Shhh We’re Reading Dirty Books

121 - Fixing Destiny by S. E. Reichert

We are so excited to share this book with everyone! This was a beautifully written, emotional, sexy novel and we can’t wait to read the next 2 in this series. On this episode we were joined by author, Sarah Reichert, to discuss this sexy ghost story and how she wrote such a touching book.  We loved watching Destiny rebuild her life in the quaint town of Southtown Harbor and find a new, adoptive family following the loss of her parents.  Her relationship with Jack Donovon is tumultuous and not always beneficial to Destiny but in the end, she does what she does best and that is fix the stuff around her that needs fixing.  Hopefully she can take the time to find herself and fix what needs repairing within. Seriously, if you haven’t read this book yet what are you waiting for?

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Music by Jim Townsend

120 - Spellbound/Surrendered in Salem by Milly Taiden

We finished up the Caster and Claws series by Milly Taiden with the 3rd and 4th book for this episode. Taking place at the same time as the previous 2 books, we follow the “meet - rescue” of Astra and Blaze in Spellstruck in Salem and Selene and Jett in Surrendered in Salem.  This set of twins is a bit more open and interested in their fated mate wolf shifters than the first set of Bishop twins. It made for two fun and sexy books to finish up the series. We discuss the hot sex scenes Milly is so good at writing. Also, our frustration with the disconnect between the models on the covers and the character descriptions from the books. In the end, this is a quick, fun, steamy series with four badass witches and 4 hunky wolf shifters!

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119 - Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta

***FIRST! So many apologies for the sound quality of this recording. Something went crazy weird with Calina's mic and she sounds like a mermaid underwater. Please bear with us during this episode and we promise the ones after this are back to normal. Thanks for coming back!***

Milagro de Los Santos is trying to get her life together and prove she is a serious, responsible woman and aspiring writer.  When she runs into the mysterious Oswald their chemistry takes over and the sparks fly.  Unfortunately she is now a vampire and Oswald is engaged.  As her life falls further apart she is forced to reconcile who she is with who she thinks she should be.  Join us as we discuss the difficulties of trying to change yourself to fit in and the joy of embracing your whole self, curves and all.  We enjoy this different paranormal romance book and the ride Milagro takes us on to figure out who she is and what she wants.

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118 - Unclaimed by Aidy Award

Taryn doesn’t know who she is or where she is, but it's freezing and she is surrounded by threatening wolves looking at her like dinner.  When a giant man swoops in, protects her, and carries her off to his cabin is he in more danger or less?  It’s hard to say.  As she starts to find out more about this frozen, magical prison where she is trapped and the inhabitants of it, Taryn remains determined to do what she needs to to stay safe and escape.  Even if that means participating in a claiming ceremony with a hunky guy, or two, in front of the whole town. Join us as we discuss this delicious reverse harem book, the extreme sexiness of forbidden attraction, and the power in a curvy girl romance. Things are just starting to heat up on this Siberian prison island.

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Music by Jim Townsend

117 - The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie

In this episode we are joined by Bernadette Marie to discuss her newest book, The Happily Ever After Book Store.  This is a sweet romance that follows three different couples as they find their way to happily ever after.  While Bernadette doesn’t claim this book is paranormal, we recognize a magical bookstore when we see one!  Join us for how these three stories intertwine and connect to give us all the feels we could want, even from a super sweet romance.  There are no explicit sexy times but we barely even miss them.  This book knows how to hit all the best tropes and emotions we love in romance.

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116 - Midlife Bounty Hunter by Shannon Mayer

This story takes us back to Savannah and introduces us to our heroine, forty-one-year-old, Brina, and her adventure in bounty hunting. Getting your life back together after a divorce can be hard but Brina proves she can do it. Though she stumbles and needs Advil to help, she overcomes different trials, during a bounty hunter job interview, and proves that she can keep up with the twenty-year-olds in the group. Along the way she meets ALL the hot men and we can’t tell which ones are good, which ones are bad, and which ones she gets to bone. We vote for Crash. And Sarge. And Corb. And so on… Join us as we enter this fun book about a woman trying to fit what she knows of the shadow world into this new life venture she has set herself on.

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115 - Prince in Leather by Holley Trent

Did you know that fairies like to ride motorcycles, wear leather, and assassinate bad people? Neither did we! Come along with us as we meet Simone and Heath, and fall into a world where anyone can be cursed when they are at the right moment at the wrong time. When Heath, Prince of the Sídhe, first meets Simone at the motel she has been bound to by a curse, he knew she was his mate. And while Simone is very attracted to Heath and thinks that he is super hot (because he is), she is rightfully hesitant about his claim on her as his mate and their impending future together. This was a fun story of adventure, self-discovery, and fun sexual adventures that include squishy time with Simone and Heath, and Tom. WHAT?! Give us more of Tom, please!

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114 - More Than Human by Heather Ashbury

Jule returns to New Mexico and finds herself surrounded by old friends again. Not only does she rediscover some wonderful friendships but she also goes on a journey to discover herself. A wondrous world of witches, demons, and gods is discovered as Jule finds that she, too, is different. Together with the help of her friends and love interest, William, she slowly embraces the inevitable changes from human to lycan. We entered this world and discussed it with the author of this book, Heather Ashbury, and had such a fabulous time. Join us as we chat with Heather about this magical world she’s created and follow her for more of this wonderful tale of a woman's road to self-discovery. 

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113.1 - Shhh We’re Reading Dirty Books Live at Denver’s FanExpo 2022

Friends! For those of you who weren't able to join us for our live show at the Denver FanExpo 2022, do not worry we have it for you here. Join us as we have a deep seated, yet fun and exciting, conversation about what we do, why we do it, and how important it is represent the romance genre in the literary world. We are joined by local author, Bernadette Marie, and had an amazing discussion with her. THANK YOU BERNADETTE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!... okay, I'm done yelling through text.

113 - Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross

Okay, friends. We found him. We finally found the wolf we have been looking for. While Mateo still has his inner tough-guy wolf, Alpha, whom he talks to, he has been having trouble shifting for some time now. He needs help! And who better to ask for help from then some witches with magic. Though the rule of her coven is to stay away from wolves, Evie stays true to her power to break curses and agrees to help Mateo… also he’s hot and an artist and hot and friendly and hot. Join us as we witness the blooming of a beautiful relationship where friendship and trust opens the door to love and sexy times. This story keeps us curling our toes and squirming in our seats, and we need more, PLEASE!

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Music by Jim Townsend