Romance and Ruin

Apr 14 2025 13 ep. 75 mins
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Best friends Laura and Ashley will be recommending books for each other to read. One leans more romance and one leans more fantasy. We will talk about loving it, hating it and all the book tropes in between. There will be spoilers so go read first if that is important to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Cinnamon Bun Book Store ~ Laurie Gilmore

Apr 14 2025 77 mins  
Laura and Ashley are Baaaack! Talking today about Cinnamon Bun Book Store sorry it’s been a while explanation to come in our next episode. We actually recorded this back in January 😅 enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe ~ Laurie Gilmore

Jan 27 2025 46 mins  
This month Ashley has chosen the ever so cozy Pumpkin Spice Cafe. Set in Dream Harbor this whole series is quirky cozy vibes. We will discuss all the books eventually but we will start with the first two. Grab a PSL and comfy blanket and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Butcher and Blackbird ~ Brynne Weaver

Jan 14 2025 87 mins  
Laura’s pick this month is the first in the Ruinous Love Trilogy, Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. This episode will touch on some trigger warning content such as bodily fluids, labotomies, eye gouging, etc. However like the author so gracefully does we do make these subjects humorous. So go ahead, give us a listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati

Sally’s Lament: A Twisted Tale ~ Mari Mancusi

Dec 31 2024 83 mins  
Ashleys pick this month is a retelling off the classic Nightmare Before Christmas from the perspective of Sally finding the door instead of Jack. This is Sally’s Lament and its a fun one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tangled Up in You~ Christina Lauren

Dec 10 2024 83 mins  
Laura’s pick this month is Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren, a delightful retelling of the Disney version of Rapunzel. We talk storyline and how it compares to the movie and we definitely dabble in some ick/yum conversation and maybe a little pregnancy trope. Loving these retelling style series right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Death ~ Laura Thalassa (The Four Horsemen series Book 4)

Nov 27 2024 87 mins  
It’s the final book in the Four Horsemen series recommended by Ashley. Today we talk Death, we are so sad to be finishing this but very excited to see what Thalassa has coming up next. Death rides on swift wings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Undermining of Twyla and Frank ~ Megan Bannen

Nov 12 2024 83 mins  
Laura’s pick for this month is book two in what we are calling the Tanrian Tales, it’s the Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen. We first met Twyla and Frank in the Undertaking of Hart and Mercy. This is definitely a fun read, listen and find out all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Famine ~ Laura Thalassa (The Four Horsemen series Book 3)

Oct 29 2024 78 mins  
Ashley pick: Ashley and Laura continue to read the Four Horsemen series with the third book Famine. This is Ashley’s favorite in the series, Laura is still debating her favorite. This episode contains talk of violent attacks on characters and some spice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy ~ Megan Bannen

Oct 15 2024 82 mins  
Laura’s choice this month is The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen. This book has some world building like we have never seen before! So grab a coffee sit back and enjoy this chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

War ~ Laura Thalassa (The Four Horsemen series Book 2)

Oct 01 2024 71 mins  
Laura and Ashley read and discuss War by Laura Thalassa. This episode does contain spoilers! This is the second book in the series, stay tuned for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.