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145 - Ramón and Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson

In observance of Hispanic Heritage month, we are highlighting Latina author Alana Quintana Albertson and her readaptation of the classic Romeo and Juliet. In her retelling, Ramón and Julieta come from different sides of the block and their scene is laid out in modern day southern California where a grudge between his father and her mother stems from nothing other than, you guessed it, fish tacos. After running away from what could have been a super sexy, steamy one-night stand with a handsome stranger known only as Romeo, Julieta can’t seem to stop thinking about him. But her worries stem from the love of her work as a chef in the barrio and the fear that the Taco King tycoon will soon be buying out her entire block for the inevitable process of gentrificación. Join us as we discuss the beautiful love growing between these two, despite strife between their families, and experience with us the ending that finally gives these star-crossed lovers a chance at life, not death.

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Music by Jim Townsend

144 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Never let the doubts of others limit the depths of your abilities. Violet doesn’t and she is the true-blue heroine badass in this week’s book. If you’ve been following us (or the book world!) then you have already heard of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and her EPIC world of dragon riders, magic, love, and sexytimes. We hope you read along because here we meet Violet, an underdog who has overcome so many obstacles throughout her entire life with grace, bravery, and love. And enemy-turned-love-interest, Xaden, who has all the reasons to hate Violet and less to fall in love with her. Join us. Live this with us. Come ride these dragons with us and explore this high-fantasy world that we cannot get enough of!

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Music by Jim Townsend

143 - Alpha Attacked by Eve Langlais

Sexiness. It’s been a while since we’ve had ourselves some Eve and we are glad we did! We get sex and lots of it. Yum! This week’s book introduces us to Maeve, an ER doctor who’s probably seen it all - except for anyone who gets up and walks away after getting bullets taken out of his body, without anesthetics. Griffin, on the other hand, cares not about the bullets because he has weed to sell and a rival wolf gang to put in its rightful place. The two build an instant attraction - she smells good, he is super hot. Join us as we discover more about Maeve’s true connection to the lycan world and help the other characters keep it a secret from her throughout the entire book.

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142 - Shifter Business by Rhiannon Hartley

In book 3 (yes we skipped #2!) of the Raising Hell Downunder series we get to have the story of Emily and Dan. Emily is a human, ex-social media influencer who is trying to find her path in life and finding it slowly by pursuing a career in psychology. Dan is a shape-shifting jaguar, who is also a psychologist but for those in the paranormal community. As their paths cross, caused by a silly kangaroo, they can’t help but to start developing feelings for each, even after their first encounter makes them enemies. A beautiful friendship blossoms and we get to grow with each of them through their journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, of themselves and each other. And yes friends, these two SMASH! So join us for some fun squishy times with human Emily and non-native to Australia jaguar shifter Dan.

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141 - That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

Have you ever wondered if cinnamon can break a spell casted upon demons by a wicked necromancer who is secretly lying to her followers because she’s uncool? Well, it can! This week’s book by Kimberly Lemming is SO MUCH FUN! It’s full of funny quips, epic adventure, not to mention sexy-sexytimes with an amazing cast of characters that you will grow to love. Join Cin(namon), Fallon, and their friends on this daring adventure to take down the evil lich, Myva, and free demons who have been under her spell and misnomered as evil creatures for centuries. So pull cheese and wine from under your skirts and sit down as we discuss how Cinnamon Hotpepper (yeah, best name ever) gets drunk and saves her sexy-ass demon.

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140 - Crimson Mourning by Lawrence Hall and Michelle Miller

This week we take a turn down a dark alley and into a dark romance novel, something that we have yet to venture into. Crimson Mourning is the prequel to The Games of the Underworld series that brings us into a dystopia full of powerful vampires, lustful humans, sex, and violence. In this world, the vampire councils make the rules, including the shunning of vampire-human marriages, but there are always those who will defy their orders to make this life their own. Cassie, a human turned vampire, wants more than what this new life has given to her. This story sets the pace for the many stories taking place in this shared universe. Join us in something new and exciting, and enter this world where even we don’t know who we are supposed to love and who we’re supposed to run from.

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139 - Even though I Knew the End by C. L. Polk

To close out LGBTQIA+ month we are going to jump into a timepiece and enter the underground of Chicago’s monster scene with a noir lens. Here we meet Helen, a supernatural detective who only has days left before resolving a debt owed in which she will enter hell forever, leaving behind her brother and the love of her life, Edith. When she is offered yet another deal to extend her time on Earth, she can’t resist knowing that she can live 10 more years with Edith - all she has to do is find Chicago’s notorious serial killer, the White City Vampire, in three days. Can she do it? Join us in this sweet novella where Helen will do anything for the one she loves.

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138 - Demons Do it Better by Louisa Masters

To begin our observance of Pride for the month of June, we welcome everyone to join us in our discussion of Demons Do it Better, book one of the Hidden Species series by Louisa Masters. Here is an adorably funny story about how Sam, Lucifer’s assistant and human (or is he?) and Gideon, a demon who also works for Lucifer, fall in love with each other after an intense one-night stand - but not without avoiding the dilemma of inter-office romance of course! Along with Lucifer’s elite team of supernaturals, Sam and Gideon help uncover a secret genetic experimentation where pregnant people are going missing, while also discovering Sam’s own origin story. This book has all the feels - love, humor, empathy, anger, horniness… Seriously, sex with cooking oil and an array of paranormal themed dildos. What are we waiting for?!!

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137 - Tasting Red by Holly Roberds

My what big… curiosity you have. Was this a good one? Hell yes it was. We love sexy retellings of our childhood fairytales and this one did not disappoint! Join us as we discuss this fun, sexy, magical rendition of Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf with none other than Holly Roberds herself. We had a wonderful conversation about stinky magic, kickass best friends, Chip and Dale rescue rangers, and so many other interesting things - but mostly about how much we enjoyed Holly’s readaptation of the characters from the classic telling of Little Red Riding Hood. Red is a special woman who is out in the world just trying to find her true self, Brexley is a shifter who was hired to kill Red’s infamous grandma, and boy what quick sex we get within the first couple of pages. We hope you read along because this one is definitely worth the listen!

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136 - The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

To close out AAPI awareness month, we are excited to talk about book two of The Kiss Quotient series by Helen Hoang. And just like book one, this one did not disappoint. Here we meet Esme, a hardworking, single mother from Vietnam, and Khai, an accountant in California who believes he does not possess the ability to have feelings. Considering the prospect of a better life for her daughter and family in America, Esme takes up an offer from a woman who traveled to Vietnam in search of a bride for her son. And though he is against his mother’s matchmaking attempt, Khai accepts Esme into his home when the lessons in love and relationships begin. This book is funny, romantic, inclusive, and sexy! Join us for this wonderful story where love overcomes all boundaries.

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