Bishop

The Novel: Bishop (Arizona Vengeance #1) The Author: Sawyer Bennett The Guest: Dr. Alysa Lucas, Host of Fataliteas Podcast, Best Forevers, and Unrequited (Coming Soon) Twitter: @FriendswAlysa Instagram: @friendswithalysa The Synopsis: Meet the Arizona Vengeance, hockey’s hottest new team. They’re burning up the ice—until a one-night-stand with the coach’s daughter freezes one player in his skates. Bishop Scott, co-captain. Not too shabby, huh? It’s all part of my fresh start with the NHL’s latest expansion team, and that means new teammates, a new coach, a new city, and a big new contract. Basically, I cannot f***ing wait to show my old squad what they’re missing. But first, I decide to check out the town before the grind begins. Turns out Arizona chicks are totally smokin’, and I’m fortunate enough to meet one who’s looking for the same thing I am: a night of anonymous, unforgettable, no-strings-attached sex. Fast forward to the Vengeance arena. It’s the last place I expect to see her again—let alone in her own office. Then bells go off and I finally realize who this girl is: Brooke Perron. My new coach’s daughter. All of a sudden, we’re picking up right where we left off, which means our hands are all over each other. That’s when her dad—my boss—walks in. And before I can get a word out, Brooke’s introducing me as her fiancé. Sure, she just saved my ass. So why do I get the feeling Brooke’s going to turn my world upside down? Maybe it’s because this fake relationship feels way too real... Show Notes: - Welcoming back Alysa Lucas (heard previously in our review of 40-Love episode) - Why hockey romance (over all the other sports)? - Alysa's podcasts - all rooted in friendship, relationships, and communication (00:10:43) - Plus a tangent on "The Tinder Swindler" plus a few Lady Pod Squad plugs: My Worst Date and Book of Lies (both of whom have been on Boobies & Noobies) - The "truth bias" - Introducing today's read, Bishop, a fake-dating hockey romance (00:23:15) - Looking ahead at the rest of the series - Book synopsis (00:30:52) - Accurately detailed... without the jargon - Sex in Chapter 1 - Mouth porn... (00:40:56) - Why are you teasing me with the butt stuff?? Also, the UTI's... - Friendship break-ups in romance novels - The third act "pause" rather than the third act break-up - Why are we so surprised by healthy love? (00:57:46) - Next up, give us more male friendships in romance - A few steamy sexcerpts... and a post-massage nap (01:07:13) - From oral sex to "Mary Poppins"... - Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:15:13) - Charming, not funny - Send Alysa your sports romance recommendations! Books & Films Mentioned: - Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus series - Olivia Dade's 40-Love - Female friendships on screen: "For a Good Time, Call..." and "Booksmart" Links: Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1/month. 👈 *Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to on Frolic's website.