004. Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean with Esme Brett

Esme Brett (Feminist Romance) and Andrea discuss Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean, plus-size representation in romance novels, ladies with skillz, and introduce a new game to Romancelandia: Hot Damn/No Ma’am.CW: Discussion of body size from 31:30 - 43:45.--Guest InformationGuest Host: Esme BrettInstagram: @Feminist_RomanceWebsite: https://feministromance.home.blog/Book PickBrazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLeanSarah’s website and links to buyFated Mates Podcast - Definitely check out the Derek Craven (Dreaming of You - Lisa Kleypas) episode which is season 2, ep. 3.ContributorsKassi from Wyoming, Aaliyah from Instagram, @Shannyspants, @Authoralexandraayers, @Now_booking, @RosaMValdez, @HEAApologistLinksMore information about Te reo Māori – the Māori languageTwitter - Men Write WomenFalling Inn Love - Netflix Original MovieBeyond Heaving Bosoms - The Smart Bitches Guide to Romance Novels by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan.@MyShittyBookstagram - discusses “Romance Fat”I sew my own clothes! Here’s my sewing instagramRebel Lite / Devil in Winter + angsty/problematic heroes: see episode 1Am I The Ashole? Reddit post about an (asshole) who leaves his girlfriend alone at the ER to lift weights at the gymBook Recommendations (Trope Town)Trope: Ladies with SkillzRecommendations:Hate to Want You by Alisha Rai (Contemporary M/F)The Governess Game by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)The Rogue of Fifth Avenue by Joanna Schupe (Historical M/F)A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole (Contemporary, M/F)A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik (in the episode I incorrectly say this book is by Ada von Hasenberg, which is the name of the main character) (Space opera, M/F)For fans of Dune + The Fifth ElementListen to: Deltron 3030Lacy Literacy has an amazing blog on STEM heroines in romance Recommended throughout the episode:The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (Esme’s fave, historical romance, M/F)The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare (historical romance, M/F)Cherice Sinclair - recommended “dubious consent” books, if it’s something you’re interested inNew Zealand Romance WritersNatalie Anderson - category romanceEsme’s fave: Pleasured in the Playboy’s Penthouse (Contemporary M/F)Nalini Singh - paranormal romanceLenora Bell - historical romance Featured Romance Novel Book ClubThe Romance Book Club at Word Bookstore in Brooklyn, NYBook Club Page on Word Bookstore’s websiteOrganizer: Maddie CaldwellLocation/Host organization: Word BookstoreWhen: First Saturday of every month, 2:45 pm Shelf Love:NEW! Substack for original writing and stuff | Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeEmail: [email protected]