Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll

This episode is brought to you by Christmas Kisses with my Cowboy, the latest holiday anthology series from Kensington. The Novel:Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll (Coven Daughters #1)The Author: Kat TurnerThe Noobie:James (IG: @amalgamation81)The Synopsis:With a business skidding toward bankruptcy and bone-dry bank account, Helen Schrader is willing to do the unthinkable. But what will happen when she hires a witch to cast a money spell?When the spell sets in motion her own latent magic and her inexperience causes her to accidentally hex her celebrity crush, rocker Brian Shepherd, all that good fortune she hoped for flies out of the window.Now, Helen and Brian struggle to break the curse and tackle their growing feelings for each other. Problem is, the harder they fall for each other, the deadlier the curse becomes.But as a dark magic cult with an unquenchable thirst for power closes in on them, the couple will have to face more than just their inconvenient desire. With time running out and danger mounting, can they beat the hex before Brian becomes its next victim?Show Notes:- Sponsored promo for Christmas Kisses with my Cowboy (00:00:05 - 00:01:53)- Welcome to James, a former guest's live-in-love and official romance "noobie"- An ode to Halloween and fall festivities - To "candy chute" or not to candy chute?- Introducing Kat Turner and her debut novel (00:10:48)- Some fantasy recs: Brandon Sanderson and The Name of the Wind- James' preconceived notions of romance (00:14:43)- Some thoughts on covers...- A brief summary of Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll (00:20:25)- Initial thoughts about magic and irresponsible witch teachers- Haunted by stories set in Minnesota- A romance novel or the hero's journey? (00:30:10)- A whole lot happening in one little book...- When romance meets "Sesame Street"- Some healthy discussions about sex and consent- Ginormous boobs, pierced penises, and Hollywood evil, oh my!- The best of horror movie tropes and themes (00:44:08)- "The witch on 32nd Street."- An appreciation for fallible characters- A couple of "clit forward" steamy sexcerpts (00:51:47)- Yoga sex? Milking? Prostate massages!?!- Heart, Humor, & Heat Ratings (01:03:26)- Wrapping things up with James- Crystal dildos are... cumming soonFollow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.*Boobies & Noobies is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts*