We will be discussing The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, a sweet, fluffy, gay romance. We have all kinds of cute moments to share with you and we can't wait! Thanks for listening!2022-11-0736 minOutWithDanOutWithDanEP 24 - Alison Cochrun - Kiss Her Once For MeAlison Cochrun joins Dan to discuss her most delicious new RomCom "Kiss Her Once For Me."  Equally as delightful and entertaining as her debut novel, Alison has given us a new slate of characters to fall in love with.  It's a holiday love story that will have you all snug and cozy and ready for both Winter and Love.2022-11-0119 minExperience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookExperience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookKiss Her Once for Me: A Novel Audiobook by Alison CochrunListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 584401 Title: Kiss Her Once for Me: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Length: 10:38:41 Language: English Release date: 11-01-22 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Rom-Com, Holiday, LGBTQ+ Summary: Winner of Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ+ Romance A Best New Holiday Romance by PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and more! The author of the “swoon-worthy debut” (Harper’s Bazaar) The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord…only to fall for his sister. ...2022-11-0110h 38Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComUnlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComKiss Her Once for Me: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/584401to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kiss Her Once for Me: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 38 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 3.75 of Total 4 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: Winner of Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ+ Romance A Best New Holiday Romance by PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and more! The author of the “swoon-worthy debut” (Harper’s Bazaar) The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord…only to fall for his sist...2022-11-0110h 38Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComUnlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComKiss Her Once for Me: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/584401 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kiss Her Once for Me: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 38 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 3.75 of Total 4 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: Winner of Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ+ Romance A Best New Holiday Romance by PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and more! The author of the “swoon-worthy debut” (Harper’s Bazaar) The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord…only to fall for his...2022-11-0103 minThank You for Coming OutThank You for Coming OutAlison Cochrun, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In) In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Alison Cochrun (she/her). Alison is a former high school English teacher and a current writer of queer love stories, including her debut novel, The Charm Offensive. She lives outside of Portland, Oregon with her giant dog and a vast collection of brightly colored books. You can find her online at alisoncochrun.com or on Instagram and Twitter @Alisoncochrun. Listen in to our latest incredible journey into the LGBTQ communities’ vulnerable and ofte...2022-10-271h 01On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 73- BLAZING THROUGH THE POPPY WARS (SEASON FINALE)Send us a text***SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE FOR R.F. KUANG'S THE POPPY WAR SERIES. If you haven't read the series, please be aware that there are spoilers in this episode.***Hannah and Laura have "blazed through" The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang! They talk about favorite moments, characters, and things that they wish were different about the series. Two book series under their belt, Hannah and Laura decide to tackle another series (starting in 2023), and give updates on what episodes will look like for the rest of 2022.Media Mentions: 2022-10-1949 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura Enjoy Talking To Each OtherSend us a textHannah and Laura haven't talked in a while, so things went off the rails. Enjoy this discussion of things we've been reading and watching and we PROMISE that next week The Burning God will be our main focus. In the meantime, be sure to check out all of our Indie Intermission content on OWWRPOD.COM. There are some great books to read!Media Mentions:The Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. KuangBabel...2022-09-142h 27On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 64- They Often Have Him In A Barrel (The Poppy War)Send us a textLaura has once again watched the "Jackie Daytona" episode of What We Do in the Shadows. It's an amazing piece of television that she thinks everyone should see. Multiple times. She also read the second book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and can't wait to watch Jason Mantzoukas in the upcoming Disney+ show. Hannah has been watching a fascinating show on Apple TV, but is confused why they didn't just let Adam Scott go by his real name in the show. Hannah also read some books that Laura recommended to...2022-07-271h 48Between the Covers PodcastBetween the Covers PodcastForced ProximityWelcome back to  Between the Covers Pod where we talk about the trope forced proximity, and rom-coms with a reality tv influence. Don't you love when two former flames are forced into the same space possibly rekindling their love? Or what about the love of trashy reality tv where someone is searching for their "one true love" but the love comes from a different direction? That's just part of what DeAnn and Rachel talk about in today's episode! This theme/trope is based off our next read The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. Grab your copy and j...2022-05-2633 minSarah\'s Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 112: 2022 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guides, some deep backlist books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for four categories featured in Sarah’s 2022 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide, I’m introducing Summer Shelves, a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features...2022-05-181h 06Lit Local PodcastLit Local PodcastQueer Romance with TJ Alexander & Timothy JanovskyWelcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about writing Queer Romance with TJ Alexander and Timothy Janovsky. TJ Alexander is an amateur baker and author who writes about queer love. Originally from Florida, they received their MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College in Boston. They live in New York City with their wife and various houseplants. They are represented by Larissa Melo Pienkowski of Jill Grinberg Literary Management. Timothy Janovsky is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller from New Jersey...2022-05-1054 minThe SSR PodcastThe SSR PodcastEpisode 187: Kristy's Big Day (Baby-Sitters Club #6)We are gathered here today to celebrate the love of Kristy’s mom and Watson… but also the love among the members of the BSC. On Episode 187, Alli and her guest explore Ann M. Martin’s favorite Baby-Sitters Club installment, Kristy’s Big Day. They chat about blended families, Kristy as a queer icon, traditional gender roles throughout the series, and the class dynamics we see between the Brewers and the Thomases. They also praise the club’s entrepreneurial know-how and demand better pay for them! This is guest Alison Cochrun’s first-ever experience reading a BSC title, which makes it ext...2022-03-291h 03Book & Conversation ClubBook & Conversation ClubThe Charm Offensive (with Alison Cochrun!)Nesse  episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa que tivemos com Alison Cochrun, autora de The Charm Offensive. Além de seu primeiro livro, também conversamos sobre escrever algo tão pessoal, sobre seu próximo lançamento, e, é claro, sobre The Bachelor! Nos encontre nas redes sociais: Twitter - @bookconclub Instagram - @bookconversationclub Email - gabriela@bookconversationclub.com.br Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são: 19/03 - The...2022-03-181h 05FMKlit PodFMKlit Pod63. Reality Dating Shows!Nothing quite speaks to the quiet intimacy of falling in love like doing it in front of cameras and millions of viewers. Which is why we're doing reality dating shows! Today we read "One to Watch" by Kate Stayman-London and "The Charm Offensive" by Alison Cochrun. For this heavily produced and subtly scripted episode, our hosts discuss the marriageability of pastries, how NOT to dismantle a system, and that Claire would be the most evil reality show producer ever.2022-03-162h 03We Read It One NightWe Read It One NightEp. 18 - The Alisons: A Super Gay Interview (with Alison Cochrun)Hey pals! Today, Alison interviews Alison Cochrun, author of our first book of the year, THE CHARM OFFENSIVE! The Alisons talk about queer identity, neurodiversity, and mental health—and how the romance genre is a safe space to explore these identities. We also play a rousing game of Fuck, Marry, Kill and ask Alison to rate her next book on the cat scale. Brazen banter: Taylor Swift fangirling! Queer holiday Hallmark movies! Trying to convince AC to write a queer paranormal romance! Cat Scale: 6 (Alison C's rating for her upcoming book KISS HER ONCE FOR ME...2022-03-011h 10Reading EnvyReading EnvyReading Envy 240: Air Quotes with Chris CareyChris visits the podcast for the first time, where we discuss web comics and where they live, book clubs and book goals, book slumps and book challenges. We also manage to discuss several debut novels across a wide range of genres, but all with strong representation!Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 240: Air Quotes Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: Subscribe Or listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via Stitcher Or listen t...2022-02-2200 minBent Biblios PodcastBent Biblios PodcastAlison Cochrun Talks The Charm OffensiveWelcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast! On this episode we chat with author Alison Cochrun about her novel, The Charm Offensive.  We also chat about reality television, favorite romance novels, dream dates, mental health,  what Alison has coming next and more!The Charm Offensive can be purchased anywhere books are sold, and can also be found here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Charm-Offensive-Novel-Alison-Cochrun/dp/1982170719/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B4JU8ZXC5UU1&keywords=the+charm+offensive&qid=1645193028&sprefix=the+charm+%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-charm-offensive-a-novel/9781982170714-item.ht...2022-02-1857 minBook Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.Love Gone WrongSend us a textIn Episode 38 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share a few books dealing with love gone wrong. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about happily ever after stories, and why they love reading about love relationships gone wrong **Support us on Patreon ! We'd love for you to join our Book Talk community! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, Even More Best of the Year, Backlist Book Club, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat...2022-02-1556 minSorry! We‘re Booked.Sorry! We‘re Booked.4 || All About RomanceWelcome to Sorry! We're Booked. A podcast where two friends talk about books they love, books they hate and everything in between. You will get some great book recommendations with some film recs thrown in as well. Thanks for taking a listen!   Today’s episode is something pretty new for us, as we are talking all about romance, AND we have our first guest, Gabby from Gabbyreads!    If you have any feedback, feel free to send us an email or DM us on twitter, all contact information can be found below. 2022-02-1450 minPages n\' PagesPages n' PagesChapter 32: Character Confessions - Lovers We Love...And HateIt's no secret that we love reading about love! We are big fans of the romance genre and today we're talking about all the couples we absolutely love, and those we definitely hate. What couples in fiction do you love? Which ones do you hate? Let us know!  What we read and what we are reading: Love Unexpected by Q.B. Tyler House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas Electric Idol by Katee Robert Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean The Project by Courtney Summers...2022-02-081h 24Not Your Mom\'s Romance Book ClubNot Your Mom's Romance Book ClubThe Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunEllen and Mom discuss the relationships, reality TV, and "not being there for the right reasons" in The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun.  Plus, short celebrities and short cakes.  Today's podcast is sponsored by YOU CAN RUN by Rebecca Zanetti!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast2022-02-071h 24Strange BedfellowsStrange BedfellowsSB 021 - "The Charm Offensive," by Alison Cochrun (feat. Jaime Green)A creative visionary with a passion for fairy tales meets an awkward nerd who's far from anyone's idea of Prince Charming ... and marries him anyway! Nearly 7 years later, they record a podcast about this sweet and witty romance novel by Alison Cochrun. Music credits: "Hold Music," by Crazy Tunes "Epic Romance," by Music Dog "Sci-Fi Cinematic," by Ivan Luzan "Dark Sci-Fi Trailer," by Allen Grey "Cinematic Sci-Fi," by Anor Music "Sunset," by Snow Music Studio “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "In a Dubs...2022-02-011h 06Strange Love PodcastStrange Love PodcastThe Charm OffensiveStrange Love Book Club is a podcast where your two hosts, Caitlyn and Diana, discuss queer books. Every episode discusses a new queer book. This episode we're talking about The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. 2022-01-2343 minApartment 29AApartment 29A45: I Like TaylorTea: Perfect Peppermint from the English Tea Shop Podcast: been there, read that with Nicole and Kayla Book: The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun _______________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.amazon.co.uk/English-Tea-Shop-Perfect-Peppermint/dp/B0083TQVOY?th=1 Podcast: www.anchor.fm/btrtpod Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56898248-the-charm-offensive2022-01-2044 minBad On PaperBad On Paper2022 Goals ExtravaganzaNow that we’ve caught up from our winter break, it’s time to think about one of our favorite topics: goals! We reflect on how we did with our 2021 goals, talk about how we feel going into 2022, and break down the professional and personal goals we want to achieve this year.    We also talk about Becca’s homemade buffalo chicken wrap, Grace’s outdoorsy weekend in L.A., and more!    What we read/listen to when thinking of our goals! Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nag...2022-01-191h 18We Read It One NightWe Read It One NightEp. 10 - The Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunHey pals! Today, we’re raving over THE CHARM OFFENSIVE by Alison Cochrun. Meet Charlie, the star of a Bachelor-like show called 'Ever After', and his producer, Dev. Listen as they 'practice' date, travel the world, hold hands, puzzle, and fall in love—all while possibly promoting a Costco sponsorship? Anyway, these two are the cutest, and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed reading this book.  Brazen banter: Our viral TikTok! The electric carriage aesthetic revolution! Cat-Dog! Alison wants a certain someone to slide into her DMs! Cat Scale: 3 Rev...2022-01-041h 40Pages n\' PagesPages n' PagesChapter 26: Our Best (and Worst) Books of 20212021 is officially coming to an end! It's hard to believe, but we have both read almost 100 books apiece this year - some have been amazing and others definitely have not. We tackle our best and worst books of 2021 in this week's episode!  We are sorry for the difference in audio quality in this episode. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing we were not able to record in person and technology was not in our favor.  We aren't including our top books of the year in the description, so make sure to check out the episode to...2021-12-281h 02Pages n\' PagesPages n' PagesChapter 24: 20 Questions But With Books20 Questions can be hard enough, but why not make it about books? That probably makes it even harder! In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages we take a little break and play a game of 20 Questions, but we're making it about books. We also discuss the Goodreads Choice Awards and give our predictions of what book will win each category.  Recent Reads: Greenlights by Matthew Maconohay, History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire: Rising From the Ashes by Kate Hannigan,, How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams, The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Final G...2021-12-141h 20The BookstaGaysThe BookstaGays#64. "You gotta get that fab fit fun box" - with Alison @alisoncochrun and Katie @katiesbookwrecksWe have Alison Cochrun, the other of The Charm Offensive, back on the podcast with our bookstagram friend Katie to talk about The Bachelor Franchise, dating shows, queering dating shows, and more. We ask both of them hard-hitting questions about The Bachelor franchise: favorite contestant, favorite lead, one thing you would change, would you want to be a villain or go all the way, and and what the shows would look like if they were more queer friendly and inclusive. Bonus rapid fire round to see what everyone would do if they were on the show - dress or...2021-12-011h 13SuperLit PodcastSuperLit PodcastEP 89: The Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunHey friends! This week we talk all about the the romantic journey that is The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun! The Charm Offensive sees Dev Deshpande, a producer on the hit reality dating competition Ever After who's latest season is going to be incredibly different from all his other seasons after Ever After casts disgraced tech wunderkind Charlie Winshaw. As they develop what could be feelings for each other, Dev begins to wonder if he's allowed his own happy ending with Charlie, or if Charlie's going to get engaged to one of the 20 contestants vying for his attention. Theme Song...2021-11-3045 minYOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!!YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!!The Charm Offensive: An Interview with Alison CochrunJoin us for our FIRST AUTHOR INTERVIEW! With the great Alison Cochrun, author of THE CHARM OFFENSIVE. Honestly so thrilled to share this amazing reading experience and Treacherous (Taylor’s Version) pairing with you! Come and hang with us! You can find Alison on Instagram at @alisoncochrun to keep up with all the details for her upcoming novel Kiss Her Once for Me (coming fall 2022)!2021-11-2752 minAnything ProseAnything ProseWe're bringing back midnight release partiesIt's Monday!! Welcome backkkk to the Pod. Today we're chatting about auto-buy authors! We discuss who our autobuys used to be when we were kids, who they are now, and a bunch of other random stuff that has nothing to due with reading!! Enjoy! ------------------------------------- Vicki’s last read: Weathergirl by Rachel Lynn Solomon Jen’s last read: The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun Check out the link to our Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/anythingprosepod where you'll find all the books we discussed in this episode! Find us on I...2021-11-0850 minBoobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastBoobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastThe Charm Offensive*Use the promo code BOOBIES10 for 10% off your first Steam Box order*The Novel:The Charm OffensiveThe Author:Alison Cochrun The Noobie:Lauren Marie Fleming, Founder of School for WritersIG: @laurenmariefleming (personal)IG: @schoolforwriters (School for Writers)The Synopsis:Dev Deshpande has always believed in fairy tales. So it’s no wonder then that he’s spent his career crafting them on the long-running reality dating show Ever After. As the most successful producer in the franchise’s history, Dev always scripts the perfect love story for hi...2021-10-121h 25Bookering PodBookering PodTime for Frodo to go to TherapyKatie and Tawny Discuss their September reads, what we learn when books are bad, and how we are unable to ignore the draw to reading only cute RomComs. Books Discussed:Ninth House by Leigh BardugoThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodAce of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéUgly Love by Colleen HooverThe Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunSurvive the Night by RIley SagerThe Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Big Summer by Jennifer WeinerPunk 57 by Penelope Douglas...2021-10-121h 37Booklicious PodcastBooklicious PodcastThe Charm Offensive: By Alison Cochrun | Book Review PodcastThe Charm Offensive By Alison Cochrun | Book Review Podcast Website: https://gobookmart.com Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3mzT3Gb "Fans of 'The Bachelor' will fall in love with Cochrun’s sweet spin on a reality dating show....The Charm Offensive urges readers to scrutinize which love stories get told in Hollywood and pushes for a future where everyone gets to see themselves living happily ever after." —USA Today "The Charm Offensive is a heartwarming rom-com with unforgettable characters who will challenge you to see love in a new light. Set behind...2021-10-0802 minBooklicious PodcastBooklicious PodcastThe Charm Offensive: By Alison Cochrun | Book Review PodcastThe Charm Offensive By Alison Cochrun | Book Review Podcast Website: https://gobookmart.com Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3mzT3Gb "Fans of 'The Bachelor' will fall in love with Cochrun’s sweet spin on a reality dating show....The Charm Offensive urges readers to scrutinize which love stories get told in Hollywood and pushes for a future where everyone gets to see themselves living happily ever after." —USA Today "The Charm Offensive is a heartwarming rom-com with unforgettable characters who will challenge you to see love in a new light. Set behind...2021-10-0802 minBig Gay Fiction PodcastBig Gay Fiction PodcastFall Book Recs with Jay & LisaJeff & Will welcome back Jay from Joyfully Jay and Lisa from The Novel Approach to find out what they've been reading lately. Recommendations include books by Alison Cochrun, Penny Aimes, Vawn Cassidy, Rory Michaelson, TJ Nichols, Aden Polydoros, Kate Hawthorne & E.M. Denning, and Hailey Turner. Complete shownotes for episode 334 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!2021-09-2745 minPages n\' PagesPages n' PagesChapter 12: Book Talk BookTokAre you on TikTok? It's filled with many different communities, but today we're focusing on one that really affects us - and you guessed it, that's BookTok. Who knew the book world would infiltrate the TikTok social media app, but it's a community that fiercely believes in and defends reading. We love it! It's introduced us to so many books and authors we wouldn't have found otherwise, and it allows us to connect with others who love reading just as much as we do.  Articles mentioned in this week's episode: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/b...2021-09-211h 11Booklandia!Booklandia!Ep 14: The Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunWe absolutely loved this adorable book and spend the episode gushing over all of the gooey parts. #DevandCharlieforever  We also talk about coping mechanisms and checking in with your partners.  CW: Clinical depression, OCD, and generalized anxiety disorder. 2021-09-1449 minWhat to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation ShowWhat to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation Show#396. Author Interview: The Charm Offensive with Alison CochrunToday’s guest is Alison Cochrun. Alison is a debut author who recently published The Charm Offensive. The Charm Offensive is a Queer Bacheloresque reality TV, where the Bachelor falls in love with his producer. There is a great representation of the mental health and sexual identity spectrum. This book is a must-read and you should add it to your TBR. In this interview, Alison and I chat about her book-writing process, dating shows, and some fun book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...2021-09-1321 minPlot TrystsPlot TrystsThe Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunThis bachelor-esque tale was right up Meg's alley, and we both loved the way these men fell in love. The author does a great job outlining the trigger warnings, and we suggest you read them.2021-09-1136 minBoobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastBoobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastSteamy Spotlight: Interview with Alison CochrunSummary:The Charm Offensive (available September 7th, 2021) marks Alison Cochrun's debut romance novel and judging by Kelly's strong emotional response to this book, it's only the beginning for this author. Topics discussed include the best (and worst) of reality TV dating shows, the complexities of labels (are they empowering or limiting?), and unlearning "work as worth" for the sake of our mental health.Guest:Alison CochrunIG: @alisoncochrun*Content Warnings* Within The Charm Offensive, you will find on-page anxiety, panic attacks, and experiences with depression as well as conversations about mental health stigmas...2021-09-1053 minThe BookstaGaysThe BookstaGays#55. Alison Cochrun - Author InterviewAre you as excited about The Charm Offensive as we are? We are completely in love with this debut novel from Alison Cochrun - and also in love with Alison herself! Alison is funny and dynamic and we had so much fun picking her brain about dating shows, favorite characters, the writing process, queer representation, and so much more!  Very light spoilers in this episode (but it's a romance so like, obvious) so feel free to listen whenever - and if you haven't already read The Charm Offensive, you will after this episode! You can f...2021-09-0842 minDiscover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, LGBTQ+Discover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, LGBTQ+The Charm Offensive: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/509219 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Charm Offensive: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Graham Halstead, Vikas Adam, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 52 minutes Release date: September 7, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 37 Ratings of Narrator: 4.19 of Total 16 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: A 2022 Audie Award Finalist A MOST ANTICIPATED ROM-COM SELECTED BY * BUZZFEED * LGBTQ READS * BUSTLE * THE NERD DAILY * ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT * FROLIC MEDIA * AND MORE! A BEST BOOK PICK BY * HARPER’​S BAZAAR * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “The Charm Offensive will sweep you off your feet.” —PopSugar ​​​​In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent...2021-09-0803 minDiscover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, LGBTQ+Discover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, LGBTQ+The Charm Offensive: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/509219to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Charm Offensive: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Graham Halstead, Vikas Adam, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 52 minutes Release date: September 7, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 37 Ratings of Narrator: 4.19 of Total 16 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: A 2022 Audie Award Finalist A MOST ANTICIPATED ROM-COM SELECTED BY * BUZZFEED * LGBTQ READS * BUSTLE * THE NERD DAILY * ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT * FROLIC MEDIA * AND MORE! A BEST BOOK PICK BY * HARPER’​S BAZAAR * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “The Charm Offensive will sweep you off your feet.” —PopSugar ​​​​In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent of Red...2021-09-0810h 52Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComListen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComThe Charm Offensive: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/509219 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Charm Offensive: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Graham Halstead, Vikas Adam, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 52 minutes Release date: September 7, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 37 Ratings of Narrator: 4.19 of Total 16 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: A 2022 Audie Award Finalist A MOST ANTICIPATED ROM-COM SELECTED BY * BUZZFEED * LGBTQ READS * BUSTLE * THE NERD DAILY * ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT * FROLIC MEDIA * AND MORE! A BEST BOOK PICK BY * HARPER’​S BAZAAR * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “The Charm Offensive will sweep you off your feet.” —PopSugar ​​​​In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent...2021-09-0703 minListen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComListen to New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComThe Charm Offensive: A Novel by Alison CochrunPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/509219to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Charm Offensive: A Novel Author: Alison Cochrun Narrator: Graham Halstead, Vikas Adam, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 52 minutes Release date: September 7, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.43 of Total 37 Ratings of Narrator: 4.19 of Total 16 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: A 2022 Audie Award Finalist A MOST ANTICIPATED ROM-COM SELECTED BY * BUZZFEED * LGBTQ READS * BUSTLE * THE NERD DAILY * ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT * FROLIC MEDIA * AND MORE! A BEST BOOK PICK BY * HARPER’​S BAZAAR * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “The Charm Offensive will sweep you off your feet.” —PopSugar ​​​​In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent of Red...2021-09-0710h 52Bodice TipplersBodice TipplersSpecial Edition - The Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunWe had the great pleasure of sitting down with Alison Cochrun to talk about her very buzzy book, The Charm Offensive.  If you'd like to purchase a copy, please consider buying from Alison's local independent bookstore, Vintage Books!  At this time there are signed copies available! Dev Deshpande has always believed in fairy tales. So it’s no wonder then that he’s spent his career crafting them on the long-running reality dating show Ever After. As the most successful producer in the franchise’s history, Dev always scripts the perfect love story for his contestants, even as his own...2021-09-0717 minPages n\' PagesPages n' PagesChapter 9: First Rule of Book Club...What's the first rule of book club? Never stop talking about book club. Or something like that, anyway. In this week's episode we talk about the book club we are both a part of at our local library. We discuss are favorite and least favorite books we've read so far, and what keeps bringing us back week after week. Are you part of a book club? Tell us all about it!  Books we mention in this episode: Interview with a vampire by Ann Rice, The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, His Beauty by Jack Harbon, Wicked V...2021-08-311h 10Book Talk, etc.Book Talk, etc.September Books on the RadarSend us a textIn Episode 15 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing their September Books on the Radar! They share what they're loving lately, their latest reads, a shelf addition, and have book talk about upcoming September releases they are excited to read.*Support us on Patreon ! We would love for you to join our Book Talk community! We have great bonus content including bonus episodes, Zoom get togethers, an engaging private Facebook group to interact with other listeners and more for just $5 a month!  *The book titles listed are li...2021-08-3145 minBig Gay Fiction PodcastBig Gay Fiction PodcastBook Previews and Reviews for SeptemberThe guys announce the September Big Gay Fiction Book Club selection: the delightful Hollywood romance, "Running Lines" by Jeris Jean. Looking at books coming in September, Jeff & Will discuss titles by Garett Leigh, Lucy Lennox & May Archer, K.M. Neuhold, Nicky James, Riley Hart, Alison Cochrun, Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes, DJ Jamison, and Haven Hadley. Turning to reviews, Jeff talks about "Best Laid Plans" by Roan Parrish, Will shares his thoughts on "Unforgotten" by Garrett Leigh, and they each comment on dancer James Whiteside's slyly dark memoir "Center Center." Complete shownotes for...2021-08-3033 minBlind Date With a BookBlind Date With a BookEpisode 5: A TV Critic Looking for a Soap Opera in Book FormEpisode 5: Show notes A senior TV writer at Refinery29, Ariana Romero should be your your go-to person for enthusiastic show recommendations and thoughtful takes on TV's latest on and off-screen drama. She specializes in streaming TV, reality shows like The Bachelor, and Latinx-led entertainment. She loves brunch, does not love classic books, and could give an on-the-spot TED talk about how everything, yes everything, is actually a soap opera. In the show, we talk books like The Bachelor, telenovelas, and why romance novels might induce jealousy (it's a thing). The guest: Ariana Romero ...2021-08-2527 minPages n\' PagesPages n' PagesChapter 8: Merch MadnessThe merch, the merch, the merch is on fire! Well okay, not really, but the book merchandise market is a hot one. In this week's episode "Merch Madness," we dive into the wide variety of book merchandise created by very talented artists. We talk about our favorite pieces of merch, what we want to see made into merch and a variety of other merch-related topics.  Books mentioned in this episode: A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses #4) by Sarah J. Maas, The Life We Bury (Joe Talbert #1) by Allen Eskens, The Shadows W...2021-08-241h 16Pages n\' PagesPages n' PagesChapter 6: Why Not Judge A Book By It's Cover?The saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover" but it can't be helped - they're so beautiful sometimes. In this week's episode, we talk about what book covers draw our eyes, our pet peeves and some of our favorite and least favorite covers.  Books we mention in this episode: Heartstopper Vol.4 by Alice Oseman, A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Katheryn Moon, Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell, Sadie by Courtney Summers, We Are All The Same In The Dark by Julia Heaberlin, A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, The L...2021-08-101h 06