In this episode, Jhen and Ann discuss Bridgerton (OF COURSE), throbbing manhoods, and problematic themes within the historical romance sub-genre.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Scandal - Amanda Quick

• Lord of Scoundrels - Loretta Chase

• The Wedding Bed - Ava Archer Payne

• Well Met - Jen Deluca

• The Duke and I - Julia Quinn

• A Princess in Theory - Alyssa Cole

CW: we discuss sexual assault and also that scene from Bridgerton.

In this episode, Jhen and Ann talk about black romance novels, unassuming book covers, horror in black joy, and one too many yonis.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

• Wild Sweet Love by Beverly Jenkins

• Indigo by Beverly Jenkins

• Topaz by Beverly Jenkins

• Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins

• Captive by Kiru Taye

• Entwined Destinies by Rosalind Wells

• His To Claim by Brenda Jackson

• Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins

• Let Me Free You by Alexandria House

• Let Me Love You by Alexandria House

• Oops! by Alexandra Warren

• Whoa by Alexandra Warren

• A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon

• If The Boot Fits by Rebekah Weatherspoon

Extra Reading:

• Inevitable Seductions by Christina C. Jones

• I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones

• Destiny's Embrace by Beverly Jenkins

• Just One More by Jodie Slaughter

• Truth Or Dare by Danielle Allen

• Awaken The Dragon by A.C. Arthur

• A Taste of Honey by Kai Ashante Wilson

• A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole

• Harbor by Rebekah Weatherspoon

• How To Catch A Queen by Alyssa Cole

• Behind The Scenes by Christina C. Jones

• Bounce Back by Nicole Falls

In this episode, Jhen and Ann discuss the controversy surrounding the RITA Awards, Jamaican aphrodisiacs, robot sex, and what books won the hellscape of 2020.

Links to topics mentioned in this episode:

• What Happened to RWA (Vox)

• RITAs So White...Again (Book Riot)

• Swoon Awards 2020 Winners

• 2020 Ripped Bodice Award Winners

• Alyssa Cole's Fire Tweet

CW: we discuss sexual assault in one of the winning books.