This week we discuss all things to do with Ali Hazelwood’s latest release Mate! We dive into our favorite (and least favorite) quotes, scenes, and spicy moments of the book and only fight a LITTLE bit.
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Spooky Romances with Lyla Sage! | S5E32
NYT Best-selling author Lyla Sage returns to the pod to discuss her latest romance novel, Soul Searching. She also shares her top horror recommendations while playing fun Halloween-themed bookish games!
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Monster Romance Roundtable #3 | S5E31
This week, we’re back with our third annual Monster Romance Roundtable. We each read an outrageous monster romance novella and take turns describing the plots in great detail.
Books mentioned: Jack by Layla Fae, A Little Lick of Lust by Clio Evans, and Taking the Cursed Ghost Bride by Elliott Dailey
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Read This, Watch That: TV show recommendations for Romance Readers | S5E30
This week, we share which TV shows you should watch based on the romance and fantasy books you already love. Shows include The Pitt, Severance, Love Island, and more!
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The Most Overrated and Underrated Romance Books of 2025 | S5E29
This week, we list our picks for Overrated, Underrated, and Appropriately Rated Romance books that we’ve read this year!
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About Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers
Bring Your Own is a bookish podcast hosted by three besties who met via the internet. Each week join Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla as they chat (and sometimes fight) about their favorite books, authors, the bookish community, and more!
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