Jordan and Devonnie interview with the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author, Rachel Van Dyken. Rachel has almost two HUNDRED books published already. From regency to thrillers she has an extensive catalog to choose from.Her latest release, Fallen Gods, comes out December 2nd! Fallen Gods is dark academia meets Norse mythology all set in our current world. Listen to learn how Rachel took these legends and put her own unique twist on them.More about Rachel Van Dyken: https://rachelvandykenauthor.com/Pre-order Fallen Gods: https://www.entangledpublishing.com/books/fallen-godsSend us a textSupport the showhttps://substack.com/@romancerecspodcast https://www.instagram.com/romancerecspod/https://www.threads.net/@romancerecspod
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Marriage of Convenience
This week's episode is full of tension, forced proximity, and secret pining. Jordan and Devonnie have their top 5 marriage of convenience romance recommendations for you, plus bonus recs if you still haven't had enough! Marriage of convenience in romance is when two characters (usually two who can't stand each other) agree to get married for a previously agreed upon amount of time to fulfill some kind of requirement. These can range from keeping citizenship, meeting a stipulation to receive an inheritance, or improving their public image. The agreements create forced proximity and a whole lot of sexual tension! And who doesn't love a good "My Wife" moment?!Send us a textSupport the showhttps://substack.com/@romancerecspodcast https://www.instagram.com/romancerecspod/https://www.threads.net/@romancerecspod
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Deep Dive: The Throne of Broken Gods
This one is for fans of Amber V. Nicole's Gods and Monsters series. In part two of a three part deep dive, Jordan and Devonnie recap the entirety of "The Thorne of Broken Gods" in preparation for the latest installment- The Wrath of the Fallen (out October 28th, 2025). *This episode is FULL of spoilers for The Throne of Broken Gods and some spoilers through book 3. **Part 1 is already out and be sure to subscribe to the substack for access to part 3.Send us a textSupport the showhttps://substack.com/@romancerecspodcast https://www.instagram.com/romancerecspod/https://www.threads.net/@romancerecspod
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Deep Dive: The Book of Azrael
For fans of Amber V. Nicole's Gods and Monsters series. In part one of a three part deep dive, Jordan and Devonnie recap the entire The Book of Azrael in preparation for the latest installment- The Wrath of the Fallen (out October 28th, 2025). *This episode is FULL of spoilers for The Book of Azrael and some spoilers through book 3. **Part 2 will be out later this week and be sure to subscribe to the substack for access to part 3.Send us a textSupport the showhttps://substack.com/@romancerecspodcast https://www.instagram.com/romancerecspod/https://www.threads.net/@romancerecspod
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Shadow Daddies
Jordan and Devonnie are back to bring you their most anticipated trope: Shadow Daddies. These are morally grey, brooding, possesive, weidlers of shadow magic who usually are only soft for the women they love. You've probably heard the term "shadow daddy" when readers describe popular characters like Xaden from Fourth Wing, Dorian Havilliard from Throne of Glass and Azriel from ACOTAR. But these MMC's are only the beginning to what a fictional man can do with their shadows. Send us a textSupport the showhttps://substack.com/@romancerecspodcast https://www.instagram.com/romancerecspod/https://www.threads.net/@romancerecspod
We're 3 romance obsessed besties sharing book recs broken down by genres and tropes, so you can be sure you’re getting exactly what you want out of your next read. We do the research so you don’t have to. You'll find new indie authors, the hottest new releases, interviews, and more. Our different tastes make sure we’ve got something for everyone here at Romance Recs. Mature content is discussed.
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